German textile machinery expert Brückner has announced the sale of another stenter line to Indonesian textile manufacturer Harapan Kurnia, taking the company’s roster of Brückner stenters to six.
Based in West Java, Harapan Kurnia develops new and fashionable products with modern and eco-friendly technology supported by the country’s skilled textile workers. The company states that as well as striving to produce and sell its fabric range, it also places sustainability high on its agenda, producing its fabrics in a more environmentally friendly way.
According to the company, it is certified for ISO9001, Oekotex and USA Cotton, and also focuses on local social engagement. At present, Harapan Kurnia has five installed Brückner machines across two sites, with their quality, accurate automatisation, accurate control system and optimized heat recovery system leading to the company investing in a sixth machine.
Harapan Kurnia has a total of 300 employees, generating a turnover of €50m per year with an annual growth rate of 20%. The company states that 95% of its products are knitwear, with the rest being woven fabrics.
