Capital expenditure across India’s man-made fiber (MMF) and technical textile sectors is accelerating following the Ministry of Textiles’ November 2026 reopening of Round 4 under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. By halving the Part 2 minimum turnover threshold to Rs 100 crore, policymakers have enabled mid-sized mills to invest in high-output equipment. German machinery manufacturer Karl Mayer is aligning its exhibition strategy at India ITME 2026 (December 4–9 in Greater Noida) with this industrial upgrade, exhibiting at Booth 15G19.
Diversification beyond circular knitting
While traditional Indian knitters face margin pressure in basic cottons, demand is rising for multiaxial composites used in wind turbine blades and Vande Bharat rail coaches, alongside high-stretch athleisure fabrics. We are seeing strong interest from circular knitters recognizing the output and quality consistency of warp-knitted structures, says Mark Smith, Deputy Vice President-Sales, Business Unit Warp Knitting, Karl Mayer.
Digital aftermarket integration
Addressing machine downtime challenges across regional manufacturing clusters, Karl Mayer’s Care Solutions division will debut an expanded, India-specific spare parts webshop at the trade fair. Integrating rapid wear-part procurement with two- and three-bar Tricot systems allows domestic mills to scale technical production while maintaining operational efficiency.
Global warp-knitting machinery leader
Headquartered in Obertshausen, Germany, Karl Mayer manufactures warp knitting, warp preparation, and technical textile machinery. Serving global apparel, automotive, and infrastructure markets, the company is expanding digital service portals across Asia to capture rising capital investments, building on an industrial engineering legacy established in 1937.
