Delta Apparel Appoints New Member to Board of Directors

GREENVILLE, S.C. — April 11, 2019 — Delta Apparel,Inc., a provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, today announced the appointment of Glenda E. Hood to its board of directors.

Hood brings to the Delta Apparel Board of Directors more than 40 years of business, organizational and political leadership experience spanning multiple industries and sectors.

She concluded her political career in 2005 as the Secretary of State for the State of Florida after serving three terms as mayor and CEO for the City of Orlando, Fla. Since then Hood has provided business development and strategic consulting services to companies as well as business, government and civic leaders across the country and also currently serves as a director for SantaFe Healthcare, Axiom Bank, NA, and engineering services firm Baskerville-Donovan Inc. Hood previously served as a director for energy services provider Allete and AvMed Health Plans and also serves in advisory roles for a variety of other civic and community organizations.

“We are very pleased to welcome Glenda to the Delta Apparel board,” commented Delta Apparel Chairman and CEO Robert W. Humphreys. “Glenda’s proven leadership record and extensive executive and advisory experience will be a tremendous asset to the company and our shareholders. We look forward to Glenda’s contributions and to having her valuable perspective on our Board.”

Delta Apparel Inc., along with its operating subsidiaries, Salt Life LLC, M. J. Soffe LLC, and DTG2Go LLC, is an international design, marketing, manufacturing, and sourcing company that features a diverse portfolio of core activewear and lifestyle apparel and related accessory products. The company sells casual and athletic products through a variety of distribution channels and distribution tiers, including department stores, mid and mass channels, e-retailers, sporting goods and outdoor retailers, independent and specialty stores, and the U.S. military. The company’s products are also made available direct-to-consumer at its branded retail stores and on its websites at www.saltlife.com, www.coastapparel.com, www.soffe.com and www.deltaapparel.com.  The company’s operations are located throughout the United States, Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico, and it employs approximately 8,100 people worldwide.

Posted April 12, 2019

Source: Delta Apparel Inc.

BAE Systems Honors Kineco Kaman With A Gold Tier Supplier Award

GOA, India— April 12, 2019 — Kineco Kaman Composites India Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between Goa based Kineco Ltd. and Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc. — a subsidiary of Kaman Corp., Bloomfield, Con. — today announced it won a Gold Tier Award for exceptional performance and contributions to supply chain success in 2018 for BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems Sector. Kineco Kaman was honored at a ceremony held in Manchester, N.H., on April 2, 2019, and was selected from a pool of more than 750 suppliers that worked with BAE Systems in 2018.

Commenting on this occasion, Shekhar Sardessai, founder promoter of Kineco Group and chairman and managing director of Kineco Kaman said: “We are proud and delighted to be standing among the best in the world for our performance on quality & delivery and being recognised as a gold supplier by BAE systems — one of the worlds most esteemed Aerospace majors. This award signifies the maturity that Kineco Kaman has come to achieve in a short span of six years. The mutually shared vision of Kineco & Kaman — the JV partners, has been the pillar of the venture’s success and I am sure this will continue to make the JV journey ahead a rewarding one for all its stakeholders.”

Rick Barnhart, executive vice president and president, Kaman Aerospace Group, stated: “The recognition from BAE Systems as a gold supplier demonstrates the high level capabilities and the quality of the products we manufacture with our partners at Kineco Kaman. I am proud of the work we have done with Kineco to make our joint venture a world class composites facility and look forward to the continued success of this operation.”

BAE Systems’ Partner 2 Win program is designed to achieve operational excellence and eliminate defects in its supply chain by raising the bar of performance expectations to meet the demand of current and future customers. As part of the program, BAE Systems meets regularly with its suppliers at their locations to transfer best practices to ensure that the components and materials that compose BAE Systems products meet the highest quality standards.

“Recognition of our top-tier suppliers underscores BAE Systems’ commitment to delivering the highest quality products on-time and on-budget, in order to meet the demand of our customers,” said Jeremy Tondreault, vice president of operations for BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector. “We are proud to partner with companies — including Kineco Kaman — who are dedicated to delivering the products that protect the warfighter on the battlefield and civilians who rely on the safety of commercial transportation.”

Posted April 12, 2019

Source: Kineco Kaman Composites

Toray Targets Athleisure Market With Newest Primeflex

SAN MATEO, Calf. — April 12, 2019 — Toray has added a new, innovative iteration to its PRIMEFLEX family of stretch textiles.

By employing “Nanodesign” to control the cross-sectional shape of the composite fiber, Toray has succeeded in creating a microfiber Primeflex polyester. The result is a thin core-sheath structure and a fine composite yarn with a single filament count of 0.8 denier or less.

