Messe Frankfurt has reported its highest-ever group sales of €780 million for the financial year 2024, marking a 28% increase from €609 million in 2023. This significant growth underscores the company’s robust performance in its trade fair business and global operations. The group’s operating
Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH, the parent company of Mehler Texnologies, has completed the acquisition of Heytex Group’s core business following approvals from antitrust authorities in Germany, Austria and Poland. The acquisition includes Heytex’s three production sites in Germany and China, along with all headquarters-related functions, now integrated
For the first time, Techtextil, the premier international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, will feature Textile Chemicals & Dyes as a standalone product area. From April 21–24, 2026, in Frankfurt, this new segment will provide a centralized platform for suppliers and users, highlighting the growing significance of these products in the global textile
ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025, has exceeded expectations, recording a 30% increase in applicants compared to previous editions. Owned by CEMATEX (European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers), China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA), and CCPIT TEX (Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT), the exhibition is set to take place at the Singapore Expo from 28 to
KKP Fine Linen Private Limited (KKPFL), a leading home textiles manufacturer based in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, has secured a US$ 2 million investment from the Good Fashion Fund (GFF) to establish a innovative wet processing unit. This partnership aims to enhance manufacturing efficiency, bolster sustainability, and unlock new revenue opportunities in the growing home textiles
Parkdale, a leading global spun yarn provider, and Trützschler, a textile machinery innovator, mark over 55 years of partnership. Their collaboration, rooted in a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, continues to drive advancements in the textile industry. A Legacy of Excellence Founded 108 years ago, Parkdale began operations in Gastonia, North
The Chinese Junma Group has increased its HMLS (High Modulus Low Shrinkage) production capacity by 20 positions, solidifying its position as one of China’s largest tire cord manufacturers. With a total of 64 HMLS systems, all supplied by Oerlikon Barmag, Junma continues to drive innovation and growth in the tire cord sector. Enhanced In-House Production […]
Trident Group Chairman Rajinder Gupta reinforced the company’s dedication to growth, investment, and employment in the textile sector during the Invest Madhya Pradesh: Regional Industry Conclave held at Narmadapuram. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, held a one-on-one meeting with Shri Gupta to discuss opportunities for investment and industrial
The Board of Directors of Rieter Holding Ltd. has announced the appointment of Emmanuelle Gmür as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Member of the Group Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2025. Gmür succeeds Tom Ban, who is pursuing opportunities outside Rieter. Gmür brings extensive international experience in human resources, strategic leadership,
RSWM Limited, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group and one of India’s largest textile manufacturers, has appointed Rajeev Gupta as its Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of transformative leadership across diverse industries, Gupta brings extensive expertise in operational optimization, strategic vision, and technological innovation. Renowned for his





















