With the development of the POY (Pre-oriented Yarn) and the decline in the use of the draw-twister replaced by the continuous process, new requirements arise relating to the doffing of the bobbins which have reached considerable weights and dimensions.

In 1976 the DOFFER is born in its various versions. For the development of this product, Salmoiraghi collaborates with the main spinning machine manufacturers (Rieter – Barmag – Teijin – Cognesint).