The single filament fineness provides a flat surface appearance, a smooth touch and a soft hand feel, all with the 4-way stretchability that Primeflex is known for.

The spiral yarn provides the flex, which allows the fabric to stretch and recover without using heavier water-absorbing elastics like Spandex or Lycra. Benefits include outstanding breathability, abrasion resistance and a softer feel against your skin, all in a much lighter package.

The result is a textile that hits the sweet spot Toray calls the “Soft-fit Zone”, ideal for the athleisure category, between the “Hard-fit Zone” of a fabric like Spandex and the “Loose-fit Zone” of reular textured yarn.

The use of a bio material derived from corn also uses less water during processing.

Debuting in 2010, the original version of Primeflex was a stretchable polyester with a bimetal structure.

Primeflex 2.0 was a bi-component nylon version, offering a 50% improvement in 4-way stretchability compared to competitive offerings, and a high degree of moisture absorbancy.

Posted April 12, 2019

Source: Toray International America

Canadian Linen And Uniform’s Calgary Location Achieves Hygienically Clean Food Safety Certification

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — April 12, 2019 — Canadian Linen and Uniform Services’ Calgary, Alberta plant has recently the Hygienically Clean Food Safety certification, reflecting its commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and its capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing. Canadian Linen and Uniform Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aramark Corp., and the Alberta location joins these Canadian locations that have previously earned the Hygienically Clean Food Safety certification:

  • Alberta: Edmonton and Lethbridge;
  • British Columbia: Victoria and Vancouver/Burnaby;
  • Manitoba: Winnipeg;
  • Nova Scotia: Halifax;
  • Ontario: Etobicoke, London, North York and Ottawa;
  • Quebec: Quebec City; and
  • Saskatchewan: Regina and Saskatoon.

The certification confirms the laundry’s dedication to compliance and processing garments and linens using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, the focal point for inspectors’ evaluation of critical control points (CCPs) that minimize risk. The independent, third-party inspection must confirm essential evidence that:

  • Employees are properly trained and protected;
  • Managers understand legal requirements;
  • OSHA-compliant; and
  • Physical plant operates effectively.

In addition, each facility must pass three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean garments and other reusable textiles with diminished presence of harmful bacteria. To maintain their certification, laundry plants must pass quarterly testing to ensure that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained.

This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for animal processing, dairies, fruit/vegetable, bakeries, grain and other food and beverage industry segments.

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) practices are examined in the Hygienically Clean Food Safety inspection process, evaluating the plant’s techniques for:

  • Conducting hazard analysis;
  • Determining CCPs, monitoring their control, correcting them if not under control;
  • Validating and verifying HACCP system effectiveness; and
  • Documenting and record-keeping to show ongoing conformance.

On-site inspections also evaluate practices relevant to handling and processing textile products used in food manufacturing/processing establishments for adherence to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) directives. Introduced in 2014, Hygienically Clean Food Safety brought to North America the international cleanliness standards for laundering garments and other textile products for food manufacturing used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

The company’s Canadian Linen and Uniform Service facility in Lethbridge, Alberta, is also Hygienically Clean Healthcare-certified.

For information on Hygienically Clean and other TRSA certification programs, contact Angela D. Freeman, manager, certification programs.

Posted April 12, 2019

Source: TRSA

Ross Stores Announces Departure Of Michael O’Sullivan, President And COO

DUBLIN, Calif. — April 11, 2019 — Ross Stores Inc. announced today that Michael O’Sullivan, the company’s president and COO since 2009, has resigned from the company and its board of directors effective immediately to accept a position with another company.

In commenting, Barbara Rentler, CEO, said: “Michael has made numerous valuable contributions to the growth and success of our business since he joined Ross in 2003. We thank him and wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Rentler continued: “Looking ahead, we are confident in our deep bench of highly talented senior executives. We believe that their proven leadership skills will continue to drive the successful execution of our off-price strategies and thus, maximize our ability to deliver ongoing increases in shareholder value.

“Given Mr. O’Sullivan’s departure, we expect to make management changes that will be announced over the coming months. In the interim, Michael Hartshorn, the company’s group executive vice president, finance and legal and CFO, and Mike Kobayashi, our group executive vice president, supply chain, merchant operations and technology will report directly to me. Additionally, Gary Cribb, our group executive vice president, stores and loss prevention, will report to Jim Fassio, president and chief development officer.”

Posted April 12, 2019

Source: Ross Stores, Inc.

