Freudenberg Completes Sale Of South American Hygiene Business

JACAREÍ, Brazil — February 6, 2020 — Freudenberg, the global technology group, completed the sale of its South American Hygiene nonwoven business to Fitesa effective from February 6, 2020. The relevant antitrust authorities approved the transaction. Freudenberg sees the sale of the hygiene business as the best opportunity for it to succeed over time. Fitesa is a main supplier of nonwovens to the global hygiene market. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

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Freudenberg has had success in Brazil with nonwovens for the regional South American hygiene market since 1985. However, over the past few years, the hygiene market has shifted from a regional market to a global one. “Fitesa is geared to the global hygiene market. Under this set up, our current regional business can perform better and grow long-term in the new structures,” said Dr. Frank Heislitz, CEO Freudenberg Performance Materials. “We are very happy to have found a reputable global player in the hygiene business with Fitesa, which has similar values to Freudenberg. This will be a good new home for our staff.”

“Acquiring Freudenberg’s South American hygiene business gives us a state-of-the-art production facility, as well as a professional and well-trained workforce, to help us better serve the needs of our customers,” stated Silverio Baranzano, CEO of Fitesa.

The sale is limited to the hygiene business, run by Freudenberg Hygiene Brazil Ltda. The company has 100 employees.

The sale does not affect Freudenberg Performance Materials’ Brazilian and other South American businesses in apparel, shoe and leather sectors.

In the future, the company will be an innovative solution partner for customers in nine global market segments: apparel, automotive, building interiors, construction, energy, filter media, healthcare, shoe and leather goods, as well as special applications.

Posted February 6, 2020

Source: Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding SE & Co. KG

Jones Family Of Companies Partners With OHHiO Braid

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — February 6, 2020 — Jones Family of Companies is excited to announce our partnership with Ohhio. Ohhio began as the accidental brainchild of Anna Marinenko. When Marinenko stumbled upon a skein of merino wool, it was creative love at first sight. She decided to attempt knitting with the chunky yarn using her arms instead of needles and a new trend was born.

Founded in December of 2015, Ohhio created a Kickstarter campaign to launch its business and bring their distinct chunky knit to the mainstream audience. Since its inception, Ohhio has expanded from a one-person operation to a thriving team of twenty.

Jones Family of Companies will take care of the production of the vegan Ohhio yarn in its Humboldt, Tenn., plant. The team of Ohhio posted the following on its Facebook page: “We have a partnership with the great team of Jones Family of Companies. Since the first day we met, we felt like we’ve landed in the right place with like minded people. Let our journey begin.”

“After four years of operating in Ukraine, we realized we needed our production to be closer to our primary market,” said Pavel Maryanenko with Ohhio. “We believe that producing and shipping products within the U.S. moves us forward toward sustainable production. Cutting out the middlemen allows us to be more competitive and more ecological because there is less transportation involved overall.”

Jones Family of Companies looks forward to bringing many more companies to their Humboldt facility, opening opportunities to partner for success. Senior Vice President Andrew Dailey said, “The model we are developing broadens the avenues for extending Jones’ employment reach in West Tennessee. The pursuit of these relationships maximizes Jones’ assets and expands our business base.”

Posted February 6, 2020

Source: Jones Family of Companies

Hanesbrands Extends Successful Dreamwire Bra Innovation To Bali Brand To Address Consumers’ Top Bra Complaints

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — February 6, 2020 — HanesBrands is adding its successful DreamWire bra innovation into its third brand with the launch of Bali One Smooth U DreamWire collection that features no poke, no dig bra comfort.

The introduction of the Bali One Smooth U DreamWire collection provides more coverage for full-figured women and uses DreamWire’s encased and cushioned underwire that lies flat against the body to provide comfortable support.

