Ampacet Introduces Modern Mattes Masterbatches For PET For A High-Impact, Luxurious Finish

TARRY TOWN, N.Y. — March 11, 2020 — Ampacet’s new Modern Mattes™ masterbatches for PET deliver the cost-effective impact brand owners demand, producing a luxurious matte finish in one step without spraying, dipping or bead blasting.

Modern Mattes masterbatches produce a consistent, high-quality matte finish on PET and rPET blow and injection molded applications and sheet products without the need for retooling. Designed for use in mono, multilayer extrusion and in standard as well as heavy-wall applications, Modern Mattes from Ampacet also eliminates scrap and waste resulting from traditional secondary processes such as spraying, dipping and bead blasting.

Ampacet Modern Mattes feature a range of three finish and texture options: Clara™ masterbatch provides a subtle delustering effect with a smooth finish and Textura™ combines the luxurious matte finish of Clara with a textured surface. Both Clara and Textura allow the use of vibrant colors with a wide range of delustering options.

Prima™, similar to Textura, also provides increased tactility and enhanced scuff resistance at high LDRs. In tests, bottles with Prima masterbatch offered superior mar and abrasion resistance when compared to virgin PET. Bottles produced with Prima demonstrated superior abrasion resistance. These results were quantified in bottle-to-bottle and bottle-to-corrugate interactions.

Ideal for applications such as personal care, cosmetics, beverages, spirits, automotive, industrial and home care products, Modern Mattes color customization and matching are available for established brands.

Posted March 11, 2020

Source: Ampacet Corp.

EU Circular Economy Action Plan: EURATEX Stands Ready With Concrete And Realistic Proposals To Move It Forward

BRUSSELS — March 11, 2020 — The European textiles and clothing sector cares about circularity of its products; for several years already, the industry is re-inventing itself to offer solutions that are workable and make a sustainable impact. That’s why EURATEX welcomes the new Circular Economy Action Plan, released by the European Commission today, as it reflects many proposals developed by our industry. At the same time, this Action Plan is just the starting point for developing a more focused strategy, which must take into account the specific challenges of our sector. EURATEX has already developed its own comprehensive strategy, including specific recommendations and workable solutions.

EURATEX welcomes the plan as it sets the foundations to change the way products are made, the way waste is managed, and the way people consume. The Action Plan wants to be as comprehensive as possible, involving all the actors in the value chain, citizens, Members States and local realities. The EU needs now to set the conditions to remove structural barriers, address or prevent market failures and bring harmonized solutions across the European single market. Essentially, the EU needs to create a European market for reuse of textile material and such an objective can be achieved with the upcoming Strategy for Textiles.

For the textile and apparel industry, the Circular Economy Action Plan is not a “wake-up call” because companies have been doing a lot for the past years. They invested money in research and innovation and came up with a wide range of solutions. They, though, faced a lot of challenges that prevent such solutions to enter a broader market.

Therefore, EURATEX is asking the European Commission to focus on the following points:

  • 99 percent of the textile and apparel industry is composed by SMEs. The EU needs to take into consideration their specificities. In particular, SMEs lack fund to upscale their products and solutions, plus they need a legislative framework which is not burdensome. We ask the EU to remove barriers, not create new ones.
  • Companies need a territory that can deal with the whole circularity process. A company, which produces textiles by recycling used clothes or other fibers, should have a textile recycling facility in the vicinity, not 250 kilometers away. We, therefore, welcome the proposal of the European Commission to provide guidance to achieve high levels of separate collection of textile waste by 2025. It must be done in a well-organized manner, so to avoid tons of waste textile waiting to be processed.
  • Green Public Procurement will increase demand allowing business to invest in circularity. In 2015, public procurement accounted for 13.1 percent of the GDP in the European Union, this means that almost 1.923 billion euros were spent by public bodies purchasing goods or services. That is a formidable leverage which Member States can use to boost closed-loop productions, promote scale economies which lower costs and proactively drive changes. Authorities can then choose high quality and durable products, reward low-impact manufacturing processes, and favor products designed with recycled or biobased/biodegradable materials.

EURATEX looks forward to the upcoming initiatives announced by the EC in the Circular Economy Action Plan, as it wants to be part of the development of polices, making circularity an efficient reality. According to EURATEX Director General Dirk Vantyghem “this plan can be the starting point for a new structural dialogue with the EU and partners of the value chain. All the actors need to agree on what has to be changed and how to unleash circular textile products”.

