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European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing

European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing. William H. Lakin Member of the ETP Governing Council Director General of Euratex 2 nd EC Technology Platforms Seminar 9 June 2005, Brussels. EU-25 Textile-Clothing Key Figures. * EU-15, data 2003.

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European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing

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  1. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing William H. Lakin Member of the ETP Governing Council Director General of Euratex 2nd EC Technology Platforms Seminar 9 June 2005, Brussels

  2. EU-25 Textile-Clothing Key Figures * EU-15, data 2003 2nd EC Technology Platforms Seminar, 9 June 2005, Brussels

  3. Rationale & Background of the European Technology Platform • October 2003 EC Communication: Textile & Clothing Industry - key industrial sector for enlarged European Union (4% of industrial output, 8% of industrial Employment in EU-25) • T/C High Level Group (since March 2004) – holistic approach to long-term industry transformation & competitiveness (R&D, innovation, education, IPR protection, legislative framework, trade…) • Major R&D recommendation: Set-up of European Technology Platform to fight research fragmentation in Europe and to develop a long-term research & innovation agenda for the sector • October 2004: EC Communication in response to HLG recommendations – Favourable view on establishment of Textile Technology Platform 2nd EC Technology Platforms Seminar, 9 June 2005, Brussels

  4. From HLG Recommendation to Platform Launch • June 2004: HLG Recommendation for ETP set-up • August 2004: first ETP draft (Euratex) • September 2004: consultation and approval by industrial and scientific community • October 2004: revised ETP & Vision document draft, start collection of input/ideas for expert group • November 2004: publication ETP vision document • December 2004: launch event in Brussels 2nd EC Technology Platforms Seminar, 9 June 2005, Brussels

  5. Political Mirror Group EC & Member States 2nd EC Technology Platforms Seminar, 9 June 2005, Brussels

  6. Involvement of Industry • Governing Council (12 out of 15 members are direct company representatives, industry chairperson & vice-chairperson, 33% rotation every 2 years) • Industry participation at Thematic Expert Group level • Important relay function of national and regional industry structures (federations, industry research councils, national/regional platforms) • Link of ETP events with important industry events (Fairs, federation assemblies, established industry conferences) 2nd EC Technology Platforms Seminar, 9 June 2005, Brussels

  7. Involvement of other Stakeholders • SME’s: main constituents of our industry, ETP vision fully supports SME structure (specialties, new niche applications, customisation), represented in all bodies of the ETP, reached through collective structures, favoured in implementation phase (Collective Research, SME-IP’s) • Public Authorities: continuation of established HLG collaboration (EU, national, regional), intensive exchange with national/regional platforms, active involvement in horizontal task groups (education, financing, innovation) • Third countries: Europe is textile innovation leader, Pan-Euro-Med partners involvement 2nd EC Technology Platforms Seminar, 9 June 2005, Brussels

  8. Thank youfor your attention

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