ITMA 2003 Exhibitors(With HallandStand Location)33T Tekstil Terbiye Teknolojileri16, DF16-16BAA-Tex
Worldwide7, DF7-6CA.C.C. Machine16, DF16-18AA.T.E.3, SP3-11DA.T.F.6, DF6-13AABM International5,
MU5-36BAcme19, DF19-1EActea20, DF20-10DAdaptive Control16, DF16-16EAdvanced Coating4,
SP4-7BAdvanced Dyeing Solutions16, DF16-1EAGM Jactex12, W12-2AAGS17, DF17-1BAgteks
KnittingandTextile5, K5-22AAhiba6, DF6-16AAhlstrom1, SP1-13BAigle6, DF6-3CAiny Co.3, SP3-1CAkab of
Sweden19, DF19-10CAkaram6, DF6-13BAKDyeing17, DF17-1AAksons Engg 2, SP2-7AAlbany International19,
DF19-1BAlea19, DF19-3AAleph8, S8-5DAletti7, DF7-6JAlkan16, DF16-10AAlliance8,
DF8-12BAlmond/Venor10, W10-6AAltea4, NW4-4HAlucolor5, K5-15EAmerichem 8, DC8-6FAmitech8,
DC8-1JAmmeraal Beltech2, SP2-13KandSP2-13LAmoto2, SP2-7GAMS Tekstil Makinalari20, DF20-6DAmsler
Tex1, SP1-15FAmtek5, K5-37EANDAR1, SP1-19AAnglada6, DF6-7EAngleitner4, NW4-10BAppalachian5,
K5-16EAquafil3A, SP3A-17CArahne8, S8-2MARC7, DF7-6DArel6, DF6-17CArgetek 5, T5-22BArgus Fire
Control2, SP2-12BArimo4, SP4-3GArioli20, DF20-14AArratex 2, SP2-13JArsham Koosha 8, S8-2LArte
Tessile12, W12-9FArtitex3, SP3-1FArtos19, DF19-9AAscotex 3A, SP3A-2CAshton4, SP4-7DAsia S. P.3,
SP3-18FAsieur9, W9-14BAsselin – NSC Nonwoven4, SP4-3BAsteknik3, SP3-12GAsteks3, SP3-1DAteliers de
Belmont9, W9-15EAtlas5, T5-34MAtlas Copco Compressors11, W11-4BATYC20, DF20-9BAutefa4,
NW4-13AAutomatex 4, NW4-13BAutomation Partners7, DF7-9FAutomazioniandSistemi19, DF19-6CAvantec
Construzioni Meccaniche19, DF19-7DAvebe8, DC8-3CAvocet8, DC8-1HAWA3, SP3-1GBBandB 19, DF19-4ABandW
3, SP3-3DBaelz 20, DF20-1DBAG 9, W9-12ABajaj Industries2, SP2-7FBalkan Makina2, SP2-9EBarco1,
SP1-13A;and9, S9-2BBarco Sedo8, DF8-12ABarr-Rosin2, SP2-11GBasant Wire Industries3, SP3-11EBASF8,
DC8-7ABastian4, SP4-11EBaumueller Nuernberg4, C4-7KBayalton Machinery16, DF16-4DBaysonic5,
U5-26FBeca6, DF6-13CBecatron19, DF19-1JBeck5, TH5-1ABefama 4, SP4-17BBeijing Zhongli3,
SP3-13CBekaert Advanced Coatings3, SP3-16DBellini17, DF17-3ABematic4, NW4-12ABeneteks17,
DF17-9BBenninger9, W9-7A;and20, DF20-15ABernasconi19, DF19-1HBespoke8, S8-4FBETEX5, K5-31EBettini3,
SP3-22ABeyaz Teks5, K5-29DBezema8, DC8-3BBiancalani7, DF7-7ABianco7, DF7-7BBibus4, SP4-16DBiella
Shrunk Process20, DF20-14BBilkon Paper Cones4, SP4-2EBinsfeld3A, SP3A-10DBiotti3A, SP3A-3ABisio20,
DF20-12ABizmak20, DF20-5ABlue Reed9, W9-6DBluemoon4, SP4-8EBobotex9, W9-12B;and19, DF19-14JBocca
Comorio5, OM5-27BBockemuehl1, SP1-12CBoehme8, DC8-7BBombi4, NW4-12CBonas9, W9-11ABonfiglioli4,
C4-17ABonino Carding Machines4, NW4-9BBono1, SP1-1EBooria CAD/CAM Systems9, S9-10CA.G. Borsa12,
W12-12BBozzetto8, DC8-8ABranca 5, T5-19BBrazzoli7, DF7-5BBridge Textile3, SP3-22DBroell3A,
SP3A-7ABrosioMeccanica5, MU5-27DBrother5, MU5-35BBrueckner20, DF20-12ABrugman6, DF6-12ABrustio
Tessile5, T5-9ABTSR1, SP1-10ABurckl, W9-14DBurocco Inoxvalvole7, DF7-6BBuser17, DF17-8ABusschaert
Engineering2, SP2-14ECCandK Maschinenbau10, W10-3FC + L Textilmaschinen 3, SP3-4AC.M.G.12,
W12-9EC.T.I.8, S8-2JC.T.M.19, DF19-2BCadcam Technology5, OM5-35ACAIPO Automazione Industriale2,
SP2-9ACalator System6, DF6-19CCalderara Bossi5, T5-21DCalemard5, OM5-27HCampaioli11, W11-6FCampen8,
DF8-10CCanlar 18, DF18-10BA.B. Carter 3, SP3-4ECartes9, W9-1BCar#44; DF18-5ECason2,
SP2-13DCastello11, W11-2ECavitec4, NW4-8ACCI Tech12, W12-12DCDS Italia18, DF18-5DCeccato
Spinnerets3, SP3-16FCEIA 19, DF19-5BCenter Circle5, K5-3BCentury Inks19, DF19-3CCER3A,
SP3A-1BCeramTec3, SP3-18CCeratrak5, OM5-34PCetex4, SP4-7CCetinkol Machinery6, DF6-13DCezoma3,
SP3-8CChangZhou JIETE Air Jet Loom Spare Parts11, W11-8DChelim2, SP2-7LChem-Verse4,
C4-22BChevalerin7, DF7-9CChien Lun7, DF7-2DChiorino2, SP2-2FCHT R. Beitlich8, DC8-3BCiba Specialty
Chemicals 8, DC8-3FCintex 20, DF20-1FCixi Sun 5, K5-3DClariant 8, DC8-7ECleantech 5,
MU5-24FClemipiega19, DF19-1DCoatema Coating Machinery8, DF8-3ACobble Blackburn12, W12-8FCognetex 1,
SP1-16ACognis8, DC8-3DColciago11, W11-2DColli5, OM5-34HColombo, G.6, DF6-20DColombo Mikron5,
OM5-34EColor Service18, DF18-7BColor Wings19, DF19-11AColorMatrix Europe3, SP3-9DComat 5,
K5-38BComeureg7, DF7-2EComez5, OM5-20AComoli4, SP4-18ACompucon9, S9-10DComsa11, W11-6AConitex
Sonoco3A, SP3A-16AConsultex6, DF6-7DContinental Systems9, S9-8DCorghi2, SP2-9DCorino Macchine6,
DF6-7BCortex10, W10-1DCosmatex4, SP4-3HCPM11, W11-2CCraft Engineering5, K5-3GCrespi2, SP2-1CCrosrol
UK2, SP2-9BCrosta7, DF7-5ACS Automazione6, DF6-20CCST9, S9-9ECTMTC3A, SP3A-12BCubotex18,
DF18-8BDDae Hung 10, W10-1ADAHU5, OM5-34KDamgaard3A, SP3A-5ADanis Makina6, DF6-16BDanley11,
W11-6JDante Bertoni3A, SP3A-10FDaroitex19, DF19-6AData Kimya8, DC8-2FDatacolor6, DF6-16ADatatex 9,
S9-9CDecoup+ 5, OM5-27HDell’OrcoandVillani4, NW4-12BDelux Bearings3, SP3-11ADemircan2,
SP2-13GDemos16, DF16-16ADemsan Makine19, DF19-12CDent 3A, SP3A-6EDerix 11, W11-2ADettin18,
DF18-8ADevrekha16, DF16-8DDewilde3A, SP3A-13JDGS – Dua Graphic Systems9, S9-9ADi Benedetto3A,
SP3A-5CDienes1, SP1-14BDietzeandSchell2, SP2-3DDigiFab Systems9, S9-10EDigital Weaving Norway9,
W9-4BDilmenler20, DF20-10BDilo4, NW4-14ADMT-Chognard6, DF6-9DDohmen8, DC8-6BDokaksam9,
W9-6FDollfusandMuller6, DF6-14DDong Won Roll2, SP2-4EDornier12, W12-4ADoublelin5, MU5-24HDP
