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The Latest Version of Optiplan Builds on an Already Powerful, Cut-Planning Technology
Nov 19, 2014Lectra, one of the leading integrated technology solutions providers for fabrics and technical textile companies, based in France, has launched the latest release of Optiplan, its cutting room optimization solution for apparel ...
Tags: cutting room optimization solution, apparel manufacturing, Textile
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Mizoram Considering Imposition of Entry Tax on Products Purchased Online
Nov 19, 2014The government of the northeast Indian state of Mizoram is considering imposition of entry tax on products purchased online, according to the state finance minister Lalsawta, a press agency said. Speaking in the state Legislative Assembly ...
Tags: tax on products, ecommerce market, Apparel
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The Rapid Growth Rate Fueled by Showroom Expansions Among Leading Vendors
Nov 19, 2014Las Vegas Market announced today that its gift and home décor leasing activity continues to intensify, with the rapid growth rate fueled by showroom expansions among leading vendors as well as large numbers of new resources opening ...
Tags: Las Vegas Market, home décor, Furnishing
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Big Brands Scored an Impressive Growth of 9.98 Points
Nov 19, 2014In CMAI’s Apparel Index for the July to September 2014 quarter, ‘Big Brands’ scored an impressive growth of 9.98 points, while ‘Small Brands’ reached a meagre 4.24 points. “In fact, Small Brands low ...
Tags: Big Brands, CMAI's Apparel Index, Apparel
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BP Is One of The Largest Producers of PTA Globally
Nov 19, 2014One of the biggest global PTA producers, BP said it plans to invest over $200 million to upgrade its PTA plants at Cooper River, South Carolina and Geel, Belgium. “Once completed, the investments will position these assets amongst ...
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Dow's Divested Shares Would Be Offered to Kuwaiti Citizens as an IPO
Nov 19, 2014Dow Chemical, which wants to hive off its various stakes in Kuwait’s chemical and petrochemical sectors, will offer its shares to Kuwaiti citizens as an initial public offering (IPO). Kuwait's state news agency KUNA quoted Public ...
Tags: petrochemical sectors, Dow Chemical, Textile
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Many Governments of Large Cotton-Producing Countries Are Taking Measures to Help Growers
Nov 19, 2014Global cotton prices which have plummeted in recent months, has triggered ‘Minimum Support Price’ measures from governments of large cotton producing countries, says ICAC. In 2013/14, the Cotlook A Index averaged 91 cents/lb, ...
Tags: Global cotton prices, cotton producing countries, Textile
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The Innerwear Collection Is Slated to Be Available for Purchase Sometime During Fall 2015
Nov 19, 2014The sportswear and casualwear company Perry Ellis International (PEI) has entered into a license agreement with the New York City-based lingerie specialist Undergirl granting rights to design and distribute intimatewear under the ...
Tags: innerwear collection, Apparel
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Newbury's Background Allows Gerber to Strengthen The Integration of Its Existing Solutions
Nov 19, 2014Integrated solutions provider for the apparel and industrial markets, Gerber Technology has named Karsten Newbury as vice president and general manager, Software Solutions. Gerber said, Newbury’s background leading management teams ...
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Biopac Launches Disposables in Support of SRA's New Cafe Rating
Nov 19, 2014UK-based eco packaging specialist Biopac has developed a range of environment-friendly disposables for the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in support of its new, 'Cafe Rating'. The SRA has launched a new cafe rating to improve ...
Tags: eco packaging, Cafe Rating, Agriculture
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Taobao Revealed The First Look at The Stars of Next Year's LEGO Jurassic World Dinosaurs
Nov 19, 2014Taobao has listed several of the products making an appearance in next year's LEGO sets. Online Chinese retailer Taobao has revealed the first look at the stars of next year's LEGO Jurassic World. The site has detailed several of the ...
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EasyPak to Expand Its Facility in Massachusetts, US
Nov 19, 2014EasyPak, a packaging thermoformer, plans to expand its facility in Massachusetts, US, with a total investment of about $7.5m. Out of the total investment, EasyPak plans to spend $2m on facility expansion. The remaining $5.5m will be spent ...
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Elopak Developed The Pure-Pak Sense Carton to Help Combat Food Waste
Nov 19, 2014Norwegian carton producer Elopak has developed the Pure-Pak sense carton that has been designed to help combat food waste. The easy-to-fold carton line claims to enable users to fold the carton and squeeze out more of the product from the ...
Tags: food waste, easy-to-fold carton, Agriculture
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RC Specialist Flying Gadgets Has Launched Its Most Technologically Advanced Drone to Date
Nov 19, 2014With a 4K on board camera, the Inspire 1 can capture and transmit video in DJI's most technologically advanced drone to date. RC specialist Flying Gadgets has launched its most technologically advanced drone to date. The DJI Inspire ...
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China Will Exempt Australia's Dairy Products From The Protective Safeguards
Nov 19, 2014The free trade agreement (FTA) to be signed by Australia and China is expected to provide the former's dairy farmers tariff-free access to the latter's infant formula market over the next four years. Australian Government sources were ...
Tags: dairy farmers tariff-free, infant formula market, Agriculture
