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FOG Software Group Announces a Strategic Merger Between NedGraphics and Optitex to Drive Innovation and Growth

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FOG Software Group Announces a Strategic Merger Between NedGraphics and Optitex to Drive Innovation and Growth
New York, NY, July 3rd, 2024 – FOG Software Group (“FOG”), a division of Constellation Software Inc. and a leading provider of vertical market software solutions, announces a key strategic merger between NedGraphics Software (“NedGraphics”) and Optitex Ltd. (“Optitex”) to drive innovation and accelerate business growth.

The combined business unit aims to strengthen its position as a true global player with an expansive portfolio in the textile and apparel software industry, leveraging best practices and market knowledge from both organizations. The family of businesses will continue to serve their customers under the two well-established and recognizable brand names, NedGraphics and Optitex, reflecting their unique positioning in different market segments.

This strategic merger intends to combine the strengths of both companies, complementing and enhancing their ability to provide customers globally with strategically aligned resources and complementary product offerings that amplify their business operations, workflows, and supply chains.

Following the appointment of Jenny Tcharnaia as Textile and Apparel Group President at Constellation Software Inc. earlier this year, Frank Maeder, the current Interim President of NedGraphics, will now assume the role of President of the newly merged NedGraphics and Optitex business group, effective immediately. Maeder, who has served as NedGraphics VP of Product since October 2022, will spearhead efforts to ensure continuous innovation, business development, and customer satisfaction. With over two decades of experience in the graphic technology industry, he brings a wealth of expertise to the President position. Throughout his career, he has held key managerial roles at industry-leading firms, including Creo, Eastman Kodak, X-Rite Pantone, and Epson Europe. Across Frank’s professional journey, he has demonstrated enthusiasm and talent for launching and expanding initiatives, guiding them towards enduring success, and fostering remarkable growth in new projects and products.

Maeder will be supported by a leadership team with a proven track record of success and a deep understanding of market dynamics:

Jim Collins, VP of Global Sales for Optitex, brings over 25 years of experience in the CAD/CAM business for textile-related manufacturing companies, empowering sales teams to surpass quotas. He has played a key role in the digital transformation of numerous companies.

Elton Koeberg, VP of Customer Success for NedGraphics and Optitex, has over 20 years of experience in customer success, technical services, and project management. He has held senior leadership roles at several global companies, combining mentorship with strategic growth initiatives.

Paul Smithson, VP of Engineering for NedGraphics and Optitex, has over 24 years of experience with a proven track record of delivering stable and reliable software solutions while advocating for Agile methodologies. He excels at building and leading high-performing teams, with a focus on talent development.

Roni Rotkop, VP of HR for NedGraphics and Optitex, brings over 15 years of experience in organizational development, employee engagement, labor relations, the end-to-end employee life cycle (hire-to-retire), team building, and training programs.

Slavena Kiryakova, VP of Marketing for NedGraphics and Optitex, has over 20 years of marketing expertise gained from her tenure with esteemed international companies. She specializes in merging data analytics with creative marketing to drive growth, enhance brand recognition, and improve customer engagement.

More information about the leadership team can be found at nedgraphics.com and optitex.com.

Jenny Tcharnaia, now Textile & Apparel Portfolio Group President, expressed her enthusiasm for this significant milestone:

“I am confident that this strategic merger will not only broaden the market reach of both companies but will allow our global customers and potential new customers to benefit from greater customer service, top-tier industry-leading solutions, and best practices.”

Frank Maeder, newly appointed President of NedGraphics and Optitex, added:

“As I step into my new role as President, I am deeply honored and excited to lead this powerful new entity towards new heights. With a relentless focus on customer empowerment, sustainability, and organizational excellence, we will strive to redefine industry standards and exceed the expectations of our valued customers.”

The teams at NedGraphics and Optitex look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead as they embark on this new chapter under the guidance of an esteemed management team. NedGraphics and Optitex remain committed to delivering advanced textile and apparel software solutions for design and production that maximize creativity, efficiency, and precision while contributing to a better environment.

NedGraphics and Optitex are owned by FOG Software Group, a division of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU). FOG Software Group acquires, builds, and grows software companies in a variety of vertical markets while holding them forever, enabling them to be clear leaders in their industries.

About NedGraphics

NedGraphics™ is the leading provider of textile design and CAD / CAM software solutions for apparel, home furnishings, flooring, and other textile markets. Designers using NedGraphics gain full creative freedom, enhanced efficiency, productivity, and accuracy, enabling the creation of production-ready artwork. For more insights, visit nedgraphics.com.

