Launch of the Total Quality Management program

In 1984, Picañol launched the “Total Quality Management” program, for which it deployed new means of production with sophisticated CNC-machines (computer-controlled machine tools. )

In 1985, the investments in the production capacity rose sharply. Next to the depot for spare parts, a 4,000 m2 hall was built for all the CNC processing centers, which were previously dispersed all over the company facilities. In 1985 at the ATME-Greenville, Picañol introduced the PAT-airjet weaving machine with microprocessor technology. From a central computer, it became possible to communicate in two directions with the microprocessor of both machine types. We also received good news from Cameroon in 1985: field technician Joaquim Vieira stayed in Cameroon for three months to instruct the technicians of Cicam. The popularity of Picañol was proven by the establishment of a Picañol bar.