At ITMA Asia Singapore 2025, Kohan Textile Journal met with Kathrin Pleva, representing Pleva GmbH, one of Germany’s leading developers of advanced sensor and control technologies for textile finishing. With decades of engineering expertise, Pleva continues to position itself at the forefront of process optimization, sustainability, and digital transformation in the global textile industry.
Pleva: High-Precision Sensors and Controls for Advanced Textile Finishing
Introducing her company, Kathrin explained:
“We are producing sensors and control systems for the textile industry, especially for finishing—fabric temperature sensors, exhaust humidity sensors, weft straighteners, and sophisticated camera technologies. All of this is showcased here at ITMA Singapore.”
Pleva’s solutions are widely recognized for improving accuracy, consistency, and quality across complex finishing operations, while enabling real-time monitoring and precise measurement of critical parameters.
Strong Presence at ITMA Asia Singapore 2025
Kathrin expressed strong satisfaction with the Singapore edition of ITMA Asia:
“The ITMA in Singapore is a very, very good exhibition for us. We see great diversity in participating countries, and the visitor quality is extremely high. We’ve had excellent discussions—not only with textile producers, but also with our business partners. We really like the Singapore edition.”
With a notable presence of decision-makers from Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, the event provided Pleva with a strategic platform to connect with both new and existing customers.
Sustainability and Resource Efficiency at the Core
Sustainability remains central to Pleva’s mission. Kathrin highlighted how the company’s technology directly contributes to reducing waste and energy consumption:
“Our products are not only heroes for your process, but also heroes for sustainability. We make your processes more transparent and help you use fewer resources like heat, chemicals, and energy.”
These systems interface seamlessly with Pleva’s advanced process visualization and control platforms, supporting Industry 4.0 integration and enabling mills to operate with increased automation and data-driven intelligence.
Market Outlook and Industry Momentum
While acknowledging global market uncertainties, Kathrin observed renewed optimism during the exhibition:
“At the moment, we have many uncertainties in the market, but according to our experience, it will go up soon. People are willing to move forward, and if politics gives the right impulses, we have a bright future ahead—more sustainable, more transparent—and we are ready to support that transformation.”
New High-End Camera Technology Unveiled
Pleva also used the platform to introduce its latest innovation—an advanced camera-based measurement system:
“We’re presenting a very nice high-end camera technology for pick course density measurement—pick counting—along with powerful visualization and control tools. We invite everyone to visit our booth and experience it firsthand.”
Pleva’s strong presence at ITMA Asia Singapore 2025 reinforces its reputation as a global leader in precision instruments, sustainability-driven solutions, and modern finishing technologies. With its commitment to efficiency, reliability, and digital innovation, the company is poised to support textile mills worldwide in their transition toward smarter and greener production.
