American Silk Mills Adds Jeffrey W. Smith As Director Of Sales

HIGH POINT, N.C. — October 30, 2019 — American Silk Mills announced today that Jeffrey W. Smith has joined the company as director of sales. Smith will report to David Corbin, CEO of American Silk Mills. The addition of Smith will help fulfill the company’s business development strategy and strengthen its sales capabilities.

Smith has more than 20 years of experience in the home furnishings industry. Prior to joining American Silk Mills, Smith worked for Hughes Furniture Industries as national sales manager where he was responsible for hiring, training and managing its sales team. Smith also worked directly with merchandising and product development to create new products, as well as develop marketing and training programs with the companies he has represented. Smith held executive positions of vice president of sales and vice president of Business Development at Ashley Furniture Industries, Regional Sales Manager at Broyhill Home Furnishings and vice president of sales at Lane Home Furnishings.

“We are very pleased to welcome someone with Smith’s knowledge and experience to the American Silk Mills team,” said David Corbin, CEO of American Silk Mills. “We believe his leadership in this industry will help us continue to provide our customers with innovative strategies and solutions, as well as create an immediate impact for the company.”

In his role, Smith will be instrumental in analyzing the growth opportunities for American Silk Mills. He will assist in hiring additional sales representatives focused on the residential, jobber and designer end markets, while also leading business expansion into the Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, and International territories.

“It’s a great opportunity to be part of American Silk Mills, a company rich in both heritage and transformation,” said Smith. “I’m looking forward to building lasting customer relationships and growing our business both domestically and internationally.”

American Silk Mills was acquired by Sutlej Textiles and Industries Ltd. in November 2017. ASM was founded in 1896 and remains among the oldest and most established of the American textile brands. The company specializes in designing, weaving and distributing innovative textiles to customers across residential, contract, transportation and specialty markets. ASM products include fine jacquard textiles, high quality silks, a variety of luxurious velvets and Sensuede®, an eco-friendly synthetic suede.

Sutlej Textiles and Industries Ltd. is the flagship textiles company of the KK Birla Group headquartered in India. It is a leading textile solutions provider, producing a range of products including value-added and specialty yarns, fabrics for home furnishings, contract drapery and upholstery. Sutlej currently serves a global clientele with its presence in major developed and emerging markets across more than 65 countries. The company is an internationally-recognized industry leader in the use of state-of-the-art technology and the implementation of eco-friendly and sustainable manufacturing practices and processing.

Posted October 30, 2019

Source: Sutlej Textiles and Industries

UNTUCKit Announces Launch Into U.K. Market

NEW YORK CITY — October 28, 2019 — UNTUCKit, the New York-based retail brand and creator of the Original Untucked Shirt, announced today the brand’s upcoming launch in the United Kingdom (U.K.) with two physical retail locations in London.

The new locations will open on November 6, 2019, at Covent Garden and Westfield London, and will coincide with the launch of UNTUCKit’s new U.K. e-commerce experience and product fulfillment center based in Manchester. Both stores are around 1,600 square feet and will carry a selection of UNTUCKit’s men’s apparel and offer whiskey tastings to complement the customer shopping experience.

UNTUCKit currently has 80 retail locations across North America, and these two U.K. locations will be the brand’s first steps into the market, with plans for additional physical locations across Europe in the coming years.

“This is a huge moment for UNTUCKit. Since we began opening stores across the U.S. and Canada, having a presence in the UK has always been top of mind for us,” said UNTUCKit Founder Chris Riccobono. “We’re thrilled to have chosen two of the most fashion-centric locations in London — Covent Garden and Westfield London — to kick off our physical presence there. For years, customers have asked when we’ll offer our product outside of North America, so we’re looking forward to giving them an authentic way to experience UNTUCKit — up close and in person.”

In addition to the store openings, UNTUCKit has also welcomed a new friend of the brand in the U.K., Kevin De Bruyne, Belgian professional footballer for Premier League Club Manchester City and the Belgian national team. Kevin will appear in select UNTUCKit marketing campaigns in stores and across digital platforms in England.

