The World Council Of Recycling Associations (WCRA) Convened In Singapore On May 21 To Hear About A Hugely Successful Global Recycling Day 2019

BRUSSELS — May 29, 2019 — Dubbed the “United Nations of Recycling”, the World Council of Recycling Associations (WCRA) convened in Singapore on May 21 to hear about a hugely successful Global Recycling Day 2019.

The event held on March 18 this year registered at least 275 media hits and racked up an outreach exceeding 687 million people around the world, pointed out Ranjit Singh Baxi of U.K.-based J&H Sales International, outgoing president of BIR and also founding president of the Global Recycling Foundation. “For year three of the Global Recycling Day, my goal is to cross the 1 billion mark,” he told delegates.

Other statistical highlights of the second GRD included: 19.4 million total online impressions on social media in the lead-up to the day; at least 25 global events as well as “countless” micro-events; and more than 42,000 GRD web page viewings in March alone. Furthermore, a large number of high-profile brands – including Pepsico, Nespresso, Dell and L’Oreal – engaged with GRD via Twitter on March 18 itself.

“In two years, we have been able to create a global movement,” enthused Baxi. However, the launch of the Global Recycling Foundation underlined the importance of acquiring adequate funding to ensure that the GRD achieves its goals of changing the public mindset about recycling and gaining recognition for the “phenomenal” economic, social and environmental contribution of the recycling industry. “For Global Recycling Day to succeed, we certainly need funding,” he insisted. “The task is big and the mission is big. Without money, we can do nothing.”

At the WCRA meeting in Singapore, leaders of several national and regional recycling associations signaled their appreciation of the Global Recycling Day’s successes to date and highlighted some of their own initiatives and plans to boost its impact in the future. These included Brian Shine (Chair of the US Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries), Sanjay Mehta (President of the Material Recycling Association of India), Nasser Aboura (President of the Bureau of Middle East Recycling) and Jean-Philippe Carpentier (President of French recycling association FEDEREC).

BIR Director General Arnaud Brunet echoed the views of all contributors to the WCRA meeting in praising the vision and dynamism shown by Baxi in launching the Global Recycling Day initiative. “Without him and his drive,” said Brunet, “none of this would have happened.”

There was also recognition at the WCRA gathering in Singapore for the efforts of Mir Mujtaba in promoting the GRD initiative. Baxi presented the Vice President of the Bureau of Middle East Recycling with a certificate to honour his ambassadorial role on behalf of the Global Recycling Foundation.

May 29, 2019

Source: Bureau of International Recycling

Toray’s President Recognized For Distinguished Service To Hungary

TOKYO — May 15, 2019 — Toray Industries Inc., announced today that President Akihiro Nikkaku accepted the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary for distinguished service to that nation. He is the second Japanese business leader to receive such an honor. Levente Magyar, Parliamentary State Secretary and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, bestowed the award in a ceremony at the Embassy of Hungary in Tokyo on May 13.

Toray has contributed much to economic development and employment in Hungary through Zoltek Zrt., a leading-edge carbon fiber composites manufacturer. That entity is a subsidiary of Zoltek Companies Inc., of the United States, which Toray acquired in 2014.

Zoltek Zrt.’s aerospace, automotive, and wind turbine blade materials are pivotal for industrial advances in Hungary and throughout the European Union. Since 2018, that company has produced polyphenylene sulfide, a super-engineering plastic whose light weight and outstanding thermal and chemical resistance make it ideal for automotive powertrain and sensor applications.

The Toray Group will continue to innovate technologies and advanced materials in cultivating operations in Hungary to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the European market.

May 29, 2019

Source: Toray Industries Inc.

Bed Bath & Beyond Continues Transformation And Announces Appointment Of Four New Directors To The Board

UNION, N.J. — May 29, 2019 — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. today announced that four new independent directors have been appointed to the company’s board of directors as part of the board’s continued transformation. With these appointments, the board will comprise 13 directors, 12 of whom have joined the board within the past two years, 12 of whom are independent and seven of whom are women. All members of the board have been selected for their complementary skill sets and shared commitment to improve the company’s performance and drive value for all Bed Bath & Beyond stakeholders as the business continues to evolve.

With the addition of these four new independent directors — John E. Fleming, Sue E. Gove, Jeffrey A. Kirwan and Joshua E. Schechter — the Bed Bath & Beyond Board will consist of:

