January 2016Quarterly e-magazine for our customers

A.T.E. ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITED

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Mr Atul Bhagwati1932-2015

January 2016

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Dear Customers,

First of all, let me wish all of you a very happy, healthy, peaceful and successful year 2016!! The New Year dawn brought with it a lot of p r o b l e m s a n d challenges for India as a nation. This time they a re more on accoun t o f g l oba l issues than internal. T h e p r o v e r b i a l Chinese sneeze is h e r e a g a i n . T h e

markets across the world have crashed with the Chinese economy slowing down and posting one of the lowest growth rates in the last more than 10 quarters. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) surprised markets by setting the official midpoint rate on the renminbi (RMB), at 6.5646 per dollar, the lowest since March 2011. There is a rising concern that China might be aiming for a competitive devaluation to help its struggling exporters. As an adverse impact of falling RMB, the oil prices also crashed sending panic waves across the world. India cannot be insulated with all these negative global events and as a result there had been a panic across all the Indian markets.

Lately, Indian Rupee breached a 68-mark against U.S. dollar. It's, however, noteworthy that among the emerging market currencies, the Indian Rupee has been one of the best performing currencies. Low crude oil prices are helping India improve its foreign exchange reserve position. As far as domestic factors are concerned, there's nothing particularly wrong about India. Although the growth in corporate earnings is still lackluster, it hasn't been anemically low. The worrying factor is the falling exports in the last few quarters.

The budget session of the parliament is going to be crucial. The Government, hoping to pass the GST bill in the upcoming session, will have a herculean task balancing between fiscal prudence; especially in bridging the gap between revenues and expenditure and providing stimulus to the economy.

The country's overall exports of textiles and clothing may stand at $40 billion in 2015-16, similar to last year's level according to the Textile Commissioner. The newly announced Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) aims at employment generation and increasing export in apparel sector, attracting investment in technical textile sector and facilitating technology upgradation in weaving sector. In this endeavor it is expected to give a boost to the 'Make in India' theme in the textile sector. Good thing is that nearly 70% of the funds earmarked under the scheme are towards committed liabilities under the ongoing scheme. Another good development is that in each state a Textile Commissioner’s office will be established. This will help focus closely on the industry issues at state level.

This issue of CommunicATE is dedicated to the recently held ITMA at Milan from 12 to 19 November 2015. The main focus of ITMA this time was on innovations that will help customers become more efficient in production, energy utilisation and also more cost competitive. Most of A.T.E.'s principals participated in ITMA including some of A.T.E.'s own group companies. This time certainly there was a stamp of India on the exhibition in terms of participating exhibitors as well as visitors. China was virtually missing in these

respects.

Before ending my note, I would like to pay homage to our industry's great leader Shri Atul Bhagwati, whose sad demise on 19 December 2015 has been an irreparable loss not only for A.T.E. group, but for the industry at large. Mr Bhagwati, popularly known as Atulbhai, had all along been a great institutional builder. He was instrumental in building organisations like TMMA, ITME Society, TAI, NCQM, Indo Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce, and many more. He was a great visionary and always believed in building long relationships. He gave technological leadership to A.T.E. through many successful joint venture partnerships with leading European machinery manufacturers. Atulbhai has left a great legacy which all A.T.E.ians will always be very proud of.

Gurudas Aras

Director

Mr Atul Bhagwati, promoter shareholder and Chairman Emeritus of the A.T.E. group, passed away on December 19, 2015. Atulbhai, as he is popularly known, is a doyen of the Indian textile engineering industry because of his invaluable contributions over nearly six decades for the growth and progress of this industry. He is respected for his dedicated efforts to bring the latest technology in textile engineering from around the world to India, thus helping to transform the Indian textile industry to one that is competitive in the world textile arena.

Born to Krishnalal Bhagwati (more popularly known as Hiralal Bhagwati) and Prabhavati Bhagwati in the year 1932, Atulbhai is the eldest of the three children, his younger siblings being Purnima and Prakash. Atulbhai had his schooling from CN School in Ahmedabad. He completed his studies in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Pune, in 1953, where he passed with distinction.

Atulbhai then joined Associated Textile Engineers or A.T.E. in 1954. A.T.E. was founded by his uncle Shri Shyamlal Bhagwati, fondly known as Kakaji, in the year 1939 to sell high quality German textile machinery in India. Soon after joining the company, Atulbhai underwent intensive training both in India and abroad. Initially he spent several months in a large mill in Ahmedabad and later he went to Germany for 6 months for training in the factories of A.T.E.'s principals.

Under Atulbhai's leadership, A.T.E. not only expanded its agency business, but also forayed into manufacturing in joint ventures with world leaders from Europe. Atulbhai was the force behind setting up the manufacturing projects. A.T.E. set-up its first factory with Prakash as group manufacturing head, in 1975 and after that there was no looking back. A.T.E. went on an expansion and diversification spree, adding one company after another, not just in the field of textile engineering, but also in the fields of flow technology and print and

packaging solutions. Thus, Atulbhai took A.T.E. to a level which probably even Kakaji didn't envision!

Atulbhai with his keen business foresight and good business ethics emerged as an industry leader and an inspiration to other entrepreneurs. Soft-spoken, humble, resolute, visionary – these are the words that people who knew Atulbhai use to describe him. He headed many industry associations like the Indian Merchant Chamber, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, the Textile Machinery Manufacturer's Association, etc. He has also been honored with many awards for his contributions in different fields. Notable among them are the 'The Life Time Achievement Award' conferred by The Textile Association, Mumbai, and the 'Friend of Vietnam' award jointly given by Indian Merchant's Chamber and Indo-Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Atulbhai always received high respect of all those associated with him due to his remarkable ability to connect with people at all levels. He was simple, caring, and affectionate, and above all had genuine concern for people as well as for societal well-being. He touched the life of many people personally and professionally as a thoughtful and generous friend, philosopher, and guide in a true sense.

Atulbhai was a family man to the core, and always strived to balance his professional and personal life. He married Nalini in 1958, who played a quintessential role at every stage in his personal and professional success. He enjoyed spending time with his children – daughters Anjali and Amala, and son Anuj. All three are married, and their seven children were the biggest source of enjoyment of Atulbhai's last twenty years. Anuj was inducted into the business in 1994 and over the last twenty years has learnt from the vision, values, and principles followed by its founder and promoters.

In the passing of Shri Atulbhai Indian industry has lost a great leader and a visionary.

A.T.E. at Truetzschler stall

A.T.E. with our new principal Danti Paolo, Italy

A.T.E. at KARL MAYER stall

January 2016

32

Dear Customers,

First of all, let me wish all of you a very happy, healthy, peaceful and successful year 2016!! The New Year dawn brought with it a lot of p r o b l e m s a n d challenges for India as a nation. This time they a re more on accoun t o f g l oba l issues than internal. T h e p r o v e r b i a l Chinese sneeze is h e r e a g a i n . T h e

markets across the world have crashed with the Chinese economy slowing down and posting one of the lowest growth rates in the last more than 10 quarters. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) surprised markets by setting the official midpoint rate on the renminbi (RMB), at 6.5646 per dollar, the lowest since March 2011. There is a rising concern that China might be aiming for a competitive devaluation to help its struggling exporters. As an adverse impact of falling RMB, the oil prices also crashed sending panic waves across the world. India cannot be insulated with all these negative global events and as a result there had been a panic across all the Indian markets.

Lately, Indian Rupee breached a 68-mark against U.S. dollar. It's, however, noteworthy that among the emerging market currencies, the Indian Rupee has been one of the best performing currencies. Low crude oil prices are helping India improve its foreign exchange reserve position. As far as domestic factors are concerned, there's nothing particularly wrong about India. Although the growth in corporate earnings is still lackluster, it hasn't been anemically low. The worrying factor is the falling exports in the last few quarters.

