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Products
Machines
Pre-spinning
Blowroom
Carding
Autocard SC8
Autocard SC7
JSC 328 Card
JSC 230 Card
Spinning
Roving
Autospeed
Autospeed M
Automation
Ring spinning
Zinser 51
ZR 72XL
ZR 451
Compact spinning
ZI 72XL
ZI 451
Rotor spinning
Autocoro 11
Autocoro 10
BD 8
BD 480 Plus
Air spinning
Autoairo
Twisting and cabling
Carpet yarns
CarpetTwister
CarpetTwister 1.10
CarpetTwister 1.12
CarpetCabler
CarpetCabler 1.10
CarpetCabler 1.12
Glass filament yarns
GlassTwister
GlassTwister VGT-P
CakeFormingWinder
Industrial yarns
TechnoCorder TC2
Staple fibre yarns
CompactTwister
FusionTwister
PrimeTwister
Tire cord
CableCorder CC5
Digitalisation
Senses
Senses Elements
Senses Maintenance
Senses Workforce
Senses Data Transfer
Senses Shop Floor
Senses Recipe
Textile Calculator App
Components
Staple fibre
Pre-spinning
Drafting systems for roving frames
Short staple spinning
Bearings for short staple ring spinning
Drafting systems for short staple ring frames
Spinning rings & travellers
Complete Spindles
Long staple spinning
Bearings for pre-, long staple-, airjet spinning
Drafting systems for worsted ring spinning
Complete spindles
Rotor spinning
Bearings for rotor spinning
Winding
Bearings for winding
Manmade fibre
Filament Yarns (POY/FDY)/ Textile Yarns
At-Line & Laboratory Instruments
Monitoring Systems
Industrial Yarn
At-Line & Laboratory Instruments
Monitoring Systems
BCF
Monitoring Systems
DTY
Monitoring Systems
ATY
At-Line & Laboratory Instruments
Monitoring Systems
Fibrevision
At-Line and Laboratory Instruments
Microscan
Fraycam 2
LabTex
Online Monitoring Systems
Fraycam 2
Fraytec FV2
FibreTQS
Unitens
Texparts
Bearings
Bearings for pre-, long staple-, airjet spinning
Bearings for short staple ring spinning
Bearings for rotor spinning
Bearings for winding
Drafting Systems
Drafting systems for roving frames
Drafting systems for short staple ring frames
Drafting systems for worsted ring spinning
Top rollers
Bottom rollers
Top apron cradle
Spindles
Complete spindles
Spindle lubricating apparatus
Zero underwinding Spinnfinity
Rings and travellers
Automation
Staple fibre spinning
Bobbin transport system
Cone transport
Palletiser
Filament and glass processes
Supply package transport system (CreelFlow)
Twist package transport system (PackFlow)
Palletiser
Robot AGV
Systems
Zinser Systems
Zinser Systems ring spinning
Zinser Systems compact spinning
Zinser Systems worsted spinning
Schlafhorst Systems
Schlafhorst Systems rotor spinning
Schlafhorst Systems air spinning
Allma Systems
Allma Systems tire cord cabling
Allma systems industrial yarn twisting
Volkmann Systems
Volkmann Systems staple fibre yarn twisting
Volkmann Systems glass filament yarn twisting
Volkmann Systems carpet yarn cabling and twisting
Services
Sun – Service Unlimited
Service Spinning
Roving
Roving tension control upgrade
Rowelift upgrade
Roweclean upgrade
Rowestore upgrade
Frequency inverter service
Ring spinning
Impact FX pro upgrade
Fancydraft Fancydesigner upgrade
Flexidrive upgrade
Control unit upgrade to informator
Frequency inverter service
Rotor spinning (Autocoro)
Belcoro GL rotors
rX Yarn guide upgrade
rX Fibre beard support upgrade
Synchropiecing upgrade
Additional DCU upgrade
VTC upgrade
Colour symbol display upgrade
Fancynation upgrade
Corolab service
Frequency inverter service
Rotor spinning (BD)
BD TE Value Line rotors
Doffing Unit upgrade
Technology fan upgrade
Waxing device upgrade
Corolab service
Frequency inverter service
Air spinning
Customer Service Centres
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About us

Saurer is a leading globally operating technology company focusing on innovations for the processing of fibre and yarn, including machinery, components and software. We partner with customers, providing smart fit-for-purpose solutions to help our clients achieve their business aspirations.

