Stoll sees hints of Italian recovery
CARPI – A growing interest in Stoll?s fine and coarse gauge fully
fashion, v-bed knitting machines and its latest Knit & Wear series has
hinted at the signs of a recovery in Italy?s knitting sector.
Mattress fabrics prop up Culp
HIGH POINT – Despite poor sales in its
upholstery business, Culp has reported an operating income for the first nine
months of the year, in line with 2008, of US$14.8 million, helped by a stronger
performance in its knitted mattress-fabrics operation.
Tension control from Shima Seiki
WAKAYAMA – Shima Seiki has been awarded a patent for an invention that will
improve the stability and tension control of the yarn feeding system on a v-bed
knitting machine.
Tension control from Shima Seiki
Shima Seiki has been awarded a patent for an invention that will improve the stability and tension control of the yarn feeding system on a v-bed knitting machine.
Tefron to streamline manufacturing process
MISGAV – Seamless and intimate apparel
specialist Tefron Ltd. has embarked on a restructuring strategy aimed at
improving its cost effectiveness and levels of efficiency during the current
slowdown in the global economy.
Dawson bullish after strong 2008
KINROSS – Scottish cashmere group Dawson
International is set to post its first pre-tax profit in three years after
revealing that all of its businesses have performed ahead of expectations in
its second half.
China cautious despite export surge
BEIJING – Knitted fabric exports from China
to the US surged by an astonishing 118% in January, compared to the previous
year, helped by the fact that Chinese textile and garment bought by US customers
are no longer subject to quota restrictions.
Stoll confirms date for New York opening
NEW YORK – Flat knitting specialist Stoll has confirmed that its new Fashion
& Technology Centre in New York City
will officially open on April 1, 2009.
MERZ eyes South America for seamless growth
HECHINGEN – MERZ Maschinenfabrik will be
returning to the ITMEX exhibition in Sao
Paulo next month, confident of repeating its previous
successes at the Brazilian machinery show.
Erb? makes the link
ROANNE ? Employing the latest technology to ensure the defect-free
production of knitted garments, Erb? is to preview its latest linking machine
at April?s IMB trade show.
