In 2008, the Rieter Group generated sales of some three billion Swiss francs and plays a leading role both in textile machinery manufacturing and as a supplier to the international automotive industry. Established in Wint......In 2008, the Rieter Group generated sales of some three billion Swiss francs and plays a leading role both in textile machinery manufacturing and as a supplier to the international automotive industry. Established in Winterthur, Switzerland, in 1795, Rieter has successfully maintained its position in the market during times of industrial change by virtue of its flexibility and innovative momentum. Trend-setting product developments and sophisticated system solutions have made Rieter a reliable and successful partner for the textile and automotive industries. The Rieter Group is organized into two divisions - Rieter Textile Systems and Rieter Automotive Systems. In the 2008 financial year the group generated sales of 3 142 million CHF. Textile Systems accounted for 1 120 million CHF and Automotive Systems for 2 022 million CHF of this total.