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technology have to be carried on side by side
when planning research and development
programs. PENTEK machinery is also very well
established in industry 4.0 with several projects in
Pentek at Italy couple of years ago, with the first projects
operation. PENTEK started with industry 4.0 in
coming on early 2018, and now expanding
throughout overseas markets.
Igatex Commenting on the IGATEX 2019 exhibition he

informed, “At Igatex we are mostly focusing this
time on the continuous bleaching and after print
washing for both woven and knitted fabrics.” He
added, “In Pakistan we have been successful for
the continuous tumbling equipment as well as
Mr Andrea Prologo . International Business Developer . PENTEK Textile Machinery Italy continuous and modular rope form washing
range known as Wanny. We are introducing the
Fabric finishing excellence since 2000 new technology at IGATEX 2019 and it has
received a very positive feedback”. The visitor
Established in 2000, in the Tuscan city of Prato, bulkiness and hand-feel enhancement. response, he said, at Igatex 2019 has been
nearby Florence, Italy, Pentek Textile Machinery owes Mr. Andrea Prologo, International Business Developer positive and more than expected.
its heritage and tradition to its motherland. Prato has at PENTEK Textile Machinery SRL, has generously
been renowned worldwide for its art and expertise in elaborated on PENTEK’s journey, right from its Pentek EnAIRgy: EnAIRgy is a specialty finishing
textile dyeing and finishing, hence providing a solid inception in 2000. He told TEXtalks, “We have machine for value added goods: it’s the ideal tool
and constant source of inspiration. By keeping a continuous solutions for both wet and dry processes. for those who mean to improve the product
close contact with the textile market demand and Thanks to the success of EnAirgy range of continu- market positioning conferring softness, bulkiness
applying a continuous R&D investment strategy, ous tumblers, counting more than 500 installations and volume, drapery, shrinkage and changes of
PENTEK has quickly earned itself a position with the worldwide, we had the opportunity to listen closely look such as: aged look, crinkling, mill wash,
leading tycoons of the textile world in just less than the requirements of our Clients, food for thought lamb-skin look, spongy look, tridimensional
two decades of career. For Pakistan market, Pentek when trying to develop something really new and not effects, besides improving the technical charac-
is represented by Texsol (Pvt) Ltd. available in the market before. Whenever the fabric teristics of the fabric. The range of finishing
needs to be improved in quality performances as well effects provided by ENAIRGY is comparable to
The company offers a complete range of continuous as other characteristics such as hand feel, appear- the general range of effects produced by rotary
tumbling equipment and wet processing ranges ance, drape, and 3D effect, our machinery range can drum tumblers, though in a continues and open
dedicated to the most discerning textile finishing fill up these requirements at ease” width process.
companies, from woven to knitted fabrics up to home
and technical textiles. Besides added value finishing effects, according to Pentek Wanny: Wanny was born as a modular
Mr Andrea Prologo, sustainability for PENTEK carries washing unit for rinsing and neutralization after
PENTEK introduces us with its ENAIRGY range of major significance. PENTEK provides to its custom- chemical processes. It was then further devel-
continuous tumble dryers in variable open width, a ers eco technology with the aim of reducing water oped, starting from 2015, as a continuous
multi-patented technology found around the globe at and energy consumptions in all the applications. It is soft-flow washing range, utilizing the principle of
more than 400 finishing mills. After 14 years from its one of the main outcome of PENTEK’s strong fabric back and forth motion, to maximize the
introduction, ENAIRGY still represents the benchmark Research and Development investment. Pentek water and fabric exchange, achieving the highest
technology for achieving perfect fabric softness, strongly believes that innovation and sustainable possible washing results and greatly reducing
consumptions. Suitable to both knitted and
woven fabrics, Wanny is the ideal tool for after
print washing, continuous bleaching, washing
after dyeing and enzyme washing.
Mr Amir Mirza from Texsol said, “In Pakistan for
Pentek, we foresee a great future in terms of
increased sales and market share. Recently,
Pentek has received exceptional clientele
response and we can proudly say that our
customers are highly satisfied with the machine
Pentek Wanny Pentek EnAIRgy quality and our services.”

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