Algemene A.F.W. (www.afw.be) was founded in 1924 under the name “Algemene Fluweelweverij” (General Velvet Weaving Mill). Throughout the years, its product range has been varied, originally manufacturing woven pile carpets and velvets. Nowadays, the mill focuses on three main product categories: wire loom velvets, face to face velvets and flatweaves. Common for each of these is the use of jacquard looms: every product is jacquard woven, and yarn dyed.
The policy of Algemene A.F.W. is to work with a global customer base, and to create specific products to suit each individual market?s taste and needs. This can only be realized by keeping a close eye on market developments, and having a firm partnership between the mill, its agents and its customers.
Algemene A.F.W. produces high quality products using the best raw materials available, investing every year in the most advanced technology and machinery, and imposing a high standard of quality control.
AFW ever since 1988 has used Sophis CAD Systems for the electronic design process. Recently, AFW had 5 Sophis systems in use. Initial contacts between EAT and AFW date back to 2002. EAT’s software system DesignScope victor with its future-oriented concept aroused strong interest with AFW. In early 2003 a test system was installed. This testing period was accompanied by in-depth discussions and valuable information input by AFW. EAT was able to gain AFWs trust by quickly reacting to their demands and fast development of the relevant features. EAT has developed a CI Box for the handling of existing Sophis files and archives. In the beginning of 2004 the 1st DesignScope victor System was bought by AFW with an option for 4 more systems. In summer of the same year systems 2 and 3 were installed, system 4 and 5 followed in early 2005. DesignScope victor has now substituted all old Sophis systems.
EAT would like to thank AFW for their enduring trust, the great co-operation and their important input and demands during the course time. Our special appreciation goes to Emmanuel De Spiegeleir and Sabine Vermeersch.
Klaus P. Lepka Managing Director of EAT GmbH “The DesignScope Company” Piet Heldenbergh Heltech, Sales Representative of EAT GmbH “The DesignScope Company” Eric Declercq ED.ICT Support for EAT GmbH “The DesignScope Company”