New York City-based apparel retailer Brooks Brothers Group Inc. has selected Bozeman, Mont.-based
TEXbase Inc.’s Materials, Quality and Compliance data management solutions to facilitate
streamlining of its data management operations.

“The monumental task of managing regulatory and compliance requirements across the globe
forced us to seek a solution that would streamline our processes and centralize our testing data
from both suppliers and independent labs,” said Joe Dixon, senior vice president, production and
technical services, Brooks Brothers. “Partnering with TEXbase allows us to unify our disparate
sources of data into one central system that spans our complete product lifecycle, from raw
material concepts to finished product compliance. Furthermore, the fact that TEXbase is Software as
a Service removes a significant burden from our internal IT resources while complementing our
existing investments in PLM and ERP.

July/August 2012

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions provider Datatex, Italy, reports that China-based
apparel knitter AC Carpi Apparel Co. Ltd., and Shanghai-based apparel and accessories knitter
Autumn Cashmere have implemented the Datatex NOW Web-based ERP solution.

Datatex NOW ERP tracks production using bar code data.

NOW ERP offers sales management; planning and machine scheduling; production management
including seamless knitting, garment dyeing and finishing; shop floor data collection; purchasing
control; inventory management; and product standard costing and analysis.

July/August 2012

Computer-aided-design and -manufacturing solutions provider OptiTex Ltd., Israel, has partnered
with global software development company Robert McNeel & Associates to offer manufacturers and
retailers a solution that is expected to increase productivity, shorten time to market and improve
quality and fit.

The solution couples OptiTex’s flattening algorithms, technical pattern-making capabilities
and 3-D physical simulation with McNeel’s rapid prototyping and 3-D modeling capabilities to enable
digital connection of design and prototyping divisions to the relevant visualization,
pattern-making and production departments. The solution will replace physical samples with
multiple, customizable virtual prototypes.

July/August 2012

Product safety certification company UL, Northbrook, Ill., formerly known as Underwriters
Laboratories, has acquired eco-INSTITUT GmbH, Germany — a full-service product emissions and
textile chemical testing laboratory — and Magnus Textile Services Ltd., Bangladesh — a textile
testing laboratory, and quality and consulting center.

eco-INSTITUT analyzes the chemical emissions of construction materials, furniture, bedding,
floor coverings and other consumer goods; and certifies products to more than 12 nationally and
globally recognized indoor air quality standards. The company also issues its own leadership label
for low chemical emissions. The acquisition of eco-INSTITUT will enable UL to provide full services
for clients looking to test and certify to major North American and European product emissions
standards.

Magnus Textile Services conducts tests for dimensional stability, colorfastness, physical
performance, construction and composition. UL is planning to add chemical testing to the facility’s
capabilities later this year. The acquisition will enable UL to locally serve textile
manufacturers  that source production from Bangladesh.

July/August 2012