Business

New Managing Director Gunnar Meyer will focus especially on challenges such as the current energy crisis, alternative heating systems and sustainable textile finishing. © Monforts

30/01/2023 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

New Managing Director for Monforts

Gunnar Meyer has been assigned the new Managing Director of A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG in Mönchengladbach, Germany. By Sibylle Michel

The new regulations will finally come into force in Q1 2023, after a transition period. © Oeko-Tex

19/01/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Oeko-Tex new regulations 2023

Oeko-Tex has published updates to the applicable test criteria, limit values and guidelines for its certifications. In the following, an overview of the ... By Sibylle Michel

One of Vaude’s goals is to reduce its CO2 emissions in the global supply chain by 50% by 2030. © Vaude

19/01/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

SBTi verifies Vaude’s 1.5 degree climate targets

The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) confirmed that Vaude’s planned targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions are in line with the 1.5 degree ... By Sibylle Michel

Both parties will offer 2D-based & 3D-based one-stop solutions for business clients. © Assyst

17/01/2023 – Merger

Merger

Assyst and Style3D join forces

Assyst GmbH is as of now part of Style3D. The German fashion technology market leader and the leading 3D software company are joining forces. By Sibylle Michel

The Project launches at factories in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. © Deuter

16/01/2023 – Supply chain – digital complaints system

Supply chain – digital complaints system

Atlat’s software enables digital connection with workers worldwide

Backpack pioneer and sleeping bag expert Deuter has teamed up with start-up company Atlat to improve workers’ rights further down its supply chain in Vietnam. By Sibylle Michel

With the opening of another laboratory in Shanghai, China, testing service provider Hohenstein is growing its international network. © Hohenstein

12/01/2023 – Laboratory location in China

Laboratory location in China

Hohenstein opens new testing lab in Shanghai

With the opening of another laboratory in Shanghai, China, testing service provider Hohenstein is growing its international network. By Sibylle Michel

The Chemnitz site manufactures, among other things, knitting modules. © Schmietex Engineering

12/01/2023 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Schmietex Engineering takes over stitch bonding assortment of Naplafa

With effect from July 1, 2022, Schmietex Engineering has taken over a large part of the needle and parts assortment of the needle and sinker manufacturer. By Sibylle Michel