German machinery manufacturer Thies GmbH
& Co. KG has concentrated on the development of innovative, intelligent and
integrated concepts for yarn and fabric dyeing since 1892.
In a recent interview, Mr. Jochen Stillger,
Director Sales, Thies GmbH & Co. KG, told CTA that the trend of Industry
4.0 and sustainability are especially strong in dyeing machines.
“As everything is linked, especially also
in the dyeing business, we are focusing on energy and water savings and on
reducing all resources being used in the process chain to contribute to this.
Industry 4.0 solutions will also offer further options to push forward in this
highly automated environment,” Stillger said.
At its booth (H2 B108) at ITMA 2019, Thies
will enable sustainable textile production with its innovative technologies and
give customers the competitive edges in their markets to safely look into the
future. “As the world is changing constantly, we invite our visitors to be part
of this change,” he said.
“Participating in ITMA is always about
meeting people from all over the world getting new contacts and enhancing the
network in- and outside of the industry. Finding new trends and opportunities
by talking to business partners, scientists, professionals or friends makes it
compulsory to join,” he noted.
In fabric dyeing, Thies will exhibit the
well-known iMaster and TRD Series in their latest versions. As introduced, the
new iMaster H2O is the culmination of 40 years’ experience in short liquor
ratio dyeing. With its excellent running conditions, optimum use of inputs and
reduced process times, the iMaster H2O represents a sound investment for any
house, at the same time ensuring minimum environmental impact and ongoing
sustainability.
For the yarn segment, the iCone will
attract visitors with new functions. According to the company, the construction
of the iCone is based upon the worldwide established eco-bloc series of Thies,
and involves innovative new technologies. It has been specifically developed to
meet the requirements of stringent international and local environmental
protection regulations with simultaneous consideration of its economic
efficiency.
Moreover, as far as the Multi Product Supply
Systems for dyes, chemicals and auxiliaries are concerned, the company will
show a small MPS-G System offering the possibility to link all individual
machines and contributing to interesting Industry 4.0 solutions.
Talking about the market situation, he
commented that Thies was quite satisfied with the overall textile market last
year. “Geographically, it was widely spread around the globe which makes the
situation even healthier for us. If at all one can say that the sportswear
sector was very active in 2018.”
“We will continue our route to be an
innovative leader in the textile dyeing sector for our customers,” he added.