Dilo Systems GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer specializing in complete nonwoven lines, and Kansan Group, a Turkish manufacturer specializing in nonwoven converting lines, end-of-line solutions and wetlaid nonwoven machinery, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to supply custom nonwoven lines. As part of this partnership, comprehensive solutions will be offered by integrating fiber preparation and carding equipment, wetlaid, hydroentanglement and needling lines, as well as converting and end-of-line equipment. Engineering work will be carried out by DiloSystems GmbH as the main contractor.

“This partnership is a reflection of Kansan’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence,” says Sedat Gezer, chairman of the Board at Kansan Group. “By combining our advanced converting and wetlaid capabilities with Dilo’s strengths in carding and needling, we are offering truly end-to-end solutions tailored to the most demanding applications.”

“The partners Kansan and Dilo have signed a strategic partnership agreement in order to offer jointly comprehensive solutions by integrating fibre preparation and carding equipment, wet laid, hydroentanglement and needling lines as well as converting and end-of-line equipment,” adds Dilo managing director J.P. Dilo.” Today the nonwoven markets are highly segmented and even fragmented in order to respond to consumer expectations and the combined profile of functions and the quality spectrum. Optimum solutions for all these needs can only be found through an array of different technologies which may also be combined.”

This collaboration primarily focuses on specialized nonwoven markets, particularly for hygiene, medical and technical applications. The production of specialized nonwovens consisting of short and long staple fiber layers is the goal. These nonwovens are typically made from cellulose pulp and carded materials. In hygiene and medical applications, short-cut cellulose materials play a critical role in absorbing and retaining liquids. When the fiber length drops below 12 mm, the faster flushability of cellulose material offers a significant advantage in terms of
waste management.

“We believe in building systems that are not only efficient, but also smart and sustainable,” Gezer adds. “Our lines are equipped with intelligent control systems, energy-saving features, and flexible configurations to meet diverse production goals while reducing environmental impact.”


“The focus is directed to the hygiene, medical and technical applications and their range of producers. These particular products are mainly low weight, short and long  fibers layers, mainly made from cellulose pulp and carded materials,” Dilo says. “For hygiene and medical applications short cut cellulose material takes the role of absorbing and retaining fluids. Flushability of cellulose materials and fibre below 12 mm offers a significant advantage for waste management.”

Wetlaid pulp can be hydrodynamically shaped using headbox technology (flowlip, inclined wire), which can be designed according to demand. Wetlaid products can be further processed with carded web layers and hydroentanglement, integrating into different production processes.

Kansan Materials has successfully established a production line capable of processing hybrid raw materials developed based on the latest hydrodynamic simulation calculations. This line is equipped with advanced software technologies that assist operators in managing production processes in a fully automated, computer-supported mode.

As the main contractor, Dilo Systems GmbH aims to enhance the efficiency of nonwoven production for the hygiene and medical sectors by integrating Kansan’s wet wipe converting lines and end-of-line equipment. In this scope, the integration of materials produced with Dilo’s “CycloPunch” and “MicroPunch” needling machines into Kansan’s wet wipe converting lines is planned. Kansan is a strong partner in this field, with its expertise and leading position in the industry.

This joint development process and marketing efforts lay an excellent foundation for offering complete lines that can produce carded and needle-punched, carded and hydroentangled, carded and wetlaid nonwovens, as well as combinations of these techniques.

“This collaboration is a milestone—not just for Kansan and Dilo, but for the global nonwoven industry,” Gezer says. “It signals a shift toward smarter, more integrated production ecosystems that align with the demands of today and the expectations of tomorrow.”


With a vision of offering innovative and sustainable solutions in the nonwoven sector, this partnership aims to increase production efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Dilo Systems GmbH and Kansan’s technical expertise provides faster, cost-effective production processes tailored to customer needs. Furthermore, solutions have been developed in line with sustainability goals, such as energy efficiency and the use of recyclable materials. This collaboration is designed to create new opportunities in global markets, particularly in the hygiene, medical, and technical sectors, while expanding our reach to a broader customer base.

“A joint development process and marketing efforts among Kansan and Dilo build an excellent foundation for offering complete lines to produce carded and needled, carded and hydroentangled, carded and wet laid nonwovens as well as combinations thereof,” Dilo adds. “Dilo Systems and Kansan’s joint-technical expertise offers: cost effective production processes tailored to customer needs, pursuing sustainability goals, such as: energy efficiency, water savings and recycling of materials. Our cooperation is designed to create new opportunities in global markets, particularly in the field of hygiene, medical and technical nonwovens and to expanding our joint-reach to a broader customer base internationally.

Visit us at www.kansanmaterials.com and www.dilo.de