Culimeta America, Inc was established in 1996. It is a holding, owning and co-owning companies dealing with textiles in various forms.
Brief History of a long past:
The origin of the first Culimeta Company goes back to 1926, when Henri Cuylits first found the company in “The Hague, Netherlands”. Back then, the company mostly dealt with metals. This fact lead to the inspiration to create a company name combining Metal with the name Cuylits. CUYLITS & METAL became Culimeta.
In 1958 Alfons Cuylits (the son of Henri Cuylits) moved the company to Monheim, Germany. The company product portfolio would be converted to importing and exporting products made from glass fibers, such as high temperature resistant hoses for electric cables, and gaskets for thermal insulation.
Over the years, Culimeta grew with the foundation of multiple companies in Europe and became a group of companies. One of the companies was Culimeta America, Inc, established in South Carolina, 1996.
After the untimely passing of Alfons Cuylits, the managing sons (Vincent Cuylits, Diederik Cuylits & Rogier Cuylits) decided to split up and Rogier Cuylits continued as sole owner with Culimeta America, Inc, while his two brothers continued with the rest of the group in Europe.
Over time, Rogier Cuylits acquired and founded a few companies which continue to deal with textiles and also with light metal works.
Below is a brief overview over the companies and “clickable links” for “more details”.
Brief overview over the Culimeta America – Group:
Since 2004 – Finatex International, Inc: New & Used Industrial Laundry Equipment.
Finatex International, Inc. started off with overhauling pre-owned Dornier weaving machines. As the textile market came to a recession and the demand for overhauled machines significantly reduced, the company transformed into brokering textile equipment, in general. In 2020, Finatex International, Inc received the opportunity to market Industrial Laundry equipment. Today, Finatex International, Inc is in the position to provide “state-of-the-art” equipment & accessories needed to erect a complete industrial laundry plant (“turn-key” solution). RFID-systems can be implemented to trace individual textiles from multiple customers. Furthermore, Finatex International, Inc offers to dismantle used equipment and refurbish or upgrade same.
For more information, please click the following link: Finatex International – Website
Since 2014 – Allendale Fibertech Corporation, Inc: Contract Weaving and Contract Chopping of Technical Fibers, plus custom, light metal works.
Allendale Fibertech Corporation, Inc offers combined over 70 years of experience with Technical Fibers and how to process them.
In its 68,000 sf building, Allendale Fibertech Corporation, Inc. accepts contract work and is prepared to customize orders per customer specification.
Allendale Fibertech Corporation, Inc. offers a unique service in the market to existing companies for outsourcing some of their capacity, or to developing new products; but it also offers the development & consulting work for entrepreneurs with new ideas.
Brand Names Allendale Fibertech is contracted for:
For more information, please click the following link: Allendale Fibertech Corporation – Website
Since 2016 – Dekken USA, Inc.: Textile Folding Equipment for apparel, uniforms, blankets, towels, bed sheets, etc.
Besides the Folding Equipment, Dekken USA, Inc. offers custom automation to further adapt, improve or implement additional processes, helping to increase productivity or quality.
In 2023, Dekken USA designed a prototype for T-Shirt Folding. The launch is scheduled to be in April / May of 2023. The machine will be manufactured in SC, USA.
For more information, please click the following link: Dekken USA – Website
Fulcoline USA, Inc.
Since February 2023 – Fulcoline USA, Inc: Marketing of high temperature resistant and weather resistant textiles.
Fulcoline USA, Inc. is recently founded as a Joint-Venture between Fulcoline GmbH & Co.KG and Culimeta America, Inc.
Fulcoline USA, Inc. will be offering a product portfolio, similar to its German counterpart.
In its field of high temperature protection, Fulcoline USA, Inc will be implementing unique products up to 2,000 degrees F peak temperature resistances; some are based on basalt fabrics. Allendale Fibertech will be contracted to weave such fabrics.
In its field of weather protection, high quality tarps will be marketed. The tarps can be customized in shape, size or in combination with frame work and accessories.
For more information, click the following link, which leads you to the German Counterpart: Fulcoline Germany