Hills Delivers LBS-300 To The Nonwovens Institute At North Carolina State University (NWI)

LBSNWI-Pic2RALEIGH, N.C. — December 14, 2018 — The Nonwovens Institute at North Carolina State University (NWI) and Hills Inc., West Melbourne, Fla., are pleased to announce the delivery of a Hills LBS-300 to NWI. The LBS-300 is an exceptionally versatile and compact machine — with a footprint of approximately 5 feet by 5 feet, and an elevation of approximately 8 feet — that is designed for research and development of raw materials and extrusion processes related to filament, fiber, and nonwoven products. The design allows the LBS-300 to be quickly and easily adapted to practically any fiber extrusion process. A base LBS-300 unit simply extrudes, quenches, and winds undrawn fibers, utilizing as few as 8 grams of polymer chips. However the LBS-300 at NWI is supplied with many optional LBS attachments for conversion to numerous additional extrusion processes. Such options delivered with the machine include:

1. Multifilament spinnerets with orifices to produce the following external fiber cross sections:
a) Solid round;
b) Hollow round; and
c) Trilobal.

Spinnerets for extruding virtually any other external fiber cross section can be added later.

2. Multifilament bicomponent fiber spinning with metering/distribution plates to produce the following internal fiber cross sections:

a) Sheath/Core;
b) Side x Side;
c) Tipped Trilobal;
d) 16 Segment Pie;
e) 36 Islands-In-the-Sea; and
f)  Blocking plate assemblies for reducing spin holes from a quantity of 72 to various lower spin hole counts.

Multicomponent Metering/Distribution plates for extruding virtually any other internal cross
sections can be added later.

3. Monofilament extrusion capabilities for extruding, water quenching, and winding homopolymer and bicomponent  monofilament with the following included:

a) Spinnerets for extruding solid round, hollow round, and trilobal cross sections.
b) Bicomponent Metering/Distribution plates for extruding sheath/core, side by side, and tipped trilobal cross sections.

Additional spinnerets and metering/distribution plates can be added later to extrude practically any other cross sections.

LBSNWI-Pic14. Meltblown dies for extruding homopolymer and bicomponent meltblown fibers along with meltblown fabric forming, bonding, and winding equipment. Fabrics with fibers to <250 nanometers diameter can also be produced.

5. Spunbond open systems aspirator for high speed stretching of spun fibers along with spunbond fabric forming, calender bonding, and winding equipment.

6. Adjustable spinning height to accommodate spinning a broad range of fiber sizes and polymers.

7. High temperature extrusion to 450 °C.

8. Special materials to accommodate extrusion of corrosive polymers.

9. An adapter for use in coating of previously manufactured thread lines of practically any type.

10. Special design to accommodate use of existing NWI equipment for making fully oriented yarns.

11. HillsWare HMI for storing and analyzing data from spinning trials.

The LBS-300 is an exceptional tool for research and development as will often be the use at NWI, but in the hands of NWI it will also be a fantastic educational tool for training NWI students and industry personnel in fiber extrusion and melt spun nonwovens fabric production.

Hills and NWI intend to expand their cooperation by adding even more features to the LBS as future needs arise.

Posted December 17, 2018

Source: NWI

Beaulieu Engineered Products Takes Carpet Sustainability Up A Notch With New Yarn And Fiber Launches At Domotex 2019

WIELSBEKE, Belgium — December 17, 2018 — Beaulieu Engineered Products aims to turn heads at Domotex 2019 with the unveiling of innovative solutions breaking new ground in the development of more sustainably-produced, highly creative, durable tufted carpets and recyclable needle punch carpets.

At its nature-inspired Stand B56 in Hall 11, Beaulieu Engineered Products will showcase extended portfolios of yarns, fibers and technical textiles designed to help the industry make their products more sustainable, fit for a better planet and reaching CO2 reduction targets.

