Visits and speakers

The ASBCI holds two management meetings per year for all the members, with guest speakers from within the Association or from the industry. Presentations include new developments and topical issues of interest to all the members.

Copies of selected presentations are available to members

Previous presentations at members management meetings include:

'Do we really need Web enabled Applications to Manage the Supply-base, and if so Why?'
Levant Hekimoglu - eFashiontrack

'From Yorkshire Brass to World Class'
Samer Chasmi-Pasha, Managing Director, Hield Bros

'The Changing Face of the Apparel Industry'
David Tyler, DR/Centre Manager, Manchester Metropolitan University, Holling Faculty

'3D Body Forms - The Development of 3D Patterns'
Andrew Crawford, Managing Director, Bodymetrics

'Flame Retardant Products - The Choice between Safety and the Environment'
Keith Fox, Marketing Manager, Devan-PPT Chemicals

'Sleeping with Wool'
Chris Thierry, Retail & General Manager, The Woolmark Company

'Forecasting Spring 2007 - A look at the Mechanics of Forecasting Trends in Clothing and Interiors'
Geraldine Clark, Design Consultant

'Development of Multi Sensory Poncho for Disabled Children'
Naomi Barker, Runner up for ASBCI 2005 Dissertation Prize De Montfort Univerity Student

'Is your news Fit to Print'
John Scrimshaw, Editor, Fashion Business International, International Dyer, Digital Textiles

'The World Beneath Your Feet'
Peter Wright, Operations Manager, Telford Yarns, (Brintons Carpets)

'The Rise of the Value Retailer'
Jenna Woodward, Winner of the ASBCI 2004 Dissertation Prize; Trainee Assistant Buyer for Rocha,John Rocha Womenswear at Debenhams

'Chinagrid - Resolving UK China Business Disputes'
Jeremy Barnett, Barrister, visiting Professor of Law Information, Court 21, Leeds Universdity, and Chair of the Bar Council IT Panel

'Size UK - Commercial Applications & Benefits'
Andrew Crawford, Chief Executive, Bodymetrics

'The Continued Development of Wet Cleaning & The Arrival of Green Earth'
Neil Smith, Technical Assistant, Johnson Cleaners, Rugby

'Colour - Are You Getting It Right'
Matthew Adby, Senior Applications Specialist, X-Rite

'Garment Dyes - a Retailer's Opportunity '
Mike Carrington, Commercial Director and Dr.Gordon Cawood, Technical Director, Stevensons

'Yoyo Textiles - A "Fresher" Approach'
Joanna Marshall, Proprietor/Designer, Yoyo Textiles

'England vs Italy .. Men's Tailored Suit Manufacture"
Alan Cannon-Jones, Senior Lecturer, London College of Fashion

'Tencel: Processes & Products"
Dr. Geoff Collins, Market Development Manager, Tencel

'OEKO-TEX - An Overview'
Dr. Tony Sagar, Group Manager, Shirley Technologies

'Testing Times'
Philip Blackburn, International Sales Manager, James H. Heal & Co.

'Archroma Colour Management'
Keith Parton, Industry Line Manager Textiles, Clariant UK

'How Do You Explain This To the Owner? - Living Proof of Aftercare Problems' -
Pam Turbert, Technical Consultant Textiles and Michelle Abrahams, Deputy General Manager, of the Central Processing Unit, Johnson Group Cleaners - Specialist Cleaning Unit Rugby

'European Contracts & Agencies - Legal Issues'
Michael Morse, Partner, Fox Hayes Solicitors

'Mintel Presents: A Brief Overview into the British Clothing Retail Industry, with Trends, Consumer Research and Forecasts'
Richard Caines, Retail Analyst, Mintel International Group

'Measuring The Future'
Roz Davies, Precise Measurements

'Brands - Their Role in Competitive Success'
John Noble, Director, British Brands Group

'Colour Fastness: A Revolutionary Method of Assessment"
John Dakin, Director, Verivide

'Developments of CAD/CAM'
David Vickers, Sales Manager UK & Middle East, Gerber Technology

'Skillfast UK - the new Sector Skills Council'
Michael Bentley, Chief Executive, Skillfast UK

'Finishing for the High Street'
Mike Rushforth, Technical Director, Drummond & Parkland of England

'HLCC: The Current Load and What's Next to be Laundered in Public?' -
Adam Mansell, Secretary, HLCC

'Are You Getting the Best Out of Your Web Site'
Justine Emmet, Director,
Moo Media

'The Iceberg theory of off-shore Manufacturing'
Tony Hines, Senior Lecturer & Research Fellow, Textiles Department Manchester Metropolitan University

'Developing profitable UK supply chains'
Ken Watson, Director, Industry Forum

'Foundation Degree - An Innovative educational approach to meet supply chain needs'
Mike Lomas, Associate Dean Faculty of Technology, Bolton Institute

'Item Level Tracking in the Logistics Chain'
Larry Jeram-Croft, Avonwood Development Ltd (working partner of Veit (UK) Ltd

'Fob Connect to the World'
Chris Thierry, Woolmark International & David Brosgarth, UK Sales Manager Fob Connect

'Don't Lose your shirt when importing shirts!'
Philip Drazen & Michael Morse, Fox Hayes Solicitors

'Current Trends in Social & Ethical Auditing'
Effie Marinos, Manager Consumer Product Services, SGS United Kingdom ( London )

'Education/Industry Strategy Project'
Brian Seddon, Project Officer, CAPITB & Jerry Dunleavy, Consultant

'Investing in the UK '
John Hanson Chief Executive, Greenwoods Menswear & Chairman Parkland Fabrics

'What does the Leather Mark Mean'
Barry Wood, Operations Director & Rachel Garwood, Business Development Manager Testing - British Leather Confederation

'New Markets & Opportunities in Eastern Europe '
John Smith, Executive Chairman, Tension Technology International UK

'A Patented Solution to a perennial Outerwear Problem'
Mike Willans, Managing Director, Radar Clothing

'A New way of doing Business - A case Study'
Andy Dyson, Director, Deloitte & Touche

'Clothing Protection - The Level of Protection Afforded from UV Rays by Clothing'
Colin Driscoll, Leader Optical Radiation Group, National Radiological Protection Board

'What Does The Leather Mark Mean?'
Barry Wood, Operations Director, British Leather Confederation

'The Challenges of World Wide Kidswear'
Jim Scholes, Technical Manager, Disney Stores Europe

'Colour Visualisation and Communication'
Dr. John Bamforth, Managing Director , North West Europe , Datacolor International

'Developments in Electronic Commerce'
Sue Howard, Senior Consultant, NUA

'5th Framework Programme Opportunities for Industry'
Erick Haukebo Larson, European Information Officer, & Rachelle Maxwell, Director, DICE Centre for Europe

'The Impact of the Euro on Your Business'
Colin Stonelaker, Executive Consultant, KPMG

'Global Trends and Influences on the UK clothing Industry'
Robin Anson,Textiles Intelligence

'The Future of the Textile Industry in Europe'
Roger Helmer, Conservastive Prospective Euro Candidate