#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2022-04-07

Navis TubeTex announces acquisition of Gaston Systems

Navis TubeTex, a leading provider of high technology finishing machinery to the global textile industry, announced their purchase ofGaston Systems, Inc.

Navis TubeTex adds state of the art foam coating technology.

Gaston Systems designs and engineers advanced coating systems for the textile and nonwoven industries. Using propriety foam generation and application systems, Gaston Systems has an international reputation for offering high quality and innovative technologies to satisfy long-term sustainability requirements.

Founded in 1979, Gaston System has more than 500 installations worldwide and an international reputation for high quality and innovative technologies. Christoph Aurich, Managing Director of Gaston Systems stated “I have known and worked with Navis TubeTex for many years. Our systems are frequently integrated with Navis Tubetex finishing lines making this the right fit for future growth and global expansion. I am very excited by the possibilities as a member of the team.”

Gaston Systems continues to develop new dyeing and finishing technologies. Applications for indigo, reactive and other dyeing concepts have a measurable positive environmental impact.

Gaston Systems’ technology for indigo dyeing eliminates waste water at the end of the manufacturing process while driving down energy usage. According to one of the leading denim jean brands, the foam process requires 60% less energy and mitigates by the same percentage. Aurich added “Navis TubeTex is the right company to take this technology to the next level”.

Will Motchar, President and CEO of Navis TubeTex, commented, “We are very excited to expand our product line with the addition of Gaston Systems precision technology in the application of chemicals to a wide variety of substrates.

This acquisition brings together two industry leading companies with complimentary technologies in serving the global textile machinery marketplace. Motchar added “This strengthens the Navis Tubetex business offerings that keep our customers competitive, while continuing with our internal targets to minimize and reduce waste from our industry.”

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.

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DePoly Inaugurates its Showcase Plant in Monthey Switzerland

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