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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

25/07/2024 – Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment

Comfort and maximum protection against arc flash

The use of “PyroTex” fiber sets new standards in arc flash protection for personal protective equipment. The fiber´s outstanding thermal insulation properties ... By Sibylle Michel

25/07/2024 – Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

Briding the gap between technological innovations and human design

The National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai will host the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum as part of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics ... By Editorial staff

Joint photo of the Addtex partners and the summer school students in front of the entrance to the PIN in Prato. © Addtex, Alessandro de Rosa

25/07/2024 – Fifth Addtex meeting in Prato

Fifth Addtex meeting in Prato

Smart promotion of green and digital transformation

The fifth meeting of the Addtex partners took place in Prato, Italy, at PIN s.c.r.l. Educational and Scientific Services for the University of Florence. ... By Editorial staff

Visitors will have the opportunity to attend 125 specialist presentations over the three days of the congress. © Dornbirn GFC

24/07/2024 – Fiber congress

Fiber congress

Dornbirn GFC 2024 characterized by the energy transition

The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 presents innovative solutions for the energy transition in the textile industry. The presentations on the main topic “Energy ... By Sibylle Michel

Interested parties can register now for the trade fair for functional fabrics and accessories. © Performance Days

23/07/2024 – “Colorization – Chemistry is Everywhere“

“Colorization – Chemistry is Everywhere“

Performance Days with new Focus Topic

Performance Days is making a clear statement for the future of the textile industry with its new Focus Topic. Under the title “Colorization – Chemistry ... By Sibylle Michel

“Remotion” is recyclable and modified to naturally break down over 90% within four years. © Advansa

23/07/2024 – Polyester fibre with built-in biodegradability

Polyester fibre with built-in biodegradability

A step towards reducing marine plastic pollution

Affiliated companies, Advansa and Asia Pacific Fibers (APF), have launched “Remotion”, a fibre made from recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles, specifically ... By Sibylle Michel

23/07/2024 – Yarn Expo Autumn

Yarn Expo Autumn

Adding momentum to the green movement

Yarn Expo Autumn 2024 is a sourcing platform for both exhibitors and visitors, facilitating access to expanding market opportunities; this year, it will ... By Editorial staff