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TEXPROCIL LIST OF AWARD WINNERS FOR THE YEAR 2019-2020
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Successful Seventh ITMA ASIA + CITME combined show in Shanghai
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Swiss Textile Machinery companies welcome return to in-person customer contact
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Largest staple fiber plant order in the company’s history
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What a show: ITMA Asia + CITME 2021
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New solutions for the production of filter fabrics and fiber composites
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Saurer showcase automation innovations at ITMA Asia + CITME
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SPEROTTO RIMAR and SMIT of SANTEX RIMAR GROUP shows fabric manufacturers’ favorites at ITMA Asia + CITME
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Glimpses Of ITMA ASIA +CITME
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A global player in the textile and carpet industry focused on sustainability
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Huafon Microfiber Orders 3 Lines from DiloGroup
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Innovative Fiber Identification Technology
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Goller Open Width Merceriser
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TEXPROCIL Welcomes extension of the ROSCTL scheme for Made ups
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The KARL MAYER Group draws a positive summary after ITMA ASIA + CITME
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The Wülfing gets much MORE from Monforts Family-owned German home textiles leader boosts production with a complete finishing line upgrade.
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Higher productivity and lower energy consumption
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BRÜCKNER convinces with highest performance - this is the basis for a long-term partnership
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The preliminary data suggest robust domestic demand and sustained recovery in commercial activity. The most recent official data suggested a slight improvement in economic conditions. Throughout the month of June both mobility and economic indicators recorded a sustained recovery as daily new infections declined and some easing restrictions were started to be gradually applied. Indeed, the local authorities’cautious approach of restriction easing might have helped keep infection rates below April 2021 levels. The unemployment rate also eased to 9.2% in June from 11.9%in May. However, the tightened social distancing measures have a significant impact on private consumption. Moreover, consumer confidence dropped to 48.50 points in May from 53.10 in March 2021.
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The consumer price index stood at 6.3% y-o-y in June, unchanged from May 2021. Wholesale prices declined to 12.1% y-o-y in June 2021, from 12.9% in May 2021.India’s industrial production increased 29.3% y-o-y in May 2021. With regard to external demand, preliminary estimates showed that India’s trade deficit stood at $9.4 billion in June 2021. Exports increased to $32.5 billion, while imports increased to $41.9 billion. The preliminary data suggest robust domestic demand and sustained recovery in commercial activity. Recent COVID-19 developments suggest that the partial restrictions might last into 3Q21. Overall, despite the marginal improvement in economic conditions registered in June, the high level of cautiousness associated with the Delta variant of COVID-19 as well as the uncertainty surrounding its future development might slow the economic recovery. Additional hurdles to the recovery include the slow growth of credit as lenders become more risk-averse and hold back credit when the economy needs it the most. This could lead the RBI to maintain its stimulus efforts in order to support credit recovery and encourage lending. The growth forecast for India’s economy remains at 9.5% for 2021, while the economy is expected to grow by 6.8% in 2022. The major downside risks to this forecast remain the potential resurgence of COVID-19 and the pace of the vaccination process.
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Srilanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, China, HongKong, USA, Germany, Spain, Italy, U.K. & France
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INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY LIST OF AWARD WINNERS FOR THE YEAR 2019-2020 HIGHEST GLOBAL EXPORTS: 1. Welspun Global Brands Ltd. Platinum 2. Trident Ltd. – Group Companies Gold 3. Vardhman Textiles Ltd. - Group Companies Silver
Counts 51s and above: 1. Premier Mills Pvt Ltd.–Group Companies Gold 2. Thiagarajar Mills (P) Ltd. Silver Processed Yarns: 1. Winsome Textile Industries Ltd. Gold 2. RSWM Ltd. Silver
Product Specific Awards: CATEGORY I- Rs. 5 Crores – Rs. 75 Crores : YARN: Counts 50s and below: 1. Acme Yarns Pvt Ltd. Gold 2. RSWM Ltd. Silver
FABRICS: Grey: Pee Vee Textiles Ltd. Gold Bleached/Dyed/Yarn Dyed/Printed: 1. Alok Industries Ltd. Gold
Counts 51s and above: 1. Nitin Spinners Ltd. Gold 2. BVM Overseas Ltd. Silver (Subsidiary of Sintex Industries Ltd.)
Denim: 1. Manomay Tex India Ltd. Gold 2. RSWM Ltd. Silver
Processed Yarns: 1. Nahar Spinning Mills Ltd. Gold FABRICS: Grey: 1. Paramount Textile Mills (P) Ltd. Gold 2. Anithaa Weaving Mill Pvt Ltd. Silver 3. Ken Enterprises Pvt Ltd.-Group Companies Silver
MADEUPS: Bed Linen/Bed Sheets/Quilts: 1. L S Mills Ltd. Gold 2. Globe Cotyarn Pvt Ltd. Silver Terry Towels : 1. Bhavik Terryfab (A Unit of K G Petrochem Ltd.) Gold 2. Sharadha Terry Products Pvt Ltd. Silver
Bleached/Dyed/Yarn Dyed/Printed: 1. Arumuga Textile Exporters Gold 2. Premier Spg & Wvg Mills Pvt Ltd.-Group Companies Silver Other Cotton Madeups : Denim: 1. Atlas Export Enterprises Gold 1. K G Denim Ltd. Gold 2. Gupta International Silver 2. Atlas Exports (India)-Group Companies Silver CATEGORY III – Above Rs. 250 Crores: Other Fabrics Including Embroidered Fabrics, YARN: Counts 50s and below: Laces etc: 1. Nahar Spinning Mills Ltd. Gold 1. Atlas Exports (India)-Group Companies Gold 2. Nitin Spinners Ltd. Silver 2. V-Tex Overseas Pvt Ltd. Silver
Processed Yarns: 1. Sutlej Textiles and Industries Ltd. Gold
MADEUPS: Bed Linen/Bed Sheets/Quilts 1. Paramount Textile Mills (P) Ltd. Gold 2. R K Exports (Karur) Pvt Ltd. Silver
Fabrics : Grey: 1. Loyal Textile Mills Ltd. Gold
Terry Towels 1. Intermarket (India) Pvt Ltd. Gold 2. Alok Industries Ltd. Silver Other Cotton Madeups 1. B K S Textiles Pvt Ltd. Gold 2. Himatsingka Seide Ltd. Silver CATEGORY II- Rs. 75 Crores – Rs. 250 Crores: YARN: Counts 50s and below: 1. Lahoti Overseas Ltd. Gold 2. Relishah Export Silver
Bleached/Dyed/Yarn Dyed/Printed: 1. Arvind Ltd. Gold 2. Gulabdas & Company-Group Companies Silver Denim: 1. Arvind Ltd. Gold 2. Raymond UCO Denim Pvt Ltd. Silver
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INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY 3. SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – MADEUPS
MADEUPS: Bed Linen/Bed Sheets/Quilts: 1. Indo Count Industries Ltd. Gold 2. Himatsingka Seide Ltd. Silver
Indo Count Industries Ltd. Gold
Terry Towels: 1. Kapoor Industries Ltd. Gold
HIGHEST EMPLOYMENT GENERATION AWARD: Highest Employment Generation in MSME units: Ken Enterprises Pvt Ltd. Gold
Other Cotton Madeups: 1. G H C L Ltd. Gold 2. Asian Fabricx Pvt Ltd. Silver
Highest Employment Generation (Overall): Vardhman Textiles Ltd. Gold
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: 1. SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - YARN Sutlej Textiles and Industries Ltd. Gold
Highest Women Employment Generation: Vardhman Textiles Ltd. Gold
2. SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – FABRICS VTM Ltd. Gold
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ITMA ASIA + CITME REVIEW REPORT
Successful Seventh ITMA ASIA + CITME combined show in Shanghai
Largest textile machinery exhibition held since the occupy over 3,700 square meters while 63 Italian start of the pandemic exhibitors take up over 2,500 square meters. The seventh ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 exhibition in Shanghai with the largest showcase of the latest textile machinery since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic last year. Following an eight-month postponement, the combined exhibition grossing 160,000-square-metre brings together 1,237 textile machinery manufacturers from 20 countries and regions, and their buyers for face-to-face interaction.
