Archive: 2015
Import tariffs raised on Indonesian clothing and footwear
Indonesia has raised import tariffs on food, clothing, some fabrics and many other consumer goods in a move to help domestic producers.
GMAC to press for change in Cambodian union law revisions
The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) says it will push for recent revisions made on the draft trade union law to be changed.
Malaysian children’s wear brand to expand in India
Malaysia-based children’s wear brand Poney is expanding its presence in the Indian market by partnering with Franchise India, an integrated franchise solutions company.
Vinatex and PVN sign raw material agreement
The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) and the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) have signed a strategic co-operation agreement regarding the purchase...
Calls for action over poor-quality Russian school uniforms
Russian consumer rights activists have proposed to confiscate and burn school uniforms that do not meet national sanitary and epidemiological norms and safety standards.
Toray Textiles Central Europe’s sales rise
Japan’s Toray Industries has reported record sales for its Czech subsidiary, Toray Textiles Central Europe (TTCE), which is strengthening its position in Central and Eastern...
Sheki-Ipek silk plant continues working in Azerbaijan
Despite raw material problems, the Sheki-Ipek silk plant in Azerbaijan continues as usual, according to the company’s management, adding that 600 employees have not been...
South Korean business defies cotton campaign complaint
A non-governmental organisation that is campaigning to end forced labour in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry has questioned whether the South Korean government is fulfilling its duties...
Johnson Controls plans spin-off of automotive business
Johnson Controls plans to pursue a tax-free spin-off of its Automotive Experience business.
Clearlake Capital buys CNI Enterprises
Clearlake Capital Group is buying manufacturing business CNI Enterprises for an undisclosed amount.
Kolon to supply airbag fabric to Autoliv
Kolon Industries has signed a three-year contract worth US$38m with airbag supplier Autoliv to provide one-piece woven polyester side curtains for Ford.
Carbon fibre for aircraft and automotive applications
Toho Tenax, the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibres and composites business, has announced the development of Tenax XMS32, a new carbon fibre...
Solvay to acquire Cytec Industries
Solvay, the Brussels, Belgium-headquartered chemicals major with 2014 sales of US$10.
Myanmar clothing makers reject minimum wage proposal
Clothing manufacturers in Myanmar have indicated they will reject a minimum wage proposed by the Burmese government, claiming they cannot afford to pay workers the...
Unitika aims to increase stake in Indonesian fabric producer
Press reports in Indonesia suggest Japanese textile manufacturer Unitika is looking to increase its stake in local fabric maker Unitex.
Heng Huat invests in fibre manufacturing facility in Malaysia
Heng Huat Resources Group, an integrated manufacturer of oil palm and coconut biomass products, will invest MYR35m (US$9.