Sequential Brands Group Relaunches Caribbean Joe Brand

NEW YORK CITY — July 9, 2019 — Sequential Brands Group Inc., the owner of the Caribbean Joe® brand, announced today that it has signed several new partnerships for the brand in categories such as fragrance, kid’s swimwear, women’s pajamas and loungewear, and men’s and women’s sportswear.

“This relaunch is the culmination of work we’ve done to refresh the iconic Caribbean Joe brand with a more modern sensibility while not losing its accessible, laidback attitude that consumers love,” said Karen Castellano, president of Sequential Brands Group’s fashion division. “We’ve elevated our partners across several new categories and now have one cohesive design and print strategy across the brand.”

As part of the relaunch, the company has signed a new partnership with Levy Group for men’s and women’s sportswear. Commenting on this partnership, Castellano added “We’re thrilled to partner with the Levy Group, who has more than 75 years in the apparel business, to relaunch the brand into men’s and women’s sportswear.”

“We are pleased to be partnering with Sequential Brands Group to relaunch the Caribbean Joe brand into the categories of Men’s and Women’s Sportswear. We look forward to making a significant impact with this iconic brand in the marketplace, and delivering exciting casual lifestyle products with a new and innovative perspective to our key retail partners,” said Donald Levy, CEO of the Levy Group.

In addition to the Levy Group, Caribbean Joe has signed a new partnership with Dreamwave for women’s pajamas and loungewear as well as kid’s swimwear, and a new fragrance partner with Bellevue Brands.

Posted July 9, 2019

Source: Sequential Brands Group, Inc.

ITT Completes Acquisition Of Matrix Composites

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — July 8, 2019 — ITT Inc. announced today that it has acquired Matrix Composites Inc., a specialty aerospace component manufacturer located on the Florida Space Coast with over two decades of experience specializing in the manufacture of precision composite components for next generation, high growth aircraft and aircraft engine platforms.

The acquisition aligns with ITT’s growth strategy focused on enhancing its product portfolio with innovative, technologically differentiated businesses. Matrix Composites will expand ITT Connect and Control Technologies’ core aerospace product and technology capabilities.

“This acquisition expands our ability to serve our aerospace customers with a broader set of capabilities in the composites space,” said ITT CEO and President Luca Savi. “We look forward to Matrix joining ITT and to continuing to grow within the aerospace business.”

“We are excited to welcome this fast-growing composites technology company to ITT Connect and Control Technologies,” said ITT Connect and Control Technologies President Farrokh Batliwala. “Matrix Composites significantly enhances our composite portfolio and expands our aircraft engine content. We look forward to leveraging our combined strengths to build on Matrix Composites’ entrepreneurial spirit and growth-oriented track record.”

Matrix Composites, which is headquartered in Rockledge, Fla., has 115 employees and an estimated 2019 revenue of approximately $22 million.

The transaction, valued at $29 million, was funded from the company’s cash and is expected to be accretive in the first year. The transaction value includes an earnout and is subject to customary working capital adjustments.

Posted July 9, 2019

Source: ITT, Inc.

ARES Outdoors Acquires Hunting And Outdoor Apparel Brand THLETE

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — July 9, 2019 — ARES Outdoors LLC has completed the acquisition of the assets of THLETE LLC, an online retailer based in Eagan, Minn. Since its founding by avid hunter and entrepreneur Mike Zaudke, THLETE has been designing, manufacturing and selling some of the most technically advanced hunting and outdoor apparel available in the market today. The assortment includes hunting apparel in its popular proprietary “Deadfall” camouflage pattern, with state-of-the-art fabrics and materials.

“ARES is excited to acquire this valuable brand and looks forward to significantly investing in THLETE to expand its product offering and refine and grow the business,” said William Spalding, president of ARES. “We’re very pleased to have worked with Mike on this transaction. His enthusiasm for hunting and his knowledge of the hunting and outdoor apparel business are evident in the superior quality and functionality of THLETE’s products. This brand serves a customer we know and understand, and we look forward to providing even more value to them going forward.”

“I set out to create gear for people who love to hunt, and my passion to drive innovation and quality for my customers will always live in the THLETE brand,” said Zaudke. “This is an exciting new chapter for THLETE, and I am excited for the growth of the brand and reaching more passionate consumers who love to hunt and value quality.”

ARES will market THLETE products through a new subsidiary called “THLETE Outdoors LLC,” which will be headquartered in Franklin, Tenn. The purchase price and other terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Spalding said this is the first of several acquisitions and investments in leading brands in the outdoor segment that ARES is planning.

