At the start of the new year, Cao Xiucheng, Chairman of Henan No. 2 Textile Machinery Co., Ltd., was on his way to visit clients when he kept receiving urgent calls from the Xinyang production base regarding order scheduling. It turned out that since the end of 2025, the company had successively secured bulk spindle orders from overseas clients in Bangladesh and other countries, coupled with continuous urgent requests for orders from domestic manufacturers. Faced with such a production peak right at the beginning of the year, Mr. Cao Xiucheng admitted, “It was truly unexpected.”

Founded in 1970, Henan No. 2 Textile Machinery Co., Ltd. is China’s largest and most comprehensive enterprise specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of spindles. Guided by the principle of “specialized, refinement, differential and innovation”, the company has deeply rooted itself in the field of key textile spindle components. Cotton spinning spindles account for over 80% of its sales revenue, while it also produces a wide range of specialized textile machinery components such as worsted spinning spindles, flax spinning spindles, chemical fiber filament twisting spindles, and spindles for chenille machines.

 

In 2025, the company delivered an impressive performance report. “Throughout the year, we closely monitored market demand and responded swiftly, seizing opportunities from both new spinning projects and the technological upgrade of existing production capacity. As a result, our overall revenue achieved steady growth. High-speed spinning spindles with speeds above 20,000 r.p.m. saw a 30% increase compared to 2024! Notably, the YD8100 Double Damping High-Speed Spindle has successfully become a go-to product for many clients.” Mr. Cao Xiucheng said proudly.

 

 

In 2025, guided by the principles of “specialized, refinement, differential and innovation”, Henan No. 2 Textile Machinery focused on its spindle products and achieved multiple breakthroughs.

 

In deepening “specialized”, the company precisely met the needs of new projects in Xinjiang, Fujian, Jiangsu, and other regions, as well as the demand for automation and intelligent upgrades of existing production capacity in central and eastern China. By concentrating resources on enhancing the production capacity of high-performance aluminum spindles, it ensured a strong alignment between its products and customer requirements for high-speed spinning and automatic doffing transformations. Annual sales of aluminum spindles reached a record high since the company’s founding. At the same time, the single-motor spindle developed for retrofitting cotton spinning frames and chenille machines provided customers with precise, tailored solutions, leveraging advantages in energy efficiency, consumption reduction, and high stability. This further strengthened the company’s position in the specialized equipment supporting sector.

 

In pursuing “refinement”, Henan No. 2 Textile Machinery has embedded the philosophy of continuous refinement throughout its production process. After years of technological accumulation and ongoing optimization, the company’s flagship product—the YD8100 Double Damping High-Speed Spindle—has become a preferred choice for customers thanks to its reliable performance. 

 

This spindle has not only been deployed in a new spinning project by a leading textile group in Xinjiang, with 350,000 spindles operating stably at speeds ranging from 20,000 to 22,600 r.p.m., but has also been successfully applied in over ten upgrading projects for older spinning frames in Henan, Xinjiang, and Shandong. Operating at 20,000 r.p.m., it consistently produces 40S–60S cotton yarn with high quality, earning broad market recognition based on proven operational data and superior yarn output. 

 

“By the end of 2025, our YD8100 Double Damping High-Speed Spindle had been adopted in more than thirty new spinning projects,” said Mr. Cao Xiucheng. 

 

Behind this product lies the company’s relentless pursuit of performance excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement. Since 2018, the team has conducted countless on-site customer tests, refined the product iteratively, and optimized processes—laying a solid foundation of quality through persistent enhancement.

 

In terms of “differential”, the company focuses on addressing customer pain points to build differentiated competitive advantages. In 2025, it introduced a large number of high-speed spinning spindles equipped with yarn-adhesive devices, effectively solving the issue of yarn-end retention for users and reducing manual cleaning costs. Compared to traditional solutions such as yarn cutters or grippers, these spindles offer higher cost-effectiveness, achieving remarkable sales of nearly 500,000 spindles throughout the year.

 

Even more notably, the company made a significant breakthrough in the structural and process technologies for low-energy-consumption high-speed spindles with small whorl diameters of 17.0–17.5 mm. It successfully developed low-energy-consumption products capable of operating at speeds between 25,000 and 28,000 r.p.m., striking an optimal balance among high speed, low energy consumption, low noise, and long service life. These advancements precisely meet the production demands of users seeking both high efficiency and energy savings, fully demonstrating Henan No. 2 Textile Machinery’s research, development, and distinctive innovation capabilities.