The budget session of the parliament is going to be crucial. The Government, hoping to pass the GST bill in the upcoming session, will have a herculean task balancing between fiscal prudence; especially in bridging the gap between revenues and expenditure and providing stimulus to the economy.

The country's overall exports of textiles and clothing may stand at $40 billion in 2015-16, similar to last year's level according to the Textile Commissioner. The newly announced Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) aims at employment generation and increasing export in apparel sector, attracting investment in technical textile sector and facilitating technology upgradation in weaving sector. In this endeavor it is expected to give a boost to the 'Make in India' theme in the textile sector. Good thing is that nearly 70% of the funds earmarked under the scheme are towards committed liabilities under the ongoing scheme. Another good development is that in each state a Textile Commissioner’s office will be established. This will help focus closely on the industry issues at state level.

This issue of CommunicATE is dedicated to the recently held ITMA at Milan from 12 to 19 November 2015. The main focus of ITMA this time was on innovations that will help customers become more efficient in production, energy utilisation and also more cost competitive. Most of A.T.E.'s principals participated in ITMA including some of A.T.E.'s own group companies. This time certainly there was a stamp of India on the exhibition in terms of participating exhibitors as well as visitors. China was virtually missing in these

respects.

Before ending my note, I would like to pay homage to our industry's great leader Shri Atul Bhagwati, whose sad demise on 19 December 2015 has been an irreparable loss not only for A.T.E. group, but for the industry at large. Mr Bhagwati, popularly known as Atulbhai, had all along been a great institutional builder. He was instrumental in building organisations like TMMA, ITME Society, TAI, NCQM, Indo Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce, and many more. He was a great visionary and always believed in building long relationships. He gave technological leadership to A.T.E. through many successful joint venture partnerships with leading European machinery manufacturers. Atulbhai has left a great legacy which all A.T.E.ians will always be very proud of.

Gurudas Aras

Director

Mr Atul Bhagwati, promoter shareholder and Chairman Emeritus of the A.T.E. group, passed away on December 19, 2015. Atulbhai, as he is popularly known, is a doyen of the Indian textile engineering industry because of his invaluable contributions over nearly six decades for the growth and progress of this industry. He is respected for his dedicated efforts to bring the latest technology in textile engineering from around the world to India, thus helping to transform the Indian textile industry to one that is competitive in the world textile arena.

Born to Krishnalal Bhagwati (more popularly known as Hiralal Bhagwati) and Prabhavati Bhagwati in the year 1932, Atulbhai is the eldest of the three children, his younger siblings being Purnima and Prakash. Atulbhai had his schooling from CN School in Ahmedabad. He completed his studies in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Pune, in 1953, where he passed with distinction.

Atulbhai then joined Associated Textile Engineers or A.T.E. in 1954. A.T.E. was founded by his uncle Shri Shyamlal Bhagwati, fondly known as Kakaji, in the year 1939 to sell high quality German textile machinery in India. Soon after joining the company, Atulbhai underwent intensive training both in India and abroad. Initially he spent several months in a large mill in Ahmedabad and later he went to Germany for 6 months for training in the factories of A.T.E.'s principals.

Under Atulbhai's leadership, A.T.E. not only expanded its agency business, but also forayed into manufacturing in joint ventures with world leaders from Europe. Atulbhai was the force behind setting up the manufacturing projects. A.T.E. set-up its first factory with Prakash as group manufacturing head, in 1975 and after that there was no looking back. A.T.E. went on an expansion and diversification spree, adding one company after another, not just in the field of textile engineering, but also in the fields of flow technology and print and

packaging solutions. Thus, Atulbhai took A.T.E. to a level which probably even Kakaji didn't envision!

Atulbhai with his keen business foresight and good business ethics emerged as an industry leader and an inspiration to other entrepreneurs. Soft-spoken, humble, resolute, visionary – these are the words that people who knew Atulbhai use to describe him. He headed many industry associations like the Indian Merchant Chamber, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, the Textile Machinery Manufacturer's Association, etc. He has also been honored with many awards for his contributions in different fields. Notable among them are the 'The Life Time Achievement Award' conferred by The Textile Association, Mumbai, and the 'Friend of Vietnam' award jointly given by Indian Merchant's Chamber and Indo-Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Atulbhai always received high respect of all those associated with him due to his remarkable ability to connect with people at all levels. He was simple, caring, and affectionate, and above all had genuine concern for people as well as for societal well-being. He touched the life of many people personally and professionally as a thoughtful and generous friend, philosopher, and guide in a true sense.

Atulbhai was a family man to the core, and always strived to balance his professional and personal life. He married Nalini in 1958, who played a quintessential role at every stage in his personal and professional success. He enjoyed spending time with his children – daughters Anjali and Amala, and son Anuj. All three are married, and their seven children were the biggest source of enjoyment of Atulbhai's last twenty years. Anuj was inducted into the business in 1994 and over the last twenty years has learnt from the vision, values, and principles followed by its founder and promoters.

In the passing of Shri Atulbhai Indian industry has lost a great leader and a visionary.

A.T.E. at Truetzschler stall

A.T.E. with our new principal Danti Paolo, Italy

A.T.E. at KARL MAYER stall

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January 2016

ITMA 2015, a mega event, has achieved a new milestone, attracting the biggest number of exhibitors since the show’s launch way back in 1951. Opening at the Fiera Milano Rho, the 17th edition of ITMA had 1,691 exhibitors from 46 countries, and attracted almost 123,000 visitors from 147 countries, which is 20% higher than ITMA 2011. Italy contributed 17% (highest among all), 2nd highest was India 9%, third Turkey 8%, followed by Germany 7%. Other countries which appears in the top 10 are France, USA, Iran, Brazil, Pakistan, and Spain.

More than 10,000 top management personnel from various parts of India visited this fair. The success of this exhibition can be gauged from the visits of major groups like Arvind, Birla Century, RSWM, Trident, Winsome, Nahar Syntex, KPR, Loyal, Premier, Ravali, Kallam, Welspun, etc. This reflects the enthusiasm of the Indian textile industry to learn new technologies. A.T.E., present at the stalls of our principals namely Truetzschler, Karl Mayer, Fong’s, Goller, Monforts, Luwa, Innospin, Xorella, MAG and others, and our group business units TeraSpin and A.T.E. Envirotech was glad to receive our customers and explain to them the new developments on display from these principals.

Our business partners have once again showcased their technological leadership by presenting many innovative products. Apart from higher productivity, the new developments are largely focussed on 3 Es; Energy saving, better Efficiencies and best Economics.

The TC 15 carding machine with T-move and 1.2 diameter jumbo can and the high production comber TCO12 were the eye catchers on Truetzschler stall; roving frame with auto doffing (5A) and ZR72 ring frame were the special attraction at the Saurer stall; uniquely designed space saving filter of Luwa was another milestone in air engineering. Apart from fibre and yarn testing equipment, MAG launched a new product SPinFO (Spinning Information System – Spinning Online Monitoring System) at this fair.

TeraSpin, A.T.E.'s textile component division, displayed a new drafting system and energy efficient spindles. It has created a lot of interest with Indian and European OEMs. A.T.E. Envirotech, another arm of A.T.E. in the field of wastewater management, displayed its unique capabilities in providing technologies for effective treatment and recycling of wastewater.

A.T.E.’s unique strength of being a “single window solution provider” by offering complete solutions in spinning, weaving, processing, garmenting, technical textiles, and nonwovens was in full display at this event.

In this issue of CommunicATE, we have tried to capture the innovations showcased by our principals at ITMA Milan 2015 across the textile value chain. We hope this will help our customers to have comprehensive information at one place.

We, at A.T.E., thank all our principals for their unrelenting focus on innovation and all our customers for their unstinted support.

