Eriez Promotes Ezio Viti To Regional Sales Director For Asia-Pacific Region

ERIE, Pa. — April 30, 2019 — Eriez® Senior Director of Asia-Pacific Operations and Strategy Jaisen Kohmuench announces the promotion of Ezio Viti to regional sales director for the Asia-Pacific Region (APAC).

Kohmuench said: “Ezio will be tasked with directing our APAC sales efforts, including management of sales agents, representatives and resellers within this market. This will include driving initiatives, measuring results and ensuring a focus on this geographical area which stretches from Australia through Southeast Asia.”

“In addition to his new responsibilities,” Kohmuench said, “Ezio will maintain current sales duties with Eriez-Australia. Ezio will report locally to the managing director of Eriez-Australia James Cooke and the overall strategy within the Asia-Pacific region will be coordinated at the global level.”

Viti is a mechanical engineer with more than three decades of experience applying process solutions in the mining, resources recovery, wastewater and general process industries. He previously worked at Linatex Australia Pty Ltd (now Weir Minerals) and then served as Director of Steinert Australia Pty Ltd prior to joining Eriez-Australia as Sales Director in 2017.

Kohmuench said: “While at Eriez-Australia, Ezio has been concentrating on increasing our company’s sales presence in the growing Indonesian market. The addition of the Southeast Asia region is a natural progression of his job duties and allows for the establishment of a clear and coordinated strategy within the region.” According to Eriez, Viti will work with sales director of Eriez-China David Fan and Sales Manager of Southeast Asia Sky Dong to coordinate the multi-office efforts.

Eriez is recognized as world authority in separation technologies. The company’s magnetic lift and separation, metal detection, fluid recycling, flotation, materials feeding, screening, conveying and controlling equipment have application in the process, metalworking, packaging, plastics, rubber, recycling, food, mining, aggregate and textile industries. Eriez manufactures and markets these products through 12 international subsidiaries located on six continents.

Posted April 30, 2019

Source: Eriez

PVH Corp. Enters Into Licensing Agreement With Nike For Men’s Underwear Business

NEW YORK CITY — April 30, 2019 — PVH Corp. announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with NIKE Inc. for the design, sourcing, marketing and worldwide distribution of Nike-branded men’s underwear.

This partnership using PVH’s innovative underwear platform will deliver exciting Nike men’s underwear products, supported by complementary commitments to quality standards and corporate responsibility.

“We are incredibly proud to be working with Nike, as this is an opportunity for two great companies to build on each other’s strengths, making it a win-win for everyone, especially consumers,” said PVH’s Cheryl Abel-Hodges, president of Calvin Klein North America and The Underwear Group.

With the addition of Nike men’s underwear, The Underwear Group will expand its strong portfolio which includes CALVIN KLEIN, TOMMY HILFIGER, Olga, Warner’s and True & Co.

Posted April 30, 2019

Source: PVH Corp.

Nestlé Waters, Pepsico And Suntory Beverage & Food Europe Join Consortium Founded By Carbios And L’Oréal To Support The World’s First Enzymatic Technology For The Recycling Of Plastics

CLERMONT-FERRAND, France — April 28, 2019 — On behalf of the Consortium, Carbios, a company pioneering new, bio-industrial solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of plastic and textile polymers, and L’Oréal, worldwide beauty leader, are pleased to announce a major partnership with Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe.

Carbios has developed a unique and sustainable technology using highly specific enzymes that can recycle much broader PET plastics and polyester fibers feedstock than other recycling technologies. This innovative process creates recycled PET, equivalent to virgin PET, that can be used for applications like bottles and other forms of packaging.

Carbios and L’Oréal previously founded the Consortium to bring enhanced recycling technology designed and developed by CARBIOS to market on an industrial scale. Committed to supporting sustainable development with innovative solutions, Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe are joining the Consortium to help support the circular plastics economy using Carbios’ breakthrough enzyme-based enhanced recycling technology.

Under the terms of the four-year agreement, the Consortium partners’ ambition is to bring Carbios’ PET-enhanced recycling technology to the market and increase the availability of high-quality recycled plastics to fulfill their sustainability commitments. The collaboration includes technical milestones and support for the efficient supply of consumer-grade, 100% recycled PET plastics for global markets.