About Optitex

Optitex is the leading global provider of integrated 2D/3D product development software solutions for the fashion, apparel, transportation interiors, and furniture markets. With three decades of experience and over 30,000 installations worldwide, Optitex delivers a comprehensive range of tools that assist and accelerate the product development process, reducing returns, enhancing sustainability, and boosting operational excellence. For more insights, visit optitex.com.

Optitex Enhances its Collection of 3D Digital Materials with Bemis Associates’ Market-Winning Seam Reinforcement Tapes, Seam Tapes, and Embellishments

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Tel Aviv, Israel, May 7, 2024 – Optitex, a global provider of product development software solutions for the apparel, automotive, aerospace, and furniture industries, today announced their collaboration with Bemis Associates (Bemis), a world’s leading provider of thermoplastic film, tape, and adhesive manufacturing for the apparel, bags, and automotive upholstery industries. As the newest addition to Optitex’s fast-growing tech partner ecosystem, Bemis will enable Optitex users to enjoy a wide selection of Bemis 3D digital materials, including seam reinforcement tapes, seam tapes, and embellishments.

A global leader in adhesives and bonding solutions, US-based Bemis boasts over 110 years of experience and expertise, and is trusted by the world’s foremost technical, performance, luxury, and lifestyle brands. Bemis products are renowned for their stretchability, functionality, durability, and forward-thinking design. Customized to meet the needs of the apparel industry, including performance wear, protective wear, and intimates, Bemis 3D digital materials offer unmatched breathability and aesthetics, providing garments with exceptional strength and comfort, and an extensive selection of color and texture combinations.

The new range of Bemis 3D digital materials includes Seam Reinforcement Tapes, ideal for low profile construction, engineered for a variety of fabrics and substrates, and customizable for breathability and aesthetics; A wide selection of industry-standard waterproofing Seam Tapes that support multi-layer lightweight and technical fabrics; and Embellishments, that add aesthetic depth to designs, with technical benefits for reflectivity, breathability, abrasion resistance, and recovery.

Optitex is pleased to offer the new Bemis 3D digital materials, free of charge, to all customers under AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract), via the Optitex Asset Portal.

For more information about Bemis, visit www.bemisworldwide.com or contact us at info@bemisworldwide.com.

Bemis Seam Reinforcement Tapes
Bemis Seam Reinforcement Tapes
Bemis Embellishments
Bemis Embellishments
Bemis Seam Tapes
Bemis Seam Tapes

About Bemis Associates
Bemis Associates is a global leader in adhesives and bonding solutions, partnering with leading apparel, consumer electronics and industrial brands to improve product performance and aesthetics. They provide solutions in three categories: Sewfree® adhesives, embellishments and seam tapes. Optitex has partnered with Bemis to launch the Bemis 3D Material Library to better serve your DPC needs. As you integrate 3D solutions, this accurate library will allow you to specify and validate Bemis product earlier in your design process.

OPTITEX O/23.2

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Following the release of Optitex O/23.1, with improvements in GPU simulation and reporting features, we are pleased to introduce our recently released version, Optitex O/23.2, where you can benefit from value-added enhancements in grading and sizing tools, Marker, and more!

OPTITEX O/23.2 HIGHLIGHTS

PDS 2D

  • Enhanced precision with incremental grading adjustment, displays additional data for adjusting accuracy and grading between pieces.
  • Accelerated notch grading, to grade the notch even faster, without the need for further calculations.
  • Preferences options includes the ability to disable ‘Exclude in Marker’ from piece properties.
  • Greater legibility in the Pieces Table with the selected row highlighted in white.
PDS 2D - Incremental grading adjustment
PDS 2D – Incremental grading adjustment
PDS 2D - Accelerated notch grading
PDS 2D – Accelerated notch grading

Marker

  • Seamlessly generate QR codes in Excel reports, and conveniently scan Marker files anytime, anywhere via a mobile device, without the need to print additional reports.
  • Updated Nesting Pro algorithm, with the Nest ++ Pro Library updated to Ver 7258 (default), and time-flexible Nesting, with the option to run either Nest ++ Pro & Nest ++ 2 via real-time (clock) or CPU time.
  • Benefit from enhanced nesting performance with the ability to display nesting efficiency and length changes during the nesting process.
Marker - Added QR codes in Excel reports
Marker – Added QR codes in Excel reports

Bug Fixes – To enhance efficiency in PDS 2D/3D, automatic nesting mode was removed, button commands match relevant symbols, and draft vertical/horizontal shortcuts were added. DXF conversion enables importing files from Assyst CAD, Marker Wizard pieces’ quantity achieved using StyleSet, and logo rotation can be done in GBL file creation.