Spinning in India is a capital-intensive and complete industry covering a gamut of activities ranging from production of raw material to providing value-added products to customers. Our principals showcased the best innovations in spinning for their world-wide customers at this event.

Trützschler

Card TC 15:

True to its tradition, Trützschler introduced the new card model TC 15. New features of the wider width card include:

Ÿ Sliver filling station T-Move

Ÿ Jumbo cans of 1200 mm diameter

Ÿ Sliver monitoring system at delivery

Above features add up to an increase of 2.5% in efficiency!

Draw frames TD9 T:

The twin delivery draw frame’s unique feature is that both heads work independently. So, the normal efficiency and production loss associated with conventional double delivery machines are now things of the past. Only filter box and machine display are common for both heads.

Contamination remover TS T5:

Trützschler introduced a new machine for contamination sorting in blowroom. To detect the “white opaque PP (polypropylene) spectrum”, Trützschler has come up with special LED concept in combination with very strong 4-line CCD cameras. This helps to eject white opaque PP exploiting the glossy nature of PP. Apart from the technology, the recurring cost is also much lower as the life of LEDs is almost 50,000 hours.

Tuft blend:

Trützschler T-blend concept for tuft blending relies on reproducible top blend quality. The self-monitoring system ensures perfect quality when blending natural and man-made fibres of different lengths, fineness, and colours.

Comber TCO12:

Advanced version of the Trützschler Toyota Comber TCO12 runs at a maximum speed of 700 nips per minute. The new TCO12 comes equipped with automatic lap piecing.

Luwa

MultiCell filter MCV:

Luwa introduced the MultiCell filter MCV, which is based on its proven filtration technology and incorporates leading edge developments. The technology is patented and with its modular and space saving concept, it’s perfectly suitable for machine exhaust air cleaning of blowroom and carding machines as well as in air conditioning plants for the dust and fly filtration of the room return air.

Axial fan:

The new axial flow fan series B600 shown at the exhibition has been developed with a focus on power saving. The B600 axial flow fan with its sickle shaped blades can save up to 6% of consumed electrical power, compared to conventional axial flow fans.

TexGuard:

TexGuard system is Luwa’s recent product expansion for secure and reliable operations in blowroom and carding machines. The system combines spark and metal detector with a high speed flap to be integral part in the textile material conveyance streams or waste collection system. All events are being recorded in the monitoring system and can be accessed through the Luwa Digi Control System.

Xorella

XO Trend:

Xorella launched the new cubical shaped XO Trend, a new machine series to complement XO Smart and XO Select. This new machine series is for all low temperature applications and gives 20% better usage of inside space. Pin trolleys and pallets up to 1,800 mm height can be used and the pit area is smaller compared to cylindrical vessel of similar capacity.

Innospin

Bobbin transport system:

Innospin Systems exhibited the latest and state-of-the-art designs in bobbin transport systems. The displayed machines involved the manual as well as semi-automatic and the fully automatic solutions as per customer’s requirements.

A.T.E. group – TeraSpin

A.T.E. group – A.T.E. Envirotech

Trützschler

KARL MAYER

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January 2016

ITMA 2015, a mega event, has achieved a new milestone, attracting the biggest number of exhibitors since the show’s launch way back in 1951. Opening at the Fiera Milano Rho, the 17th edition of ITMA had 1,691 exhibitors from 46 countries, and attracted almost 123,000 visitors from 147 countries, which is 20% higher than ITMA 2011. Italy contributed 17% (highest among all), 2nd highest was India 9%, third Turkey 8%, followed by Germany 7%. Other countries which appears in the top 10 are France, USA, Iran, Brazil, Pakistan, and Spain.

More than 10,000 top management personnel from various parts of India visited this fair. The success of this exhibition can be gauged from the visits of major groups like Arvind, Birla Century, RSWM, Trident, Winsome, Nahar Syntex, KPR, Loyal, Premier, Ravali, Kallam, Welspun, etc. This reflects the enthusiasm of the Indian textile industry to learn new technologies. A.T.E., present at the stalls of our principals namely Truetzschler, Karl Mayer, Fong’s, Goller, Monforts, Luwa, Innospin, Xorella, MAG and others, and our group business units TeraSpin and A.T.E. Envirotech was glad to receive our customers and explain to them the new developments on display from these principals.

Our business partners have once again showcased their technological leadership by presenting many innovative products. Apart from higher productivity, the new developments are largely focussed on 3 Es; Energy saving, better Efficiencies and best Economics.

The TC 15 carding machine with T-move and 1.2 diameter jumbo can and the high production comber TCO12 were the eye catchers on Truetzschler stall; roving frame with auto doffing (5A) and ZR72 ring frame were the special attraction at the Saurer stall; uniquely designed space saving filter of Luwa was another milestone in air engineering. Apart from fibre and yarn testing equipment, MAG launched a new product SPinFO (Spinning Information System – Spinning Online Monitoring System) at this fair.

TeraSpin, A.T.E.'s textile component division, displayed a new drafting system and energy efficient spindles. It has created a lot of interest with Indian and European OEMs. A.T.E. Envirotech, another arm of A.T.E. in the field of wastewater management, displayed its unique capabilities in providing technologies for effective treatment and recycling of wastewater.

A.T.E.’s unique strength of being a “single window solution provider” by offering complete solutions in spinning, weaving, processing, garmenting, technical textiles, and nonwovens was in full display at this event.

In this issue of CommunicATE, we have tried to capture the innovations showcased by our principals at ITMA Milan 2015 across the textile value chain. We hope this will help our customers to have comprehensive information at one place.

We, at A.T.E., thank all our principals for their unrelenting focus on innovation and all our customers for their unstinted support.

Spinning in India is a capital-intensive and complete industry covering a gamut of activities ranging from production of raw material to providing value-added products to customers. Our principals showcased the best innovations in spinning for their world-wide customers at this event.

Trützschler

Card TC 15:

True to its tradition, Trützschler introduced the new card model TC 15. New features of the wider width card include:

Ÿ Sliver filling station T-Move

Ÿ Jumbo cans of 1200 mm diameter

Ÿ Sliver monitoring system at delivery

Above features add up to an increase of 2.5% in efficiency!

Draw frames TD9 T:

The twin delivery draw frame’s unique feature is that both heads work independently. So, the normal efficiency and production loss associated with conventional double delivery machines are now things of the past. Only filter box and machine display are common for both heads.

Contamination remover TS T5:

Trützschler introduced a new machine for contamination sorting in blowroom. To detect the “white opaque PP (polypropylene) spectrum”, Trützschler has come up with special LED concept in combination with very strong 4-line CCD cameras. This helps to eject white opaque PP exploiting the glossy nature of PP. Apart from the technology, the recurring cost is also much lower as the life of LEDs is almost 50,000 hours.

Tuft blend:

Trützschler T-blend concept for tuft blending relies on reproducible top blend quality. The self-monitoring system ensures perfect quality when blending natural and man-made fibres of different lengths, fineness, and colours.

Comber TCO12:

Advanced version of the Trützschler Toyota Comber TCO12 runs at a maximum speed of 700 nips per minute. The new TCO12 comes equipped with automatic lap piecing.

Luwa

MultiCell filter MCV:

Luwa introduced the MultiCell filter MCV, which is based on its proven filtration technology and incorporates leading edge developments. The technology is patented and with its modular and space saving concept, it’s perfectly suitable for machine exhaust air cleaning of blowroom and carding machines as well as in air conditioning plants for the dust and fly filtration of the room return air.

Axial fan:

The new axial flow fan series B600 shown at the exhibition has been developed with a focus on power saving. The B600 axial flow fan with its sickle shaped blades can save up to 6% of consumed electrical power, compared to conventional axial flow fans.