The next largest group of exhibitors come from Japan, taking up more than 2,200 square meters of net space. The Japanese participation is coordinated by the Japan Textile Machinery Association - a strategic partner of the combined show. Although international participation has been greatly reduced due to travel restrictions, ITMA ASIA + CITME 2021 still features leading brand names from Europe and Japan. They include Automatex Solution, Fil Control, Groz-Beckert, Itema, Jeanologia, Karl Mayer, MS Printing Solutions, Meech International, Muratec, Oerlikon Barmag, Picanol, Reggiani Macchine, Rieter, Santoni, Saurer, Savio, Shima Seiki, Staubli, Toyota, Tsudakoma, Vandewiele and Vanwyk.
Against the odds, the combined show only contracted by 10% in gross exhibition space. The better- thanexpected performance of ITMA Asia + CITME 2021 attests to China being an attractive textile machinery market. As 2021 marks the first year of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan, it has ushered in fresh development opportunities for the local textile industry, according In term of product categories, similar to previous to the show owners. editions, spinning remains the largest sector, occupying 25 per cent of the total exhibit space. The The largest contingent of exhibitors at ITMA ASIA + finishing sector forms the next biggest group at 24 per CITME 2021 comes from China, which has over 1,000 cent, followed by knitting (13 per cent), weaving (12 participants occupying over 56,000 square meters of per cent) and printing (8 per cent). net exhibit space. Some major exhibitors include CHTC, Fong’s, Ningbo Cixing, Wuxi Another area showcasing industry innovation is the Hongyuan, Hangzhou Honghua, Jiangsu Yingyou Research and Innovation Zone. The zone features 11 Textile Machinery and Changshu Textile Machinery. local universities and colleges. Among the participants were Donghua University, Jiangnan University, A total of 170 exhibitors from CEMATEX territories Qingdao University, Tianjin University of were taking part in the exhibition. They occupy over Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Xi’an 9,200 square meters, amounting to 13 per cent of the University of Technology, Zhejiang University of net space. Two of the largest national groups were Technology and other institutions. Germany and Italy. Fifty-seven German exhibitors
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ITMA ASIA + CITME REVIEW REPORT Shanghai show heralds investment revival Swiss Textile Machinery companies welcome return to in-person customer contact
Impression from ITMA Asia + CITME 2020 (© 2021, Swissmem)
The recent ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition was marked by a strong showing from Swiss Textile Machinery members, in what was the sector's first major face-to-face showcase since the pandemic restrictions.
regarding the post-pandemic future market situation. From an admittedly low base in recent times, we see a real revival in investment.
“Despite the lack of many show visitors from other countries, it is still the case that China itself is a preWith an attendance comprised of 99% Chinese eminent market for textile machinery – so it is the ideal visitors, the show still proved a satisfactory venture, place to restart our exhibition campaign.” the Swiss companies reported. There was real product innovation, and meaningful customer interest, Catch-up effect prompting a genuine mood of optimism among Rieter Group, including the Graf, SSM and Bräcker exhibitors. The event was held from June 12-16 in businesses, described the event as “a success despite Shanghai, with 18 Swiss exhibitors, of whom 13 were the restrictions.” Lower visitor attendance overall was Swiss Textile Machinery member companies. outweighed by the response to the company's 'virtual booth'. “Our members were first of all delighted to be able to meet their customers in person again,” said Cornelia Said Rieter CEO Norbert Klapper: “At the moment, Buchwalder, Secretary General of Swiss Textile the textile machinery market is booming due to a Machinery. “And the feedback was extremely positive catch-up effect.” Orders for the first half of this year 19
ITMA ASIA + CITME REVIEW REPORT are already expected to be more than triple the level in Innovations interest the corresponding period of 2020, and customer Despite the pandemic, Uster Technologies was able to feedback at the event was also positive. launch three significant innovations during 2021, all of which attracted serious interest – both technical and Rieter also sees changes in the Chinese market for commercial – when presented at ITMA Asia + spinning equipment, driven by cost development in the CITME. country. “On the one hand, Chinese customers will foster investments outside China, in particular for their export business. At the same time, they will invest in Sivakumar Narayanan, the company's Executive Vicetheir operations in China in order to stay competitive,” President, said: “We closed quite a few contracts, and we were generally very satisfied with the response at he said. the show. It was handled 100% by our Chinese team, Biggest customer base who did a fantastic job in setting up the exhibits and The importance of the China market was also handling Chinese and international visitors. It was emphasized by Loepfe Brothers Ltd., whose CEO Dr. predominantly visited by Chinese companies but there Ralph Mennicke commented: “ITMA Asia means were a few from other countries, such as Pakistan and meeting our biggest customer base in the world – Turkey. We were also pleased to return to 'live' physically by our local partners, and virtually via our exhibitions, but our virtual showroom was a valuable virtual meeting point at the Loepfe booth. While we extra channel to stay in contact with customers and expect to see a major transformation of exhibitions, we prospects.” are determined to shape this transformation our way.” Both new and existing Loepfe customers visited the Like other companies in the industry, Uster is in a high company's booth, with two new products attracting demand phase, striving to meet delivery times, despite great interest. “We have seen a great pick-up of an ongoing semiconductor supply chain challenge. investments into spinning mills in 2021...the starting While the company hopes demand will sustain, its aim point for a new era of sensor solutions for fibres and is to maintain flexibility and adapt to the needs of the filaments,” Dr Mennicke said. market situation. Boom period Stäubli is also looking ahead to a boom period after The Swiss Textile Machinery member firms exhibiting Covid-19, and the Chinese market is viewed as “still at ITMA Asia + CITME 2020 were: Bräcker very stable,” with potential for growth in the denim Graf industry in the Guangdong region, although Hunziker companies from here were unable to attend in Loepfe Shanghai because of travel restrictions. Luwa The chance to meet customers face-to-face was an Polytex Rieter important factor for Stäubli, for this event and for those Santex Rimar scheduled during 2022. “Real customer contact is very Sedo Engineering important to us,” said Fritz Legler, Vice-President SSM Marketing, Sales & Service. “Digital trade fairs will Stäubli not replace the feeling to 'experience' the machines, Uster when all five senses are activated, and the performance Willy Grob of the product can be presented directly.” Stäubli was able present a broad range of machinery at its booth, with a number of new launches, and special interest reported in weaving preparation solutions, dobby and Jacquard machines.