To read about our previous product releases, visit: O/23.1, O/23.

Optitex Wins the PCIAW® “PPE Innovation in Clothing” Award

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Tel Aviv, Israel, January 16, 2024 – Optitex®, a global provider of cutting-edge development software solutions for the uniform and workwear industry, today announced their win at the recent PCIAW® 2023 Awards, in the category of “PPE Innovation in Clothing”. This prestigious PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) clothing award recognizes companies that have demonstrated exceptional innovation and leadership in adopting and implementing digital technologies in their manufacturing processes, driving business growth, and enhancing the customer experience.

Founded in 2018, the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW), is a member-driven, non-profit organization to give a voice to the uniform, workwear, and PPE supply chains. At the forefront of the sustainable transformation of the professional clothing and textiles industry, PCIAW leverages the expertise within the professional clothing association, offering members invaluable educational resources and a network to make a difference.

Serving the global uniform and workwear industry for over three decades, PCIAW recognized Optitex for its expertise in pattern complexity, fit predictability, production efficiency throughout the supply chain, and its sustainable workflows. A comprehensive start-to-finish solution, Optitex supports intuitive and reliable pattern construction for a variety of sizes, size sets, and variation grading, as well as PPE-specific features, including laser cut slits in protective vests, and multiple parallel tape stitches.

Optimized tools for stitched or laser-cut tactical vests and bags

From 2D patternmaking, through 3D simulation for digital prototyping and virtual fitting, to preproduction tools, Optitex helps boost business efficiency, optimize production capacity, and increase opportunities for the world’s leading PPE clothing companies. Optitex’s virtual fit assessment tools utilize true-to-life simulations to ensure optimized comfort and functionality across all sizes, while its automated nesting tools enable smart costing, boost material consumption, and reduce the number of physical samples. This, in turn, significantly reduces material waste and lowers costs, critically important in the PPE industry, where margins are small, and material costs are high.

Tension map view reveals overstretched in the shoulder areas

Amir Lehr, Optitex CEO, said, “We are honored to have won this year’s PCIAW PPE Innovation in Clothing award. The PPE sector demands in-depth knowledge of pattern complexity, size variations, and optimizing costly protective materials, all of which, as a company, we excel in, with long-time experience and expertise. This accolade is a testament of our commitment to the PPE industry, and our keen understanding of professional uniforms, which beyond a fashion statement, demand functionality and precise fit. Optitex toolsets provide PPE customers with this indispensable edge, matched with workflow speed, raw materials savings, and reliable and sustainable digital-first processes.”

To learn more about Optitex for Uniforms and Workwear, watch the webinar “Future-Proofing the Uniform Industry through Digitalization”, hosted by: Optitex and PCIAW.

A detailed Tech Pack facilitates communication between development and production

 

OPTITEX O/23.1

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Following the release of Optitex O/23 with our new simulation engine, we are pleased to introduce our recently released version, Optitex O/23.1, where you can enjoy value-added improvements in GPU simulation, enhanced reporting features, and bug fixes in both PDS 2D and 3D.

OPTITEX O/23.1 HIGHLIGHTS

GPU Simulation – Enhanced collision detection capabilities, two new view modes in the GPU simulation window, unique-color mode and wireframe view, plus the ability to toggle the avatar on/off, to view the inside of a garment or release collisions with the Adjust tool. Active colorways, as well as buttons, are now visible in the GPU simulation window, and the ability to also reopen the window after the simulation is complete (as long as pieces were not changed), to see colorways or newly-added buttons.

Reports – Now include additional information, such as piece rotation allowance, piece buffer width, and type.

Bug Fixes – To enhance PDS 2D and 3D functionality, GPU simulation engine runs upon request, you can now choose the location “Arm Right” when positioning pattern pieces around the avatar, view and delete track lines, and apply fold angles to pair pieces.

To read about our previous product releases, visit: O/23, O/22.

OPTITEX O/23

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We are pleased to announce the release of Optitex O/23, which introduces a new simulation engine. Faster, more versatile and easier to use, the new engine serves as the foundation for a host of increased simulation capabilities. In addition, O/23’s new capabilities benefit our existing tools like fit tools, high-quality rendering and collaboration features in O/Cloud.

