UK Outdoor Clothing Retailer Regatta Weathers Cegid Cloud Technology

LYON — May 21, 2020 — Having successfully completed a rollout of Cegid Retail POS software across its European and North American store estate, outdoor clothing specialist Regatta is migrating from on-premises infrastructure management to the cloud, with Cegid’s cloud SaaS application. The Manchester-based retailer aims to future-proof the business as it continues to open new stores, by adopting cutting-edge retail technology.

Weathering the Great Outdoors

Since 1981 outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Regatta has been catering for all those who love the great outdoors. Today, Regatta sells through around 180 stores across 11 countries, employing more than 1,400 people.

With the initial rollout of Cegid Retail to 60 stores completed in 2017, Regatta wanted to further enhance its technology capabilities with a move away from on-premise hosting of servers in favour of a SaaS model for cloud hosting. A major challenge of on-premises hosting was the management time required when updates needed to be implemented or when downtime issues occurred. It was felt a SaaS cloud solution, managed by a third party, would free up the Regatta IT team’s time, and deliver efficiency benefits across the store network. As for all retailers, server uptime and data security are major priorities, made even more challenging when international expansion is planned.

Regatta’s head office team has a strategy to build agility into the IT infrastructure so that international expansion can take place simply and cost effectively. They want to be able to set up the store technology infrastructure quickly and easily as they enter new countries, with issues such as compliance with local tax and currency issues taken care of, and hosting and data storage competently managed at every site.

Moving Clouds

In March 2020 the migration to Cegid Cloud SAAS was completed. The Cegid Retail software is hosted on Cegid’s SaaS application, removing the need to rent server storage on-site. Cegid is also providing the mechanism to manage the infrastructure and can handle all compliance activity and the necessary software updates to align to the latest product roadmap, greatly easing up the pressure on internal teams.

With Cegid managing Cegid Retail Software updates, Regatta is always in alignment with all the latest product offerings including new functionality from the Cegid roadmap.

The migration is the latest stage of a longer relationship between Regatta and Cegid. In 2016, Regatta selected Cegid Retail for its global POS solution with modules chosen to run alongside the POS software that could integrate with Regatta’s existing ERP software. This was installed across around 350 point-of-sale (POS) terminals in 170 stores across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States. Installations in the Czech Republic and Solvakia are planned for 2020.

The Cegid Retail solution has enabled Regatta to integrate replenishment, inventory management, promotions management and customer relationship management into its ERP solution. Business processes are therefore now administered on a centralized platform, eliminating the need for spreadsheets and manual processing of data. Regatta sought out a solution that would give them a single platform that could host every country’s POS and associated store functionality.

There is also now business-wide visibility of store inventory and CRM data. The replenishment and inventory management modules have helped Regatta streamline supply chain, merchandising operations and promotional activity.

Thanks to the installation of the latest Cegid Retail software, Regatta maintains its strength in technology capabilities and is ready for the future. It has the CRM module to carry out personalized marketing to customers and can build its retailing services such as ‘endless aisle’ selling and Clienteling in stores. Omnichannel functionality is being planned for 2020.

The Regatta team found that Cegid was able to offer valuable international support and systems know-how during the roll-out of the solution.

Centralized solutions

Thanks to the Cegid Retail implementation over recent years and the current migration to cloud infrastructure hosting, Regatta is today in a strong position to continue its ambitious growth path.

“We recognized early on the need to run one solution for many international locations, rather than having to seek out a new POS system for each country we entered,” said Chris Bulmer, group IT director at Regatta. “With so many local currencies to deal with, tax rules and different configurations required location by location it was essential for us to partner with a specialist retail software supplier who knows the clothing retail industry and has international reach and experience.”

He added: “Now with cloud hosting as well, we can build further agility into the business while taking the pressure off our internal teams who are busy with everyday retailing responsibilities.”

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: Cegid

Major Order For Brückner For Several Glass Fiber Finishing Lines From Belarus

left to right: Mathias Strecker, Brückner Sales; Oleg Kurilin, General Director ,Steklovolokno; Regina Brückner, Owner, Brückner; Hanna Padalitsa; Project Manager, Steklovolokno; and Yury Kasianov, Commercial Director, Steklovolokno