The Saurer Group, founded in 1853, is a leading, globally active technology company with a focus on machines and components for yarn production. As a company with a long tradition, we have always been an innovation leader. Today, the group is a solution provider for the textile industry. Spinning Solutions offers high-quality, technologically advanced and customer-specific automated solutions for staple fibre processing from bale to yarn. Saurer Technologies specialises in intelligent and economical twisting and cabling machines for tire cord, carpet, staple fibre, glass filament and industrial yarns, which allow customers to adapt flexibly to dynamic market requirements. Automation Solutions provides textile mills with an array of labour-saving systems. Saurer is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (securities code: 600545). 

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Our purpose: the Saurer story

Since our inception, since our iron foundry, our first embroidery machine, our first petrol engine, we have powered creation. First through manpower, then through the power of steam, then diesel and today we power creation through smart solutions, automation, data analytics and digital transformation.

If we did not exist, countless creations would not be possible. All that we do, has one purpose: to enable creations to be made. We make creation possible by helping our customers to process fibres and industrial yarns; creating endless possibilities from textile to tires to e-mobility.
 
How do we do it? Through an intimate understanding of our industry and our customers’ business needs. This, combined with our technological expertise, creative intelligence and our entrepreneurial spirit allows us to see opportunities others cannot and to drive them to success.

What sets us apart

From the way we design our machines to the way we support our customers, everything we do is geared towards adding value for our customers.

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Core values

Our five core values guide and unify us.

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Sun – Service Unlimited

Sun is a bundle of differentiated services that add real value.

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Our product promises

Optimising energy, economics and ergonomics

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Management
Members of the Board
Supervisory Board
Group Executive Management

Xueping Pan

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Pan Xueping
  • Chinese citizen
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • EMBA, China Europe International Business School
  • Senior economist
  • Chairman and CEO of Jinsheng Group
  • Chairman of the Strategy Committee and member of the Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee
  • Executive director of Saurer Intelligent Machinery Co., Ltd
  • Vice Chairman of several organisations including: China Textile Machinery and Equipment Association, China Textile Engineering Society, China Textile Industry Enterprise Management Association (China Textile Entrepreneurs Federation), Changzhou Industry and Trade Association
  • Before setting up Jinsheng, he was factory director of Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd and Pacific Group's Shanghai Textile Machinery Plant, director of Jintan Textile Machinery Plant and Jintan Huajin Machinery Plant 
  • Extensive corporate governance and strategy development experience

Yuan Ding 

Director

Ding Yuan
  • French citizen
  • PhD of Philosophy Management, Université Montesquieu - Bordeaux IV, France
  • Member of the Board of Directors, member of the Strategic Committee, member of the Audit Committee, member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee of Saurer 
  • Currently professor at China Europe International Business School; independent Non-executive Director of Min Wah Holdings Limited; independent Director of Bluestar Adisseo Co., Ltd.; independent non-executive Director of Shanghai Lujie Kunchi Group Co., Ltd. 
  • Previously, he was a tenured professor of accounting and management control at HEC Paris School Independent Non-Executive Director of Red Star Macalline Furniture Group Co.; Independent Director and Chairman of the audit committee of Anhui Gujing Distillery Company Ltd.; Independent Director and Chairman of the audit committee of TCL Corporation; Independent Director and chairman of the audit committee of Mag Industries Corp. 
  • Over 20 years of experience in teaching and research in financial accounting, financial statement analysis, corporate governance and M&A

Shutian Wang

Independent Director

Shutian Wang
  • Chinese citizen
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Economic Management, Renmin University of China
  • Independent Director, Chairman of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, and member of the Strategic Committee of Saurer 
  • Currently he is the honorary president of the China Textile Machinery Association 
  • Previously he served as a director, secretary-general, chairman, president of the China Textile Machinery Industry Corporation, the Technical Equipment Department of the Ministry of Textile Industry, the Technical Equipment Department of the China National Textile and the China Textile Machinery Industry Association 
  • Extensive knowledge of the textile industry

