#Knitting & Hosiery

2018-03-22

STOLL establishes branch in Bangladesh

H. Stoll AG & Co. KG, the leading manufacturer of flat knitting machines based in Reutlingen, opened a new branch in Bangladesh on 11 July 2017. STOLL CEO Thomas Hoffmann is working with more than 40 employees in Bangladesh to expand its direct support of customers and partners in the region.

Asia as an engine of growth

The Bangladesh site is located in the centre of the Asian market for textile production. With more than 5,000 textile factories, the country is one of the leading exporters of clothing. Textiles are the country’s most important industry economically, accounting for a large part of the gross domestic product, providing many jobs and thus making a significant contribution to development of the country.

‘Bangladesh is currently one of our most important markets, offering above-average growth and large-scale production particularly in the area of basics. With our direct presence in the region, we want to contribute to the long-term success of our customers,’ says Andreas Schellhammer, CEO of H. Stoll AG & Co. KG.

STOLL delivered around 1,500 machines in 2016 and well over 2,000 the following year, with sales increasing by more than 40%.

Thomas Hoffmann, CEO of Stoll Bangladesh, emphasises the importance of the company’s local presence: ‘The market is 100% focused on export. With our new site in Bangladesh, we can provide our customers in the region with comprehensive support in all matters.’

SHIMA SEIKI returns to ShanghaiTex

Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Hong Kong and Chinese market subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI (HONG KONG) LTD., will exhibit at the ShanghaiTex 2025 exhibition (Booth No.: Hall N3, Booth A20) held in Shanghai, China this month. This marks the return of SHIMA SEIKI to ShanghaiTex after a 14-year hiatus, its last exhibit at the show having been in 2011.

The newcomers HKS 3-M EL ECO and HKS 4-M EL ECO set new standards in the tricot market

Short development cycles, frequent pattern changes, and maximum efficiency – even with small batch sizes: Today's global fashion and apparel market demands more flexibility than ever before. High-performance warp knitting machines with compound needles (HKS) and EL pattern drive are KARL MAYER's answer to this challenge.

Groz-Beckert showcases textile innovation at ShanghaiTex 2025

From December 16 to 19, 2025, the global textile industry will gather at ShanghaiTex at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), where Groz-Beckert will present its latest highlights and innovations across its five product areas – Knitting, Weaving, Nonwovens, Sewing, and Spinning – at Hall N3, Booth A05.

KARL MAYER celebrates 35 years of EL pattern drive

KARL MAYER is celebrating an anniversary this year: on 30 November 1990, the first warp knitting machine with electronic guide bar control, the KS 4 EL, was delivered – another milestone for patterning. As early as 1980, the SU gearbox with the MRS42SU had initiated the transition from mechanical chains to digital data.

Fraunhofer CCPE presents the “Monomaterial Design Set” – Innovative solutions for circular product design

Composite materials made from different types of plastic often extend the lifetime of products but make recycling more difficult in the circular economy. That is why Fraunhofer CCPE has developed the “Monomaterial Design Set”. This new approach helps to reduce the variety of plastics used in durable products and offers circular solutions for designers and product developers.

arena introduces renewable LYCRA® EcoMade fiber in its latest swimwear collection

Italian swimwear specialist arena has unveiled a new collection that brings sustainability and performance even closer together. Launched on December 4, the line features swimsuits made from recycled nylon and renewable LYCRA® EcoMade fiber — the first time the bio-based spandex has been used commercially in swimwear.

Saurer Technologies Twisting Solutions at ICFE 2026

Saurer Technologies Twisting Solutions, a global leader in textile machinery innovation, will be present at the International Carpet and Flooring Expo ICFE 2026. Join us January 6–9 at the Istanbul Expo Center, Türkiye, as industry leaders, manufacturers, and innovators gather to explore the latest breakthroughs in carpet and flooring technology. Let’s meet at the new established global Center of the Carpet Sector in hall 3, booth 300!