International technology group Andritz has just commissioned a neXline airlay nonwovens system for Paris-based Revibat, for the production of building insulation panels from glass wool waste that would otherwise be sent to landfills.

Revibat will now transform complex waste collected in the Paris region into valuable products via a patented process addressing two major challenges – giving a second life to glass wool insulation waste and reducing the carbon footprint across the entire production chain.

The line processes up to 1,500 kg of fibre per hour and is specifically designed to produce a unique nonwoven material.

“Our new Andritz neXline airlay system represents a major milestone in our market as it enables us to start producing building insulation panels from glass wool waste,” said Revibat CEO Nicolas Brousse. “Our goal is to expand this solution across France, getting as close as possible to the waste and thereby minimising our carbon footprint. Working with the experts at the Andritz technical centre in Cours has been a pleasure and essential for the development of this unique product.”

Revibat’s mission has been to find a viable solution for the recycling of the glass wool, a challenge that has until now been  unsolved.

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