Vianen, March 21, 2013

Sheridan (AUS) upgrades to NedGraphics Pro product line to support its extended product range

Vianen (NL) – 21 March 2013 – NedGraphics, a subsidiary of NedSense enterprises n.v. (NYSE Euronext Amsterdam: NEDSE) announces today that Sheridan Australia Pty Ltd., part of the Pacific Brands Group has upgraded its NedGraphics solutions’ range to the Pro generation.

Sheridan is one of Australia’s leading brands in home design, offering a wide and high quality range of bed linen, textiles and accessories for home, bedroom and bathroom. Sheridan’s products offer customers innovation, quality and design that add a beautiful dimension to their homes. Sheridan’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship is shared by its parent company, Pacific Brands, a market leading supplier of everyday brands to the Australasian retail marketplace.

As Sheridan extends its range in terms of collections and designs, it will work with a wider variety of production facilities across the Australasian market. To support this entire process from design to production to the highest quality standards, the company looked to upgrade its design, coloring, printing and cleaning capabilities for improved efficiency and speed to market.

Paul Gould, General Manager Sheridan states: “At Sheridan we are always looking to improve our efficiency and embrace innovation to deliver a better product to our customers. The suite of Texcelle Pro, Printing Studio and Dobby Pro is one such solution which has allowed us to significantly enhance the way we work. It allows our design studio to deal with larger designs with a greater range of functionality and higher quality representations of the various collections we take to market. For a company like ours, which provides a diverse range of aesthetics globally, it is of utmost importance to do so rapidly, with high quality consistency. NedGraphics’ longstanding commitment, its specialized skilled teams and technology expertise provide the reassurance we are looking for to support our future ambitions. “

“Working with and developing alongside existing customers is the ultimate compliment for a company in a fast changing economic and technological environment”, comments Pieter Aarts, CEO of NedSense enterprises n.v./NedGraphics. “We share a commitment to quality, an eye for detail and innovation and as such we are proud to work with this likeminded partner”.

About Sheridan Sheridan is one of Australia’s most iconic brands and since it was founded in 1963, it has been devoted to the bedroom, and bathroom driven by great quality, design and innovation. With 45 stores in Australia, including 14 Sheridan standalone boutiques, plus and concessions in department stores nationally, Sheridan products are also sold in retailers across the UK, Asia, Europe and the UAE and through www.sheridan.com.au. Sheridan is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Brands.

About NedSense enterprises n.v. and NedGraphics NedGraphics is a wholly owned subsidiary of NedSense enterprises n.v. Through its subsidiary, NedSense has built up an impressive track record of developing and producing software solutions for the fashion and textile industry over a period of 30 years. NedSense serves more than 3.500 customers through a global network of over 42 resellers and agents. Its 14 offices are ideally located in the leading textile, fashion and production centers of the world. To enhance and preserve its dominant market position NedGraphics continues to invest in its highly qualified staff, market research, and product development.

The corporate philosophy and professional approach of NedGraphics ensures a close working relationship with the finest designers and manufacturers by offering them solutions which are of the highest level of functionality. It enables its clients to improve their sales through minimizing “time to market”, optimizing product development flow and reducing sampling costs. Each software solution is offered in a fully integrated modular system to guarantee the current and future operational performance.

NedSense is listed on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam [NEDSE]. More information on http://www.nedgraphics.com and www.nedsense.com. NedSense enterprises n.v.

Conny Dorrestijn, Chief Marketing Officer Tel.: +31 (0)651 067201 conny.dorrestijn@nedsense.com

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New York, March 2013

Fruit of the Loom, Inc. Selects NedGraphics

NedGraphics, Inc. announced that Fruit of the Loom, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company, will use NedGraphics CAD software suites for textile design, product development, packaging and production.

