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Introduction

Santex Rimar Group

Santex

Sperotto Rimar

Cavitec

Isotex

Santex Nonwovens

Solwa

Platform

ContactsSmit

Group Divisions

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“Santex Rimar Group’s history is based on tradition and innovation.

On research and visions.

On passion and hard work.

On products that change the world.

On experienced men and women preparing for the future for almost 100 years”

Ferdinando Businaro Group President

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SANTEX RIMAR GROUP is the partner of choice for weaving, textile finishing, technical textile, nonwovens machines and green solutions for water treatment and drying processes.

We are machine manufacturers and technology partners for customized solutions.

Santex Rimar Group has reached the perfect balance of deep knowledge, design and high quality throughout the production process to build a strong, long lasting and mutually beneficial relationship with customers.

We are customer oriented and we want to be integrated in their business.

“We build customized machinerythat changes the way

our customers do business: we want them to be successful”

Stefano GallucciGroup CEO

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SANTEX RIMAR GROUP stands for reliability and excellent automation.

We guarantee an excellent level of competence at each stage of the product’s lifecycle: our machines are made with competence, passion, commitment and high level of research.

We provide the most efficient technology in respect to productivity, energy savings and sustainability, low maintenance costs and state of the art production processes.

We are able to create a unique interaction

between man and machine

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Our experience in weaving, coating, laminating, impregnating and finishing

makes us easy to approach.

Together with our customers we share visions about developments, processes, productions, materials and fabrics.

Worldwide customer sales, service and support organization together with

in-house R&D, mechanical and software engineering make Santex Rimar Group a complete system solution provider.

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Coating, embossing and printing machinesSince 1957

Machines for finishing of knitted fabricsSince 1982

Thermobonding solutionsSince 1987

Green innovative technologies for water treatment and drying processesSince 2012

Machines for textile finishingSince 1949

Weaving machinesSince 1938

Machines for coating, laminating, impregnation and prepregSince 1962

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Santex Rimar Group is uniquely experienced

in providing technology for weaving, textile finishing, technical textiles

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WEAVING

Globally recognized as a forerunner in weaving technology, SMIT is a manufacturer of weaving machines established in 1938 and renowned for its high standard levels of innovation, productivity and versatility, ensuring competitiveness throughout a large variety of applications.

The technology characterizing SMIT’s product range includes weaving machines with rapier weft insertion for home textiles, garments, terry towels and customized solutions for the production of special technical fabrics.

WEAVING MACHINES

WE STAND FOR

VERSATILITY

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SMIT SMART PLATFORM is a structural architecture concept involving the whole machine project – mechanics, electronics and communication systems – to provide the most advantageous weaving machine configurations to produce high quality fabrics for any sector, widening weaver’s market access. Modularity concept integrates an extensive variety of arrangement options.

Versatility for further upgrading at any time, flexibility with the widest range of fabrics, excellent fabric quality productions, low rate consumption, ease of use and maintenance are the main features of SMIT weaving machines. Custom made self-retaining grippers, easy to adjust and stable while weaving, are engineered for a wide range of weft material and counts.

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Smit Jaquard LoomFor uniquely detailed patterns in different applications. The drawing is referred to a jacquard loom for upholstery productions.

Smit Terry LoomFor terry towel productions. Patented system for a first rate terry quality of pile formation by slay motion that ensures the gentlest treatment of warp yarns called Dynamic Pile Control. The electronic pile control allows to switch from one pick ratio to another while machine is running to create unique relief patterns and effects like pile waveforms.

Smit Monorapier LoomFor sophisticated fabrics. Monogripper designed machine to produce the most sophisticated fabrics, with fancy/irregular weft yarns for fashion and bolting cloth in the field of technical applications.

Smit Dobby LoomFor classic fabrics. Advanced mechanical design and technological parameters minimize stress on the weft and on warp yarns. Free flight carbon composites ribbons without hook guides system provides the fastest weaving width change, high textile efficiency and top fabric quality even with the most delicate yarn fabrics. The drawing is referred to a loom for shirts productions.

Santex is at the forefront of technology for textile finishing of knitted fabrics such as cotton, blended cotton and viscose. The goal of Santex is maximizing performances at low energy to achieve low residual shrinkage, soft-hand feel and luster on surfaces of textiles.

Many of the most world famous fashion houses are relying on the know-how of Santex which was founded in Switzerland in 1982.

TEXTILE FINISHING

MACHINES FOR FINISHING OF KNITTED FABRICS

WE ARE RELIABLE

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Low energy consumption, high production speed and reproducibility are the main features of Santex finishing machines for knitted fabrics. Santex offers specialized machines for open width fabric surface treatment as well as various energy saving options which results in customer benefits through a sustainable production and low CO2 values.

SantashrinkTensionless drying, shrinking and relaxing. Special design for one, two respective three passages dryers, according to the customer demand, the most flexible solution can be chosen, most efficient water evaporation capacity at high working speed, perfectly tuned air nozzles allow a remarkable high air speed and nozzles are adjustable. Energy saving units are available for all dryers.

