Author: Textile Planet Magazine

Aug22023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

The 62nd Fiber Congress will be held in Dornbirn, Austria

The worldwide unique innovation congress, where the entire industry is represented to generate new innovations, offers 125 lectures and will take place from September 13 - 15, 2023 at the Kulturhaus, Dornbirn, Austria. The international speakers will explain how innovations from research and development can be put into practice. Connecting the textile value chain, from fiber to end user, succeeds with the participation of visitors from 34 countries, from fiber, textile industry to brands and retail. Plenary lectures on the opening day How do we succeed in generating a new business model with circular economy? The presentation by Stephan Sielaff, CEO of Lenzing AG, will provide insight into this cutting-edge issue in the fiber industry and will highlight this topic from the perspective of...

Jul312023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Here to Transform

Fairs, Spinning - Yarn

Rimtex Group Redefines Spinning Innovations at ITMA 2023 with Transformative Technologies The highly anticipated ITMA 2023 event in Milan witnessed a remarkable display of innovation and excellence by Rimtex Group, a leading manufacturer of spinning cans, rings & travellers, castors & wheels and more. With a legacy built on quality and innovation, Rimtex showcased their latest international line-up, leaving industry stalwarts in awe and garnering appreciation from spinners worldwide. Under the captivating theme 'Here to Transform', Rimtex Group showcased their visionary spinning solutions. The Rimtex stand became a hub of excitement and engagement as visitors witnessed the unveiling of Rimtex's transformative technologies. At the core of Rimtex's participation in ITMA 2023 was th...

Jul272023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

SASA places customer service order with Oerlikon Neumag

Fibers, Spinning - Yarn, Technical Textiles, Textile

SASA Polyester Sanayi A.Ş. and Oerlikon Neumag reinforced their partnership at the ITMA 2023 trade fair in Milan. SASA placed a customer service order with Oerlikon Neumag for its staple fiber systems. The order comprises both original parts and two secure remote service agreements. Original parts are designed explicitly for the demanding deployment of the systems for which they are intended. Due to their superlative quality standards, they are considerably more durable than other spare parts, hence preventing unplanned production stoppages and saving money in the longer term. Mustafa Kemal Öz, Executive Board Member & General Manager of SASA confirms this: “Cutting costs when it comes to original parts makes no sense. Poor quality in wear parts used for staple fiber systems always h

Jul262023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Itma 2023 was an Influential Exhibition for KARL MAYER.

Dyeing – Finishing, Spinning - Yarn, Sustainability & Recycling

CEO Arno Gärtner shares his thoughts on the highlights of the KARL MAYER GROUP stand at ITMA 2023 The KARL MAYER GROUP was among the companies involved in the recent ITMA trade show in Milan, with a large, inviting stand full of innovations that quickly became the place to be. Visitor feedback confirmed that the global market leader really hit the nail on the head with its selection of machines, new textile developments and digital solutions. Without exception and throughout the entire duration of the trade show, the guests’ response to the products showcased by each of the Group’s business units exceeded all expectations. KARL MAYER GROUP CEO Arno Gärtner was interviewed by Ulrike Schlenker from the global player’s Corporate Communications team, revealing which products impressed and i

Jul242023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Oldest BRÜCKNER customer invests in state-of-the-art coating line

Dyeing – Finishing, Fairs

Textilveredlung DRECHSEL GmbH, one of the leading contract finishers and coaters in Germany for several decades, invests in a state-of-the-art new coating line. DRECHSEL was founded in 1950 at its current location in Selb, Upper Franconia, Germany, as dyehouse GEIPEL und DRECHSEL and initially dealt with the dyeing of yarns as well as the re-dyeing of used clothing. To simplify the drying of these fabrics, the company invested in a stenter as early as 1952 and found a reliable partner in BRÜCKNER. For BRÜCKNER, at that time just founded as a small engineering company, it was an honor to deliver the first BRÜCKNER stenter to today's company Textilveredlung DRECHSEL. For more than 71 years now, the two companies have been working together in partnership and successfully and celeb

