Ryan Bowman Hired As Sales Manager, Outdura Casual Furniture Division

HUDSON, N.C. — October 2, 2018 — Outdura is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Bowman as sales manager, Casual Furniture division. Ryan comes to Sattler with 15 years of experience in the casual furniture industry. His background is in textiles, retail sales management, and OEM design and manufacturing. As sales manager, Ryan will serve in a key role for the Outdura sales organization.

Ryan holds a degree in Business from Dallas Baptist Univerty, with concentration on International Business and Marketing. He has extensive experience in product development and design. As well, he is experienced in designing programs for the mass market specialty customers

Ryan will manage key customer relationships, with a focus on casual furniture OEM’s and retailers. He will also provide direction and leadership to the inside sales and customer service teams, while managing responsibility for customer satisfaction and market share growth for the Outdura fabric brand.

Posted October 3, 2018

Source: Sattler Corp.

Sattler Hired Steve Fredrickson As Sales Director, Awning & Marine Division

HUDSON, N.C. — October 3, 2018 — Sattler is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Fredrickson as sales director, Awning & Marine Division. Prior to joining Sattler, Fredrickson was with Serge Ferrari for 17 years as the sales manager. He has served on various textile industry-related boards and is past chairman of the IFAI’s Fabric Structures Association. As sales director, Fredrickson will serve in a key role for the Sattler sales organization.

“Having Steve on our team will add power to our global presence in the Awning and Marind division,” says Andreas Freiler, CEO Sattler Group “His product and industry knowledge will be a great asset to our team. We look forward to Steve taking a prominent role with our sales team and further developing business for many years to come.”

Fredrickson will manage key customer relationships, with a focus on Awning and Marine Dealers and Fabricators. He will also provide direction and leadership to the inside sales and customer service teams, while managing responsibility for customer satisfaction and market share growth for the Sattler fabric brand.

Posted October 3, 2018

Source: Sattler Corp.

Texo Trade Services (TTS) Opens Two New Stock Locations In Europe

LEICESTER — October 3, 2018 — Texo Trade Services (TTS), expert in transfer printing media and printable textiles, opens two new stock locations in Europe: in Leicester the United Kingdom and in the French capital Paris. TTS serves a concentration of customers in these regions. With this local, customer-oriented stock TTS increases the service and delivery speed: within 24 hours or even the same day. Customers of TTS can guarantee their own clients even more speed and distinguish themselves herein.

Tailored range close to home

The market demands a faster delivery. The answer of TTS translates into new stock locations with a range of quality products that is tailored to the customers in the surrounding regions. Besides the warehouses in Leicester, Paris and of course Waddinxveen, TTS also has a stock location in the Italian city of Como for many years.

Small quantity orders possible

In addition to faster delivery, the customers of TTS also enjoy another advantage. They now have the opportunity to purchase a smaller quantity per order for proper stock and cost management. This way they keep their stock low while they can always sell their clients yes.

Future: possibly more new stock locations

TTS thinks fast delivery is very important. That is why the new warehouses in Leicester and Paris will certainly not be the last to open. TTS continues to investigate where it could be of service to it’s customers better and faster.

Posted October 3, 2018

Source: Texo Trade Services

Barco Uniforms Announces Hiring Of Two Senior Vice Presidents

LOS ANGELES — October 3, 2018 — Barco™ Uniforms, a recognized leader of design innovation in the premium apparel industry, today announced the hiring of Edward Mitzel as its digital leader and senior vice president of Technology, and David Price as senior vice president of Global Supply Chain. Both will report to President and CEO David Murphy.

The addition of these two new hires to the senior leadership team underscores the company’s continued commitment to technology advancement and elevated service levels in product fulfillment. Barco continues to see dynamic market share growth and will continue to build on the global popularity and success of recent new brand launches, including Barco One Wellness, the first-ever professional apparel curated and infused with bio-minerals, and a new modern spandex-stretch collection of Grey’s Anatomy scrubs.  These recent additions join Barco’s already-world-famous family of brands, which also include Skechers by Barco, scrubs especially designed for hospital enterprise groups.

