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Economic Recovery to Rekindle Sales in the Global Textile Machinery Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

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Economic Recovery to Rekindle Sales in the Global Textile Machinery Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.











San Jose, California (PRWEB) April 24, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn – Textile machinery refers to machinery used in the production processes of yarn, thread, cloth fabric and the finishing processes involved in developing fabrics. New equipment purchases remain the key growth driver to the market, which in turn is dependent upon the economic cycles. The market continues to witness a shift from conventional machinery that requires availability of cheap labor to more sophisticated machinery that enables quality enhancements to the final product. Price, flexibility and versatility comprise the determining factors for new equipment purchases. As such, the market is witnessing emergence of more efficient machines, at competitive prices, thanks to rapid technological advances in the textile machinery industry. End-users are increasingly seeking complete automation solutions with enhanced flexibility that can be availed at reasonable costs. As the textile machinery is used for manufacturing home carpets and upholstery for furniture and automobiles, changing fashion trends in these markets, affect demand for textile equipment.

Following a period of favorable conditions for investment, the textile industry awakened to one of toughest economic downturns in 2008, which impacted the overall rate of growth resulting in decline of both imports and exports of textile machinery. The challenging market conditions led to production cutbacks, workforce downsizing, and postponement of proposed investments. All major textile machinery exporting countries, including Germany, Italy, Japan, China and Switzerland, experienced export declines. Though there was an increase in demand for premium fabrics globally, demand for textile machinery used in production of these fabrics did not increase proportionately. The industry witnessed a strong resurgence in demand in 2010 that cooled off eventually by mid 2011 following the disruption in economic growth as fallout of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe. Demand in the EU continues to remain weak as the economic uncertainty continues to hinder investments in the textile industry sector. Further, spinning mills continue to face margin pressures due to volatility in prices of cotton and yarn. Against the backdrop of frail domestic demand, European companies are expected to seek opportunities in major foreign markets including Turkey, China, India, Brazil, and the US.

Asia-Pacific represents the largest and the fastest growing regional market for Textile Machinery worldwide, as stated by the new market research report on Textile Machinery. Growth in the market is projected to driven by Fabric Machinery segment through the analysis period. Investment in textile production witnessed a spurt in Asia, particularly in China, India and Pakistan, following the shift in manufacturing operations of US and European companies to these locations to accrue cost benefits. Rapid industrialization and subsequent economic development in China over the last decade has contributed to a significant rise in Asian textile production. Government initiatives such as China’s 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) which prioritizes technological advancement and improvement in craftsmanship and equipment on par with the international levels for textile and other industry sectors is expected to steer significant growth in the Asian market. China and India are poised to claim the largest gains in clothing output and exports in the immediate future. The gains could also be at the expense of other lower income cloth exporting regions such as Mexico, Bangladesh, and Mauritius. While production of clothing in the US and EU is slated to decline, it would not be completely stopped. Market majors in these regions are adopting ‘lean retailing’ practices such as elimination of warehousing and inventory overheads through pre-planned management of deliveries from manufacturers. Development of EDI has enabled enhanced production and shipment schedules with producers. Manufacturers near to the retail distribution centers are increasingly being given the preferred supplier status as it cuts down the delivery time significantly. China is poised to bank on this trend thanks to its extension of EDI to include overseas players. In the Fiber-Fabric Machinery product category, Spinning & Twisting Frames segment is expected to report the fastest growth.

Major players profiled in the report include Benninger AG, Itema Group, Lonati S.p.A., Mayer & Cie GmbH & Co. KG, Murata Machinery Ltd., Rieter AG, Saurer AG, Savio Macchine Tessili S.p.A., Toyota Industries Corporation and Willy Grob AG among others.

The research report titled “Textile Machinery: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides comprehensive market overview, trends & issues, recent industry activity and profiles of market players worldwide. Analysis and overview is provided for the years 2009 through 2017, for major geographic markets including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. The study also provides historic data for an insight into market evolution over the period 2003 through 2008. Major product segments analyzed in the report include Fiber-Fabric Machinery (Cleaning & Opening Machinery, Carding & Combing Machinery, Drawing & Rowing Frames, Spinning & Twisting Frames, Yarn Winding Machines, Yarn Preparing Machines and Other Fiber-To-Fabric Machines), Fabric Machinery (Fabric Weaving Machinery, Fabric Knitting Machinery, and Other Fabric Machinery), Other Textile Machinery (Bleaching, Mercerizing, & Dyeing Machinery, Textile Printing Machinery, Textile Finishing Machinery, Textile Drying Machinery, and Other Complete Textile Machinery), and Parts & Accessories (Turnings & Shapes, For Fiber-Fabric Machinery, For Fabric Machinery, For Other Textile Machinery and Others)

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit –

http://www.strategyr.com/Textile_Machinery_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms.

