ANDRITZ to Deliver WetlaceTM Line for Sustainable Flushable Wipes Production to Göliplik Şeremet Tekstil

ANDRITZ to Deliver WetlaceTM Line for Sustainable Flushable Wipes Production to Göliplik Şeremet Tekstil

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded an order by Göliplik Şeremet Tekstil to supply a complete WetlaceTM line for the production of sustainable, flushable wipes. This new production line, which utilizes advanced technology, will allow Göliplik to enter the nonwovens market with eco-friendly, biodegradable wipes that dissolve quickly in sewage systems. The project, which aligns with Göliplik’s sustainability goals, is expected to start in 2027.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 28-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology group ANDRITZ has secured an order from Turkish yarn manufacturer Göliplik Şeremet Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. for a state-of-the-art WetlaceTM line designed to produce nonwovens for sustainable, flushable wipes. This major investment highlights Göliplik’s dedication to sustainability and its commitment to expanding its business in the growing nonwovens market.

The new WetlaceTM production line will enable Göliplik to produce high-quality roll goods for flushable wipes made from natural, biodegradable fibers. These wipes offer exceptional tensile strength and quickly dissolve in sewage systems, aligning with the company’s sustainability vision and enhancing its product portfolio.

The neXline Wetlace system, featuring cutting-edge technology, includes stock preparation, an approach flow system, wetlaid forming, hydroentanglement, and drying. This advanced solution will allow Göliplik to meet the rising demand for eco-friendly and sustainable wipes. The start-up of the new production line is scheduled for the first half of 2027.

A Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation

Erdogan Seremet, owner and president of Göliplik, commented: “With this new investment in the flushable wipes sector, we are stepping into the promising nonwovens market. We are confident that working with ANDRITZ, a leader in technology, will enable us to successfully expand our business. We greatly value ANDRITZ’s expertise and commitment to continuous development.”

Göliplik Şeremet Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., founded in 1987 in Bursa, is a prominent manufacturer of yarns, with four facilities producing a diverse range of blended yarns. This new venture into nonwovens production is a strategic step towards furthering the company’s sustainability efforts and diversifying its operations.

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.

As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER
ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on increased production efficiency, lower overall operating costs as well as innovative decarbonization strategies and autonomous plant operation.

The product portfolio also includes boilers for power generation, various nonwoven technologies, and panelboard (MDF) production systems. With waste-to-value recycling, shredding and energy solutions, waste and by-product streams from production are converted into valuable secondary raw materials as well as into sustainable resources for energy generation. State-of-the-art IIoT technologies as part of Metris digitalization solutions complete the comprehensive product offering.

Media Contact:

Susan Trast
HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
susan.trast@andritz.com

SOURCE: ANDRITZ