# A Penteadora starts up needlepunch and recycling lines

A Penteadora SA has started up a mechanical textile recycling line and a needlepunch nonwoven line supplied by Andritz at its site in Unhais da Serra, Portugal, expanding its industrial capabilities.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-07-12
- Where: Unhais da Serra, Portugal, Portugal
- Starts operating: Jul 2026
- Status: completed
- Products: mechanical textile recycling line, needlepunch nonwoven line
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [A Penteadora SA](https://endata.com/companies/92126.md)
- [ANDRITZ](https://endata.com/companies/2007.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [nonwovens-industry.com](https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/breaking-news/weekly-recap-a-penteadora-adds-needlepunch-recycling-lines-suzano-kimberly-clark-launch-joint-venture-more/), 2026-07-12: "Both lines are fully operational, and the first products are expected to reach the market in July."

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