New product launches in the spotlight:

  • New best-in-class high-resilience Polyamide (PA) yarn family offering broad design creativity to the contract market. The yarns are suitable for all kinds of carpet constructions.
  • UltraBond: a unique polyolefin fibre enabling an “industry-first” in cost-effective and more sustainable production of fully-recyclable needle punch carpets meeting current performance requirements.

Further highlights for textile floorings include tempting extended colour options and emission-reducing solutions, plus a wide range of Proback woven carpet backings.

Karena Cancilleri, vice president Beaulieu Engineered Products, comments: “Delivering products that contribute positively towards emission and resource reduction and promoting the Circular Economy, without compromising quality, performance or design potential, is very important to Beaulieu Engineered Products. As these factors grow in relevance for the flooring industry, we are fully committed to leading the way with innovative, reliable solutions that can advance our customers’ sustainability efforts and end products.”

Meet the Beaulieu Engineered Products teams at Stand B56 Hall 11 during Domotex 2019 in Hannover, Germany from January 11-14, 2019.

Posted December 17, 2018

Source: Beaulieu International Group

Join The Worldwide Composites Community At JEC World 2019 — March 12-14, 2019, Paris Nord Villepinte

PARIS — December 17, 2018 — JEC World gives the opportunity to professionals to meet with the worldwide composites industry dedicated entirely to the development of know-how and business connections channels and platforms supporting the growth and promotion of the composite materials industry.

JEC World 2019 Key Figures:

  • +1,300 exhibitors;
  • 26 pavilions;
  • +43,000 professional visits;
  • 115 countries represented;
  • +150 conferences;
  • +1,800 Business meetings;
  • 4 Innovation Planets; and
  • Innovation programs.

JEC World 2019 focuses on creating business, sourcing innovation and sharing knowledge through different actions and programs such as pre-arranged Business Meetings, Technical Conferences, JEC Innovation Awards, Composites Exchange, Startup Booster competition, Innovation planets, Composites in Action, Composite Challenge…

The 2019 edition will be the opportunity to present the results of the global composite market observatory; to offer the renewed Composites Industry Circles to automotive, aero and building end-users industrials; to highlight regions with strong composites ecosystem, the two Countries to be on stage: the Netherlands and France; and to host the first Composites in action area dedicated to 3D-printing in cooperation with IMT, DLR and Thermwood.

Main JEC World 2019 Programs:

JEC Innovation Awards to identify, promote and reward the most innovative composite projects worldwide. They celebrate the fruitful cooperation between players of the Composite community. Over the past 15 years, the JEC Innovation Awards have brought in 1,800 companies worldwide. 177 companies and 433 partners have been rewarded for the excellence of their composite innovations. Awarded companies will be officialised on Wednesday March, 13th.

The 4 Innovation planets are solution focused areas where major OEMs and suppliers can discover the latest trends per industry. In 2019, JEC World will focus on Aero&Space, Auto&Transport, Construction&Energy and Sports&LifeStyle.

JEC World Conferences, a program of technical & expert conferences focusing on latest developments in high-performance composite technologies and applications. JEC World 2019 conferences program:

  • Aeronautics: technologies for the future legacy programs;
  • Automotive: solutions for hybrid, fuel cell and electric vehicles;
  • Building, Construction & Civil Engineering: fast, economic and lasting solutions;
  • Simulation: the end of “black metal”
Additive Manufacturing: real reinforced parts; and
  • Sports & Leisure: how to be out the average.

After a second edition in 2018, Startup Booster, the leading startup competition in the world of composites, will enable companies to find and assess innovations with a potential impact on their industry. Discover the pitches of the 10 finalists selected by a prestigious jury, on March 12, 2019, from 10.30 AM in Agora Stage, Hall 5.

Once again, the Agora stage will welcome a prestigious line up of speakers, to name a few Mr. Bertrand PICCARD, Initiator & Chairman of Solar Impulse Foundation; Mr. Enrico PALERMO, President of The Spaceship Company; Mr. Luciano DE OTO, Head of Advanced Composites Research Center & Body Structures Engineering, Lamborghini; and Mr. Carlo RATTI, Architect and Professor at MIT.

