20/10/2023 – Groz-Beckert, India
New Surat sales office
Groz-Beckert, a global leader in industrial machine needles, precision parts, and fine tools, as well as systems and services for the production and joining of textile fabrics, has expanded its presence in India by inaugurating a new sales office in Surat, Gujarat. This development was marked by an official opening ceremony which took place on October 15th, 2023.
It underscored the company`s commitment to providing enhanced support to its customers – especially from the circular knitting and warp knitting industry – as well as from the sewing industry in the vibrant textile industry of Surat and the surrounding region.
Surat, often referred to as the “Textile and Silk City” of India, boasts a rich history of textile production dating back to the 16th century. Today, it stands as an important hub for large-scale production of synthetic textiles. The textile Industry in Surat produces estimated 25 m meters of fabrics daily. With its skilled workforce and economic significance, Surat is considered the financial capital and growth engine of Gujarat. As a result the company`s new sales office in Surat aligns with its mission to offer top-tier support to customers in the knitting and sewing sectors, further solidifying its global presence in the textile industry.
Groz-Beckert, a part of the Groz-Beckert Group, specializes in providing tools, services, and solutions for various textile production processes. The group generated sales of 814m euros in 2022 with around 9,500 employees worldwide. The company is active in more than 150 countries with agencies, production and sales subsidiaries. Its products and services support the fields of knitting, weaving, felting, tufting, carding and sewing.