Thursday, September 8, 2011
2,500th weaving machine in Almelo
On 16 June 1961, a true Ieper invasion of Dutch Almelo took place. In the center of the Twente linen industry, the textiles group Ten Cate was located. Just like Ieper, this was an agricultural area where, besides corn, farmers also grow flax. Therefore, there are many home weavers and spinners in this area. And here as well, industrialization gradually took over. The handlooms made room for more modern machines and Picañol contributed significantly to this reality. In April 1956, Picañol supplied its first loom to Ten Cate. And this cooperation reached its peak in 1961 when machine number 2,500 was delivered to the Dutch customer. Being a milestone that should not go unnoticed, this saw the cats and giants of Ieper, accompanied by the Picañol Brass Band and numerous personalities, come together to see the 2,500th loom handed to Holland's largest textile company. Nicole I, the Ieper Cat Queen, had the honor of starting up the Picañol loom.
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My father worked at this factory for over 30 years till he past away in 1984.
ReplyDeleteHe always told story's about Ten Cate and his work there....
Now in 2011 Ten Cate is the important sponsor of the 108 years old footballclub Heracles, so Ten Cate is still very important for Almelo!