Tu?rkiye: High-capacity spunlace line for Aksan Kozmetik

Aksan Kozmetik A.S. (Istanbul) has awarded Andritz an order to supply a complete high-capacity spunlace line. The investment supports Aksan Kozmetik’s strategy to vertically integrate its production by manufacturing nonwoven rolls in-house. The company aims to ensure reliable access to high-quality roll goods tailored to its converting operations.

The state-of-the-art neXline spunlace line is designed for high-capacity operation and consistent web quality. It will be equipped with Andritz TT cards, globally recognized in the wipes market for their outstanding performance. „The line will produce wipes in the basis weight range of 30-80 gsm, meeting local market requirements and enabling a wide variety of fiber blends,“ says Servet Gerz, General Manager of Aksan Kozmetik A.S. The order is included in Andritz’s order intake for the fourth quarter of 2026. Start-up is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

China: Wetlace line for flushable applications

Dalian Ruiguang, China, has awarded Andritz an order to supply a Wetlace line for the production of premium roll goods for eco-friendly flushable wipes that meet the latest standards for flushability.

The WetlaceTM nonwovens produced are pulp-based, biodegradable, and disperse quickly in sewage systems. They meet the International Water Services Flushability Group (IWSFG) standard and the Japanese flushing specification (JIS P 4501), which is increasingly critical for market acceptance and regulatory compliance.

The line is designed for stable, efficient operation and consistently high product quality. It also offers high flexibility in terms of raw materials and basis weights, enabling Dalian Ruiguang to adapt to changing market requirements.

The new line will enable Dalian Ruiguang to expand its total annual production capacity to 40.000 tons. The order is included in Andritz’s order intake for the second quarter of 2026. Start-up is scheduled for the end of 2026.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lines for baby diapers and sanitary napkins

Andritz has received an order from Sanitex, Democratic Republic of the Congo, to supply two baby diaper production lines and one sanitary napkin line for its facilities in Maluku, Kinshasa. The new lines will strengthen Sanitex’s manufacturing capacity and its ability to supply the domestic market with locally produced, high-quality absorbent hygiene products.

The lines will produce a wide range of high-quality baby diapers and sanitary napkins with absorbent cores made of pulp and superabsorbent polymer (SAP). The scope of supply includes state-of-the-art forming technology for the absorbent core as well as precise SAP dosing systems designed for high productivity, flexibility, and ease of operation. In addition, the lines feature advanced web tension control and quality inspection systems to ensure consistently high product quality.

Andritz will also supply fully automatic, integrated packaging machines and provide installation and commissioning services. The order was included in Andritz’s order intake for the third quarter of 2025. Start-up is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026. Headquartered in Kinshasa, Sanitex SARL operates one of the most modern production plants in Central Africa.