Business Meeting With Chinese Delegation At The KARL MAYER GROUP

Group photo from left to right:
Xia Lianhong, Party Secretary and Director of Dezhou Municipal Commerce Bureau,
Gao Jigang, Deputy Secretary-General of the Dezhou Municipal Party Committee and Director of the Municipal Party Committee Office, Wang Dashan, Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee and Director of the Management Committee of Tianqu New District, Jiang Guiting Chairman of Jingjin Equipment Co., Ltd., Tian Weidong, Secretary of the Dezhou Municipal Party Committee and Director of the Municipal People’s Congress Standing Committee and from the KARL MAYER GROUP Dr. Helmut Preßl, CFO, Dieter Gager, Vice President Sales & Marketing of Warp Preparation Business Unit, Kevin Socha, Managing Director of KARL MAYER (H.K.) among others and Gabriel Chiu, Regional Sales Manager at Warp Preparation Business Unit

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — September 13, 2024 —

The KARL MAYER GROUP welcomed important visitors from China to its headquarters in Obertshausen, Germany, on September 7. A delegation of government officials from the city of Dezhou in Shandong province and entrepreneurs took advantage of their seven-day business tour through Germany and Serbia to make a detour to the innovative global market leader. To deepen cooperation between the province and Europe, this was the aim of the travelers, including Weiding Tian, Party Secretary oft the Dezhou Municipal City, Dashan Wang, Party official from the Tianqu New District, and Guiting Jiang, chairman of Jingjin Equipment Co Ltd.. The company is a top manufacturer of solutions for industrial filters in China. It has been using warp preparation machines from KARL MAYER for almost a decade to manufacture high-quality textiles for its products. Major investments in new machines have just been made.

The guests were welcomed and given a tour of the company by CFO Dr Helmut Preßl, vice president, Sales & Marketing of KARL MAYER’s Warp Preparation Business Unit Dieter Gager and Kevin Socha, managing director of KARL MAYER (H.K.) among others. Guiting Jiang took the opportunity to gain an impression of the innovative strength and modernity of his partner’s production capacities. In display were the latest warp knitting machines at work and future-oriented fields of application for the textiles produced on them, the latest generation of warp preparation technology and the comprehensive training opportunities offered by the company’s own Academy. The performance demonstration was convincing. “Our guests were impressed by our potential, support options for a wide variety of aspects and, in particular, the motto of our company founder ‘What we do, we do right’, which still applies to us today,” said Gabriel Chiu, Regional Sales Manager at KARL MAYER’s Warp Preparation Business Unit.

As a sign of great mutual trust, an agreement on technical co-operation between Jingjin Equipment Co. Ltd. and the KARL MAYER GROUP was signed on the following Monday. In future, the textile machinery manufacturer intends to provide its Chinese customer with technical warp preparation innovations for its special field of application at a very early stage of the market launch. Jingjin Equipment Co. Ltd., on the other hand, intends to give priority to KARL MAYER machines for modernisation and expansion projects. The signing of the contract took place in Munich at the “Dezhou Multinational Cooperation Excange Symposium” demonstrating that. “With our signature, we are expressing our long-term commitment to each other and to the development of innovations that will boost the textile industry,” explains Dieter Gager.

Posted: September 13, 2024

Source: KARL MAYER GROUP

Discover The Latest Innovations Of The Trützschler Group At ITMA Asia 2024

TCO 21XL

MÖNCHENGLADBACH,, Germany — September 13, 2024 — From October 14 to 18, Trützschler Group will present its machines and technologies in spinning, card clothing and nonwovens. Don’t miss this opportunity and visit us at Booth C11 in Hall 7.

