Monforts is one of the most innovative manufacturers of textile finishing machinery from Germany with new, highly efficient and resource-conserving technologies and universal ranges – with significantly lower energy consumption. TEXtalks is pleased to present an exclusive interview of Mr. Stefan Flöth, Managing Director of Monforts covering all aspects of German-Pakistan relationship over the years for the interest of our readers.
TEXtalks: Germany and Pakistan are celebrating 70 years of Friendship, what would you say?
Stefan Flöth: We are very pleased to have played a small part in cementing the positive relationship between our two countries and contributing to the extraordinary momentum that has seen Pakistan establish itself as a textile manufacturing powerhouse in the past few decades.
TEXtalks: How long is Monforts’ collaboration with Pakistan’s textile market?
Stefan Flöth: In 2022, we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of our cooperation with Al Ameen, our valued partner in Pakistan. Constant R&D and machine innovations – both in terms of productivity and energy savings – and this close cooperation, have allowed Monforts to build an 80% market share for stenters in Pakistan and to retain it for a number of decades. Our Area Sales Manager Manfred Havenith and Head of Denim Hans Wroblowski have also made many close friendships with customers across the country.
TEXtalks: How is Monforts technology contributing to the advancement of the textile industry in Pakistan?
Stefan Flöth: Monforts Montex stenters – for processes such as drying, stretching, heat-setting and coating – are the industry standard for the fabric finishing industry, providing a number of advantages in terms of production throughput and especially in energy efficiency and savings. With the latest Montex stenters, overall energy savings of up to 40% can now be achieved compared to a conventional stenter with no heat recovery or energy optimisation measures.
As an alternative to conventional padding – where fabrics are immersed in a bath of the required finishing chemicals – the Monforts Eco Applicator can significantly further reduce the energy and water required for achieving perfect finishes via a precise direct application system.
Finishes can be applied on just one side of the fabric, or both, and even separately on each side, and sealed in place via different heating zones in the stenter. This allows endless differentiation possibilities. Monforts also partners with technical textiles manufacturers for the value-added finishing of many products using the latest Montex®Coat multi-head coating system.
TEXtalks: Pakistan is a potential market, how do you see to increase the outreach of Monforts products to the local industry?
Stefan Flöth: The Monforts commitment to customer service is based on four principles – helpful, accurate, fast and reliable. The company has established a reputation for quickly and efficiently dispatching spares and components, and online support is always available when needed.
Monforts machines are known for their robustness and long service life, but major advances in digital technology mean that there are now significant gains to be made in the retrofitting of the latest automatic drives and control systems to machines, going far beyond the basic replacement of spare parts.
TEXtalks: Any special comments / messages to the readers on the 70th Friendship Anniversary?
Stefan Flöth: Here’s hoping the next 70 years are as fruitful for both of our countries as a result of this ongoing cooperative spirit!
