Project I, an innovative apparel manufacturing group started by two fashion executives Jon Lewis along with John Elmuccio, has recently announced its partnership with Germany’s leading flat knitting machine manufacturer Stoll during the Stoll Symposium in New York City.
John Elmuccio, Founder, Project I said, “The collaboration with Stoll will strengthen America’s fashion market, restore apparel production jobs using the latest technology, and revitalise the fully-fashioned knit sector.”
This collaboration is expected to create job opportunities in US and help position US as a key player of apparel manufacturing and supply chain market.
The Project I and Stoll’s advanced apparel manufacturing facility results in the largest single order of Stoll’s latest 3D knitting machinery and software solutions within the US. About 300 high-tech flatbed knitting machines will be installed throughout the next three years. The latter will install the largest generation of ADF machines along with the latest CMS 830 C&S knit & wear machines (for seamless knitting). Stoll will also be providing programming, training, manufacturing, and on-site production support while guiding new and existing customers alike to Project I.
Stephan Robertson, CEO for North American Operations, Stoll, stated, “We have been working with Project I for over two years to turn this groundbreaking vision into a reality.” He added, “We have seen Fashion & Technology flourish on a mass global scale, but we needed a new competitive edge in the North American market. With Project I, we are finally able to make the United States, a destination for advanced manufacturing and production.”
It is worth mentioning that Project I’s new venture will include an eco-friendly workspace that will provide sustainable manufacturing jobs. Their production is expected to begin at the end of 2019 at a brand-new US-based facility.
Stoll, a leading flat knitting machine manufacturing company was founded in 1873. There are over 1000 Stoll employees worldwide, several hundred patents and inventions, and many satisfied customers around the world.
