Barmag, a supplier of man-made fibre machinery, has outlined plans to deepen its engagement with Bangladesh's textile industry, pointing to energy-efficient technologies and digital process tools as ways to help local manufacturers cope with energy uncertainty and cost pressure.
The company's position was set out by André Wissenberg, Vice President and Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at Barmag GmbH & Co. KG, in an interview. Barmag describes itself as a provider of filament spinning systems, texturing machines, BCF systems, staple fibre systems and nonwoven solutions, alongside polycondensation and extrusion systems and their key components, covering the process from monomer through to textured yarn. Its portfolio also includes automation and digital solutions and high-precision gear metering pumps for the textile industry and sectors such as automotive, chemical and paint.
A shifting global machinery market
Wissenberg said the global textile machinery industry is undergoing significant transformation, with manufacturers facing pressure from energy costs, sustainability requirements, labour shortages and the need to stay competitive in dynamic markets. At the same time, he said, demand for high-quality man-made fibres continues to open opportunities, particularly where performance, consistency and cost efficiency matter. Barmag sees potential in advanced polyester and polyamide production, recycled materials, technical textiles and increasingly automated manufacturing.
Rather than supplying individual machines, the company said it aims to help customers optimise entire production processes by combining machinery, automation, digitalisation and process expertise, with the stated principle that innovation must deliver measurable value.
Responding to Bangladesh's energy challenge
Addressing Bangladesh's energy situation, Wissenberg said Barmag develops solutions intended to reduce specific energy consumption, raise production efficiency and minimise waste. He cited the eFK EvoSmart texturing machine, which combines heater technology and intelligent godet control to cut specific energy consumption by up to 25%, depending on configuration and operating conditions.
The company's POY 2.0 spinning concept, he said, addresses resource efficiency across the production process, with a redesigned spinning beam that can reduce energy consumption by up to 10%, while improved process control and yarn quality help reduce waste and improve operational performance. The atmos.io platform provides production data and process transparency to help manufacturers identify inefficiencies and make better-informed decisions.
Wissenberg was explicit about the limits of such technology: energy-efficient machinery cannot compensate for an interrupted gas supply or an unreliable electricity grid. What it can do, he said, is help manufacturers use available energy more efficiently, reduce energy costs per kilogram of yarn and strengthen competitiveness when production conditions allow.
Innovations planned for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026
At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 in Shanghai, from November 20 to 24 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Barmag will present a portfolio spanning filament spinning, texturing, staple fibres, nonwovens and digital production solutions. A key highlight is POY 2.0, centred on 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. The concept also includes the redesigned spinning beam and the EvoQuench 2.0 system.
Also on show will be eFK EvoSmart, with optimised process control, EvoHeater technology and Smart Godets; WINGS FDY FLEX, a flexible winding concept for a broad range of yarn types and rapid product changes, including recycled polyester; and atmos.io. The Neumag portfolio adds EvoSteam for staple fibre production, FiberGuard BCF for intelligent monitoring and process control in BCF yarn production, and hycuTEC for advanced nonwoven applications.
Bangladesh market plans
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 fibre technologies as manufacturers seek to improve quality, efficiency and competitiveness. He said the company looks at the entire value chain, from continuous polycondensation, spinning and texturing to final bobbin handling, and focuses on producers of man-made fibres and yarns, including polyester and polyamide filament yarns, as well as relevant staple fibre and technical textile applications.
Acknowledging energy supply uncertainties, cost pressures and investment constraints, he said Barmag aims to work closely with customers to understand their requirements and identify suitable technical solutions, and to strengthen engagement with the Bangladeshi textile industry through closer customer relationships, technical consultation and cooperation with local partners. The objective, he said, is to build long-term partnerships that support sustainable improvements rather than simply sell machinery. Barmag will exhibit at booth D45 in Hall 6.1.