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04.03.2020

Autoneum: Report on financial year 2019

Net result impacted by operating losses and high impairments in North America

In 2019, Autoneum grew organically by 2.5% and has thereby significantly outperformed the declining market. In Swiss francs, revenue rose slightly to CHF 2 297.4 million. However, as previously communicated, operational inefficiencies in North America and impairments on fixed assets in that region had a particularly strong impact on profitability and led to a net loss of CHF –77.7 million. The Board of Directors therefore proposes that no dividend bedistributed for the 2019 financial year. Based on the new turnaround program launched in North America at the beginning of this year, significant profitability increases are expected for 2020.

Net result impacted by operating losses and high impairments in North America

In 2019, Autoneum grew organically by 2.5% and has thereby significantly outperformed the declining market. In Swiss francs, revenue rose slightly to CHF 2 297.4 million. However, as previously communicated, operational inefficiencies in North America and impairments on fixed assets in that region had a particularly strong impact on profitability and led to a net loss of CHF –77.7 million. The Board of Directors therefore proposes that no dividend bedistributed for the 2019 financial year. Based on the new turnaround program launched in North America at the beginning of this year, significant profitability increases are expected for 2020.

2019 was an extremely challenging year for the automobile industry. The continuing weakness of the global economy, ongoing trade disputes and the increasing regulation of mobility impacted vehicle demand negatively. But 2019 was also a year of change for Autoneum internally. An in-depth analysis carried out by the new Group Management in the fall showed a need to reevaluate the Group’s performance over the short- to medium-term. In Business Group North America, the operational and commercial problems have proven more extensive than originally assumed. As a result, the turnaround program launched in spring 2019 was replaced at the beginning of 2020 with a dedicated and far more comprehensive program for the North American sites.

Revenue growth despite a shrinking global market
As a result of weak demand, the number of light vehicles produced worldwide fell again sharply in 2019 compared to the previous year; whereby the decline of almost –6% was much steeper than in 2018. Thanks to numerous production ramp-ups and a favorable model portfolio, Autoneum generated organic revenue growth1 of 2.5%, despite the global market cooling. Revenue consolidated in Swiss francs rose by 0.7% from CHF 2 281.5 million to CHF 2 297.4 million.

Profitability2 impacted by operational inefficiencies and impairments
Operational inefficiencies in North America and impairments on fixed assets in this region were the main reason for the – first-ever – negative net result in 2019. In addition, the sharp drop in automobile production in Europe and China as well as associated lower utilization of production capacities in the affected Business Groups also burdened the Group’s profitability. EBITDA excluding IFRS 16 effects decreased to CHF 126.0 million (2018: CHF 197.2 million), which corresponds to an EBITDA margin of 5.5% (2018: 8.6%). One-time charges from impairments in the amount of CHF –68.0 million had a negative impact on EBIT, reducing it to CHF –32.9 million (2018: CHF 114.1 million). Without these one-time charges, EBIT amounted to CHF 35.0 million. The EBIT margin 1 Change in revenue in local currencies, adjusted for hyperinflation. 2 The figures for the 2019 financial year include IFRS 16 effects. Autoneum Management Ltd . Media Release . March 4, 2020 Page 2/5 excluding impairments was at 1.5% in 2019, and taking those into account the margin decreased to –1.4% (2018: 5.0%).

 

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SUSTAIN 2020 in the Run-Up to the International Cotton Conference Photo: Weser-Kurier
SUSTAIN 2020 in the Run-Up to the International Cotton Conference
25.02.2020

SUSTAIN 2020 in the Run-Up to the International Cotton Conference

The conference on sustainability in production, trade and consumption will take a second round: On March 24, 2020, the Weser-Kurier’s conference SUSTAIN will take place in the run-up to the International Cotton Conference once more. The Bremen Cotton Exchange is again cooperating partner of this event. The theme “City and Change – the Future of the Textile Retail Trade” is on focus this year.

Shirt and trpousers or blouse and skirt – clothing is an instrument of expression, a social must and a major factor of consumption. Internet and debates on climate change have changed the indicators. On the one hand, textile online trade is booming, while local stores have come under pressure to an increasing degree and cities are on the search for new ideas. On the other hand, consumers increasingly ask for products considering aspects of fairness and ecology during production. Manufacturers and stores have to react. These subjects are on focus during the Sustain that takes place on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Bremen in the Glocke.

The conference on sustainability in production, trade and consumption will take a second round: On March 24, 2020, the Weser-Kurier’s conference SUSTAIN will take place in the run-up to the International Cotton Conference once more. The Bremen Cotton Exchange is again cooperating partner of this event. The theme “City and Change – the Future of the Textile Retail Trade” is on focus this year.

Shirt and trpousers or blouse and skirt – clothing is an instrument of expression, a social must and a major factor of consumption. Internet and debates on climate change have changed the indicators. On the one hand, textile online trade is booming, while local stores have come under pressure to an increasing degree and cities are on the search for new ideas. On the other hand, consumers increasingly ask for products considering aspects of fairness and ecology during production. Manufacturers and stores have to react. These subjects are on focus during the Sustain that takes place on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Bremen in the Glocke.

Exciting keynote speakers and panel guest from fashion, science and the textile industry
Sustain will feature outstanding speakers from the economy, politics and society discussing for instance the possibilities of new techniques in stationary retail trade, the compatibility of fair production with business interests of manufacturers as well as the question whether consumers are willing to pay the additional costs of sustainability. These are themes that influence the vitality of the cities just as the purchase decisions of the consumers.

Prof. Dr Niko Paech, Professor of Economics, Wolfgang Krogmann, Advisory Director Primark, Urs-Stefan Kinting, Managing Partner of the Zero Group, Model & TV Presenter Alena Gerber, Rolf Heimann, CEO Hessnatur Stiftung, Kai Falk, Managing Director Communication of the German retail association Handelsverband Deutschland and many others confirmed their participation.

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24.01.2020

NCTO Applauds Trump Administration’s Move to Crack Down on Imported Counterfeits

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) issued a statement today on the Trump administration’s announced action plan to increase enforcement and penalties against counterfeit goods sold online and imported to the U.S.

