#Nonwoven machines

2023-09-06

At Techtextil India, AUTEFA Solutions unveils customized nonwoven lines

AUTEFA Solutions Needle Loom Stylus VARILIPTIC © 2023 Autefa

AUTEFA Solutions' comprehensive range of nonwoven needlepunch production lines are tailored to meet specific customer requirements. These lines offer exceptional performance, reliability and quality. Needle punching is renowned for its ease of operation, low energy consumption, consistent product quality and reduced operating costs. Committed to deliver high quality products, AUTEFA Solutions continues to make technological innovations to meet the evolving needs of the industry. The 3-level closed-loop control system provides customers with real-time web quality monitoring and improvement capabilities.

At the heart of the system is a state-of-the-art scanner that meticulously evaluates the weight distribution of the finished product. This critical data is used as the basis for real-time adjustments in the crosslapper and card infeed section, ensuring remarkably consistent distribution of the carded web.

WebMax profiling for precision: AUTEFA Solutions' WebMax web profile control system is seamlessly integrated into the 3-level closed loop control system. This integration ensures uniform web profiling in both machine direction and cross direction, a distinctive edge treatment that would reduce edge-related problems and extend felt life.

AUTEFA Solutions Aerodynamic Web Forming Airlay © 2023 Autefa

As the fashion industry increasingly prioritizes sustainability, the demand for circularity solutions in textile is also soaring. Both consumers and companies are actively seeking ways to recycle “fast fashion” and reduce the environmental impact of their choices. In response to this pivotal trend, AUTEFA Solutions is proud to introduce a range of groundbreaking solutions designed to process and reuse various types of fibers, including reclaimed, natural, and man-made materials.

Key Highlights:?Airlay V 12/R Aerodynamic Web Forming Machine: This cutting-edge machine, when combined with the Stylus Needle Loom or HiPerTherm Oven, fulfills all customer requirements for maximum productivity and consistent high quality. It represents a significant step forward in sustainable textile production.

Wetlaid-Spunlace Technology for Sustainable Nonwovens: A collaboration between AUTEFA Solutions and PAMA Paper Machinery brings together the best of two worlds—fiber-based web forming, consolidation, and drying technology from the nonwovens industry with Wetlaid technology commonly used in the paper industry. Wetlaid-Spunlace technology is the ideal choice for producing sustainable and cost-effective nonwovens from 100% cellulosic raw materials like cellulose pulp, viscose, or Lyocell fibers. In a world challenged by rising raw material and energy costs, this innovative technology offers energy-saving solutions for sustainable product manufacturing.

AUTEFA Solutions offers a comprehensive range of nonwovens machinery including needlepunch lines, aerodynamic web forming, spunlace, and thermobonding equipment. These versatile solutions cater to a diverse array of industrial applications such as hygiene, filtration, geotextiles, automotive, carpets, technical felts, wadding, and insulation. In the premium nonwoven equipment segment, AUTEFA Solutions which incorporates well-known brands such as Fehrer, FOR, and Strahm, is highly appreciated for the quality, durability, and performance of its technology.

“We clearly see that reliability, flexibility, service and total cost of ownership are becoming increasingly important again.”

The nonwovens industry continues to face a challenging market environment. Nevertheless, AUTEFA Solutions reports successful projects, new line sales and growing demand for energy-efficient and flexible solutions. In this interview, André Imhof of AUTEFA Solutions talks about competitiveness against Chinese suppliers, new service and recycling concepts, the growing importance of application development and the opportunities created by countercyclical investments.

LineONE – Smart performance, smart investment at Techtextil 2026

At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt (April 21–24, Hall 12, Booth C79), AUTEFA Solutions will present its LineONE concepts for cost-efficient nonwoven production. As a full-line supplier for nonwoven production lines, AUTEFA Solutions covers the entire process chain – from fibre opening through to web bonding. With its LineONE line concepts, the company combines proven technologies into well-balanced, cost-efficient turnkey solutions. These concepts are designed for capacity expansions, modernisation projects and new production lines, offering robust design and high flexibility for applications such as filtration, geotextiles and automotive.

