Swiss Textile Machinery Association Announces New Leadership

At its General Assembly on May 8, the Swiss Textile Machinery Association, a representative body for Switzerland’s providers of textile equipment, systems and services, elected a new president and board members to guide its strategic direction.

(L-R) Former president Ernesto Maurer and newly elected president Davide Maccabruni

Davide Maccabruni, CEO of Uster Technologies AG, has been appointed as the new president, succeeding Ernesto Maurer, who served in the role since 2015. Maccabruni emphasized the importance of collaboration, stating: “The Swiss textile machinery industry still holds unique strengths that can secure its success well into the future. To achieve this, we must focus on aligning our capabilities, working together, and supporting one another.”

The association also welcomed Martin Zürcher of Heberlein Technology AG as a new board member. He joins existing members Beat Meienberger (Benninger AG), André Imhof (Autefa Solutions Switzerland AG), Andreas Conzelmann (Jakob Müller AG), and Ralph von Arx (Retech AG), who will serve as vice-president.

Under Maurer’s leadership, the association strengthened its innovation capabilities and international presence. He had been an active board member since 2011 and played a pivotal role in promoting the Swiss textile machinery industry globally.

Founded in 1940, the Swiss Textile Machinery sector is the oldest within Swissmem and represents 42 affiliated companies, including manufacturers and service providers. The association fosters innovation and education, with a strong focus on international market access through joint symposia. Recent events have taken place in Mexico and the US, with another planned for Morocco later this year.