NRF Warns USTR To Avoid Additional Tariffs, Releases Study On Consumer Impact

WASHINGTON — June 21, 2019 — The National Retail Federation today urged the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to avoid 25 percent tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese goods and released a new study examining key product categories and the negative impact on American consumers.

“We support efforts to achieve better trade deals, but American consumers shouldn’t be caught in the crosshairs,” NRF Senior Vice President of Government Relations David French said during testimony prepared for a USTR hearing this afternoon. “It’s time to reevaluate a strategy based solely on tariffs and work with our allies to put international pressure on China.”

“For most of the consumer products on this list, there are very few alternative sources of supply,” French added. “It would be impossible for all market participants in our industry to simultaneously move sourcing to other countries. The capacity does not exist … In the short term, retailers would be forced to continue to use Chinese suppliers and pass on higher costs to their customers – just in time for the holiday shopping season.”

French cited a new report commissioned by NRF and prepared by the Trade Partnership Worldwide projecting that American consumers would pay $4.4 billion more each year for apparel, $2.5 billion more for footwear, $3.7 billion more for toys, and $1.6 billion more for household appliances if the administration proceeds with the additional tariffs. NRF previously released research that found a TV made in China that costs $250 today would cost $308 after tariffs are applied, and that 25 percent tariffs on furniture and travel goods would cost American consumers nearly $6 billion a year.

As part of monthly consumer surveys conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, NRF has been tracking the public’s growing concern over the trade war. The June survey found 81 percent of consumers are “concerned the ongoing trade war will cause prices to increase,” a 12 percent increase since November 2018.

In addition to French’s oral testimony, NRF submitted comments to USTR detailing the negative economic impact of the proposed tariffs on American businesses, workers and consumers.

Posted June 21, 2019

Source: The National Retail Federation (NRF)


JEC Forum Chicago 2019:
A Great Success For This New Format

PARIS — June 21, 2019 — JEC Forum Chicago 2019, with its new format combining business meetings and conference sessions was a great success. In fact, with 201 delegates and 490 business meetings organized on site, it reveals that North American composites industrials value this new format.

JEC Forum Chicago 2019 Key Figures:

  • 201 delegates
  • 400 professional visits
  • 490 Business Meetings
  • 29 Speakers
  • 10 Startups
  • Innovation awards

Business and Knowledge all at once

The forum was the occasion for sponsors to showcase their solutions, industry buyers from all the composites value-chain to easily meet during pre-arranged business, without mentioning a great participation of Top buyers from Arevo, Bollinger Motors, Bouygues – CBNA: Civil & Building North America, and Florida Department of Transportation and John Deere. All confirmed that their meetings were very successful and would be leading to prolific cooperation in the future.

“Our experience has been fantastic, being able to utilize interview schedule system has paid off tremendously. Our booth has been well occupied with several industry leaders coming and looking for unique and dedicated solutions”, quoted David Shippee from Composite Fabrics of America.

Not to mention the official visit of the French Deputy Consul General, Frédéric Cholé, along with a delegation of Business France in North America (the organization fostering French businesses abroad), who were very enthusiastic about the dynamism of the composites industry and the startup competition.

Finally, the conference sessions were the playground of world class speakers from MIT and Stanford University speaking mainly about the latest developments and researches on composite materials in Ground Transportation and Construction. Experts from Bloomberg, Chomarat, Hennecke, IACMI McKinsey, Lanxess, and Shell also took the stage to host compelling conferences on the future of composites.

“The conversation between looking forward academics, researchers, pioneering companies and just the broad industry is critical in our sector, and JEC Forum Chicago is an incredible platform for that,” said Mark Goulthorpe, Chairman of the construction sessions, from the MIT Architecture Department.

Celebrating innovation: JEC Innovation Awards and Startup Booster winners

For the past 15 years, JEC Innovation Awards have rewarded the best cutting-edge and ingenious projects using composites to their full potential in different categories. For this edition of JEC Forum Chicago, the winners of the 4 categories were rewarded on Wednesday right after a very inspiring speech given by Dirk Ahlborn, CEO of Hyperloop TT.
“Events like JEC ones are amazing because you meet the guys that actually know what they are doing, that are the experts. Mingling with people and exchanging ideas is the secret recipe to success,” said Dirk Ahlborn after his speech.