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Largest staple fiber plant order in the company's history
Xinfengming Group invests in innovative staple fiber technology from Oerlikon Neumag
In the context of the ITMA ASIA + CITME Oerlikon has announced that it has concluded the largest staple fiber plant order in the history of Oerlikon Neumag with the major Chinese group Xinfengming in the run-up to the trade fair. This involves eight complete staple fiber lines with a total of 320 spinning positions for the production of synthetic staple fibers. Oerlikon will not only supply the technology, but will also take over the engineering of the lines. Delivery is scheduled for 2022.
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With a total capacity of 1,800 t/d, the project is Oerlikon Neumag's largest staple fiber plant order to date. The eight two-step lines will produce cotton-type staple fibers in a titer range of 1.0 - 1.4 denier. With this investment, the Xinfengming Group is expanding its product portfolio. As one of the world's leading FDY and POY polyester filament yarn producers, the Chinese company has relied on Oerlikon Barmag technologies for decades and now also on those of Oerlikon Neumag.
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Shen Jianyu, Chief Executive Officer of Xinfengming Group Co. together with Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions Sales Director Felix Chau
Sales Manager Wang Xiaoxin at the signing of the contract for eight new staple fiber lines from Oerlikon Neumag. 22
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What a show: ITMA Asia & CITME 2021
We look back to exciting days at the ITMA Asia + CITME in Shanghai where we shared our highlights from the Spinning, Nonwonvens and Man-Made Fibers business units to our well known and future customers. Besides technologies for producing biodegradable webs from renewable raw materials, comprehensive services, high-performance clothings for cards and more, the Trützschler Group presented new innovations to the global market for the first time:
Another highlight was the celebration of the 8000 th card delivered in China by TTMS. Fur this purpose, Ms. Yang Si, the second management generation of our customer Hubei Shufeng Textile Co. Ltd., where the 8000 th card was installed, was invited to the booth to receive an award and a T-Winder. Further, Mr. Harald Schoepp, General Manager TTMS, held a speech on 20 years of Trützschler history in China and gave insights into the different card models delivered to the Chinese market.
“We are very proud to have introduced our new 1.28meter carding machine TC 15 as well as the latest precleaner CL-X at the Trützschler booth. Both machines promise to set benchmarks in the market.”, says Yu Zhenzhen, Marketing Manager at Trützschler Textile Machinery Shanghai (TTMS).
Yu Zhenzhen sums up: ” We are very happy that this year’s exhibiton took place. A big THANK YOU to all the people who took the opportunity to visit us and to everybody who has contributed to making the ITMA Asia + CITME 2021 a great success.”
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ITMA ASIA + CITME REVIEW REPORT Lindauer DORNIER presents new solutions for the production of filter fabrics and fiber composites Sustainable filtering, environmentally friendly transport – Lindauer DORNIER presents new solutions for the production of filter fabrics and fiber composites at ITMA Asia
The world’s largest filter manufacturers weave on DORNIER Despite the global cutbacks caused by the pandemic, demand for the P2 rose steadily, for example among technical weavers in the filtration sector. Traditionally, some of the world’s largest filter manufacturers rely on rapier and airjet weaving machines from DORNIER. One of them is Jingjin Environmental Protection Inc., China’s largest filter manufacturer, who, among other things, produces water filters on these machines. Recently, Jingjin has also started weaving on the P2, whose productivity has been further increased compared to its predecessor, the P1, thanks to improved shed geometry, frame rigidity and a maintenance-free drive.
low weight in vehicles, wind turbines or robots, thereby helping to improve their economic efficiency and sustainability. T R I TO S ® ( Te x t i l e R o v i n g i n t o T h r e imensionally Oriented Structure) is used, among other things, to create 3D fabrics for aircraft parts. Here, customers benefit from the decades of experience DORNIER has gained in the development of machines and systems with customers from the aerospace industry. “The demands on material quality and performance of fiber composite components are extremely high in this field,” says Josef Klingele, head of the Composite Systems product line. With both new developments, DORNIER once again demonstrates its technological leadership. Sectors such as mobility, energy and mechanical engineering are under enormous pressure to meet the increasing demands for environmental protection and resource efficiency. “With PROTOS ® and TRITOS ® , we optimize the manufacturing processes of lightweight construction, today’s megatrend”, says Klingele. In addition to existing customers, customers from “non-fibre” industries, including metal or wood, are now also working together with DORNIER at the technical centers in Lindau and Esseratsweiler on tomorrow’s composite applications.
Yet Schöffl believes that the great interest in the P2 is also due to the fact that it is available in three versions: with a maximum reed impact of 2.3 t, 3.7 t and 5.0 t. “We cover the entire spectrum of fabric production from very fine to very coarse fabrics.” Because no matter whether water, air, blood or gases are to be filtered: The demand for high-quality filter fabrics is growing worldwide. Among other things, this is due to stricter environmental and sustainability requirements, which demand ever more comprehensive performance parameters. In order to continuously improve the tightness and quality of filter fabrics, we are further developing our machines in close cooperation Service 4.0: Digital solutions with added value with our customers, says Schöffl. The new DORNIER customer portal myDoX ® was a center of Modern composite lightweight construction: PROTOS ® attention at ITMA Asia. Based on state-of-the-art database technology, it answers the question of how a traditional and TRITOS ® The Composite Systems Division was also be present in machine manufacturer handles the virtual data volume of its Shanghai. Here, the newly developed production lines machines and systems. In addition to online parts order PROTOS ® and TRITOS ® was the main focus of interest. Both processing and as a substitute for thwarted customer visits and are used to produce highly complex fiber structures and travels, Lindauer DORNIER has recently started offering virtual tours. Machines and lines can be viewed digitally components for lightweight construction. DORNIER customers, for instance, use PROTOS ® (Polymer according to customer-specific focal points in our Lindau and and Roving to Sheet) to produce modern high-performance Esseratsweiler plants: Another essential factor for improving materials based on unidirectional, thermoplastic continuous the ecological assessment, given the strong international fiber reinforcements (UD tapes). They are intended to ensure orientation of German mechanical and plant engineering
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Saurer showcase automation innovations at ITMA Asia + CITME Saurer invites customers to learn about its newest automation solutions, both within its machines and extending across entire textile mills. The company is meeting the growing demand for cost-effective automation both in spinning and twisting/cabling mills. The well-known E3 attributes of the Saurer design philosophy – energy, economics and ergonomics – are enhanced with intelligent technologies, which address pressing issues related to labour and ergonomics. Saurer welcome visitors at booth F01 in hall 8.