“This is a very important and long overdue move on the part of the administration to increase enforcement activity and penalties against counterfeit goods sold online and imported into the United States,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas. “We commend the administration for making a commitment to bolster efforts to crack down on counterfeits, particularly in the textile and apparel sector, which has been hit hard by fake imported products for decades.”

Nearly two million shipments of goods are exported to the United States duty free each day-- often from countries with poor labor, human rights and environmental track records—under a provision known as Section 321 de minimis. This provision allows goods valued below an $800 threshold to enter the U.S. duty free when imported directly to an individual on a single day.  

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) issued a statement today on the Trump administration’s announced action plan to increase enforcement and penalties against counterfeit goods sold online and imported to the U.S.

“This is a very important and long overdue move on the part of the administration to increase enforcement activity and penalties against counterfeit goods sold online and imported into the United States,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas. “We commend the administration for making a commitment to bolster efforts to crack down on counterfeits, particularly in the textile and apparel sector, which has been hit hard by fake imported products for decades.”

Nearly two million shipments of goods are exported to the United States duty free each day-- often from countries with poor labor, human rights and environmental track records—under a provision known as Section 321 de minimis. This provision allows goods valued below an $800 threshold to enter the U.S. duty free when imported directly to an individual on a single day.  

“This massive increase in de minimis shipment trade poses significant security risks and threats to public health and safety, while incentivizing customs fraud and creating a loophole to our entire tariff structure,” Glas said. “Our concerns regarding the de minimis loophole are exacerbated by the belief that the domestic textile industry and other U.S. manufacturing interests are directly and negatively impacted, particularly since e-commerce sites like Amazon and others are using de minimis as a duty-free portal into the U.S. for products under $800.”

Furthermore, CBP’s own annual report on intellectual property seizures, including large volumes of counterfeits, revealed that U.S. authorities made seizures totaling $1.4 billion in fiscal 2018. Over 90 percent of all intellectual property (IPR) seizures occur in the international mail and express shipment environments, according to the report, which is a common method of shipping by e-commerce sites.

Chinese products accounted for 46% of all IPR seizures with a total Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) value of $761.1 million in FY 2018. Apparel and accessories were the top counterfeit products seized by U.S. authorities, accounting for 18% of all seizures in FY 2018 with an MRSP value of $115.2 million.

“We think this is an important step forward by the administration to deepen the analysis on de minimis products--- that are often not thoroughly examined and undercut our domestic manufacturing industries,” Glas said. “We don’t know what the products are, where they are coming from, whether they meet U.S. safety requirements, who is making them or the country of origin. We believe it is long past time for the administration to address the issue of de minimis shipments and counterfeiting head on.”

 

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24.01.2020

Asia Pacific Rayon Joins World Economic Forum’s Public Blockchain Platform

To Accelerate Public-Private Cooperation in Supply Chain Transparency

Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) has joined the first neutral and public traceability platform capable of visualising blockchain-based supply chain data from multiple companies and sources. It aims to help businesses across industries respond to consumer demands for ethical and environmentally friendly products.
The neutral and safe space for collaboration is provided by the World Economic Forum and created in collaboration with Everledger, Lenzing Group, TextileGenesis™, and the International Trade Centre. APR will contribute to Phase 2 of the initiative which seeks to incorporate more data sources.

“APR has started harnessing the potential of enterprise blockchain technology to enable customers to trace finished products back to the plantation forest origins on a smartphone app. To be able now to connect our data to other similar industry initiatives is a natural next step for APR, as is extending the benefits of our upstream traceability to the rest of the textile value chain.

Enhancing Follow Our Fibre with New Mill Sustainability Dashboard

To Accelerate Public-Private Cooperation in Supply Chain Transparency

Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) has joined the first neutral and public traceability platform capable of visualising blockchain-based supply chain data from multiple companies and sources. It aims to help businesses across industries respond to consumer demands for ethical and environmentally friendly products.
The neutral and safe space for collaboration is provided by the World Economic Forum and created in collaboration with Everledger, Lenzing Group, TextileGenesis™, and the International Trade Centre. APR will contribute to Phase 2 of the initiative which seeks to incorporate more data sources.

“APR has started harnessing the potential of enterprise blockchain technology to enable customers to trace finished products back to the plantation forest origins on a smartphone app. To be able now to connect our data to other similar industry initiatives is a natural next step for APR, as is extending the benefits of our upstream traceability to the rest of the textile value chain.

Enhancing Follow Our Fibre with New Mill Sustainability Dashboard

Launched in mid-2019, APR’s blockchain-based Follow Our Fibre allows customers and stakeholders to scan its viscose product with a user-friendly app to access data that traces the product’s journey from plant nursery to viscose manufacturing and on to seaports. In October 2019, APR announced a collaboration with TrusTrace to integrate Follow Our Fibre with the latter’s T-Trace module. This helps connect APR’s upstream data to downstream textile value chain actors such as yarn and fabric customers and fashion brands.

More recently, a sustainability dashboard tracking key mill environmental performance indicators has been added to Follow Our Fibre. The dashboard presents APR’s performance in its first year of operations where a baseline has been established for quarterly tracking, reporting and continuous improvement.
The performance indicators follow key industry standards being set by ZDHC for Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF), as well as the European Union Best Available Technologies (EU BAT).

 

 

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16.01.2020

NCTO Welcomes Senate Passage of USMCA

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) lauded Senate passage today of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

“We are pleased the Senate voted swiftly to approve USMCA--a trade deal that we expect to significantly bolster textile exports to Mexico and the Western Hemisphere,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas.

Mexico and Canada are the two largest export markets for the U.S. textile and apparel industry, totaling nearly $11.5 billion for the year ending Nov. 30, 2019, according to government data.

“USMCA is a win for the textile industry,” Glas said. “The improvements it makes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) will only serve to generate more business for domestic producers and create more jobs and investment in the U.S.”
NCTO worked with the administration during negotiations on USMCA and secured several provisions in the trade deal including stronger rules of origin for certain textile inputs and increased U.S. customs enforcement.

