February 7, 2006 - Tel-Aviv, Israel - OptiTex Ltd, a world renowned developer of innovative, easy-to-operate Fashion Design Software has recently appointed Kuris Spezialmaschinen GmbH of Germany to represent OptiTex in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Kuris joins a long and well respected list of distributors, who have joined OptiTex European operations during 2005 in a massive marketing effort that resulted in 70% increase in sales in that region. Among recently appointed distributors you may find Invescorte from Portugal, Absolutech from Spain, Integra from Croatia, Yuki from Turkey, Crea from Italy and Zünd Trading for Benelux territories. In recent years OptiTex has been actively engaged in increasing its market share and expanding its distributor cycle in Asia, Europe and the US.
"Kuris is a valuable addition to our distributors' team", says Mr. Natan Mossak, VP Marketing and Sales for OptiTex. "With over 100 years of experience in this business, Kuris will further strengthen our presence in Europe and raise our market share thus improving revenue."
Kuris General Manager, Mr. Gerd Wiedmann said, "We are very excited with our new partnership with OptiTex. It will allow us to offer a more complete solution to our customers' cutting rooms".
About OptiTex
Founded in 1988, OptiTex specializes in the development of innovative easy-to-operate 2D 3D CAD/CAM solutions for sewn products and other related industries. Our native Microsoft Windows based software packages for digitizing, pattern engineering, grading, marking, advanced automatic nesting and draping, are specifically designed to meet the needs of today's manufacturers of industrial fabrics, apparel, upholstery, transportation, composites, home furnishings, and other sewn products. OptiTex' open architecture system comes amply equipped with a multitude of import/export formats, enabling OptiTex users to interface with a wide range of software and hardware. OptiTex also offers the convenient option of purchasing a completely integrated CAD package, including OptiTex software solutions, digitizer, and pen or ink jet plotter.
Available in more then 20 languages, OptiTex products are sold and supported around the world through certified distributors and OEMs.
About Kuris
100 years after its foundation, Kuris offers one of the most extensive range of products in spreading and cutting technology. Kuris provides its customers with a high level of know-how gained from designing over 10.000 cutting room installations world-wide. Development, design and machine construction are in line with the most recent technological advances. Kuris designs comprehensive projects enhanced not only by high quality machine construction but also state-of the-art control technology. The corresponding software for these projects is also developed at Kuris. Kuris specializes in individual design projects. Using its comprehensive manufacturing program they can make an informed survey of the organizational situation and prevailing conditions at the customers' location.
Contacts:
OptiTex International
Mr. Natan Mossak
6 Ravnitzy St.
Petach Tikva, 49221, Israel
Tel: +972-3-9049979
Fax: +972-3-9042710
natan.mossak@optitex.com
www.optiTex.com
Kuris Spezialmaschinen GmbH
Mr. Gerd Wiedmann
Werkstraße 29
D-71384 Weinstadt Enderbasch, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 7151 604 9800
Fax: +49 (0) 7151 604 980 88
info@kuris.de
www.kuris.de