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Wet-wipe manufacturing with the environment in mind


banking on two well-established technology leaders in the field of wet-laid nonwovens, Voith and Trützschler Nonwovens, both based in Germany, and their innovative wet-laid/spunlace (WLS) technology. A new wet-wipe production line


I July/August 2018


srael-based Albaad, one of the world’s three largest producers of cosmetic wipes, has been


The efficient manufacture of eco-friendly nonwovens from renewable cellulose has been made possible in a collaborative project between Voith and Trützschler Nonwovens. PPL reports


has been constructed at Dimona in Israel using the technology to produce wet-laid and hydro- entangled nonwovens from 100 per cent cellulose. Now in the first phase after start- up, the WLM1 line has reportedly met Albaad’s expectations: the


nonwovens manufactured at a speed of over 200 metres per minute are said to have exhibited an extremely high product quality. Gadi Choresh, plant manager of Albaad in Dimona, says he is satisfied with the work carried out by Voith and Trützschler:


“The installation and start-up of the machine went very well. With their professionalism and high level of commitment, the team has ensured the success of the project. Albaad appreciates the long term commitment and support to achieve the line


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