Corporates

UMPESL And Erbatech Partner To Boost Wet Finishing Solutions In India

Textile Insights June 4, 2025

Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Limited (UMPESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Voltas Limited, has announced a strategic collaboration with Germany-based Erbatech GmbH to provide advanced wet finishing solutions for woven fabrics in the Indian textile industry. The partnership

Corporates

BRÜCKNER Establishes Indian Subsidiary to Strengthen Market Presence

Textile Insights June 3, 2025

Leading German textile machinery manufacturer BRÜCKNER has announced the opening of its own subsidiary in India, Brückner Textile India Private Limited, effective June 1, 2025. Since 2007, BRÜCKNER has been represented in India by Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Ltd. (formerly VOLTAS). The long-standing partnership has played a vital role in firmly

Corporates

Tajima Industries Appoints Universal MEP As New Agent For North, East & West India

Textile Insights June 3, 2025

Tajima Industries Limited, a global leader in embroidery machinery, has announced a key transition in its agency representation across India. Effective immediately, Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Ltd., has been appointed as the new official agent for the North, East, and West zones of India. Universal MEP will take over responsibilities from Stitch

Industry

DBG Unveils Major Revival Plan For Ghana’s Textile And Garment Industry

Textile Insights June 2, 2025

The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has launched a bold initiative aimed at reviving the country’s struggling textile and garment industry, once a major employer that has seen its workforce shrink from 25,000 in the 1970s to just 6,000 by 2020. Acting CEO Dr. Randolph Nsor-Ambala, speaking at a policy dialogue in Accra co-hosted with the […]

Corporates

Le Merite Exports Secures Land For Rs 160 Cr Textile Unit In Amravati

Textile Insights June 2, 2025

Le Merite Exports Ltd., a prominent player in the textile industry, has received official land allotment approval from the Land Allotment Committee (LAC) for setting up a large-scale textile manufacturing facility at the Additional Amravati (Textile Park) Industrial Area. As per the LAC minutes dated May 16, 2025, the company has been allotted 65,000 square […]

Industry

Uzbekistan And Taiwan Initiate Dialogue On Strengthening Textile Industry Ties

Textile Insights May 31, 2025

In a move to bolster international cooperation in the textile sector, Chairman of Uztextileprom, Mirmukhsin Sultanov, met with Lo Tszin Ju, Head of the Taipei-Moscow Coordination Commission Office. The meeting, also attended by representatives from “Towards Taiwan” and industry experts, marked a significant step toward expanding bilateral engagement. Key discussions

Corporates

Esstee Exports Releases First ESG Report, Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability and Ethical Governance

Textile Insights May 31, 2025

Tiruppur-based garment manufacturer Esstee Exports has released its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for 2024–2025, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for sustainability, ethical business practices and social responsibility. Celebrating three decades in the apparel industry, the company’s Chairman Thirukkumaran described the report as a

Corporates

Bondcote Performance Textiles Acquires Graniteville Specialty Fabrics

Textile Insights May 31, 2025

Bondcote Performance Textiles (BPT), a leading manufacturer of coated, laminated and composite textiles and a subsidiary of XFS Global, LLC, announced the strategic acquisition of Graniteville Specialty Fabrics (GSF), a renowned innovator in high-performance coated textiles. The acquisition, backed by Lake Country Capital, significantly enhances BPT’s technical

Special Report

Vardhman Textiles Navigates Global Headwinds With Strategic Resilience And Expansion Plans

Textile Insights May 29, 2025

In a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by tariff uncertainties, raw material price disparities, and logistical disruptions, Vardhman Textiles Ltd has reported a marginal improvement in its Q4 FY25 performance over the preceding quarters. Speaking at the company’s earnings call, Neeraj Jain, Joint Managing Director and Sagrika Jain, Executive Director, offered a

Corporates

Shivtek Spechemi To Build New Chemical Plant In Hazira, Gujarat

Textile Insights May 29, 2025

Shivtek Spechemi Industries Ltd, a leading name in the specialty chemicals sector and the flagship company of the Shiva Group of Industries, has announced the establishment of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Hazira, Gujarat. Spread across more than 1 million square feet, the new unit is expected to be operational by 2027 and will […]