NEW YORK, NY -- 11/10/09 --
Lectra, the world leader in integrated
technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials --
textiles, leather, industrial fabrics and composite materials -- today
announced its participation in the Apparel Tech Conference 2009 in New York
City, November 11-12. Held in NY's Fashion Institute of Technology, the
Apparel Tech Conference gathers apparel brands, manufacturers and retailers
to preview technology solutions and services from a select group of
providers.
At the conference, Lectra's Vice President of Sales, Strategic Fashion and
PLM, Simon Poulton will explore PLM in a presentation titled, "The Product
Lifecycle Starts with Design - So Should Its Management." According to
Simon, "Nearly 60% of a product's life is spent in design and development;
as such it is essential to have complete visibility through the entire
process from design to development and across the supply chain." Simon's
presentation, held Thursday, November 12th at 1:00pm, will explore how a
comprehensive, fashion-dedicated PLM platform can provide the ability to
truly manage the entire design and development of a product's lifecycle
without compromising creativity.
Lectra Fashion PLM V2R1, the latest version of Lectra state-of-the-art
product lifecycle management solution for the fashion industry, is a unique
modular and scalable solution, tailored specifically to the needs of the
fashion industry, with built-in best practices developed throughout
Lectra's years of work with the biggest names in fashion.
This process-oriented offer incorporates tools for all the activities and
processes involved in the business of bringing a collection to market.
Lectra Fashion PLM V2R1 includes modules for line planning, scheduling,
costing, sourcing and performance monitoring, created with strategic
decision makers in mind, and also process-based applications for fashion
design, technical specifications, pattern-making, 3D prototyping and sample
development.
Kaledo® V2R1 enables creative teams to benefit from the latest advances in
design technology, both for textile and fashion. Kaledo brings design,
product development, marketing and management teams together -- helping
them to collaborate harmoniously when developing trends and collections.
Kaledo includes modules to create highly realistic simulations of prints,
weaves and knits, and to develop variations in just a few mouse clicks.
Kaledo functions on a platform specially devised to meet the specific needs
of fashion companies. Its range of tools enables designers to increase
productivity while facilitating the exchange of ideas, visuals and data
between teams.
Kaledo and Lectra Fashion PLM events Hosted by Lectra
In conjunction with the Apparel Tech Conference, Lectra will bring together
dozens of leading fashion and apparel companies to address design issues
facing all fashion companies today. Lectra will preview its latest version
of Kaledo and Lectra Fashion PLM in two exciting events on November 10th at
Lectra Fashion Headquarters, just blocks from the Apparel Tech conference
at 25 West 39th Street, FL 4.
Lectra's Kaledo event will take place from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The Kaledo
Lunch and Learn provides a forum for designers and the professional design
community to network and learn more about the latest innovations in design
technology.
As part of the Lectra Fashion PLM event, Lectra's partners, Walter Wilhelm
Associates LLC -- one of the most qualified and experienced consultancy
firms in its domain, responsible for nearly 50% of PLM implementations
within fashion and related retail industries across the globe -- will
present a clear path to successful implementation. This event will take
place from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, followed by a reception.
To confirm attendance, contact Heather McCready: h.mccready@lectra.com -
212.730.4444 ext 202.
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), and furniture, as well as a wide variety of other market sectors,
such as the aeronautical and marine industries, wind power, and personal
protective equipment. Lectra serves 23,000 customers in more than 100
countries with 1,500 employees and $292 million in 2008 revenues. The
company is listed on Euronext Paris.
For more information, please visit www.lectra.com
® Kaledo is a registered trademark of Lectra.
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Lectra contact:
Melissa Vidakovic
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Tel.: 770.422.8050 ext. 182
