ITMA-- the largest international textile machinery showcase worldwide—will be held in Milan (Rho-Fiera) on November 12- 19, 2015. Here are some companies who will present at the event. Let's have a look who they are and what they will show.

ANDRITZ Nonwoven（Hall 3, Booth B122）

International technology Group ANDRITZ will be presenting its latest nonwovens solutions at ITMA 2015 with its worldwide leading companies ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau, ANDRITZ Küsters, and ANDRITZ Perfojet. ANDRITZ Nonwoven provides turnkey solutions for spunlace, needlepunch, wetlaid/wetlace, and finishing of nonwovens and textiles.

ANDRITZ Nonwoven ‘s new development neXecodry, the energy-efficient drying solution for the spunlace industry allows nonwovens producers to achieve a significant reduction in energy consumption by their spunlace, Wetlace^TM, and Airlace^TM lines and production of high quality nonwoven fabrics with regard to high bulk and no pattern degradation.

The High-performance Wetlace^TM process can be used for producing flushable, dispersible, and biodegradable wipes. Wipes produced using the ANDRITZ Wetlace^TM process exceed the EDANA/INDA flushability standards, which will be demonstrated with a flushability tester at the booth at ITMA 2015. Its key components, the ANDRITZ Perfojet patterning unit and injector, will also be displayed as exhibits at ITMA 2015.

For needlepunch production, there is the combination of the new high-speed dynamic crosslapper D.630 from ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau with the Scada automation system, which enables an increase of needlepunch production line capacity. In combination with the ProDyn system, the D.630 is capable of reaching an infeed speed of up to 200 m/min. The IsoProDyn system helps to further improve the product quality for light fabrics. The ANDRITZ Scada system can quickly reproduce recipes also provides a means of monitoring the production costs of every product reference, thus maximizing their yield contribution.

The calender experts from ANDRITZ Küsters will introduce to visitors the customized solutions for nonwovens and textiles, particularly the teXcal trike 3-roll textile calender that has been developed especially for the demands in modern technical textiles production. The optional teXmaster control system offers a broad spectrum of facilities for recording data, managing recipes, issuing alarm signals, conducting data analysis, and displaying trends. It also provides closed-loop operation for inline quality measurements on the product.

Autefa Solutions (Hall 3, Booth A102)

Autefa Solutions Group, which unites the brands Autefa, Fehrer, F.O.R., Octir and Strahm, will be presenting the business fields Nonwovens Technology, Woolen Carding Technology and Fiber Logistics Technology.

For Nonwovens Technology, Autefa Solutions will present the new generation of nonwovens cards, which is specially developed and designed for high production speeds; the new crosslapper Topliner CL 4004 SL, which is characterized by a high infeed speed of up to 150 m/min and a precise weight distribution; the extended portfolio of belt dryer for wetlaid lines, with the highlight of a modified HiPerTherm double belt oven for the thermal bonding of crossplapped and aerodynamically forms webs.

For mechanical web forming, Autefa Solutions offers the needle loom Stylus, with or without Variliptic drive, together with the Automatic Needle Exchanger 2.0 for fully automatic process of needle exchange without manual intervention.

At ITMA 2015, Autefa Solutions will present a new modular tearing concept for the first time. The tearing machine UniRec is based on a modular design with 1-5 available opening units, which has developed for recycling of nonwovens and waste with a high degree of special fibers such as carbon, aramids, glass-, natural and synthetic fiber blends.

The business branch Woolen Carding Technology with the brand name Octir will introduce their cards for long staple (natural and synthetic) fibers.

The business branch Fiber Logistics Technology will present the transfer fork UNI-FORK and the wrapping machine AD-WRAP.

Benninger (Hall 6, Booth A106)

At ITMA 2015, Benninger will be highlighting the topics of open width dyeing of knitwear on the original Küsters DyePad, the newly developed Technical Textiles Division as well as the topic of Resources Management.

