#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2025-07-17

Inauguration of the branch office in Coimbatore, India

With the establishment of Brückner Textile India Pvt. Ltd., the Brückner Group, based in Leonberg, Germany, marks another important milestone in its long and successful company history. The new subsidiary in Coimbatore, India, brings Brückner significantly closer to its Indian customers – both geographically and strategically.

“Having a presence on the ground enables us to respond more quickly, precisely, and flexibly to the needs of the Indian market,” says the management. “Brückner stands for German technology and precision – in India, we combine this with local speed and agility.”

The new subsidiary offers the full range of Brückner’s products and services: new machines, modifications, spare parts, technical consulting, machine upgrades, and after-sales service. All machines are still manufactured in Tittmoning, Bavaria, Germany, while sales, installation and service are handled by the newly formed local team in India.

The leadership of Brückner Textile India Pvt. Ltd. reflects deep industry experience and regional expertise: Mr. Thomas Wiget, who brings over 31 years of professional experience in India, has been appointed as Director of the subsidiary. Mr. A. Venkatesh Babu is responsible for sales across India, with a particular focus on the Eastern and Southern regions, while Mr. Vinod Kumar V. manages sales in the Northern and Western parts of the country. Together, this experienced team ensures close customer proximity, professional consultation and reliable support throughout India. With the foundation of Brückner Textile India Pvt. Ltd., the family-run company underlines its long-term commitment to the Indian market and continues to strengthen its global sales and service network.

BRÜCKNER will be demonstrating what modern textile finishing looks like today at ITMA ASIA

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