Röchling Industrial Oepping GmbH & Co. KG, a specialist in high-quality functional components and a leading partner in the international paper industry, has acquired the industry-leading EZ eco smart fabric cleaning technology effective August 1, 2025. The EZ eco Smart Cleaning Technology will be marketed under its new name, RobaSmart EZ eco cleaner, and will become an integral part of the Röchling Industrial Oepping product portfolio.
This acquisition of this technology supports an important core vision of our company: sustainable technologies that offer real added value for both the environment and industry. The RobaSmart EZ eco cleaner perfectly complements Röchling Industrial Oepping’s existing product line, offering global customers new opportunities to boost machine performance, reduce water and energy consumption, and enhance their environmental footprint.
A vision for sustainable innovation
The acquisition of this technology is based on our clear focus on sustainability and environmental impact. The RobaSmart EZ eco cleaner stands for clean solutions – literally: the system ensures the most efficient cleaning of the paper machine clothing, while reducing water and energy consumption.
“For us, it’s not just a product, it’s a solution that will integrate with our Smart platform and a clear sign of how we’re shaping the future of the paper industry and our commitment to the planet. With our global reach and technical expertise, we’re clearly the company to scale this innovation, which helps save up to 98% of water and significant energy reduction– a true milestone in sustainable production.”
Peter Eckerstorfer, Managing Director of Röchling Industrial Oepping.
With this technology a part of our Smart Platform of Products, customers now benefit from direct access to a technically advanced cleaning system, perfectly aligned with the Röchling Industrial Oepping portfolio – supported by expert consultation and service from our team.
RobaSmart EZ eco cleaner: Sustainable cleaning technology for maximum efficiency and significant savings potential in paper production
The RobaSmart EZ eco cleaner is an innovative cleaning system for the continuous cleaning of fabrics and felts in tissue and paper machines. Using innovative high-pressure cleaning heads, it efficiently removes deposits and improves the permeability of the fabrics – without any mist formation. The system replaces conventional HP showers, mist removal boxes, and any other chemical and/or mechanical clothing conditioning solutions. Therefore, this technology saves up to 98% water usage and can significantly reduce energy consumption on the wet end of the paper machine. The RobaSmart EZ eco cleaner thus sets new standards in sustainable and powerful machine cleaning. With over 200 installations worldwide, on machine up to 445″ and speeds over 5,000 from, it is a well-proven technological solution.
About Röchling Industrial Oepping
As the market leader for high-quality functional parts in the international paper industry, the focus is on increasing the performance of customers’ paper and pulp machines through intelligent solutions, digitalization, and practical innovations. Embedded in the Industrial Division of the Röchling Group, Röchling Industrial Oepping (formerly Röchling LERIPA Papertech GmbH & Co. KG) is a leading manufacturer and processor of high-performance parts based in Oepping, Upper Austria. In close cooperation with industry partners, tailor-made innovations are developed to increase operational safety, improve product quality, and drive progress in the paper industry – always with the aim of acting as a global pioneer and role model in terms of sustainability and environmental protection. Visit: Röchling Industrial Oepping
Media contact: Viktoria Hötzendorfer – Marketing Manager – oepping-marketing@roechling.com +43 7289 4611-475
Customer contact: Doug Wall – Vice President Sales NA – dwall@roechling.com +1 318 355 6930
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