Sealy Australia & ANDRITZ collaborate on recycled fiber based mattress production
Sealy Australia, a leading mattress manufacturer, has successfully launched a new ANDRITZ tearing line at its Brisbane facility, which is a significant step towards circularity. The cutting-edge technology enables Sealy to recycle post-consumer and post-industrial textile waste, significantly reducing reliance on virgin fiber feedstock in its production processes. Sealy Australia produces approximately 1,000 mattresses per day, and the new tearing line will enhance the sustainability of this output by integrating recycled fibers.
The ANDRITZ reXline tearing technology, recently commissioned, is versatile and efficient, processing up to 1,200 kg/h of cotton denim waste and 800 kg/h of quilt waste. This flexibility is made possible by the 6-cylinder Exel module, which allows seamless switching between different types of textile waste. The tearing line complements Sealy’s existing ANDRITZ airfelt line, which has operated since 2008, creating a comprehensive recycling system at the Brisbane plant.
Shaun Guest, Fiber Plant Factory Manager at Sealy Australia, expressed his satisfaction with the collaboration, stating, “With our new line, we are taking a significant step towards circularity by making new mattresses from textile waste that would otherwise be burnt or landfilled.” He praised ANDRITZ as the ideal partner for supporting Sealy’s ambitious sustainability projects.
The ANDRITZ Group, a global leader in sustainable technology solutions, continues to drive innovation across multiple industries, including pulp & paper, metals, hydropower, and environment & energy. The company’s focus on sustainability is evident in its comprehensive portfolio, which aims to help customers achieve their environmental goals while maintaining long-term profitability.
Read more: https://www.andritz.com/newsroom-en/recycling/2024-09-24-sealy-group
