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September
2024
Fusalp continues its collaboration with Lectra by choosing Neteven to manage its marketplaces
The iconic winter sports brand with high-performance and elegant pieces, Fusalp has once again decided to benefit from the expertise of Lectra, a major player in Industry 4.0 on the fashion, automotive and furniture markets, to strengthen its online presence. After being convinced by Kubix Link PLM, the collection management platform, the chic sportswear brand has extended its collaboration with the Lectra Group by choosing Neteven, the marketplaces sales management solution that has already enabled Fusalp to successfully conquer new markets.
King&Joe: transforming menswear fashion with Lectra’s Industry 4.0 cutting solution for higher cutting performance
To enhance their cutting room capabilities, King&Joe, a leading name in menswear fashion based in Paraná, Brazil, chose Lectra’s VectorFashion iQ80 cutting equipment for its superior performance and cutting quality. Lectra facilitates the transformation of players in the fashion, automotive and furniture industries by providing technological solutions that accelerate their transition to Industry 4.0. By leveraging Lectra's advanced cutting solution, King&Joe was able to streamline its production processes, boosting production capacity of over 50% and improving the overall quality of their cut pieces.
The Lectra Observatory provides an insight into global regulations on traceability and transparency in the fashion industry
TextileGenesis and EON join forces to offer fashion and textile players an unrivaled level of traceability and transparency
A Lectra Group company, TextileGenesis, the pioneering platform for the fashion and textile industries to ensure material traceability, today announced a transformative collaboration with EON, the leader in product digitization, enabling retail brands to turn products into traceable, valuable assets through the creation of Digital IDs.
With Versalis Automotive Digital Marking, Lectra offers automotive seat and interior manufacturers a digital marking solution for leather defects
With this new solution, OEMs will be able to optimize their production processes and reduce associated costs.
Lectra appoints Antonella Capelli as President of the EMEA region
TextileGenesis launches a version 2.0 of its traceability platform for the fashion industry
TextileGenesis launches two consortia with the footwear and leather industries to advance traceability in these sectors
TextileGenesis, a Lectra Group company, has announced the launch of two new consortia bringing together players in the footwear and leather industries. TextileGenesis, which has already developed a pioneering solution to ensure the traceability of textile materials, aims to extend its contribution to the emergence of more responsible and sustainable supply chains.
Lectra expands its Furniture On Demand offer with Valia and Vector cutting equipment to accelerate the transition of furniture industry players to Industry 4.0
This new offer automates preparation, planning and manufacturing to optimize on-demand production flows and reduce material consumption.
Lectra launches the Observatory of innovation and transformation in the fashion, furniture and automotive markets
Lectra insources cutting equipment production in China
TextileGenesis now enables the fashion industry to trace the origin of all materials, sustainable or generic, via its platform
Lectra Hosts 2023 ideation
FashionTech Conference: Celebrating 50 years of Innovation Industry leaders come together to discuss the future of fashion
First nine months of 2023: decline in revenues and EBITDA before non-recurring items in a very degraded environment
Lectra goes one step further in its CSR commitment with the appointment of Anne Borfiga as General Secretary
Paris, October 10, 2023 – Leader in technology solutions accelerating the transition to Industry 4.0 for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, Lectra announces the appointment of Anne Borfiga to the position of General Secretary and her entry into the Group's Executive Committee.
Tecnica Group chooses Lectra for key process digitization
Using Kubix Link PLM platform, Tecnica Group digitalized the management of its entire product development process to respond promptly to market changes.
Lectra reveals its latest boundary-pushing solutions at the 2023 China International Sewing Machinery & Accessories (CISMA) show
Lectra unveils its newest range of intelligent, connected solutions -- Automotive Cutting Room 4.0, VectorFashion iC70, and Gerber Atria 70 -- at the CISMA show in Shanghai.
Lectra appoints Frédéric Morel as President of the Asia-Pacific region
Lectra, leader in technology solutions for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, announces the appointment of Frédéric Morel as President of the Asia-Pacific region and as a member of the Group's Executive Committee, where he replaces Edward Wang, who previously held the same position.