Innovations9, S9-9EDrei-S-Werk4, SP4-1ADS Informatica8, S8-1FDunline20, DF20-11CDunlop Design5,
R5-4KDuPont lnk Jet17, DF17-2ADuPont Polyester Technologies3, SP3-5BDyStar8, DC8-6EEE + L17,
DF17-5BE.T.P.7, DF7-6EE-Hwa1, SP1-18D;and5, K5-16BEadie2, SP2-13CEAS 6, DF6-1PEAT 8, S8-1EEbelmann
12, W12-12AECC 2, SP2-11CECC Platt 2, SP2-11DEcoboards 4, NW4-2FEffedue19, DF19-7AEFtex 5,
K5-40EEgli 19, DF19-15CEkoteks 3, SP3-23B;and10, W10-9CElad Trading19, DF19-15DElcu 20,
DF20-17AElectro-Jet3, SP3-7AElectrotex2, SP2-15DElgi Electric2, SP2-3CEliar7, DF7-8DElitex
Machinery1, SP1-14FEltex12, W12-10DEmbee18, DF18-3EEmbroidery Connection9, S9-8EEn-Hwa2,
SP2-12DEnercon Industries4, SP4-7FEnhas Makina10, W10-9FEnka tecnica2, SP2-15AEntema18,
DF18-7CEpic1, SP1-14EErbatech20, DF20-12AErdmann3, SP3-9BErema Recycling System5, R5-4DErgotron12,
W12-8DErko Textilmaschinen4, NW4-9CESI – NSC System Solutions4, SP4-3BEskom16, DF16-13BETF19,
DF19-2AETH Zurich5, C5-5DETK-Lesmo5, OM5-27EETV Elettronica Tessile Varese20, DF20-17EEton 19,
DF19-10BEuroplasma 6, DF6-1EEvilo9, W9-12DEVS 5, T5-26BExeltor 5, K5-40GExpert 6,
DF6-1LFF.I.R.S.T.12, W12-3DFab-Con16, DF16-4CFachhochschule Reutlingen5, C5-5BFadis3,
SP3-8BFalsetti Meccanica3A, SP3A-3BFANI3A, SP3A-18CFAR2, SP2-18BFareast7, DF7-8BFarmer Norton17,
DF17-3CFaro Disegni4, C4-7LFavretto3A, SP3A-17AFC Fratelli Carlessi18, DF18-10CFehrer4,
SP4-3CFeiya5, MU5-35GFerber9, W9-6BFercomm9, W9-14DFerraro6, DF6-7AFerrostaal4, C4-21CFET3,
SP3-9DFibercompositi11, W11-1AFiberflon20, DF20-17GFibertech5, T5-4BFibreguide1,
SP1-9CFibrevision1, SP1-9DFIL Control 3A, SP3A-19AFILTECO3A, SP3A-16BFilton18, DF18-1AFimat 6,
DF6-20EFIMTEXTILE12, W12-3EFirsan 19, DF19-14KFischer-Poege9, W9-6CFlainox19, DF19-14AFleissner4,
NW4-3AFlock-ESCH16, DF16-1BFMS Force Measuring Systems5, T5-8DFocus Label Machinery8,
DF8-5EFong’s17, DF17-7AFontanet 20, DF20-5BFormia Nuova 12, W12-2EFortex8, DF8-5GForthmann 5,
MU5-28DFoster Needle4, NW4-20BFourn, SP3-6GFractal Graphics9, S9-4CFrederick Enterprises1,
SP1-10DFreespring1, SP1-1AFukahama5, K5-40JFunke18, DF18-3BGGalan3, SP3-15BGali17,
DF17-5CGalvanin20, DF20-7AGaohong12, W12-5BGarioni20, DF20-17CGarnett Controls5, T5-10DGarnett
Wire2, SP2-7EGasatex16, DF16-1FGaston Systems7, DF7-6HGaudino3, SP3-10BGavazzi3A, SP3A-15CGBS2,
SP2-13EGeidner20, DF20-1BGe.Ma.Ta18, DF18-2DGenkinger9, W9-6AGerlach6, DF6-5BGFK16,
DF16-13FGherzi3A, SP3A-6CGiamminola9, W9-7BGieseken2, SP2-13AGiesse3A,
SP3A-18BGigliottiandGualchieri3, SP3-17DGilbos1, SP1-18BGin Hong Yu5, K5-16JGiovanelli12, W12-9CGIP
Exports4, SP4-8HGiropan10, W10-8BGiS8, S8-2BGlobus3, SP3-20AGloria9, S9-8CGME16, DF16-13AGneuss3A,
SP3A-4BGoang Lih5, K5-16KGodrich5, T5-23CGofront17, DF17-1CGold Fai Machinery16, DF16-9AGold Hsing
Industrial 5, OM5-12CGoldtex 3, SP3-11BGoller18, DF18-4AGomplast 6, DF6-19AGoulston Technologies 3,
SP3-23AGraf 8, DC8-3EGraf + Cie 2, SP2-6CGrandis19, DF19-8AGreen Machinery 5, K5-40FGriffin 11,
W11-5DGriffith Textile Machines12, W12-10AGROB HORGEN11, W11-5CWilly Grob11, W11-8BGROSS-HOF4,
SP4-8GGrosse10, W10-5DGroz-Beckert 4, NW4-4F;and5, K5-12AGSL 1, SP1-19CGS Technologies 4, NW4-4JGTI
5, T5-4EGTP 9, W9-14DGualchierani 2, SP2-8BGunold 5, OM5-35CGurjar 19, DF19-15HGuven Celik Makina
8, DF8-10BHH.T.P. Unitex6, DF6-18AHaas-Mondomix 18, DF18-3GHaaseandKuehn 5, K5-40CHacoba3A,
SP3A-11BHandsaeme10, W10-2CHangzhou Kaiyuan6, DF6-3BHansa Industrie-Mixer 19, DF19-1AHarish
Enterprise19, DF19-14CHarish-HTM7, DF7-1CHastem4, NW4-4GHaug5, OM5-1BHauser19, DF19-10AHeals5,
T5-10AHealthguard 8, DC8-8BHeberlein2, SP2-15BHeinzle Austria8, S8-2GHeliot International7,
DF7-4CHeller11, W11-2JHeraeus20, DF20-5EHerbster Huelsen3A, SP3A-19DHergeth1, SP1-12BHerzog5,
OM5-13AHeusch6, DF6-17AHilge19, DF19-8DHills1, SP1-10GHimetex12, W12-15CHimson Ceramics1,
SP1-1DHisaka17, DF17-5DHitex10, W10-5BandW10-9DHocks19, DF19-14HHofmann Handtuft-Technik10,
W10-4FHoldsworth3, SP3-10CHollingsworth 2, SP2-5BHolthausen19, DF19-4AHolthausen Winding3A,
SP3A-6AHolz1, SP1-8BHonegger3, SP3-13DHong Shouh5, K5-14BHounsfield5, TK5-21GHS Computer5,
OM5-35FHsiang Chuan5, OM5-13CHsien Fang Enterprise1, SP1-15AHsing Cheng Machinery7, DF7-4BHubtex9,
W9-15AHuitong Polyester2, SP2-4CHumantex5, MU5-36GHunterLab5, T5-26DHunziker11, W11-8AHuys9,
W9-15CII MA.TEX.1, SP1-13DI.M.A.1, SP1-3CI.S.G.E.V.4, SP4-14AIchinose17, DF17-2AIcomatex6,
DF6-8AIcotec20, DF20-1CIdrosistem Energy20, DF20-3BIgus4, C4-22DIk San3A, SP3A-9DIl Sung
Machinery16, DF16-4AIllies4, C4-21DINA1, SP1-16DIncas12, W12-3BIndian Card Clothing2,
SP2-7DIndtex5, K5-17AIndustrial Technologies8, S8-1DInedit8, S8-4GInformatica Textil8,
S8-2EInnovation Relay Centre Network3, P3-13GInstrumar5, T5-21LInterspare18, DF18-1DIntertek
Labtest5, T5-19GIntertex1, SP1-20EIntex1, SP1-10EIntex Consulting8, S8-4DINtrO5,
T5-21AInventa-Fischer2, SP2-16CInvesta International11, W11-6CINZ8, S8-3HIpekcioglu5, K5-29EIride
Centre5, T5-21EIro AB9, W9-11AIS Printing Systems9, S9-9EIsotex20, DF20-5CISRA Vision Systems4,
NW4-11FItaliana Rigenerazione2, SP2-8AITB19, DF19-15GItd5, MU5-27JIteco Textile Electronics3,
SP3-16BITW Dymon7, DF7-9EIVP5, OM5-27KIzumi10, W10-3DJJac-Mont12, W12-9DJacobi3, SP3-20BJaeger12,
