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Ambassador Katherine Tai Mentions American & Efird Visit in Remarks at 2024 Annual Meeting — Stresses Importance of NCTO & U.S. Textile Industry
Company Announcement | On April 11th, U.S. Ambassador, Katherine Tai, spoke at the 2024 NCTO Annual Meeting, mentioning SPESA member A&E...
Apr 18, 2024


Elevate Textiles Names Jeffrey P. Pritchett Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Board
Press Release | Elevate Textiles announced that Jeffrey P. Pritchett will join the company as Chief Executive Officer and Member of the...
Apr 18, 2024


News Coverage | 2024 Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference
News Compilation SPESA hosted its 2024 Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference April 11th in Los Angeles, California. The...
Apr 17, 2024


Meijer Donates $250,000 to Detroit-Based Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center
Press Release | Meijer announced a $250,000 donation today to SPESA member ISAIC, a Detroit-based, national nonprofit...
Apr 17, 2024


With Versalis Automotive Digital Marking, Lectra Offers Automotive Seat and Interior Manufacturers a Digital Marking Solution for Leather Defects
Press Release | Lectra facilitates the transformation of players in the fashion, automotive and furniture industries by providing...
Apr 14, 2024


YKK Adopts Low-Carbon Aluminum for Use in Zippers
Press Release | YKK Corp. is pleased to report that it will begin purchasing alloy wires that utilize low-carbon aluminum, with the aim...
Apr 14, 2024


SourceAmerica Partners with Military Times to Honor Service Members of the Year
Press Release | SourceAmerica announced the organization is a proud sponsor of the Military Times Service Members of the Year Awards...
Apr 14, 2024


Garment Worker Center and Council District 1 Join Together to Highlight New Economic Development Program At Manufacturing Technologies Conference
Press Release | Today, at SPESA's Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference, the Garment Worker Center and the Office of L.A...
Apr 10, 2024


Groz-Beckert and Santoni Develop Innovative INNOTAS Knitting System
Press Release | In recent years, Italian circular knitting machine manufacturer Santoni and Groz-Beckert have worked together to develop...
Apr 10, 2024


Lectra Unveils the New Version of Its Collection Management Software, Kubix Link PLM, to the Fashion Industry
Press Release | Lectra has announced a major development of its SaaS platform dedicated to collection management for the fashion sector...
Apr 8, 2024


Lectra Appoints Antonella Capelli as President of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region
Press Release | Lectra announces the appointment of Antonella Capelli as President of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region...
Apr 3, 2024


Mimaki Introduces New Flatbed Printer & Cutters
Company Announcement | Mimaki USA announced its latest model, the JFX600-2531 UV-LED flatbed printer and the CFX series of production...
Apr 3, 2024


SPESA Shares Final Agenda for L.A. Conference — Focuses on the Future of Fashion Manufacturing in the U.S.
Press Release The SPESA Advancements Conference in Los Angeles, California, seeks to answer some of the most pressing questions facing...
Apr 2, 2024


Zünd at ISA Expo 2024: No Limits in Versatility and Workflow Automation
By WhatTheyThink | In a matter of days, Zund America will be exhibiting at ISA International Sign Expo 2024 in Orlando, Florida, April...
Mar 31, 2024


Wortmann Group Steps into the Future of Shoe Production and Distribution with Aptean’s Retail PLM Software
Company Announcement | Wortmann Group has solidified its commitment to Digital Transformation with its investment in Aptean’s next...
Mar 27, 2024


PFAFF INDUSTRIAL & KSL at Texprocess 2024 in Frankfurt
Press Release | With the slogan "Innovative sustainable joining", PFAFF INDUSTRIAL & KSL will be exhibiting at this year's TEXPROCESS...
Mar 27, 2024


Independent Study Validates Shimmy’s Upskilling Method with a 20% Efficiency Gain
Press Release | A recent independent study has confirmed the efficacy of Shimmy Technologies’ innovative upskilling methods, showing...
Mar 25, 2024


Recyclable Materials and Digital Solutions Drive Newness in Trims for Jeanswear
By Rivet Trim manufacturers are growing their sustainable product ranges. Their Fall/Winter 2024-2025 collections build on existing...
Mar 24, 2024


YKK Corp. Earns Top Honors In CDP Supplier Engagement Rating For Second Consecutive Year
Press Release YKK Corp. is pleased to announce that it has received the highest Leaderboard status for the second year running in the...
Mar 24, 2024


How Lectra Helps Fashion Brands Succeed in Their Quest for Sustainability by Mastering Data
By Fibre2Fashion Lectra aids fashion brands in sustainability via data mastery. Retviews offers AI-driven market insights to reduce...
Mar 20, 2024
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