#Companies
Habasit acquires Charles Walker Ltd.
HABASIT ACQUIRES CHARLES WALKER LTD.
Habasit AG announced the acquisition of a majority of the equity of Charles Walker Holdings Limited of Bingley, Great Britain. Both parties have agree
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#Yarns
Yarn Expo Spring 2026 concludes, connecting buyers with innovative selection of sustainable yarns and fibres
Yarn Expo Spring 2026 wrapped up successfully on 13 March, as a record-high of over 600 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions welcomed more than 25,000 visitors from 113 countries and regions. Held across 27,000 sqm in Hall 8.2 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the fair highlighted the textile industry’s accelerating shift toward a lower-impact, more functional future. Exhibitors presented eco-friendly organic, regenerated and recycled yarns and fibres, alongside innovative options such as sweat-resistant and high-performance materials. A comprehensive fringe programme further enriched the event, offering practical market insights and new networking opportunities.
#Techtextil 2026
ANDRITZ at Techtextil 2026: Sustainability and advanced technologies
International technology Group ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, from April 21 to 24, 2026 (Hall 12, B95). ANDRITZ will focus on technologies for durable and technical nonwovens, sustainable fiber processes, textile recycling, and life-cycle services.
#Textile processing
Major expansion for ACG Kinna follows record year
In response to growing demand for its full textile and finished product line automation services, ACG Kinna – a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association – has inaugurated a 1,000-square-metre expansion at its headquarters in Skene, Sweden.
#Textiles & Apparel / Garment
YKK launches “YZiP® Light” aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants
YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) has launched YZiP® Light, a lightweight aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants, with sales beginning in late March. The introduction of YZiP® Light expands YKK’s zipper portfolio—led by the flagship YZiP® copper alloy zipper—providing customers with greater flexibility to meet diverse garment needs.