SantasynpactLevelling, steaming and compacting. State of the art performance of the combination rubber shrinkage unit (Sanfor) and specially dimensioned felt compacting, speed up to 50 m/min with lowest residual shrinkage, voluminousity smooth hand and lustrous fabric face.

Santacompact RDLevelling, steaming and compacting calender. New machine design, provide the best dimensional stability for high quality open-width knitted fabrics. New chain, lubrication-free, low maintenance.Left and right chain speeds individually adjustable, higher speed than conventional compacting machines.

Sperotto Rimar is known to be a leading innovator and manufacturer of textile finishing machines.

Founded in Italy in 1949, Sperotto Rimar is specialized in machinery for the finishing of fabrics, both natural and artificial.Sperotto Rimar is at the heart of the most demanding market for high-quality textiles with the goal of developing innovative finishing processes for knitted and woven fabrics.

TEXTILE FINISHING

MACHINES FOR TEXTILE FINISHING

WE HAVE DEEP

KNOW-HOW

NovaThe best cleaning solution for woven warp-knit, circular knit fabrics, synthetic and stretch synthetic fabrics for swimwear, active-wear, underwear, automotive and technical textile applications. Solvent scouring process completely controlled closed loop circuit and huge water saving.

Decofast 3.5New concept of continuous decatizing under pressure characterized by a machine section in which the fabric is submitted to the action of direct steam with pressure settable at different levels up to 3 bars. Very effective especially when treating elastic fabrics woven and knit. Suitable to reach exciting finishing effects for wool, polyester/viscose, silk, rayon, synthetics and their blends.

UniversaVaporizing, relaxation, shrinking and bulking process for woven and knit articles, without tension and with low steam consumption. Innovative design and flexibility of use. Fast cleaning and cheap maintenance thanks to innovative automatic opening of vaporizing section.

PlanaHigh performance characteristics thanks to atmospheric plasma continuous treatment: fabrics weattability enhancement, anti-shrinkage for wool fabrics and fibers, surface activation without chemicals. Water and energy saving, less color needed to treat fibers, faster heating phase and lower temperature of dyeing liquid.

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Long experience, rich history and deep know-how are the main features of Sperotto Rimar. After more than 60 years of activity, Sperotto Rimar is world renowned for products reliability, technical expertise and textile process knowledge.

Cavitec is the world leader in prepreg systems for composite products for aerospace, automotive, wind-power industries and for resin impregnation of carbon, kevlar or glass fibre.All leading prepreg manufacturers work with Cavitec lines and each plant is tailor-made to specific customer requirements.

Caratsch AG, founded in 1962, and Villars AG, founded in 1983, merged in 1996 as Cavitec, the premier supplier of machines and plants for coating, laminating and impregnating.

TECHNICAL TEXTILE

MACHINES FOR COATING, LAMINATING, IMPREGNATION AND PREPREG

OUR PLANTS ARE MADE-TO-MEASURE

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Largely maintenance free and high product quality at short curing time are the main features of Cavitec. Flexibility to build plants on customers’ needs, low power consumption and components not subject to any deteriorating gain Cavitec a trusted reputation worldwide.

Scatter coating linesAccurate scattering of powders, pellets, granulates, talcum, specialized on phenolic powder, mica and carbon powder. Both units or complete lines available are operator and maintenance friendly.

Prepreg lines | Solvent based processVirtually no air inclusion in the prepreg, consistent curing from the core to the surface, optimum precise control of heating circuits, maximum energy efficiency.

Prepreg lines | Hotmelt processHigh precision coating weight by patented gap setting system (tolerance +/- 1 micron), automatic web handling systems for non-stop operation, perfect impregnation rate by precise gap control and cylindricity of the rollers, high production speed by efficient consolidation.

Hotmelt coating and laminatingEnvironmental-friendly process, free of solvents and water, substrates are not subject to any deteriorating thermal stress, no drying or sintering needed, low power consumption - no special preparation of the coating mass, simple operation and high production reliability-large choice of substrates, dot or a diversity of net-shaped coating patterns and full surface.

With more than 50 years of experience Isotex offers to its global customers not only a wide range of products but also innovative and customized solutions.

Isotex was founded in Italy in 1957 as a manufacturer of textile machines. The continuous development of advanced coating and laminating system based on wet coat technology for synthetic leather, airbags and other technical applications, has earned Isotex a worldwide reputation.

COATING, EMBOSSINGAND PRINTING MACHINES

TECHNICAL TEXTILE

WE ARE FLEXIBLE

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Design flexibility and constant development of new solutions are the main features of Isotex. Specialized technical expertise allows Isotex to develop solutions that fully meet customers’ needs adapting plants to production parameters or special technology.

IsotackFor self-adhesive material. Multiple coating and lamination choice to obtain products with wide -ranging structures for producing in compliance with the best quality standards. During production cycles fabrics are constantly tensioned to ensure processing reliability.