The JEC Innovation awards winners by categories are: Mobility: KTM-TECHNOLOGIES GmbH – Austria Building: GAZECHIM COMPOSITES IBERICA – Spain Automotive: Surface Generation – United Kingdom Infrastructure: Carbo-Link AG – Switzerland

The ceremony of the first round of the Startup Booster World Tour ended the 2-day event by recognizing 3 of the most promising startups in North America developing new composites solutions; the Gold Winneris Continuous Composites (Continuous Fiber 3D Printing Technology): the Silver Winner is Vartega (Recycler of Advanced Material) and the Bronze winner, Visolis (Carbon Negative Materials). All of them won the chance to showcase their work at JEC World 2020 in March 2020 with the Gold winner competing for the finals.

“JEC Forum Chicago is a unique event in the world of composites bringing together all the value chain in the US. This edition was great in terms of content, exchange and innovative solutions. We thank all our participants for their enthusiasm and collaboration” says Nicolas Baudry, JEC Group Events Director for North America.

Posted June 21, 2019 

Source: JEC Group


 

Neenah Coldenhove To Launch Digital Transfer Paper For Natural Fibers At ITMA 2019

EERBEEK, Netherlands — June 20, 2019 — Neenah Coldenhove is pleased to announce that they will unveil their highly anticipated Texcol® digital pigment transfer paper at this year’s edition of ITMA in Barcelona, Spain, from 20-26 June. The newly developed Neenah Coldenhove digital transfer paper allows users to print on a wide range of natural fibre textiles, like cotton, using a waterless process. Texcol® digital transfer paper eliminates complex pre- or post-treatments of textiles, and reduces the user’s cost and carbon footprint.

A revolution for the home textiles industry 
Texcol® guarantees a wider colour gamut with deeper, more brilliant colours in comparison to digital direct pigment printing. The light fastness of the product is outstanding, and the paper’s special coating makes it highly resistant to crocking. It’s this coating that also allows users to generate ink savings of up to 25% on their current jobs!

Easy transition

Excellent for use on textiles, Texcol® is designed to run on most plotter printers and allows for easy transfer when using the currently available technologies. Users can transition to this new way of printing without having to make large investments. And for those who want to try out the product before they invest in it, they can become a Neenah Coldenhove test customer. Contact us at +31 6 21809223 or marketing@neenah.com for more information.

Live at ITMA 2019

Come visit Neenah Coldenhove from 20-26 June at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona, Spain: Hall 3, booth number B104. The Neenah Coldenhove team look forward to welcoming visitors, and to unveiling the Texcol® digital transfer paper.

About Neenah Coldenhove
Founded in 1661, Neenah Coldenhove is a state-of-the-art paper mill that is known for its innovative paper solutions. A company that serves customers all over the world. The product portfolio ranges from traditional paper grades of high quality to patented high-tech digital sublimation transfer paper. Thanks to their continuous focus on the development of new paper applications, Neenah Coldenhove remains a leading company in the digital transfer paper industry.

Posted June 21, 2019

Source: Neenah Coldenhove

Unifi To Upgrade Its Texturing Capabilities With Exclusive Use Of The Unique New Technology Of Oerlikon’s New eAFK Evo Texturing Machine

REMSCHEID, Germany/ BARCELONA, Spain — June 21, 2019 — Oerlikon’s new eAFK Evo texturing machine, which was unveiled to selected clients at the ITMA trade fair in Barcelona, has proven to be a breakthrough in the manufacture of yarns. This is evidenced by leading global yarn producer, Unifi Manufacturing, Inc., who placed a significant order for these revolutionary machines yesterday, the first day of the trade fair.