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) lauded Senate passage today of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

“We are pleased the Senate voted swiftly to approve USMCA--a trade deal that we expect to significantly bolster textile exports to Mexico and the Western Hemisphere,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas.

Mexico and Canada are the two largest export markets for the U.S. textile and apparel industry, totaling nearly $11.5 billion for the year ending Nov. 30, 2019, according to government data.

“USMCA is a win for the textile industry,” Glas said. “The improvements it makes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) will only serve to generate more business for domestic producers and create more jobs and investment in the U.S.”
NCTO worked with the administration during negotiations on USMCA and secured several provisions in the trade deal including stronger rules of origin for certain textile inputs and increased U.S. customs enforcement.

U.S. textile executives are ramping up to take advantage of the modifications in USMCA and some plan to build new business or expand existing business in areas such as pocketing, sewing thread and narrow elastics.

“Our member companies, making some of the most advanced textiles in the world, have long supported USMCA and are eagerly awaiting implementation of the trade deal,” Glas added. “We urge quick implementation of USMCA and thank the administration and Congress for their hard work to get the deal across the finish line.”

The USMCA updates and modifies the NAFTA and makes significant improvements, including:

  • Creation of a separate chapter for textiles and apparel rules of origin with strong customs enforcement language.
  • Stronger rules of origin for sewing thread, pocketing, narrow elastics and certain coated fabrics.  Under the current NAFTA, these items can be sourced from outside the region – USMCA modernizes this loophole and ensures these secondary components are originating to the region.
  • Fixes the Kissell Amendment Buy American loophole, ensuring that a significant amount the Department of Homeland Security spends annually on clothing and textiles for the Transportation Security Administration is spent on domestically produced products.
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15.01.2020

NCTO Statement on Signing of Phase One Deal on 301 Tariffs

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) released the following statement on the Phase One Deal on 301 tariffs signed today by the U.S. and China.

“While we are still studying the details of the deal signed today, we applaud the administration for finally pressing China for a more rational and equal trade relationship,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas. “Our industry has been severely damaged by China’s predatory practices over the past 30 years and we are anxious to see a new era of sound trade principles and balanced trade.

At the same time, we question the last-in, first-out approach to the tariff reductions.  In our sector, this means that the penalty 301 tariffs on finished apparel and sewn products--the areas where tariffs have the most potential to effect reforms in China while bolstering the Western Hemisphere supply chain-- are cut in half while U.S. manufacturers continue to face full tariffs on certain inputs and equipment not available domestically.”

 

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) released the following statement on the Phase One Deal on 301 tariffs signed today by the U.S. and China.

“While we are still studying the details of the deal signed today, we applaud the administration for finally pressing China for a more rational and equal trade relationship,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas. “Our industry has been severely damaged by China’s predatory practices over the past 30 years and we are anxious to see a new era of sound trade principles and balanced trade.

At the same time, we question the last-in, first-out approach to the tariff reductions.  In our sector, this means that the penalty 301 tariffs on finished apparel and sewn products--the areas where tariffs have the most potential to effect reforms in China while bolstering the Western Hemisphere supply chain-- are cut in half while U.S. manufacturers continue to face full tariffs on certain inputs and equipment not available domestically.”

 

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19.12.2019

NCTO Lauds Expected House Passage of USMCA

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) issued the following statement regarding the expected passage today of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by the U.S. House of Representatives.

“Passage of the USMCA in the House today will mark a significant step forward in advancing the trade deal through Congress and we urge the Senate to pass it swiftly,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas. “Mexico and Canada are the two largest export markets for the U.S. textile industry, totaling nearly $12 billion last year, and several provisions in USMCA will help producers expand and build new business in the critical Western Hemisphere supply chain.”

NCTO worked with the administration during negotiations on USMCA and successfully lobbied for several provisions and improvements that were subsequently incorporated in the trade deal that will close loopholes and strengthen U.S. Customs enforcement.

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) issued the following statement regarding the expected passage today of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by the U.S. House of Representatives.

“Passage of the USMCA in the House today will mark a significant step forward in advancing the trade deal through Congress and we urge the Senate to pass it swiftly,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas. “Mexico and Canada are the two largest export markets for the U.S. textile industry, totaling nearly $12 billion last year, and several provisions in USMCA will help producers expand and build new business in the critical Western Hemisphere supply chain.”

NCTO worked with the administration during negotiations on USMCA and successfully lobbied for several provisions and improvements that were subsequently incorporated in the trade deal that will close loopholes and strengthen U.S. Customs enforcement.

“We expect U.S. textile companies to export more to the region and invest more in the U.S. when USMCA is implemented,” Glas said. “Textile executives from North Carolina to New York have said they will seek to take advantage of the modifications in the trade deal and build new business in areas such as pocketing and sewing thread, as a result of stronger rules of origin and Customs enforcement.”

The USMCA updates and modifies the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and makes significant improvements, including:

  • Creation of a separate chapter for textiles and apparel rules of origin with strong customs enforcement language.
  • Stronger rules of origin for sewing thread, pocketing, narrow elastics and certain coated fabrics.  Under the current NAFTA, these items can be sourced from outside the region – USMCA fixes this loophole and ensures these secondary components are originating to the region.
  • Fixes the Kissell Amendment Buy American loophole, ensuring that a significant amount the Department of Homeland Security spends annually on clothing and textiles for the Transportation Security Administration is spent on domestically produced products.
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13.12.2019

NCTO Commentson the Administration’s Announced Phase One Deal on 301 Tariffs

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber though finished sewn products, provides initial comments on the Phase One deal on 301 tariffs reached between the United States and China today.

“We look forward to reviewing the details of the agreement as it becomes available, including the intellectual property enforcement mechanisms agreed to by both countries.  We have long supported the administration’s efforts to re-balance our trade relationship with China that has significantly eroded our U.S. manufacturing base for decades,” Kim Glas, President and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations said.

