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RSWM Invests Rs 92 Cr To Expand LNJ Knits Capacity

Textile Insights October 16, 2025

RSWM Ltd., the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, has announced a strategic investment of Rs 92 crore to modernize and expand its LNJ Knits operations. The investment, funded through internal accruals and debt, includes the acquisition of advanced machinery worth Rs 54 crore from Birla

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Phifer Acquires Indiana Coated Fabrics To Expand Portfolio

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Phifer Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of precision-engineered textiles and wire products, has acquired all assets of Indiana Coated Fabrics (ICF), headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana. The acquisition strengthens Phifer’s position in the coated and laminated fabrics market while expanding its manufacturing capabilities and product portfolio. ICF will continue to operate

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Accor Taps Mascioni Hotel Collection For Luxury Linens

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Accor, a global leader in luxury hospitality, and Standard Textile Co. Inc. have announced a strategic partnership designating Mascioni Hotel Collection as the preferred luxury linen provider for select Accor brands, including Fairmont, Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, and MGallery Collection. The collaboration spans over 350 properties worldwide. Together, Accor and Mascioni have

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Avient And ReForm Engineering Drive Thermoplastic Composite Innovation In Construction

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Avient Corporation, a global leader in materials solutions, has partnered with ReForm Engineering Composites LLC to advance the use of continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites in construction. ReForm, which specializes in engineering and manufacturing CFRTP solutions, uses its patented Continuous Forming Machine (CFM) to produce complex, curved and

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Vandewiele Savio India Expands Operations With New Facility In Coimbatore

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Vandewiele Savio India has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art facility in Coimbatore. The expansion highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, speed, sustainability, and customer-first excellence. The celebrations began with a traditional pooja on October 10, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 11, 2025. The event was graced by Thomas Beauduin and

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Billwin Opens New Production Facility Near Mumbai

Textile Insights October 7, 2025

Billwin Industries Ltd has announced the addition of a new production facility on the outskirts of Mumbai. The unit, with an initial production capacity of 20,000 garments per month, is expected to play a key role in strengthening the company’s output and enhancing overall turnover. Commenting on the development, Subrata Dey, Managing Director of Billwin […]

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CTA Apparels Hails Launch Of India–EFTA Trade And Economic Partnership Agreement

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

CTA Apparels has welcomed the launch of the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), effective October 1, 2025. As India’s first trade pact with a European bloc, the agreement marks a significant step toward deeper economic integration with Europe. TEPA offers substantial tariff reductions, duty-free access on 99% of goods, and a commitment of […]

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Picanol To Unveil Next-Generation OmniPlus-i Connect At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

Picanol is set to showcase its next-generation OmniPlus-i Connect airjet weaving machine for the first time at ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025. The launch marks a major milestone in airjet weaving technology, reinforcing Picanol’s commitment to innovation and performance-driven solutions for modern weaving mills. “We’re incredibly excited to be unveiling our latest

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BASF Appoints Wojciech Kulma As MD For South Africa

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

BASF in South Africa has appointed Wojciech Kulma as its new Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025. The leadership change is aligned with BASF’s Winning Ways strategy, which emphasizes value creation, customer proximity and performance-driven transformation across Southern Africa. Kulma brings more than 25 years of international experience within BASF, having held

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Rajiv Ranjan Re-Elected President Of The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai unit, held its 74th Annual General Body Meeting, with strong member participation. Rajiv Ranjan was unanimously re-elected as President, and R. R. Patil as Vice President for the term 2025–26 to 2028–29. The Managing Committee and Governing Council also appointed the following office bearers: President Emeritus: C. Bose, Chairman: V.