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2024 financial year

CHT Group grows steadily and invests record-breaking amounts

Despite volatile markets, the CHT Group achieved robust sales growth last year and significantly increased its operating result – a sign of a clear strategic direction and future-oriented investments. By Sibylle Michel

Merger

Stronger together: Foundation of the RTS Textiles Group Ltd

In a strategic move designed to align their long-term vision, RTS Textiles Ltd (RTS) is bringing together all of its operations and joint venture partners under one unified entity. By Sibylle Michel

ITMA 2027

Hanover gears up to welcome ITMA participants

The city of Hanover is eagerly waiting to welcome participants of the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition – ITMA 2027. The exhibition will be held from 16 to 22 September 2027. By Jasmin Deschner

On our own behalf

Sunny Easter greetings from the textile network team!

We wish you and your loved ones Happy Easter Holidays, a happy spring, and many wonderful moments to recharge your batteries! By Sibylle Michel

The new facility enhances the capacity to meet the increasing demand for innovative thread solutions in Bangladesh and across South Asia. © A&E Gütermann

14/04/2025 – Expansion

Expansion

A&E expands global footprint

Thread manufacturer American & Efird (A&E), has announced the opening of its new manufacturing operation in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The new state-of-the-art ... By Sibylle Michel

Mahlo’s Qualiscan QMS is a modular web gauging system for measuring, logging and controlling critical process parameters over the entire working width of running web. © Mahlo

11/04/2025 – Quality measurement systems

Quality measurement systems

Modern measurement technology for medical textiles

Millions of people come into contact with medical textiles every day. From surgeons’ scrubs, which protect them and their patients from germs, to sterile ... By Jasmin Deschner

The upcoming edition of Yarn Expo Shenzhen will feature a range of yarns and fibres across seven zones. © Messe Frankfurt

10/04/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Yarn Expo Shenzhen returns in June

After attracting nearly 20,000 visits from 45 countries and regions last year, Yarn Expo Shenzhen is set to return from 11 to 13 June 2025 at the Shenzhen ... By Editorial staff

09/04/2025 – Hightex 2026

Hightex 2026

Technologies shaping the future of technical textiles

The Hightex 2026 International Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Exhibition, the first and only exhibition in Turkiye on its subject, will open its doors ... By Editorial staff

As COO, Lorenza Sartorelli will focus her responsibilities on the sustainable global alignment of the CHT Group’s operational functions. © CHT Group

09/04/2025 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli becomes new COO of the CHT Group

The CHT Group has announced the appointment of Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With this appointment, Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli ... By Sibylle Michel

08/04/2025 – Awards

Awards

ITA receives Prose Award 2025

The winners of the Prose Award 2025 were announced: Roshan Paul and Thomas Gries from the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University were ... By Editorial staff

Jens Reinig is the new CFO at Freudenberg Performance Materials. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

08/04/2025 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

New CFO at Freudenberg Performance Materials

Jens Reinig, former Senior Vice President (SVP) Finance & Controlling at Freudenberg Performance Materials, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer ... By Sibylle Michel