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09 April 2014
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Denim Industry Who’s Who
Mr. Enrique Silla, Jeanologia, Spain
Mr. Kiran Panchal, Modern Denim Limited, India
Mr. Virender Uppal,
Chairman, AEPC,
to Inaugurate InDIGO-3
on 24th April, 2014
Mr. Virender Uppal, AEPC
Mr. Rahul Mehta, CMAI
Dr. Peter Dinsdale,
The Textile Institute Mr. Brij Mohan Calla, Ramdhan Laundries, India
Dr. Darlie O. Koshy, Institute of Apparel Management, India
Mr. Charan Singh
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and business volume.
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Process Outsourcing is an option that gives the freedom to
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Why outsourcing? is the big question arise in our mind
when someone will come to you with the offering and will think why
should we go with outsourcing when we know the suppliers, vendors
directly & there is no need of a middleman, but this matter of
transferring the responsibilities involved to the middleman and this is
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DENIM CLUB INDIAApril 2014 04
InDIGO-3, the
third edition of
the one and only
comprehensive
denim B2B expo is scheduled to be inaugurated
by Mr. Virender Uppal, Chairman, Apparel
Export Promotion Council on 24thApril, 2014.
InDIGO-3 will span over three days from 24th -
26th April, 2014 and will be held at International
Trade Expocentre, Sector 62, NOIDA.
InDIGO is an annual event, organized by Denim
Club, conceived to cover the entire denim value
chain, from fiber to finished products, and
provide an unmatched opportunity to all stake
holders and segment leaders, from across the
globe, to show-case their offerings to a large
gathering of professionals under one roof.
InDIGO distinguishes itself from other trade
shows in Asia in the fashion and textile expo
scenario by virtue of having a specific focus on
denim, and by its comprehensive coverage of
the entire denim supply chain. InDIGO promises
to be the gateway to the huge Indian market, for
all international denim manufacturers and
suppliers.
Expressing his thoughts about InDIGO Mr.
Uppal said, "I am happy to know that Denim Club
is organising InDIGO - 3, the third edition of the
denim B2B expo, from 24th – 26thApril, 2014, at
Expocentre, NOIDA. I am personally quite
hopeful that InDIGO will serve as a much
needed platform and provide an opportunity for
companies and professionals from the denim
value chain, from not only India, but across the
globe, to interact under one roof. I congratulate
the organizer and the whole team of DENIM
CLUB for this initiative and also wish for the
mega success of this event."
Mr. R. Dudeja, Founder, Denim Club India, said,
"We feel privileged that Mr. Uppal has kindly
consented to grace InDIGO-3 with his august
presence and inaugurate the event. His
personal presence will help in bringing the
potential of denim segment in sharp focus of the
apparel exporting fraternity in India and will, at
the same time, enhance awareness about the
strength of Indian denim industry in international
markets. We are very thankful to The Clothing
Manufacturer Association of India, Apparel
Promotion Export Council, The Gujarat Garment
Manufacturers Association and The Textile
Institute, UK for extending their support to
InDIGO-3. I am confident that with the support
from these organization this year’s InDIGO is
going to create a new history and establish a
new benchmark for itself.”
All professionals related to the denim value
chain should visit the show to update
themselves with the latest and the best in
various segments of the denim value chain. The
entry to the show continues to be free, and is
restricted to business visitors only. Pre-register
your visit to the event on the event website
http://www.indiadenimexpo.com
A visit to the show will be highly beneficial for all
not only for learning new things but also in terms
of meeting a large number of peers.
Mr. Virender Uppal, Chairman, AEPC, to Inaugurate
InDIGO-3 on 24th April, 2014
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DENIM CLUB INDIAApril 2014 05
I am happy to know that Denim Club, is organising InDIGO - 3, the third edition of
the denim B2B expo from 24th – 26thApril, 2014 at Expocentre, NOIDA.
Denim is a fast growing business in India and the Asian sub continent, and a
denim focused event was the need of the hour. The farsighted initiative by Denim
Club to organize a denim specific event and that too covering the complete
denim value chain is remarkable. The event can contribute significantly in
bringing denim in focus and generating interest in the apparel exporters in India
for adding denims to their product basket.
I am personally quite hopeful that InDIGO will serve as a much needed platform
and provide an opportunity for companies and professionals from the denim
value chain, from not only India, but across the globe, to interact under one roof.
I congratulate the organizer and the whole team of DENIM CLUB for this initiative
and also wish for the mega success of this event”.
Virender Uppal
Chairman
Apparel House
Institutional Area Sector-44, Gurgaon 122003 Haryana
http://www.aepcindia.com/
Landline - +91 124 270 8108
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DENIM CLUB INDIAApril 2014 06
I am glad to Learn that the Third Edition of the Denim B2B Expo - InDIGO - 3, is
being Organised by Denim Club India from 24th-26th April, 2014 at Expocentre,
Sector 62. NOIDA.
