Miller Weldmaster Adds Radio Frequency To Its Line-Up Of North American Fabric Welding Solutions

NAVARRE, Ohio — January 8, 2020 — Miller Weldmaster — manufacturer of hot air, hot wedge and impulse welding — is proud to announce it will now be offering radio frequency welding solutions to its customers in North America starting in 2020.

Miller Weldmaster has entered into a strategic relationship with Zemat Technology Group, the largest European manufacturer of radio frequency machines in the western hemisphere. For over 60 years, Zemat has sold more than 6,500 machines in more than 75 countries. This partnership combines Miller Weldmaster’s industry leading presence in North America with Zemat’s global reach of technologically advanced machines. Miller Weldmaster and Zemat Technologies Group will offer and co-develop stationary, traveling and custom radio frequency welding solutions.

“For over 45 years we have manufactured hot air, hot wedge and impulse welding. In working towards our goal of being the first choice for ALL welding technologies, including RF welding, this is the logical next step”, said Brent Nussbaum, Miller Weldmaster’s president. “To satisfy our customers’ needs, it is paramount that we develop technology by partnering with world leaders in our industry to present to the North American Market.”

“We are thrilled to be offering the world’s most versatile radio frequency machines. We recognize the majority of our customers use multiple technologies and we want to be their first choice. We are now offering a combination of European technology and American service and support,” said Jeff Sponseller, vice president of marketing & sales, Miller Weldmaster.

Posted January 8, 2020

Source: Miller Weldmaster

National Council Of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Member Lenzing Fibers Inc. (LFI) Hosts Key Administration Officials At Plant In Alabama

WASHINGTON — January 8, 2020 — National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) member Lenzing Fibers Inc. (LFI) hosted Bill Jackson, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Textiles in the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office; and Lloyd Wood, Deputy Secretary for Textiles, Consumers Goods and Materials at the U.S. Commerce Department; for a plant tour and broad discussion on the company’s commitment to U.S. investment and the administration’s key trade and investment priorities.

The two U.S. trade officials toured Lenzing’s Axis, Alabama facility on January 8 and met with Erwin Kuebel, site manager and president of LFI; David Adkins, commercial manager; John Patterson, finance director; Carla Miller, HR director; Bob Keene, logistics manager; and also discussed an array of general policy priorities, including the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and continued efforts to strengthen customs enforcement. Bill Jackson also briefed the group on the pending U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

The main focus of the discussion centered around maintaining the competitiveness of the U.S. textile industry through policies designed to encourage onshoring, boost exports and support Made in USA provisions, particularly the critical Berry Amendment.

Erwin Kuebel also emphasized that Lenzing is committed to and offers sustainable solutions for the textile industry. “We produce wood-based cellulose fibers, using renewable raw materials from controlled sources,” Kuebel said. “Doing this, we help to improve the eco-footprint of the industry. Lenzing is committed to reduce its CO2-footprint by 50 percent till 2030, and has a vision to become a CO2-neutral group of companies by 2050. Moreover: Lenzing, as a top sustainable company in the industry, is the first wood-based fiber producer with approved science-based targets.”

“We are so pleased to have two administration officials visit Lenzing, a very valued member of NCTO,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas. “Lenzing is a significant innovator in the industry and has made significant investments in the U.S, helping drive the overall investment of $20 billion made by the entire industry over the past decade.”

From 2009 to 2017, capital investment in U.S. yarn, fabric, apparel and sewn products manufacturing equaled $2.04 billion, an increase of $678 million. U.S. textile and apparel shipments grew to $76.8 billion in 2018 and total employment in the textile and apparel supply chain reached 594,000 jobs.

Lenzing executives also highlighted the importance of the USMCA to the textile industry in general, which was passed by the House of Representatives in December and is expected to come to a vote in the Senate early this year, as a key way to strengthen the Western Hemisphere supply chain.

USMCA would update and replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The NAFTA supply chain accounts for $20 billion in annual trilateral textile and apparel trade and is important to the continued growth of the industry. The updated USMCA makes several key improvements for textile businesses, like stronger rules of origin for sewing thread, pocketing, narrow elastics and certain coating fabrics. In addition, it fixes the Kissell Amendment loophole and ensures stronger customs enforcement — all benefiting the U.S. textile industry.

NCTO is a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents domestic textile manufacturers, including artificial and synthetic filament and fiber producers.