TexGuard:

TexGuard system is Luwa’s recent product expansion for secure and reliable operations in blowroom and carding machines. The system combines spark and metal detector with a high speed flap to be integral part in the textile material conveyance streams or waste collection system. All events are being recorded in the monitoring system and can be accessed through the Luwa Digi Control System.

Xorella

XO Trend:

Xorella launched the new cubical shaped XO Trend, a new machine series to complement XO Smart and XO Select. This new machine series is for all low temperature applications and gives 20% better usage of inside space. Pin trolleys and pallets up to 1,800 mm height can be used and the pit area is smaller compared to cylindrical vessel of similar capacity.

Innospin

Bobbin transport system:

Innospin Systems exhibited the latest and state-of-the-art designs in bobbin transport systems. The displayed machines involved the manual as well as semi-automatic and the fully automatic solutions as per customer’s requirements.

A.T.E. group – TeraSpin

A.T.E. group – A.T.E. Envirotech

Trützschler

KARL MAYER

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MAG

SPinFo:

MAG introduced SPinFo, the online spinning information system. This system acquires data from each and every machine and provides a detailed overview of the manufacturing process to the users at various levels such as operators, supervisors, maintenance personnel, managers, and the top management, for immediate action, analysis, and prompt decision making. SPinFo ensures the success of the spinning mill at lower manufacturing cost. Apart from SPinFo, MAG showcased their evenness tester, high value tester, single yarn tester, etc.

TeraSpin

Smart cradle for ring frames:

TeraSpin displayed a genuine technological innovation in ring spinning – the Smart cradle OH S 168, which is very effective in producing yarn with improved quality.

Smart cradle for roving frames:

After the success of the Smart cradle in short staple yarn spinning, TeraSpin also introduced Smart cradle for the PK 1500 series of drafting systems which combines the well-proven advantages of constant nip distance with spring loaded compensation for any variation in apron elasticity or length.

Smart yarn catcher:

TeraSpin’s Smart yarn catcher reduces under winding length and almost no residual yarn is seen in the yarn catcher.

With its new corporate identity, KARL MAYER’s exhibition stand at ITMA 2015 presented a trend-setting and eye-catching lighthouse effect. Truly a world leader in the fields of warp knitting and warp preparation machines, KARL MAYER presented a choice of technical innovations, which will surely take the global textile and fashion industry to a new high.

Warp Knitting:

HKS - Tricot series:

Ÿ HKS 2-SE with a width of 130" and a gauge of E 36 produces an elastic locknit fabric for sportswear. This new machine is the flagship of KARL MAYER’s innovations in the Tricot machine sector, which includes a new ergonomic machine design with a hi-tech appearance, Low Energy Option (LEO) that reduces the energy consumption by up to 10%, and an integrated camera system for complete fabric inspection and LED lighting system.

Ÿ HKS 4-M EL complemented the four-bar high-speed Tricot machine with N pattern drive which had already been presented to a wide audience at ShanghaiTex 2015. The new features of this machine offer increased productivity, by up to 25% more than its predecessor, usual high level of flexibility with quick pattern change, and innovative fabrics with new design possibilities and unlimited repeat lengths.

Ÿ DS Opto-EC is an innovative direct warper for processing non-stretch yarns combining sectional and direct warping, thus offering highest flexibility. It guarantees high level of efficiency when warping short warps for developing new products. At the same time, short runs, processing trials with expensive yarns, and patterned sectional warped beams can be worked economically. Other advantages include cone warping with limited space requirements and rapid warping of SWBs in the piece – which is especially useful with long running lengths.

Lace machinery:®Ÿ TL 79/1/36 fashion machine can produce innovative Textronic

lace with looks that were never seen before. These eye-catching products include lightweight fabrics based on jacquard constructions, featuring relief-like patterns with a distinct three-

®dimensional look. All the standard Textronic patterns can be worked using the 76 pattern bars that are available, without using

the heavy cord option. The design of the TL 79/1/36 fashion makes it ideal for producing exclusive, high-end lace bands and panels for dresses, blouses, and jackets.

Ÿ MLF 46/24 in a width of 242", an exceptionally wide multibar lace machine with fall plate offering an impressive level of price-performance. The speed of this machine is considerably increased as compared to its predecessor MRGSF 31/16 and comes with a summation drive system. The MLF 46/24, 242" can produce several lace panels side-by-side, as well as wide, all-over-patterned textile webs and also bordered fabrics with long repeats.

Technical Textiles:

KARL MAYER’s next generation of the HKS MSUS – the new ®Wefttronic HKS showcased improved and revamped, tried-and-

®tested concept of its Wefttronic RS series. The weft-insertion system and the fabric take-up were at the heart of the steps taken to optimise this machine platform. The machine guarantees accurate, high-quality processing of the weft yarns, making it the new generation weft-insertion machine offering an excellent price-performance ratio, being highly efficient with speeds of up to 1,500 rpm. It is also

equipped with the unique gauge of E 40, which gives much more room for manoeuvre when designing products.

Warp Preparation:

In the warp preparation section, KARL MAYER presented the stylish ®and flexible sectional warper PRO WARP and the new Multi-matic

MM 128/3.600 in a wider width. Besides, the company presented hi-tech solutions such as the Double Vario technology for the denim

®sector and the VSB size box, the heart of the PRO SIZE sizing ®machine. PRO WARP offers a new, stylish and flexible sectional

warper, which features the company’s new corporate design, combines the performance features of the Opt-O-Matic and the ERGOTEC

Ÿ MM 128/3.600 is based on the successful machine concept of the MM 128. Like its predecessor, it can process 128 yarns, but with a working width of 3600 mm. This larger format extends the

®applications of the Multi-Matic , so that it can now produce sample and production warps of average running lengths for use in the production of high-end upholstery and soft furnishings.

Ÿ VSB size box which offers high-quality, flexible and sustainable ®sizing is the heart of the PRO SIZE sizing machine. This

innovative piece of sizing equipment operates with no immersion

whatsoever. It consists of three highly turbulent, uniform application zones with patented application/squeeze rollers and a spray bar system.

Ÿ Double Vario technology invented by KARL MAYER offers the ®ProDye flexible dyeing machine for warp preparation in the jeans

sector. The heart of this innovative equipment for denim production is a dye-bath which feeds the warp yarns into two chambers having a yarn capacity of 11.2 m.

The dyeing and processing segments in the textile industry have undergone a sea change since the last two decades. Today, environmental concerns has gripped the textile industry, which has been named one of the worst polluters among various industries. The three Es - Effluent control, Ecological protection and Energy reduction - are playing a greater role, and this was very much evident at ITMA Milan 2015.

Fong’s Group

CHTC Fong’s Industries Company Limited presented the latest new technology together with its subsidiaries. They showcased the latest innovative and flagship products from Fong’s, THEN, Goller, Monforts, Monforts Fong’s, and Xorella.

The latest generation of THEN Airflow® Synergy 8 aerodynamic dyeing machine and Supratec LTM long tube machine, Fong’s TEC series high temperature dyeing machine and Superwin high temperature single flow package dyeing machine, Goller SINTENSA washing machine and ECONOMICA dye padder, Monforts Fong’s Montex 6500 stenter frame range, Monforts Montex 8000 stenter and Xorella’s XO Trend were showcased during the exhibition.

The new version of THEN Airflow fabric dyeing machine model Synergy 8 has individual blower fan for each nozzle, which ensures uniform airflow for each nozzle. It also has an advantage of adjusting

the airflow with each nozzle, which is highly suitable for all kinds of fabric. The connected electric power load is around 20% lesser compared to the earlier model.