W12-2CJaeggli/MT2, SP2-6BJametti12, W12-8AJaydeep10, W10-9BJBF Maschinen3, SP3-4AJDandN9, S9-8BJen
Haur5, K5-38CJensen Burgdorf19, DF19-10DJiunn Long5, K5-16LJMB20, DF20-16KJomar9, S9-4DJossi1,
SP1-15CJS3A, SP3A-10AJS Metal Traversel3, SP3-12FJuergens9, W9-3BJumberca5, K5-2BJust5,
T5-12BKKabelschlepp4, C4-21AKaeser Kompressoren9, W9-14EKalibre Boru3, SP3-13BKanai2,
SP2-13BKapurthala Hi Tech3A, SP3A-9EKarme Metal8, DF8-9BKastilo7, DF7-1BKauo Heng5, K5-25AKEB6,
DF6-14CKeda Looms Parts12, W12-14DKeisokki5, T5-19FKepraind8, DC8-1GKern-Liebers5, K5-15BKeum
Yong5, K5-18AKidd + Zigrino17, DF17-10AKind9, W9-5BKinder16, DF16-8BKingknit 5, K5-16GKlieverik
Heli7, DF7-2AKluber Lubrication5, K5-3A;and20, DF20-11AKMS7, DF7-3CKMT18, DF18-5AKnotex9,
W9-5AKoenig18, DF18-6AKoerting20, DF20-17FKoinzer3A, SP3A-1DKrantz19, DF19-9AKroegel12,
W12-3CKRSNA7, DF7-6FKSM5, MU5-36AKucuker Machinery10, W10-8AKuesters20, DF20-13AKunj Needles
Industries6, DF6-1HKyang Yhe12, W12-13BLL.G.L.5, K5-17E;and9, W9-14CLa Meccanica 6,
DF6-18BLabortex19, DF19-8ELacom20, DF20-10ALafer17, DF17-4ALafer Turk/Has17, DF17-4BLaip19,
DF19-7CLakshmi Card Clothing3, SP3-5ALamiflex9, W9-12FLamperti Textile19, DF19-5DLapauw20,
DF20-2CLapere Design9, S9-9DLaroche4, NW4-8BLer5, OM5-23ALawer6, DF6-8BLawson-Hemphill5,
T5-26HLectra8, S8-11BLEDL4, C4-22CLeesona3, SP3-12ELeewha Industrial1, SP1-20BLenzing Instruments5,
T5-8CLezzeni2, SP2-17BLiba5, K5-25CLidem3, SP3-4BChristoph Liebers5, K5-37DLietti12, W12-13ALim
Ying5, K5-3CLineTech Industries5, T5-1FLinker5, K5-38ELintronics5, T5-26ELisky5, K5-33BLK16,
DF16-4BLlesor6, DF6-17ELMW 3A, SP3A-12ALocati 10, W10-3ALoepfe 1, SP1-13ELogic Art16,
DF16-13HLohia2, SP2-3BLoomdata8, S8-5ALoptex3, SP3-10ALossatex1, SP1-16CLTG Air Engineering2,
SP2-3ELucas5, K5-37FLuscher6, DF6-20ALutz5, OM5-22ELuwa3A, SP3A-8ALyson16, DF16-16CMM&R Sales
and Service16, DF16-6Am-tec20, DF20-7DM.B.C. Guttin12, W12-9EM.C.M.5, K5-31CM.T.I.2,
SP2-18CM.V.V.3A, SP3A-15BMaag Brothers 8, DF8-4EMacart Spinning Systems2, SP2-9BMackie3,
SP3-22BMadeira9, S9-10BMadura Coats 16, DF16-8FMageba10, W10-5CMagetron5, MU5-27CMagitex2,
SP2-16AMagnabosco18, DF18-8DMahalaxmi Rubtech 7, DF7-1DMahlo7, DF7-3BMahr Metering Systems3,
SP3-18BMaibo20, DF20-8BMaier, Heidenheim7, DF7-6AMaino International20, DF20-11EMaksteel10,
W10-4BMallein12, W12-10BMammut5, MU5-28EMan. Scardassi6, DF6-1DManea9, W9-4AMargasa 4,
SP4-3DMariplast2, SP2-8CMartex5, K5-31DMarzoli1, SP1-16BMas Lluch 4, C4-7HMasias4, NW4-8DMatex19,
DF19-5AMathis6, DF6-9AMatrix12, W12-9AKarl Mayer5, K5-15A;and11, W11-5BMayerandCie. 5, K5-30DMayer
Ind.5, K5-30BKarl Mayer Rotal11, W11-5AMayur ReedsandHealds12, W12-14BMazziniici1, SP1-15DMcCoy11,
W11-5DMCH.S.A 20, DF20-4AMCS18, DF18-10AMeca5, MU5-23BMecagric7, DF7-6GMeccaniche Moderne2,
SP2-11EMechano12, W12-1EMecmesin 5, T5-9EMeera2, SP2-2EMegadyne3, SP3-17BMehlhorn2, SP2-14CMEI
International12, W12-7AMelior8, DC8-6AMemminger-IRO5, K5-29BMemnun18, DF18-6BMendizza 2,
SP2-2AMentasti5, MU5-28CMenzel20, DF20-7EMercier Freres4, SP4-19BMerrow Sales5, MU5-22CMerz5,
K5-30AMesdan3A, SP3A-2AMessersi Packaging5, TH5-6CMesutronic5, T5-26JMetag 12, W12-2DMetallurgica
Calvi9, W9-12EMetalnox5, MU5-6AMetalplast 18, DF18-9CMetalreeds12, W12-14CMeyer Herbert6,
DF6-14BMHM Screenprinting Machines16, DF16-11AMimaki16, DF16-5AMinerva8, DC8-1KMiniroller TM5,
MU5-35EMinnetti Italia18, DF18-7AMino2, SP2-18AMinox20, DF20-11DMiroglio19, DF19-4DMitchell. G.5,
K5-33EModra Technology9, W9-15FMonarch5, K5-32BMonforts18, DF18-6AMonomatic – NSC Nonwoven4,
SP4-3BMontenero4, NW4-9DMonti Antonio20, DF20-4BMonti Cucitrici6, DF6-19DMoroder1, SP1-9BMorrison6,
DF6-7DMotocono1, SP1-17AMOVengineering1, SP1-17DMozart 5, OM5-34DMP 6, DF6-18CMPE 20, DF20-11BMRS
3A, SP3A-10EMS17, DF17-1FMSD/M16, DF16-13CMTG7, DF7-9DMTS 2, SP2-6Amts maschinenbau11,
W11-2GMuhlmann20, DF20-16FArtur Muller5, MU5-24GJakob Muller10, W10-7AMuller Textil1,
SP1-12DMultiplot Europe16, DF16-14BMuratec3A, SP3A-11AMutoh6, DF6-8CMuzzi18,
DF18-5CNNagelandHermann5, MU5-36HNaplafa5, K5-40DNational Textile Center5, C5-5ANational Wire
Heald11, W11-6HNaval4, SP4-8JNaveta10, W10-1BNC Line20, DF20-17BNedGraphics8, S8-4ANesiandPugi6,
DF6-3ANeuenhauser2, SP2-2D;and12, W12-1ANew House12, W12-1DNew Mec5, MU5-28BNickelmesh19,
DF19-8BNippon Nozzle4, SP4-2DNippon Selen3, SP3-16CNitta 3, SP3-12DNordson6, DF6-17DNorsel5,
MU5-24DNorth River4, NW4-11DNoseda17, DF17-5ANovopac5, TH5-1HNovozymes8, DC8-5BNowo4, NW4-9ENSC
Services4, SP4-3BNuova Protex3A, SP3A-13GNuova Saccardo3, SP3-19BNybelt3, SP3-21AOO.M.A.5,
OM5-27AO.M.C.8, DF8-11CO.M.M.3, SP3-19AObem20, DF20-8AObermaier6, DF6-15COguz Makina18,
DF18-9DOmatex4, SP4-16COmega Center9, S9-10AOMM Meccanotessile2, SP2-10AOMMI2, SP2-8DOMR5,
OM5-11BOntec5, K5-25COptitexma6, DF6-4AOptotexform5, MU5-34JOrient Screen6, DF6-1KOrintex20,
DF20-8DOrizio5, K5-32AOsthoff18, DF18-3AOtalo2, SP2-1DOteman5, MU5-36EOvis8, S8-1BOz Anadolu
Group16, DF16-8AOzver Makine17, DF17-10DPP.M.M.17, DF17-9APacsys6, DF6-3DPafasystem3, SP3-12BPai
Lung5, K5-18B;and12, W12-7BPanoptes5, T5-22DPanter10, W10-2AParamount5, T5-10GParex-Mather17,
