Gesalife’s ANDRITZ spunlace line fully operational and performing strongly
GRAZ, JULY 22, 2025. Hubei Gesalife Industry Co., Ltd. and international technology group ANDRITZ have successfully commissioned Gesalife’s first ANDRITZ neXline spunlace production line in a crosslapped configuration.
Li Jun, Chairman of Gesalife, stated: “This new spunlace production line and the cooperation with ANDRITZ marks a major leap forward for Gesalife. We look forward to leveraging this technology to support future innovation and growth.”
The neXline spunlace line has demonstrated strong performance since its commissioning at the end of 2024, operating with high stability and efficiency. It can produce up to 1,000 kilograms per hour of premium spunlace roll goods, with the crosslapper reaching speeds of up to 130 meters per minute – highlighting the advanced nature of ANDRITZ’s technology.
This fully integrated line enables Gesalife to align its spunlace roll goods production with its existing capabilities in wipes and hygiene product converting. The expansion supports the company’s efforts to meet increasing market demand for spunlace materials.
Yanguo Lu, General Manager of ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile China, commented: “ANDRITZ remains committed to supporting leading local enterprises such as Gesalife. Through customized services and comprehensive technical support, we aim to contribute to the continued advancement of the nonwovens sector.”
Founded in January 2021, Hubei Gesalife Industry Co., Ltd. manufactures hygiene products, disposable medical supplies, and protective equipment. With an annual output of 12,000 tons of high-end medical nonwovens, 12,000 tons of breathable composite films, 6,000 tons of spunlace nonwovens, and 21 million packs of wet and dry wipes, the company has established a strong presence in the nonwovens industry through its focus on quality and innovation.
Group photo at the Gesalife production site, symbolizing the successful launch of Gesalife’s first fully imported spunlace crosslapping line
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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.
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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.
