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ETF celebrates 75 years of technical excellence

ETF turns 75! Officially on March 8, 2026. Since its founding in 1951, ETF has grown from a specialised manufacturer of machines for the textile and flooring industries into a recognized international provider of industrial machinery for floor coverings. The anniversary is highlighted throughout 2026 with a dedicated celebration logo featured both online and offline.

Since early April 2025, a brand-new ETF Allround Cutting Machine type M 5523 has been successfully installed and is now fully operational at Feltex Automative in South Africa.

Feltex Automotive is a key supplier in the automotive industry, delivering high-quality acoustic, seating, and trim components made from textile and polyurethane materials. To support their growing production demands, they chose the versatility and reliability of the ETF Allround Cutting Machine.

The machine processes needlefelt from mother rolls up to 2,500 mm wide. From the guided unrolling cradle, rolls can be unwound both from the surface and from the center.
A bi-directional, high-speed cross-cutting unit ensures precise cutting lengths using the scissors-cut principle.
Blankets are then smoothly transported via a belted table to the stacking area.
This table integrates a state-of-the-art length measuring system with an automatically adjustable stop, easily controlled via the operator’s panel to match exact sheet length specifications.

The first milestone is standing tall!

An impressive accumulator marks the start of a brand new end-of-backing line for vinyl, currently being built at ETF for one of our long-standing customers in Germany.

Their previous ETF line served faithfully for 35 years and now it’s time for a fully automated, next-generation solution. Designed for efficiency and tailored with custom features from start to finish.
In the near future, this line will deliver perfectly finished, paper-wrapped vinyl rolls, ready for shipment to our customer customers.

On the road to keep your machines at their best!

Our service team is dedicated to ensuring your operations run smoothly and efficiently. If your location is within driving distance from our HQ, chances are you’ll spot one of our brand-new service vans on the road!
Fully equipped with all the tools and technology needed, these vehicles are designed to keep you up and running in no time.

After nearly 51 years at ETF, with 38 years at the helm of ETF Machinefabriek and ETF Ride Systems, our esteemed CEO and owner, Ruud Koppens (67), has retired

Ruud decided to step down in good health to spend more time with his family and friends. Under his leadership, both ETF Machinefabriek and ETF Ride Systems experienced significant growth and success.

He leaves both companies in capable hands, with a well-established team leading the way. A private family group, deeply involved in the industries in which ETF operates, has taken over ownership. They plan to maintain both companies as independent entities, with the same team and location.

The entire ETF team is deeply grateful for Ruud’s contributions and leadership. We wish him all the best for the future and express our appreciation for the legacy he leaves behind.

We are proud to share a LinkedIn post of our appreciated customer Alliance Flooring Distribution after a succesfull visit of our service engineers.

ESTC is the trade association for the synthetic turf industry in the EMEA region. Its purpose is to serve, promote, develop, grow and defend the synthetic turf industry.
In the growing synthetic turf market, this industry association is leading in terms of shared knowledge and innovation, among other things.
We are proud to be a member of this organisation and to play a role in the further development of this market.
Click here for more background information.

We have experienced ITMA 2023 in Milano as very positive and look forward to further cooperation with new contacts and our existing customers.

If you have any questions regarding ITMA 2023, please do not hesitate to contact us: sales@etf.nl

Thank you for your visit!