Trützschler Spinning

At this year’s ITMA Asia, Trützschler Spinning will present the newest carding technology for China. Details about this innovation will be disclosed at the show. Visitors should not miss the opportunity to experience this new technology first hand. Experts from Trützschler’s Spinning business unit will also present the third generation of our Integrated Draw Frame, the IDF 3. And of course, our teams will also stand prepared to give up-close insights into the world’s first 12-head comber, the TCO 21XL. These innovations achieve higher efficiency, lower energy consumption, digitalization and intelligent automation for fiber processing in spinning mills. Our technological expertise enables customers to boost value and profit by producing sliver with higher levels of quality at outstanding production speeds.

Trützschler Nonwovens

Representatives from our Nonwovens business will showcase solutions for more sustainable wipe materials made of pulp and other fibers from renewable resources. This includes results from our trials of bamboo pulp combined with viscose/lyocell fibers to make fine baby, body and flushable wipes with mechanical, haptic and visual properties comparable to traditional paper-grade NBSK (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) pulp. Bamboo is fast-growing and can be harvested after just three years. That makes it a more sustainable alternative to pulp from softwood trees like pine, spruce or larch because those trees take decades to grow – so harvesting them has a larger negative impact by depleting forest resources.

Our teams will also put a spotlight on Trützschler’s market-proven technologies for Wet-Laid/Spunlace (WLS) and Carded/Pulp (CP). These processes have proven effective in creating cost-efficient, biodegradable nonwovens for flushable wipes and single-use wet wipes.

Trützschler Card Clothing

Last but not least, Trützschler Card Clothing (TCC) will present a wide range of their comprehensive service portfolio, demonstrating how the combination of expertise in clothings, wires and service will bring machinery performance to the next level.

We’re counting down the days! Get your ticket and see you in Shanghai!

Posted: September 13, 2024

Source: Trützschler Group SE

NCTO Calls White House Announcement On Actions Limiting De Minimis A Step Forward Calls For Comprehensive Action To Address Abuse Of De Minimis

WASHINGTON, D.C. — September 13, 2024 — National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a statement on today’s White House announcement and fact sheet that outlined executive actions to curtail de minimis shipments in addition to other key measures on enforcement and domestic procurement.

Statement by NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas:

“We appreciate the administration’s actions announced today, which represent a step forward in helping mitigate the impact of the de minimis provision.

“We have called on the administration to use its existing executive authorities to limit the severe damage to our industry created by the de minimis loophole. Today, the administration announced rulemaking to limit de minimis treatment for all imported products subject to U.S. trade remedies and penalties, including the Section 301 tariffs. This is an important, common-sense reform and critical first step. We amplify the need to expedite rulemaking to the fullest extent possible and appreciate their strong engagement with our industry. The administration also announced requirements for additional information on de minimis shipments and other enforcement measures.

“Further, the administration underscored the need for a comprehensive solution beyond this action announced today – underscoring the magnitude of the problem, and the inability to effectively enforce our laws with the flood of de minimis packages coming in daily and the need for an urgent solution. We share that same sense of urgency. We are calling on Congress and the administration to work together to immediately close this disastrous loophole once and for all.

“The U.S. textile industry, a strategic supplier of goods to the U.S. military and PPE is experiencing severe demand destruction fueled by de minimis shipments flooding our market with cheap, illegal imports because of this nonsensical outdated trade loophole. De minimis has facilitated illegal and forced labor products to our doorsteps at the cost of American jobs and our manufacturing sector.

“The flood of boxes coming into the United States under an outdated 1930s trade provision rewards Chinese e-commerce platforms and cheaters with a free trade agreement. It makes detecting illegal products effectively impossible. De minimis hides a black market of goods and puts people and consumers at risk. Half of the 4 million de minimis boxes a day are estimated to be textile and apparel goods – which is why we greatly appreciate the administration calling for the global exclusion of trade sensitive items – including textiles and apparel – from de minimis treatment given the sensitivity of the sector and rampant cheating. If enacted and effectively enforced, this will help significantly bring down the volume of these goods to better detect fentanyl and other illicit and dangerous products and help U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) do its important work in the field with our law enforcement officers. Time is of the essence because there is so much at stake.

