TV reports: Surely there is something special about an Autumn meeting? The darkness and haze at this time of year feels like an eternity if it wasn’t for a long awaited break in the company of good friends and colleagues at Northern Europe’s biggest event – our Autumn meeting – reinforced this year by the Danish BVT. TV had returned to Halland and the city of the three hearts, Halmstad.
Chairman Michael Sandin could state that with 200 participants, 45 exhibitors, 140 at dinner, this was a record meeting. Among the participants were representatives from about ten EU countries.
Cecilia Tall, program manager RE:SOURCE explained about the current state of the planned producer responsibility and how this is moving forward. It was a suitable transition to multiplier event for the Erasmus+ project The new Scandinavian Quality Control model.
The project consists of six activities:
- Developing a Scandinavian Quality Control model
- Production of educational material
- Physical project meetings
- Reference group meetings
- Project management
- Dissemination.
Research focus areas include:
- EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles
- PFAS – The proposal for a ban and current situation
Claus Nissen from NissenManagement and Beirholms Vaeverier with the title From a laundry advisor perspective: Exploit immediate potentials in the textile service industry. It was immediately noticeable that it was a sought-after hands-on lecture. Claus ended by giving concrete tips on what he would do if he were to start his own business. The starting point was that after all, 85% of the cost of textiles is from handling while 15% comes from purchasing – it’s about digging in the right place.
Kenneth Sjökvist and Martin Andersson from EnRival. EnRival is a local employment agency that helps match employers and job seekers.
The day from the stage was concluded by Daniel Brämhagen, EY, and the headline Neurodiversity What happens when great minds don’t think alike? Daniel emphasized the value of being able to be yourself and that we must take advantage of everyone’s skills and talents. In the end, it’s about growth and profit in addition to giving everyone an opportunity.
