ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: KARL MAYER — Solutions For Warp Knitting, Warp Preparation And Technical Textiles

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — April 26, 2019 — KARL MAYER will be presenting state-of-the art technology and best-of-textile solutions for warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles at ITMA, 20.-26.6.2019 in Barcelona

KARL MAYER will take its visitors on a voyage of discovery through the textile world of tomorrow at ITMA, which is to be held from 20 to 26 June 2019. The meeting-point for all this will be at stand 8.0/B107 on the exhibition site in Barcelona. Here, the visitors can expect a display of highly efficient, complete solutions for production, which will give them the edge over their competitors in the long term. The show includes flexible, trendsetting machines with excellent cost:benefit ratios for use in warp knitting, innovations in warp sampling and direct warping for the warp preparation sector, a completely new machine for composite materials, and new products of the software trendsetter of the industry, KM.ON. The subject of “Future in Textiles” will also showcase well-thought-out textile solutions for modern living and highlight the most important trends of our times – digitisation and sustainability. Innovative warp preparation technology for processing high-quality yarns and a display of exciting fabrics will round off KARL MAYER’s presentation at ITMA.

This innovative show is intended to inspire the sector. “With the innovations that we intend to show at ITMA, we are forging a link from machine building, through applications, textiles and yarns, to the world of digitisation. With our holistic approach, we meet the demands of the upheavals of our time. The nature of production, as well as the use of resources and new technology, and the development of new fabrics and textile materials are all changing radically. These far-reaching changes are throwing up many questions. With the offers of our company, we want to provide our customers with answers and make them confident that their future will be a successful one,” says Arno Gärtner, KARL MAYER’s CEO.

Posted April 27, 2019

Source: KARL MAYER Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH

Cooperative Laundry Achieves Clean Green Certification

ALEXANDRIA, VA — April 26, 2019 — Cooperative Laundry of Kearny, N.J., a commercial laundry serving hotels in the greater New York metro region, has been certified Clean Green. This certification reflects the company’s dedication to operational efficiency and sustainability. Linen, uniform and facility services companies receive this distinction by adhering to TRSA-designated water and energy use thresholds and deploying best management practices (BMPs) consistent with the ASTM International environmental laundering standard.

Cooperative Laundry’s customers can be assured their reusable healthcare textiles are washed, dried and finished with processes that maximize sustainability and reduce greenhouse emissions. Clean Green certified operations demonstrate significant commitment to conservation and green operations through these BMPs:

  • Recovering heat from drained hot water and heat dispersed from the process of warming water;
  • Recapturing drained water from rinses for reuse;
  • Using environmentally friendly detergents;
  • Removing solids and liquids from wastewater;
  • Solar energy and energy-efficient lighting;
  • Recycling programs;
  • Re-routing trucks to save vehicle fuel; and
  • Spill prevention plans.

The Clean Green certification is valid for three years at a time. TRSA inspects laundry facilities seeking certification and approves documentation of their water and energy use and BMP deployment through production reports they submit to auditors during the inspections. TRSA’s certification management protocol includes auditor training by the association’s inspection program administrator.

Clean Green aligns with the ASTM International standard, Guide for Sustainable Laundry Practices, which recognizes key criteria for the certification as universal indicators of maximum sustainability in commercial laundry work. ASTM’s review of TRSA BMPs verified these as the most effective and practical techniques for a laundry to achieve green objectives.

TRSA members prompted development of the standard, which was vetted in the sustainability subcommittee of the ASTM Committee on Textiles. Top technical experts, scientists and environmental professionals from outside the linen, uniform and facility services industry reviewed the BMPs. ASTM is the global leader in developing and delivering voluntary consensus standards unparalleled in building consumer confidence in product and service quality.

“I applaud Cooperative Laundry for their sustainability efforts and maintaining the highest standards in their production and delivery operations,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “Meeting all the criteria for certification is not easy, but the company is committed to industry-leading processes and technologies.”

