History of ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau S.A.S.
Since the foundation of Thibeau in 1912 and Asselin in 1920, the companies' history has continued from sale of the first crosslapper and needleloom in the 1950s to acquisition by the ANDRITZ GROUP in 2011 and opening of a new technical center in Elbeuf in 2013.
2013 | Opening of technical center in Elbeuf including complete needlepunch line |
| 2011 | Integration into ANDRITZ GROUP as ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau |
| 2005 | Merger of Asselin and Thibeau to form Asselin-Thibeau |
| 2004 | Introduction of the new eXcelle card range |
| 1997 | Opening of a joint venture in Wuxi, China |
| 1994 | Opening of Asselin China in Shanghai |
1991 | Presentation of the new range of profile crosslappers with short textile path |
| 1986 | Integration of Asselin into N. Schlumberger & Cie |
| 1980 | Creation of Asselin America |
| 1978 | Thibeau launches a new card dedicated to nonwovens |
| 1969 | Integration of Thibeau into N. Schlumberger & Cie |
| 1958 | First needleloom built |
| 1956 | First crosslapper sold |
1950 | Activities extended to the design and manufacture of machines for the nonwovens industry |
1920 | Foundation of Asselin by Emile Asselin (equipment for finishing and wool dyeing) |
1912 | Foundation of A. Thibeau & Cie (formerly Louis Francin) by Antoine Thibeau (company producing cards as well as other textile machinery) |
