ANDRITZ to supply another production line for flushable wipes to Dalian Ruiguang, China

The order is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the second quarter of 2026. Start-up is scheduled for the end of 2026.

The new line will enable Dalian Ruiguang to expand its total annual production capacity to 40,000 tons and further strengthen its position in the fast-growing market for sustainable hygiene products. The Wetlace^TM 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.

Mr. Gu Dong Zhao, Vice President, Dalian Ruiguang, states: “The new Wetlace^TM line is a key step in our growth strategy. Dalian Ruiguang’s decades-long experience in flushable product innovation and production line upgrades, coupled with ANDRITZ’s proven engineering and manufacturing expertise as well as strong local execution and support, gives us confidence in the fast implementation of this project and reliable long-term operation.”

This repeat order marks another milestone in the long-standing strategic partnership between the two companies. Since 2014, Dalian Ruiguang has installed two Wetlace^TM lines – one for flushable wipes production and another featuring ANDRITZ TT carding plus wetlaid pulp composite technology. In addition, the company has installed three parallel, semi-crosslapped spunlace lines from ANDRITZ.

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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.