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News Updates about SPESA, its Members, and Trade & Government

Aug 15, 2024
Eastman Machine Hires New CFO as It Looks to 150-year Mark
Buffalo Business Journal | Poppenberg, who is a CPA with an MBA from the University at Buffalo, said he was drawn to the position at East...

Aug 8, 2024
Elevate Textiles Names Elizabeth K. Ren, Head of Corporate Development and Strategy
Press Release | "We are excited to have Liz join Elevate's Leadership Team," said Jeffrey P. Pritchett, Chief Executive Officer and...

Aug 7, 2024
SPESA Welcomes New Member BRIGHI USA INC
SPESA Announcement | SPESA is excited to announce that a new company has joined its impressive roster of members. Read below for the...

Aug 2, 2024
AATCC Journal of Research To Become Open Access
Press Release | As of January 1, 2025, the American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists’ AATCC Journal of Research will be a...

Jul 29, 2024
Lectra Sees 9% Revenue Growth in First Half of 2024
By Fashion Network | After a slowdown in 2023, Lectra, the French specialist in fashion industry solutions, has returned to growth in the...

Jul 26, 2024
VDMA Textile Machinery Association Members Position Statement: Textile Machinery for a Sustainable Textile Industry
Press Release | In a position paper published today, the companies organized in the VDMA Textile Machinery Association comment on the...

Jul 26, 2024
Zünd Installs First Cutter at a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Company Announcement | Lying at the heart of the World Heritage Site between the Castle and the Cathedral, Palace Green Library and its...

Jul 25, 2024
Diana Wyman Steps Down as AATCC Executive Vice President
Press Release | After five years as executive vice president of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), Diana...

Jul 16, 2024
CGS BlueCherry Teams Up with Pinehurst Honduras To Strengthen Factory Performance and Productivity
Press Release | Pinehurst to drive manufacturing efficiency and operational improvements using BlueCherry’s Shop Floor Control product...

Jul 11, 2024
Lectra Study Focuses on Sustainability Planning for Fashion Brands
Press Release | In the fashion retail sector, sustainability demands are continuing to grow with 87% of brands stating that CSR...

Jul 3, 2024
What Does Porsche Have in Common with Furniture Manufacturers? A Need For Speed
By Furniture Today | Lectra recently invited a group of furniture manufacturers and representatives from the automotive giant to company...

Jul 1, 2024
European Futureproofing for Eton Systems and Kinnarps: Eton Systems Moves to New Premises in Borås, Sweden
Press Release | To meet rising demand for its fully automated and digitised fabric and part handling solutions, Eton Systems – a member...

Jun 26, 2024
SourceAmerica Celebrates 50 Years of Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Through Employment Opportunities
Press Release | SourceAmerica recently marked its 50th anniversary of empowering individuals with disabilities through employment...

Jun 21, 2024
Merrow Manufacturing Introduces Pioneering Large Format Soft Good Manufacturing
Press Release | Merrow Manufacturing is proud to announce the launch of its large format soft good manufacturing services, designed...

Jun 12, 2024
SPESA To Host 2024 Executive Conference in Montréal, Quebec, October 8-10, 2024
The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) will host its annual Executive Conference Tuesday, October 8 through Thur...

Jun 11, 2024
FKgroup Strengthens Presence in Bangladesh
By Apparel Resources | The publication recently spoke with FKgroup's International Commercial Officer, David Noli...

Jun 11, 2024
Shimmy Technologies Trains 10,000th Worker, Helping Transform Industrial Education
Press Release | SPESA member Shimmy Technologies has announced a significant milestone: the successful training of its 10,000th worker...

Jun 6, 2024
Winners of First Interzum Forum Italy Awards Announced
Announcement | SPESA member Morgan Tecnica was recently announced a winner by the Interzum Forum Italy for its...

Jun 6, 2024
HSM Rebrands Atlanta Attachment Company, Announces N.C. Expansion
By Furniture Today | HSM Solutions is rebranding its Atlanta Attachment Company (AAC) business unit to Atlantic Automation Company and...

Jun 5, 2024
Elevate Textiles Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
Press Release | Within the report, Elevate outlines recent actions guided by its Ten Threads of Sustainability, an internal program that...
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