Rieter, the global leader in systems for yarn production from staple fibers, marks its 230th anniversary in 2025 — a journey defined by pioneering innovation, resilience, and growth. Founded on April 15, 1795, by Johann Jacob Rieter in Winterthur, Switzerland, Rieter began as a trading company
Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operations services, has announced the appointment of Frederico Justus as Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and South Asia. The move is part of the company’s wider strategic reorganization under its ‘Impact the Future’ plan, which aims to elevate Egis into the top 10 […]
VIP Clothing Ltd, one of India’s leading innerwear brands, has partnered with Zepto, the country’s fast-growing quick-commerce platform, to make its premium range—Frenchie, Feelings and VIP—available for rapid doorstep delivery. This strategic move enhances VIP’s digital footprint, aligning with the brand’s vision to meet the evolving needs of today’s convenience-driven
Global testing and research leader Hohenstein has acquired shares in Global Textile Scheme GmbH (GTS), reinforcing its commitment to advancing harmonized and automated data exchange across the textile and apparel supply chain. The GTS initiative aims to establish an international standard for managing structured product data throughout the industry. By joining forces with
eBay, the global marketplace and leading destination for branded pre-loved fashion, has announced a US$ 300,000 investment in Refiberd as part of its Circular Fashion Fund programme. This funding aims to support fashion startups in scaling circular solutions. Refiberd was also named the winner of eBay’s Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year Award, which recognized
Innovation and Sustainability at the Core: The Success Story of V. Thangavel & Sons Pvt Ltd (VTS) V. Thangavel & Sons Pvt Ltd (VTS), a third-generation family-run enterprise, has built a strong legacy rooted in trust and reliability. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones in modernization and innovation by adopting LMW’s advanced […]
Hugo Boss has announced the appointment of Georg Faisst as Managing Director for the Central & Eastern Hub, effective May 2025. He will succeed Thorsten Link, who will transition into a newly created global role as Senior Vice President Global Wholesale. Both executives will report directly to Oliver Timm, Chief Sales Officer and Deputy Chief […]
The Lenzing Group, a leading global supplier of regenerated cellulose fibres for the textile and nonwoven industries, has announced a key personnel change on its Managing Board. The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG and Dr Walter Bickel, Chief Transformation Officer, have mutually agreed to conclude his temporary mandate, with Dr Bickel set to step down […]
Shaleen Toshniwal has taken over as the new Chairman of the Manmade and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council (MATEXIL), succeeding Bhadresh Dodhia. MATEXIL plays a pivotal role in promoting the export of fibre, yarn, fabric, made-ups (including home textiles), and technical textiles from India. Toshniwal currently serves as the Joint Managing Director of Banswara
With a remarkable legacy spanning 190 years, Heberlein has evolved from a family-run yarn dyeing business into a global leader in air interlacing and air texturing jets for synthetic continuous filament yarns. Founded in 1835 by Georg Philipp Heberlein, the company has consistently redefined textile technology through pioneering advancements and innovative processes.





