larger carding area with 18% higher output and seamless can change ensures the production and quality of sliver during high-speed production. Being introduced for the first time at the ITMA Asia + CITME this year, the semiautomatic rotor-spinning machine AutoBD will set new standards with flexible automation options. Together with the air-spinning machine Autoairo, AutoBD is part of the new Saurer intelligent machine portfolio, along with the ringStaple fibre processing: From bale to yarn to spinning machine ZI 72XL, Autoconer X6 winding machine and the Autocard. Innovative automation and package Starting the spinning value chain from preparation, smart features like intelligent speed maximisation, Saurer is showcasing the new Autocard featuring a RIFD-based material flow and light concepts for Automation in the textile mill The company provides intelligent and individual automation solutions for twisting and spinning mills that increase the efficiency of machine loading and package transportation, allowing for substantial time and cost savings along the entire textile value chain. Visitors can see new Saurer palletiser in action on the booth.
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ITMA ASIA + CITME REVIEW REPORT operator guidance, support mill automation and increased efficiency and productivity. With customers' challenges in mind, Saurer has ensured that its machines are becoming increasingly flexible. Modular solutions are available in both ringand open-end spinning: ZI 72XL offers two compact options – the Impact FX pro for finer count was be presented on the booth, AutoBD offers flexible automation solutions, which can be retrofitted, and Autocoro has options especially for processing regenerated fibres. Visitors can also learn more about the new open prism technology that offers improved splice quality, handling and maintenance. Components that boost quality On the staple fibre side, Saurer will show the new CS1S based high-performance spindle from the Texparts product line in combination with Spinnfinity zero underwinding. Accotex show a complete line of air-spinning portfolio as well as a new quality ringspinning apron and cot (apron NO-79201 and cot J468). The texturing units FTS525M from the Temco product line are highly flexible – the direction of the yarn twist can easily be changed, and no adjustment of the cooling plate is required for S/Z production. CoolFlow Texturing Discs from the Temco product line optimise the air stream and improve heat transfer, resulting in less swelling as well as a significant reduction in disc load, at process speeds of up to 1 000 m/min. In the Fibrevision product line, Saurer will show an upgrade option for tension monitoring with the market-leading Fraytec FV1 and FV2 systems for broken filament monitoring for technical and industrial yarns.
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Superior innovations for twisting and cabling At the exhibition, Saurer will also show the two-forone twisting machine CompactTwister, which offers high efficiency combined with excellent quality of the cross-wound delivery packages produced. The direct cabling machine CableCorder CC5, for tire cord and industrial yarns, features a new spindle gauge 400 with up to 200 spindles, making it a true space saver. Its Cord Regulator technology ensures equal lengths of the individual yarns and thus high cord quality. Both these machines can be used in conjunction with tailored transport automation from Saurer Automation Solutions, which allows for substantial time and cost savings. Sales and service offerings The company offers of updates and upgrades, original parts and clever preventive services, while the Saurer Academy offers digital training. At the exhibition, visitors will also learn about the new features on the Secos – Saurer Customer Portal. Digital – new Elements for Senses With the new Elements for the Senses mill management system, Shop Floor and Recipe, customers can efficiently optimise production and quality. Autolab laboratory systems These laboratory systems offer customers the most modern, highly precise measuring devices with unique technologies and are easy to operate. Saurer invites customers to explore these and other offerings at ITMA Asia – the team discuss what the company's innovations can do for visitors’businesses.
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ITMA ASIA + CITME REVIEW REPORT SPEROTTO RIMAR and SMIT of SANTEX RIMAR GROUP shows fabric manufacturers’ favorites at ITMA Asia + CITME
For fabric manufacturers, Santex Rimar Group is the favored one-stop supplier of machinery, meeting many production needs. The Group unites leading players in the world of textile machinery for weaving, finishing, technical textiles, and green technologies for water treatment and drying processes. Three of these wellknown brands show their novelties and flagship ranges with an impressive technology presentation at ITMA Asia + CITME .
developed a novel air-flow technique for high-quality processing. The fabric is carried on a cushion of air, giving a softer handle and better shrinkage values.