Monforts, Germany, introduced the new version of stenter model “Montex 8000”, wherein the entire chain rail including the bearing of clip/pin assembly is lubrication-free. A new version of software “Qualitex 800” was also introduced. The said stenter can also be used for technical textile, which can have an option of maintaining different temperature for both top and bottom nozzles.

Mahlo

Mahlo displayed the “Web Guiding System – MFRC” along with Orthopac RVMC 15 which is a latest version with new electrical and e lec t ron i cs c i r cu i t f o r easy retrofitting on machines. A modular design for fully automatic skew correction and process control, RVMC 15 comes equipped with features like servo-hydraulic drive, hybrid-scanners, web tension control, and antistat AMW-12. Mahlo had also displayed a prototype version of Orthomax RFMB-12.

Zimmer

Zimmer introduced its new version of “Colaris 3” – digital printer, which has got Fuji Film Dimatix Star fire heads with ink circulation system. Since the print head body is made out of steel, the durability is better compared to the other print heads available in the market and also the print head can be dismantled for cleaning and re-usage.

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MAG

SPinFo:

MAG introduced SPinFo, the online spinning information system. This system acquires data from each and every machine and provides a detailed overview of the manufacturing process to the users at various levels such as operators, supervisors, maintenance personnel, managers, and the top management, for immediate action, analysis, and prompt decision making. SPinFo ensures the success of the spinning mill at lower manufacturing cost. Apart from SPinFo, MAG showcased their evenness tester, high value tester, single yarn tester, etc.

TeraSpin

Smart cradle for ring frames:

TeraSpin displayed a genuine technological innovation in ring spinning – the Smart cradle OH S 168, which is very effective in producing yarn with improved quality.

Smart cradle for roving frames:

After the success of the Smart cradle in short staple yarn spinning, TeraSpin also introduced Smart cradle for the PK 1500 series of drafting systems which combines the well-proven advantages of constant nip distance with spring loaded compensation for any variation in apron elasticity or length.

Smart yarn catcher:

TeraSpin’s Smart yarn catcher reduces under winding length and almost no residual yarn is seen in the yarn catcher.

With its new corporate identity, KARL MAYER’s exhibition stand at ITMA 2015 presented a trend-setting and eye-catching lighthouse effect. Truly a world leader in the fields of warp knitting and warp preparation machines, KARL MAYER presented a choice of technical innovations, which will surely take the global textile and fashion industry to a new high.

Warp Knitting:

HKS - Tricot series:

Ÿ HKS 2-SE with a width of 130" and a gauge of E 36 produces an elastic locknit fabric for sportswear. This new machine is the flagship of KARL MAYER’s innovations in the Tricot machine sector, which includes a new ergonomic machine design with a hi-tech appearance, Low Energy Option (LEO) that reduces the energy consumption by up to 10%, and an integrated camera system for complete fabric inspection and LED lighting system.

Ÿ HKS 4-M EL complemented the four-bar high-speed Tricot machine with N pattern drive which had already been presented to a wide audience at ShanghaiTex 2015. The new features of this machine offer increased productivity, by up to 25% more than its predecessor, usual high level of flexibility with quick pattern change, and innovative fabrics with new design possibilities and unlimited repeat lengths.

Ÿ DS Opto-EC is an innovative direct warper for processing non-stretch yarns combining sectional and direct warping, thus offering highest flexibility. It guarantees high level of efficiency when warping short warps for developing new products. At the same time, short runs, processing trials with expensive yarns, and patterned sectional warped beams can be worked economically. Other advantages include cone warping with limited space requirements and rapid warping of SWBs in the piece – which is especially useful with long running lengths.

Lace machinery:®Ÿ TL 79/1/36 fashion machine can produce innovative Textronic

lace with looks that were never seen before. These eye-catching products include lightweight fabrics based on jacquard constructions, featuring relief-like patterns with a distinct three-

®dimensional look. All the standard Textronic patterns can be worked using the 76 pattern bars that are available, without using

the heavy cord option. The design of the TL 79/1/36 fashion makes it ideal for producing exclusive, high-end lace bands and panels for dresses, blouses, and jackets.

Ÿ MLF 46/24 in a width of 242", an exceptionally wide multibar lace machine with fall plate offering an impressive level of price-performance. The speed of this machine is considerably increased as compared to its predecessor MRGSF 31/16 and comes with a summation drive system. The MLF 46/24, 242" can produce several lace panels side-by-side, as well as wide, all-over-patterned textile webs and also bordered fabrics with long repeats.

Technical Textiles:

KARL MAYER’s next generation of the HKS MSUS – the new ®Wefttronic HKS showcased improved and revamped, tried-and-

®tested concept of its Wefttronic RS series. The weft-insertion system and the fabric take-up were at the heart of the steps taken to optimise this machine platform. The machine guarantees accurate, high-quality processing of the weft yarns, making it the new generation weft-insertion machine offering an excellent price-performance ratio, being highly efficient with speeds of up to 1,500 rpm. It is also

equipped with the unique gauge of E 40, which gives much more room for manoeuvre when designing products.

Warp Preparation:

In the warp preparation section, KARL MAYER presented the stylish ®and flexible sectional warper PRO WARP and the new Multi-matic

MM 128/3.600 in a wider width. Besides, the company presented hi-tech solutions such as the Double Vario technology for the denim

®sector and the VSB size box, the heart of the PRO SIZE sizing ®machine. PRO WARP offers a new, stylish and flexible sectional

warper, which features the company’s new corporate design, combines the performance features of the Opt-O-Matic and the ERGOTEC

Ÿ MM 128/3.600 is based on the successful machine concept of the MM 128. Like its predecessor, it can process 128 yarns, but with a working width of 3600 mm. This larger format extends the

®applications of the Multi-Matic , so that it can now produce sample and production warps of average running lengths for use in the production of high-end upholstery and soft furnishings.

Ÿ VSB size box which offers high-quality, flexible and sustainable ®sizing is the heart of the PRO SIZE sizing machine. This

innovative piece of sizing equipment operates with no immersion

whatsoever. It consists of three highly turbulent, uniform application zones with patented application/squeeze rollers and a spray bar system.

Ÿ Double Vario technology invented by KARL MAYER offers the ®ProDye flexible dyeing machine for warp preparation in the jeans

sector. The heart of this innovative equipment for denim production is a dye-bath which feeds the warp yarns into two chambers having a yarn capacity of 11.2 m.

The dyeing and processing segments in the textile industry have undergone a sea change since the last two decades. Today, environmental concerns has gripped the textile industry, which has been named one of the worst polluters among various industries. The three Es - Effluent control, Ecological protection and Energy reduction - are playing a greater role, and this was very much evident at ITMA Milan 2015.

Fong’s Group

CHTC Fong’s Industries Company Limited presented the latest new technology together with its subsidiaries. They showcased the latest innovative and flagship products from Fong’s, THEN, Goller, Monforts, Monforts Fong’s, and Xorella.

The latest generation of THEN Airflow® Synergy 8 aerodynamic dyeing machine and Supratec LTM long tube machine, Fong’s TEC series high temperature dyeing machine and Superwin high temperature single flow package dyeing machine, Goller SINTENSA washing machine and ECONOMICA dye padder, Monforts Fong’s Montex 6500 stenter frame range, Monforts Montex 8000 stenter and Xorella’s XO Trend were showcased during the exhibition.

The new version of THEN Airflow fabric dyeing machine model Synergy 8 has individual blower fan for each nozzle, which ensures uniform airflow for each nozzle. It also has an advantage of adjusting

the airflow with each nozzle, which is highly suitable for all kinds of fabric. The connected electric power load is around 20% lesser compared to the earlier model.

Monforts, Germany, introduced the new version of stenter model “Montex 8000”, wherein the entire chain rail including the bearing of clip/pin assembly is lubrication-free. A new version of software “Qualitex 800” was also introduced. The said stenter can also be used for technical textile, which can have an option of maintaining different temperature for both top and bottom nozzles.

