Rieter Information

Rieter is the world’s leading system supplier for processing natural and man-made fibers into short-staple and long-staple yarn, as well as for the production of filament yarns, man-made fibers and nonwovens. With its comprehensive technology portfolio, Rieter covers the entire textile value chain – from fiber to yarn, and from polymer melt to texturized filament, synthetic staple fibers and nonwoven. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, the company designs and engineers complex spinning plants, machines, systems, and components that enable an efficient and economical production. Rieter’s leading technologies ensure minimal resource consumption, making a significant contribution to sustainability across the global textile value chain. Rieter has a history spanning more than 230 years, operates 22 production sites in nine countries, and employs around 6 500 people worldwide, approximately 10% of them in Switzerland. Rieter is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol RIEN. The company comprises three Divisions: the Short-Staple Fiber Division, the Components and Technology Division and the Man-Made Fiber Division.