DF17-3CParksandWoolson5, T5-21CPeass3, SP3-4CPenguin5, TH5-6DPentek6, DF6-5DPentes Americana12,
W12-1CPerfect2, SP2-1FPerfecta Schmid5, OM5-11APermalon Transmissions3, SP3-6BPetit3A,
SP3A-19BPetronaphte8, DC8-1MPicanol9, W9-13APierret3, SP3-6EPilotelli5, K5-38DPinco2,
SP2-14DPinter3A, SP3A-15APiovan3, SP3-14BPirovano6, DF6-9BPixberg10, W10-4APixelart8,
S8-2CPlastex3, SP3-8APlastimec1, SP1-19BPlatt4, SP4-1BPleva20, DF20-1EPneumatic Conveyors2,
SP2-9CPointcarr, S8-2APolytex20, DF20-9APoong Kwang Machine6, DF6-19BPorini8, S8-4CPower-Heat-Set1,
SP1-10CPozzi Elettronica19, DF19-13APozzi Leopoldo19, DF19-13BPradeep10, W10-6BPrashant Gamatex12,
W12-14EPrat1, SP1-1BPrecitex3, SP3-3APremier2, SP2-12EPremier Colorscan5, T5-4FPrerna2, SP2-16Bpro
C tec4, NW4-5BPro.Com20, DF20-1APro Text2, SP2-11AProditec16, DF16-1CProjectina5, T5-9DPromatech12,
W12-6AProsino3, SP3-21CProtechna5, K5-16APSI Control9, W9-15BQQ-Panel Lab Products5, T5-21BRRadiant
Processes16, DF16-13BRAHM1, SP1-3ARamallumin12, W12-2BRamisch Guarneri20, DF20-9CRan Chemicals/RSA
Industries8, DC8-8DRatera5, OM5-35DRatti2, SP2-10ARauschert3A, SP3A-14CRBE16, DF16-1DReal
Software8, S8-2DReCoMo20, DF20-16GRedman19, DF19-15EReel4, SP4-1CReggiani6, DF6-6ARegis Guido6,
DF6-4BReiners + Furst 1, SP1-15EReliant19, DF19-1FResch1, SP1-10CRescom Engineering8,
DF8-7DReseda-Binder1, SP1-17BReshmi Industries3, SP3-9CRetech2, SP2-15CRF Systems6,
DF6-13ERI.MA.C.5, MU5-24BRigamontiandPerego10, W10-3ERimslow16, DF16-14BRimtex2, SP2-4ARing
Maschinenbau5, MU5-37ARingmann3, SP3-18ARITE3, SP3-15CRius5, OM5-13DRoaches7, DF7-3ARobatech4,
NW4-8FRoblon Engineering3A, SP3A-14ARobustelli8, DF8-5FRockwell Automation4, C4-7JRoj9, W9-11ARoll
Concept5, OM5-27HRollmac18, DF18-2DRosink3, SP3-12ARossari5, T5-4MRostoni12, W12-12CRothschild
Instruments5, T5-9BRotolo IT12, W12-5ARousselet Robatel19, DF19-5CRovetex9, S9-9BRubberflex5,
OM5-6BRuester5, K5-30CSS+S Metallsuchgeraete und Recyclingtechnik 4, NW4-6AS.M.T. 2, SP2-7CSAB 4,
NW4-4ASahm 1, SP1-11ASaint Gobain Desmarquest 3A, SP3A-19CSala5, MU5-27DSalce20, DF20-16ESalvade17,
DF17-1GSamatex1, SP1-7DSAME – NSC System Solutions4, SP4-3BSamill Industrial17, DF17-8BSampre3,
SP3-3CSamruddhi Engineering3, SP3-2BSan Da Machinery5, K5-29CSan Grato3, SP3-4FSanal Plastik3,
SP3-3BSanitized8, DC8-7CSant’Andrea Novara1, SP1-16ASantex6, DF6-10BSantex Nonwoven4,
NW4-8ASantoni5, K5-31ASAP9, S9-8ASapa Textil9, W9-12CSapru3, SP3-21BSarex 8, DC8-6DSaspe19,
DF19-15FSate6, DF6-15DSator5, K5-25BSavio2, SP2-1ASavio Texcone 2, SP2-7MSaxonia International5,
K5-37CSayteks Tarak12, W12-15AScaglia4, SP4-8CSchaeffer Productique8, S8-1CSchaetti4,
NW4-5CSchelling3A, SP3A-17BSchlenter19, DF19-1CSchlumberger – NSC Fibre to Yarn4,
SP4-3BSchmaledurate5, MU5-28ASchmeing9, W9-2ASchmidt5, T5-10ESchmitt4, NW4-2GSchoch12,
W12-8BSchoenherr12, W12-11AScholl – Then18, DF18-4CSchottandMeissner4, NW4-10ASchwing3A,
SP3A-4CSclavos19, DF19-13CScotWeave9, S9-9ESDC Enterprises5, T5-23DSDL Atlas5, T5-26GSeco 12,
W12-8CSefar18, DF18-2ASEI5, MU5-27GSellers7, DF7-2CSemitronik18, DF18-1BSener Tekstil Makina17,
DF17-9DSeramik Teks3, SP3-19CSetas8, DC8-2HSetex8, DF8-11ASeydel1, SP1-16AShanghai Nanshi10,
W10-6DShanghai Pacific Mechatronic1, SP1-12AShelton Machines20, DF20-17DSheng Meei Flying Tiger
Flat Knitting Machine Mfg.5, K5-14DShimadzu1, SP1-1FShony Technology6, DF6-15DShoou Shyng4,
NW4-3EShree Gayatri Reed Mfg.12, W12-15BShreejikrupa Exports3A, SP3A-10CSiatex International10,
W10-3CSicam4, NW4-9ASick18, F18-2CSieger, India4, SP4-20ASiemens5, K5-39ASima3, SP3-8ASimem17,
DF17-3BSimet3, SP3-6FSimta Mfg. 1, SP1-15BSinotex11, W11-3ASirtres20, DF20-16JSKF5,
C5-1DSlackandParr2, SP2-14ASMC5, K5-29FSMIT Textile (Sulzer Tessile)10, W10-2DSML
Maschinengesellschaft 1, SP1-11ASmotex 1, SP1-1GSnaico Engineering 1, SP1-10BSNF Spezialnadelfabrik
4, NW4-11CSoabar5, TH5-4CSodemat5, T5-21FSohler-Neuenhauser 2, SP2-2CSolfra 6, DF6-1ASonic Italia
5, MU5-24ASonne7, DF7-9BSonoco 3, SP3-13ASophis Systems (NedGraphics)8, S8-4ASossna3A,
SP3A-4ASOT16, DF16-1ASOTEMAPACK5, TH5-8BSotexi5, MU5-24ESouthwest ScreensandFilters3,
SP3-22CSpaleck12, W12-3CSpazzolificio Bustese3A, SP3A-13EM H Spencer12, W12-12FSperotto Rimar6,
DF6-10CSpindelfabrik Neudorf2, SP2-4BSpinnbau4, NW4-14ASPT4, SP4-11ASpuhl AG St. Gallen20,
DF20-7BSsangyong Machine5, K5-16FSSM3A, SP3A-11BStabel10, W10-1CStli12, W12-11AStaedtleruhl3A,
SP3A-16CStalam18, DF18-9AStarlinger1, SP1-11AStartes9, W9-6EStead7, DF7-1ESteeger5, OM5-34CSteel
Heddle9, W9-14DSteinemann3A, SP3A-3CSteintex10, W10-4EStentex19, DF19-9AStephenson Thompson 8,
DC8-8CStewarts of America2, SP2-12GStewarts Pinned Products1, SP1-18ASTEX 3, SP3-14DStimin 11,
W11-1CStockrail 5, TH5-4AStork 17, DF17-6AStrahm 4, NW4-4AStrayfield Fastran20, DF20-3CStreat5,
T5-10CStruto4, NW4-3FStueber3, SP3-14CSucker19, DF19-9ASugiura Needles5, K5-31FSuhr Cutters5,
MU5-27FSuk Jun Industrial16, DF16-16DSultex 12, W12-6BSunstar (SWF)5, MU5-20BSunwoo Textile Auto5,
K5-14ESuper Tex4, SP4-2ASuperba2, SP2-3ASuperteks Tekstil20, DF20-6ESuroy2, SP2-2BSuzuki Warper11,
W11-6BSvegea of Sweden 5, MU5-40ASWA Italia6, DF6-14ASwastik Group 20, DF20-10CSwiftex5,
MU5-22FSwitchtrack 5, MU5-24CSystem Breitenbach10, W10-7BTT.D.F. Textape19, DF19-14LT.M.T.