  • Patrick Gaston, Independent chairman of the board, president and CEO of PG Consulting, former President, Western Union Foundation and Verizon Foundation and former senior advisor to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund;
  • Mary Winston, interim CEO, president and founder, WinsCo Enterprises Consulting Services and former executive vice president and CFO at Family Dollar Stores Inc.;
  • Stephanie Bell-Rose, senior managing director, TIAA and Head of the TIAA Institute and former managing director of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and president of the Goldman Sachs Foundation;
  • Harriet Edelman, current vice chairman, Emigrant Bank and former senior vice president and chief information officer, Business Transformation, and senior vice president, Global Supply Chain of Avon Products Inc.;
  • John E. Fleming, former Global eCommerce CEO of Uniqlo Co. Ltd. and chief merchandising officer and chief marketing officer of Walmart Inc.;
  • Sue E. Gove, president of Excelsior Advisors LLC, a retail consulting and advisory firm, a Senior Advisor to Alvarez & Marsal, former president and CEO of Golfsmith International Holdings Inc. and COO of Zale Corp.;
  • Jeffrey A. Kirwan, former global president and CEO of the Gap division of The Gap Inc.;
  • Johnathan B. (JB) Osborne, CEO and cofounder of Red Antler;
  • Harsha Ramalingam, senior advisor at Boston Consulting Group, president and owner, Ramalingam Consulting and former global vice president, e-commerce Platform at Amazon.com Inc., where he was also responsible for the chief information officer and chief information security officer functions;
  • Virginia Ruesterholz, former executive vice president, Strategic Initiatives, Verizon Communications Inc. and former president, Verizon Services Operations;
  • Joshua E. Schechter, private investor and public company director, former chairman of several public boards and former copresident of Steel Partners Japan Asset Management;
  • Andrea Weiss, current founding partner, The O Alliance Consulting Services and CEO and founder of Retail Consulting Inc., and former senior executive at dELiA*s Inc., The Limited Inc., GUESS Inc., Ann Taylor Stores Inc. and The Walt Disney Co.; and
  • Ann Yerger, corporate governance specialist for Spencer Stuart’s North American Board Practice and former executive director of the Council of Institutional Investors.

These appointments follow transformational changes made by the Bed Bath & Beyond Board of Directors. The Board’s recent changes and ongoing actions include:

  • Appointing nine new independent directors to the Board with relevant skill sets for accelerating the business transformation underway and promoting robust Board oversight. In addition, the Company’s longest-tenured directors have stepped down from the Board;
  • Appointing Patrick Gaston, transformational leader and seasoned executive, as Independent Chair of the Board;
  • Appointing Mary Winston, a seasoned public company executive who recently joined the Bed Bath & Beyond Board, as Interim CEO;
  • Actively searching for a permanent CEO who will bring transformation and innovation experience in the retail sector to the Company. The search process is being led by a dedicated CEO Search Committee (which will include two of the directors who joined the Board in connection with today’s announcement), chaired by independent director Virginia Ruesterholz, the recently appointed chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, and is supported by a leading executive search firm; and
  • Creating a Business Transformation and Strategy Review Committee (which will include two of the directors who joined the Board in connection with today’s announcement), chaired by Andrea Weiss, a long-time retail executive and innovator.

Patrick Gaston, independent chairman of the Bed Bath & Beyond board, said: “We have significantly transformed the Bed Bath & Beyond Board with the appointment of nine new independent directors over the last month. I am pleased to welcome John, Sue, Jeffrey and Joshua as new independent directors who bring additional financial, retail, e-commerce and leadership experience to complement our Board’s strong qualifications, skills and expertise. We appreciate the work undertaken by the Investor Group and their contributions and are excited to work collaboratively with all of our Board members and our shareholders to embrace opportunities to create lasting value for the Company and all its stakeholders. The newly transformed Board brings rich diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, ages, gender, race and ethnicity and reflects the diversity of the Company’s loyal customers and dedicated associates. We believe that our refreshed Board is well-equipped to oversee and drive the business transformation underway, and we look forward to working tirelessly on behalf of all shareholders to create significant value.”

Mary Winston, interim CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond, said: “Bed Bath & Beyond is an iconic retailer with great brands, strong customer affinity and hardworking associates. We are at an important inflection point in the company’s history, and with the benefit of a newly transformed Board, the company is committed to taking the right actions to further enhance our competitive and financial position, transform Bed Bath & Beyond faster to win in the omnichannel marketplace and execute on our priorities.”

The Investor Group stated: “We are pleased to have reached this resolution with Bed Bath & Beyond, which is the result of collaborative dialogue and intensive engagement with the company. Together with the existing Board members, these four new independent directors will help the company navigate the current omnichannel retail environment and pursue our shared goal of enhancing shareholder value. We are optimistic about the company’s efforts to find a best-in-class CEO to drive shareholder value and applaud the Board’s commitment to building an even stronger future for shareholders, customers, associates and other stakeholders.”