Miroglio Group and Lectra together for digital transformation and value chain optimization
Thanks to Kubix Link PLM, Neteven platforms and Retviews benchmarking solution, Miroglio Group optimized the all-around management of its collections to effectively respond to market evolutions
Lectra joins the CAC Mid 60 and SBF 120 indices as of September 15, 2023
Lectra Expands Furniture On Demand to the Mexican Market
A solution powered to support nearshoring and the increase in made to order production
Lectra launches VectorFashion iX2 and VectorFashion Q2, a new generation of intelligent, connected cutting equipment for the fashion industry
Safetline chooses Lectra to transform its cutting room, from nesting to offloading
Lectra supports Brazilian safety-footwear manufacturer, Safetline, in achieving increased quality and productivity in its cutting room with connected equipment and software solutions.
Lectra recognized as one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies for the second consecutive year
Lectra, whose connected industrial equipment and software facilitate the digital transformation and Industry 4.0 transition of fashion, automotive and furniture companies, has announced that for the second year running, it features amongthe 14 French companies namedas Deloitte France’s Best Managed Companies for 2023.
Lectra is committed to reaching the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations
Summer 2023 trends: from colors to hemlines and fabrics, here are the main trends this Summer
The share of shorts (+39%) increases in the collections. Green light also for dresses (+25%) and skirts (+20%) ; Summer and "sunset effect": warm orange color is making its way into prêt-à-porter collections ; Summer maxi size: long dresses are overtaking mini models and bermuda shorts are also rising in popularity
Bally together with Lectra for digital transformation and to optimize performance in the value chain
Already convinced by Lectra's Kubix Link PLM and Retviews offers, Bally has also adopted its Neteven platform. The combination of these three solutions enables Bally to optimize its competitive intelligence, product information management and the distribution of its collections on marketplaces.
Karine Calvet and Pierre-Yves Roussel join Lectra’s Board of Directors
Lectra’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 28 appointed two new Directors, Karine Calvet and Pierre-Yves Roussel for a four-year term. They both will become members of the Strategic Committee, replacing Bernard Jourdan, Lead Director, and Anne Binder. Karine Calvet also becomes a member of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee.
Global Manufacturer of Firefighter PPE Fire-Dex Looks to the Future with Fashion On Demand by Lectra, Increasing Cutting Capacity by 30%
Advanced Industry 4.0 technology provides Fire-Dex access to flexible and reactive production in a more sustainable way
Lectra brings production back in-house with the Inauguration of its manufacturing facility in Tolland, Connecticut
Significant investment in inventory and assembly capabilities reduces lead times by over 60 percent, and ensures customers receive the highest quality of service
The new strategies of luxury footwear brands: if sneakers go out of style, what luxury brands will focus on?
Lectra Study / Retviews
Lectra Showcases Latest Technology at Shoptalk 2023 During Company’s Rapid US Expansion
8 of the top 10 fashion brands use Lectra for planning, developing or manufacturing
2022: strong increase in revenues and earnings
Today, Lectra’s Board of Directors, chaired by Daniel Harari, reviewed the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year 2022. Audit procedures have been performed by the Statutory Auditors. The certification report will be issued at the end of the Board of Director’s meeting of February 23, 2023.
Lectra’s Ideation on the Road Wraps Up Three-City Tour
Premier fashion technology conference attended by industry leaders shines light on future of fashion retail, sustainability, On-Demand manufacturing
PINKO chooses Lectra to digitalize its key processes
From optimising production to enhancing marketing strategy, the data enables the change thanks to Kubix Link PLM, Kubix Link PIM and Retviews
First nine months of 2022: very strong growth in revenues and earnings
Lectra Hosts 2022 ideation On the Road Conference; Heading to Major North America Cities
ideation on the Road is the premier fashion technology conference dedicated to helping brands and retailers adapt to the ever-changing consumer climate
Lectra launches Connected PIM by Lectra, the first Product Information Management solution designed for fashion and natively connected to all sales channels
First half 2022: very strong growth in revenues and earnings
Lectra recognized as one of the Best Managed Companies by Deloitte
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 France’s Best Managed Companies program.
Lectra joins Euronext Tech Leaders, the new stock market index for European technology securities
Yataş invests in Lectra solutions to optimize its cutting room
Lectra, the world leader in industrial textile cutting solutions, and Yataş Group, Turkey's leading furniture and bedding company, join forces with their knowledge and experience in cutting room optimization.
Bespoke Manufacturing Company (BMC) chooses Lectra’s solutions to automate its on-demand production
Lectra helps sustainable onshore manufacturer BMC go from design to print to cut and sew in a matter of hours.
FABRIC, Fashion incubator and business accelerator, relies on Lectra’s on-demand microfactory for domestic manufacturing
By providing the latest technology and resources to designers under one roof, FABRIC proves the viability of a scalable, on-demand model.