Manenti20, DF20-6CTacome19, DF19-12ATaconic17, DF17-1DTaeil16, DF16-8ETaitexma5, K5-3FTaiwan Giu
Chun5, OM5-22GTandematic6, DF6-2ATank Pu1, SP1-18CTatham2, SP2-9BtdV19, DF19-3BTe Strake Textile10,
W10-3BTechaids16, DF16-8GTechmashexport3, SP3-4GTechnijet16, DF16-15BTechniservice4,
SP4-16ETechnology Services16, DF16-13BTechnoplants4, NW4-4DTecno Bio19, DF19-4BTecno-Tex5,
K5-13BTecnomeccanica Biellese4, SP4-18BTecnorama6, DF6-15BTecnoteam20, DF20-6ATecoya4, P4-7ETecsi6,
DF6-1BTectex4, NW4-4DTekso12, W12-1BTekst 17, DF17-8DTema5, OM5-19ETemafa4, NW4-5ATemak2,
SP2-12CTemat2, SP2-17ATemco1, SP1-14BTemporiti12, W12-9BTensometric5, T5-26CTepa20,
DF20-4CTermoelettronica18, DF18-10DTerrot5, K5-33ATesta20, DF20-8CTesting Machines5,
T5-4JTestrite5, T5-21HTex Tech3A, SP3A-9BTEX.BI.MA19, P19-6DTexilmesa3, SP3-13FTexima7,
DF7-1ATexInter5, OM5-34NTexkimp12, W12-7CTexma5, K5-14ATexmatic19, DF19-7BTexmer9, W9-14ATEXO12,
W12-10CTexpa5, MU5-29ATextechno5, T5-26ATextest5, T5-9CTextile Enterprise5, MU5-36DTextile
Institute5, C5-5CTextiles Panamericanos19, P19-15B
Textile World19, P19-15B Textile World Asia19, P19-15BTextiles Human Resources Council5,
C5-5ETextilmach12, W12-12GTextronics International8, S8-3GTFA alfa11, W11-6DThaker Engineering8,
DF8-9AThema System3, SP3-6AThermax16, DF16-13DThermotron5, MU5-36CThibeau – NSC Fibre to Yarn4,
SP4-3BThibeau – NSC Nonwoven4, SP4-3BThies8, DF8-10ATigges-Edelstahltechnik20, DF20-16BTimtas5,
MU5-28FTitan12, W12-8ETitan-Baratto-Cornely9, W9-11ATKAM18, P18-1ETML19, DF19-4ATolkar16,
DF16-12ATomsic Electronic Systems5, T5-21KTonello6, DF6-11ATong Geng18, DF18-2BTontun11,
W11-6GTorres20, DF20-16AToscana Spazzole6, DF6-1CTosin Card3, SP3-16ETPM20, DF20-2ATreepoint8,
DF8-12ATrenz-Export5, OM5-34ATrident19, DF19-8CTrinca10, W10-4DTriplassa4, SP4-19CTriveneta G.I.6,
DF6-11BTruetzschler2, SP2-5ATschudi Technology6, DF6-8DTTP3A, SP3A-6BTTW10, W10-9ETube-Tex Global
Group17, DF17-9CTum Kalip9, W9-3ATunaoglu Tekstil Makina3, SP3-6HTung Shing Dyeing16, DF16-9CTung
Yang16, DF16-13GTupesa7, DF7-8ATVE-Escale19, DF19-12BTwistechnology 3, SP3-2GTYDT16,
DF16-9BUU.T.I.T.2, SP2-10BU. Engineering19, DF19-11BUgolini20, DF20-2BUnirols3, SP3-18EUnitech6,
DF6-5AUnitex5, K5-15CUniversity of Leeds5, C5-1GUpkeeper3A, SP3A-9CUsha3, SP3-2DUster3A,
SP3A-8BVVahdet Tekstil Makina5, K5-38AVald. Henriksen6, DF6-12BValvan3, P3-6DValvole Hofmann by
Bonino Engineering19, DF19-6BVan de Sandt11, W11-2BVan de Wiele9, W9-11AVan Dommele3, SP3-6CVanwyk
Systems6, DF6-12AVaupel9, W9-5CVe-Ga Machine20, DF20-6BVeit5, MU5-36FVeriVide5, T5-34GVetri4,
SP4-2BViable Systems10, W10-6CViba Siat1, SP1-3BVickers5, C5-1CVicoda3A, SP3A-13HVignoni5,
K5-31BVTA11, W11-4AVUTS Liberec11, W11-6EWW.T.T.18, DF18-5BWac Data Service5, K5-33CWardany6,
DF6-1FWeavaclean11, W11-1BWeavetex6, DF6-1GWeb Processing18, DF18-3FWebtex9, W9-14FWees19,
DF19-1GWeiss7, DF7-7BWeko7, DF7-2BWelker2, SP2-14BWellknit5, K5-17DWenk6, DF6-1NWest Point10,
W10-8CWetzel AG Sisseln1, SP1-9AWetzel Processing Group1, SP1-9AWieland Lufttechnik4,
SP4-2CWiessner1, SP1-20AWilco8, S8-4BWilcom-Tecos Belgium 8, S8-4BWilly10, W10-2BWilson
KnowlesandSons4, NW4-4EWIRA Instrumentation5, T5-10BWirth9, S9-9EWise Industries4, NW4-3FWon Chang
3A, SP3A-16DWoolmark1, SP1-19AWumag Texroll20, DF20-7CX-YX-Rite 5, T5-1EXetma Gematex19,
DF19-14FXetma Vollenweider19, DF19-14GXin Guang2, SP2-11BXorella1, SP1-17CYamada11,
W11-6BYamauchi3A, SP3A-13CYash Machines5, T5-4HYeang Shih3, SP3-11CYilmak Makina16,
DF16-15AYogeshwar8, DC8-8EYung Chang5, K5-14CYur-san3, SP3-23CYxendis8, S8-1AZZancaner3,
SP3-15AZanfrini9, W9-3CZenith Pumps2, SP2-1BZentes Unitex5, T5-19CZentex3, SP3-16AZeta-FPA3A,
SP3A-2BZimmer AG3, SP3-9AZimmer Maschinenbau17, DF17-10CZimmermann3A, SP3A-14DZIVY5,
T5-19AZollern6, DF6-1MZonco6, DF6-17BZschimmerandSchwarz3, SP3-12CZweigle5, T5-8AZydex Industries8,
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Asheboro Elastics Receives Export Achievement Award
Asheboro Elastics ReceivesExport Achievement AwardAsheboro, N.C.-based Asheboro Elastics Corp.
