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A Spectacular Success: ITMA 2023 Review for Roaches International

Roaches International had an exceptional experience at ITMA 2023, the world’s most prominent textile and garment technology exhibition. This review highlights the company’s remarkable achievements, innovations, and overall success during the event. From ground breaking technologies to fruitful collaborations, Roaches International left an indelible mark at ITMA 2023.

Message from the MD

“Roaches International’s booth at ITMA 2023 was a hub of cutting-edge textile and garment testing technology. The company unveiled several innovations that captivated visitors and industry experts alike. These technological advancements will revolutionized various aspects of the textile industry, demonstrating Roaches International’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation.“

ITMA 2023 provided Roaches International with the ideal platform to launch its highly anticipated Sentire product. The company’s meticulous planning and strategic timing generated significant buzz among attendees. The product garnered widespread acclaim for its revolutionary features, exceptional quality, and potential to reshape the industry landscape. The successful launch contributed to Roaches International’s growing reputation as an industry leader.

Roaches International prioritized customer engagement at ITMA 2023, ensuring visitors had an immersive experience at their booth. The company’s representatives provided comprehensive demonstrations, allowing potential customers to witness the superior performance and quality of their products first hand. Through personalised interactions, Roaches International effectively communicated its commitment to customer satisfaction, leaving a lasting impression on attendees.

Market Expansion and Growth Opportunities: ITMA 2023 offered Roaches International a global platform to showcase its innovations to a diverse audience. The event attracted international attendees, and was used as a showcase to our existing agents to come and meet and greet as well as get hands on experience with Roaches products. Opening doors to new markets and business opportunities. The company’s products garnered interest from potential customers, distributors, and partners from various regions.

ITMA 2023 proved to be an exceptionally successful event for Roaches International. The company’s stand showcased cutting-edge technologies, unveiling a ground breaking flagship product that captured the industry’s attention. Engaging customer interactions, strategic collaborations, and thought our experience further solidified Roaches International’s position as an industry leader. The event not only boosted brand recognition but also paved the way for market expansion and growth opportunities. ITMA 2023 was undoubtedly a resounding success for Roaches International, leaving a lasting impact on the textile and garment industry.

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ITMA 2023

The most exciting event in the Roaches calendar for 2023!

Our biggest stand to date, our best display of machines and some surprises.

Come and meet the Roaches team, see the equipment and be amazed.

We will be located in Hall 4 – Stand E302.

For more information please visit the ITMA website

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Autumn 2022 Newsletter

Welcome to the inaugural Roaches International Newsletter. Our hope is to provide some insights to the team, the business, technical developments, new releases and anything thing else we feel is interesting for you to know. This is a new project for Roaches where positive criticism or requests for content is encouraged to help us improve for future publications. We hope that you enjoy reading!

Message from the MD

“Having set up Advanced Dyeing Solutions Ltd in 2001 following the closure of Longclose Group Ltd, now 21 years on and the only original member. This has probably been the most challenging period since our formation, from both a personal and business viewpoint.”

“Who would ever have thought that Covid would have had such an impact on all of us in every area of our lives. And now half way through 2022, more than 2 years after it first raised it’s ugly head, things are only just returning to ‘normal’.

The end of Covid has meant that manufacturing in almost all areas has been busy, which along with reduced global production, logistic problems and raw material supply issues, this has led to a large increase in raw materials and component costs.

Looking forward, things look challenging, but we know that with your continued support, we will do our best to minimize price increases as much as possible and work with you to continue to grow our businesses together and further develop relationships with our partners.”

Sean O’Neill (Managing Director)

Meet the team

"I joined Roaches 6 years ago, after a year of college, to begin a 4 yearlong apprenticeship in electrical engineering. Over the years I have worked alongside my colleagues here to progress to the role of Production Manager where I oversee the day to day work load of our workshop ensuring orders are filled and standards are maintained.
I also have a small hand in aiding with the development of our machines, analysing them throughout the build process to pick up any potential improvements we could make to ensure our products are as user friendly as possible while staying true to the look and feel of a Roaches machine.

Outside of work I mainly play games on my computer or occasionally spend time with my mates in the local pubs where I live."

