Lectra

Lectra Showcases Latest Technology at Shoptalk 2023 During Company’s Rapid US Expansion

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

This year will be Lectra’s first attending Shoptalk as the company accelerates in the US market, solidifying itself as the technology partner to support the future of fashion retail business.

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  • This year will be Lectra’s first attending Shoptalk as the company accelerates in the US market, solidifying itself as the technology partner to support the future of fashion retail business.
  • “For 50 years we’ve been the trusted partner of top fashion brands like Theory, Pinko, Diesel, and Zumba,” said Lenny Marano, President of the Americas at Lectra.
  • “Our customers need a complete solution that they can rely on to make decisions with real-time data monitoring and competitor performance tracking.
  • Join Lectra to celebrate 50 years of innovation at its media happy hour, Monday March 26th at 4:45pm.

Hotwire Global Communications Promotes Heather Craft to CEO, North America

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Hotwire , the global technology communications consultancy, today announced that Heather Craft has been appointed to lead the North America business as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • Hotwire , the global technology communications consultancy, today announced that Heather Craft has been appointed to lead the North America business as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Macdonald will now lead a newly created Global Growth Team within Hotwire as Chief Growth Officer.
  • “Heather’s leadership and vision for Hotwire North America has led to it being the growth engine for all of Hotwire,” said Heather Kernahan, Hotwire Global CEO.
  • Hotwire North America continues to excel in technology and innovation communications, adding new high-profile clients ThoughtSpot and Lectra over the past year.

Hotwire Global Communications Launches Growth Team Helmed by Chief Growth Officer Laura Macdonald

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Hotwire , the global technology communications consultancy, today announced the launch of its Global Growth Team to be led by Laura Macdonald, who has been promoted to the role of Chief Growth Officer from her former role of co-president of North America.

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  • Hotwire , the global technology communications consultancy, today announced the launch of its Global Growth Team to be led by Laura Macdonald, who has been promoted to the role of Chief Growth Officer from her former role of co-president of North America.
  • This newly created team will be responsible for Hotwire’s expansion in both services offered and the company’s global growth.
  • “Laura has a fantastic track record of success in both growing client relationships and leading award-winning work,” said Heather Kernahan, Hotwire Global CEO.
  • As a part of the focus on innovation in services and product offerings, Matt Oakley will join the Global Growth Team as a Global Head of Data and Analytics.

Press release: Lectra announces the acquisition of the majority of the capital of TextileGenesis

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Paris, December 8, 2022 - Lectra announces the signature of an agreement to acquire 51% of the capital and voting rights of the Dutch company TextileGenesis .

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  • Paris, December 8, 2022 - Lectra announces the signature of an agreement to acquire 51% of the capital and voting rights of the Dutch company TextileGenesis .
  • “Today, only 19% of fashion industry actors have visibility of their value chain, and this visibility is often partial.
  • Many brands, especially those that have set ambitious sustainability goals, face a real challenge in terms of supply chain transparency.
  • At the beginning of January, Lectra will acquire 51% of TextileGenesis for 15.2 million euros.

Lectra’s Ideation on the Road Wraps Up Three-City Tour

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Retviews: A data analytics platform for ecommerce, enabling brands to easily assess their market and better gauge supply chain issues.

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  • Retviews: A data analytics platform for ecommerce, enabling brands to easily assess their market and better gauge supply chain issues.
  • When ideation started over 20 years ago, we focused more on customer education and appreciation.
  • But its really evolved into a benchmark event for the entire Industry, said Lenny Marano, President of Americas at Lectra.
  • Lectra will be hosting ideation on the Road in Atlanta to kick off its 2023 tour.

Lectra Hosts 2022 ideation On the Road Conference; Heading to Major North America Cities

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovation leader Lectra today announced that the annual ideation Conference will be on the road for the first year since acquiring Gerber Technology. As the industry faces macroeconomic issues from supply chain disruption to rising inflation, ideation will make way for expert insights and commentary that can shape the ideas and strategies, for digital transformation that will fuel the industry forward.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovation leader Lectra today announced that the annual ideation Conference will be on the road for the first year since acquiring Gerber Technology.
  • Lectra Hosts 2022 ideation On the Road Conference; Heading to Major North America Cities
    For over 20 years, ideation has been bringing together the Fashion industry to discuss and showcase how technology is shaping the future.
  • In 2021 ideation was held virtually with a live fashion show event in the Lectra Innovation Center and gathered over 2,200 industry professionals.
  • Ideation attracts leading companies including platinum sponsors Kornit and Greentex, as well as sponsors SPESA, DXM, Twine, Fashion Snoops and Coresight Research.

