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Picanol opens its new training and service center in Tashkent (Uzbekistan)

Last week, Picanol inaugurated a new training and service center in Tashkent (Uzbekistan), in collaboration with its Uzbek agent, Baror Group. This state-of-the-art facility is strategically located to serve Picanol’s Central Asian customers more effectively. The opening ceremony was organized during CAITME 2024, which is the largest textile machinery exhibition in Central Asia, and it provided the ideal platform to showcase the new center to many industry professionals and customers from Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, among other countries.
© 2024 Picanol
© 2024 Picanol


The guests were welcomed by Tony Decock, Picanol Sales Manager, and the event featured opening speeches by Mrs. Nadira Shotursunova, Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Mr. Osamov Zohidjon, Head of the Professional Education Department of the Uztekstilprom Association. After the official cutting of the ribbon, the guests were then invited to explore the new training center.

“We made the investment in this training center because our motto is ‘Let’s grow together’ and by offering more training facilities closer to our customers in Central Asia, we are strengthening our support to them and making sure they continue to be successful,” explains Tony Decock. 

The center is equipped with two advanced weaving machines: the OmniPlus-i Connect and the TerryMax-i Connect. The local team of experts will ensure that customers receive top-notch training and outstanding service in this brand-new center. Picanol is able to provide practical training programs for weaving technicians on both airjet and rapier technology, and this for flat weaving as well as terry weaving.



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#ITM 2026

Picanol to present its leading weaving technology at ITM 2026

Picanol is pleased to announce it will be participating in ITM 2026 in Istanbul. This is a key event for industry professionals to engage with the Turkish textile industry as well as the extensive international audience attending the fair. During the event, Picanol will present its latest innovations to the visitors in Hall 8, booth 802.

#ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025

Picanol to exhibit latest weaving technology at ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025

At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025, Picanol (Hall 2 – Booth C204) will unveil the next-generation OmniPlus-i Connect airjet weaving machine, setting a new benchmark in airjet weaving technology. This latest evolution of Picanol’s trusted platform demonstrates how the company continues to deliver innovative, performance-driven solutions that meet the evolving challenges of modern weaving mills.

#ITMA Asia + CITME 2024

Picanol’s will unveil the Supermax, its new rapier weaving machine, at ITMA Asia + CITME 2024

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 represents an excellent opportunity for Picanol to once again demonstrate its technological leadership in both airjet and rapier weaving machines. Visitors to the event will experience Picanol’s world premiere of its brand-new Supermax rapier weaving machine. In total, Picanol will have four different high-tech weaving machines as well as its PicConnect digital platform on display.

#ITM 2024

PICANOL to showcase the all-new ULTIMAX rapier weaving machine for the first time in Türkiye at ITM 2024

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#ITMA Asia + CITME 2026

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#Weaving

Lindauer DORNIER GmbH welcomes new apprentices and dual-study students

For 22 new “DORNIER Talents”, these days mark the beginning of a new chapter at Lindauer DORNIER. For the family-owned company, in-house training is a key pillar in developing skilled professionals and retaining them within the company for the long term.

#Weaving

"Dynamic markets do not only create uncertainty – they also create opportunities."

Volatile markets, increasingly complex materials and growing demands for flexibility are changing the weaving industry. At the same time, new opportunities are emerging in technical textiles, filtration, composites and many other specialised applications. Since taking over as Head of DORNIER's Weaving Machines Product Line at the beginning of 2026, Yvonne Schuberth has been helping to shape this development. In this interview with TexData, she explains why process stability and customer proximity remain the foundation of innovation, how digitalisation is transforming weaving mills, and why she believes the future belongs to technologically demanding applications.

#Weaving

More patterns, less effort: the MULTI-MATIC® at Rohleder

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