Dr Janpeter Horn, Managing Director of A. Herzog Maschinenfabrik, has been re-elected Chairman of VDMA Textile Machinery for the 2026–2030 term. The election took place at the general meeting of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association in Hanover at the end of September. Regina Brückner, managing
The Textile Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (India) (TMMA) presented its 66th R&D and Export Awards during its Annual General Meeting held on September 18, 2026, in Mumbai, recognising companies for their contributions to India’s textile engineering industry. Rieter India Pvt Ltd, Pune, received the Apex Award. The Segment Export Awards were presented to Kirloskar
The Textile Machinery Association Sweden (TMAS) is moving to a new office at Näringslivets Hus, Storgatan 19, in central Stockholm this autumn. The new location will provide TMAS with access to a wider network of Swedish business and industry organisations, along with meeting and conference facilities for board meetings, member activities and seminars. “Being part […]
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
In this exclusive tete-e-tete with Textile Insights, Mukesh Pachauri, Chairman & Managing Director and Akkshitta Pachauri, Vice Chairman of Texfab Engineers (India) Pvt. Ltd., provide insights into the future growth prospects and the key challenges faced by the fabric processing industry and how Texfab’s innovative solutions are driving growth for their clients.
The Singapore edition of ITMA ASIA + CITME concluded successfully on 31 October 2025, marking a notable return to the city-state after earlier shows in 2001 and 2005. The four-day exhibition, held at Singapore Expo, drew praise from exhibitors and visitors for its international participation and high-quality business engagement. The event attracted more than 26,600 […]
Leading German textile machinery manufacturer BRÜCKNER has announced the opening of its own subsidiary in India, Brückner Textile India Private Limited, effective June 1, 2025. Since 2007, BRÜCKNER has been represented in India by Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Ltd. (formerly VOLTAS). The long-standing partnership has played a vital role in firmly
The textile processing sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by multiple factors. One of the most critical shifts is the growing dominance of man-made fibres over natural fibres, says Prashant Mangukia. How do you see the evolution of customer preferences impacting the textile processing sector? Customer preferences are evolving in several ways,
The third edition of the Global Textile Technology & Engineering Show (GTTES 2025), organized by the India ITME Society, is set to take the textile industry by storm from February 21-23, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. This highly anticipated event promises to be a platform for innovation, collaboration and business growth in […]
Regina Brückner, owner & CEO of Brückner Trockentechnik GmbH & Co. KG, brought a keen observer’s perspective to Heimtextil 2025. Attending the exhibition as a visitor, Brückner shared her thoughts on the bustling event, the industry’s outlook and her aspirations for the year ahead. Reflecting on her experience at the event, Brückner expressed optimism. “It’s






















