Barmag AG, with a market share of about 40 percent, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of plants, machines, and equipment used to produce and refine synthetic fibers. Yarn-spinning machines, textile machines, and chemical pumps made by Barmag are used to produce fibers with specific qualities such as water- and wind-proof fabrics for outdoor sportswear, and stress-resistant technical yarns for high-speed tires, airbags, and safety belts. Another Barmag specialty is machines that make high-quality fibers for carpets. About one-third of Barmag's sales comes from Asia, another third from Europe, and 27 percent from NAFTA countries. Barmag's main subsidiaries are located in Germany, Switzerland, China, India, Brazil, and the United States. The Swiss Saurer AG, which is one of the world's top makers of textile machines, owns 75 percent of Barmag's stock.