Posted December 17, 2018

Source: JEC Group

SPESA To Host Advancements In Manufacturing Technologies Conference In Conjunction With Techtextil North America

RALEIGH, N.C. — December 17, 2018 — Techtextil North America announced today that SPESA (Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas) will hold its Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N.C., on Wednesday, February 27, in conjunction with the show’s 2019 edition.

Since 2010, SPESA has hosted the Advancements Conference, which offers its attendees the opportunity to learn about the current and future state of the sewn products industry from leaders on the frontline of manufacturing. The one-day event will be organized into three panel discussions that address the top areas of technology advancements in manufacturing today, including microfactories, automation, and software connectivity.

“Every major manufacturer, brand, and retailer that touches the textile industry is talking about speed-to-market, reshoring, quality control, and improving supply chains,” said Michael McDonald, executive director of SPESA. “The Advancements Conference allows us to tackle these topics with the best experts in the industry. We’re very excited about February and the opportunity to gather insights about the major changes impacting manufacturing today.”

The co-location will provide attendees of both events access to the Techtextil North America exhibit hall, with exhibiting companies like Morgan Tecnica S.P.A., Apjet Inc., Carr Textile, brrr°, Zund and more. Badge holders will also have the ability to register for Techtextil North America’s paid Symposium, including a session on Industry 4.0, which will discuss the barriers, solutions, and current trends of automation and data exchange in moving towards a smart textile supply chain, featuring SPESA board member Dr. Mike Fralix of [TC]2. SPESA will also provide its conference attendees the opportunity to attend Techtextil North America’s Reception and Tours at NCSU, on the evening of Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

“We believe that this co-location furthers the relationship between the technical textile and sewn products industries,” said Kristy Meade, Show Director for technical shows: Textiles, Sewn Products, Equipment and Technology at Messe Frankfurt Inc. “As these two industries continue to evolve and innovate, the companies in each face similar challenges, and the solutions are increasingly dependent on collaboration and the incorporation of new technologies and processes throughout the supply chain.”

Techtextil North America is where manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and industry professionals come together for three days of networking, education & innovation.

Posted December 17, 2018

Source: Messe Frankfurt, Inc.

Stäubli At Domotex – Creative Binding Technologies And Outdoor Carpets In The Spotlight

HANNOVER, Germany — December 17, 2018 — With its ALPHA 500 carpet weaving systems of the product line Schönherr carpet systems, Stäubli supplies high-performance machinery to the world’s leading carpet producers. These highly flexible machines enable the production of a wide variety of carpets, from modern cut-pile to artificial turf, ultra-high-density rugs, and wall-to-wall applications. Schönherr carpet systems is a trendsetter in binding technology, and this will be evidenced by the latest carpet samples on display at Booth G43 in Hall 6 at Domotex in Hannover January 11–14, 2019, including vintage carpets with a realistic used look, outdoor carpets, and much more.

Modern, used-look carpets remain a strong trend, till now mainly in tone-on-tone, but this year also in high-contrast color combinations. Until recently, weavers of machine-woven used-look carpets have lacked the means of creating real, flowing transitions that give the appearance of unevenly worn spots on the carpet. But now, using Schönherr’s new binding technology Magic Weft Duo (MWE Duo), designers can create designs that include “faded out” areas. This is done by weaving a gradual transition from 100-percent cut pile to a pure weft pattern, creating areas with a “thinned out” pile. This binding technology also enables additional color effects by combining up to 12 cut pile colors and up to 5 weft colors per gripper. This allows carpet designers to set extraordinary color accents and carpet producers to serve an expanded market.

Today, carpets are used not only in living rooms and bedrooms but increasingly outdoors too, to enhance lifestyle. Outdoor carpets are ideally weather-resistant, UV stable, and easy to clean. Thanks to a wide choice of weave structures, woven carpets can be designed to reduce water absorption and dry quickly. Binding technologies thus help meet requirements for weather resistance and cleaning.

With its flexible ALPHA 500 series of weaving systems, Stäubli allows carpet mills to follow the trend of outdoor carpeting, economically producing good quality while benefitting from high productivity.

