Automotive Supplier Motus Integrated Technologies Chooses Alabama For New Plant — Plans To Invest Over $15 Million; Create 90 New Manufacturing Jobs

MONTGOMERY, Ala.— July 16, 2019 — Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Motus Integrated Technologies, a Tier 1 supplier of automotive interior products to the world’s automakers, has selected the City of Gadsden, Ala., in Etowah County, as the location for its new manufacturing facility. Motus will invest more than $15 million and create 90 new jobs at the facility, which will manufacture interior automotive parts and headliners.

Working closely with the State of Alabama and local leaders, Motus conducted an exhaustive search for its new plant location before deciding to build in Gadsden. The site is close to a heavy concentration of automotive manufacturing facilities within the region, and several current and potential customers.

“Motus is a premier global automotive supplier and we are thrilled that they have selected the State of Alabama and Gadsden as the site for their new facility,” Governor Ivey said. “We’re excited to partner with the company as they invest millions into a new manufacturing plant in Gadsden and create 90 new jobs. This is yet another example of how Alabama continues to lead the way in growing manufacturing here at home.”

The project announced today involves the creation of 90 new jobs, with an anticipated average wage of over $20 per hour, and a commitment by Motus to invest $15 million in construction of the Gadsden facility and related technology. Motus will bring its “Safety First” culture to the plant, along with state-of-the art headliner forming, injection molding and assembly operations. Construction of the facility is slated to start in the coming weeks and is anticipated to be concluded in mid-2020.

“The primary mission of Alabama’s economic development team is to help high-caliber companies like Motus grow and create jobs in the state,” said Greg Canfield, secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. “Motus’ decision to locate a manufacturing plant in Gadsden is great news for the community and for the state’s expanding auto sector.”

Motus’ plans for the new Alabama facility build upon powerful growth trends in the state’s auto industry. It will also allow Motus to capitalize on the rapidly growing automotive industry across the broader Southeastern United States. In 2018 alone, auto manufacturing companies announced new Alabama projects involving nearly $3.3 billion in capital investment and almost 5,500 anticipated jobs.

Motus is a provider of headliners, automotive interior door and console armrests to the world’s leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1’s. It holds a leading market positions in this sector and has one of the industry’s broadest and most technologically advanced product portfolios. The company operates a global manufacturing platform with over 2000 employees operating its five current facilities.  Motus is a trusted employer and valued community partner, and its customer relationships average more than two decades in length.

“It was clear from the beginning of our process to find a location for this new facility that Governor Ivey, Secretary Canfield, the State of Alabama and the leaders in Gadsden wanted Motus to call their community home, and we are excited to make that happen,” said Shannon White, chief executive officer of Motus. “Motus prides itself on ensuring the safety of our team each day, the superior quality of our products, the partnership with our community and the outstanding service we provide to our customers. This new plant will allow for each of those principles to be achieved. We cannot wait to welcome new colleagues and get to work in Gadsden.”

Gadsden and area officials welcomed Motus’ plans for the facility.

“This is a great day for Gadsden, and we are proud to be able to recruit high-paying jobs and welcome an innovative company like Motus to our community and our state,” Gadsden Mayor Sherman Guyton said. “This is confirmation that our ongoing investment in infrastructure, education, and the Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority, has enabled us to compete with other areas to land this important worldwide automotive supplier.

“We are thankful for the support and trust of Governor Ivey and Secretary Canfield, and for Motus in locating this important project in our city,” he added.

Posted July 17, 2019

Source: State of Alabama, Office of the Governor

Stitch Fix to Open Facility, Create 900+ Jobs in Douglas County, Ga.

Atlanta, Ga. — July 11, 2019 — Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Stitch Fix, the online personal styling service, will open a new distribution center in Lithia Springs, creating more than 900 new jobs in the next few years.