(AEC) recently received an Export Achievement Award from the US Department of Commerce (DOC). The
award, which recognizes successful export initiatives of small to medium-sized companies, was
presented to AEC employees by James C. Leonard III, deputy assistant secretary for textiles,
apparel and consumer goods, DOC, during a special awards luncheon.AEC manufactures narrow elastic
fabrics at its three plants in Asheboro and exports more than 30 percent of its product to about 20
countries. Most of its exports go to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean Basin, where it
maintains nine distribution centers and supplies factories run by US companies, said Keith Crisco,
president, AEC.Our strategy has been to capitalize on our domestic strengths, and also to be ready
for possible expansion and to understand the apparel industry in each of those countries, said
Crisco.On behalf of the US Department of Commerce, we appreciate the constant efforts of Asheboro
Elastics to be a global player for the textile industry, said John Schmonsees, international trade
representative with the DOC. Asheboro Elastics sets a forward example to all domestic companies of
how to market your product overseas.
October 2003
Kennetex Cedar Jet Yarns Collaborate On Fancy Yarns
Kennetex,Cedar Jet YarnsCollaborate On Fancy YarnsKennett Square, Pa.-based Kennetex Inc. and Cedar Jet
Yarns Inc., Scranton, Pa., are working together to develop and manufacture acrylic, cotton, wool,
rayon, polypropylene and polyester fancy yarns. The products will be offered in both space-dyed and
solid colors, and sold under the Kennetex name. Cedar Jet Yarns Chuck Morgan will continue his work
creating new novelty products and also will develop, market and sell existing products.Kennetex
feels the market will benefit from the new yarn possibilities resulting from the collaboration.
October 2003
Jones Apparel Approved To Purchase Kasper
Bristol, Pa.-based Jones Apparel Group Inc. has gained US Bankruptcy Court approval of its
agreement to purchase Kasper A.S.L. Ltd., New York City.Jones Apparel Group made the highest offer,
beating out St. Louis-based Kellwood Co., which had entered into an agreement to purchase Kasper
for a total of $163.6 million
(See Knitting/Apparel News, TW, August 2003).Jones Apparel Group will pay a total of
$216.6 million for Kasper, including $204 million in cash and the assumption of $12.6 million in
prepaid royalties. The purchase, expected to close at the end of this year, is subject to a
reorganization plan by Kasper, as well as other customary conditions.This acquisition is a perfect
strategic fit for us and is consistent with our branded, multi-product, multi-channel
diversification strategy, said Peter Boneparth, CEO, Jones Apparel Group. Kaspers well-known brands
including Kasper, Anne Klein, Albert Nipon and Le Suit are wonderful additions to our existing
brand portfolio.
October 2003
Congress Takes On China Currency Manipulation Issue
Congress Takes OnChina Currency Manipulation IssueLegislation has been introduced in both houses of
Congress to address the effects of Chinas currency manipulation on the health of the US
manufacturing sector.In the Senate, a bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Elizabeth Dole (R-N.C.),
Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) directs additional tariffs of 27.5 percent to
be imposed on US imports of Chinese goods if China fails to float its currency within 180 days. The
tariff rate is equal to the estimated average undervaluation of the Chinese yuan vis-is the US
dollar.In the House of Representatives, Reps. Cass Ballenger (R-N.C.), Phil English (R-Pa.) and
Mark Green (R-Wis.) also introduced legislation to nullify the effects of Chinas currency
manipulation. The Currency Harmonization Initiative through Neutralizing Action (CHINA) Act of 2003
would require the Secretary of the Treasury to determine whether China is manipulating its currency
to gain a trade advantage and, if such a finding is made, to levy tariffs equal to the percentage
of manipulation in addition to tariffs currently in place. The bill also calls on the Bush
administration to pursue remedies through the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary
Fund and other means.
October 2003
EasiWay Introduces Non-Toxic Solvent Cleaner
EasiSolv MPC Multi-Purpose Solvent Cleaner from EasiWay Systems Inc., Delano, Minn., dissolves and
breaks down all types of printing inks, and does not contain any hazardous substances, according to
the company. EasiSolv is suitable for removing high-density plastisol inks from thick capillary
film image sidewalls; and for pad printing applications, on-press color changes, screen opening and
save screens. The cleaner may be applied manually and can be recirculated through enclosed
automatic washing systems such as the EasiFlo Recirculating System.
October 2003
Executive Forum
A Proposal To The Textile IndustryGlobalization and free trade are irreversible tenets of the
world today. The best we can hope for is that free trade is not foul trade, and we must be able to
compete within that context. Fortunately, properly motivated American workers are the most
productive in the world, and American managers and scientists are the most innovative. The countrys
long-term salvation depends on those factors. During the past 18 months, our firm has committed
almost $3 billion of debt and equity funding to the textile and steel industries, mainly Burlington
Industries and Bethlehem Steel. We believe that illegal trade practices have created so much
unemployment that politicians, labor and management will be forced to cooperate aggressively to
solve the problems. If they fail to do so, we will be reduced to a nation of hamburger flippers,
stock traders and litigators, and the American standard of living will be something our
grandchildren will experience only in history books.The reason why 13 rate cuts by the Federal
Reserve and massive federal budget deficits failed to reduce unemployment is that recent job losses
are not just cyclical. They are permanent because we have been exporting jobs instead of products.
According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), during the last two years, the United
States has lost 2.7 million jobs in manufacturing. During the same period, our balance of trade
deficit (the excess of imports over exports) has doubled to $500 billion per year, or 5 percent of
our economy. Gross imports of products now exceed the value of our total manufacturing output.
According to the Commerce Departments Bureau of Economic Analysis, the multiplier effect on the
economy is that losing $1 of final manufacturing sales also costs the economy an additional $1.43
of ancillary activity. Therefore, our trade deficit shrinks the economy by about 12 percent per
year. If we could just cut the deficit in half, back to where it was in 2000, we would virtually
eliminate unemployment. I believe this goal could be achieved just by eliminating illegal foreign
trade. Textile and apparel industries have lost about 250,000 jobs, and, according to a new study
released by the American Textile Manufacturers Institute, another 650,000 or more will be lost if
the Chinese quotas are eliminated in 2005. The industry is ill-prepared for this onslaught, partly
because illegal transshipment plus subsidization of Chinese exports by its currency manipulation
plus an awful retail environment in the United States have left the industry reeling. But, I
believe that if the industry pledges to make the structural changes listed below, it would be
economically appropriate and politically feasible for the administration to delay the quota
elimination by a year or more by implementing the quota safeguard mechanism that was part of Chinas
admission to the World Trade Organization (WTO). First, consolidation is essential. In sector after
sector, there are too many factories operating at low percentages of capacity and therefore are
unable to be competitive. Second, the owners of the survivingmills must commit the additional
capital needed to maximize efficiency of these larger-scale operations. Third, the owners must
commit to major research and development budgets for nanotechnology and other technological means
of enhancing products with proprietary features. Fourth, both management and labor must commit to
greater efficiency. This means management pay structure must involve less base compensation and be
more tied to profitability. Finally, the industry must commit not to ask for any further protection
once the foreigners play by the rules. These pledges may sound harsh, but I am afraid they are the
reality. We all know free trade is the correct long-term route to world growth and improved global
standards of living. This does not mean that China and others can break the rules and that it is
our governments obligation to make sure they dont, but the United States has failed historically to
enforce our bilateral and multilateral trade agreements and has abrogated too much power to the
WTO. The WTO was created by the Clinton administration as the successor to the General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trade to enforce global trading agreements. It has failed miserably by turning down
virtually every countervailing measure proposed by our government. This is because the WTO is
structurally flawed. It operates by consensus and has 146 members, 145 of whom have a single
objective improving their trade balance with number 146, the United States. Therefore, WTO really
stands for Wealth Transfer Operation out of the United States. Our government must change the
ground rules so that the WTO fulfills the purposes originally intended for it.To facilitate the
political effort, I have organized the Free Trade Action Coalition (FREETAC) to bring together
managers and labor in the textile, steel and other industries plagued by foul trade. According to
NAM, 46 states have each lost 11 percent of their manufacturing jobs over the last two years.
