The theme "Celebrating 20 Years in Turkey" resonated deeply with various stakeholders in the spinning industry, who acknowledged Rimtex's significant contributions to the Turkish market.
Since the early 2000s, the Turkish textile industry has grown tremendously, becoming a major global player. Rimtex has significantly contributed to this progress with its innovative sliver management technologies. Many may not be aware, but it was Rimtex that accomplished Turkey's first 1500 mm height seamless cans project nearly two decades ago. And they didn't stop there. Rimtex introduced numerous innovations, including the first sliver handling for Airjet spinning, the concept of process-wise sliver handling, and the first supply of 1200 x 1200 mm cans. Furthermore, the first supply of spinning cans for acrylic spinning is also attributed to Rimtex. Currently, the company pioneers increased sliver loading technology with SUMO Spinning Cans. It's been 20 years of numerous firsts, each one playing a pivotal role in the evolving Turkish textile industry.
Leading spinners and industry experts visited the Rimtex booth, expressing appreciation for Rimtex's innovations and the crucial role of Rimtex Spinning Cans in enhancing spinning quality. The formal launch of Sumo Mini, introduced globally last June, generated substantial interest, with numerous inquiries. The capability of Sumo Mini to achieve 10% gains in output received tremendous appreciation and sparked widespread interest. These range of Spinning Cans are specially designed for Open End and Airjet spinning.
It was heartening to see the industry's recognition of enhanced quality and efficiency, with Rimtex DUO Spinning Cans now becoming the benchmark for leading spinners. These cans have set a new standard, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency in sliver handling. It has enhanced the overall impact on final yarn quality. Additionally, Rimtex SUMO Spinning Cans have gained wide acceptance in large-sized cans, helping mills achieve their yield and sustainability goals. These Cans increase the sliver loading capacity, reducing resource requirement and improving overall productivity, which is crucial for mills operations.
Kalpar Castors' range, particularly the patented single axle and the new design of On Toes, attracted significant attention from spinning mills. Existing users acknowledged the improved performance of their equipment using Kalpar Castors, noting increased durability and smoother operations, which directly impact productivity and operational costs.
The excitement around Rimtex's sliver intelligence solution, Wizcan, was palpable. In an era where artificial intelligence transforms industries, Rimtex Wizcan is a unique system that empowers spinners with real-time Spinning Can performance data. This data enables the monitoring of quality, productivity, and other profit parameters, providing spinners with actionable insights to optimize their operations. The booth saw many participants engaging in one-to-one presentations offered by the company, eager to learn how Wizcan revolutionises the spinning processes.
With the conclusion of ITM 2024, Rimtex reaffirms its commitment to continue playing an important role in the future for Turkish spinners, driving innovation and excellence in the spinning industry. The company looks forward to further strengthening its partnerships and contributing to the ongoing advancement of the Turkish textile-spinning sector.