#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2013-09-11

Trendsetting technology. Worldwide. And at the K13.

Headquarters in Saal a.d. Donau is the hub of the company’s worldwide operations. (c) 2013 Mahlo

The family-run company Mahlo + Co. KG, located in Germany (Saal/Donau), develops and produces since many decades high-tech measurement and process control equipment for the film, coating, converting and the textile industry. At the K 2013 the company welcomes it guests and displays the trend of automation and web process control at hall 10 / D52.

Mahlo offers the end-users technically up-to-date, economically viable, problem-resolving proposals for:

Process and quality control (sheet & film extrusion, weight, thickness, moisture, etc.)
Residual moisture control
Exhaust humidity control
Pattern and repeat measurement and control.

The products are designed to set new standards in quality assurance and process optimization. The goal is to work together with the customer to identify the most competitive and cost-effective production solutions. The ultimate purpose of this strategy is to maximize ROI and value-add by reducing the usage of energy, raw material and human resources while optimizing quality, equipment utilization and work flow. Mahlo has now added several new options which help customers achieve these aggressive goals.

Automation and Web Process Control: Qualiscan QMS-12

Reducing the usage of energy, raw material and human resources while optimizing quality, equipment utilization and work flow, nowadays is a precondition to keep the market position. The perfect tool for that is the Qualiscan QMS-12. The modular-structured system for measurement, control and logging of critical process variables, such as weight per unit area, coating weight, moisture, thickness, etc., covers the full working width of the product.

Pic: Qualiscan QMS:Process control tool for finishing.

QMS systems are used principally for web applications like roll casting, sheet & film extrusion, extrusion coating, coextrusion, etc. and are applied amongst others to products like food packaging, flexible packaging, abrasives, adhesive tapes or automotive trim & films.

Non-nuclear weight measurement

The standard in basis weight measurement has always been measurement with beta gauges. In times of rising radiation protection requirements gradually more non-radioactive measurement techniques are establishing. Some new sensors for the Qualiscan QMS from Mahlo are available in that area.

The Gravimat FMX-T is a low voltage X-ray sensor that measures the basis weight (or calculated thickness) of thin films, nonwovens, and other webs with ultra-fine resolution, accuracy and defect detection. The X-Ray energy below 5kv exempt from regulations.

Pic: Gravimat FMX-T: Non-nuclear basis weight measurement

The Infrascope NIR monitors the absorption of infrared energy by components on or in the web in the near infrared region. By simultaneously analyzing the entire NIR Spectrum, the sensor is able to discriminate between multiple components in the web.

The Infrascope NIR-I sensor uses white light interference to measure precisely the layer thickness of mono layers and transparent coatings on film. By a special measuring procedure, both the layer thickness and the film thickness can be determined accurately on-line.

Smart Quality Control for Technical Textiles

In the end, what matters is the result: a filter that performs reliably, a membrane that remains stable in storm conditions, a composite material with precisely defined properties. But the path to achieving this is demanding. In the production of technical textiles, numerous parameters interact – and even the smallest deviations can have major consequences.

New Gravimax MMX-R X-ray sensor platform opens up new application fields

The demands placed on quality control in web-based production processes are increasing: materials are becoming more complex, basis weights are varying more widely, and at the same time, pressure is growing to make processes more efficient and transparent. Precise measurement data across the entire web width has therefore become a key factor in ensuring stable production processes. With its new Gravimax MMX-R sensor platform, Mahlo introduces a radiometric measurement solution designed to set new standards in determining basis weight and material composition. The platform combines advanced X-ray technology with newly developed signal processing, enabling measurement tasks that previously often required multiple sensor technologies.

Orthopac RVMC-20 plus: German Engineering for Smarter Weft Straightening

In times of rising cost pressure and growing quality demands, textile producers worldwide are searching for solutions that combine precision, efficiency, and sustainability. With its latest innovation, the Orthopac RVMC-20 plus, Mahlo once again demonstrates the strength of German engineering: improving proven technology to meet today’s challenges.

Stefan Moll becomes new CEO of the machinery manufacturer

Starting January 1, 2026, Stefan Moll will take over the management of Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG, the world’s leading provider of measurement and control technology for web-shaped materials. With this move, Mahlo is focusing on the long-term safeguarding of its market position and technological leadership. The current CEO, Rainer Mestermann, will leave the company after 14 years as part of a planned succession arrangement.

Tradition and Innovation – Phoenox Textiles Ltd. relies on state-of-the-art carpet back-coating line from Brückner

For more than 70 years, Phoenox Textiles Ltd. has been synonymous with quality, reliability, and inno-vation in the textile industry. Founded in 1954 in Huddersfield (Yorkshire, UK), a region with a long tradition in textiles, this family-owned business has continued to evolve without losing sight of its roots. Today, in its fourth generation under the leadership of the Mosley family, Phoenox successfully combines decades of experience with a clear, forward-looking corporate strategy.

Monforts sees growing potential for technical textiles in Türkiye

For many years now, Türkiye has been one of the most important markets for textile finishing, coating and continuous dyeing equipment, making ITM 2026 from June 9-13 a key event for Germany’s Monforts. At the Istanbul exhibition at stand 1117D in Hall 11, the company will put the emphasis on its machines which continue to lead the field in conventional dyeing and finishing, and also highlight the strong opportunities for Turkish textile manufacturers in the growing field of technical textiles.

The address for environmentally friendly dyeing and finishing systems: ITM 2026

Dyeing and finishing technologies, one of the most critical and value-added areas of the textile sector, have gained strong growth momentum on a global scale. Technologies that are pioneers of this transformation focused on sustainability, quality and efficiency will meet with sector professionals at the ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition. Dyeing and Finishing Hall (11–12) will host the latest technologies that increase efficiency, optimize resource use and reduce environmental impact in textile finishing processes.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles unveils Trends 2027 alongside new lifestyle zone and product expansion

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2026 will spotlight forward-looking design directions and evolving consumer demand, as the global home and lifestyle market continues to adapt to sustainability priorities, emotional well-being, and diversified living spaces. Taking place from 18 – 20 August 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the fair will present its latest trend theme, ‘BREATHE UP!’, developed in collaboration with leading international trend forecaster NellyRodi™ Agency, alongside expanded product categories, and the debut of the Home Textiles Lifestyle Zone.

Itema to showcase weaving excellence at ITM 2026

From June 9 to 13, Itema will exhibit at ITM 2026 in Istanbul (Hall 8 – Stand 806D), unveiling a distinctive exhibition concept designed to highlight the Company’s expertise across the entire weaving value chain. For this year’s edition, Itema will introduce an innovative stand experience built around two core areas: advanced weaving and spare parts solutions and an immersive textile gallery featuring fabrics produced by Itema Customers worldwide.