Technology for your success: AUTEFA Solutions at ITMA Asia 2025

AUTEFA Solutions will be exhibiting at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 (28–31 October 2025) at the Singapore Expo, Hall 2, Booth D201, as a leading supplier of complete production solutions. From its three Business Units – Nonwovens, Baling Technology, and Woollen Carding Technology – the company delivers tailor-made machinery. Visitors can look forward to state-of-the-art technologies, proven equipment, and a trade-fair premiere: the presentation of the Stylus ONE needle loom.

AUTEFA Solutions and Batliboi host industry gathering in Mumbai

AUTEFA Solutions, together with its valued partner Batliboi Ltd., successfully hosted the "Nonwovens Industry Meet" at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mumbai. The event welcomed a large number of professionals from the Indian nonwovens industry to exchange ideas and explore cutting-edge solutions in nonwoven production.

Trützschler and Wisdom-Greentech held a signing ceremony for the ultra-high-speed 4.2m Air-Through Bonding (ATB) line

On May 20, 2026, Trützschler and Wisdom-Greentech, a Chinese customer specializing in high-end maternal, infant & child care industry and related disposable nonwoven products, held a signing ceremony for the purchase of a ultra-high-speed 4.2m ATB line in Geneva, Switzerland. This cooperation not only represents a deepened partnership between the two parties in the ATB sector, but also marks a new milestone in production efficiency for the high-end maternal, infant and child care product industry chain. This jointly developed 4.2m ATB line is more than just an investment. It stands as a milestone achievement of Sino-German technological cooperation, empowering the high-end hygiene industry including feminine care, adult care and related disposable nonwoven products, and realizing a dual breakthrough in production capacity and product quality.

Wangjin holdings signs 10th production line agreement with Trützschler – Driving innovation in the eco-friendly nonwovens industry

Wangjin Holdings and Trützschler held a grand signing ceremony for the Pulp X Spunlace Nonwoven Production Line, alongside the successful commissioning ceremony of Line 3 of Zhejiang Jinnuo Medical New Material Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Wangjin Holdings, in Geneva, Switzerland on May 20, 2026. The newly signed Pulp X production line marks the 10th production line that Wangjin Holdings has introduced from Trützschler. It is not only the strategic implementation outcome of Wangjin Holdings' decade-long deep cultivation and continuous layout in the nonwovens sector, but also demonstrates its unwavering commitment to leading the innovative development of the global eco-friendly nonwovens industry, injecting powerful new momentum into the industry's green transformation.

Trützschler establishes in-depth strategic cooperation with Fujian Leo Group

The strategic cooperation signing ceremony between Trützschler and Fujian Leo Group, a Chinese customer specializing in the R&D, production and sales of personal hygiene products for ten 4.2m Air-Through-Bonding (ATB) lines was grandly held in Geneva, Switzerland. The signing marks a new milestone in the partnership. Leveraging Trützschler’s advanced nonwoven technology, Fujian Leo Group will complete a large-scale production line upgrade, further consolidate its production capacity advantages and strengthen its core competitiveness in the industry.

Itema to showcase weaving excellence at ITM 2026

From June 9 to 13, Itema will exhibit at ITM 2026 in Istanbul (Hall 8 – Stand 806D), unveiling a distinctive exhibition concept designed to highlight the Company’s expertise across the entire weaving value chain. For this year’s edition, Itema will introduce an innovative stand experience built around two core areas: advanced weaving and spare parts solutions and an immersive textile gallery featuring fabrics produced by Itema Customers worldwide.

Last chance to apply: ITMA 2027 Start-Up Valley closes tomorrow

Applications for the Start-Up Valley at ITMA 2027 close tomorrow, offering young technology companies the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of several successful participants from the 2023 edition. The initiative, organised under the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant programme, has already helped a number of textile start-ups accelerate their transition from early-stage concepts to industrial partnerships, funding rounds and commercial deployment.