The proposed announcement means that 301 duties on textile inputs will remain at a 25 percent tariff. Meanwhile, penalty duties on finished apparel and textile products implemented on Sept. 1st will be reduced from 15 percent to 7.5 percent, and proposed duties on finished products set to be put in place on Dec. 15th will no longer go into effect.

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber though finished sewn products, provides initial comments on the Phase One deal on 301 tariffs reached between the United States and China today.

“We look forward to reviewing the details of the agreement as it becomes available, including the intellectual property enforcement mechanisms agreed to by both countries.  We have long supported the administration’s efforts to re-balance our trade relationship with China that has significantly eroded our U.S. manufacturing base for decades,” Kim Glas, President and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations said.

The proposed announcement means that 301 duties on textile inputs will remain at a 25 percent tariff. Meanwhile, penalty duties on finished apparel and textile products implemented on Sept. 1st will be reduced from 15 percent to 7.5 percent, and proposed duties on finished products set to be put in place on Dec. 15th will no longer go into effect.

“NCTO has strongly supported applying tariffs on finished products as key negotiating leverage since textile and apparel production is a key pillar of the Chinese manufacturing economy.  Finished apparel, home furnishings and other made-up textile goods equate to 93.5 percent of U.S imports from China in our sector, while fiber, yarn and fabric imports from China only represents 6.5 percent, according to government data.  Today’s announcement reduces tariffs on finished products at the same time it keeps tariffs in place on key inputs that aren’t made in the U.S. such as certain dyes, chemicals, and textile machinery. We believe a wiser approach would be to maintain penalty duties on finished Chinese products while reducing 301 duties on key inputs that are used by U.S. manufacturers. Doing so will maintain maximum leverage on China to reach a more comprehensive and enforceable intellectual property agreement, while reducing input costs for U.S. manufacturers.  As domestic textile companies fight to compete with China and their illegal trade practices, it is important that U.S. manufacturers should be the first to see penalty duties removed on inputs not made in the United States.

As we review this Phase One agreement, it is important that the administration strike the proper balance of maintaining its leverage with China by keeping duties on finished product until a final strong and enforceable deal with China is completed.  We look forward to reviewing and analyzing the deal in more detail.”

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The stand-alone Coloreel unit provides complete freedom in the creation of unique embroideries. (c) TMAS
The stand-alone Coloreel unit provides complete freedom in the creation of unique embroideries.
05.12.2019

TMAS welcomes two technology groundbreakers

Swedish textile machinery association TMAS is welcoming two new companies – both at the forefront of sustainable and Industry 4.0-enabled technologies – to its membership.

A new benchmark for embroidery
The first is Coloreel, the developer of a thread coloring unit which enables the instant and high-quality coloring, fixation, washing and lubrication of thread to take place simultaneously to the actual embroidering of a fabric, representing a bold and entirely new approach to this traditional field.

Based on a CMYK ink system, Coloreel’s advanced colorization software and instant thread coloring technology allows a single needle to carry out what previously required multiples of them, and with much more consistent stitch quality.

Swedish textile machinery association TMAS is welcoming two new companies – both at the forefront of sustainable and Industry 4.0-enabled technologies – to its membership.

A new benchmark for embroidery
The first is Coloreel, the developer of a thread coloring unit which enables the instant and high-quality coloring, fixation, washing and lubrication of thread to take place simultaneously to the actual embroidering of a fabric, representing a bold and entirely new approach to this traditional field.

Based on a CMYK ink system, Coloreel’s advanced colorization software and instant thread coloring technology allows a single needle to carry out what previously required multiples of them, and with much more consistent stitch quality.

Designed to work with any existing industrial embroidery machine without modification, the stand-alone Coloreel unit provides complete freedom in the creation of unique embroideries, imposing no limitations on the number of customized colors employed in designs. It allows set-up and lead times to be reduced as well as significant flexibility in production schedules, while eliminating the need for large thread inventories.

With fewer trims required for color changes, the Coloreel unit can also reduce the total production time required for complex designs by up to 80%, as well as instant reaction to the specific color requirements of customers.

“Our system is allowing customers to achieve color effects that have never been seen before – and at a new level of efficiency,” says Magnus Hellström, VP Sales & Marketing at Coloreel. “We are setting the new benchmark for the embroidery industry and we are pleased to join TMAS to help us spread the word.”

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03.12.2019

Gesamtmasche e. V.: Partnerschaft mit Afrika

  • Deutsche Maschenindustrie kooperiert mit äthiopischer Textil- und Bekleidungsbranche

Der Gesamtverband der deutschen Maschenindustrie – Gesamtmasche e. V. und der äthiopische Textil- und Bekleidungsverband ETGAMA arbeiten künftig eng zusammen. Das Projekt ist Teil der Afrika-Initiative des Bundes.

Ziel der Kooperation ist die Förderung der Wirtschaftsbeziehungen zwischen Textilunternehmen in Deutschland und Äthiopien und die Stärkung von ETGAMA als Branchenvertretung. PartnerAfrica Ethiopia wird vom Bundesministerium für Entwicklung und wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit gefördert.

  • Deutsche Maschenindustrie kooperiert mit äthiopischer Textil- und Bekleidungsbranche

Der Gesamtverband der deutschen Maschenindustrie – Gesamtmasche e. V. und der äthiopische Textil- und Bekleidungsverband ETGAMA arbeiten künftig eng zusammen. Das Projekt ist Teil der Afrika-Initiative des Bundes.

Ziel der Kooperation ist die Förderung der Wirtschaftsbeziehungen zwischen Textilunternehmen in Deutschland und Äthiopien und die Stärkung von ETGAMA als Branchenvertretung. PartnerAfrica Ethiopia wird vom Bundesministerium für Entwicklung und wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit gefördert.

