R&D focus proves thread-maker’s strength
14/05/2024
A focus on R&D and the launch of differentiated products is driving the success of this third-generation family-owned company, according to director Yigit Durak. The company was founded in 1971 to provide Turkey with fishing net twine – at that time 100% imported.
Durak expanded into the production of rayon and polyester embroidery threads before diversifying into niche and specialised markets, while growing an international customer base.
“We now manufacture around 350 separate products and our portfolio is constantly being updated,” said Mr Durak. “It’s our focus on research and development which I believe really sets us apart. Deep know-how of the technical possibilities of our machines and processes is enabling us to continue to bring new products with advanced functionalities to the market.”
Among its products is Duma, a centreless pre-wound under-bobbin made from strong continuous polyester filaments. “The precise winding method with Duma keeps the variation in length to under one degree, so that a bank of bobbins can be changed at precisely the same which enables very concrete savings to be made,” Mr Durak explains. “Because of the lack of centre and the compaction of the yarn, we get three times the amount of product on each bobbin and the result is a high reduction in the times required for changes. We have calculated that over the course of a shift, this is achieving what could normally be produced on 12 advanced machines with just ten.”
Other innovations focus on functionality, including the new SilverPro conductive thread for smart textiles and wearable technologies, luminous Milky Way, Redolent scented thread, the Fire-Safe range of meta-aramids and para-aramids and the Cut Safe range manufactured from various combinations of UHMWPE, glass fibre and elastane.
“Despite many obstacles in 2023, we managed to grow the business and this year anticipate further growth of around 30% and now export to over 100 countries,” added Mr Durak.
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