In connection with the appointments of the four new independent directors, Bed Bath & Beyond has entered into a cooperation and support agreement with the Investor Group, which together owns approximately 5.23% of the company’s outstanding common stock. Under the terms of the agreement, the Investor Group has agreed to withdraw its slate of ten nominees and support and vote in favor of all of the Bed Bath & Beyond-recommended director nominees at the 2019 and 2020 Annual Meetings of Shareholders, which will include the four new independent directors appointed today. The Investor Group also has agreed to abide by certain customary standstill provisions until 30 days prior to the close of the nomination window for the Company’s 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The litigation filed by a member of the Investor Group is also being withdrawn and dismissed. The complete agreement will be filed on a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

About the New Directors

John E. Fleming, age 60, has served as a member of the Advisory Board of UNTUCKit LLC, a casual men’s apparel company, since December 2017, as a member of the Board of Directors of r21Holdings, Inc., a specialty retailer of young men and women’s casual apparel and accessories, since August 2017, and as a member of the Board of Directors of The Visual Comfort Group, a lighting company that serves both wholesale and direct to consumer channels, since May 2017. Additionally, Fleming has served as an independent director and advisor since August 2016. Previously, Fleming was most recently the Chief Executive Officer of Global eCommerce of Uniqlo Co. Ltd., a Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer, from October 2013 to August 2016. Prior to that, he was at Walmart Inc. (“Walmart”), a multinational retail corporation, from 2000 to 2010, where he held a number of executive positions, including Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer (2005 to 2006) and Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer (2007 to 2010). From 2001 to 2005, Fleming was the Chief Executive Officer of Walmart.com, Walmart’s e-commerce platform, and was the Chief Merchandising Officer in 2000. He began his career at Dayton Hudson, previously a department store chain, and rose through the ranks to become the Senior Vice President of Merchandising. He was at Dayton Hudson from 1981 to 2000. Since April 2005, Fleming has served on the Board of Directors of USA Hockey Foundation, the philanthropic arm of USA Hockey. He previously served on the Board of Directors of each of Stitch Fix, an online subscription and personal styling service, from 2012 to 2014, Bi-Lo Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Southeastern Grocers, a supermarket portfolio, from 2012 to 2014 and Walmart de México y Centroamérica, the Mexican and Central American Walmart division, from 2006 to 2009. Mr. Fleming received his B.A. from Colorado College.

Sue E. Gove, age 60, is President of Excelsior Advisors LLC, a retail consulting and advisory firm, and serves as a Senior Advisor to Alvarez & Marsal, a corporate consulting firm. Prior to founding Excelsior Advisors in August 2014, she was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Golfsmith International Holdings Inc., an American golf specialty retailer, from October 2012 to April 2014 and President, from February 2012 to April 2014. Gove also served Golfsmith as COO from September 2008 to October 2012, as Chief Financial Officer from March 2009 to July 2012 and as Executive Vice President from September 2008 to February 2012. In addition, Gove spent 25 years at Zale Corp., a jewelry retailer, where she served in senior financial, operating and strategic roles, culminating in the executive vice president and COO role. Gove currently serves on the boards of Tailored Brands, Inc., a retail holding company for various men’s apparel stores since August 2017 and Iconix Brand Group, Inc., a brand management company. Previously, she was a director of each of Logitech International SA, a provider of personal computer and mobile peripherals, from September 2015 until September 2018 and AutoZone Inc., a retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, from July 2005 until December 2017. Gove received her BBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

Jeffrey A. Kirwan, age 52, will be appointed Executive Chairman of Maurices Inc. (“maurices”), a specialty retailer focused on women’s value apparel, upon the closing of the acquisition of a majority equity stake in maurices by OpCapita Consumer Opportunities Fund II LP, which is expected to close by early summer 2019. Previously, Kirwan served as the Global President and CEO, Gap (“Gap”), a division of The Gap Inc., a worldwide clothing and accessories retailer, from December 2014 until March 2018. Prior to that, he worked at Gap China as Executive Vice President and President, from February 2013 to December 2014, and as Senior Vice President, Managing Director and COO from May 2011 to February 2013. Previously, he worked as Senior Vice President, Stores and Operations, Old Navy, a division of The Gap Inc., from August 2008 to May 2011, and at Old Navy Canada as Senior Vice President and General Manager, from March 2008 to August 2008, and as Vice President and General Manager, from April 2007 to March 2008. Kirwan received his B.S. from Rhode Island College and an M.B.A. from the University of Maryland University College.

Joshua E. Schechter, 45, is a private investor. Schechter has also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of SunWorks Inc., a premier provider of high-performance solar power solutions, since May 2018 and as a director since April 2018, as a director of Genesco Inc., a specialty retailer of footwear and accessories, since April 2018 through Genesco’s 2019 annual meeting, Viad Corp., an S&P SmallCap 600 international experiential services company, since April 2015, and a director of Support.com Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based software and services, since June 2016. He previously served as a director of Aderans Co. Ltd. (“Aderans”), a multi-national company engaged in hair-related business, and as the Executive Chairman of Aderans America Holdings Inc., Aderans’ holding company in the United States, from August 2008 to May 2015. From 2001 to June 2013, Schechter served as Managing Director of Steel Partners Ltd., a privately owned hedge fund sponsor, and from 2008 to June 2013, Schechter served as co-President of Steel Partners Japan Asset Management, LP, a private company offering investment services. Schechter previously served on the board of directors of The Pantry Inc., a leading independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern United States and one of the largest independently operated convenience store chains in the country, from March 2014 until the completion of its sale in March 2015, WHX Corp. (n/k/a Handy & Harman Ltd.), a diversified manufacturer of engineered niche industrial products with leading market positions in many of the markets it serves, from 2005 until 2008; and Puroflow Inc. (n/k/a Argan, Inc.), a provider of a full range of power industry and telecommunications infrastructure services, from 2001 until 2003. Schechter earned an MPA in Professional Accounting and a BBA from The University of Texas at Austin.

