From the Sector

Pedex GmbH, the Wald Michelbach based Perlon Group company was named as a finalist of the ‘Großer Preis des Mittelstandes 2018’ (award for small and medium sized companies) at the gala dinner on 15th September 2018. Together with 21 other finalists from the four competing regions Baden Wurtemberg, Bavaria, Hesse and Thuringia came out on top against 2436 nominated businesses.

The motto for this year’s competition -‘Building for the future’ – is the foundation of the unity within our society.
On 24th May, the Oskar-Patzelt-Stiftung, the founder of this award for small and medium sized companies asked for nominations of excellent medium sized companies for the competition, (nominations cannot come from the company itself.) Only 1 in every 1000 German companies make it onto the list of nominations – this year Pedex GmbH made it! The prize winners meet 12 regional juries and a final jury. The focus of the jury (made up of representatives from business and education) is on the company as a whole and its multifaceted role within society. To aid evaluation, the jury asked about the establishment and safeguarding of jobs and apprenticeships, innovation and modernisation, involvement in the local area as well as service and proximity to customers.

Germany’s most sought after business accolade.
In 2018, more than 7400 institutions from the 16 counties (12 competing regions) throughout Germany nominated a total of 4,917 small and medium sized companies as well as banks and local authorities for the competition, from which a short list of 742 was selected. No other business award in Germany carries such weight (and has now for more than two decades) as the one that the Leipzig based Oskar-Patzelt-Stiftung has been awarding since 1994. The prize doesn’t offer any monetary reward. For the businesses involved, it’s simply about honour, public recognition and approval of their performance, without financial incentive.

Jens D. Lukaczik ist neuer Präsident
Der Vorstand der Bremer Baumwollbörse wählte am 28. Juni anlässlich der 144. ordentlichen Generalversammlung  den 52-jährigen Jens D. Lukaczik zum neuen Präsidenten. Lukaczik ist geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der in Bremen ansässigen Cargo Control Germany GmbH & Co. KG. Zum Vizepräsidenten wurden Ernst Grimmelt (51), geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der Velener Textil GmbH in Velen, Westfalen, und Fritz A. Grobien (60), geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der Albrecht, Müller-Pearse & Co. Trade (GmbH & Co.) KG, Bremen, sowie der bisherige Präsident Henning Hammer (42), Geschäftsführer der Otto Stadtlander GmbH, Bremen, gewählt.

Anlässlich seiner Wahl betonte Präsident Lukaczik: „Die Baumwollbörse bleibt ein verlässlicher Dienstleister für ihre Mitglieder. Für die Zukunft gilt es, unsere Kommunikation nach innen und außen weiterhin zu intensivieren. In Zeiten von Fake-News und einer zunehmend emotionaleren öffentlichen Auseinandersetzung sind Kompetenz und Sachlichkeit unsere Stärken im öffentlichen Diskurs.  Das Ziel der Bremer Baumwollbörse ist es, die klaren Vorteile des natürlichen und nachhaltigen Rohstoffs Baumwolle sowohl im Bewusstsein des Konsumenten als auch in der ökologischen, sozialen und politischen Diskussion noch stärker zu positionieren.“

Während der Generalversammlung fanden auch Neuwahlen des Vorstandes statt. Neu im Vorstand vertreten sind Stephanie Silber, Geschäftsführerin Otto Stadtlander GmbH, Bremen, Jean-Paul Haessig, RCMA Asia PTE LTD, Singapur, sowie als Vertreter der Schweizer Textilindustrie Peter Spoerry, Spoerry 1866 AG, Flums. Im Vorstand  verbleiben Jan Kettelhack, Hch. Kettelhack GmbH + Co. KG, Rheine, Konrad Schröer, Setex-Textil-GmbH, Hamminkeln-Dingden, Axel Trede, Cotton Service International GmbH, Bremen, und Hannes Drolle, Getzner Textil AG, Bludenz/Österreich, sowie Manfred Kern, Linz Textil Holding AG, Linz, Österreich, als Repräsentant der österreichischen Textilindustrie.

Der seit 1996 im Vorstand tätige Rainer Hammer, Otto Stadtlander GmbH, Bremen, schied aus dem Vorstand aus, ebenso wie Martin Kaegi, Hermann Bühler AG, Winterthur, Schweiz.

Die Mitglieder des Vorstandes und des Präsidiums vertreten verschiedene Bereiche der textilen Lieferkette, z. B. Handel, Verarbeitung und Logistik. Durch diese vielfältigen Kompetenzen hat die Bremer Baumwollbörse Zugang zu einem umfassenden Netzwerk sowie weltweiten Informationsressourcen in der gesamten Baumwollindustrie.

Auf seiner 144. ordentlichen Generalversammlung im 146. Geschäftsjahr erstattete der Vorstand den Mitgliedern Bericht über das abgelaufene Geschäftsjahr und legte satzungsgemäß seine Rechnungsablage vor. Zum Abschluss der Generalversammlung referierte Dr. Ludger Weß zum Thema „Gentechnisch modifizierte Baumwolle: Mythen und Realität.“ Dr. Weß berät innovative Unternehmen zur strategischen Kommunikation. Außerdem arbeitet er seit den 80er Jahren als Autor und Kommentator vor allem im Bereich Gentechnik und moderne Landwirtschaft. 

On Thursday, March 22nd, C.L.A.S.S., with support from the Council of Fashion  Designers  of  America  (CFDA),  hosted  an  intimate  gathering  of  fashion’s  industry  leaders, educators, designers and members of the press to celebrate An Evening of Smart Innovation.

