ANDRITZ spunlace line started up at Quimicolor, Colombia

With the equipment from ANDRITZ, Quimicolor has now integrated nonwoven roll production into its existing converting facilities. Covering 2,600 square meters, the new nonwoven factory is the culmination of a project that was initiated during the pandemic to address supply chain challenges, with the financing support of the French public investment bank Bpifrance.

Capable of processing both synthetic and natural fibers, the spunlace line delivered by ANDRITZ is the first ever installed in South America outside Brazil. The line features a high-speed TT card, which makes it the most productive installation on the continent with a capacity of 10,000 tons per year.

This ANDRITZ-supported project showcases Quimicolor’s successful vertical integration as a renowned converter. Additionally, it marks a significant step towards a robust sustainable development initiative by cutting down on imports of nonwoven rolls from Asia.

Antonio Mendivil, CEO of Quimicolor, says: “This investment allows us to actively participate in the local reindustrialization efforts and to promote job creation locally. Producing our own rolls also drastically reduces our carbon footprint by avoiding all the inconveniences related to international transport.”

Based in the Medellín area, Quimicolor has been producing hygiene, skincare and household products for the Latin American market for almost two decades.

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ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services and digital solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets. Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s business strategy and corporate culture. With its extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions, ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. ANDRITZ is a global market leader in all four of its business areas – Pulp & Paper, Metals, Hydropower and Environment & Energy. Technological leadership and global presence are cornerstones of the group’s strategy, which is focused on long-term profitable growth. The publicly listed group has around 30,000 employees and over 280 locations in more than 80 countries.

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.