ASOS founder is the guest speaker at ASBCI Dinner 2009

08 Apr '09

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Paschal Little of Marks & Spencer plc

They will be joined by logistics and transport experts from Advanced and Kuehne & Nagel, sustainable fibre specialist Lenzing Fibres and outspoken cleaning consultant, Andy Formosa of the Textile Care Company. In response to member demand there will also be a presentation from the Health & Safety Executive, HSE, on the crucial status of the European REACH regulation, the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemical substances in all imports and exports.

Formed in 1992 the ASBCI is widely regarded as the most active and diverse clothing industry forum. Its annual industry conference and dinner is regarded at the conference for suppliers throughout the UK clothing supply chain. In addition the association holds regular committee and technical meetings and annually produces several highly acclaimed technical handbooks.

It also runs technical site visits, half-yearly meetings and an AGM with prominent guest speakers, a student conference and seminar programme. It has also formed reciprocal partnerships with the Textile Institute, Society of Dyers and Colourists, SDC, and the United Kingdom Textile Laboratory Forum, UKTLF, to promote greater technical understanding of essential processes within the clothing supply chain.

As part of its role as industry watchdog the ASBCI informs and advises members of new European standards and has liaised with government bodies to create and implement a nationwide technical training programme for the clothing and allied industries. The ASBCI also provides vital networking opportunities at its regular social events such as its high profile charity ball.

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