Lectra supports Georgia University soft goods event
France-based leather industry technology provider Lectra served as a Platinum sponsor for the Georgia Educational Foundation’s Fashioning Soft Goods event, for the second year in a row, held in conjunction with the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, at the University of Georgia, US, on November 15, 2011.
The event showcased various tools being used by The University of Georgia’s students in the Design and Merchandising areas, as well as the work students are completing and research they are conducting.
As a Platinum sponsor of the event, next year Lectra will name one student at the University of Georgia as the Lectra scholar of the year. Also for one year the CAD classroom will be recognised as the ‘Lectra classroom’.
“Lectra is proud to support the education efforts of the Georgia Soft Goods Educational Foundation,” said Roy Shurling, president of Lectra North America. “Educating today’s students is integral to the success of the industry’s future.”
“We were honoured to have Lectra return this year as a Platinum sponsor of the event,” said Mike Fralix, president of Georgia Soft Goods Education Foundation. “The support of those in the soft goods industry, like Lectra, is key and a testament to the value of the future generation of industry professionals, and we are grateful for their support in our efforts to attract qualified individuals into the sewn products industry.”