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Listrak and CorraTech Partner to Help Retailers Drive eCommerce Sales

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Listrak and CorraTech Partner to Help Retailers Drive eCommerce Sales










Lititz, PA (PRWEB) December 20, 2011

Listrak, a leading marketing solutions provider for online retailers and Magento Silver Partner, and CorraTech, a premier global commerce technology consultancy and Magento Gold Partner, joined forces to launch a new ecommerce store with fully integrated marketing solutions for Ten Thousand Villages, one of the world’s largest Fair Trade organizations.

With more than 70 retail outlets throughout the United States, Ten Thousand Villages provides a marketplace for artisans from all over the world. Available products include unique handmade gifts, jewelry, home decor, art, textiles, serveware and personal accessories representing the diverse cultures of craftspeople in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

As a non-profit with a large and loyal customer base, the company needed a robust ecommerce store and consistent communication across multiple channels and locations. Given the increasing importance of online sales to its overall business, Ten Thousand Villages decided to relaunch its ecommerce site onto an enterprise-level platform ahead of the 2011 holiday shopping season. They selected Magento as the platform and turned to CorraTech to implement the new store.

A Listrak client since 2010, Ten Thousand Villages had implemented various email marketing solutions including Customer Purchase Metrics and Shopping Cart Abandonment to target its customers and grow its ecommerce business. As part of the move to the new platform, it was vital to preserve and improve these successful email-marketing programs. As luck would have it, Listrak had recently developed a fully integrated Magento Extension. By working closely together, the combined CorraTech and Listrak teams were able to integrate Listrak’s services into the new site without a hitch.

In the wake of the successful launch of Ten Thousand Village’s new site, Listrak and CorraTech made the decision to formally partner. “Given how well we worked together on this first project, it made good sense for our firms to officially tie the knot,” said Michael Harvey, CorraTech COO. “We are now in a position to bring the combined solution to the ecommerce market at large.”

In addition to getting the Listrak’s Extension up and running with no disruption of service, CorraTech also made numerous customizations to Magento including expanding the capabilities of the native gift registry functionality, an important requirement for Ten Thousand Villages because of the large amount of sales made through registries. Also of note, CorraTech took advantage of Magento’s native multi-store capability to provide over 80 separate sites for Ten Thousand Village’s individual stores, all running on the same instance of the application. Physical Inventory on hand at these physical stores was integrated into the product availability displayed to online shoppers.

“Our focus is driving ecommerce revenue via automated email marketing solutions that increase conversions and customer value,” said Ross Kramer, Listrak CEO. “Given the capabilities and tight integration of our Magento Extension, and how well we work with CorraTech, I expect Ten Thousand Villages will be just the first of many successful launches.”

About Listrak

Listrak provides internet retailers with full-service email marketing and stand-alone solutions to drive ecommerce revenue and increase customer lifetime value. Listrak’s ROI driven solutions incorporate order history, customer behavior and email engagement to implement email marketing solutions for clients like Waterford, Ten Thousand Villages, Swell, PCRichard, and La-Z-Boy. Visit http://www.listrak.com to learn more.

About CorraTech

CorraTech provides design, development, strategy, and support for multichannel commerce projects. The firm’s practice area is called Shopping To Shipping®. It comprises everything that happens from the time a prospect first begins considering a product to when they get the box into their hands. Technology now mediates every customer encounter: Social Commerce, mobile commerce, eCommerce and good old bricks and mortar retail. CorraTech’s clients range from several of the largest companies in the world to startups and everything in between. Industries served include fashion, retail, manufacturing and distribution. For more information about CorraTech, visit http://www.corratech.com.

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STM Expands Capabilities to Fill Void in U.S. Textile Machinery Market

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STM Expands Capabilities to Fill Void in U.S. Textile Machinery Market










Danville, VA (PRWEB) September 30, 2011

Need a new tenter cross screw? How about a pair of tenter bronze split nuts? The U.S. textile industry is losing productivity because these types of machinery components are wearing out…and readily finding replacement parts could be tough. To fill this potential void, Southeastern Textile Machinery, Inc. (STM) (http://www.stm-inc.net) has acquired the assets of Gessner Industries/Winsor & Jerauld, America’s oldest manufacturer of tenter frames. The acquisition positions STM to provide the most comprehensive line of tenter products and services in the U.S.

“The American textile industry is rebounding with continued overall sales improvements. Companies are looking to increase capacities and need reliable sources for equipment upgrade, repair and replacement,” said Thomas Aiken, president of STM. “Our acquisition of the Winsor & Jerauld brand and related technical files, services and expertise positions us to support the new American textile production paradigm of efficient, quality throughput and quick turnaround. And we expect to increase employment with this acquisition, which will help the overall American economy as well,” says Aiken.