“Für das Projekt sprechen gleich mehrere gute Gründe”, sagt Martina Bandte, Präsidentin von Gesamtmasche. “Afrika südlich der Sahara ist für die meisten in der Branche noch ein weißer Fleck auf der textilen Landkarte. Dabei gibt es dort viel Potenzial für die Zusammenarbeit, auch wenn die Bedingungen nicht einfach sind. Kurzfristig geht es vor allem um Beschaffung von Garn und Lohnkonfektion. Langfristig müssen wir die Exportmöglichkeiten im Auge haben. Einige größere Volkswirtschaften Afrikas wachsen in schnellem Tempo und verfügen bereits über eine ansehnliche Mittelschicht.” Für das Afrika-Engagement gibt es noch eine weitere Motivation: “Im Rahmen eines Pilot-Projektes wollen wir Lieferketten transparent machen und der interessierten Öffentlichkeit präsentieren. Gleichzeitig wollen wir aufzeigen, wo dabei die Schwierigkeiten liegen.”

Der Textilsektor in Äthiopien ist vollstufig aufgestellt. Durch den eigenen Baumwollanbau dominiert vor Ort die baumwollverarbeitende Industrie von der Spinnerei bis zur Konfektion. Wichtige Produktbereiche sind Trikotagen und Haustextilien. Entsprechend gehört auch die Etablierung eines Qualitätsstandards für Baumwolle zur deutsch-äthiopischen Zusammenarbeit. “Die Verbandskooperation mit Äthiopien ist für uns ein erster, wichtiger Schritt hin zu einer breiteren Afrika-Strategie. Hier ist China uns bereits weit voraus“, gibt die Gesamtmasche-Präsidentin zu bedenken. Die Volksrepublik lege bei Infrastrukturinvestitionen in Afrika ein hohes Tempo vor und sichere sich mit Exklusivverträgen den Markteintritt und den Zugang zu Ressourcen. „Wir müssen dringend Gas geben, wenn wir den Anschluss nicht verpassen und nachhaltige Geschäftsbeziehungen mit Afrika aufbauen wollen.“

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Gesamtverband der deutschen Maschenindustrie - Gesamtmasche e. V.

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05.11.2019

Ostdeutsche Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie spürt Konjunkturflaute

Branchenverband vti übt Kritik an EU und Bundesregierung

Branchenverband vti übt Kritik an EU und Bundesregierung

„Dieser Tage wird allenthalben an den Mauerfall vor 30 Jahren und den damit verbundenen Übergang von der Plan- zur Marktwirtschaft in Ostdeutschland erinnert. Für unsere Branche begann damals bekanntlich eine äußerst kritische Phase; viele hielten sie nicht für überlebensfähig. Heute können wir mit einem gewissen Stolz feststellen, dass die jungen Bundesländer neben Bayern, Baden-Württemberg und NRW zu den vier großen deutschen Textilregionen gehören.“  Das äußerte Dr.-Ing. Jenz Otto, Hauptgeschäftsführer des in Chemnitz ansässigen Verbandes der Nord-Ostdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie e. V. (vti), anlässlich des  10. Branchentages Erzgebirge-Vogtland, der am Montag, 4. November 2019, im vti-Mitgliedsunternehmen C. H. Müller GmbH in Heinsdorfergrund bei Reichenbach/V. stattfand. Bei dem Treffen, zu dem sich rund 60 Textilunternehmer und – forscher, Mitglieder des Bundes- und des Landtages sowie Vertreter aus Kommunen versammelten, ging es u. a. um die Entsorgung und das Reycling textiler Abfälle, um die Sicherung des Fachkräftenachwuchses sowie um Möglichkeiten der Kooperation sächsischer Textilfirmen mit potenziellen Partnern in Afrika.  
 
Wie der vti-Hauptgeschäftsführer weiter ausführte, sind von den gegenwärtig 16.000 Beschäftigten der ostdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsbranche mehr als 5.000 in den rund 90 kleinen und mittelständischen Unternehmen der traditionsreichen Textilregion Erzgebirge-Vogtland tätig: „Damit verzeichnen wir in diesem Landstrich die höchste Dichte an  textilen Produktions-, Forschungs- und Bildungskapazitäten in unserem Verbandsgebiet. Unsere flexibel agierenden Firmen verfügen über ein hohes Innovationspotenzial; viele von ihnen exportieren weltweit. Mit einem Exportanteil von durchschnittlich 45 Prozent sind sie den gegenwärtig negativen Entwicklungen in der globalen Wirtschaft extrem ausgesetzt. Hinzu kommt der sich im Inland vollziehende Strukturwandel in der Automobilindustrie und deren Zulieferbranchen, der bei einigen Herstellern von Technischen Textilien zumindest vorübergehend mit erheblichen Umsatzeinbußen einhergeht. Erfreulich ist, dass unsere Bekleidungssparte in den nach den ersten drei Quartalen dieses Jahres ein Umsatzplus von rund fünf Prozent verzeichnet. Allerdings macht sie nur zirka zehn Prozent der Gesamtkapazitäten unserer Branche aus. Die Textilsparte liegt hingegen liegt nach unseren vorläufigen Schätzungen um reichlich fünf Prozent unter dem Ergebnis im Vergleichszeitraum des Vorjahres. Aller Voraussicht nach werden wir im laufenden Jahr den 2018 erwirtschafteten Gesamtumsatz von 1,87 Mrd. Euro nicht erreichen können.“
 
Angesichts dieser Entwicklungen hatte vti-Vorstandsvorsitzender Thomas Lindner bereits im Vorfeld des Branchentages seine wiederholt geäußerte Kritik am Russland-Embargo der EU bekräftigt. „Derartige Maßnahmen schaden der heimischen Wirtschaft und taugen nicht dazu, politische Probleme zu lösen“, erklärte der Inhaber der Strumpfwerk Lindner GmbH, Hohenstein-Ernstthal, und Vizepräsident des Gesamtverbandes textil+mode e. V. (t+m), Berlin. Er bezeichnete die mit den Embargomaßnahmen einhergegangene Schwächung des Rubels und das geschwundene Vertrauen auf Seiten der angestammten Partner im Osten als Hauptursachen für die dramatischen Einbrüche der deutschen Textilexporte in die Russische Föderation: „Vor dem Embargo – also bis ins Jahr 2013 – hat die deutsche Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie jährlich Waren im Wert von nahezu 1 Milliarde Euro nach Russland verkauft. 2018 beliefen sich die Russland-Exporte der deutschen Textilindustrie auf rund 684 Millionen Euro, damit liegen wir um rund ein Drittel unter dem Ausgangswert.“  
 
