Eleni Istavridis Joins Sonoco Board of Directors: Harry A. Cockrell Will Not Stand for Board Election in 2021

Eleni Istavridis

HARTSVILLE, S.C. — October 19, 2020 — Sonoco, a diversified global packaging company, today announced that Eleni Istavridis has been elected to its board of directors. In addition, the company announced that Harry A. Cockrell has decided not to stand for reelection to the board at the company’s Annual General Meeting in April 2021.

Istavridis, 63, has extensive leadership experience in banking and manufacturing, spending more than two decades working in Asia. She currently is a business consultant residing in McLean, Va. Istavridis retired from Bank of New York Mellon in 2015 where she was executive vice president and Head of Investment Services for Asia Pacific in Hong Kong. She was a member of BNY Mellon’s Operating Committee, Investment Services Executive Committee and Asia Pacific Executive Committee. In addition, she co-chaired the bank’s Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) in Asia Pacific. With 14 chapters across the Asia Pacific region, WIN serves as a platform for employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and outreach to local communities and professional networks.

Prior to joining BNY Mellon, Istavridis held senior leadership positions at Deutsche Bank and Bankers Trust in Asia. She also served as President and COO of Tristate Holdings, a Hong Kong-based apparel manufacturing company. She started her career at McKinsey and Company, serving financial institutions in the United States and Asia.

Cockrell, 70, is managing director of Pacific Tiger Group Ltd., a Hong Kong-based privately held investment enterprise with a wide-range of business and assets across the Asia/Pacific. He has served on the board since 2013.

“We are extremely pleased to have Eleni joining Sonoco’s Board as she brings a wealth of experience in banking, manufacturing and business development, while spending much of her career engaged with Asian businesses, which is an important region for Sonoco’s growth,” said John Haley, Sonoco’s chairman of the board of directors. “Also, on behalf of the entire board, I want to thank Harry for his many years of commitment to Sonoco, first as partner in the development of Sonoco’s Asia/Pacific business, and then serving on the board. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Istavridis received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard College, a Master in International Affairs from Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs and an MBA from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. She also participated in numerous community service activities supporting educational enrichment in emerging Asian markets.

Istavridis is an independent member of the Sonoco Board and will stand for election by shareholders at the Company’s April 2021 Annual General Meeting.

Posted October 19, 2020

Source: Sonoco Products Company

Burberry Uses Gaming Technology To Streamline Fashion Design Process

LONDON — October 19, 2020 — Burberry and digital production agency Koffeecup have teamed up to develop a new software that is revolutionising fashion design and engineering. The application merges gaming technology and design to significantly speed up and simplify the process of placing prints onto garments.

The new software places a two-dimensional print onto a 3D product template, immediately showcasing how the finished product will look and providing real time instant feedback. The use of 3D is now embedded in Burberry’s merchandising model, enabling a more sustainable, creative and efficient process, and has become a staple tool in the process of print engineering.

Using the application has reduced paper usage at the design stage by two thirds. Reaching an accurate sample with fewer iterations also has the potential to cut factory waste, supporting Burberry’s sustainability agenda of innovating to reduce excess material.

The first products designed using this new technology are now available in store in the Pre-Fall 2020 collection.

Mark Morris, senior vice Ppesident of Digital Commerce at Burberry, said:  “This new software is a great example of digital innovation and cross-functional collaboration. Our internal 3D  development  team, who built the successful games B Bounce and B Surf, saw an opportunity in how their technology could streamline a part of  the  product  design process.  Our collaboration with Koffeecup  enabled us to bring our idea to implementation and we are thrilled with the result.”

Thomas  Michelou,  managing director at  Koffeecup,  said: “It has been a pleasure to work closely with Burberry to deliver this project and see first-hand how the print placement application has improved their creative process. At  Koffeecup, we saw this as an opportunity to leverage technology that is usually used in gaming development and apply it to the luxury fashion space. This pioneering shift from gaming to design allowed us to move towards generating a real-time visual experience that resonated well with our creative audiences. We are very excited about the software’s potential for development. Looking to the future, we see the possibility to incorporate artificial and virtual reality to extend the software, which is a very interesting prospect”.

Posted October 19, 2020

Source: Burberry

PPG Appoints Andrea Giunta As Vice President, Science And Technology, Color

Andrea Giunta

PITTSBURGH — October 16, 2020 — PPG today announced the appointment of Andrea Giunta as vice president, science and technology (S&T), color, effective October 1. Reporting to David Bem, PPG vice president, S&T and chief technology officer, Giunta will lead the company’s corporate color organization and strategic color direction to enable activities such as automated color matching and digital color renderings.