In addition to finished parts inventory, STM acquired 115 years of Winsor & Jerauld (W&J) patents, engineering drawings, company service records, resources and knowledge of tenter solutions. The W&J Division of STM will honor quotes submitted by Gessner Industries/Winsor &Jerauld. All communications are now directly with STM’s new W&J Division, Danville, VA. Telephone: (434) 793-9107. Fax: (434) 797-9285. E-mail: stm(at)stm-inc(dot)net.

Tenter frames are used throughout the textile, plastics and nonwovens industries to treat and dry fabrics while adjusting material width. Materials are held firmly at the edges by clips or pins; mounted on two parallel circular chains that are powered along rails by a structural drive unit (http://www.stm-inc.net/tenter/systems.html). Founded in 1896, Winsor & Jerauld (W&J) is the oldest continuous American tenter frame brand. Today, W&J tenter frames are used extensively throughout the textile, plastics, nonwovens and coating/laminating industries

“Through the years the W&J brand has stood for quality, durability, performance and service. We’ve provided unique tentering solutions and have expanded to service a variety of tenter brands, doestic and foreign, with specialty, hard to find parts,” says Walter M. Hoover, previous owner of the Winsor & Jerauld brand. “As far as we know, W&J is the only U.S. source for complete tenter service and parts, new and used. STM will now carry the W&J tradition and torch of being America’s single-source solution for tenter needs,” says Hoover.

Aiken points out that a recently released forecast by the Institute for Supply Management suggests that in 2011 textile and apparel firms will achieve overall sales gains for the second year in a row. The report, as referenced in Textile World’s Mid-year Appraisal – http://www.textileworld.com/Articles/2011/July/Web_issue/Business_And_Financial.html – also indicates that these industries will actually be looking to increase capacity and production potential. “This supports what we’re seeing in the market place and the direction of our company. We’re now positioned as a continuous resource for quality American products to help the American textile industry recover,” says Aiken.

He notes that during the U.S. textile industry’s 10-year decline a number of cheap, foreign tenter components were tried and just did not hold up to the demands of the American textile industry. ”Companies were buying lesser cost/quality, imported tenter products, from countries such as China, which actually caused higher overall costs in the long run. Lesser quality tenter products, resulted in poor performance, poor production efficiency, poor quality, and ultimately poor profitability. We’re here to work with companies to turn that around,” says Aiken.

Founded in 1972, Southeastern Textile Machinery, Inc., specializes in buying and selling all types of textile machinery (http://www.stm-inc.net/new/newoffers.html), including complete factories (http://www.stm-inc.net/compfact.html). The company provides complete capabilities to handle every phase of the transaction, including dismantling, packing, loading, shipping and reassembling. With production and administrative facilities in Danville, VA, STM operates globally.

For more information about the newly formed W&J Division of STM, or the company’s core business, visit the STM Website at http://www.stm-inc.net. Or, contact STM at P.O. Box 921, Danville, VA 24541. Telephone: (434) 793-9107. Fax: (434) 797-9285. E-mail: stm(at)stm-inc(dot)net.

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Leading UAE textile industry players to register strong presence in ITCE Dubai 2004

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(PRWEB) September 4, 2004

Leading UAE-based textile and clothing machinery traders representing leading global manufacturers of textile machinery will have a strong presence at the International Middle East Exhibition for Textile, Embroidery and Sewing Machinery and Accessories (ITCE) Dubai 2004.

The Middle East’s premier show for textile manufacturing machinery, technologies and accessories, which is an annual fixture in Cairo, is being held in Dubai for the first time, to target the GCC market. ITCE Dubai will showcase the very latest in textile and clothing manufacturing technology to over 6000 trade visitors from 21 countries attending the show.

Six industry leaders from the UAE will join more than 130 global exhibitors at ITCE Dubai 2004, organised by Intralinks, as a partner show of MOTEXHA Autumn 2004, the Middle East’s largest Fashion and Textile trade fair. Both ITCE & MOTEXHA will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from September 7 to 9, 2004. The UAE pavilion at ITCE Dubai 2004 will host industry leaders like Al Borj, Forum, Omran, Oubari Gulf, Star Sewing and TransGulf, who are active in the GCC and North African markets.

Ahmed Ghozzi, Chairman, Intralinks, said: “Industry bodies and the UAE government have launched a series of concerted measures towards promoting the national textile industry, spurring increased activity in textile export and import sectors. The Middle East textile and clothing industry have been clearly revitalised by this, in the run up to the quota phase out”.

The 1995 Agreement of Textile and Clothing (ATC) will phase out the restrictions placed by the 21-year-old Multi Fibre Agreement (MFA) by the end of 2004, dismantling trading quotas for textiles and clothing, providing unimpeded access to hitherto restricted markets.

The UAE has been negotiating Regional Trade Alliances (RTA) and Free Trade Agreements with leading economies and the signing of Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) with the United States in March 2004 provided a breather to the UAE’s textile and clothing industry, despite the imminent quota phase out that will put UAE in direct competition with world’s biggest textile and clothing producers. However, due to its strategic location and the concerted industry-wide action have placed the UAE in a better position to surmount the difficult situation.

