Shirley Chan, senior director from Arc'teryx spoke about their diversified global footprint and how it has managed to continue supplying durable outdoor attire during the pandemic. 

Despite the many uncertainties dominating the world, Alberto Candiani, global manager of 

Candiani Denim, shares his optimistic outlook that innovation and R&D will be better positioned in a post-pandemic world in his #ITMA Live interview. 

Julie Davies, The Woolmark Company’s General Manager for Processing Innovation & Education Extension, has 30 years’ working experience within the textile industry with a vast amount of expertise in circular knitting, weaving, dyeing and finishing and textile printing. Consulting with leading international fashion and sports brands, Julie has worked extensively throughout the entire supply chain – from yarn development right through to the end consumer product. 

In her current role, Julie continues to work with supply chain partners to innovate and develop new processes and products whilst also drawing on her in-depth knowledge of the wool industry to develop specialised education programs for students, trade and consumers.

Tsuranori Nomura is the operating officer at Murata Machinery, responsible for Global Market - Textile Machinery Division. Since joining the company in 1989, he has held various positions, mainly in textile machinery sales. In 2014, he was posted to China. During his tenure, he became President of Murata Machinery (Shanghai) and Murata Machinery MFG. (Shanghai). He returned to Japan in 2017, and was appointed General Manager of Sales department, the Textile Machinery Division.

The second episode of #ITMA Live series 'Forging Ahead Amidst A Pandemic' features Luc Tack, managing director of Picanol Group, a leading weaving machine manufacturer. Hear from Luc how Picanol's Industry 4.0-ready machines have been an asset to customers, and about their corporate social responsibility programme during the pandemic.

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Alex Zucchi, Ferraro's managing director and shareholder shares how the Italian textile finishing machinery manufacturer remains resilient and contributed to the community despite the current challenges.

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We interviewed industry leaders from the textile and garment community. Now premiering on www.itma.com