  • U.S. employment in the textile supply chain was 594,147 in 2018.
  • The value of shipments for U.S. textiles and apparel was $76.8 billion in 2018.
  • U.S. exports of fiber, textiles and apparel were $30.1 billion in 2018.
  • Capital expenditures for textile and apparel production totaled $2.0 billion in 2017, the last year for which data is available.

Posted January 8, 2020

Source: National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

Davlyn Group Strengthens Management Team With New Hires

SPRING CITY, Pa., — January 6, 2020 — The Davlyn Group continues to build out its leadership team, further executing on its plans for growth naming Jeff Zola vice president of marketing and Michael Braswell director of engineering.

As vice president of marketing, Zola will be responsible for the organization’s strategic planning and B2B marketing efforts. Over the last 20 years, Jeff has held a variety of technical and commercial leadership roles at DuPont, AMETEK, and Tyco International, and was most recently vice president of marketing at NovaTech LLC. Jeff holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.S. in Engineering Management, both from Drexel University.

As Director of Engineering, Braswell will provide leadership across all facets of engineering, spanning process improvement, plant engineering, maintenance, and R&D. Braswell joins Davlyn from Tesla, where he was manufacturing engineering manager at its Gigafactory. Prior to that, he held engineering and supply chain management positions at Celgard. Braswell holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University and an M.B.A. from Duke University.

“The additions of Jeff and Michael to our leadership team will allow us to execute on our growth strategy,” said Mauricio Zavatti, CEO. “Their proven track records, strategic perspective, and continuous improvement plans will be critical to our success.”

Posted January 7, 2020

Source: Davlyn

OEKO-TEX® Presents New Regulations For 2020

ZURICH — January 7, 2020 — At the start of the year, OEKO-TEX® updated its existing guidelines as well as the valid test criteria and limit values for their certifications and services — in line with consistent consumer protection and the sustainability of textiles and leather products. Following a transition period, all new regulations will come into effect on April 1, 2020. An overview of the most important changes is given below.

MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® now includes leather products

After the introduction of the MADE IN GREEN label for textiles in 2015, beginning January 2020 it will also be possible to award the sustainability label to leather products. In 2019, STeP certification was expanded to include leather production facilities. Oeko-Tex now goes one step further with the integration of leather products with the MADE IN GREEN label. Leather articles labelled with MADE IN GREEN have been tested for harmful substances in accordance with the LEATHER STANDARD and have been produced in environmentally friendly facilities in socially acceptable workplaces in accordance with STeP. This ensures that consumers can also track leather goods such as clothing, shoes or furniture using a unique product ID or the specific QR code on the label to learn which countries and production facilities the article was produced in. To monitor compliance of the required criteria on site in the production facilities, Oeko-Tex also conducts checks of production facilities with trained auditors. MADE IN GREEN has already been classified by Greenpeace as one of the most stringent labels on the market.

New additions to the limit value catalogues

After one year of observation, the carcinogenic N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosables substances have been included in the STANDARD 100 and the LEATHER STANDARD. Following one year of observation, the herbicide glyphosate and its salts have also been included in the limit value catalogue for the STANDARD 100. Specific limit values for the total content of the toxic heavy metals arsenic and mercury have also been defined in the STANDARD 100 and LEATHER STANDARD. The stringent requirements for residues in textile materials will lead to an overall lower impact on the environment, workers and consumers.

New substances under observation

In 2020, OEKO-TEX® will observe various new substances based on the latest scientific findings and conformity with precise specifications. This primarily concerns some substances newly classified as SVHC, which, according to the REACH regulation for the protection of human health and the environment, have been identified as having particularly hazardous characteristics, as well as substances from the group of arylamines. However, various dyes, pesticides and perfluorinated compounds will also be examined carefully in the future.

Integration of DETOX TO ZERO in STeP by OEKO-TEX®

Safe handling of chemicals and wastewater testing in production facilities have long been important parts of STeP certification. To manage the increasingly complex demands in textile and leather production, beginning April 1, 2020, DETOX TO ZERO will be an obligatory element for STeP-certified facilities using large quantities of water and chemicals (wet plants). A positive aspect of the new regulation is the future conformity of STeP with the Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL), the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) (Initiative and the criteria for the Greenpeace Detox campaign.