Posted March 11, 2020

Source: EURATEX

Rieter: Consultation Process At The Winterthur Location Completed

WINTERTHUR, Switzerland — March 11, 2020 — On January 29, 2020, Rieter announced its intention to discontinue the assembly of machines at the Winterthur location due to structural changes in the market situation. The consultation process with employee representatives was completed today, March 11, 2020. After intensive discussion and detailed examination of the submitted proposals, the discontinuation of assembly and the associated reduction of 87 jobs was confirmed.

The final position was communicated to the employee representatives and the Office for Economy and Labor of the Canton of Zurich. Rieter’s employees were informed of the result. The decision will be implemented gradually during 2020.

Rieter has a comprehensive social plan. The focus is on the reintegration of affected employees with the support of the Regional Employment Centre (RAV) as well as a job center and the avoidance of hardship cases. The company intends to reduce the headcount by means of workforce turnover and early retirement, however some layoffs will be unavoidable.

Posted March 11, 2020

Source: Rieter Holding Ltd

Messe Frankfurt India Announces Launch Of Screen Print India 2020 – New Delhi Edition

NEW DELHI, India — March 11, 2020 — Trade fair organizer Messe Frankfurt India has announced the Screen Print India 2020 – New Delhi debut edition. The trade fair will be held from August 21-23, 2020, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, concurrently with yet another premier trade fair Gartex Texprocess India.

Messe Frankfurt India Trade Fair Pvt. Ltd., the Indian subsidiary of one of trade show organizers, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, acquired the rights of Screen Print India in 2018. In 2019, Messe Frankfurt India and MEX Exhibitions enter into a strategic alliance to create Gartex Texprocess India, an integrated business platform for textile sector. Consolidating its expertise in the textile portfolio, Messe Frankfurt India, the leading trade fair organizers have announced that Screen Print India 2020 will make its debut in New Delhi alongside Gartex Texprocess India, thus bringing latest advancements and machinery in sectors like screen printing, textile printing, digital and sublimation under one roof.

“It is a tactical step to co-locate the Delhi edition of Screen Print India exhibition with the forthcoming Gartex Texprocess India as it will enable exhibitors and visitors to benefit from the synergies between the two leading, interconnected textile sector shows. This way, we are also able to offer a comprehensive product showcase to visitors across diverse categories within the garment and textile finishing sector in general and screen and digital printing sector in particular for this segment of buyers,” emphasized Raj Manek, executive director and board member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd while announcing the dates for Screen Print India exhibition

Organized jointly by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd. and MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd., Gartex Texprocess India is now in its 6th edition. The show has grown tremendously over the years with the past edition clocking a visitor base of 10,390 with 180 exhibitors and 300 brands. Having made its debut in 1994, Screen Print India exhibition has been held bi-annually in Mumbai since its inception and has grown wider in scope. Bringing the two shows together will create big opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their product gamut, and visitors to explore widest range of or products and services.

Moreover, like its Mumbai edition, Screen Print India New Delhi will also feature a special “SPI Sample Gallery” showcasing award winning pieces of screen printing excellence. Informative sessions and workshops will be conducted by various leading international experts on a wide range of topics related to the graphics industry.

Considering the potential of screen printing sector in India, the organizers are in talks with leading industry associations such as Screen Printing & Graphics Association of India (SGAI) to extend support and participation at the show. While the Mumbai edition continues to grow with surging figures in international participation from India, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and the USA, the Delhi edition of Screen print India is also expected to attract exhibitors from international borders. Owing to rapid technological changes, leading brands will conduct live demos of their latest technological offerings in screen printing, digital sublimation, heat transfer and textile printing, garment decoration to potential business visitors and traders.

Focused knowledge seminars throwing light on various processes and technical advancements is another highlight that will keep the exhibitors and visitors up-to-date with the current and future trends of the industry. Moreover, the show floor will display an array of product launches and live demonstrations to help decision makers and buyers invest in the right technology.

At the same time, Gartex Texprocess India, dedicated to the entire value chain of garmenting & textile manufacturing, is expected to give a much needed boost to the domestic industry. Various zones and focused segments ensure cross-sector, creative and collaborative interactions among the stakeholders; while the dynamic synergy will highlights the latest tech-advancements and trends that the country’s textiles and apparel industry is moving towards.

Posted March 11, 2020

Source: Messe Frankfurt India Trade Fair

Touchpoint Introduces A Spinnova Demo Product: Tapio Ecological Workwear Apron

JYVÄSKYLÄ, Finland — March 11, 2020 — Finnish sustainability pioneer in sustainable workwear, Touchpoint, and innovation company Spinnova have today introduced their first demo product, the Tapio apron in the Gastro Helsinki event. The apron, made of Spinnova’s highly sustainable fiber, is very likely the world’s most ecological piece of workwear to date.

