In the context of the ITMA ASIA + CITME currently taking place in Shanghai, Oerlikon has now announced that it has concluded the largest staple fiber plant order in the history of Oerlikon Neumag with the major Chinese group Xinfengming in the run-up to the trade fair. This involves eight…
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Emtec to provide live demonstration of TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer at Techtextil North America
Emtec will provide live demonstrations of its one-of-a-kind TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer at the 2021 Techtextil North America in Raleigh, North Carolina from August 23-25. The TSA provides an objective measurement of haptic characteristics of a fabric. The measurement of softness, roughness and stiffness and the calculation of the hand…
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Antimicrobial finishes emerge as a strong avenue for textile chemical manufacturers
“The future of textile chemical segment looks promising. Year-on-year the application of textile chemicals have continued to evolve and expand into different textile sectors. The recent development in antimicrobials has played a key part in augmenting the durability of textiles, garments and providing stronger protection against contaminants.” – Mr Raj…
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Huafon Microfiber Orders 3 Lines from DiloGroup
Huafon Microfiber Co. Ltd. has placed orders for three complete, state-of-the-art high capacity needling lines with DiloGroup for its new plant in Qidong, Jiangsu Province, China. All these lines consist of DiloTemafa high capacity blending systems, DiloSpinnbau special card feeding systems and high capacity carding machines, DiloMachines high speed crosslappers…
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Swiss Textile Machinery companies welcome return to in-person customer contact
The recent ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition was marked by a strong showing from Swiss Textile Machinery members, in what was the sector’s first major face-to-face showcase since the pandemic restrictions. With an attendance comprised of 99% Chinese visitors, the show still proved a satisfactory venture, the Swiss companies reported….
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Digitisation at SMEs – Circular knitting machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. a best practice example of PLM strategy
Sebastian Mayer, Chief Digital Officer at circular knitting machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. (MCT), is giving a keynote speech at SAP’s virtual PLM Info Days on May 18 and 19, 2021. He was invited to speak about Mayer& Cie.’s strategy on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), which is rated exemplary in…
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AUTEFA presents innovative solutions for the textile industry
Higher productivity, sustainability and Industry 4.0 compatible solutions will be the highlights of AUTEFA presentations at the forthcoming ITMA Asia+ CITME 2021 in Shanghai. Latest machines from the business units Nonwovens Technology, Woollen Carding Technology and Baling Technology will be featured at the event later this month, at Hall 7,…
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Indorama Ventures increases capacity in India with strategic investment in its Nagpur manufacturing plant
Indo Rama Synthetics (India) Limited (IRSL), a subsidiary of global petrochemical producer Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), will spend up to INR 6 billion (USD 82M) upgrading equipment and adding capacity at its manufacturing site in Nagpur, India. The capital expenditure plan includes a new PET resin manufacturing facility,…
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