ASBCI is delighted to announce a technical visit at James Heal in Halifax which is FREE and EXCLUSIVE to ASBCI members. Established over 150 years ago in Halifax, James Heal designs and manufactures premium quality textiles testing instruments and consumables, used by global brands and clothing manufacturers, independent testing houses and universities worldwide.
The technical visit will take place on Wednesday 8th November 2023 - there is a morning and afternoon session to choose from, both groups are invited to lunch and networking between 1.00pm-1.40pm
Morning = 10.40am – 1.40pm MORNING SESSION IS FULLY BOOKED - RESERVE LIST AVAILABLE
lunch and networking between 1.00pm – 1.40pm
Afternoon = 1.00pm – 3.45pm
Who is it for? This technical visit will be of interest to anyone involved in the manufacturing, sourcing, or testing of textile-based products from everyday clothing, sports and outdoor wear to protective workwear, accessories, and footwear, even home furnishings.
What you will learn? In this behind-the-scenes tour of James Heal you will take a look at how textile testing instruments are designed and made, gain an understanding of different types of tests, why they are important and what the results will show you, as well as the consumables that are needed for accurate repeatable testing.
What will the visit include?
Places are limited (16 per session maximum). On street parking is available, and the venue is a 5-minute taxi / 20-minute walk from Halifax Train Station. James Heal / PPT’s Address is: Richmond Works, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6EP / Telephone: 01422 366355
If you would like to attend, please reserve your place as soon as possible by emailing [email protected] and confirm the following details: -