A free webinar with detailed information on the new regulations for 2020 for all Oeko-Tex products is available on the website www.oeko-tex.com end of January 2020.The new regulations are available in detail from the Downloads menu item on the Oeko-Tex website www.oeko-tex.com

Posted January 7, 2020

Source: OEKO-TEX®

Textile Solutions Provider Ocean State Innovations Acquires Textile Dyer And Finisher Colorworks

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — January 7, 2020 — Textile solutions provider Ocean State Innovations, (a Brand & Oppenheimer Company) reports it has acquired ColorWorks, a textile dyer and finisher located in Elizabethton, Tenn., founded in 1996,

The ColorWorks team will continue to service a broad array of customers with its commission textile dyeing and finishing needs.

The resources of Ocean State Innovations will add a unique capability to source a wider array of textile products and to provide a technical knowledge that will help to better serve customers’ needs. Under the direction of Edward Ricci (CEO), Ocean State has built an impressive organization of talented people and innovative products.

“We look forward to continuing our commitment to the ongoing operations at ColorWorks and the future innovation that the commission dyeing and finishing segment adds to Ocean State,” said Edward Ricci, Ocean State Innovations CEO.

Sam Buchanan, president, ColorWorks said; “We are extremely excited to join the Ocean State Innovations team. OSI’s expertise will open markets and help lead ColorWorks into the future.”

Ocean State Innovation’s continued strategic growth has received enthusiastic support from Praesidian Capital, which initially invested both first lien debt and equity in B&O/Ocean State.

“We are very pleased with Ocean State’s growth trajectory and with management’s continued commitment to innovation, customer service, and high-quality textile products,” said Jason Drattell, the founding partner of Praesidian. “We anticipate continued growth and success as management executes on their strategic vision.”

Posted January 7, 2020

Source: Ocean State Innovations

YKK’s QuickFree® Zipper Wins U.S. GOOD DESIGN® Award

TOKYO — January 7, 2020 — QuickFree®, a zipper developed by YKK, has been recognized in the “Personal” category of the 2019 GOOD DESIGN® Awards. Founded in Chicago in 1950 and presented each year by The Chicago Athenaeum, the Good Design Award is considered the oldest and most prestigious global awards program for design excellence and design innovation. The award honors both products and industry leaders in design and manufacturing that have chartered new directions for innovation and pushed the envelope for competitive products in the world marketplace. One of the main factors for the awards selection whether a product can enrich society and people’s lives through its design.

QuickFree®, which came to market in 2017, is a zipper that promotes safety, security, and a sense of independence and accomplishment in small children who can open and close clothing alone through the zipper’s improved operability and its release function. By improving the zipper’s visibility through changing the shape of the slider and widening the area into which the pin is inserted, YKK has reduced the possibility of the pin being inserted into the wrong part of the slider. Moreover, when a certain load is applied to the left or right of the zipper, the slider “snaps” off with a releasing function that allows the zipper to open without lowering the slider, thereby reducing the possibility of the clothing putting pressure on a child’s body*, such as when the child’s clothing get caught on playground equipment.

*Based on YKK’s lock strength test.

Posted January 7, 2020

Source: YKK

Navis TubeTex Names Amy Treadway CFO

LEXINGTON, N.C. — January 3, 2020 — Navis TubeTex, a producer of finishing machinery for the global textile industry as well as specialty coating machinery for the plastics, paper, tissue, nonwovens, foil, film and battery industries — today announced the appointment of Amy Treadway as CFO.

Amy’s experience spans more than two decades with Navis TubeTex with an exemplary track record in managing the financial health of the company. Her in-depth knowledge of manufacturing, combined with her financial acumen, allows Navis TubeTex to focus on its business priorities, including technology and product development, serving our customers, and continued sales growth.

Will Motchar, president and CEO of Navis TubeTex, said: “Amy has earned this well-deserved promotion through her continued dedication and excellent performance. This appointment underscores the importance Navis TubeTex continues to place on diversity in the workplace.”

Amy holds a bachelor’s in accounting degree and is an alumnus of NC State University.

Posted January 7, 2020

Source: Navis TubeTex

Bostik Completes The Acquisition Of LIP

COLOMBES, France— January 6, 2020 — Bostik completed the acquisition of LIP Bygningsartikler AS (LIP), the Danish supplier of tile adhesives, waterproofing systems and floor preparation solutions, on January 3, 2020.

This acquisition, like the Prochimir acquisition finalized in October 2019, is in line with Arkema’s strategy to continuously grow its adhesives business through bolt-on acquisitions which complement Bostik’s geographic presence, product ranges and technologies.

Posted January 6, 2020

Source: Arkema

Apparel Brand Pang Wangle Introduces Bug Repellent Travel Wraps As Dengue Fever Outbreaks Prompt Third CDC Travel Alert

NEW ORLEANS — January 3, 2020 — Travel more. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions brings increased challenges for travelers in 2020, with the alarming rise of dengue fever worldwide.