Posted April 27, 2019

Source: TRSA  

TECNIcart — New Technology Has The Potential To Change The Way Expensive Sample Books Are Produced

MONTREAL, Cal. — April 25, 2019 — Amzak International Sample, a designer and manufacturer of sample books, product decks, and swatch cards, announced that the company has been selected to be the exclusive North American sales office for TECNIcart.

Traditional sample books are manufactured using real product that has to be cut and sized. It doesn’t matter if the product is ceramic tile, vinyl, flooring, wall covering or other products marketed with sample books, the process is not only expensive, but the books may become overloaded and heavy. Many times, the number of styles has to be scaled down to fit.

TECNIcart, a printing company with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, has created a new unique technology for sample books, color cards, and product decks, that does not use pre-cut pieces of real materials or bonded samples. This innovative system is based on a proprietary graphic printing system that creates the attributes of true color, texture, feel, and even the scent of the actual finished material for sale.

For manufacturers of home décor products that produce sampling merchandising products there are a multitude of benefits:

  • Reduction in manufacturing and delivery from months to weeks;
  • Reduction in the weight of catalogs and sample books that are lighter, and less expensive to ship and distribute to regional sales offices;
  • Far lower cost per sample product; and
  • Sales offices can easily afford to order more books for salespeople.

According to David Migi, president of Amzak: “merchandising aids like sample books produced by TECNIcart are non-abrasive, last longer, and easier to work with. I’ve been in the sample book business for more than 30 years and I’m nothing short of amazed at this brilliant technology. This changes everything for many product categories that depend on sample books to sell retailers, designers, and contractors”.

Posted April 27, 2019

Source: Amzak International Sample  

Men’s Custom Clothing Brand J.Hilburn Names Casey Shilling As Chief Marketing Officer

DALLAS — April 24, 2019 — Custom-made menswear brand J.Hilburn, today announced Casey Shilling has been named chief marketing officer. Shilling joins J.Hilburn with significant experience marketing lifestyle and consumer brands.

Shilling joins the already heavy-hitting leadership team, consisting of CEO Andy Janowski, former COO of Burberry and CEO of Smythson; COO Joe Dixon, former CEO of Size Stream and senior vice president of Brooks Brothers; and Chief Creative Officer Simon Kneen, former executive vice president of design and creative director for Banana Republic and creative design director for the Retail Brand Alliance setting the direction for Brooks Brothers and Adrienne Vittadini.

“I’m thrilled to join J.Hilburn and this dynamic, seasoned management team during such an exciting time for the brand,” said Shilling. “Together, we plan to increase our stylist network and transform the company into an omni-channel business, increasing brand awareness to attract new customers and deepening engagement with our loyal base of clients.”

“Casey has deep experience in building lifestyle brands, which will be instrumental in telling our disruptive custom-made story,” said Janowski. “She is a rare combination of digital, strategy and creative. She has a keen focus on driving results and is a tremendous culture fit. I look forward to watching her grow the business alongside our strong leadership team.”

Shilling most recently served as chief marketing officer of Zoës Kitchen, a leading fast casual Mediterranean restaurant group with more than 260 locations nationwide. While at Zoës, she led the brand’s digital transformation and crafted strategic partnerships, such as Zoës-branded in-flight food with American Airlines and an exclusive partnership with Whole30™.

Prior to her time at Zoës, Shilling served as vice president of marketing and public relations at The Container Store, the nation’s leading retailer of storage and organization products. She spent the majority of her 20-year tenure at the company as an executive marketer helping establish the retailer as a beloved brand and solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking employer of choice. Prior to The Container Store, Shilling held marketing positions at Dallasbased agencies, Meltzer & Martin Public Relations and Bustin & Co., after beginning her career in broadcast journalism as a television anchor/reporter. In 2018, she received the Dallas Power 50 Award by the National Diversity Council and was named to the 2018 Power Player list by Nation’s Restaurant News.

J.Hilburn started with one mission: to guarantee fit and eliminate unnecessary markups in menswear by offering a customized experience and high-quality clothing at a variety of affordable price points for all occasions. Led by an expansive network of nearly 2,000 expert Stylists across all 50 states and a mix of online and retail sales, these leadership changes continue to position the brand for strong future growth.