Posted July 9, 2019

Source: ARES Outdoors LLC

Graphene Nanotubes Manufacturer OCSiAl Joins The Ranks Of Unicorn Companies With $1 Billion Valuation

LUXEMBOURG — July 9, 2019 — OCSiAl, the world’s largest manufacturer of graphene nanotubes, recently was added to the CB Insights Global Unicorn Club, a list of startup companies valued at $1 billion or more. OCSiAl made the list after A&NN Investments acquired a 0.5% stake in the company for $5 million.

OCSiAl was the first company to produce high-quality graphene nanotubes on an industrial scale. When it entered the market in 2014, OCSiAl offered graphene nanotubes to consumers at a price that was 75 times lower than those on the market, thereby making nanotubes accessible to a much larger number of industries. OCSiAl’s revenues have been doubling annually ever since, and the company expects to go public by 2025.

“We are confident that the value of OCSiAl will steadily grow in the long term, so we are thinking of increasing our share in the company,” said Rafael Abramyan, Investment Director at A&NN Group.

“By industry standards, graphene nanotubes are a relatively new material. Today we are observing the emergence of markets for its application,” said Yuriy Koropachinskiy, President of OCSiAl. “What is important is that these include not only the high-tech sector, but also mass-produced goods. We believe the company will be worth at least $100 billion in ten years’ time.”

Today, OCSiAl’s annual production capacity is sufficient to improve hundreds of thousands of tons of various materials. The company is rapidly increasing its output and plans to launch the first train of the world’s largest graphene nanotube synthesis plant in Luxembourg, its international headquarters, in 2022. OCSiAl’s customers include global car manufacturers, leading electronics companies, and major chemical producers.

Graphene nanotubes can drastically improve the properties of well-known materials, even when introduced in amounts as small as tenths or even hundredths of a percent. Ultra-strong, conductive nanotubes are now widely used in the aerospace, automotive, construction, mining, electronics and transport industries. There are considerable benefits related to energy efficiency and the reduction of CO2 emissions. For example, graphene nanotubes are expected to help improve the efficiency of electric vehicles by as much as 60%.

Nanotubes enable energy costs to be reduced at all stages of the product life cycle by reducing the amount of resources required for production, reducing the weight and quantity of the materials used, decreasing energy consumption during operation and disposal, and increasing the products’ lifespan.

Posted July 9, 2019

Source: OCSiAl

Asia-Pacific Composites Community To Meet At JEC Asia and eMove360° Asia For 3 Full Days Of Business, Innovation & Knowledge

PARIS — July 9, 2019 — JEC Asia is the major, most insightful composites event in Asia-Pacific for products, solutions, net-working, and advanced industry thinking.

For its 12th edition and third time in Seoul, JEC Asia 2019 will gather companies from the entire composites value chain in Asia Pacific to present their latest capabilities and innovations to the composites community and the strategic end-user’s market including: Mobility, Aeronautics, Building & Construction.

This year more than 245 exhibiting companies are expected with thousands of professionals from 49 countries to network, exchange ideas, explore new opportunities and strengthen their business partnerships.

JEC Asia Key Figures

  • 7,000+ professional visits
  • 245+ exhibiting companies from 49 countries
  • 3 conference sessions
  • 40+ International speakers
  • 450+ business meetings
  • Startup Booster competition
  • Innovation awards and planet
  • In parallel to eMove360° Asia

Addressing the impact of composites in Mobility 4.0

During the press conference held in Seoul on July 9th to introduce JEC Asia 2019 and eMove Asia 360° main features, a roundtable gathering speakers, experts and academics from prestigious Korean research centers specialized in carbon and composites — along with Hyundai Motor and KCTech composites experts, eMove360°’s CEO & Publisher and Korean Electric Vehicle Association representatives — exchanged their views on the impact of composites in today’s and tomorrow’s mobility in the world with a focus on the Korean market.

Discussions centered around the challenges raised by Mobility 4.0 (electric connected and autonomous vehicles) and how composites can offer highly adapted solutions for the new challenges faced by this sector, particularly in the context of the rising electrification of vehicles.

Hence, the 2019 edition of JEC Asia will welcome for the first time the eMove360° ASIA exhibition and conferences focusing on Trends in electric & autonomous mobility, Battery & Powertrain and Charging & Energy.

