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In spinning mills, short reaction times and fact-based measures are crucial to increase the efficiency of machines. Rieter offers an application for smartphones which provides real-time key data about production, quality and energy – the Rieter Alert and Cockpit Module.

Since the end of November 2017, specialty chemicals company LANXESS has started the operation of a pilot plant for the in situ production of the retanning agent X-Biomer in practice.

A Turkish-Algerian joint venture has launched Africa’s largest textile production facility in the northwestern Algerian province of Relizane. Algeria’s Industry and Mines Minister Youcef Yousfi inaugurated the facility, named “TAYAL SPA”, which will eventually come at a total cost of $1.5 billion.

Archroma, a global leader in colour and specialty chemicals, has nature in mind for its ISPO debut with a showcase of advanced innovations in active and sportswear themed around “the ingredients to enhance your gear, it’s our nature”. The company aims to bring colour and performance while minimising environmental impact in a product’s life cycle.

The Tiruchi District Tiny and Small Scale Industries’ Association (TIDITSSIA) has been shown a few locations in Manapparai area (Tamil Nadu) for establishment of a mini textile park (MTP) with substantial government subsidy.

The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has opposed the recommendation of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) to withdraw 4 per cent customs duty and 5 per cent sales tax on the import of cotton from India and other countries, especially when the country had already suffered a loss of Rs 500 billion due to reduced cotton production.

There has been an increase in Textile & Apparel (T&A) exports in November 2017 after witnessing decline since May last year.