Ein anderes Beispiel für die verhängnisvolle politische Einflussnahme auf die Wirtschaft seien die im Zuge der deutschen Energiewende entstandenen exorbitant hohen Energiekosten: „Die für 2020 angekündigte EEG-Umlage bringt uns Textilproduzenten erneut zusätzliche Belastungen und schwächt unsere internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit. Mit einem Zuschuss aus dem Bundeshaushalt zu den Netzentgelten und einer grundlegende Reform der EEG-Umlage könnte die Bundesregierung in der Tat – und nicht nur mit Worten - beweisen, dass ihr am heimischen Mittelstand gelegen ist. Hinzu kommen perspektivisch weitere erhebliche Kosten für die Finanzierung des im Gesetzgebungsverfahren befindlichen Klimapaketes.“

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Saurer’s highly efficient FusionTwister at ShanghaiTex 2019 (c) Saurer AG
FusionTwister for staple fibre yarns
26.09.2019

Saurer’s highly efficient FusionTwister at ShanghaiTex 2019

In its 19th year, the international textile industry exhibition ShanghaiTex will take place from 25 to 28 November 2019. Saurer Twisting Solutions would be delighted to welcome customers and visitors to Saurer's Stand D40 in Hall E1. The focus is on the highly efficient FusionTwister for staple fibre yarns.

The FusionTwister sets the benchmark for the cost-effective production of two-for-one twisted staple fibre yarns. In order to achieve this, we have taken into account the three main factors affecting our customers’ profitability, namely energy, economics and ergonomics.

In its 19th year, the international textile industry exhibition ShanghaiTex will take place from 25 to 28 November 2019. Saurer Twisting Solutions would be delighted to welcome customers and visitors to Saurer's Stand D40 in Hall E1. The focus is on the highly efficient FusionTwister for staple fibre yarns.

The FusionTwister sets the benchmark for the cost-effective production of two-for-one twisted staple fibre yarns. In order to achieve this, we have taken into account the three main factors affecting our customers’ profitability, namely energy, economics and ergonomics.

The machines’ reliably low energy consumption is an important characteristic for decision-makers to take into account. Achieved by means of an optimised spindle drive as well as a great variety of spindle and feeding sizes for all kinds of applications, it is the main element in the equation of production costs.

Power consumption and costs are closely related, with energy efficiency positively influencing the return on investment, since it is daily challenge to process the maximum feeding weight while keeping electricity usage at a comfortable level.

The machine’s short set-up times, fast air threading and easy handling were key considerations with regard to optimising ergonomics.

16.09.2019

Digitalisierung konkret: Textil vernetzt stößt weitere Projekte mit dem textilen Mittelstand an

Die Digitalisierung kommt in der Textilindustrie an

Nach knapp zwei Jahren Laufzeit des Mittelstand 4.0-Kompetenzzentrums Textil vernetzt haben die fünf Partner mit 20 Mittelständlern unternehmensindividuelle und transferierbare Lösungen erarbeitet.

„Wir erreichen den textilen Mittelstand mit unserer Unterstützungsleistung punktgenau“, freut sich Textil vernetzt-Geschäftsführerin Anja Merker über die Entwicklung. „Ein Großteil der Mittelständler hat mittlerweile erkannt, dass sie sich verstärkt der Digitalisierung widmen müssen, um erfolgreich am Markt zu agieren.“

Die Digitalisierung kommt in der Textilindustrie an

Nach knapp zwei Jahren Laufzeit des Mittelstand 4.0-Kompetenzzentrums Textil vernetzt haben die fünf Partner mit 20 Mittelständlern unternehmensindividuelle und transferierbare Lösungen erarbeitet.

„Wir erreichen den textilen Mittelstand mit unserer Unterstützungsleistung punktgenau“, freut sich Textil vernetzt-Geschäftsführerin Anja Merker über die Entwicklung. „Ein Großteil der Mittelständler hat mittlerweile erkannt, dass sie sich verstärkt der Digitalisierung widmen müssen, um erfolgreich am Markt zu agieren.“

An die Partner Deutsche Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung (DITF), Hahn-Schickard, Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) der RWTH Aachen sowie Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut (STFI) unter Leitung des Gesamtverbandes textil+mode haben sich bislang kleine und mittlere Firmen vornehmlich aus der Textilproduktion und -veredlung gewandt. Aber auch Textilmaschinenbauer, Dienstleister der Textilindustrie und Start-ups treten an das Netzwerk heran. Die Unternehmen kommen mit individuellen Fragestellungen auf Textil vernetzt zu, beispielsweise zum automatischen Handling von biegeschlaffen Textilien, der Erarbeitung von Kontaktierungsmöglichkeiten für Heiztextilien oder der Überwachung einer Rundstrick-maschine mittels Sensorik.

Der Fokus bei der Zusammenarbeit mit den Textilern liegt oftmals auf der Anpassung von Unternehmensprozessen, wie der Optimierung oder Automatisierung von Produktions-abläufen. „Die Textiler wissen schon meist recht genau, wohin die Reise für ihr Unternehmen gehen soll. Für viele ist auch die Neuentwicklung von Produkten ein Thema“, so die Textil vernetzt-Chefin Anja Merker.