LEONBURG, Germany — May 19, 2020 — The company JSC POLOTSK STEKLOVOLOKNO, founded in 1958 and based in Belarus, has been among others a world market leader in the production of glass fabrics for decades. The wide variety of products from glass fibre to glass yarn, electrical insulation and construction glass fabric, glass mesh and silica materials enables STEKLOVOLOKNO to be successful in many branches of industry. These include mechanical engineering and shipbuilding, automotive and aircraft industry, electro-technical industry, metallurgy as well as the military and construction industry. Every year, the Belarusian company processes around 55,000 tonnes of glass fabric for over 900 different end products. For the thermal finishing, caramelization and desizing of glass fiber, several lines have recently been ordered from the German machine manufacturer BRÜCKNER. The family-run company located in Southern Germany has been producing lines for the textile industry as well as for technical applications for more than 70 years. In the field of glass fabric finishing, market-leading manufacturers trust in BRÜCKNER technology since decades. The delivery of the lines to Belarus is planned for end of the year 2020.

Hanna Padalitsa, project manager at Steklovolokno, is very satisfied. “We have known BRÜCKNER since the late 90s and already then had successful and good experience in working together,” Padalitsa said. “At that time BRÜCKNER supplied us with one line for finishing electrical insulation glass fabric which is still in operation today at our Polotsk site. We are happy to continue this excellent cooperation with BRÜCKNER and ordered several lines from this family-run company. We are convinced that the whole BRÜCKNER team will demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, ensure the best quality of the lines we ordered and provide an extraordinary technical and after-sales service as they always do and for which the company is known worldwide.”

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: Brückner

DSM Protective Materials And FibrXL Sign Global Premium Distribution Partnership

HEERLEN, The Netherlands — May 19, 2020 — DSM Protective Materials has appointed FibrXL, as its global premium distribution partner for Dyneema® products. The initial focus will be on European and North American, starting 1 May 2020. DSM Protective Materials will continue to service its strategic customers directly as well as develop both innovative and cost-efficient solutions.

Dating back to 2011, DSM Protective Materials has enjoyed a long and successful relationship in Europe with EuroFibers BV, who merged with the Lumat Group and Dominion Fiber Technologies Inc. to form FibrXL in January 2020.

Already offering stellar levels of service and customer orientation, FibrXL has additionally invested in capabilities to offer fiber enhancement services that contribute to the adoption of Dyneema by a wide range of customers and end-users. Therefore, given the longstanding relationship FibrXL is the ideal partner to contribute to DSM Protective Materials’ growth ambitions.

Jan Lodewijk Lindemulder, globalbBusiness director for Maritime and Industrial Fibers at DSM Protective Materials, said: “Our longstanding relationship with EuroFibers BV, now FibrXL, has proven itself successful over many years. We are confident that FibrXL will ensure the continuous growth of our Dyneema® offering for various end-markets worldwide.”

Marcel Alberts, managing director of FibrXL, said: “We are excited that we can support DSM Protective Materials in their growth ambitions by expanding our distribution network worldwide for Dyneema products. This extended partnership gives a larger range of customers and end-users the opportunity to access these products and with our fiber enhancing services and state-of-the-art Prisma® coating technology, we help them to improve performance and reduce system costs.”

For more information about the merger between EuroFibers, the Lumat Group and Dominion Fiber Technologies, INC to form FibrXL visit: https://fibrxl.com/about-us/heritage/

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: DSM

Cotton Council International Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 20, 2020 — Cotton Council International (CCI) announces that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and will use the group’s sustainability measurement suite of tools, the Higg Index, to drive environmental and social responsibility throughout its supply chain.

With its membership in the SAC, CCI joins more than 250 global brands, retailers, and manufacturers, as well as government, non-profit environmental organizations, and academic institutions, which are collectively committed to improving supply chain sustainability in the apparel, footwear, and textile industry.

The U.S. cotton industry is committed to continual improvement in sustainability and continues to build upon the strong environmental gains already achieved over the past 35 years.

“We are pleased to be joining the SAC, confident that together we can scale positive impact on product sustainability over time,” said Steph Thiers-Ratcliffe, CCI Director of European Brands and Retailers. “With shared ambition in providing robust environmental data to the sector, we will collaborate to enable greater supply chain transparency and informed decision making.”

In its relationship with the SAC, CCI will contribute both data and resources to support the Higg Index, which measures sustainability performance and drives supply chain transparency and decision-making to improve efficiency and sustainability impact. The Higg Index is an indicator-based suite of tools that enables suppliers, manufacturers, brands, and retailers to evaluate materials, products, facilities, and processes based on environmental performance, social labor practices, and product design choices.

“We welcome the addition of CCI to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and look forward to its participation in this industry-wide effort in sustainability,” SAC Executive Director Amina Razvi said. “Having CCI as part of the Coalition widens the scope of our impact within the industry and accelerates the change we’re making towards responsible industry actions.”