Posted April 24, 2019

Source: J.Hilburn

Chico’s FAS Announces CEO Transition Plan — Bonnie Brooks Appointed Interim CEO

FORT MYERS, Fla. — April 24, 2019 — Chico’s FAS Inc. today announced that Bonnie Brooks, former vice chair, president and CEO of Hudson’s Bay Co. and a current member of the Chico’s FAS board of directors, has been appointed interim CEO of the company, effective immediately. This appointment follows the resignation of Shelley Broader from her roles as CEO and president, and as member of the board.

“Bonnie is a successful retail executive and merchant who has led the turnaround of other fashion retailers, and we are pleased to have her step into the CEO role on an interim basis,” said David Walker, chair of the Board. “Her experience in the industry as well as her time on the Chico’s FAS Board give her a deep understanding of our brands and customers. We are confident that Bonnie will be able to quickly step into the business to benefit the sales, products and merchandising across all of the Company’s brands as the Board continues its search for a permanent CEO with a strong apparel track record.”

Walker further commented: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Shelley for her many contributions to Chico’s FAS over the past three and a half years. We appreciate the significant operating improvements she initiated and implemented and wish her well in her future endeavors.”

Brooks said: “One of our company’s key competitive advantages is the loyalty and strength of the core customer. We look forward to tapping into this further, and more aggressively, to enhance the growth and positioning of our Chico’s, White House Black Market, Soma and our newest brand, TellTale™. We have dedicated associates across the organization, and I look forward to working with them as Interim CEO.”

Chico’s FAS has engaged Herbert Mines Associates to search for a permanent CEO and President. The board Search Committee is Chaired by Bill Simon, a member of the Chico’s FAS Board since 2016 and previously president and CEO of Walmart U.S. and executive vice president of Walmart Stores Inc. Janice Fields, a member of the company’s board since 2013 and formerly president of McDonald’s USA LLC, and Brooks also serve on the committee.

Brooks has been a member of the Chico’s FAS Board since 2016. She has more than 30 years of global retail executive leadership experience. From 2014 to 2016, she served as the vice chair of Hudson’s Bay Co., a fashion retail group operating through multiple banners, including Hudson’s Bay, Home Outfitters, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth and Kaufhof. Brooks joined Hudson’s Bay in 2008 as CEO and president. From 2012 to 2014, Brooks served as president of Hudson’s Bay Co., responsible for both Hudson’s Bay and Lord & Taylor department stores USA. From 1997 to 2008, Brooks was based in Hong Kong serving as an executive officer, including as president of the Lane Crawford Joyce Group, a women’s fashion retailer with over 500 stores in Asia, and as global merchandise manager for Dickson Concepts (International) Ltd., a luxury retail group and owner of Harvey Nichols, UK. Prior to that, Brooks spent over a decade at Holt Renfrew & Co., a Canada-based fashion department store, in roles that included executive vice president and general merchandise manager.

Brooks also serves on the board of directors of Rogers Communications Inc., a Canadian diversified communications and media company, and she is a trustee of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, a North American real estate owner and developer. Ms. Brooks was formerly a director of Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Posted April 24, 2019

Source: Chico’s FAS

CSP VICTALL Partners With JMC To Debut The First Composite Pickup Truck Box In China

TANGSHAN, China/AUBURN HILLS, Michigan — April 22, 2019 — As the pioneer of composite automotive component suppliers in China, CSP VICTALL today announced that Jiangling Motors Corp. (JMC) will use advanced composites for the pickup boxes of its new Yuhu 3 and Yuhu 5 pickup trucks, the first such use of composites in the Chinese automotive industry. The composite box developed by CSP VICTALL has solved the issues of heavy weight, low corrosion resistance and high cost for pickup boxes traditionally made of sheet metal.

