IMB set to focus increasingly on know-how transfer

IMB – World of Fashion and Textile Processing – is going to open its doors on 8 May 2012. As in the previous 38 years, the “who’s who” of the industry will once again come together in Cologne to present the world’s most comprehensive range of machinery, systems, control and production technologies, including IT, for the entire textile supply chain. Preparations for this large-scale event are already running at full speed.“We are now entering the key phase. Our discussions in recent weeks have shown us that the industry is currently looking for orientation. For this reason, this is a time where it is particularly crucial to demonstrate what IMB...

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TenCate investigates possible restart of Osiris Inkjet Systems

TenCate is investigating the possible restart of Osiris Inkjet Systems B.V. (Hengelo, the Netherlands) following the petition for liquidation filed by this company on Wednesday, 11 May 2011. Over the past ten years Osiris developed the first inkjet printing solution (ISIS) for textiles for the fashion industry at industrial speed (up to 30 metres a minute).In recent years TenCate, together with Xennia Technology (79% TenCate) and other industrial partners, has been involved in innovation projects, both European and those subsidized by the Province of Overijssel (the Netherlands) in the field of inkjet technology. One of the results is the outcome...

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Madeira adds Coats new Trusew Magnetic bobbins

In keeping with the needs of the embroidery industry, Madeira USA has added Coats new Trusew Magnetic bobbins, to its list of bobbins currently available. New to the market, the Trusew Magnetic bobbin can be used anywhere that tension consistency is required or on materials where overspin is an issue. The Trusew Magnetic bobbin that is now available from Madeira incorporates the high yield yardage and consistent tension that Coats is known for, with the instantaneous braking action of a magnetic core.Now, customers ordering from Madeira USA will find a new magnetic bobbin to choose from! The Trusew Magnetic is the result of Coats intensive testing...

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Kornit to share best practices in digital printing at FESPA

Kornit Digital, the world leader of industrial and commercial digital printing for the garment decorating industry, announced that it will be sharing best practices for industrial and commercial digital printing at the upcoming FESPA Fabric event, being held in Hamburg, Germany, May 24th-26th. Kornit will be presenting as follows:May 24th, 11.30am: "Can Digital Perform Mass Production"May 25th, 11.30am: "High-performance Commercial DOG Solutions"Kornit Digital is also proud to accept lead sponsorship at FESPA Fabric 2011.FESPA has recognized the different and growing demands of garment decorators and textile printers and has decided to split...

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Alpaca United to showcase NA Alpaca product at ITMA

Alpaca United is proud to announce its participation in the 2011 International Textile Machinery Association (ITMA) exhibition in Barcelona, Spain.From September 22nd - 29th, Alpaca United will showcase North American Alpaca product at this prestigious international trade fair held once every four years. ITMA will feature the latest developments in fiber, yarn, and fabric combined with state-of-the-art textile processing equipment. The event attracts thousands of buyers from around the world and provides an opportunity for buyers and sellers to interact at all levels of the textile value chain.Alpaca United's participation in ITMA will allow...

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Sustainable Textile Leaders Roundtable Dialogue @ ITMA

CEMATEX and its organiser, MP International, is launching a global platform at ITMA 2011 to share trends, exchange views and collaborate for the textile industry’s sustainable future. The Sustainable Textile Leaders Roundtable Dialogue will see participation from major textile machinery manufacturers, textile and apparel producers, and brands and retailers when they converge at ITMA 2011 this September.Organised as part of ITMA’s 60th anniversary celebrations, the inaugural dialogue is scheduled to be held on the opening day, 22 September 2011, at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via.Ms Sylvia Phua, Chief Executive Officer of MP International said,...

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Dilo signs deal with Mogul & Betap Tufting at INDEX

During the INDEX show in Geneva, DiloGroup has finalized a contract with Mogul Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti., Turkey, for the delivery of a high efficiency carding system including fibre opening and blending and air conditioning unit for filtration and humidification. The cards have a large working width and deliver the web to a water-entanglement line.In addition Betap Tufting BV, Netherlands, has ordered from Dilo two complete nonwoven lines for the production of floor coverings. These highly efficient lines include not only fibre preparation, web forming and consolidation, but also needle looms for structuring and patterning.Dilo welcomes...

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HP LX610 Latex Scitex Inks offer proven quality, durability

Hewlett-Packard Development Company - HP unveiled the latest additions to its Latex Printing Technologies portfolio to boost productivity and expand application versatility for print service providers, while delivering high image quality and lowering the impact of printing on the environment.On display in HP booth 4543 at the ISA International Sign Expo 2011, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada, the new offerings include:• The HP Scitex LX850 Printer, a 126-inch (3.2 m) latex ink printer that delivers maximum versatility and productivity with multiple workflow features, including dual-roll, roll-to-free...

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