“We are very excited about the new additions to our senior executive leadership team,” said Murphy. “We are experiencing strong market share growth in both our healthcare and identity divisions and in tandem, we are committed to elevating our technology and service levels to our customers.”

Edward Mitzel will be responsible for IT strategic innovation and digital unified commerce. He has led global information technology and digital transformations for medical, manufacturing, construction, hospitality and retail organizations. He has held positions of leadership at global organizations, including Hanger Orthopedic Group, P.F. Changs, Pei Wei and Gate Gourmet. Fredrickson has led centers of excellence, utilizing technology to enhance and improve business logistics, finance and operations. He has championed digital technology and new services for customers to enhance their experience through emerging business models and social channels. Fredrickson has a B.S. in Business Administration, a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Baltimore and a Masters in Information Technology from Johns Hopkins University.

David Price brings over 25 years of experience to Barco’s global supply chain, and will help support the dynamic and diverse growth the company is experiencing. Price’s experience includes leading supply chain, global sourcing, and logistics operations for companies such as Cintas, Aramark, Hagger and The Hampshire Group. In his past positions, Price has efficiently delivered and streamlined processes, managed high volume throughput, and led large operational teams and overseas sourcing organizations. Price has an Engineering/Industrial Psychology educational background from the University of South Carolina and Southern Technical Institute.

“At Barco, purposeful innovation is in our DNA and our focus is on improving the work and lives of service-oriented professionals,” added Murphy. “We carefully consider their specific needs and are expanding our technology capabilities, design innovation and leadership to provide the best apparel solutions in the industry that meet their specialized needs and exceed their expectations.”

Posted October 3, 2018

Source: Barco Uniforms

Nexgen Packaging Appoints Agnes Siu Regional Director SE Asia

WESTMONT, Ill./HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — October 3, 2018 — Nexgen Packaging — a full service provider of apparel identification products to retailers as well as to apparel, footwear and textile brands — today announced that Agnes Siu has joined the company as regional director SE Asia. Siu has over 30 years experience in the retail, apparel and footwear industry most recently holding the position of company representative of Vietnam for Li & Fung where she was responsible for the business performance of key accounts and overall support of Li & Fung’s business in Vietnam for four years. Siu has held senior roles throughout Asia including leadership positions in sourcing and merchandising for retail brands Gap and PVH as well as regional leadership roles for Avery Dennison. Siu will be based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

“Nexgen continues to achieve strong market share growth in North America & Europe by providing our customers with quality products, exceptional customer service, and industry-leading technology that brings visibility and efficiencies to supply chain operations,” said Andy Effron, Nexgen’s co-founder and CEO.  “Vietnam is one of our fastest growing regions and we are extremely proud to have someone of Agnes’s caliber join our management team.  The combination of her leadership roles with retailers in sourcing and merchandising with her experience leading trim and packaging operations throughout Asia will be of great value to our customers who are manufacturing in Vietnam. I have worked closely with Agnes in the past and I look forward to having her lead our efforts to grow our team and capabilities in Vietnam.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the Nexgen team,” Siu said.  “Nexgen has created an outstanding reputation with the retailers/brands and garment manufacturers globally.  Their software platform has over 12,000 factories using it already and the visibility to the supply chain is unparalleled. The opportunity to expand our relationship with customers in Vietnam is significant and I am excited to be leading the effort in the region.”

Posted October 3, 2018

Source: Nexgen Packaging LLC

Fruit Of The Loom Celebrates New Women’s Clothing Collection, Seek No Further, With Engaging Shopping Experience In New York City

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — October 3, 2018 — Fruit of the Loom is celebrating the launch of the Seek No Further™ collection, its most stylish and versatile women’s clothing line to date with an interactive, multi-room shopping experience in the heart of SoHo, New York City, from Friday, Oct. 12 to Saturday, Oct. 13. Bringing together contemporary fashion and effortless style, Seek No Further is meant to be mixed and matched seamlessly so women everywhere can create looks they love as they transition from day to night and work to play.

