Lectra to speak at Apparel's Business & Technology Leadership Conference

The company will share insights for transforming the design and development process

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Oct 28, 2014, 10:00 ET

ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials—will present on technology innovations at an upcoming technology leadership event dedicated to advancing the fashion and apparel manufacturing industries.

Lectra will lead a series of interactive discussions on the industry's most pressing design and development challenges and then allow attendees to determine the course of the rest of the presentation. Attendees will have the option of learning more about using consumer insights and sales data in the product development process; how 3D technology is blending the physical and digital worlds to create better designs; or the importance of planning a line that takes into account sales performance, financial goals and market trends.

The event, to be held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on October 30, attracts leading apparel brand, retail and manufacturing executives. It is produced by Apparel Magazine, a recognized authority in the industry and offers attendees expert market and business insights as well as guidance on the strategic use of technology.

"At Apparel's Business & Technology Leadership Conference, we are pleased to host a number of leading solution providers, including Lectra, who not only educate our audience on market-right technologies, but also contribute valuable content and guidance as well, such as through the Technology Topic Briefing sessions," commented Susan Nichols, Publisher of Apparel Magazine.

"Lectra is pleased to continue our strong partnership with Apparel. Through our participation at this event, we will share insights and best-practice solutions to help companies transform and support change management, based on more than 40 years of expertise in fashion and apparel," said Roy Shurling, President of Lectra North America.

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), furniture, as well as a wide variety of other market sectors, such as aeronautical and marine industries, wind power and personal protective equipment. Lectra serves 23,000 customers in more than 100 countries with 1,400 employees and $270 million in 2013 revenues. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext.

For more information, please visit www.lectra.com.

Contact – Lectra North America: Jahmin Lee
Email: [email protected]
Tel.:+1 770 422 8050 – Fax: +1 800 538 7619

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