Carvalho installs its first Thies iMaster F dyeing machine

10 Oct '12

4 min read

The operators have also quickly taken to the new Thies units according to Dyehouse Director, Anibal Magalhães, “Operation is very simple and far less time consuming for the operator with features such as the automatic self-clean filters.”

Terry production at Carvalho’s is principally cotton in a variety of forms including combed, low twist and micro plus a number of blends such as viscose/cotton and linen/cotton. Weights generally vary between 250 gm/m² up to 1.5 kg/m².

“Production is currently geared towards 150 t/month but we plan to increase this, to meet market demands, by up to 180 t/month with the all new Thies dyehouse.” confirmed Joaquim Gomes.

He continued, “with the new iMaster’s we will be able to achieve our goals but it is just one step – but nevertheless an important one.” A total of 160 people are employed and work 24/5 although, said Francisco Xavier, “Business in Portugal today means fast turnaround to meet delivery deadlines. So if necessary we work 24/6 or 24/7.”

Located in the village of Lordelo-Guimarães, close to Porto and formed in 1925, Carvalho remains a family-run business with its 4th generation already joining the company.

Between the 1960’s – 80’s the company produced blankets for the domestic and European markets. By 1983 however, a rationalisation process and market trading conditions saw Carvalho devote itself exclusively to manufacturing terry towelling. Since then the company has continued to invest in technology, quality and design to achieve a more competitive edge and quality product.

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