SNC Kherib et Cie. has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply a complete spunlace line for its plant in Bejaia City, Algeria. Start-up is slated for the end of Q3 2026. This will be the first ANDRITZ spunlace line installed on the African continent.
Here’s what matters. The line will run both viscose and polyester fibers. That setup lets SNC Kherib produce high-quality spunlace roll goods for wet wipes, meeting growing demand from African consumers. The project is presented as a key step for the continent’s spunlace industry and an opening for local converters to source closer to home.
The investment is family-led. Members of the Kherib family are directly involved, and the company is positioning itself as an early mover in bringing advanced spunlace technology to the region.
Farid Kherib, founder of SNC Kherib, said,
We are proud to collaborate with a global leader like ANDRITZ. This partnership highlights our commitment and passion for developing innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of the African market using state-of-the-art equipment.
Farid Kherib, founder of SNC Kherib
Financial terms are not disclosed. The order will be recorded in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2025.
About SNC Kherib. Based in the Bejaia area of Algeria, the family business works across several product lines, including nonwovens such as viscose and cotton cleaning cloths and polyester wadding for mattresses and pillows, as well as PVC cling film, PP woven bags, PVC doors, and sandwich panels.
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