#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2013-03-04

Xetma Vollenweider – Positive review of the year 2012

The German-Swiss company Xetma Vollenweider with its more than 160 years of tradition in developing and manufacturing finishing systems for textiles looks back to a very successful financial year.

Xetma Vollenweider is well-known primarily for its high-performance machines in the field of textile shearing and of Soft Touch applications with which unique finishing results are achieved. Besides of the technologies Brushing & Emerizing as well as Raising & Shearing the product line of carpet shearing machines was very successful in the previous year. For the longest-standing manufacturer of shearing machines meant the newly developed carpet shearing machine X-PLORE XCS the breakthrough in this market segment. Especially in working widths over 5,000 mm numerous carpet shearing projects worldwide could be successfully realized last year.

According to the motto Swiss Technology – Made in Germany every product of Xetma Vollenweider is manufactured completely in Germany. Therefore the brand Xetma Vollenweider stands for highest quality, reliability and longevity. As a member of the VDMA Campaign “Blue Competence” Xetma Vollenweider takes account of the sustainability policy of its products and activities.

BW Converting to present its Baldwin TexCoat® G4 at Techtextil 2026

BW Converting will present its Baldwin TexCoat® G4 precision spray finishing system at Techtextil Frankfurt 2026, taking place April 21-24 at Messe Frankfurt. Visitors to Hall 12, Booth C56B, will have the opportunity to explore how this advanced spray technology helps textile manufacturers improve finishing quality, increase efficiency and reduce resource consumption across a wide range of applications.

Smart sensors, smart savings - Reducing energy and cost in textile finishing

As energy prices, sustainability requirements and quality expectations continue to rise, manufacturers of technical textiles face increasing pressure to optimize efficiency while ensuring process reliability. At the same time, skilled labor shortages require production systems that are intuitive, automated and easy to manage. PLEVA addresses these challenges with robust, maintenance-friendly sensor technologies combined with intelligent process control.

BW Converting expands Southeast Asian presence with new agency partnerships in Vietnam and Indonesia

BW Converting is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia through new agency partnerships in Vietnam and Indonesia, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting textile manufacturers across the region. The expansion comes as BW Converting prepares to exhibit at SaigonTex 2026 (April 8–11, Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) and INDO INTERTEX 2026 (April 15–18, Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia).

ABB and Syre partner to explore technologies for industrial-scale textile recycling

ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swedish textile impact company Syre to jointly explore technologies to support the development of Syre’s first textile-to-textile recycling plant in Vietnam. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration to investigate how ABB’s automation, electrification and digital technologies could contribute to safe, efficient and scalable operations. It will also explore how these capabilities could further optimize process and quality control performance as Syre advances its ambition to produce circular polyester at industrial scale.

From Nature Performance to Circular Economy: Techtextil 2026 focuses on the future market for technical textiles

Alternative materials and recycling technologies are one of the most important future segments and drivers of innovation in technical textiles. Sustainability goals and regulatory requirements increase their relevance, while advances in performance and economic viability enhance their market competitiveness. Taking place from 21 to 24 April 2026, Techtextil reflects this key industry trend with a growing number of specialised exhibitors. With the new “Nature Performance” label, the leading global trade fair bundles relevant market offerings and facilitates access to new solutions – from natural fibres and yarns to bio-based materials and circular approaches.