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Marzoli Books $103 Million in Orders at ITMA 2011

Marzoli S.p.a., a textile machinery manufacturer based in Palazzolo, Italy, reports excellent sales figures after the ITMA conference, which was held in Barcelona, Spain, Sept. 22-29.

ITMF Closes Successful Annual Conference

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) completed its Annual Conference in Barcelona with the theme “New Paradigms in the Global Textile Industry.”

CSITC Completes 19th Round Trial

The Task Force on Commercial Standardization of Instrument Testing of Cotton (CSITC) has completed its 19th round trial, consisting of 79 testing facilities and 136 instruments.

Kofi Annan Discusses Global Compact at World Textile Summit

Annan issued a strong call to action for more companies to join the UN Global Compact, an initiative he began in an attempt to encourage economically, socially and environmentally sustainable business development.

Kubota Sells 1.5 Million Units in the United States

 Approaching its 40th anniversary, Kubota reaches sales milestone.

ITMF: State of the Trade Report, Q1 2011

According to the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), the first quarter of 2011 saw a decline in global yarn and fabric production.

Videos Offer Insight to Picker Care and Maintenance

Four Cotton Incorporated videos provide tips that help growers take better care of their cotton picker harvesters.

Pakistan Invests in 40 New Ginning Factories

Investors have spent almost $35 million on expansion of ginning to take advantage of a large crop and exceptionally high fiber prices.

Making Mid-Season Weed Decisions

A hooded sprayer can be a lifeline in trouble spots. 

Growers Ask Ghana’s Government for Tractors

Farmers in the West African nation are concerned that the country’s production will be decreased due to a lack of mechanized harvesting technology.

Results from CSITC’s Round Trial Results Now Available

A total of 76 testing facilities have submitted results from 115 instruments in the 17th Round Trial of the Task Force on Commercial Standardization Instrument Testing of Cotton (CSITC).

KBH Introduces "Cotton Spear" Round Module Handler

Implement is designed to handle modules made by John Deere's 7760 Cotton Picker.

Cotton Inc. Makes Harvest Equipment Decisions Easier

A new, downloadable tool from Cotton Incorporated helps users compare different harvest machinery investment options using capital budgeting techniques.