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2025 OECD Forum on due diligence in the garment and footwear sector

A total of 2.400 delegates participated annual Forum, which took place on 11 and 12 February at the OECD headquarters at Château de la Muette in Paris, set the focus on the implementation of mandatory due diligence within the sector. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Legal protection

Karl Mayer wins trademark dispute

The strong reputation of Karl Mayer’s successful warp preparation brand family – Prowarp, Karl Mayer Prosize and Prodye – has led to copycat activity, prompting the company to take legal action in Turkey. By Sibylle Michel

Akquisition

Jakob Müller Group acquires MEI International

Jakob Müller Group (JMG), a global leader in narrow fabric weaving machinery, today announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of MEI International, effective January 1, 2025. By Sibylle Michel

Sustainability

Global Standard: Concern over EU Omnibus package

Global Standard views the recently published European Commission Omnibus package as a step backwards in the pursuit of a more sustainable EU as the cornerstone of the Green Deal. By Editorial staff

Oerlikon Barmag supplies its industrial yarn systems individually configured; the system concept for High Tenacity (HT) yarns and its unique properties on the market ensure the production of high-quality yarn for the manufacture of seat belts. © Oerlikon

19/08/2024 – India

India

Technical textiles on the rise

India has now become the second largest polyester yarn manufacturer in the world. The technical textiles sector in particular is regarded as a future ... By Editorial staff

TN_ENG_KW_33_Wochenrückblick — The family business from Stockstadt will now be managed by the fourth generation. From left to right: Aileen Gunold, Kevin Gunold, Christoph Gunold und Stephan Gunold © Gunold

19/08/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 33/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Sven Ramer

Implementation of Research 4.0 to improve the washing section in a wet spinning pilot line. © Dienes

16/08/2024 – Research 4.0 solution

Research 4.0 solution

A flexible platform to create sustainable textiles

Research 4.0 applies Industry 4.0 principles to research facilities, enhancing transparency and traceability. Dienes’ MultiMode approach meets these demands. By Sibylle Michel

To protect themselves against the challenges of global supply chains, more and more companies are adopting a holistic concept for the automated monitoring of their entire supply chain management processes. © Destina/stock.adobe.com

15/08/2024 – Hermes Barometer on risk management along the supply chain

Hermes Barometer on risk management along the supply chain

Focus on Digitization and Collaboration

Digitization plays a key role in making supply chains more secure: This view is held by more than two thirds of a total of 150 logistics managers at German ... By Sibylle Michel

The family business from Stockstadt will now be managed by the fourth generation. From left to right: Aileen Gunold, Kevin Gunold, Christoph Gunold und Stephan Gunold © Gunold

13/08/2024 – Family business in its fourth generation

Family business in its fourth generation

Change of Managing Directors at Gunold

Gunold GmbH, a tradition-rich family business from Stockstadt, introduces a change in management with the arrival of Aileen and Kevin Gunold. By Sibylle Michel

Freight rates are currently at their highest level since August 2022. © Travel mania/stock.adobe.com

12/08/2024 – Logistics

Logistics

Importers face high transportation costs from the Far East

Political tensions in the Middle East are driving sea container freight rates to their highest level in two years. This trend is unlikely to change in ... By Sibylle Michel

TN_ENG_KW_32_Wochenrückblick — Milano Unica returns to Shanghai for the August 2024 edition of Intertextile Apparel Fabrics. © Milano Unica

12/08/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 32/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Sven Ramer