The objective of this collaboration is ultimately to make the world’s most sustainable workwear collection. The Tapio prototype apron, named after the ancient Finnish god of the forest, is 100-percent wood-based, made without harmful chemicals and quickly biodegradable. Its most interesting circular feature is the fact that the apron can be recycled into new fibre in the Spinnova process, without dismantling. The apron contains no materials that shed microplastics, and has no plastic or metal parts to weaken its recyclability. The Tapio apron is also undyed and uncoated.

“Every detail is carefully considered so that there is nothing unnecessary in the apron. We think it’s beautiful in its simplicity and sustainability,” says Touchpoint’s CEO Outi Luukko.

Touchpoint was one of the first brand owners to start collaborating with Spinnova in 2018. Spinnova has found a common value foundation, and Touchpoint’s brave and open-minded willingness to make trials important factors in the collaboration.

“Touchpoint wanted to join our journey long before we knew much about the technical or commercial development of our fibre, and wanted to publicly introduce a demo product before knowing when a collection is possible. This calls for a passionate approach on sustainability from a textile brand,” commented Spinnova’s CEO Janne Poranen.

“We are born curious and have grown to turn challenges into possibilities. We need solutions that don’t burden our environment and that can in the future replace, for example, cotton production. We started with an apron that helps us raise discussion and spread awareness of the possibilities this will offer to a more ecological workwear scene and the entire textile industry,” described Luukko.

Another demo product will follow the Tapio apron, although a complete commercial workwear collection is possible a bit further down the road. Spinnova is now in the pre-commercial stage and planning its first commercial production facility.

Posted March 11, 2020

Source: Spinnova

Huntsman Textile Effects Introduces TERASIL® BLUE W Dye, A Breakthrough Technology For Dyeing Polyester And Its Blends

SINGAPORE — March 11, 2020 — Huntsman Textile Effects introduces TERASIL® BLUE W, the latest addition to its Terasil W/WW range of wash fast disperse dyes. Terasil Blue W is designed to meet all major requirements for high performance sportswear and athleisure wear.

Terasil BLUE W stands out as the leading disperse wash fast blue dye in the market which is not sensitive to reduction, leading to higher reproducibility, right first-time results and operational excellence.

Polyester fiber has become the fiber of choice in the textile industry, the demand for polyester and man-made fibers is expected to rise over the long term, as sports and athleisure apparel markets expand around the world. At the same time, leading brands, retailers and mills are increasingly focused on achieving brilliant and deep shades, consistent shade reproducibility, as well as water, energy and cost savings.

With cutting-edge disperse dye technology at its heart, Terasil BLUE W is developed by Huntsman Textile Effects to provide the leading solution for meeting industry’s wash fastness requirements. Terasil BLUE W offers an attractive shade and high build-up for deep blues which stays vibrant. Terasil BLUE W also provides quality assurance as products are bluesign® approved and suitable for STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified textile products(1).

“Terasil BLUE W breakthrough technology raises the benchmark of wash fastness in the industry, helping mills overcome the challenges of dyeing polyester and its blends, while achieving production efficiency and sustainability. We expect our latest offering to support the textile industry’s drive towards higher performance and operational excellence,” said Dhirendra Gautam, director, Marketing Dyes, Huntsman Textile Effects.

(1) Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, Edition 01/2019 of 2nd January 2019. Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® refers to ready goods only. Therefore, we only confirm that the products listed can be used for textiles which (when used as recommended) will comply with the requirements of Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® version 01/2019.

Posted March 11, 2020

Source: Huntsman Textile Effects

Innovator Of Lightweight Materials Nikhil Gupta Honored By Global Engineering Society

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — March 10, 2020 — Nikhil Gupta, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the New York University Tandon School of Engineering, received the  Brimacombe Medalist Award, presented each year to a group of researchers by The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS), a professional organization with nearly 14,000 members worldwide.

The society, one of the largest in the field of materials sciences, presented the award to Gupta and five others at the group’s annual meeting in San Diego on February 26, 2020, which was attended by over 5,000 members.

The mid-career award recognizes individuals with sustained excellence and achievement in business, technology, education, public policy, or science related to materials science and engineering and with a record of continuing service to the profession. Gupta was honored for innovations in the development of lightweight porous materials and for commitment to educating the public about the impact of materials research on society.