Carbios has developed an innovative process that breaks down PET plastic waste into its original building blocks, which can be used to produce high-quality PET plastic. This patented technology offers the potential to recycle PET plastics repeatedly and pave the way for 100% recycled PET content in new products. In fact, Carbios recently achieved a world first using its enzymatic technology to create PET bottles from 100% recycled plastics. This biological approach can handle all forms of PET plastics (clear, colored, opaque and multilayer) and polyester fibers. The process requires limited heat and no pressure or solvents, which improves its environmental impact, and also provides a competitive solution to increase global plastic recycling rates. By creating a circular economy from used plastics and fibers, Carbios’ enhanced recycling technology brings forward a sustainable and responsible solution.

Jean-Claude Lumaret, CEO of Carbios, explains, “We are thrilled to welcome Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe into the Consortium we have created with L’Oréal. Their contribution will accelerate our common ambition and help to industrialize our recycling technology, which brings a breakthrough solution in the treatment of plastic waste.”

Philippe Thuvien, Packaging & Development Vice-President at L’Oréal, noted, “We are convinced that Carbios’ technology is a new step forward, in addition to the mechanical and chemical recycling that contribute to reaching our 2025 goals: 50% of our products’ plastic components is recycled or bio-sourced. We know that by working together with our partners, we will succeed in creating a more sustainable world based on circular economy principles.”

Massimo Casella, head of R&D Nestlé Waters, add, “We are pleased to be joining the Consortium in supporting the development of this new technology. It can help us to achieve Nestlé’s goal of increasing the amount of recycled PET content in our bottles without compromising on quality and contribute to creating an environmentally sustainable world for the next generation.”

Simon Lowden, President of Global Foods at PepsiCo adds, “PepsiCo is striving for a world where plastics need never become waste. Achieving that requires collaborative efforts to drive transformative change across the packaging lifecycle. The Consortium offers us the opportunity to accelerate the development of this promising enzymatic recycling technology which, alongside mechanical and chemical recycling, can move us closer to a circular economy for plastics.”

Roberto Vanin, Chief R&D Officer Suntory Beverage & Food Europe, concludes, “Addressing the global issue of plastic waste requires large scale collaboration, innovative thinking and investment in new and ground-breaking technologies. We are delighted to partner with Carbios to drive real action to tackle plastic waste. Their innovative approach to enzymatic recycling reflects our desire at Suntory Beverage and Food Europe to actively seek out forward-thinking solutions to solve the challenges of today and ensure a sustainable future.”

Carbios is a green chemistry company whose innovations provide solutions to the environmental and sustainable development issues manufacturers currently face. Since its founding in 2011, the company has developed two industrial-scale biological processes for the biological breakdown and recycling of polymers. These unique innovations help optimise the performance and life cycle of plastics and textiles by capitalizing on the properties of specially selected enzymes. Carbios’ economic growth model is based on the industrial roll-out and sale of its products, enzymes, technologies and biological processes through direct licence agreements or joint ventures, to major players in the fields to whom they would most benefit. To that end, Carbios founded the joint venture Carbiolice in 2016, in partnership with Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients and the SPI fund, run by Bpifrance. This company, in which Carbios holds a controlling share, will market the first technology licensed by Carbios by producing enzyme pellets used in the production of biodegradable and bio-sourced plastics. Since its founding, Carbios has been backed by Truffle Capital, a European investment capital player. Carbios qualifies as an “Innovative Company” according to Bpifrance, which makes the company’s shares eligible for inclusion in innovation-focused mutual funds (FCPIs). For more information, please visit: www.carbios.fr

Posted April 30, 2019

Source: Carbios

David Stasse Named Executive Vice President, CFO Of Trinseo

BERWYN, Pa.— April 29, 2019 — Trinseo — a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber — has named David Stasse executive vice president and CFO of the company, effective July 1. He also will join the executive Lladership team.

Stasse is currently vice president, treasury and investor relations, for Trinseo.

“We are extremely pleased to name an executive the caliber of Dave Stasse as CFO,” said Frank A. Bozich, president and CEO, Trinseo. “His track record at Trinseo, his strategic and financial acumen, and his credibility with investors make him ideally suited to take on this role. Dave has worked closely with Barry Niziolek throughout his tenure, which will enable a smooth and seamless transition.”

Stasse will replace Barry Niziolek, executive vice president and CFO, who earlier this year announced his plans to retire, which also will be effective July 1.