 

In cultivating “innovation”, Henan No. 2 Textile Machinery regards technological advancement as the source of momentum. Since 2018, the team has undergone tests and process improvements, driving continuous upgrades in the performance of high-speed spinning spindles. In 2025, sales of spindles operating above 20,000 r.p.m. increased by 30% compared to 2024, injecting sustained growth into the company through ongoing technological iteration.

Moreover, the company has shifted from a mindset focused solely on “selling products” to a philosophy centered on “providing spinning speed‑up solutions”. By deeply aligning with customer needs and optimizing service processes, it has built an end‑to‑end service system spanning from product development to after‑sales support. This approach ensures that technological innovation resonates in harmony with customer demands.

 

 

Looking ahead to 2026, amid the evolving global textile landscape and the upgrading demands of the domestic market, Mr. Cao Xiucheng stated that Henan No. 2 Textile Machinery will continue to anchor its efforts in the principles of “specialized, refinement, differential and innovation”. The company will drive progress across three strategies—market expansion, technological advancement, and production capacity optimization—steadily advancing toward its goal of “building China’s leading spindle brand”.

 

In terms of market expansion, the company will adopt a dual-drive strategy of “deepening domestic presence while expanding overseas”. Domestically, it will focus on the growing investment in Xinjiang’s spinning sector and the demand for automation and energy-saving upgrades in central and eastern regions. Key products such as the YD8100 Double Damping High-Speed Spindle, the Feihuan 8010-17.5 Ultra-High-Speed, Low-Power Spindle, and aluminum spindles for collective doffing retrofits will be promoted, meeting evolving customer needs with quality, competitive pricing, and continuously improved standards.

 

Overseas, the company will capitalize on the recovery of international trade by deepening its presence in potential markets such as Pakistan and Bangladesh. By strengthening communication and collaboration with foreign partners and agents, it aims to expand its global market share. Concurrently, it will enhance technical certification, after-sales support, and rapid response systems abroad, steadily realizing the vision of “Xinyang Spindles Spinning Across the World”.

 

In terms of technological advancement, the company will continue to focus on breakthroughs in spindle technologies and deepen product functionality and process improvements. On one hand, following the development direction of high speed, low energy consumption, and long service life, it will further optimize the performance of existing products, enhance the manufacturing precision of key components, and improve the stability and reliability of products within the 20,000–25,000 r.p.m. spinning speed range. The goal is to match the performance of European counterparts while maintaining superior cost-effectiveness.

 

On the other hand, the company will persistently increase investment in research and development, exploring new products and processes in response to customers’ latent needs. It will strengthen the iterative upgrades of advantageous products such as yarn-adhesive devices and single-motor spindles, using technological innovation to consolidate its leading position in the segments.

 

In terms of production capacity optimization, building on the pilot initiatives of 2025, the company will comprehensively accelerate the automation transformation of its production lines. Robots, automatic loading/unloading devices, and automated inspection instruments will be deployed across the lines.

 

Mr. Cao Xiucheng emphasized that this transformation is not about chasing the trendy concept of “unmanned operations”, but rather aims to achieve three primary objectives: “stabilizing quality, improving efficiency, and reducing costs”. The goal is to build a more flexible and precise manufacturing system for key spindle components. Through automation upgrades, the company will enhance product consistency and production efficiency, reduce labor intensity for employees, and establish a robust capacity foundation to meet the market trend toward high-speed spinning.

 

From deepening expertise in niche segments to building industry benchmarks, Henan No. 2 Textile Machinery has made “specialized, refinement, differential and innovation” its blueprint for growth, earning both progress and recognition in 2025.

 

Looking ahead to 2026, Mr. Cao Xiucheng stated that the company will continue to advance like a marathon runner—persistent in refining craftsmanship, committed to product iteration, and unwavering in putting customers first. By strengthening its technological foundation, enhancing product quality, and improving service systems, it will write a new chapter in high-quality development within the spindle manufacturing sector.

 

The interview with Mr. Cao Xiucheng was conducted over the phone while he was traveling between client visits, just after returning from an international exhibition. “Starting the new year at such a pace brings both pressure and motivation,” he said with determined ambition. And so, a new year of striving has officially begun, filled with this same sense of purposeful busyness.