#Nonwoven machines

2025-07-14

ALMA boosts floor covering production with high-performance line from DiloGroup

ALMA in Florence is a specialist in the floor covering sector providing high quality products in a vast range of styles, colours and aesthetics. For its own fibre supply Messrs. ALMA keep an inhouse production of PP fibre in order to accommodate their need of excellent raw materials and broad production needs.

Their production is mostly dedicated to four different sectors in the market of floor coverings:

• exhibition carpet

• artificial grass

• automotive interiors and car mats

• domestic sector (DIY)

Quality is a decisive factor to respond to the markets’ requirements adequately, as well as competitive pricing. This called for an additional installation of a highly productive state-of-the-art production line from DiloGroup and has been realized by DiloSystems GmbH in Eberbach, Germany.

In a longer phase of engineering, performed jointly among the management of ALMA and the engineering departments of DILO, the required fulfilment of quality, efficiency and economics could be optimized and has led to the ideal choice of state-of-the-art components from fibre preparation, web forming, needling and end-of-line equipment.

Consisting of a DiloTemafa fibre blending and filtration system, DiloSpinnbau card feeding, state-of-the-art carding, DiloMachines high speed crosslapping, and needling 6 m wide, including inline DI-LOOP for high-speed structuring.

Along with this high-performance preparation, web forming and needling line, modern components of process controls and the Industry 4.0 DI-Connect system according to high level standards have been integrated.

According to the Casini family the line has been installed and started-up in a smooth, straight forward way, synchronizing DILO’s field service and installation team together with the ALMA operating and maintenance department. The launch was providing a quick start-up and is providing full production capacity with the expected features of the renowned ALMA quality.

Dilo Systems and Kansan Group partnership announcement

Dilo Systems GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer specializing in complete nonwoven lines, and Kansan Group, a Turkish manufacturer specializing in nonwoven converting lines, end-of-line solutions, and Wetlaid Nonwoven machinery, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to supply custom nonwoven lines.

DILO receives award for the new development MicroPunch

At this year's CINTE Techtextil fair in Shanghai, DILO received the innovation award for its intensive needling technology MicroPunch. Recent developments in energy costs, particularly for electricity and gas, combined with the shortage of water resources, have led to a shift in thinking over the past few years. Alongside economic efficiency, evaluation of the environmental impact of production has become increasingly important.

Groz-Beckert showcases textile innovation at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore

From October 28 to 31, 2025, the global textile industry will gather at ITMA Asia + CITME at the Singapore Expo, where Groz-Beckert will present its latest highlights and innovations across its six product areas – Knitting, Weaving, Nonwovens, Tufting, Sewing, and Spinning – at Hall 5, Booth B301.

Trützschler invites to discover the future of fiber processing at ITMA Asia Singapore 2025

From October 28 to 31, the Trützschler Group will showcase its latest technologies at ITMA Asia in Singapore. Visit them at Booth D302 in Hall 4 at the Singapore Expo to explore cutting-edge solutions in Spinning, Card Clothing, and Nonwovens. A special highlight: the newest smart automation solution T-CAN, developed in response to growing labor costs and labor shortages in the textile industry. This innovation will be revealed exclusively at the show – don’t miss the opportunity to experience it first-hand.

Technology for your success: AUTEFA Solutions at ITMA Asia 2025

AUTEFA Solutions will be exhibiting at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 (28–31 October 2025) at the Singapore Expo, Hall 2, Booth D201, as a leading supplier of complete production solutions. From its three Business Units – Nonwovens, Baling Technology, and Woollen Carding Technology – the company delivers tailor-made machinery. Visitors can look forward to state-of-the-art technologies, proven equipment, and a trade-fair premiere: the presentation of the Stylus ONE needle loom.

38th International Cotton Conference Bremen launches registration and unveils key topics

Participants can now register online for the 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen, which will be held on 25-27 March 2026 at the Haus der Bürgerschaft parliament building on market square. All visitors can look forward to a high-calibre conference programme, numerous additional meetings and a valuable exchange of knowledge and information. The comprehensive range of topics covering the entire value chain will provide practical expertise, address current developments, answer key industry questions, and provide new impetus for the future.

Innovation and customer proximity – KARL MAYER’s clear focus makes an impression

ITMA ASIA in Singapore was a resounding success for KARL MAYER, exceeding all expectations. The company welcomed visitors from 39 countries and held around 570 expert discussions. Most guests came from India, followed by China, Indonesia and Pakistan. The exchange with them was both well-founded and targeted. Conversation topics ranged from investment projects and new technologies to opportunities for cooperation and business expansion.