“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Barry Niziolek for his leadership in strengthening the Company’s financial performance, compliance programs and operational discipline during his tenure as Trinseo’s CFO,” Bozich said. “We will miss his counsel and we wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement.”

Stasse joined Trinseo in 2013 from Freescale Semiconductor Inc., where he served as Vice President and Treasurer 2008-2013 and previously Assistant Treasurer from 2006. Stasse previously served as First Vice President, Debt Capital Markets, at MBNA Corporation, and as Treasury Manager of SPX Corp. He held numerous financial leadership positions from 1998 to 2004 at Honeywell International, last serving as Director of Corporate Finance.

Stasse holds a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance from The University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Logistics from Penn State University. He will continue to be located at Trinseo’s global operating center in Berwyn, Pa.

Posted April 30, 2019

Source: Trinseo

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories To Expand Corporate Board Of Directors

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — April 29, 2019 — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., a developer of spider silk based fibers, today announced that it has initiated the process of identifying qualified corporate leaders, to assist in the company’s growth, as it plans to add two new independent corporate board directors.

“With the successful delivery of our proprietary spider silk technology to Prodigy Textiles, our Vietnamese subsidiary, we are now moving into the production phase of our business plan. We believe that this is the right moment to bring on additional expertise to support the company’s efforts to bring spider silk to the performance textile markets. The addition of these new board members will assist our growth through this exciting transition to commercialization and help keep our focus on continuing to create shareholder value,” stated COO Jon Rice.

Expanding the Board of Directors is an important advancement in Kraig Labs’ business model and is an important milestone for the company as it contemplates uplisting to a larger exchange.

“We plan to conduct a careful search, to identify independent board members who can contribute expertise and crucial market experience, as we look to rapidly grow our capacity and expand our strategic market channel partner networks,” said CEO and Founder Kim Thompson.

Posted April 30, 2019

Source: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.

Colorado Classic® Presented By VF Corp. Announces Commitment To Becoming The Greenest Pro Cycling Race In North America

DENVER — April 30, 2019 — The Colorado Classic presented by VF Corp. announced its commitment to becoming the greenest pro cycling race in North America. The 2019 race will incorporate more than a dozen initiatives supporting sustainability, energy efficiency, water conservation, resource management and sustainable transportation.

The race has been awarded “Certifiably Green” status by the City of Denver. No other bike race in the state of Colorado has received this designation and the Colorado Classic is the largest event in Colorado to receive this certification. The race has earned the designation through numerous initiatives that will take place at this year’s event, which include:

  • Purchasing carbon offsets for ground transportation;
  • Eliminating the sale of bottled water and providing free water fill stations at the main Denver expo;
  • Eliminating or reducing printed material, and using 100% recycled products when possible;
  • Onsite recycling with mandatory vendor compliance;
  • Landfill waste diversion with a goal of at least 60% diversion;
  • Anti-idling requirement for on-site vehicles;
  • Donation of unused food and beverage to a women’s shelter; and
  • Promotion of bicycling to the event with safe routes and free bike-rack parking.

“The Colorado Classic team has gone above and beyond to ensure this event protects the environment,” said Emily Backus, Sustainability Advisor for Denver’s Department of Public Health & Environment. “The Colorado Classic presented by VF Corporation mirrors Denver Public Health & Environment’s mission of empowering Denver communities to live better, longer by promoting healthy activity and a clean environment. I look forward to seeing their efforts in action during the race!”

The race will apply the sustainable principles of Certifiably Green Denver to its operations in its race host locations, which will be announced later this spring.

The race announced that it will follow the Colorado Tourism Office’s “Care for Colorado” principles and will encourage fans and attendees to “Leave No Trace” while visiting or enjoying the state of Colorado.

“The Colorado Classic will bring spectators from our own state and around the world to watch pro women cyclists race through Colorado’s iconic mountain and urban terrain,” said Cathy Ritter, Director of the Colorado Tourism Office. “Many of those spectators will also plan to stay before and after the race to further enjoy Colorado’s natural assets. We’re excited to partner with the race to encourage those spectators, whether they are residents or visiting, to Care for Colorado and Leave No Trace after they are gone.”

The race is proud to partner with the Regional Air Quality Council’s (RAQC) Simple Steps. Better Air. program, which encourages residents in the Denver Metro area to reduce car trips for better air.

“The Colorado Classic shares our mission to improve air quality, which is an issue for the Denver metro area,” said Mike Silverstein, executive director of the RAQC. “We are encouraging spectators and their families to leave their cars at home and bike or take public transit to Colorado Classic events. It’s a simple step to improving the air we all breathe.”