OPTITEX O/23 HIGHLIGHTS

New simulation engine – Supports for multiple layers and gatherings.
New simulation engine

PDS: XY tension map – Describes the combined tension in every point on the garment or simulated product. Particularly useful for technical products such as inflatable or upholstered products, as the XY map will showcase areas with high tension that requires changes or updates.
Tension XY - Inflatable mattress
TensionXY - Soccer Ball
Fit analysis on O/Cloud! – Files uploaded to O/Cloud with PDS version O/23 now include the stretch map and unique-color map, both of which can be viewed in side-by-side mode in O/Cloud.

If you’d like to read more about our latest updates, visit our page detailing the upgrades made to O/23.1.

OPTITEX O/22

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We are pleased to announce the release of Optitex O/22 with key enhancements in PDS 2D, PDS 3D, and Marker. Bringing unrivalled speed and accuracy to patternmakers, Optitex O/22 introduces multi-selection capabilities across numerous pattern modification tools. Now, patternmakers can perform more complex tasks, and complete jobs faster on a larger number of styles.

Powered by exciting new features and functionality, Optitex O/22 provides 3D users with the very best animation tools on the market today. All the tools you need to generate highly-accurate photorealistic animations with just a few simple clicks. Plus, simulation can be done on any animated avatar, including DAZ avatars, to make them even more spectacular. Optitex O/22 offers significant savings – no more costly, time-consuming post-production steps.

OPTITEX O/22 HIGHLIGHTS

PDS 2D

  • Multi-selection for 2D functions – Increase speed and selection precision on segments and points
  • Style set search made easy – Quick search specific style set in heavy files with 100’s of pieces and style sets
  • Track line for internal objects – Easily track changes to internal objects
  • Highlight curve points – Fast and seamless curve point identification
  • Enhanced direct connectivity from PDS to Centric 8 PLM – Upload new 2D data from PDS, and easily integrate into Centric 8 tables, and UI
  • Enriched ASTM and AAMA – Import files with 1000’s of large internal objects
  • Print & Cut – Fully supports Ai 27 (2023)

Multi Selection capability for various 2D functions
Multi Selection capability for various 2D functions
Easier style set search
Easier style set search

PDS 3D

  • Photorealistic and fit animation: Intuitive style simulation on animated avatars, adds unmatched value for internal collection reviews, fit analysis in motion, and marketing presentations
  • Avatar Motion Speed parameter – Helps to reduce cloth collision
  • DAZ avatars via Optitex Asset Portal – Wide selection of photorealistic-quality virtual models with accessories and animations for collection marketing, sales, internal presentations, and fit needs
  • Animated Optitex avatars via Optitex Asset Portal – Newly-added animations to review exquisite customer styles in motion, fit analysis, and internal collection presentations
  • Boosted Save Images dialog and functionality changes – Generate static/animated fit analysis data for collaborative review on O/Cloud or offline; Save photorealistic-quality style animation in various colorways for marketing, sales, or internal reviews
  • Protected avatars – Brand/avatar providers can ensure their scanned models are protected from redistribution to external third-party apps
  • Exciting, new data on Optitex (O/Cloud) Asset Portal – Benefit from a rich collection of assets updated weekly – avatars, buttons and locks, materials, report templates, and more

Intuitive style simulation on animated avatars
Improved DXF file support – Instantly open/view thousands of perforated materials
New data on Optitex (O/Cloud) Asset Portal

Marker

  • Marker Creation Wizard – New buffer fields – Set buffering values and types while creating markers

Optitex Adds Sizer Technologies to its Robust  Tech Partner Ecosystem to Help Brands Optimize Fit

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Sizer’s Smart Web App Captures Body Measurements to Provide Garment Size Recommendations and Arm Brands with Body Statistics of Their Consumers

Tel Aviv, Israel, March 7th, 2023 – Optitex®, a global provider of integrated end-to-end 2D-3D CAD/CAM software solutions for the fashion, transportation seating, and furniture industries, today announced their collaboration with Sizer Technologies (Sizer), a global leader in contactless digital body measuring solutions.

The partnership with Sizer presents clear added-value for Optitex’s global apparel customers, specifically the fashion, lingerie, uniform and workwear sectors, where size accuracy and garment fit are mission critical. In addition, large brands and retailers can now benefit from an immediate, responsive digital fitting solution to help optimize their daily operations, and yield significant savings in time, costs, and returns. Optitex Adds Sizer Technologies to its Robust Tech Partner Ecosystem

Optitex customers enjoy a wide selection of highly-accurate fit analysis tools like PDS Grading, Variation Grading, M2M technologies and 3D Tension View and more, for optimized fit predication. Implementing Sizer’s technology, Optitex uniform customers will eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming manual fitting sessions, and the arduous logistics of sampling, shipping and returning size sets.

