Taking place with its extensive weaving and knitting solutions at ITMA ASIA 2016, Stäubli gained acclaim with innovative shedding, electronic rotary dobby solutions for water jet weaving machines.
Meeting Asian market especially China at ITMA ASIA + CITME organized in 21-25 October, Stäubli presented its wide product range. The firm met customers both at its 2 level booth in Weaving Hall(Hall3-C28) and at DEIMO booth(Hall 4-D15) in Knitting Hall. The firm was among the top brands of the fair with machine installation and live demonstration.
The company presenting shedding, electronic rotary dobby solutions for water jet weaving machines; S3061, focused on Asian market’s needs. The visitors had the chance to observe jaquard machine operated during the fair, with panoramic view at Stäubli’s 2 levet booth. Exhibiting new automatic toe closing device for circular sock knitting machine D4S, Stäubli attracted many Asian knitting mill managers with this technology that shortens the sock production process.
As another Stäubli solution meeting the increasing high automation and quality demand in Chinese market, weaving preparatory solutions were presented at the fair as well. With preparatory systems ideal for a perfectly warp sheet allowing the optimization of the workflow in any mill, the firm showed practical and market-oriented solutions throughout the fair.
‘Business Meetings Were Dense’
Stating that they are pleased with visitor profile and reactions they received, Stäubli Marketing/Sales & Services Vice President Fritz Legler, said they reached the fair atmosphere they expected. Expressing that especially the first three days of the fair were busy in terms of new business meetings, Legler explained the visitor population of Asian countries especially from China, Turkey and Iran met their expectations whereas there were a little less visitors from India. Legler attributed this to INDIA ITME fair which will take place in December.
Saying that they look forward to ITMA ASIA 2018 fair, Legler made some evaluations towards Chinese weaving industry. Legler continued as such; “There is a change in Chinese market, especially in weaving fabric manufacturing segment. The production in China is stagnating, so the investment activity too. Some regions are supported by the government however, we see that this isn’t enough. In that sense, automation is the key word.” Revealing that Asian textile producer map is currently slightly changing its appearance, Legler stated; “Business for entry and mid level quality textiles is partially switching from China to countries like Indonesia and Vietnam where the investment capacity is steadily rising in terms of weaving machinery. Other upcoming Asian countries are still completely focused on apparel confection where Stäubli is not involved.”
Expresing that currently the most important criterias in weaving segment are flexibility and quality, Legler said that machinery investors are focused on these elements. Stating that to be able to deliver fabrics with exceptional patterns is also important, Legler continued thusly; “This is one of the reasons why we lately reengineered for example the SX, LX and LXL Jacquard machines. Our devotion to quality is rewarded by weaving sector; that’s why you can see our jacquard solutions in many weaving machines presented at ITMA ASIA.
SAFIR S40 Steps Forward in Growing Denim Market With Productivity
Talking about Stäubli’s solutions in denim, Fritz Legler highlighted the increasing demand for denim weaving. Legler stated that they improved advantageous solutions in their R&D process by taking market and manufacturers’ needs into consideration. Pointing out SAFIR S40 automatic drawing in machine along with cam motions, electronic rotary dobbies and weaving preparation systems, Legler specified the advantages of this machine to the denim manufacturers thusly; “In constantly updated denim sector, weavers come across with a change every second. In this market, it is very important to reduce production cost while increasing fabric quality to stay in the competition. Also a machine down times should be as rarely as possible. Our newly drawn-in weaving harnesses which we recommend after 4-6 warps meets all these requirements. Other than this, SAFIR S40 gives manufacturers the chance to enhance textile portfolios with new weaving options in the market where delivery and adaption to new condition times are reduced while product range increased.
Stäubli is Prepared For Market Fluctuations
Serving to three different sectors as connectors, robotics and textile, Stäubli stands out in the market with its significant market share. Managing to preserve its strength during fluctuaitons occured in the market, Stäubli continues the competition in the market with right market researches and collaborations thanks to its rooted experience and know-how. Stating that in this sense, their biggest advantage is the effective communication of all the departments in the firm, Fritz Legler added that their strong connection with customers also contributes to this.