“We also underscore the need for Congress and the administration to immediately eliminate this disastrous loophole once and for all in the coming weeks. We will continue pressing for comprehensive reform given the urgency of the crisis – not just for our industry which has lost 19 plants this last year — but for all industries and consumers and families impacted by this loophole.

“Finally, we applaud the administration’s directive on developing a plan for immediate textile and apparel procurement. This is critical to our industry, and we stand ready to supply more goods to the U.S. government. We also appreciate the administration’s stepped-up textile and apparel enforcement efforts over the last few months and their ongoing engagement with this critical industry. Today they announced their efforts to date.  We want to thank Department of Homeland

Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, DHS, and the CBP team for prioritizing this at such a critical time.”

Posted: September 13, 2024

Source: National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

Freudenberg Apparel Launches Film Bonding Series: A New Dimension In Sew-Free Garments

WEINHEIM, Germany — September 12, 2024 — Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg Apparel) is pleased to introduce the innovative Film Bonding series. This new line of solutions is expertly designed for advanced sew-free bonding applications, enhancing the manufacturing process with modern efficiency and precision. In conjunction with this launch, Freudenberg Apparel is expanding its Net Bonding and Dot Bonding series, further broadening its range of seamless adhesive solutions to cater to the specific demands of the Stretch Active, Intimate, and Athleisure wear segments.

Introducing the Film Bonding series and the expanded Net Bonding series

Freudenberg Apparel’s Film Bonding series features a film structure with a high-quality adhesive, delivering robust shear bond and recovery. This enables garments to conform to the body’s shape while retaining their shape and integrity after stretching, significantly improving durability and wearer comfort. By eliminating bulky seams, the Film Bonding series also provides a clean, smooth finish to fabric surfaces.

Freudenberg Apparel´s Film Bonding series product in tape form.
Source: ©Freudenberg Performance Materials

Available in tape form, Freudenberg Apparel’s Film Bonding solutions accommodate a wide range of weight requirements from 90 to 220 g/m², including thin options under 80µm. The series offers an array of TPE and TPU variants with varying softness levels from medium to very soft, reducing reliance on traditional stitching and making them ideal for various applications, including stitch-free seam bonding on briefs, bras, vests, and leggings.

Complementing the Film Bonding series, Freudenberg has introduced an innovative oval net structure to its TPE polymer adhesive Net Bonding series. This new structure, in addition to the existing Diamond and Hexagon patterns, offers a diverse selection of net structures suitable for a wide array of applications. The expanded weight range of 50-240 g/m² for the Net Bonding solutions provides versatility for creating breathable, elastic, and well-controlled garments in leggings, sports bras, and intimate apparel.

Freudenberg: Pioneering innovation in bonding technology

Freudenberg Apparel´s Net Bonding series product in oval structure.
Source: ©Freudenberg Performance Materials

Freudenberg Apparel’s commitment to innovation is driving the evolution of traditional bonding methods. By harnessing the power of the TPE polymer in its bonding solutions, the company has achieved an optimal blend of softness and elasticity. These advanced TPE polymer bonding solutions are designed to operate at lower melting temperatures, ensuring strong bond strength without compromising fabric integrity.

For further insights into the features and benefits of the Film Bonding series, Net Bonding series, and Dot Bonding solutions, visit our website at FREUDENBERG ACTIVERANGE-Film Bonding Solutions (freudenberg-pm.com).

Posted: September 13, 2024

Source: Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg Apparel)

Mahlo GmbH + Co KG Presents Innovative Solutions For The Textile Industry At ITMA Asia 2024

SAAL ON THE DANUBE, Germany — September 12, 2024 — When ITMA Asia opens its doors in Shanghai on October 14, Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG will be presenting the latest systems and solutions for efficient, sustainable and high-quality textile production and finishing together with Shanghai Kuantex at stand H6-D17.

