A.T.E.’s seven decades of close ties with German manufacturers

Back in 1939, A.T.E. was known as Associated Textile Engineers and the promoter of the company, Mr Shyamlal Bhagwati’s sole intention to begin the company was to hurt the business interest of the British Empire. Patriotism wasn’t just about fighting a war on the battlefield, and hence Mr Bhagwati got in German agencies, selling German machinery in India. This was the first step of initiating the long-standing relationship between A.T.E. and German companies began. And, it has been nearly over 70 years since the first solid relationship was established.

In an interview with the Textile Magazine, Mr G V Aras, Director, Textile Engineering Group, talks about A.T.E.'s long-standing partnership with German principals and the new developments in the textile industry.

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