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Read about the successful Meet The Buyer event, we held at Old Trafford, Manchester.  Also we are holding a dissemination on Plasma Technology on 18th June, at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Blackrod, Bolton...Download document >>

 

 

 

 

THREAD Nov/Dec 07 - Issue 10
As predicted in our last edition, our composite conference held in September will go down as the most significant event we have organised this year.

 

A review of the conference is contained within the magazine, but a measure of its success is that we are still being in contacted in early November with requests for presentations and/or information concerning the day... Download document >>

 

THREAD July/August 07 - Issue 9
Since our earlier 2007 edition, our plans for the next 12 months have been clarified and approved.

 

Much of our work and on-going projects are highlighted inside the magazine.

 

You will read about our latest scoping study to the Czech Republic, we plan to conduct similar studies in Bulgaria, Romania and Poland by April 2008... Download Document >>

 

2006 was a year of change for NWtexnet, with our move to new offices in Bolton, recruitment of new staff and the concentration of our support onto technical textiles.

 

Last year also saw the continued 'unearthing' of new, successful and innovative technical textile companies in the region, successfully supplying product into a diverse range of end-use applications... Download Document >>

 

We have successfully received another three years funding from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) to support the Advanced Flexible Materials (AFM), technical textile sector in the NW. As a result of this you may have noticed the title of THREAD has now changed to TECHNICAL THREAD to echo this re-focus...

 

 

As you may be aware the majority of our activity is funded through Northwest Development Agency (NWDA). Last year they published their draft Regional Economic Strategy for 2006-2009, and asked for comments. We commented and now a revised Strategy has gone forward to Central Government for approval. Within the Strategy NWDA has highlighted Advanced Flexible Materials (AFM) as a priority sector for the region within the grouping of Advanced Engineering and Materials. This is very good news and firmly puts AFM/Technical Textiles on the map... Download Document >>

 

we have received a great deal of very positive feedback on both the look and content of the magazine. Thank you all for your feedback it is appreciated.

 

The summer months are traditionally quiet both due to holidays in the UK and if you deal with European companies as either suppliers or customers they all seem to close for July and August... Download Document >>

 

These themes are relevant for high-tech composites through to one-off bridal gown makers. With these themes in mind we visited Turkey last week.

 

We exhibited at Hightex 2005 the premier Turkish technical textile exhibition. Our stand containing a large union jack attracted a great deal of interest, with many visitors asking why the UK had a presence at the show... Download Document >>

 

There is an update on a traditional industry ‘footwear’ which highlights how some of the region’s companies are reacting to market changes. The recent NWtexnet seminar Smart Textiles is reviewed and a cutting edge development in protective clothing is highlighted...

 

 

Manchester has been recognised as one of the world's leading design destinations by leading lifestyle magazine Wallpaper. An exciting credit for the city, which is a hotbed of talent also acknowledged by American event company Little Black Dress. Manchester has been selected as the host city for the event that will celebrate UK based fashion designers...

 

 

We start 2005 with a positive outlook, the opportunities for NW companies to grow and explore new markets both in the UK and overseas are still around and in many cases still untapped.

 

During 2005 we will continue to raise the profile of the NW Advanced Flexible Material (AFM) sector. The cluster of AFM companies is unique in Europe and offers superb opportunities for cross-trading, collaboration and innovation development... Download Document >>