Islamabad – The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA) has warned
that more than 4,000 apparel-manufacturing units could be under the threat of
closure if the government fails to extend its research and development support
programme, according to media reports in Pakistan.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Hyosung,
one of the world’s major elastane producers, has begun production at its new factory
in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Barcelona – The Dogi Group has developed a new technology for the manufacture
of elastic fabrics with a seamless curved or rounded finish.
Migdal Ha’emek, Israel – Nilit
has now officially opened its new nylon production facility in Suzhou in China’s Jiangsu province.
Mumbai, India – The
owner of cashmere maker Reid & Taylor, has set up a holding and acquisition
vehicle, SKNL International, with the aim of identifying further acquisition
opportunities in Europe and North America.
Wetumpka, Alabama – Casualwear manufacturer
Fruit of the Loom Inc., is to partially close its Coosa River Knitting
operation in Wetumpka, Alabama.
DAHKA – Yarn prices in Bangladesh have
slipped nearly 10% over the last two weeks following a fall in demand from the
country’s knitwear industry.
Tobel, Switzerland – Santex
Group, a supplier of pre-treatment and finishing machines for knitted fabrics,
has announced plans to transfer part of its manufacturing business out of Europe and closer to its end markets.
MODENA – Italian second-hand
knitting machine Tex-Service based in Fossoli di Carpi, just outside Modena has
posted ten single and double jersey knitting machines for sale on the Knitting
Trade Journal web-site.
This includes eight Orizio and two Vignoni
models in a range of gauges from 18G to 28G. The two Vignoni models include a
Penta single track jersey machine with pique capability in 36 ins X 28G X 116F
complete with new aluminium creel tubes. There is also a four year old Zenit model
in openwidth (220 cm). This 28G comes with an extra 24G cylinder.
PONTEFRACT – [12.06.08] Knitting Trade Journal‘s unique Used Machinery Mart is a revolutionary,
interactive market-place for buying and selling used knitting
machinery, equipment and spare parts.
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