The new Santaframe stenter features ingenious solutions for heated air distribution and exhaust. Its heating element is uniquely positioned, after the circulating air turbine (on the pressure side), in a sealed chamber above the fabric track. This avoids the risk of condensation dropping onto the fabric. Improved The exhibition in Shanghai is not only a great loading of the circulating and exhaust air with opportunity for the Group to present its innovations – humidity results in less exhaust air than conventional but also to spread the news about the recently opened stenter frames. production site in Qingpu District, Shanghai on the 50th anniversary of Santex Rimar Shanghai, in Further highlights of the new Santaframe include a November 2020. The modern and highly automated built-in exhaust ducting device, an emergency plant comprises three production halls, employing standstill system and the choice of heating devices. nearly 100 people. All the machines shown at ITMA The renowned Aero-Surf Nozzle System is still a key element, promoting softest handle, excellent Asia + CITME was newly produced in China. shrinkage and uniform heat-setting. At its original launch in the late 1990s, the Santaframe Ingenious solutions The famous Santex brand in textile finishing has offered already unmatched performance and ground-
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breaking technology, which was widely appreciated investment appeal combines innovation, productivity and versatility, for maximum competitiveness across a by finishers. wide variety of applications. Best investment choice for weavers SMIT is a renowned producer of weaving machines, Perfect for laminating known for developing the world’s first flexible-ribbon Cavitec gives fabric the final touch, with sophisticated weaving machine in 1958. Today, the Free Flight machinery for coating, laminating, impregnation and Ribbons System works without ribbon guide hooks, to prepreg. Finest laminating is provided by Cavimelt’s ensure the ‘cleanest shed, and the 2FAST compact rotogravure system – actually a printing technique. weaving machine offers many more technical Using the hot-melt process this textile laminating machine applies adhesive as dots or in predefined innovations for competitive performance. patterns, using an engraved roller, on film, web and Top weavers fully appreciate the new patented textile substrates. Hot-melt technology offers many grippers, with a reduced cross-section which advantages over conventional coating and laminating guarantees top efficiency for every yarn type. processes. Its wide application range, flexibility and Optimized shed geometry ensures perfect fabric high production reliability means producers can construction and high efficiency at the greatest choose from a large selection of adhesives and production rates. Further advantages come from the substrates. short mechanical transmission, ensuring highest running regularity, and low energy consumption. The The Cavimelt process is user-friendly, as well as high-efficiency brushless motor with permanent sustainable, since it’s free of solvents and water and magnets delivers the highest power factor with lowest doesn’t need auxiliary equipment to evaporate exhaust air and any questionable emissions. Cavimelt is gentle heat generation. to the environment, laminating with a soft touch and 2FAST is a long-term investment that is built to last, performing surface treatments to suit many with its ‘Robust Design’ methodology assuring long application-specific requirements. service life and minimum spare parts use. Its solid construction is based on a 20% increase in frame stiffness. Like all SMIT machines, its overall
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TECHNOLOGY Power-Heat-Set GmbH – A global player in the textile and carpet industry focused on sustainability
The German company Power-Heat-Set GmbH supplies machines and components for carpet yarn treatment to the carpet industry all over the world with. PHS is established as a successful player in the global carpet and textile industry. The name Power-Heat-Set (PHS) stands for over fifty years of field expertise, innovation and service, a guarantee of high quality and efficient production in the field of yarn finishing. PHS’ machine portfolio currently offers two different machine types, namely GVA and HiPerSet – both of which are available in different sizes. The GVA series offers the best flexibility and high performance for heatsetting carpet yarn with up to 96 ends. The 6 channel configuration, optimised for heatsetting of small lots on different belts, allows the running of different colors of the same yarn or straight set and frieze simultaneously. The HiPerSet uses only one channel to heatset the yarn and up to 84 ends can be processed at the same time. Both the GVA and the HiPerSet use overheated steam under atmospheric pressure for heatsetting. With the removal of obstructions to airflow, a high volume of climate circulation within the machine is achieved with relatively high compression allowing yarn to be heated quickly and thoroughly to the required heatset temperature. This improved airflow allows shorter dwell times.
All of PHS’ equipment is manufactured by highly qualified technicians at its Germany-based headquarters in Töging. A team of technicians and technologists is available worldwide for installations and service. PHS’ Research Development department continuously works on optimizations to raise the machines to the next level and focuses on bringing improvements to the customer’s production process regarding quality, run ability, productivity, energy saving and handling. PHS also designs machines and technology so that “sustainable materials” can be produced. The yarn and carpet industry is striving to become “greener” through the introduction of products (yarns) with a high sustainability factor such as “recycled yarns” or yarns made from organic, renewable resources. This is a very important focus for PHS which is working successfully with some of its customers to establish the production of such yarns on PHS’ equipment. No matter whether it’s recycled PET bottles, recycled carpet yarn or yarn made from organic fiber, PHS is trying to fine tune their process to cope with the often very special requirements of the specific material in order to achieve the maximum yarn quality.
These are only some examples of sustainability projects or areas on which and with which Power-Heat-Set is presently working and sustainability will remain a strong focus in the Due to its many existing relationships and the growth future. potential of the textile and carpet industry, the Indian market is of great importance to PHS. Hence, in conjunction with its Contact details: Indian partner, A.T.E., PHS is giving maximum attention to P o w e r - H e a t - S e t G m b H , M i c h a e l a H e i n s c h , the individual requirements of established customers and michaela.heinsch@power-heat-set.com. www.power-heatset.com A.T.E. ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITED, prospective clients. carpet@ategroup.com Website: www.ategroup.com 33
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Huafon Microfiber Orders 3 Lines from DiloGroup
Huafon Microfiber Co. Ltd. has placed orders for three quality with precise web edges. All lines are equipped complete, state-of-the-art high capacity needling lines with CV1 system for the best end product uniformity. with DiloGroup for its new plant in Qidong, Jiangsu The lines will be shipped to Huafon in 2021. Province, China. All these lines consist of DiloTemafa high capacity blending systems, DiloSpinnbau special card feeding systems and high capacity carding machines, DiloMachines high speed crosslappers with special air-guide system for the best layering performance, as well as numerous DiloMachines needlelooms with Hyperpunch technology. The Twinflow-system provides a homogeneous flock mat while “Webguide” and 3-apron-layering system result in an excellent web
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Huafon Microfiber Co. Ltd was established in 2002 and is now one of the biggest producers of artificial leather made from sea-island fibre worldwide. The main applications of these high quality artificial leathers are shoe, automotive, glove, bag, sofa etc. DiloGroup supplied the first complete needling line to Huafon in Jinshan, China, in 2003 and up to now Huafon has ordered more than twenty needling lines.
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Innovative Fiber Identification Technology Lenzing expands innovative fiber identification technology to TENCEL™ branded fibers Ÿ Lenzing’s fiber identification technology relies on physical identification of
the fiber, enabling traceability and protection from counterfeiting. Ÿ The system will now be expanded to include all fiber types under the
TENCEL™ brand, elevating supply chain transparency for the textiles industry.
The Lenzing Group is proud to announce the extension of its revolutionary fiber identification technology to TENCEL™ branded lyocell and modal fibers, solidifying its commitment to providing supply chain transparency along the entire textile production process. The successful launch and feedback from the industry on the system used for LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded fibers, as well as the growing number of wood-based cellulosic manufacturers, encouraged Lenzing to further expand the technology for the TENCEL™ brand to ensure traceability of its products.
