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Bikram Saha Appointed Managing Director & CEO Of Benninger India

Textile Insights August 6, 2026

Benninger India has appointed Bikram Saha as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2026. Saha brings over three decades of experience across finance, commercial operations, corporate governance and business strategy within the textile machinery industry. He has

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Humana Apparels Improves Productivity By 15% With Coats Digital’s Gsdcost

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Bangladesh-based outerwear manufacturer Humana Apparels Pvt. Ltd. has reported significant operational improvements following the implementation of Coats Digital’s GSDCost solution. Humana Apparels, a joint venture between Busana Apparel Group and Hameem Group, supplies global brands including Hugo Boss, Marc O’Polo, Ann Taylor and Macy’s. The company operates 28

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Primark Opens 21st Store In Italy, Invests € 6 Million In Cremona

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

International fashion retailer Primark has opened its newest store at the Cremona Po Shopping Centre in Cremona, marking its 21st store in Italy and fifth in the Lombardy region. The company has invested € 6 million in the project, creating 100 new jobs. The new store offers 2,000 square metres of retail space on a […]

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Meadow Grove Research Joins ITMF As Corporate Member

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Meadow Grove Research has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation as a Corporate Member, strengthening the federation’s network across the global textile value chain. Meadow Grove Research specializes in supply, demand and trade analysis of cotton and other soft commodities. The company provides market intelligence and insights aimed at helping businesses

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Santoni China Group Expands India Focus, Appoints Neeraj Bansal As Director – India Operations

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Santoni China Group has reaffirmed its commitment to the Indian knitting market with plans to strengthen its business presence, customer support infrastructure and service network across the country. As part of this strategy, the company has appointed Neeraj Bansal as Director – India Operations. India remains a key strategic market for Santoni China Group, and […]

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Turkey’s Sanko Group To Invest US$ 300 Million In Bangladesh Textile Facility

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Turkish textile major Sanko Group has announced plans to invest US$ 300 million in a modern integrated textile manufacturing facility at the Mirsarai Industrial Zone in Bangladesh, marking one of the latest major foreign direct investments in the country’s textile sector. The investment proposal was discussed during a meeting between Sanko representatives and Bangladesh’s

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Lohia Corp Lists At 8% Premium On BSE, Gains Further In Early Trade

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Lohia Corp Ltd., a manufacturer of machinery for the HDPE and PP woven fabric industry, made a strong stock market debut on July 30, listing at Rs 460 per share on the BSE, an 8.24 per cent premium over its issue price of Rs 425. Following the listing, the stock gained further momentum and was […]

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Lenzing To Close Austria And UK Plants, Cut Workforce By 25% Under Restructuring Plan

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

Austria-based fibre manufacturer Lenzing Group has announced a major restructuring programme that includes the closure of two production facilities, a workforce reduction of around 25 percent and fresh financing measures aimed at strengthening its financial position. The company said it plans to achieve cost savings of at least €120 million by the end of 2026 […]

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Dr Gurudas Aras Ranked Among Top 20 Global LinkedIn Voices In Corporate Governance

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

Dr Gurudas Aras has been ranked 20th among the top 200 global LinkedIn voices in Corporate Governance for 2026. He has also been ranked second in India in the latest global ranking. The recognition marks a significant improvement from his 46th position in the global ranking last year. The ranking recognises leaders who contribute to […]

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Bluesign Appoints Hanane Taidi As CEO

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

Bluesign, the textile industry system focused on reducing environmental and chemical impacts across the value chain, has appointed Hanane Taidi as Chief Executive Officer as the organisation enters its next phase of growth. An SGS company, Bluesign has more than 25 years of experience supporting responsible textile production through stringent safety and environmental