YEAR 2017: ALLIMAND GROUP IS EXPERIENCING GROWTH MOMENTUM
International – Paper & Nonwovens machines:
Grenoble
Ahead of the 3rd Papermakers Union Meeting (November 21-22)
Year 2017:
ALLIMAND Group is experiencing growth momentum !
Ahead of the 3rd Papermakers Union meeting which will be held in Grenoble from 21 to 22 November, the ALLIMAND Group, designer, manufacturer of paper and nonwovens machines, recognized for its innovation strategy, highlights the challenges during 2017. Implementation and reconstruction of high value added paper and nonwovens machines, a new deployment strategy in North America and R & D investments, enable it to experience growth momentum around the world.
Numerous commissioning of high added value specialty paper machines
“Our high added value paper machines are present all over the world on two levels: new machines especially this year in France, the United States and China. We also recorded orders for the rebuild of paper and board machines destined for France, Holland, England, Indonesia and North Africa” said Franck RETTMEYER, CEO of ALLIMAND Group.
A new deployment strategy in North America
In the United States, the acquisition of the American company INTERWEB, which is specialized in Nonwovens machines, is being completed in late 2016, resulting in the deployment of a new organization, in line with the approved business plan.
The first North American orders were registered and a major investment in the Nonwovens pilot machine from the ALLIMAND Competence Center is underway and will be completed by early 2018. This investment will complement the range of tests offered our Customers and Prospects specializing in Nonwovens and the arrival of new ALLIMAND equipment with innovative technology.
2018 – Research & Development: a new family of pneumatic Headbox
In terms of Research and Development, ALLIMAND will introduce in the beginning of 2018 a new family of pneumatic Headbox with profile control by dilution.