“Georgia is truly honored to welcome Stitch Fix to Douglas County. Without question, the company’s investment in the Peach State is a testament to our business-friendly climate, access to top talent, and world-class logistics infrastructure,” said Governor Kemp. “Stitch Fix’s commitment to premier customer service and community engagement makes it the perfect fit for our state and her diverse, skilled workforce. I look forward to many years of close collaboration with company leaders as they establish roots in metro-Atlanta and West Georgia.”

“As we expand into Atlanta, we’re excited to create job opportunities for the community and deliver a consistently great experience for our clients and growth for our business. We’re looking forward to building our Atlanta team and engaging with the local community, including working with local non-profit organizations that support economic empowerment and well-being for women,” said Minesh Shah, vice president of Operations at Stitch Fix.

“Innovative companies like Stitch Fix are the types of brands that we want to attract. We are excited to welcome Stitch Fix to Douglas County,” said Douglas County Board of Commissioners Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson-Jones. “Stitch Fix choosing Douglas County for its southeast distribution facility is proof that we are open for business. With our partners in economic development, we are committed to working with the company to ensure its success and identify top talent to meet their goal of hiring over 900 people over the next five years.”

“As the leading online personal styling service, Stitch Fix represents an evolution in the way companies can use data science and talented human stylists to deliver a delightful shopping experience to consumers,” said Hala Moddelmog, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber. “We welcome Stitch Fix to our business community and know that the company will continue to thrive like so many other leading-edge companies that reap the benefits of being a part of our top-ranked supply chain ecosystem.”

Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Senior Project Manager Hank Evans represented the Global Commerce Division in partnership with the Douglas County Economic Development Authority, Georgia Power and the Metro Atlanta Chamber.

“This is an exciting announcement for Douglas County and the State of Georgia,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Congratulations to our team and all of our economic development partners on their hard work in making this possible.”

Posted July 17, 2019

Source:  State of Georgia, Office of the Governor

Delta Apparel Announces Planned Opening Of Digital Print Facilities In Texas And New Jersey

GREENVILLE, S.C.— July 16, 2019 — Delta Apparel Inc., a provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, today announced that its digital print subsidiary, DTG2Go LLC — a  provider of on-demand, direct-to-garment printed apparel — will open two new facilities, one in the Dallas area and one in Cranbury, N.J. The new facilities, which are expected to open in late summer, will strategically integrate DTG2Go’s state-of-the-art digital print and fulfillment platform with Delta Apparel’s blank garment distribution network.

With these new locations, DTG2Go will further improve its speed-to-market and elevate customer service levels with one-day shipping to over half of all U.S. consumers, including those in the key New York City and Dallas metropolitan areas. This expansion will also increase its fulfillment capacity to support the substantial growth anticipated in 2020.

Deborah Merrill, CFO and president, Delta Group, commented: “We are thrilled to expand our nationwide footprint with the opening of integrated facilities in these important Midwest and Northeast markets. The new locations will enhance both our delivery speed and fulfillment capabilities and further solidify our industry-leading position in the digital print market.”

Merrill continued: “We’ve seen success with our integrated facility in the Miami, Florida, area and these new facilities will allow us to further leverage our Activewear business’s low-cost supply of blank garments with DTG2Go’s innovative digital print offerings. This single-source solution for customers is unique in the market and allows us to take advantage of expansion opportunities across multiple sales channels outside of DTG2Go’s traditional customer base, including brick and mortar retailers, traditional screen printers, promotional product providers, large brands and others.”

DTG2Go continues to revolutionize how garments are printed and delivered to the end consumer with a seamless nationwide print and fulfillment network that includes existing locations in Miami and Clearwater, Fla.; Reno, Nev.; Storm Lake, Iowa; and Fayetteville, N.C. DTG2Go also ships internationally to over 100 countries worldwide.

Posted July 17, 2019

Source:  Delta Apparel Inc.

