Conversions and upgrades for ICBT/Verdol machines

Let’s start with a little bit of history:

Eight years ago, in early days of September 2015, the Saurer Group took over the assets of the Verdol company in France, also known as the successor to the famous firm called ICBT.

For several decades before this date, the two companies were competitors, fighting to become or remain world leaders in their market. From this competition the most brilliant innovations in the world of twisting and cabling of textile and technical fibers were born. This spirit of innovation and progress continues today - and all products of the Saurer range benefit from it. The numerous technical developments are now available under one roof and make it possible to find cross-functional solutions for all Saurer as well as Verdol-ICBT machines.

More than just parts - conversions

Technology is constantly evolving, fashions are changing, but it is difficult and sometimes risky to invest in new production lines. This is why our technical solutions are also available as upgrades of existing machines.

The main objectives of upgrades and conversions are:

- Improving the efficiency and output of machines

- Reducing energy consumption

- Limiting production and maintenance costs

- Improving ergonomics, comfort and safety

- Producing better quality yarns

- Fighting obsolescence, ensuring sustainability and increasing the lifespan of equipment

Our service range

Always with the aim of providing our customers with increased performance on existing machines, Saurer offers upgrades for Tire, Carpet, Industrial or Glass Yarn machines originally designed and marketed by Verdol-ICBT. Our engineers can select the optimal components required for each specific application from a wide range of equipment.

Thus, many parts belonging to Saurer series machines could be adapted to Verdol-ICBT machines.

As a worthy successor to Verdol-ICBT, Saurer will always offer more options and upgrade possibilities – thus, we will continue to provide solutions through our lifecycle management program.

Be it the automatic replacement of a component with a modernized - or even better - an adapted one, or the possibility of coming up with a technical solution on a case-by-case basis, there is always a way with Saurer.

Our “Customer Support” service and more particularly its French team in Valence are ready to welcome your requests regarding Verdol-ICBT conversions.

Our specialists are looking forward to taking care of your inquiries.