Picanol Supermax to be unveiled for the first time at ITMA ASIA

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 to be held in Shanghai from 14-18 October 2024, will become an important platform for Picanol to once again demonstrate its technological competence in both airjet and rapier weaving machines. Visitors to the event will experience Picanol’s world premiere of its brand-new Supermax rapier weaving machine. In total, Picanol will have four different high-tech weaving machines as well as its PicConnect digital platform on display at its booth E01 in Hall 3. Furthermore, three additional Picanol weaving machines will be demonstrated at other booths of the company’s partners.

Supermax is specifically aimed at the Asian markets

“At Picanol, we are convinced that it is of utmost importance to keep on innovating, even when market conditions are not favorable. Therefore, we are really excited to emphasize this approach by launching our brand new Supermax rapier machine,” said Johan Verstraete, Picanol Vice President Weaving Machines. Underlining that, this machine is specifically aimed at the Asian markets and once more, they are raising the industry standard to a higher level, Verstraete commented: “Our latest innovation means Picanol is further strengthening its position as the world’s leading weaving machine manufacturer and we continue to offer the best products, technological solutions, and services. And we will demonstrate this with the four machines and digital platform PicConnect we will have on display at our booth.”

The three focal points in the design of Supermax are maximum performance and high quality production, readiness for tomorrow’s sustainability requirements and maximum ease of use thanks to the maximum level of digitalisation. The highlighted features of Supermax are recycled yarn ready, Guided Gripper (GC), mechanical weft cutter, Dobby S3018, QuickStep weft presenter and BlueBox electronic platform.

The four Picanol weaving machines on display will be Ultimax rapier machines and an OmniPlus-i Connect airjet weaving machine as well as the latest Supermax. In addition, the sales and service team will also demonstrate the unique functionalities of PicConnect with which Picanol is centralizing its digital tools and services in one new fully digital platform. At ITMA ASIA + CITME, visitors will get the opportunity to discover all the benefits and latest features of PicConnect. This will enable weavers to leverage the full extent of the possibilities offered by the Picanol weaving machines.