However, each industry tends to be concentrated in only a few states. Therefore, members of FREETAC
will try to convince elected officials in their respective regions to help all import-impacted
industries, not just the local ones. This is essential because a few American companies in each
industry cannot offset the diplomatic and lobbying strength of the rest of the world. But we have
one unique weapon: we vote here and they dont. No Michigan member of Congress will lose an election
for helping textiles, and no one from Georgia will lose because of helping steel. But if each state
with a foul trade problem joins forces with other states with different trade issues, the powerful
implications for the Electoral College will be clear to all.
Editors Note: Wilbur L. Ross is chairman of WL RossandCo. LLC, a private equity firm based in
New York City. Ross also is chairman of International Steel Group, Cleveland. His bid to acquire
Greensboro, N.C.-based Burlington Industries Inc. was approved recently by the US Bankruptcy
Court.Textile World encourages textile executives to speak out on matters affecting todays
textile industry. To participate in
TWs Executive Forum, e-mail: jborneman@TextileIndustries.com.
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DTI Becomes INVISTA Koch In Acquisition Talks
DTI Becomes INVISTA;Koch In Acquisition TalksAs part of Wilmington, Del.-based DuPonts plan to spin
off DuPont Textiles and Interiors (DTI) its integrated fibers and intermediates subsidiary and give
it a distinct corporate identity, DTI has changed its name to INVISTA. We are stepping forward into
our future with more than 70 years of DuPont innovation and market strength behind us creating a
vital new company and identity that is up to the challenge of serving our global customers with
renewed determination and clarity, said Steve McCracken, president, INVISTA.To connect INVISTA with
its DuPont legacy, a linking line Built on DuPont Innovation accompanies the new name. A tagline
Step Forward refers to the companys future. INVISTA will serve as the stage on which our real stars
our consumer and product brands can shine, said Carol Gee, global director, brands, who spearheaded
the corporate identity initiative.
DTI worked with New York City-based Enterprise IG, a brand and corporate identity consulting
firm, to develop the INVISTA identity.In related news, Wichita, Kan.-based Koch Industries Inc. and
its subsidiaries, which include global polyester producer KoSa, Houston, have entered into
exclusive negotiations with DuPont to acquire INVISTA. According to Koch, the INVISTA businesses
would complement the polyester businesses of KoSa and its subsidiaries, and give the new company a
strategic advantage in the global fibers and resins markets. Koch cites INVISTAs innovation;
customer focus; research and development capabilities; branding capability; and commercial
leadership, notably in the nylon and spandex markets in addition to its assets, manufacturing and
marketing relationships, and resources in the Asian markets as valuable strengths to be gained in
the possible acquisition.Due diligence reviews are currently being conducted. Once they are
completed and approval is obtained from the Boards of Directors of both companies, a definitive
agreement will be executed.
October 2003
Global Diversity
Global Diversity
The 21st edition of Yarn Fair International featured new products from 62 global
exhibitors.At the 21st edition of Yarn Fair International, which took place recently in New
York City, 62 exhibitors from around the world showed novelty and quality yarns for a wide range of
end-uses. There were yarns for apparel, home products and industrial areas. Weaving, knitting,
hosiery, circular and flat-bed knitting yarns were shown. One-third of the exhibitors came from
Europe, one-third from Asia and about 23 percent from North America. There were new fibers and
fiber variants; high-performance yarns; and luster, classic and fancy yarns.Of the nearly 2,000
visitors to this show, there was an increasing number of retailers shopping for private label
product lines. They were looking for new and unusual yarns. Sandi Steiner, fashion merchandising
executive, Lew Magram Inc., commented on the trend presentation and quality of the show. She
especially liked mohair and chenille lustered yarns. Zoe Hansson, stylist, Hathaway Textiles, also
mentioned luster.Huntingdon Yarn Mill Inc., Philadelphia, showed a variety of colored metallic
yarns. One novelty in this line, Angelina® the super-soft metallic fiber from Meadowbrook
Inventions Inc., Bernardsville, N.J. is twisted with other fibers. Noted for its unique twisted
yarns for high-end markets, this company does a lot of spinning to order. Natural fibers are
blended together or with acrylic, polyester or nylon for special effect. At the show, Huntingdon
reported interest in skein dyeing.Felise Erdal, president of Yarn Mavens, the New York City-based
agent for Himiesa, Spain, said shine is a growing trend. She is selling bright filament yarns
year-round. Tapes with shine are popular, and buyers are asking for shiny hair or seed yarns.
Moulinwith up to six colors and mohair blends are other yarns she mentioned.Elizabeth Amoroso,
president, Hathaway Textiles, was looking for textured tweed spun yarns. She found them at the
booth of Germany-based Schoeller Spinning Group, which showed rustic tweeds and fleeces with
comfort stretch. Heavy and fine deniers sold well. Schoeller, noted for classic and fancy spun
yarns, has become a factor in performance yarns as well. It showed antibacterial, anti-radiation,
anti-static, flame-retardant, moisture-conductive, stain-repellent and temperature-control yarns.
One of its best sellers is a new yarn of 70-percent merino wool and 30-percent nylon that can be
machine-washed and tumble-dried. It is anti-fungal, prevents odor and is moisture-regulating. It
has been selling especially well to the sock industry.
Sunny Gold Textiles Co. Ltd., Taiwan, showed a collection of feathery, eyelash and tape
yarns; and skein-dyed and printed yarns at Yarn Fair International.Photograph courtesy of Sunny
Gold TextilesPhotographed by S.C. DrudingHigh-Performance YarnsFrom Europe, United StatesPharr
Yarns, McAdenville, N.C., returned to the show after several seasons absence. It was promoting
high-performance nylon and polyester spun products for niche markets. Flame-retardant and
protective yarns spun with Nomex® and Kevlar® are a large part of its business. Military flight
suits, industrial gloves and automotive interiors are some of the end-uses for these products.
Carpet yarns of polyester and nylon, and space-dyed yarns are going to residential and commercial
areas. Yarns for upholstery and apparel are another division of Pharrs business.Pharr spinning
systems include cotton ring-spun, air-jet spun and modified worsted. Currently, the company is
spinning solution-dyed polyester, natural polyester, acrylic, modacrylic, microfiber, nylon, rayon,
antimicrobial and wool yarns.At Kennetex Inc., Kennett Square, Pa., a recent partnership with Cedar
Jet Yarns Inc., Scranton, Pa., has given it the ability to spin more novelty yarns using hollow
spindle equipment
(See Spinning News, TW, this issue). Amy Seiler, director of sales and marketing, said
there is interest in novelty bouclnd thick-and-thin yarns in blends of cotton, acrylic and
polyester. Space-dyed and package-dyed yarns are also selling, especially to the upholstery
trade.Mercerized cotton is a best seller at Meridian Dyed Yarn Group, Valdese, N.C. Jim Laney,
executive vice president, marketing, also commented on fancy yarns. He said space-dyed yarns from
Meridians Astro Dye Works Division in Calhoun, Ga., are popular. The company is selling straight
space-dyed rayon, boucl#44; rayon wrap yarns, rayon with bright polyester and textured polyester
space-dyed yarns. Skein-dyed and stock-dyed yarns also are available.Terrence Chermak, president of
Britannia Mills Ltd., N.Y., commended the quality of exhibitors at the show. He said rayon matte
jersey with Lycra® is his best-selling fabric for apparel. Spain-based Villarrasa noted strong
rayon sales, especially in California. With the popularity of this fiber, the supply is tight.
Other popular yarns here are indigo-dyed cotton/linen, polyester/cotton twisted yarns and blends of
cotton/acrylic.Filati Maclodio S.p.A., Italy, continues to make inroads with yarn made from Lenpur,
a wood-based fiber produced by Texinpro S.r.l., Italy. Mauro Belussi, commercial director,
explained the major advantages of Lenpur over rayon are increased dimensional stability, greater
absorbency, thermal properties and odor resistance. Lenpur comes from white pine trees that are
pruned rather than chopped down. Recently it was introduced blended with cotton in sheets and
towels. Ge-Ray Fabrics Inc., Morganville, N.J., is developing a Lenpur fabric line. Texinpro has
applied for a new generic in Italy.Chenille Selling ForApparel And The HomeChenille is gaining
popularity. Jennifer Doyle Fischer, yarn sales representative, Nortex Yarns, Fall River, Mass.,
said chenille is its number-one seller in home furnishings. One recently introduced is a bouclith
sun-blocking properties that is going into outdoor furniture. For apparel, the company is selling
spaced-dyed bouclfor sweaters, scarves and hand knitting. Nortex is developing more novelties.
