949: foundation of POLYTEX AG

1950's :successful introduction of automatic glueing machines (KM)

1960's: introduction of the first automatic glueing machine for hanging collections (MA)

1970's: revolution in the market due to the first automatic 'Waterfall' sample glueing machine (FA)

1985: first 'Waterfall' machine for upholstery and home textiles (FB)

1987: fastest serrated-edge sample cutting machine to date, with up to 50 cuts/min. (ZP-V)

1991: fully automatic glueing machine for flat-glued samples, with volume capacity to brake the barrier of 1000 cards/h for the first time ever (KA)

1993: first 'Waterfall' machine with traction feed (FC)

1995: first printer for sample cards and caps (DT)

1996: first fully automatic yarn sample winder (FM)

1997: first 'Waterfall' machine with integrated automatic label printing and positioning (FE)

1998: first fully automatic 'Waterfall' sample collection machine with an hourly output of more than 1200 strips per hour, and integrated punching for hanging collections (FX)

1999: first fully automatic glueing line for thick materials (AT/KT)

2001: first Colour shade card and cap printer (DT2)