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.

Donaldson Expands iCue™ Connected Filtration Service To Europe

LEUVEN, Belgium — March 10, 2020 — Donaldson Co. Inc., a worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and solutions, today announced the expansion of the Donaldson iCue™ connected filtration service to Europe. The service monitors industrial dust collectors in real time to help facility teams improve dust collection management.

Early adopters of the iCue service, which was launched in September 2019 in North America, have reported benefits in three main categories:

  • Reduced downtime for dust collection equipment and associated production lines;
  • Lower maintenance costs for labor and parts, including longer filter replacement intervals; and
  • Better management of dust collector tasks and compliance reporting data.

Based on research Donaldson has performed, 65 percent of surveyed facilities reported they would experience production downtime if their collector failed due to maintenance oversights. “Dust collection systems play an important role in helping manage airborne contaminants and emissions,” said Bart Robbeets, sales director of Industrial Air Filtration – After Market of Donaldson Europe & Middle East. “The iCue service provides real-time insights that can help facility teams troubleshoot issues earlier and keep a collector up and running. This added intelligence helps our customers drive efficiency, reduce costs, and improve their production uptime.”

The iCue connected filtration service monitors key operating metrics on a dust collector, with additional sensors available to meet specific needs. Users have access to service features that include:

  • Real-time alerts e-mailed directly to facility teams for assessment and action;
  • Easy-to-use dashboard detailing all dust collectors on the service;
  • Automated historic performance reports on each dust collector; and
  • Live customer success team for assistance.

“Facility managers tell us that actively monitoring their dust collectors’ performance is a challenge, in terms of both time and technical knowledge,” said Wade Wessels, global director of Connected Solutions with Donaldson. “Our iCue service automates monitoring and provides simple, actionable data that helps our customers manage their equipment with confidence and ease.”

The compact iCue device and wireless connection is simple to install, requires no IT integration with an internal automation network, and is compatible with major dust collector brands. An annual subscription includes hardware, automated reports, real-time maintenance alerts, and an online interface for more detailed analysis.

Posted March 10, 2020

Source: Donaldson Co. Inc.

HanesBrands Launches Popular C9 Champion Brand With Amazon In Multiyear Exclusive Agreement

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — March 10, 2020 — HanesBrands has introduced its popular C9 Champion performance athleticwear exclusively with Amazon Fashion worldwide as part of a multiyear agreement.

C9 Champion, the value-priced product line of iconic Champion athleticwear, has more than 100 styles of its most popular men’s, women’s and children’s activewear, innerwear and accessories available on Amazon’s online store.

Apparel products include performance activewear and workout wear, including leggings, jackets, T-shirts and shorts, and underwear, socks and sports bras. Other products and accessories include gloves, hats and caps, bags, shoes, and fitness equipment.

“We are delighted to launch the C9 Champion line with Amazon Fashion to provide consumers with a new channel to access the brand,” said HanesBrands CEO Gerald W. Evans Jr. “C9 Champion had strong consumer equity and a loyal following for the past 15 years. Consumers love the product line’s quality, selection, value and accessible style. The program is launching with a focus on top styles, but based on past popularity, we expect it to expand over time. We are excited that in addition to being available to U.S.-based fans the C9 Champion product line will be sold globally for the first time.”

The C9 Champion product line will complement the existing mainline Champion authentic sport-inspired apparel available in the Amazon Fashion store with both Champion and C9 Champion having branded storefronts.

Posted March 10, 2020

Source: HanesBrands

Baldwin To Introduce TexCoat G4 Fabric Finishing System To US Textile Industry At Techtextil North America

St. LOUIS — March 10, 2020 — Baldwin Technology Company Inc. has announced that it will showcase the TexCoat G4 non-contact precision spray fabric finishing system at the Techtextil North America tradeshow, held from May 12 to 14, 2020, in Atlanta (booth #3048).

With extensive sustainability benefits, unprecedented tracking and process control, and industry 4.0 integration, the TexCoat G4 provides consistently high-quality fabric finishing, with no chemistry waste, as well as minimal water and energy consumption.

