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SMIT TEXTILE participation to India - Italy Business Forum

SMIT TEXTILE will attend the economic mission to India organised by Italian Ministry for International Trade and ICE (Italian Trade Commission) in cooperation with the Confederation of Italian Industry. On occasion of the upcoming visit of Italian Government and Authorities delegation, the Italian Trade Commission organises the ?India - Italy Business Forum?, consisting of symposia, seminars and meetings between Italian and Indian companies, to be held in Kolkata, Bangalore and Mumbai from February 11th to February 14th, 2007. These events are included in a wide programme of initiatives to celebrate 2007 as ?The year of Italy and India cooperation? aimed to promote the presence of Made in Italy in this country and reinforce the existing business relationship. The ?India - Italy Business Forum? represents a good opportunity for Italian enterprises to approach the Indian economy.

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“We clearly see that reliability, flexibility, service and total cost of ownership are becoming increasingly important again.”

The nonwovens industry continues to face a challenging market environment. Nevertheless, AUTEFA Solutions reports successful projects, new line sales and growing demand for energy-efficient and flexible solutions. In this interview, André Imhof of AUTEFA Solutions talks about competitiveness against Chinese suppliers, new service and recycling concepts, the growing importance of application development and the opportunities created by countercyclical investments.

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“Needle punching technology is more universal and sustainable than ever!”

Needle punching technology was long regarded as a rather traditional and comparatively slow technology within the nonwovens industry. In this interview, Johann Philipp Dilo explains why needle punching is more relevant than ever today – ranging from energy efficiency and resource conservation to hygiene applications, new machine concepts and design-oriented nonwoven solutions.

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Textile climate control system in workwear – exhibition at the 2026 SME Innovation Day!

Conventional protective workwear often reaches its limits during strenuous physical activity. In particular, the transport of sweat and excess body heat poses a problem. The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) conducted research on flow-optimized, air-conducting textile structures that enable targeted climate control directly on the body. These structures can be integrated straight into protective work garments. The textile climate control system supports the body’s natural thermoregulation. This contributes to improved workplace safety and comfort.

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PET spunbond from China – EDANA welcomes imposition of provisional anti-dumping measures

On 13 May 2026, after eight months of investigation, the European Commission imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of 45.6-50.0% on imports of PET spunbond from China. EDANA welcomes this expression of the Commission’s clear determination to protect EU industries from the unfair trade practices of Chinese producers.

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