For its carbon offset program, the race is working with the Colorado Carbon Fund to remove an equivalent amount of emissions created by all of the vehicles needed to support the race — from repair vans to pace cars.  “It is clear that the Colorado Classic recognizes the seriousness of climate change,” said Brandon Welch, program director of the Colorado Carbon Fund.  “I applaud that the race is taking a stand on carbon emissions and helping support the environmental movement in Colorado.”

Additionally, the Colorado Classic is working with SCRAPS — a woman-owned and pedal-powered compost pickup service based in Denver. SCRAPS will pick up all compostable trash by bicycle from the 2019 Colorado Classic race sites and a planned expo in Denver. SCRAPS will also consult with the other race’s host locations to encourage following similar protocols for compost pickup. The partnership with SCRAPS is part of the race’s commitment to divert at least 60 percent of the race’s waste from landfills to compost and recycling.

“Our mission of becoming the best pro women’s cycling race in the world includes making the race as sustainable and green as possible,” said Lucy Diaz, COO for RPM Events Group, which organizes the race. “We’re fortunate to have partners, sponsors and host cities who are aligned in that mission.”

To learn more about the green efforts of the Colorado Classic presented by VF Corp., visit coloradoclassic.com.

Posted April 30, 2019

Source: RPM Events Group

O’right Pioneers Groundbreaking Sustainability Solutions Using Discarded T-shirts As Eco-Building Materials

TAIPEI, Taiwan — April 29, 2019 — It seems as if there just may finally be a sustainable solution for fast fashion. Always at the forefront of sustainability, O’right, the Taiwan-based green beauty brand, is leading the way once again by being the first to transform recycled clothing and recycled plastic — known as wood-plastic-textile composites — into a signboard for its new O’right Da-an Concept Store. As a pioneer in raising the standard for sustainability, O’right is committed to developing innovative solutions for a greener future. This time the company has not only found a way to combat the current worldwide plastic waste crisis, but also to fight another growing global epidemic — fast fashion.

According to “A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning Fashion’s Future,” a report published by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2017, out of the 53 million metric tons of fibers that are produced every year in the fashion world, 73 percent end up in a landfill or are incinerated, with just less than 1 percent reused to make new clothes. If the industry continues on its current path, textile production will account for more than 25 percent of the carbon budget for a 2°C pathway. Yet, O’right, as part of its path towards a sustainable, zero-carbon world, has made sure to factor environmental issues into each and every one of its decision processes, in order to make a significant impact on the green beauty sector. The new O’right Da-an Concept Store, for example, boasts a signboard that is made from 416 recycled t-shirts and 175 kilograms of recycled plastics. Thus, this true advocate of waste reuse is not only taking the initiative on recycling plastic, but is also using old clothing to achieve an innovative approach to sustainability. In fact, every decision O’right makes as a green business is underpinned by its philosophy of “green, innovation, and sustainable.”

Taiwanese SME O’right Spearheading Global Sustainability

Actually, this is not the first time that O’right, perhaps the world’s greenest beauty brand, has garnered global attention. In 2011, it became the first company in Taiwan certified with a carbon footprint label to introduce the world’s first zero-carbon shampoo. In 2012, the newly constructed O’right Green Headquarters became the first GMP-certified cosmetics plant to receive the Gold-Level Green Building Label in Asia, showing the world that even small businesses can transform ambition into achievement. In 2017, O’right switched all of its shampoo bottles to 100 percent renewable plastic bottles, reducing product carbon emissions by a notable 80 percent. In 2018, the company, along with nine of its products, was validated by SGS as a carbon-neutral corporate organization, and it has subsequently vowed to go 100 percent renewable by 2025 by joining RE100 initiative. This true pioneer of sustainability has also impressed the world with the very first renewable plastic pump and the innovative Recoffee Tree in the Bottle, which is made from six cups of spent coffee grounds and can even grow into a tree after it has been used. The above examples are just a few of the remarkable, industry-leading achievements that O’right, a groundbreaking Taiwanese SME (small- and/or medium-sized enterprise), has accomplished.

With long-standing commitments to everything from green products and green manufacturing to green logistics, green energy, and green initiatives, it’s no wonder O’right has won numerous international awards. The company’s ambition to building a more sustainable world is reflected in its efforts and achievements around the world. With sustainability at the heart of its business, O’right is living proof that even small steps can have a big impact on the environment.

