Furthermore, one OptiMax-i Connect machine will be shown at the Bonas booth. Meanwhile, all of the state-of-the-art functionalities of Picanol’s new digital platform, PicConnect, will also be demonstrated at the Picanol booth.

Picanol has been successfully serving the Indian market since 1956. In light of the potential and expected growth of the Indian market, Picanol decided to set up its own organization in India in early 2008. The aim behind this move was to ensure an optimal proximity to the customer, in terms of both service and sales. In the meantime, Picanol India has grown into a team of 42 people, who serve our Indian customers in all of the main textile areas. Picanol has three offices situated in India: Coimbatore, Mumbai, and the main office in New Delhi, which also has a print repair station that is equipped with the latest technology.

“This set-up, which is combined with the high-performance Picanol weaving machines, has enabled us to acquire a leading position in the Indian market. Clear proof of Picanol’s dedication to the Indian market is its continuous investment in facilities and people. In this regard, we proudly opened our new head office in Delhi in April 2012 followed by further extension of office space to provide enhanced services to more customers in March 2022. We also continue to reinforce our Sales and Service team so that we can support our customers in the best possible way with all of the challenges they are facing,” explains Mr. Kasiviswanathan Palanisamy, Director of Picanol India.

Details of the Picanol weaving machines that will be on display:

1. OmniPlus-i Connect-4-P-190 Poplin

A proof how a lighter fabric segment can benefit from the OmniPlus-i Connect platform. Digitization, maximum flexibility and running the highest speed.

Warp: Co Ne 60/1

Density: 165.1 ends/inch

Drawing in width: 64 inch

Weft: Co Ne 60/1

Density: 100.1 picks/inch

Highlighted features: AirMaster - Adaptive Relay Valve Drive (ARVD II Plus) - AutoSpeed - BlueBox electronic platform - BlueTouch display - Power monitoring - Prewinder Switch-Off (PSO)

Standard: BlueBox electronic platform - BlueTouch display - SUMO drive concept - Climate monitoring - Shed calculation - PicConnect enabled

Monitor package: Access control - OptiStyle - Raw material use

Smart savings package: Power monitoring - AirMaster with integrated air consumption meter - Adaptive Relay Valve Drive (ARVD II Plus)

Automation package: Pick Repair Automation (PRA II Plus) - Prewinder Switch-Off (PSO) - AutoSpeed - Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation

2. OmniPlus-i Connect-2-P-280 Ladies wear

Weaving light filament fabrics without having to choose between speed and flexibility. Reaching the required high fabric quality standards becomes even more easy with the increased inbuilt stability of the insertion system

Warp: Cv 75f30 den

Density: 83.8 ends/inch

Drawing in width: 96 inch

Weft: Cv 120f10 den

Density: 68.6 picks/inch

Highlighted features: SUMO drive concept - e-Leno - Fully electronic pressure settings - Sensor dashboard - Smart signal lights - LED illumination

Standard: BlueBox electronic platform - BlueTouch display - SUMO drive concept - Climate monitoring - Shed calculation - PicConnect enabled

Monitor package: Access control - OptiStyle - Raw material use

Smart savings package: Power monitoring - AirMaster with integrated air consumption meter - Adaptive Relay Valve Drive (ARVD II Plus)

Automation package: Pick Repair Automation (PRA II Plus) - Prewinder Switch-Off (PSO) - AutoSpeed - Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation