Historical Milestones
Volkmann. Competence in Twisting
We would like to invite you on a journey through the history of Volkmann. Find the key milestones from the beginnings of our company up to the present day.
2015 | Takeover Parts and Service of Verdol – Reyes Group |
2015 | Joint venture with Indian company Peass (Market leader in the segment of assembly winders in India) |
2013 | Continuation of the over 160-year history of Saurer under the roof of the Jinsheng Group. |
2011 | Market launch of Volkmann CT eco – New twisting machine with eco-servo drive concept |
2008 | Market launch of Fusion Twister – New Two-for-One twisting machine for mid range market in China, India and Pakistan |
2005 | Market Launch of GlassTwister – up-twisting of glass filament yarns |
2004 | Market Launch of FOCUS – Two-for-One twisting machine for mid range market in China, India and Pakistan |
1999 | Supply of the 2.500.000 twisting spindle worldwide |
1997 | Foundation of subsidiary company in Suzhou (China) – market launch of CompactTwister in China |
1994 | Market launch of new Two-for-One Twister – Generation CompactTwister for all staple fibre yarns worldwide |
1990 | Fusion of the companies Allma, Hamel and Volkmann to Saurer Twisting Systems – Member of Saurer Group |
1982 | Market launch of CarpetCabler / CarpetTwister – cabling and up-twisting of carpet yarns |
1969 | Foundation of AVC (American Volkmann Coorperation) in Charlotte, N.C., USA |
1964 | Foundation of the R & D Centre Palitex in Willich, Germany |
1959 | Presentation of the new Two-for-One Twister machine generation for staple fibre yarns during ITMA in Milan |
1954 | Market entry of the new Two-for-One Twister machine generation for staple fibre yarns |
1930 | Start of internationalization for sale of textile machines to Europe, South America and Australia |
1910 | Re-winder and winding machines as well as accessories for local textile industry |
1904 | Foundation of machine works and iron foundry Volkmann & Co. In Krefeld, Germany |