Lectra Opens Subsidiary In India, Appoints Managing Director

Paris-based Lectra, an integrated technology solutions provider for fashion and soft goods applications, has opened a subsidiary in Bangalore, India. Lectra India will focus on three main goals: to create and oversee account relationships in the apparel, footwear and fashion accessories markets; strengthen its presence in the automotive seats and interiors and industrial fabrics markets; and be a leading solutions provider for the furniture market in India.

For more than 10 years, Lectra has been represented in India by its New Delhi-based partner Magnum Solutions Pvt Ltd., a provider of CAM and CAD solutions for the apparel, textile, automotive and aeronautical industries. The company plans to reinforce its partnership with Magnum by adopting a mixed distribution model, which will allow Lectra to work closely with its clients and supply customized solutions for their specific needs.

Lectra has appointed Laxmanasandra Jayaram (L.J.) Prashanth as managing director of its Lectra India.

"L.J. Prashanth is in charge of defining, planning, and coordinating all of Lectra’s activities in India, in direct contact with headquarters and the regional management teams in order to give a new dimension to Lectra’s development on the Indian sub-continent," said Daniel Harari, CEO, Lectra. "With his in-depth understanding of the Indian markets and a wealth of experience gained in working for international companies, L.J. Prashanth brings with him dual skills which will be extremely valuable to us."

July 23, 2008