Rieter Group

Rieter develops cutting-edge technology for the smart and sustainable production of yarn. Headquartered in Winterthur (Switzerland), the company provides leading solutions for resource-conserving production of yarn from synthetic and natural fibers and their blends, while ensuring maximum economic efficiency.

After the closing of the planned acquisition of Barmag, Rieter will also become a leading supplier of filament spinning systems for manufacturing man-made fibers, texturing machines, BCF (Bulked Continuous Filament) systems, staple fiber spinning and nonwovens solutions. Backed by more than 230 years of industry experience, the company puts a strategic focus on smart digitization and automation solutions to give its customers a lasting competitive edge.

Rieter applies its extensive textile expertise to help customers achieve their sustainability goals. The company deploys energy-efficient machines, systems and solutions and leading recycling technologies that help decarbonize the textile value chain and advance circularity.

Thousands of customers worldwide rely on the technologies developed by Rieter and its subsidiaries. The company has a global network of state-of-the-art innovation and technology centers that drive the development of automation, digitization and recycling solutions. The Rieter Group holds around 1 750 patents and 555 patent applications worldwide and invests around 5.9 percent of its annual sales in research and development.

The company is present in nine countries and operates production facilities in 17 locations. The Group’s 4 220 employees – 15.4 percent of whom are based in Switzerland – are passionate about enabling customer success.

With a sales and service organization that reaches around the world, Rieter is well positioned as the market leader in the global competitive landscape. Rieter constantly strives to achieve sustained growth in enterprise value for the benefit of shareholders, customers and employees. To this end, Rieter aims to steadily increase its sales and profitability over the textile industry’s investment cycle.

Three divisions

The Machines & Systems Division develops, produces and distributes spinning systems and single machines. Blowroom and carding machines are used for fiber preparation; draw frames, combing systems and roving frames are deployed for spinning preparation; and ring, compact-, rotor and air-jet spinning and winding machines are used for end spinning. The offering is complemented by automation solutions and ESSENTIAL, the digital platform for the entire spinning mill. In addition, the division offers planning and ancillary services.

The Components Division develops, produces and distributes technology components for staple fiber spinning machines, precision winding machines and solutions for filament and nonwovens production. Technology components come into contact with the raw material and influence the product characteristics; they are used in new machines and require regular replacement during the production process.

The After Sales Division develops, produces and markets spare parts as well as conversions and upgrades for Rieter staple fiber spinning machines. In addition, After Sales offers services that enable Rieter’s customers to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their spinning mills.

As communicated on November 24, 2025, Rieter will adjust the Group structure as of January 1, 2026, in connection with the planned Barmag acquisition. Further information on the new organizational structure is available here.