M?nchengladbach ? German-headquartered automotive textiles leader Aunde ? which now comprises 83 plants in 22 countries with an annual turnover in excess of ?1.5 billion ? is currently upgrading its plant at Rossburgh in Durban, South Africa. The company is currently commissioning a Monforts Montex 6500 for its finishing line, to replace an older unit to process both knit and woven fabrics.