AEI Installs All-Electric Monforts Stenter Line to Enhance Sustainability

AEI – Ateliers d’Ennoblissement d’Irigny, located in France, has recently upgraded its operations by installing a new six-chamber Montex stenter line from Monforts, which is entirely electrically powered. This move comes in response to the rising energy costs affecting the textile industry.

The new stenter line features a bespoke configuration that allows for processing fabrics of varying widths and weights, replacing an older machine from the 1980s. It is designed to enhance both efficiency and sustainability, incorporating an integrated heat recovery system as part of AEI's long-term energy efficiency strategy.

General manager Céline de Montigny emphasized that the new equipment will significantly lower carbon emissions and improve operational safety for workers. AEI specializes in processing both natural and synthetic fibers, maintaining its operations within France to ensure quality and traceability.

By retaining textile processing capabilities domestically, AEI aims to preserve traditional expertise and support the regional textile ecosystem, which has historical roots in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The installation of the Montex stenter line represents a commitment to leveraging advanced technologies while fostering a resilient industrial base in France.