Barmag (Suzhou) Technology and Hitech Automation Solutions of Surat, India, have entered an exclusive partnership to jointly market Hitech’s Doffmatic automation solution for Barmag’s eFK manual texturing machines. The agreement covers both new machine sales and retrofit upgrades of existing Barmag equipment.
The combined product, marketed as eFK Doffmatic for new installations, is designed to automate the doffing process while maintaining consistent bobbin lengths – a key requirement for downstream processing quality. Doffmatic integrates as an add-on system without requiring additional floor space, according to the companies.
The partnership targets yarn producers who use manual texturing machines and are looking to improve efficiency and process stability without moving to fully automated equipment. The companies said the solution is positioned between manual and fully automated concepts, with a focus on short payback periods and rapid return on investment.
“Doffmatic was developed to offer seamless automatic doffing functionality for new and retrofit projects. Together with Barmag, we are now expanding our machine portfolio – with a clear focus on our customers’ operational requirements,” said Brij Patel, managing director, Hitech Automation Solutions.
“Through this exclusive partnership, we combine local market insight, engineering expertise, and localized service – offering texturers an automation solution that addresses both efficiency and yarn quality,” said Oliver Lemke, sales director, Barmag.
