Sage Automotive Interiors Grows South Carolina Presence With Expansion In Abbeville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. — November 21, 2023 —  Sage Automotive Interiors (Sage), a manufacturer of automotive interior materials, today announced it is expanding its Sharon Plant in Abbeville County. The $10.45 million investment will create 95 new jobs.

Sage is one of the world’s leading providers of automotive interior materials, including seating, door panel surfaces and headliners, to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Sage’s core strengths are consumer research, sustainability and innovative problem-solving for OEMs. The company’s vision is to continually lead the market in design, engineering and technical capability, supported by world-class manufacturing.

Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Sage is a global company with offices and manufacturing locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. U.S. manufacturing operations are in South Carolina and Georgia.

Operations are expected to be online in 2025. Individuals interested in joining the Sage team should visit the company’s careers page.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project. The council also awarded a $100,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant to Abbeville County to assist with the cost of building improvements.

“Our decision to expand and invest in our Sharon Plant underscores our unwavering dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our customers in the automotive industry,” said President and CEO of Sage Automotive Interiors Chris Heard. “This project not only solidifies our commitment to innovation but also demonstrates our confidence in the future of automotive manufacturing in South Carolina.”

“South Carolina is grateful for the economic impact that Sage Automotive Interiors has on Abbeville County,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “News of this expansion and the additional 95 jobs is a major victory for Abbeville and is certainly worth celebrating.”

“Congratulations to Sage Automotive Interiors on increasing its global presence with an expansion in Abbeville County,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. “Not only does this expansion provide additional opportunities to create the high-quality fabrics that automakers and their customers expect and enjoy, but it also proves that our state’s rural areas continue to be a great environment for sustained growth.”

“Sage Automotive has been an important part of the Abbeville County industrial landscape for over 14 years,” Abbeville County Council Chairman Billy Norris noted. “Abbeville County is proud that Sage has chosen to continue investing in our community through this expansion and look forward to seeing their operations grow. Sage has once again proven that rural communities in South Carolina are thriving as a great place to work, play and live.”

FIVE FAST FACTS

  • Sage Automotive Interiors (Sage) is growing its South Carolina presence with an expansion of its Sharon Plant in Abbeville County.
  • The company’s $10.45 million investment will create 95 new jobs.
  • Sage is a manufacturer of automotive interior materials.
  • The Sharon Plant is located at 1395 Highway 72 W. in Abbeville, S.C.
  • Individuals interested in joining the Sage team should visit the company’s careers page.

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: State of South Carolina Office of the Governor

Uniform Sweater Manufacturer COBMEX® Receives Prestigious PCIAW® Innovative Global Manufacturer Award

TORONTO, Canada — November 22, 2023 — COBMEX®, a uniform sweater manufacturer with a rich history of innovation, has been honored with the PCIAW® Innovative Global Manufacturer Award for 2023. The Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW), the first UK and global association dedicated exclusively to the professional clothing industry, presented this award during their annual summit, hosted this year in Portugal. This esteemed accolade recognizes companies that have demonstrated exceptional innovation in their manufacturing processes, products, and services, making significant contributions to the global apparel and textile industry.

The PCIAW Innovative Global Manufacturer Award celebrates companies that go beyond industry standards, prioritizing efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. COBMEX’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and ethical production practices has earned the company this prestigious international recognition.

Founded in 1998, COBMEX has consistently delivered on its mission to develop the best uniform sweater on the market while upholding its core values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, and Innovation. The company’s growth and success are attributed to a dedicated team and a culture that fosters continuous development. President Phil Newman and Executive Vice President Jon Edberg have guided COBMEX to become a symbol of quality with an unwavering commitment to their global customers.

“We are honored to be recognized by PCIAW and remain steadfast in our mission to redefine excellence in uniform knitwear manufacturing, always striving for a future where our products set the standard for the industry,” said Phil Newman, president and CEO of COBMEX.

