#Knitting & Hosiery

2019-11-19

STOLL successful at China International Import Expo with knitelligence

CHEMTAX INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. which is STOLL’s sales & service agency in China area, participated in the 2nd China International Import Expo (Nov.5th-10th, 2019) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

STOLL`s agency presented in the equipment exhibition area the latest STOLL knitelligence® tools:

STOLL-artwork®, M1plus®, STOLL-autocreate®, GKS (Grading For Knitting System), SIN (Sintral Crypto Infrastructure), PPS (Production Planning System), APM (Auto Production Mode) and EKC (Extended Knit Control). With STOLL knitelligence®, you could enjoy the automated sweater knittingdevelopment and production to have your personalized sweaters and knitted products.

At the same time the agency showed the latest CMS 530 ki in gauge E7.2. at the booth, which attracteda lot of visitors. The visitors had the opportunity to knit their personalized scarf at the booth by sending an own picture via the official WeChat account of STOLL. This is possible thanks to knitelligence®.

The 2nd China International Import Expo not only provides easier access for global companies to the Chinese market but also function as a platform for economies to be more involved in free trade and global governance.

High visitor interest at the STOLL booth (c) 2019 STOLL

Long John puts KARL MAYER's RDJ 7/3 into operation and strengthens its position as a market leader

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KARL MAYER invites the Global Textile Industry to celebrate its 90th anniversary at its German Headquarters in 2027

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SHIMA SEIKI to showcase flat knitting and digital design solutions at Egypt Stitch & Tex

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New Cotton Review examines competitiveness, market risk, and opportunities

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An eco-friendly alternative to fluorocarbon treatments

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Patricia Urquiola in the Trend Space: Evolution and new design elements for Heimtextil 2027

At Heimtextil 2027, the Trend Space brings the Heimtextil Trends 27/28, curated by Alcova, to life. Within this framework, Heimtextil’s collaboration with Patricia Urquiola continues into its third year in 2027. In the Trend Space, the architect and designer presents three sculptures: alongside the familiar element “Bambi”, Urquiola is developing two new pieces specifically for Heimtextil. Thereby, she offers her unique interpretation of the trend theme “The Performance of Everyday Living”.