Companies or organizations that are not currently members of the SAC and are interested in accessing the Higg suite of tools, may inquire at https://apparelcoalition.org/join-us/.

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: Cotton Council International

Noble Biomaterials Announces Launch Of New Brand Identity — Ionic+®

SCRANTON, Pa. — May 20, 2020 — Noble Biomaterials, the global supplier of antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft-surface applications, today announced the launch of a new brand identity — Ionic+™ — for its antimicrobial technology formerly known as XT2. The new brand name, logo and tagline will more clearly convey the benefits and story of Ionic+, a technology that uses positively charged silver ions to provide microbial and odor protection for the life of a product. More than 30 leading brands, including Athleta, Mack Weldon, Fox Racing, Rhone, Hill City, Tory Lee Designs, Giro, Rhoback, Gekks, BN3TH, and Silvon bedding & towels already use Ionic+ to impart a performance edge to their products.

“We designed the new Ionic+ brand identity to clearly express the benefits and power of this technology, which harnesses the power of positively charged silver ions to fight microbes on soft surfaces like athletic apparel, bedding, and towels,” said Joel Furey, founder and chief commercial officer of Noble Biomaterials. “Importantly, with the increased need for fabric that is essentially self-cleaning of microbes, Ionic+ is being more widely adopted in healthcare and PPE, with brands like Chargeurs for masks and Octo Safety Devices for respirators. The growth of the business drove the need for a name that more closely aligns with the technology’s mechanism of action.”

Ionic+ uses the power of positively charged silver ions to fight the growth of microbes and odor- and stain-causing bacteria on soft surfaces. Apparel and bedding that doesn’t allow for bacteria to grow and multiply doesn’t need to be laundered as often, which saves consumers time and money and can help extend the useful life of products while also helping save the environment.

“Noble Biomaterials pioneered the use of silver in textiles for its antimicrobial and conductive properties,” said Christy Raedeke, chief marketing officer. “The new Ionic+ brand identity truly captures the essence and power of this technology, incorporating the word ‘ion’ and the plus sign, which symbolizes the positive charge the ions carry and the endless potential the technology provides to our broad range of customers and end consumers. The opportunities for storytelling are so much greater with Ionic+ and our brand partners have been overwhelmingly supportive of the change.”

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: Noble Biomaterials, Inc.

AAPN Announces Textile/Apparel Industry Job Board

ATLANTA — May 18, 2020 — The AAPN Job Board has launched an apparel industry Job Board where opportunities for internships, contract positions, part-time and full-time positions may be posted. Application details for each position are included within the posting if applicable. In addition, job seekers are able to upload their resumé to the job board for employers to access.

It is offering this service in partnership with industry executive search veteran Stephanie Wilhelm  of the industry consulting firm of WWA Advisors LLC.

Through June 30, 2020, to show support for the community, AAPN is offering the ability to post jobs to the board at no charge using the code TOGETHER2020.

When this offer expires, AAPN members may submit job postings for a nominal charge of $50 for 30 days, $100 for 60 days or $150 for 90 days. Listings can be turned into a “Featured Listing” for an additional $50, which will move a listing to the top of the page for the length of the job posting

Note: Employers who are members can view all resumés as long as they have an active job posting. As soon as a job post expires, they will no longer be able to view resumés.

https://www.aapnetwork.net/job-board

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: AAPN

The Institute For Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) Names Mark Morrison To Lead Communications

Mark Morrison

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — May 20, 2020 — The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI–The Composites Institute) announced today that Mark Morrison has been named to the position of director of communications.

In his new role, Morrison will lead IACMI’s public relations and external affairs responsibilities. He will also play a critical liaison role in leveraging the key capabilities of the organization’s 150+ members made up of industry, academia and government agencies. This collaborative partnership leads innovation and workforce development initiatives to drive the adoption of advanced composites and grow U.S. manufacturing and support national security.

“Mark is a great fit for IACMI because throughout his career he has driven strategic public affairs and communication initiatives for global manufacturing companies and fostered strong industry and community relationships to advance innovation and achieve business goals,” said IACMI CEO John Hopkins. “We are confident that Mark will be an asset to our IACMI team as we create an ecosystem of innovation to drive commercial outcomes that lead to economic growth.”

Hopkins said Morrison is joining the organization at a critical time as IACMI is working closely with its consortium network and other U.S. partners in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to accelerate post-crisis recovery efforts through coordination, communication and manufacturing assistance.

