The legacy of blue jeans and Picanol's role in denim manufacturing
This week was marked by a significant date in fashion history. On May 20, 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received a U.S. patent for their innovative process of placing rivets in men's work trousers. This moment marked the birth of blue jeans as we know them today.
Celebrating innovation and partnership at AITEX in Spain
On May 8, 2025, we had the honor of organizing a remarkable customer event AITEX in Alcoy (Spain), together with our agents Eduardo De Pineda and Jorge Sempere. AITEX, the Textile and Cosmetic Industry Research Association, is renowned for its dedication to advancing textile technology and education. This prestigious institution recently acquired two Ultimax rapier weaving machines from Picanol for educational purposes: one dobby machine and one jacquard machine. The jacquard machine is particularly special as it weaves a fabric featuring an image of the AITEX headquarters to commemorate the 40th anniversary of AITEX which is being celebrated this year.
Reflecting on our successful participation in IGATEX 2025 in Pakistan
Together with our agent Madhani Associates, Picanol proudly participated in IGATEX (International Garment and Textile Machinery Exhibition and Conference) at the Expo Centre in Karachi (Pakistan) from April 24-26, 2025.
Picanol Group opens new headquarters in Ieper - Prime Minister Bart De Wever in attendance
Picanol Group officially opened its new headquarters in Ieper on Friday, April 25, in the presence of Belgium’s Prime Minister, Bart De Wever. The modern, sustainable work and meeting place has an impressive floor area of 20,000 square meters, providing the necessary space for the further growth of Picanol, Psicontrol, and Proferro. The new headquarters was built on the existing company site in Ieper and is connected to the production departments located on the site. CEO Luc Tack stressed that this investment not only marks the sustainable anchoring of the company in Ieper but also confirms the company's belief in the future of manufacturing, while the Belgian Prime Minister underlined the importance of the country’s industry for the prosperity and growth of Belgian society.
Join us at SaigonTex in Vietnam
Picanol is participating in SaigonTex in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam from April 9 to 12, 2025. Our team is ready for this important event at the booth of our agent Peja Vietnam in Hall A1, booth 1L01. This is a great opportunity to explore our latest innovations, connect with our team, and discover how we can help your business reach new heights.
Meet us at Maquitex in Portugal
Maquitex 2025, an international exhibition focusing on machines, technology, and accessories for the textile industry, has officially begun today in Porto (Portugal). Picanol is participating in Maquitex at the booth of our agent, Sampaio & Sampaio from March 26-28, 2025. Together, we are ready to meet with our Portuguese customers and other textile professionals.