COBMEX’s journey of excellence continues to unfold, fueled by its commitment to quality, innovation, customer satisfaction, and ethical business practices. As the leading knitwear supplier in North America for the Corporate and Public Safety Uniform markets, COBMEX’s position is solidified as a respected partner in the apparel industry. Looking ahead, COBMEX embraces a visionary approach that emphasizes sustainability, quality, and customer satisfaction, driving innovation to shape the future of the uniform sweater market and inspire a new era of industry standards.

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: COBMEX® Apparel Inc.

Archroma Inspires Sportswear Designers Of The Future At The ISPO Academy Masterclass

PRATTELN, Switzerland — November 23, 2023 —  Archroma, a global supplier of specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is again partnering with ISPO Academy to inspire promising young design talents in a four-day Masterclass held alongside ISPO Munich 2023 to explore this year’s theme, “CIRCULARITY – Create | Adapt | Revive.”

ISPO Munich is the world’s leading trade fair for the sports industry. It is expecting to welcome more than 50,000 visitors and over 2,000 exhibitors to the Trade Fair Center Messe München from 28-30 November.

Conceived as a bridge between education and industry, the ISPO Academy Masterclass gathers top students from the world’s leading design and fashion schools to collaborate on bold new sportswear concepts. The aim is to encourage multidisciplinary thinking and future-oriented approaches. The one-of-a-kind event includes support from industry innovators, including Archroma’s Color Management business, and culminates in a public presentation in which the Masterclass participants present the workshop results to the ISPO audience on November 29.

“Since launching the Masterclass in 2016, we have always sought to inspire international design students to Create Another Tomorrow,” explained Nora Kuehner, founder and chair of the ISPO Academy Master Class. “This year, we are asking them to Create, Adapt and Revive, venturing beyond boundaries to explore new paths to meaningful product design. We are pleased to again have the support of Archroma in hosting this important event.”

Sponsoring the Masterclass for the fifth time, Archroma will equip the teams with The Color Atlas by Archroma® to enable them to use the industry’s largest library of 5,760 colors for cotton and polyester fibers to develop their concepts in compliance with leading international eco-standards. The Color Atlas will help the students to both explore new perspectives at the design stage and prepare their presentations with colors that accurately communicate their vision.

“Archroma has unique perspectives on color and sustainability that we are excited to be able to share with talented young designers developing future-forward fashion,” said Chris Hipps, global director, Archroma Color Management. “As color problem-solvers, we are always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and we hope we can inspire the Masterclass students to embrace creative freedom and shine.”

The Color Atlas by Archroma empowers fashion designers and stylists with off-the-shelf color inspiration and the ability to quickly and reliably execute their design intent in production with products that meet their desired sustainability profile. It is available as a multi-volume book set, as well as a mobile-friendly online platform that integrates smoothly with popular design software and manufacturing systems. The online version of The Color Atlas by Archroma recently won the inaugural Business Expansion – Digital Platform award at the Just Style 2023 Excellence Awards.

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: Archroma

The Cellulose Fibres Conference: Final Program Of The Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 Available — March 13-14, 2024 – Hybrid Event (On Site And Online), Cologne (Germany)

HÜRTH, Germany — November 23, 2023 —  The European Commission has made it a priority for various industries, in particular the textile and single-use products sector, to make a thorough transition towards sustainability and circularity. The production of cellulosic fabrics from agricultural wastes, industrial by-products and textiles is an emerging new source of cellulose based fibers. Green technologies for the extraction of cellulose fibers from spent distillers grains or banknotes show new ways for the industry to move towards more sustainable production and products that brands are looking for.

Finding sustainable fiber sources and cycles and building bridges between different industries

In recent months, the EU has introduced a series of key policies that aim at shifting investment towards more sustainable economic activities, including new rules on sustainability claims and reporting. The sustainability session of the program will focus on what this means for the industry. LCA of cellulose fibers plays an important role as a basis for green claims. The current status will be presented at the conference.

Cellulose is bio-based and biodegradable, even in marine environments, where its degradation does not produce microplastic. It therefore plays an important role as a substitute for single-use products under the Single-Use Plastic Directive (SUPD). Cellulose fibers are at the forefront of the race to replace single-use plastic products now and in the future. For example, 100-percent-cellulose-based recyclable barrier papers or cellulose foam for packaging, wet wipes or hygiene products.

