CHARLOTTE, NC — Dr. Ralf Pleva, president of PLEVA GmbH of Empfingen, Germany and PLEVA USA in Rutherfordton, NC, announced the appointment of American Monforts, LLC, based here, as its sales representative for the U.S. and Central America.
The representation will include the complete line of equipment manufactured by PLEVA. The line is highlighted by the fabric straightener using camera technology to sense the fabric pattern.
It also includes sensors for reliable measurement of fabric temperature within the dryer house, humidity control for the exhaust and microwave sensors for fabric moisture.
The microwave sensor has been beneficial and provides large cost savings in the measurement of size application and slashers, according to PLEVA. It is used for reliable dye liquor pick-up control at the dye padder, as well, the company added.
According to Joe Okey Jr., president of American Monforts, and Mike Eplee of PLEVA USA, both companies had expressed interest in this relationship for some time.
“We are excited about our involvement and expect to utilize the PLEVA technology to help our industry,” Okey said. “Both Billy Norris and I have had much experience with this type of equipment and look forward to working with such a great company as PLEVA.”
