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Most important task of the German government: Reducing bureaucracy

Reduce red tape and eliminate reporting obligations: If retailers of fast-moving consumer goods have their way, the new German government should put the reduction of bureaucracy at the top of the agenda for its new economic policy in Germany. By Sibylle Michel

Akquisition

Jakob Müller Holding AG acquires Buss AG

The industrial company Jakob Müller Holding AG (JMH) is expanding its technology portfolio and acquiring Buss AG. This step strengthens JMH's ‘Process Solutions’ division and significantly expands its position in the key area of high-viscosity process engineering. By Sibylle Michel

Interview with Thomas Lepretre from JEC

“Composites have key competitive advantages”

JEC World, the leading international trade fair for composite materials, is fast approaching. A good opportunity to talk to Thomas Lepretre, VP Events, Sales & Operations at JEC, about what makes the trade fair so special, which topics are in focus this year and where the ... By Editorial staff

Important Change

Fluorescent ban will impact on colour

The British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) is alerting apparel brands, retailers and their supply chain partners to an important change taking place this month. By Editorial staff

Milano Unica returns to Shanghai for the August 2024 edition of Intertextile Apparel Fabrics. © Milano Unica

06/08/2024 – Milano Unica Shanghai

Milano Unica Shanghai

Italian textile excellence returns

The 19th edition of Milano Unica Shanghai, organized by the Italian Trade Agency ICE, will take place from August 27th-29th, 2024. This event will feature ... By Editorial staff

Empa researcher Edith Perret is developing special fibers that can deliver drugs in a targeted manner. © Empa

05/08/2024 – Medical textiles

Medical textiles

Inner values count

Empa researchers have developed “liquid core fibers” that contain drugs inside and can be integrated into medical textiles. This offers an innovative ... By Editorial staff

TN_ENG_KW_31_Wochenrückblick — Products bearing the Oeko-Tex Organic Cotton label have been manufactured without the use of GMOs and tested for pesticides and other harmful substances. © Oeko-Tex

05/08/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 31/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Sven Ramer

“LXL Pro” electronic jacquard machine for OPW airbag weaving. Available in four formats and up to 14,336 hooks. © Stäubli

02/08/2024 – Stäubli´s “TF30” weaving system

Stäubli´s “TF30” weaving system

Revolutionizing technical fabric production

The “TF30” enables weaving mills to produce new types of technical fabrics in sectors ranging from medicine to transportation, aerospace, and more. Creating ... By Editorial staff

Emtec Electronic’s enhanced “TSA” device and “Virtual Haptic Library” represent significant advancements in the textile industry. © emtec Electronic

02/08/2024 – Upgraded “TSA” device

Upgraded “TSA” device

Driving sustainability in the textile chain with “TSA”

Emtec Electronic, a leading German manufacturer of specialized testing equipment for the paper, textile, and nonwoven industries, has launched an upgraded ... By Sibylle Michel

Olaf Schmidt, Shirley Tale, Valentina Ciuffi und Joseph Grima (f. l. t. r.). © Pietro Sutera/Messe Frankfurt

02/08/2024 – Heimtextil trends 25/26

Heimtextil trends 25/26

“Future Continuous”

Heimtextil trends 25/26, curated by Alcova Milano, was unveiled on August 1st, 2024, in Frankfurt am Main. This collaboration introduces innovative and ... By Editorial staff

01/08/2024 – Sustainable, flexible, space-saving

Sustainable, flexible, space-saving

Graywater treatment with 3D textiles

The demand for water in Germany is increasing, and used water is not being utilized sufficiently. Graywater in particular, i. e. wastewater from showers, ... By Sibylle Michel