A wide range of options for color combinations using pile and/or weft yarns allows carpet mills to delight their markets with astonishing designs. Established binding technologies such as REVERSE (carpet back is the negative of the front, and both sides can be used) also help carpet manufacturers stand out from their competitors and offer carpets that bring living space outdoors. And apropos nature, woven outdoor carpets are ideally produced from a single material (e.g. PP) and are thus fully recyclable.

Posted December 17, 2018

Source: Stäubli

New England’s Crown Uniform & Linen Service Recertifies For Clean Green

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — December 17, 2018 — Crown Uniform & Linen Service of Brockton, Mass., a fourth-generation family-owned textile service company serving customers throughout New England, has been re-certified Clean Green, reflecting the company’s continued dedication to operational efficiency and sustainability. Linen, uniform and facility services companies who renew this certification do so by adhering to TRSA-designated water and energy use thresholds and deploying best management practices (BMPs) consistent with the ASTM International environmental laundering standard.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posted December 17, 2018

Source: TRSA

GrapheneCA Joins IntelliFLEX

NEW YORK CITY — December 14, 2018 — Nano Graphene Inc., dba GrapheneCA,  announced today that it has joined the ranks of IntelliFLEX, the Canadian organization which aims to unite industrial companies and research and academic organizations into effective supply chains for flexible, 3D printable electronics, 2D large area printable electronics, wearable electronics, smart textiles and hybrid electronics, including related semiconductors, integrated circuits and software.

“We are extremely proud to have such a highly innovative and respected graphene developer/manufacturer join our organization, and we look forward to fruitful collaborations in the very near future”, said intelliFLEX President and CEO Peter Kallai.

A dynamic industry force, intelliFLEX, is a not-for-profit industry alliance partnering with more than 300 organizations across Canada to accelerate the growth of the flexible and hybrid electronics sector.

For its part, GrapheneCA is on a mission to work with a network of Canadian businesses to promote tech development. “We indeed look forward to partnering with the industry to demonstrate how graphene can be used in the next generation of sensors, thin film and composites, to name but a few applications”, said David Robles, GrapheneCA’s New York City-based head of Business Development, who went on to say, “These devices are changing how electronics are made and are what the future holds for such things as antennas, networking devices, IoT building blocks and circuit boards.”

He added: “This is in line with GrapheneCA’s commitment to being a good industry player and contributor to driving the future forward. We have short-term plans to operate out of Montreal and are focused on becoming a fully-fledged member of the Canadian community. IntelliFLEX is introducing us to some of their key members, and we are eager to begin working with them as well as joining into education events.”

Posted December 14, 2018

Source: GrapheneCA

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-Joon Leads Materials Product Innovation Under Technology-Centric Management Philosophy

SEOUL, South Korea — December 14, 2018 — Chairman Cho Hyun-Joon said Hyosung TNC Corp.’s highly functional, comfortable polyester yarn aerocool has been selected 17 years in a row since 2002 as one of the “World-class Korean Products” certified by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency).

Nine products, including aerocool, of Hyosung TNC Corp., Hyosung Advanced Materials Corp., Hyosung Chemical Corp., and Hyosung Heavy Industries Corp. have been chosen as “World-class Korean Products.”

“The nine products have been recognized as World-class Products each year for 6 to 17 years. They are an outcome of our technological prowess differentiated under our technology-centric management philosophy,” Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-Joon said, “We will pay more attention to our customers and our markets to continue technological innovation.”

A total of four products of Hyosung TNC Corp. — polyester superfine fiber M2 (selected as a World-Class Korean Product each year since 2002), polyester elastic fiber xanadu (since 2008), spandex fiber creora® (since 2011) as well as aerocool — were chosen as World-class Korean Products.

Hyosung TNC will develop fabrics jointly with its customer companies to expand its markets, led by Simon Whitmarsh-Knight whom it scouted as marketing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Two products of Hyosung Advanced Materials Corp. were selected as World-class Korean Products. They were fiber for tire reinforcement (since 2004) and polyester fiber for seat belts (since 2007). The company plans to make its products lighter, more stable in terms of form and more eco-friendly to raise customer satisfaction.

