#Textile processing

2023-07-03

Lars Lidman joins Coloreel as VP Global Sales

Coloreel is pleased to announce the appointment of Lars Lidman as the company's new Vice President of Global Sales. With a strong background in international sales of technical products, Lars will play a vital role in further driving Coloreel's global expansion efforts.

Lars Lidman brings with him a wealth of experience from previously held roles at renowned organizations such as ABB, Ericsson and most recently Teledyneflir (previously Flir Systems). Over the past two decades, he has demonstrated exceptional sales leadership and a keen understanding of global markets.

Lars Lidman, Coloreel VP Global Sales, comments:

“I am very excited to join Coloreel to build and lead the sales team to unlock the full global sales potential of this new groundbreaking technology for embroidery.”

Torbjörn Bäck, Coloreel CEO, comments:

"We are thrilled to welcome Lars to Coloreel as our new VP Global Sales. His experience in establishing distributors, managing complex technical sales, and direct business development will undoubtedly strengthen our global expansion efforts.”

Lars Lidman has assumed the role from his current base in Hong Kong and will relocate to Stockholm, Sweden.

Coloreel Group AB files for bankruptcy

Coloreel Group AB, a pioneering Swedish technology company known for its instant thread dyeing technology, today announced that it has filed for bankruptcy. The decision comes after the company's inability to develop its business volume quickly enough and, related to this, secure the necessary financing.

Groz-Beckert showcases textile innovation at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore

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Jeanologia shapes the denim of the future at Kingpins with ‘Mediterranean Soul’

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India ITME Society pushes trade & technology alliances in Singapore

India ITME Society hosted India Networking Program - Fabricating the Future of Textile Industry- From Heritage to High-Tech” on 29th October 2025 at Singapore an exclusive gathering of Ministry of Textile Officials, Embassy Officials, Entrepreneurs, Technocrats, Industry Organizations and Media Personnel's designed to foster collaboration, exchange ideas and explore opportunities in the Indian Textile & Textile Engineering Sector.

38th International Cotton Conference Bremen launches registration and unveils key topics

Participants can now register online for the 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen, which will be held on 25-27 March 2026 at the Haus der Bürgerschaft parliament building on market square. All visitors can look forward to a high-calibre conference programme, numerous additional meetings and a valuable exchange of knowledge and information. The comprehensive range of topics covering the entire value chain will provide practical expertise, address current developments, answer key industry questions, and provide new impetus for the future.

Innovation and customer proximity – KARL MAYER’s clear focus makes an impression

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