First commercial application of the new A-Type needleloom.
Pictured are Han Fuhe of Shandong Huazhe with Teng Guangxing of Andritz.
© Andritz15th October 2026
Innovation in Textiles
| Jinan, Shandong Province, China
Shandong Huazhe has placed an order with Andritz for a high-speed needlepunch line to produce advanced filtration materials. The line will be installed at the company’s headquarters in Jinan, Shandong Province, China.
This order builds on the cooperation between the two companies that began in 2023 with the contract for an Andritz batt forming line, which was successfully delivered in 2024.
The new line will expand Shandong Huazhe’s production capacity for high-performance filtration materials made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fibres, addressing the growing demand in this market. It is designed for high-speed, stable operation and the gentle handling of fibres, ensuring consistently high product quality.
The line will feature the first commercial application of the A-Type needleloom, a new addition to the Andritz needleloom portfolio, combining cost-efficient operation, production flexibility and high product quality. Its random needle pattern capability helps improve material uniformity and performance. It will also be the first PTFE filtration material production line supplied by Andritz.
“The production of advanced filtration materials requires reliable equipment and gentle fibre processing,” says Shandong Huazhe CEO Han Fuhe. “Based on our positive experience with Andritz, we are confident that the new needlepunch line will provide the quality, efficiency and process stability we need for our future growth.”
Founded in 2015, Shandong Huazhe is a leading provider of filtration solutions, specialising in materials and equipment for solid-liquid separation and industrial dust collection.