One of the key themes of Mahlo’s presentation is production optimization. The company has long been known for providing solutions that streamline textile manufacturing processes, helping businesses improve efficiency and reduce waste. The introduction of cutting-edge digitalization and energy-saving technologies underscores Mahlo’s commitment to meeting the needs of an increasingly digital and environmentally conscious market.

Mahlo will also highlight its well-regarded modular process control system “Optipac VMC” and the advanced data management platform “mLog Enhanced.” These systems are designed to enhance monitoring and control across various stages of textile production, ensuring consistent quality and operational efficiency.

Focus on innovative technologies

However, the main focus will be on Mahlo’s state-of-the-art straightening concept for feed-forward control of knitted fabrics with large and constantly changing distortions. The new flagship straightener ‘Orthopac RXVMC-20’, which was already presented as a prototype last year, has proven effective in numerous installations worldwide, delivering reliable results across diverse applications.

“Special attention was paid to the feed-forward controller and its interaction with the scanning system’s analysis electronics,” explains Sales Director Thomas Höpfl. An innovative control concept, supported by implemented AI, ensures that distortions are detected even before the correction rollers are reached, enabling even more precise and faster reactions.

However, the technology leader from Bavaria would not be living up to its reputation if it did not have another innovation up its sleeve. ‘ITMA Asia, with its important market and knowledgeable trade visitors, is exactly the right setting to present our latest development in the field of straighteners,’ Höpfl continues. This innovation will not only be available as a standalone straightener but can also be retrofitted to existing machines to enhance their performance and functionality.

Asia as a key market for the textile industry

As a key platform for the textile industry, ITMA Asia is an ideal venue for Mahlo to present its technological advancements to a global audience. With Asia being a critical market for textile manufacturing, the event provides an important opportunity for professionals to engage with the latest trends and establish valuable industry connections.

Posted: September 13, 2024

Source: Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG

Beaulieu International Group Announces The Appointment Of Its New CEO Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck

Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck

WAREGEM, Belgium — September 11, 2024 — Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announces the appointment of its new CEO Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck. This important step marks a new era of leadership and stability for the company.

De Ruyck has a solid background in senior leadership roles and international finance. He is moving over from AbrisoJiffy where he successfully transformed the company from a local business to a pan-European leader in protective packaging and insulation. He has a strong track record in profitability improvement, growth and building highly effective teams. Prior to that, he was CEO of food packaging company Omniform. Previously he led a start-up in Latin America. He started his career in Investment Banking in London where he spent more than six years executing M&A and financing transactions across Europe. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Brussels, a Masters in Finance from Vlerick Business School and completed several Leadership courses at INSEAD.

His appointment as external and non-family CEO highlights B.I.G.’s commitment to professional and independent leadership and provides a fresh perspective on the company’s growth strategies.

“We are delighted to welcome Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck as our new CEO,” says Dominiek De Clerck, chairman of the B.I.G. Board of Directors “His experience and fresh perspectives will be essential to identify and capitalize on new opportunities in our industry. With this appointment, we intend to enter a new phase of growth and stability and to continue to implement B.I.G.’s outlined sustainable growth strategy.”

De Ruyck: “I am honored to join B.I.G. at such a pivotal time. I’m very positive about the future and the opportunities ahead of us. I know periods of change can be unsettling but I’m going to focus my energy on the positive projects and those where I believe there is a huge potential to grow and to improve. Building on strong foundations but looking forward rather than backward. I would like to thank the family and the board for their trust and I look forward to coming on board and leading B.I.G. to the next chapter of success.”

De Ruyck takes over the torch from Pol Deturck who left the company at the end of June 2024. His official start date is still to be mutually agreed upon, but in the coming months De Ruyck will gradually settle in at Beaulieu International Group.

Posted: September 13, 2024

Source: Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.)

