In the last few years, more than 40 Karl Mayer sizing and warping machines have been installed in Ichalkaranji.

Ichalkaranji, popularly known as the ‘Manchester of Maharashtra’, is one of the prominent centres of the decentralised textile sector in India. Recent years have seen a phenomenal growth of the textile industry in Ichalkaranji with major investments in the latest technologies.

I n 2018, the OEKO-TEX Association endeavours to provide further targeted support on issues relating to consumer protection and sustainability throughout the textile value creation chain. The existing guidelines of the OEKO-TEX product portfolio were updated on January 2, 2018. The new regulations come into effect on April 1, 2018 for all certification systems and other services, following a three-month transition period. OEKO-TEX presents the new product regulations in detail to interested companies during a webinar on January 30, 2018 at 12:00 noon (EST, UTC-5). Participation is free. One can register at www.oeko-tex.com/webinar-updates-2018.

Incorporated in 2005, Palod Himson Machines is engaged in manufacturing, supplying, trading and exporting yarn and fabric processing machines. In the same year, the company tied up with Earnest Scragg Sons Ltd, UK to manufacture draw texturing machines in India.

Sytec One is a BCF plant with only one end per position, which is particularly well suited for demanding production processes.

Cost-efficient production of carpet yarns beyond commodity products can constitute a challenge. Highly standardised production systems must strike compromises with regard to throughput, quality or cost-efficiency.

PK Singh, President of Luwa India Pvt Ltd, speaks on the importance of air engineering in the textile industry.

Deeper training would help to increase productivity and efficiency, much required vital factors for the apparel industry, to ensure long-term competitiveness, says Dr Darlie Koshy.

The country’s top retailer, Future Group, is in talks with the Telangana government to set up a garment manufacturing facility in the state for its retail apparel vertical.

A recent sale of the fifth wet-laid spunlacing facility is testimony to the successful collaboration between Truetzschler Nonwovens and Voith as established technology leaders in the wet-laid hydroentangled nonwoven segment.

Lapp Group has acquired SKS Automaatio and SKS Connecto in Finland and Poland. “The acquisition of the SKS companies strengthens Lapp’s leading role in cable harnessing and our market position in North-Eastern Europe,” said Andreas Lapp, Chairman of the Board of Lapp Holding.