The German machinery specialist will highlight energy-efficient finishing, coating technologies and equipment modernisation to support India’s growing technical textile and high-value fabric markets.
Monforts will showcase its advanced textile finishing and coating technologies at India ITME 2026, scheduled for 4–9 December 2026. The company will exhibit at Stand A5 in Hall 1, focusing on solutions that help textile manufacturers improve productivity, reduce energy consumption and produce higher-value fabrics.
The German finishing machinery specialist sees growing opportunities in India as manufacturers expand beyond conventional apparel and home textiles. Demand is also developing in technical textiles, activewear, sportswear, filtration and automotive applications.
Monforts believes that advanced finishing technologies will play an important role in helping Indian manufacturers improve fabric quality, functionality and operational efficiency.
Daniel Rütten Takes Charge of India and Asia Sales
Monforts has appointed Daniel Rütten as Area Sales Manager for Asia. He will oversee India and the wider region, succeeding Hans Wroblowski.
Rütten joined Monforts in 1998. He spent several years working in head office sales and logistics before taking responsibility for customers in Latin America.
He highlighted India’s manufacturing scale and product diversity as key reasons for the market’s importance to Monforts.
“India remains one of the most important markets for Monforts, not only because of the scale of its textile industry but because of the breadth of its manufacturing base,” he said.
He added that manufacturers are paying closer attention to energy, water and chemical consumption. Automation, consistent quality, lower operating costs and production flexibility are also becoming increasingly important.
Energy-Efficient Finishing Technologies
At India ITME 2026, Monforts will highlight technologies designed to improve finishing performance while reducing resource consumption.
Its MONTEX stenters and THERMEX dyeing and curing systems are developed to deliver consistent production with lower energy consumption. This is particularly relevant to drying, one of the most energy-intensive stages of textile finishing.
The company will also highlight its Eco Applicator. The system applies finishing chemicals using a minimum amount of liquor, reducing unnecessary fabric saturation.
As a result, less water needs to be evaporated during subsequent processing. This can help manufacturers reduce water, chemical and energy consumption.
Coating Solutions for Technical Textiles
Monforts is expanding its coating solutions to address opportunities in India’s growing technical textile sector.
The multifunctional MontexCoat supports several application methods, including knife coating, magnet roller coating and rotary screen printing. These options allow manufacturers to select processes according to their fabric requirements and end applications.
The company also offers the coaTTex line, which focuses primarily on knife coating and provides a more cost-effective option. The system is now available with a table for specialised coating technology used in activewear.
These solutions are relevant to manufacturers developing functional fabrics for sportswear, protective applications and other specialised markets.
Collaboration on Sustainable Textile Finishing
Monforts has entered into a cooperation with BW Converting to explore advanced finishing technologies. A Baldwin TexCoat G4 digital spray unit has been installed at the company’s Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Germany.
The installation supports trials involving advanced sustainable finishing chemistries supplied by Archroma.
The collaboration focuses on exploring finishing approaches that can improve resource efficiency while meeting the performance requirements of modern fabrics.
According to Daniel Rütten, finishing is becoming increasingly important for manufacturers seeking to differentiate their products.
“Basic fabric production is increasingly competitive and commoditised, but finishing is where much of a fabric’s appearance, handle, functionality and ultimately its value are created,” he said.
He added that Indian manufacturers have an opportunity to generate greater value from every metre of fabric through improved finishing processes.
Partnership with A.T.E. Enterprises Supports Indian Customers
Monforts works closely with A.T.E. Enterprises in India. The partnership provides local support across the country’s major textile regions.
A.T.E. assists customers with initial enquiries, project planning, logistics, engineering and after-sales services. This support is particularly important for machinery that operates over several decades.
Many Monforts stenters have been in operation for more than 30 years. The company is therefore placing greater emphasis on modernising its existing equipment base.
Upgrades can include new controls, drives and monitoring technologies. These improvements can help manufacturers enhance productivity, energy efficiency and process control while extending equipment life.
Rütten emphasised the importance of long-term customer support.
“The combination of Monforts engineering and A.T.E.’s presence on the ground has proved very effective,” he said. “Customers require a relationship that continues long after installation, covering service, spare parts, upgrades and increasingly sophisticated modernisation projects.”
Exploring Green Hydrogen for Textile Processing
Monforts also sees potential for greater technical cooperation between India and Europe, particularly in alternative energy technologies.
The company has already worked on adapting heating technology to use green hydrogen as an alternative to natural gas. Such developments could be relevant to energy-intensive textile processes, including drying and heat treatment.
India’s developing renewable energy and green hydrogen sectors may create opportunities for further cooperation in this area.
Monforts Sees Growth in High-Value Textile Manufacturing
Monforts expects specialised fabrics and advanced finishing technologies to become increasingly important to India’s textile industry. Manufacturers will need equipment that combines precise process control, flexibility and resource efficiency to serve evolving market requirements.
“Over the next decade, volume alone will not define competitiveness,” Rütten said. “Indian manufacturers have an opportunity to move further into specialised, higher-value fabrics, but doing so will require increasingly precise and flexible finishing technology.”
The company sees India ITME 2026 as an opportunity to engage with manufacturers exploring new finishing, coating and modernisation solutions for conventional textiles and specialised applications.