Sibylle Michel

Editor-in-chief

Sibylle Michel

Phone: +49 951 861-117

E-mail: sibylle.michel@meisenbach.de

The program of Munich Fabric Start includes numerous lectures, discussions, and workshops. © Munich Fabric Start

20/08/2024 – Program preview

Program preview

Highlights of the Munich Fabric Start

On September 3 and 4, 2024, the 54th edition of Munich Fabric Start will take place. The trade fair offers an extensive overview of the latest trends ... By Sibylle Michel

Dr. Alfred J. Beerli has been the new CEO of Oeko-Tex since June 2024. © Oeko-Tex

20/08/2024 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Oeko-Tex welcomes new CEO

Dr. Alfred J. Beerli, the new CEO of Oeko-Tex, started in June 2024. Dr Beerli brings experience in strategic management consulting and operational, IT ... By Sibylle Michel

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

Seit 1814 veredelt Cilander unterschiedlichste Flächengebilde für Bekleidungstextilien und technische Textilien. © Cilander

14/08/2024 – Schließung abgewendet

Schließung abgewendet

Cilander wird mit Chargeurs fortgesetzt

Am 22. Februar 2024 wurde der Entscheid zur Schließung der AG Cilander per Ende August 2024 bekanntgegeben. Dank der Übernahme durch die französische ... 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