With pieces that can be dressed up, dressed down, or paired together to create an entire outfit within the collection, shopping for multiple occasions can be easy! Seek No Further offers stylish options, including statement pieces, all-day essentials and activewear ranging from blazers to contemporary tanks to a variety of pants and dresses. The full line-up features:

  • Statement Pieces
    • Mix-it-up Blazer
    • Fit & Flare Pant
  • All-Day Essentials
    • V-Neck Tank
    • Shell Tank
    • Sweetheart V-Neck Tee
    • Pleated Ponte Dress
    • Wide Waistband Legging
    • Wide-Leg Crop Pant
    • Cardigan
  • Activewear
    • Track Jacket
    • Track Pant

“Our Seek No Further collection truly speaks to a woman’s need for versatile, stylish and comfortable pieces that can be easily incorporated into her own personal style,” said Karen Kendrick, vice president, Brand Communications at Fruit of the Loom. “Today, women have so many clothing options that finding a look they love can be difficult. We created the Seek No Further collection to help simplify the shopping process, offering a range of styles and colors so they can create multiple looks within the collection or mix and match the pieces seamlessly into their already existing wardrobe. We look forward to having women try our most elevated designs yet at our shop.”

The collection will be brought to life at the pop-up shop, with three distinctly designed rooms that resemble a woman’s “day in the life,” offering the ultimate exclusive shopping experience. The shop will mark the first and only time where customers may purchase Seek No Further pieces in-person. After the shop ends, Seek No Further products will be available for purchase online on Fruit.com/Seek-No-Further and Amazon. Shoppers may stop by at 111 Grand St., New York, N.Y., on Friday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST or Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.

Posted October 3, 2018

Source: Fruit of the Loom

Meteor Inkjet First To Offer Electronics, Softwear To Drive New SG600 Printheads From Fujifilm Dimatix

Meteor HDC-SG600CAMBRIDGE, England — October 1, 2018 — Meteor Inkjet, an independent supplier of electronics and software to drive industrial inkjet printheads, further expands its product portfolio with the addition of the HDC-SG600 Head Driver Card, Printhead Evaluation Kit and Waveform Development Kit for FUJIFILM Dimatix SG600 printheads.

Formally launched today by FUJIFILM Dimatix, the SG600 recirculating printhead is suitable for textiles, corrugated packaging, ceramics, and many other industrial print applications. The SG600 is in the same printhead family as the highly successful SG1024 but takes the native resolution up to 600dpi. This allows printer OEMs to offer much higher ink deposition or finer detailed imaging at desired print speeds.

Each Meteor HDC-SG600 Head Driver Card (HDC) drives one SG600 printhead supported through a Meteor PCC-E GbitE Print Controller Card (PCC) which can accommodate up to eight HDCs.  Multiple PCCs can be linked seamlessly to drive up to 2024 printheads. Used in conjunction with the electronics, Meteor’s powerful software supports a wide range of applications and allows print system builders the flexibility to design as much or as little of the Digital Front End as they choose.

In addition to electronics and software for the SG600, Meteor also offers a Printhead Evaluation Kit and a Waveform Development Kit to ease print system design and significantly speed time to market. Multi-head, multi-ink configurations can be evaluated and integrated using electronics and software that can then be transferred straight to manufacturing.

Clive Ayling, Meteor’s managing director commented, “We have a long history of collaboration with FUJIFILM Dimatix, having launched our first Meteor-branded drive electronics for Dimatix printheads in 2006.  We are proud to be the first supplier to offer production-ready electronics, software and evaluation equipment for the new SG600 printhead and we look forward to providing customers an easy to integrate, scalable solution with the assurance of long-term, reliable supply for both development and production requirements.”

For more information, visit Meteor at TheIJC (Stand A6) in Düsseldorf, 16-17 October 2018.

Posted October 2, 2018

Source: Meteor

IFAI Expo Preview: Sunbrella® Shade Solutions

GLEN RAVEN, N.C.  — October 2, 2018 — Sunbrella® brings innovation to shade structures at IFAI Expo, Oct. 15-18 in Dallas, Texas, demonstrating powerful ways to make shade do more no matter what the challenge. Alongside their portfolio of high-performance shade fabrics, Sunbrella will feature revolutionary textiles that elevate the design, function and customization of shade structures.

