#ITMA-Asia + CITME-2012

2012-05-15

AUTEFA Solutions at the ITMA Asia + CITME 2012

At the ITMA Asia + CITME 2012A AUTEFA Solutions (Hall W1 Stand A 01) will provide information about the latest developments and demonstrate the Stylus DZ needle loom under production conditions.

The Stylus DZ needle loom is equipped with the innovative Variliptic drive system. Purely vertical and elliptic motion sequences are implemented with just one drive by the corresponding offset settings in the two eccentric gears which make up the drive system. The simulation program i-point contributes to the improvement of surface properties, stability and product characteristics through the computerised generation of customer-specific or product-specific needle patterns. At the same time, i-point is used for the computerised development of new products, so that we can avoid subjecting our customers to long series of trials and production downtimes. AUTEFA Solutions is a group of three goods manufacturers, active in the field of textile machinery and the consumer goods industry. The name AUTEFA Solutions represents companies with a long tradition and a history of years of successful participation in the market. These are the AUTEFA companies in Friedberg, the Austrian sister company Fehrer in Linz, and the Italian company F.O.R./OCTIR in Biella, which have in common that they build machines for the nonwoven industry. All three companies are now united under one name:

AUTEFA Solutions Germany GmbH
AUTEFA Solutions Austria GmbH
AUTEFA Solutions Italy SpA

With the company locations in Friedberg, Linz and Biella, AUTEFA Solutions is positioned at the heart of Europe. From these locations, machinery and systems are exported to customers around the world. The group also has branches in the USA and China.

Over 250 workers are employed at the three AUTEFA Solutions locations in Friedberg, Linz and Biella. The company is expanding, manufacturing capacities are being extended and the construction of new buildings is planned in Friedberg and Biella. Product section – textile machinery AUTEFA Solutions delivers complete lines as well as individual machines for nonwoven manufacture. The product programme includes opening machines, carding machines, as well as random carding machines, needle punching machines and cross lappers. Product section – balers Whilst complete AUTEFA Solutions systems are typically made up of components from all three locations, bale presses for fibres are the speciality of Friedberg. The efficient and sophisticated baler presses are in continuous operation all over the world. Product section – consumer goods The company is also growing with automation for consumer goods, along with storage and logistics systems. The application field stretches from milk to mineral oil, and cosmetics to detergents – and blood plasma vessels are even filled. The consumer goods division develops solutions and carries them out for every customer individually.

“We clearly see that reliability, flexibility, service and total cost of ownership are becoming increasingly important again.”

The nonwovens industry continues to face a challenging market environment. Nevertheless, AUTEFA Solutions reports successful projects, new line sales and growing demand for energy-efficient and flexible solutions. In this interview, André Imhof of AUTEFA Solutions talks about competitiveness against Chinese suppliers, new service and recycling concepts, the growing importance of application development and the opportunities created by countercyclical investments.

LineONE – Smart performance, smart investment at Techtextil 2026

At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt (April 21–24, Hall 12, Booth C79), AUTEFA Solutions will present its LineONE concepts for cost-efficient nonwoven production. As a full-line supplier for nonwoven production lines, AUTEFA Solutions covers the entire process chain – from fibre opening through to web bonding. With its LineONE line concepts, the company combines proven technologies into well-balanced, cost-efficient turnkey solutions. These concepts are designed for capacity expansions, modernisation projects and new production lines, offering robust design and high flexibility for applications such as filtration, geotextiles and automotive.

Technology for your success: AUTEFA Solutions at ITMA Asia 2025

AUTEFA Solutions will be exhibiting at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 (28–31 October 2025) at the Singapore Expo, Hall 2, Booth D201, as a leading supplier of complete production solutions. From its three Business Units – Nonwovens, Baling Technology, and Woollen Carding Technology – the company delivers tailor-made machinery. Visitors can look forward to state-of-the-art technologies, proven equipment, and a trade-fair premiere: the presentation of the Stylus ONE needle loom.

AUTEFA Solutions and Batliboi host industry gathering in Mumbai

AUTEFA Solutions, together with its valued partner Batliboi Ltd., successfully hosted the "Nonwovens Industry Meet" at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mumbai. The event welcomed a large number of professionals from the Indian nonwovens industry to exchange ideas and explore cutting-edge solutions in nonwoven production.

Barmag and Hitech Automation enter into partnership for an auto-doff system for texturing machines

Barmag (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. and Hitech Automation Solutions PVT LTD. of Surat, India, have agreed to an exclusive partnership to jointly market Hitech’s Doffmatic automation solution for Barmag’s proven manual eFK texturing machines. In many texturing facilities, manual doffing processes remain heavily operator-dependent – resulting in issues such as increased scrap, inconsistent quality, and limited productivity.

Uster’s new Recycling Opening Index guides spinners to the perfect blend

Uster AFIS 6 now offers the key data for better decisions when blending recycled fibers. Process control is decisive in determining the quality and economic outcome. The new R Recycling Module of AFIS 6 introduces the Recycling Opening Index (ROI), so spinners can optimize their circularity credentials. It was officially launched at ITM 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

The heart of the technical textiles and nonwovens world will beat in Istanbul

Only 1 day remains until HIGHTEX 2026 International Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition opens its doors. Bringing together manufacturers, technology developers, investors, and industry professionals from around the world, HIGHTEX 2026 is preparing to showcase the innovations shaping the future of the industry. As the countdown to this major event continues, Istanbul is once again getting ready to become the meeting point of the global technical textiles industry.

Grasim Industries announces fresh investment of ₹3094 Crore to expand Lyocell capacity

Grasim Industries Limited, the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group and a global leader in cellulosic fibres, today announced an investment of ₹3,094 crore, for Phase II Lyocell capacity of 110K TPA at Harihar, Karnataka. This expansion will consist of 2 lines of 55K TPA (150 Tons per day) each. The first line is expected to be commissioned by 2028, and the second line is expected to be commissioned by 2030.