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Korteks achieves digital transformation in textured yarn packaging with OMRON automation solutions
Korteks, one of Turkey’s leading polyester yarn manufacturers, has fully digitalized its textured yarn packaging line with OMRON’s advanced automation and software solutions. The project increased production capacity by 25%, reduced labour needs by 30%, and reached a daily packaging capacity of 110,000 bobbins.
Founded in 1989 in Bursa, Turkey, Korteks is one of Europe’s largest integrated and innovative polyester yarn producers. With approximately 2,000 employees and an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons, the company supplies 17% of Turkey’s yarn demand and exports to over 50 countries. Korteks is renowned for delivering high-value, performance-driven products for industries ranging from defense and healthcare to automotive and home textiles.
Key Benefits
Daily packaging capacity of 110,000 bobbins
30% labour savings and 25% production increase
15% cost reduction in packaging materials through optimized robotic applications.
Error rates minimized through enhanced traceability
Return on investment achieved within 3 years
At a Glance
Korteks, one of Europe’s largest polyester yarn producers, fully digitalized its Textured Yarn Bobbin Packaging line with OMRON. The project integrated PLCs, motion control, sensors, and safety systems, engineered with Sysmac Studio software. Real-time communication was enabled through the OMRON FINS protocol, while Korteks’ own OPALS software connected automated handling, quality control, packaging, and palletizing with WMS and ERP systems. The results: 25% higher capacity, 30% less manual labor, and 110,000 packaged bobbins per day, with ROI in just three years. Korteks also reduced downtime and secured greater efficiency, flexibility, and quality across operations.
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"With OMRON’s advanced automation and software solutions, our production line has been fully digitalized. We have achieved significant gains in both quality and productivity. OMRON has proven to be a reliable partner in Korteks’ digital transformation journey."
