Barmag, a supplier of man-made fiber production machinery, is placing energy efficiency and process integration at the center of its strategy, with particular attention to Bangladesh's textile industry, according to André Wissenberg, Vice President and Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at Barmag GmbH & Co. KG.
The company's portfolio spans filament spinning, texturing, BCF and staple fiber systems, nonwovens solutions, polycondensation and extrusion systems with their key components, plus automation and digital tools and high-precision gear metering pumps used in textiles as well as the automotive, chemical and paint sectors. Its development work is steered by energy-efficient and sustainable technologies under the e-save approach.
Global pressures and opportunities
Wissenberg said the global textile machinery industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with manufacturers facing rising energy costs, sustainability requirements, labor shortages and pressure to remain competitive in fast-moving markets. At the same time, demand for high-quality man-made fibers keeps opening opportunities, especially in advanced polyester and polyamide production, recycled materials, technical textiles and increasingly automated manufacturing.
He said Barmag's aim is not simply to supply individual machines but to help customers optimize entire production processes, combining machinery, automation, digitalization and process expertise to improve productivity, product quality and operating economics.
Responding to Bangladesh's energy challenge
Addressing the energy crisis affecting Bangladesh's textile sector, Wissenberg said manufacturers need every opportunity to improve efficiency when energy supplies are uncertain and costs climb. He pointed to the eFK EvoSmart texturing machine, which combines advanced heater technology and intelligent godet control to reduce specific energy consumption by up to 25%, depending on configuration and operating conditions.
The new POY 2.0 spinning concept is likewise designed to improve resource efficiency, with a redesigned spinning beam that can lower energy consumption by up to 10%, while better process control and yarn quality help reduce waste. The atmos.io digital platform provides production data and process transparency so manufacturers can identify inefficiencies.
Wissenberg was explicit about the limits of technology: energy-efficient machinery cannot compensate for an interrupted gas supply or an unreliable electricity grid, but it can help manufacturers use available energy more efficiently, reduce energy costs per kilogram of yarn and strengthen competitiveness when conditions allow.
Innovations headed for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026
At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 in Shanghai, scheduled for November 20–24 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Barmag will present POY 2.0, including the WINGS POY 2.0 winder with a fully automatic string-up function intended to reduce operator intervention, shorten start-up times and minimize waste, alongside a redesigned spinning beam and the EvoQuench 2.0 system.
Other exhibits cover texturing and winding, digital production and the Neumag portfolio:
- eFK EvoSmart texturing machine with EvoHeater technology and Smart Godets
- WINGS FDY FLEX, a flexible winding concept for a broad range of yarn types and rapid product changes, including recycled polyester
- atmos.io for connected, transparent yarn production and improved traceability
- Neumag items: EvoSteam for staple fiber production, FiberGuard BCF for monitoring and process control in BCF yarn production, and hycuTEC for nonwovens
Visitors can find Barmag at booth D45 in Hall 6.1.
Plans for Bangladesh
Wissenberg described Bangladesh as an important textile manufacturing country with a strong export-oriented industry and an established position in global supply chains, and said Barmag sees opportunities for advanced man-made fiber technologies as manufacturers pursue better quality, efficiency and competitiveness.
He said the company looks at the entire value chain, from continuous polycondensation and spinning through texturing to final bobbin handling, focused on polyester and polyamide filament yarns as well as relevant staple fiber and technical textile applications. Acknowledging energy uncertainties, cost pressures and investment constraints, he said new machinery should be assessed on long-term economic benefits, including energy efficiency, productivity, automation, digital process optimization and, where appropriate, modernization of existing facilities.
Looking ahead, Barmag intends to strengthen its engagement with the Bangladeshi textile industry through closer customer relationships, technical consultation and cooperation with local partners, aiming to build long-term partnerships that support sustained improvements in customers' operations rather than simply selling machinery.