Mahlo

Mahlo displayed the “Web Guiding System – MFRC” along with Orthopac RVMC 15 which is a latest version with new electrical and e lec t ron i cs c i r cu i t f o r easy retrofitting on machines. A modular design for fully automatic skew correction and process control, RVMC 15 comes equipped with features like servo-hydraulic drive, hybrid-scanners, web tension control, and antistat AMW-12. Mahlo had also displayed a prototype version of Orthomax RFMB-12.

Zimmer

Zimmer introduced its new version of “Colaris 3” – digital printer, which has got Fuji Film Dimatix Star fire heads with ink circulation system. Since the print head body is made out of steel, the durability is better compared to the other print heads available in the market and also the print head can be dismantled for cleaning and re-usage.

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While Colaris 3 is meant for high speed (upto 600 sq m/hr), Zimmer also introduced an economical version of printer namely “Colaris Infiniti SK printer”, which is suitable for printing at the speed of around 300-400 sq m/hr.

Color Service

Color Service introduced a unique solution TRILAB during ITMA 2015 Milan. This new system is capable to weigh dyes for lab, dissolve, prepare chemicals, and dye fabric samples in the same conditions as of the real production. TRILAB will surely be the future of lab automation. Another important key factor of TRILAB is the preparation of baths for conventional dyeing machines in lab.

Corino

Corino displayed its super slit concept with anti-pilling unit. A flexible system, it ensures minimum tension on elastic and delicate fabrics, combined with high productivity.

Corino also displayed: F-Tre Foulard having three roller open width squeezer for hydro-extraction in sequence with chemical product application, complete with water collection tank, and chemical impregnation tank; and, the entry system for the digital printer for excellent reproduction and ever increasing running speeds.

Osthoff

Osthoff has exhibited its latest and highly successful singeing machine for open width knitwear type WWU. Further it showed its online hairiness tester which ensures to have the same singeing quality from the first to the last metre, and on top of it, can save up to 10% gas. This equipment can also be retrofitted on the existing machines.

Stalam

Stalam displayed a multi-media presentation on “RF” series dryer with the latest version of PLC controller model Siemens S7-1200 series.

Ramisch Guarneri

Visitors were highly attracted by the display of the new version of ®NIPCO MULTI FLEX calender. It is called as Soft Monster due to its

dimension and degree of softness reached in its roller nips. In the new version of the said calender, the piston roll has three nips unlike the two nips of the old version by which we can enhance the results. The new version of calender has totally 5 bowls out of which two or cotton bowls compare to the older version, the new version has more flexibility for calendering all kinds of substrate.

A.T.E. Envirotech

A.T.E. Envirotech, an A.T.E. group company, showcased its capability as an innovative technology provider for wastewater treatment and recycling for textile wastewater. It exhibited a model based on “AAA™” technology, which offers benefits like reduction in energy, chemical consumption, color and overall carbon footprint. In addition to 70% reduction in sludge generation, AAA™ also improves the performance of downstream aerobic systems.

A.T.E. Envirotech had also exhibited a sludge drying model based on solar principle “SRT” from Huber SE, Germany. The dryer works on the principle of a green house and utilises solar energy for drying the sludge. Entire machine is automatic and works efficiently producing 85-90% dried sludge at the outlet. The dried sludge with further thermal treatment can be used a class A fertilizer.

The carpet business has tremendous potential, driven by a rapidly growing demand for interior décor both by business establishments as well as households. With a low per capita consumption of carpets in India, as well as a rapid growth rate for consumption with a gradual change from just being hand made to mechanised production, carpet is slowly rising from being one of the most unexplored products sectors in manufactured textile applications in India. A.T.E.'s principals showcased a wide array of innovative equipment for improving the quality and production capacities of carpets.

PMT Ribbons

Darwin machine: No steaming and no washing, continuous pad dyeing system for narrow fabrics.

The machine consists of feed in for one or multiple tapes, 3 roller dye padder, infra red pre-dryer, hot air dryer, and automatic dye kitchen. Darwin uses PERACTO F dyes, an innovative special analog dye by Farbenpunkt, with excellent fastness. A dyeing software and a fully automatic dosing system make it easier to make the recipes and the data saving allows the colour repeatability. This machine is eco-friendly because it does not use water for dyeing or finishing, except the dyes which are used.

Superba Van De Wiele

MLU- Multi laying unit:

One laying unit with straight and two types of frieze yarn. Automatic laying device switching from straight to frieze and vice-versa. Change from one unit to another is done within a minute as against couple of hours earlier.

Matthys Group

Profit winder: Automatic winding of residual bobbins to a full cylindrical package.

Traverse 250 mm and full package diameter is 320 mm, automatic change of feed package, revolver creel for 16 r e s i d u a l / f e e d b o b b i n s , automatic splicing/knottings, automatic doffings, diameter linked yarn tensioning, speed up to 1000 m/minute, speed-to-end function (decreasing unwinding speed near the end of each feed package).

Trützschler

3 end winder for BCF line:

This is an addition to previous 2 end and 4 end winder.

Cobble Van de Wiele

Myriad-individual yarn control:

Multi-level cut loop pile tufting machine with FRS arrangement. The Myriad attachment offers unlimited design flexibility with full pattern repeat definition by the use of compact servo motor yarn control. Each yarn is controlled through the individual pile delivery system to achieve an unlimited number of pile heights.

Technical textiles is the sunrise segment of the global textile industry. With increasing competition and diminishing margins in the production of conventional textiles, textile manufacturers in industrialised countries have switched over to production of value-added technical textiles. Our principals showcased innovative products in this area at ITMA 2015.

Trützschler Nonwovens & Man Made Fibers

Liquid foulard:

The significant speed advantages of the newly developed liquid foulard are based on special geometries and roll surfaces. The result is an increased economic efficiency in the production of light-weight, chemically bonded non-wovens.

Structuring process for the thermobonder:

Thermobonded non-wovens with 3D effect and large volume that can be produced in-line in the Omega oven with special equipment.

An efficient dryer:

Dryer with energy recovery option to reduce the carbon foot print.

Modular AquaJet:

Modular infeed, bonding section and suction belt for easy maintenance and flexibility to quick change from multilayer products.

In the area of processing accessories, A.T.E.’s principals displayed a number of innovative products: Dunline (USA) – sanforizing belts; CEIA (Italy) – metal detectors; Mahlo (Germany) – weft straightner and process control systems; Corino (Italy) – super slitter; Zimmer (Austria) – digital printer; Osthoff (Germany) – online hairiness tester; Monforts/ Monfongs – retrofits and upgrades; Montimac (Italy) – stitching rail, portable stitching machines, and fabric selvedge preparation of digital printing.

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While Colaris 3 is meant for high speed (upto 600 sq m/hr), Zimmer also introduced an economical version of printer namely “Colaris Infiniti SK printer”, which is suitable for printing at the speed of around 300-400 sq m/hr.

Color Service

Color Service introduced a unique solution TRILAB during ITMA 2015 Milan. This new system is capable to weigh dyes for lab, dissolve, prepare chemicals, and dye fabric samples in the same conditions as of the real production. TRILAB will surely be the future of lab automation. Another important key factor of TRILAB is the preparation of baths for conventional dyeing machines in lab.

Corino

Corino displayed its super slit concept with anti-pilling unit. A flexible system, it ensures minimum tension on elastic and delicate fabrics, combined with high productivity.

Corino also displayed: F-Tre Foulard having three roller open width squeezer for hydro-extraction in sequence with chemical product application, complete with water collection tank, and chemical impregnation tank; and, the entry system for the digital printer for excellent reproduction and ever increasing running speeds.