The Denim Industry in India as well as in the Asian Sub -Continent, has been
growing rapidly in the recentYears.
CMAI lauds the effort of Denim Club to Organize a Denim Specific Event
spanning the entire Denim Value Chain and extend its full Support to the
Initiative. The unique format of the Show provides a Common Platform for
Professionals, in the different Segments of the Denim Value Chain, to come
together to Interact and Collaborate for the sustained Growth of the Denim
Industry.
I extend my Best Wishes to Denim Club India and hope that the Event is a Big
Success.
Rahul Mehta
President
THE CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
902, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22 Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026
Tel : +22-2353 8245, 2353 8986, 2352 5168 Fax : +22-2351 5908
Email : cmai@hathway.com, cmai@vsnl.com Website : www.cmai.in
Bangalore New Delhi Pune
7. Industry : Event
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DENIM CLUB INDIAApril 2014 07
As World President of The Textile Institute it is my great pleasure to offer my
congratulations to the Denim Club India for the upcoming InDIGO -3, the third
edition of the denim B2B Expo taking place 24-26April, 2014.
The Textile Institute through its publications, information service, and events
enables a global audience to be informed of matters affecting the textiles
industries worldwide. Similarly InDIGO -3 will bring together like-minded
professionals to provide a platform for industry for information sharing and
networking.
The Textile Institute fully supports the aims of InDIGO -3 and as World President
of the Institute I wish to thank the organisers for this unique event.
The application of knowledge into industry is vital and through our programme of
professional qualifications, members of The Textile Institute can become globally
recognised as chartered professionals. I urge you to speak with The Textile
Institute ‘NISTI’ representatives at the Exhibition who will illustrate how the
Institute recognise and endorse not just academic knowledge but also
professional experience and the competence to use that expertise in practical
situations in the workplace.
I would like to wish you all a successful exhibition.
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DENIM CLUB INDIAApril 2014 09
Dr. Darlie Oommen Koshy
Institute ofApparel Management, India
Dr. Darlie Oommen Koshy’s pioneering contributions to Fashion & Design
Education over the last quarter of a century have been well acknowledged by the
Academia, textile-apparel industry and policy makers alike.
He has a Doctorate from IIT Delhi in Management and an MBAfrom CUSAT, he’s
also been trained at FIT New York in Fashion Management, as a founding faculty
member of NIFT. He was also selected and trained by CBI, Rotterdam and also
received UNDPResearch grant.
He was the 5th Director of the National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad and his contribution has
been far reaching in shaping Indian Design movement through repositioning of NID and setting up of its
Research and PG campuses in Bengaluru and Gandhinagar (Gujarat) respectively.
As a Researcher and Academician Dr. Koshy’s has authored books on International Marketing of
Apparel.
He is a renowned international speaker on marketing, branding and allied areas and design
management strategist for Fashion & Retail industries and the vocational skill education space and
has served on the Boards of several leading organizations inAcademia, Research & Industry over the
years. He has been named twice as one of the 50 Educational leaders shaping Indian Higher
education by ‘Education World’.
Mr. Brij Mohan Calla
Ramdhan Laundries, India
Mr. Calla did his BSC.DTC in Textile Chemistry from Rajasthan University. He is
a seasoned professional with having over 25 years of experience in garments
processing with latest technological washes and developments. good know how
on chemicals and auxiliaries.
Mr. Calla has worked with leading textile mills in india including Bombay Dyeing
and Manufacturing Co Ltd., Mumbai, DCM Silk Mills, New Delhi.
He has worked in garment processing industry in Costa Rica Central America and Miami, Florida,
USA.
He was the vice president Fresh Tex asia and was looking after seven countries namely Philippines,
Indonesia, North and South China, Bangladesh, Shri Lanka and India.
He worked for a year with Sithro Apparels Shri Lanka which has a joint venture with Gokaldas Images
in Bangalore. Currently he is with Ramsons Industries as the CEO and looks after the Ramdhan Wash
Plant.
He has been associated with NIFT as a panel member in their selection committee and as a faculty
member at NIFT, New Delhi.
Denim Industry Who's Who
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From The Denim Directory
DENIM CLUB INDIAApril 2014 09
Mr. Kiran Panchal
Modern Denim Limited, India
Mr. Kiran Panchal is post graduate in textiles, international marketing and
medicine and has a rich experience of 43 years working in India and overseas.
Mr. Panchal started his career with Lalbhai Exports Limited in 1971. He joined
Rustom Mills in 1981 as CEO and was responsible for exports and creating new
products.
He worked in Nigeria from 1986 – 1993. He joined Modern Group – Modern Terry
Towels after returning to India. He was transferred to England for establishing Modern Group
European office in 1996. He has also worked in Egypt with a team of government experts to restructure
public sector textile industry.
