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French brand Hermès expands with new leather workshop in Normandy

Hermès will open its tenth leather goods workshop in Colombelles, Calvados, by 2028, creating 260 artisan jobs.
This expansion supports its artisanal model and local employment.
It complements ongoing projects in Charente, Gironde, and Ardennes.
Training will be provided by École Hermès des savoir-faire, in partnership with local education and employment bodies.Read More

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Germany’s BASF & Hagihara develop durable turf yarn for sports arenas

BASF and Hagihara Industries have developed highly durable polyolefin yarns for artificial turf used in sports arenas.
After three years of collaboration, they created a formulation with Tinuvin light stabilisers, enhancing turf durability against sunlight and extreme weather.
The innovation allows artificial turf to last up to 10 years, with Fagiano Okayama’s practice field as a prime example.Read More

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Cotton Club (BD) boosts profits with Coats Digital’s GSDCost

Cotton Club (BD) Ltd boosted productivity by 5 per cent and improved SMVs by 25.6 per cent after adopting Coats Digital’s GSDCost.
With a 90 per cent increase in costing accuracy, it reduced overtime and material waste, raised OTDP by 7 per cent, and added ~$0.45 million to annual profits.
The tool also enhanced communication, planning, and capacity to handle complex orders.Read More

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US’ Hexcel sees sales & EPS decline in Q1 2025, adjusts guidance

Hexcel Corporation has reported Q1 2025 sales of $457 million, down 3.3 per cent YoY, with adjusted EPS at $0.37.
Commercial Aerospace sales fell 6.4 per cent, while Defence, Space & Other grew 2 per cent.
The company revised its 2025 guidance due to slower production ramps, especially for the Airbus A350.
CEO Gentile reaffirmed Hexcel’s strong positioning, highlighting cost control.Read More

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