Burckhardt of Switzerland AG, the Swiss market leader in perforation and fibrillation in the field of technical textiles and plastic film processing, with a strong global distribution network, and Indian manufacturer R.K.Texparts announce the launch of a strategic partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to offer customers worldwide a broader product range, even more added value, delivery reliability, and innovative strength.
The announcement comes in a special year for Burckhardt of Switzerland AG: the company is celebrating its 85th anniversary. As a third-generation family-run company, Burckhardt has stood for the highest quality, technological excellence, and long-term customer relationships for 85 years. RK Texparts, also a second-generation family business with over 40 years of history, shares these values and the long-term strategic approach.
Combining complementary strengths
The partnership combines complementary strengths. RK Texparts brings high-quality production capacities, stable processes, and market proximity in one of the world’s largest growth markets in the plastics industry. Burckhardt of Switzerland AG complements this with technological leadership, innovative strength, in-depth application know-how, and an established global sales and service network.
As part of the cooperation, part of the series production will be bundled in India in the future. Customers will benefit from an expanded product range, better scalability, optimised delivery times, and cost-efficient manufacturing—while maintaining consistently high quality standards.
At the same time, Switzerland remains a central pillar of the joint strategy. Burckhardt of Switzerland AG continues to operate a highly automated production facility there, as well as an Excellence Center that focuses on complex and specialised products, customer-specific solutions, new developments, and research and innovation.
“The best of both worlds”
“For our customers, this partnership means the best of both worlds,” says Teddy Burckhardt, CEO of Burckhardt of Switzerland AG. “Building on 85 years of experience, we combine efficient global production, our strong worldwide sales network, and Swiss engineering expertise to support the long-term success of our customers.”
Vivek Harsora, CEO of RK Texparts, adds: “Working with a company that has 85 years of engineering expertise and global market presence allows us to offer our customers worldwide even greater flexibility, reliability, and added value.”
With this strategic partnership, Burckhardt of Switzerland AG and RK Texparts underscore their shared commitment to customer success, sustainable growth, and technological leadership in the global plastics industry.