#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2025-07-10

Navis TubeTex expands South and Central America reach through strategic partnership with Pluvia

Navis TubeTex, a global leader in finishing machinery for the textile industry, is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with Pluvia, representing Pluvia’s line of machinery throughout South and Central America.

This expansion builds on a successful collaboration, combining Pluvia’s world-class textile machinery with Navis’ regional expertise and on-the-ground support. Pluvia brings a solution-oriented approach to smart manufacturing—emphasizing technologies that minimize water and energy consumption while maximizing production efficiency and sustainability.

The partnership underscores both companies’ shared commitment to smart, sustainable manufacturing.

“Expanding Pluvia’s products into South and Central America allows us to better support the textile industry in these growing regions with trusted local representation,” said Will Motchar, President and CEO of Navis TubeTex.

Navis will offer customers across the region enhanced access to sales, service, and technical support, resulting in faster response times, improved communication, and direct access to its full portfolio of advanced finishing solutions.

This strategic move reaffirms Navis’ mission to deliver innovative, eco-conscious machinery and support services to textile producers worldwide.

Navis TubeTex appoints Will McElheny as Business Development Manager for coatings technologies

Navis TubeTex has announced the appointment of Will McElheny as its new Business Development Manager, Coatings Technologies. In his new role, McElheny will focus on strengthening the company’s strategic partnership with Fibroline and expanding the market presence of dry impregnation technology across key industry sectors.

Navis TubeTex announces U.S. partnership with Icomatex

Navis TubeTex, a global leader in advanced dyeing and finishing machinery solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Icomatex (www.icomatex.com), a respected European manufacturer of high-quality stenters and textile finishing equipment. Under this agreement, Navis TubeTex will exclusively represent the Icomatex stenter line in the United States.

Navis TubeTex partners with Mascoe Systems to expand coating solutions forindustrial, upholstery, and apparel markets

Navis TubeTex, a global leader in dyeing and finishing machinery and technology for the textile industry, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Mascoe Systems to manufacture, sell, and service Mascoe’s line of coaters across the industrial, upholstery, and apparel markets. This powerful alliance marks a major step forward in expanding Navis TubeTex’s already extensive portfolio of advanced coating technologies.

Navis TubeTex partners with Pluvia to deliver expanded sales and support

Navis TubeTex, a leader in engineering advanced textile finishing and processing solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Pluvia, a European-based innovator in sustainable textile machinery. Through this collaboration, Navis will support the sales and service of Pluvia’s continuous ranges for washing and bleaching in the North American market.

Orthopac RVMC-20 plus: German Engineering for Smarter Weft Straightening

In times of rising cost pressure and growing quality demands, textile producers worldwide are searching for solutions that combine precision, efficiency, and sustainability. With its latest innovation, the Orthopac RVMC-20 plus, Mahlo once again demonstrates the strength of German engineering: improving proven technology to meet today’s challenges.

Precision jet dyeing moves towards industrial scale as Alchemie partners with Acatel

BTMA member Alchemie Technology, the pioneer of precision jet dyeing solutions based in Cambridge, UK, is partnering with Acatel, the Portuguese leader in sustainable textile manufacturing. The two companies will work together to validate and optimise Alchemie’s Endeavour system for knitted cellulosic fabrics.

Testing and research laboratory ensures safe and more sustainable products worldwide

For 80 years, Hohenstein has stood for independent testing, scientific expertise and practical solutions. Today, the testing and research service provider supports manufacturers and brands worldwide in making textiles, hardlines and medical devices safe, more sustainable and market-ready – thereby building trust among consumers. With an international presence and interdisciplinary expertise, Hohenstein supports its customers from production through to market launch, helping them navigate an environment of growing regulatory and societal demands.

Perfect quality through collaboration: Machinery from Trützschler, Toyota and Murata at Zirve Tekstil

In today’s textile industry, excellence is not achieved by chance – it’s the result of deliberate decisions, technical expertise, and the courage to go beyond conventional paths. The Turkish company Zirve Tekstil has done just that: by combining the best technologies from Trützschler, Toyota and Murata, they’ve created a production setup that delivers outstanding yarn quality – recognized worldwide.

Engineering depth and diversity for composites

Airbond is the latest member of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) to receive recognition for contributions to the composites industry. The engineering firm based in Pontypool, South Wales, has just received the Make UK Energy and Sustainability Award for its Lattice 3D Printing project.