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Pioneering technology to increase visibility for brands and consumers Lenzing’s fiber identification technology provides physical identification of fiber origin at different stages of textile products such as the fabric and garment level. This enables full traceability of the fiber, protects from counterfeiting and provides assurance to brands and retailers that their products are made from TENCEL™ branded lyocell and modal fibers. It also guarantees that the fibers are produced in state-of-the-art-production facilities that meet high
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standards for resource efficiency and environmental industry to become more sustainable, as well as ensure and social responsibility. This allows brands and our brand partners have the credibility to communicate consumers to have full visibility of how and where their sustainability efforts and combat greenwashing.” their products have been made. Protecting brand credentials with eco-friendly Fiber identification will be a vital part of the fabric assurance certification process within Lenzing E-Branding As a result of the push for sustainability in the fashion Service. As of November 2021, all fabrics will be industry, more brands are looking to commit to tested for fiber identification, enhancing the security sourcing cellulosic fibers from eco-conscious of Lenzing’s online services and testing facilities and producers with stringent wood sourcing policies and increasing transparency and security between value industry-recognized production guidelines in terms of chain partners. By the first half of 2022, additional ecological and social impact. Using Lenzing’s fiber services for brands and retailers will be integrated onto identification technology and being able to track fibers throughout the process, provides consumers with an Lenzing E-branding Service. assurance that the clothing and home textile products Enhancing sustainability in the supply chain they buy are made of sustainable TENCEL™ branded The textile industry has always been aiming to tackle fibers. Fostering the future of raw material environmental issues such as pollution and carbon transparency through fiber identification technology emissions. Increasingly, brands are embracing As brands and consumers become more aware of the sustainability, but the take up has been slow, especially importance of informed purchase decisions, it is for manufacturers and suppliers. In order to enhance becoming more imperative to offer proofs around the the industry’s ability to manage its value chain more production process. The combination of both physical sustainably, both brands and consumers must be fully and digital traceability allows brands to easily verify aware of the nature and magnitude of the issues within the materials used in their products – this will become a the process. Tracking and traceability of raw materials key driver in the textile and fashion industry. Through in the final product can ensure raw materials originate Lenzing’s partnership with TextileGenesis™ to launch from responsible resources, comply with industry a blockchain-enabled supply chain traceability standards and thereby prevent usage of materials from platform, in addition to its innovative E-branding controversial sources. In the long run, this will help Service, Lenzing has been at the forefront of digital improve the overall sustainability of the industry traceability and has been creating an unprecedented thanks to informed decision-making by all parties. level of traceability. “As the awareness of sustainability grows, we see the need to continuously improve transparency and traceability of our products, so as to make sure our brand credentials are well protected and trusted by industry stakeholders and consumers,” says Florian Heubrandner, Vice President Global Textiles Business at Lenzing AG. “By extending the TENCEL™ brand’s effort on supply chain transparency with our fiber identification technology, we hope to enable the textile
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“Over the next few years, branded fiber products will employ fiber identification technology on a broader level, and, in time, it will be possible to real time track and trace materials through the supply chains. We hope that our success can provide the industry with an example of how innovation empowers sustainability and help to shift perception towards proven sustainable solutions,” comments Heubrandner.
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Goller Open Width Merceriser
Mercerising is a treatment that adds value to cellulosic fabrics. It is a process of treatment of cotton fabric with highly concentrated caustic soda, under tension. Mercerisation is possible for both woven as well as knitted cellulosic fabrics. Mercerisation improves the dyeability of such fabrics and imparts dimensional stability and tensile strength to these fabrics. The lustre which is obtained through mercerisation stays permanently with the fabric and additionally this treatment gives a cooling feel to the fabric, thus giving greater comfort to the end user. With the emphasis on comfortable clothing growing every year, mercerised knitted fabrics are in great demand for making garments for international high end fashion brands.
lot of effluent treatment issues due to the high chemical oxygen demand load per unit of fabric treated. This is where the development of the open width knit mercerisation process has helped considerably, as this process not only mitigates these issues faced by tubular mercerisation, but also improves the quality of fabric in terms of feel and comfort. It also has higher savings in dyeing related processing costs as compared to unmercerised cotton knits. Soon, we expect that open width knit mercerisation will be an integral part of the sequence of knitted fabric processing.
Emerging trend: Open width knit processing Indian knit processors have realised the immense benefits of switching over from tubular to open width processing for knit fabrics. Several processors in the country have already converted their knit process houses to open width bleaching, cold pad batch dyeing and washing.
Goller’s brief introduction Goller is a pioneer and a global market leader in the manufacturing of open width textile processing ranges, including those for knit mercerisation. Goller was founded in Germany in 1948 and became a member of the CHTC Fong’s Group in 2006. The integration of Goller into the CHTC Fong’s Group helped it to develop and spread at a tremendous rate its highly engineered textile wet finishing ranges for the textile industry.
The knit mercerisation uptrend has been prevalent since over 15 years. However, the growth in knit mercerisation was constrained as it so far was applicable only for tubular fabrics. Tubular mercerisation has its own limitations – it creates visible marks on the edges of fabric and it also causes a
The benefits of Goller open width knit merceriser: Better absorbency properties obtained in mercerised fabric as compared to unmercerised fabrics Ÿ Saving of dyes up to 15-20% when compared to unmercerised varieties Ÿ Achieving excellent colour depths, especially
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Success story of Goller open width knit mercerisers worldwide Goller has already successfully installed open width knit mercerises worldwide including one commissioned recently in a knit process house at Kolkata. Considering the benefits and current trends, open width mercerisation is no doubt the way forward for open width knit processing factories in India.
Cold/room/hot mercerising Cold Mercerising
Room mercerising
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at lower caustic strengths Ÿ Production speed: 20-30 or 30-40m/min configuration available Ÿ Chemicals: caustic soda, acetic acid Ÿ Caustic consumption: approx. 140g/kg of fabric @25Be Ÿ Water consumption: approx. 5 – 6 [L/kg] Ÿ Steam consumption: approx. 0.5 – 0.6 [kg/kg]
Technical and utility data of Goller knit mercerisation: Ÿ Process: dry on wet/wet on wet, room mercerising (hot/cold as option) Ÿ Fabric quality: 100% cotton, cotton/viscose blends
TEXPROCIL Welcomes extension of the ROSCTL scheme for Made ups The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister , Shri Narendra Modi , has given its approval for the continuation of the ROSCTL ( Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies) with the same rates as notified by the Ministry of Textiles vide Notification dated March 8, 2019 for Made ups and Garments till March 31 , 2024. The RoSCTL scheme was discontinued w.e.f January 1, 2021 after the implementation of the RODTEP scheme. Welcoming this decision , Shri Shri Manoj Patodia , Chairman of The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council ( TEXPROCIL) said “ “The extension of the RoSCTL scheme is a huge positive development which will improve the competitiveness of Made ups articles in the export markets and lead to a quantum jump in overall exports and increase employment especially women” . It is a globally accepted principle that taxes and duties should not be exported to enable a level playing field in the international market for the exporters .This implies that all taxes and levies borne on the products which are exported should be either exempted or refunded to the exporters . In the textile sector, overseas buyers place orders and 38
exporters have to chalk out their activities well in advance and , therefore, it is important that the policy regime regarding export of textile products should be stable . Exporters can now take a long term perspective while negotiating export orders, according to Shri Patodia . Exporters are passing through challenging times on account of difficult export market conditions caused by the pandemic and the RoSCTL scheme can help them to overcome the situation substantially , according to Shri Patodia . Dr. Siddhartha Rajagopal, Executive Director TEXPROCIL also added “the extension of the RoSCTL scheme will not only lead to an increase in exports of Cotton textiles manifold but will result in attracting investments in the sector”. Shri Manoj Patodia thanked the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modiji, Hon’ble Union Finance Minister , Smt Nirmala Sitharaman and the Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry , Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles , Shri Piyush Goyal and Smt Darshana Vikram Jardosh , Minister of State for Textiles for extending the RoSCTL scheme . JULY-AUGUST 2021
ITMA ASIA + CITME REVIEW REPORT The KARL MAYER Group draws a positive summary after ITMA ASIA + CITME High visitor interest, very good discussions
KARL MAYER looks back on a successful ITMA ASIA + CITME from June12 to 16, 2021. In Shanghai the international group of companies presented pioneering solutions for machines and technical services that make textile production faster, more selfsufficient and more diverse. "We want to help our customers participate in the current economic boom," said Arno Gärtner, CEO of the KARL MAYER Group. "We offer our clients solutions that, above all, use the possibilities of digitization for highly efficient production.”