Celebrating Innovation and Knowledge

JEC Asia 2019 will also host the 2nd leg of the JEC Startup Booster competition, the leading startup competition in the world of composites will enable companies to find and assess innovations with a potential impact on their respective industry. The 10 finalists selected in the region by a prestigious jury, will pitch their project to win a chance to showcase their work at JEC World 2020 in Paris.

JEC Asia 2019 will also feature a fulfilling conference program with experts from the industry giving their insights on the latest developments in high-performance composite technologies and applications. JEC Asia 2019 conferences main themes will focus on:

  • International Carbon Festival Conference organized with our partner, KCTech.
  • Automotive composite golden triangle: low CAPEX, low cost but high volume
  • Automotive hybrid solutions: take the best of each material
  • Aeronautics: faster processes and new materials

Business opportunities (Raw materials, Process, Application, Countries, Region) 
Finally, JEC Asia offers the opportunity to visit Composites sites. This year professionals will live a full experience of South Korea composites Industry visiting: Hanyang University, Kookmin University with Hankuk Carbon, Win & Win Co or Korean Carbon with KCTech in Jeonju.

See you @JEC Asia 2019 and eMove360° Asia, November 13 to 15

Seoul Coex Convention and Exhibition Center

Posted July 9, 2019

Source: JEC Group

Brooklyn Bedding Launches Propel With Upcycle™: A Smarter Sleep To Fuel Your Life

PHOENIX — July 9, 2019 — Brooklyn Bedding—manufacturer, retailer and pioneer of the online mattress—announced the launch of a new sleep solution, designed for greater renewal and revitalization. A smarter sleep to fuel your life, the Propel by Brooklyn Bedding is a hybrid mattress featuring an elite, European performance fabric with advanced Upcycle™ technology.

Upcycle™ is a proprietary surface treatment of encapsulated minerals on the mattress cover that transforms body heat into Far Infrared Rays. Emitted back to the human body as invisible waves of energy, Far Infrared Rays are unique in their ability to penetrate, soothe and stimulate local blood flow, enabling a more restorative sleep.

“Your ability to recover fully through sleep not only impacts your health, it fuels your life,” said John Merwin, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Brooklyn Bedding. “While your brain and nervous system may be less receptive to external stimuli as you rest, your body is still performing many critical, regenerating functions. In recent years, smart textiles have made it possible to accelerate this recovery process: the technology is based on the fundamental principle that heat can be converted to energy naturally, helping you feel more energized and more well rested when you wake.”

The Propel by Brooklyn Bedding is one of several niche sleep solutions launched by the Phoenix-based manufacturer in the past year. It features technologies that systematically work together to create a better overall sleep experience. Just beneath the surface of the performance top, TitanCool™ ensures an ideal sleep temperature. In addition, the high conductivity of CopperGel™, infused in the top foam layer of the Propel, enhances the bed’s thermal properties—helping to dissipate excess body heat for a cooler, more comfortable sleep. A completely natural and environmentally friendly mineral that serves as a required nutrient in many ecosystems, copper can play a vital role in many cellular functions in the human body. When infused in foam, its antimicrobial properties help contribute to a cleaner, healthier sleep surface.

An elite hybrid mattress, the Propel is engineered with both quick and slow response foam layers for the perfect balance of comfort, paired with the deep compression support of individually encased coils.

The mattress is available online only at PropelSleep.com, retailing between $499 for a twin to $1249 for a California King. All Brooklyn Bedding mattresses come with a free 120-night comfort trial and a 10-year warranty. The company also offers free nationwide shipping with bed-in-a-box delivery.

Posted July 9, 2019

Source: Brooklyn Bedding

What’s The Blanket Buzz? One In Five U.S. Adults Say They Would Try A Weighted Blanket

DUQUESNE, Pa. — July 9, 2019 — Weighted blankets, once limited to helping comfort those with conditions such as anxiety, autism and ADHD, are now becoming a coveted tool for anyone seeking to de-stress and sleep better.i ii A new survey* from Pittsburgh-based American Textile Company, makers of innovative sleep products including Tranquility™ weighted blankets, found that one in 10 people (10%) are already weighted blanket believers, and more than one in five people (22%) would try a weighted blanket to help them relax and sleep better.

“Designed to help calm and comfort people who have trouble sleeping, including those with conditions such as stress, anxiety, and other conditions that can impact sleep, weighted blankets are not a new phenomenon,” says Patrick Seiffert, Senior Vice President of Marketing at American Textile Company. “However, the affordable, soft quilted design of Tranquility and its broad availability at retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Meijer make weighted blanket relaxation more accessible than ever.”

