In their remarkable four-decade journey in Tamil Nadu, Open End Spinning Mills (OE Mills) have risen to prominence despite numerous challenges. Today, with over 8,00,000 rotors spinning under their aegis, these mills have become valuable-adders in the textile sector, providing substantial contributions to both the industry and the community.
OE Mills specialize in producing 2/32 yarn by recycling cotton waste, polyester waste, viscose, and mélange waste from spinning mills. Additionally, they produce an impressive array of 50 varieties of dyed yarns (2/40 count) by blending recycled fibers from ready-made clothing industry waste and plastic bottles. These eco-friendly yarns are vital to handloom, powerloom, and knitting industries, showcasing a sustainable approach to textile manufacturing.
To recognize the icons and trailblazers who have propelled the OE Mills sector forward, the Coimbatore-based Recycle Textile Federation (RTF) led by its Chairman R.Jayabal, organizes RTF Awards Ceremony annually. This event also celebrates the pioneers of OE Mills and honors those leading the charge into the next generation of textile entrepreneurship.
The second edition of the RTF Awards was held recently in the city. K.G.Balakrishnan, Chairman, KG Denim Ltd., Coimbatore took part as the Chief Guest of this event. G Kannappan, Chairman, Town & City Developers, Coimbatore,Thulasidharan, President, ICF; Appukutti, President, TASMA; S.K.Sundararaman, Chairman, SIMA and K.Selvaraju, Secretary General, SIMA, took part in the ceremony as special guests and presented the awards.
Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Srihari.B, Managing Director of Sri Kannapiran Mills Limited. The Sustainability Successor Award was given to K.Sankar, Chairman of and Senthil Sankar, Managing Director of Shree Renga Polymer.The Rotor of Excellence Award wash present to Sathiya Sheelan of Sri Krishna Textiles, Palladam.
The Sustainable Skein Award was presented to V.Asohan, Pachaiamman Textiles, Pollachi.
The Thread of Tomorrow Award was presented to Surya Kumar of Venkateshwara Cotton Mills - Surya Machinery.