Established in 1851, Fruit of the Loom is recognized as one of the world’s oldest brands – predating the invention of light bulbs, cars and telephones!  Now a global underwear and casual wear business, Fruit of the Loom employs more than 32,000 people worldwide. Fruit of the Loom subsidiaries manufacture and sell basic apparel, sporting goods and athletic apparel. They are a vertically integrated company who produce yarn, knit cloth, cut fabric, sew garments and package all products. More than 90% of their products are made in factories owned by Fruit of the Loom and operated in theUnited States,Mexico,Honduras,El SalvadorandMorocco.

With a strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility, Fruit of the Loom strives to add value to the communities in which they operate while running a competitive and profitable business. Fruit of the Loom Brands include: Fruit Activewear, Jerzees, BVD, Russell Athletic, Bike, Spalding, AAI,Dudley, Huffy Sports, Vanity Fair, Lilly of France, Vassarette, Curvation, Bestform and Moving Comfort.

Based on the widely used Printing, Weaving, Knitting and Merchandising platforms, NedGraphics software is utilized by today’s leading retailers, apparel and home fashions companies.

About Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

Fruit of the Loom, Inc. is a leading international, vertically integrated basic apparel and athletic goods company, emphasizing branded products for consumers of all ages.  The Company , including its Russell Brands, LLC and Vanity Fair Brands, LP subsidiaries,  is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and marketers of underwear, intimate apparel, casual wear, athletic apparel and equipment for the entire family.  The Fruit of the Loom, Inc. companies sell products under a number of international brands including Fruit of the Loom®, Vanity Fair®, Russell Athletic®, and Spalding®.  Fruit of the Loom, Inc. is an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A; BRK.B). For more information about the Company and its products, visit www.fruit.com.

New York, July 2012

The Howard Elliott Collection Selects NedGraphics

NedGraphics, Inc. announced that Howard Elliott will use the NedGraphics CAD software suites for product development, virtual sampling and web content.

The Howard Elliott Collection (howardelliott.com) is one of the premiere manufacturers of decorative mirrors, accessories and occasional furniture to the Home Furnishings and Contract/Hospitality industries.  In their meteoric rise, they are now shipping to nearly 4500 furniture, home furnishings and lighting retailers, along with many of the top contract companies who are servicing the hotel and building industries worldwide.

Attributing their success to innovated designs, a broad variety of styles and sizes, unique combinations of raw materials, competitive pricing and a world class sales organization, Howard Elliott was looking for a solution that would give them a competitive edge, cut costs and to increase sales through their various market channels.

Brian Berk, President at Howard Elliott recalls, “when we saw the NedGraphics mapping program apply digital designs to our product photographs,  and that they were of a quality high enough to show as an actual sample, it created numerous opportunities”.  “Within a very short period of time, we were showing virtual products on our website and that saves a tremendous amount of time and expense versus the way it had been done previously”.  Berk adds, “we have already trained one of our Media Managers and Product Development Managers how to use Easy Map and they are both loving the program because they are virtually sampling a bunch of fabrics without having to sew a stitch, so it’s working out and exceeding our expectations!”

“Leveraging advanced technology can quickly level any playing field”, remarked Geoffrey Taylor Senior VP of Sales and Marketing for NedGraphics. “By implementing virtual sampling and product development solutions, Howard Elliott has established themselves as one of the most forward thinking companies in the industry today.”

Based on the widely used Texture Mapping, Virtual Sampling, Printing, and Weaving platforms, NedGraphics software is utilized by today’s leading retailers, home fashions and apparel brands.

About NedSense enterprises n.v. and NedGraphics
NedGraphics is a wholly owned subsidiary of NedSense enterprises n.v. Through its subsidiary, NedSense has built up an impressive track record of developing and producing software solutions for the fashion and textile industry over a period of 30 years.

NedSense serves more than 3,500 customers through a global network of over 42 resellers and agents. Its 14 offices are ideally located in the leading textile, fashion and production centers of the world. To enhance and preserve its dominant market position NedGraphics continues to invest in its highly qualified staff, market research, and product development.

