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Grand opening of the Fibroline USA Innovation Lab with Navis TubeTex

Fibroline, the French company that developed dry powder impregnation solutions, and Navis TubeTex, a US-based leader in machinery manufacturing, are launching a new innovation center in Lexington, North Carolina. This laboratory will bring new expertise and resources to the U.S market for dry impregnation solutions. The inauguration is set for next month.

After having officialized a strategic partnership in January 2024, Fibroline and Navis TubeTex are now ready to launch the Fibroline USA Innovation Lab, a new state-of-the-art laboratory that will help them provide customers with unparalleled support and cutting-edge technologies. This facility marks the beginning of a transformative journey in creating the next generation of advanced textiles. “This new lab is a hub for collaboration and ingenuity,” Will Motchar said, President & CEO of Navis TubeTex. “It is designed to explore, test, and bring to life groundbreaking textile solutions that meet evolving market demands.”

“This innovation lab is an important step for Fibroline’s worldwide development, as our technologies are now directly and easily accessible to North American partners,” Jérôme Ville commented, CEO of Fibroline. “We had been wanting to extend our presence here, and this partnership between Navis TubeTex and Fibroline perfectly fits with our strategy to bring both more performing and eco-friendly solutions to the textile industry.”

Navis TubeTex and Fibroline will hold an inauguration event running from February 11th to February 13th. All potential partners are invited to get in touch with Fibroline or Navis to book a slot and meet with their team in order to discuss future collaborations and projects. The Fibroline USA lab is located inside the Navis offices, at 113 Woodside Drive in Lexington, North Carolina.



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