Business

With the opening of another laboratory in Shanghai, China, testing service provider Hohenstein is growing its international network. © Hohenstein

12/01/2023 – Laboratory location in China

Laboratory location in China

Hohenstein opens new testing lab in Shanghai

With the opening of another laboratory in Shanghai, China, testing service provider Hohenstein is growing its international network. By Editorial staff

The Chemnitz site manufactures, among other things, knitting modules. © Schmietex Engineering

12/01/2023 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Schmietex Engineering takes over stitch bonding assortment of Naplafa

With effect from July 1, 2022, Schmietex Engineering has taken over a large part of the needle and parts assortment of the needle and sinker manufacturer. By Editorial staff

The new building will be erected on this area. © Trützschler

10/01/2023 – Green growth

Green growth

Trützschler Card Clothing expands its site in Neubulach

The technology leader for card clothing is creating additional jobs and focuses on climate neutrality for site expansion in Neubulach, Germany. By Editorial staff

04/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Shanghai’s textile fairs rescheduled by three weeks to end of March

The Spring Editions of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, Yarn Expo and Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles have been moved to the new timeslot of ... By Editorial staff

It is expected that energy prices will remain high and volatile. © teerapon/stock.adobe.com

03/01/2023 – Economy

Economy

Major concern about the EU textile industries’ competitiveness

The EU textiles industry is highly concerned about the potential loss of competitiveness, caused by the EU’s inaction of the energy crisis, and Chinese ... By Editorial staff

Trade buyers from 22+ countries attended the show, looking to source a wide variety of textiles from India and international markets. © Intex India

29/12/2022 – Trade dairs

Trade dairs

10th Intex India concludes on a successful note

The 10th Intex India, 8–10 December 2022 in New Delhi, concluded on a successful note with the presence of textile manufacturers and suppliers from 8+ ... By Editorial staff

Riri, headquartered in Mendrisio, Switzerland, is a market leader in metal accessories manufacturing. © Riri

28/12/2022 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Oerlikon signs agreement to acquire Riri

Oerlikon has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Riri, a leading provider of coated metal accessories for the luxury fashion industry. By Editorial staff