Tag: specialist

Omi, a specialist in 3D modelling for brand campaigns, raises €13 million

“Making 3D modelling accessible to non-experts” was Hugo Borensztein’s ambition when he launched Omi with his brother Paul in 2020. The entrepreneurs wanted to offer brands a Saas (software as a service) solution that would enable them to create 3D visuals for their campaigns, particularly for social networks, in just a few minutes. The 3D [...]read moreOmi, a specialist in 3D modelling for brand campaigns, raises €13 million

Accessible Technology Specialist – Program Specialist 2 Job at Tacoma Community College

Accessible Technology Support: Advocate for and facilitate a campus-wide culture of accessibility for technology-mediated learning environments. Collaborate with IT, Access Services, and other academic departments to procure, develop, and maintain accessible technology resources. Conduct rigorous accessibility audits of current and new technologies and provide actionable feedback reports for compliance with accessibility standards. General Technology Administration [...]read moreAccessible Technology Specialist – Program Specialist 2 Job at Tacoma Community College

Eastman group teams up with waste management specialist Debrand

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 25, 2024 U.S. industrial group Eastman has formed a strategic partnership with Debrand, a specialist in pre- and post-consumption textile waste collection. Eastman will use recycled material collected by Debrand to produce its sustainable fibre Naia. Eastman By partnering with Vancouver-based Debrand for the waste collection, Eastman will be [...]read moreEastman group teams up with waste management specialist Debrand

French resale specialist Paradigme raises €1.2 million

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 25, 2024 French fashion resale start-up Paradigme has carried out a first funding round with a number of investors, raising €1.2 million. Paradigme was founded two years ago by the brothers Fabien and Vincent Huché-Deniset. It has developed its own resale platform and offers B2B solutions to fashion brands. [...]read moreFrench resale specialist Paradigme raises €1.2 million

HighTechLending adds Brian Boccia as key reverse mortgage specialist

California-based multichannel mortgage lender HighTechLending appointed reverse mortgage industry veteran Brian Boccia to serve as a senior account executive in its third-party origination (TPO) channel. He joins the company after prior experience at companies like Mutual of Omaha Mortgage and Reverse Mortgage Funding (RMF). Aiming to keep in mind the financial difficulties that seniors may [...]read moreHighTechLending adds Brian Boccia as key reverse mortgage specialist

Recycled fibre specialist Renewcell in which H&M is a shareholder has filed for bankruptcy

Swedish company Renewcell, in which the H&M group is one of the main shareholders, announced on February 25 that it would be filing for bankruptcy with the Stockholm court. Renewcell was founded in 2012 and specialises in recycling clothing to produce new fibres, in particular a yarn called Circulose, which is used by major fashion [...]read moreRecycled fibre specialist Renewcell in which H&M is a shareholder has filed for bankruptcy

Returns specialist Zigzag announces “extensive rebrand”

Tech-driven retail returns giant ZigZag has undergone an extensive rebrand as a celebration of  its “growth… maturity and international expertise”. ZigZag The refresh includes new branding, logo, website and identity “to reflect its position as the pioneer of digital returns since 2015 and as a trusted partner to some of the biggest and most innovative [...]read moreReturns specialist Zigzag announces “extensive rebrand”

Spanish luxury packaging specialist Salinas buys Arteos

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Feb 17, 2024 The Salinas Packaging group, a Spanish luxury packaging specialist, has bought the Arteos Digital factory that produces boxes and folders, aiming to extend its product range to satisfy growing demand. Salinas The operation, whose value has not been disclosed, was finalised on January 31. Arteos is based [...]read moreSpanish luxury packaging specialist Salinas buys Arteos

Kering invests in Italian bio-produced materials specialist Sqim (Mogu)

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jan 10, 2024 Kering is keenly interested in Italian start-up Sqim, also known as Mogu. Through Kering Ventures, its venture-capital arm, the French luxury group has backed the Italian start-up specialised in materials bio-produced using mycelium (sourced from mushroom roots) in the latter’s first major funding round. Sqim has raised [...]read moreKering invests in Italian bio-produced materials specialist Sqim (Mogu)

Suez and Panama jams could be perfect storm for fast fashion says delivery specialist

Fast fashion retailers could see containership deliveries from Asia to the UK facing severe delays and spiralling costs due to troubles affecting both the Suez and Panama canals, a report has warned. With access to the Suez Canal disrupted by Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, plus spiralling costs and delays caused by the Panama [...]read moreSuez and Panama jams could be perfect storm for fast fashion says delivery specialist