International technology group Andritz has received an order from the Turkish insulation felt manufacturer Siteks to supply a complete needlepunch line for its production plant in Tekirdag.

With this investment, Siteks will significantly expand its production capacity to meet the international demand for needlepunched nonwoven insulation products in the automotive and construction sectors. The line is scheduled to start up in the first quarter of 2025. This is the second line that Siteks has purchased from Andritz.

The Andritz needlepunch eXcelle line for Siteks can process different types of fibres, including natural fibres, and is specifically designed to meet the customer’s requirements in terms of productivity, quality, and sustainability, the company said in a press release.

“The new line will not only increase our production of high-quality materials, but also meets our goal of offering more environmentally friendly products through the use of recycled fibres and natural fibres,” Oguz Sisman, CEO of Siteks, said.

Siteks Sismanlar Tekstil San. ve Tic, a member of the Hassan Group, is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of thermal and acoustic insulation felts. Its products are used in a wide range of applications in the automotive, white goods, construction, and mattress and furniture industries.