Find out how Richard M R Smith can help your business…
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With over 40 years of experience in the manufacturing and servicing sector and an enthusiastic can-do outlook, Richard can advise and share his wealth of specialist knowledge in all aspects of weaving and furnishing fabrics for wholesalers and weavers, including:
- Yarn selection
- Sales and marketing
- Machine investment
- Weaving machinery
- Warehouse management
- Company start-up
- Weaving processes
- Flame retardant fabrics
- Fabric archiving
- Stock inventory tracking
Examples of recent consultations:
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- (2019-2020) introducing a large UK based Textile Group who has its own offshore weaving, finishing and international distribution network to new furnishing fabric end-users in the UK. The project also involves new product development and sourcing.
- (2018-2019) introduced a UK based supplier of international origin technical membrane films and coatings to major users in the furnishing fabric market.
- Provided contacts and advice to a non-weaving expertise management team on the start-up of a new Jacquard weaving and finishing facility at a Leeds based Bed manufacturer.
- Advised company owners on the pitfalls and solutions related to the acquisition and the relocation from Scotland to West Yorkshire of specialist automotive fabric weaving business that included unique Jacquard machinery.
- Asked to visit and provide a ‘sounding board’ ear and knowledge resource advice to a Linen Jacquard weaver in Ulster.
- Offered specialist knowledge in the technical requirements of furnishing fabrics for UK and Europe Flame Retardant Furnishing sector to a new contract fabric wholesaler.
“Richard has a rich technical knowledge that enables our design ideas to be realised effectively. His close relationship with mills in the UK and internationally means he can always find the right weaver for the job. His support throughout my career has been invaluable.”
Margo Selby
Owner, Margo Selby
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