UK-based Sellers Textile Engineers, a long-established manufacturer of carpet finishing equipment, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable technology and close customer collaboration during its participation in a major textile machinery event in Singapore.
Sellers Textile Engineers Reinforces Sustainability Focus at ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore
Speaking to MENA Covering, Danny Chambers of Sellers Textile Engineers described the ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025 exhibition as an important opportunity to reconnect with existing customers and strengthen long-term relationships across Southeast Asia. “It’s extremely exciting for us,” Chambers said, noting that face-to-face engagement remains central to maintaining trust and understanding evolving market needs in the region.
Sellers Textile Engineers has built a strong reputation over the years for its expertise in carpet finishing technologies, particularly in shearing, coating, and advanced finishing processes. According to Chambers, a key area of recent innovation has been the carpet tile sector, where growing demand for environmentally responsible solutions is shaping equipment development.
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“In response to customer expectations, we have focused on polymer coating systems that are significantly more environmentally friendly and support recycling-oriented production,” he explained. These developments reflect a broader industry shift toward sustainability, with manufacturers seeking solutions that balance performance, durability, and environmental responsibility.
The Middle East carpet market remains strategically important for Sellers Textile Engineers. The company has an established customer base across the region, and Chambers emphasized that close cooperation with Middle Eastern producers has played a direct role in refining technologies and driving innovation. “Our customers don’t just use the machines—they actively help us develop better solutions,” he said.
Chambers also pointed to the increasing cross-regional partnerships forming between carpet manufacturers in the Middle East and the Far East, describing this trend as a positive driver of new products, fresh ideas, and continuous technological evolution within the industry.
Addressing the topic of artificial intelligence, Chambers was candid about the current limits of automation in carpet finishing. He noted that quality assessment in carpet finishing remains highly dependent on operator skill, touch, and experience. “At this stage, we have not integrated AI into our development process, because carpet quality is still very much a human-led evaluation,” he said.
Concluding the interview, Chambers expressed appreciation to MENA Covering and to Sellers’ customers for engaging with the company during the Singapore event, describing the city as an inspiring and dynamic meeting point for the global textile machinery community.