Posted October 28, 2019

Source: UNTUCKit

DRUPA 2020 Director Sabine Geldermann Receives Girls Who Print Girlie Award

CHICAGO — October 28, 2019 — Sabine Geldermann, director of drupa and global head of Print Technologies — a trade fair for printing technologies — is the recipient of this year’s Girls Who Print Girlie Award. She received the award from Deborah Corn, the intergalactic ambassador to The Printerverse at Print Media Center, on the International Print Day 2019 during Printing United 2019 in Dallas.

The Girlie Award is presented annually to a woman who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and strong commitment to serve the printing industry. Geldermann travels around the globe advocating for print and addressing the challenges of an evolving industry, engaging with local associations and ensuring that drupa’s market research is representative of the industry on a global scale.

“It’s such an honor. I will always try to support the best women and encourage them to work in such a brilliant and fascinating industry,” stated Sabine Geldermann.

“Sabine is the first female director of drupa, the world’s leading trade fair for printing technologies, a global Ambassador for print and an unwavering visionary who keeps the industry moving forward. A truly incredible woman!” added Deborah Corn.

With more than 6,000 members, Girls Who Print is the world’s largest online network of women in the print sector. www.girlswhoprint.net

Posted October 28, 2019

Source: Messe Düsseldorf North America

Pharr’s President And CEO Bill Carstarphen Receives Spirit Of The Carolinas Award

MCADENVILLE, N.C. — October 28, 2019 — During the Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 17th annual Salute to Business & Manufacturing, Pharr’s President and CEO Bill Carstarphen, received the Spirit of the Carolinas Award as well as The Order of the Long Leaf Pine from the state of North Carolina.

The Spirit of the Carolina`s Award is given annually to a local business leader who has shown commitment and success within the free enterprise system, leadership within a particular industry and citizenship within a community. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is given to a citizen of North Carolina who has made significant contributions to their community.

“I am extremely honored to receive these awards,” said Bill Carstarphen, president & CEO of Pharr. “They are not just a personal recognition, but a salute to our community and the entire Pharr family. This is certainly an exciting time to live and work in Gaston County and this recognition truly energizes me to continue my family’s long time commitment to our community”.

The Salute to Business and Manufacturing is an annual black-tie gala event that celebrates the pillars of the business community — the individuals and the company who have done the most to support and foster the economy. The event’s history runs deep with that of the Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce and is formally known as a Gaston County business community benchmark. Carstarphen’s father won the award in 2004.

Posted October 28, 2019

Source: Pharr

TRSA DC Conference: One Industry, One Voice

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — October 28, 2019 — The TRSA 10th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., Mar. 25-26 is your best opportunity to establish relationships and help educate our nation’s legislators on the issues that are important to you and your companies.

The Conference agenda includes an opening keynote, a Hill Day issue briefing, TRSAPAC reception and an Industry Awards dinner on Mar. 25. The following day, TRSA members will head to Capitol Hill for a meeting with legislators followed by a luncheon with a member of Congress. New for 2020 is a registration rebate offer for TRSA members that allows up to 100% of the registration rebated following full attendance at this event.

Attendees of the Legislative Conference will hear detailed and savvy political and electoral analysis from keynote presenter A.B. Stoddard. Stoddard is an associate editor and columnist with the political news site and polling data aggregator RealClearPolitics as well as a contributor and guest host for SiriusXM’s POTUC Channel. She also appears on the Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, CNN and MSNBC as a political commentator.

Pre-Hill Day you’ll also gather with other members of your group to formulate strategy to convey the industry’s positions to policymakers. Strategizing will continue at the TRSAPAC Reception.

On Wednesday evening, Mar. 25, a celebration of industry creativity and excellence will come in the form of TRSA’s Industry Awards Dinner. All Operator (laundries) and Associate (suppliers) member companies and their employees are eligible to be nominated for these awards; descriptions and nomination forms (deadline is Friday, Jan. 17) are at www.trsa.org/awards:

  • Best Plants of the Year Award (new this year!)
  • Above and Beyond Service
  • Clean Green Innovation
  • Company Community Service Award
  • Diversity Recognition Award
  • SafeTRSA Safety Excellence
  • TRSA Years of Service Awards
  • TRSA Volunteer Leadership Award

Complimentary and discount registration will be available to award-winning organizations. Questions about the Awards program can be directed to Ken Koepper, Director of Membership/Industry Outreach, kkoepper@trsa.org or 877.770.9274, ext. 109.