Benninger has consistently extended its product portfolio and developed new products in all of these fields, and the most important innovations will be presented at ITMA 2015 for the first time, including TEMPACTA washing steamer for knitwear, Benninger- Küsters DyePad for knitwear and woven fabrics, TRIKOFLEX drum washing machine that is now also available for large widths and is therefore particularly suitable for technical textile applications.

The TEMPACTA washing steamer was especially developed for all low tension washing processes and is mainly used for diffusion washing and for the relaxation of knitwear. As a washing drum can be integrated, an intermediate rinsing process or additional intensification of washing is possible.

The newly-developed original Benninger- Küsters DyePad plays great emphasis on optimum accessibility and short, guided runs. The nip dyeing option helps minimize dye liquor consumption and enables economical dyeing of extremely short batches. Perfect, absolutely reproducible dyeing results are guaranteed by the use of the original Küsters S-Roll technology.

The TRIKOFLEX drum washing compartment with the front and back washing effect is newly redesigned based on the patented drum technology. It guarantees a high mechanical washing efficiency. It not only enables low, controlled fabric tension, but also crease-free fabric transport, even with sensitive fabrics. It also offers another advantage by controlled relaxation of synthetic and elastane fibers. All these advantages also predestine it for use with technical textiles.

Resource Management will be a central topic at ITMA Milan. Individual concepts and solutions for minimizing resources will be present at individual, topic-related island displays focusing on the main areas of zero discharge production, exhaust air and waste water heat recovery and lye recovery.

Another area of focus in the field of finishing is always minimum use of chemicals. A particular resource-saving process in this respect is the CPB reactive dyeing process. After the take-over of Küsters, Benninger in 2007, Benninger was able to successfully combine the Küsters and Benninger technologies, especially in the padder, bleaching and dyeing steamer fields. Visitors can discover both the comprehensive advantages of the original Benninger- Küsters DyePad as well as the other innovations in the field of wet finishing.

Brückner (Hall 10, Booth A101)

Brückner will present in Milan for the first time the new ECOLINE stenter generation with the outstanding attributes of the air-through zone in the first half-zone and an integrated heat-recovery unit. This allows the saving of thermal energy and production increases.

The dryer is provided with the proven alternating and split-flow air circulating system ensuring an optimum temperature distribution. All established heating systems are available (gas direct, gas indirect, thermal oil, steam). Almost any kind of woven and knitted fabric can be treated.

In the field of application technology Brückner presents a new development for minimum impregnation applications. Due to the little application quantity the following processes such as drying or curing have to evaporate only a low quantity of water which has clearly positive effects on the energy consumption of the respective dryer.

The new machine concept for a double sanfor line developed by Brückner together with the Italian company KLOPMAN INTERNATIONAL SRL meets the highest requirements regarding production capacity, shrinking values and fabric types to be finished. The special features of this line are two consecutively arranged rubber-belt shrinking machines in front of the felt calender.

Customer can improve the productivity and energy efficiency of a textile stenter by using Brückner's assistance systems. For example, Brückner developed a new software supporting the operator to control the stenter as effectively and energy-saving as possible. The heart of this software is a data base which contains the decades of experience with machine parameters in function of the fabric type to be finished.

Beside several innovations and developments, Brückner has also many high-tech suggestions for modifications and modernizations of for existing lines.

Dilo Group (Hall 3, Booth C104)

At ITMA 2015, DiloGroup will present complete lines to show the latest developments in all components. This includes fiber preparation (opening and blending) from DiloTemafa, card and card feeding from DiloSpinnbau, followed by crosslapper and needlelooms from DiloMachines.

In Milan, DiloGroup will exhibit two complete lines to show the broad scope of its portfolio on a total booth area of 1,232 m².

Dilo will show a staple fiber needling line for the production of technical textiles in wide working width which is especially suitable to produce for example geotextiles. Fiber preparation from DiloTemafa starts with a bale opener BTDL of the latest design which is suitable for processing longer fibers. The subsequent carding willow KW combines in the preopening stage good preblending and preopening with highest throughput. It is also designed for processing longer fibers. New design elements allow longer cleaning intervals with reduced cleaning time. The subsequent dosing opener DON feeds the fibers via its fine opening stage to the newly developed card feeder type VRS-P.