Bringing together key players along the many cellulose value chains and markets

The man-made cellulosic fiber industry has been undergoing rapid change in response to the growing demand for more sustainable textile fibers. Over the past decade, the industry has witnessed numerous new players entering the market.

The 2023 Cellulose Fibres Conference successfully attracted 230 participants from 27 countries, celebrated cellulose innovations and brought together key players from value chains and markets. The Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 will cover the entire value chain, from lignocellulose, chemical pulp, cellulose fibers such as rayon, viscose, modal or lyocell and new developments to a wide range of applications: textiles made from renewable fibers, nonwovens such as wet wipes, and new areas such as composites, hygiene, packaging or nanocellulose in biodegradable applications. The conference will provide deep insights into the promising future of cellulose fibers, which fits perfectly with the current trends of circular economy, recycling and sustainable carbon cycles.

Call for Innovations: “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024”

Want to present your innovations at the conference? You are welcome to present your latest product and process innovations. Deadline for submission: 15 December 2023

Submit your innovation now!

Sponsors

The nova-Institute would like to thank the key players in the cellulose fibre industry for supporting the conference: Andritz (AT), Kemira (FI), Lenzing (AT), List Technology (CH) for supporting the conference as Gold Sponsors and Dienes Apparatebau (DE) and Kelheim Fibres (DE) who supporting the event as Bronze Sponsors. The innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024” is sponsored by GIG Karasek (AT).

Would you like to generate awareness? You are very welcome as a sponsor, too. Find all sponsoring options here.

Call for Posters

Want to present a poster at the conference? You are welcome to present your latest products, technologies or developments. Deadline for submission: 15 February 2024
Submit your poster now!

Exhibition Opportunities

Become an exhibitor of the conference!

Companies that would like to book an exhibition booth (6-square-meters) can do so for the price of 1,400 euros (excl. 19 percent VAT). Included in the booth fee is one conference ticket. The conference exhibition is located prominently within the conference hall so interaction with the participants is guaranteed.

Conference Registration

You are welcome to register now! Registration fee will be 995 euros (excl. 19 percent VAT) for both days and 690 euros (excl. 19 percent VAT) for the virtual option.

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: nova-Institut GmbH

The Marchi & Fildi Group Presents The First Edition Of Its Sustainability Report Which Relates To The Year 2022

Marchi & Fildi Filidea headquarters

BIELLA, Italy — November 22, 2023 — The Marchi & Fildi Group presents its first Sustainability Report which relates to the business year 2022. The document is part of the journey towards consolidation of internal sustainability performance, a topic which has always guided the company’s values and choices in terms of innovation of products and processes, facility technology, and relationships with the region and people.

The 2022 Report has the objective of describing the company profile, the management model, the initiatives undertaken and the main results over the course of the years pertaining to ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance. It was drawn up pursuant to a selection of “GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards” (GRI- referenced claim) published by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), on the basis of the topics relevant for the Group and its stakeholders and which moreover constitute the factors on which to focus actions and strategies relating to ESG.

The data and the information reported examine the performance relative to the companies Marchi & Fildi S.p.A. and Filidea S.r.l. during the year January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. In addition, with the aim of putting the data into a context of developments, a comparison with data pertaining to 2021 was also made.

Amongst the numerous data and insights provided by the analyses given in the Report, some relevant performance factors relating to environmental achievements emerge.

With reference to Marchi & Fildi, and in comparison to 2021, the year 2022 demonstrated:

  • A unit reduction in water consumption of 57 percent and unit reduction of waste water of 19 percent;
  • A unit reduction in electric power consumption of 13 percent; and
  • An overall reduction in CO2 emissions (Scope I + Scope II) of 22 percent.

In the same period, for Filidea the following results are shown:

  • A unit reduction in water consumption of 26 percent, unit waste water of 22 percent;
  • A reduction in unit natural gas consumption of 7 percent;
  • A reduction in unit electric power consumption of 14 percent; and
  • An overall reduction in CO2 emissions (Scope I + Scope II) of 7.