TRSA Capitol Hill Day is Thursday, Mar. 26 and attendees will experience small-group visits to legislators’ offices. This is your chance to generate immediate and long-term benefits for your company.

Register by Friday, Feb. 14 to receive early pricing discounts. Operator members from the same company can register and pay for two, which allows a third colleague from their company to come for free.

Posted October 28, 2019

Source: TRSA

CTT Group Appoints New President/CEO

SAINT-HYACINTHE, Québec — October 23, 2019 — Robert Bélanger, president of the board of directors of the CTT Group and president of Belt-Tech Products Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivier Vermeersch as president/CEO of the CTT Group, one of the Collegial Center for Technology Transfer (CCTT) of the Cégep of Saint-Hyacinthe. Vermeersch succeeds Jacek Mlynarek from today. Mlynarek will remain associated to the CTT Group as an Ambassador and Strategic Advisor and – Research and Development, Partnership and Innovation.

The CTT Group Board of Directors and the entire team would like to thank Mlynarek for the energy and dedication he has devoted over the last 26 years to the development of the CTT Group, which is now recognized as one of the most important Collegial Center for Technology Transfer in Quebec and Canada. In 2009, Mlynarek received the Innovation System Builder Award from the Quebec Association for the Development of Research and Innovation.

Vermeersch is in a familiar territory, since he has been working for the CTT Group from the beginning of his career in 1991. In 2014, he was promoted to vice president – research and development and more recently, he was appointed as executive vice president. In 2014, he was awarded the prestigious Excellence Award from the “Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies.” Vermeersch will continue to be Chairholder of the NEXTEX Industrial Chair of St-Hyacinthe College, a Canadian NSERC Level 2 Chair in Innovative Technical Textiles, which brings together many of CTT Group’s customers.

According to Bélanger: “The appointment of Mr. Vermeersch, coupled with Mr. Mlynarek’s association, is both novelty and continuity. This collaboration will give a new boost to the CTT Group, while maintaining its achievements: a major asset for its many clients. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish Mr. Vermeersch and Mr. Mlynarek the best success in their new duties.”

The CTT Group is a collegial center for technology transfer affiliated with the Cégep of Saint Hyacinthe. He has extensive expertise in research, development and analysis of technical textiles, geosynthetics and advanced textile-based materials. Through its team of multidisciplinary experts and a fleet of highly specialized equipment, the CTT Group serves local, national and international clients.

Posted October 28, 2019

Source: CTT Group

Södra Reports Its Breakthrough Will Enable Large-Scale Textile Recycling

VÄXJÖ, Sweden — October 28, 2019 — At present, no one in the world can recycle fibers from blended fabrics on a large scale. Södra reports it now has a unique solution that will enable circular flows in the fashion and textile industry.

“Only a negligible proportion of the global production of clothing and textiles is recycled today,” said Lars Idermark, president and CEO of Södra. “Virtually everything is sent to landfill or incineration. But Swedish innovation and a willingness to help mitigate climate change can now influence the game at a global level.”

One of the major obstacles to textile recycling is that the fabrics are often made from blended materials. Södra’s new technique can separate the cotton and polyester in poly/cotton blends, which are one of the most widely used textiles on the market. The pure cotton fibers are then added to the company’s wood-derived textile pulp, which can then be used to make new textiles.

“We are now redrawing the map for the fashion and textile industry by offering circular flows of textile fibers,” said Johannes Bogren, president of Södra Cell Bioproducts. “A sweater can now become a sweater again. This will create added value for our customers, and especially the fashion industry. It’s a big day for us and an equally big day for the emerging circular bioeconomy.”

During the autumn, Södra’s pulp mill at Mörrum produced pulp by adding 20 metric tons of used textiles. At present, Södra can only accept white textiles, but the aim is to also find a decolouring solution. The goal is also to investigate the possibility of extracting a stream of residual products from the polyester. Swedish laundry and textile service provider Berendsen delivered the test material used in the pilot project comprising end-of-life sheets, towels, tablecloths and bathrobes from hospitals and hotels.