IsoskinCoating for synthetic leather. Intelligent doctor blades to obtain maximum coating precision on very large working widths, high performance drying units and other drying systems for multifaceted technological applications, bonding calenders offer max working safety and are very versatile; accumulation, coating, bonding, stripping and rewinding systems designed to maintain the line working with no down-times in changing paper, products, support or applications.

IsotarpFor tarpaulins and banners. Competitive production costs due to double layer coatings on both sides can be achieved in a single production run, with savings that cannot be achieved with traditional systems; coating heads with a special “variable linearity blade” ensure accurate precision at micrometric levels. On-line finish: embossing, printing and lacquering can be included in the production line.

IsobagHigh-precision coating for air-bags. Our state of the art coating heads with high automation and full control of the process allow to reach high consistency and quality in production. Optimal drying: drying ovens guarantee maximum quality and new innovative energy efficiency systems.

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AZIENDA

NONWOVENS

Santex oven technology in thermo-bonding process plays an important role for different and flexible applications like home textiles, hygienic and medical, geotextiles, automotive and industrial products.

Since 1987 Santex provides engineering and manufacturing of line components, tailor-made solutions and process technology support. Unique air guiding system of Santex ovens guarantees highest production performance, uniform quality productions and constant temperature at minimal energy consumption.

THERMOBONDING SOLUTIONS

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Efficient heat transfer, temperature stability and high productivity are the main features of Santex Nonwovens. Thanks to airflow adjusted perfectly depending on the actual product with a special flap and nozzle system, uniform quality of the final product on both surfaces is guaranteed. Due to the modular design, machines are very compact enabling fast installation and easy maintenance.

SantathermSantatherm thermo bonding oven uses the so-called forced-through-air-mode, a well-established Santex technology. The heat is transferred to the product surface in an even and effective manner. All kind of fibres can be processed independent from the webforming process.

Solwa technology offers green innovative solutions in different fields of water treatment for human and agricultural needs and for food and waste dehydration processes using and producing renewable energies.  Solwa boosts sustainability and social responsibility, promoting a business always based on environmental protection and prosperity of future generations.

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GREEN INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

WE ARE SUSTAINABLE

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Solwa technology, based on water extraction, is the heart of green applications for dehydration processes using renewable energies, raw material recovery and circular cycle systems. The Technology has been awarded by several International Organizations, such as the United Nations and European Union, as sustainable and social innovation to face the global challenges of the future.

DrywaInnovative integrated sludge dryer, special machine design easy to transport and to place directly inside the wastewater treatment plant without any modification, lower footprint compared with competitors, completely self-controlled and remotely management.

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100Years of experience

>40Lines of products

3Generations of machine-builders

100%Custom-built machines

10,000Global customers

20,000Square metres of manufacturing sites

30,000Machines installed worldwide

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SANTEX RIMAR GROUP is present in various countries with four factories and more than 10,000 customers based in almost 150 countries throughout the world to whom we offer specific solutions and services in order to become their reference point of excellence.

Being close to local markets and employing local manpower allows us to be competitive and to offer our heritage of craftsmanship to global trade.

We are capable of adapting to different cultures and languages: our know-how enables us to understand and fulfil the needs of our global customers to whom we offer not only high quality machines but also good and punctual after-sales service.

We use best practices for customer support

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We are a great team working all over the world

ITALYHeadquarters Sales & ServiceEngineering & ProductionTrissino (Vicenza)

SWITZERLANDSales & ServiceEngineering & ProductionTobel

CHINASales & ServiceProductionShanghai

INDIASales & ServiceCoimbatore

For complete agents’ list visit Santex Rimar Group website

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Modern technology, knowledge and many years of experience

make Santex Rimar Group a provider of innovative solutions.

We innovateinteracting with our customersand make serious investmentsin Research and Development

in order to havealways new solutions to offer.

Santex Rimar Group’s workshop in Qingpu (Shanghai), China

ITALYLocalità Colombara 50, 36070 Trissino, VicenzaPh. +39 0445 1761444 Fax. +39 0445 1761445

ITALYLocalità Colombara, 36070 Trissino, VicenzaPh. +39 0445 1761444 Fax. +39 0445 1761445

SWITZERLANDFliegeneggstrasse 9, 9555 Tobel Ph. +41 71 9186666Fax. +41 71 9186600

CHINATianying Rd 609, 201712 Qingpu District, Shanghai Ph. +86 021 59228252 * 822Fax. +86 021 59228392

CHINARoom 411-415 2, Huajing Road, South Building 3UDC, ShanghaiPh. +86 021 50465881Fax +86 021 50465882

INDIAKumaran Illam Vijaya Shree Gardens, 641015 Uppilipalyam Post Coimbatore – TamilnaduPh. +91 934 5753249Fax. +91 934 5540776

INDIAKumaran Illam Vijaya Shree Gardens, 641015 Uppilipalyam Post Coimbatore – TamilnaduPh. +91 934 5753249Fax. +91 934 5540776

ITALYLocalità Colombara 50, 36070 Trissino, VicenzaPh. +39 0445 1761444 Ph. +39 347 8740085

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