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Rieter expands service footprint in Kahramanmaras, Türkiye

The new 2 000 m2 Kahramanmara? service station includes one of the region’s largest testing facilities and gives access to Rieter textile expertise. © 2022 Rieter
Rieter is moving its Kahramanmara service station to a larger location covering 2 000 m2 in a bid to broaden its offering and strengthen its market position in Türkiye. The station will house one of the region’s largest test- spinning facilities and provide know-how in sustainable yarn manufacturing.

The comprehensive portfolio covers both mechanical and electronic services, including the revision of gear units, servomotor adjustments, and suction drums. The station will also offer preventive maintenance and mill optimization. The service offering spans the entire Rieter product portfolio, including the automatic winding machine Autoconer X6. In addition, highly trained experts will help customers unlock the full potential of Rieter technology so they can better capture opportunities in the fast-moving textile markets.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (from left to right): Ali Özsamsun, Managing Director Rieter in Türkiye, Erkan Ate?ler, Member of the Board of Erbel Mümessillik, Hanefi Mahfiçiçek, City Mayor, Hanefi Öksüz, Chairman of Kipas Holding, Arif Sirikci, Chairman of Sirikcioglu, Rico Randegger, Head of Business Group After Sales, Haluk Erbel, Board Chairman of Erbel Mümessillik. © 2022 Rieter
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (from left to right): Ali Özsamsun, Managing Director Rieter in Türkiye, Erkan Ate?ler, Member of the Board of Erbel Mümessillik, Hanefi Mahfiçiçek, City Mayor, Hanefi Öksüz, Chairman of Kipas Holding, Arif Sirikci, Chairman of Sirikcioglu, Rico Randegger, Head of Business Group After Sales, Haluk Erbel, Board Chairman of Erbel Mümessillik. © 2022 Rieter


Highlights of the Kahramanmaras Service Station include the setup of a fully automatic rotor spinning machine R 70 and the winding machine Autoconer X6. Three-quarters of the 2 000 m2 service space is reserved for functional activities, which will feature one of the region’s largest test-spinning facilities. Customers can run yarn comparison tests and analyze the impact of different technology parts so they can optimize machine setups. In-depth yarn trials and access to Rieter textile technology expertise will allow customers to cater more effectively to the dynamic demands of textile brands regarding performance, quality and sustainability, such as recycling applications.

The Kahramanmaras service station is strategically located at the heart of the region’s textile industry, with a large proportion of Rieter’s installed base located within a radius of around 200 kilometers. Türkiye is a textile powerhouse, currently ranking fifth in global exports and poised for additional growth. The country’s industry is also implementing a green action plan to help it meet the growing demand for sustainable textiles, especially from Europe.

Rico Randegger, Head of Business Group After Sales, says: “Customer centricity is a priority for us and the opening of the Kahramanmaras service station is an important milestone. We are moving closer to our customers so we can help them seize growth opportunities faster and more effectively.”



Ali Özsamsun, Managing Director Rieter in Tu Türkiye key, says: “The sole measure of success is the competitiveness of our customers. We support customers throughout the lifetime of their products and systems so they can unlock the full potential of Rieter technology and win in the market.”

Ali Özsamsun, Managing Director Rieter in Türkiye: “The sole measure of success is the competitiveness of our customers. We support customers throughout the lifetime of their products and systems so they can unlock the full potential of Rieter technology and win in the market.” © 2022 Rieter
Ali Özsamsun, Managing Director Rieter in Türkiye: “The sole measure of success is the competitiveness of our customers. We support customers throughout the lifetime of their products and systems so they can unlock the full potential of Rieter technology and win in the market.” © 2022 Rieter


The new service station starts operations in September 2022 and will accelerate the growth of the company’s three stations in Türkiye  Rieter has been operating service stations in Türkiye since 2005 with a presence in the country dating back to the 1990s.

Rico Randegger, Head of Business Group After Sales: “Customer centricity is a priority for us and the opening of the Kahramanmaras service station is an important milestone. We are moving closer to our customers so we can help them seize growth opportunities faster and more effectively.” © 2022 Rieter
Rico Randegger, Head of Business Group After Sales: “Customer centricity is a priority for us and the opening of the Kahramanmaras service station is an important milestone. We are moving closer to our customers so we can help them seize growth opportunities faster and more effectively.” © 2022 Rieter



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