RECENT TRENDS IN FABRIC FORMING

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit organized One Day Seminar on “Recent Trends in Fabric Forming” on 8^th September 2018 at Hotel fortune Park Galaxy, Vapi (Gujarat). The seminar was inaugurated by Mr. Yogesh Kusumgar, Chairman, Kusumgar Corporates Pvt. Ltd.

Inaugural Session

Mr. A. V. Mantri, Hon. Secretary, TAI, Mumbai Unit welcomed the Chief Guest, Key Note Speaker and Guests of Honour. He also welcomed the Awardees, Speakers, Press, Media and delegates.

Mr. Haresh B. Parekh, Convener of the Seminar said that this seminar aims to give an opportunity to the textile technologists to share their thoughts to meet the challenges and wished that the interaction in the seminar will be highly productive and beneficial.

Mr. Tapan Kumar Chandra, the Advisor of the Seminar discussed about the changing scenario in the entire textile value chain and congratulated TAI, Mumbai Unit for selecting this region of Gujarat for organising this type of Seminar.

Mr. Mohan Kavrie, Managing Director, Supreme Nonwovens Industries Pvt. Ltd. delivered the Key Note Address and said that he has less association with traditional textile industry as non woven is his core business area. He discussed various issues in the non woven industry. He insist to concentrate on quality, Research & Development.

Ms. Seema Srivastava, Executive Director, India ITME Society gave emphasize on the educational activities in the textile industry and discussed issues regarding engineering industry. She advised to use latest machinery to stand in the international market. She requested audience to participate in GTTES Exhibition to know new trend in machinery.

 The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit has felicitated Mr. Mohan Kavrie, Managing Director, Supreme Nonwovens Industries Pvt. Ltd. with “The Lifetime Achievement Award” and Mr. N. K. Brahmachari, Managing Director, Amritlakshmi Machine Works with “The Industrial Excellence Award” for their outstanding contribution in the field of textile industry.

Mr. Vilas Gharat, President, TAI, Mumbai Unit, gave the introduction of the Chief Guest.

Mr. Yogesh Kusumgar, Chairman, Kusumgar Corporates Pvt. Ltd. shared his experience in the field of technical textiles and highlighted on the products required by the Indian army forces. He requested textile industrialist to think on innovation to stand in world Market. He requested to organise more workshop with technical expert on technical textile.

Mr. A. V. Mantri, Hon. Secretary, TAI, Mumbai Unit, proposed Vote of Thanks.

Technical Session

During the technical session, following papers were presented by the eminent speakers.

• Guruprasad S. Shetty, Senior Product Manager – Fabric Forming, A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. presented the paper on “Profitable solutions with new trend of KARL MAYER–Section/Sample warping”.

• N. K. Brahmachari, Managing Director, Amritlakshmi Machine Works presented the paper on “Innovations in Sizing Machine – Machine Manufacturing Angle”.

• Amit R. Singh, Sr. Sales Manager, Itema Weaving (India) Pvt. Ltd. made the presentation on “Recent Development in Weaving Machines”.

• Indu Keoti (Pillai), Dy. General Manager-Sales & Mktg., Industrial IoT & Smart Analytics, EcoAxis presented the paper on “IIoT- Unlocking Business Value for Fabric Forming”.

• Gauri Kaveeshwar, Business Development Officer and Ms. Anubhuti Gupta, Marketing Executive, Thermax Limited presented the paper on “Sustainable Solutions in Energy and Environment.

• Vikram Chaurasia, Deputy General Manager – Textile Engineering – Fabric Forming, A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. presented the paper on “New Technologies in Warp and Circular Knitting”.

• Badruddin Khan, Sr. Manager – Product Management Team, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (MCX) made the presentation on “Awareness on Cotton Price Risk Management”.

• Sachiin Kulkarnii, Chief Operating Officer, GHCL Limited presented the paper on “Energy Conservation A step towards sustainability”.

• R. Girish, IAS, Commissioner for Textile Development & Director of Handlooms & Textiles, Govt. of Karnataka presented the paper on “‘Karnataka’ is the destination for investment on textiles”.

• Mihir Parekh, Director – Mega Textile Park, Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd. (TSIIC), (A. Government of Telangana Undertaking) presented the paper on “Investment Opportunities in Telangana”.

Panel Discussions

Panel Discussion on “Upgrade, Weaving Technology for Quality Fabrics” was moderated by Mr. R. R. Gorakhia, Ex. Director, Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The Panel of experts comprised of Mr. Mihir Parekh, Director – Mega Textile Park, Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd. (TSIIC), (A. Government of Telangana Undertaking), Mr. Sachiin Kulkarnii, Chief Operating Officer, GHCL Limited, Mr. B. B. Modi, Vice-President (Weaving Production), D’Decor Home Fabrics Pvt. Ltd. and Mr. Pratik R. Bachkaniwala, Director, Palod Himson Machines Pvt. Ltd.

The seminar was a grand success and was attended by over 225 delegates.