These data offer quantitative feedback on the constant commitment to the optimization of resources and use of production technologies with low energy impact, which the Group has adopted for years.

Massimo Marchi, Presidente Filidea

Massimo Marchi, Marchi & Fildi’s president, has this to say about the choice to invest in this form of reporting: “The decision to write a Sustainability Report represents for us one of the elements which guide us towards the constant improvement of company performance with reference to ESG. This is one of the stages towards the formalisation of a strategic plan for the management of sustainability, a journey which the Group has been committed to for years and in which we believe 100 percent.”

The report is also available on the company website: www.marchifildi.com

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: The Marchi & Fildi Group

Groz-Beckert Develops Innovative New Products Together With Mayer & Cie.

ALBSTADT, Germany — November 27, 2023 — Together with the German circular knitting machine builder Mayer & Cie., Groz-Beckert has developed the optimized Relanit sinker SNK F over the past years. Independently of this, the development of the new LCmax™ energy-saving needles took place. The focus of both developments is on efficiency, energy savings and increased process reliability.

Groz-Beckert offers interested machine builders different cooperation options to jointly develop new products or optimize existing ones. The Groz-Beckert Technology and Development Center (TEZ) provides the appropriate framework for so-called co-development projects. At the ITMA in Milan in June 2023, Groz-Beckert presented some of the successful cooperations under the motto “Innovation through cooperation”. Among them were two new developments realized with Mayer & Cie. Groz-Beckert presented the two new products for the first time in Asia at ITMA Asia in November 2023.

Groz-Beckert Knitting Sinker SNK-F

Optimized Relanit sinker SNK F

At the end of 2018, circular knitting machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. approached Groz-Beckert with a request to jointly develop an improved and more efficient sinker for selected machines of their Relanit family that would run more smoothly and reliably in the needle tricks. The innovative sinker has an integral spring with a spring force that is adapted to the sinker thickness. Field tests were consistently successful and confirmed the functionality and advantages of the new sinker.

Thanks to their unique, adapted spring, the newly developed SNK F Relanit sinkers are securely guided while they are running through the cam track, resulting in a quieter operation. This increases process reliability and ensures an improved loop structure. In addition, wear on the swivel butts of the sinkers is reduced. This increases service life and makes the process more sustainable and cost-efficient.

Groz-Beckert Knitting LCmax

Higher energy efficiency thanks to LCmax™

The second recent cooperation with Mayer & Cie. was initiated by Groz-Beckert. With its products, Groz-Beckert strives to provide textile producers with the best possible support in meeting the constantly growing demands for sustainable production. Accordingly, the topic of sustainability has always been a focus of new and further developments at Groz-Beckert.

The objective was to develop a cost-effective energy-saving needle. After considering various variants, the common choice of Mayer & Cie. and Groz-Beckert was the LCmax™ knitting machine needle with innovative, wave-shaped shank geometry. The first prototypes were extensively tested on laboratory machines at Groz-Beckert’s TEZ. The trials confirmed the advantages of the new technology.

The innovative, wave-shaped shank of the LCmax needle ensures a smaller contact area of the needle in the needle trick. This results in less friction, which reduces machine temperature and enables energy savings of up to 20 percent compared to a standard needle. This saves costs and at the same time allows operation of the machine at the maximum possible speed.

In both projects, the cooperation between Mayer & Cie. and Groz-Beckert went far beyond mere product development. In addition to Applications Engineering and Construction, the companies’ Sales and Purchasing departments were also involved in a close exchange. The cooperation at all levels was characterized by openness, constructiveness, partnership and goal orientation, and led to successful results from which the customers of both companies can now benefit.

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: Groz-Beckert KG

Pulcra And Devan Unveil DEVAN REPEL, A New Brand In The Water Repellency Market

RONSE, Belgium — November 27, 2023 — In a world where water-repellent textiles play an important role in various industries, Pulcra Chemicals, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions, has joined forces with its subsidiary, Devan Chemicals, to introduce DEVAN REPEL: a new brand in the water repellency market. The first product in that range, DEVAN REPEL ONE, is a durable water repellent for Polyester and blends developed on the scientific foundation of the companies’ chemical and textile technology know-how.

