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Robotics innovation is key to reshoring the $1T apparel manufacturing industry

Robotics Business Review

Sewing machines were controlled via ROS to synchronized apparel operation with a robot. Source: ARM Institute A staggering 97% of the apparel sold and worn in the U.S. is made overseas, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association. Not only does this mean that the U.S. However, this was no small feat.

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Up in Smoke Welding Apparel wins $30,000 grant from FedEx

The Fabricator

FedEx has awarded $30,000 to Up in Smoke Welding Apparel, Fulshear, Texas, one of 10 small businesses to receive the grand prize as part of the 11th annual FedEx Small Business Grant Contest.

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Frictionless Podcast: Apparel Production and Logistics in Central America

Modern Materials Handling

On this Episode, Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, and Annie Paredes, Director of Customer Service at CBX Global Central America discuss the apparel industry’s shift to Honduras.

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UPS and Gap units partner to offer ‘unmatched automation and supply chain capabilities’ to apparel merchants

Robotics Automation News

Two business units from within logistics giant UPS and famous retail brand GAP are combining their expertise to offer “unmatched automation and supply chain capabilities” to apparel and footwear merchants.

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Grafton Apparel enters into sale agreement with Stern Partners Inc.

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — Grafton Apparel Ltd. “Across Tip Top and our Big & Tall stores, Grafton Apparel offers unparalleled quality, value, and style that has delivered record results,” says Lance Itkoff, President and CEO of Grafton. a Canadian private investment company controlled by Ronald N.

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Gildan launches positioning and marketing campaigns for the Gildan, American Apparel, and Comfort Colors brands

Canadian Manufacturing

MONTREAL — Gildan announced the release of its new positioning and marketing campaigns for the Gildan, American Apparel, and Comfort Colors brands. “We American Apparel will debut The 2001 and Only campaign, spotlighting its original AA2001 style. Photo: Gildan.

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Locus Robotics and Geodis to introduce ‘next-generation’ warehouse robotic automation to Mexico

Robotics Automation News

Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for fulfillment warehouses, has completed a new implementation with Geodis, a global logistics provider, to bring “high performance, next-generation robotics automation” to Mexico to fulfill e-commerce and retail orders for a major global apparel brand.