The competitiveness of Hyosung Chemical was acknowledged for “TOPILENE® R200P” (since 2006), which is resin for PP-R pipe suitable for cold and hot water pressurized plumbing systems. It scored high in light of product cycle (more than 50 years), chemical stability and environment-friendliness. It also got high marks for securing a stable supply chain through the vertical integration of production stages from its material, propylene, to its finished products.

For Hyosung Heavy Industries Corp., its gas-insulated switch gears for 245kV and 420kV both have been selected as World-class Korean Products since 2013. They were developed with its proprietary technology to tackle the global export market. The gears save customers installation costs by putting existing disconnectors, lightning arresters and circuit breakers into a package.

Posted December 14, 2018

Source: Hyosung Corp.

PPG To Acquire Global Coatings Manufacturer Whitford Worldwide

PITTSBURGH – December 14, 2018 – PPG today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Whitford Worldwide Co., a global manufacturer that specializes in low-friction and nonstick coatings for industrial applications and consumer products. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter 2019, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

“The acquisition of Whitford will allow PPG to further drive value for its customers and shareholders by enhancing our range of product offerings, research and development capabilities, and global market reach in the growing industrial coatings sector,” said Michael McGarry, PPG chairman and CEO.

Whitford, a privately held company headquartered in Elverson, Pa., was founded in 1969. The company specializes in manufacturing low-friction, wear-resistant coatings for industrial applications in automotive, aerospace, energy and construction products. Whitford also makes nonstick coatings for cookware, bakeware and small electric appliances such as toaster ovens, griddles, fry pans and irons. Whitford employs more than 700 people and operates 10 manufacturing facilities located in Elverson, Pa.; Fostoria, Ohio; Guelph, Ontario, Canada; Runcorn, England; Brescia, Italy; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Jiangmen, China; Zhuhai, China; Tuas, Singapore; and Bangalore, India.

“Joining PPG is a giant step forward for Whitford,” added Dave Willis, Whitford’s founder and Chairman of the Board. “In one fell swoop, we will have access to new technologies, diverse R&D facilities, strong financial support and global coverage in areas where we have wanted to expand, but did not yet have sufficient resources. This is very good news for our customers and our employees.”

“Whitford’s leadership in low-friction and nonstick coatings will provide strategic additions to the robust portfolio of industrial coatings solutions we deliver today, while PPG’s research and development organization will leverage Whitford’s extensive expertise in fluoropolymer chemistry across the markets we serve,” said Tim Knavish, PPG senior vice president, industrial coatings. “In addition, Whitford’s global footprint and customer-centric, high-touch business model are highly complementary to PPG’s business, allowing for a seamless integration process.”

Posted December 14, 2018

Source: PPG

The Americas Apparel Producers’ Network Announces 2019 Board Of Directors

ATLANTA — December 14, 2018 — The Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN) announced four new Board members and several updates.

Tony Anzovino, chief sourcing & merchandising officer for Haggar Clothing Co., begins his second year of a two-year term as AAPN President.

Ed Gribbin, senior advisor, Alvanon and CEO, Gribbin Strategic LLC, begins a one-year term as vice president and will follow Tony Anzovino in 2020.

Beginning new three year terms on our Board are:

  • Jill Coleman, business development director, Alvanon;
  • 
Aaron Glatman, vice president, Business Development & Sales, r-pac International Corp.;
  • Aaron Ledet, vice president, Americas Sourcing, VF Corp; and
  • 
Hebe Schecter, president, Kaltex America.

Starting his second three-year term is Ron Roach, president, Contempora Fabrics.

Of AAPN’s 15 Board members, six are women. This is in keeping with AAPN’s recent formation of the AAPN(Women) group. This innovative business model will allow industry women a safe place to share experiences, seek advice and mentor others.

Posted December 14, 2018

Source: The Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN)

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