By Ganesh Kalidasan
Salvadè S.r.l. of Italy is known the world over for its continuous steaming machines for the finishing industry for a variety of fabrics.
Established in 1967 by the vision and leadership of the brothers Alberto and Luigi from a small district near Como, Italy, the company that started initially as an accessories manufacturer for printing and drying machines soon started constructing its own in-house dryers to meet domestic demand.
Its machines gained popularity due to its usage in a wider spectrum right from woven to tubular and also for open-width knitted fabrics.
The production range includes continuous steamer after printing, tumbler dryer, air vibration dryer for maximum fabric shrinkage, polymerizing machines of all sizes, backing and coupling machines and continuous fabrics washing lines.
Recently Salvade acquired KMT, a leading manufacturer of special finishing machinery.
Working in different sectors of textiles, from fashion to home textile, from footwear to tech-textile and sportswear, the company developed high sensitivity to the continuous and rapid changes in trends, which gives it high flexibility in offering its customers the right option for the right situation.
This in turn is one of the biggest strengths of this finishing machinery manufacturer.
The production range of this branch is equally wide and covers felt calendering machines, pleating and crushing machines and laser technology machines.
The integration of these two textile majors makes it possible to provide customers with innovative solutions in terms of performances and quality of services, with the opportunity to develop new ideas for new finishes and processes. These solutions are designed and tailored for individual customer needs.
Having been present in the Indian market for more than 15 years, the company is growing popular among a number of textile mills in the Tirupur region with its high technology and prompt service of its machines. One of its valuable customers is Santhosh Garments.
Marco Salvade’, Vice President, said in an exclusive interview at its plant in Italy: “I believe India had got great potential in the garment industry and an important market for Salvade’ in the future”.
The company is currently focusing more on the Asian market where there is a high demand for finishing machinery, doing almost 50% exports and rest from European and American market. At the same moment, the company doesn’t compromise on the quality and has a tag LINE saying 100% MADE IN ITALY.
Salvade’ is very much aware that the productions evolves continuously with research and updating, development and innovation; constant monitoring of technological evolution and keeping a open eye for customer requirements.
Therefore representing its commitment to this industry, Salvade’ has set clear passage towards achieving its objectives for the near future, such as the expansion of the manufacturing facility and investing on the continuous improvement of quality and technology. The new solutions are in fact seen as a means to improve the customer’s production cycles, in terms of space and time.
