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Andritz commissions reXline tearing installation at Aitex in Spain

30 Jan '25
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Andritz commissions reXline tearing installation at Aitex in Spain
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Insights

  • Andritz has supplied and commissioned a reXline tearing installation at Aitex, one of Europe's largest textile research centres in Alicante.
  • The new equipment enhances Aitex's textile recycling capabilities, supporting R&D projects focused on post-industrial and post-consumer waste recycling.
  • This collaboration expands Aitex's portfolio of innovative recycling solutions.
International technology group Andritz has supplied and commissioned a state-of-the-art reXline tearing installation at Aitex in Alicante, one of Europe’s largest textile research and development centres.

This customised line enhances Aitex’s capabilities for textile recycling trials and expands its portfolio of innovative recycling solutions.

Aitex is Spain’s leading centre for research, innovation and advanced technical services for the textile industry and the only Spanish centre accredited to issue Oeko-Tex certifications. With the installation of the new Andritz equipment, Aitex strengthens its support for customers from various industries including geotextile and agrotextile, automotive, and fashion, the company said in a press release.

The reXline tearing equipment can process a large variety of raw materials and has been customised to meet Aitex’s 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 services we provide to our customers,” said Vincent Blanes, CEO of Aitex. “The new equipment efficiently supports the growing demand for textile recycling solutions and ensures our R&D remains at the forefront of innovation.”

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