Corporates

Picanol Opens Training And Service Centre In Uzbekistan

Textile Insights September 23, 2024

Picanol has inaugurated a new training and service center in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in collaboration with its Uzbek agent, Baror Group. The state-of-the-art facility aims to enhance service for Picanol’s customers in Central Asia. The opening ceremony coincided with CAITME 2024, the largest

Industry

Institution of Engineers Surat Teams Up With Gujarat Govt For SER Development

Textile Insights September 23, 2024

The Institution of Engineers Surat SGLC has proudly announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat to serve as the education and skilling partner for the development of the Surat Economic Region (SER). This region is one of the four identified by NITI Aayog and the Central government for […]

Event

TMMA Announces Winners Of Export And R&D Awards For 2023-24

Textile Insights September 23, 2024

The Textile Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (TMMA) recently held its Export Excellence and R&D Awards ceremony, celebrating outstanding contributions from member companies in the textile machinery industry. Export Excellence Awards: A total of 32 nominations were received across 11 categories, resulting in 11 winners and 2 joint winners. The Apex Export

Event

Indo-German High-Level Meeting Held On India’s Organic Cotton Exports To Germany

Textile Insights September 23, 2024

A high-level meeting was convened with Roop Rashi Mahapatra, Textile Commissioner, Government of India, and German delegation led by parliamentarian Dr Rossitza Krueger. The meeting included prominent figures such as Suresh Kotak, Shiv Kanodia, Secretary General of IVF, and Hashmukh Shah. The agenda focused on establishing a sustainable and robust supply chain in India

Event

ITTA’s AGM Announces New Strategies, Awards & Initiatives

Textile Insights September 23, 2024

The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) held its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 13, 2024, at the Orchid Hotel in Mumbai. The event, chaired by Avinash Misar, saw a large gathering of ITTA members, special invitees and media representatives. Dr Anup Rakshit, Executive Director of ITTA, warmly welcomed all attendees. Mahesh Kudav, Vice […]

Machinery

Shima Seiki To Unveil “Reborn” Tech At ITMA Asia 2024

Textile Insights September 23, 2024

Leading flat knitting technology company Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd. from Wakayama, Japan, will participate in the ITMA Asia+CITME 2024 exhibition in Shanghai this October. Continuing its theme from previous exhibitions, Shima Seiki’s concept for this year is “Shima Seiki Reborn,” reflecting a renewed commitment to innovation through its R-generation machines. At the

Event

Jute Symposium In Ahmedabad Highlights Sustainable Solutions

Textile Insights September 23, 2024

The National Jute Board (NJB), in collaboration with the Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA), hosted a National Symposium titled “Jute: Sustainable Solutions Through Technological Advancements” on September 18, 2024. The day-long event took place at the J.B. Auditorium, Ahmedabad Management Association. The symposium aimed to raise awareness and

Corporates

Uster Technologies Opens New Innovation Centre In Coimbatore

Textile Insights September 23, 2024

Uster Technologies inaugurated its new Innovation Centre (IC) in Coimbatore, India, on August 28, 2024. Despite challenging market conditions, Uster remains committed to future investments, reflecting its belief in the power of innovation for long-term growth. The IC will play a pivotal role in developing essential capabilities for both current operations and future

Corporates

Alok Industries Appoints Biji Chacko AS COO

Textile Insights September 19, 2024

On September 18, 2024, Alok Industries Limited’s Board of Directors, following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, appointed Biji Chacko as Chief Operating Officer (COO) with immediate effective. Chacko, who joins as a Senior Management Personnel, brings 27 years of extensive experience in the textile industry. His background includes expertise

Sustainability

Greenpeace: Fast Fashion Pollutes Ghana

Textile Insights September 19, 2024

A new report by Greenpeace Africa and Greenpeace Germany, titled “Fast Fashion, Slow Poison: The Toxic Textile Crisis in Ghana,” has highlighted the severe environmental and public health impacts of discarded clothing from the Global North on Ghana. The report reveals that the influx of fast fashion into Ghana is causing significant damage to local […]