Hibbett Sports Names Lorna Nagler And Dorlisa Flur To The Board Of Directors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— July 16, 2019 — Hibbett Sports Inc., an athletic-inspired fashion retailer, today announced the appointments of Lorna Nagler and Dorlisa Flur to the company’s board of directors. The appointments increase the size of the Board to 10. Nagler will serve on the Compensation Committee and Flur will serve on the Audit Committee.

Nagler has served on the board of directors of Ulta Beauty, a Fortune 500 Company, since 2009, where she sits on the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees. She also serves on the Advisory Board for the University of Wisconsin and works with several non-profit organizations.

Nagler was President of Bealls Department Stores Inc., a privately held omni-channel chain, from 2011 to 2016, where she developed a business strategy to recapture lost volume and reposition the company for future growth. She re-platformed the company’s e-commerce business, introduced new national brands and strategically invested in customer relations management capabilities to launch a contact database that grew to several million customers.

Prior to joining Bealls, Nagler was CEO of Christopher & Banks Corp. from 2007 to 2010. From 2002 to 2007, she served in several leadership roles at Charming Shoppes, including president of Lane Bryant and President of Catherine Stores. She also held merchandising leadership roles at Kmart Corp. and Kids “R” Us between 1994 and 2001. Nagler holds a Bachelor of Science in Retail from the University of Wisconsin.

Flur is currently an independent senior advisor and was previously chief strategy and transformation officer at Southeastern Grocers Inc. from 2016 until July 2018. In her prior role, she led analytics and program management. Flur also integrated traditional and digital channels into a coordinated target marketing program and strategically guided the company’s e-commerce direction.

From 2013 to 2016, Flur was executive vice president, Omni-channel at Belk Inc., where she built a dynamic multi-million-dollar omni-channel business, implementing numerous initiatives to drive sales and generate fulfillment efficiencies while directing technology-focused investments to institutionalize new omni-channel capabilities. Prior to Belk, Flur held several executive and strategic leadership roles at Family Dollar Stores Inc. from 2004 to 2012, rising to vice chair, strategy and chief administrative officer. Earlier in her career, she honed her strategic skillset with 16 years at McKinsey and Co. Inc. where she was the first female partner elected in the Southeast and also co-led the Charlotte office.

Flur serves on the board of advisors for the Belk College of Business at UNC-Charlotte and is a founding trustee and immediate past board chair for the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte. She has also served on the boards of other non-profit organizations. Flur holds a Master of Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University as well as a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Economics from Duke.

Anthony F. Crudele, chairman of the board, stated: “We are pleased to welcome Lorna and Dorlisa to the Hibbett Board. We are focused on expanding the skillset composition of our Board. In addition to Lorna’s board experience in guiding one of the most successful public retailers in the country, her extensive merchandising and operations background will help us continue to optimize our categories toward a more fashion-forward assortment with strong connectivity between our apparel, footwear and hardline categories. Lorna’s depth and capabilities in customer loyalty programs with multi-faceted customer bases and her e‑commerce experience will be instrumental as we move forward.

“Dorlisa’s strategic skills and experience in transforming multi-billion-dollar retailers will be invaluable as we integrate, grow and capitalize on the synergies inherent to our retail formats. As a former McKinsey partner, she brings a key skillset to our Board; but more specifically, she has applied this strategic perspective through C-level positions, managing nearly every line-operating function at several public and private retail companies with geographic dispersion and a varied customer base.

“They both join Hibbett at an exciting time as we continue to drive our omni-channel capabilities and digital platform forward, reinforcing our abilities to remain authentically connected to our customers. Lorna and Dorlisa share our values and our focus on innovation that places strong emphasis on the customer experience — a combination we believe will support us in our goal to strengthen the connection with our customers and deliver strong shareholder value in the years ahead.”

Posted July 17, 2019

Source:  Hibbett Sports Inc.

Spreadshirt Invests $10 Million In New Printing Technology

GREENSBURG, Pa. — July 16, 2019 — Spreadshirt, the self-expression global e-commerce company, plans to invest a total of up to $10 million on print technology over the next two years. The company will renew and enlarge its printing machinery to handle increased demand and to expand into new categories. In addition, it will set new standards in print quality and delivery times.

