Mayer & Cie. prepares phased restart following strategic investment

Following the public announcement by Huixing, it is confirmed that Xu Hongjie, owner of the Chinese circular knitting machine manufacturer Huixing, has acquired Mayer & Cie.’s circular knitting business, including its international subsidiaries. This marks a strategic brand collaboration between two globally recognised knitting-machine manufacturers aimed at serving the entire spectrum of customer requirements worldwide.

Mayer & Cie. will continue to operate as a German premium brand, retaining its engineering heritage, product philosophy, quality standards, and long-standing customer relationships. Development and manufacturing will remain anchored in Albstadt, Germany, underscoring the company’s 120-year legacy of innovation and reliability.

The collaboration brings together Mayer & Cie.’s decades-long expertise in premium circular knitting technology with Huixing’s global manufacturing scale and agility. Both brands will work closely to create operational, manufacturing, and supply-chain synergies.

The new ownership has expressed strong appreciation for the Mayer & Cie. team and is working closely with management to ensure a structured and sustainable restart. The shared objective is clear: to provide customers worldwide with intelligent, reliable knitting technologies—developed in Germany, powered by skilled people, and designed for long-term performance.

Further updates on operational milestones and timelines will be communicated in due course.

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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)