came from one of its most important customer regions, Guangdong Province, due to an outbreak of Corona. Of course, the local visitors could not compensate for the Corona-related less international visitors. Nevertheless, for KARL MAYER, the plan worked out. "In view of the worldwide Corona-related travel restrictions, there were fewer visitors from abroad than in 2018. Nevertheless, we are very satisfied with our participation in ITMA ASIA + CITME. Our guests, mainly from the decision-making level, were extremely interested in our exhibits and held focused discussions with us. The exchange had a great potential for success, revealed serious ambitions to invest. We are expecting numerous projects in the course of the fair," explained Yang Zengxing, General Manager of KARL MAYER (CHINA).
High-tech machines with an excellent priceperformance ratio showed what the innovations look like, demonstrating their skills in the fields of warp knitting, warp preparation and also flat knitting. For the first time at a face-to-face trade fair, the new Customers without the opportunity to travel will also developments of the STOLL brand could be found on be able to learn more about KARL MAYER's market KARL MAYER's stand. effective solutions for current and future business. Since June 18, 2021, a hybrid trade show invites Here, guests were also treated to a show of trendy visitors to take a tour of the company's virtually textile developments, which provided ideas and displayed exhibition stand, including a variety of inspiration for new business, including ideas for digital information materials such as videos and manufacturers of technical textiles. interviews with experts from the live trade show. The contents and the concept of the KARL MAYER stand were very well received. The innovative global C l i c k h e r e t o g o t o t h e h y b r i d f a i r : player was pleased to welcome the same high amount https://www.karlmayer.com/en/itma-asia-hybridof guests from China as at the previous trade fair in booth/ 2018, despite the fact that fewer guests than hoped for 39
PROCESSING The Wülfing gets much MORE from Monforts Family-owned German home textiles leader boosts production with a complete finishing line upgrade.
A completely new joint control system joins the two machines seamlessly For leading European textile manufacturers, adapting quickly to changing and highly uncertain market conditions has long been a necessity. The need for flexibility has only been intensified since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Monforts has been able to assist its customers all along the way through this difficult period, not least with its MORE Monforts Original Replacement Equipment programme.
to be made in the retrofitting of the latest automatic drives and control systems to machines, going far beyond the basic replacement of spare parts. Home textiles leader Wülfing GmbH, founded in 1885, is one of the oldest but also the most modern home textiles companies in Germany, with its main weaving and finishing operations located in Borken, North RhineWestphalia, and a further jacquard weaving mill in Steinfurt, as well as with a making up and packaging plant in the Czech Republic.
The Monforts commitment to customer service is based on four principles helpful, accurate, fast and reliable. The company has established a reputation for The family-owned company’s extensive home textiles quickly and efficiently dispatching spares and portfolio – spearheaded by the well-known Dormisette brand of bed linen – is supplied both to a wide range of components where they’re needed worldwide. retailers, discounters and catalogues, as well as to Monforts machines are known for their robustness and airlines hotels, retirement homes and other public long service life, but major advances in digital institutions. technology mean that there are now significant gains 40
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Two almost identical Monforts sanforizing lines now provide Wülfing with much improved flexibility. In addition, Wülfing is also a specialist in African “Unfortunately, the two machines had to be operated damask fabric weaving at the production site in separately via individual controls and did not represent an integrated unit,” says Schulte-Mesum. “This Steinfurt. resulted in deficits in the desired productivity and in All told, the company has over 500 employees and the control technology.” with 160 weaving machines in continuous operation has an annual capacity of 60 million square metres of Wülfing consulted with Monforts on a number of cotton fabrics roughly the area of 8,400 football upgrade options and opted for a completely new joint pitches. In addition 200,000kg of high quality 95% control system to merge the two machines, as well as a cotton yarns are always in stock, with 15,000kg new connecting inlet, a tensioning and damping field and a steaming unit. processed into fabrics on a daily basis. “Our particular strength is in wide-width weaving and the development of customer-specific ranges,” says “Monforts provided a fast and precise erection and Gerd Schulte-Mesum, Wülfing’s Borken plant commissioning of the technology in spite of the manager. “We have fully-integrated production in difficult pandemic circumstances,” says SchulteGermany on the most modern machines and flexibility Mesum. “The result has been an increase in production is fundamental to our continued success. The fast- speeds by 20% and enhanced uniformity in fabric moving market demands ever-increasing innovation, width through a much improved guidance system. service and the rapid implementation of new ideas.” “We are also achieving energy savings as a result of the new control and drive technology and operation has Fabric stability At its Borken plant, Wülfing has employed a Monforts been simplified and improved as a result of the unified sanforizing line since 2009 to guarantee the required control. We benefit from simplified access for dimensional stability and shrink-fastness of its high maintenance work such as the grinding of the rubber quality bed linen. With a working width of over three blanket, but most of all we have greatly improved our metres, the sanforizing process is a central pillar in the flexibility and now have two almost identical production of typical wide-width cotton fabrics for Monforts sanforizing lines.” home textiles. “It’s been a pleasure to work with the team at Wülfing In 2017, the company was able to acquire a second on this project, which demonstrates what is possible in Monforts sanforizing line from another company the modification and upgrading of Monforts machines which, although built in 2005, had been virtually already in operation,” adds Thomas Päffgen, Monforts unused. It was overhauled and installed behind a Area Sales Manager. Monforts equalizing frame of a similar age. 41
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The new Pre-Cleaner CL-X: Higher productivity and lower energy consumption Double the production rate, with lower energy consumption per kilogram of fiber material – that might sound like a contradiction, but the new Trützschler pre-cleaner CL-X makes it possible. It gently and reliably removes coarse contaminants like leaf debris, stalks or seeds from cotton with minimum loss of good fibers. The pre-cleaner CL-X provides more efficiency and lays the foundation for a high-quality end-product before the cotton is further processed in mixers and fine cleaners.