“Spreadshirt is the market-leading cotton apparel print-on-demand company across 18 countries, we have a rapidly growing business and great success with our recently launched fulfillment division,” said CEO Philip Rooke about the planned capital expenditure. “Many third party companies wish to access our printing capabilities and the leading standards we use for our own customers”.

In the coming weeks, new Atlas printers from Israel-based company Kornit will be moving into the U.S. production sites in Henderson, Nev., and Greensburg, Pa. The top Kornit model, Atlas, launched in 2019, revolutionizes the customer experience with new HD print quality and achieving 30 to 40 percent more prints per hour than other models, allowing faster delivery. These new printers will also be installed at Spreadshirt’s European sites in the Czech Republic and Poland in 2020.

“Quality and customer satisfaction have top priority at Spreadshirt,” commented Hanne Dinkel, Spreadshirt’s chief customer delivery officer, on the investments in the machinery. “With the new Atlas printers, we not only achieve top print results, but can also meet more customer demands in less time”.

In addition to its cotton printing, Spreadshirt is planning to add new categories to its business: including printing on polyester sports clothing, embroidery for corporate goods and machines for UV printing on non-clothing products.

“In 2020, we will be rapidly expanding our range of products and printing techniques for those companies using our fulfilment services and for our own customer base,” added Rooke. “This will allow us to expand our market leadership in many new categories.”

The Spreadshirt Group brands Spreadshirt, SPOD, Teamshirts and SpreadShop expect to print over 10m items next year, shipping to 150+ countries and enable over 100k sellers to earn money through their marketplaces and shop models.

Posted July 17, 2019

Source:  Spreadshirt.

Soma Announces New Partnership That Brings Its Innovations In Form, Fabric And Fit To Even More Customers And Loyal Fans

FORT MYERS, Fla. — July 17, 2019 — Chico’s FAS’ intimate apparel brand Soma today announced its partnership with retail concept, b8ta and an expanded partnership with QVC that will enable the brand’s innovation in form and fit to be available to even more customers and loyal fans.

Starting this month, the SOMAINNOFIT bra will be available for sale through several b8ta store locations, including New York City, Chicago, San Jose and Houston, as well as on b8ta.com.

SOMAINNOFIT is a fit-measuring bra that helps women find their perfect Soma bra fit by connecting via Bluetooth to an app, quickly capturing four key body measurements. With the rise of femtech innovations, Soma is leading the charge in intimate apparel with the launch of SOMAINNOFIT earlier this year.

Additionally, Soma’s relationship with multi-platform retailer QVC has performed above expectations, and the brand is today announcing additional sales initiatives to further build on this successful relationship. In particular, the Soma brand will participate in its first-ever Today’s Special Value® on QVC. The broadcast will feature Soma’s Vanishing Back Full Coverage bra on Monday, July 22 with brand guests Jené Luciani and Jenny Altman.

“We are excited about our new partnership with b8ta and the opportunity to further build on our record of success with QVC,” said Mary van Praag, president of the Intimate Apparel Group of Chico’s FAS. “b8ta is paving the way as the next generation of retail as a service company and we are thrilled to add SOMAINNOFIT to their innovative product offerings. We expect this will help us drive new customer acquisition, sales, brand awareness and consideration. Our partnerships further Soma’s commitment to break new ground with innovation for women and help them find their perfect bra fit.”

Carrie Kelly, senior vice president of Partnerships and Business Development at b8ta says, “Our partnership with Soma is a great example of how brands benefit from launching innovative products in b8ta stores. We’ve designed our stores to drive product discovery and education, while allowing the brand to gather critical insights and customer feedback around the new product. We’re excited to be leaning into categories beyond consumer electronics and increasing our efforts to include more female products in our stores.”

Posted July 17, 2019

Source:  Chico’s FAS Inc.