“Even though FTAs and RTAs throw a lifeline to the industry in the post ATC scenario, competitiveness in foreign clothing and textiles markets in the long run will be solely determined by the industry’s success in modernisation and the collective response it offers through consolidation of production activity,” said Ghozzi. “ITCE Dubai 2004 represents an ideal platform for industry leaders from the UAE to devise strategies directed at sustainable growth in the textile industry in the coming years.”

“The immediate challenge lies in consolidating the formal and informal activity in the textile sector, applying new technologies and producing quality wares with increased response time to changes in trends,” said Ghozzi. “Factors like geographical proximity to major import markets such as Euro-Mediterranean zone, investment in technologies, productive workforce, industry wide action aimed at production and warehousing consolidation and realistic assessment of international markets, increase the competitive advantage of the UAE in relation to other countries in the region.”

The US$ 60 million Dubai Textile City initiative launched earlier this year is a clear indicator of the direction UAE is taking to boost the industry. The Dubai Textile City has been positioned as a hub for traders from the Europe, South Asia, African, CIS and Middle East, in addition to tax exemption for US goods passing through the Textile City.

“The textile and clothing sector is very important, as it represents seven per cent of the world’s manufacturing output, 8.3 per cent of the value of manufactured goods traded in the world and accounts for more than 14 per cent of world’s employment. While effecting changes that make structural difference to the industry is the first priority, the industry in the Middle East must find valid solutions to improve human resource skills,” said Nora Soliman, Business Development Manager, Intralinks. “Increased automation of the production process and the breakneck speed of technological change means that more attention must be paid to develop the skills of its workers.”

“Forums such as ITCE Dubai bring together the UAE’s leading textile machinery giants as well as exporters from across the world seeking to provide a valuable contribution to the textile and clothing sector. This will definitely boost local production, enhance quality and offer manufacturers a chance to explore the measures needed in order to adjust to the needs of the global industry,” she added.

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The Department of Economic Development-Government of Dubai and The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority are supporting the ITCE Dubai 2004, which will be hosted in Hall 5 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. ITCE Dubai 2004 will serve the traders and visitors from over 30 countries including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, UAE, Russia, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

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Organic Exchange to Host Sustainable Textiles Conference New York City, New York USA Oct 27-28

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Organic Exchange to Host Sustainable Textiles Conference New York City, New York USA Oct 27-28










Lubbock, TX (PRWEB) July 28, 2010

WHAT: Over 300 international representatives will meet in New York City, New York USA October 27-28, 2010, to attend the 2010 Organic Exchange Sustainable Textiles Conference (http://www.organicexchange.org). Participants will include those involved in making key decisions on sustainable textiles including; brands and retailers, manufacturers, farmers and producers, academics, NGO’s, and certifiers. Attendees will learn about and discuss best practices, emerging issues, and strategies to improve sustainability of textiles, and organic cotton. An exhibit area will demonstrate and profile the best of sustainable fibers and technologies. Organic Exchange will host a separate one-day seminar focused on organic cotton on Friday, October 29. Also, at our 2010 annual conference, we will introduce the new OE (complete with a new name and logo), poised to help you navigate through the unending shifts in the textile marketplace with the right array of services and products.

Yvon Chouinard, Chairman and Founder of Patagonia, will provide insight on transparency during his keynote address. Other plenary speakers include: Eileen Fisher, designer and owner of fashion leader Eileen Fisher, Inc., and Tensie Whelan, President of Rainforest Alliance. Workshop speakers include leading experts in environmental footprinting of textiles, water conservation and management in the textile chain, eco indexing, environmental issues in dyeing and finishing, natural textiles, recycled textiles, bio-based textiles, ensuring product integrity claims, understanding the regulatory landscape, and more.

The conference is generously sponsored by Anvil Knitwear, ICCO, Lenzing, Nike, Orta Anadolu, Pratibha Syntex, Patagonia, Egedeniz Tekstil A.S., Eileen Fisher, Esquel, Genencor, Greensource, Hemp Fortex, Huntsman, Nordstrom, PT Indorama, Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative, Disney Consumer Products, and EcoTextile News.

Where:    The conference will be held at Sentry Centers in New York City, New York USA.

When:    October 27 – 28, 2010. Deadline for online registration is October 10, 2010.

Who:    Heather Hocker Telephone: 806.787.0948 or Email: heather(at)organicexchange(dot)org

BACKGROUND: Organic Exchange is a U.S. membership-based, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization facilitating expansion of sustainable textiles by working closely with farmers and producers, leading brands and retailers, and their business partners, and manufacturers across the global textile value chain. More information about the organization and the conference is available at http://www.organicexchange.org.

