NEW STRATIGIC ALLIANCE IN TRANSPORTATION MARKET

Two of the biggest names in the transport interiors sector are joining forces to develop a major new dynamic in mass passenger transportation fabrics. Huddersfield based Camira have announced a strategic partnership with Halifax’s John Holdsworth & Co which will see the creation of a new company - to be called Holdsworth Fabrics Ltd - within the Camira Group. The globally recognised and famous Holdsworth brand name will be re-invigorated and positioned for a sustainable future from a stable and secure corporate platform.

Camira have been a consistently successful textile manufacturer thanks to a winning blend of product innovation, customer focus and environmental best practice. Already market leader in the commercial contract fabric sector, in 2003 they acquired British Furtex Fabrics Ltd to take them into high performance plush moquettes for transport and doubled turnover in 2 years. In the last 18 months they have enjoyed turnover growth of over 10% with sales set to hit £40 million this year.

John Holdsworth & Co were founded in Halifax in 1822 making them the longest standing company specialising in high quality wool moquette fabrics for bus, coach, rail and ferry applications. They have become known throughout the world with sales in over 40 countries and subsidiaries in USA and Australia. Transportation fabrics are manufactured for some of the biggest bus operators in the industry, including First Group, Stagecoach and Arriva, as well as for London Underground and main line trains.

Camira Managing Director Paul Goodall commented:

"We are tremendously excited about the opportunity to develop such a famous brand with a rich heritage and we’re confident that our proven formula of service, quality and on-going product innovation will bring even wider worldwide appeal. We’re passionate about providing first class textile solutions and are looking forward to developing a future-proof business for the benefit of existing and new customers in the transportation market sector."

Further updates and announcements are promised as this new initiative takes shape.

For further information please contact either Paul Goodall, Managing Director, or Andrew Schofield, Group Sales and Marketing Director, on 00 44 (0)1924 490591

paul.goodall@camirafabrics.com

andrew.schofield@camirafabrics.com

NEW NEVER OUT OF STOCK AND QUICK DELIVERY RANGES

Two great new ranges now available - Never out of stock (NOS) and quick delivery service(QDS). The Never out of stock range is a new collection of latest fabric designs normally available for next day despatch at highly competitive prices. Click to view. These are complemented by our new Quick delivery service fabrics which offer you and extended choice at great value prices. Click to view. (Minimum order quantities apply, please contact your local sales representative for details). New CD available with product visualiser, please contact your local Agent or our Sales team for a copy.

New Stock supported Driver seat collection - Now Available!

TREMENDOUS RECEPTION FOR NEW PRODUCT RANGES

Only weeks after the launch of these latest finishes one major US tour operator has already placed a substantial order. To learn more about this innovative new finish simply click contact us to get in touch with our specialist advisers

ANTIMICROBIAL / ANTI - SATIN FINISH TAKES OFF IN THE USA!

The reaction to the new designs and base qualities launched at recent trade fairs in Berlin, Hannover and Madrid has been fantastic says Neil Roberts - Sales Director, Holdsworth. We’ve had an amazing level of enquiries. One major customer summed up the reaction by saying "the new Holdsworth stock supported designs are really on the mark!"

NEW ANTI-VANDAL FABRIC

WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEBSITE

Our new website:

• makes viewing our products much easier.
• enables you to see the latest fabric designs on our vehicle interior visualiser.
• keeps you up to date with our latest offers and company developments.

EXHIBITIONS

We would like to see you soon. View our new collections at the following exhibitions:-

• Coach & Bus 2007 Birmingham 10th Oct - 11th Oct 2007
  For more details visit - www.coachandbuslive.com
• Busworld Kortrijk Belgium 19th Oct - 24th Oct 2007
  For more details visit - www.busworld.org
• Railway Interiors Expo Cologne 6th Nov - 8th Nov 2007
  For more details visit - www.railwayinteriors-expo.com

INTRODUCTION OF NEW BASIC FABRIC

See our entirely new superfine 100% polyester blend in a ‘velvet’ finish being introduced into our collections, and in stock supported designs for November delivery! This fabric demonstrates superb wearability and light fastness at a very competitive price.

NEW PARTNERSHIP DRIVES HOLDSWORTH FORWARD

The merger with Hanson St. James has created a new management team combining experience and creativity to drive the business forward. The resurgence of Holdsworth is well under way.