Shuqi Li

Independent Director

Shuqi Li
  • Chinese citizen
  • Bachelor's degree in finance from Xinjiang University of Finance and Economics, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Asset Appraiser.
  • Independent Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee, member of the Strategy Committee and member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee of Saurer
  • Currently he is the CFO of Xinjiang Xinghongtai Co. Ltd.
  • He has served as Project Manager of Xinjiang Huaxin Accounting Firm; Manager of the Audit Department of Xinjiang International Industrial Company; Director of the Listed Companies Supervision Department of the CSRC Xinjiang Bureau; CFO of Xinjiang Fuke Oil Company; General Manager of the investment banking department of Xinjiang Branch of Hualong Securities, CFO of Xinjiang Jiayin Hospital Group Company; CFO of Urumqi Urban Investment Resources Development Company

Jinhua Li

Independent Director

Jinhua Li
  • Chinese citizen
  • Master of International Economic Law, Fudan University China 
  • Independent Director, member of the Strategic Committee, member of the Audit Committee, member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee of Saurer
  • He is currently a partner of  Landing Law Offices, LLP (Suzhou). He has worked in several well-known law firms in Chongqing and Shanghai, China and was the global senior legal counsel of Suntech Solar Power Holdings Co., Ltd. He is a member of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) and of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) and elected as one of the 1000 International Chinese Lawyers by PRC Ministry of Justice.

Yueping Zhang

Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Zhang Yueping
  • Chinese citizen
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design and Automation
  • EMBA, China Europe International Business School
  • Senior engineer
  • Co-CEO and president of Jinsheng Group
  • Served as vice president and deputy general manager of Jinsheng Group
  • Prior positions include: Executive vice president of Saurer (Jintan) Co., Ltd; technical director and deputy managing director of Jintan Textile Machinery Plant
  • Previously worked in the development departement at Changchai Group's Jintan diesel engine factory, engaged in process and special process equipment design, plant technical transformation and technical management work

Yu Fang

Supervisor

Yu Fang
  • Chinese citizen
  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Fudan University, China
  • Chinese Certified Public Accountant
  • Currently holds the position of Chief Tax Officer of Saurer Group
  • Previously, he served as vice president of taxation of Jiangsu Jinsheng Industrial Co. Once worked as a consultant, manager, senior manager of the tax consulting department, international tax business group of PwC Consulting Shenzhen Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch, senior manager of PwC Germany and was a member of the European China business group. During his tenure, he participated in several Chinese companies’ mergers and acquisitions in Europe, coordinated the feasibility research and tax investment structure of Chinese companies’ greenfield investment projects in Europe, and participated in the development planning of the China business group of PwC's European offices.

Guoqing Pei

Supervisor

Pei Guoqing
  • Chinese citizen
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Technology
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, China Europe International Business School
  • Senior engineer
  • General manager of Saurer (Changzhou) Textile Machinery Co., Ltd
  • Previously worked for Jiangsu Jintan Textile Machinery Plant and Jinsheng Group

Hailin Xu

CEO

Hailin Xu - CEO Saurer Group
  • Swiss citizen 
  • Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, China, Master in Chemical Engineering, China Institute of Atomic Energy, China 
  • MBA, Lancaster University, UK and MBA, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland 
  • Since joining Saurer in 2018, Hailin Xu has served as Senior Vice President of Saurer Group and Managing Director of Global Open End Product Line 
  • Prior to this, he worked at ABB Group as Vice President of the Global Supply Chain of the Transformer Division.

