ANDRITZ to Supply Advanced Airlaid Food Pad Production Line to MAGIC S.p.A. in Italy

New food pad eXcelle line with integrated airlaid technology to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2027

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from MAGIC S.p.A., Oleggio, Italy, to supply a new food pad eXcelle production line featuring integrated airlaid technology. The new production line is scheduled for commissioning in the first quarter of 2027 and is intended to support the production of absorbent materials for food applications.

International technology group ANDRITZ has been selected by MAGIC S.p.A., Oleggio, Italy, to deliver a new food pad eXcelle production line equipped with advanced airlaid technology. The line is scheduled to be commissioned during the first quarter of 2027.

The financial value of the contract has not been disclosed. The order has been included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the third quarter of 2025.

According to the company, MAGIC S.p.A. selected ANDRITZ based on several factors, including its integrated airlaid forming technology, which is expected to support product quality and production capabilities.

The production solution has been jointly developed by ANDRITZ Diatec and ANDRITZ Dan-Web, integrating airlaid forming technology into a production process designed for food pad manufacturing.

The airlaid technology is designed to provide high absorption and liquid retention performance for food pad applications, including products used with meat, fish and fruit, where effective fluid management is required. The airlaid structure also supports rapid liquid absorption and low rewetting performance. Combined with MAGIC’s proprietary superabsorbent biodegradable powder, the technology is intended to enable the production of a new generation of absorbent materials.

Mauro Giani, CEO of MAGIC S.p.A., stated:

“This project and the expansion of our production capacity are of strategic importance for MAGIC. We look forward to working with ANDRITZ, whose proven expertise in hygiene converting and airlaid technology was a key factor in our decision. We are confident that this collaboration will significantly strengthen our market position and support our future growth.”

Leonardo Poggiogalle, Global Sales Director of ANDRITZ Diatec, added:

“We are pleased that this new project with MAGIC S.p.A. confirms our strategy of offering versatile line configurations. Our innovative food pad eXcelle line is designed to meet customer requirements for superior product quality and performance. This success reflects the strong collaboration with MAGIC S.p.A. and the integrated structure of ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile, which enables seamless cooperation and technology sharing across our centers of excellence.”