One of the most important highlights of the fair will be the new OmniPlus-i Connect airjet weaving machine, which will take the stage for the first time. This model sets a new benchmark in airjet weaving technology in terms of energy efficiency, speed, and flexibility.
Picanol Vice President of Weaving Machines Johan Verstraete said: “The OmniPlus-i Connect introduces groundbreaking innovations across all of our design principles. In particular, the EcoBoost feature provides energy savings of up to 1.5 kW per machine, making a real difference both in terms of cost and environmental impact. This is not just an evolution; it is setting a new benchmark.”
Innovations to be Showcased at ITMA ASIA + CITME
At the fair, Picanol will present a wide product range addressing different segments:
- OmniPlus-i Connect airjet weaving machines (2 units, new version)
- Supermax rapier jacquard machine
- Ultimax rapier weaving machine
In addition, one Ultimax rapier jacquard machine will be exhibited at the Vandewiele booth (Hall 2, C301).
Alongside machine demonstrations, Picanol will also present live showcases of AI-powered applications within its centralized digital ecosystem, PicConnect. PicConnect provides strong solutions for the digital transformation of weaving mills, covering production monitoring, energy efficiency, quality control, and digital services.
Machine Models and Key Features
Among the machines to be exhibited are solutions that address different fabric segments:
- Ultimax-4-R 360 Coating → High speed, superior fabric quality, and user-friendly design for coating fabric production.
- Supermax-12-J 380 Saree → Top-level performance in jacquard fabrics up to 380 cm.
- OmniPlus-i Connect-2-P 190 Poplin → Digitization, energy efficiency, and maximum speed in lightweight fabrics.
- OmniPlus-i Connect-4-D-340 Sheeting → Maximum width flexibility with Air Tucking-In technology and industrial-level production speeds.
- Ultimax-8-J 190 Fashion (at Vandewiele booth) → High quality, digitization, and sustainability-focused design for fashion fabric production.
Picanol: 85 Years of Global Leadership
Headquartered in Ieper, Belgium, Picanol has played a pioneering role in the global textile industry for more than 85 years. With weaving machines based on airjet and rapier technologies, Picanol is a worldwide leader, also offering spare parts, training, service, and digital solutions.
Employing more than 1,200 people worldwide, Picanol operates under the Tessenderlo Group (Euronext: TESB). The group is a global industrial player active in agriculture, valorization of bio-residuals, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and water management solutions.