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USDA OK?s Organic Textile Labeling Including GOTS

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USDA OK’s Organic Textile Labeling Including GOTS











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Brattleboro, VT (PRWEB) June 07, 2011

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program (USDA’s NOP) for its May 20 Policy Memorandum addressing the labeling of textile products containing organic ingredients (such as organic cotton, organic wool, and organic linen). The new policy supersedes the July 2008 NOP fact sheet entitled “Labeling of Textiles under National Organic Program (NOP) Regulations.”

This latest memo, “Labeling of Textiles that Contain Organic Ingredients,” confirms that processed textile products such as apparel, mattresses, or socks labeled as “organic” must be third-party certified, and all fibers identified as “organic” contained in the textile product must be certified organic to the NOP regulations.

The NOP Policy Memo also clarifies that while the NOP regulations do not include specific processing or manufacturing standards for textile products, a product can be labeled as “organic” and make reference to NOP certification if it is produced in full compliance with both the NOP production standards (crops and livestock for raw materials) and the NOP handling standards (processing for the finished product). This includes all processing methods allowed under 7 CFR 205.270 and all ingredients and inputs allowed under 205.605 and 205.606 of the National List. However, as most of these methods and ingredients are not applicable to textile processing, NOP labeling is likely unachievable for most garments and textile products that use a variety of dyestuffs and auxiliary agents.

As a practical alternative, the policy memo explicitly confirms that textile products that are produced in accordance with the the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) may be sold as “organic” in the U.S. though they may not refer to NOP certification or carry the USDA organic seal. GOTS is the stringent voluntary global standard for the entire post-harvest processing (including spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing and manufacturing) of apparel and home textiles that are made with organic fiber.

Additional correspondence with the NOP clarified that “made with organic (specified ingredient)” is a codified labeling category under the NOP as well as a labeling category under GOTS. Accordingly, textile manufactures choosing to make a fiber content claim in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) labeling requirements should use terminology such as “contains 80% organic cotton.” The NOP labeling requirements are in addition to those required by the FTC.

“We are excited USDA is recognizing the rapidly growing organic fiber sector in general and GOTS in particular, thus enabling organic textile manufacturers to make production and processing claims just as manufacturers of organic food and beverages can,” said Christine Bushway, OTA’s Executive Director.

GOTS Coordinator Herbert Ladwig agreed. “We welcome and support USDA’s new policy which officially and explicitly confirms that the use of the GOTS label ‘organic’ for textiles is accepted. Experts from around the world have worked for years to make GOTS a stringent and comprehensive organic textile standard. Government recognition underlines its increasing leading role worldwide.”

The policy memo was added to the online NOP Handbook that provides guidance and instructions to assist those who own, manage, or certify organic operations in complying with the NOP regulations.

GOTS includes both environmental and social provisions for post-farm to retail shelf management. Key provisions include prohibition on use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), highly hazardous chemicals such as azo dyes and formaldehyde, and child labor, while requiring living wages and strict waste water treatment practices. Because all fiber certified to GOTS must already be certified organic, GOTS certification means consumers are purchasing items certified organic from field to finished product.

According to the GOTS International Working Group (GOTS IWG) public database of facilities certified to GOTS, approximately 1,500 companies with a total of 2,754 facilities in 54 countries around the world were certified to the organic apparel and textile standard by the end of 2010. The top twenty countries based on the number of GOTS-certified facilities are (in order of ranking): India, Turkey, China, Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, France, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Peru, USA, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Portugal, Greece, and Belgium. Countries in which facilities were certified to GOTS for the first time in 2010 included Finland, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Latvia, Macedonia, Sweden, and Uganda.

The database includes almost 400 dyeing facilities, more than 200 spinning, knitting, and weaving units, and approximately 140 printing and manufacturing facilities. While more than 700 companies are listed with an export business, currently about 50 import operations hold GOTS certificates as well. Fourteen independent certification organizations around the world are qualified to certify operations to the standard.

The GOTS IWG is made up of the Organic Trade Association (U.S.), the Japan Organic Cotton Association, International Association Natural Textile Industry (Germany), and the Soil Association (UK).

For more information, please see http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRDC5090967.

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The Textile Museum to Host Tribute Dinner Fundraising Gala at the Historic Renaissance Mayflower Hotel

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 28, 2008

The Textile Museum will host its third Tribute Dinner fundraising gala on Thursday, October 16 from 6:30 to 10:00 pm at the historic Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. The Textile Museum will honor preeminent scholar Jon Thompson with the George Hewitt Myers Award, named for The Textile Museum’s founder and given in recognition of his lifetime achievement and exceptional contributions to the study and understanding of the textile arts. Also included in the evening program is the presentation of the Museum’s inaugural Awards of Distinction to longtime supporters Harold M. Keshishian, Alice Dodge Wallace and Edwin M. Zimmerman for their distinguished service in fulfillment of the Museum’s mission. The Tribute Dinner is part of the Museum’s “Tribute to Textiles Weekend” (October 15-19, 2008), a full program of interrelated events celebrating the textile arts.

