Saurer’s vision is to become a smart industrial solutions and services provider. Based in Switzerland, Saurer is a global leader in rotor spinning and winding machines. It developed the first hand-knitting machine in 1869, the first automatic embroidery machine in 1912 and invented the modern truck in 1905. Saurer is a technology group focusing on machinery and components for yarn processing. Saurer Technologies specializes in twisting and embroidery as well as engineered and polymer solutions.

The group has developed a technology centre in Switzerland. This will work closely with existing research and development departments of the Saurer Group. The center will combine Saurer’s leading expertise in sensor technology and automation with the latest innovations of Industry 4.0.

Saurer’s central development philosophy is summarised in the formula E3+I, which stands for Energy, Economics and Ergonomics plus Intelligence. The formula symbolises Saurer’s efforts to manufacture machines with maximum production efficiency, minimum energy consumption and pioneering ergonomics and at the same time it intelligently integrates all of the data gathered during production with a view to putting in effect, for example, self-optimising systems, intelligent quality control or preventive maintenance.

The group has evolved from being a machinery and component supplier to a leading provider of intelligent solutions and services for processing fibers and yarns.

Products from Mozambique will have access to the European Union market without the imposition of quotas or payment of customs duties. The Mozambican government and the European Union (EU) delegation in the country launched on Friday the implementation plan of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) between six countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the EU.

Mozambique exports to the European Union mainly aluminium, agricultural products such as sugar, tobacco, nuts and vegetables, as well as fish products, notably shrimp and imports manufactured goods, machinery, means of transport and chemicals. The APE guarantees access to the European market without customs duties or quotas, for all goods coming from Mozambique, except for weapons and armaments.

Under the new agreement, a textile product can enter EU tax-free if at least one phase of its production, such as weaving or knitting, has occurred in one of the countries.

Over a period of 10 years, Mozambique will gradually remove customs duties on about 74 per cent of its imports from the European Union.

New York Denim Days will take place from September 22 to 23. Spearheaded by true denim insiders, the festival connects denim professionals, designers and brands with denim consumers.

Denim lovers from across the spectrum -- fashionistas searching for the perfect pair of jeans, fade junkies looking to compare notes on raw denim, purists on the hunt for handmade indigo items, and designers shopping for Americana inspiration - will find the largest selection of indigo available at one event. Food, live music and art will round out the festival experience.

Plans include events with retail partners throughout the city. The show will have a mix of denim heads, the best brands and retailers and the most forward fashion. It will feature the who’s who of denim trade, from top designers to creatives and executives on the cusp of what's next in the denim industry.

New York Denim Days is organized by Kingpins, the global denim sourcing trade show. Last year, Kingpins brought Denim Days to New York believing the concept would resonate with the New York denim scene. This year the event will be put more spotlight on the jeans industry. Following the event, Denim Days will return to its original home in Amsterdam from October 22 to 28.

NILIT, the worldwide leader in Nylon 6.6 for active wear, intimate apparel, hosiery and other apparel will showcase at the upcoming Performance Days trade show to be held from in Munich on April 18-19. The show provides a unique forum where fashion professionals and textile suppliers can discover and share latest product, trend and market innovation ideas for the apparel market.

Nilit’s Vice President of Global Marketing and R&D Pierluigi Berardi will also present a workshop on April 19. Sensil will showcase at the Performance Days Fabric forum selections from premium European fabric producers, and these fabrics will be designed with Sensil Breeze, to provide athletes with a refreshing cooling effect when body heat and temperatures rise. Cooling fabric technology is just one topic that Pierluigi Berardi will discuss in the Performance Fabrics for People and Planet workshop.

Sensil is the premium Nylon 6.6 from Nilit for apparel that is used in intimate apparel, legwear, activewear, athletic wear, outdoor apparel, denim, and other products. Nilit is a producer and marketer of high quality Nylon 6.6 fibres for apparel and other products. The company was founded over 40 years ago in Israel and has grown to be one of the largest Nylon 6.6 producer, with manufacturing and marketing operations in key regions including Europe, North America, Latin America, China, Asia Pacific, and Turkey.