May 29, 2019

Source: Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

VF Corp. Appoints Cameron Bailey Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain

GREENSBORO, N.C. — May 29, 2019 — VF Corp. — a global supplier of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories — today announced the appointment of Cameron Bailey to the position of executive vice president, Global Supply Chain, effective June 1, 2019.

Bailey will assume responsibility for all aspects of VF’s global supply chain operations and leadership of the 23,000 employees working across its supply chain worldwide. He will report to VF’s CEO, Steve Rendle and serve on the company’s Senior Leadership Team.

“Cameron is a long-time VF leader who has spent his entire career in manufacturing and global supply chain management roles,” Rendle said. “His deep knowledge of VF and our supply chain operations, in addition to his collaborative leadership and commitment to excellence, make him ideally suited to lead our supply chain organization and further elevate its position as one of VF’s greatest competitive advantages.”

Bailey has most recently served as VF’s vice president, Supply Chain – Global Product Supply, with responsibility for the direct and indirect procurement of all materials and the manufacture of all products globally for VF’s diverse portfolio of 20 brands. In 2018, VF produced more than 560 million units of product through its internal manufacturing and sourcing operations.

Bailey began his VF career in 1989. Over the following 20 years he held multiple manufacturing and operations management roles within VF’s Intimates Apparel business. VF sold its Intimates Apparel business to Fruit of the Loom in 2007, leading Bailey to exit VF and transition to Fruit of the Loom as part of the sale.

During his nine years at Fruit of the Loom, Bailey held a series of supply chain leadership roles with increasing responsibility, including serving as Senior Vice President of Product Development & Sourcing with oversight for the design, development and sourcing of all product categories across all brands, including Fruit of the Loom, Vanity Fair Brands, Russell Athletic, Russell Active and Spalding.

Bailey returned to VF in 2016 and has since played a vital role in the company’s global supply chain organization.

Bailey succeeds Tom Glaser, who announced his retirement from VF after an 18-year career in supply chain leadership, including eight years in the top position.

Rendle said, “Tom’s VF career has been full of value-creating achievements, and his impact on our company is immeasurable. We are grateful for his passionate and committed service to VF and wish him all the best in this next chapter.

“With Tom’s exit, Cameron’s appointment exemplifies our focus on thoughtful, long-term succession planning. Our world-class supply chain team has a deep bench of strong, proven leaders who’ve consistently demonstrated their ability to seamlessly step into new roles and excel. We know Cameron will continue this tradition.”

May 29, 2019

Source: VF Corp.

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Archroma

REINACH, Switzerland — May 29, 2019 — Archroma  will be at ITMA to launch its latest innovations and system solutions aimed to help textile manufacturers with optimized productivity and/or value creation in their markets.

Archroma offers a wide portfolio of dyes and chemicals aiming to increase sustainability and innovation along the entire value chain, from fiber to finish.

Archroma is reputed for its continuous flow of ground-breaking innovations, such as the EarthColors®, a range of dyes made from non-edible natural waste from the agricultural and herbal industry, Inkpresso®, a digital printing system that enables ink mixing on site and on demand, Smartrepel® Hydro, a nature-friendlier protection that keeps cotton, polyester and polyamide textiles dry, the Color Atlas, a revolutionary color system comprising of a physical and online library of 4,320 new colors developed on cotton poplin.

More recently, Archroma introduced the purest indigo, Denisol® Pure Indigo, an aniline-free* synthetic pre-reduced liquid indigo launched in 2018, Appretan® NTR, a new nature-based binder for nonwovens, and Fadex® AS New, a new “super UV protector” for automotive & transportation textiles, both introduced in May 2019.

At ITMA, Archroma will present 24 solution systems and five innovations, and will hold “Innovation & Solutions Sessions” at its booth to present them (See “Agenda” below).

The systems and innovations presented by Archroma have all been selected for their compliance with “The Archroma Way: safe, efficient, enhanced, it’s our nature”. The approach finds its origin in Archroma’s deep belief that it is possible to make the textile industry sustainable. For further information: https://www.archroma.com/the-archroma-way.

At ITMA, visitors will be able to discover how the innovations and ingredients selected in each system are combining to help create value in their application process and end market:

  • Denim & casualwear;
  • Home & intimate textiles;
  • Fashion & formalwear;
  • Automotive & transportation;
  • Outdoor & activewear; and
  • Workwear & uniforms.