Giunta joined PPG in 1997 as technical director as part of PPG’s acquisition of the Max Meyer Coatings Company. In 2000, he became the refinish technical director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. During this time, he developed PPG ENVIROBASE® high-performance waterborne basecoat, which is now considered an industry standard. In July 2003, Giunta was promoted to director, global S&T, automotive refinish. In this role, he drove the globalization of technology and color labs for PPG’s refinish business, created global centers of excellence, and expanded PPG’s footprint and automating color-matching operations in North America and Europe. Recently, Giunta has developed innovative solutions for the collision, light industrial and commercial transportation segments within PPG’s automotive refinish business.

In 2017, he was inducted into the PPG Collegium, the company’s highest research and development honor. Founded in 1983, the PPG Collegium recognizes individuals who have demonstrated sustained contributions to the technical advancement of the company for 10 or more years.

Giunta earned a Master’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry from Milan University.

Posted October 19, 2020

Source: PPG

Mohair South Africa Partner With Oritain To Verify The Origin Of 50% Of The World’s Mohair

LONDON — October 15, 2020 — Mohair South Africa, the industry body for mohair in South Africa, has increased its commitment to sustainable mohair by partnering with scientific traceability company Oritain.

South Africa currently produces approximately 50 percent of the world’s mohair, accounting for nearly 30,000 jobs for local South Africans. Mohair — the “noble fibre” — is lustrous, resilient and offers exceptional color reflection, leading to a global reputation for luxury and exclusivity. But, more importantly, it’s sustainable.

Mohair is the fleece of the Angora goat, native to the Karoo, and shorn twice a year. It’s unique qualities — lustre, lightweight, dye-responsive, climate control, durability, crease-resistant and non-flammable — make it a highly sought after fiber and one that needs protection.

With its long-term commitment to sustainability and ensuring the highest levels of social and ethical production and, now, traceability, Mohair SA has partnered with Oritain, a company using forensic science to verify the origin of products and raw materials.

Oritain uses a combination of forensic science and technology to analyze mohair fiber and verify exactly which country it comes from. This gives manufacturers, brands, and consumers insight into the content of their mohair purchases.

Oritain Chief Strategy Officer, Rupert Hodges, said: “Mohair South Africa’s commitment to innovation and sustainability is vital in not only protecting this luxurious and sustainable fiber but also in helping to drive a more innovative and sustainable industry. And we’re incredibly pleased to be partnering with them to protect the global reputation of South African mohair and help support the wider work they’re doing; for example, looking at how we can also support their Empowerment Trust Programme”

Mohair South Africa believes that shared knowledge, a vigorous commitment to continuous improvement, and progressive, ethical, and sustainable attitudes play a vital role in the success of the mohair industry. “The Mohair Industry recognizes the shift towards a fully traceable fashion fiber as the future of sustainable sourcing and we believe technology can play an important role in ensuring transparency from farm to store” said Lindsay Humphreys, head of Global Business Development & Sustainability at Mohair South Africa.

“The partnership with Oritain perfectly complements the progressive developments in the mohair industry with the recent launch of the Responsible Mohair Standard and the intensified training and education programs at a grassroots level. The focus of the South African mohair industry is a commitment to working towards a more sustainable and responsible future, taking the environment, the animals, and the people into consideration. The addition of scientific traceability through Oritain is very exciting for the future of the mohair industry”.

Posted October 19, 2020

Source: Oritain UK limited

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Finalization Of Rulemaking On Position Limits For Derivatives

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — October 15, 2020 — The American Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) applauds the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for its landmark finalization of rule-making on Position Limits for Derivatives.

“The strong leadership of CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert brought this process to fruition after more than ten years of gridlock,” ACSA President/CEO Buddy Allen 
said. “Chairman Tarbert has been directly engaged and committed to solidifying the risk management needs of the US cotton industry throughout his tenure at the CFTC. This rule’s finalization increases certainty for true commercial hedging, which makes risk management throughout the supply chain more efficient. This allows for better pricing to producers and end customers.”

Allen went on to commend the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) for their partnership and cooperation throughout this process. “Without ICE standing with the industry, we would have likely not been successful in achieving the outcomes our industry needed in this rulemaking process.”