“Two of the top consumer bra complaints are related to the discomfort caused by traditional underwire bras,” said Maria Teza, HanesBrands’ vice president and general manager for bras, including Bali intimate apparel. “We listened, and by expanding the DreamWire technology to Bali, we’re providing our full-figured consumers with an alternative that offers comfort without sacrificing support. DreamWire comfort has been very popular with our Hanes T-shirt bras and Maidenform pushup bras.”

The Bali One Smooth U DreamWire bras, which are now arriving at major retailers, offer sizes up to 42DD. The addition of the company’s smooth, silky fabric and fully adjustable stretch straps designed to stay in place provide a clean sculpted look to fit each woman’s unique body and eliminate ride-up.

Other benefits include a stitch-free neckline, all-around smoothing and support, and touches of lace detail at the center front and back for a feminine feel. The bras are offered in four basic colors — white, nude, black and gloss (lavender) — and two fashion colors — blue whimsy and blackberry jam.

Since HanesBrands introduced the DreamWire technology in its Hanes and Maidenform brands in 2019, consumers have responded positively.

Within the first six months of launch in June 2019, Hanes’ No Poke No Pinch DreamWire T-shirt bra became one of the top-10 best-selling styles within the brand’s bra assortment. The Maidenform Love the Lift DreamWire Push-Up bra become one of the brand’s top-10 styles within the first few weeks after launching in the fall of 2019.

“Building on the success of Hanes and Maidenform, Bali’s line extension continues to deliver on the company’s Innovate to Elevate strategy by providing imitate apparel that caters to the specific needs of all women,” Teza said. “We are excited to provide solution-driven technologies with styles made to create the perfect combination of versatility, support and comfort.”

HanesBrands differentiates fit, feel and fabric features across brands to cater to a wide range of consumers. The company’s innovation strategy leverages the capabilities of its large-scale global supply chain and brand strength to offer enhanced products at an accessible price.

Bali One Smooth U DreamWire, which retails for $44, is available nationwide in Kohl’s, Macy’s, JC Penney and other department stores, as well as online at OneHanesPlace and Amazon.

Posted February 6, 2020

Source: HanesBrands

Under Armour Announces Colin Browne As COO And Paul Fipps As Chief Experience Officer

BALTIMORE — February 5, 2020 — Under Armour Inc. today announced that Colin Browne has been appointed COO and Paul Fipps has been named chief experience officer (CXO), a newly created position. Effective February 17, both positions will report directly to president and CEO Patrik Frisk.

“Both Colin and Paul are proven leaders who have played significant roles in Under Armour’s ongoing strategic and operational transformation,” said Frisk. “As we continue work to instill greater efficiency and discipline across the brand to enable deeper connections with consumers, these leadership appointments further advance our ability to successfully execute against our long-term strategies.”

“As a seasoned expert and trusted leader who consistently delivers results, Colin is uniquely qualified to drive even greater strategic prioritization, productivity and accountability within Under Armour,” Frisk continued. “With his laser-focus on operational excellence, I have tremendous confidence in his ability to execute against a state of continuous improvement with a keen eye on applying industry-leading best practices across our business.”

Frisk added, “Paul’s appointment as CXO, a newly created position, is an important milestone for Under Armour as it underscores our desire to unify, elevate and truly harness the power and intersection of product, brand and experience. As the chief architect for designing a seamless and holistic consumer experience and implementing a consumer-led digital strategy, he will work to ensure that our operational framework is advancing with the preferences of our increasingly sophisticated consumers.”

COO Colin Browne

As COO, Browne has responsibility for the company’s supply chain and sourcing operations, demand planning, distribution, information technology, business process management, corporate real estate, asset protection and sustainability. Browne previously served as the company’s Chief Supply Chain Officer from 2017 to 2020 with responsibility for all global operations related to product sourcing and logistics after joining in 2016 as President of Global Sourcing. Prior to that, he was Vice President and Managing Director of Supply Chain at VF Corporation where he led all aspects of the company’s sourcing and product supply organization in Asia and Africa. Before VF Corporation, Browne was the Executive Vice President of Footwear and Accessories at Li & Fung, CEO of Pentland Brands in Asia, and held senior leadership positions at Reebok and Bally.