Archroma has set up a dedicated webpage (https://www.archroma.com/itma2019) to keep visitors informed the systems and innovations that will be introduced for each market.

The web page also includes a complete agenda of the “Innovation & Solutions Sessions” and events that Archroma will participate to during the exhibition.

Stay tuned for the media release that will be dedicated to each innovation launch by checking the calendar under agenda in the said webpage.

“The textile industry is currently undergoing deep transformations and challenges, such as the constant consumer demand for more innovation and performance in apparel and textiles, as well as the growing concerns about resource scarcity and product safety”, comments Marcos Furrer, president, Brand and Performance Textile Specialties, Archroma. “With our new approach based on system solutions, Archroma is further supporting our customers in addressing those challenges – and opportunities. Because it’s our nature!”

EarthColors®, Inkpresso®, Smartrepel® Hydro, Denisol® Pure Indigo, Appretan® NTR, Fadex® AS New are trademarks of Archroma registered in many countries.

© 2019 Archroma

May 29, 2019

Source: Archroma

New DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences Business Will Accelerate Growth And Innovation

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — May 29, 2019 — DowDuPont Specialty Products Division is further strengthening its efforts in the nutrition and biosciences field by combining the business divisions Nutrition & Health and Industrial Biosciences into a $6.2 billion business division called Nutrition & Biosciences. The new and sizable business will be a global market leader across the specialty food ingredients, dietary supplements, pharma excipients, household and personal care, animal nutrition and biotechnology fields with a unique product portfolio and science-based approach creating leading innovations to customers across the globe.

“Both DuPont Nutrition & Health and Industrial Biosciences are known for their innovations and strong scientific approach,” said Nutrition & Biosciences President Matthias Heinzel. “Combining the two businesses is a step to further accelerate growth and innovation while better providing customers across our industries with innovative, healthy, safe and sustainable solutions.”

The new business will, for example, benefit from complementary expertise and skills in the areas of food enzyme production, human and animal microbiome science, bioprocess engineering and R&D. Moreover, a new business structure will ensure a more targeted go-to-market strategy.

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences will serve customers through three market-driven platforms: Food & Beverage, Health & Bioscience and Pharma Solutions. These focused platforms will better serve customers in specialty food, healthcare, pharma, household and personal care, animal nutrition and biotechnology sectors with a clear end-market customer approach. The business platforms will have a distinct positioning in the market that will enhance market visibility, insights, customer intimacy and drive overall business growth.

The new Nutrition & Biosciences business will be headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and led by DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences President Matthias Heinzel. After combining, the new Nutrition & Biosciences business reported 2018 revenue of $6.2 billion, with over 10,000 employees, 70 manufacturing sites and 25 innovation centers across the globe.

May 29, 2019

Source: DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, a DowDuPont Specialty Products Division business unit. DowDuPont Specialty Products is a division of DowDuPont

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Picanol

YPRES, Belgium — May 29, 2019 — From June 20-26, 2019, Picanol will demonstrate its latest weaving technology at ITMA Barcelona. ITMA Barcelona will see the world premiere of a brand new airjet machine, the OmniPlus-i, which represents a new benchmark in airjet weaving. This further builds on the solid base of nearly 40 years of experience in airjet weaving, during which over 100,000 airjet machines have so far been shipped. In total, Picanol will have 12 machines on display at ITMA Barcelona. In addition to five new airjet weaving machines, Picanol will also present five rapier weaving machines with many new developments. Furthermore, a rapier machine in Jacquard execution will be on display at the Bonas booth and a terry airjet at the Stäubli booth. The Picanol booth will be located in Hall 4, Booth 101.

In an ever-changing world, the needs of the weaving mills as well as the expectations of the operators are evolving rapidly. The increasing awareness regarding environmental topics, increasing costs and the availability of resources and skills, as well as the digital revolution, will push us in new directions.

For this reason, Picanol products are designed with a focus on four principles:

1) Smart Performance: Performance is the first requirement for any weaving machine or feature, and the most obvious indicator is the theoretical maximum speed. Very often, however, the gap between this theoretical speed and the effective speed under real life circumstances is huge. That’s why we at Picanol conceive our machines around the principle of ‘Smart Performance’: an intelligent machine design combined with self-learning software, allowing the best possible practical speed and real performance under any given circumstances.

2) Sustainability Inside: When it comes to waste prevention and energy consumption reduction, Picanol has been taking up its responsibility for years. Our machines are conceived with a built-in capacity for sustainability. We have proven this with our pioneering Sumo Drive concept, introduced in 1996, and up until today still the most energy efficient main drive available. Sustainability is also about waste management. We not only reduce waste but try to avoid it completely. Our EcoFill feature serves here as an excellent example.