ACSA Chairman William Barksdale of Cargill Cotton commented saying, “We appreciate the Commission’s diligence in completing this long pending process with the commercial interests of the cotton industry being properly addressed. The close work and development of this rule to align with the industry’s needs during its development required real leadership from Chairman Tarbert, CFTC Commissioners, staff, and industry leadership.”

ACSA encourages the swift implementation of this rule to more broadly enumerate a list of bona fide hedges that represent the manner in which cotton is merchandised.

Posted October 19, 2020

Source: American Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA)

Culp Sewn Mattress Cover Operation Achieves Landfill Free Status, Receives Sustainability Award At High Point, N.C., Facility

HIGH POINT, N.C. — October 15, 2020 — Culp Inc. today announced that the company’s sewn mattress cover operation, known as CLASS, has achieved landfill free status at its High Point, N.C., manufacturing plant. This means the facility will no longer send any waste from its production operations to landfills. CLASS has also earned the 2020 Sustainability Award from ICE Recycling in connection with this initiative.

Achieving landfill free status at this location highlights Culp’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility. This accomplishment was reached with support from ICE Recycling, which designs plans to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint and divert waste products away from landfills. Substantially all fabric and yarn waste, as well as plastic, cardboard, and other operational waste, generated from the High Point facility is now sent to ICE Recycling, where it is diverted from entering a landfill through the process of bailing, grinding, and packaging recycling materials for alternate end uses. Culp conducted extensive employee training and followed strict guidelines and procedures to achieve this milestone.

Jeff Veach, vice president and manager of Culp’s global mattress cut and sew business, said: “Becoming landfill free at our High Point facility is a great example of how Culp is working to reduce the impact of our operations on the environment. We are so proud of the associates at our U.S. CLASS facility for this important accomplishment. Their hard work and determination, even in the midst of a pandemic, is commendable and demonstrates our focused efforts to promote sustainability and reduce our environmental footprint.”

CLASS operates as part of Culp Home Fashions, the company’s mattress fabrics division.  Its High Point plant, which covers approximately 129,000 square feet and employs more than 100 associates, is the company’s second facility to earn the landfill free designation, following the Culp Home Fashions manufacturing facility in Stokesdale, N.C.  The company also operates a production facility in Quebec, Canada, that uses hydro and wind power to provide 99.8-percent clean renewable energy. Culp Home Fashions is currently working with the Quebec government in an effort to locate recycling facilities in close proximity to its Quebec location, with the goal to achieve landfill free status for this facility as well.

Together, these initiatives reinforce Culp’s company-wide commitment to sustainable production across its operations. Iv Culp, president and CEO, Culp, stated: “We are very pleased to receive the 2020 Sustainability Award from ICE Recycling and become landfill free at our CLASS facility. We have now achieved landfill free status at all U.S. manufacturing facilities for Culp Home Fashions. We look forward to continuing our efforts to reduce our overall environmental impact and conserve natural resources. We remain committed to producing our fabrics and managing our business in a responsible manner to help promote a sustainable future for Culp and our customers.”

Posted October 19, 2020

Source: Culp Inc.

General Recycled Announces Construction And Completion Of Their New Textile Recycling Facility In Asbestos, Quebec

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — October 15, 2020 — General Recycled is pleased to announce that it is nearing completion of construction and installation of its new textile recycling facility in Asbestos Quebec for recycling of industrial work-wear.

“We started General Recycled in 2012, hoping that we would be in a position to build a new recycling facility in Quebec, close to our value chain of suppliers,” says Ted Parker, CEO of General Recycled. “I am pleased to say that our plans to complete construction of our new facility for mid October 2020 are on target. Following building completion, we can then move to installation of the new recycling equipment. Our goal is to be fully operational by the end of February 2021.”

“We have worked with the representatives from the Government of Quebec and the city of Asbestos – Investissement Quebec, mandatory of the Government, SADC and MRC – (collectively Quebec) over the past two years to bring General Recycled to Asbestos. We want to thank Quebec for their on-going support, in particular the government representatives in Estrie, who have been a tremendous help. Lastly, we want to thank the city of Asbestos for their persistence and expertise working with us on this project. We are very happy to be located in Asbestos,” said Larry Suzuki, vice president of Finance.

“The Québec government encourages initiatives that help spur economic development and preserve the environment. With its innovative recycling technology, General Recyled is working to reduce the environmental footprint of aramid fibers. The Québec government is an enthusiastic backer of the new facility in Asbestos, providing $965,000 in funding. In addition, General Recycled’s growing operations in the Estrie region will create over 15 jobs in the region,” stated Richmond MNA André Bachand.