Unifi collaborated with Oerlikon to develop a specially-designed eAFK Evo pilot machine that has been operating for the last eight months, using it to manufacture various Unifiber virgin and REPREVE®-branded recycled polyester and polyamide yarns. Unifi has obtained exclusive rights in the Americas to their unique design, which enables the new machine to operate at considerably higher texturing speeds, delivers consistently high-quality yarn across a broad range of products, and enables new, innovative performance yarns.

“Unifi is proud to collaborate with Oerlikon Barmag on its innovative new texturing technology that is positioned to revolutionize yarn manufacturing,” said Tom Caudle, president and chief operating officer of Unifi. “True innovation starts in the fiber, and the new eAFK Evo texturing machine will allow us to continue our history of manufacturing excellence and provide our customers with an expanded portfolio of performance products with broad market appeal.”

Cost-efficient production, reduced energy consumption

Additionally, Oerlikon will be exhibiting a configuration of the eAFK Evo texturing machine at ITMA designed for the cost-efficient production of commodity yarns. At just 4.7 meters in height, this compact machine still comes with a four-deck winding system. The most important foundation for both machines is the 300-millimeter-long EvoCooler with its active cooling technology. The EvoCooler’s controllable cooling unit opens a huge production window, with titers ranging from around 30 to 300 denier and including microfilaments; combining it with the EvoHeater increases texturing speed by about 20 percent. The EvoCooler also enables extremely even yarn dyeing and provides significant benefits using no additional energy compared to current offerings. With the optimized, extremely energy-efficient EvoHeater and its connected peripherals, the machine offers up to 25 percent energy savings.

Unifi yarns deployed worldwide

Unifi, Inc. is a global textile solutions provider and one of the world’s leading innovators in manufacturing synthetic virgin and recycled performance fibers. Through REPREVE®, one of Unifi’s proprietary technologies and the global leader in branded recycled performance fibers, Unifi has transformed more than 16 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber for new apparel, footwear, home goods and other consumer products with the help of Oerlikon Barmag texturing machines. The company’s proprietary PROFIBER™ technologies offer increased functional performance, comfort and style advantages, enabling customers to develop products that perform, look and feel better. Unifi continually innovates technologies to meet consumer needs in moisture management, thermal regulation, antimicrobial, UV protection, stretch, water resistance and enhanced softness. Unifi collaborates with many of the world’s most influential brands in the performance apparel, footwear, outdoor, fashion, home, automotive and other industries. Since launching REPREVE®, Unifi and its partners have recycled more than 16 billion bottles, with a goal of recycling 20 billion bottles by 2020 and 30 billion by 2022.

Oerlikon will be exhibiting REPREVE® yarns produced on the eAFK Evo pilot machine, along with fabrics made from the yarn, at the Oerlikon stand at the ITMA trade show in Barcelona. Among other areas, these sustainable yarns are used in the products of numerous companies operating in the apparel, outdoor, home textiles and automotive sectors.

Posted June 21, 2019

Source: Oerlikon Manmade Fibers

Wayfair To Invest More Than $8 Million And Create More Than 500 Jobs In Athens-Clarke County, Ga.

ATLANTA, GA— June 19, 2019 — Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Wayfair, one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, will create 500 jobs and invest more than $8 million in a customer support facility in Athens.

“Wayfair’s decision to locate their new customer support facility in Athens-Clarke County is a testament to the economic development assets available in Athens-Clarke County and this region,” said Governor Brian P. Kemp. “Our world-class logistics network has become a magnet for e-commerce companies looking to grow and reach new markets, and we are thrilled that Wayfair chose Georgia.”

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Wayfair has operations throughout North America and Europe. The e-commerce retailer currently employs more than 13,300 people.

“We are pleased to bring 500 jobs to the city of Athens as we expand our Sales & Service operations to support the rapid growth of the business,” said Tom Svitil, Head of Sales and Service, Wayfair. “At Wayfair, exceptional service is a core tenet of our business and our expanded operations will allow us to even better serve our customers across the country.”

The Wayfair family of sites includes: Wayfair, Joss & Main, AllModern, Birch Lane and Perigold.