Daniel Zeng

CFO

Daniel Zeng
  • German citizen 
  • Bachelor's degree from the Institute of Computer Science and Technology, University of Peking, China 
  • Master's degree in Economics, University of Hannover, Germany 
  • Chief Financial Officer of the Saurer Group 
  • Prior to Saurer, he worked at ZF Group, as CFO of ZF China 
  • Extensive experience in international financial management

Aaron Li

Secretary to the Board of Directors

Arron Li
  • Chinese citizen 
  • Bachelor's degree from the Finance Department of Xinjiang University of Finance and Economics, China 
  • Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Saurer Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd 
  • Previously Securities Affairs Representative of Xinjiang Tianshan Woolen Textile Co. Ltd.; Securities Affairs Representative and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Xinjiang Urban Construction (Group) Co. Ltd.; Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Litai (Taicang) Holding Co. Ltd.
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Historical milestones

Over the decades, Saurer has sought opportunities in a range of diverse industries. For a large part of the company's life, engines – first diesel, then petrol – were an important part of its offering. Its vehicles, which the company manufactured for over 80 years, were legendary. From the beginning, we patented many key technologies, among them the diesel injection system. Enterprising members of the founding family were already on the lookout for new opportunities and markets – in a few short decades, Saurer started exporting products beyond Europe. We are inspired by the pioneers who shaped us and are excited about what the future holds. Trace the company's journey from humble iron foundry to global company – with many highlights along the way. Here you can see some of the major developments that shaped us into the dynamic organisation we are today.

Saurer Autoairo Air spinning machine
2011‒Present

2023: Market launch of Autocoro 11 rX recycling Xtreme.

2019: Launch of the Autoairo – Saurer’s first air-spinning machine.

2017: Saurer lists on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

2012: Jinsheng Group acquires OC Oerlikon’s entire staple fibre and components business.

Launch of Volkmann CT eco – new twisting machine with eco-servo drive concept.

2011: Allma CC4, the energy-saving miracle, wins Tire Technology Award for Innovation and Excellence.

2001‒2010
2009: Launch of the longest ring-spinning machine in the world: Zinser 351 with 1 680 spindles.
2008: Fibrevision Ltd is integrated into Oerlikon Textile Components.
2007: Introduction of the ground-breaking, drum-less yarn displacement system PreciFX OC Oerlikon takes over Saurer Group.
2006: Takeover of Temco by Saurer Group.
2005: Saurer Group establishes a joint venture with Jinsheng Group. Saurer Group acquires a share in Fibrevision Ltd.
1991 ‒ 2000
1999: Supply of the 2 500 000th twisting spindle worldwide.
1997: Saurer subsidiary is founded in Suzhou, China.
1994: Temco splits off from FAG, renamed Temco Textilmaschinenkomponenten GmbH.
1991: Saurer Group takes over Schlafhorst. With this merger, Saurer becomes the largest textile machinery manufacturer in the world.
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1961‒1990
1990: Volkmann and Saurer merge.
1983: Schlafhorst AG & Co. becomes majority shareholder of Zinser Textilmaschinen GmbH.
1978: Launch of the world’s first fully automatic rotor-spinning machine Autocoro.
1972: Accotex – introduction of first stress-less Pressfit Cot concept, replaces glue-on cots.
1969: Launch of the first BD machine in the world (semi-automatic rotor-spinning machine).
1962: The Autoconer 107 is launched – the first automatic package-winding machine.
1931‒1960
1960: Saurer AG, Switzerland, takes over Allma.
1949: Zinser Textilmaschinen GmbH is founded.
1947: Allma develops and manufactures the first ring-twisting machine.
1946: Allma Allgäuer Maschinenbau is founded.
1901‒1930
1922: Accotex – start of production of cots and aprons in the USA.
1921: Texparts – Vereinigte Kugellagerfabriken AG (VKF) is founded in Cannstatt, Germany.
1914: Eugen Zinser registers the first Zinser spindle patent.
1912: Hippolyt Saurer develops the first automatic embroidery machine.
1910: Volkmann – produces re-winder and winding machines, accessories for local textile industry.
1905: Daytex – Dayton Rubber Company is founded in Dayton, Ohio, USA.
1904: Volkmann & Co. is founded in Krefeld, Germany.
1869 Saurer first hand embroidery machine
1850‒1900
1900: Schlafhorst registers patents for a pirn-winding machine and a cone-winding machine.
1884: Wilhelm Schlafhorst founds his import-export company, later manufacturing textile machinery.
1869: Franz Saurer constructs the first hand embroidery machine in Arbon, Switzerland.
1860: Accotex – Thomas Armstrong starts with a cork-cutting shop in Pittsburgh, USA.
1853: Franz Saurer establishes his foundry in St Georgen, Switzerland.
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