George Hewitt Myers Award Honoree

Jon Thompson is a noted scholar in the field of textile arts. From 2001 to 2007, Thompson held the position of May Beattie Fellow in Carpet Studies at the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology and the Khalili Research Centre, at the University of Oxford. In this capacity, he directed the Beattie Carpet Archive, working toward the establishment of a database of images and notes on carpets made by May Hamilton Beattie (1908-1996) in order to make her research available to scholars. His work also involved teaching courses on carpets and textiles of the Islamic world at Oxford University and at the British Museum. Though now retired from Oxford, Thompson continues to teach in London at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

This year Thompson is guest curator of an exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the New York-based Hajji Baba Club, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious rug and textile collecting group. The exhibition is on view at the New York Historical Society through August 17, 2008 and will open as “Timbuktu to Tibet: Rugs and Textiles of the Hajji Babas” at The Textile Museum on October 18, 2008. The exhibition is accompanied by a beautifully illustrated catalogue, “Timbuktu to Tibet: Exotic Rugs and Textiles from New York Collectors,” also written by Thompson.

Awards of Distinction Honorees

Awards of Distinction honorees Harold M. Keshishian, Alice Dodge Wallace and Edwin M. Zimmerman have supported The Textile Museum for many years as Trustees and through philanthropic gifts, donations to the collections, loans for exhibitions, public program presentations and other generous contributions. They were chosen to receive The Textile Museum’s inaugural Awards of Distinction in recognition of their distinguished service in fulfillment of the Museum’s mission, and will be honored during the Museum’s Tribute Dinner on October 16.

“The dedication of these individuals to our mission sustains our efforts and ensures our future growth as a leader in scholarship, presentation and conservation of the textile arts,” said Museum Director Daniel Walker. “We are pleased to honor their many contributions, in so many forms, to The Textile Museum.”

About the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel

The largest luxury hotel in Washington D.C., the Mayflower, an acclaimed Renaissance Washington D.C. hotel, is a proud member of Historic Hotels of America. Situated in the heart of the business district, just four blocks from the White House, this historic hotel offers a timeless aura that makes it the “second best address in the nation’s capital.”

About “Tribute to Textiles Weekend”

From Wednesday, October 15 through Sunday, October 19, 2008, The Textile Museum will host a “Tribute to Textiles Weekend.” The event-filled celebration includes the Museum’s third Tribute Dinner fundraising gala; the annual Textile Museum Fall Symposium, this year on the topic Cultural Threads: Exploring the Context of Oriental Rugs and Textiles; and several events held in conjunction with the fall exhibition, “Timbuktu to Tibet: Rugs and Textiles of the Hajji Babas,” opening October 18.

For more information about the “Tribute to Textiles Weekend” program, sponsorship opportunities, to purchase tickets for the Tribute Dinner gala, or to register for The Textile Museum Fall Symposium, visit http://www.textilemuseum.org or contact Ingrid Faulkerson at (202) 667-0441, ext. 78 or ifaulkerson@textilemuseum.org.

About The Textile Museum

Established in 1925 by George Hewitt Myers, The Textile Museum is an international center for the exhibition, study, collection and preservation of the textile arts. The Museum explores the role that textiles play in the daily and ceremonial life of individuals the world over. Special attention is given to textiles of the Near East, Asia, Africa and the indigenous cultures of the Americas. The Museum also presents exhibitions of historical and contemporary quilts, and fiber art. With a collection of more than 18,000 textiles and rugs and an unparalleled library, The Textile Museum is a unique and valuable resource for people locally, nationally and internationally.

The Textile Museum is located at 2320 ‘S’ Street, NW in Washington, D.C. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $ 5.00 for non-members. For further information, call 202-667-0441 or visit http://www.textilemuseum.org.

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EBSCO Publishing Acquires World Textiles from Elsevier

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EBSCO Publishing Acquires World Textiles from Elsevier











Ipswich, MA (PRWEB) December 1, 2009

EBSCO Publishing has completed the acquisition of World Textiles from Elsevier, a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The database contains data from 1970 to the present, providing researchers with international coverage of scientific, trade, technical and economic publications. Selection for content in World Textiles utilizes a unique classification scheme designed to adapt coverage to current research trends.

World Textiles is a comprehensive source of information for anyone involved in textiles since it covers a broad range of topics including plant development, computer control, manufacturing and finishing processes, commercial development, performance of textile products and environmental concerns. World Textiles is also a source of American, British and European patents and international standards information.

World Textiles provides current coverage of nearly 200 international journals and provides archival coverage of several hundred additional journal titles, books and reports. Nearly 300,000 records are available from 1970 onwards with an additional 12,500+ new citations and abstracts added annually.

