# Mistra-Autex orders ANDRITZ needlepunch line for Raasiku plant in Estonia

Mistra-Autex AS placed an order with ANDRITZ for a complete needlepunch line at its Raasiku, Estonia facility, scheduled to start up by late 2026. The line will feature the ProWin web optimization system and increase productivity more than fivefold.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-08-21
- Where: Raasiku, Estonia
- Status: announced
- Products: nonwoven fabrics, needlepunch line
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Mistra-Autex](https://endata.com/companies/78127.md)
- [ANDRITZ](https://endata.com/companies/2007.md) (supplier)
- [Mistra-Autex](https://endata.com/companies/78127.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [news.europawire.eu](https://news.europawire.eu/mistra-autex-selects-andritz-to-deliver-complete-needlepunch-line-in-estonia-to-boost-nonwoven-production-for-automotive-industry/eu-press-release/2025/08/21/17/11/22/160975/), 2025-08-21: "Mistra-Autex AS has placed an order with ANDRITZ for a complete needlepunch line at its Raasiku, Estonia, facility, with start-up scheduled for late 2026."
- [textileworld.com](https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/nonwovens-technical-textiles/2025/08/mistra-autex-estonia-orders-new-needlepunch-line-from-andritz/), 2025-08-25: "Start-up is scheduled for the end of the third quarter of 2026."
- [textileinsights.in](https://textileinsights.in/mistra-autex-orders-complete-needlepunch-line-from-andritz/), 2025-09-05: "We trust Andritz to renew our needlepunch equipment and value its expertise throughout this important project."

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