The IRO brand
Our way to the perfect fabric.
We are the leader in developing Weft Feeders for the textile industry.
With over 60 years of experience in weft insertion solutions. Our weft insertion systems, designed to elevate your manufacturing processes to unprecedented levels of efficiency and accuracy. Always designed with high-quality materials and precision engineering to provide you with a seamless and exceptional performance.
We are facing the future by introducing iroonline.com, a site where you can find all information regarding specifications for weaving applications, search for correct spare parts for your weft feeders, and have the possibility to order your requirements online.
On the site you are also able to find gauge parts for tufting machines, a new portfolio of components added to the brand name IRO.
As a member of the Vandewiele Group with production facilities and sales offices throughout the world, we are here to serve you as our valued customer.Vandewiele Sweden AB
Site Ulricehamn
Karlsnäsvägen 7, SE-523 37 Ulricehamn, Sweden – Telephone +46 321 297 00
Site Mölndal
Östergårdsgatan 12, SE-431 53 Mölndal, Sweden – Telephone +46 31 776 82 00
Made by Vandewiele.
Iro
We develop, produce and promote equipment for the textile industry.
Aros
Motor and electronic products with the brand name Aros electronics.
IRO Milestones
The Rosen tape, the world’s first positive yarn feeding system.
Introduction of the SFS, the first storage feeder for knitting machines.
Hailed the debut of the first weaving feeder, the SFW with revolving spool-body.
The 8007 series, the first weft feeder equipped with microprocessor control and “straight through” yarn path.
IRO acquired Memminger GmbH and centralised the development and production of knitting products to Dornstetten in Germany.
The group was further strengthened by the acquisition of the Italian weft-feeder producer ROJ Electrotex.
Operation in China started.
The IRO group was acquired by Van de Wiele, the worlds leading producer of carpet weaving machines.
The introduction of the X2 range, including permanent magnet motor technology – the most advanced weft-feeding system on the market.
The first serially produced permanent magnet motors delivered to customers outside of the textile field
The introduction of the XD X2 range, customised weft-feeders supplying unique solutions for demanding applications.
The Chrono X3 and the XD X3 series are introduced into the market.
IRO AB and AROS ELECTRONICS AB merge into one business unit with three divisions; Industrial Division, Vehicle Division and Textile Division.
60 years
IRO AB changes company name to Vandewiele Sweden AB