CXO Paul Fipps

As CXO, Fipps is responsible for the company’s overall consumer experience and digital strategy including its global retail and eCommerce business, Connected Fitness platform, software engineering, customer relationship management, human performance and data science functions. Previously, he served as Chief Digital Officer from 2018 through 2020 with responsibility for global eCommerce, digital products, software engineering, large-scale technology investments and Under Armour’s Connected Fitness business, and as Chief Technology Officer from 2017 through 2018, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the company’s web and mobile applications, engineering and information technology. Prior to this role, he served as the company’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of Global Operations after joining Under Armour in 2014 as Senior Vice President of Global Operations. Before Under Armour, Fipps held several leadership roles at Breakthru Beverage Group including Chief Information Officer and Corporate Vice President of Business Services. He holds a B.S. and MBA from the University of Baltimore, is a graduate of The Wharton School’s Advanced Management Program and is a U.S. Army veteran.

Posted February 6, 2020

Source: Under Armour Inc.

Sappi North America Releases Educational Materials For Creatives And Marketers In Fashion Industry

BOSTON — February 6, 2020 — Sappi North America Inc., today announced the launch of Verticals: Fashion Marketing, the second installment of the company’s educational series for marketers, ahead of New York Fashion Week. The new guide focuses on the fashion industry and highlights successful marketing and promotional approaches used by leading brands.

Sappi’s Verticals series dives into individual markets serviced by the company while examining the unique challenges, traditions and idiosyncrasies each faces when communicating with target audiences. Sappi tackled The Marketing of Higher Education in the first part of the series, and now is taking a close look at the world of fashion.

“Sappi takes pride in creating resources that designers, marketers and creatives can leverage when they are looking for inspiration. With retail and fashion changing so quickly, we knew that this was the next industry to cover through Verticals and we are proud to release it during one of the most important weeks for the industry,” said Patti Groh, Director of Marketing Communications, Sappi North America. “Nearly every part of our business touches the fashion industry — from our high-quality paper for magazines, catalogs and print advertising, our packaging offerings for shopping bags and boxes, our dissolving wood pulp used to create sustainable fabrics to our release textures for handbags, apparel and footwear — we hope our research and expertise provide inspiration for luxury marketers.”

Printed on Sappi’s premium McCoy paper, “Fashion Marketing” dives into current marketing trends like micro-influencers, sustainability, omnichannel shopping, mass customization, and premium brand experiences. Much of the resource is devoted to case studies on how leading brands are setting themselves apart through innovative approaches to consumer marketing. Finally, Sappi showcases how print remains a vital part of the marketing mix with examples of special effects that evoke the tactile side of fashion.

Verticals: Fashion Marketing was named a finalist for the 2020 PPI Awards in the Bringing Paper to Life category, which recognizes campaigns that utilize print and paper in innovative ways to inspire end users.

Posted February 6, 2020

Source: Sappi North America Inc.

Peter ter Horst Appointed CEO Teijin Aramid

ARNHEM, the Netherlands — February 6, 2020 — Teijin Aramid, manufacturer of aramid high performance fibers with production locations in the Netherlands, Thailand and Japan, announced today the appointment of Peter ter Horst as the company’s new president and CEO effective April 1, 2020. Ter Horst succeeds Gert Frederiks who will continue in an advisory role before retiring one year later after a long and impressive career at Teijin.

Peter ter Horst joined Teijin Aramid in 2006 and brings a lot of relevant experience to his new role as CEO. He has held the position of CFO at the company since 2011 and held strategy and controller positions previously.

Teijin Aramid is part of the Japanese Teijin Group, and is a major business driver as part of Teijin’s Materials business.

