As one of the world’s leading suppliers of textile production technologies, Groz-Beckert is preparing to meet industry professionals at ITM 2026, which will take place in Istanbul from June 9 to 13, 2026. At its booth, the company will present new products and systems developed for the knitting, weaving and nonwovens sectors. Designed in response to rising energy costs, sustainability targets and increasing productivity requirements, the new product portfolio aims to address the current needs of textile manufacturers. Among the solutions that Groz-Beckert will showcase at the exhibition are energy-saving knitting needles, high-performance weaving preparation systems and innovative nonwovens applications for digital production management.Energy-saving next-generation knitting technologiesOne of the most notable innovations in the knitting sector will be the LCmax™ energy-saving circular knitting needle. Thanks to its newly developed shank geometry, the product reduces friction and enables high-performance production with lower energy consumption. The SAN™ TT and SAN™ FY needles developed for flat knitting applications will also be among the products on display. In addition to SAN™ TT, which offers high performance in tight-loop structures used in technical and medical textiles, visitors will also have the opportunity to explore SAN™ FY, a solution developed to improve fabric appearance during the processing of effect yarns. In the legwear segment, Groz-Beckert will showcase dur™ needles, which stand out for their long service life and precision performance. For warp knitting applications, the company’s continuously expanding module portfolio will attract attention with the advantages it offers in terms of loop formation precision and process reliability.Focus on efficiency in weaving preparationOne of the key solutions awaiting visitors in the weaving section will be the KnotMaster tying machine. Designed to reduce warp changeover times in weaving mills, the system can adapt to different production requirements thanks to its modular structure. According to company representatives, KnotMaster contributes to higher productivity by reducing processing times, particularly in applications involving complex patterns and special yarns. The system will be demonstrated live throughout the exhibition. Groz-Beckert will also exhibit its portfolio of reeds, healds and drop wires for the weaving industry. Developed for different production conditions, these products provide solutions aimed at improving process reliability and fabric quality.Greater design freedom with PosiLeno®Another remarkable solution in the company’s weaving portfolio is the PosiLeno® system, an innovative technology developed for modern leno weaving applications. The system offers significant advantages to manufacturers through flexible operation, easy installation and extensive patterning possibilities. Developed especially for companies with diverse product ranges, the solution aims to provide both flexibility and operational efficiency in production processes.Emphasis on digitalization and automation in nonwovens productionIn the nonwovens segment, the company will showcase innovations designed to make production processes more efficient. Alongside next-generation needle technologies that enable faster operation, visitors will also be able to examine the Digital Ecosystem solution, which allows production data to be monitored and processes to be optimized. In addition, Groz-Beckert’s mounting services for the Nonwovens Carding product group and the newly developed CB-barb felting needle will be among the technologies introduced at the exhibition.Operating in more than 150 countriesGroz-Beckert develops industrial machine needles, precision parts and specialized production tools used in textile manufacturing processes and serves the knitting, weaving, nonwovens, tufting, sewing and spinning sectors. Operating within the Groz-Beckert Group, the company is among the world’s leading manufacturers of textile precision tools and process solutions. Through the brands Groz-Beckert, TKM and solidian, the group operates in more than 150 countries and serves the global textile industry with approximately 9,400 employees.
