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Nico Pedretti appointed as Managing Director Graf Group

As of June 1, 2026, Nico Pedretti has assumed the role of Managing Director Graf Group. With more than 20 years of international industrial experience and extensive expertise in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Finance and Controlling, he brings a broad range of leadership and business experience to support Graf’s continued success.

After completing an apprenticeship as a construction draftsman and gaining first professional experience in construction management, Nico Pedretti earned a degree in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Supply Chain Management. Since joining the Rieter Group in 2007, he has held various leadership positions in Switzerland and abroad, including assignments in Germany and China. Most recently, he served as Head of Group Controlling.

Three Priorities for Sustainable Success

In his new role, Nico Pedretti will focus on three key priorities:

  • Delighting customers through quality, innovation and reliable solutions.
  • Strengthening performance through efficient processes, global collaboration and consistent execution.
  • Shaping the future through sustainable growth and a clear strategic direction.

Nico Pedretti believes in a leadership culture built on trust, collaboration and accountability. With strong roots in Switzerland and a deep connection to Graf and Rieter, he is committed to further strengthening Graf’s competitiveness and driving the company’s future development together with employees, customers and partners.

Nico Pedretti combines international experience with a hands-on approach, strategic thinking with operational excellence, and a strong commitment to teamwork.

Today, Nico Pedretti officially starts his new role as Head Business Unit Graf. We are delighted to welcome him and look forward to writing the next chapters of Graf’s success story together.



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Graf at EXINTEX – Strengthening presence in Latin America

Graf successfully participated in EXINTEX, one of the leading textile exhibitions in Latin America, together with its local agent Eurotecnica. The exhibition provided an excellent platform to engage with customers, partners and industry experts across the region.

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Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Textiles visits Graf in Rapperswil

Frrok Prenka, CEO of Graf, welcomed Orazgeldiyev Nurmuhammet, Minister of the Ministry of Textiles of Turkmenistan, along with a delegation of leading textile experts to the company’s headquarters in Rapperswil, Switzerland.

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Frrok Prenka joins Graf as CEO: Leading into the future

With the start of 2025, Frrok Prenka takes on his new role as CEO of Graf Group. With outstanding experience in leading global teams and driving operational excellence, he is more than ready to steer Graf toward a promising future.

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#ITM 2026

Marzoli promotes ‘Don’t Replace, Repower’ approach at ITM 2026

At ITM 2026 in Istanbul, Marzoli will place a strong focus on spinning mill modernization, presenting retrofitting and reengineering solutions designed to improve efficiency, extend machine lifetime and maximize the value of existing assets.

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Trützschler’s Integrated Draw Frame IDF 3: Unlocking the full potential of short fiber processing

Spinning mills worldwide are looking for solutions that combine higher productivity, stable quality and shorter processes, especially when processing short fibers. Trützschler’s integrated draw frame IDF 3 has proven to be a powerful answer to these requirements. Evaluations from several customer trials in Türkiye under real production conditions highlight the strong performance of the IDF 3, particularly when combined with the next-generation card TC 30i.

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Uster FiberQ excels for recycled raw materials too

Uster FiberQ is a complete solution for raw material utilization, supporting spinners to achieve consistent quality and profitability every day, building further growth for the future. The Turkish company ORTA relies on FiberQ with recycled yarn for its denim production. Data-driven knowledge puts the producer in control of raw material utilization – ready to make the correct decisions for process efficiency, quality and productivity.

#ITM 2026

EVENEXT & BURSTMATIC II to headline Mesdan S.p.A. presentation at ITM 2026

MESDAN S.p.A. will once again participate in ITM 2026, Turkey’s most important textile trade fair. The Italy-based leading manufacturer of yarn joining solutions and textile testing equipment,will be exhibiting at the booth of their local agent for the spinning, SARTEKS MAKINA at Hall 7, Stand 701A.

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ATCO Hygienics, Uzbekistan, orders baby diaper production line from ANDRITZ

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from ATCO Hygienics to supply a new baby diaper production line for its plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The order is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026. Commissioning of the production line is scheduled for the end of 2026.

#Weaving

Itema manufactures the first Projectile Weaving Machines “Made in Italy” at its Colzate Headquarters.

Itema proudly announces an important industrial milestone: in early May, the first Itema projectile weaving machines manufactured in Italy were successfully produced at the Group’s headquarters in Colzate.

#Yarn & Fiber

Lenzing AG appoints Georg Kasperkovitz as Chief Executive Officer

The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG has appointed Georg Kasperkovitz, Member of the Management Board and Chief Operations Officer, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lenzing AG with effect from June 1, 2026.

#ITM 2026

ITM 2026: The new geography of textile production

New production hubs are emerging across North Africa and Central Asia, while Türkiye is accelerating its transformation toward higher-value, technology-driven and more sustainable textile manufacturing.

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