3) Driven by Data: Everybody realizes that in the next decades digitization will become ever more important. Data have to be captured, made accessible and usable for production optimization and artificial intelligence. Since the first introduction of electronics on weaving machines in the 70s, Picanol has been at the forefront of digitization. With every new machine, we continue to be a trendsetter in this field and to further deploy Industry 4.0 in the weaving industry: the self-setting machine is just around the corner.

4) Intuitive Control: Our children inspire us, especially in their intuitive and effortless handling of technology. Wireless-ready, robust and designed for maximum instant readability, the new generations will not accept anything less than that. This user centric design is also integrated in the concept of our machines, making all operations and interventions intuitive, easy and self-explanatory.

As a proof of our commitment to these four principles, we will present our latest developments in rapier and airjet technology. When it comes to rapier technology, Picanol once again sets the benchmark in various aspects. We will deliver the proof, on a denim application, that a machine can be performant, versatile, sustainable, digital and user-friendly at the same time!

Our brand new airjet machine, the OmniPlus-i, is however the première we reserved for ITMA 2019 Barcelona. OmniPlus-i is definitely the benchmark in airjet weaving. This further builds on the solid base of nearly 40 years of experience in airjet weaving, during which over 100,000 airjet machines have so far been shipped. OmniPlus-i is combining this extensive airjet expertise with a clear vision of the future! OmniPlus-i is featuring a redesigned reed motion, optimized relay nozzle set up and can be combined with SmartShed, the full electronic controlled shedding motion.

In total, Picanol will have 12 machines on display at ITMA Barcelona: 5 airjet machines and 5 rapier machines at the Picanol booth. Furthermore, a rapier machine in Jacquard execution will be on display at the Bonas booth and a terry airjet at the Stäubli booth.

Below our detailed overview of the machines and highlighted features:

  • OmniPlus-i-4-D-190 weaving a Car Seat fabric: A machine loaded with all the features that set the benchmark for our new principles. Smart Performance, Sustainability Inside, Driven by Data and Intuitive Control. OmniPlus-i, our new benchmark.
  • Highlighted features:
    • New Display and signal lamps
    • Blue11 EasySet Prewinders
    • Digital shedding motion (SmartShed)
    • Waste cord free RHS (CordLess)
    • PosiJet main nozzle
  • OmniPlus-i-4-R-190 weaving a parachute fabric: Weaving light filament fabrics without having to choose between speed and flexibility. Reaching the required high fabric quality standards becomes even easier with the increased inbuilt stability of the insertion system.
  • Highlighted features:
    • New Display and signal lamps
    • Blue11 EasySet Prewinders
    • Air consumption monitoring and management system (AirMaster)
    • Automatic Relay Valve Drive (ARVD II Plus)
    • Pick Repair Automation (PRA II Plus)
  • OmniPlus-i-4-P-280 weaving Sheeting: A clear example of a high end sheeting style. Thanks to the unique air tucking in maximum width flexibility is guaranteed. With the new OmniPlus-i the practical running speeds are lifted to an even higher level.
  • Highlighted features:
    • New Display and signal lamps
    • Blue22 EasySet Prewinders
    • Air consumption monitoring and management system (AirMaster)
    • Air Tucking In device for continuous reed
  • OmniPlus-i-4-D-190 weaving Poplin: A proof that even light fabric segment can benefit from the OmniPlus-i platform. Digitization, maximum flexibility and still running the highest speed.
  • Highlighted features:
    • New Display and signal lamps
    • Blue22 EasySet Prewinders
    • Digital shedding motion (SmartShed)
    • Air consumption monitoring and management system (AirMaster)
  • OmniPlus-i-4-P-190 weaving Bottom Weight: The proven standard for weaving of bottom weight. Specified with the focus of reaching the highest possible production speed in this fabric segment. A clear demonstration of the potential of the new OmniPlus-i.
  • Highlighted features:
    • New Display and signal lamps
    • Blue22 EasySet Prewinders
    • Air consumption monitoring and management system (AirMaster)
    • Waste cord free RHS (Cordless)
  • OptiMax-i-4-R-220 weaving Denim: The digital loom! A machine driven by data, relying on smart performance, always with sustainability in mind.
  • Highlighted features:
    • New Display and signal lamps
    • Guided GC gripper
    • Electronic Right Gripper opener (ERGO)
    • Quick Style Change (QSC)
    • Waste reduction system LHS (EcoFil 4Colours)
  • OptiMax-i-4-R-460 weaving a coating fabric: A new milestone in weaving coating fabrics, Free Flight gripper-system extended until 460 cm at highest insertion rates. No Guide-hooks required anymore on widths above T360!
  • Highlighted features:
    • New Display and signal lamps
    • Pneumatically controlled backrest (DWC)
    • Laserstop warp stop motion
    • Electronic Righthand side Gripper Opener (ERGO)
  • OptiMax-i-4-P-540 weaving Ground Backing: Our answer to weavers looking for versatile machines to weave a wide range of Technical Fabrics. Thanks to Guided Positive Grippers, Agro-textiles in a range from ground covers to open anti-hail nets become possible.
  • Highlighted features:
    • New Display and signal lamps
    • Guided Positive Gripper GPG
    • Waste reduction system LHS (EcoFil 4Colours)
    • Pneumatically controlled backrest (DWC)
    • Mechanical Tucking in for tape filling
    • Waste ribbon winder
  • OptiMax-i-12-J-190 weaving upholstery: The ultimate versatility! No longer a dream, but reality thanks to our revolutionary positive gripper system. Smart performance throughout the complete insertion process.
  • Highlighted features:
    • New Display and signal lamps
    • Flexible Positive Gripper (FPG)
    • Electronic Filling Tension Control (EFT)
    • Electronically controlled weft cutter SmartCut
  • TerryMax-i-8-J-260 weaving Terry: The benchmark for terry weaving. No limitations in design, aiming at maximum performance in combination with ultimate quality.
  • Highlighted features:
    • New Display and signal lamps
    • Versatile guided gripper (GCv)
    • Electronic Right Gripper Opener (ERGO)
    • Electronically controlled filling brake PosiFlex
    • Directly driven pile control system
    • Electronically controlled pneumatic pile tensioner
  • At the Stäubli booth: TERRYplus Summum 8-J-260: The benchmark for terry weaving at the highest possible performance, benefiting from all the strong points of Picanol’s extensive Airjet experience.
    • Directly driven pile control system
    • New 8-color main nozzle
    • Pick Repair Automation (PRA II plus)
    • Air consumption monitoring and management system (AirMaster)
    • Pile height monitoring
    • Needle roll control
  • At the Bonas booth: OptiMax-i 8-J-190 weaving Decoration fabric: Versatility as the new normal.  Allows weaving the widest range of yarns in warp and weft thinkable with a negative rapier, combined with maximal digitization.
    • Free Flight with raceboard (VB)
    • Electronically controlled weft cutter (SmartCut)
    • Electronic Righthand side Gripper Opener (ERGO)
    • Motor driven jacquardPosted

