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Getzner Textil and Optidry: Smart solutions made in Vorarlberg
Publication of the Getzner Textil press release dated 02 February 2023
Bludenz (AT): The cooperation between the family-owned company Getzner Textil AG and Optidry GmbH shows how efficiently modern companies deal with the demands of the digital age. Together they are breaking new ground in the field of smart textile solutions.
With the signing of the contract, a strategic partnership at eye level was agreed between the two Vorarlberg companies – the course for the future has been set, the compass points to technology and innovation. Getzner Textil AG holds a 30 percent stake in Optidry GmbH. Both companies want to set new standards, especially in the field of moisture monitoring and early detection of water damage.
Fabric for the future
“Getzner Textil has always been concerned with topics that point the way to the future. These include buzzwords such as digitalisation, the Internet of Things, but also smart textiles,” emphasises Hannes Tschofen, Head of the Technics Business Unit. The cooperation with Optidry was therefore a logical step to exploit synergies. “With Optidry, we have an accomplished partner at our side with whom we can make intelligent textiles even smarter and optimally network our developments,” adds Roland Comploj, CEO of Getzner Textil.
Active early detection of water damage
Optidry GmbH offers a modular system for the early detection of water damage. For this purpose, a sensor tape is laid during construction or renovation, which digitally reads moisture ingress and protects public and private buildings from potential water damage. “I am pleased that we have found an experienced partner in Getzner, who will certainly take us forward both strategically and in terms of internationalisation, new products and new markets,” says Markus Daxer, Managing Director of Optidry.
Optidry and Getzner Textil will be working together in the future. The contracts were signed on 2 February 2023.
Source: Getzner Textil AG
Getzner Textil AG
Getzner Textil AG is the leading manufacturer of upmarket African clothing damasks (Africa damask) and is one of the most important and experienced suppliers of fashion fabrics for shirts and blouses, corporate fashion and technical textiles.
The company is systematically engaged in researching trends and novelties and ensures the maintenance and expansion of business and product areas with innovations. The Getzner Textil Group is a broad-based specialist for innovative fabrics and solutions for a wide range of applications. Well-known customers have been working with the fabric manufacturer as a development partner for decades.
Getzner Textil can look back on a history of over 200 years. The company has been active in the textile industry since 1818 and was founded in 1980 as an independent company from Getzner, Mutter & Cie. outsourced.
Getzner Textil sells its products worldwide. In addition to its locations in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, the company has representatives in over 30 countries.
Optidry GmbH
With its modular system, Optidry GmbH is an expert in the field of early detection of water damage. Their vision is to protect buildings and people with regard to water damage and its stresses. The system, which has been in use since 2014, visualises the measurement data with the help of the Optidry app and provides important data for finding the cause of the damage. In addition to minimising risks for the building owner and contractors, the environment is protected by eliminating the need to dispose of contaminated building materials. Optidry thus makes a significant contribution to climate protection.