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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

Florescence, The Core and Techknowledge – the trend themes of Munich Fabric Start – received a high level of approval from visitors. © Munich Fabric Start

04/02/2025 – Final report January 2025

Final report January 2025

Innovative designs at Munich Fabric Start

A total of 625 international exhibitors showcased the new fabric trends and material innovations for Spring/Summer 2026 in their approximately 1,200 collections ... By Sibylle Michel

Heinz Gunold lived with passion for his company, his profession, and his employees. © Gunold

04/02/2025 – Obituary

Obituary

Mourning for Heinz Gunold

The Stockstadt-based company Gunold GmbH mourns the loss of its senior managing director Heinz Gunold, who passed away on January 8, 2025, at the age ... By Editorial staff

The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

03/02/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 5/2025

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 Daniel Keienburg

03/02/2025 – Reuse and recycle

Reuse and recycle

Boss launches Eightyards

German fashion company Hugo Boss AG (PLC) establishes an independent company called Eightyards, which specializes in the recycling and reuse of the surplus ... von Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

The two-day Textile Filter symposium will take place in Chemnitz on 11 and 12 March 2025. © STFI

31/01/2025 – 17th Textile Filter Symposium

17th Textile Filter Symposium

New impetus in filter media development

The STFI is inviting experts to the “Textile Filter” symposium in Chemnitz, Germany, on 11 and 12 March 2025, to intensify cooperation between research ... By Sibylle Michel

The fair will feature robust international exhibitor participation, region pavilions and zones from India, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Thailand, as well as the inaugural European Zone. © Messe Frankfurt

31/01/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Eurasian textile leaders gather at VIATT 2025

Scheduled for 26–28 February, 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, the fair will leverage Vietnam’s position as a leading textile and ... By Editorial staff

More than 1,200 weavers and garment makers are expected in Halls 2, 3 and 4 of the exhibition centre for this first edition in 2025. © Messe Frankfurt

31/01/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris returns in February

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will take place from 10 to 12 February. There will be a number of innovations both in terms of the products on offer and ... By Editorial staff