“We are excited that Wayfair has selected Athens as their new home,” said Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz. “The high quality of life in Athens is greatly enhanced by strong employment opportunities, such as those represented by this announcement. This project will become part of a significant area of vitality and redevelopment that will continue in the months and years to come.”

Wayfair currently operates warehouse and distribution center facilities in McDonough and Savannah.

“We are excited that Wayfair is continuing to expand their footprint here in Georgia,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Congratulations to our economic development partners who were involved in this project. I am confident that Wayfair will find much success in Athens-Clarke County.”

Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Project Manager Sunny Anderson represented the Global Commerce Division in partnership with Athens-Clarke County DA, Georgia EMC, and Georgia Power.

Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 14 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares, and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery.

Posted June 20, 2019

Source: State of Georgia Office of the Governor

Premium Outdoor Apparel Outfitter For Men And Women, Mountain Khakis, Grows Product Team

CHARLOTTE, NC — June 20, 2019 — Mountain Khakis®, a premium outdoor apparel outfitter for Men and Women, is pleased to announce two more additions to the Product Team: Jennifer Fernandez and Lisa Reinhart.  Both based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, Fernandez will take on the role of Product Line Manager and Reinhart as Senior Development Manager.

Fernandez, a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, comes from Belk where she was employed for the past seven years. At Belk, she had many areas of focus including, global sourcing: private label, product management and merchandising; prior, she worked for TJX Companies in operations. Fernandez also has retail and teaching experience. An athlete at heart, a D1 softball player in college, she enjoys helping her kids explore and try new sports; as well as, painting, writing and DIY projects.

“Joining the Mountain Khakis team for me was about growth. I see the brand’s opportunity and I believe in its vision. It’s exciting to be a part of something with so much potential, a killer work environment and fantastic people,” said Fernandez.

Reinhart also comes from Belk where she was a Global Sourcing Manager for three years; prior, she worked for Ralph Lauren for five years in global merchandising and sourcing as a Senior Manager. Reinhart, a graduate of West Virginia Universities’ Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising program, also has merchandising and product development experience. In her free time, she enjoys family fun with her husband and children.

“I’m super excited to be a part of the Mountain Khakis family,” says Reinhart.

Fernandez and Reinhart join the Design Team along with Lauren Reinzuch, Director of Merchandising, Design and Development, and Brooke Hornbeck, Senior Designer, who were announced earlier this month.

“Lisa & Jennifer both come with years of experience, talent and a skill set that brings our Product Team to a whole new level. These women are not only incredibly skilled, but beautiful human beings. We chose very carefully while filling these roles, and both Lisa and Jennifer have already exceeded expectations. I can only imagine what they’ll bring to the table in the future,” stated Reinzuch. “I’m beyond thrilled to welcome these women to our Mountain Khakis family.”

Posted June 20, 2019

Source: Mountain Khakis

Air Filtration Manufacturer CleanAire To Invest $10 Million And Create 305 New Jobs In Wilson County, N.C.

RALEIGH, NC — June 20, 2019 — CleanAire, LLC, an air filtration manufacturing company that will be doing business as Pamlico Air will create 305 jobs as it expands its operations in Wilson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $10 million in operating a facility, located in Wilson.

“More and more manufacturers are finding North Carolina’s motivated workforce a good fit for their businesses,” said Governor Cooper. “Pamlico Air’s decision to expand their operations in North Carolina shows what we already know, that our state’s communities are eager to grow right along with their growing companies.”

Pamlico Air is a high-quality air filtration manufacturer that services retail, wholesale, commercial, and industrial markets nationally. The company will launch a Wilson manufacturing facility that will produce air filters targeted specifically to the commercial, industrial, and retail markets.

“We are excited that Wilson will be home to our North Carolina facility. We have a lot of ties to Eastern North Carolina and are thankful for the support we have received from the city of Wilson and the state to make this opportunity a reality,” said Travis Stephenson, CEO of Pamlico Air.

