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Coats invests in digital thread dyeing technology
Industrial thread maker Coats is investing US$5m in an Israeli based technology start-up that has developed what it describes as a "revolutionary" new digital thread dyeing system.
Coats opens first of three global innovation hubs
Coats has opened the first of three innovations hubs planned by the industrial thread manufacturer for collaboration with customers, brands, suppliers, universities and start-ups.
Coats expands manufacturing presence in Vietnam
Industrial thread maker Coats has increased capacity at its Hung Yen, Vietnam facility, making it one of the company’s largest manufacturing units.
Coats continues positive start to year
Industrial thread maker Coats has continued its positive start to the year with growth in both earnings and sales in the first half, driven by a strong performance from apparel and footwear thread.
Coats enters FTSE4Good Index for anti-corruption work
Industrial thread maker Coats has entered the FTSE4Good UK Index for its work on corporate governance and anti-corruption.
Coats deploys analytics tool to improve performance
Industrial thread maker Coats has deployed a new analytics tool at its manufacturing facility in China in a move aimed at identifying opportunities to improve and streamline operations across the group's global business.
Coats Q1 sales up on solid apparel growth
Industrial thread maker Coats has reaffirmed its full-year guidance on the back of higher sales in its first-quarter and "encouraging progress" on its two-year transformation programme.
Coats shares jump on FY18 guidance increase
Industrial thread maker Coats has credited the acquisition of Patrick Yarn Mill and its ongoing transformation programme with a rise in its profit forecast for the year ahead as footwear and apparel helped boost 2017 revenue.
Coats makes strategic move with Patrick Yarn Mill buy
Industrial thread maker Coats has acquired Patrick Yarn Mill, a US manufacturer of high-performance engineered yarns, in a move that will expand its performance materials portfolio and boost its innovation capabilities.
Coats industrial unit drives higher sales
Industrial thread maker Coats has booked higher third-quarter sales thanks to strong growth in its its industrial division.
Coats global growth and innovation boosts H1
Industrial thread maker Coats has booked higher sales and earnings growth in its first-half thanks to international growth and innovation.
Coats launches AS threads for outdoor apparel
Industrial thread maker Coats has developed a line of 100% polyester continuous filament sewing threads designed to offer greater versatility and a clean seam appearance in outdoor apparel.
Coats Q1 sales climb on core apparel business
Industrial thread maker Coats has booked higher sales in its first quarter, helped by a stronger than anticipated performance in the company's industrial division.
Coats moves to FY profit as restructuring pays off
Industrial thread maker Coats has delivered what it says was a strong performance last year as it moved to a profit thanks to a substantial decline in one-off charges and a restructuring of its craft and textiles business a year earlier.
Coats appoints Sharma CEO as Forman steps down
Industrial thread maker Coats has promoted Rajiv Sharma to the role of chief executive to take over from Paul Forman who is leaving at the end of the year.
Coats buys efficiency software specialist Fast React
Industrial thread manufacturer Coats is on the acquisition trail again, adding UK-based software developer Fast React Systems to its line-up of productivity improvement tools for apparel and footwear manufacturers, sourcing companies and retailers.
Coats commits to ZDHC as reports latest CR performance
Industrial thread and zip manufacturer Coats has joined the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) initiative, and revealed the latest corporate responsibility progress in its global operations.
Coats "cautiously optimistic" despite FY loss
Industrial thread, yarn and zip specialist Coats Group has swung to a full-year loss on adverse currency movementsand a hike in exceptional costs, but says it remains "cautiously optimistic" in its outlook.
Coats develops corrosion-resistant zip for leather goods
Industrial thread, yarn and zip specialist Coats Group is launching what it claims is its most advanced range of corrosion resistant zips.
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