Swiss Textile Machinery Manufacturers On Tour: Innovations To Be Presented At Symposium In Charlotte, N.C.

ZURICH, Switzerland — September 13, 2024 —The Swiss Textile Machinery Association (Swissmem) is presenting special events in key markets worldwide. The next stop is Charlotte, N.C., where 16 association member companies will present their latest innovations at a one-day symposium on October 1.

In global business, not even the latest communication systems can replace personal relationships. To members of the Swiss Textile Machinery Association, it’s vital making contact with customers old and new. “That’s what motivates our members to take their latest innovations right into the biggest textile manufacturing markets — along with a friendly handshake,” said Cornelia Buchwalder, the association secretary general.

Who to meet

The Swiss Textile Machinery Association warmly invites textile professionals to a special symposium in the heart of the North American textile sector. A total of 16 association member firms will be on hand to answer any questions about the technology, the products and more. Participating companies are:

  • Autefa Solutions;
  • Benninger;
  • Bluesign Technologies;
  • Bräcker;
  • Heberlein Technology;
  • Jakob Müller;
  • Luwa Air Engineering;
  • Maag Brothers;
  • Retech;
  • Rieter;
  • Rotorcraft;
  • Saurer;
  • SSM – Schärer Schweiter Mettler;
  • Stäubli;
  • Uster Technologies; and
  • Xetma Vollenweider.

North America is a well-chosen tour destination, because it has become an increasingly interesting market for Swiss textile machinery and component manufacturers, as well as service providers. “North America has a large and diverse textile market, with a strong technical textiles sector, covering a vast range of applications. This means demand for advanced textile machinery is at a high level,” Buchwalder said.

What to expect

The event will start with insights into the latest developments from the Switzerland-based companies, as the delegates showcase their innovations for the U.S. manufacturers. There will also be the chance for networking, at the exhibition tables and at a joint dinner for customers, representatives and guests. The free-of-charge event takes place at the Charlotte Westin Hotel.

Please visit https://www.swissmem.ch/en/swiss-textile-machinery-symposium-usa-2024-customers.html for further information and registration.

The host at the event will be Cornelia Buchwalder, secretary general, Swiss Textile Machinery Association (part of Swissmem). Ralf Heckner, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States; Charles Poston, chairman, Southern Textile Association; and Ernesto Maurer, president, Swiss Textile Machinery, will also welcome the guests.

Posted: September 13, 2024

Source: The Swiss Textile Machinery Association (Swissmem)

Mehler Engineered Products Announces Closure Of Martinsville Manufacturing Operations

FULDA, Germany — September 3, 2024 —Stefan Herfurth, CEO of Germany-based Mehler Engineered Products recently announced changes to its Martinsville, Va., operation, in a letter to customers:

“In an effort to strengthen its global market position within MRG, Mehler has made the strategic decision to exit SEC products for the tire market. As a piece of this strategy, Mehler entered discussions with several investors to divest its Martinsville, Va., manufacturing facility. While most products have now been relocated to its other manufacturing facilities, a suitable path forward for the Martinsville site has not been reached.

“Regrettably, Mehler has made the difficult decision to close the Martinsville facility. Production will be discontinued on September 30th, 2024.

“Effective August 23rd Josh McArthur, General Manager of the Martinsville facility, has elected to step away from his duties to pursue new ventures. We thank Josh for his years of service and wish him the very best in his future endeavors.

“On August 1st, Mehler USA secured space for the new Martinsville Distribution Center at 1507 Joseph Martin Highway in Martinsville, VA. As production shifts to other Mehler manufacturing sites, Mehler USA will Maintain a North American distribution center and point of contact for future business concerns. Jim Briggs has been appointed General Manager of the new distribution center.

“Chris Smith will remain as Plant Manager of the Martinsville Manufacturing site. Gary Sinatro will assume General Management responsibilities until the closure plan is complete.”