“I am honored to follow the footsteps of Gert, and thank him for his leadership the past decade. I have been privileged to work together with him in building the business to where we are today. We continue to reinforce our customer’s businesses and create high-performance products that are stronger, lighter and more durable. I am excited to work together with all our customers worldwide. I also look forward to working with all the talents within the Teijin Group and Teijin Aramid, our partners and suppliers to reach our ambitions for stable growth and our never ceasing contribution to a sustainable world,” said Peter ter Horst, CEO Teijin Aramid as of April.

Gert Frederiks and Peter ter Horst worked closely together in creating a solid platform for business growth since the early 2010’s. During this period, Ter Horst led continuous improvements within the company focusing on cost leadership and investments in new technologies, products and capacity. This laid the foundation of current solid business performance and opportunities for further growth. As a result, Teijin recently announced production capacity increase in Delfzijl and Emmen, in the Netherlands, contributing to 25% targeted capacity increase between 2017-2022.

Ter Horst succeeds Gert Frederiks, who took the helm of Teijin Aramid in 2010. Gert Frederiks says: “Peter has demonstrated great leadership within the company and his appointment is a testimony to Teijin’s sustainable growth ambitions. I wish Peter every success as President & CEO, strengthening our competitive position and further growth of Teijin Aramid.”

In addition to the appointment of Peter ter Horst as President and CEO, Erik Delnoij, director marketing and sales, and Ton de Weijer, director new business, will join Ter Horst as corporate officers at Teijin Ltd. as of April 1, 2020. As corporate officers they will become part of Teijin Ltd.’s top executive management.

Posted February 6, 2020

Source: Teijin Aramid

Gelest BIOSAFE® Antimicrobial Technology Selected By National Wiper Alliance For Its QUAT KEEPER™ Foodservice Towels

MORRISVILLE, Pa. — February 6, 2020 — Gelest Inc., the manufacturer of BIOSAFE® Antimicrobials, announced today that National Wiper Alliance — a converter of custom nonwoven towels for medical, food service, and aerospace applications — has selected BIOSAFE antimicrobial technology to enhance its newly introduced QUAT KEEPER™ Foodservice Towels.

A study[1] by NSF International found that 75 percent of kitchen towels were contaminated with bacteria compared to only 9 percent of bathroom handles. Damp towels with trapped food residue create ideal environments for bacteria, mold, and fungi to grow.  Sanitizing solutions, such as quaternary ammonium compounds, or Quat, can clean the towels but will not protect them against growth of odor-causing bacteria and mold during use.

Another growing concern for food service establishments, all-natural towels are highly desirable, but they are known Quat depletors. The towels can cause Quat levels in sanitizing solutions to suddenly drop below the mandated level, which can result in serious food sanitation and safety issues.

“Gelest and NWA joined forces and successfully developed a simple solution that provides towels with antimicrobial protection and mitigates against Quat depletion,” said Ken Gayer, CEO of Gelest. “We are proud NWA chose our industry-leading BIOSAFE antimicrobial technology for its new QUAT KEEPER™ Foodservice Towels.”

BIOSAFE antimicrobial technology is highly effective and safe to use with minimal potential risk of creating adaptive resistant microorganisms. This technology is EPA-approved and has FDA exemption as well as NSF certification for food contact applications.

“We selected Gelest’s BIOSAFE antimicrobial technology because Gelest is the industry leader in developing antimicrobial technology for food contact uses,” said Jeff Slosman, president of NWA. “When converted with our proprietary process, the BIOSAFE-treated towels do not deplete Quat like the untreated towels do.”

QUAT KEEPER Foodservice Towels powered by BIOSAFE antimicrobial technology are available in a variety of colors and fiber blends, including all-natural, compostable fibers. Independent testing labs have shown that they are non-quat depleting and 99.9% cleaner than untreated towels during use. BIOSAFE-treated foodservice towels are available exclusively through NWA.

