# SITM

> Karl Mayer and LIBA warp knitting machine experts since 1987. Founded by the Schinasi family. Electronic retrofit, spare parts and worldwide technical service for Raschel, Tricot and lace machines.

SITM (also known as SITM Schinasi) is an independent specialist of Karl Mayer and LIBA warp knitting machines. Founded by the Schinasi family in 1987 and headquartered in France, SITM serves textile manufacturers worldwide with electronic retrofit, genuine and compatible spare parts, troubleshooting, modernization, operator training and remote diagnostics.

## Brands and machine models supported

- **Karl Mayer Tricot (warp knit)**: HKS 2-3, HKS 3-M, HKS 4, KS, COP
- **Karl Mayer Raschel**: RSE 4-1, RSE 5, RSJ 4/1, RS MSU
- **Karl Mayer lace (jacquard)**: MRPJ 25/1, MRPJ 43/1, MRPJ 73/1, ML 41, OJ 59/1
- **LIBA**: Twistex, Copcentra warp knitting machines
- **Other**: Cliftex, Textronic (modernization candidates)

## Services

- Universal electronic retrofit (SITM NEXT) for Karl Mayer and LIBA warp knitting machines
- Karl Mayer and LIBA spare parts (electronics, mechanical components, accessories)
- Used Karl Mayer and LIBA machines (as-is, refurbished, or retrofitted)
- Installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, operator training
- Worldwide troubleshooting, remote diagnostics (Ewon)

## Pages

- [Home](/): SITM overview — Karl Mayer & LIBA warp knitting machine retrofit, spare parts and service.
- [About SITM](/sitm): Company story, Schinasi family heritage, expertise and team since 1987.
- [Karl Mayer](/karl-mayer): Karl Mayer used machines, spare parts and service worldwide.
- [Retrofit (SITM NEXT)](/retrofit): Universal electronic retrofit for LIBA and Karl Mayer warp knitting machines.
- [Services](/services): Maintenance, modernization, training and worldwide support.
- [Machines in stock](/machines-in-stock): Used Karl Mayer and LIBA warp knitting machines for sale.
- [Webshop](/webshop): Karl Mayer spare parts — electronics, mechanical components and accessories.
- [Contact](/contact): Get in touch with the SITM team.
- [Raschel machines](/en/machines/raschel): Karl Mayer RSE, RSJ, RS MSU Raschel warp knitting expertise.
- [Tricot (warp knit) machines](/en/machines/tricot-chaine): Karl Mayer HKS, KS, COP tricot warp knitting expertise.
- [Lace machines](/en/machines/dentelle): Karl Mayer MRPJ, ML, OJ lace machine retrofit and service.