Lectra recognized as one of the Best Managed Companies by Deloitte

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Lectra, whose connected industrial equipment and software facilitate the digital transformation and Industry 4.0 transition of fashion, automotive and furniture companies, announces that it has been named one of the 11 French companies selected for the 2022 edition of Deloitte Frances Best Managed Companies program.

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  • Lectra, whose connected industrial equipment and software facilitate the digital transformation and Industry 4.0 transition of fashion, automotive and furniture companies, announces that it has been named one of the 11 French companies selected for the 2022 edition of Deloitte Frances Best Managed Companies program.
  • Lectra is one of 11 French companies recognized as the Best Managed Companies for 2022.
  • For this first edition, I am delighted to announce that Lectra is one of the companies to have obtained our Best Managed Companies mark of excellence, says Eric Forest, Deloitte Private Associate and Head of the Best Managed Companies program.
  • Obtaining the Best Managed Companies mark of excellence is great recognition for all of our teams at Lectra.

Press release - World first: Lectra announces the launch of its Automotive Cutting Room 4.0 offer

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Designed specifically for the automotive industry, this revolutionary offer digitalizes cutting room processes and opens up prospects for unparalleled performance.

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  • Designed specifically for the automotive industry, this revolutionary offer digitalizes cutting room processes and opens up prospects for unparalleled performance.
  • Productivity improvements and material savings are still possible in cutting rooms: with the launch of the Automotive Cutting Room 4.0 offer, we enable automotive manufacturers to take a further significant step towards operational excellence.
  • Connecting up all the elements of the Automotive Cutting Room 4.0 offer delivers this unprecedented value and enables an unparalleled level of performance to be achieved.
  • To find out more about the Automotive Cutting Room 4.0 offer, click here .

Integrating the Value Chain Through Advanced Technology Solutions, Showcased at Texprocess 2022

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry leader in the fashion, automotive, and furniture markets, Lectra is taking into account the drastic change in the pace of how consumers are shopping across industries such as fashion, furniture, technical textiles, and transportation interiors. More than ever before consumers are expecting quality products with quick turnaround times and the added touch of customization and personalization.

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  • More than ever before consumers are expecting quality products with quick turnaround times and the added touch of customization and personalization.
  • These solutions lead to companies saving time and money and reducing overall waste.Lectra will also host an exclusive Open House at their IATC (International Advanced Technology Center) where they will be demonstrating a full experience of their latest technology solutions.
  • Lectra has a strong roadmap for both Lectra and Gerber solutions and will unveil their strategy at Texprocess.
  • The group is proud to state that its 2,400 employees are driven by three core values: being open-minded thinkers, trusted partners and passionate innovators.

Bespoke Manufacturing Company (BMC) chooses Lectra's solutions to automate its on-demand production

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Friday, May 6, 2022

NEW YORK, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A major global player in the fashion, automotive and furniture markets, Lectra designs industrial intelligence solutions – software, equipment, data and services – for brands, manufacturers and retailers. Lectra is equipping Bespoke Manufacturing Company (BMC) with its Gerber AccuMark® range of solutions and Gerber Z1 cutting machine for its manufacturing site in Phoenix, Arizona.

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  • Lectra is equipping Bespoke Manufacturing Company (BMC) with its Gerber AccuMark range of solutions and Gerber Z1 cutting machine for its manufacturing site in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • All products are sold prior to manufacturing, minimizing fabric waste and excess inventory, which greatly reduces costs.
  • "Our aim is to provide a viable alternative to the traditional supply chain by reducing manufacturing time from months to minutes," says J. Kirby Best, Chief Executive Officer, Bespoke Manufacturing Company.
  • With Lectra's solutions, BMC can streamline and automate the on-demand production process, without having to handle complex logistical issues and long lead times.