Brand trusted worldwide for textile machinery.

Since 1922 Gilbos has been the supplier of superior quality products that meet the needs of forward thinking customers.

Brand trusted worldwide for textile machinery.

Our rich history is difficult to summarize in just a few “bullets”. But the fact is clear: Gilbos had long been agile before this term was generally known in management jargon.
And our legendary customer focus and innovation daring are still our reason for being.

1922 – 1943
Pioneer era. Transformation from maintenance workshop to machine manufacturer for the local cotton industry.
1951 – 1970
Gilbos now sells internationally: first Europe, followed very quickly by North and South America and Asia. Anchoring the US market through the establishment of Gilbos of America in 1969.
1980 – now
Focus on carpet yarns began with specialized winding machines and has evolved into the Automation of production processes—SmarTwist.

Textile machines

Machine types
Our machines are specially designed for winding and processing of coarse yarns :

BCF carpet yarns
Spun carpet yarns : woolen and semi-worsted yarns
Technical yarns
Not only the robust and solid construction of our machines but also the adapted functionality of each of our machines make them ideal for each niche market where they are used.

This focus allows us to support and service our customers in the best possible way. Experience and customer oriented thinking are the corner stones of our service organization.

Through continued contact with our international network of agents we are able to offer continued excellence in serving the needs of our customers.