Pentek is a leading Italian machinery manufacturer, renowned for providing added value finishing as well as preparation solutions. The Italian company has taken impressive strides in the Indian market in recent times.
Speaking exclusively to The Textile Magazine, Mr. Alessio Paoletti, Fabric Technologist, emphasizes Pentek’s innovative solutions for the textile market. “Our machinery range represents the answer for many of the workflow problems commonly found in dyeing, printing and finishing steps. Since several years, we started focusing on continuous solutions, for both wet and dry applications, with the target of guaranteeing repeatability and low consumptions processes.
Thanks to our continuous investment in R&D, it’s now possible to provide the highest level of fabric technical performances, appearance and general hand-feel enhancement at the very top level. Three continuous dry tumblers, one continuous wet tumbler, and the latest washing range for preparation and after print / dyeing washing, all feature exclusive patented systems, effectively maximizing the efficiency of processes, in a totally environment friendly working scenario”.
Pentek recognition on the international markets has been mostly related to the success of EnAirgy range of multi-patented continuous tumblers. The machine was launched in 2005 and has more than 500 installations around the world.
“Our offer has expanded considerably during the last 5 years. EnAirgy has been surely our starting point, providing the right access for understanding the requirement of the market. From EnAirgy to DreamAir wet tumbler and Wanny continuous washing range, we are finally narrowing the gap between added value in finishing and added value in preparation, unseen in the market until today. All our technology utilizes fabric back and forth transportation logic, within a continuous process, and regardless if we are talking about dry or wet application. On Wanny system, we are able to achieve at least 5 times higher active washing frequency, compared to conventional rope washing ranges. I strongly believe that our newly introduced technology will be appreciated in India, where environmental impacts on textiles are taken in high consideration”.
Mr. Paoletti added that, thanks to their association with Batliboi, they have been able to gain a foothold in the Indian market in a relatively quick span of time. “They offer us excellent support,” he added.
Going into details regarding the company’s after sales service support, Mr. Paoletti mentioned that it is one of the key areas of strength for Pentek. He further added that the manufacturing quality of the machines, along with the after-sales service support, has been instrumental in Pentek being successful in several overseas markets.
When asked as to why should a customer go in for Pentek, Mr. Paoletti replied that any company looking not only for exclusive technology, but also for a whole package of technical support and processes know-how, as every solid working partner should offer, they will opt for Pentek.
According to Mr. Paoletti, the company is lining up a couple of new launches for the forthcoming ITMA 2019 event that will confirm their strength presence on the market and the unstoppable evolution in textile machinery segment.
Sharing his views on the growing Bangladesh market, Mr. Paoletti felt that: “The Bangladesh market has similarities with the Indian market, but possibly seeing an even faster growth, may be due to a wider presence of international garment brands. Any way both of them are equally important markets for us.”