Machinery

KARL MAYER Launches World’s Fastest Four-Bar Short-Stroke Tricot Machine

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

KARL MAYER has introduced the HKS 4-S EL, a new high-performance four-bar short-stroke tricot machine designed to combine high speed with enhanced production flexibility. With a maximum speed of 2,500 rpm, the HKS 4-S EL is currently the world’s fastest four-bar short-stroke machine in the warp

Corporates

EFI Reggiani Appoints Danitech Group As Global Manufacturing Partner For Mezzera Machinery

Textile Insights July 21, 2026

EFI Reggiani has entered into a multi-year licensing and manufacturing agreement with Danitech Engineering and Solutions Srl, Italy and Suzhou Danitech Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd, China, covering the Mezzera and Jaeggli textile finishing machinery portfolio. Under the agreement, Danitech Group will receive global rights to manufacture, commercialise, sell, install and

Corporates

Rieter H1 Sales Rise 72% As Barmag Integration Advances

Textile Insights July 17, 2026

Rieter reported a strong increase in order intake and sales for the first half of 2026, driven primarily by the first-time consolidation of Barmag following the completion of the largest acquisition in the company’s history. Order intake rose 56% year-on-year to CHF 554.1 million, compared with CHF 355.4 million in the first half of 2025. […]

Economy

India Becomes Italy’s Largest Textile Machinery Export Market

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

India has overtaken China to become the largest export market for Italy’s textile machinery industry, highlighting the country’s growing importance in global textile manufacturing. According to ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, the shift reflects a long-term change in global demand as Asia continues to strengthen its position

Corporates

Ferraro Acquires Cibitex’s Finishing Business Unit To Strengthen Textile Solutions

Textile Insights July 3, 2026

Ferraro S.p.A. has acquired the Finishing business unit of Cibitex S.r.l., marking a strategic move to strengthen its position in the global textile machinery industry. The acquisition, completed on July 2, 2026, brings Cibitex’s expertise in textile finishing technologies into Ferraro’s portfolio. The deal enhances Ferraro’s range of textile finishing solutions by

Industry

Nishant Mhatre Receives International Excellence Award

Textile Insights June 25, 2026

Nishant D. Mhatre, an active member of the Indian Textile Accessories & Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (ITAMMA), has been honoured with the prestigious Certificate of International Excellence, along with an award and medal, by the Global Research Foundation, USA. The recognition was conferred during an award ceremony held on May 30, 2026, at The Denissons

Corporates

KARL MAYER Signs Agreement To Transfer Selected STOLL Assets To CIXING Group

Textile Insights June 17, 2026

KARL MAYER has signed an agreement to transfer selected assets from its former STOLL flat knitting business to Ningbo Cixing Co., Ltd., (CIXING Group), marking a significant step in the company’s strategic realignment. Earlier this year, KARL MAYER announced its decision to concentrate on its core business segments Warp Knitting, Warp Preparation and Technical

Corporates

Testa Group Expands Portfolio With Acquisition Of MT

Textile Insights June 8, 2026

Testa Group has expanded its presence in the textile machinery sector with the addition of MT, a move aimed at strengthening the Group’s product offering and enhancing service continuity, quality and reliability for customers. MT will continue to operate with its own organizational structure while benefiting from the Group’s industrial expertise, investment capacity and

Corporates

KARL MAYER Deepens Customer Engagement In Türkiye Ahead Of ITM 2026

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

Strengthening its longstanding commitment to the Turkish textile industry, KARL MAYER recently hosted a dedicated Customer Insight Week in Türkiye, strengthening strategic partnerships and deepening collaboration with customers ahead of ITM 2026. Türkiye has remained one of KARL MAYER’s most significant markets for decades. The partnership dates back to 1951, when the

Corporates

MAG Enters 35th Year Of Quality And Innovation

Textile Insights September 5, 2025

MAG Solvics Private Limited marked its Founders’ Day on 26th August 2025, celebrating the completion of 34 successful years in textile testing instruments and online monitoring systems, and stepping into its 35th year of operations. With an unwavering commitment to quality products and services, MAG has built a strong reputation for sustainability and customer trust […]