TEXTILCOLOR AG Partners with Chemdyes for Asian Growth
Under this collaboration, Chemdyes Sdn. Bhd. will serve as the official distributor, production site, and agent for TEXTILCOLOR AG in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Pakistan.
This alliance unites TEXTILCOLOR AG's innovation-driven excellence with Chemdyes Sdn. Bhd.'s strong regional expertise, aiming to improve service quality, streamline product accessibility, and enhance technical support for customers in some of the most dynamic textile markets in Asia.
By combining Swiss precision with Southeast Asian agility, the partnership is set to deliver greater value, reliability, and responsiveness to the textile industry.
Both companies look forward to building a long-lasting, mutually beneficial collaboration that strengthens their position in the fast-growing textile and garment sectors.
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