“This project will help diversify our regional economy, and I am delighted to see it nearing completion,” noted Hugues Grimard, Mayor of Asbestos and Prefect of the Des Sources RCM. “The RCM is committed to encouraging new start-ups and fostering job creation. Moreover, General Recycled, which specializes in recycling fabrics, continues to develop processes that uphold sustainability principles.”

Aromatic polyamides — also known as aramids and including Nomex, Kevlar, Conex and Kermel — fiber and fabrics are used extensively in employee fire resistant garment protection among industries across North America, Europe and around the globe.

“We use aramid textiles for several reasons,” said Dave Kasper, vice president, sales and product development. “Aramids are a very strong fiber, obviously important for industrial work-wear garment construction. Most importantly though, aramids are inherently fire resistant. Employees around the world working exposed to the dangers of a flash fire incident need proper protection, and aramid textile does just that. As well as being fire resistant, aramid fabric and garments are 100-percent non-biodegradable, which is where we come into play. It is understandable that given the pressures around the world on landfills that companies would wish to recycle.”

General Recycled works with companies to properly dispose of their non-biodegradable garments by returning them back into a usable fiber, yarn, and fabrics that meet all applicable industry standards. These recycled products can also be recycled. “Most companies today have excellent sustainability messaging on their website. However, for those companies using garments made with aramid fabric, they always neglect to add that they allow their non- biodegradable garments to be put in the garbage. Many companies are not aware
they have a problem…and we will gladly help educate them. There is no longer any reason for aramid garments and fabric to be disposed of in landfill,” Parker said. “We have created a truly closed-loop program when it comes to the use and re-use of aramids.”

Industries using aramid fabric and garments include: Oil & Gas/Refineries …Electric utilities/maintenance…Gas utilities…Chemical manufacturing…Construction…Liquified Natural Gas…Nuclear security…Rail…the automobile industry…General uniforms and work- wear…Sawmills/wood pellets/pulp and paper…Port Authority workers…Trucking…Fire Fighting…, both municipal and wild land fire fighters…Military.

Posted October 19, 2020

Source: General Recycled

IPC E-Textiles Europe 2020: Virtual Summit Highlights E-Textiles Labs In Four Countries In Two Days

BANNOCKBURN, Ill. — October 15, 2020 — IPC E-Textiles Europe 2020 | Virtual Summit, a two-day technical education conference for innovators, technologists, and brands/OEMs, will provide a platform for education and collaboration among professionals interested in producing e-textiles technologies and products. Consisting of four educational workshop sessions from four university laboratories in Europe, IPC E-Textiles 2020 | Virtual Summit will take place November 19-20.

Workshops will include virtual demonstrations by ENSAIT GEMTEXT Lab in France, Empa in Switzerland, the Centre for Textile Science and Engineering at the University of Ghent in Belgium, and the University of West Attica in Greece.

The Virtual Summit will feature keynotes by:

  • Andreas Lymberis, European Commission – E-Textiles and Smart Wearables: A Multifaceted EU Support in Research, Technology and Innovation
  • Christian Dalsgaard, Ohmatex – Advancing the Smart Textile Industry Globally

In addition to virtual demonstrations and keynotes, each workshop will include technical instruction on a variety of topics, including:

  • Standards for wearable e-textiles;
  • Smart fiber technologies for sensing applications;
  • Smart textiles for first responders; and
  • Challenges in manufacturing e-garments.

“E-Textiles Europe 2020 | Virtual Summit is an ideal event for companies actively involved in e-textiles development, such as EMS or OEM companies, as well as product innovators and materials suppliers investigating how to apply e-textiles technologies to future products,” said Vladan Koncar, ENSAIT, chair of the E-Textiles Committee, Europe.

Posted October 19, 2020

Source: IPC

Kemin Textile Auxiliaries Announces Rebranded Creative Laboratory And Launches New Website For Garmon Chemicals Brand

REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO — October 15, 2020 — Garmon Chemicals (Garmon), a chemical solutions brand for the denim and apparel industry under the Kemin Textile Auxiliaries business unit, has completely revamped its technical and digital assets by transforming its creative laboratory into Garmon Studio and launching a new website. The new tools reinforce the brand’s identity and enhance communication and service for Garmon’s customers.

