EVENTS
The Weaving
Groups’ events aim to give maximum information in minimum time.
Often stimulating new business ideas, they provide a social dimension
and assist in the continuing professional development of members.
THE WEAVING GROUP CONFERENCE
This bi-annual
conference assembles top international speakers, providing an open
forum for discussion, and answers the broad range of questions arising
from the most important topic: weaving.
Recent
participants focusing on the development and future of the industry
have included: Benninger, Boeing, Bonas, Dornier, D.T.I., HSBC Bank,
Karl Mayer, John Lewis Partnership, Marks & Spencer, Picanol,
Promatech, Royal Bank of Scotland, Staubli, Sultex, The Woolmark Company
and Werner International.
THE WEAVING GROUP INDUSTRY STUDY TOUR
The itinerary
of the study tour is planned to create interest for all participants,
with mill visits being of relevance and value to those involved in
most sectors of fabric production.
The success
of recent tours to leading manufacturing organisations in Belgium,
China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, Switzerland,
Turkey and USA is a testament to the benefits gained and the experience
enjoyed by all concerned.
UK
STUDY TOUR
This UK
study tour has been specifically designed to allow members of The
Weaving Group and other parties, particularly from schools, colleges
etc. to visit modern weaving and associated manufacturing installations,
which produce a variety of fabrics across a wide range of weaving
machinery. In addition, visits to education and research, spinning,
dyeing and other manufacturing establishments make this a tour not
to be missed.