His conclusion: "The knowledge of future textile markets and their dynamics is indispensable also for talented students and graduates. It is only with this knowledge that they are able to unerringly develop their talents - in order to create innovations which are really needed."
About Oerlikon:
Oerlikon (SWX: OERL) is one of the world's most successful high-tech industrial groups, specialising in machinery and plant manufacture. The company is synonymous with leading industrial solutions and advanced technology and is active in the six segments textile machinery and plant manufacture, thin-film solar, thin film coating, drive, precision and vacuum technology.
Originally established in Switzerland and with a tradition stretching back 100 years, Oerlikon is now a global player employing more than 19,000 people at 170 locations in 35 countries and generated turnover of CHF 5.6 billion in 2007. It occupies the number one or number two slot in its respective markets and in 2007 invested just under 5 % of its turnover in research and development (CHF 274 Mio.).