Coimbatore-based Vetri Engineers has carved a strong reputation for itself in the textile industry through its high-quality top rollers and spinning replacement spares from 1992. Over the years, the company has grown steadily, expanding its reach into key global markets and earning the trust of customers worldwide.
In an exclusive interview, S. Jayaprakash, Chief Executive of Vetri Engineers, shared insights into the company’s journey, its flagship product ‘Vetri Top Rollers’, along with textile spinning replacement spares and how it continues to support textile mills—especially during challenging times.
Meeting today’s industry challenges
Jayaprakash began by addressing the current scenario in the textile industry. “The ongoing crisis, driven by the USA’s tariff tensions with countries including India, has underscored the need for Indian textile mills to reinforce their competitiveness. Mills must now focus on producing superior ring yarn quality and textile products to thrive both domestically and in export markets,” he emphasized.
The strength behind Vetri Top Rollers
“For spinning mills, we have been offering ‘Vetri Top Rollers’ for the past 32 years,” he noted. “Our Vetri Top rollers with end bushes, a world class quality product, manufactured by us are highly reliable and cost effective and they are used as maintenance replacements and to suit the original machine specifications to achieve better parallelization (evenness) and correct drafting (less imperfection) of the yarn/ fibre movement at higher efficiency in the textile preparatory system of lap formers, comber and draw frame machines for many global brand makes machines. High precision accuracy is given top priority in our production process. We find pride in meeting the most stringent tolerance. We continuously innovate and improve the products toward customers satisfaction.
There top rollers are fitted with best rubber cots from OEM approved European manufacturerswhich ensure the right sliver yarn quality.
A legacy of innovation
Highlighting the company’s pioneering approach, Jayaprakash said, “Before we entered the market, top rollers were mostly imported from Germany, Switzerland, Japan, and other countries. We invested heavily in R&D and reverse engineering by collecting samples from many countries to match, and in some cases exceeding global standard better than OEMs.” That’s why we could spread to more than 36 countries including in USA, where almost 1000 nos of Vetri Top Rollers are working.
Vetri Engineers’ commitment to innovation is reflected in its state-of-the-art infrastructure, including automated high-precision CNC machines, a focus on digital technologies, and rigorous quality control systems. He added, “We’ve always prioritized offering premium quality at competitive pricing, combined with faster delivery. This continues to be our strength.”
Trusted globally
Vetri’s focus on quality has not gone unnoticed. The company now serves customers across the USA, South America, Asia and Europe, many of whom have become repeat clients. “We’re proud that customers overseas have experienced exceptional sliver quality with our rollers. Many Indian and global mills consider Vetri Top Rollers as reliable, non-original replacements for OEM parts,” he said.
Speed and support
One of Vetri Engineers’ key differentiators is its ability to deliver quickly, thanks to a robust inventory. “Our top rollers are available within 24 to 72 hours, with stock levels ranging between 15,000 to 20,000 parts including rubber cots” Jayaprakash shared. “With 32 years of expertise and a vast inventory, we’ve ensured consistent quality and uninterrupted supply for our clients.”
In light of the current challenges faced by the textile industry including from the competitors, Vetri Engineers is also extending a flat 20% special discount on Vetri Top Rollers. “It’s our way of supporting the industry and helping cushion the impact of global tariff tensions,” he added.
Looking ahead
As for what’s next, Jayaprakash shared that the company is also making strides beyond the textile sector. “Our success in textile machinery spares has opened up opportunities in contract manufacturing of Mechanical engineering components for various industries to USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Middle East and India. We’re working hard to build on both market segments. With global conditions improving, we’re optimistic about continuing on our growth path on India made engineering products reach.”