Monforts marked its 140th anniversary with a special celebration at its Monchengladbach, Germany, headquarters, honoring employees and their families. Since its founding in 1884 by August Monforts, the company has been dedicated to advancing textile machinery technology.
Under the theme ‘140 Years of Performance, Innovation, and Partners,’ Monforts plans further celebrations during ITMA Asia + CITME in Shanghai, showcasing its continued leadership in the textile industry.
Over the years, Monforts has transitioned from mechanical and steam-powered machinery to advanced digital solutions. Managing Director Gunnar Meyer emphasized the company’s commitment to digitalization, quality control, and energy efficiency.
Monforts early machines, including cotton fabric nappers, gained international attention at the 1893 Chicago World Fair. By 1897, the company employed 1,200 workers and pioneered semi-automatic tools. Today, it stands as a key player in fabric finishing technology, particularly through its Montex stenters, which are industry standards for processes like heat-setting and coating.
The company’s Advanced Technology Centre, opened in 2013, allows customers to test new textile finishes. Monforts’ production site in Austria, Montex Maschinenfabrik, has been a cornerstone of precision manufacturing for over 40 years, collaborating closely with Monforts’ R&D team.
With a global presence and an estimated 2,000 machines in operation, Monforts continues to innovate and provide durable, high-performance machinery for the textile sector.
