Lakshmi Ring Travellers (LRT) showcased its integrated capabilities across yarn technology, product performance and environmental solutions at Texfair 2026, reflecting a broader shift towards efficiency, value addition and sustainability in the spinning sector, writes Rakesh Rao.
Lakshmi Ring Travellers Coimbatore Pvt Ltd (LRT), a leading manufacturer of ring travellers for spinning mills, showcased a range of solutions spanning yarn technology and environmental management at SIMA Texfair, highlighting the group’s diversified capabilities across the textile value chain. The company presented solutions from its three group entities – Lakshmi Ring Travellers (LRT), Lakshmi Caipo, and Lakshmi Energy and Environment Designs Pvt Ltd (LEED). While LRT demonstrated improved ring traveller products and application tools, Lakshmi Caipo highlighted value-added yarn technologies such as core yarn and slub yarn systems. “At SIMA Texfair we are presenting solutions from all three companies within the group. Along with our traveller solutions, we are focusing on value-added yarn technologies such as core and slub yarn systems,” said J M Balaji, Vice President of Lakshmi Ring Travellers Coimbatore Pvt Ltd (LRT), while interacting with ITJ’s Rakesh Rao.
In the ring traveller segment, the company is focusing on improving product performance to meet evolving customer expectations, particularly in terms of durability and yarn quality. “Customers today expect longer life from travellers and improved operational efficiency,” said Balaji. “Our focus is on better raw materials, improved surface finishes and optimised traveller profiles to reduce friction between the ring and traveller.”
The company also highlighted the role of LEED, its environmental solutions arm, which provides water treatment, wastewater treatment and solid waste management solutions to industries. “We entered the environmental solutions business to provide reliable and credible solutions for industries facing sustainability challenges,” said Balaji. “Our objective is to work with companies that are genuinely committed to environmental responsibility.”
According to the company, Lakshmi Caipo has played a key role in developing the slub yarn segment and has supplied equipment covering nearly four million spindles. “Lakshmi Caipo serves the same spinning industry customer base and has grown into a market leader in slub attachments,” said Balaji. “Over the years, we have helped expand the segment through continuous innovation.”
Discussing broader industry trends, Balaji observed that the spinning sector is witnessing a phase of consolidation, with larger mills expanding their operations while smaller and less efficient units gradually exit the market. “We see consolidation happening faster across the spinning industry,” he said. “Efficient mills that manage energy, manpower and product value addition effectively will continue to grow.”
Looking ahead, LRT aims to further strengthen its global presence and position itself as a preferred solution provider for spinning mills worldwide. “Today we operate in more than 40 countries with a strong distribution network and multiple stock points,” said Balaji. “Our goal is to ensure customers consider us the first choice for spinning solutions.”
The company noted that its extensive distribution network enables it to deliver ring travellers to customers across global markets within 48 hours, reinforcing its commitment to service and reliability in the textile industry.