Corporates

Indorama Ventures Accelerates Growth Under IVL 2.0 Strategy

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

Indorama Ventures Public Company Ltd (IVL), a global sustainable chemical producer, is entering a new phase of growth under its IVL 2.0 strategy, focusing on strategic partnerships and industry consolidation. At its annual Capital Markets Day in Bangkok, Group CEO Aloke Lohia outlined how the

Corporates

TotalEnergies And Mayer & Cie. Partner To Co-Brand Tixo Stainless Knitting Machine Oils

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and Mayer & Cie. have signed a partnership agreement to co-brand the Tixo Stainless knitting machine oil range. Under this agreement, Mayer & Cie.’s expert distributors will offer the Tixo Stainless range to customers worldwide. TotalEnergies’ Tixo Stainless oils are among the highest-performing lubricants for knitting machines, ensuring

Corporates

Sudarshan Chemical Completes Heubach Acquisition, Expands Global Footprint

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd (SCIL) has successfully completed its acquisition of Germany-based Heubach Group through its wholly owned subsidiary, Sudarshan Europe B.V. The acquisition, structured as an asset and share deal, strengthens SCIL’s global presence and market leadership in the pigment industry. With this strategic move, SCIL expands its operations across 19

Corporates

CelluComp To Open First U.S. Commercial-Scale Plant In Minnesota

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

CelluComp, a leader in fibre-based packaging materials, is set to launch its first commercial-scale facility in Renville, Minnesota, this May. The 15,000-square-foot plant will begin producing Curran, a micro-fibrillated cellulose product made from sugar beet pulp—an eco-friendly alternative to plastics and PFAS chemicals in packaging. Partnering with Southern Minnesota

Machinery

TechnoSport Integrates Karl Mayer Tricot Machines At Perundurai Mega Factory

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

TechnoSport has become the first company in South India to integrate Karl Mayer’s high-performance tricot machines into its activewear and sportswear production at its new mega factory in Perundurai. The state-of-the-art HKS 3-M warp knitting machines enhance the brand’s manufacturing capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to high-quality, accessible apparel with a focus

Corporates

MAS Holdings Expands In India With New Apparel Facility In Odisha

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel manufacturer, has broken ground for its first facility in Odisha, India, marking a key milestone in its global expansion. This move strengthens MAS’ regional production capabilities and enhances its access to India’s fast-growing retail market. The new facility is set to begin apparel production in 2026, focusing on value-added

Industry

UP’s Textile & Handloom Industry On Growth Path With Major Government Initiatives

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

Uttar Pradesh’s handloom and textile industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, emerging as the largest decentralized cottage industry after agriculture. The sector employs around 1.91 lakh handloom weavers and supports over 80,000 families, while more than 5.50 lakh weavers earn their livelihood through 2.58 lakh powerlooms. To strengthen the industry, the UP

Policies

Tamil Nadu To Unveil New Textile Policy Within 10 Days

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government will release a new textile policy within the next 10 days, Minister for Handlooms and Textiles R. Gandhi announced on Tuesday. He also stated that a separate project for the powerloom sector will be introduced in the upcoming state budget. The minister, along with Electricity, Prohibition, and Excise Minister V. Senthil […]

Industry

Pointcarre Expands Into Pakistan’s Textile Market With Advanced CAD Solutions

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

Pointcarre Textile Software, a global leader in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for textiles, has expanded into Pakistan, establishing a dedicated team to modernize design workflows for weavers, printers, and knit manufacturers. The company’s integrated solution, supporting dobby weaving, Jacquard, printing, and knit design, is now available in Pakistan, catering to both Mac

Industry

VMD Mini Textile Park Inaugurated In Karur

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

Karur, Tamil Nadu, witnessed a significant milestone on March 4, 2025, with the grand inauguration of the VMD Mini Textile Park at Kakavadi. Initiated by the Karur Textile Manufacturer & Exporters Association (KTMEA), this marks the region’s first Mini Textile Park, aimed at strengthening the local textile sector. The event was graced by Thiru R. […]