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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

At the Monforts ATC (left to right) are Archoma’s Global Market Segment Synthetics Expert Mark Dohman and Technical Segment Manager for Coating Dirk Grafen, Monforts Technologist Saskia Kuhlen, Rick Stanford, Michael Schuhmann and Hans Gerhard Wroblowski. © Monforts

21/02/2025 – Textile finishing technology

Textile finishing technology

Monforts Montex: New technology now available for trials

Monforts has completed the installation of a Baldwin TexCoat G4 digital spray unit at its Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Germany. ... By Editorial staff

Founded in Shanghai in 1965, Shang Gong Group was the first Chinese company to start manufacturing industrial sewing machines. © SGG

21/02/2025 – Anniversary

Anniversary

Shang Gong Group celebrates its 60th anniversary

The Shang Gong Group (SGG), the parent company of Dürkopp Adler, a leading technology and innovation company for industrial sewing technology, is celebrating ... By Editorial staff

The next edition of Mod’Unica will take place at Exponor on 26 and 27 February. © Jornal T

20/02/2025 – Trade Fair

Trade Fair

Modtissimo has a new name

After 64 editions, the fair formerly known as Modtissimo has been renamed Mod’Unica, affirming its position as the only fair entirely dedicated to the ... By Editorial staff

Experience innovations at the Group Pavilion Technical Textiles at Hannover Messe 2025. © Deutsche Messe

19/02/2025 – Messen

Messen

New: Technical Textiles Group Pavilion at Hannover Messe

Leading companies from various industries will be presenting their innovative materials and applications for the first time at the “Technical Textiles” ... By Sibylle Michel

Kuura was awarded for the 4th consecutive year with a “Green Shirt” rating, the requirements of which are a risk-free, transparent supply chain, and traceable raw materials. © Metsä

19/02/2025 – Sustainable textile fibres

Sustainable textile fibres

Kuura: Competitive greenhouse gas emission level

A recent life cycle assessment, conducted by Etteplan and reviewed by the RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, shows that compared to viscose, lyocell, ... By Editorial staff

At present, the company employs about 700 people and produces around 400 pieces of furniture daily, with no finished goods kept in inventory. © American Leather

19/02/2025 – Advertorial

Advertorial

Quality and Performance you can believe in

American Leather has built its success on rapid production, vertical integration, and a strong partnership with Zünd. In the past 5 years, Zünd digital ... American Leather and Zünd

More than 100 GOTS-certified brands and companies worldwide recently took part in the #BehindTheSeams campaign, which draws attention to environmentally friendly and socially responsible production methods. © Global Standard

19/02/2025 – Sustainability guidance book

Sustainability guidance book

Global Standard launched “GOTS Due Diligence Handbook”

The “GOTS Due Diligence Handbook” is a transformative tool on the journey towards responsible production. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh