Rieter the world’s leading supplier of spinning systems and textile machinery played a strategic role at the Sakal Global Impact Forum 2026, an event held alongside key global discussions during the annual World Economic Forum week in last week in Zurich, Switzerland.
At the Forum, Thomas Oetterli, CEO of the Rieter Group, and Prasanta Deka, Managing Director of Rieter India, engaged in high‑level dialogue with Devendra Fadnavis, the Honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, India.
Their talks emphasized long‑term industrial cooperation, policy alignment, and strengthening the textile ecosystem in one of India’s most important manufacturing states. Maharashtra’s leadership reaffirmed robust support for a stable, growth‑oriented industrial environment, signaling opportunities for deeper investment and technology collaboration.
This aligns with the state’s broader strategy to attract foreign investment, innovation, and advanced manufacturing partnership’s themes Maharashtra’s leadership has highlighted during its presence at global economic forums.
Following the Forum discussions, a senior delegation from the Sakal Global Impact Forum visited Rieter’s Campus in Winterthur, exploring the company’s competence center.
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Delegates were exposed to Rieter’s cutting‑edge manufacturing technologies, sustainable production solutions, and system innovations across the textile value chain from fiber to yarn. This visit provided a rare cross‑sector perspective, linking policymaking with industrial execution.
By demonstrating advanced automation and environmentally oriented production approaches, Rieter underscored its commitment to sustainability, not just as a compliance requirement, but as an industry driver.
India and Maharashtra in particular represents a pivotal textile and industrial hub. With global supply chains diversifying beyond traditional fabrics and production centers, partnerships that link technology providers like Rieter with regional ecosystems can accelerate capability building and value‑added manufacturing.
The dialogue showcased how industrial development priorities can converge with Rieter’s expertise in automation, digitalization, and sustainable production. As the textile industry globally grapples with labor shortages and sustainability pressures, such synergies are becoming essential.
By hosting policymakers and industry leaders at its innovation hubs, Rieter fosters a collaborative ecosystem where government, industry, and technology converge. Such platforms accelerate not only investment but also knowledge exchange, critical for long‑term competitiveness.
Rieter’s presence at the Sakal Global Impact Forum 2026 was more than a corporate showcase , it was a strategic engagement at the intersection of policy, innovation, and industrial transformation. By strengthening ties with Maharashtra’s leadership and global stakeholders, Rieter continues to reinforce its role as a catalyst for sustainable growth in the global textile industry.
