ANDRITZ to Supply Needlepunch Line to Şiteks for Expanded Production

ANDRITZ to Supply Needlepunch Line to Şiteks for Expanded Production

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Turkish insulation felt manufacturer Şiteks to supply a complete needlepunch line for its Tekirdag facility. This investment will significantly increase Şiteks’ production capacity to meet global demand for needlepunched nonwoven insulation products in the automotive and construction industries. The new line, which can process various fibers including recycled and natural fibers, is set to begin operations in early 2025. This marks the second needlepunch line Şiteks has purchased from ANDRITZ, furthering their commitment to sustainability and high-quality production.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 19-Jun-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology group ANDRITZ has been selected by Turkish insulation felt manufacturer Şiteks to supply a comprehensive needlepunch line for its production facility in Tekirdag. This strategic investment will enable Şiteks to significantly boost its production capacity, catering to the rising global demand for needlepunched nonwoven insulation products in the automotive and construction industries. The new production line is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2025, marking the second such line purchased by Şiteks from ANDRITZ.

The ANDRITZ needlepunch eXcelle line, tailored for Şiteks, is capable of processing various fiber types, including natural fibers, and is engineered to deliver high productivity, superior quality, and sustainability. Oguz Sisman, CEO of Şiteks, emphasized, “The new line will not only enhance our production of high-quality materials but also aligns with our commitment to sustainability by incorporating recycled and natural fibers.”

Şiteks Şişmanlar Tekstil San. ve Tic. A.Ş, a member of the Hassan Group, stands as one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of thermal and acoustic insulation felts. Their products find applications across multiple industries, including automotive, white goods, construction, and mattress and furniture sectors.

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services and digital solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets. Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s business strategy and corporate culture. With its extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions, ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. ANDRITZ is a global market leader in all four of its business areas – Pulp & Paper, Metals, Hydropower and Environment & Energy. Technological leadership and global presence are cornerstones of the group’s strategy, which is focused on long-term profitable growth. The publicly listed group has around 30,000 employees and over 280 locations in more than 80 countries.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER
ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on increased production efficiency, lower overall operating costs as well as innovative decarbonization strategies and autonomous plant operation.

The product portfolio also includes boilers for power generation, various nonwoven technologies, and panelboard (MDF) production systems. With waste-to-value recycling, shredding and energy solutions, waste and by-product streams from production are converted into valuable secondary raw materials as well as into sustainable resources for energy generation. State-of-the-art IIoT technologies as part of Metris digitalization solutions complete the comprehensive product offering.

Media Contact:

Susan Trast
HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
susan.trast@andritz.com

SOURCE: ANDRITZ