Obertshausen - The Karl Mayer Group has acquired yarn tensioner technology from US-based Appalachian Electronic Instruments.

Under the terms of the deal Karl Mayer will take over the complete range of YTC products, including YTC-2000 and YTC-2000 MAX, as well as the complete technology of yarn tensioners for weaving and warp knitting preparation from AEI.

The after sales service for the installed base machines will also be taken over by Karl Mayer effective from September 1st, 2022 although AEI will continue to provide support to Karl Mayer and the customers during the transition.

Since patenting the first electronic disk tensioner in 1979 AEI has been a pioneer and leading supplier of yarn tensioners for warp knitting and denim applications. After 43 years, AEI has made the decision to exit the tension control market and focus on its patented broken and tight yarn monitoring technology.

"As market leader and full range supplier in indigo dyeing, Karl Mayer Group will complete their yarn tensioner product range with this integration of the YTC technology," Karl Mayer said.