KARL MAYER at JEC World 2026 highlights how the global textile machinery leader is strengthening partnerships and driving innovation in the composites industry. At JEC World in Paris, KARL MAYER engaged with key customers, showcased advanced technologies like pultrusion processes, and explored new growth opportunities in carbon composites and technical textiles.
KARL MAYER further strengthened its role as a reliable and competent partner to the composites industry at JEC World 2026. The global market leader in textile machinery manufacturing used the trade show to meet key customers, establish numerous new contacts, and engage in in-depth technical discussions.
Market challenges and new opportunities thanks to innovative applications
A key topic of discussion was the recent business situation. Given the tense global climate, many customers – particularly in Western markets – are feeling uncertain and holding back on investments. At the same time, countries such as the U.S. and Turkey were represented with large joint booths in Paris. The Chinese composite value chain has also discovered JEC World in Paris and made a strong showing – from fiber manufacturers to end users. All market participants are facing significant competitive pressure.
“More than ever, our customers are looking for new application areas to secure their position. In discussions with them, we were able to highlight numerous new perspectives. There were some very engaging conversations, particularly regarding the pultrusion profiles at our booth.” says, Hagen Lotzmann, President of the KARL MAYER Business Unit Technical Textiles.
Pultrusion technology as a driver of innovation
These long profiles with complex chamber structures are created through the completely novel use of KARL MAYER non-crimp fabrics from KARL MAYER multiaxial warp knitting machines in the pultrusion process.
The discussion raised many questions, but also highlighted exciting applications, such as corrosion-free frames for solar panels or support structures in the construction industry.
KARL MAYER offers further opportunities to learn more about these innovative pultrusion profiles at Techtextil – Booth 12.0/B79 at Messe Frankfurt – and during the concurrent Opening Week of its new TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER (TIC) in nearby Obertshausen.
FAQ
What did KARL MAYER showcase at JEC World 2026?
KARL MAYER showcased advanced textile machinery solutions, including multiaxial warp knitting technologies and innovative pultrusion applications for composite manufacturing.
Why is JEC World important for the composites industry?
JEC World 2026 is a leading global trade show where companies present innovations, build partnerships, and explore trends in composite materials and technologies.
What is pultrusion technology?
Pultrusion is a manufacturing process used to create continuous composite profiles with high strength and durability, widely used in construction and industrial applications.
How are carbon composites being used today?
Carbon composites are increasingly used in automotive, aerospace, and drone manufacturing due to their lightweight and high-strength properties.
What industries benefit from KARL MAYER technologies?
Industries such as automotive, construction, renewable energy, and transportation benefit from KARL MAYER’s advanced textile and composite solutions.
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