The corporate philosophy and professional approach of NedGraphics ensures a close working relationship with the finest designers and manufacturers by offering them solutions which are of the highest level of functionality. It enables its clients to improve their sales through minimizing “time to market”, optimizing product development flow and reducing sampling costs. Each software solution is offered in a fully integrated modular system to guarantee the current and future operational performance. NedSense is listed on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam [NEDSE]. More information on www.nedgraphics.com and www.nedsense.com

Vianen (NL)– 23 May 2012– NedGraphics, a subsidiary of NedSense enterprises n.v. (NYSE Euronext Amsterdam: NEDSE) announces today that MS Mode in Amsterdam, the international head office of MS mode GmbH has selected NedGraphics Easy Coloring Pro and Color Reduction & Cleaning Pro to speed up its time to market for new collections.

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NedSense enterprises n.v. (NYSE Euronext Amsterdam: NEDSE) announces today that it has inked a contract with Timzo Tufting Industry (NL) for its newly launched virtual sampling application iTex.

iTex is part of the NedGraphics suite of products and offers companies the ability to present their collection to their customers on an iPad. The virtual samples can be categorized and by a simple tap on the image, it is possible to change its colorways. Apart from a cost reduction in sampling books and collections, the carpet and weave industry can share individual products and/or the full collection with their clients instantly in the format, colorways and yarn at a ‘swipe’. This way the sales agents always travel with a full up-to-date portfolio at very limited cost, whilst offering their customers a ‘real to life’ experience in terms of visibility.

Jan Bakker, responsible for product development at Timzo, NL states: “For us, as an innovative company, it is very important to stay at the forefront of technology developments. With iTex we can offer our clients an experience which is instant, to their choice and real to the eye. Moreover this solution increases our internal efficiency by saving us costs and time as this simulation element speeds up our sales process in true dialogue with our customers”.

Based on the widely used printing, tufting, weaving and knitting platforms, NedGraphics software is utilized by today’s leading retailers, apparel brands and home fashion companies.

iTex: from static image library to Instant Virtual Collection

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NedSense enterprises n.v. demonstrates its commitment to the textile and apparel industries through a range of new solutions at ITMA 2011. In addition to an enriched NedGraphics portfolio it shows its online 24×7 sales tool LOFT and the newly available LOFT @iPad.

LOFT™ is an innovative customer experience engine platform designed to empower the clients of NedSense to engage directly with their customers and end-users. The LOFT enterprise suite allows customers to upload 2D photographs of their choice and manipulate these by adding, removing furniture items, changing upholstery, flooring, art and curtains from  the manufacturer’s portfolio at an unprecedented quality level with ‘near touch’ visualization. As a tool it is a perfect example and enabler of new market approaches summarized in catch-phrases such as “mass-customization”, “high-value” economy and “customer experience platforms”.

At ITMA it will also show the LOFT @iPad environment it recently launched with its launching customer Rubelli/Donghia. LOFT @iPad is the channel extension of LOFT Enterprise and as such offers sales and customers the ability to view, add and change interior design products in 3D within the high quality viewing abilities and user-friendliness of the iPad.
Its NedGraphics suite, which has been a staple product to the CAD CAM industry for the fashion, home and flooring industries for over 20 years, has been enriched with the following products:
• Texcelle Pro – to create and edit extremely large designs
• Simulation Engine – for the automatic simulation of colourways with the ability to specify multiple output configurations,
• And a range of functional enhancements to the current solutions in terms of story boarding, mapping and planning. Pieter Aarts, Chief Executive Officer of NedSense enterprises n.v. states: “Once again NedSense proves its ability to innovate on the basis of sound heritage. Lessons learned in the CAD CAM world enable us to build tools that support the sales and marketing process of our customers with the eye for detail and finish that is so important to this industry. This is why LOFT has carved out a niche position in the world of ecommerce and visualization tools. Clients such as Rubelli, Donghia and New Line Fabrics implement it as part of their own strategy. LOFT opens their windows 24×7 around the globe and offers their end customers an unparalleled personalized experience when demonstrating endless combinations of their choice, to the level where one could almost touch by sight”

NedGraphics, Inc. announces that Tommy Bahama will use the NedGraphics CAD software suites for design and product development.