The collaboration project between two companies started in 2017. The R&D team of CSP VICTALL provided comprehensive solutions for JMC in raw material development, manufacturing processes and product design. With its success in developing similar products in the North American market, Continental Structural Plastics, the parent company of CSP VICTALL, also provided support for the project. The innovative composite product uses integrated sheet molding compound (SMC) that is molded into the desired geometry in just one step, significantly reducing the production cycle and the number of molds required.

“In materials engineering, shaving a single kilogram per car is a significant accomplishment,” said Ding Zhiyong, chief technical officer of Auto Body at JMC “Now the new Yuhu SMC pickup box is 30% lighter than a sheet metal pickup box in the same configuration. This is far ahead of our competition in China. JMC is always looking for innovation opportunities in new material development. We believe the collaboration with CSP VICTALL will benefit our customers by letting them actually experience the performance improvement generated by the weight reduction achieved by using the innovative SMC pickup box.”

To produce its proprietary sheet molded compound, CSP VICTALL uses a fully automated compounding line that accurately controls the ratio of different raw materials like high-strength resin and glass fiber in its patented formula. SMC sheets produced from this formula are made into pickup boxes through a process that includes the material being robotically loaded in to a mold, vacuum-assisted compression molding in a 4,300 ton press, and cooling. This advanced manufacturing process meets the high-efficiency and quality requirements of automotive OEMs.

A pickup box made from composites offers significant benefits over a box made from metals. These benefits include lower weight, resistance to corrosion and high impact strength. After impact testing with a toolbox, a gas barrel and bricks, CSP VICTALL’s composite pickup box did not show any of the damage that a conventional sheet metal box would.

“Our SMC project with JMC will set a benchmark for the industry and generate positive feedback in the market,” said Song Changjiang, general manager of CSP VICTALL. “Compared to traditional sheet metal pickup boxes, SMC boxes are easier to mold, have more complex shapes and are more cost-effective. They will be well received by domestic automobile OEMs for their supremacy in vehicle weight reduction.”

Composite pickup boxes are recognized in the North American market for advantages

in areas such as cost reduction and impact resistance. CSP has been supplying composite pickup boxes for the Toyota Tacoma and Honda Ridgeline for many years. CSP VICTALL will call upon CSP’s experience from the North American market to better serve its customers in China.

Posted April 24, 2019

Source: Teijin Ltd.

Techtextil 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Teijin Aramid B.V., Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd.

TOKYO — April 24, 2019 — The Teijin Group announced today that its group companies Teijin Aramid B.V. and Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd. will exhibit from May 14-17 at Techtextil 2019 in Frankfurt. The Teijin booth (hall 4.2, stand E09) will showcase advanced solutions contributing to enhanced quality of life.

Teijin Aramid, the leading manufacturer of premium aramid, will showcase its high-performance aramid fibers Twaron®, Technora® and Teijinconex® and its UHWMPE Endumax® at this leading international tradeshow for technical textiles and nonwovens. Teijin Aramid products play key roles in solutions where strength, safety, durability and low weight are required. Also, during the show, Teijin Aramid will share recent industry and market developments with visitors in applications for safety and life protection, such as heat- and flame-resistant workwear, and in the ballistic-protection, automotive, aerospace and other industrial fields.

Teijin Frontier, the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, will exhibit Nanofront®, the world’s first 700-nanometer (diameter) ultra-fine polyester fiber featuring superior fitting, slip resistance, heat shielding and filtering properties. It is used for diverse applications, including clothing, membranes and bug filters. High-performance four-axis textiles offering improved tear resistance and dimensional stability in all directions, a significant advantage compared to conventional two-axis textiles, will also be presented. Four-axis textiles are expected to meet special needs in a diverse range of fields, including general clothing, sportswear and work clothes for manufacturing and construction. The exhibit will additionally present nonwoven molding materials, which are made mainly with polyester staple fiber and offer cushiony, lightweight, sound-absorbent and breathable characteristics that are ideal for vehicle seats and sound-absorbing materials.

J.H. Ziegler GmbH, Teijin Frontier group’s automotive interior materials supplier, will showcase seating and acoustic materials at its booth (hall 3.1, stand B62).

