#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2020-04-22

Mahlo with new advisory board member

Dr. Heike Wenzel has been a member of the advisory board of Mahlo GmbH + Co KG. With her, the machine builder from Saal could win an experienced partner from the industrial sector. The entrepreneur from Wiesthal succeeds Fritz P. Mayer, who is retiring from his position.

Entrepreneur Dr. Heike Wenzel completes the board of the mechanical engineering company

Dr. Heike Wenzel acts as managing associate of Wenzel Group GmbH & Co. KG, a leading supplier of measurement technology based in Lower Franconia. The company operates worldwide, but is nevertheless a 100% family-owned business - a great similarity with Mahlo. Dr. Wenzel appreciates the values of this culture and knows about the special responsibility that goes along with it. By combining tradition and innovation, she is leading the company into the future and is working to further expand the market position in the field of measurement technology.

"We are looking forward to working with our new advisory board member", emphasizes Mahlo-owner Ralph Greenwood-Mahlo. "Dr. Wenzel brings a lot of experience in the field of sensor technology from her own company. The Wenzel Group is also a medium-sized family business.

Dr. Heike Wenzel is married, mother of two children and is a volunteer at the IHK Aschaffenburg, currently as Vice President. During the last years she has realized her dream of owning her own riding stable and relaxes while riding her horse.

"As a family business owner, one thinks long-term and seeks the exchange of ideas with other entrepreneurs. Therefore, I am happy to be able to bring my values and ideas to Mahlo here. The goal of my actions is always to harmonize the requirements of the customers with the interests of the company and its employees. This has worked excellently at Mahlo so far and I would like to actively contribute to its continuation.

Orthopac RVMC-20 plus: German Engineering for Smarter Weft Straightening

In times of rising cost pressure and growing quality demands, textile producers worldwide are searching for solutions that combine precision, efficiency, and sustainability. With its latest innovation, the Orthopac RVMC-20 plus, Mahlo once again demonstrates the strength of German engineering: improving proven technology to meet today’s challenges.

Stefan Moll becomes new CEO of the machinery manufacturer

Starting January 1, 2026, Stefan Moll will take over the management of Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG, the world’s leading provider of measurement and control technology for web-shaped materials. With this move, Mahlo is focusing on the long-term safeguarding of its market position and technological leadership. The current CEO, Rainer Mestermann, will leave the company after 14 years as part of a planned succession arrangement.

Knitex Industries Ltd. (Mondol Group) invests in advanced Mahlo technology

Bangladesh’s Knittex Industries Ltd. is known for its commitment to top-quality knitwear and responsible produc-tion. To further enhance fabric quality, the company has invested in a Mahlo Orthopac RVMC-15 weft straightener. Installed by Tootal Quality Resources, the system ensures perfect fabric alignment and supports Knittex’s goal of continuous improvement.

Intelligent technologies for sustainable textile production

From October 28 to 31, 2025, the international textile industry will gather at ITMA Asia in Singapore – and Mahlo will be present as part of the "German Pavilion Finishing" with innovative solutions for process optimization. Under the motto “More efficient. More precise. More sustainable.”, the Bavarian family-owned company will present forward-looking technologies for resource-efficient and quality-oriented textile production at booth H7-A103.

Precision jet dyeing moves towards industrial scale as Alchemie partners with Acatel

BTMA member Alchemie Technology, the pioneer of precision jet dyeing solutions based in Cambridge, UK, is partnering with Acatel, the Portuguese leader in sustainable textile manufacturing. The two companies will work together to validate and optimise Alchemie’s Endeavour system for knitted cellulosic fabrics.

AATCC announces 2025 Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition winners

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) recognized the winners of the 2025 Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition. Founded in 1982 to give student members the chance to conduct and present original research, the competition was renamed in 1994 in honor of Herman and Myrtle Goldstein, following their US$60,000 endowment. Their gift is a lasting remembrance of their dedication to young people in the textile industry.

Sustainable, lightweight, and sound absorbing: Polyester-based front trunk solution for BEVs

As car manufacturers look to further reduce their carbon footprint, Autoneum has developed an innovative front trunk solution for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), made entirely from polyester-based textile. The Ultra-Silent Frunk offers significant weight reduction, improved acoustic and thermal insulation, and uses up to 70 percent recycled material, supporting sustainable and efficient vehicle design. Autoneum, global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, has already received orders for the new frunk from three major OEMs in Asia and Europe to be built in three BEV models. Series production for two BEVs has been underway in China and Germany since last year.

Modern testing methods for raw cotton

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen will take place from 25 to 27 March 2026 at the Bremen Parliament. This conference has traditionally stood for in-depth expertise and international exchange. The program will focus on technical innovations, market trends, and regulatory frameworks across the entire value chain – from agriculture to the circular economy. With high-profile speakers, the conference is regarded as the key meeting point for the global cotton industry. Today’s focus: Cotton quality and testing methods.

Rieter responds to higher raw material prices

Global political and economic developments have been leading to rising raw material and energy costs for some time. The textile machinery industry is also affected by this trend. Rieter machines and components consist to a large extent of steel, copper, aluminum and electronics. These materials in particular have seen higher demand and higher prices in recent months.