Knitting & Hosiery
Package with digital innovations
Optimizations, further developments and innovations are an integral part of STOLL's activities. For a fast, flexible transfer of detailed demand-oriented innovations into the production workflow of its customers, STOLL develops targeted solutions for more benefits of its machines (Fig. 1) and combines them into bundles. The first innovation packages were launched in spring 2022 and were very well received on the market. Now there is another upgrade package that focuses on the software of the machines.
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Using headwind as tailwind, with the KARL MAYER GROUP's solutions to ITMA
"We cannot change the wind, but we can set the sails differently." What the Greek philosopher and polymath Aristotle recognized nearly 2,500 years ago is more true today than ever. Our times are stormy, but with the right changes, the headwind becomes a tailwind. "Master the Change – profitable, flexible, sustainable" is the motto for a successful future, also for the KARL MAYER GROUP (Hall 4 B119) and its customers.
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SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at FIMEC 2023
Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Brazilian representative BRASTEMA TECNOLOGIA TEXTIL LTDA., will participate in the FIMEC 2023 46th International Fair of Leather, Chemicals, Components, Machinery and Equipment for Footwear and Tanneries in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil next month.
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Award-winning work at circular knitting machine and braiding machine manufacturer in Albstadt
Albstadt-based Mayer & Cie. has been named by the Centre for Employer Attractiveness (zeag GmbH) one of the most attractive SME employers in Germany. This accolade for the textile machinery manufacturer is based on the findings of an external survey of employees and management. The Top Job award is presented by former German Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel. Marcus Mayer, one of Mayer & Cie.’s two managing partners, received it on 24 February, in Berlin.
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KARL MAYER North America names Mariano Amezcua as new President
Textile machinery manufacturer KARL MAYER North America has named industry veteran Mariano Amezcua as President. In this role, he will oversee overall business operations and strategic initiatives for the American subsidiary of the KARL MAYER GROUP.
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More lapping variety, more shape power
At the end of last year, KARL MAYER added the HKS 2-SE PLUS to its range of products for processing elastane; the first trials were completed shortly afterwards to test the new patterning possibilities it offered. Thanks to a modified knitting motion, the newcomer can not only implement conventional elastic locknit and 1 x 1 counter lappings, but twill stitch variations too. The ground guide bar GB 2, which processes elastane, may work the two-needle-overlap.
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KNIT COUTURE upcycling project
Close cooperation between educational institutions and industry is vital in today’s world: they can inspire young students to new ideas, offer them future opportunities and awaken new passions. With this in mind, the KNIT COUTURE upcycling project was initiated between STOLL – part of the KARL MAYER GROUP – and the TEXOVERSUM Faculty of Textiles at Reutlingen University as part of the 3rd semester for fashion design. Both partners are leading the way in their industry. The results are clear to see.
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Highly-productive mass production process for tailor-made products thanks to KARL MAYER’s new 3D printing system
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Svegea of Sweden – a member of TMAS, the Swedish Textile Machinery Association – has recently installed an EC300-S collarette cutter for the high speed production of tubular apparel components as well as an FA350 automatic roll slitter at the plant of Löffler, in Ried im Innkreis, Austria.
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STOLL and KM.ON are kicking off spring 2023 with two new training courses for the design software k.innovation CREATE DESIGN. The first training course in the online course series will take place on 13 and 14 March 2023, followed by a second one on 3 and 4 May 2023. The target group is designers with basic know-how on flat-knit structures and stitch formations and yarns.
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Leading computerized flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan is exhibiting at the 17th Dhaka International Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition (DTG 2023) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in cooperation with its partner Pacific Associates Ltd. Operating in Bangladesh since 1996, this is the thirteenth time the Japanese manufacturer will participate at DTG.
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With clarity and balance in mind, KARL MAYER's textile specialists have developed a lace last year that is characterized by an extremely precise and distinct appearance. The intricate look is created by a filigree pattern and the utmost symmetry of the design elements. Accordingly, the name of this innovation is Symm-Net.
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The KARL MAYER GROUP looks back on a successful participation in the INDIA ITME in December 2022. The global player went to the leading trade fair in one of its most important market regions with great expectations, and was not disappointed. Almost 1,100 discussions with existing customers and new interested parties were logged.
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SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A., Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerized knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., will exhibit at the 92nd edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy. Products exhibited will include the new SWG-XR®154 and N.SVR®183 computerized flat knitting machines as well as APEXFiz® design software.
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India is an important market for the KARL MAYER GROUP. This was demonstrated once again by the global player's stand at INDIA ITME 2022. The exhibition met the needs of the Indian textile industry and quickly became a popular meeting point.
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