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Murugappa Group To Acquire Hubergroup For US$ 310 Million

Textile Insights November 19, 2024

Chennai-based Murugappa Group has finalized an agreement to acquire Hubergroup, a German specialty chemicals firm, for an enterprise value of US$ 310 million. The acquisition, which includes an equity infusion of US$ 150 million from Murugappa and US$ 160 million for debt refinancing, marks a

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A.T.E. Partners With UNITEX To Boost Circular Knitting Machine Market In India

Textile Insights November 13, 2024

A.T.E. and UNITEX are collaborating to leverage their unique strengths within the textile sector, with the shared goal of increasing the presence of circular knitting machines in India. UNITEX TEXMAC PTE LTD, commonly referred to as UNITEX, has established a solid reputation across all scales of knit production—from small job knitters to major textile corporations. […]

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Maksteel Wire Wins GIDA’s ‘Best SME Of The Year’ Award

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

Maksteel Wire Healds Pvt Ltd has been honoured with the prestigious Gujarat Business Excellence Award under the category of Best SME of the Year – Manufacturing (Stainless Steel Sector). The award, initiated by the Gujarat Industry Development Association (GIDA), recognizes Maksteel’s remarkable achievements and outstanding contributions to the manufacturing sector. The

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Birla Cellulose And Circ Announce Strategic Partnership To Accelerate Scaling Textile Recycling Innovation

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

Strategic collaboration aims to drive growth of and access to recycled fibres Birla Cellulose, the cellulosic fibres business of the Aditya Birla Group and one of the world’s leading Man-Made Cellulosic Fibre (MMCF) producers through its flagship company Grasim Industries Ltd, and Circ, a US-based textile-to-textile recycling innovator, have announced a long-term strategic

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Liva Reviva Collaborates With Ka-Sha For New Line ‘Roz’

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

‘Roz’ collection by Ka-Sha features Liva Reviva’s sustainable, plant-based fabrics for everyday elegance In today’s dynamic fashion landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. As the textile industry faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, brands like Liva Fabrics, made from renewable plant-based fibres, are taking the lead by

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VJTI Opens Upgraded Chemistry Department With Rs 1 Cr Donation

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) celebrated a major milestone with the inauguration of its newly renovated Department of Technical and Applied Chemistry. The upgraded facilities, featuring state-of-the-art chemical engineering labs and modernized faculty spaces, mark a significant step in VJTI’s mission to become a global leader in technical education. The

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Freudenberg Group Inaugurates Advanced Manufacturing Facilities In Morinda

Textile Insights November 10, 2024

Germany-based global technology conglomerate Freudenberg Group has officially inaugurated two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Morinda, encompassing a total built-up area of 40,700 sq. metres. These facilities, operated by Freudenberg-NOK India Pvt. Ltd. (FNI) and Vibracoustic India, consolidate the company’s operations from its previous plants in Basma and

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Himatsingka Seide Limited Successfully Completes Rs. 400 Crore QIP

Textile Insights November 8, 2024

Himatsingka Seide Limited (HSL) has announced the successful completion of its Rs. 400 crore Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP). The funds raised will primarily be used to repay and reduce the company’s outstanding debt, bolstering HSL’s financial position and supporting its long-term growth strategy. The QIP saw significant interest from marquee investors and was

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Rieter, ARISE IIP And Afreximbank Sign Landmark Agreement For Africa’s Textile Renaissance

Textile Insights November 6, 2024

ARISE IIP, a leading developer of industrial parks in Africa, has joined forces with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Rieter, a global leader in spinning systems for yarn manufacturing. Together, they aim to drive the “Africa Textile Renaissance Plan” – a transformative initiative to revitalize Africa’s textile industry and create sustainable growth. This

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Itema Acquires Balance 20% Stake To Become Sole Owner Of Schoch & Co

Textile Insights November 3, 2024

Itema, a global leader in advanced weaving solutions, has completed its acquisition of Schoch & Co Srl, a longstanding supplier of textile machine components like reeds and drop wires. This final acquisition stage follows Itema’s 2019 purchase of an 80% stake, with the recent agreement granting Itema the remaining 20%, making it the sole owner […]