Highlights of Gupta’s work over the past decade on lightweight syntactic foams — an eco-friendly material that finds a useful home for fly ash, a toxic by-product of coal combustion — in collaboration with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and others, includes:

  • A partnership with researchers in India that led to the first process to 3D print parts made of strong, lightweight syntactic foam composites that will enable manufacturers to print complex components capable of surviving stresses at greater depths, a boon for submarine manufacturers
  • He also demonstrated that syntactic foams can be produced with economies of scale by smaller companies for automotive and consumer products sectors. The lightest metal based syntactic foam produced in collaboration with industry was finalist for R&D 100 Awards
  • To make that process easier for smaller operators, he collaborated with chemical manufacturers to develop an online tool that simplifies, accelerates, and improves syntactic foam material design

“I am deeply humbled to receive the Brimacombe Medalist Award,” Gupta said. “The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society has been a big part of my professional life since I became a student member in 1997. I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring the professional development opportunities, connecting with my peers in the Composite Materials Committee, and developing programming and content for the conferences and journals over the past several years.”

“This award, from one of the largest, most prestigious societies in materials engineering is a fitting tribute to a researcher whose efforts have propagated a dazzling array of innovative materials and processes for marine, automotive and aerospace applications,” said Jelena Kovačević, Dean of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. “Additionally, his focus on renewable feedstocks is just one example of how researchers at NYU Tandon are making industrial chemistry more sustainable.”

Nikhil Gupta’s research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.

Posted March 10, 2020

Source: New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Knoll Coronavirus Update: Italian Factories Operating At Normal Hours

EAST GREENVILLE, Pa. — March 9, 2020 — Knoll Inc. operates two factories in Italy, which produce office and studio product to be sold primarily into the European market. One factory is located within the quarantine zone outside of Milan and accounts for approximately $15 million in annual sales. Both factories currently remain open and operating during normal hours.

Knoll has approximately $200 million of annual sales on a consolidated basis in the European market, which includes multiple brands and production sources outside of Italy.

Posted March 10, 2020

Source: Knoll Inc.

Elis Announces The Acquisition Of Haber Group In Germany

SAINT-CLOUD, France — March 9, 2020 — Elis — an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions across Europe and Latin America — is continuing its expansion strategy in its key markets with the signing of an agreement to acquire 100-percent of Haber in Germany.

Haber is a family business that operates from two sites located in the Western part of Germany: the first one in Landstuhl, in Rhineland-Palatinate, and the second one in Saarland, in Saarbrücken. The company’s activity, in Germany and Luxembourg, is dedicated to rental-cleaning Flat linen and Workwear for clients operating mainly in Healthcare and laundry services for nursing home residents.

The group generated revenues of approximately 20 million euros in 2019.

Commenting on this announcement, Xavier Martiré, CEO of Elis, declared:

“The acquisition of the Haber group enables Elis to reinforce its position in the Healthcare market in Germany and to offer nationwide services in a market that still includes a large number of small players. The historical shareholders will remain in place, which will facilitate an efficient integration of the company.”

Posted March 10, 2020

Source: Elis SA

FANUC America Partners With TITANS Of CNC To Help Bridge The Skills Gap

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — March 10, 2020 — FANUC America — a supplier of robotics, CNCs, ROBOMACHINEs and Industrial IoT solutions — today announced a new alliance with TITANS of CNC to help bridge the skills gap. The education platform offers students the support, education and training to help prepare them for careers in high-tech manufacturing. It also provides machinists, programmers and shop owners a better understanding of the advanced processes that will help them maximize productivity and remain competitive.

In support of the TITANS of CNC Academy, FANUC will donate its latest automation products including the CR-15iA collaborative robot and a 5-axis ROBODRILL machine tool with an LR Mate 200iD robot. The Academy will include hands-on training reinforced by a series of online tutorials and educational videos to instruct people how to operate real-world automation.

“We are excited to work with TITANS of CNC on this new automation academy,” said Mike Cicco, president and CEO, FANUC America. “FANUC shares Titan’s commitment to the future of manufacturing. That means we need to amplify workforce training to help improve the skill level of our manufacturing workforce and shape the future for the next generation.”

In addition to products, FANUC will provide other educational tools and technology to train academy members in the use of CNC’s, robots and automation — the same equipment used by companies worldwide in every industry sector. “We started a workforce training program about ten years ago,” Cicco added. “Today over a thousand schools train their students with FANUC’s certified education programs.”

“Manufacturing is changing,” said Titan Gilroy, CEO, TITANS of CNC. “As technology and automation take on new forms, it is imperative that we not only teach new talent coming into the trade, but that we also train and support our existing workforce throughout the industry. They need to better understand all of the variables in manufacturing and truly be able to utilize the tools to better compete in this global market.” Gilroy continues, “FANUC is giving the Academy and our audience the tools to move this industry forward and we are proud to partner with them to make a true difference.”

Posted March 10, 2020

Source: FANUC America Corp.

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