“North Carolina is one of the nation’s leaders in manufacturing,” said Secretary of Commerce Anthony M. Copeland. “With the expansion of Pamlico Air to Wilson County, our skilled workforce will continue to build our reputation as a manufacturing leader and a home to innovation.”

The North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. (EDPNC) were instrumental in supporting the company’s decision to expand in Wilson County.

Salaries for the new jobs will vary by position but the average annual wage will be $32,557. The average annual wage in Wilson County is $44,012.

A performance-based grant of $250,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help facilitate Pamlico Air’s new operation in Wilson County. The One NC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All One NC grants require a matching grant from local governments and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.

“With a team that brings over a century of industry experience, Pamlico Air will be a qualified employer to the skilled workers of Wilson,” said N.C. Senator Milton F. Fitch, Jr. “Bringing 305 jobs and $10 million investment, this will be a great opportunity for the county.”

In addition to North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, other key partners in the project include the North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Community College System, Wilson County and Wilson County’s Economic Development Office.

Posted June 20, 2019

Source: North Carolina Office of the Governor

Prudential Overall Supply’s President Earns TRSA Operator Lifetime Achievement Award

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — June 20, 2019 — The Executive Committee of TRSA’s Board of Directors recently approved the nomination of Tom Watts, Prudential Overall Supply, to receive the association’s highest honor, the TRSA Operator Lifetime Achievement Award. Watts will receive his award during the Annual Awards Dinner on Sep. 19, in conjunction with the TRSA 106th Annual Conference in Boston, MA.

Watts’ 44-year career at Prudential had an even earlier, informal start when his father, Mel, a Prudential route salesman, requested the aid of his young son in the challenging task of making deliveries following a major California earthquake in 1971. By 1975 the younger Watts was beginning his own career as a Prudential route sales trainee. Advancing through various roles that created the opportunity to understand the business better and broaden his knowledge base, Watts has now been Prudential’s president for the past 20 years. Founded by the Clark family in 1932, Irvine, CA-based Prudential employs a staff of 1,850-plus people in 35 locations throughout the United States.

TRSA Chair Jim Buik, Roscoe Co., noted that the Executive Committee’s decision, “Gives us tremendous pleasure to recognize Tom’s contributions and support of the linen, uniform and facilities services industry with the TRSA Operator Lifetime Achievement Award;  bestowed only upon professionals in recognition of their exceptional personal service to our industry and to the associations that serve the industry.”

Watts is a longtime, active member of TRSA who has served in many capacities and is a current member of its Board of Directors. He is a 1989 graduate of TRSA’s Executive Management Institute (EMI) and a regular attendee and contributor to many of TRSA’s professional development programs. Prudential chairman of the board and CEO Dan Clark nominated Watts for this honor, citing his qualities of honesty, integrity and industry knowledge as key factors that have allowed him to succeed not only as a mentor and teacher to his employees but also in the setting and accomplishing of goals that have allowed Prudential to achieve outstanding growth during his term as president.

Posted June 20, 2019

Source: TRSA.

Steven Rinella’s MeatEater Acquires Hunting Apparel Brand First Lite

BOZEMAN, Mont.  — June 18, 2019 — MeatEater, Inc. announced today its expansion from media into direct-to-consumer retail with the acquisition of hunting technical apparel and gear company First Lite. The deal marks a major milestone in MeatEater’s plans to expand from content to commerce and builds on the longstanding relationship between MeatEater founder Steven Rinella and the First Lite team.

“I’ve been a devoted First Lite consumer for almost a decade,” said Rinella. “First Lite was a sponsor of the MeatEater TV show from the very beginning, and I’ve been loyal to them ever since. I love their products, conservation ethos, and knowledgeable customer service. What’s more, the crew at First Lite is comprised of dedicated and die-hard hunters and anglers who spend a ton of time in the field living a lifestyle they believe in.”

