#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2021-07-22

Navis TubeTex and Thies announce sales distribution agreement for Canada, US and Honduras

Customer focus and strategic thinking are key factors for success in the textile industry, which is why Navis TubeTex and family-owned Thies are proud to announce their collaboration to meet evolving customer needs. With a combined history over two hundred years long, both companies share the tradition of serving the customer while looking to the future.

Going forward, Navis TubeTex will collaborate with Thies on an agency basis to sell Thies dyeing machines, chemical dispensing units, and heat recovery systems in Honduras, Canada, and the US.

Navis TubeTex

According to Will Motchar, Navis TubeTex President and CEO, “Having the ability to sell Thies’ line-up of machinery will enhance our customers’ abilities to add value, save money through automation, and reduce environmental impacts from manufacturing. We’re being asked routinely how our technologies can help meet financial and environmental goals, and Thies helps strengthen our ability to respond.” Based in Lexington, NC and founded in 1929, Navis TubeTex offers a diverse range of machines for tubular and open-width textile finishing. The addition of Thies machines broadens its offering to include yarn and fabric dyeing. www.navisglobal.com

Thies

Speaking of Navis TubeTex, Verena Thies, CEO, stated “We’re excited to have such an established company representing us. As a fifth-generation owner-managed company, we understand the importance of strategic alliances and long-term vision. Navis TubeTex is the perfect pathway to engage with customers for custom solutions in eco-friendly innovation, digitization, and automation.” Thies GmbH & Co. began production in 1892 in Coesfeld, Germany where production is ongoing. Thies Corp. in Rock Hill, SC is a wholly-owned subsidiary.

http://www.thiestextilmaschinen.com

Customer Focus

This collaboration is customer-centric and strategic, facilitating the ability to offer holistic, custom solutions for fabric dyeing and finishing in Canada, the US and Honduras.

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

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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.

Contactless measurement of coating for Technical Textiles with PLEVA AF 310 and AF 120

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EFI Reggiani and Danitech Group announce strategic multi-year agreement for Mezzera textile finishing machinery

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Dyeing, finishing and singeing expertise now closer than ever to Brazilian customers

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EU ban on destroying unsold clothing and footwear now in force

The European Union's ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, clothing accessories and footwear has entered into force. Since July 19, 2026, large companies across the EU have been prohibited from destroying unsold textile products, while medium-sized companies will be required to comply with the same rules from 2030.

Eastman Naia™ brings its inside-out denim vision to Kingpins New York

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