LECTRA: Lectra joins forces with the CFDA to support New York City's Fashion Manufacturing Initiative
February 10 2014 - 12:36PM
Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions
dedicated to industries using soft materials-fabrics, leather,
technical textiles and composite materials-is pleased to announce
its support of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)'s
Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI). The FMI offers financial
grants and support to New York City fashion companies to help grow
and sustain their businesses through the acquisition of innovative
equipment, advanced technology, and worker training. "New York City
is synonymous with fashion and Lectra has a strong history of
partnering with fashion and apparel companies in the region. We saw
a natural opportunity to partner with the CFDA to support the
revitalization of manufacturing in New York City," says Anastasia
Charbin, Fashion Marketing Director at Lectra. "We believe in what
the FMI aims to accomplish and we look forward to strengthening our
relationship with the organization as well as our customers in the
region." "The success of CFDA's Fashion Manufacturing Initiative is
built on the support of the industry. And with Lectra's support, we
will be helping New York City factories grow and become more
competitive," adds Steven Kolb, President of the CFDA. The FMI, a
program created by Theory founder Andrew Rosen, the CFDA and the
New York City Economic Development Corporation, recently announced
the inaugural grant recipients-including New York Embroidery
Studio, High Production, Werkstatt, Create-a-Marker, In Style USA,
Vogue Too, and Martin Greenfield Clothiers. Lectra's support will
allow the FMI to assist Martin Greenfield Clothiers, a
Brooklyn-based manufacturer of hand-tailored men's clothing and
long time Lectra customer, in modernizing their product development
and pre-production approach. "The FMI Matching Grant underlines our
own investments in employee training and process equipment, helping
to increase the productivity and efficiency of Martin Greenfield
Clothiers," explains Tod Greenfield, VP of Manufacturing. "The
valuable jobs, wages, and other economic activity that will be
generated by this program are very beneficial to our company, our
industry, and New York City."
About the
Council of Fashion Designers of America The
Council of Fashion Designers of America is a not-for-profit trade
association whose membership consists of more than 400 of America's
foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers.
About Lectra
Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions
that automate, streamline and accelerate product design,
development and manufacturing processes for industries using soft
materials. Lectra develops the most advanced specialized software
and cutting systems and provides associated services to a broad
array of markets including fashion (apparel, accessories,
footwear), automotive (car seats and interiors, airbags),
furniture, as well as a wide variety of other market sectors, such
as aeronautical and marine industries, wind power, and personal
protective equipment. Lectra serves 23,000 customers in more than
100 countries with 1,350 employees and $256 million in 2012
revenues. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext.
For more information, please visit www.lectra.com
Contact - Lectra Headquarters / Press Dept.:
Nathalie Fournier-Christol
E-mail: n.fournier-christol@lectra.comTel.: +33 (0)1 53 64 42 37
- Fax: +33 (0)1 53 64 43 40
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