The event was beautifully orchestrated by Ginger Design, an exceptional team of Italian creatives, filmmakers, food and  textile  designers  as  a  way  to  create  a  unique  immersive  experience  telling  the  story  of  C.L.A.S.S.’ visionary journey. Thus, providing guests with an awareness and chance to embrace knowledge related to four key areas that set new standards for fashion vital to C.L.A.S.S.’ business philosophy:  Heritage, Smart Innovation, Circular Economy and Design Responsibility.

Imagination and responsibility at the forefront of the event, guests entered to view a film by Cristina Picchi that  represented harmony  between the various  phases  of  the  textile  process  and  the  cycles  of  natural elements.

The piece de resistance was a three-dimensional installation designed by Cécile Feilchenfeldt that  contained  exquisite  knits  allowing  guests  to  walk  through  the area to  inspire creativity and explore the  limitless possibilities using innovative  smart  materials.  So,  with  responsible  design  in  mind  the guests  were  able  to  touch  and  feel  the  luxurious  smart  textiles supported  by  sustainable  credentials  from  Bacx  by  Centro  Seta, Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei, ECOTEC® by Marchi & Fildi, Organic Cotton  Colours,  Re.VerSo™,  ROICA™  by  Asahi  Kasei,  TINTEX Textiles, and Zignone. The new generation of beautiful cottons, rich silks, lush wools and opulent cashmeres showcased throughout the C.L.A.S.S. event currently available to the market.

Giusy Bettoni and the C.L.A.S.S. team from Milan and New  York, as well as several of their partner representatives from around the globe  were  on  hand  to  engage  designers  and  educators  and answer   questions   related   to   smart   materials   and   processes. Designers  and  educators  were  pleased  to  learn  about  the  new C.L.A.S.S. e-commerce site dedicated to emerging designers and fashion  startups,  as  well as  new  details  regarding  C.L.A.S.S. Education  as  a  university   learning  resource,  co-founded   with James  Mendolia,  FIT  Professor,  MFA  Fashion  Design  and  FIT Sustainability Council Member.

Attendees included: Julien Labat, president of Edun and Marilyn Balkaransingh Director of  Fabric  R&D of  Edun, J.R.  Campbell  and  Young  Kim  Thanos of Kent State’s School of Design and Merchandising, Lisa Smilor and Stephanie  Soto of  CFDA,  Nomi  Dale  Kleinman of  FIT,  Susan Easton, founder   of   From   the   Road,   Nicole   Fischelis,   Heron Preston, Luciana Scrutchen of Parsons School of Design and Kay Unger, chair of the Board of Governors for Parsons, among others.
 

Berlin / Frankfurt am Main, 2 November 2017 – Ms. Regina Brückner, Managing Associate of Brückner Trockentechnik, is the new chairperson of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association. The businesswoman from Leonberg was elected at the members’ meeting of the Association in Berlin. The new executive board is completed with Ms. Verena Thies, Thies Textilmaschinen, and Mr. Fritz P. Mayer, Karl Mayer Textilmaschinenfabrik, who were elected as vice chairpersons.

After her election, Regina Brückner stated: „I am pleased to have Ms. Thies and Mr. Mayer by my side, the two chairpersons who complement each other very well. Mr. Mayer is an entrepreneurial personality with decades of experience which he is meanwhile bringing in as the president of CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers.  Ms. Thies assumed responsibility in the family company early on and has been working for the traditional company Thies in international textile machinery business since 2009.”

The new executive board for the legislative period until 2021 is composed of:
Regina Brückner (Chairperson), Brückner Trockentechnik
Verena Thies (Vice Chairperson), Thies
Fritz P. Mayer (Vice Chairman), Karl Mayer Textilmaschinenfabrik
Johann Phillip Dilo, Oskar Dilo Maschinenfabrik
Peter D. Dornier, Lindauer Dornier
Arno Gärtner, Karl Mayer Textilmaschinenfabrik
Roland Hampel, A. Monforts Textilmaschinen
Dr. Janpeter Horn, Herzog
Markus Kleindorp, Memminger-Iro
Martin Küppers, Saurer Schlafhorst
Georg Stausberg, Oerlikon Textile
Andreas Lukas, Andritz Küsters
Benjamin Mayer, Mayer & Cie.     
Eric Schöller, Groz-Beckert
Heinrich Trützschler, Trützschler

• This Spring Summer Season 2018 Graciela Huam's second knit collection takes us to the Gray Beach…

Northern Europe is known for its short summer, the cool wind during the morning and evening and its unpredictable climate. Those countries are not warm even during the summer season.

Therefore, many people often travel to the south: Spain, Italy, Portugal or Asia longing for sun, sand and sea. And there is Lima, a coastal city with a good climate and a characteristic grey sky throughout the year, where the sun is hidden among the dense clouds, but despite this detail, its strong presence is still felt. If we move to Lima, we lie on the sand and cast our gaze to the sky as it teleports us to the cold northern European sky with the difference that our presence is on that warm gray beach.

Graciela Huam takes its heritage and inspiration from The Netherlands and Peru, those are the countries that influence and guide her work. The designer combines the vibrant Peruvian culture with the Dutch avant-garde design and her favorite colours are powered by the landscapes of both.

The products are designed in the Netherlands and created in the Andes of Peru, using only the most exclusive Peruvian materials such as the luxurious Alpaca and the famous Pima Cotton. All garments are made by passionate and skilled Peruvian craftspeople. This results in beautiful and high quality garments and a contemporary, prêt-à-porter style, creating versatile collections of knitwear.

Graciela Huam follows the principles of responsible and sustainable production, using traditional methods in order to achieve quality that is superior to industrially made products.

The brand is committed to partnering with local entrepreneur artisans and is working in association with a group certified with the principles of fair trade. Knitwear will always be a good investment and just like a work of art can create a truly iconic end result.

The choice of fabrics and production of Graciela Huam's knitted garments combined with this unique technique will reveal to you the high dedication and passion the designer feels for her work.