The new Pre-Cleaner CL-X
CL-X material flow
The new CL-X especially meets the urgent demand for lower energy consumption. Energy efficiency is not only important for environmental and regulatory reasons. Due to rising energy prices, it is becoming an increasingly decisive factor for the competitiveness of spinning mills. "During the development process, our main focus was on optimizing the fiber air flows. This is the area where we achieved the breakthrough. By forcing the air flow over two rolls, we have found a solution that allows lower power consumption at the opening rolls,” says Robert Többen, Head of Mechanical Engineering at Trützschler. “The fact that this flow is in the form of a spiral is also reflected in the name CL-X: The 'X' comes from the Greek word for spiral, Helix.”
Chart 1: Energy savings CL-X vs. current benchmark
The new Pre-Cleaner CL-X
In comparison with the current benchmark, the CL-X saves up to 30 % energy (see chart 1). In addition to the optimized flow, an integrated air separator contributes to reducing the transport air by ensuring that only excess air has to be removed, rather than all of the air. Less exhaust air means less energy consumption. The CL-X also provides significantly increased productivity. At a maximum of 1,600 kilograms per hour, the production rate from one CL-X corresponds to the rate achieved by two CL-P models. This gives customers the flexibility to operate at high or low productivity rates with one machine. On top of this, the new CL-X is characterized by its excellent
Chart 2: Cleaning efficiency CL-X vs. current benchmark
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SPINNING cleaning results. Trials conducted at a Turkish customer have shown that it reached a nearly three times better cleaning efficiency compared to the benchmark (US cotton, · see chart 2). The improved grid geometry enables better · separation and gentler tuft handling. Furthermore, a 2.60 m long cleaning section provides a maximum degree of · opening and cleaning tufts. The lot management system enables direct, automated · coordination with the Bale Opener BO-P. The speeds of the opening rollers and the position of the grid bars – and thus the intensity of the cleaning – are automatically adjusted to · the changing material fed (lot). · Due to the stepless and individual adjustment of grid devices for each opening roller, the machine can react to a wide · variety of impurities. A 10 % higher speed of the second opening roller causes different speeds along the grids, while · different sizes of waste can also be separated.
adjustment recommendation of waste excretion to avoid unnecessary fiber loss. 2.60 m long cleaning section. New and improved grid geometry for better separation and gentle tuft treatment. Material draft due to 10 % higher speed of second opening roller for reliable and consistent fiber transport. Optimal cleaning level and minimal fiber loss due to individual and stepless grid adjustment for each opening roller by motor. Gentle tuft treatment with adjustable opening roller speed. Synchronized lot management (automatic lot change for up to three lots). Connection possibility for a waste box (for waste analysis). Lower cost of ownership.
The WASTECONTROL waste sensor is now also integrated Scan the QR code and check out our new CL-X video on into the CL-X and makes sure that waste is reliably YouTube: separated during production, which avoids unnecessary loss of valuable good fibers. The operator automatically receives a recommendation for the ideal setting via the machine's display and can implement it with just a few clicks. The CL-X is the perfect and sustainable solution to meet today's demand for productivity, cleaning and energy efficiency.
CL-X features at one glance · · ·
Continuous production of 1,600 kilograms per hour for present blow room configuration. 30% energy saving compared to the current benchmark. Integrated WASTECONTROL for automatic
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PROCESSING BRÜCKNER convinces with highest performance this is the basis for a long-term partnership
Hayri Taşdemir, General Manager of the Elif Iplik Group The Turkish textile company Elif Iplik was founded in 1999. commissioning of the lines, the complete operating team at In the beginning, the focus was on the yarn production and the Elif Iplik was extensively trained and various types of trade of textile raw material, later they added their own training for the operation of the line were carried out. knitting mill. The Elif Iplik Group has continued to grow and Afterwards BRÜCKNER regularly supported the customer develope and is now one of the pioneers of the Turkish textile with regard to cleaning and maintenance and gave industry. In 2017, the company expanded by building its own technological tips for the optimum setting of the machine dyeing and finsihing facility. With daily production of about parameters. With the BRÜCKNER stenter frames Elif Iplik 40 tons of fabric required investment in many new machines can save energy costs, run more production in less time and from the start up. The German textile machinery the high fabric quality also convinced them in the end. All manufacturer BRÜCKNER was in strong competition with these factors justify the investment in a more expensive local manufacturers from the very beginning. Due to the machine, in the long run this is definitely the more favorable considerable investment volume, Elif Iplik decided for only decision. two stenters by BRÜCKNER and for two further stenters by a local manufacturer. Since 2018, the dyeing and the finishing Hayri Taşdemir, General Manager of the Elif Iplik Group, are successfully in operation and the new lines are all wants to remain successful with his company in the long term: producing directly side by side, so Elif Iplik has a direct “The most important thing for us is the large production comparison of the two stenter manufacturers, which will capacity, high quality of goods and flexibility. The customer’s prove to be very important for them later on. requirements are changing constantly, we have to be able to react to them immediately in order to remain competitive. Elif Iplik has long been active and successful not only in With BRÜCKNER and INTER TEKSTIL we have definitely Turkey, but now exports to many European countries such as chosen the right partners” Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, Poland and Great Britain. Basically, it is part of the philosophy of BRÜCKNER and also There are also more and more customers for the company in of INTER TEKSTIL to develop a lasting partnership with international markets such as Russia, Brazil, Argentina or customers that will be maintained for years. Only in this way North African countries such as Tunisia, Morocco or Algeria. can mutual trust develop and in the end this contributes to the As a result, production capacities have to be constantly success of all parties involved. True to this motto, adjusted, most recently at the end of 2020 for a additional 10 BRÜCKNER and INTER TEKSTIL have been successful in tons of textile production per day. Thus, the acquisition of a Turkey for more than 40 years and many longstenter was once again on the agenda. lasting friendships with customers have developed. Beyond the measurable advantages of the lines, the name During the last two to three years, Elif Iplik had enough time BRÜCKNER stands of course also for innovative strength, to compare the BRÜCKNER lines with the other two local market leadership and technological know-how. Together machines, especially with regard to quality, energy efficiency, with customers BRÜCKNER regularly works on new user-friendliness, maintenance and productivity. Despite a products and offers solutions for niche products and special certain price difference, they clearly decided to buy another applications. Also for Elif Iplik there are interesting BRÜCKNER line. The advantages offered by a BRÜCKNER approaches in this field. The company is basically open for machine are obvious: Both BRÜCKNER staff and colleagues new product developments and optimization of the machines, of the Turkish BRÜCKNER agency INTER TEKSTIL were because you can only exist and be successful as a company if constantly at the customer’s side from the very beginning and you constantly develop yourself and your products. supported him throughout with words and deeds. During the 44
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