Snuggle Game Strong

The survey also reveals that a majority of people (59%) self-identify as snugglers, with only about one in 10 (12%) saying they are definitely not a snuggler. Younger adults – ages 18 to 34 – are the most likely to identify as snugglers (68%) and are also more likely to report good or excellent sleep quality (55% compared to 48% of all adults).

“There’s a reason snugglers report having better sleep,” says lifestyle expert, Jenn Falik. “Weighted blankets like Tranquility mimic the benefits of a hug or embrace by applying an even deep touch pressure to help ease anxiety and promote relaxation.”

Time to Unwind

When looking to relax and unwind after a long day, a majority of people (six in 10, or 62%) say chilling out at home and watching/streaming TV is part of their de-stress routine, followed closely by listening to music (46%), enjoying a nice meal (44%) or reading (41%). Additionally, about a third check/post to social media (32%) or play on their phones (31%).

“At the end of a long day, stress and anxiety can catch up with us,” says Falik. “Adding a weighted blanket into your wind-down routine of choice – be it cozying up on the couch with a show, great book or smartphone – may help.”

Tranquility™ Weighted Blankets Address Key Barriers to Trial

When considering barriers that might prevent them from trying a weighted blanket, most Americans reported a concern that it would be too hot (48%), followed closely by too expensive/not worth the money (38%) or that it might be too heavy/light (29%).

Tranquility™, the high-quality, affordable weighted blanket, features a plush outer cover with temperature-balancing technology** to keep you cool and dry. Designed to help adults and children relax, recharge and sleep more comfortably, the blankets are available in a range of weights from six to 20 pounds, with a recommended weight of about 10 percent of a person’s body weight, give or take a few pounds.

For more information on creating your ideal calm for sleep or while resting during the day, please visit www.tranquilitybedding.com/.

*Survey methodology: An omnibus survey of 2,837 American adults 18+ was designed and conducted online by Finn Partners Research, utilizing an online survey panel, developed by ORC International, between May 15 and May 18, 2019, on behalf of Tranquility™/American Textile Company.

**Temperature-balancing removable cover exclusive to Walmart.

Posted July 9, 2019

Source: Tranquility™

Spoonflower Invests In Durst Alpha Platform

BRIXEN, Italy — July 8, 2019 — Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has affirmed its technological commitment to the dynamic textile industry with prestigious deals in key growth sectors across the world.

Leading the web-to-print charge and located at the crossroads of digital textiles and e-commerce is Spoonflower, the U.S. online community that has built its bedding and table home décor business around Durst’s pigment technology on the Alpha platforms. It has chosen to invest in two more Durst Alpha 330 Series 5 with pigment — one for North Carolina and the other in Berlin, Germany — to support its adoption of eco-friendly digital textile printing technology.

Spoonflower allows individuals to design, print and sell their own custom-designed fabric, wallpaper, and home decor products. The Spoonflower marketplace hosts the largest collection of independent fabric designers in the world, with more than 1 million designs available to suit every taste and style. With environmentally sustainable on-demand manufacturing, no minimum order requirements, and zero finished goods inventory, Spoonflower exemplifies an integrated “pixel to output” approach.

Gart Davis, who co-founded Spoonflower in 2008, said: “Spoonflower is not just a service for custom fabric printing, we are a community that prizes individuality, self-expression, and a human connection between designers and those who want to bring design into their homes.  Pigment printing is a future technology that we use today thanks to the hard work and strong partnership with Durst. Our collaboration on home decor has been successful; the Alpha produces beautiful fabric with a precise, fine print, a broad gamut, and strong fastness properties, which is why we have invested in two more pigment Alpha 330s.”

Christoph Gamper, Durst CEO and co-owner, said: “As a pioneer in the web-to-print for fabrics, sustainability and pigment sectors our technology platforms represent the “new” textile. It’s not only speed but clever solutions too. The world needs more companies that question the status quo. We’re at the forefront of the evolution that will sweep across the textile industry. This is just the beginning.”

The Alpha 330 Series 5 is the fifth generation of Durst’s Alpha printing systems. It features newly-developed software to meet the increased demands of textile digital printing as well as improvements in material handling, efficiency and material diversity. The technology platform offers a sustainable, flexible and scalable solution for every application and enables waterless one-step production with Durst Advanced Digital Pigment ink. SuperMultipass™ provides 30% better performance than comparable systems by integrating new technologies in the printheads, inks and drying units. The Alpha Series 5 can also have a patented SwiftJet Pretreatment System positioned upstream of the Alpha printer – valuable for short-run and fast-turnaround jobs.

