New Andritz lines commissioned in Spain and Sweden – Innovation in Textiles

An Andritz reXline tearing installation has recently been commissioned for Aitex, one of Europe’s largest textile research and development centres.

As the only Spanish centre accredited to issue Oeko-Tex certifications, the new machine will strengthen Aitex support for customers from various industries including geo and agrotextiles, as well as automotive and fashion.

The reXline tearing equipment can process a large variety of raw materials and has been customised to meet specific needs for R&D projects focused on recycling post-industrial and post-consumer waste.

“This collaboration with Andritz allows us to expand our trial capabilities and enhance the services we provide to our customers,” said Aitex CEO Vincent Blanes. “The new equipment efficiently supports the growing demand for textile recycling solutions and ensures our R&D remains at the forefront.”

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Based in Malmö, Sweden, Ekolution is meanwhile expanding its pioneering development of sustainable building materials following the commissioning of an Andritz teXline bast fibre line.

This installation includes equipment for hemp decortication and refining combined with a neXline airlay line for producing nonwoven felts from the hemp.

“Our company is at the forefront of green materials with insulation and nonwoven products that are bio-based, carbon-negative and energy-efficient,” said Ekolution CEO Remi Loren. “Andritz helps us achieve our sustainability targets through a process that makes the most of our raw materials while reducing resource consumption. We can also rely on Andritz expertise for service and digitalisation in the future.”

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