ANDRITZ to supply Shandong Huazhe with high-speed needlepunch line for PTFE filtration
- The needlepunch line will be installed at Shandong Huazhe’s headquarters in Jinan, Shandong Province, China.
- The order is included in ANDRITZ’s Q3 2026 order intake, with delivery scheduled for Q1 2027 and the value undisclosed.
- The project features the first commercial application of ANDRITZ’s A-Type needleloom and is ANDRITZ’s first PTFE filtration-material production line.
- The high-speed line expands production capacity for high-performance filtration materials made from PTFE fiber and is designed for stable operation and gentle fiber handling.
Order and timeline
Shandong Huazhe commissioned ANDRITZ to supply a high-speed needlepunch line for advanced filtration materials to be installed at its Jinan headquarters. The order is included in ANDRITZ’s Q3 2026 order intake, the value was not disclosed, and delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
Technology and product focus
The line is designed for high-speed, stable operation and gentle handling of fibers to ensure consistent product quality. It will produce high-performance filtration materials made from PTFE fiber and expand Shandong Huazhe’s capacity in this market segment.
New equipment and significance
The project will feature the first commercial application of ANDRITZ’s A-Type needleloom—bringing cost-efficient operation, production flexibility and a random needle pattern intended to improve material uniformity—and represents ANDRITZ’s first PTFE filtration-material production line.
Relationship and expected outcome
The order builds on cooperation that began in 2023 with a batt forming line contract delivered in 2024. Shandong Huazhe’s CEO Han Fuhe said the company expects the new needlepunch line to deliver the quality, efficiency and process stability required for future growth.
Source: ANDRITZ