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John Anderson has been appointed managing director of Xennia. Mr Anderson has extensive experience in managing businesses through international sales growth and has previously led companies as diverse as New Stores Europe, Kessler International, 600 Group and Airsprung Group, said Xennia.
News26 Aug 2014Carpet and sports pitches company Desso has appointed Robert-Jan van Ogtrop, founder of ‘Circle Economy’ to its supervisory board. Circle Economy is a non-profit open platform that aims to accelerate transition to the circular economy – taking into consideration social and environmental factors in decision making.
The SGL Group has implemented further measures within the framework of the group-wide cost savings programme SGL2015 during the first half of 2014. Group-wide savings from SGL2015 amounted to €37.3m and total savings from SGL2015 of €106m have been realised since the beginning of the programme. The company believes that the initial savings target of €150m will therefore be exceeded.
Glycol technologies company GlyEco has reported a 13% increase in revenue year-over-year to $1.6m in its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2014. This was up from $1.4m in 2013, the results showed. Net equipment assets increased 43% to $7.9m 9$5.5m in 2013).
News22 Aug 2014Woolgrowers, researchers, consultants, vets and welfare experts discussed the latest developments and trial results from Australian Wool Innovation's (AWI) flystrike prevention programme at the National R&D Technical Update on Breech Flystrike Prevention.
Hosting its first International Textile Fair this November in Dubai, the UAE is the largest consumer of textiles in the Middle East. In 2011, the total import value of textile products was $13bn. Revenues from the UAE textile industry reached $13.2bn in 2011 and recorded an annual cumulative growth of 9.9% between 2006 and 2011.
Shima Seiki is to participate in the 24th session of Spin Expo in Shanghai, China, this September (Stand J14). On display will be the latest version of Shima Seiki’s SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system. APEX3 is at the core of Shima Seiki’s Total Fashion System concept, made possible due to its comprehensive support of the knit apparel production process from planning and production to sales promotion, as well as its capability for virtual sampling, according to the company, which is also exhibiting at the Preview in Seoul 2014 exhibition (Stand E27).
News21 Aug 2014The DyStar Denim Team has developed four new blues based on DyStar’s patented Indigo Vat 40% Solution. Sky Blue is a bright blue that has a clear look after the wash-down process is applied; Ever Blue is a ring dyeing and keeps jeans blue after washing and fading; Full Blue is a core dyeing to make jeans appear bluish after wash down; Deep Blue is a special process to provide an extremely dark shade and more resistance to fading, explained DyStar.