“We will be able to accept viscose and lyocell in addition to poly/cotton blends,” said Helena Claesson, project manager, Södra. “Due to the technological change in our processes, we will be needing large volumes of textiles. We are now seeking companies with high sustainability ambitions that would like to partner with us in the delivery of textiles,”

Production will commence at a low rate of 30 metric tons this year, but the long-term target is to add 25,000 metric tons of textiles to the company’s pulp production.

Posted October 28, 2019

Source: Södra

ShanghaiTex 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Novibra Boskovice s.r.o.

BOSKOVICE, Czech Republic — October 24, 2019 — Novibra will present the latest innovations in spindle technology and energy saving measures at the forthcoming ShanghaiTex.

The energy saving spindle LENA has been designed for the highest speeds and lower energy consumption. It is the only spindle in the market with 17.5 mm wharve diameter and energy savings in the average of up to 6 percent.

The new generation of clamping crowns CROCOdoff and CROCOdoff Forte introduce genuine doffing without underwinding. The crowns work automatically depending on the spindle speed. The major advantages are significant reductions in maintenance costs. That is based on a lower ends down rate after doffing and minimized cleaning of the underwinding area.

Novibra’s goal is to bring beneficial and customized solutions to the customers helping them to keep their leading position in the market. Novibra is looking forward to discussing the new products that fulfil one of today’s biggest demands for energy savings and maintenance costs reduction.

See for yourself the many advantages on offer from Novibra. Visit us at ShanghaiTex from November 25 to 28, 2019: Hall E1, Booth A30.

Posted October 25, 2019

Source: ‪ Novibra Boskovice s.r.o.

ShanghaiTex 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Graf + Cie AG

RAPPERSWIL, Switzerland — October 24, 2019 — Graf introduces at ShanghaiTex three novelties for the textile market: a new card clothing with up to 30-percent longer lifetime, a height adjustable comb and a helpful solution for card clothing management.

MULTISHARP, the unique wear resistant alloy for card clothings, increases the lifetime of metallic card clothings on the cylinder by up to 30 percent. Additionally, the work load of the maintenance team can be minimized by providing longer service cycles and less unplanned downtimes.

The yield on raw material can be increased without compromising the quality requirements — thanks to the continuous height adjustability of the new combs series. The continuous and exact gap setting between nipper and circular comb on each individual combing head provides customers a new level on raw material utilization. Additionally, the maintenance people will appreciate the comfortable and easy installation of the circular comb.

With the card clothing management the overall investment costs can be reduced. This is based on minimizing the operational expenses including optimizing the overall equipment effectiveness. Graf’s card clothing management prolongs the lifetime of flexible flats by up to three times without comprising on the quality parameters throughout the entire life cycle.

See for yourself the many advantages on offer from Graf. Visit us at ShanghaiTex from November 25 to 28, 2019: Hall E1, Booth A30 with focus on spinning and Booth C35 with focus on nonwoven.

Posted October 25, 2019

Source: ‪ Graf + Cie AG

ShanghaiTex 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Bräcker


PFÄFFIKON-ZÜRICH, Switzerland — October 24, 2019 — Bräcker will present a new traveler with up to 50-percent longer lifetime and shorter running-in period. This is only one highlight out of the impressing product variety.

A novelty Bräcker shows at ShanghaiTex is the new CARBO traveller for ring spinning machines. It is specially designed for man-made fiber spinners. CARBO is a new coating technology which improves the sliding properties. This results in up to 50-percent longer lifetime and a shorter running-in period. Recommended applications next to man-made fibers are also their blends, core yarns and all yarn counts.

In addition, Bräcker exhibits its well-known portfolio of high-quality products which meets the continually rising demands on the textile market like higher speeds and productivity. The rings and travelers offer long service lives, lowest yarn breaks and no thermal damages when processing man-made fibers.

See for yourself the many advantages on offer from Bräcker: Visit us at ShanghaiTex from November 25 to 28, 2019, in the New International Expo Centre: Hall E1, Booth A30.

Posted October 25, 2019

Source: ‪ Bräcker AG 


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