DEVAN REPEL ONE, the new water repellent takes a smart step forward by combining cutting-edge chemistry with eco-conscious principles. This solution offers a range of interesting benefits:

Superior Performance: The technology offers outstanding water repellency performance, ensuring that textiles remain dry. Whether it’s rain and outdoor wear, outdoor furnishing, shower curtains or multiple technical textiles, the new solution can handle it, making it a strong choice for industries where water resistance is paramount.

Flexibility: The versatility of this technology is another key advantage. It can be applied to a wide range of materials, with especially good results on polyester and its blends, offering flexibility for various applications across industries.

Enhanced Sustainability: This technology is free from perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), and free from isocyanates.

Longevity: Products treated with this water repellency technology are protecting from the elements for a longer lifespan.

Performance, particularly on effect durability, can be boosted to meet different requirements with new DEVAN EXTENDER GEN3. This extender is free of Isocyanate, Butanone-oxime and 2-dimethylpyrazole.

“This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to delivering value to our customers,” said Thomas Bremer, global head of SBU Textile at Pulcra Chemicals and managing director of Devan. “By combining Pulcra’s extensive chemical expertise with Devan’s textile technology know-how, we are excited to bring a high performing, cost-effective product to the market.”

Whether it’s keeping outdoor enthusiasts dry in a downpour, ensuring athletes stay comfortable during intense workouts or enhancing the functionality of tents, DEVAN REPEL ONE does the job.

The development of DEVAN REPEL ONE is a joint to Devan and Pulcra’s dedication to innovation and sustainability. By continually pushing the boundaries of textile technology, Devan and Pulcra are helping to create a more comfortable and sustainable world.

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: Devan Chemicals NV

CIEL Textile’s Companies In India Join The Reverse Resources Platform

EBÈNE, Mauritius — November 27, 2023 — CIEL Textile has taken another step forward in its commitment to responsible business practices. Three of its companies in India — namely, Aquarelle, Tropic, and Laguna — have entered into a partnership with Reverse Resources (RR). This key partner, recognized by the leading textile industry players, uses digital tools to promote traceability and transparency, unlocking the value of textile waste. CIEL Textile’s factories join the RR platform regrouping more than 600 stakeholders across the textile value chain, actively contributing to the circular economy through the exchange of data and streamlining of the textile waste supply chain.

“This partnership perfectly aligns with our sustainability strategy,” shared Eric Dorchies, CEO of CIEL Textile. “At CIEL Textile, our target is to divert 90 percent of our waste towards recycling by 2025 and 100 percent by 2030. In this context, we have successfully initiated a waste classification process, and this partnership seamlessly integrates with our objective,” he said. “Beyond its innovative features, Reverse Resources’ platform champions a key element in our approach: traceability. By transparently tracking our materials, we can identify opportunities to improve efficiency throughout a product’s lifecycle, ultimately reducing its environmental impact. We firmly believe that traceability and transparency are essential in ensuring the credibility and compliance of any responsible textile manufacturer.”

Nin Castle, co-founder, lead of Recycling and chief project officer at Reverse Resources, added: “It is fantastic to see how forward-thinking manufacturing groups like CIEL Textile are, understanding that their textile waste is actually a resource and taking active steps to support the emerging textile-to-textile recycling industry whilst offering unique circular production processes to their customers.”

Reverse Resources’ digital platform connects various stakeholders in the chain, including manufacturers, fashion brands, waste handlers, sorters, and recyclers. Through a comprehensive mapping of textile waste flows, these stakeholders can track waste materials from their initial use to their transformation into new resources, enabling them to make more informed decisions. This visibility offers manufacturers valuable insights into their textile waste, empowering them to engage with service providers offering optimal recycling solutions, while recyclers gain access to traceable textile waste that adheres to their technical specifications.

For fashion brands, the RR tool enables visibility and traceability of the textile waste generated within their supply chain. This empowers brands to identify recycling opportunities and obtain third-party verification for closed-loop recycling activities.

