The Swiss Textile Machinery Association has appointed Davide Maccabruni, CEO of Uster Technologies AG, as its new president during its general assembly on May 8. Maccabruni succeeds Ernesto Maurer, who served as president for the past decade and has played a pivotal role in enhancing the industry's innovation and global presence.

Maccabruni brings a strong vision for the future, emphasizing the need for collaboration and alignment within the sector. “The Swiss textile machinery industry still holds unique strengths that can secure its success well into the future. To achieve this, however, we must focus on aligning our capabilities, working together, and supporting one another,” he stated.

Joining Maccabruni on the board is newly elected member Martin Zurcher of Heberlein Technology AG. The board also includes Beat Meienberger (Benninger AG), Andre Imhof (Autefa Solutions Switzerland AG), Andreas Conzelmann (Jakob Müller AG), and Ralph von Arx (Retech AG), who takes on the role of vice-president.

Founded in 1940, the Swiss Textile Machinery sector is the oldest industry group within Swissmem and represents 42 companies involved in manufacturing textile machines, components, and services. The association continues to support its members through innovation-driven initiatives, educational support, and joint global market access campaigns. These efforts include international symposia, with recent events held in Mexico and the US, and an upcoming session scheduled for Morocco later this year.

The new leadership aims to build on past successes and reinforce Switzerland’s position in the global textile machinery landscape.