Posted April 24, 2019

Source: The Teijin Group

INDA’S 2019 World Of Wipes Innovation Award® Finalists Highlight Biodegradable, Compostable Products And A New Product Category

CARY, N.C. — April 24, 2019 — Biodegradable disinfecting wipes, soft baby wipes made of 100-percent repurposed cotton blended fabric with earth friendly packaging, and a new product category to improve the skin appearance and texture of your posterior are the finalists for INDA’s 2019 World of Wipes Innovation Award®.

The winner will be selected by attendees at the World of Wipes International Conference,
 June 24-27, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta. INDA expects 400 senior-level participants from every area of the wipes segment at this year’s event, repeating last year’s strong turnout. This year WOW conference sessions focus on Consumer Trade & Trends, Sustainable & Transparent Formulations, Infection Protection, Material Development in Wipes, Preservation Developments, and Sustainability Challenges in Plastics.

INDA announced the three companies vying for the prestigious award are: Danufil® QR by Kelheim Fibres GmbH, Earthly Wipes by Earthly, and BAWDY Butt Masks by BAWDY.Beauty.

Danufil® QR is a positively charged viscose fiber whereby quaternary ammonium compounds, known as quats do not bind to the cellulose. The fibers are made out of renewable cellulose, provide effective disinfection, can be processed with all nonwoven technologies, and are fully biodegradable. The manufacturer Kelheim Fibres GmbH states Danufil QR is the only product in the marketplace with permanent activation for up to 90 percent repellency of used quats.

Earthly Wipes are a custom, soft, dry premium baby wipe made of 100-percent repurposed cotton blended fabric with refill rolls designed for use in reusable cotton bags and delivered to customers in bulk with refill rolls. Refill rolls can be placed in tough paper tube canisters that are compostable and made up of 98-percent post-consumer recycled material, or smaller reusable cotton bags for soft-pack wipes, according to the manufacturer, Earthly.

BAWDY butt sheet masks are made of 100-percent natural, cruelty-free, plant-based ingredients designed to improve skin appearance and texture. Non-gender product versions include a plant-based hydrating and toning moisturizing mask, a marine algae firming/illuminating mask, a retexturing and detoxifying mask, and a citrus brightening/rejuvenating mask. BAWDY.Beauty states they are the inventor of the butt skin beauty category.

WOW Attendees Vote

The World of Wipes Innovation Award recognizes the winning product that both expands the use of nonwovens and demonstrates creativity, novelty, uniqueness, and technical sophistication. Nominated products represent the entire nonwoven wipes value chain. Past innovation award winners have included Diamond Wipes International’s Hero Wipes™, Berrys’ Chicopee Microfiber, and Dude Products – Dude Wipes.

WOW attendees hold an important one-third of the vote in their hands. The award finalists will make their presentations on June 25 and INDA President Dave Rousse will announce the winner on June 27. The INDA Technical Advisory Board and the WOW Conference Planning Committee have equal one-third votes in addition to the attendees in determining the top product.

The WOW conference will be headlined by presentations on the hottest topics, with exclusive insights on market data, materials science, and sustainability by some of the biggest names in wipes. Lisa Morden, Vice President Safety and Sustainability, Kimberly Clark Corporation, will deliver a keynote presentation on Wiping Responsibly, on Wednesday, June 26.

A welcome reception on the 49th floor of The Commerce Club offering one of Atlanta’s most incredible views of the city, two days of tabletop exhibitions and a 1.5-day WIPES Academy short-course focused on wipes from converting to packaging are among the valuable educational and networking opportunities. For the full program, visit https://www.worldofwipes.org/

Posted April 24, 2019

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Suominen Renews Its Organization And Composition Of The Executive Team

HELSINKI — April 24, 2019 — Suominen’s board of directors has decided on the company’s new organization and composition of the Executive Team, effective July 1, 2019.

Suominen’s new business areas will be Americas and Europe. Suominen has no reportable segments. The business of Suominen continues to consist of one operating segment.