The newly transformed Garmon creative laboratory, previously known as The Italian Job, has been rebranded Garmon Studio. The laboratory and showroom have been revamped to synergize the brand’s image to the market. As a fundamental part of Garmon Studio, the internal laundry capability has been updated with new tools and equipment to empower Garmon’s technical activity when developing new styles and testing products. Inside Garmon Studio, customers will find a refreshed showroom with new garment collections and product-dedicated spaces.

“The refreshed Garmon Studio marks an important first step in the next generation of technical service that we are able to provide to our customers around the world. In this new normality, we must think differently about how to interact with all our direct and indirect customers to provide innovative and sustainable solutions with our chemistry,” says Garmon Studio Manager Lorenzo Rossi, who was appointed to his position in April.

Alongside the launch of Garmon Studio, Kemin Textile Auxiliaries has created a new website to refresh the entire aesthetic of Garmon Chemicals and vastly improve user experience while keeping consistent with the brand’s visual identity that is familiar to customers. The new site uses interactive, responsive design to allow customers to easily find new and interesting content, making their time on the website pleasant and useful. The website was created in partnership with Garmon’s marketing team, a specialized web agency and the internal digital marketing team at Kemin Industries.

The newly branded Garmon Studio also includes a new logo — which will be displayed on every garment that has been developed — that combines the performance of Garmon products with the company’s distinctive Italian style that customers have come to love and expect.

Posted October 19, 2020

Source: Kemin Industries

A Year Of Uncertainty Can’t Diminish All Herrmann Ultrasonics Has To Celebrate: Thirty Years In The Ultrasonic Making

Exterior of Herrmann Ultrasonics’ building, which features an additional 10,000 square feet of space.

TW Special Report

As anniversary celebrations go Herrmann Ultrasonics could not ask for a better way to ring in 30 years of ultrasonic welding in the United States. The company was recently named by the Daily Herald as one of the best small companies in Illinois to work. Herrmann has grown from a small start-up to an industry leader with a strong global presence in ultrasonic engineering, continuing to stretch their wings.

The “Best Places to Work in Illinois” is open to all publicly or privately held organizations, either for-profit or not-for-profit. The assessment is conducted in a two-part survey process evaluated by Best Companies Group, BCG. Part-one is of the assessment is the BCG Employer questionnaire, collecting information about the employers benefits, policies, and general information. Holding the greatest value in scoring is the second part, consisting of a confidential 76 question survey, used to evaluate employees’ workplace experiences and view of culture.

So how did Herrmann build a culture that their employees would be invested in and in turn enjoy working at?

“We wanted to break new ground, to continue to inspire customers through our technology and employees. The Herrmann Culture is an integral part of our daily work. We want all our employees to enjoy job security, and the comradary of working together on something we are all passionate about. Stronger cooperation based on values improves the quality of life for everyone” stated newly appointed President Uwe Peregi.

Uwe Peregi

Newly Appointed President

Vast ultrasonic expertise and operational knowledge were amassed by Uwe Peregi in his past fourteen years as vice president and general manager of Herrmann Ultrasonics. In the new role as President, Peregi will oversee the strategic vision, culture, continued growth, and market expansion. He will play a key role in developing and delivering Herrmann’s vision, and continued expansion to support the company’s clients.

Chuck Hannah, Director PLASTICS explained, “Having Uwe appointed to president of Herrmann Ultrasonics is a significant gesture of trust which reflects on his character and the culture Herrmann has created. This major milestone comes with great accountability and will allow our organization the room to grow for years to come”.

New open office space at Hermmann Ultrasonics

Growing Workforce Requires Larger Building

A freshly remodeled and expanded building seems to be the perfect gift for 30 years of continuous growth in ultrasonic technology. The newly designed office space has transitioned to an open office floor plan offering better communication and team collaboration. Increased customer support and application testing can now take place in division specific engineering and application labs, as well as an all-new buying center. Additionally more machines have been added to the manufacturing floor for increased production of ultrasonic tooling.

Currently Herrmann Ultrasonics is expanding its workforce and has various positions in sales, engineering and apprenticeship opportunities. More details about all open positions can be found on its website: https://www.herrmannultrasonics.com/en-us/company/career-education/joboffers/.

New PLASTICS lab with increased lab equipment.

A strong focus is put on the culture during the hiring process. This has allowed the company to ensure the correct people are a part of the team within the correct positions. Herrmann is grateful to their team for embracing the culture and the philosophy. It is the employees who have bestowed on Herrmann the “Best Place to Work” honor and have made it possible to be in business the last 30 years.

Posted October 19, 2020

Source: Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc.

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