This year, fabricators can make shade do more by creating a mood with the two new pattern additions to Sunbrella Decorative Shade fabrics that will debut at the expo: Meteor, which features a high-tech, metallic look with dimensional crosshatching, and Nebula, which is inspired by ancient Japanese tie-dyeing, Shibori. Each new pattern comes in three different colorways. With Sunbrella Decorative Shade, fabricators can build high-performance shade structures that improve outdoor environments without sacrificing creativity or craftsmanship. Because the color is embedded deep inside each and every fiber, these fabrics are easy to care for, fade resistant and bleach cleanable.

“In both performance and design, we’re constantly working to make shade exceptional for our customers,” said Vince Hankins, director of industrial markets for Glen Raven. “Our expansion of unique shade fabrics will be extended through next year to allow more time for new styles and innovations to gain traction in marketplace.”

At IFAI, Sunbrella will show a variety of innovative technical solutions that make shade do more for fabricators from water and fire protection to customization. After more than 25 years in the marine market, Sunbrella® SeaMark® has now become the first choice to make shade waterproof in environments that see heavy weather. Engineered with Sunbrella fabric and an impervious waterproof backing, Sunbrella SeaMark delivers strong on performance without sacrificing style.

The Sunbrella Graphics System is helping partners make shade “speak.” Developed and field-tested by awning, sign and banner professionals, the versatile system rapidly creates custom logo designs and multicolor graphics with no minimum fabric requirement, allowing fabricators and their customers to customize spaces with brand-centric messaging.

Sunbrella will also feature Contour, a fabric specifically engineered to fit any shape or angle, permitting craftsmen to expand their offerings with shade sails and other shade structures including fixed awnings, windscreens, umbrellas, cabanas, pavilions and marine applications. Featuring 15 colors in durable Sunbrella fabrics, Sunbrella Contour is a rich, knit-textured fabric that can make shade stretch. Make shade fire retardant with FIRESIST®, a state-of-the-art, flame-retardant line of performance fabrics for the commercial awning, canopy and shade markets.

A leading fabric choice for high-end commercial shade projects that involve rigid flame-resistant requirements, FIRESIST offers a variety of design options, such as four heathered styles that debuted in 2017.

“Sunbrella recognizes the importance of shade design and giving our customers more options to create extraordinary outdoor environments,” Hankins said. “We’re excited to feature our shade innovations at IFAI.”

For more information about these offerings, visit the Sunbrella booth #1030 at the IFAI Expo or visit the new shade website at sunbrella.com/makeshade.

Posted October 2, 2018

Source: Sunbrella.

Shaw Floors Announces 2019 Color Of The Year: Whisper

DALTON, Ga.  — October 2, 2018 — For the first time ever, Shaw Floors has announced a full palette of colors for its 2019 Color of the Year: Whisper. In an unprecedented move, the palette of five hushed neutrals will be embodied in the leading floorcovering brand’s 2019 hard and soft surface product introductions.

Whisper features five colors: Glacier Ice, Clay, Blush, Mist, and Dusty Lilac. Infused with a dusty softness, the approachable palette provides the neutrals consumers love with subtle pastel undertones for interest, beauty and variety. The colors are easy to integrate into a home’s design scheme and may be used alone in a space or together as a palette.

To determine the Color of the Year, the Shaw Floors design team utilized trend tracking and immersive research trips, spanning Los Angeles to Charleston, to discern which colors resonate most among consumers. After countless hours of research and discussion, the Whisper palette emerged.

“With Whisper, we’ve moved away from our obsession with grays and are embracing colors that inject a calm, inviting serenity into the home,” stated Pam Rainey, ASID, IIDA, Shaw Floors’ vice president of product design. “The palette conveys an ethereal, dreamlike environment where we can find peace and relaxation.”

A departure from years past, in 2019, Shaw Floors will launch new products that not only coordinate with the Whisper palette, but embody the colors as well. Alongside the products, the brand will release a selection of design themes which showcase the palette in various ways .