Posted September 10, 2024

Source: Mehler Engineered Products

Circ Debuts At New York Fashion Week In Christian Siriano’s Spring/Summer 2025 Collection

Image courtesy of Sara Kerens

NEW YORK CITY — September 10, 2024 — For the first time Circ®, a U.S.-based textile-to-textile recycling innovator, is showcased on the New York Fashion Week runway. Circ Lyocell was featured in celebrated American fashion designer Christian Sirianio’s Spring/Summer 2025 line, which was revealed during his New York Fashion Week show on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Pierre Hotel.

The collection features two looks — a trench coat and a wide-leg pant with an accompanying bra top — made using Circ Lyocell, a filament lyocell with the look and feel of silk that’s derived from 40-percent recycled textile waste collected from the supply chain. Siriano selected Circ Lyocell to join the more traditional materials in his collection, showing that sustainability does not compromise design. The use of this innovative fabric in such a high-profile setting as New York Fashion Week demonstrates that recycled materials can achieve the same level of luxury and sophistication as traditional fabrics. A catalyst in accelerating circularity and galvanizing industry-wide collaboration and investment.

“I’m really excited to be working with Circ this season because it’s proof that sustainability can be high fashion, and NYFW is the perfect place to showcase that,” said Christian Siriano. “The fashion industry can be so wasteful, so it was important for me to set an example this season and show that we all, consumers and designers alike, can do more to help the environment.”

Image courtesy of Sara Kerens

Breaking down blends of polyester and cotton — referred to as “polycotton” — is a known challenge for the industry and one of the biggest roadblocks to creating recycled raw materials to make new garments. Each year, tens of millions of tons of polycotton textile waste is landfilled or burned because existing recycling solutions cannot separate the plastic from the natural fiber and recover both materials. Circ’s innovative recycling technology provides a solution, as the only in-market platform to successfully separate polycotton blended textile waste and recover both cellulosic and synthetic fibers.

“Seeing Circ materials make their debut at New York Fashion Week alongside a visionary like Christian Siriano is a testament to the transformative power of innovation in fashion,” said Peter Majeranowski, CEO of Circ. “This collaboration not only highlights the elegance and potential of recycled textiles but also underscores our commitment to driving a more sustainable and circular future for the industry. It’s exciting to see such groundbreaking technology embraced on one of the most prestigious runways in the world.”

Posted September 10, 2024

Source: Circ

Shawmut Corp Acquires Fairystone Fabrics; Creates New High-Tech Knitting Firm Shawmut Infinite

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — September 2024 —  Shawmut LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of long-time warp-knitting supplier, Fairystone Fabrics, by newly formed affiliate, Shawmut Infinite. Shawmut Infinite will operate in Burlington, N.C., as a stand-alone supplier of contract knitting and warping services to the industry. It will retain Fairystone’s management team and 100 percent of its skilled work force and continue to serve a wide range of customers. Shawmut Infinite will provide Shawmut LLC with increased control and cost efficiencies for this essential step in its supply chain.

The transaction, which was structured as a purchase of assets, provides one of the region’s leading knitters with the engineering expertise and investment capital it needs to take its operations to an unprecedented new level of performance. Over the next 24 months, Shawmut Infinite will invest $8 million to retrofit the facility with an arsenal of the world’s most advanced digitally controlled knitting, warping, and fabric prototyping systems. When the upgrade is complete, Shawmut Infinite will be unrivaled for rapid iteration, development, and mass production of automotive interior and industrial warp knits.

“The Fairystone acquisition marks the realization of Shawmut’s long-standing vision for operating a fully integrated textile and textile composite supply chain in North America, and for deploying new digital tools that enable big leaps forward in productivity and innovation.” said James Wyner, Shawmut CEO. “It’s just one more way in which Shawmut is enhancing its position as a preferred global partner to automotive and industrial OEMs”.

Posted September 10, 2024

Source: Shawmut

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