Groz-Beckert will be presenting the latest products and services at the Fimec international fair for leather, fur and products and machines for footwear, with its agent NS Importação e Comércio Ltda.

The show that takes place from 18-21 March 2014 in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil, is expected to welcome about 600 exhibitors and 50 thousand visitors.

The central theme of the fair will be SEWING5, Groz-Beckert's comprehensive services plan in support of its high quality product range.

Automotive

The automotive industry demands ever higher standards with regards to the appearance as well as the quality of seams, the company reports.

Groz-Beckert has many different needle points available for the targeted seam appearance, following continuous innovations and many years of experience in the automotive sector.

Five ‘S’

The company acknowledges challenges that the today’s dynamic market is creating, such as an increased competition, the growing need for sustainable productivity and efficiency.

It introduces SEWING5, the new service concept, which stands for the five S (Supply, Solutions, Service, Superiority and Sustainability), which collectively stand for Groz-Beckert's consistent customer focus and its service expertise.

Increased productivity

The innovative needle geometry LoopControl of chain stitch and lockstitch needles helps to form perfect loops. The needles with distinctive roundings are said to be gentle on the material and cause less needle breakage and damage of needle points.

Groz-Beckert also holds available needles for fine and finest materials or for material that is extremely difficult to sew. According to the company, the special application needles SAN 10 and SAN 10 XS guarantee higher quality through best possible protection of the sewn material and contribute to the increased productivity.

Groz-Beckert

Groz-Beckert is the leading provider of industrial machine needles, precision parts and fine tools, as well as systems and services for the production and joining of textile fabrics.

The products and services support the fields of knitting, weaving, felting, tufting and sewing. Founded in 1852, Groz-Beckert operates with agencies, production and distribution subsidiaries in more than 150 countries around the world.

www.groz-beckert.com