OUR EVOLUTION SINCE 1966..

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1966 Gino Troncon find job in a textile machine manufacturer as technical
and sale manager.
1973 Gino Troncon begin its own brand setting up Matex (MAchine
TExtile) in an area of 270 m2.
First supply of a complete direct coating line for rubber coated
articles: machine width 2300 mm.
Manufacturing of coating head with manual adjustment of the
thickness (gap adjustment by cones system).
First realization of drying oven with cone-cross air plenums (such as
textile driers)
Conversion of a flock line in a three heads line for the production of
PVC and PU synthetic leather
1974 Design and manufacturing of new coating heads with
electro/pneumatic adjustment of the gap : model SP
Supply of the first two printing/lacquering lines with 2 or 3 heads for
synthetic leather finishing in 1800 mm machine width
1975 Supply of machines on textile industry: turret rewinders, roll holder
for paper, print cylinders, accumulators, laminators, roll support for
squared bars.
Building expansion from 270 to 1800 m2 and building of offices
First direct coating plant for PVC truck tarpaulins production in a
single passage. Machine width 2400 mm.
1976 First line for self-adhesive tapes production
Supply of two latex back coating lines for the production of for shoes
profiles.
Supply of a primer coating line for plastic laminates and edge band
production for the furniture industry.
Design of new TDV drying oven specific for foam products,
replacing the previous type with an interior textile design
1977 First export sale. Matex enters Yugoslavia market by supplying a
plant for truck tarpaulins production
1978 Supply of the first complete facility for the production of PVC and
PU synthetic leather; machine width 1800 mm
First latex coating plant for plastic laminates
First two heads release paper coating plant for synthetic leather
production (by transfer system) with machine width of 2250 mm and
TDV drying oven
1979 First self adhesive tape coating line. Machinery width 1200 mm
Supply of line for self adhesive articles in foam rolls or sheets
MATEX Srl
Via E. Mattei, 1/3 - 36040 Brendola VI - Italy
Tel.: +39 (0444) 400366 Fax: +39 (0444) 400992 Email: info@matex.it WebSite: www.matex.it
Registro Imprese di Vicenza/P.IVA: 00280260241 R.E.A 119390 Capitale Sociale: 100'000 i.v.
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1980 Coaters with screen cylinder to apply primer on plastic laminates
Supply of the first 2 substrates laminating line with curing by drying
cylinders
First pilot coating equipment, machine width 600 mm: roll-to-roll
process, U passage inside oven, forward/backward run direction
First coating line for self adhesive articles with recycled foam
agglomerates
Drying oven with internal driven conveyor belt
1981 First three heads release paper coating line for the production of
synthetic leather totally made with TDV drying oven; machine width
1800 mm
1982 First three heads direct coating line for silicone textile finishing
First coating line for PVC coating on PES fabrics for conveyor belt
production: machine width 2300 mm
1983 Matex enters American market supplying equipment on textile
industries machines, machine width 2000 mm
First PU coating line on release paper by transfer system for cow
split leathers, machine width 1800 mm
1984 First conversion of a cow split leather line from matrix to release
paper system
1985 First direct coating line for textile finishing with both side coating on
single passage
First drying oven with double ventilation and double passage: best
solution for small space
1986 First investment in IT (information technology) for the accountant
department
1987 First line of hot-melt lamination for sports articles
1988 Matex enters Egyptian market supplying a three heads complete
line on release paper for the production of synthetic leather
First multifunction coating machine for textile finishing: air knife,
knife over roll and screen cylinder group incorporated
Matex enters Ethiopian market supplying a coating line for
footwear small production
1989 Set up of Matros for the designing, building, and supplying of
equipment for printing/lacquering, embossing, laminating and
coagulation.
First investment in IT for designing department.
1990 Expansion of Matex building from 1800 to 3300 m2
First flame laminating line
1991 First unwinder and rewinder with automatic roll changing for plastic
film finishing line. Mechanical speed up to 300 m/m
Matex enters South American market
1992 Matex enters Indian market supplying a complete three heads
coating line on release paper for the production of synthetic leather
Matex enters Iranian market supplying a complete three heads line
for the production of synthetic leather
Matex enters Poland market supplying embossing and coating
plants
MATEX Srl
Via E. Mattei, 1/3 - 36040 Brendola VI - Italy
Tel.: +39 (0444) 400366 Fax: +39 (0444) 400992 Email: info@matex.it WebSite: www.matex.it
Registro Imprese di Vicenza/P.IVA: 00280260241 R.E.A 119390 Capitale Sociale: 100'000 i.v.
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Matex enters Pakistan market supplying complete three heads
coating line on release paper for the production of synthetic leather
1993 Matex enters Israeli market supplying the first drying oven for
flocked material
Matex enters Portuguese market supplying a two heads
printing/lacquering line for synthetic leathers
1994 Matex enters Chinese market delivering a complete facility for the
production of synthetic leather including coagulation line (wet and
dry process)
Matros moves in a new building of 2500 m2
Designing of the new coating head model SP/24: more performance
and innovative concept Open View
Matex enters Turkish market supplying a three heads coating line
on release paper for the production of synthetic leather
1995 First pilot equipment made by Matros: flexible solutions in 350 and
550 width for coating, embossing, coagulation
Supply of a complete line in China for the production of synthetic
leather (machine width:1800 mm) and truck tarpaulins (machine
width 2400 mm )
1996 Matex enters Mexican market supplying a complete three heads
coating line on release paper for the production of synthetic leather
First application of heat recovering system in drying oven
Matex enters in Costa Rican market supplying a complete three
heads coating line on release paper for the production of synthetic
leather

