ANDRITZ to Supply Canada’s First WetlaceTM Hybrid Nonwovens Line to Kruger Nonwovens

ANDRITZ has announced that it will deliver a complete WetlaceTM hybrid nonwovens production line to newly established Kruger Nonwovens for installation at the Wayagamack mill in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada.

The investment is part of Kruger’s strategy to expand into the nonwovens market through the development of sustainable wipes manufactured without plastics or chemical additives. According to the company, the line will be the first of its kind in Canada and is expected to commence production in 2028.

The value of the order was not disclosed. ANDRITZ stated that the project will be included in its order intake for the second quarter of 2026.

Kruger said the investment aligns with its broader sustainability strategy focused on transforming renewable resources into essential products for everyday use.

“At Kruger Nonwovens, we are deeply committed to operational excellence, sustainable development, and the responsible use of resources. This investment clearly reflects our commitment,” said Mansoor Parvaiz, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Kruger Nonwovens. “ANDRITZ has been a reliable and experienced partner throughout the entire project phase. This close collaboration gives us confidence that ANDRITZ is the right choice to support us in successfully entering a new market.”

Kruger Nonwovens and ANDRITZ teams during trial runs on the WetlaceTM pilot line in France

Under the agreement, ANDRITZ will supply stock preparation systems, approach flow equipment, an inclined wire former, hydroentanglement technology with filtration, two through-air dryers, a quality control system, and complete engineering services, including supervision of erection and commissioning.

The company will also provide operator training programs during the commissioning phase and later through its technical centers.

Founded in Montréal in 1904, Kruger Inc. operates across tissue products, recycled containerboard, corrugated packaging, pulp and paper products, and renewable energy. The company also operates paper and paperboard recycling facilities across North America.

Kruger Inc. employs approximately 6,000 people and operates facilities in Québec, Ontario, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the US states of Tennessee, Maine, New York, Virginia, Kentucky, and Rhode Island.