Large RAMATEX Order for PAREX MATHER Singeing Machines

World-renowned RAMATEX Group has placed a major order for PAREXMATHER UNIVERSAL singeing machines to be installed at multiple sites in Malaysia and China. The order for an eventual total of eight machines was released by RAMATEX shortly after ITMA 2011 closed its doors. For RAMATEX, this significant investment will further cement its globally leading position as highly efficient manufacturer of quality fabrics with a small carbon footprint. “This significant order – coming so shortly after ITMA 2011 – confirms that our strategy of being ahead of our competition in terms of both burner technology and energy efficiency in an attractively priced...

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Increasing the output of Rieter E 7/5 and E 7/5A combers

Production bottlenecks in combing operations can be avoided - by the systematic conversion of existing machines. Find out more about the advantages of the conversion kit for the E 7/5 and E 7/5A combers. These conversion kits are quickly delivered and have an immediate impact on output. The E 7/5 and E 7/5A generations of combers have reliably done their job day after day for many years. The production potential of these combers can be exploited to the full by this conversion, which enables nip rates to be increased from 250 nips/min. to a maximum of 350 nips/min. Numerous customers have made this conversion in recent years. They report positive...

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Textile Machinery Sector Faces Economic Context

Following several quarters of sustained recovery compared to the minimum levels recorded during the two-year period from 2008-09, Italy’s textile machinery industry has seen a slowdown in new orders. This downturn, already apparent in the year’s second quarter, was stressed during the summer period from July to September, as illustrated by the economic survey conducted by Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers - ACIMIT’s research department. The overall index of orders for the year’s third quarter shows a 45% decrease compared to the previous period, stopping at a value of 70.8 points. The greatest drop was recorded for exports,...

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Swiss Ambassador Visits APTMA to Discuss Venture In Textile Industry

Swiss Ambassador His Excellency Christoph Bubb visited All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab on Friday and discussed issues relating to bilateral trade and investment prospects in textile industry of Pakistan. Chairman APTMA Punjab Ahsan Bashir welcomed the Swiss Ambassador and briefed him of the potential of textile industry of Pakistan. Vice Chairman APTMA Punjab Shahid Faraz and member Central Executive Committee Ali Ahsan were also present on the occasion. Secretary APTMA Punjab Anis-ul-Haq made a detailed presentation on APTMA as a premier textile industry association to the Swiss envoy. He said APTMA has contributed...

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Swiss Ambassador & APTMA Discuss Venture in Textile Industry

Swiss Ambassador His Excellency Christoph Bubb visited All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab on Friday and discussed issues relating to bilateral trade and investment prospects in textile industry of Pakistan. Chairman APTMA Punjab Ahsan Bashir welcomed the Swiss Ambassador and briefed him of the potential of textile industry of Pakistan. Vice Chairman APTMA Punjab Shahid Faraz and member Central Executive Committee Ali Ahsan were also present on the occasion. Secretary APTMA Punjab Anis-ul-Haq made a detailed presentation on APTMA as a premier textile industry association to the Swiss envoy. He said APTMA has contributed $500,000 so far under the corporate social responsibility, particularly on the front of recent floods in the province of Sindh and dengue...

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Accuquilt Launches New Line of Whimsical Quilting Die Designs

AccuQuilt, the leader in fabric cutting solutions for quilting and fabric crafts, announced a new line of whimsical quilting die designs for the company’s GO! and GO! Baby Fabric Cutters. The highly creative designs on the dies were created by the industry’s most influential and inspired designers. "There is something special about these designs. They were created by professionals who have been in the quilting design business for years and are known for their unique touch," said AccuQuilt Global Sales Manager, Linda Pumphrey. "Now it’s possible for quilters at all skill levels to use their GO! and GO! Baby fabric cutters to work...

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ITMA - A Great Success for Shima Seiki

Despite having fewer exhibitors and a fewer number of visitors than the previous show in Münich four years ago, the 2011 edition of the International Exhibition of Textile Machinery (ITMA 2011) in Barcelona ended with results that far exceeded expectations for Shima Seiki.Considering the current global economy and the fact that an overwhelming majority of textile production is located in China, the venue location of Barcelona, Spain did not offer consolation for concerns initially raised regarding cost-effectiveness of exhibiting at ITMA.Despite these seemingly unfavorable conditions, Shima Seiki, having strong interests remaining...

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