Since 1849, the company of Backhausen interior textiles (www.backhausen.com) has been the epitomy of high-value, artistically inspired home textiles in both the domestic and international markets.
The family business built its name by designing and manufacturing fabric and carpet designs for famous art nouveau designers at the turn of the 20th century. In today’s world and textile markets, the inspiration of artists still plays a decisive role. New fabric creations are developed in close cooperation with internationally famous designers as well as new artistic talent. In addition, patterns based on original designs from Backhausen’s own archives are being reproduced and sold successfully all over the world.
The company today is run by the sixth and seventh family generations. Backhausen’s exquisite fabrics are now found in internationally renowned buildings, hotels, castles, theatres and concert venues.
Initial contacts between EAT and Backhausen date back to the year 1991. In 1992, Backhausen chose Sophis CAD/CAM system to create and edit their designs. However, at the beginning of 2002, the contact between Backhausen and EAT was intensified. At this point, EAT’s forward-thinking software system DesignScope victor had convinced Backhausen to change the direction they were taking to fulfil their CAD/CAM needs.
At the end of this same year, the Sophis systems were replaced by EAT DesignScope victor systems.
During the year 2003, detailed conversations and discussions about how to network the weaving mill with direct access to the production planning system was initiated. Features unique to Backhausen needed to be included in that development.
Backhausen ordered this system configuration in the middle of 2004. In early 2005, the networking system LoomNet victor by EAT was successfully installed at Backhausen interior textiles.