To advance the technical textiles sector, the Government has approved grants for four start-ups and five educational institutions. This decision was made during the 8th Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) meeting of the National Technical Textiles Mission, chaired by the Secretary of the
A recent study reveals that Bangladesh is losing out on $5 billion in potential annual export revenue due to a lack of policies for recycling post-industrial textile waste, known as jhut. The report, “Regulatory Framework to Enable Recycling of Post-Industrial Waste (Jhut) for the RMG Industry in Bangladesh,” stresses the need for a circular economy […]
PDS Limited announces the successful completion of its Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), raising Rs 421 crore (~US$ 51 million). The QIP attracted strong interest from institutional investors, with the subscription exceeding twice the issue size. The overwhelming response and commitment from institutional investors highlight the confidence in PDS’s strategic
Grasim Industries Limited has named Vadiraj Kulkarni as the Business Head (Designate) for its Cellulosic Fibres division, effective October 1, 2024. Harikrishna Agarwal will remain the Managing Director of Grasim Industries and Business Director for Cellulosic Fibres, ensuring a smooth leadership transition over the coming months, with Kulkarni gradually assuming his new
Trützschler and Gimatex: A Partnership for Innovation Since their collaboration began in 2006, Trützschler and Gimatex have successfully worked together on numerous projects. Gimatex Industries Pvt. Ltd., a family-owned company with over 125 years of history, has adopted Trützschler’s Integrated Draw Frame (IDF) technology to transform textile waste into valuable ring
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has appointed Khandoker Rafiqul Islam as its new President following the resignation of S. M. Mannan (Kochi). Mannan stepped down due to his need for long-term medical treatment. An emergency meeting was held on August 24 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka, where the […]
Oerlikon Neumag, part of the Swiss Oerlikon Group’s Polymer Processing Solutions Division, will now handle customer services and spare parts for Truetzschler’s carpet yarn (BCF) and industrial yarn (IDY) systems. This transition follows a recent agreement with Truetzschler Group, which is shifting focus to spinning, card clothing and nonwovens. Oerlikon Neumag,
Raymond Ltd has announced a 26.7% rise in consolidated net profit from continuing operations, reporting net profit of Rs 57.04 crore for the first quarter ended June 2024, compared to Rs 45.02 crore in the same period last year, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. The company’s revenue from continuing operations increased significantly to […]
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Seth Rosenfield as Managing Director. Rosenfield, with over 25 years of experience in information services, business media and marketing technology & services investment banking, will co-lead BGL’s new Technology & Information
Prism Inks has announced the launch of FUZION Ink, a patented innovation (US 2021/0180248A1) that enhances versatility and efficiency in printing. FUZION Ink integrates seamlessly across direct-to-film (DTF) and sublimation printing, allowing for diverse material handling—light or dark, polyester or cotton and hard surfaces—using a single printer. Key Benefits:





















