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New Euratex president lays out strategy

11/01/2017
Klaus Huneke has taken over as president of the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex). He will serve the customary two-year term, taking over from Sege Piolat.

“Serge Piolat achieved impressive results in strengthening the voice of the European textile and clothing industry,” Mr Huneke said of his predecessor. 

He added that his principal priorities will be to better communicate with policymakers and stakeholders, enhance European competitiveness, and encourage greater participation of companies in innovation projects.

“The textile and clothing industry need more and better Europe to maintain its competitiveness ahead of global competitors,” he said. “It will be our task to make clear to EU policymakers the value of maintaining strong, innovative and competitive textile and clothing value chains in Europe.”

Mr Huneke has extensive international experience in the textile industry. He had a distinguished career at German technical textile producer Heimbach, eventually rising to the position of CEO. He has served as vice president of the German textile employer’s association since April 2000 and has been a member of the Euratex board since 2013.

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