Turkish Manufacturers Who Choose Retech Gain a Long-Term Advantage Over Their Competitors
Interview: Tuğba Karademir
Retech stands out in the textile machinery sector with its innovative solutions and sustainable production approach. In an interview with Ralph von Arx, the General Manager of Retech, we discussed the company’s advancements in various areas, from increased production capacity to its digitalization strategies, starting in 2024.
A leading player in the textile machinery industry, Retech has successfully increased both its production volume and international presence in 2024. The company’s innovative solutions and environmentally friendly production approach have provided it with a competitive advantage in the global market while offering customers a more sustainable future. Ralph von Arx, the General Manager of Retech, states, “Turkish manufacturers who choose Retech gain a long-term advantage over their competitors.”
How was the year 2024 for your company? Can you evaluate it in terms of production volume, orders, and export markets
In 2024, capacity utilization was satisfactory thanks to numerous customer-specific solutions. An additional production hall was built in 2023 in order to be prepared for the expected large-scale orders. This hall enables Retech to process large orders efficiently while simultaneously realizing special customer projects separately from the regular production area.
“Continuous innovation and highly precision production”
In an era of rapidly advancing technological developments, how do Retech’s innovative machines and solutions stand out in the industry?
Retech has established itself as a leading supplier of godets – whether for technical yarns, high-performance yarns, bio-based yarns, or traditional synthetic filaments. Through continuous innovation and highly precise manufacturing, our latest developments improve production accuracy, increase flexibility, and enhance energy efficiency – crucial factors for gaining a competitive advantage in the global market. The visibly measurable higher efficiency of our heated godets compared to other solutions is particularly noteworthy.
“Almost 100% of our own electricity consumption during the summer months”
What steps are you taking in terms of sustainable production and environmentally friendly technologies? Can you share some of the most important projects you’ve implemented in this area?
Retech is actively committed to sustainable solutions. Through continuous investments in modern, energy-efficient technologies and process optimization, we always strive to balance high quality with environmentally friendly practices. The installation of a large-scale photovoltaic system covers almost 100% of our own electricity consumption during the summer months.
As digitalization and automation become increasingly important in textile machinery and production processes, how is Retech embracing this transformation, and what benefits does it bring to your customers?
Retech actively integrates digital solutions and automation into production processes. The introduction of the next generation of temperature controllers and transmitters with integrated IoT functions enables precise process monitoring and faster adjustment responses. These innovations contribute to optimizing energy consumption and increasing overall production performance, as potential failures are prevented, detected earlier, and better planned for, ensuring a seamless integration into customers’ production processes. This ultimately leads to higher quality and reliability for our customers.
In a period of increasing competition in the Turkish market, what strategy is Retech following in the Turkish textile industry? What advantages do you offer to Turkish manufacturers?
Retech relies on proven technologies and customized solutions. Our high-precision, energy-efficient godets stand out due to their quality, durability, and attractive ROI – crucial factors in strengthening the competitiveness of Turkish manufacturers. We do not compete on low prices but rather on sustainable solutions. Turkish manufacturers who choose Retech gain a long-term advantage over their competitors, even if the initial investment is slightly higher compared to alternatives. However, this investment pays off relatively quickly, and our customers highly appreciate the reliability and service we provide.
What are Retech’s goals for 2025? Could you share insights into your growth strategies and plans for expanding into new markets?
In 2025, we are seeing that markets that were previously rather quiet are now experiencing increasing utilization and, consequently, rising demand, leading to increased investments in our godets. This dynamic market development, along with the continuous expansion of our product portfolio, supports our strategy to seize these new business opportunities and further expand our international presence.