“The new organization enables us to be more efficient, focused and agile, and this is important when we are striving to improve our profitability. We are now reviewing the focus of our strategy and taking measures to improve our performance, and these changes will support us in this development work,” says Petri Helsky, president and CEO of Suominen.

New executive appointment and changes in Suominen’s Executive Team

Suominen has today appointed Toni Tamminen (D.Sc.Technology, M.Sc. Economics) as CFO and a member of the executive team. He joins Suominen from Metsä Tissue Corp., where he has worked as vice president, Group Controlling.

“Toni Tamminen has a strong background in finance and business controlling, in large international organizations in addition to his expertise in the field of strategy and M&A. I am sure he will bring valuable insight and financial knowledge to Suominen,” Helsky said.

As announced earlier, Suominen’s current CFO Tapio Engström will leave the company. His last day at Suominen will be May 3, 2019. Sirpa Koskinen, vice president, Group Controller will act as an interim CFO until July 30, 2019, when Tamminen will start.

Various changes have been made also to the responsibilities of the members of Suominen’s Executive Team.

Ernesto Levy has been appointed senior vice president, Americas business area, he is currently senior vice president, Convenience business area.

Markku Koivisto has been appointed interim senior vice president, Europe business area, he will continue also in his current role as CTO.

Lynda Kelly has been appointed senior vice president, Business Development, she is currently senior vice president, Care business area.

Larry Kinn, senior vice president, Operational Excellence, will retire in July 2019. Operational Excellence will be part of the Global Operations.

Composition of Suominen’s Executive Team as of July 1, 2019:

  • Petri Helsky, president and CEO;
  • Toni Tamminen, CFO (July 30, 2019 onwards);
  • Ernesto Levy, senior vice president, Americas business area;
  • Markku Koivisto, chief technology officer and interim senior vice president, Europe business area;
  • Lynda Kelly, senior vice president, Business Development;
  • Mimoun Saïm, senior vice president, Global Operations; and
  • Hannu Sivula, senior vice president, Human Resources

.All Executive team members report to Helsky.

“I am confident that these changes will help us in building a new foundation for Suominen’s development and future,” Helsky said.

“I want to thank Tapio for all his contribution to the company as CFO and as an interim president and CEO, and I wish him all the best in the future. I also want to thank Larry for his valuable expertise and experience which he has been sharing to Suominen, thanks to his long career in nonwovens,” Helsky continued.

At the same time, Suominen will discontinue the Corporate Leadership Team.

Posted April 24, 2019

Source: Suominen

Urban Outfitters Announces Personnel Changes

PHILADELPHIA — April 23, 2019 — Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN), a lifestyle products and services company which operates a portfolio of global consumer brands comprised of Anthropologie, BHLDN, Free People, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands and the Food and Beverage division, today announced two changes in personnel at its Anthropologie brand.

First, Andrew Carnie, president, Home Garden and International at the Anthropologie Group will leave URBN to return to his home in the United Kingdom. Carnie will step down as of April 26, 2019. “We thank Andrew for six years of service to the company. Under his leadership, Home category sales doubled, the brand successfully launched a Home wholesale business and Anthropologie opened its first two stores in continental Europe,” said Richard A. Hayne, CEO and chairman of Urban Outfitters Inc.

At the same time, we are pleased to announce the promotion of Hillary Super, to global president of the Anthropologie Group. In addition to her current responsibilities overseeing the women’s apparel and accessories categories and the BHLDN bridal business, Super will assume oversight of the business segments previously reporting to Carnie. “Since joining Anthropologie two years ago, Hillary has made a strong impact on the brand. Under her leadership, sales of apparel and accessories have climbed to new heights. More recently, she and the Anthropologie team successfully planned and launched the new A Plus line of apparel. I believe Anthropologie continues to have amazing opportunities for growth and with Hillary as leader, I believe those opportunities will be realized,” finished Hayne.

Posted April 23, 2019

Source: Urban Outfitters Inc.

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