“We See ITM Springboard for Market Development”
Oerlikon’s Polymer Processing Solutions division is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in the textile industry. Oerlikon joint venture won ITM 2024 with BB Engineering. Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions Division Vice President of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Public Relations Andre Wissenberg answered our questions and made evaluations about ITM 2024.
Can you briefly provide information about the products you will highlight at the ITM 2024?
Oerlikon is present here at the ITM 2024 with its whole product portfolio, from body condensation and extrusion to POY and FDY filament production, and finally the DTY texturizing solutions. We also brought our subsidiary company BB Engineering, which offers compact spinning lines, a new VarioFil spinnig solution for recycling, and finally a new air jet texturizng system called Jetex.
What kind of benefits will the products you will exhibit at the exhibition provide to its users?
As we are celebrating our 20 years anniversary of our e-save philosophy. That’s our sustainability program that we have established in 2004 in the market. We developed it patiently year by year and from generation to generation for the machines to have a more energy efficient solution. We are discussing with the customers how we as Oerlikon can support customers and their production in polyester or polypropylene and nylon to make it more sustainable. That is our contribution to the market and also to the future.
This year’s motto of ITM 2024 Exhibition is ‘Discover the Future’. What are your predictions for the future of the textile industry?
Oerlikon prioritizes future-focused solutions for the textile industry. Partnering with Italian company AG Automation, they deliver intra-logistics solutions for production facilities. Their focus extends to digitalization and automation across the polyester plant, offering a broader portfolio through collaborations. At ITM, Oerlikon unveils Atmos IO, a platform enabling data collection and predictive maintenance for optimized operations.
The textile machinery sector has been going through an economically turbulent period. With this in mind, what opportunities does your company seek from ITM 2024?
Recognizing the current economic challenges, Oerlikon prioritizes the important Turkish market for customer meetings and future project discussions. They view ITM as a springboard for market development and express optimism for the future.
How has the industry changed in the last 2 years – since ITM 2022 – and how has the company adapted?
Despite market challenges, Oerlikon’s chemical fiber division sees potential at ITM. They aim to secure new contracts for niche machines like the VarioFil and compact spinning solutions, while also targeting DTY machine sales. Overall, we anticipate a successful ITM 2024 exhibition.