Reverse Resources collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders, including renowned brands and industry associations, such as the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), to improve the social and environmental compliance of textile waste management within the industry. Dorchies further added on the importance of multi-party collaboration, saying: “At CIEL Textile, we firmly believe that only collective efforts will enable responsible waste management and a seamless transition to a circular economy. We remain committed to maintaining lasting relationships with our partners. We invite others to join us in this initiative, working together to collectively shape a more sustainable and responsible future for the fashion industry.”

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: CIEL Textile

India ITME Society Welcomes Business Delegates & Dignitaries From 38 Countries To Nairobi, Kenya For ITME Africa 2022

NAIROBI, Kenya — November 27, 2023 — India ITME Society, a 44 year old non-profit apex industry body from India will host business & textile engineering exhibition for the first time in Nairobi, Kenya from November 30 – December 2, 2023, at KICC. This highly anticipated textile machinery exhibition shall comprise of machinery and accessories providing manufacturing solutions from fiber to fashion. This most awaited congregation of Technology & business has created a palpable buzz across the globe & will be inaugurated by H.E Namgya C. Khampa, high commissioner of India in Kenya and Hon. Dr. Juma Mukhwana – principal secretary, State Department for Industrialization- Ministry of Trade and Industry, Kenya.

The largest number of exhibitors are from India with 60 companies and the second largest participation is from China with more than 25 companies. Italian Textile Agency with 13 companies are actively promoting Italian machinery manufacturers to connect with African nations who are looking to develop & modernize Textile factories through ITME Africa 2023 platform. All in all 120 companies from 11 countries shall exhibit to the business visitors from Kenya and other African Nations.

So far, the Visitor registration has crossed 36 countries across Middle East, Africa, South-east Asia who are looking at connecting with Kenya as well as with other visiting delegates. Major Textile mills & Industry representatives from India form the highest overseas visitor delegation with 153 Indian companies including prominent ones such as Reliance Industries Ltd., Vardhman Polytex Ltd., Sutlej Textiles & Industries Ltd., Batik House, Colourinn Industries Pvt Ltd., Ambica Jute Mills Ltd., Harikrushna Textiles, Indokem Ltd., Kohinoor Exports, followed by Ethiopia, Germany, Bangladesh, Austria, Tanzania & South Africa respectively.

To facilitate interaction among all delegates the organizer India ITME Society has curated multiple interactive sessions at the event. Financial solutions for Investments, JV’s & Capital good sourcing from India, will be explained by Exim Bank of India & Bank of Baroda, at Special session on November 30 immediately after the opening of the Exhibition.

Apart from Business opportunities, this three-day Technology & engineering exhibition shall also provide best opportunities for Researchers & students to attend Technical Seminars on Textiles Technology & Cotton.

A technical presentation will be made on Cotton: Good Practices of cultivating quality cotton fibre | Importance of Physical properties of cotton in textile industry will be made by Dr. Asha Rani, Secretary cum Chief cotton breeder- SIMA CDRA on December 1, 2023, at Lenana Hall, KICC from 10.00 am onwards.

Other Esteemed speakers at ITME Africa Technical Sessions

From India

  • Ramanadane, CEO Global Operations, LMW
  • Hitesh Wadher, Vice President (International Business & B2B), Head of Marketing, Neochem Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
  • Arun Varshney, VP & Business Head- Textiles, Color Jet India Ltd
  • Updeep Singh, – Textile Expert & Industry Leader
  • Rajeev Johari, C.E.O. – Global Operations, Lux Industries Ltd – J.M. Hosiery Division
  • Naveen Joon, Resident Representative East Africa, Exim Bank India.
  • Vinay Kumar Rathi, Bank of Baroda

Eminent speakers showcasing rising potential of the Textile Industry in Kenya are:

  • Richard Cheruiyot, Board Chairman, Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)
  • Jas Bedi- Chairperson – KEPSA | Chairman- Kenya Export Promotion & Branding Agency | Managing Director-Bedi Investments Limited (BIL)
  • Professor Thomas Kipkurgat, Managing Director, Rivatex East Africa Limited
  • Benjamin Chesang, Manager, Research, Planning and Innovation- Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA),
  • Richard Davies Deputy Director – Technical Specialist – Gatsby Africa, Textiles & Apparel.

