Textiles NewZ - 30th November 2011
Textiles Symposium 2011!
Thank you to everyone who attend our Symposium in Wellington. The feedback we have had from our survey made special note of the industry case studies and their value to other businesses. By all accounts a great success and we look forward to hosting you next year. Of special note, we have had full coverage of the Symposium in Apparel Magazine this month. (Thanks Apparel Mag!)
TNZ AGM
The TNZ AGM was held on10th of November, we are pleased to announce that Janette Eason-Savage and Sharee Harper have joined our board, and Peter Allard has been elected to another term.
Opportunities
USA - we have had an enquiry from the USA regarding brands that are related to hunting and fishing, workwear and outdoor for cold environments as well as casual clothing. For those interested, please contact me.
News and Views
New Zealand Wool Market Report - 17th November.
Read more at: http://www.woolnews.net/news/new-zealand-wool-market-report-17-november-2011/
H Dawson wool announces New Managing Director.
Read more at http://www.woolnews.net/news/h-dawson-wool-announces-new-managing-director/
Russia's retail market set for steady growth
Read more at http://www.woolnews.net/news/russia%e2%80%99s-clothing-retail-market-is-set-for-steady-growth/
Wools of New Zealand become grower owned
Read more at http://www.woolnews.net/news/wools-of-new-zealand-companies-and-brands-become-grower-owned/
Rise in demand for technical textiles
Read more at http://www.woolnews.net/news/rise-in-demand-for-technical-textiles/
Global Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations
Read more at http://www.marketresearch.com/Textiles-Intelligence-v2646/Global-Apparel-Product-Developments-Innovations-6672164/
Year on year Global Fabric Production Down
Read more at http://www.textileworld.com/Articles/2011/November/Year_on_Year_Global_Fabric_Production_Down_In_Q2_2011.html
Upcoming Events
Christchurch
Date: 8 December 2011 (Thursday)
Time: 6 pm onwards – dinner is an option for those who want to stay and join for a group dinner before Christmas
Venue: Cashmere Lounge at the Cashmere Club – 50 Columbo Street, Sydenham
Please contact - Amber Borrie
Tel: 03 317 9652
Mobile: 027 370 7508
ATITO
Carding Technician programme
The Apparel and Textile ITO (ATITO) has begun another intake of the carding technician programme are accepting enrolments now. Carding is a highly specialised role within the yarn manufacturing industry, said Mike Gorinski, Chief Executive of the Apparel and Textile ITO (ATITO).
“It requires spinning companies in New Zealand to develop the talent of technicians on the job, using specialist trainers. The ATITO is again very fortunate to have a world renowned expert, Alan Brydon, available to deliver this very valuable training,” says Mike.
The dates for the Stage 1 Block Course are Mondays 5 & 12 March 2012. Stage 2 Block Courses will be held at a similar date in 2013. Trainees who complete the carding technician programme will gain the New Zealand Diploma in Textiles Manufacture (Carding Technician) Level 5.
If you would like more information or have any employees you would like to enrol into this programme, please contact Robert Larsen, Training Advisor on 021 871 743
News from our Sponsors!
Please support our sponsors where you can; they help us deliver services to you!
New Zealand School of Export
50% off export growth support
The New Zealand School of Export (NZSOE) is registered to accept NZTE Capability Development Vouchers, meaning that eligible companies can get 50% off various services such as the intensive Exporter Health Check (full cost $4500 +GST) which is ideal for any company who needs a short, sharp comprehensive look at how it exports and what it can do better.
In addition, the flagship programme continues to be the Diploma of International Trade, a 12-month distance education programme which takes you step-by-step into planning export growth in your own company (full cost $9280 plus GST payable in eight module instalments) and which leads to the Global Trade Professional (GTP) designation.
Our exporters are more than happy to endorse all our programmes – have a look at what they have to say at: http://www.export.ac.nz/endorsements.html
The NZSOE is the only body in New Zealand to have gained Accredited Provider status from the global body IATTO, so if you want to get the same professional export training as your competitors overseas, check us out at: www.export.ac.nz or call the Director Rom Rudzki on 06 356 56 56 ext. 705 for a free and confidential chat about how we can help your business grow.
OfficeMax
Keep an eye out for the new revamped OfficeMax offer in 2012 with special discounts for our TNZ members! If you'd like to find out more, contact Debbie Ferrel, Tel: 04 477 7958 or e-mail at Debbie.Ferrel@officemax.co.nz.
Webquest
Website Design & Management
More and more businesses and organisations are understand not only the need to have a online presence for the people that use the internet to find you (how often do you hear people say “let’s Google it”), but also the cost effective platform it provides to disseminate the information about your products and services. Furthermore, the marketing opportunities associated with Google and the likes of Facebook, LinkedIn etc are huge and very viral.
At Webquest Ltd, we would be delighted to talk to you about your website or social networking needs. From our small “All-In-One” website package www.simplewebsites.co.nzto our more complex larger websites http://webquest.co.nz/our_work/web_design.html, we can meet your objectives.
Contact us now for a free no obligation quote at info@webquest.co.nz, we’d love to hear from you.
Meteor Printers
For fresh ideas in design and print, speak to Meteor Printers. Call them on 06 349 2630 or e-mail sales@meteorprinters.co.nz .
Apparel Magazine
Your best read for the latest happenings in the apparel sector!
Have a fabulous week!
Claire Cilliers
CEO
Textiles New Zealand
Office: 06 213 4232
Mobile: 021 029 66610
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