ABB has won a major order for automation, electrification, quality control systems, motors and drives for the world's first commercial-scale textile recycling plant
The innovative approach could help save around 90 billion litres of fresh water each year, the equivalent of 36,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools
Apply pulp drying technology to garments to avoid landfills and make fashion more sustainable
ABB will supply automation, electrification, quality control systems, motors and drives for Renewcell's new industrial textile recycling line in Sundsvall, Sweden. Renewcell is a fast-growing Sweden sustainable technology company specializing in textile-to-textile recycling.
With ABB technology, a former SCA paper mill will be transformed into the world's first commercial-scale cellulosic textile recycling plant – by dissolving natural materials such as cellulose and regenerating them to make a variety of fabrics. Renewcell has already worked with several fashion manufacturers, and in 2020, the company entered into a multi-year partnership with the H&M Group to replace virgin fibres with recycled textiles in clothing.
The contract between ABB and Renewcell marks a significant milestone for the fashion industry, as the production of raw materials used to make garments has a significant impact on the environment. According to Renewcell's preliminary calculations, textile fibres made from its recycled raw materials use about 50 litres of fresh water per kilogram in the production process, compared to about 1,600 litres for cotton and 90 litres for viscose, a non-cotton cellulose material. With a maximum production capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year, Renewcell's innovative approach can help preserve around 90 billion litres of fresh water, the equivalent of 36,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The process also reduces waste, plastic pollution, and emissions of carbon dioxide and chemicals.
"The ABB team has demonstrated their unique ability to provide complete automation and electrification solutions based on products and services," said Patrik Lundström, CEO of Renewcell. "They have the knowledge, presence and experience we need to keep this project on track in terms of budget and schedule. We also share a common vision in terms of resource efficiency, circular economy and sustainability, so we are excited to work closely with them on this exciting project. ”
"As a technology company, we at ABB believe that electrification and automation technologies can play a key role in transforming the industry and reducing the environmental footprint," said Theodor Swedjemark, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer at ABB. "We are proud to support Renewcell on its exciting journey to improve circularity in the fashion industry – an ambition that aligns fully with our own efforts to systematically improve circularity across ABB's supply chain as part of our 2030 sustainability strategy."
The contract between ABB and Renewcell marks a significant milestone for the fashion industry, as the production of raw materials used to make garments has a significant impact on the environment. (Photo: Renewcell, Emir Nordin)
Joachim Braun, President of ABB's Process Industries, said: "This contract allows us to apply our deep pulp and paper expertise and project experience to help Renewcell reduce emissions and conserve resources, and ultimately make fashion better. Until now, less than 1% of textiles have been recycled, as the technology to recycle and make new textiles does not yet exist. This is a significant development in the industry and we are proud to apply our quality control processes to the sustainable fashion movement. ”
The process of garment recycling is similar to pulp drying, which breaks down cellulose in cotton and viscose textiles and recycles it into new raw materials. This similarity allows Renewcell to use existing infrastructure, including the supply and treatment of raw water, wastewater, compressed air, and electricity for the building as well as the SCA plant. This will be combined with ABB's papermaking and automation expertise to create recycled textiles that could go to landfill or incineration.
ABB brings expertise in the pulp and paper industry, such as the specific technology that controls the pulp dryer – a piece of equipment previously used to dry paper and packaging log pulp – as well as quality control knowledge specific to the process. The customer requested weight and moisture measurements based on pilot tests.
ABB technology to be installed at the new plant includes the market-leading process control system ABB Ability™ System 800xA, which will provide operators with extensive visibility and precise control from a central command center to ensure production is as efficient as possible with resources, less material consumption and less waste. In addition, ABB's PMC800 drive system will reduce the cost of ownership of the automation lifecycle and improve energy efficiency in the production process. ABB will also supply the ACS880 variable speed drive (VSD) and IE4 ultra-efficient motors, which have higher efficiency levels than the IE3 standard set out in the EU Ecodesign Regulation. Combining high-efficiency motors with VSDs can typically reduce energy consumption by 30% or more in flow-controlled pulp and paper applications.
ABB is committed to helping its customers reduce emissions and conserve resources. Last year, ABB unveiled its 2030 Sustainability Strategy, which focuses on areas where the company can have the greatest impact – reducing carbon emissions, conserving resources and promoting social progress.
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