Anjani Prasad has been conferred the prestigious title of “First Honorary Alumnus” by the CHEMSA-VJTI Alumni Association, marking a moment of pride and recognition for his outstanding contributions to the field of chemical engineering and the broader industry. The honor was proposed by Sunil
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
The Durst Group, a global leader in digital printing and production technologies, has announced the acquisition of Callas Software, a leading provider of prepress automation and PDF technologies. Known for its integral role in print workflows—either directly or as an OEM component in many industry-leading solutions—Callas Software brings powerful capabilities that will
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.
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced a series of upcoming conferences aimed at tackling sustainability challenges in the textile industry. These events will serve as platforms for industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to collaborate on innovative solutions. The 2025 PFAS Conference, scheduled for April 24-25 at
With a strong focus on sustainability, Barmag, a subsidiary of the Swiss Oerlikon Group, is set to present its latest innovations in DTY and carpet yarn production at the Morocco Stitch & Tex Expo in Casablanca from May 13 to 15. Visitors can engage with experts from Barmag and its joint venture, BB Engineering (BBE), […]
India has set an ambitious target of increasing its textile and apparel (T&A) exports from US$ 34.8 billion in FY24 to US$ 100 billion by 2030. However, this goal appears challenging unless substantial, game-changing reforms are introduced. Historically, India’s T&A exports have grown from US$ 11.5 billion in FY01 to US$ 34.8 billion in FY24, […]
The Indian garment industry is poised for a strong recovery, with ICRA projecting a revenue growth of 12–14% in FY2025 and 9–11% in FY2026, driven by the global China Plus One sourcing strategy and inventory correction by global retailers. This comes after apparel exports from India rose 11.6% year-on-year during April–January FY2025, rebounding from a […]





