May 29, 2019

Source: Picanol

Hyosung Launches creora® Actifit Spandex At 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

SEOUL, Korea — May 29, 2019 — Propelled by the craving for challenge and a healthier lifestyle, the popularity of outdoor endurance sports is on the rise. To help construct the best multi-sport apparel for endurance sports enthusiasts, Hyosung, the world’s largest spandex manufacturer, has developed new high-performance creora® ActiFit spandex, which the company will launch at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver, June 18-20, 2019.

creora ActiFit spandex provides the long-lasting durability, UV and chlorine resistance, and superior recovery required of cycling, swimming, triathlon and adventure racing apparel where athletes can encounter numerous environmental surroundings — whether it be salt water, intense sun or a rocky crag.

“The last thing an endurance athlete or outdoor enthusiast wants to worry about is if their gear is going to hold up in a race, or even over time,” said Mike Simko, Hyosung Global Marketing Director – Textiles. “Multi-sport apparel made with creora ActiFit spandex will give athletes the confidence they need to focus on their sport and not be bothered by what they are wearing.”

At Outdoor Retailer, Hyosung will also feature a collection of multi-functional, sustainable fabrics and apparel under its in-house Fashion Design Center’s 2020 Megatrends ‘Connected, beyond’ presentation – Protect the Body and ECO-nomy.

Protect the Body ‘connected between human body and the environment’ is a stance whereby apparel is not just an outfit — it must also function to protect against environmental conditions one might encounter. Previously, there were clear lines between ready-to-wear, sportswear and outdoorwear, but now there are no boundaries among them. People want both fashion and function. This trend leads outdoor brands to make fashionable outerwear designed for commuters and fashion brands to add function to daily wear – and even luxury-fashion apparel. It also led Hyosung to create its new creora ActiFit spandex.

Highlighted materials within Protect the Body include:

  • MIPAN aqua X® nylon and askin polyester are beyond cool – combining instant and sustained cooling with superior coverage
  • aerolight lightweight polyester with outstanding wicking
  • MIPAN aeroheat and aeroheat Extreme heat generating nylon and polyester offering the ultimate in warmth
  • creora Fresh spandex helps neutralize causes of body odor to keep you feeling fresh and comfortable

ECO-nomy ‘connected with responsible thinking’ is a viewpoint where sustainability is not just a concept, but a business. Brands will need to evolve to create more circular business models to win consumers over as they become more interested in the transparent process of sustainable materials and design.

Featured materials within ECO-nomy include:

  • MIPAN regen® 100-percent preconsumer recycled nylon — reduces energy consumption. GRS certified;
  • regen 100-percent post-consumer recycled polyester — conserves petroleum resources. GRS certified;
  • creora eco-soft for low heat settable, and soft hand elastane — saving energy; and
  • creora Black dope dyed black spandex — saving water.

For more information, please visit Hyosung at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, booth 115-LL.

