MUENCHBERG, FDR—Neutex Home Deco will exhibit at Proposte 2017 in Como, Italy 2017 for the first time. At Proposte, Neutex will launch its first Designer Collection to capture the high-end jobber and contract market according to Joseph Wheeler, Export Director. The collection features drapery fabrics in both narrow and wide width as well as wide width sheers. The collection combines a number of weaving techniques with technical finishes included clip yarn "Fil Coupé" and Crash Optics, Wheeler points out. “The wide width sheers highlight Leno Weaves with polyester, linen and wool blends. With our Designer Collection we are really allowing our team of designer's let their creativity loose without limits which may inhibit a design from entering our regular collections. We are definitely aiming at the high end of the market with this collection." Neutex scored double digit sales increases in 2016 which Wheeler says is continuing into 2017. "Our commitment to design, quality and client relationships are the key pillars to our growth," says Neutex CEO Jochen Rieger. “Neutex Home Deco is one of the very few companies which has been admitted to Proposte following their first submission to the event,” Rieger says. "Our parent company and investors hold a strong commitment to our Italian Partners and Italy." In 2015 the Südwolle Group (member of Erwo Holdings which also owns the Hoftex Group - parent company of Neutex Home Deco GmbH) purchased a 100% share of Safil S.p.A. and an 80% share in GTI (Grupo Tessile Industriale). These companies employ over 700 people (primarily in Italy) which generate about 100 million euro in annual revenue. Neutex Home Deco GmbH is a member of the publicly traded Hoftex Group AG whose primary shareholder is Erwo Holding AG.