Albstadt/Surat - Knitting systems supplier Groz-Beckert has opened a new sales office in Surat, Gujarat, India.
The inauguration of the new sales office took place on October 15, 2023, with an official opening ceremony.
With the new office, Groz-Beckert says it aims to provide even better support for its customers from the knitting industry – especially from the circular and warp knitting industries – as well as from the sewing industry in the growing market in Surat and the surrounding area.
Surat has a very old textile production and trade history, dating back to the 16th century. The city is known as the 'Textile and Silk City' of India and is an important hub for large-scale production of synthetic textiles with a skilled workforce. The textile Industry in Surat produces an estimated 25 million metres of fabric per day. It is also considered to be the financial capital and the growth engine of Gujarat.
Groz-Beckert is the one of the world's leading suppliers of industrial machine needles, precision parts and fine tools, as well as systems and services for the production and joining of textile fabrics. Its products and services support the fields of knitting, weaving, felting, tufting, carding and sewing.