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-Joon Holds Insight Forum For In-House Leaders

SEOUL, South Korea — April 11, 2019 — Hyosung held the “Second Insight Forum” for its executives and team managers.

Hyosung launched the forum in January for its in-house leaders to identify rapidly changing trends quickly and apply them effectively to their work. The forum takes place every other month, with great scholars and experts invited to speak on a wide range of issues.

In the Second Insight Forum, Hong Sung-guk, chief executive of the Hyean Research (former CEO of Mirae Asset Daewoo), gave a lecture entitled “Shrinking Society, the New Frame of the Korean Economy.” Hong noted that every part of our society is shrinking in the era of continued low growth, and called on companies to prepare to cope with the challenges of the age of smart factories and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

“It is essential in listening to the voice of customers to accumulate knowledge in diverse fields through the Insight Forum and brace for fast-changing business environment,” Chairman Cho Hyun-joon said, “I will try to make Hyosung grow together with customers by building its capability to respond flexibly to changes in its business conditions.”

In addition to the forum, Hyosung runs MIT ILP (Industrial Liaison Program) with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in its continued effort to explore new business models.

Posted April 12, 2019

Source: Hyosung Corp.

Applied DNA Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With Process Chemicals Leader Stahl To Bring CertainT® Platform To Manufacturing Supply Chains

STONY BROOK, N.Y. — April 12, 2019 — Applied DNA Sciences Inc., a provider of PCR-based DNA manufacturing for product authenticity and traceability solutions, announced today the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Netherlands-based Stahl, a producer of process chemicals for leather products, performance coatings and other substrates. The MOU is expected to be followed by a definitive agreement.

Under the terms of the MOU, the parties will continue the evaluation of molecular tagging of process chemicals and coatings utilizing Stahl’s product offerings as a point of entry into supply chains for the company’s molecular tags. Stahl will provide technical expertise to the company relating to the process chemicals used in leather manufacturing.

Dr. James Hayward, president and CEO of Applied DNA, said: “Stahl’s global sales and support footprint, coupled with broad access to its customer base that spans global brands and their supply chains, makes it an ideal partner through which to expand, implement and support our CertainT® authentication and traceability platform. We believe this partnership should accelerate our entry into the leather market. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with Stahl.”

Mike Costello, director of sustainability at Stahl, said: “We see a bright future for molecular tagging. Leather is just one of many industries which could benefit by having the capability to improve traceability. As a process chemical manufacturer, we are a logical point of entry into a whole range of supply chains for Applied DNA’s molecular tags.”

Posted April 12, 2019

Source: Applied DNA Sciences

 

Pacon Manufacturing Chooses Brunswick County, N.C., For New Plant, Jobs

RALEIGH, N.C. — April 5, 2019 — Pacon Manufacturing Corp., a contract manufacturer, has selected Brunswick County for its new plant, creating 299 new jobs and investing $37.6 million, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will bring manufacturing to Navassa, N.C.

“Hurricane Florence dealt a powerful blow to this area just six months ago, but North Carolinians are strong and resilient and today we are here to celebrate the good news of good jobs,” said Governor Cooper. “Pacon Manufacturing chose North Carolina because of our strong workforce, infrastructure and community support, and they are committed to working with us as we rebuild.”

Pacon Manufacturing develops and manufactures wipes, pads, towels and liquids for the consumer, industrial and medical industries. Pacon’s products range from disinfecting wipes to makeup remover pads to personal care wipes, and the company manufactures for the leaders in consumer-packaged goods. Pacon Manufacturing was founded in 1949.

“Pacon Manufacturing looks forward to this opportunity to partner with the people and resources of Brunswick County and the great state of North Carolina,” said Mike Shannon, Pacon’s chairman of the board. “We would like to thank the teams at NC Commerce and Brunswick County, among others, who have been instrumental in making this possible. This new facility in Navassa is a key component to our growth in the upcoming years.”

“Manufacturers need workforce and infrastructure, and Brunswick County has both,” said Secretary of Commerce Anthony M. Copeland. “I am proud to welcome Pacon Manufacturing’s significant investment in North Carolina. Pacon is making a big bet on our state, and I know we have what it takes to deliver.”

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

Salaries for the new jobs will vary by position but will average $31,273.

A performance-based grant of $300,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help facilitate Pacon Manufacturing’s opening of its new facility in North Carolina. The One N.C. Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All One NC grants require a matching grant from local governments and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.

“This is a great day for Brunswick County,” said Senator Bill Rabon. “Advanced manufacturing is a strong industry sector in Southeastern North Carolina and Pacon Manufacturing will be a great addition to our state.”