Gerber Technology Accelerates Execution Of Its Customer-Centric Business Strategy — Strengthens Leadership Team

TOLLAND, Conn. — July 16, 2019 — Gerber Technology announced changes to its leadership team to bolster its customer-centric strategy and solidify themselves as an innovative integrated technology and services provider that empowers their customers to reach an optimum level of success. “Speed and agility have become crucial to success,” said Mohit Uberoi, CEO, Gerber Technology. “In all the industry sectors we support, technology has become a key enabler in realizing the promise of Industry 4.0. Digital integration, automation, and sustainability are all within reach. The changes in our leadership team will enable us to sharpen our focus and innovation and agility to support our customers.”

Melissa Rogers, a former vice president of Subscriber Platform Engineering at Autodesk, has joined Gerber and taken over as the senior vice president and general manager for Gerber’s Software business. Rogers brings 20 years of leadership experience to take Gerber’s integrated suite of software to the next level. During her tenure at Autodesk, a leading software company focused on the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment industries, Rogers held a number of management positions. She drove the turnaround of the subscriber platform engineering organization contributing to Autodesk’s $894M total net subscriber revenue in 2017. Prior to this position, she was senior director of Cloud Business Platforms, where she delivered Autodesk’s next-generation cloud-based commerce platform.

To drive the increased focus on digitization, a new role of chief strategy and digital officer was created and filled by Karsten Newbury who previously served as the senior vice president and general manager for Software. In his new role, Newbury will be responsible for driving Gerber’s company-wide digital transformation. He will lead teams to address major customer-driven initiatives, including Gerber’s new subscription-based offering (SaaS), IoT enabled devices, the digital micro-factory concept and other integrated hardware and software initiatives.

Ken Litman has also joined the Gerber team as the new vice president of Information Technology. Litman was the Senior Director of IT at manrolandGoss Web Systems. Adding 25 years of IT experience and expertise, Litman will continue to drive innovation through a number of digital projects. At manrolandGoss Web Systems, Litman was responsible for several applications and infrastructure improvements. Prior to manrolandGoss, Litman held a variety of IT positions at Xcerra Corporation and Schindler Elevator, where he worked on several M&A efforts and projects for all areas of the business including Human Resources, Marketing, and Engineering as well as external customer-facing applications.

“We are fortunate to expand the skills and knowledge of our leadership team,” said Mohit Uberoi, CEO of Gerber Technology. “These leadership changes will help us build on our past successes, drive innovation and expand our integrated software and hardware portfolio.”

Posted July 17, 2019

Source:  Gerber Technology

New Monforts Dyeing Technology, CYD System, Is A Big Hit With Denim Triangle Visitors At ITMA 2019

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — July 17, 2019 — The new Monforts continuous yarn dyeing (CYD) technology is being made commercially available at exactly the right time for fabric differentiation and cost efficiencies, if the initial market reaction at ITMA 2019 is anything to go by. A.Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG was inundated with requests for trials on its new CYD yarn dyeing pilot line by the leading denim manufacturers at ITMA 2019.

Details of the new CYD system were issued just prior to the ‘Textile Machinery Olympics’, which took place in Barcelona, Spain, from June 20-26, and throughout the seven-day show, the company received a constant stream of visitors, particularly from the so-called ‘Denim Triangle’ — Bangladesh, India and Pakistan — seeking further information.

“It was non-stop,” said Monforts Head of Denim Hans Wroblowski. “Competition in the denim industry is currently fierce, and the major players are looking for technologies that will really give them the competitive edge, which we know this technology can provide, because it was developed in response to an already very strong demand from the market. We have a fully-operational line now installed at our ATC (Advanced Technology Centre) at our headquarters in Germany and it’s already now heavily booked out.”

Econtrol®

Monforts CYD denim technology is based on the Econtrol® technique* — an effective and established dyeing process for denim fabrics that is now being applied for yarn dyeing.

