Groz-Beckert, the world’s leading supplier of industrial machine needles, precision components and systems for the textile industry, has strengthened its engagement with India’s weaving sector through an exclusive customer event titled “Advancing Weaving Excellence – Reed Portfolio Launch” in Ichalkaranji, one of the country’s most prominent weaving clusters.
The event brought together nearly 100 weaving mill owners and industry partners, offering an evening dedicated to innovation, global weaving insights and the formal introduction of Groz-Beckert’s newly expanded Reed Portfolio for the Indian market.
Focus on Innovation and Industry Dialogue
As per the event agenda, the programme featured welcome remarks, global market perspectives, a detailed reed presentation, portfolio overview, interactive question-and-answer sessions, followed by networking over dinner. The format encouraged direct engagement between Groz-Beckert’s experts and the Indian weaving community, fostering meaningful technical discussions around performance and application needs.
Reinforcing Commitment to Ichalkaranji’s Weaving Ecosystem
During the opening address, Groz-Beckert underlined the strategic importance of Ichalkaranji in its India journey, recalling the inauguration of its dedicated weaving showroom in 2022. The company acknowledged the continued support of the local weaving industry and positioned the event as a step toward strengthening long-term partnerships while bringing advanced weaving solutions closer to customers.
Global Expertise Supporting Local Weavers
The event saw participation from senior professionals of Groz-Beckert’s global weaving division, who shared international market insights and technological expertise:
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Mr. Christof Naier, Vice President & Head of Weaving Division
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Mr. Renato D’Agostino, Senior Sales Manager, Weaving Division
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Ms. Sina Uttenweiler, Product Manager, Reeds
Their presence highlighted Groz-Beckert’s commitment to combining global know-how with local application support, precision engineering and process optimisation for Indian weaving mills.
Expanding Weaving Solutions with the Reed Portfolio
A major highlight of the evening was the official introduction of the Groz-Beckert Reed Portfolio, marking a significant expansion of the company’s weaving offerings beyond needles and individual components. The presentation showcased how the reed range fits into a more comprehensive weaving solution approach, designed to enhance fabric quality, precision and operational efficiency.
The subsequent interactive Q&A sessions witnessed strong participation, with attendees engaging actively on topics such as durability, performance consistency and suitability for Indian weaving conditions.
Strong Industry Engagement and Positive Response
The high level of attendance, lively technical discussions and enthusiastic feedback reflected the Indian weaving sector’s growing interest in advanced, high-precision solutions. The evening concluded with networking over dinner, reinforcing Groz-Beckert’s collaborative, long-term partnership approach with the weaving community in India.
