Groz-Beckert, a global leader in industrial machine needles and precision components for textile production, successfully held its exclusive Spinning Seminar on April 17, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Dhaka. The event, organized in collaboration with Spintech Associates Ltd., brought together key stakeholders and industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in spinning technology. The event brought together more than 360 industry professionals from Bangladesh’s spinning sector, highlighting the company’s latest innovations in card clothing and reinforcing its commitment to technological advancement and customer service.
The evening commenced with a warm welcome speech by Mr. Anisur Rahman, Anisur Rahman, Managing Director, Spintech Associates Ltd., who highlighted the importance of innovation and global collaboration in driving the textile sector forward. He emphasized Groz-Beckert’s longstanding relationship with Bangladesh’s textile industry and the company’s continuous efforts to deliver value through cutting-edge technology and dependable service.
The keynote session “Innovations for the Spinning Industry”, was delivered by Mr. Gerrerd R. Taylor, Senior Sales Manager, East Asia, (Spinning Components), Groz-Beckert. His insightful presentation covered the company’s newest solutions designed to enhance productivity, sustainability, and efficiency in spinning processes. He outlined Groz-Beckert’s integrated approach that combines precision engineering, robust R&D, and customer-centric service. Taylor pointed out that the company reinvests nearly 5% of its annual turnover into research and development, supported by world-class infrastructure that includes in-house laboratories and R&D facilities across three continents. Gerred Taylor also highlighted the Groz-Beckert Academy, which offers structured training programs to upskill customers’ technical teams.
He talked about CMF (Cylinder Maintenance Free) cylinder wire, which eliminates the need for periodic grinding. Originally introduced at ITMA Barcelona, this wire offers significantly improved fiber transfer efficiency, with field results showing up to 30% fewer yarn imperfections and up to 15% longer lifetime compared to conventional wires. The technology’s performance was validated with specific data from ring yarn carded Ne30 production, demonstrating measurable improvements in IPI (Imperfection Index) values.
The seminar also introduced the next generation G Series of stationary flats, which features newly designed tooth geometry and optimized alignment. These enhancements are aimed at minimizing fiber loading and improving the consistency of the carding process throughout the component’s life cycle.
Attendees gained exclusive insights into cutting-edge technology and applications shaping the future of textile manufacturing.
The seminar also featured a compelling customer testimonial, during which esteemed industry partners shared their experiences with Groz-Beckert solutions and the tangible improvements observed in their production environments. Abul Bashar, Chief Operating Officer of SM Spinning; Shahid Raihan, DGM of Square Textiles; Enamul Huq, Director (Operations) of Bengal NFK Textiles shared their experience and feedback on using Groz-Beckert products and services.
Abul Bashar, Chief Operating Officer of SM Spinning said, “We are using Groz-Beckert products for a long time exclusively across their cotton cards, citing reliability and long service intervals. We are also increasing our capacities. We really appreciate the services of Groz-Beckert global team and their local partner Spintech.”
Shahid Raihan, DGM, Square Textiles informed, “We consider Groz-Beckert as our development partner. We are getting good response from Groz-Beckert for any support.”
Enamul Huq, Director (Operations), Bengal NFK Textiles, mentioned “Appreciated the products quality and services. We have experienced the longer lifespan of Groz-Beckert components compared to previous alternatives, which has helped the company reduce maintenance costs and improve output stability.”
Groz-Beckert’s focus on customer service and technical support in Bangladesh was another key theme of the seminar. Through its partner Spintech Associates, the company offers nationwide support that includes mounting services, application consultation, and routine performance audits. Training programs delivered through the Groz-Beckert Academy further ensure that mill operators and technicians remain equipped to extract maximum performance from the components.
The seminar concluded with a vibrant Q&A session, where participants engaged in detailed technical discussions, further underscoring the high level of interest and the practical relevance of the technologies presented.
