Saurer presented its integrated spinning, twisting, automation and digitalisation portfolio at NasTex 2026 in Damascus, supporting discussions around the modernisation and future development of Syria’s textile manufacturing industry.
The international textile machinery group participated in the exhibition through its representative, Chahin Brothers Co., which welcomed textile manufacturers and industry professionals at Booth A19 in Hall 26.
NasTex 2026, the Syria International Textile Expo, was held from 18 to 21 July 2026 at the Damascus Fairgrounds. The event brought together more than 300 companies and participants from over 25 countries, creating a meeting point for textile manufacturers, machinery suppliers, technology providers, investors and government representatives.
Saurer Strengthens Its Presence in the Syrian Textile Market
Saurer’s participation came as Syria’s textile industry seeks to restore production capacity, modernise existing factories and reconnect with international technology suppliers.
Through Chahin Brothers Co., the company introduced a broad range of solutions covering fibre preparation, carding, ring spinning, rotor spinning and yarn twisting.
The portfolio presented at NasTex reflected Saurer’s integrated approach to yarn manufacturing, combining individual machines with automation, production monitoring and digital technologies intended to improve efficiency, product quality and operational flexibility.
Technologies Highlighted by Saurer at NasTex 2026
Saurer’s exhibition portfolio included six key solutions for spinning preparation, yarn production and twisting.
Saurer Blowroom Solutions
Saurer blowroom technology was presented as the first stage of an integrated spinning process, supporting the efficient opening, cleaning and blending of textile fibres before carding.
The company’s blowroom portfolio is designed to prepare different fibre materials for subsequent production stages while supporting fibre utilisation, production consistency and yarn quality.
Autocard SC 8 Carding Technology
The Autocard SC 8 was among the main spinning preparation technologies highlighted at the exhibition.
Saurer describes the third-generation card as a solution developed to improve fibre utilisation, sliver quality and spinning efficiency. The machine features a maximum carding area of 4.8 square metres and is suitable for natural, man-made, recycled and regenerated short fibres.
Its intelligent process controls and digital capabilities are designed to help spinning mills adjust production parameters, reduce raw-material waste and improve operational performance.
Zinser 51 Ring-Spinning Machine
The Zinser 51 represented Saurer’s ring-spinning technology at NasTex 2026.
The machine is designed for flexible yarn production while focusing on spinning economics, automation, energy management and consistent yarn quality. It can be integrated with different automation concepts according to the production requirements of individual spinning mills.
For textile manufacturers considering factory modernisation, flexible ring-spinning systems can provide the ability to produce different yarn counts and respond more efficiently to changing market requirements.
Autocoro 11 Automatic Rotor Spinning
Saurer also highlighted the Autocoro 11, its automatic rotor-spinning system with individual-drive technology.
The fourth generation of the Autocoro platform is designed to combine high productivity with intelligent automation and flexible production. Rotor spinning is particularly important for manufacturers seeking efficient production of a wide range of yarns, including applications involving recycled and regenerated fibres.
The technology supports independent control of spinning positions, helping manufacturers manage different production requirements while reducing dependence on conventional machine-wide settings.
BD 8 Semi-Automatic Rotor Spinning
The BD 8 was presented as Saurer’s semi-automatic rotor-spinning solution for mills seeking flexibility, reliable production and a gradual transition toward higher levels of automation.
The machine is designed for a broad range of yarn applications and incorporates technologies developed through Saurer’s experience in rotor spinning.
Its modular automation features can help spinning mills improve package handling, reduce operator workload and increase production efficiency without immediately moving to a fully automatic rotor-spinning system.
CompactTwister for Yarn Twisting
The CompactTwister completed the product portfolio highlighted at the Saurer presentation.
This two-for-one twisting machine is designed to combine yarn quality, production flexibility, energy efficiency and ease of operation. The latest generation includes central machine settings and electronically controlled functions intended to reduce adjustment time and support consistent package quality.
Twisting remains an essential stage for many apparel, home textile and technical textile applications, particularly where yarn strength, appearance and downstream performance are important.
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Automation and Digitalisation for Modern Spinning Mills
Beyond individual machines, Saurer used its participation at NasTex to underline the importance of automation and digitalisation across the spinning process.
Modern textile mills increasingly require connected production systems that can collect and evaluate information related to machine performance, yarn quality, energy consumption and production efficiency.
Digital production management can help manufacturers identify bottlenecks, improve maintenance planning and make faster operational decisions. Automation can also reduce manual material handling and support more consistent production, particularly in markets where skilled labour availability is becoming a challenge.
For Syrian textile manufacturers, these technologies could become increasingly relevant as mills evaluate the renovation of existing facilities and investment in new spinning capacity.
NasTex Supports the Revival of Syria’s Textile Industry
NasTex 2026 was organised as a comprehensive platform for textiles, garments, machinery, furnishings, raw materials and digital manufacturing technologies.
The exhibition aimed to reconnect Syria’s textile sector with regional and international markets while supporting investment, technology transfer and cooperation between manufacturers, suppliers and financial institutions.
The presence of international textile machinery companies such as Saurer demonstrated the growing interest in Syria’s industrial recovery and the potential demand for modern production equipment.
However, rebuilding the country’s textile manufacturing base will require more than machinery investment. Reliable energy, access to finance, technical training, after-sales services and stable supply chains will also be essential for long-term industrial development.
Technology Partnerships Become Increasingly Important
From the perspective of Kohan Textile Journal, Saurer’s participation at NasTex 2026 highlighted the importance of long-term partnerships between global machinery suppliers, local representatives and textile manufacturers.
Regional agents play an important role in connecting manufacturers with international technology companies, providing technical communication, project support, spare parts and after-sales services.
As Syria’s spinning and textile factories move toward renewed production, access to local technical support could become as important as the initial selection of machinery.
Saurer’s presence through Chahin Brothers Co. therefore represented not only a product presentation but also an opportunity to establish direct communication with Syrian manufacturers evaluating future investments.
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Saurer’s Integrated Approach from Fibre to Yarn
The solutions introduced at NasTex covered several essential production stages, beginning with fibre opening and cleaning and continuing through carding, ring spinning, rotor spinning and twisting.
This integrated approach enables manufacturers to evaluate complete process concepts rather than considering every machine as an isolated production unit.
For spinning mills, coordination between fibre preparation, yarn production, automation and quality control can contribute to more stable production, better fibre utilisation and improved competitiveness.
Saurer’s participation at NasTex 2026 placed these priorities at the centre of its engagement with Syria’s textile industry as the market enters a new period of reconstruction, investment and technological development.
