Barmag, the German manufacturer of man-made fiber production machinery, is seeking to deepen its engagement with Bangladesh's textile industry, positioning energy efficiency and digitalization as its core offers to a sector under pressure from energy costs. The company set out its approach in a conversation with Textile Focus through André Wissenberg, Vice President and Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at Barmag GmbH & Co. KG.
Barmag describes itself as a leading provider of filament spinning systems, texturing machines, BCF systems, staple fiber systems and nonwoven production solutions, alongside polycondensation and extrusion systems and their key components, automation and digital products, and high-precision gear metering pumps serving textiles as well as the automotive, chemical and paint sectors. Its research and development, the company says, is guided by energy-efficient and sustainable technologies under its e-save approach.
A machinery market under pressure
Wissenberg said the global textile machinery industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with manufacturers facing rising energy costs, sustainability requirements, labor shortages and the need to stay competitive in highly dynamic markets. At the same time, demand for high-quality man-made fibers continues to create opportunities, particularly in advanced polyester and polyamide production, recycled materials, technical textiles and increasingly automated manufacturing. He said Barmag's aim is not simply to supply individual machines but to help customers optimize entire production processes by combining advanced machinery, automation, digitalization and process expertise.
Responding to Bangladesh's energy constraints
Addressing the energy crisis affecting Bangladesh's textile sector, Wissenberg said manufacturers facing uncertain supply and higher operating costs need every possible opportunity to improve efficiency. He cited the eFK EvoSmart texturing machine, which combines advanced heater technology with intelligent godet control and can reduce specific energy consumption by up to 25%, depending on configuration and operating conditions. The new POY 2.0 spinning concept, he added, features a redesigned spinning beam that can cut energy consumption by up to 10%, while improvements in process control and yarn quality help reduce waste. Barmag's atmos.io platform supplies production data and process transparency to help manufacturers identify inefficiencies and make better-informed decisions.
Wissenberg also set a limit on what such technology can achieve, noting that energy-efficient machinery cannot compensate for an interrupted gas supply or an unreliable electricity grid. Its value, he said, lies in helping manufacturers use available energy more efficiently, lower energy costs per kilogram of yarn and strengthen competitiveness when production conditions allow.
Innovations headed for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026
At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 in Shanghai, scheduled for November 20–24, 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Barmag plans to present a portfolio spanning filament spinning, texturing, staple fibers, nonwovens and digital production solutions. The company says it will exhibit at booth D45 in Hall 6.1.
- POY 2.0 — a spinning concept 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 minimize waste, alongside a redesigned spinning beam and the EvoQuench 2.0 system.
- eFK EvoSmart — an energy-efficient texturing machine using optimized process control, EvoHeater technology and Smart Godets to support consistent yarn quality and lower maintenance requirements.
- WINGS FDY FLEX — a flexible winding concept designed for a broad range of yarn types and rapid product changes, including the processing of recycled polyester.
- atmos.io — a platform for connected, transparent yarn production that supports process control, traceability and operational efficiency.
- Neumag portfolio — EvoSteam for staple fiber production, FiberGuard BCF for intelligent monitoring and process control in BCF yarn production, and hycuTEC for advanced nonwoven applications.
Plans for the Bangladesh market
Wissenberg described Bangladesh as an important textile manufacturing country with a strong export-oriented industry and an established position in global textile and apparel supply chains, adding that 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 relevant staple fiber and technical textile applications.
Going forward, Barmag says it wants to strengthen its engagement with the Bangladeshi textile industry through closer customer relationships, technical consultation and cooperation with local partners, with the objective of building long-term partnerships rather than simply selling machinery.