Efficiency as a competitive tool
Barmag, the German manufacturer of man-made fiber production systems, is seeking to strengthen its engagement with Bangladesh's textile industry, presenting energy-efficient machinery as a practical response to the sector's cost and energy challenges.
In an interview with Textile Focus, André Wissenberg, Vice President and Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at Barmag GmbH & Co. KG, described a global textile machinery industry undergoing a significant transformation, with manufacturers facing pressure from energy costs, sustainability requirements, labour shortages and fast-changing markets. He said continued demand for high-quality man-made fibers creates opportunities in advanced polyester and polyamide production, recycled materials, technical textiles and increasingly automated manufacturing.
According to Wissenberg, Barmag's approach is not limited to supplying individual machines but to helping customers optimise entire production processes by combining machinery, automation, digitalisation and process expertise.
Responding to Bangladesh's energy constraints
Acknowledging that reliable, affordable energy is a major concern for Bangladesh's textile industry, Wissenberg said Barmag develops solutions that reduce specific energy consumption, raise production efficiency and minimise waste. He cited the eFK EvoSmart texturing machine, which combines advanced heater technology and intelligent godet control to cut specific energy consumption by up to 25%, depending on configuration and operating conditions. The company's new POY 2.0 spinning concept, he added, can reduce energy consumption by up to 10% through a redesigned spinning beam, while improved process control and yarn quality help reduce waste.
The atmos.io platform is presented as a further element, providing production data and process transparency so manufacturers can identify inefficiencies and make better-informed operational decisions. Wissenberg was careful to note limits: energy-efficient machinery, he said, cannot compensate for an interrupted gas supply or an unreliable electricity grid, but can help manufacturers use available energy more efficiently, lower energy costs per kilogram of yarn and strengthen competitiveness when production conditions allow.
Innovations headed to Shanghai
At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 in Shanghai, scheduled for 20–24 November at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Barmag will present a portfolio spanning filament spinning, texturing, staple fibers, nonwovens and digital production solutions at booth D45 in Hall 6.1.
Highlights include POY 2.0, built around the new WINGS POY 2.0 winder with a fully automatic string-up function intended to reduce operator intervention, shorten start-up times and minimise waste, alongside a redesigned spinning beam and the EvoQuench 2.0 system. The energy-efficient eFK EvoSmart texturing machine features optimised process control, EvoHeater technology and Smart Godets. WINGS FDY FLEX is a flexible winding concept designed to handle a broad range of yarn types and rapid product changes, including recycled polyester. Digitalisation is represented by atmos.io, while the Neumag portfolio includes EvoSteam for staple fiber production, FiberGuard BCF for monitoring and process control in BCF yarn production, and hycuTEC for nonwoven applications.
Building long-term partnerships
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, spinning and texturing to final bobbin handling, supporting producers of polyester and polyamide filament yarns as well as staple fiber and technical textile applications.
Recognising that investment constraints and cost pressures make long-term economics decisive, Wissenberg said Barmag aims to work closely with customers on energy efficiency, productivity, automation, digital process optimisation and modernisation of existing facilities. Looking ahead, he said the company wants to strengthen its engagement through closer customer relationships, technical consultation and cooperation with local partners, with the objective of building long-term partnerships rather than simply selling machinery.