Gerber Technology Hosts Hybrid ideation Conference
First Conference as a Lectra Company 1,700 professionals met to discuss how industry 4.0 technology is shaping the future of the industry. 1,700 professionals met to discuss how industry 4.0 technology is shaping the future of the industry.
First nine months of 2021: very strong growth in revenues and earnings
Lectra releases zero-buffer cutting solution for the footwear industry
Lectra announces the launch of its latest cutting solution for the footwear industry: VectorFootwear iP6.
TSI Holdings accelerates digital transformation with Kubix Link
The Japanese apparel group improves manufacturing efficiency and enhances creativity with Lectra’s PLM system
Lectra joins the Plug and Play open innovation ecosystem
Lectra is joining the Brand & Retail program of the Plug and Play network, the world's leading innovation platform connecting startups, investors, and pioneering companies.
First half 2021: strong growth in revenues and earnings
Lectra: serving airbag manufacturers for over 30 years
Key player in Industry 4.0 in the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, Lectra has been working in airbag design for over thirty years. Aware that the cutting room must offer quality airbags as quickly and efficiently as possible, Lectra provides manufacturers with its digital cutting solutions
Jean Marie Canan joins Lectra's Board of Directors
Lectra confirms receipt of regulatory approvals for the Gerber Technology acquisition project
Kanko selected Fashion On Demand by Lectra to Achieve Digital Transformation of School Uniform Production
Lectra supports Kanko, Japan school uniform leading company, to achieve value creation and drive innovation
Gerber - Özak Teksti̇l Leapfrogs Towards Supply Chain Digitalization with Glengo and Gerber Technology
For more than 20 years, Özak Tekstil has partnered with Gerber Technology and their Turkish distributor, Glengo, to transform their supply chain by integrating the latest technology so they can offer their customers the best quality and lead time.
Céline Abecassis-Moedas joins Lectra’s Board of Directors
Lectra shareholders’ vote on Gerber Technology acquisition project postponed
Paris, April 19, 2021 – Lectra's shareholders’ vote on the proposed acquisition of Gerber Technology, initially scheduled for the April 30, 2021 Shareholders’ Meeting, has been postponed to June 1, 2021, as the decision of the American regulatory authority is now expected on May 27, 2021.
Furniture On Demand by Lectra: a sought-after solution for a changing market
The change in consumer behavior and expectations is forcing upholstered furniture manufacturers to adapt in order to meet the growing demand for personalized furniture. These changes in consumer demand, introduce major challenges to the production process, requiring furniture manufacturing companies to industrialize and switch from manual operations to automated and digital processes.
Gerber - Gerber Technology Sets Up Fashion Industry for Success with New Releases of Key Software Solutions
The February 2021 releases will help the fashion industry recover and conquer the challenges ahead.
Gerber - Gerber Technology Experiencing Tremendous Revenue Growth in China Through Innovation and Digital Transformation Initiatives
The innovation leader is supporting customers as they re-invent their workflows and embark on a digital transformation journey to improve productivity and profitability.
Gerber - Filson Successfully Adapts to New Normal Thanks to Gerber Technology’s YuniquePLM
Filson seamlessly transitioned to working remotely without missing a beat.
Gerber - French Manufacturer, Bonneterie Chanteclair, Digitalizes with Gerber to Transform for the Pandemic Era
Chanteclair was able to protect lives and keep their doors open with a fully automated end-to-end workflow.
Gerber - Stoffus Increases Productivity 100% by Implementing Gerber’s End-to-End Digitalized Hardware and Software Solutions
The furniture manufacturer implemented Gerber’s End-to-End Solution to Enable
Made-to-Order Production, Improve Quality and Realize Material Savings.
Gerber - Gerber Technology and Burlington Medical Form Long-Term Partnership to Support Burlington Medical’s Digital Transformation Initiative
Burlington Medical was able to efficiently transition to producing PPE and digitally transform their supply chain.
Black Friday focus - Review and forecast What business strategy will fashion brands adopt?
Gerber - Gerber Technology and Alvanon Announce 3D Collaboration to Achieve Unsurpassed Fit and eCommerce Success
The collaboration will empower the fashion and apparel industry to accelerate digital transformation.
Gerber - Gerber Technology Redefines Mass Production with Launch of Revolutionary, Next-Generation Cutting Room
The Gerber AtriaTM Digital Cutter sets a new digital standard for mass production.
