Sustainability

Konica Minolta Hits 100% Renewable Energy Milestone

Textile Insights December 9, 2024

Konica Minolta, Inc. has announced that Konica Minolta Mechatronics Co. Ltd., its digital printing systems production site in Japan, has successfully achieved the goal of sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources. As a result, all of Konica Minolta’s global production sites that

Sustainability

RSWM Pioneers Sustainability With Progressive Green Initiatives

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

RSWM Ltd, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, reinforced its commitment to sustainability by launching its comprehensive Sustainability Report at the 3rd Sustainable Textile Summit, organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The report was unveiled by Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles, Govt. of India, and Rohit Kansal, Additional

Corporates

Hirdaramani Group Invests LKR 10 Billion In Sustainable Textile Mill ‘Mihila Tex’

July 22, 2024

The Hirdaramani Group, a leader in apparel manufacturing and sustainability, has announced a significant LKR 10 billion investment in a new textile mill, ‘Mihila Tex’, in Pannala, Sri Lanka. This facility will enhance the future of the apparel industry and strengthen Sri Lanka’s role as a sustainable manufacturing hub. In partnership with Hengda Textiles, a

Sustainability

Indo Count Powers Bhilad Unit With 9.3 MW Solar Installation

May 24, 2024

Indo Count Industries Ltd has inaugurated a state-of-the-art 9.3 MW solar power generation unit in Gujarat, dedicated to powering its Bhilad facility. This significant step reduces the company’s carbon footprint and optimizes energy costs, with over 90% of operations now reliant on renewable sources. Committed to global ESG standards, ICIL is leading the textile

Corporates

Trident Ltd Expands Rooftop Solar Power Project In Budhni

May 21, 2024

Trident Limited has successful commissioned an additional 5.9 MWp capacity for its rooftop solar power project at Budhni, Madhya Pradesh. With this expansion, the total installed capacity of the solar power plant at the Budhni facility has reached 40.9 MWp. The power generated from this solar project will be used captivity for Trident’s manufacturing facilities […]

Fibre

Metsä & Andritz Cooperate On Pre-Study For Producing Kuura Fibre

Textile Insights April 19, 2024

Finland based Metsä Group is cooperating with international technology group Andritz to conduct a pre-study for the first possible commercial mill producing the Kuura textile fibre. “This new type of textile fibre, developed by Metsä Group’s innovation company Metsä Spring, is made from Finnish wood,” Andritz said in a press release. The primary objectives are […]

Sustainability

RSWM’s Biofuel Revolution: A Step Towards Sustainable Manufacturing

April 14, 2024

RSWM Ltd, under the leadership of Joint Managing Director Brij Sharma, is embarking on an journey towards sustainability and green initiatives, marking significant strides in environmental responsibility. Embracing a holistic approach, RSWM is shaping a greener and more sustainable future. The company’s comprehensive sustainability strategy encompasses six key

Corporates

Panda Biotech Launches Largest Hemp Processing Facility In Texas

April 7, 2024

Panda Biotech has launched commercial operations at the Panda Hemp Gin in Wichita Falls, Texas, marking a milestone in industrial hemp processing. The facility, spanning 500,000 square feet, is the largest in the western hemisphere and processes 10 metric tonnes of hemp per hour into textile-grade fibrer, hurd, short-fibre/hurd mix and nutrient-rich micronized hurd.

Machinery

Trützschler’s Intelligent Solutions Chosen For Lantabur’s State-of-the-Art Facility

February 4, 2024

Trützschler’s Intelligent Solutions has been chosen by Lantabur Textiles Ltd for its spinning mill project in Bangladesh. Trützschler, a renowned name in textile machinery, has been a chosen supplier for Lantabur Textiles Ltd, a prominent garment manufacturer in Bangladesh. The intelligent spinning preparation solutions provided by Trützschler are poised to enhance

Corporates

Yunus Textiles Commissions Two 9.6 MW Wind Turbines

November 26, 2023

Yunus Textiles has introduced its newest sustainable initiative – two state-of-the-art wind turbines, boasting a collective capacity of 9.6 MW. This milestone underscores the company commitment to reducing emissions by a substantial 18,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to the positive environmental impact of 108,000 mature trees. Yunus Textiles continues to lead the