Posted April 30, 2019

Source: Hair O’right

PTM Innovations Seeks Dealers For New DTG Pretreatment Machine For T-Shirt Printing

FRENCHS FOREST, Australia — April 30, 2019 — PTM Innovations today announced they are actively seeking new dealers worldwide for their flagship pretreatment machine.

The machine, the PTM, is designed to solve the challenges of delivering the perfect amount of pretreatment to t-shirts as the first step in the DTG (Direct to Garment) printing process.

PTM Innovations is seeking qualified established distributors, manufacturers and sales groups in specific areas around the globe. They are looking for dealers who have an existing audience in the textile industry and are looking for partner with PTM to bring the latest in textile treatment technology to the DTG market.

The PTM machine has unique technology that solves traditional pre-treatment aggravations while offering a unique high-profit opportunity for interested dealers.

PTM Features:

  • Dual Pre-Treat Tank System -Allows for machine to hold 2 pre-treatment solutions, i.e. light and dark formulations;
  • Large Pretreatment Area – 19″ x 15.5″ (480 x 390mm);
  • Adjustable Spray Length
  • Single Spray Nozzle;
  • ** No Air Compressor;
  • No Special Electrical Wiring Needed;
  • Durability (ACF-50 Coated) – The anti-corrosion film is a state of the art, anti-corrosion lubricant compound, specifically designed for the Aerospace Industry;
  • Enclosed Spray Chamber – No misting or contaminating overspray; and
  • Adjustable Spray Time – Complete Control from 2 to 12 seconds.

In addition to other benefits, the PTM is one of the first pretreatment machines to offer a *Rotational Shirt Platen which allows both front and side loading.

For additional information and to submit an application, interested parties can find PTM on the web at: https://ptminnovations.com/products/

Posted April 30, 2019

Source: PTM Innovations

U.S. Polyester Textured Yarn Producers Applaud U.S. Department Of Commerce’s Affirmative Preliminary Countervailing Duty Determinations On Imports Of Polyester Textured Yarn From China And India

WASHINGTON — April 29, 2019 — On April 29, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce Department) announced affirmative preliminary determinations that producers and exporters of imports of polyester textured yarn from China and India are being unfairly subsidized by their respective governments at double- and triple-digit margins, as follows.

Polyester Textured Yarn Imports from China
Producer/Exporter Preliminary

Subsidy Rate (%)

Fujian Billion Polymerization Fiber Industrial Co Ltd. 32.04
Jiangsu Shenghong Textile Imp & Exp Co. 459.98
Suzhou Shenghong Fiber Co Ltd. 459.98
Suzhou Shenghong Garmant Development Co. 459.98
All Others 32.04

 

Polyester Textured Yarn Imports from India
Producer/Exporter Preliminary

Subsidy Rate (%)

JBF Limited 20.45
Reliance Industries Limited 7.09
All Others 13.82

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will now begin collecting countervailing duties (CVD) in the amount equal to the preliminary subsidy rates for imports from each country.

Importers will be required to post duty deposits at these CVD rates on the date the preliminary determinations are published in the Federal Register (in approximately one week).

The Commerce Department previously announced on April 19, 2019, its affirmative preliminary “critical circumstances” determination with respect to imports of polyester textured yarn from China. As a result, all imports of polyester textured yarn from China will be subject to duty deposits for countervailing duties retroactively — i.e. 90 days from the date the preliminary CVD determinations are published in the Federal Register.

The Commerce Department is scheduled to announce its preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations involving imports from China and India on June 26, 2019. Importers will then be required to post additional duty deposits at the preliminary dumping rates. Due to the Commerce Department’s affirmative critical circumstances determination, importers of polyester textured yarn from China will then be required to post duty deposits retroactively, i.e. 90 days from the date preliminary AD determinations are published in the Federal Register, at the applicable preliminary AD rates.

Background

Two major U.S. synthetic yarn producers — Unifi Manufacturing Inc. and Nan Ya Plastics Corp., America — filed petitions with the Commerce Department and the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) in October 2018 alleging that dumped and subsidized imports of polyester textured yarn from China and India are causing material injury to the domestic industry. The Commerce Department initiated the investigations in November 2018, and the USITC preliminarily determined in December 2018 that imports from China and India are causing injury to the U.S. domestic industry.

