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As one of the well-known textile machinery manufacturers in China, Zhejiang Rifa Textile Machinery Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "RIFA") has been committed to the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of a complete set of textile equipment for many years. Particularly in the weaving machine field, RIFA's meticulous work has led to a variety of weaving machines of international standards spreading across the country and exported to more than 30 countries and regions globally. Its market share at home and abroad ranks among the top. At the same time, RIFA has established good cooperative relationships with many well-known textile enterprises through its excellent machine performance and meticulous service.
China Textile News will launch an exclusive report titled "Weaving Machine Frontline Survey" to delve into user enterprises and experience firsthand the advantages and achievements of RIFA's weaving equipment.
Upon arriving at Guangdong Foshan Xilun Textile Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Xilun Textile"), it coincided with Xilun Textile's General Manager Su Yanbang presenting a banner of appreciation to the technical staff of Zhejiang Rifa Textile Machinery Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "RIFA").
"Having cooperated for 15 years, I've often been moved by what seem like ordinary moments of Rifa Textile Machinery. Last week, the casing of a multi-arm device on one of our machines broke, something we've never encountered before and thus had no experience dealing with. In a moment of indecision, we discovered the machine, purchased in 2020, was out of warranty and couldn't be replaced for free. The technical staff of Rifa Textile Machinery learned about the situation and actively communicated with the multi-arm equipment manufacturer. On the third day, the manufacturer sent the casing over, and it was replaced for free. That casing costs around 10,000 yuan. This gesture not only saved us money but also solidified our trust in cooperating with a reliable company." Su Yanbang told the reporter.
Textile is a billion-yuan industry and a highly competitive traditional sector in Foshan Nanhai District, Guangdong. A mature industry cluster has been formed, with Xiqiao's "denim fabric" being a "golden business card" of Nanhai's textile industry.
"We started producing synthetic fabrics in 1991 and transitioned to denim after 2000. Our cooperation with Rifa Textile Machinery began in 2010. After more than ten years of collaboration, I feel that RIFA is a trustworthy friend. I've recommended RIFA to many of my peers, built on trust-based cooperation and mutual benefit." said Su Yanbang.
Xilun Textile is a professional denim fabric production enterprise. Their products are mainly sold to Guangxi, Henan, Hebei in China, and also exported to some countries in Southeast Asia and Europe and America.
"From using small rapier looms to the high-speed rapier weaving machine, with weaving speeds increasing from one or two hundred rotations per minute to the current 600 rotations per minute, I've spent my whole life dealing with textiles, changed a lot of equipment, and developed my own judgments on good equipment." said Su Yanbang.
Speaking about the cooperation with Rifa Textile Machinery, the memories of Su Yanbang began to unfold:
In 2019, Xilun Textile's machine replacement plan officially came on the agenda. At that time, high-speed machines were prevalent with three or four relatively stable and well-reputed brands in the market. Su Yanbang compared and evaluated multiple pieces of equipment based on the company's situation through introductions and on-site inspections. It was also at that time that Rifa Textile Machinery transported 6 newly developed RFRL50 high-speed rapier weaving machines to a textile factory in Xiqiao for trial operation. Su Yanbang immediately visited the factory to understand the performance of these six new devices, and after seeing the stable operation of the equipment, he decisively signed an order for 112 RFRL50 high-speed rapier weaving machines. The following year, he resolutely ordered another 72 units, and in the past two years, he placed an additional order for 122 units. Currently, Xilun Textile uses a total of 306 RFRL50 high-speed rapier weaving machines from Rifa Textile Machinery across 4 workshops.
The RFRL50 high-speed rapier weaving machine repeatedly ordered by Xilun Textile over the past five years is a result of RIFA's years of research and development. It is an all-electronic digital rapier weaving machine featuring high speed, efficiency, stability, and energy-saving, developed through innovation based on the absorption of advanced foreign shuttleless weaving machine technologies. The RFRL50 high-speed rapier weaving machine has a maximum design speed of 800 rotations per minute, with a working speed of 550-620 rotations per minute, and a reed width range of 150CM-540CM. The overall machine performance is stable, using super start motor technology, which provides strong power and high efficiency. Additionally, the RFRL50 high-speed rapier weaving machine boasts a high degree of intelligence and networking, enabling centralized management and control of machine groups.