Econtrol is a pad-dry process employed in Monforts continuous dyeing in which the reactive dyestuff is fixed to the cellulose fibers during drying.

The fixing medium is a controlled by a steam/air mixture within the Monforts Thermex unit. With sulphur and reactive dyes in particular, the improvement in both dyed fabric quality and dye fixation is considerable, and with significant savings in energy and time due to the combined bleaching and padder fixation. The use of the Econtrol T-CA technique opens a further step ahead by dyeing yarn blends of cotton/polyester etc.
Weaving preparation

The CYD system also integrates new functions and processes into the weaving preparation processes — spinning, direct beaming, warping and assembly beaming, followed by sizing and dyeing — in order to increase quality, flexibility, economic viability and productivity.

The multi-color yarn dyeing system introduces a number of new concepts, including the unique Eco Bleach process.

This is the first bleaching system for yarn treatment available on the market and is combined with the washing units, after which the fabric is then dyed immediately, resulting in considerable savings in wastewater and chemicals.

It is also possible to process short batches of yarn in order to produce minimum runs of finished fabrics in a single continuous process. By comparing the usual processing sequences within the denim industry with the new CYD system, the advantages become immediately clear.

“We are now anticipating a very busy period,” Wroblowski concluded. “This new technology has the potential to really move the global denim industry forward.”

* Econtrol is a registered trademark of Dystar Colours Distribution GmbH.

Posted July 17, 2019

Source:  A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG

Stäubli Highlights Attracted Many Visitors At ITMA 2019

PFÄFFIKON, Switzerland — July 16, 2019 — Stäubli had two booths at ITMA Barcelona where it presented a selection of its latest products from its extensive range of textile machinery. Many machines were impressively demonstrated in operation. A number of additional Stäubli solutions for frame and Jacquard weaving could be seen at other booths throughout the weaving hall, all displaying the speed, quality, and efficiency for which Stäubli is renowned.

With core competencies in shedding machinery (cam motions, rotary dobbies and Jacquard machines) and weaving preparation (drawing-in, leasing and warp tying), Stäubli plays an important role in the design and quality of woven end-products. Based on over a century of experience in the traditional textile industry and its continuous R&D activities, Stäubli constantly offers new and improved high-performance systems and solutions for processing fabrics for fashion, home textiles, automotive, protection and carpet solutions, as well as highly complex technical textiles.

Visitors to the booths learned about Stäubli’s vision for Industry 4.0 and how this development offers a chance to further intensify customer and partner relationships. They also learned how Stäubli’s machinery and systems can boost their mill’s weaving performance and overall efficiency. Stäubli machinery represents a long-lasting valuable investment offering an attractive ROI due to the extended service life of the equipment, long-term spare parts availability, and swift and comprehensive worldwide service.

Highlights among the products exhibited in the weaving hall included the following:

