New EURATEX President Serge Piola Sees Exports as Key to Growth

The European Apparel and Textile Confederation("EURATEX") in a press release today welcomes Mr. Serge Piolat as its President taking the office in January 2015 for a two year term. Mr. Piolat, succeeding Alberto Paccanelli who headed EURATEX during the last four years. According to the release, "Serge Piolat is convinced growth will come from increased exports. Thus, trade facilitation will play a central role in Euratex agenda as our companies are striving to get access to the third markets. EURATEX will continue promoting an international level playing field to expand our industry in the world."