Cedro Têxtil, Latin America's largest manufacturer of workwear fabrics, has cut natural gas consumption by more than 20 percent after installing a Brückner stenter frame at its Brazilian operations just over a year ago. The single new line performed so well that the company decommissioned three older stenter frames, reducing operating costs across its finishing operations.

The company, founded in 1872 and one of Brazil's oldest industrial companies, ranks among the continent's most important textile manufacturers. It runs a fully vertically integrated operation with:

• Annual production capacity of more than 60 million linear meters of fabric
• Annual revenue of approximately BRL 1.2 billion
• A workforce of more than 2,600 employees
• Workwear fabrics accounting for roughly 65 percent of production

Its fabrics serve manufacturing, healthcare, military, and personal protective equipment (PPE) applications worldwide.

How did Cedro Têxtil choose the supplier?

The purchase followed a multi-year evaluation in which Cedro Têxtil assessed leading machinery manufacturers from Europe and Asia, visited production facilities and reference customers around the world, and compared a broad range of technologies.

"The selection process went far beyond simply investing in a machine," the company said. "Productivity, maintenance costs, technical support, energy efficiency, spare parts availability, and local service in Brazil were all decisive factors for us."

Brückner's combination of process reliability and energy efficiency won the order. Local service coverage in Brazil ranked among the decisive criteria — a signal to machinery suppliers competing in the Latin American market.

What does the new line deliver?

Beyond the 20 percent gas reduction, the stenter has significantly increased production speeds. The extremely uniform temperature distribution throughout the dryer has improved results on demanding super-stretch fabrics, delivering dimensional stability and consistent product quality — a key requirement for workwear and PPE specifiers.

The productivity gains allowed Cedro Têxtil to retire three legacy stenter frames following commissioning.

How does this fit the sustainability compliance picture?

Cedro Têxtil participates in Brazil's GHG Protocol Program and has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 85 percent over recent years. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OEKO-TEX® certifications, giving buyers traceable assurance on quality management, environmental management, and textile substance compliance respectively.

Patrick Melo Pinheiro, Industrial Director of Cedro Têxtil, framed the investment in the company's long-term resilience: "We are a company that continuously reinvents itself and has overcome countless challenges throughout its history. Whether currency fluctuations, world wars, or the recent pandemic, we have always viewed every challenge as an opportunity to become stronger."

He added: "By investing in a Brückner production line, we have taken an important step towards a more sustainable future and significantly reduced our carbon footprint. With Brückner as our partner, we can further strengthen the highest quality standards in our market and expand our leading position in a highly competitive environment."

Is more capacity investment coming?

Confirmed: yes. As part of its ongoing modernization program, Cedro Têxtil plans to replace additional existing production lines with Brückner technology in the future. The first line, reported by Brückner Textile Technologies on October 9, 2026, may mark only the beginning of the partnership.

For sourcing teams buying workwear and PPE fabrics from Brazil, the modernization signals rising capacity reliability and verifiable emissions performance at one of the region's dominant suppliers. For competing mills, the bar on energy-efficient finishing has just moved.