Apparel Online India Magazine September 1st Issue 2018 | Page 43

FAIR REVIEW
through the event, be it Brother’s
IoT technology or Duerkopp Adler’s
new launch – 755S Speed Pocket
automated machine; the offerings
got an overwhelming response from
the industry. “Technology is the only
way or solution to current market
conditions and price pressure. We
have to make sure to use smart ways
of making garment and one has to
be very much productive. In GTE, we
are exploring technology which can
lead us toward smart manufacturing,”
informed Philomena John, Owner,
Cotton Blossom India, Tirupur who
also showed interest in printing and
embroidery machines. Cotton Blossom
India is one of the well-known export
houses working with many top brands.
Sanjay Anand, Operation Head,
Bloomcraft Apparels, Bangalore
also had a similar opinion: “At this
time, technology is an important
requirement, so we are looking for
technology to reduce manpower issues
and increase productivity too. Some
machines like button feeder from
Sakho are interesting developments.”
The company, manufacturing shirts,
works with brands like Mango,
Carrefour, M&S etc. Recently it started
work with US market too.
Many mid-level technical professionals
from Shahi Exports were present at
the show while different teams took
interest as per their department’s
requirements. “Different kinds of
lighting systems showcased at the
booth of IIGM were really interesting.
By using this, one can save a lot of
energy. As most of the factories are
moving out to new places where the
weather is comparatively hotter
than Bangalore, such energy-
saving technology is a big support
to the workers also as it provides
comfortable working environment,”
said Shripad Hegde, GM – QA, Shahi
Exports. The team of Himatsingka
Linens was also exploring automation
for home furnishing products.
Sandeep Agarwal, GM (Sewing
Operations) of the company was
looking for automatic flat hemmer.
As needle running time is less in
company’ products, this machine will
help an operator to increase needle
time. The team explored technology
which can reduce manual operations
and SAM value. Automatic pattern
sewing machine also attracted the
team.
Team Apparel Online also met
retailers and international brands
at the event and discussed various
aspects. Manu Menon, Regional
Head – QA, Reliance Trends visited
the show with his team. “There
are some machines we have seen
which can improve quality also,” he
added. Reliance Trends is growing
aggressively and is now coming
up with its stores in comparatively
smaller cities.
Ajay Kr Pandey, Manager, QC
and QA (Apparel), Puma Sports
India, was exploring innovation in
stitching and printing machines. “I
try to help our vendors in terms of
latest technology upgradation. There
is enough scope to improve overall
infrastructure and add value as far as
Team Reliance Trends and Shahi Exports. (L-R) Shivaprakash Kantimath, Quality Manager; Manu Menon,
Regional Head, QA; Parashuram Pentapati, Deputy Manager; and Shripad Hegde, GM – QA, Shahi Exports
Team Himatsingka Linens: (L-R) Bharani Kumar, Senior Manager, Sewing Operations
(Maintenance); Sandeep Agarwal, GM (Sewing Operations); and Pradeep Singh, Manager,
Sewing Operations
ESSENTIALS
Technology is
the only way
or solution to
current market
conditions and
price pressure.
Companies have
to make sure to
use smart ways of
making garment
and one has to
be very much
productive.
garment manufacturing is concerned.
More awareness and motivation are
required in this direction,” he added.
The company will also increase
sourcing from India in near future.
Technology providers were also
happy with the fair and showed their
satisfaction; there was more than one
reason for their happiness. Pavan
Kapoor, MD, IIGM was seen to be
quite busy meeting people as their
IIGM booth was full of visitors all the
time. “It proved to be a well-attended,
and well-done exhibition. The
format of this show is of decent size,
visitation is also good and two years
gap is a good enough period to allow
people to showcase new technology.
This time, the level of participation
in terms of overall display, and what
Pavan Kapoor, MD, IIGM was happy with the current market conditions. The company got good
response for its various products
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