Gerber - Gerber Technology empowers AFM distribution to expand workwear business
AFM leveraged Gerber’s integrated solution to enter the competitive exports market.
Gerber - Gerber Technology’s Commitment to Innovation Celebrated by U.S. Mint; Gerber Variable Scale Honored on American Innovation $1 Coin
Joseph Gerber’s innovative spirit lives on through Gerber Technology’s commitment to driving technology forward.
Gerber - Gerber MCT Cutter Empowers Colorwave Graphics to Transform During COVID-19 Pandemic
A seamless transition to PPE production.
Fashion On Demand by Lectra wins over high-profile clothing makers
In the face of fast-moving trends, internationally renowned brands gain the agility crucial to their business success with Lectra’s cloud-based solution
The fashion industry is among the hardest hit by economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. To cope with this unprecedented crisis, many clothing makers had no other choice than to reinvent themselves. Their forcibly imposed transformation is due in part to the industry’s lagging digital transformation.
Gerber - Gerber Technology celebrates 30 years of innovation in Portugal
Headquarters in Porto drives innovation and growth for European market.
Gerber - Longratex Renews Partnership with Gerber to Enable Dual Workflows - Customization and Mass Production
Meet the challenge of agility through digitalization and achieve tremendous productivity gains.
Sustainable fashion: How are the leaders in fast fashion doing? Post-COVID-19 survey
Brands are prepared for the new health protection rules and have reopened their stores. But aside from the direct impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, is the fashion market ready to respond to customers’ desire to act by changing their spending habits?
Based on analyses by Retviews, a recently acquired startup, Lectra has produced a survey of sustainable fashion among the leading fast fashion brands. The main findings are explained here.
Gerber - FPS Apparel Empowered to Produce 10,000 Protective Masks Per Week
Live in less than a week with Gerber’s retooling solution and support.
Gerber - CBI Group Produces 20,000 Units per Day of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
CBI Group Produces 20,000 Units per Day of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Gerber - Gerber Empowers Nine Line to Produce Thousands of Medical-Grade Masks per Day
Nine Line Apparel develops innovative solution to personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage.
Gerber - Adrian Jules Digitizes their End-to-End Workflow with Gerber Technology
Luxury Custom Clothier Combines Innovative 3D Technology and Tradition
Gerber - Gerber Technology Partners with PCIAW to Increase Production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the U.K.
Gerber’s advanced technology and expertise has helped over 1,200 manufacturers
retool their supply chains.
Gerber - Gerber partners with 3DLOOK to offer unique digital customer experience
Offer the ultimate experience of the end-to-end supply chain remotely.
Gerber - Gerber Technology Partners with Hardwire, LLC to Rapidly Expand Production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hardwire, LLC added to its workflow to produce medical face shields.
Gerber - Gerber Technology Using China Experience to help Global Customers and Increase Production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Supporting companies transitioning to PPE manufacturing.
2019 : Earnings in line with revised estimates
Lectra’s Board of Directors, chaired by Daniel Harari, reviewed the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year 2019. Audit procedures have been performed by the Statutory Auditors. The certification report will be issued at the end of the Board of Director’s meeting of February 25, 2020.
Gerber - French connection upgrades to YuniquePLM® to facilitate growth and data integration
The trend around digital transformation in fashion has been at the forefront of the industry for a few years and companies who are transforming are seeing the payoff with data visibility.
Gerber - Leading chinese menswear brand Lilanz confirms tremendous efficiency improvements with Gerber Software
Lilanz seamlessly digitized their supply chain from design to development to production.
Gerber - Houdini enables sustainability and agility with Gerber Technology’s YuniquePLM®
The cloud-based PLM software allows for more transparency and traceability within
the supply chain.
Gerber - Gerber Partners with Fellow Technology Platform Pioneer, Suuchi Inc., to Help Reinvent the Supply Chain
Gerber’s AccuMark® Platform offers the only truly seamless 2D-to-3D integration.
Gerber - Elevenate reaches new heights With Gerber Technology’s YuniquePLM®
Strengthening the performance brand’s ability to deliver on consumer expectations.
Gerber - Gerber redefines technology experience - announces grand opening of New York City innovation center
The Grand Opening of the Gerber Innovation Center will take place during Gerber’s ideation conference on Oct 24th.
Gerber - OnPoint Manufacturing and Gerber Technology Take Another Step Toward Optimizing On-Demand Manufacturing
OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., an innovative leader in on-demand personalized apparel manufacturing, announced today the arrival and installation of Gerber Technology’s new GERBERcutter® Z1 cutter and the AccuMark® suite of products at OnPoint’s headquarters in Florence, AL.