Dilo will highlight the "UniFeed" new card feeder VRS-P, which combines the principle of volumetric precisely charged feeding with the characteristics of a vibration chute feeder for a better and more homogeneous distribution of the fiber flocks, which are especially adapted for medium-fine to coarse, and medium to long staple fibers; the new card series "VectorQuadroCard" with variable "intermediate transfer", which incorporates a completely new "modular transfer group" between breast and main section, by changing which, the card can be changed into three different card types; the Super-DLSC 200 crosslapper with speed up to 200 m/min; and the DI-LOOM AB – pre-needleloom with improved efficiency.

In addition to wide needling line, Dilo will also show a compact line – "DCL Dilo-Compact Line", the compact production line with working width 2.2 m.

Dilo will also highlight the "X 22" needle module technology and the "VPX 202" Dilo-Variopunch new needling technology.

Dilo will show numerous needlefelt samples for many different applications.

Groz-Beckert (Hall 7, Booth D12)

At ITMA 2015, Groz-Beckert will present innovative products and services as well as its new booth concept with machines made of acrylic glass, giving exceptional insights into the textile world. For the first time also Groz-Beckert's new product sector Carding will be represented.

By means of transparent knitting and warp knitting machines, the product sector Knitting will visualize the precision of its products and their perfect interaction in the relevant processes. The individual elements can be removed and eyed in detail. In addition, Groz-Beckert will present its expanded warp knitting range. The special highlight will be an innovation in terms of knitting needles used in large diameter circular knitting machines.

For the product sector Weaving, Groz-Beckert will exhibit a wide range of machines for weaving preparation, among others the fully automatic drawing-in concept "WarpMaster" as well as different knotting machines from the KnotMaster series for the most different application areas. The machines will be demonstrated on common tying frames with clamping rod or clamping rail tension system. Weaving accessories will be presented on a transparent model of a weaving machine. The TWINtec weaving heald is available in different ceramic and steel executions. Moreover, high-performance heald frames, characterized by their high bending strength, will be exhibited.

The product sector Felting will highlight special needle solutions for filtration felts and will also feature a needling machine made of acrylic glass. If a high surface quality is desired, Groz-Beckert recommends a combination of GEBECON^{? and EcoStar felting needles.}

For the product sector Tufting, Groz-Beckert will present the advanced gauge part system, consisting of tufting needle, looper, reed finger and tufting knife.

For the first time present at the Groz-Beckert booth is its new product sector Carding. The sector will exhibit metallic card clothing characterized by minimizing fiber consumption and, therefore, guaranteeing an economic production of nonwovens. SiroLock^® and EvoStep^® wire designs for doffer and worker wires are displayed on a nonwovens card made of acrylic glass.

For the product sector Sewing, Groz-Beckert will present its comprehensive service concept since premium sewing machine needles, naturally, come along with an innovative packing system and corresponding services. In addition to that, the exhibition visitors will gain insights into the new Customer Portal Sewing, not only offering a lot of useful online information about sewing, but also featuring the product catalog and exclusive animations of different stitch formation types.

Rieter (Hall 2, BoothA106 and Hall 8, Booth 119)

Rieter will show value-adding innovations for the competiveness of spinning mills at ITMA 2015. Internet usage for optimizing the entire system, new machine generations for preparatory and end spinning as well as corresponding spare parts, after sales services and solutions for the optimal use of the spinning mill along the entire product cycle will be shown.

All three business groups are showing their product and service innovations for complete systems, spinning preparation and end spinning process under their trademarks Rieter, Bracker, Graf, Novibra and Süssen. Highlights are the extended SPIDERweb Mill Control System—an importan step applying the "Internet of Things" for optimizing the spinning mill, the new E 36/E 86 combing set, the new R 66 rotor spinning machine and the J 26 air-jet spinning machine with the Polyester option P 26.