Osthoff

Osthoff has exhibited its latest and highly successful singeing machine for open width knitwear type WWU. Further it showed its online hairiness tester which ensures to have the same singeing quality from the first to the last metre, and on top of it, can save up to 10% gas. This equipment can also be retrofitted on the existing machines.

Stalam

Stalam displayed a multi-media presentation on “RF” series dryer with the latest version of PLC controller model Siemens S7-1200 series.

Ramisch Guarneri

Visitors were highly attracted by the display of the new version of ®NIPCO MULTI FLEX calender. It is called as Soft Monster due to its

dimension and degree of softness reached in its roller nips. In the new version of the said calender, the piston roll has three nips unlike the two nips of the old version by which we can enhance the results. The new version of calender has totally 5 bowls out of which two or cotton bowls compare to the older version, the new version has more flexibility for calendering all kinds of substrate.

A.T.E. Envirotech

A.T.E. Envirotech, an A.T.E. group company, showcased its capability as an innovative technology provider for wastewater treatment and recycling for textile wastewater. It exhibited a model based on “AAA™” technology, which offers benefits like reduction in energy, chemical consumption, color and overall carbon footprint. In addition to 70% reduction in sludge generation, AAA™ also improves the performance of downstream aerobic systems.

A.T.E. Envirotech had also exhibited a sludge drying model based on solar principle “SRT” from Huber SE, Germany. The dryer works on the principle of a green house and utilises solar energy for drying the sludge. Entire machine is automatic and works efficiently producing 85-90% dried sludge at the outlet. The dried sludge with further thermal treatment can be used a class A fertilizer.

The carpet business has tremendous potential, driven by a rapidly growing demand for interior décor both by business establishments as well as households. With a low per capita consumption of carpets in India, as well as a rapid growth rate for consumption with a gradual change from just being hand made to mechanised production, carpet is slowly rising from being one of the most unexplored products sectors in manufactured textile applications in India. A.T.E.'s principals showcased a wide array of innovative equipment for improving the quality and production capacities of carpets.

PMT Ribbons

Darwin machine: No steaming and no washing, continuous pad dyeing system for narrow fabrics.

The machine consists of feed in for one or multiple tapes, 3 roller dye padder, infra red pre-dryer, hot air dryer, and automatic dye kitchen. Darwin uses PERACTO F dyes, an innovative special analog dye by Farbenpunkt, with excellent fastness. A dyeing software and a fully automatic dosing system make it easier to make the recipes and the data saving allows the colour repeatability. This machine is eco-friendly because it does not use water for dyeing or finishing, except the dyes which are used.

Superba Van De Wiele

MLU- Multi laying unit:

One laying unit with straight and two types of frieze yarn. Automatic laying device switching from straight to frieze and vice-versa. Change from one unit to another is done within a minute as against couple of hours earlier.

Matthys Group

Profit winder: Automatic winding of residual bobbins to a full cylindrical package.

Traverse 250 mm and full package diameter is 320 mm, automatic change of feed package, revolver creel for 16 r e s i d u a l / f e e d b o b b i n s , automatic splicing/knottings, automatic doffings, diameter linked yarn tensioning, speed up to 1000 m/minute, speed-to-end function (decreasing unwinding speed near the end of each feed package).

Trützschler

3 end winder for BCF line:

This is an addition to previous 2 end and 4 end winder.

Cobble Van de Wiele

Myriad-individual yarn control:

Multi-level cut loop pile tufting machine with FRS arrangement. The Myriad attachment offers unlimited design flexibility with full pattern repeat definition by the use of compact servo motor yarn control. Each yarn is controlled through the individual pile delivery system to achieve an unlimited number of pile heights.

Technical textiles is the sunrise segment of the global textile industry. With increasing competition and diminishing margins in the production of conventional textiles, textile manufacturers in industrialised countries have switched over to production of value-added technical textiles. Our principals showcased innovative products in this area at ITMA 2015.

Trützschler Nonwovens & Man Made Fibers

Liquid foulard:

The significant speed advantages of the newly developed liquid foulard are based on special geometries and roll surfaces. The result is an increased economic efficiency in the production of light-weight, chemically bonded non-wovens.

Structuring process for the thermobonder:

Thermobonded non-wovens with 3D effect and large volume that can be produced in-line in the Omega oven with special equipment.

An efficient dryer:

Dryer with energy recovery option to reduce the carbon foot print.

Modular AquaJet:

Modular infeed, bonding section and suction belt for easy maintenance and flexibility to quick change from multilayer products.

In the area of processing accessories, A.T.E.’s principals displayed a number of innovative products: Dunline (USA) – sanforizing belts; CEIA (Italy) – metal detectors; Mahlo (Germany) – weft straightner and process control systems; Corino (Italy) – super slitter; Zimmer (Austria) – digital printer; Osthoff (Germany) – online hairiness tester; Monforts/ Monfongs – retrofits and upgrades; Montimac (Italy) – stitching rail, portable stitching machines, and fabric selvedge preparation of digital printing.

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A.T.E.'s principals displayed a range of innovative technologies for garment cutting and finishing systems at ITMA 2015.

Morgan

Morgan Cruise 100:

The latest spreading machine model “CRUISE 100” offers high flexibility, and provides top spreading performance in terms of accuracy and productivity on all type of fabrics. It offers different mechanical set-up of the turret, with relatively different fabric-feeding positions, “rear”, “centre”, and “front”, according to the technical specifications of the material. The new Morgan “Cruise 100” also presents a new PC with capacitive logic screen and new software with revamped user interface, to make the programming easier and faster than ever.

The first official preview of “3Dress”, the new software solution for 3D virtual designing, prototyping, and fitting was also showcased during ITMA. Morgan ‘3Dress” promises to offer a level of realism and versatility (never seen before) in similar applications. It also provides some key functions, like the “soft body” and the “fit shop” which will make 3D virtual designing and fitting eventually workable for the garment industry. It offers huge savings potential in terms of time and fabric, as well as incredible opportunities in the marketing, retail and e-commerce, by specific applications.

Yilmak

Jeanius finishing system:

Yilmak has invented the practical, eco-friendly, consistent, homogeneous, patented, and much faster Jeanius finishing system, which is a kind of revolution in the industry. It has 8 sets of nozzles with nano bubble spray-finishing technology. All the chemicals are processed with nano bubble reactor and inflated to get the best spraying form.

Rainforest series of washing and dyeing machines:

The new Rainforest RF 400 machine has a drum volume of 4000 litres and has double layered patented multi-beater drum technology, which has maximum strength and resistance from corrosion. The patented new pump-free water circulation system ensures lowest liquor ratio of 1:2 to 1:3 for all washing processes including stone washing.

Mr Abhishek Mandawewala of AYM Syntex and his team on the Trützschler stall with Mr Vikas Sharan (A.T.E.)

Mr Manikam Ramaswami of Loyal Textiles Limited in conversation with Mr Heinrich Trützschler

Mr Rajinder Gupta of Trident Group and his team in conversation with Mr Trützschler and his team

Mr Sanjay Lalbhai and Mr Susheel Kaul from Arvind Limited with Mr S Rajendran at the Zimmer stall

Mr Gurudas Aras with Mr Patodia and his colleagues from Eurotex

Mr Ved Prakash Chug (second from left) of Golden Floor, India with Mr Vikas Sharan and his team

Shri Prakash Awade and DKTE team with Mr Gurudas Aras, Mr Vikas Sharan and Dr Burger (Trützschler)

Mr Chandan Chatterjee and Mr Sachin Arora (TMMA) with Mr Laxmikanth Rathi and Mr K B Prasad of A.T.E.

