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| Sunday, 16 October 2005 |
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New control technology for textile and garment industry by Wendell W. Solomons Taking time out in his hotel in Colombo after an exhausting schedule of meetings was Remo Buschor, Vice President of Switzerland-based Projectina AG, global leader in high tech optical instruments. Buschor was in Colombo while on his way to Singapore for the ITMA Asia Exhibition scheduled to be held from October 17th to 21st this year. ITMA Asia is the region's leading textile machinery exhibition. It attracts over 30,000 visitors to give them 800 exhibitors from over 80 countries. "It is a challenging time for industry in this country, following the abolition of global textile quotas", mused Buschor. "It has spawned new challenges to the already competitive market". China, India and Pakistan produce more than 80 per cent of Asia's total textile output and in the face of the new challenge, are gearing to upgrade their machinery, by exploiting technological advances in the industry. It is reported that China has already invested more than 21 billion dollars in the textile operation. When asked what industry change holds for Sri Lanka, Buschor was confident that the country can reach its potential, provided Sri Lanka keeps abreast of technological advance in the industry. He said that Projectina are dealing with manufacturers in China and the Indian subcontinent. He said that if buyers in Europe use equipment in their laboratories to test, for example, the quality of design, yarn or abrasion to the thread, it would be savvy for manufacturers to retain their competitive edge by using similar equipment to measure the same specifications before the finished goods are shipped. Citing examples, Buschor pointed out that Projectina's MMP1000 and ASPI-3 are used extensively in textile laboratories in Europe and USA. He said that Projectina are fortunate that Forensics Worldwide Pvt Ltd - local agents in Sri Lanka - have a deep insight into these challenges to industry. Buschor was of the view that the Singapore exhibition is a must for all those involved in the industry here; he said that it is a venue which brings together players in the industry the world over and that it will enhance the overall quality and efficiency of Sri Lanka's industry. Asked whether Projectina AG will be at the exhibition, Buschor broke out in a grin saying "See whether in 40,000 square meters of exhibition space, you can locate Hall 6, Booth #6F-16..." |
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