Die Ergebnisse sprechen für sich: Werner Moser, Prokurist beim Maschenwarenproduzenten Mattes & Ammann, freut sich über „neue Impulse für die Digitalisierung unserer Produktion“, die das Team von Hahn-Schickard und den DITF vermittelt hat. Für Sven Damian, Geschäftsführer beim Start-up Nanoedge, haben sich in der Zusammenarbeit mit den Textil vernetzt-Kollegen „neue Anwendungsmöglichkeiten im Bereich der Smart Textiles“ ergeben. Vom Textil vernetzt-Team vermittelte „interessante Lösungen und praxisnahe Beispiele“ schätzt Ralf Hellmann, Geschäftsführer des Textildienstleisters Dibella. Neben der Zusammenarbeit mit diesen drei Unternehmen haben die Kollegen Projekte mit u. a. mit Gerster, Gruschwitz Textilwerke, Güth & Wolf, MADEIRA Garnfabrik, Moeck & Moeck, Otto Markert & Sohn, pro4tex, Reiners+Fürst, Rösch Fashion, Sporlastic, Textildruckerei Mayer, thoenes Dichtungstechnik und Wagenfelder Spinnereien realisiert.

30.08.2019

Textil Vernetzt: Erste KI-Trainer für den textilen Mittelstand

Die ersten KI-Trainer für Mittelständler der Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie sowie des Textilmaschinenbaus starten am 1. September im Mittelstand 4.0-Kompetenzzentrum Textil vernetzt. Damit unterstützt nun auch Textil vernetzt kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) sowie das Handwerk bei der Anwendung Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI).

„Wir freuen uns, dass wir eines der ersten Zentren sind, die technologische und wirtschaftliche Potenziale der Künstlichen Intelligenz aufzeigen sowie punktgenaue Unterstützung bei der Erschließung geeigneter Anwendungsfelder für den textilen Mittelstand bieten“, zeigt sich Textil vernetzt-Geschäftsführerin Anja Merker begeistert.

Die ersten KI-Trainer für Mittelständler der Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie sowie des Textilmaschinenbaus starten am 1. September im Mittelstand 4.0-Kompetenzzentrum Textil vernetzt. Damit unterstützt nun auch Textil vernetzt kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) sowie das Handwerk bei der Anwendung Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI).

„Wir freuen uns, dass wir eines der ersten Zentren sind, die technologische und wirtschaftliche Potenziale der Künstlichen Intelligenz aufzeigen sowie punktgenaue Unterstützung bei der Erschließung geeigneter Anwendungsfelder für den textilen Mittelstand bieten“, zeigt sich Textil vernetzt-Geschäftsführerin Anja Merker begeistert.

Ab 1. September erhält Textil vernetzt zusätzliche Fördermittel. Vier KI-Trainer des Zentrums gehen zukünftig direkt in Unternehmen und bieten dort kostenfrei Informationsgespräche und Schulungen an. Neben der Grundlagenvermittlung sollen die Unternehmen selbst befähigt werden, Anwendungen für KI zu erkennen. Die KI-Trainer zeigen zudem Wege auf, wie KI in das Unternehmen eingeführt werden kann. Gleichzeitig ist eine Erweiterung der Demonstrations- und Schaufensterumgebungen von Textil vernetzt vorgesehen, vorerst an den Standorten der Partner Deutsche Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung (DITF) in Denkendorf sowie Hahn-Schickard in Stuttgart. Dazu wird ein eigens eingerichteter KI Escape Room mittels virtueller, realer und mobiler Demonstratoren gezielt intelligente Produkte und Services für den textilen Mittelstand erlebbar machen. „Dies ist mit dem Ziel verbunden, Vorbehalte abzubauen und neue Ideen sowie Kompetenzen für die Umsetzung durch den textilen Mittelstand zu schaffen“, so Anja Merker.

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Gesamtverband der deutschen Textil- und Modeindustrie e. V.

21.08.2019

Textile Executives Stress Importance of USMCA

U.S. textile executives participated in a roundtable today with Representative Tom Rice (SC-07), a key member of the House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee, at which they discussed the competitiveness of the domestic industry, outlined priority issues in Washington and explored ways to jointly push for passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Congressman Rice, a leader on trade and competitiveness issues that heavily impact the domestic textile industry, participated in an executive roundtable hosted by Milliken & Company at its headquarters in Spartanburg, S.C.

"Milliken is honored to host Congressman Rice today to talk about innovation, competitiveness and the importance of passing USMCA,” Jeff Price, EVP of Milliken Operations stated.  “USMCA makes several key updates to NAFTA that will enable our trilateral trade to become stronger, which benefits this key industry in South Carolina. We greatly appreciate the Congressman being here today and appreciate his leadership.”

U.S. textile executives participated in a roundtable today with Representative Tom Rice (SC-07), a key member of the House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee, at which they discussed the competitiveness of the domestic industry, outlined priority issues in Washington and explored ways to jointly push for passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Congressman Rice, a leader on trade and competitiveness issues that heavily impact the domestic textile industry, participated in an executive roundtable hosted by Milliken & Company at its headquarters in Spartanburg, S.C.

"Milliken is honored to host Congressman Rice today to talk about innovation, competitiveness and the importance of passing USMCA,” Jeff Price, EVP of Milliken Operations stated.  “USMCA makes several key updates to NAFTA that will enable our trilateral trade to become stronger, which benefits this key industry in South Carolina. We greatly appreciate the Congressman being here today and appreciate his leadership.”

Congressman Rice stated: “I was honored to participate in today’s roundtable with leaders in South Carolina’s textile industry to discuss the need to pass the USMCA as quickly as possible. Modernizing outdated trade agreements to reflect our 21st century economy will support American manufacturers and enhance our global competitiveness. I will bring the valuable input I received today back to Washington as I continue working to advance the USMCA and keep our economy booming.”

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13.08.2019

NCTO Welcomes Administration’s Inclusion of Finished Apparel & Textile Products

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber though finished sewn products, issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Trade Representative Office’s (USTR) announcement regarding the next steps for the proposed 10 percent tariff on approximately $300 billion of Chinese imports.  NCTO testified most recently on June 20, urging the administration to move forward with tariffs on finished apparel and home textile products.

“As U.S. manufacturers that have suffered enormously from China’s illegal IPR activities and state-sponsored export subsidies, we strongly support the administration’s decision to move forward with this next tranche of 301 retaliatory tariffs that will finally cover a significant portion of China’s exports in our sector,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas.