The Business Group After Sales is presenting innovative spare parts and conversions packages as well as after sales service offerings which maintain the competitiveness of Rieter systems, reaching from technology support over maintenance audits and repair services to customer training. In addition, Rieter After Sales offers end-to-end mill solutions leveraging on Rieter's system supplier expertise.

Bracker, Graf, Novibra and Süssen are presenting components for the manufacture of high quality yarns. These are for example represented by the STARTLEplus traveler and the FlexComb circular comb.

For complete system innovations, the SPIDERweb Mill Control System will be on show, which features new functions for the spinning mill of the future, including permanently monitored silver and yarn quality; incorporated expertise; optimal allocation of operating personnel; support for systematic preventative maintenance; fact-based and quick reaction to deviations; and increase in plant availability and productivity.

For Value-adding After Sales Services, Rieter will highlight audits for comprehensive system analysis and improvement, comprehensive maintenance support, and textile technology from fibre to yarn.

For spinning preparation innovations, Rieter will present the new functions of the C 70 high-performance card with new package for the processing of synthetic fibres; the innovative flat cleaning unit EVObrush; the new E 36/E 86 combing set; conversion kits for older generations of combers; the new RSB 24 double-head autoleveller draw frame with new ECOrized suction, new silver sensor and new level of convenience.

For end spinning process innovations, Rieter will present the R 66 automated rotor spinning machine by highlighting its new lengths of up to 700 positions per machine for high production per square metre, the new S 66 Spin Box for higher tenacity and increased flexibility and the new electro-mechanical yarn traverse for high quality packages; the J 26 air-jet spinning machine, which is optimized with a number of new options, such as P 26 for processing of polyester, new option for six robots, new option for soft yarn and new option Q 10 A for air-jet spinning. Options are also available for optimizing the K 46 compact spinning machine, including 1824 spindles per machine, new quality package for better yarn quality and new suction system ECOrized for long machines; also available is the revised G 32 ring spinning machine with a maximum length of 1824 spindles and with the innovative suction tube ECOrized.

Bracker will introduce the innovative STARLETplus traveller at ITMA. Another innovation is the BERKOL^® supergrinder with integrated Berkolizing unit (UV-treatment) for automatic grinding of ring, roving and air spinning top rollers.

Bracker will also present TITAN and ORBIT spinning rings, PYRIT and ZIRKON travellers, cost saving maintenance tools, and the well-known range of BERKOL^® cots and aprons.

Novibra will be presenting the new LENA (Low Energy consumption and Noise Absorption) high-speed spindles and the clamping and cutting crown CROCOdoff.

Graf will introduce several innovative solutions at ITMA in Milan, including the new HiTop flat for higher production rates due to reduced carding strain in critical area of clothing; the X-Comb segments for combing process; and the Hipro-range of metallic card clothing for nonwoven sector.

Süssen will also introduce several innovative solutions at ITMA in Milan. The highlight will be the EliTe^®CompactSet Advanced – a compact spinning system with various new features. Süssen will also present various new Premium Parts for rotor spinning machines, including the new TwistTrap-Navel with a modified nozzle, combined with a patented twist-retaining element, which is applicable to all types of spinboxes for providing an additional false twist and resulting in better spinning stability. Another new Premium Part is the PS7 TwinDisc – a support disc with reduced width. The benefit is lower energy consumption.

Saurer Group (Hall 2, Booths 109 and 104)

At the ITMA 2015 in Milano, Saurer Group will reveal all new E3 labeled machinery with the triple added value for the customers and will be showcasing new standards in energy savings, production flexibility, highest productivity and the most complete automation processes. Saurer is also bringing customer service to the next level with SUN-SERVICE UNLIMITED to ensure maximum efficiency during the whole product life cycle. It will also present the latest innovations in components for both filament and staple yarn processing for optimum yarn quality and production efficiency.