  • New TIEPRO warp tying machine — This new machine features extremely fine mechanical precision supported by high-performance digital technology. Weavers profit from the unique yarn separation process, the auto-reverse function, and automatic double-end detection.
  • SAFIR S60 automatic drawing-in system with Active Warp Control — Stäubli’s exclusive yarn-repeat management system, known as AWC, is an ingenious technology that makes for more first-quality output and boosts the overall productivity of the weaving department.
  • New S1792 cam motion for air-jet applications — This high-speed cam motion features 10 levers and uses the new e32/e33 harness motion for even higher performance.
  • NOEMI, a revolutionary electronics concept — The full range of LX/LXL/LXXL series of Jacquard machines for flat, terry, and velvet fabrics is now equipped with NOEMI, a new electronics concept. Compact, reliable, and suited to very large format machinery, NOEMI meets the requirements for high-speed weaving and handling the very high number of hooks to be lifted.
  • NEW N4L name selvedge Jacquard machine — Easy positioning over the whole reed width, re-engineered quick links for quick style changes, and robust construction with Jacquard heads protected by aluminium beams are just three of the many advantages offered by this new machine for name selvedge weaving. It is an ideal way for weavers and haute couture brands to protect their valuable woven fabrics.
  • ALPHA 500 Series — With its Schönherr carpet systems, Stäubli showed a machine featuring two LX2493 carpet Jacquard heads, a new model of the UNIVAL 500 series of frame shedding machines handling 6 pile colors, a 4+4 weft selector, and various other interesting options. In a dedicated room, visitors observed how innovation, automation, and digitization support increased carpet output. The exhibit was completed by a carpet slider which allowed visitors to explore the many design possibilities offered by the flexibility of ALPHA machines. Visitors could also touch and feel a variety of carpet qualities, including a high-density carpet displaying a very sharp image of the Sagrada Familia cathedral with more than 4 million points/m2.
  • TF weaving system for technical fabrics — The Stäubli TF weaving system was set up in another dedicated area where the collection of technical carpet samples illustrated the broad range of possibilities this system offers in weaving ultra-complex fabrics.
  • D4S automatic toe-closing device — Visitors to Stäubli’s booth in the knitting hall watched this revolutionary device rapidly sew perfectly smooth seams to close the toes of high-quality sports socks. The D4S drastically reduces sock manufacturing time.

With its two booths, Stäubli provided a broad overview of its range of solutions for future-oriented weaving mills and sock knitters. These solutions are fully in line with the company’s vision of converting high-tech mechatronics into attractive products, services, and solutions that meet customers’ requirements. Stäubli has been living out its vision of innovation for 127 years and makes its passion for fast moving technology a reality every day. The continuous flow of innovative products brings back satisfied customers around the globe again and again – and constantly attracts new customers who want to excel in their markets.

ITMA 2019 was an ideal platform for Stäubli experts and customers to discuss the benefits and potential of Industry 4.0 and digitization. This technology is already part of Stäubli’s daily business and it enhances Stäubli’s drive for continuing innovation and maintaining its leadership position. The trade fair facilitated sales contracts and significant new business opportunities around the globe, making ITMA 2019 a great success for Stäubli and its customers and partners.

Posted July 17, 2019

Source: Stäubli AG

TSG Finishing Expands DEFEND® Durable Water Repellent To Serve The Nonwovens Industry

DEVON, Pa.— July 17, 2019 — TSG Finishing LLC with operating plants in Hickory and Conover, N.C., is happy to announce the expansion of its DEFEND® brand of high-performance finishing products to its wide-width nonwovens coating and converting business.

“In less than two years DEFEND has become the standard-bearer for high-performance finishing in the residential and contract upholstery markets,” stated Michael Goldman, president and fifth Generation owner of TSG. “Using the DEFEND platform, we are now able to deliver the same level of customization and performance to the nonwovens market.”

TSG has long been in industry leader in high-speed, wide-width finishing, servicing many markets including healthcare, construction, automotive and filtration. TSG’s capabilities include both low- and high-viscosity coating to 156” (3,962mm), precision slitting and rewinding to 172” (4,368mm) and high-speed tentering for heatsetting applications. “The brilliance of DEFEND is our ability to bolt-on additional capabilities to the DWR backbone, including anti-abrasion, anti-microbial, anti-static and FR,” Goldman continued. “Providing custom solutions to solve our customers’ needs has always been our bread and butter. DEFEND just gives us another tool in the shed.”

Current Capabilities offered by TSG Finishing:

  • Coating & Tentering (Extending to 156 Inches);
  • Slitting & Rewinding (Extending to 172 Inches);
  • Low-Viscosity Coatings (Dips);
  • High-Viscosity Coatings (Backing or Face-Coatings);
  • Ability to Handle Difficult Materials such as Kevlar and Fiber Glass; and
  • Custom Compound of our Chemistry.

TSG Finishing currently has 3 finishing plants in Hickory and Conover that are dedicated to the enhancement of textile products. Executive offices are located in Devon, Pa.

Posted July 17, 2019

Source:  TSG Finishing LLC

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