Additionally, fashion and clothing brands will be able to visualize and analyze the general anonymized statistical data about their clients’ body measurements on the Sizer Intelligence Dashboard and may decide to adjust their sizing to achieve better coverage of their target audience.

Sizer delivers a powerful, convenient, and user-friendly body measuring solution, enabling its partners to leverage valuable sizing data, and solve their customers’ challenge of incorrect fit. The solution’s self-scanning technology captures the user’s body measurements and translates them into accurate size recommendations for each garment. Completed in just 60 seconds, the web app’s quick measuring process is done using the front-end camera on any mobile device or tablet. In addition to a standard set of length and circumference measurements, Sizer is the only solution to provide breast volume measurements especially critical in lingerie and sportswear.

Optitex Adds Sizer Technologies to its Robust Tech Partner Ecosystem

Amir Lehr, CEO of Optitex, said, “We are proud to add Sizer to our best-of-breed partner ecosystem, and give our customers the opportunity to optimize their fit, and save on costly returns. Sizer’s digital body measuring solution and market-proven technology, matched with our commitment to true digital-to-physical uniformity, will result in superior quality garments, and secured brand trust.”

“Collaborating with industry leader, Optitex, is a tremendous business opportunity for us,” said Adam Kaplan, CEO at Sizer. “By working together, serving the uniform manufacturing industry, as well as name brands and retailers, we can ensure perfect fit quality for every user, on every garment. We believe that Sizer will fast become an attractive and sought-after solution for Optitex retail apparel customers around the world.”

About Sizer Technologies

Sizer’s industry-first, ground-breaking, digital approach to body measurements is a transformative solution, using a digital technology to solve the intensive customer challenge of finding the right fit. Headquartered in Israel, the self-measuring technology behind Sizer is the most accurate in the market and is patented worldwide, after being developed by world-class computer vision engineers. With Sizer, customers experience increased revenues as well as improvements in their daily operations and massive savings in time, costs and returns. Sizer is trusted by leading brands and uniform companies worldwide, such as Triumph, Wacoal, Landau and Hunter Apparel. For more information, visit www.sizer.me.

707 International Choose Optitex to Provide Apparel CAD Solutions

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Tel Aviv, Israel, October 25, 2022 – Optitex®, a global provider of integrated 2D-3D software solutions for mass-market retailers in fashion & apparel, transportation interiors, and furniture industries, today announced its agreement with 707 International. A leading sourcing company for apparel, handbags & accessories, 707 International purchased Optitex PDS (Pattern Design Software) platform and complementary Marker tools to enhance their development to production process.

Known as a hub for building brands, 707 International has experienced a post-Covid rise in demand for sourcing, 707 sought to streamline their garment creation process across apparel and accessories, through digitisation of their workflow, and chose Optitex 2D CAD solution to address this challenge.

707 International Choose Optitex to Provide Apparel CAD Solutions

Optitex’s 2D solutions combine feature-rich, flexible and highly-intuitive patternmaking tools with automatic nesting. The uniquely integrated PDS 2D/3D platform encompasses the potential to easily move to a seamless 2D/3D workflow, and add collaboration tools that work across the entire supply chain.

Amir Lehr, Optitex CEO, said “I’m excited to announce our newest partnership with 707 International. 707 International will make great use of Optitex’s fit capabilities to streamline the production chain and, ultimately, reduce returns and secure brand loyalty for their customers.”

Sean Coxall, Chairman of 707 International, stated “Speed and accuracy is the name of the game, which is why we’ve joined forces with Optitex in order to use their 2D software solution, acknowledged as the best in market today, and renowned for its ease of use and comprehensive toolkit for mass-market brands and vendors.” A former Li & Fung president, Coxall went on to say “Being able to efficiently pare down our process will result in our clients being able to make their decisions as close to the season as possible, creating a flexibility advantageous for everyone we work alongside.”

About 707 International

707 International works hand in hand with our customers managing all aspects of their supply chain and back end and have over 30 years experience in apparel, handbags & accessories sourcing. 707 International has extensive manufacturing facilities in the Greater Asia region and partner factories covering the entire spectrum of apparel, handbags and accessories.