Corporates

CMAI Appoints Santosh Katariya As New President

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

At the 61st Annual General Meeting of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), held on September 27, 2024, a new Managing Committee was elected, and the leadership team for the 2024-2026 term was announced. Santosh Katariya, Managing Director of Peppermint Clothing Pvt. Ltd.,

Industry

SGCCI Forms Textile Task Force To Boost Industry Growth

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has established a Textile Task Force (TTF) for the first time, aiming to address industry-wide issues and unite various segments of the textile sector. The decision was made during a meeting on Wednesday, with the official announcement following on Thursday. The TTF will include representatives from […]

Corporates

Monforts Joins Archroma And BW For Sustainable Textiles

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

Monforts is collaborating with Archroma and BW Converting to enhance sustainable solutions at the Monforts Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Germany. This partnership aims to support dyeing and finishing manufacturers in their development projects, focusing on improving the quality and performance of finished products while maximizing productivity and

Corporates

PUMA Appoints Markus Neubrand As CFO

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

PUMA has appointed Markus Neubrand as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the Management Board, effective October 1, 2024. The current CFO, Hubert Hinterseher, will step down by mutual agreement on September 30, 2024, and leave the company on December 31, 2024. Neubrand previously served as CFO at GUESS Inc. and held […]

Corporates

Indorama Ventures Centralizes European Filament Yarn Production In Italy

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

Indorama Ventures, a global leader in petrochemicals and polyester fibres, is consolidating its high-performance polyester filament yarn production for the European textile industry in Italy, west of Milan. The company is transferring its German production and centralizing spinning, draw texturizing and dyeing operations at its facilities in Sandigliano and Saluzzo. This

Sustainability

RSWM Pioneers Sustainability With Progressive Green Initiatives

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

RSWM Ltd, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, reinforced its commitment to sustainability by launching its comprehensive Sustainability Report at the 3rd Sustainable Textile Summit, organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The report was unveiled by Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles, Govt. of India, and Rohit Kansal, Additional

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Primark Celebrates 50 Years on the British High Street

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

Primark marks its 50th anniversary since opening its first store on Babington Lane, Derby, on September 26, 1974. UK Retail Director Kari Rodgers reflected on the milestone: “While British high streets and styles have changed, our mission of helping people look and feel good for less remains strong. We are grateful for the loyalty of […]

Industry

10-12 Textile Firms To Get First PLI Scheme Payments This Fiscal

Textile Insights September 28, 2024

Around 10-12 textile companies are set to receive the first incentive payments under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, according to a senior government official. “Approximately 40 companies have already initiated investments. We had a gestation period until March 2024, and we hope that 10-12 companies will receive their incentive payouts within this

Event

VDMA Members At ITMA ASIA 2024 In Shanghai

Textile Insights September 28, 2024

With 49 member companies exhibiting, VDMA will have a strong presence at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, taking place from October 14 to 19 in Shanghai. German exhibitors make up the largest foreign contingent at the trade fair. VDMA members will showcase a wide range of machinery, focusing on spinning, manmade fibers, nonwovens, weaving, braiding, […]

Event

Italian Textile Machinery To Showcase Innovations At ITMA ASIA 2024

Textile Insights September 28, 2024

Around 50 Italian companies will participate in ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, which will be held from October 14 to 18 in Shanghai. Covering approximately 1,400 square meters, Italy remains one of the leading exhibiting countries, continuing its strong presence from previous editions. Among these, 29 Italian exhibitors will display their innovations within the National […]