“We are extremely proud to introduce the TexCoat G4 to the American textile industry,” said Rick Stanford, Business Development Leader at Baldwin. “After receiving incredibly positive reviews during the launch at ITMA 2019 last June, the TexCoat G4 has proven its efficiency for textile manufacturers across Europe. We are confident in meeting American manufacturers’ high demands for sustainability and profitability, with great margins.”

Baldwin’s innovative non-contact spray technology eliminates chemistry dilution in wet-on-wet processes. The TexCoat G4 consistently and uniformly sprays chemistry across the fabric surface and applies it only where needed, on one or both sides of the fabric. Customers can expect no bath contamination during the finishing process, as well as minimal downtime during changeovers, which are made easy with recipe management that includes automated chemistry and coverage selection.

The TexCoat G4 also enhances sustainability by wasting no chemistry during color, fabric or chemistry changeovers, and because only the required chemistry volume is applied to the fabric, wet pick-up levels can be reduced by up to 50 percent—leading to 50 percent less water and energy consumption. Furthermore, in single-side applications, drying steps can be eliminated for various textiles, including those that are back-coated and laminated, thereby streamlining and simplifying the production process.

Posted March 10, 2020

Source: Baldwin Technology Company Inc.

MFG Chemical Names Jonathan O’Dwyer Vice President Commercial Operations

DALTON, Ga. — March 10, 2020 — MFG Chemical, a specialty and custom chemical manufacturer, announces that Dr. Jonathan O’Dwyer has joined the company as vice president, Commercial Operations. Dr. O’Dwyer will be responsible for all commercial operations including marketing, sales, and product management, and be part of the senior management team.

Dr. O’Dwyer comes to MFG Chemical after a successful 15 year career with Albemarle, serving as senior global director of the bromine and bromine derivatives business, and prior to that, as global general manager, Energy Solutions, focused on Albemarle’s high-growth bromine businesses such as oilfield, water treatment, and other markets.

Dr. O’Dwyer received his B.S. Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisiana, and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A & M University. Dr. O’Dwyer also earned an AMA Certification in Finance and Accounting.

MFG Chemical President and CEO Paul Turgeon, stated, “Jonathan is an extraordinary executive who is well-prepared to play a pivotal role in the future success of our customers and the continued growth of MFG Chemical.”

O’Dwyer added: ” I am honored and excited to be a part of this outstanding MFG Chemical team. I look forward to meeting and exceeding our customers’ custom chemical manufacturing needs within MFG Chemical’s culture of complete plant safety and total customer confidentiality.”

Posted March 10, 2020

Source: MFG Chemical LLC

Designtex Introduces Celliant Upholstery

NEW YORK CITY — March 10, 2020 — Designtex and Hologenix LLC, inventor of Celliant®, are proud to announce the launch of Designtex Celliant upholstery. Celliant is a blend of naturally occurring, thermoreactive minerals that are applied as a nonwoven backing to four fabrics across fifty colors. The minerals work to capture and convert body heat into infrared energy, which has been clinically shown to increase local circulation and improve cellular oxygenation, as well as help regulate body temperature, all of which means more energy, endurance, comfort and well-being.

“We like to think of this new collection as charging stations for people,” said Susan Lyons, Designtex president. “The technology provides health and wellness benefits for sedentary moments, like an office worker in their chair or a person sitting in a waiting room, which is revolutionary. It really is a human solution and we are proud to be a part of bringing wellness to the built environment.”

Designtex designs and manufactures applied materials for built environments, including education, retail, hospitality and healthcare spaces, as well as entertainment and sporting arenas. Celliant is the premier infrared responsive textile. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that Celliant products are medical devices as defined in section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and are general wellness products.

“People have mentally and physically demanding careers,” noted Hologenix CEO, Seth Casden. “Designtex recognizes that people need mental acuity, strength and endurance to perform at their best. They are evolving the textile industry with beautiful upholstery that doesn’t just nourish the soul but also promotes well-being. With Designtex Celliant, these environments aren’t just spaces you work in, but environments that work for you. This is a key moment in the evolution of textiles and spatial wellness, and we’re proud to be partnered with Designtex.”

Designtex Celliant upholstery is the future of fabrics. With Celliant technology, Designtex and Hologenix are delivering wellness to the built environment with a solution to amplify the energy, endurance and comfort of the user.

Posted March 10, 2020

Source: Hologenix LLC

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