James Deakin (Production Manager)

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"I have been with Roaches for less than a year. I was recruited to help the company realise more of its potential. My background has been working in the IT/print management area. A variety of roles from sale to management and consulting. I have had the privilege of working for some fantastic companies and my roles have allowed me to partner with a wide range of businesses.
The insight I gained from my experiences has allowed me to identify areas of Roaches which would benefit from some attention. This will help us have a better relationship with our customers. Already Roaches have invested in me to attend Leeds University on a business management course which is helping me better communicate across the business and to form long term strategies for Roaches growth.
When I am not in work I enjoy following F1. I try and attend a race at least once a year. I am in awe of Lewis Hamilton achievements as one of the most successful drivers of all time. The rest of my time is spent with my family and friends."

Richard Kirkbright (General Manager)

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"I am working for Roaches International as Sales Director and have been a member of the team from July 2017. My career as always been within the textile/apparel sector but carrying out many different roles; from Dyer, Testing Technician, Testing Laboratory auditor/training, Fabric Technologist, Dye Department Manager, I was even a qualified Provisional SA8000 (CSR) auditor, and now I am equipment Sales.
This broad range of experience has provided a priceless opportunity to travel extensively around the World and live and work in three different countries, Morocco, Turkey and lastly Sri Lanka. Now back home in the UK, I live with my partner Sandra, our 11-year-old son Declan (who was born in Sri Lanka) and our dog Rosie. For relaxation, when you find some time with an 11-year-old, I enjoy reading, cooking (especially South Asia dishes) and watching sport.
I am looking forward to our continued working relationship and building Roaches International into a global power-house for Textile testing instruments and laboratory Dyeing equipment. Good luck for 2022!

David Buxton (Sales Director)

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Shows & Events

ASBCI Fashion RE:SET Summit

Roaches will be in attendance and have a stand at the Fashion RE:SET summit on 11th October 2022, hosted by ASBCI. The event will be taking place at The Hilton Hotel York. Come along and say hello. For more information visit ASBCI’s events page.

Techtextil North America 2022

In May this year Roaches attended Techtextil North America in Atlanta, USA. We paired up with our USA representative Symtech. This show helped Roaches gain more exposure into the Americas. Thanks for having us!

Central America Sales Presentation

In May this year our sales director David visited Guatemala and Honduras, to support our newly appointed Central America agent Colormax Systems. On his visit he presented technical training sessions on a range of testing and dyeing equipment.

Roaches confirm ITMA 2023 Space

We are pleased to announce our stand for showing at ITMA 2023 in Milan, Italy is now confirmed. We have increased the stand area by 20%. More details to follow as they become available. We hope to see you there next year.

Behind the scenes

Brave the Shave

In September 2022 our friend and colleague Christina Milner is taking part in a charity fundraiser, Brave the Shave for Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan helps people with cancer live life as fully as they can, by providing physical, financial and emotional support.

Check out Christina’s Fundraiser Page here
Find our more about Macmillan here

Roaches Fun Day

Every year in summer Roaches International host an annual fun day for all staff. This year in July we chose Leeds for our get together. Activities included Beer and cheese tasting at BrewDog followed by shuffleboard, crazy golf, ping-pong, pool and darts.

View our montage video on LinkedIn (External Link)

Washtec & Durawash video guides

We now have in depth video guides for two of our hero products. These are live on our website and our YouTube channel. You can view and share them using the links below. More on the way!

How to use the Roaches Washtec in under 90 seconds
Using the Durawash For High Volume Repeat Washing

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Techtextil, North America 2022

April 7, 2022

Find us at booth #2017 with Symtech

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

17th May to 19th May 2022.

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New Release: Roaches Crocktec Auto!

February 23, 2022

Download our full Crocktec Auto brochure for full technical specifications >

The all new CROCKTEC AUTO from Roaches. With its radical redesign for a dramatic reduction of desktop footprint and unit weight. Two stage sample clamping system ensuring automated pin location and allowing technician to apply fabric tension.

– Roaches Orbis touchscreen controller.

– Removable load weight to allow contamination free placement of crocking cloth.

– The Roaches floating load weight allows a constant pressure for different thicknesses and textures of test substrate.

– Constant internal monitoring of the motor, ensuring accurate stroke speed.

New Release: Roaches Opti-Therm!

November 29, 2021

Download our full Opti-Therm brochure for full technical specifications >

The OPTI-THERM unit has been developed to allow a wide range of tests to be carried out, where accurately controlled dry heat conditions are required on the surfaces of two flat heater plates.

Independent control of the top and bottom plate utilizing the Orbis touchscreen controller ensures accurate plate temperature is achieved. The ergonomic and compact design of the OPTI-THERM provides an ideal user experience and reduced work space.

Range of Tests:
– Sublimation Testing of Dyestuffs on Textiles.
– Transfer Printing onto Textiles.
– Fabric Stability Testing.