Italian Textile Engineering Expertise shall be presented by Mr. Roberto Cortinovis, Area sales Manager, Business Unit Warp Preparation, Karl Mayer Rotal S.r.l.

This gathering of technocrats & industry leaders from 38 countries under one roof hosted in Kenya by India

ITME Society is Supported by Ministry, Government Organizations & many Domestic & Internationals Associations as below:
Supporting Govt organizations & Associations from host Country Kenya

  • Ministry of Investment Trade & Industry, Republic of Kenya
  • Export Promotion Zones Authority (EPZA)
  • Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest)
  • Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)
  • Fashion Agenda Africa (FAA)
  • Gatsby Africa
  • Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI)

Supporting Govt organizations & Associations from India

  • Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India
  • Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India
  • The Bureau of Indian Standards, (BIS) Govt of India
  • Textile Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (TMMA)
  • Indian Textile Accessories & Machinery Manufacture Association (ITAMMA)
  • Textile Association of India (TAI)
  • Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI)

Supporting organizations from across Africa & other countries

  • Botswana – Botswana Textile & Clothing Association (BTCA)
  • Ghana – Association of Ghana Industries (AGI)
  • Poland -Indo Polish Chamber of Commerce & Industries (IPCCI)
  • Turkey – Textile Machine & Accessory Industrialists Association (TEMSAD)
  • Uzbekistan – Uzbekistan International Business Development Association (UIBDA)
  • Egypt – Egyptian Cotton Association (EGA)
  • Uganda – Tradelink Chamber Uganda

Register now https://ems.india-itme.com/#/visitorregistration/1 to visit, explore, network and expand your world to the multitude of opportunities paving way to your future prosperity.

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: India ITME Society

HeiQ Welcomes Robert van de Kerkhof To Its Board Of Directors

Robert van de Kerkhof

ZÜRICH — November 27, 2023 — HeiQ, supplier of materials innovation and hygiene technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert van de Kerkhof as non-executive director, with effect from January 1, 2024, to the board of HeiQ plc and as chairman of the Environmental, Occupation, Health & Safety and Sustainability Committee. van de Kerkhof will also be appointed to the board of HeiQ AeoniQ Holding AG (in Switzerland), a subsidiary of HeiQ plc.

Van de Kerkhof has more than 30 years of experience in general management and sustainability leadership and extensive knowledge of the textiles industry, including cellulosic fiber technology. He founded PEPPER-i2, an advisory company specializing in sustainability and circularity. Robert also serves as the chief sustainability officer and as a Board Member of Lenzing AG, a position he has held since 2014. Robert will be leaving Lenzing and its Board on December 31, 2023.

Van de Kerkhof joins HEIQ AeoniQ™ with the firm belief that the novel HEIQ AeoniQ man-made cellulosic fibers (MMCF) are one of the most promising solutions to transform the textile industry, now the second-most polluting in the world, into one of the most sustainable, by rendering fossil fuel-based fibers like polyester obsolete.

Van de Kerkhof has also held senior positions as president of the Austrian Fiber Institute, president and board member of CIRFS – the European Man-made Fibres Association, and chairman of the ReHubs Business Council for Euratex, which is the voice of the European Apparel and Textile Industry. These roles further demonstrate his strong leadership experience and expertise within the textiles industry.

Esther Dale-Kolb, non-executive director and chair of HeiQ plc, commented: “I would like to welcome Robert to the HeiQ board as Non-Executive Director. His extensive experience and proven track record in leadership, sustainability, and innovation align well with HeiQ’s vision for the future.”

“I am delighted to be joining the Board of HeiQ,” van de Kerkhof said. “I am confident that the company is on the right course, and I look forward to helping it advance its commitment to delivering innovative textile solutions that positively impact the industry. In particular, I firmly believe the company’s novel HeiQ AeoniQ MMCF fibers are one of the most promising solutions to decarbonizing the textiles industry and achieving a path to net zero for brands.”

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: HeiQ Materials AG

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