“The current coronavirus pandemic underscores the importance of having IACMI consortium members aligned and connected with each other as a community, and the broader connectivity provided by the Manufacturing USA Institutes as a network of these communities, so we can accelerate technical innovations and rapidly manufacture solutions to meet U.S. demand,” Hopkins said. “Mark will work with our IACMI stakeholders across industry, academic institutions and federal, state, and local governments to directly advance this mission.”

Morrison joins IACMI after spending 20 years in senior level communication and external affairs roles with global industrial companies, including Honda North America and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alabama.

Posted May 20, 2020

Source: IACMI-The Composites Institute 

DTG2Go Drives Rapid Growth With On-Demand Supply Chain Solution

GREENVILLE, S.C. — May 20, 2020 — Delta Apparel Inc., a provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, announces strong April performance and future growth prospects in its DTG2Go business, a market leader in the direct-to-garment digital print and fulfillment industry.

During April, average daily orders have accelerated to levels similar to the holiday season. This resulted in sales growth of 25 percent in April compared to the prior year, with nearly half of the volume growth attributable to onboarding new customers to the DTG2Go platform.

Deborah Merrill, Delta Group president, commented, “I am proud of the DTG2Go team members who have successfully increased production levels at the end of April by nearly 50 percent compared to the end of March, while adhering to appropriate safety and social distancing protocols.”

DTG2Go is positioned as one of the most disruptive forces in the apparel industry. The unique digital printing technology allows a high degree of customization in a fast and convenient way. Consumers looking to bring out their own self-expression place orders through one of DTG2Go’s partners, selecting from a library of vibrant digital impressions and a range of garments, many of which are Delta Apparel products. DTG2Go offers a robust digital supply chain, shipping custom graphic products within 24 to 48 hours to consumers across the United States and in over 100 countries worldwide.

DTG2Go is the only digital print supplier in the world that offers a seamless, vertically-integrated model utilizing its own Delta-branded products to service both established retailers and individual consumers alike with digitally-printed garments, without reliance on a third-party apparel supply chain. During April, over 30 percent of DTG2Go’s production was printed on a Delta-branded garment, which is more than twice that of a year ago. DTG2Go’s proprietary technology, unique fully-integrated business model, and speed to market capabilities have allowed the Company to rapidly assist retail and e-retail customers whose supply chains have been disrupted.

DTG2Go’s nationwide print and fulfillment network includes facilities integrated within Delta Apparel’s Activewear distribution centers in Miami, Florida; Dallas, Texas; and Cranbury, New Jersey.  Additional facilities are located in Clearwater, Florida; Reno, Nevada; Storm Lake, Iowa; and Fayetteville, North Carolina. The Company has added employees across its seven production facilities to support the rapid growth of DTG2Go, with its employee base increasing by nearly 80% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Merrill continued, “As we continue to navigate the changing industry, we remain encouraged by the positive trends we are seeing for digital printing. We believe adoption rates for this on-demand supply chain model will meaningfully increase in the future as companies, including traditional retailers, promotional product companies, and screen printers, rethink their ongoing business models to support changing consumer buying behaviors.”

Posted May 20, 2020

Source: Delta Apparel, Inc.

Johns Manville Starts Production Of Nonwoven Fabric For Medical Gowns

Johns Manville employees in Spartanburg, S.C., pose beside the nonwoven fabric that will be used for manufacturing of urgently needed disposable medical gowns used in the fight against the spread of COVID-19.

DENVER — May 20, 2020 — The Johns Manville plant in Spartanburg, S.C., started production this month to make nonwoven fabric that will be used for manufacturing of urgently needed disposable medical gowns used in the fight against the spread of COVID-19.

“There is a desperate need in North America and in Europe for medical gowns,” said John Vasuta, president of Johns Manville’s Engineered Products business. “Our teams are working quickly to create solutions and manufacture a new coated polyester spunbond nonwoven fabric. We are going through unprecedented times — so every step to support health care workers and others on the front lines helps right now.”

This is the second move by Johns Manville to quickly develop and launch a product that can improve the safety of people in potential direct contact with the COVID-19 virus. In April, production of nonwoven media for the manufacturing of face masks started in Richland, Miss.

“Given the urgent need for action, we quickly decided to build on our own capabilities and develop a coated product to supply the domestic medical gown manufacturing industry,” Vasuta said.

The new polyester spunbond nonwoven is designed for the production of Level 3 medical gowns. “The fabric offers superior liquid barrier performance compared to materials used for Level 1 and Level 2 medical gowns, while also providing comfort and stitch-strength,” said Souvik Nandi, Director Nonwovens Technology at Johns Manville Engineered Products.