In 2001 on completion of restructuring process was appointed as CEO of largest private sector textile
conglomerate giza spinning and weaving. In 2005, he came back to India and joined modern group
handling marketing of ModernTerryTowels Ltd and Modern Denim Ltd including garment division
Academically, Mr. Panchal has been visiting faculty with IIM and B. K. School of Business
Management for final year MBA students teaching international marketing. He has been actively
working with Italian government for restructuring and Jt. Venture with Italian Denim Industry.
He has been responsible for creating innovative Denim for Top Brands like Diesel and diversifying
Denim into HomeTextiles.
Mr. Enrique Silla
Jeanologia, Spain
Born in Valencia, Spain in 1964, into a family with a rich textile tradition, Mr. Silla
received his degree in business administration at Valencia University and the
University of California at Berkley. Later receiving his MBA at I.E.S.E. school of
business in Barcelona.
Today, Enrique Silla is the CEO of Jeanologia continuing his family’s tradition in
the apparel industry. Headquartered in Valencia, Spain, Jeanologia is a dominant global presence with
a network of strategically located offices around the world providing technologies & services to clients
in 50 countries. Its main focus is on laser and ozone technologies for the textile industry.
Mr. Silla pioneered the introduction of cellulose enzymes for Stone Washing Jeans to the denim world
in 1989 along with the Denykem Company. Subsequently, in 1993, Mr. Silla founded Jeanologia with
the aim of changing the way jeans are made.
With an international experience of more than 20 years and strong collaborations with prestigious
brands and retailers, Mr. Silla is considered one of the world authorities in the Science of Finishing.
During these 20 years Jeanologia has shown its commitment towards sustainability and corporate
responsibility.
Denim Industry Who's Who
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The TÜV Rheinland Group is a leading provider
of technical services worldwide. Founded in
1872 and headquartered in Cologne, the Group
employs more than 17,200 people in 500
locations in more than 65 countries and
generates annual revenues of € 1.53 billion.
TÜV Rheinland India, a subsidiary of TÜV
Rheinland Group, Germany, commenced its
operations in India in the year 1996 with local
headquarters at Bangalore. We have a
nationwide presence with 32 locations spread
over 30 cities in India, employing over 600 highly
skilled professionals.
Being a prominent service provider in the
Testing, Training, Inspection, Consulting and
Certification Industry (TIC), we have the most
advanced testing capabilities including the
Photovoltaic, Softlines (textiles and footwear),
Material testing, EMC, Food and Product Safety
etc. cater to the growing demand of our
customers and have also presence across India
to provide other services to our customers.
Major focuses of TUV Rheinland
TUV Rheinland focusses on providing various
services like Testing, Inspections, Social
Compliance Audits / Certifications and
customized Trainings in line with the
requirement of textile industry. Testing of
products will cover all the three main areas of
safety, performance and legality. The company
carries out inspection services at various
stages of product manufacturing starting from
yarn, fabric to inline, during production, final
random inspection and also factory evaluation to
ensure product meets all the requirements.
There are various initiatives taken by
retailers/associations globally in the area of
social compliance and we provide all the
services including SA 8000, BSCI, WRAP,
Ethical trade initiative and specific code of
conduct audits customized by various retailers.
Helping buyers and exporters to increase the
exports from the country
Globally consumers want a product not only to
be durable but also safe and environment
friendly. Regulations have been made in
countries like Europe andAmerica to ensure that
either the use of these harmful chemicals is
restricted or these are banned.
TUV Rheinland India, has state of the art
facilities to test for performance, safety and legal
requirements associated with a garment.
Manufacturers send sample products for testing
before starting the production to ensure that their
products meet all the performance, safety and
legal requirements of the country/retailer to
which the product is going to be shipped.
The company provides various training
programs to increase the awareness of harmful
chemicals among the exporters and buyers
besides helping them make improvements in
their supply chain to ensure that their products
meet the requirements.
State of the art laboratories
The company has 3 labs in India (Gurgaon,
Bangalore and Tirupur) to cover all the major
sourcing locations which are important for
textiles, leather and footwear industry in India.
The Gurgaon lab works as a centre of excellence
for other two labs in India and has the facilities to
test apparel, home textiles, toys, leather,
footwear, jewelry, food contact materials for
mechanical as well as chemical properties.
Within a year of operations we have been able to
start working with many international retailers in
Europe and America in the above product
categories.
The company strives to provide quality service at
a competitive price with a sharper turnaround
time. The company has strengthened the global
sales network so as to build rapport with global
retailers and get nomination for TUV Rheinland
laboratories globally.
TUV Rheinland
(India) Pvt. Ltd.,
Soflines Division
Mr. Charan Singh, General Manager, Softlines