Business

Dr. Harald Weber (left) and Thomas Waldmann. © VDMA

07/12/2022 – VDMA Textile Machinery Association

VDMA Textile Machinery Association

Harald Weber appointed as new Managing Director

Dr. Harald Weber will become the new managing director of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association. He succeeds Thomas Waldmann, who will retire at the end ... By Sibylle Michel

Lars Wismer: “I look forward to being back on board at Messe Düsseldorf again and to working with a strong team to further expand the leading position of the two leading trade fairs and the international portfolios.” © Florian Treiber

28/11/2022 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

A+A and Glasstec under new management

Lars Wismer becomes new Director of A+A, international trade fair for safety, security and health at work, as well as Glasstec, trade fair for the glass ... By Sibylle Michel

Getzner Textil has been working for years to continuously reduce heat, water and electricity consumption. © Marcel Hagen – Studio 22

25/11/2022 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Getzner Textil makes operating sites more environmentally friendly

The experienced seventh generation team of the family-run company is committed to constantly improving their environmental output at all of the Group’s ... By Sibylle Michel

ImPuls provides ERP and merchandise management solutions tailored to support the fashion and lifestyle industry. © ImPuls

24/11/2022 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Aptean adds Apparel ERP to its industry-specific software offerings

Aptean has announced the acquisition of ImPuls AG. The transaction expands Aptean’s global apparel software footprint. By Sibylle Michel

Bodo Bölzle will be retiring and bowing out as sales set new records. © Amann

23/11/2022 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

CEO Bodo Bölzle is retiring

After more than 25 years as CEO of the Amann Group, Bodo Bölzle will be retiring. Ivo Herzog and Arved Westerkamp have joined the management team. By Sibylle Michel

The Munich Fabric Start GmbH is moving up the dates for its international fabric trade shows from Summer 2023. © Munich Fabric Start

22/11/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Munich Fabric Start’s summer edition begins earlier

From 2023, the summer editions of Munich Fabric Start, Bluezone, Keyhouse and The Source will take place in the second half of July. By Sibylle Michel

Kornit Digital issues second-annual Impact Report and reaffirms commitment to impact strategy focused on long-term industry change. © Kornit

22/11/2022 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Kornit Digital publishes second Impact Report

Kornit’s Impact Report provides information on the key targets achieved in 2021, such as reductions in energy and waste, advancements in community engagement ... By Sibylle Michel