Andritz opens new technical centre in France

Dry moulded fibre (DMF) production uses a nearly waterless process to convert cellulose fibres into three-dimensional products for sustainable packaging. Based on its strategic partnership with the Swedish DMF pioneer PulPac, Andritz is now able to offer complete dry moulded fibre lines.

The new technical centre with its pilot line will support Andritz’s development of industrial-scale solutions for high-speed, turnkey dry moulded fibre production plants for the packaging industry. It will also enable customers to conduct trials, receive support on R&D projects, and create new products with customised shapes and barrier properties, the company said in a press release.

“Wood pulp processing has been a core competence of Andritz for a long time. Our new pilot line is an important step in advancing our solutions for responsible convenience packaging from wood pulp. By combining Andritz Dan-Web’s airlaid forming capabilities with PulPac’s moulding technology, we are striving for the highest capacity, product quality and flexibility in this field,” Andreas Lukas, senior vice-president of Andritz Nonwoven & Textile, said.

The launch of the new DMF pilot line underscores Andritz’s commitment to invest in the development of environmentally friendly solutions that support the green transition.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)