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The index of orders intake for textile machinery, as compiled by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, for the period ranging from July to September 2020, decreased by 26 percent compared to the same period in 2019. The index value was attested at 72.4 points (2015 basis = 100). © Acimit

28/12/2020 – Drop in orders for third quarter 2020

Drop in orders for third quarter 2020

ACIMIT: orders decreased by 26 percent

The ongoing pandemic has hit the Italian textile machinery industry hard, since it is traditionally driven by exports. By Editorial staff

Kipas Vice Chairman of the Board Ahmet Öksüz (centre) receives the certificate of excellence for machine utilisation from Monforts Regional Representative Thomas Päffgen and Ahmet Ciliç CEO of Neotek, the Monforts service partner in Turkey. © Monforts

03/12/2020 – EU supports cotton project

EU supports cotton project

A. Monforts: Key role for Kipas

Kipas, Kahramanmaras, Turkey, is currently installing its third Monforts Montex stenter in a combined configuration dedicated to denim production. By Editorial staff

Demonstration luminaire “Thirty One” © DITF

16/11/2020 – Light experiences light as paper

Light experiences light as paper

DITF: Luminaires made of paper yarn

The results of the “Paper Light” research project are sustainable products with an appealing design that can be manufactured at low cost. By Editorial staff

"Wenn man z.B. 50 Einzelparameter beeinflussen kann, ist es einfach essenziell zu wissen, was passiert mit den anderen 49 Kennwerten, wenn man eine Einstellung verändert", sagt Axel Pieper, der im Projekt einen automatisierten Rezepturvorschlag zum richtigen Produzieren erarbeiten möchte. © futuretex

21/09/2020 – Interview: Drei Fragen an Axel Pieper

Interview: Drei Fragen an Axel Pieper

Brückner Textile Technologies

Axel Pieper, der gemeinsam mit seiner Frau Regina Brückner, als Geschäftsführer Technik/CTO das Unternehmen leitet, über sein Engagement bei futureTex. By Editorial staff

The ITM 2021 Exhibition to be held between 22 and 26 June 2021 in Istanbul. © ITM

21/09/2020 – Turkish Textile Sector

Turkish Textile Sector

ITM 2021 will crown the success

ITM 2021 Exhibition to be held between 22 and 26 June 2021. By Editorial staff

Karl Mayer acquired Stoll on 26th February 2020. The merger of the two world market leaders was officially completed with the closing on 1st July 2020. © Stoll

21/08/2020 – After merging with Stoll

After merging with Stoll

Addition to the name for the Karl Mayer group

Since 12 August 2020: Karl Mayer Stoll Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH and Karl Mayer Stoll R&D GmbH. By Editorial staff

Ralph Greenwood-Mahlo, owner: “My grandparents laid the foundation for Mahlo’s success. Our task now is to lead the company into an equally successful future without forgetting our core values. Mahlo is a family business that takes responsibility for its employees and values fair and respectful treatment of customers and business partners.” © Mahlo

06/08/2020 – 75th anniversary

75th anniversary

Mahlo celebrates

If Dr. Heinz Mahlo could see what has become of his company, which he founded in 1945 after the end of World War II – he would certainly be very proud. By Editorial staff

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