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Vadiraj Kulkarni Appointed Business Head of Cellulosic Fibres At Grasim

Textile Insights April 1, 2025

Vadiraj Kulkarni has taken over as the Business Head of the Cellulosic Fibres division at Grasim Industries, effective April 1, 2025. With over 28 years of experience in P&L management, operations, and manufacturing at ITC Limited, he joined the Aditya Birla Group on October 1, 2024. HK

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Jens Reinig Appointed CFO of Freudenberg Performance Materials

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Freudenberg Performance Materials has appointed Jens Reinig as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 1, 2025. Currently serving as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Finance & Controlling, he succeeds Marco Altherr, who will leave the Freudenberg Group on March 31, 2025, to pursue new opportunities. CEO Dr Andreas Raps acknowledged Altherr’s contributions,

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Slikk Raises US$ 3.2M To Revolutionize India’s Quick-Commerce Fashion Market

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

Slikk, India’s first 60-minute fashion delivery platform, has raised US$ 3.2 million in an all-equity seed funding round led by Lightspeed, with participation from Multiply Ventures, existing investors, and prominent angel investors, including Abhishek Goyal (Tracxn), Abhinav Pathak (Perpule), Madhav Tandan, Nikhil (Panthera), and Saurabh Gupta (DST Global). The funding

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ZYOD Appoints Ankit Shukla As VP-Business To Drive Global Growth

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

ZYOD, a leading tech-enabled B2B apparel manufacturing company, has appointed Ankit Shukla as Vice President of Business to lead global expansion and innovation in fashion manufacturing. With over 20 years of experience, Ankit will focus on strategic market expansion, revenue growth, supply chain optimization, and the integration of AI and automation to enhance efficiency.

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Morocco, Sunrise Group Sign MAD 2.3 Billion Textile Deal

Textile Insights March 25, 2025

Morocco has signed an investment agreement with Chinese textile giant Sunrise Group to strengthen its textile industry. The MAD 2.3 billion deal, signed in Rabat, will establish two industrial units in Skhirat and Fez, creating 7,000 direct and 1,500 indirect jobs. The project aims to build an integrated supply chain, allowing Moroccan companies to produce […]

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Garware Technical Fibres Sets Up UK Subsidiary

Textile Insights March 24, 2025

Garware Technical Fibres has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Garware Technical Fibres UK (GTFL UK), to expand its technical textile business in the UK. As per an exchange filing, GTFL UK was established with an initial capital of 10,000, comprising 10,000 shares of 1 each, acquired through cash consideration. The subsidiary aligns with the parent […]

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SOLARIC Installs 421 KWp Rooftop Solar Plant At COATS BD

Textile Insights March 20, 2025

SOLARIC, the largest rooftop solar company in Bangladesh and a leader in sustainable energy solutions, has announced the successful completion of a new 421 KWp rooftop solar power plant at the COATS BD factory in Rajendrapur, Gazipur. The installation will enhance the factory’s energy mix with clean energy, reducing carbon emissions, lowering electricity costs, and […]

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Mario Mendis Appointed EuroCham Chief Delegate for Central Vietnam

Textile Insights March 17, 2025

EuroCham Vietnam has appointed Mario Mendis as Chief Delegate for Central Vietnam, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening business engagement and advocacy in the region. Mendis, a seasoned international hotelier with 26 years of experience across Australia, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Thailand and Vietnam, previously served as Chairman of EuroCham’s Tourism & Hospitality

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Lenzing AG Announces Changes In Supervisory Board Leadership

Textile Insights March 17, 2025

Lenzing AG has announced changes to its Supervisory Board leadership ahead of its 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 17, 2025. Cord Prinzhorn, the current Supervisory Board Chairman, will step down at the end of his mandate to focus on other commitments within B&C Group. Patrick Lackenbucher, Managing Director of B&C Group, has been […]

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D’DECOR Appoints Debajit Kundu As Vice President

Textile Insights March 17, 2025

D’DECOR HOME FABRICS has appointed Debajit Kundu as Vice President, bringing extensive experience in textile manufacturing and operational excellence. With a strong background in weaving and fabric production, Kundu will focus on driving growth and innovation in the home textiles sector. Prior to joining D’DECOR, Kundu held leadership roles at Vardhman