#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2025-02-13

Mahlo strengthens Sales: Kagan Kaynak becomes new Area Sales Manager for Turkey

Mahlo GmbH + Co KG is pleased to introduce Kagan Kaynak as the new Area Sales Manager for Turkey. With extensive experience in the textile machinery industry, Kaynak is ideally placed to further strengthen Mahlo's presence in Turkey.

‘I was fortunate to start my career with a leading textile machinery manufacturer in Turkey and later gain valuable experience in international sales,’ explains Kaynak. ‘It is an exciting challenge to now be working for Mahlo - a brand that is virtually synonymous with weft straightening machines in Turkey.’

In return, the machine builder from Germany is happy to have Kaynak join the team. “With his deep understanding of the Turkish market, he is a great addition to our team”, says Mahlo CEO Rainer Mestermann. The textile sector in Turkey has always been very important to Mahlo and will remain so in the future. “This makes it all the more important to have a colleague who knows the situation well.”

Focus on growth and innovation

One of Kaynak’s goals is to deepen the good relationships with existing customers and open up new sales sectors. ‘Turkey offers great potential in the areas of plastics, extrusion and film production as well as in the paper sector. We want to continue to grow here with our innovative solutions, such as the online QMS measuring systems,’ he emphasises.

Kaynak sees the current economic situation as a challenge, but remains optimistic: ‘The Turkish textile sector is strong and will recover from the global crisis. We will support our customers with tailor-made solutions and continuous dialogue.’

A new start in Germany

Kaynak and his wife moved from Turkey to Germany for the new position. ‘The move was an exciting experience. Bavaria, with its beautiful cities and proximity to nature, makes it easy for us to settle in here,’ he reports. He adds with humour: ‘My German could still be improved, but I'm working on it!’

He particularly appreciates the helpful corporate culture at Mahlo: ‘From day one, I felt like part of the Mahlo family. The support of my colleagues is great.’

Thanks to the customers and colleagues

The textile expert looks forward to his new role with confidence: ‘I would like to thank our customers in Turkey for their trust and look forward to continuing to provide excellent service and expanding our market position together with my colleagues in Germany.’

Mahlo wishes Kagan Kaynak every success in his new challenge and looks forward to a successful collaboration that will benefit customers in Turkey and beyond.

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.