1997 Matex enters England market supplying a three heads coating line
for unsupported PU films for cow split leather lamination
Complete finishing line for plastic films for furniture industry
1998 Matex introduce a new concept of coating head without pneumatic
component for knife movement. Its the model SP/38 using the
Triple P technology, 60% more accurate than standard solutions.
First five heads coating line on release paper for the production of
synthetic leather
Supplying of the first lacquering head specific for the automotive
industry, machine width 2400 mm
2000 Introduction of the innovative system By Pass for the air flow
management and adjustment inside drying oven
Complete coating line for wall paper production with automatic cut
and roll change till 90 m/m
Supply in China of the first line specifically designed for rubber
coated articles and rubber gaskets
2001 Supply of complete coating line for unsupported Pu film production
2002 Supply of a cylinder coating line for reflective article production
First complete line for impregnation and curing of needle punched
non-woven
First vacuum pulling designed for horizontal or vertical passages
and products that cannot touch cylinders on coated side.

MATEX Srl
Via E. Mattei, 1/3 - 36040 Brendola VI - Italy
Tel.: +39 (0444) 400366 Fax: +39 (0444) 400992 Email: info@matex.it WebSite: www.matex.it
Registro Imprese di Vicenza/P.IVA: 00280260241 R.E.A 119390 Capitale Sociale: 100'000 i.v.
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Matex supply to the US market the first complete four heads coating
line for the production of synthetic leather
Matex supply to the US market the first complete three heads
printing/lacquering for synthetic leather finishing
2003 Designing and supplying of the first coating head for wide width
substrates: the model SP/57,machine width 3800 mm, Open View
concept and Triple P technology combined with Flexible knife
system.
First coating line for release paper with curved drying ovens
30 anniversary and open ceremony of the new headquarter of
2000 m2 including all departments (accountant, design, sales) for a
total existing area of 5200 m2 including production
Introduction in the market of Rotalabo Multi: the 3rd generation of
pilot unit. Manufactured in machine width 600 and 900 mm, U
passage inside oven, forward/backward run direction and several
kits easy to remove in few seconds for a total flexibility
First cow split leather lamination unit with Vacuum technology.
Production speed increase of 50%, automatic remove of wrinkles on
leathers and use of a single operator instead of two..
Matex enters Argentina market supplying a coating head SP/57 for
technical fabrics.
Supply of unwinder and rewinder with automatic roll changing for
non-woven industry. Machine width 3600 mm and speed till 80 m/m.
2004 First coating line on release paper with five heads for cow split
leather finishing on automotive industry.
Automatic grinding group for rubber cylinder of coating head
suitable to be used in Matex and not-Matex coating heads.
First line for the production of transdermal plasters for
pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry complete of automatic cut
and manufactured in stainless steel.
2005 Releasing Machine: un equipment specifically designed for transfer
film lamination on rolls or sheets.
Start of designing with 3D software
Complete coating line on glass non-woven substrate for building
construction articles.
First use of UV compound and UV curing technology.
2006 First complete coating line three heads on release paper for
automotive industry, completely automated and in machine width
2600 mm.
Design and manufacturing of the new coating head model SP/62:
increased accuracy, concept Open View and Triple P
technology.
First line for the production of topic plaster for beauty,
pharmaceutical and food industry with process roll-to-roll.
First pilot unit for transdermal plaster production for pharmaceutical,
cosmetic industry complete of automatic cut, totally manufactured in
stainless steel

MATEX Srl
Via E. Mattei, 1/3 - 36040 Brendola VI - Italy
Tel.: +39 (0444) 400366 Fax: +39 (0444) 400992 Email: info@matex.it WebSite: www.matex.it
Registro Imprese di Vicenza/P.IVA: 00280260241 R.E.A 119390 Capitale Sociale: 100'000 i.v.
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First pilot unit for the aerospace industry
2007 Supply of vertical drier with electric heating on non-woven industry.
Machine width 5600 mm.
First coating and laminating line specifically designed for skiing
industry
2008 Matex enters Russian market supplying a coating head for textile
industry
Supply of vertical oven with gas heating and metal foam panels on
non-woven industry; machine width 4800 mm
2009 Merging of Matros into Matex and internal re-organisation
First active embossing line (self adjustment of machine setting
based on environment and production condition) for PVC and ABS
edge band production for furniture industry.
2010 Automatic group for cut and splicing of roll on lamination units,
suitable also for knit fabrics, till 40 m/m in machine width 2600 mm.
Full automated end of line for cutting and changing of big roll
diameter in wide width for truck tarpaulins and technical coated
fabrics articles.

THE EVOLUTION CONTINUES

MATEX Srl
Via E. Mattei, 1/3 - 36040 Brendola VI - Italy
Tel.: +39 (0444) 400366 Fax: +39 (0444) 400992 Email: info@matex.it WebSite: www.matex.it
Registro Imprese di Vicenza/P.IVA: 00280260241 R.E.A 119390 Capitale Sociale: 100'000 i.v.
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