The product covered by the investigation, polyester textured yarn, is synthetic multifilament yarn that is manufactured from polyester (polyethylene terephthalate). Polyester textured yarn is produced through a texturing process, which imparts special properties to the filaments of the yarn, including stretch, bulk, strength, moisture absorption, insulation, and the appearance of a natural fiber. This scope includes all forms of polyester textured yarn, regardless of surface texture or appearance, yarn density and thickness (as measured in denier), number of filaments, number of plies, finish (luster), cross section, color, dye method, texturing method, or packing method (such as spindles, tubes, or beams).

Excluded from the scope of the investigation is bulk continuous filament yarn that: (a) is polyester synthetic multifilament yarn; (b) has denier size ranges of 900 and above; (c) has turns per meter of 40 and above; and (d) has a maximum shrinkage of 2.5 percent.

The merchandise subject to this investigation is properly classified under subheadings 5402.33.3000 and 5402.33.6000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise is dispositive.

The petitioning companies are represented by Kelley Drye & Warren LLP.

Posted April 30, 2019

Source: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Pantone Introduces Licensing Program For Color Printing And Display Solutions

CARLSTADT, N.J. — April 30, 2019 – Pantone LLC, provider of professional color standards for the design industry, today announces PANTONE Validated™, a business-to-business licensing program that enables color hardware manufacturers to incorporate their capability to simulate Pantone colors in their products. Designed to acknowledge color fidelity in representing and reproducing the Pantone Matching System (PMS), the program is ideal for a broad array of manufacturers of color devices used throughout the design workflow where color is critical including: various color printers and digital front-ends from large format systems to industrial inkjet, 3D printers with full color capability, stand-alone professional color displays, laptop and all-in-one desktop computer displays, tablet/mobile devices and digital advertising displays.

“Color is a critical element of any design and ensuring the quality of visualization and eventual reproduction of the colors within a design can be particularly frustrating for designers working between digital design programs and the final outputs,” said Iain Pike, director of Partner Business Development for Pantone. “Working with color print systems and notebook and display manufacturers to confirm that their products are Pantone Validated provides their user base with affirmed color tools that they can use more confidently in their everyday work with Pantone Colors.”

Hardware models approved through the Pantone Validated program are evaluated by technicians who combine color science and advanced X-Rite technology to qualify professional- and production-grade color imaging devices. Innovative technology firms who are now offering Pantone Validated devices include:

ASUS: as a leader in notebooks and all-in-one PCs for professional creatives, graphic designers and gaming enthusiasts, ASUS has attained Pantone Validated status on a number of ZenBook Pro models, in addition to the Zen AiO. Among many enhanced features designed to enable creativity, the ZenBook Pro models feature ASUS’s sharpest laptop display, which is Pantone Validated and ideal for graphic designers and brand owners creating and viewing color-critical projects on-screen daily. In addition, ASUS has introduced Pantone Validated gamer notebooks in the ROG Zephyrus S models, which allow players to focus on their experience knowing their device model has met Pantone’s color evaluation and gamut benchmarks.

BenQ: as a leading brand of high-quality professional display, BenQ has recently launched its PhotoVue and DesignVue Monitors with outstanding color accuracy. To communicate their solid color performance, a range of BenQ PhotoVue/DesignVue models have been licensed as Pantone Validated, meeting Pantone’s standards for Pantone color simulation and color gamut.

Stratasys: as a market leader in industrial-grade 3D printing, Stratasys has introduced the industry’s first Pantone Validated, full-color 3D printers – the Stratasys J750 and J735. These models ensure better product design through faster iterations and the creation of final models that match shapes, colors, appearance, finishes and other complex design elements of each model. Exceeding the Pantone Validated criteria qualifies Stratasys to simulate thousands of printable Pantone Colors, including the full range of Pantone SkinTone™ Colors, allowing designers to build realistic prototypes faster than ever before.

Acer: one of the world’s top ICT companies whose products include notebooks and stand-alone displays, has unveiled several new products which meet the Pantone Validated criteria for color capability and color gamut, including the ConceptD 7 and ConceptD 5 notebook models, with plans to add several other Pantone Validated display and notebook models in the near future.

For a full listing of all in-market color products that are licensed as Pantone Validated, or to learn more, visitwww.pantone.com/licensees/pantone-validated.

Posted April 30, 2019

Source: Pantone

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