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Supporting export production throughput and especially in energy Compared to the pad-dry-thermofix process, no urea
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efficiency and savings.
is used and no smoke or deposits are generated,
and unlike with the cold pad batch process, direct
feedback of the dyeing results ensures no batching
“With energy prices rising steeply everywhere,
expansion features such as the MonforClean system, or the time is necessary and guarantees good
reproducibility from the lab to bulk production.
EcoBooster, in which waste heat from the drying
process is used to pre-heat the drying air, are proving
more invaluable than ever. Monforts can provide a
range of further resource-saving and energy recovery An immediate wash off is also unnecessary, allowing
for flexible production planning. The process is
options tailored to each individual line installation. We suitable for pale to dark shades with very good
look forward to fruitful discussions on how we can fastness properties. Also waste water treatment is
meet the needs of our many mill partners during improved by this technology.
Igatex.”
Anniversary
Monforts has also achieved considerable success in “There is no substitute for face-to-face conversations
Pakistan with its Econtrol®* dyeing system – a most and our exhibitions team is greatly looking forward to
effective and established dyeing process. More than meeting with customers old and new at Igatex,” said
40 Thermex continuous dyeing ranges have been Monforts Marketing Manager Nicole Croonenbroek.
installed in Pakistan in recent years and operator “The occasion will be special, because we will be
training on the Econtrol®* process by sophisticated celebrating the 75th anniversary of our partner in
technologists is an additional service. Pakistan, Al Ameen, as well as the 40th anniversary
of the cooperation between our two companies.
The Econtrol® pad-dry process has a number of Despite the heartbreaking hardship caused by the
immediate benefits. Compared to the common floods in Pakistan this summer, we will be doing all
Monforts installation at Lucky Textile Mills in Karachi
pad-dry-pad-steam process, no salt is used and no we can together to work towards a successful textile
The forthcoming Igatex textile machinery exhibition economy cannot be overstated – it accounts for 60% steamer is required for a separate fixation step. sector and hopefully a brighter 2023.”
which takes place from December 1-4 at the Lahore of the country’s overall exports and some of its
Expo Centre is a must-attend event for Monforts, industry’s players are very major employers – so it
which already has many existing customers in ihas a key role to play in quickly getting the country
Pakistan relying on its trusted finishing technologies. back on its feet after the devastation.

Record exports Monforts customers in the regions around the
In the year to June 2022, Pakistan’s textile exports country’s three biggest cities of Karachi, Lahore and
climbed by 25% to a record value of $19.3 billion Faisalbad include all of the main players in the fields
according to the country’s Bureau of Statistics, as of home textiles and denim production, including
security of deliveries – especially to Europe and the Afroze, , Al Karam Artistic Milliners, Azgard-9,
USA – worked in the country’s favour, in the light of Crestex, , Gul Ahmed, Interloop, Liberty Mills, Lucky
the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent supply Textile Mills, Mustaqim, Naveena (NDL), Rajby
chain issues. Industries, Sapphire Finishing, Soorty, Style Textile
and US Denim.
“Pakistan’s textile exports were predicted to surge by
a further 40% in the next year, but then came this These companies rely on established Monforts
summer’s terrible floods, which have been technologies including Montex stentering equipment,
catastrophic for the country,” said Monforts Area Monfortex sanforizing units and Thermex dyeing
Sales Manager Manfred Havenith. “Our hearts go out ranges. The company’s Matex Eco Applicator
to all of those affected. In addition to the tragic loss minimum application system has also proved a big
of life, many hundreds of thousands of homes have hit in recent years.
been damaged or destroyed, while many public Competence from Germany since 1905
health facilities, water systems and schools have Versatility
been destroyed or damaged. Businesses too, have “During Igatex we will be emphasising the robustness
been impacted, and in our limited capacity we will be and versatility of the Montex stenter for essential
doing all we can to help our customers who may be processes such as drying, stretching, heatsetting our performance for your profit
experiencing problems.” and coating,” said Havenith. “The Montex has
become the industry standard for the fabric finishing
The importance of the textile industry to Pakistan’s industry, providing many advantages in terms of
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