EMAF 2021, Portugal

November 12, 2021

Visit our Portugal agent Concessus.

Location: Exponor Porto International Fair.

Hall 5 Stand A16, 1st to 4th December 2021.

Find out more >

Card Payments

October 22, 2021

Roaches now accept online card payments from the below services along with contactless payments on collections.

For more information contact our sales team on sales@roaches.co.uk

Fibre2Fashion: Interview with David Buxton

September 24, 2021

Performance testing equipment market is missing imagination

Roaches International is a UK based manufacturer of equipment used for the manufacture and quality control of textiles – known and respected worldwide for its suite of laboratory dyeing and testing equipment. David Buxton, Sales Director, Roaches, spoke to Fibre2Fashion about the company’s positioning and reach in the world market, its best-selling textile performance testing equipment, and the growth expected in the next 5 years.

Q: Give us a background of Roaches. Where is the company positioned in the domestic and international market today?

Roaches International is a globally recognised manufacturer and supplier of laboratory dyeing/finishing equipment and textile performance testing instruments. The brand has been operating on the world stage for more than 40 years and under the current ownership from 2008.

Q: How does your supply chain network work? What regions of the world are part of your supply chain?

As a UK based manufacturer, we feel it is vital to, wherever possible, ensure our supply chains remain within the UK so we can offer equipment under the “made in UK” banner. The majority of our core supply chain can be found within a short distance from the Roaches manufacturing plant near Leeds in West Yorkshire.

Q: Which brands & retailers are you currently associated with?

Historically and currently we have always maintained strong relationships with UK based retailers and brands including (but not limited to) M&S, Next and Burberry. International brands include Adidas and Decathlon. Our equipment offering, whenever technically possible, will have the correct specification to conform to many other UK and International retailer testing expectations.

Q: Who are your competitors in the international market?

There are many businesses around the world that manufacture products that will fit under the “textile performance testing” umbrella. We could class each of them as a competitor, but we do not make that link as we believe our products are best in class

Read the full interview here

Pyrotec, a Global Leader in Infrared Dyeing

August 24, 2021

Download our full Pyrotec brochure for full technical specifications >

Reliability, accuracy and consistency this is Pyrotec. Roaches is a global leader in infra-red dyeing technology and is fully endorsed by major dye stuff and auxiliary chemical producers as their supplier of choice.

Pyrotec has a robust construction with a coated mild steel exterior shell and a high grade stainless steel interior chamber, tube carrier and tubes.

Pyrotec is fully compatible with the AD-Chem dosing system. This simple yet effective device allows a liquid product to be introduced into the dye tube in a controlled manner.

Pyrotec has an extensive range of dye tube sizes and will process up to 24
tubes in a single dye cycle. If you value your lab-dip efficiency and performance then Pyrotec is a must for your colour development laboratory.

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Message from the MD

“Who would ever have thought that Covid would have had such an impact on all of us in every area of our lives. And now half way through 2022, more than 2 years after it first raised it’s ugly head, things are only just returning to ‘normal’.

The end of Covid has meant that manufacturing in almost all areas has been busy, which along with reduced global production, logistic problems and raw material supply issues, this has led to a large increase in raw materials and component costs.

Looking forward, things look challenging, but we know that with your continued support, we will do our best to minimize price increases as much as possible and work with you to continue to grow our businesses together and further develop relationships with our partners.”

Sean O’Neill (Managing Director)

Meet the team

Meet the team

Meet the team

Connect with us today

Shows & Events

ASBCI Fashion RE:SET Summit

Techtextil North America 2022

Central America Sales Presentation

Roaches confirm ITMA 2023 Space

Behind the scenes

Brave the Shave

Roaches Fun Day

Washtec & Durawash video guides

Find us at booth #2017 with Symtech

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

17th May to 19th May 2022.

Visit our Portugal agent Concessus.

Location: Exponor Porto International Fair.

Hall 5 Stand A16, 1st to 4th December 2021.

Roaches now accept online card payments from the below services along with contactless payments on collections.

For more information contact our sales team on sales@roaches.co.uk

Performance testing equipment market is missing imagination

Q: Give us a background of Roaches. Where is the company positioned in the domestic and international market today?

Q: How does your supply chain network work? What regions of the world are part of your supply chain?

Q: Which brands & retailers are you currently associated with?

Q: Who are your competitors in the international market?

Roaches is a trading name of Advanced Dyeing Solutions Limited

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