 

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber though finished sewn products, issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Trade Representative Office’s (USTR) announcement regarding the next steps for the proposed 10 percent tariff on approximately $300 billion of Chinese imports.  NCTO testified most recently on June 20, urging the administration to move forward with tariffs on finished apparel and home textile products.

“As U.S. manufacturers that have suffered enormously from China’s illegal IPR activities and state-sponsored export subsidies, we strongly support the administration’s decision to move forward with this next tranche of 301 retaliatory tariffs that will finally cover a significant portion of China’s exports in our sector,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas.

 

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05.08.2019

Chemiefaserindustrie sagt Ja zu einem starken, geeinten und demokratischen Europa

Auf der am 28. Juni 2019 in Emmersdorf an der Donau stattgefundenen Mitgliederversammlung der Industrievereinigung Chemiefaser e. V. (IVC) stand vor dem Hintergrund der gerade stattgefundenen Wahlen zum Europäischen Parlament vor allem die Rolle Europas zwischen den Wirtschaftszentren USA und China im Vordergrund.

Es sei offensichtlich, dass die Europäische Union (EU) in einer tiefen Krise stehe. Die Europawahl vom 26. Mai 2019 kam einer Schicksalswahl gleich, und die unwürdige Art der sich daran anschließenden politischen Suche nach einem/einer EUKommissionspräsidenten/in, der/die von allen EU-Mitgliedstaaten gleichermaßen getragen wird, vertiefte diesen Eindruck, so die IVC.

Auf der am 28. Juni 2019 in Emmersdorf an der Donau stattgefundenen Mitgliederversammlung der Industrievereinigung Chemiefaser e. V. (IVC) stand vor dem Hintergrund der gerade stattgefundenen Wahlen zum Europäischen Parlament vor allem die Rolle Europas zwischen den Wirtschaftszentren USA und China im Vordergrund.

Es sei offensichtlich, dass die Europäische Union (EU) in einer tiefen Krise stehe. Die Europawahl vom 26. Mai 2019 kam einer Schicksalswahl gleich, und die unwürdige Art der sich daran anschließenden politischen Suche nach einem/einer EUKommissionspräsidenten/in, der/die von allen EU-Mitgliedstaaten gleichermaßen getragen wird, vertiefte diesen Eindruck, so die IVC.

Für die Chemiefaserindustrie ist der europäische Binnenmarkt noch vor Ex- und Importen nach bzw. aus Asien der wichtigste Handelsraum. Mehr als die Hälfte der mengenbezogenen Warenströme an Chemiefasern wird in der EU umgesetzt, gefolgt von Asien mit ca. 40 % Handelsquote. Im Außenverhältnis der EU profitiert die Chemiefaserindustrie von Handelsabkommen, die nicht einzeln national verhandelt werden müssen, sondern für den gemeinsamen Markt auf europäischer Ebene geschlossen wurden und werden.

Der gesamte Welthandel findet heutzutage vornehmlich zwischen den drei großen Blöcken USA, China und EU statt.
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Industrievereinigung Chemiefaser e. V. (IVC)

01.08.2019

NCTO supports President Trump’s announced plan to impose a 10% tariff on $300B of Chinese imports

The National Council of Textile Organizations welcomes President Trump’s announcement that he will impose a 10% tariff on the remaining $300 billion of imports from China on September 1.

The U.S. textile industry has long supported the administration’s efforts to crack down on China’s abuse of intellectual property rights through the use of the Section 301 mechanism, while also calling on the administration to include finished apparel and home furnishings in any retaliatory tariffs against China.

Chinese imports of finished goods into the U.S. market, which have had the most significant impact and disruption on domestic textile and apparel production, investment and jobs, will finally be included in the administration’s retaliatory tariffs.

 

The National Council of Textile Organizations welcomes President Trump’s announcement that he will impose a 10% tariff on the remaining $300 billion of imports from China on September 1.

The U.S. textile industry has long supported the administration’s efforts to crack down on China’s abuse of intellectual property rights through the use of the Section 301 mechanism, while also calling on the administration to include finished apparel and home furnishings in any retaliatory tariffs against China.

Chinese imports of finished goods into the U.S. market, which have had the most significant impact and disruption on domestic textile and apparel production, investment and jobs, will finally be included in the administration’s retaliatory tariffs.

 

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27.06.2019

NCTO Applauds Senate Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2020

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) commends the Senate for passing the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2020, which strengthens the Berry Amendment and safeguards our national security, by setting compliance requirements to all Department of Defense acquisitions at or above $150,000.

The Senate bill rolls back the threshold for Berry compliance requirements to 2017 levels and adjusts future increases for inflation, which the U.S. textile industry supports.

 

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) commends the Senate for passing the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2020, which strengthens the Berry Amendment and safeguards our national security, by setting compliance requirements to all Department of Defense acquisitions at or above $150,000.

The Senate bill rolls back the threshold for Berry compliance requirements to 2017 levels and adjusts future increases for inflation, which the U.S. textile industry supports.

 

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05.06.2019

NCTO & AAFA: Letter to President Opposing Proposed Tariffs on Mexico

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) and American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, opposing the proposed escalation in tariffs for all U.S. imports from Mexico. As the representatives of the apparel and textile supply chain, the organizations represent hundreds of thousands of American jobs dependent on duty-free trade in the North American region.

Signed by the heads of both organizations, the letter states: “Raising tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico will hurt U.S. workers. Currently, hundreds of thousands of American workers are deployed in production and other key value chains that depend on the North American trade partnership with Mexico, which is the market for half of all U.S. textile exports.”

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The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) and American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, opposing the proposed escalation in tariffs for all U.S. imports from Mexico. As the representatives of the apparel and textile supply chain, the organizations represent hundreds of thousands of American jobs dependent on duty-free trade in the North American region.

Signed by the heads of both organizations, the letter states: “Raising tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico will hurt U.S. workers. Currently, hundreds of thousands of American workers are deployed in production and other key value chains that depend on the North American trade partnership with Mexico, which is the market for half of all U.S. textile exports.”

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