Strong Messages from Karl J. Mayer Ahead of ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025
As one of the world’s leading textile machinery manufacturers, KARL MAYER is preparing ambitiously for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025, which will be held in Singapore from October 15–19, 2025. Leading the company’s transformation process and closely following it on behalf of the Mayer family, Karl J. Mayer shared important insights on the future of the industry.
“The Customer at the Center of All Our Decisions”
Karl J. Mayer emphasized that customer focus has been adopted as the most important principle in the company’s new strategy:
“The only way to success is to put the customer at the center. Our customers are the driving force behind our innovation projects. We involve them from the very beginning of the process and carefully listen to their needs.”
“KARL MAYER is Back!”
Mayer stated that the restructuring has made the company more realistic and customer-oriented, delivering the following message:
“We have seen the harm of an arrogant attitude; the market taught us a lesson. Now we are pragmatic. Our new developments will directly contribute to our customers’ businesses.”
Innovation: The Key to Success
Mayer reminded that innovation lies at the heart of KARL MAYER’s leadership responsibility:
“We are the leader in technology, markets, and the industry. We can only fulfill this responsibility through genuine innovation.”
What Will Be Showcased at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025?
- Next generation of 2-bar warp knitting machines for elastic fabric production
- Innovative solutions in 4-bar machines for the fashion and ready-to-wear sector
- Textile innovations demonstrating the potential of the machines
Mayer stated, “Our aim is to make ourselves competitive even against innovation itself,” underlining that they will make a strong mark on the exhibition.
Singapore: The Right Location
Mayer highlighted that Singapore is an ideal center for the exhibition with its strong transport infrastructure, easy accessibility, and its ability to combine business and leisure. He added that they expect significant visitor attendance from Southeast Asia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, North Africa, the Middle East, and especially Türkiye.
Culture of Trust and the Future
Karl J. Mayer emphasized that trust has always been at the core of the company culture:
“My grandfather’s principle was this: ‘I trust my employees, and my employees trust me.’ KARL MAYER was built on trust, and this value continues to live on.”
