Rieter acquires Petit Spare Parts SAS

Rieter, the Winterthur-based manufacturer of machinery for the textile industry, has announced the acquisition of Petit Spare Parts SAS, a French supplier of spare parts and equipment for textile machinery. According to a statement, Rieter intends to strengthen its after-sales business and offer customers worldwide improved services and support. The Rieter after-sales division develops, produces and distributes spare parts as well as upgrades, conversions and retrofits for Rieter machines.

Petit Spare Parts will be seamlessly integrated into the Rieter customer service network, writes the statement. A total of 25 repair centers in 20 countries will be taken over with no foreseen structural or organizational changes.

“We are thrilled to welcome Petit Spare Parts SAS into the Rieter family,” commented Rico Randegger, Head of the Rieter Business Group After Sales. “This acquisition reinforces our commitment to excellence in the textile sector. Petit Spare Parts SAS brings valuable expertise to our Business Group After Sales, and we are confident that this collaboration will unlock new avenues for growth and innovation.” ce/ww