The stalwarts of the North India textile mills with Mr Gurudas Aras and Mr Heinrich Trützschler

Mr B K Goenka of Welspun Group with Mr Gurudas Aras (A.T.E.), Mr Hampel (Monforts), Mr Ji Xin (Fong’s Group), and Mr Wan (Monfongs)

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A.T.E.'s principals displayed a range of innovative technologies for garment cutting and finishing systems at ITMA 2015.

Morgan

Morgan Cruise 100:

The latest spreading machine model “CRUISE 100” offers high flexibility, and provides top spreading performance in terms of accuracy and productivity on all type of fabrics. It offers different mechanical set-up of the turret, with relatively different fabric-feeding positions, “rear”, “centre”, and “front”, according to the technical specifications of the material. The new Morgan “Cruise 100” also presents a new PC with capacitive logic screen and new software with revamped user interface, to make the programming easier and faster than ever.

The first official preview of “3Dress”, the new software solution for 3D virtual designing, prototyping, and fitting was also showcased during ITMA. Morgan ‘3Dress” promises to offer a level of realism and versatility (never seen before) in similar applications. It also provides some key functions, like the “soft body” and the “fit shop” which will make 3D virtual designing and fitting eventually workable for the garment industry. It offers huge savings potential in terms of time and fabric, as well as incredible opportunities in the marketing, retail and e-commerce, by specific applications.

Yilmak

Jeanius finishing system:

Yilmak has invented the practical, eco-friendly, consistent, homogeneous, patented, and much faster Jeanius finishing system, which is a kind of revolution in the industry. It has 8 sets of nozzles with nano bubble spray-finishing technology. All the chemicals are processed with nano bubble reactor and inflated to get the best spraying form.

Rainforest series of washing and dyeing machines:

The new Rainforest RF 400 machine has a drum volume of 4000 litres and has double layered patented multi-beater drum technology, which has maximum strength and resistance from corrosion. The patented new pump-free water circulation system ensures lowest liquor ratio of 1:2 to 1:3 for all washing processes including stone washing.

Mr Abhishek Mandawewala of AYM Syntex and his team on the Trützschler stall with Mr Vikas Sharan (A.T.E.)

Mr Manikam Ramaswami of Loyal Textiles Limited in conversation with Mr Heinrich Trützschler

Mr Rajinder Gupta of Trident Group and his team in conversation with Mr Trützschler and his team

Mr Sanjay Lalbhai and Mr Susheel Kaul from Arvind Limited with Mr S Rajendran at the Zimmer stall

Mr Gurudas Aras with Mr Patodia and his colleagues from Eurotex

Mr Ved Prakash Chug (second from left) of Golden Floor, India with Mr Vikas Sharan and his team

Shri Prakash Awade and DKTE team with Mr Gurudas Aras, Mr Vikas Sharan and Dr Burger (Trützschler)

Mr Chandan Chatterjee and Mr Sachin Arora (TMMA) with Mr Laxmikanth Rathi and Mr K B Prasad of A.T.E.

The stalwarts of the North India textile mills with Mr Gurudas Aras and Mr Heinrich Trützschler

Mr B K Goenka of Welspun Group with Mr Gurudas Aras (A.T.E.), Mr Hampel (Monforts), Mr Ji Xin (Fong’s Group), and Mr Wan (Monfongs)

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Cotton:Cotton prices have weakened in the first fortnight of the year. The price hike witnessed towards the end of December last year could not hold on as demand slackened. Buying by local spinning mills slowed down as domestic mills has covered their raw material need for the time being. On the other hand, procurement for export also slowed down which compelled the fiber prices to come down. Further, the weak global economic scenario and stock market crush had its impact on the commodity prices. Therefore, the cotton prices declined in Indian local markets which may look up as buyers return to market. On the supply side, daily average arrivals have improved.

Polyester Staple Fibre (PSF):PSF prices have witnessed a weak trend and marginal price erosion as the raw material prices declined in the first fortnight of 2016. The correction in PTA and MEG prices has brought marginal relief to suppliers who are suffering from negative margins but fiber stocks produced with high priced raw material would continue to haunt them. Buyers have been in a wait and watch mode expecting further price cut as crude oil prices have crushed to twelve year low in the first fortnight of January.

POY, PTY, and Flat Yarn:PFY prices which witnessed a gradual declining trend since mid September last year continued that path. Declining raw material prices induced by falling crude oil market has kept the PFY market under pressure and uncertainty. Adding to the woes, weaker yarn demand, growing inventory and disrupted financial markets have compelled the manufacturers to go through a rough phase of business at this moment. POY and FDY prices have managed proportional decline along the raw material prices. POY market will be solely dependent on raw material price and demand scenario which may not witness any major changes in the coming weeks.

Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF):VSF have come down marginally in the last fortnight as raw material prices have come down and demand slackened marginally. However, traded volumes were sizeable though inventory levels are growing. VSF prices are expected to weaken further in the coming fortnight.

Cotton likely to tread on strong ground this yearCotton prices have recovered smartly from multi-year lows seen during the beginning of 2015. The drop was mainly on account of a drop in demand from China and ample supply, a classic supply-demand mismatch. Cotton production during 2015-16 is estimated to be lower by around 3% from the previous year and is projected to be around 36.5-37.0 million bales. Though world cotton stocks are expected to decline for the first time in six years, they are still at extraordinarily high levels. (source: Textile Excellence)

Government of India honors Arvind Limited with Energy Conservation awardArvind Limited country has again bagged first prize in the National Energy Conservation Award 2015 in textile sector, given by the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The award was given for nearly 13% reduction in specific consumption in thermal energy and 10% reduction in specific consumption in electrical energy as compared to the last financial year. (source : Global Textiles & Apparels)

Welspun Syntex changes to AYM SyntexThe decision by Welspun Group to carve out the yarn spinning business is a step to ensure separation of ownership and management, while simultaneously planning a smooth succession of the business to the next generation. Welspun Syntex has also started the process of changing its name to AYM Syntex. Welspun Syntex is amongst the largest manufacturers and exporters of Polyester Texturised Filament Yarn, Nylon Filament Yarn from India. (source : Global Textiles & Apparels)

ATUFS: Government’s new year gift to the textile industryThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the introduction of “Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)” in place of the existing scheme RR-TUFS, for technology

upgradation of the textiles industry with effect from the date of notification of the scheme.

The new scheme specifically targets:

Ÿ Employment generation and export by encouraging apparel and garment industry investments, which will provide employment to women in particular and increase India’s share in global exports.

Ÿ Promotion of Technical Textiles, a sunrise sector, for export and employment

Ÿ Promoting conversion of existing looms to better technology looms for improvement in quality and productivity

Ÿ Encouraging better quality in processing industry and checking need for import of fabrics by the garment sector

The amended sector scheme would give a boost to “Make in India” in the textile sector; it is expected to attract investment to the tune of Rs 1 lakh crore, and create over 30 lakh jobs.

A budget provision of Rs 17822 crore has been approved, of which Rs 12671 crore is for committed liabilities under the ongoing scheme and Rs 5151 crore is for new cases under ATUFS.

All cases pending with the Office of Textile Commissioner which are complete in all respects, will be provided assistance under the ongoing scheme and the new scheme will be given prospective effect. Officers of the TXC will be closely associated with entrepreneurs for setting up the industry, including processing proposals under the new scheme, verifying assets created jointly with the bankers and maintaining close liaison with the state government agencies. The implementation of the scheme will be executed and monitored online under iTUFS, launched in April 2015.

Under the new scheme, there will be two broad categories:

Ÿ Apparel, garment and technical textiles, where 15% subsidy would be provided on capital investment, subject to a ceiling of Rs 30 crore for entrepreneurs over a period of five years.

Ÿ Remaining sub-sectors would be eligible for subsidy at a rate of 10%, subject to a ceiling of Rs 20 crore on similar lines.

(source: Textile Excellence)

(source: Textile Excellence)