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- 25 Mar 2025
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Defab Secures Wax Converters Textiles IP– The Next Evolution of Aussie Canvas
Melbourne, Australia – March 2025 – Defab has officially acquired all the intellectual property (IP) of Wax Converters Textiles (WCT)—which means that well-known names like Dynaproof, Billabong, DX12, BullDuck, and Coolabah are now backed by 49 years of Defab’s expertise in Australian-made textiles.WCT was one of the biggest suppliers in the market, but now it’s
- 25 Mar 2025
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W Wiggins Moves to Highbrook
W Wiggins is embarking on the next exciting milestone in their long history, with the North Island branch moving slightly more central to Highbrook, Auckland.After 20+ years of being based in Manukau, Auckland and Wiggins have changed and grown a lot. This led to Wiggins needing to move and change the business and product range
- 19 Mar 2025
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Calling all Textile Businesses
MAST Academy is thrilled to announce the final development stages of brand-new industrial textile training programmes and apprenticeships! While we know it has taken longer than anticipated, we are on the home stretch now. These qualifications are designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the exciting world of
- 18 Mar 2025
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Navigating Exchange Rate Shifts – Preparing for Industry Adjustments
As we move into 2025, the textiles industry in New Zealand faces new challenges with increasing exchange rate volatility. Over the past year, we have enjoyed relative stability, with the NZD averaging around 0.60 against the USD until November 2024. However, in recent months, the exchange rate has dipped as low as 0.55—an 8.3% decline—before
- 7 Mar 2025
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Celebrating Industrial Textiles Graduates
We are delighted to congratulate the seven graduates, Amy Davison (Bay Canvas), Eh Taw Bo Thaw (Straitline Canvas), Ella Dodd (Kolorful Kanvas), Emma Melrose (Charman Motor Trimmers & Upholsterers), Melanie James (Tasman Canvas), Richard Simonsen (Canvasland) and Shona Sergeant (J’s Design) of the Industrial Textiles Level 3 qualification! Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to
- 28 Feb 2025
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New members join ATA NZ to start off 2025
Welcome to Jason Handley from Tauranga Motor Trimmers and Nathan Clarke from Aerosew out of North Canterbury. We are looking forward to having both businesses as members this year. Jason has four decades of experience in the advanced textiles industry. and is looking forward to seeing how the industry is promoted, showcasing innovation in products
- 24 Feb 2025
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ATA NZ Awards for Excellence Now Open
It’s that time of the year again! We are thrilled to announce the commencement of entries for the Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand 2025 Awards for Excellence. About the Awards:The Awards for Excellence recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements, innovations, and contributions within the textile industry. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a rising star, these
- 11 Dec 2024
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Take Part in the Advanced Textiles Industry Benchmarking Survey
Every few years, we invite members of the industry to participate in a benchmarking survey to gain insights into how businesses in our sector are performing. The data collected helps us identify trends, challenges, and opportunities, providing valuable information that benefits everyone in the industry. We’d greatly appreciate your input! The survey is designed to
- 11 Dec 2024
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Thrive in 2025: A Look at next year’s conference
As we look ahead to 2025, there’s no better time to set our sights on what’s next. “Thrive in 2025” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a call to action for professionals in our industry. In an ever-evolving business landscape, it’s essential to take a step back and focus on growing and innovating. That’s exactly what our
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