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PDS Sets Up Subsidiary In Mauritius

Textile Insights May 14, 2025

PDS Limited, announced that NexStyle Apparel Manufacturing Limited, its wholly owned Indian subsidiary, has incorporated a new entity in Mauritius under the name ‘NexStyle Apparel Manufacturing Limited’ (NexStyle Mauritius), effective May 13, 2025. The move is part of the company’s ongoing

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Swiss Textile Machinery Association Announces New Leadership

Textile Insights May 13, 2025

At its General Assembly on May 8, the Swiss Textile Machinery Association, a representative body for Switzerland’s providers of textile equipment, systems and services, elected a new president and board members to guide its strategic direction. Davide Maccabruni, CEO of Uster Technologies AG, has been appointed as the new president, succeeding Ernesto Maurer, who served

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Trützschler India Relocates To Ultra-Modern Manufacturing Plant In Sanand

Textile Insights May 10, 2025

Trützschler India celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Sanand, near Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This strategic relocation from the previous site in Ahmedabad to the new facility is set to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability and innovation. The Trützschler and Schürenkrämer families, along with the Trützschler Group management team

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The Proven Performance, Reliability And Quality Of Zimmer’s Chromojet And Colaris Systems Have Been Key Contributors To Our Success: Dharmesh Shah

Textile Insights May 10, 2025

Dharmesh Textiles Ltd is a well-established company in the textile industry, known for its high-quality carpet manufacturing. Established in 1985, the company boasts over thirty years of expertise and has earned global acclaim for its custom carpets. Located in Bhiwani, Haryana, Dharmesh Textiles offers a diverse range of products, including non-woven carpets, tufted

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Solena Materials Raises US$ 6.7 Million To Scale Up Sustainable Protein Fibre Production

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Solena Materials, a biomaterials company pioneering the development of high-performance, sustainable protein fibres for clothing, has raised $6.7 million in a seed funding round. The investment is backed by Sir David Harding, SynBioVen, and Insempra. Founded in 2022 as a spinout from Imperial College London by Dr. James MacDonald, Prof. Paul Freemont, and Prof. Milo […]

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Alok Industries Partners With Rieter India For Complete Compact Spinning System To Boost Yarn Quality And Efficiency

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Strategic modernization initiative strengthens Alok’s commitment to world-class manufacturing Alok Industries Ltd, a leading name in India’s textile sector and backed by Reliance Industries Ltd., has entered into a strategic agreement with Rieter India Pvt. Ltd. for the supply and installation of a complete compact spinning system. The signing ceremony took place in

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NITRA and CSIR-NBRI Sign MoU To Explore Milkweed As Sustainable Textile Fibre

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

The Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), Ghaziabad, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, to explore the potential of milkweed (Asclepias) as a sustainable natural fibre for the textile industry. Announced in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, the

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Alok Industries Invests In Rieter’s Compact-Spinning System

Textile Insights May 7, 2025

Alok Industries Ltd., a leading textile manufacturer in India, has selected Rieter’s state-of-the-art compact-spinning solution to enhance its yarn manufacturing operations. The strategic investment highlights Alok’s commitment to innovation, automation, and quality in textile production. The comprehensive system includes fiber and spinning preparation units, combing sets

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Rieter To Acquire Barmag For CHF 713 Million

Textile Insights May 6, 2025

Rieter has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Barmag, a division of OC Oerlikon, for an upfront equity purchase price of CHF 713 million. This strategic acquisition will position Rieter as a global leader in both natural and manmade fiber technologies and significantly accelerate the company’s growth strategy. Barmag, a global market leader in equipment […]

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Reliance Industries Wins Trademark Battle Over Vimal Brand

Textile Insights May 2, 2025

Gujarat High Court Bars Ludhiana Firm from Using ‘Vimal’ Name on Apparel In a key legal victory for Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), the Gujarat High Court has barred Ludhiana-based Jaipal Gaba and his firm Mack Hosiery from using the ‘Vimal’ trademark, reaffirming RIL’s exclusive rights to the iconic brand. The decision upholds a prior order […]