The Trident Group set itself the ambitious objective of having the largest sheeting project under one roof, with no fewer than 500 large-width airjet weaving machines. Selecting the lead supplier for a project of this size required an in-depth study by the Trident project team. Picanol is very proud to announce that at the end of 2014 the Trident Group chose it as a partner for the project.
The decision was based partly on feedback from customers concerning the superior performance of the OMNIplus Summum and the technological leadership of the Picanol machines. But equally important was the evaluation of Picanol’s service level in broader terms.
Picanol India is a fully owned subsidiary employing more than 40 people with a sales and service network covering Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmadabad, Bhilwara, Surat, Kolhapur, Coimbatore and various other cities. The state-of-the-art PCB repair station at its Delhi headquarters has been upgraded to repair the new-generation Summum machines and is now the main facility for the Indian market.
With nearly 19,000 Picanol weaving machines in operation in India, the company was clearly well placed for Trident to make this historic decision.
The commitment of the Picanol management to continuous improvement and growth for its customers was also considered very important. This was further highlighted during visits to the Picanol headquarters in Ieper, when Trident could witness the continuing investment in production and training facilities and the R&D activities.
This flagship project clearly demonstrates Trident’s commitment to leadership, as well as Picanol’s commitment to the growth and development of its customers.