biella

Name

biella

Legal name

Biella Shrunk Process di Alberto Michele & C. S.a.s.

Website

https://kd-biella.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Biella Shrunk Process (KD Biella) designs, manufactures, and refurbishes patented industrial machinery for fabric finishing, decatising, and washing — including the original KD autoclave process, Kinetika, and Nanomix Evo — serving wool, synthetic, stretch-fabric, and luxury textile producers in roughly 50 countries via direct enterprise field-sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Textile Finishing Machinery

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Washing, Rinsing & After-Treatments (Soaping/Neutralizing/Enzyme Wash) (IMAOACAH)

Keywords

• Textile finishing machinery
• Fabric decatising equipment
• Autoclave decatizing machines
• Industrial fabric washing
• Textile machinery manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Quaregna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of textile finishing and decatizing machinery including new machines, refurbished/second-hand equipment with warranty, and spare parts. The company offers complete installation and after-sales support services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Biella Shrunk Process designs, manufactures, and refurbishes industrial machinery for textile fabric finishing and decatising. Its core offerings include the proprietary KD (Kessel Decatur) autoclave decatising systems, Kinetika continuous dynamic high-pressure washing machines, and Nanomix/Nanomix Evo steaming-shrinking systems, processing wool, synthetic, and stretch fabrics for textile manufacturers worldwide. The company also sells second-hand reconditioned machinery and provides installation and after-sales support through its global service network.

Product overview

Biella Shrunk Process offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial textile machinery for fabric finishing, decatizing, washing, and conditioning. The core product lines include: (1) Original KD Series (KD Futura, KD Jubilee, KD Supernova, KD Jaguar, KD Idea) - autoclave decatising machines for permanent finishing and setting; (2) Kinetika - continuous open width washing machine using patented dynamic high-pressure technology; (3) Formula 1 series - continuous multifunction belt setting machines; (4) Nanomix series - fabric steaming, shrinking and conditioning machines; (5) Target - continuous decatising machines; (6) Lispa - final brushing lines. The company also offers second-hand/reconditioned machines. These machines process wool, synthetic, and stretch fabrics, serving the textile industry with technologies that ensure dimensional stability, smooth handle, and quality finishing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KD: The company's registered trademark for its autoclave decatising process (Kessel Decatur), the core technology that established the company's reputation in fabric finishing.
• Kinetika
• Nanomix
• KD Jubilee
• KD Futura
• Boosty Line

Products and services

• Kinetika Continuous open width washing machine using patented dynamic high-pressure washing technology where fabric is crossed by high-pressure fluid jets while carried by permeable belts. Ideal for tensionless washing of stretch and elastic fabrics. 10 bar pressure with up to 140,000 liters/hour fluid recirculation.
• KD Futura Autoclave decatising machine for permanent fabric finishing and setting with 1,888mm diameter autoclave and 900mm decatising cylinders. Enables loads up to 1,400m per batch. Part of the Original KD permanent finishing line.
• KD Jubilee & KD Jubilee Plus Autoclave decatising machine with integrated fabric pressing unit. The first and only autoclave decatizing machine with built-in press, enabling combined decatising and pressing operations for cost savings and higher efficiency.
• KD Supernova Original KD permanent finishing and setting machine part of the KD product line for fabric decatizing and finishing.
• KD Jaguar 011 Original KD permanent finishing and setting machine designed for high-volume production. One of the successful larger models leading to KD Futura development.
• KD Idea Original KD permanent finishing and setting machine offering KD process technology in a compact configuration.
• Formula 1 Continuous multifunction impermeable belt setting machine for fabric finishing with chintz and super-finished effects.
• Formula 1 Multipla Continuous multifunction impermeable belt setting machine with double steam heated effect drums (internationally patented). Offers intense effects like chintz or super-finished touch.
• Target Continuous decatising machine for fabric finishing and setting processes.
• Nanomix Evo Fabric steaming-shrinking-relaxing and conditioning machine. Evolution featuring reduced steam consumption and improved vaporization performance with air, water and steam mix. Customers report over 70% steam consumption reduction.
• Nanomix Ega Fabric steaming-shrinking-relaxing and conditioning machine using mix of air, water and steam for low consumption and intense relaxing action on fabric.
• Lispa Final soft brushing line for fabric finishing, providing final surface treatment.
• Second Hand Machines Selection of used textile finishing machinery offered either in original condition or fully reconditioned through a 7-step procedure (dismantling, washing, painting, repair, re-installation, functional tests) with warranty.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70% reduction in steam consumption with Nanomix Evo
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature15 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MagnoLabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMagnoLab is a network of companies in the textile supply chain created to develop real solutions for the industry. Biella Shrunk Process accepted their invitation to collaborate, proposing a new machine under development in its research center - the experimental 'Boosty' line. The goal is to create an efficient and more productive alternative to finishing processes with high water and steam consumption.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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