#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2024-10-03

etv invests over EUR 2.5 million to boost camouflage and technical printing capacity

etv, a leading European textile finishing company, has announced a major investment of over EUR 2.5 million in state-of-the-art equipment to expand its future camouflage and technical printing capacity. The investment includes a new coating stenter frame with a working width of 3200 mm, a new calender with a working width of 3200 mm, and a technical update of its Zimmer printing system, featuring 10 colors and a working width of 2850 mm.

Dirk Tunney, Managing Director etv © 2024 etv

As part of its strategic expansion, etv is positioning itself as a new player in the military fabric printing market. From 2025, the company will launch a new production capacity of 2,800,000 running meters annually. The upgraded equipment will enable etv to process materials ranging from 25 to 650 g/m², including woven fabrics, nonwovens, films, and membranes, significantly enhancing its offering in the technical textiles sector.

The new rotary screen printing system boasts the latest technology, allowing etv to cater to a diverse range of applications. From lightweight, waterproof fabrics used in medical applications to heavy-duty textiles for building, construction, and home textiles, etv’s modernized printing system offers unparalleled flexibility. Additionally, the upgraded system will enable the company to produce advanced conductive prints and smart textiles, opening doors to innovative, high-tech applications.

Dirk Tunney, Managing Director of etv, emphasizes the importance of this investment for the company’s future growth: “These investments are hugely important for our business. We expect noticeable new business from the second half of 2025.”

Located in the Münsterland region of Germany, etv operates with around 120 employees, specializing in surface finishing for a variety of textile producers across Europe. Known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, etv places a strong emphasis on close collaboration with its customers to deliver tailored, high-quality products. This latest investment reflects the company’s dedication to meeting evolving market demands through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

BW Converting expands Southeast Asian presence with new agency partnerships in Vietnam and Indonesia

BW Converting is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia through new agency partnerships in Vietnam and Indonesia, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting textile manufacturers across the region. The expansion comes as BW Converting prepares to exhibit at SaigonTex 2026 (April 8–11, Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) and INDO INTERTEX 2026 (April 15–18, Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia).

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RETECH showcases high-precision godets for high-performance fiber processing at Techtextil 2026

RETECH designs and manufactures godets and draw frames for heated, ambient and cooled processes, enabling precise heat treatment and consistently high yarn quality for a wide range of polymers and applications, with process temperatures of up to 400 °C for high-performance fibers. The company’s key competence lies in exact and stable temperature and speed control, individually adapted to the specific material and process requirements.

Driving WARP KNIT Inspiration

KARL MAYER sees performance fabrics and next-level textile solutions in particular as potential growth drivers for its customers, as a motor for business development and as real game changers for the entire textile industry. Innovation does not happen by chance. It is the result of close exchange with customers & brands, textile expertise and competence in textile machine engineering. This is why KARL MAYER is investing in progress and collaborative development and opening its TEXTILE INNOVATION CEN-TER (TIC) – a place to be for the entire textile world.