Jul212023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Green lights only for French Equipments at ITMA

Associations, Fairs

ITMA 2023 has been a great expo for the French exhibitors. Christian Guinet, UCMTF’s Secretary General points out “R&D is embedded in our members’ strategy, but for this ITMA they have secured more budgets than ever. The objectives are ambitious: breaking innovative technologies to offer their customers the opportunity to develop new products, process them in a secure, economical and environment friendly way. Raw materials, energy and water savings are top priorities for our customers both because it is an end market demand and to cut costs. Digitalization and artificial intelligence are essential tools to move into these directions. At ITMA, I was proud to meet so many customers including quite a number of French textile manufacturers as it is a great asset to get an active domestic m

May192023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

ITALIAN TEXTILE MACHINERY: DROP IN ORDERS FOR 2023 FIRST QUARTER

Associations, General

The textile machinery orders index for the first quarter of 2023, as processed by the Economics Office of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, declined markedly compared to January-March 2022 (-35%). In absolute terms, the index stood at 84.8 points (basis: 2015=100). This result is mainly due to a reduction in the orders intake recorded by manufacturers on foreign markets. Indeed, foreign orders dropped by 40%, whereas the domestic market showed a 14% increase. The absolute value of the index settled at 78.3 points abroad, while it measured in at 148.1 points in Italy. During this year’s first quarter, booked orders stood at 4.2 months of guaranteed production. ACIMIT president Alessandro Zucchi stated that, “The order index for the first quarter confi

Mar242023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Acimit’s Press Conference ITMA 2023 (Stresa – 15 March 2023)

Associations, Fairs

ITALIAN TEXTILE MACHINERY AT ITMA 2023: SUSTAINABILITY AND DIGITALIZATION A WINNING ASSET FOR ITALIAN TECHNOLOGY After a positive 2022, the Italian textile machinery industry looks with optimism to the current year. In 2023, after eight years, ITMA, the most important trade fair in the sector, returns to Milan. It is an opportunity to highlight the excellence of Italian technology and stimulate new investments in the textile industry. Promoted by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, a press conference was held on 15 March at Villa Frua (Stresa, Italy) to unveil Italian participation in ITMA, the leading textile machinery exhibition, scheduled from 8 to 14 June at Fiera Milano – Rho. During the event, Alessandro Zucchi, President of ACIMIT, showed the

Dec152022 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Monforts marks 40 years of advanced manufacturing in Austria

Dyeing – Finishing

Montex Maschinenfabrik – the key site for the manufacturing of Monforts finishing machines in Austria – has celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2022. Located in St. Stefan, in the centre of Austria’s Lavant Valley in Carinthia, the advanced manufacturing hub was founded by Monforts in 1982. “From the outset, we have specialised in all aspects of machine production, including high-precision sheet metal working, laser cutting and welding, and the pre-assembly of machines and components, , along with a well-organised quality management and spare parts service,” says Montex plant manager Gert Hanzl. “We work very closely with the Monforts research and development team in Mönchengladbach, Germany, to take the latest new ideas through testing and prototyping, in readiness for future series

Oct272022 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Dickson-Constant anchors its presence in Hauts-de-France with the assistance of Monforts

Dyeing – Finishing, Technical Textiles

Dickson-Constant has recently opened its second brand new plant in northern France in response to growing demand for its range of well-known technical fabrics. New technology installed at the plant includes a highly-customised Monforts Montex 8500 stenter, with the specific lay-out of the line the result of a long collaboration between the German machine builder and the French sun protection and outdoor upholstery fabrics specialist. Know-how The oldest weaving operation in France, with roots dating back to 1836, Dickson-Constant specialises in woven acrylic fabrics and has been part of Glen Raven since 1998. Its Dickson-branded solar protection and flooring materials and Sunbrella home upholstery and market-leading marine industry fabrics are renowned for their quality and durabi...