Schotex Global Appoints René Gagell as Head of Weaving

HONG KONG— November 5, 2026 — Schotex Global® Co. Ltd., a developer of sustainable and high-performance textiles, has announced the appointment of René Gagell as head of its weaving department.

Gagell brings over 25 years of experience in the textile industry, particularly in weaving technology and mechanics. He previously worked at Schoeller Textil AG for nearly two decades, where he advanced from weaving supervisor to head of the weaving department.

Schotex Co-Founder and CEO Gwen Hsu expressed confidence in Gagell's expertise, noting that his transition into the company would be smooth, especially after the significant investment in European weaving machinery for their new facility in Kaiping, Guangdong, China.

The new manufacturing site is part of the Panther Textiles Holding group and aims to combine advanced technology with Swiss textile expertise to produce high-quality fabrics.