Subject coverage includes: the manufacture and properties of fibers, yards and fabrics; chemical and finishing processes; medical textiles (both surgical and hygiene products); automotive and industrial textiles; garment construction–making-up and new fabrics; composites; recycling and environmental concerns; plant services and control systems; analysis, testing, quality control; polymer science and management.

World Textiles provides full bibliographical details for each entry and powerful search functionality and controlled indexing vocabulary along with enhanced subject classification to ensure precision retrieval.

EBSCO Publishing President Tim Collins says, “The acquisition of World Textiles from Elsevier allows EBSCO to offer additional resources in an important subject area. With this acquisition and our existing Textile Technology Index™ database, we are now providing the definitive textile resources to researchers around the globe.”

World Textiles will provide an exceptional complement to EBSCO’s Textile Technology Complete™ which offers extensive coverage of the scientific and technological aspects of textile production and processing. Formerly the Institute of Textile Technology’s Textile Technology Digest, Textile Technology Complete traces the body of knowledge in textile science and technology as far back as the early years of the 20th century.

Textile Technology Complete contains indexing and abstracting for more than 480 periodical titles, and for hundreds of titles drawn from sources such as books, conferences, theses, technical reports and trade literature. Subject coverage includes manufacturing techniques, textile end products, chemicals and dyes, the properties of natural and synthetic fibers and yarns, environmental issues, and the related areas of chemistry, biology and physics. Coverage spans the domestic and international arenas and includes publications covering the major resources from the scientific community, as well as the apparel, home furnishings, flooring, and polymer industries.

About EBSCO Publishing

EBSCO Publishing is the world’s premier database aggregator, offering a suite of nearly 300 full-text and secondary research databases. Through a library of tens of thousands of full-text journals, magazines, books, monographs, reports and various other publication types from renowned publishers, EBSCO serves the content needs of all researchers (Academic, Medical, K-12, Public Library, Corporate, Government, etc.). The company’s product lines include proprietary databases such as Academic Search™, Business Source®, CINAHL®, DynaMed™, Literary Reference Center™, MasterFILE™, NoveList®, SocINDEX™ and SPORTDiscus™ as well as dozens of leading licensed databases such as ATLA Religion Database™, EconLit, INSPEC®, MEDLINE®, MLA International Bibliography, The Philosopher’s Index™, PsycARTICLES® and PsycINFO®. Databases are powered by EBSCOhost®, the most-used for-fee electronic resource in libraries around the world. For more information, visit the EBSCO Publishing Web site at: http://www.ebscohost.com.

EBSCO Publishing is a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the United States.

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Third David Leahy joins the management team of Boston Textile, a Quincy-based textile supplier

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Quincy, MA (PRWEB) December 15, 2003

David H. Leahy, III is the third David H. Leahy to join the management team at Boston Textile. Founded in 1933 by the Leahy family, Boston Textile provides coverage for linen needs of commercial customers throughout New England and the Eastern Seaboard.

The company supplies commercial customers such as hotels, hospitals, nursing homes and food service with a wide range of name brand, high quality textile products such as sheets, blankets, bedspreads, geriatric products, kitchen and hospital apparel, towels, pillows, mattresses, tablecloths and napkins, and draperies/cubicle curtains.

David H. Leahy III, age 28, joins Boston Textile as Vice President of Sales. Previously the Cohasset resident and native was employed by in the mutual fund industry. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Bachelor of Arts, Leahy was the first recruit from Cohasset to a Division One school. Leahy was a lacrosse star at UNH.

Leahy will be responsible for generating new clients for Boston Textile. Alongside the company’s sales force of four, he will also assist Boston Textile’s 1,500 active customers.

“We are delighted to have David carry on the 70 year family tradition of providing personal attention and service to our growing customer base,” noted David H. Leahy II. He added, “I think David’s real world experience in the financial industry and the business community will serve him well as he transitions to the textile supplies business which is in his blood. There is no greater pleasure than mentoring your enthusiastic son. Both of us look forward to expanding and enhancing the family business.”

Boston Textile offers competitive pricing due to its expansive warehousing capacity. Most items are in stock at the warehouse facility in Quincy, MA.

Boston Textile is located at 254 Washington Street, Quincy, MA. For additional information, contact 800-595-3249 or leahy@bostontextile.com. Or visit them on Internet at BostonTextile.com.

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Global Textile Machinery Market to Reach US$20.75 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

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Global Textile Machinery Market to Reach US$ 20.75 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.











