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VANDEWIELE and Shaj Corporation showcase cutting-edge textile innovations at DTG-2025
VANDEWIELE, a global leader in textile machinery, in partnership with Shaj Corporation, is set to present its latest innovations at the 19th Dhaka International Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition (DTG-2025), taking place from February 20–23, 2025, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka. Visitors can explore VANDEWIELE’s cutting-edge solutions at Hall-8, Booth No. 017 (8-017). With a legacy of excellence, VANDEWIELE continues to lead the textile industry with high-performance machinery for carpet weaving, extrusion, and sewing.
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Getzner Textil considers closure of Swiss weaving mill Russikon
WR Weberei Russikon AG, which belongs to Getzner Textil AG, produces high-quality jacquard fabrics in Switzerland. This raw material is intended exclusively for the African market. In view of the global economic situation and the associated reduced demand in this area, Getzner Textil AG is reviewing its production planning and is considering the closure of the Swiss site in this context.
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Stäubli showcases advanced weaving solutions at Dhakatex 2025
The upcoming Dhaka International Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition (Dhakatex) 2025, set to take place from February 20-23, will see the participation of Stäubli, the global leader in weaving machinery. With over a century of expertise in optimizing weaving workflows, Stäubli is poised to introduce its latest innovations aimed at enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and energy savings in textile production.
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Itema at SITEX 2025: on show the complete weaving machines range to producing Saree fabrics
Itema, for the fourth year in a row, is exhibiting at SITEX (Booth 258) from January 10th to 12th at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC).
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DORNIER introduces contactless chain wear detection for clip chains
DORNIER has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in chain wear detection technology, offering enhanced efficiency and reliability for clip chains. The new contactless measurement system enables easy recognition of maintenance intervals and reduces the wear and tear on parts.
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Stäubli finalizes acquisition in North Africa to reinforce its position in the Jacquard segment
Stäubli announces the successful acquisition of Techno Nord, based in Bizerte (Tunisia), thereby expanding its Textile Jacquard portfolio. The move will further improve the manufacturing capabilities and profitability of Stäubli's harnesses and increase its market share in this field. Techno Nord is the technical leader in the production of Jacquard heddles and marks Stäubli's first presence on the African continent.
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Innovations for warp preparation at the cutting edge
At ITMA ASIA + CITME in October, KARL MAYER presented solutions for lower production costs and environmental impact and greater efficiency in the warp preparation sector. After the trade fair, the company can draw a positive conclusion, both in terms of the number of visitors and the quality of the discussions.
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Lindauer DORNIER appoints new technical managing director
Lindauer DORNIER GmbH is strengthening its management team. Dr Holger Niemeier will take over the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as of 1 November 2024 and will thus be responsible for the technological developments of the internationally operating machine and plant manufacturer in future.
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Itema completes the acquisition of Schoch & Co Srl
Itema, leading global provider of advanced weaving solutions, has completed the acquisition of Schoch, historic company active in the production and supply of accessories for textile machines, such as reeds, drop wires and other components. The operation completes the integration process already started in 2019 with the acquisition of 80% of the company's shares and, following the agreement reached with the heirs of the founding family, Itema acquires the remaining 20% and becomes the sole shareholder of the Italian subsidiary Schoch & Co Srl.
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Peter Dornier Foundation Prize 2024 honours new technologies for the direct production of shell-shaped complex 3D fabrics
An innovative weaving process makes it possible for the first time to weave near-net-shape fabrics for shell-shaped lightweight components in one piece without cutting and laying processes. This has the potential to revolutionize the production of fibre composite components for aviation and aerospace, automobile industry and the production of sports equipment. For this development Dominik Nuß, textile mechanical engineer from Dresden, has now been honoured with the Peter Dornier Foundation Prize 2024.
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Groz-Beckert at the ITMA Asia + CITME 2024 in Shanghai
The ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 is in full swing and Groz-Beckert is presenting the highlights and innovations of its six product areas – Knitting, Weaving, Nonwovens, Tufting, Sewing and Spinning – in Hall H4, Booth C04.
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