Groz-Beckert will present its latest component and machine technologies across Knitting, Weaving and Nonwovens at ITM 2026 in Istanbul, running June 9 to 13, 2026. The announcement matters to a specific tier of the supply chain: mills and nonwovens producers weighing capital and consumable decisions on needles, tying machines and carding equipment.

Knitting

In Circular Knitting, the German supplier will spotlight the LCmax™, its next generation of energy-saving needles. A wave-shaped shank geometry delivers optimised energy efficiency, reduced friction and easier handling, according to the company, enabling maximum performance at lower energy consumption. For circular knitters, needle energy draw is a direct line item in conversion cost, which makes the claim worth testing against metered data before any order commitment.

Flat Knitting gets two specialised needle solutions. The SAN™ TT targets particularly tight loops and suits technical and medical textile applications — a segment where loop geometry tolerances feed directly into certification. The SAN™ FY handles uneven effect yarns and ensures a flawless fabric appearance even in demanding, complex designs.

In Legwear, Groz-Beckert will show the dur™ needles, which the company positions for durability and precision in fine hosiery production. For Warp Knitting, the company will display its continuously expanding module portfolio, which it says sets new benchmarks in precision, stability and efficiency for loop formation processes.

Weaving

The Weaving product area brings the KnotMaster tying machine to Istanbul. Its modular, compact design enables fast warp changes and reduced processing times, helping weaving mills lift productivity. The system handles complex patterns and demanding upholstery yarns across standard and special applications. Groz-Beckert will run live demonstrations at the booth.

The company will also exhibit its full range of reeds, healds and drop wires, optimised for varied applications and tailored to different production requirements. Another exhibit, the PosiLeno® leno weaving system, offers virtually unlimited patterning possibilities, maximum flexibility, optimised shed formation movements and easy installation.

Nonwovens

The Nonwovens product area spans a needle designed to cut insertion and removal times significantly — a direct labour-cost lever for needling lines — through to a Digital Ecosystem that lets nonwovens manufacturers optimise and automate production processes. Groz-Beckert will also present its Mounting Service for the Nonwovens Carding product group and its newly developed CB-barb felting needle.

The sourcing decision

ITM 2026 runs June 9–13 in Istanbul. For knitters, weavers and nonwovens producers, the show offers a single-venue audit of one supplier's full consumable and tooling range. The practical questions for buyers: whether the LCmax™ energy savings hold up under metered mill conditions, whether KnotMaster changeover times match existing tying equipment, and how the Nonwovens Digital Ecosystem integrates with current line controls. Mills running technical, medical or hosiery programmes should evaluate the SAN™ TT, SAN™ FY and dur™ needles against current scrap rates before the show closes on June 13.