San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 07, 2011

Demand for textile machinery is indirectly dependent on the demand in other sectors including housing and automobiles. As textile machinery is used for manufacturing home carpets and upholstery for furniture and automobiles, changing fashion trends affect demand for textile equipment. Production process of textile machinery is cyclical in nature and is dependent on equipment purchases, which slow down during recession and accelerate when the economy is sound. Textile mills tend to invest in the machinery when interest rates prevailing in the market are considerably low. The rapid pace of technological innovations taking place in the textile machinery market resulted in the production of more efficient machines at low prices. Complete automation at a reasonable cost, coupled with flexibility, has become the watchword of the industry. Traditional textile machinery relies on cheap labor and hence even though the textile volumes sold are high, the cloth suffers from poor quality. Demand for sophisticated machines that produce high quality cloth with lesser knots is increasing. Whatever be the technology, the purchasing decision is greatly influenced by the machines’ versatility, flexibility, and selling price.

As textile machinery market is closely influenced by the textile industry, regulations affecting this market have a direct bearing on the textile machinery market. Global textile production and consumption trends have long been subjected to and governed by a set of trade regulations, prominent among them being the Agreement on Textile and Clothing (ATC), formerly known as Multifiber Arrangement (MFA). Despite the MFA quotas completely being phased out, there continue to exist tariffs and preferential agreements, which are expected to influence market fortunes.

The growth of the Asian textile industry would provide the much-needed impetus to the western textile machinery manufacturers for revival of their business. Growing demand for nonwoven disposable textile products such as tissues and filters, particularly from the growing Chinese and Indian economies, would open doors for growth in the textile machinery market The growing demand for environmentally friendly fibers is expected to push demand for textile machineries that employ textile processes that are highly eco-friendly. Textile machinery market in Asia and most of countries in Latin America such as Peru, Colombia and Brazil is forecast to grow at healthy rate in near future as the market in these countries is exhibiting relatively better propensity to recover from the global recession.

The primary textile machinery market worldwide was affected by the global economic crisis, and witnessed severe downturn beginning mid-2007, and carrying on until 2010. The period 2008-2010 recorded the worst declines, with market growth sharply plummeting to huge negative levels in most parts of the world. The year 2009 particularly proved to be the nemesis for the industry, with developed countries recording steep market erosions of 20%-25% for the year. Developing countries fared only marginally better during the year 2009. Despite an increase in demand for premium fabrics globally, the demand for textile machinery used in production of these fabrics did not increase proportionately. The demand for mercerizing machine increased while demand for other textile machinery including textile bleaching, dyeing and washing fell heavily during the period.

The textile machinery market world over is unlikely to recuperate anytime soon, at least through 2010-2011, as the aftereffects of the credit crunch continue, financial markets remain uncertain, and banks demand more guarantees to provide finance – tough conditions for an industry highly dependant on government subsidies. The industry is already struggling to maintain growth, with focus no more on driving increase in demand. Post recession, only those dynamic sectors capable of adapting to changing market scenario are expected to survive.

Asia-Pacific holds sway over the world textile machinery market, dominating as the single largest market, as stated by the new research report on Textile Machinery. Spurred by initiatives of local governments to boost textile machinery trade and bolster sales and investments, particularly in China and India, the Asian region is forecast to emerge as one of the fastest growing markets world over through 2015. By product group, Parts & Accessories rules as the largest market. In terms of growth potential, the Fabric Machinery group, spurred by expansion in segments such as fabric weaving machinery and fabric knitting machinery is slated to increase at a relatively faster pace.

Leading players in the global textile machinery market include American Textile Machinery Association, Batliboi Ltd., Benninger AG, Intertrad Group, Itema Group, Kirloskar Toyoda Textile Machinery Private Ltd., Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd., Lonati S.p.A., Mayer & Cie GmbH & Co. KG, Murata Machinery Ltd., Navis Global, Rieter AG, Santoni S.p.A., Saurer AG, Savio Macchine Tessili S.p.A., Shima Seiki Mfg. Ltd., TMT Machinery, Toyota Industries Corp., Veejay Lakshmi Engineering Works Ltd., West Point Foundry and Machine Co., and Willy Grob AG.

The research report titled “Textile Machinery: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market overview, regulations, product profile, product innovations, technological developments, recent industry activity and profiles of market players worldwide. Analysis and overview is presented for major geographic markets such as US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Hong Kong, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America) and Rest of World. Market analytics are provided in terms of Value (US$ ) for product Group/segments including Fiber-fabric Machinery (Cleaning & Opening Machinery, Carding & Combing Machinery, Drawing & Rowing Frames, Spinning & Twisting Frames, Yarn Winding Machines, Yarn Preparing Machines, and Other Fiber-to-Fabric Machines), Fabric Machinery (Fabric Weaving Machinery, Fabric Knitting Machinery, and Other Fabric Machinery), Other Textile Machinery (Bleaching, Mercerizing, & Dyeing Machinery; Textile Printing Machinery; Textile Finishing Machinery; Textile Drying Machinery; and Other Complete Textile Machinery), Parts and Accessories (Turnings & Shapes, For Fiber-Fabric Machinery, For Fabric Machinery, For Other Textile Machinery, and Others).

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www.strategyr.com/Textile_Machinery_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

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