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KARL MAYER Strengthens Customer Partnerships In Türkiye

• By  Textile Excellence
• May 31, 2026

Türkiye has been one of KARL MAYER’s most important markets for decades. The first KARL MAYER warp knitting machine was delivered to Bursa as early as 1951. It was installed by Karl Mayer himself and marked the beginning of a long and successful partnership. 

This fruitful partnership is based on trust, active listening, learning from one another, and driving innovation together – cornerstones that KARL MAYER built upon with a “Get-together Week“ in early May. The industry leader used this initiative to engage intensively with its customers in the run-up to ITM, discussing current and future developments, innovations, as well as shared goals and visions. 

Top management representatives and specialised experts from Germany and Türkiye, together with regional partner Erko, visited numerous customers and also hosted management meetings and technical events at the KARL MAYER location in Bursa.

A particular highlight was the in-house event “Let‘s talk Warp Knit”, attended by around 40 of its customers. The latest developments in tricot machines and other technology innovations were presented, along with opportunities provided by the new Textile Innovation Center at the company‘s headquarters in Obertshausen. 

The intensive interactions highlighted potential particularly in the area of design fabrics for fashion and apparel. Above all, flexibly configurable jacquard patterns and lace are gaining in importance. At the same time, demand for apparel with crepe-like textured surfaces remains strong. 

In line with this, KARL MAYER is showcasing the HKS 4-M EL ECO, a highly efficient production machine at ITM. 

A particular highlight was the in-house event “Let‘s talk Warp Knit”, attended by around 40 of its customers. The latest developments in tricot machines and other technology innovations were presented, alongwith opportunities provided by the new Textile Innovation Center at the company‘s headquarters in Obertshausen. The intensive interactions highlighted potential particularly in the area of design fabrics for fashion and apparel. Above all, flexibly configurable jacquard patterns and lace are gaining in importance. At the same time, demand for apparel with crepe-like textured surfaces remains strong.