“We are very excited about welcoming Pacon Manufacturing to our community,” said Rep. Deb Butler. “These new jobs will have a great impact on our citizens.”

In addition to North Carolina Commerce and the Economic Partnership of North Carolina, other key partners in the project include the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Community College System, North Carolina’s Southeast Partnership, Brunswick County and Brunswick County Business and Industry Development and Duke Energy.

Posted April 12, 2019

Source: North Carolina Office of the Governor

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: Starlinger Group — First Joint Appearance With STC Spinnzwirn

VIENNA, Austria — April 12, 2019 — At this year’s ITMA, the world’s largest textile machinery exhibition held every 4 years, the Starlinger Group will present itself in Barcelona together with its new member STC Spinnzwirn for the first time. On a total area of 460 square meters, Starlinger underlines its leading position in the field of machinery and process technology for plastic fabrics.

Everything from a single source: The Starlinger Group with headquarters in Austria is the world’s only supplier of the entire product range for the production of plastic fabrics, from tape extrusion lines and circular looms through to sack conversion, plant monitoring, and the recycling of production scrap. With the acquisition of the company now operating under the name STC Spinnzwirn (formerly known as Oerlikon business unit Barmag Spinnzwirn), Starlinger has expanded this broad range even further, particularly with respect to special extrusion (e.g., artificial grass, baler twine) and winding technology. In addition to the winders and twisting machines of STC Spinnzwirn, ITMA visitors will be able to get a good impression of the Industry 4.0 solutions of winding specialist Georg Sahm GmbH & Co. KG based in Eschwege/Germany, which joined Starlinger Group in 2002. Further ITMA highlights are the software solutions for central plant monitoring and digital process optimization developed for the Starlinger Group by GRAFiT, a subsidiary founded in 2018.

High-performance fabrics made of (recycled) PET

With a focus on the circular economy, Starlinger will exhibit an FX 6.1 circular loom at ITMA 2019 to demonstrate the circular weaving of tapes made of recycled PET; the resulting rPET fabric is ideal for the manufacturing of U-panel FIBCs (flexible intermediate bulk containers or container sacks). The FX 6.1 is a 6-shuttle circular loom that is primarily used for the production of high-performance fabrics and does not possess any sliding parts which would require lubrication. This ensures that the fabric is completely oil-free and suitable for packaging food products.

Starlinger currently registers a high demand for circular looms with a large working width that are often used to make plastic fabric for FIBCs. Due to its form stability, flexibility and high melting point, (recycled) PET lends itself perfectly to FIBCs, in which large product quantities are transported and stored. Further advantages of (r)PET FIBCs are their suitability for multiple use as well as their excellent recyclability.

Visit Starlinger at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona, Spain, from June 20-26, 2019 in Hall 7, Stand B212!

Posted April 12, 2019

Source: Starlinger & Co. Gesellschaft m.b.H.

ITMA 2019 Exhibitor Preview: UCMTF — French Machinery

PARIS — April 11, 2019 — French Textile Machinery Manufacturers are offering hardware, software and services.

Evelyne Cholet, the Secretary General of their association, stated that: “The French textile machinery manufacturers are technology partners for their customers. Together they cooperate on long term basis often from a specially designed machine to many after sales services”. The objective of these services is to let the customers get the best return from their investments. They include, for examples, remote assistance through internet, spare parts availability and upgrading.

“In fact,” she added, “often, even before the investment decision is made, the machinery manufacturers’ R&D teams work directly with the customers to design specialty machines”.

R&D and service are embedded in the French Textile Machinery Manufacturers’ DNA. It has always been. Remember that Jacquard, the star of the textile machinery invention was French! The manufacturers are agile SME’s run by entrepreneurs with long term objectives. The managers have very often a long history and strong ties with their companies. Then, in such SME’s the information flows very rapidly between the commercial, technical and research departments. This is how it should work and it does. It allows to go much further than purely commercial relationships with the customers; trust and confidence are not buzzwords.

That’s why France is the sixth textile machinery manufacturer worldwide with an annual turnover of about 1 billion Euros (1,15 billion US dollars). They are particularly strong in long fibre spinning (wool, acrylic …), yarn twisting and control (including technical yarns), space-dyeing, heat setting for carpet yarns, carpet systems, dyeing and finishing, felts and belts for finishing processes, nonwovens, air conditioning of textile plants, and recycling processes of textile materials.

Evelyne Cholet concluded: “We have worked hard to welcome our customers on our booths at ITMA, and surprise them; my message to them about our machines is: make it yours!”

Posted April 12, 2019

Source: UCMTF

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