ZÜRICH, Switzerland — July 28, 2026 — In 2025, global shipments of new short-staple spindles and open-end rotors increased by +3.3% and 3.5%, respectively (year-on-year). 94% of global shipments went to Asia & Oceania where deliveries increased by +9% to 607K. Global shipments of long-staple (wool) spindles decreased to 90K units in 2025 (-31%). Asia’s share of worldwide shipments remained at 98% and China continued to be the world’s largest investor, accounting for 93% of global shipments. Weaving MachineryIn 2025, global shipments of shuttle-less looms decreased by -27.5% to 164K units.