Jan Bogaert, CEO of BMSvision, shares insights on how the company is driving efficiency, quality, and sustainability in textile manufacturing through cutting-edge technology.
For nearly five decades, BMSvision has been a pioneering force in textile manufacturing solutions. Headquartered in Belgium, the company is renowned for its innovative approach to data-driven operational, quality and energy efficiency. In an exclusive interview with The Textile Magazine, CEO Jan Bogaert discusses the company’s evolution, its unique solutions, and its vision for the future of textile manufacturing.
The Evolution of BMSvision
“BMSvision started back in the 1970s under the Barco brand. Next year, we’ll mark 50 years since the launch of our first MES system” shares Jan Bogaert. Over the decades, the company has grown to achieve a significant market share in textile manufacturing, especially in the U.S., Europe, India, Pakistan, and China. Its local presence in key regions allows BMSvision to cater to diverse customer needs effectively.
BMSvision specializes in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) that collects and correlates operational, quality, and energy data to improve efficiency. Mr. Bogaert explains, “It’s not just about collecting data but understanding linkages between operations, quality, and energy systems to provide actionable insights.”
The solutions span the entire manufacturing value chain, from carding, over spinning, manufacturing, inspection, to the finishing processes. “We can connect operators, machines and ERP systems ensuring comprehensive monitoring, reporting, planning and quality assurance” he adds.
Competitive Edge
When asked about what sets BMSvision apart from competitors, Bogaert highlights its versatility, commitment to the textile industry and vast experience. “We integrate with all types of manufacturers of machines in the different steps of the textile value chain, whether it’s a legacy model or the latest generation, and provide actionable insights beyond just monitoring, reporting, dashboarding or planning.
Based on our decades of experience, there are very little machines which we have not integrated with. Next we create reliable and transparent insights, to ensure appropriate decision making and/or automation at the right level of the manufacturing process. Our focus on reliable data collection, correlation and interpretation, as well as presentation tailored to our textile customers processes and culture, makes us truly unique.”
Furthermore, the company’s extensive experience enables it to work as a change agent, interpreting data within the specific context of the textile industry. “It’s not just about the latest technologies but understanding how to link data science with operational know-how. Based on our experience, we know how to introduce digital solutions in an operational environment. Introducing our products and sensors is the start of a change management process. Making operators and managers comfortable with working more paperless, using objective metrics and KPI’s across departments is as important and does take time. We work with our customers at different levels throughout the organization, to ensure maximum effectiveness in going digital.” Bogaert states.
BMSvision’s solutions deliver measurable results for textile mills. “We can drive operational efficiency improvements of 5% to 12% within the first year,” says Bogaert. These gains are achieved through data-driven behavior changes among operators and optimized planning processes.
Energy management is another key focus. “When energy monitoring is added, ROI can drop to as low as nine months,” he reveals, emphasizing the importance of reducing energy consumption in textile operations.
Leveraging AI and Machine Learning
AI and machine learning have long been part of BMSvision’s toolkit. “We’ve been leveraging AI concepts since 1987,” Bogaert notes. The company continues to innovate based on the most recent developments in domains of generative AI and Machine learning. During the course of 2025, it will introduce amongst a number of other new functionalities also an advanced assistant planning system that uses historical data, combined with generative scenario modelling to substantially improve the effectiveness of real-time operational planning.
“Planning is a complex job,” he acknowledges. “Our tools make it easier for planners to evaluate multiple parameters—quality, energy, and machine availability—ensuring optimal decision-making.”
Presence in India
BMSvision is part of the Vandewiele Group. An international group of companies with production and service centers worldwide. With a corporate office in Coimbatore and sales and service offices in Ludhiana, Delhi, Surat and Thane, there is strong presence in India, ensuring its customer centric approach
Future of Textile Manufacturing
Looking forward, Bogaert predicts a future where digitalization will further revolutionize textile manufacturing. “The upcoming ITMA exhibitions will showcase even more advanced tools correlating operational, quality, and energy data,” he anticipates. BMSvision remains steadfast in its mission to empower customers with smarter, sustainable decision-making through actionable insights, thereby reshaping the future of textile manufacturing.
BMSvision is committed to driving this transformation. “Our mission is to enable our customers to make smarter, more sustainable decisions by leveraging actionable insights,” he concludes.
BMSvision’s innovative approach to MES solutions not only sets new benchmarks in efficiency, quality, and sustainability but also reinforces its leadership in steering the textile industry towards a more data-driven future. With its robust solutions and deep industry expertise, the company is well-positioned to lead the industry into a more data-driven future.