Posted May 29, 2019

Source: Hyosung

Porcher Sport To Power Red Bull X-Alps 2019 Race

BADINERES, France — May 29, 2019 — Porcher Sport, the Sports and Leisure division of Porcher Industries and supplier of high performance fabrics for airborne and nautical sports, has announced that the group will be a race sponsor of the Red Bull X-Alps 2019. Porcher Sport will power the world’s toughest adventure race, held in June 2019, with all entering athletes using Porcher Sport’s enhanced paragliding fabrics.

The group will showcase its Skytex™ 27 (27gsm) performance material, announce its forthcoming strategy into the outdoor apparel and equipment sectors and showcase a prototype of its newly developed ultra-lightweight performance fabric that weighs only 21gsm and which will be available in 2020.

This year, 32 of the world’s top paragliders and mountain runners will line up for the start of the X-Alps 2019 race, with all athletes using Porcher’s Skytex 27 to power their wings.

Skytex 27, known as the lightest paragliding material in the world — indeed until the new Porcher Sport 21gsm hits the market — is used almost exclusively by manufacturers of top of the range competition paragliders and kites including Ozone, Advance, Niviuk and Skywalk. Specifically engineered to be lower in weight with an optimized warp design, Skytex 27 uses a unique Porcher Sport PU coating for stability in flight. In 2017, four of the five highest ranked athletes of the 2017 X-Alps race used Skytex gliders.

The Red Bull X-Alps, starting 16th June, is renowned for being the world’s toughest adventure race and takes place every other year in the European Alps. Racers may only run, hike or fly their paragliders to navigate the course’s series of turn points that take them from Salzburg to Monaco. The 2019 course is tougher than ever with a straight-line distance of 1138 km and 13 turn points that take the competitors through Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and France before they reach the finish in Monaco.

Comments Olivier Gros, Head of Porcher Sport: “We are very excited to sponsor the Red Bull X-Alps 2019 race for the first time and to see how our materials enhance the athlete’s performances this year. This is truly one of the toughest physical races in the world and one that requires robust yet super lightweight materials to power the athletes and transport them across the finish line safely. I am proud to confirm that our Skytex 27 fabric demonstrates this balance and already cannot wait to see the lighter 21gsm version in action in 2020!”

Posted May 29, 2019

Source: Porcher Industries

Xaar 1201 Printhead Showcased In New D.Gen Hybrid Printer Launch At FESPA

CAMBRIDGE — May 28, 2019 — The versatility and performance of the Xaar 1201 printhead was showcased in the new hybrid printer from d.gen, launched at FESPA Munich, Europe’s largest specialty print exhibition, held between May 14-17.

The Arete Combo from d.gen is capable of printing on both transfer paper and directly on to fabric. Equipped with Xaar’s industry leading 1201 printheads, the Arete Combo delivers high speed and high-resolution printing and is available in six color and four color print options.

d.gen is a digital textile printer manufacturer based in Korea. Established in 1978, d.gen started a new business in 2002 focusing on investing in digital textile printing solutions based on the world’s best technologies for outdoor signage, graphic arts and textile printing.

High productivity is ensured with the Arete Combo, which recognizes the continuous change of weight and diameter in media through its jumbo feeder, while its flexible control system enables printing of over 1500m2 every day. High capacity media management also ensures continual ‘non-stop’ printing, without the need to reload media.

Xaar 1201’s Thin Film Piezo Silicon MEMS technology is capable of jetting a range of relevant fluids (EcoSolvent, UV-curable and Aqueous) for wide-format graphics (WFG), direct-to-garment (DTG) and textile applications. With its 1280 nozzles and capability to produce print with an apparent resolution of over 1440 dpi, the Xaar 1201 delivers high print speed and high drop placement accuracy.

“We used the Xaar 1201 as it was the best printhead in its class,” said Bruno Ruggiero, Sales Director at d.gen. “With 1280 nozzles per color the Arete Combo can now print at 1200 dpi high resolution with only two passes and at a speed of 80m2 per hour, offering significant productivity advantages to customers.”

“Overall we are very impressed with the high print quality of the results achieved and how the Xaar 1201 printhead’s robust design delivers reliable, cost effective and exceptional quality print to the Arete Combo for both transfer paper and fabric printing.”

“The Arete Combo is the latest d.gen printer to build on the Xaar 1201 printhead, following the launch of the Papyrus Grande and Papyrus Arete last year,” commented Gerard Winn, senior product manager at Xaar. “We are delighted to see continued growth in textile applications by d.gen, confirming the quality speed of the Xaar 1201, and how this was recognized by all visitors to their stand at FESPA.”

d.gen will also be exhibiting at ITMA Barcelona between June 20-26, 2019, the world’s largest International textile and garment technology exhibition, in Hall H3 booth #C108 – where they will showcase the latest version of the Papyrus Grande, a six color hybrid dye sublimation printer able to print on both fabric and transfer paper and equipped with Xaar’s 1201 printhead.

Posted May 28, 2019

Source: Xaar

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