Disclaimer: NWA QUAT KEEPER Foodservice Towels do not protect users or others against bacteria, viruses, or disease organisms. Always follow all best practices for cleaning and sanitization.

[1] http://www.nsf.org/consumer-resources/studies-surveys-infographics/germ-studies/germiest-items-home

Posted February 6, 2020

Source: Gelest Inc.

Custom Color Masterbatch Designer And Manufacturer Americhem Releases 2021 Color Trends

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — February 6, 2020 — Americhem — a designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds, and performance technologies — has released its 2021 Color Trends.

This year’s color trend palette is based on a theme of Self Care, which means to mindfully ensure that you are being cared for by yourself. There are 4 stories to go along with this theme, which are “Adventures That Spark You,” “It’s The Little Things,” “Treat Yourself,” and “Hitting The Reset Button.” The colors in this palette are vibrant and exciting, but also complimented by soft shades that are easy on the eyes and can bring peace and tranquility.

Americhem’s Global Branding & Digital Marketing Leader, Hailey Cassidy, stated: “Americhem’s 2021 Color Trends were developed on a global level. We wanted to make sure that all of our domestic and international locations were incorporated in this project from North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Our long running history and experience in the fibers, automotive, healthcare, building & construction, and packaging industries played a major factor in which colors we chose. Our goal is to inspire our customers by these captivating colors and help them innovate for the future of their products.”

If you want access to Americhem’s full 2021 Color Trends Presentation, visit their website to contact a representative today at https://www.americhem.com/contact

Posted February 6, 2020

Source: Americhem

FiltXPO™ Speakers To Explore Emerging Filtration And Separation Solutions For Biopharmaceuticals At Technical Conference This Month In Chicago

CARY, N.C. — February 6, 2020 — Innovative filtration and separation solutions driving the future evolution of biopharmaceutical manufacturing will be presented by expert speakers at the upcoming FiltXPO™ International Filtration/Separation Exhibition & Technical Conference, February 26-28, at Navy Pier in Chicago.

To seize the growing opportunities in biopharmaceuticals, attend FiltXPO to hear from five thought leaders who will reveal the latest research on technologies, materials, and processes in this key segment.

With FiltXPO just weeks away, excitement is building for the highly-focused technical program and dynamic exhibition. In addition to biopharmaceuticals, the conference will provide in-depth coverage of air and gas filtration, filter media modeling, membrane technologies, nanofiber, separating and manufacturing, and water filtration by 35 industry-leading speakers.

Chairing the biopharmaceutical session is Dr. Ruben Carbonell, Chief Technology Officer – NIIMBL and Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University. Dr. Carbonell also will speak on “High Productivity Nonwoven Membrane Adsorbers for Biological Product Capture.”

Leading the exciting lineup is a keynote presentation on “Next Generation Technologies to Support Advanced Biomanufacturing” by Dr. Michael Phillips, technical director of Next Generation BioProcessing R&D at MilliporeSigma.

In his talk, Dr. Phillips will share work being done by BioPhorum, a collaboration of industry leaders in the global biopharmaceutical industry, on a new vision and strategy for supporting more connected and continuous processing of new biotherapeutics that reduces costs, increases speed, and eliminates bottlenecks.

Also providing a preview of where the sector is heading will be Dr. Francis Porbeni, product/application development specialist at 3M who will speak on “Materials Development for Next Generation Biopharmaceutical Process Filtration.”

Dr. Porbeni will share how novel high-performance purification devices are helping meet the complex needs of biopharmaceutical manufacturers by removing significant levels of host cell protein and DNA from the bioprocess stream while also providing high throughput titer and process intensification.

Other compelling talks include “Innovative Filtration Technologies to Address Evolving Challenges in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing” by Mandar Dixit, director of marketing, Filtration Technologies, Sartorius Stedim Biotech; and “Progress and Future Potential in Monolithic Chromatographic Resins in Bioseparations” by Ales Strancar, CEO, BIA Separations D.O.O.