A family-owned company with a history stretching back more than 80 years, Durst Group’s values are focused on innovation, customer orientation, sustainability and quality. The US division of Durst, which is based in Rochester, is a full-service subsidiary and highly integrated service provider.

Backed by consultancy and seamless integration provided through Durst Professional Services, all systems can be equipped with the new Durst Workflow Print, monitoring tool Durst Analytics and Durst Smart Shop. Expansion modules are integrated with the printing system to create a complete production process “from pixel to output”.

Posted July 8, 2019

Source: Durst

AmberNoon Announces The Release Of AmberMan, Menswear Collection Of SunSafe Clothing

WAYNE, Pa. — July 8, 2019 — AmberNoon has released its much anticipated Men’s collection, AmberMan.

AmberMan is the perfect complement to AmberNoon’s established collection of women’s clothing and accessories. AmberMan offers the SAMMY zip top and DEANS pants. Both are from AmberNoon’s signature collection of sunsafe textiles without added chemical finishes for UV protection while still providing greater UV safety. Moreover, the AmberMan collection uses AmberNoon’s UVFlex textile ideal for daily essential use.

AmberMan will be available online at www.ambernoon.com and at the AmberNoon flagship store located in the Eagle Village Shops, Wayne, Pa.

Dr. Erum Ilyas, Board Certified Dermatologist, founded and designed the AmberNoon line of sun-safe clothing. AmberNoon started with one simple question, ‘what if wearing sunscreen was as simple as getting dressed?’ Many people do not realize that our clothing does not protect our skin as much as we think. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, the SPF of a white T shirt can be as low as a 3! Numerous currently available marketed sun protective clothing lines offer sun protection with an added chemical finish to their textiles. Every piece of AmberNoon clothing is made from sun safe textiles without added chemicals for sun protection in addition to key design elements that allow us to reveal and conceal to adapt to our environment. The sun protection of the textiles chosen in all AmberNoon clothing is based on the intricacies of the weave of the textile. AmberNoon clothing is meant to keep you stylish without compromising your health!

AmberNoon is changing the way you WEAR sunscreen.

Posted July 8, 2019

Source: AmberNoon

San Jacinto College Launches The EDGE Center At Houston Spaceport

HOUSTON — July 3, 2019 — San Jacinto College, along with partners from the Houston Airport System, Houston City Council, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and community and project partners gathered on June 26, 2019, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Houston Spaceport at Ellington Airport.

Work is already underway at the development site, which will sit on 154 acres at Ellington Airport. The Houston Spaceport is the 10th commercial spaceport license in the United States awarded by the FAA. The project scope includes providing streets, water, wastewater, electrical power distribution facilities, and fiber optic and communications facilities necessary to attract future development.

As the official education training partner for the Houston Spaceport, the San Jacinto College EDGE Center will offer four initial training programs: composites manufacturing and repair technician, aerospace electrical assembly technician, aerospace structures technician, mechatronics and industrial automation technician. In addition to these programs, San Jacinto College will also offer customized and individualized training based on the needs of the spaceport partners.

“We are excited for this opportunity,” said San Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer. “We look forward to creating an educational space that will support and enhance the workforce needs of current and future businesses in the Houston Spaceport. We thank the City of Houston, the Houston Airport System, and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership for working with us to make this EDGE Center a reality.”

Phase 1 of the Hosuton Spaceport project offers potential tenants and parters a unique environment in which to collaborate, as well as an operational platform to achieve critical business objectives. By housing organizations from across several industries and disciplines on one campus, the “innovation incubator” concept will foster and accelerate key aerospace engineering activities including: component and composite development and fabrication, space vehicle assembly, zero-gravity scientific and medical experiments, microsatellite deployment, astronaut training and development, and space tourism.

“Once completed, Phase 1 will stand ready to encourage even more progress to help companies with development of satellite technologies, drone technology, and urban air mobility initiatives,” said Houston Airport System Director Mario Diaz. “And beyond technology, it will help develop the talent to drive innovation forward. San Jacinto College is taking steps to open an aerospace workforce training center here, providing a talent pipeline that will help attract companies to Houston.”

Eventually, when all 450 acres at Ellington Airport available to the project are fully developed, the Houston Spaceport will become a focal point in the region for aerospace research, manufacturing, and commercial space operations.

Posted July 8, 2019

Source: San Jacinto College

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