Browsing: Industry Update

When the 60 winning cities (with proposals worth over Rs 1.31 lakh crore) become smart, it is expected to positively impact the lives of 72 crore urban population. While Rs 1.05 lakh crore will be spent on area-based development plans, Rs 26,141 crore will be spent on pan-city solutions in the next five years.

A.T.E. has tied-up with Jost’s Engineering Company Limited to bring the best material handling equipment to the textile industry in India and Bangladesh. Jost’s is a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment in India since 1920, and has carved out a formidable reputation in Indian industries as an engineering company focused on developing technology based solutions and services for specific needs.

Version 5.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has been released. GOTS is the worldwide recognised standard for the processing of textiles made with 95 per cent (label grade “organic”) or at least 70 per cent (label grade “made with organic”) certified organic fibres.

Avgol, the global leader in the manufacture of nonwoven solutions for hygiene markets, is set to open a new $60m manufacturing site in Dimona, Israel, as part of the company’s ambition to grow its customer base in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South America.

TPF2017 (Shanghai International Digital Printing Industry Fair), the leading international trade fair for digital textile printing in Shanghai will be held from April, 19 to 21, 2017 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). The focus will be on latest industry trends, Chinese and international print technology developments, inks and other consumables.

At INDEX17 (from 4 to 7 April in Geneve), for the first time, ACIMIT, the Association of Italian textile machinery manufacturers, and ICE-Italian Trade Agency have organised a Meeting Point (booth 4145), where 6 Italian machinery manufacturers involved in the production of machines for nonwovens will show their innovative solutions.

The cellulose fibre market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of nine per cent over the period 2016-24. Abundance of raw materials, environmental benefits of cellulose fibres, and cost effectiveness will boost global cellulose fibre market demand in clothing and apparels over other alternatives such as polyester and nylon.