West Global Puts New Investments Into Operation in the Second Half of 2026

Strengthening its manufacturing infrastructure, West Global is putting approximately 4,000 m² of additional production space and new machinery investments into operation in the second half of 2026. While enhancing its manufacturing capabilities in Türkiye, the company continues its progress through completed international projects, an intensive exhibition schedule and steady growth across export markets.

West Global is accelerating its investments aimed at strengthening its production infrastructure in 2026, while continuing its activities in international markets. In an interview with Tekstil Teknoloji magazine, Zafer Demirel, International Sales Manager at West Global, discussed the company’s new investments and future plans.

Stating that 2026 has been a year in which not only sales and export activities but also investments in production infrastructure have gained momentum for West Global, Demirel said that the company is gradually commissioning new investments into operation to increase our production capacity, improve manufacturing precision and expand the processes it can carry out in-house. Pointing out that the global textile industry is going through a period in which investment decisions are being made more cautiously compared with previous years, Demirel noted that energy costs, access to financing, uncertainties in global trade and overall production costs are directly affecting both textile manufacturers and the textile machinery industry.

“Rather than evaluating growth solely in terms of sales volumes during such a period, at West Global we are focusing on strengthening our production infrastructure, improving our product quality and investing in areas that will increase our competitiveness in the long term.” said Demirel, emphasizing that sustainable growth and the development of production capabilities are at the heart of the company’s investment strategy.

Approximately 4,000 m² of New Production Space

One of the key elements of West Global’s investment plan is the addition of approximately 4,000 m² of production space to its existing facility. Demirel stated that with the commissioning of the new area, they aim to make the production flow more efficient and establish the infrastructure required for their growing operations. He also noted that the exterior of the existing production building is being completely renewing alongside the expansion works. The exterior of the facility has been redesigned using West Global’s corporate yellow-and-black identity, with the aim of creating a more modern and unified manufacturing complex by integrating the new extension with the existing facility. In addition to the increase in physical production capacity, investments in manufacturing technologies also remain on the company’s agenda.

Demirel stated that a new laser cutting machine had been added to the existing large-scale laser cutting capacity, particularly for the production of smaller components requiring high precision. He also noted that the company had invested in a tube laser cutting machine to improve its tube and profile processing capabilities. “With these investments, we aim to prepare parts with different geometries more precisely, consistently and in a controlled manner within our own production system.” said Demirel, highlighting the contribution of the new technologies to the company’s manufacturing processes.

400-Ton Specially Manufactured Press

Another investment made by West Global is a 400-ton-capacity press machine specially manufactured according to the company’s requirements. Demirel stated that the investment, which will be used particularly in the production of large-diameter flanges and components requiring high pressing forces, will be an important piece of equipment supporting the company’s heavy manufacturing capabilities. Emphasizing that the common objective of the new investments is not simply to expand the machinery park, Demirel said: “The common point of these investments is not to have more machines; it is to reduce our dependence on external suppliers at critical stages of production, increase quality control and manage our manufacturing processes as much as possible within our own facilities.”

Major Project in Egypt Fully Operational

One of the significant developments for West Global in 2026 has been the completion of the commissioning activities for the large-scale textile project in Egypt, which had previously been announced to the public. At the facility, which represents one of the major textile machinery projects carried out from Türkiye, different West Global product groups are operating together. The project includes a comprehensive West Global machinery park consisting of dyeing, air-supported dyeing, drying and stenter machines.

Demirel stated that the operation of different process machines within the same production chain is particularly important for the company, emphasizing that West Global’s objective is not limited to providing solutions in a single machinery category. “West Global’s goal is not only to offer solutions in a single machinery group; it is to provide our customers with technologies we have developed for different processes in the dyehouse, within an integrated structure in which they complement one another,” said Demirel, highlighting the significance of the results achieved through the project. Stating that the facility has continued production following commissioning, Demirel added that positive feedback from the customer regarding quality and production performance has been one of the most valuable outcomes of the project.

West Global Across International Markets

Alongside its production investments, West Global is also intensifying its activities in international markets throughout 2026. Demirel stated that the company has been carrying out a highly intensive international trade exhibition and customer visit programme since the beginning of the year, noting that ITM 2026, held in Istanbul in June, was one of the most important industry gatherings of the year for the company.

He explained that the company had the opportunity to meet existing customers, business partners and new investors from different parts of the world at the exhibition. Following ITM, West Global met with industry representatives in Brazil in August. Demirel stated that Latin America is among the regions they intend to monitor more closely in the coming period. He added that the company’s international programme will continue with trade exhibitions in Uzbekistan and Egypt in September, followed by Pakistan in October and India towards the end of the year. The Shanghai event scheduled for November is also among the international events being considered.

Underlining that they do not view this intensive trade exhibition schedule merely as participation in exhibitions, Demirel said: “What really matters to us is visiting our customers and production facilities in the markets where we operate, seeing the changing needs of the industry on site and building long-term relationships.”

Controlled Export Growth Despite Challenging Global Conditions

Demirel stated that the global textile industry is going through a period in which many dynamics are being experienced simultaneously, including changes in energy and production costs, access to financing, geopolitical developments and competition among different countries. He noted that these conditions are causing new machinery investments to be evaluated over longer periods and with greater caution. “Therefore, today, for machinery manufacturers, it is not simply about growing, but about being able to grow sustainably in the right markets,” said Demirel. He added that, during this period, West Global is focusing not on aggressive sales figures but on maintaining the references it has established in its markets and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Demirel identified Bangladesh as an important example of this approach, stating that the company had supplied more than 50 West Global machines to customers in the market over the past year. He noted that they believe West Global is still at the beginning of its journey in Bangladesh, one of the world’s major textile production centres. However, he stated that new demand generated particularly by the operating performance and user experiences of the company’s existing machines is supporting its development in the market.

Demirel added that the same approach is being maintained in Uzbekistan, India, Indonesia, Latin America and other export markets in which the company operates. “In today’s global conditions, what matters to us is not only how many machines we sell; it is that every machine we install becomes a strong reference for the next investment,” Demirel said.

“Preparing Our Manufacturing Strength for the Future”

West Global views the production investments commissioned during the second half of 2026 as part of its long-term growth strategy. Demirel stated that the approximately 4,000 m² of new production space, the renovated facility, laser and tube laser technologies, and the 400-ton special press investment are all part of the company’s objective to establish today the production infrastructure it will need in the coming years.

He explained that while the company is strengthening its manufacturing capabilities in Türkiye, it is also working to introduce the West Global brand to more manufacturers across textile markets around the world. Demirel said they believe that the current period, in which the industry has become more selective, will also create new opportunities for machinery manufacturers that invest in strong production infrastructure, engineering, after-sales support and long-term customer relationships.

He concluded: “At West Global, we will continue to invest in production, technology and our export markets throughout the remainder of 2026, and continue to grow in a controlled and sustainable manner.”