The superb technical level has made Xilun Textile increasingly trust Rifa Textile Machinery, and the attentive, comprehensive service has continually brought the two entities closer together.
"Through years of collaboration, we've been very satisfied with the equipment's performance and service. Now, domestic host manufacturers are all committed to innovative R&D; everyone is progressing. However, in my experience, RIFA's management is very sound, and quality control is extremely stringent. Every year, I make a special trip to Rifa Textile Machinery's headquarters to understand equipment updates and share my usage experiences." Su Yanbang said.
From presenting needs to designing plans to installing equipment, Rifa Textile Machinery provides an all-encompassing service that combines online and offline interaction.
In Su Yanbang's view, Rifa Textile Machinery's thoughtful, meticulous service is reflected in many aspects. Su Yanbang said: "Though I've worked in this industry for many years, roughly knowing how much space a machine occupies, how many machines can fit in a workshop, and estimating the number of machines required, optimizing the limited space requires RIFA's experience and wisdom. Before ordering equipment, after several rounds of communication, both sides' technicians meticulously refined the plans, ultimately producing the best solution."
For Xilun Textile, Rifa Textile Machinery is not just an equipment supplier but an excellent partner and even more like family. "At the beginning, when the machines arrived at our factory, Rifa Textile Machinery's technical staff helped us adjust the equipment, often working late into the night. The next day, they would come early to fine-tune the equipment. If the factory ran out of parts temporarily, just one call, and Engineer Li from Rifa Textile Machinery would promptly arrive on-site. We have jointly created a WeChat group with Rifa Textile Machinery, where, during daily production, any problem can be promptly resolved by posting a picture and an explanation in the group, even late at night." Su Yanbang said.
Su Yanbang said: "Just like household furniture and appliances require regular maintenance, textile equipment also needs frequent updates. RIFA's technicians usually don't wait for us to ask; they voluntarily update and adjust the equipment at the earliest opportunity, making the service exceptionally praiseworthy. Moreover, Rifa Textile Machinery often seeks our feedback on the equipment and then relays it to the R&D department for improvements. A couple of years ago, we found a small hole on the edge of the machine frame, which easily abraded the yarn. Once the issue was raised, Rifa Textile Machinery took it very seriously and quickly made improvements."
Xilun Textile's continuous acquisition of RFRL50 high-speed rapier weaving machines from Rifa Textile Machinery in recent years has also attracted attention from their peers. They frequently visit Xilun Textile to inspect the equipment's operation. Having witnessed the stable operation and numerous advantages of RIFA's equipment firsthand, many have subsequently established more cooperation with Rifa Textile Machinery. Currently, in Xiqiao, RIFA's equipment has become the "best-seller."
Xilun Textile now employs over 200 staff, with most frontline employees coming from Guangxi, Sichuan, and Guizhou. The low personnel turnover is mainly due to the ease of operation and stability of RIFA's equipment. "Good equipment certainly plays a crucial role in retaining staff. The more stable the equipment, the more comfortably employees work, and the higher their income for piecework settlement. Thus, they also praise RIFA's equipment highly." Su Yanbang said.
"In my view, solely pursuing the speed of rapier weaving machines no longer meets the domestic yarn development requirements. During the operation of the rapier weaving machine, high speeds cause wear on the rapier head, rapier band, and guide hook. I hope the equipment manufacturers will consider parts durability while increasing speed in the future." said Su Yanbang.
In the current market environment, large-scale capacity investments by companies are rare, but there's a high demand for upgrading and refurbishing old factories, which sets a higher bar for the personalized service capabilities of equipment companies. "Going forward, the equipment at two other factories needs replacing, and we will undoubtedly choose Rifa Textile Machinery. Technological innovation and considerate service are RIFA's strengths. I believe their future development will get better and better, and their market share will become higher and higher." Su Yanbang stated that as a user company, Xilun Textile sincerely hopes that domestic equipment represented by Rifa Textile Machinery becomes stronger and its market share in the international market increases.