The JM plant in Spartanburg employs 100 people and produces a variety of polyester nonwoven products for the use in mainly filtration, roofing and specialty applications using JM’s proprietary spunbond technology. Johns Manville operates a multitude of polyester spunbond lines across the globe with a distinct customer and market focus.

The new fabric is formally known as Evalith® 017/120H3 and is a coated continuous filament, calendared polyester nonwoven. It meets the requirements for a Level 3 medical gown as established by ANSI/AAMI PB70:2012 Liquid barrier performance and classification of protective apparel and drapes intended for use in health care facilities. Per this standard, the material was tested to AATCC 42-2017 Water Resistance: Impact Penetration Test and AATCC 127-2017 Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test. Additionally, Evalith 017/120H3 has been tested to and meets the flammability standard per 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration policy and guidance.

Posted May 20, 2020

Source: Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company

TRSA: The 107th Annual Conference Leadership and Innovation

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — May 20, 2020 — TRSA will host its 107th Annual Conference October 20-22, 2020, at The Westin Alexandria in historic Old Town Alexandria, VA. Old Town Alexandria is the perfect backdrop for conference attendees and guests to share experiences of recovery and renewal in this unprecedented, post-COVID-19 world: this historic 18th century port city, located less than 10 miles from Washington, has had a front row seat to every challenge overcome by man in modern times.

The 107th Annual Conference’s expanded, inclusive agenda includes a dozen general and breakout sessions, as well as Industry Awards recognition including Operator and Supplier Partner (Associate) Lifetime Achievement Awards. The conference begins on Oct. 20 with TRSA committee meetings, featuring industry professionals ranging from managers through CEOs and owners. In addition to committee initiatives, participants of these volunteer-led sessions will also include 30-minute, open discussion on industry-related issues. Following lunch, the TRSA leaders will participate in a Volunteer Leadership Interactive Industry Strategic Direction and Brainstorming facilitated workshop led by Eric Kurjan, president of Six Disciplines Consulting.

The TRSA Annual Conference will inspire and challenge attendees during keynote presentations scheduled throughout the rest of the conference (Oct. 21 and 22):

  • Get A Grip on Your Business: Six Keys to Getting What You Want from Your Entrepreneurial Company – Mike Paton, Visionary, Author and Speaker, Entrepreneurial Operating System Worldwide (EOS).
  • The State of U.S. National Security in Our Airspace – General Lori Robinson, Commander, NORAD (May 2016-May 2018), Commander, U.S. NORTHCOM, Commander, Pacific Air Forces (Oct. 2014-May 2016).
  • Political Update – Chris Stirewalt, Politics Editor, Fox News.

Additional general sessions include Legislative Update with Kevin Schwalb, vice president of government relations, TRSA; and Textile Services Bottom-Line Performance with Andrew Wittmann, CFA, director and senior research analyst, Robert W. Baird Facility & Industrial Services Research Team.

In addition to general sessions, these six breakout sessions will be offered:

  • Growing Your Business After COVID-19 – Eric Kurjan, president, Six Disciplines Consulting and TRSA’s EMI Session IV faculty head and instructor;
  • Managing Difficult People in the Workplace – Dr. H. Kent Baker, University Professor of Finance, Kogod College of Business Administration, American University and Dean of TRSA’s EMI, EMI Session I instructor;
  • Post-Corona, Post-Elections: How Smart Leaders Are Leveraging the New Political, Economic and Tech Issues in a New World – Gene Marks, president and CEO, The Marks Group;
  • Selecting People Who Stay – Sherri Merbach, managing director, C-Suite Analytics, consultant and certified executive coach;
  • The Power of Vulnerability-Based Leadership – James H. Underwood, Senior Consultant, Currier Consulting Group and TRSA’s EMI Session III instructor; and
  • Technology, Experience and the Future of Textile Services – Joyce Gioia, CMC, CSP, futurist and CEO, The Herman Group of Companies.

TRSA will award the commitments to diversity, safety and community service among member companies in addition to the Lifetime Achievement awards conferred annually on a specific operator and associate (supplier) member whose involvement has made an impact on the industry. (Nominations for the Lifetime Achievement awards  – the 2020 Operator Lifetime Achievement award and the Maglin/Biggie TRSA Lifetime Achievement award – are currently being accepted through May 31 at www.trsa.org/awards.)

Posted May 20, 2020

Source:TRSA

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