Gerber - Vilebrequin Chooses Gerber Technology
Vilebrequin dives into Gerber’s Digital Solutions to offer more opportunities for customization.
Gerber - Gerber Technology Software Suite is Now Available as Subscription
Making the latest technological innovations easy to adopt for everyone
Gerber - DEVIL-DOG Dungarees brought back to life thanks to Gerber Technology’s integrated software solutions
Building a strong foundation for success thanks to Gerber’s AccuMark® and YuniquePLM®
Gerber - Gerber Technology makes On-Demand fashion real with the Waldrip collection
Takes Concepts through Design, Printing, and Cutting With Industry 4.0 Agility
Lectra delivers Industry 4.0 to athletic footwear market with VectorFootwear launch
Sumisho Airbag Systems increases production capacity by introducing the new FocusQuantum® OPW solution by Lectra
Kuangda reinforces strategic alliance with Lectra to support business growth and increase competitiveness
Duvivier Productions selects Versalis® to increase its production and competitivity
Matalan embraces Lectra’s 3D product development
Trayton opts for automation with Lectra
Klaussner Home Furnishings aims for speed and standardization with Lectra technology
Ekornes accelerates their automation strategy thanks to Lectra
Lectra appoints Céline Choussy Bedouet as Marketing Director for Automotive, Furniture, Technical Textiles and Composite Materials
Lectra presents its vision of a modern fashion business model at CISMA 2013
Lectra appoints Charlie Xu as vice president of sales, fashion for Greater China
Lectra’s Design to Cost approach gives companies the power to anticipate real costs earlier in the design and product development phases
Lectra Fashion PLM supports Façonnable in its French-chic brand strategy
With Lectra Fashion PLM, Baroque streamlines development and communication for Moussy
Lectra announces the launch of DesignConcept Furniture V2R3, its 3D/2D design and virtual prototyping solution for furniture
Lectra and WGSN Sign Global Partnership Agreement
Lectra announces DesignConcept Auto V4R2, the new version of their virtual prototyping solution for the automotive industry
Lectra Announces Significant New Investments in India
CISMA 2011. Lectra presents Modaris® V7 and puts 3D technology at the heart of fashion development
Lectra presents Versalis® Fashion, its new leather cutting solution specific to luggage, footwear, and fashion accessories
Lectra Hosts Third Successful International Education Congress in Shanghai
Inauguration of the Institute for Innovation and Competitiveness under the patronage of Christine Lagarde, French Minister of Economic Affairs, Finance, and Industry. Lectra, Institute founding partner.
Lectra First PLM Software Vendor to Achieve TEC Certification for PLM for Fashion and PLM for the Distribution of Fashion Products and Accessories
Lectra Appoints Andreas A. Kim Managing Director for Greater China, supporting its Chinese customers with advanced solutions to improve product quality and help them remain competitive
Lectra and X-Rite/Pantone Sign Partnership Agreement to Deliver Integrated Color Technology for Enhanced Design Workflow and Seamless Color Communication
An international arbitral tribunal awards Lectra €21.9 million in its arbitration against Induyco
Lectra Launches the New Version of the Only Fashion-Specific PLM Solution on the Market: Lectra Fashion PLM V2R1
Lectra and Eastman Machine Company announce a settlement in the action brought by Lectra in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, in October 2008
Lectra Announces its Latest Innovations for the Fashion Industries at the 2009 CISMA Trade Show, September 22—24, in Shanghai, China
Lectra and AB-Inventech Sign Cooperation Agreement for the Expanding Wind Energy Market
Lectra's New CLS Auto Leather Cutter Provides a Unique and Comprehensive Answer to Challenges Facing Automotive Manufacturers
Lectra Among 17 European Companies Chosen to Participate in ‘A New Look At Innovation’—a Report Prepared by the ESCP-Europe at the Request of Christine Lagarde, French Minister For Economic Affairs, Industry and Employment.
New Version of Lectra's Software Suite for MFC Furniture Automated Leather Cutting System Improves Productivity for Upholstered Furniture Manufacturers
Lectra’s New Kaledo® Design Solution Proves Powerful and Easy To Implement for Children’s Retailer
After its launch at CISMA (September, 2007), Lectra showcased its new Kaledo solution for designers during its successful road show in Hong Kong and South Korea