20 years in the ESD clothing industry is just a fraction of our story

The Machinery Division significantly expanded its activities in single-purpose machine production and the manufacture of precision machine parts and assemblies.

Research projects in special textiles were successfully implemented, leading to the registration of the CleverTex® trademark in 2010. Today, this brand encompasses a wide range of certified textile products crafted from high-quality, functional, and comfortable materials. In recent years, VÚB a.s. has actively contributed to the emerging field of smart textiles and wearable electronics. As a result, we now offer advanced solutions for smart textiles, including highly conductive yarns, elastic ribbons, and other components for wearable electronics.

Privatization of VÚB and the establishment of VÚB a.s. on May 1, 1992, accompanied by changes in ownership structure.

Research and development facilities were transformed into commercial operations, leading to significant expansion in yarn production and the development of new business activities.

Due to declining sales, the weaving plant was closed at the end of the 1990s.

The company was severely impacted by the flood of July 7, 1997, requiring extensive damage repair and restoration of buildings and operations. Despite these challenges, yarn production continued, and research and development activities were maintained through commercial partnerships.

Rotor spinning technology research began in 1961, marking the start of close cooperation with the former Kovostav company (later known as Elitex, now Rieter).

On August 20, 1967, the the world's first OE (rotor) spinning plant opened at VÚB in Ústí nad Orlicí - the first operation with 10 BD 200 machines. Presentation of the BD 200 machine at the ITMA 67 World Textile Machinery Exhibition in Basel.

This revolutionary technology gradually spread throughout the world through licensing agreements with companies such as Daiwa and Toyoda (Japan), Schubert & Salzer (Germany), and Nuova San Giorgio (Italy).

Research also focused on multiphase weaving technology, leading to the creation of a series of experimental and functional models of the Kontis weaving loom.

Establishment of the company's infrastructure included the creation of a chemical laboratory, an electrical laboratory, a research spinning mill, and other essential departments.

VÚB's initial research  focused on operational-technological and raw material research. Primary objectives are aligned with the cotton industry's immediate needs, such as labor savings in textile operations, increased machine efficiency, productivity enhancement, and improved work organization.