Schlafhorst will show the revolutionary Autocoro, the new generation of rotor spinning machine featuring significant energy saving; the BD 6 semi-automatic rotor spinning machine, which is more productive, energy-efficient and user-friendly; Schlafhorst will be unveiling the new Autoconer 6 innovative winding machine with redefined package quality; it will also show a pioneer of new cost-effective automation solutions for ring spinning from Zinser; Schlafhorst and Zinser will be exhibiting a fully-automatic linked system solution, from the roving frame to winding machine. Zinser CoWeMat and CoWeFeed doffing automation systems and the world's most economic self-cleaning compact spinning technology Impact FX are setting new standards with every machine length for yarn quality and profitability in ring spinning.

Schlafhorst will be also presenting the new service concept "SUN-SERVICE UNLIMITED", which is setting a new standard in the sector with innovative service products.

Allma and Volkmann are exhibiting twisting and cabling innovations at ITMA 2015, including the CompactTwister, CarpetTwister, CarpetCabler, Heat-Set and TechnoCorder TC2.

Saurer Embroidery will unveil for the first time at ITMA the innovative embroidery system Epoca 7, which features increased productivity on a new level of high performance, meeting all market requirements for embroidery quality and technology, reliable for the highest demand, and can be equipped with additional embroidery items and equipment and the embroidery software EmStudio.

Saurer Components will be introducing a new technology creating the yarn industry of the future – Accotex^® AcoSmart, a new sandwich cot based upon a completely new revolutionary technology platform. Other components on show include Texparts^® Spinning Rings and Travellers, Texparts^® PK2600 Series compact systems, Texparts^® Zero Underwinding (ZUW) systems for preventing excess under-wound yarn ends, Daytex^® Shrinkage Belts, Heberlein^® WapJet, Heberlein^® KF Jet Insert, Heberlein^® PolyJet SP-2 HP and Fibrevison^? Fraytec FV2 for broken filament monitoring.

Saurer Components will also showcase the new Temco^® Covering Spindle type USU for 5.5" and 6.5" bobbins with a package weight of up to 2.5 kg and introduce the roller-bearing high-speed Separator Roller Temco^® VR50300-00-HS, which can be applied for a wide variety of spinning processes.

SSM (Hall 2, Booth A101/102)

The Swiss based SSM Scharer Schweiter Mettler AG, the inventor of the electronic yarn traverse system, will continue their tradition of trend-setting with the presentation of breakthrough technologies. With the introduction of the new XENO-platform, SSM is demonstrating their lead in the market. Six new product launches in the Winding & Doubling segments and two in False-Twist & Air-Texturing are showed for the first time.

SSM will display machines for the following applications: Dye Package Winding/Rewinding; Assembly Winding (doubling); Air Texturing; False Twist Texturing; Sewing Thread Finish Winding; and Conventional Covering.

The new SSM modular winding machine platform XENO combines dye package winding, rewinding and doubling applications with three different winding technologies. The XENO is available with counter rotating blades (XENO-BW), with friction drive system (XENO-FW) and with high quality SSM yarn guide system (XENO-YW). With the new platform, SSM is able to offer the three winding technologies for assembly winding as well (XENO-BD, XENO-FD and XENO-YD). Complying to the growing automation demand (due to increasing labor costs) all the XENO machines could be equipped with an automatic doffer system. Another advantage and benefit of the XENO platforms is the enhanced DIGICONE^reg; 2 winding algorithm, enabling a 10-20% increase on dye package density with same dyeing recipe. The SSM XENO platform will be manufactured 100% in Switzerland for highest demands and quality.

The unique characteristics of tailor-made high performance yarns is helping such yarns to substitute other classical materials in large range of applications; thereby continually increasing the usage of technical textiles and consequently their consumption. The SSM DURO-TW precision winder for all technical yarns up to 50'000 dtex offers a new level of flexibility and winding quality in one machine; thereby ensuring the fulfilment of all customer requirements.

The assembly winder DURO-TD allows the plying of multiple ends/yarns; independently of them being of the same type or completely different. Optional intermingling guarantees loop-free twists as well as optimal unwinding during twisting. The ability to run closed precision winding enables higher package densities, thereby increasing the knot-free length.