At ITM 2026 in Istanbul, Behnam Ghasemi, Editor-in-Chief of Kohan Textile Journal, spoke with Cem Yalcin of Saurer about what differentiates one of the world’s leading spinning technology providers in an increasingly competitive textile machinery market. Asked to describe Saurer in just three words, Yalcin answered immediately: “Expertise. Service. Value.” Those three words summarize the company’s comprehensive spinning portfolio, decades of engineering experience, and strong global service organization that supports textile manufacturers across every major production region.
Q&A: Cem Yalcin on Saurer’s Technology, Global Service Network, and Customer Value
Q: If you had to describe Saurer in only three words, what would they be?
Cem Yalcin: Expertise. Service. Value.
These three words define who we are and what we offer to our customers around the world.
Q: What makes Saurer different from other textile machinery manufacturers?
Cem Yalcin: Innovation is one of our biggest strengths. We offer solutions for virtually every staple spinning application.
Our portfolio includes open-end spinning, ring spinning for both short and long staple fibers, as well as air-jet spinning technology with our Autoairo platform. Whatever the customer’s fiber processing requirements may be, Saurer is able to provide a suitable solution.
This broad technology portfolio allows customers to work with one partner across multiple spinning processes.
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Q: Beyond the machinery itself, what is Saurer’s biggest competitive advantage?
Cem Yalcin: Our expertise is supported by decades of experience throughout the spinning process.
We also offer carding technology and position ourselves as a leader in delivering excellent quality at a competitive investment level. Customers are looking not only for high performance but also for strong value, and this is where Saurer stands out.
Providing premium technology at a reasonable price-performance ratio remains one of our key advantages.
Q: How important is Saurer’s global service organization?
Cem Yalcin: Service is one of our greatest strengths.
We have dedicated local teams in every major textile market. In Türkiye we have Turkish specialists, in India we have Indian teams, in China we have Chinese experts, and these regional organizations work closely together whenever additional support is required.
This international collaboration allows us to deliver fast, reliable technical support while understanding the local needs of each market.
Our customers know they are backed not only by advanced machinery but also by experienced people who can support them throughout the lifetime of their investment.
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Conclusion
For Saurer, leadership in textile machinery is built on far more than engineering excellence. As Cem Yalcin explains, the company’s commitment to expertise, service, and value continues to shape its global reputation. With a complete portfolio of staple spinning technologies, competitive price-performance solutions, and strong local service teams around the world, Saurer remains well positioned to support textile manufacturers as the industry continues to evolve.