In response to the threat of dengue and other diseases spread by insects, New Orleans-based Pang Wangle has partnered with Insect Shield® to transform its travel wraps and leggings into wearable bug repellent.

“We find that most people haven’t heard of bug repellent clothes,” said Pang Wangle founder and CEO Jennifer John. “But once we explain that its very safe and effective, then they’re happy to have that option.”

First developed for the U.S. military, the Insect Shield process binds a small amount of permethrin directly to the clothing fibers and it lasts for more than 70 washes. It’s odorless and recommended for the entire family, including infants and children, and pregnant or nursing women.

In the wake of widespread dengue fever outbreaks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued its third Travel Alert in less than a month, warning travelers to Latin America and the Caribbean to protect themselves. This follows dengue-related Travel Alerts in Asia and the Pacific Islands, and Africa and the Middle East.

Dengue is now the fastest spreading mosquito-borne disease in the world, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to include dengue in its list of the top 10 public health threats.

Found in only nine countries in the 1970s, dengue is now in 128 countries, including the United States.  Florida remains under a mosquito-borne illness alert after two new cases of dengue fever were transmitted locally in Miami.

Both the CDC and WHO recommend people in affected areas use bug repellent and wear bug repellent clothing — clothes treated with permethrin.

“As the global climate warms, we are sure to see mosquitoes extending their reach farther into territories previously untouched by dengue and other arboviruses,” said Dr. Raman Velayudhan, coordinator of WHO’s vector management program.

Dengue virus causes fever, rash, and pain behind the eyes or in the joints. One in 20 people will develop severe dengue, which shows up after the fever has gone away and quickly becomes life threatening.

“We have the technology to protect ourselves, so let’s use it,” John said. “Permethrin treated clothes aren’t just for safaris or backwoods camping anymore. They’re an everyday need in many climates.”

Posted January 6, 2020

Source: Pang Wangle

MMI Textiles Names Jeff Papalia Vice President

WESTLAKE, Ohio — January 6, 2020 — MMI Textiles Inc. — a global diversified supplier of industrial and custom fabrics and textile components with military and tactical, medical, commercial and apparel expertise — has named Jeff Papalia, vice president for MMI Textiles. Jeff will be strategically located in North Carolina and will start with MMI on January 13, 2020.

Papalia was selected for this new position to help MMI Textiles excel operationally as the company continues its significant growth. Papalia will report directly to president Amy Bircher, and the company’s directors — Nick Rivera, director of operations, Shawn McCollum, director of sales, and Debbie Grant, director of marketing and Business Services — will report to Papalia.

His 30-year tenure in the apparel cut and sew textile industry includes overseeing military and government contracts produced by 30 National Industries for the Blind affiliated not-for-profit-agencies, as well as directing quality and sourcing for the Jones New York/Jones Apparel Group and served as Vice-President of Manufacturing for Jo-Ann Apparel. Papalia currently serves as the IFAI Military Board vice chair and served as a SEAMS Association board of director member from 2011-2018.

“Jeff’s exceptional experience and knowledge in the cut and sew textile industry, including the manufacturing and general management of retail and military apparel and gear makes him ideally suited to help us foster the mission we have to be the most solution-oriented textile supplier to our diverse customer base,” said Amy Bircher, president and founder of MMI Textiles.

“At MMI we take very seriously the core values and culture we have built over the past two decades; Jeff emulates all the traits and characteristics we look for in any new hire, assuring us that he is the right choice for this position,” Bircher said. “We look forward to his energy, his mindset and his leadership on the MMI team to achieve our immediate and long-term goals.”

“I am excited and inspired by MMI Textiles’ strong reputation as a premier supplier to the textile marketplace with a wide range of products for an equally wide range of industries and applications,” Papalia said. “And I am truly eager to be tasked with further growing the company’s capabilities, reputation and impact in the marketplace.”

Papalia most recently served with National Industries for the Blind (NIB). He joined NIB in 2006 as Senior Textile Engineer and was promoted in 2017 to Program Manager, Textiles. Previously, Papalia served as Director of Quality and Sourcing for the Jones New York/Jones Apparel Group Western Hemisphere locations. Papalia is Certified in Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Leading The Way Management Training, TruCost Engineering and Basics to Federal Contracting. Jeff holds his Bachelor of Science Degree in Apparel Management from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.

Posted January 6, 2020

Source: MMI Textiles Inc.

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