In announcing the Color of the Year, Shaw Floors’ goal is to equip retail partners with excellent resources that enable them to connect with consumers. “We’re not encouraging consumers to rush out and redo their homes and decor year after year,” said Rainey. “Rather, this year’s palette, flooring products and design trends are tools to help RSAs engage in meaningful conversations with their consumers to help them achieve their desired interior — whether a complete transformation or a minimal update. Sharing this information and assisting the consumer establishes trust in the RSA and confidence in the consumer’s flooring selection.”

Whisper is the sixth Color of the Year for Shaw Floors. Previous years’ colors were Gold Rush (2018), Lush (2017), White Hot (2016), Lady in Grey (2015), and English Royal Navy (2014).

Posted October 2, 2018

Source: Shaw Industries Group Inc.

DyStar Releases Sustainability Performance Report 2017-2018

SINGAPORE — October 2, 2018 — The DyStar Group has released its 2017-2018 Sustainability Performance Report. Into its eighth edition, the report marks the progress of the global company that aspires to become the world’s most sustainable and responsible supplier of colorants, specialty chemicals, and services in the textile industry, but has also embarked on the business with food dyes and chemicals through its recent acquisition in United States.

The latest DyStar’s Sustainability Performance Report is the first of their reports prepared in accordance with the most trusted and widely used reporting framework – Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core Option.

The 2020 Target

2017 marks the seventh year of DyStar’s journey towards reducing the production footprint by 20% for every ton of production by the year 2020. This goal encompasses the resources used for production including energy, water, and raw materials as well as addresses their corresponding outputs — greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, waste and wastewater. Results across most key performance indicators were positive, with four of the six 2020 targets being successfully met or surpassed.

In terms of the energy consumption and GHG emission, DyStar is farther from its original desired target primarily due to the impacts from three newly acquired production sites. However, intensive efforts are underway to ensure that the company’s less efficient acquisitions are provided the essential support to align with the rest of the company. DyStar is optimistic that all six targets are achievable by 2020.

Creating Responsible Products & Services

As part of DyStar’s long-term goal to imbed sustainability across the industry, they will also be focusing on expanding its sustainability services. This includes the opening of more Texanlab offices, an ISO 17025 certified, specialized testing laboratory across South Asia to provide end-to-end solutions throughout the whole supply chain.

Stepping Up on Cooperation with NGOs

Increasingly, DyStar is strengthening their partnerships with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). The 2017 report features an in-depth guest interview with the NGO China Water Risk, on how can suppliers like DyStar can be a role model in creating sustainable fashion.

To encourage and facilitate sustainable practices among its suppliers, DyStar also conducts sustainability-related supplier surveys. For instance, DyStar is cooperating with the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE), one of the most established Chinese NGO, to expand the framework of their supplier questionnaire. In recognition of its efforts, DyStar received top ranking in the CITI transparency list for industrial chemicals from IPE, placing them well ahead of many other industry peers.

Embracing Diversity, Engaging Communities

Also, to help meet clients’ demand and demonstrate its responsibility and care in the food and beverages industry, DyStar is implementing a supplier diversity program to support businesses in the USA that are at least 51% owned by minority groups, women, veterans and people with disabilities.

Highlighting DyStar’s commitment to the communities they operate in, the company encourages volunteerism among employees, and for the year of 2017, DyStar employees devoted a total of 205 volunteer hours towards community projects, which also served as a meaningful collective experience for employees to form closer bonds.

Working Together Towards Long-Term Solutions

As an industry frontrunner, DyStar and its leaders are committed to driving sustainability across the industry. However, significant challenges remain, and the stakeholders of this industry need to work together to derive long-term solutions. CEO of DyStar Group, Mr. Eric Hopmann emphasized, “It is imperative for the entire industry to improve collectively, not individually, and our ability to do so may determine the long-term profitability of the industry as a whole. It is my belief that effective partnerships coupled with stronger support and incentivization from leading companies within this industry could be key to creating a new – and much needed – equilibrium.”

Posted October 2, 2018

Source: DyStar Group

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