FiltXPO will also deliver excellent education and networking value with its exhibition featuring 200 innovators and the Filter Media Training Course led by Chris Plotz, INDA’s director of Education & Technical Affairs, on February 25-26.

Posted February 6, 2020

Source: FILTXPO™

Diversification, Sustainable Quality And Personalised Services: The Key Points In The Canclini 1925 Strategy For 2020

COMO, Italy — February 5, 2020 — Canclini 1925 starts the new year by setting out guidelines for the future, focusing on a diversified product range, increasingly heterogeneous and green, as well as introducing all the novelties in the 2021 spring-summer collection. It is worth mentioning, in this regard, the two new lines Per Lei and Beachwear, introducing a targeted trade fair pathway. Our strategy aims at greater product and market diversification, steadily keeping an eye on the quality of products and on the manufacturing process which needs to be even more ethical, innovative and sustainable.

Milano Unica (February 4-6), Première Vision Paris (11-13 February) and Milano Unica Shanghai (March 11-13), are the designated stages where the company — a point of reference when it comes to shirt fabrics — will be introducing the latest novelties of its 2021 SS collection.

Per Lei and Beachwear: a new extended product range

Constant attention to the market and to new trends lead to new and exciting interpretations in the 2021 SS product range. As a result of this approach, two collections have been designed to encompass new worlds and products, leading to an offer which is sustainable and of outstanding quality at once. The line Per Lei includes stylish fabrics with a totally feminine allure.

We wish to leave our comfort zone and explore a field outside men’s apparel, relying on our expertise, using it to the advantage of other types of fabrics; the Per Lei range has been designed both for a young and dynamic woman and for a successful woman, catering for both formal and more casual occasions.
The Beachwear range, on the other hand, is characterized by its colorful and lively interpretations, with a distinctly summertime mood, presented on appropriate foundations.

Last but not least the restyled Blue 1925 line, with denim and non-denim fabrics, offering a wide and multi-faceted range of concepts, for customizable, creative and adjustable projects for any outfit.

The 2021 SS collection: a continuing history of sustainability

Attention to research and the development of sustainable solutions has been rooted in the DNA of Canclini 1925 for decades, and its new 2021 SS collection is even more focused on green concepts. Innovation, energy impact and choice of raw materials are the distinctive traits of the company which, for the new range too, uses sustainable fibers such as TENCEL™ and Cupro, bio cotton, organic linen and recycled man-made fibers. Hence, a comprehensive and diversified range, which includes classic fabrics with a restyled touch. From the inimitable Lini by Canclini, to items with a high sustainable innovation rate, for example Madre Terra, Bio or Recycled, our range also includes a sports section, increasingly structured, as well as print proposals. Also worth mentioning are the restyled fabrics called Easy Life, which are low-maintenance, and the new Techno Shirt capsule, where formal meets sporty, in a perfect synthesis of versatile and highly eco-performing products, thanks to the use of man-made fibres.

A truly sustainable approach, also confirmed by the numerous certifications awarded over the years, including GOTS, GRS and BCI. Our philosophy is not limited to the product, it covers all aspects of contemporary business, promoting an ethical and philosophical vision aimed at a circular economy, mindful of the environment and of human beings. From the recycling of waste and plastics, to social commitment through the charity “Un sorriso in più” https://www.unsorrisoinpiu.it/: all of this is geared towards an all-round sustainable innovation pathway.

“To deal with the philosophical and ethical evolution now underway, we are proud to put to the service of products and processes our consolidated culture of sustainability: an all-encompassing approach to wellbeing, protection of the planet and its inhabitants, in order to offer ever-evolving products, which also tell about our history of respect and commitment” said Mauro Canclini, Creative Director at Canclini 1925.

Posted February 5, 2020

Source: CANCLINI 1925

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