Fischer showed shag yarns and a three-color eyelash yarn. Nautica and 525 Made in America shop this
line.SandO Industries, New York City, has a new chenille spun of Tencel® that is going into woven
fabrics and sweaters. There are slubbed rayon and acrylic chenilles here and indigo-dyed
chenille.Israel-based Nilit Ltd. and Unifi Inc., Greensboro, N.C., had adjacent booths at Yarn
Fair. They have formed a joint venture in Israel to produce nylon 6,6 partially oriented yarns for
texturing. Nilit showcased Sensil® Cupelle. Fabric samples demonstrated the color versatility of
this product.Another new product at Nilit is Sensil Britex. It is a textured yarn that is extremely
bright, has high dyeing regularity and high knitting efficiency in seamless or circular knits, with
or without spandex. According to Molly Kremidas, merchandising manager, Nilit America Corp.,
Greensboro, fabrics created with Sensil Britex have a high level of shine and a soft touch, and are
produced as a single ply or a two-ply with a trilobal cross-section.Unifi introduced Satura, a new
family of solution-dyed yarns, at the show. They are bleach-cleanable and have a lightfastness of
1,000 hours. Satura solution-dyed yarns can be produced in a wide array of saturated colors,
including custom-matched shades
(See Quality Fabric of the Month, TW, this issue).Other products of note at Unifi were
Reflexx and a blend of Sorbtek and Augusta. Reflexx is going into woven bottomweight fabrics for
men. It provides 25-percent stretch and recovery to fabrics, plus wrinkle resistance and stain-free
properties
(See Knitting/Apparel News, TW, this issue).The Sorbtek/Augusta yarn has been adopted by
Gold Toe Brands Inc., Burlington, N.C., for bikers socks. Designed specifically for right and left
feet, these socks have anti-static, anti-chafing and stain-release properties. In addition, the
socks get softer each time they are washed, according to the company.Turkey-based Sanko, a
first-time exhibitor, is using Sensura® in T-shirts and sweats. This company has a capacity to
produce 300 tons of yarn per day. Fifty percent goes to European countries. Sanko sells yarns for
weaving and knitting. Organic cotton and cotton blends comprise the bulk of its line. At the end of
the show, company representatives said new contacts made were far greater than
anticipated.Spain-based R. Belda Llorens has been selling to the American market for about six
years. It is one of the largest mills in Europe, with a production capacity of 700,000 pounds a
week. Stock service is provided for dyed yarns with an extensive color range, for fast delivery.
Performance yarns include blends of micropolyester, microviscose and microacrylic that have thermal
properties and resist wrinkles. There are wool/cotton heather yarns. Cashmere Prices Down,Wool
Prices UpIn the luxury arena, Z. HinchliffeandSons Ltd., England, showed quality classic yarns of
100-percent cashmere, camel hair, lambs wool and angora; as well as blends. Stock service provides
165 shades, or custom colors can be dyed. Hilaturas Ribe, Spain, producer of quality yarns of
natural fibers, is considering developing a less expensive line. Although the current price of
cashmere is down, wool is higher. Along with wool and cashmere, silk and cotton were shown, used
alone and in blends. One best seller is a cashmere/cotton blend.
Hilaturas Ribe, Spain, uses mostly Shetland wool, lambs wool and angora in its yarns. The
adventurous spirit of the first explorers of Tibet and Nepal provided the inspiration for a recent
collection, which features cashmere/cotton blended yarns.Wool yarns at Shui Foong Woollen Mills
Ltd., Hong Kong, include cashmere, lambs wool, angora and machine-washable merino wool. Both fine
and chunky yarns are available. The bulk of its production goes into knitwear.China-based spinner
Shanghai Panfame Trading Co. Ltd. produces between 500,000 and 600,000 pounds of yarn annually, all
in natural fibers. About 20 percent is sold in the United States. In 1998, it developed a natural
stretch cotton yarn that is softer than normal cotton. Garments made using this yarn are 25-percent
lighter in weight. The cost is double that of conventional cotton yarns. Stretch comes in the
processing. Machine-washable, low-pill cashmere is another innovation here. The company also sells
mercerized washable lambs wool, mercerized spun silk, recycled silk, mercerized extra-fine merino
wool and regular cotton. In development are machine-washable, natural stretch lambs wool and merino
wool yarns.Another innovative Asian mill, Sunny Gold Textiles Co. Ltd., is a family-owned company
located in Taiwan. It has a volume of 300,000 kilograms per year. Fifty percent is sold in the
United States. Feathery eyelash, fringe, and novelty tape yarns are a specialty. They are spun of
linen, wool, cotton or acrylic. There are skein-dyed and printed yarns in this line. A lot of the
yarns are spun to order.Germany-based W. Schlafhorst AGandCo. was at Yarn Fair to promote its
Belcoro® Quality Label. Recently, Fruit of the Loom was certified to use the Belcoro label for its
line of value-weight T-shirts
(see Spinning News, TW, this issue), and will use the Belcoro label on all its packaging
and promotional materials. According to both companies, tests show there is a difference fabrics
knitted with Belcoro equipment look and feel better.A Final WordPhilippe Pasquet, president,
Textile and Fashion Expo in America Inc., New York City, organizers of Yarn Fair International,
said, We were pleased that the exhibitors from Yarn Fair are representative of the industry as a
whole right now. Reflecting the current economic trends, it appeared that the busiest exhibitors
were those offering creativity at a competitive price, such as fancy yarns in blends with perhaps a
little higher synthetic content than previously. As the economy recovers, we hope to increase the
number of American and European exhibitors, especially since Yarn Fair is the only yarn show in the
United States.Knitwear Innovations From DTIPrior to the announcement that it was going to change
its name to INVISTA, DuPont TextilesandInteriors (DTI) hosted a series of seminars in New York City
to introduce new knitwear designs for Fall/Winter 2004-05. Jean Hegedus, knitwear marketing
manager, said that although development fabrics covered a broad range of fibers, a lot of the news
was in performance fibers. Cordura®, Coolmax®, Supplex® nylon and T-400 were mentioned, along with
Tactel® nylon and Lycra® spandex. A lot of the protective fabrics shown had Teflon® stain-release
and stain-repellent finishes.Hegedus noted that T-400 is a new generic, elasterell-p. The company
will identify this fiber to the consumer as Lycra elasterell-P. Originally introduced for wovens,
it is now going into knitwear. T-400 provides comfort stretch. It is a self-crimping,
multi-component yarn.
Coolmax®/Tactel® Soft Black knit from Wykes
Fabric from Luigi BottoConcept fabrics developed by knitwear consultant Sheila-Mary
Carruthers included ideas for womenswear, menswear and childrenswear. All samples were knitted
using commercial yarns from global resources. Complete information about yarn sizes, gauges and
type of knitting equipment was attached to each sample. A double-faced hairy fabric made with a
soft novelty yarn from Italy-based Botto Poala and wool/Lycra from Italy-based Filatura di
Grignasco S.p.A. was knitted using a flat-bed five-gauge machine.According to Carruthers, there is
a continuation in activewear of fabrics with a plastic style. She showed slippery fabrics in hot
colors and with space-dyed effects. A group of fabrics called Be Aware takes its inspiration from
nature. There were rustic, open-stitch fabrics knitted with chenille yarns and brushed yarns. She
showed gutsy knits using Cordura dyed in camouflage colors.Of special interest was a group of
soft-colored fabrics knitted from brushed yarns of 100-percent Tactel from Mirella, Italy. They
included weightless wool/acrylic/Lycra open-stitch knits with a warm touch, and a shag knit using
an acrylic/wool/nylon/Lycra yarn from France-based Saint Lieven with Mirellas 100-percent
Tactel.Other fabrics shown had mock space-dyed effects, exaggerated surfaces and exotic piles.
Yarns were from Luigi Botto S.p.A., Overfil S.p.A. and Filati Lane Cervo S.r.l., all based in
Italy; D S.A., Spain; Tung Loong Mfg. Co., Taiwan; and England-based Wykes UK Ltd.October 2003
