Successful Open House event in Japan showcases Picanol’s Ultimax weaving technology
At the end of July, Picanol hosted a successful Open House event at the company Nakaden, one of our valued customers located in Ichinomiya (Japan). More than 100 highly interested guests from across the region attended the event, and they were eager to learn more about the latest in weaving innovations.
Picanol’s annual summer vacation period
The summer vacation period approaches, a time to take some well-deserved breaks to rest and recharge.
During this period, from Monday, July 21, 2025, until Friday, August 15, 2025, our headquarters in Ieper (Belgium) will offer a limited service for machine & aftermarket sales, service and technical requests.
Discover PT Sukorejo Indah Textile in our latest customer story
We are excited to introduce you to PT Sukorejo Indah Textile in our latest customer story. Founded in 2004, this company has become a leading producer of the sarong, which is a symbol of Indonesia's rich culturaldiversity. Over the years, PT Sukorejo Indah Textile has expanded significantly, integrating more than 200 Picanol airjet weaving machines into its production line. And the OmniPlus-i Connect weaving machines have been pivotal in terms of reaching the company's manufacturing targets.
The legacy of blue jeans and Picanol's role in denim manufacturing
This week was marked by a significant date in fashion history. On May 20, 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received a U.S. patent for their innovative process of placing rivets in men's work trousers. This moment marked the birth of blue jeans as we know them today.
Celebrating innovation and partnership at AITEX in Spain
On May 8, 2025, we had the honor of organizing a remarkable customer event AITEX in Alcoy (Spain), together with our agents Eduardo De Pineda and Jorge Sempere. AITEX, the Textile and Cosmetic Industry Research Association, is renowned for its dedication to advancing textile technology and education. This prestigious institution recently acquired two Ultimax rapier weaving machines from Picanol for educational purposes: one dobby machine and one jacquard machine. The jacquard machine is particularly special as it weaves a fabric featuring an image of the AITEX headquarters to commemorate the 40th anniversary of AITEX which is being celebrated this year.
Reflecting on our successful participation in IGATEX 2025 in Pakistan
Together with our agent Madhani Associates, Picanol proudly participated in IGATEX (International Garment and Textile Machinery Exhibition and Conference) at the Expo Centre in Karachi (Pakistan) from April 24-26, 2025.