Barmag, a provider of man-made fiber filament spinning, texturing, BCF and staple fiber systems as well as nonwoven solutions, wants to strengthen its engagement with the Bangladesh textile industry. 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 the market conditions the company is responding to and the technologies it sees as relevant for Bangladeshi producers.
A changing machinery market
According to Wissenberg, the global textile machinery industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Manufacturers are facing growing pressure from energy costs, sustainability requirements, labor shortages and the need to remain competitive in highly dynamic markets. At the same time, he said, demand for high-quality man-made fibers continues to create opportunities, particularly in applications where performance, consistency and cost efficiency are critical.
Barmag sees potential in advanced polyester and polyamide production, recycled materials, technical textiles and increasingly automated manufacturing processes. The company says its aim is not simply to supply individual machines but to help customers optimize entire production processes by combining machinery, automation, digitalization and process expertise.
Energy efficiency in focus
Bangladesh's textile sector has been particularly affected by the energy crisis. Wissenberg said Barmag develops solutions that reduce specific energy consumption, raise production efficiency and minimize waste. He cited the eFK EvoSmart texturing machine, which combines advanced heater technology and 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, addresses resource efficiency across the production process. Its redesigned spinning beam can reduce 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 operating decisions.
Wissenberg also set a limit on what such technology can achieve. Energy-efficient machinery, he said, cannot compensate for an interrupted gas supply or an unreliable electricity grid. What it can do is help manufacturers use available energy more efficiently and lower energy costs per kilogram of yarn, strengthening competitiveness when production conditions allow.
Innovations headed for Shanghai
At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 in Shanghai, Barmag plans to show how it is helping shape the next generation of man-made fiber production. A key exhibit is POY 2.0, whose new WINGS POY 2.0 winder features a fully automatic string-up function designed to reduce operator intervention, shorten start-up times and minimize waste. The concept also incorporates a redesigned spinning beam and the EvoQuench 2.0 system.
Other highlights include the eFK EvoSmart texturing machine with EvoHeater technology and Smart Godets; 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; and the atmos.io platform. The Neumag portfolio will be represented by EvoSteam for staple fiber production, FiberGuard BCF for intelligent monitoring and process control in BCF yarn production, and hycuTEC for nonwoven applications.
The company will exhibit at booth D45 in Hall 6.1 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from November 20 to 24, 2026.
Plans for Bangladesh
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. Barmag sees opportunities for advanced man-made fiber technologies as manufacturers seek to improve quality, efficiency and competitiveness, and it is looking at the entire value chain from continuous polycondensation, spinning and texturing to final bobbin handling.
Acknowledging current cost pressures and investment constraints, the company said it works closely with customers to evaluate new machinery by its long-term economic benefits and to identify suitable solutions, including energy efficiency, productivity improvements, automation and digital process optimization. Looking ahead, Barmag wants to strengthen its engagement with the Bangladeshi textile industry through closer customer relationships, technical consultation and cooperation with local partners, with the stated objective of building long-term partnerships rather than simply selling machinery.