German machine manufacturer BB Engineering is preparing to present its latest solutions for synthetic fibre and recycling technologies to industry professionals at ITM 2026, which will take place at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center in Istanbul between 9-13 June. The company will be located at Hall 7, Booth 702B together with its parent company Barmag and its Turkish representative Tekstil Servis. With a broad product portfolio ranging from extruders and filtration systems to complete spinning lines and PET recycling technologies, BB Engineering will place particular emphasis on its newly patented “ValuePack” spin pack during the exhibition.
A structure combining two filtration systems
The ValuePack system developed by BB Engineering combines metal sand and filter candle technologies used in spin packs within a single structure. Until now, both systems have offered different advantages while also creating certain limitations within the process. Systems using metal sand provide advantages in terms of homogeneity, whereas filter candle structures have been preferred particularly for recycling applications due to their larger filtration surface area. However, the larger filter surface could in some cases negatively affect homogeneity by reducing flow rate and shear effect. In the new ValuePack structure, the melt first passes through the filter candle and is filtered down to 15 microns. In the second stage, it flows through the sand chamber where homogenisation and shearing processes are carried out. The company states that this system provides improved homogeneity in terms of temperature and viscosity, enhanced spinning performance and higher yarn quality. Another notable feature of the ValuePack is its pressure-independent pre-sealing system. This helps minimise leakage risks while enabling a wider process window. The company also notes that existing systems can easily be retrofitted to accommodate the ValuePack structure.
Turkey remains a key market for VarioFil®
Another system BB Engineering will highlight at the exhibition is its compact spinning solution VarioFil®. The system, which stands out with its compact structure, flexible production capacity and consistently high yarn quality, is said to attract strong interest particularly from Turkish textile manufacturers. Ralf Morgenroth, Head of Sales and Customer Service at BB Engineering, states that fibres and yarns produced with VarioFil® are used across various sectors including apparel, carpets and automotive textiles. According to company data, Turkey is the largest market for the VarioFil® system, with more than 60 installations completed to date. The system can produce different yarn types including POY, FDY, HTY, LSY and HMY while reaching capacities of up to 450 kg/h per extruder. In addition, high-quality yarn can be produced directly from recycled PET and bottle flakes.
COBRA® focuses on recycling
Another technology the company will feature is the COBRA® filter. First introduced at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe and K 2025 exhibitions, the system was developed specifically to address increasing contamination levels in recycling processes. The COBRA® system combines continuous large-area filtration with an automated intermediate cleaning system. Thanks to its dual filter cartridges with automatic switching, the process can continue uninterrupted while maintaining stable operation even under high contamination levels. The company states that the integrated cleaning system extends the service life of the filter media while reducing operational workload, energy consumption and melt loss. The chemical-free cleaning process is also among the system’s key advantages. In addition to PET recycling, the COBRA® filter can also be used in plastic spinning applications and can be retrofitted into existing systems.
Focus on efficiency and recycling
The technologies BB Engineering will introduce at ITM 2026 highlight the growing importance of recycling, process efficiency and high-quality production within the textile industry. Particularly with the increasing use of recycled raw materials, issues such as filtration technologies, process reliability and yarn quality are becoming more critical for manufacturers. The new systems developed by the company aim to provide solutions to these industry demands.
