The Indian terry product manufacturer’s repeat investment highlights the role of finishing performance and local technical support in building long-term machinery partnerships. Kapoor Industries Limited has expanded its installed base of Biancalani AIRO®24 finishing machines to eight units across its manufacturing facilities in India. The repeat investment represents a significant milestone for Italian textile machinery manufacturer Biancalani and strengthens its position in the Indian textile finishing market.
Kapoor Industries is one of India’s established manufacturers and exporters of premium terry products, including towels, bath mats, rugs and bathrobes. The company operates vertically integrated manufacturing facilities in Panipat and supplies international customers, primarily in the United States and Europe. As Kapoor Industries has expanded its production capacity, it has continued investing in the AIRO®24 platform to support the finishing requirements of its terry product lines. While an initial machine order can demonstrate interest in a particular technology, repeated investment provides a stronger indication of its performance under industrial production conditions. The presence of eight AIRO®24 machines suggests that the technology has delivered consistent results across multiple stages of Kapoor Industries’ expansion.
AIRO®24 Supports Terry Fabric Finishing
Biancalani’s AIRO®24 is designed for continuous, open-width tumble drying, softening and finishing of woven, knitted and nonwoven fabrics. The system uses controlled high-speed airflow to move fabric alternately through a treatment channel and against specially designed stainless-steel grids. This mechanical action can improve fabric softness, volume, drape and dimensional stability.
For terry towels, the process is intended to straighten and open the loops while increasing softness and bulk, important quality characteristics for premium bath textiles. Depending on the fabric and required final effect, the machine can also provide mechanical softening with reduced reliance on chemical softeners. According to Biancalani, AIRO®24 can operate at fabric treatment speeds of up to 2,800 meters per minute and provide evaporation capacity of up to 1,400 kilograms per hour, depending on its configuration and operating conditions. The platform is available in Single, Duetto, Tandem and Triplex versions, allowing manufacturers to select a configuration based on production capacity and application requirements.
Repeat Investment Reflects Production Experience
Kapoor Industries’ eight-machine installation is particularly relevant because it reflects investment decisions made after extended experience with the technology. Textile finishing machinery must deliver consistent performance beyond installation and commissioning. Factors including output quality, productivity, energy use, maintenance requirements, operating costs and machine availability influence whether a manufacturer returns to the same equipment platform.
By adding AIRO®24 machines as its production capabilities expanded, Kapoor Industries has demonstrated continued confidence in the technology’s ability to meet the finishing requirements of its export-oriented terry products. For Biancalani, the installation provides an important reference in a market where textile manufacturers increasingly evaluate equipment based on long-term production economics rather than purchase price alone.
Local Service Strengthens Indian Operations
Biancalani’s development in India has also been supported by its long-standing cooperation with local representative Bakubhai Ambalal. Led by General Manager Sumit K. Chatterjee and Rais Inamdar, the organization supports Biancalani customers through machine installation, commissioning, after-sales service and technical assistance. This local infrastructure is an important part of the machinery supplier’s strategy in India. In continuous textile production, rapid access to technical support and spare parts can directly affect machine availability and factory productivity.
The partnership enables Biancalani to combine its Italian engineering and textile finishing expertise with local customer support and market knowledge. For Indian manufacturers, this combination can reduce the risks associated with investing in sophisticated imported machinery, particularly when equipment is expected to operate continuously and maintain consistent export quality.
India Remains a Strategic Textile Market
India is one of the world’s largest textile manufacturing markets, with extensive capacity in spinning, weaving, knitting, processing, home textiles and garment production. As manufacturers modernize their facilities and target higher-value international markets, demand is increasing for finishing technologies that improve product quality, productivity, and resource efficiency.
Kapoor Industries’ eight AIRO®24 machines show how strong equipment performance, combined with dependable local service, can turn an initial purchase into a long-term industrial partnership. For Biancalani, the installation provides both a major customer reference and a foundation for further expansion in India’s growing textile finishing sector.