Kevin Sloan, MeatEater CEO and outdoors industry veteran, will oversee First Lite’s integration into MeatEater. As head of the newly combined company, Sloan, formerly president of Sitka Gear, will direct strategy and growth initiatives including merchandising, business development, brand evolution, and digital product development. First Lite co-founders Kenton Carruth and Scott Robinson will continue as First Lite co-presidents, running the division’s day-to-day operations with the existing First Lite leadership team based in Ketchum, Idaho.

“While apparel and gear brands routinely work with respected influencers to drive awareness and conversion, our situation is unique in that we’re an influencer-led company acquiring a respected, established gear brand,” said Sloan. “When you look at the amount of time we at MeatEater spend in the woods and mountains producing content, it makes perfect sense: we will highlight First Lite to our growing audience, and we’re in a great position to field test and influence design and development of best-in-class products that help that audience get the most out of their own experiences outdoors.”

Since its inception in 2007, First Lite has been committed to providing the best technical apparel developed for hunters, like its signature merino wool gear. Similar to MeatEater, First Lite’s brand also represents a passion for the natural world, conservation of wildlife resources, and has earned the stalwart support of those who believe in protecting the outdoors.

“We’ve worked closely with Steven Rinella for almost ten years, partnering to promote conservation and supply quality gear and apparel for those who love the outdoors and want to protect it,” said Carruth. “We’ve seen the significant impact Steve has had on the First Lite business as an endorser and are confident that deepening our relationship and integrating into MeatEater’s expanding content offerings will help us reach more customers and produce even better products.”

Rinella gained wide popularity through his passion for outdoor adventure, wild foods, and conservation, with a hit Netflix show, MeatEater, top-ranked The MeatEater Podcast, and series of best-selling books and cookbooks. MeatEater’s website, podcast network, and category-leading social media presence cater to a passionate, growing audience of hunters, anglers, conservationists, and wild foods aficionados.

At its core, MeatEater targets a substantial consumer base. According to a 2016 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report, more than 40% of the U.S. population aged 16 and over participated in wildlife-related activities in 2016, including approximately 40 million Americans identifying themselves as anglers and/or hunters, spending more than $80 billion annually in those pursuits.

Posted June 20, 2019

Source: MeatEater, Inc.

CARBIOS Announces Grant Of A Second Major U.S. Patent Focused On The Recycling Of Complex PET Plastic Waste

CLERMONT-FERRAND, France — June 20, 2019 — CARBIOS, a company pioneering new, bio-industrial solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of plastic and textile polymers, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance for an additional U.S. patent for CARBIOS’ proprietary process of recycling PET plastic waste.

This patent application (US 2017/114205) recognizes CARBIOS for its invention of a proprietary method of recycling complex plastics, including colored, opaque and multi-layer products containing a mix of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and at least one additional component (e.g., polyolefins, vinyl polymers, rubber, cotton or nylon fibers, paper, aluminum, starch, wood, etc.).

Many plastic products are made of multiple polymers or components that are mixed together or organized as layers. This makes them non-recyclable using current thermo-mechanical processes where mono-material waste is required. Traditional pretreatments, such as sorting, reach a limit as they are not capable of separating PET from the other components. CARBIOS’ technology overcomes these issues given its:

  • Stable and reliable depolymerization of PET regardless of the composition of mixed PET plastic products or the presence of other components or polymers;
  • Recovery of PET building blocks (PTA and MEG monomers) from complex plastics; and
  • Separation and purification for a suitable use in any original application.

This patent is the second one in the U.S. that has been applied to CARBIOS’ infinite recycling technology, and it protects CARBIOS’ innovation through 2033. In addition to this patent, CARBIOS owns 116 titles worldwide representing 30 patent families, six of which protect its proprietary method of recycling in full, and five of which are related to enzymes that degrade PET.

Jean-Claude Lumaret, CEO of CARBIOS, comments, “This patent confirms CARBIOS’ unique expertise and leadership in developing an infinite recycling solution for all kinds of PET waste, particularly types which are barely treatable using traditional recycling processes. Demand for technology that facilitates a circular economy is growing rapidly and we are at the forefront of providing global players an efficient alternative that protects the environment.”

Posted June 20, 2019

Source: CARBIOS

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