American Outerwear Brand GoLite Choses OrganoTex As Its Water Repellent Treatment

TÄBY, Sweden. — July 30, 2018 — American outerwear brand GoLite choses OrganoTex as its water repellent treatment (DWR). Products with OrganoTex will be launched in spring 2019.

GoLite produces ligthweight outerwear with a focus on running and yoga. A big focus is put on sustainability with garment made of recycled materials and sustainable chemistry.

“We are happy to have been chosen as a DWR supplier for GoLite. Their focus on sustainability is exactly in line with our focus and valuse”, said Mårten Hellberg, CEO OrganoClick.

Posted July 30, 2018

Source: OrganoClick AB 

HoverTech International Makes Safe Patient Handling History With Innovative HoverSling® Repositioning Sheet

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — July 25, 2018 — Committed to continuous innovation in the field of safe patient handling for all-day care, HoverTech International — www.HoverMatt.com — has developed a next-generation solution: the HoverSling® Repositioning Sheet, an air-assisted transfer device and lift sling in one. The Repositioning Sheet allows caregivers to use one product for nearly all patient handling tasks, including: lateral transfers, boosting, positioning, turning, and vertical lifting. The versatility of this device streamlines patient handling by reducing the amount of time and money spent using multiple products.

With the HoverSling Repositioning Sheet, caregivers and patients benefit from trusted HoverMatt® air-assisted technology, as a cushion of air beneath the inflated device reduces the force required to move a patient by 80-90 percent. This ensures caregivers can safely transfer, turn and position patients without lifting or straining, while eliminating shear and reducing friction to protect the patient’s skin and provide a more comfortable experience. The HoverSling Repositioning Sheet can also be employed as a sling to perform vertical lifts for patient transfers or linen changes and turns for hygiene and wound care with no manual effort.

The HoverSling Repositioning Sheet features advanced breathable textiles that exceed the market standards for breathability. This enhancement protects the integrity of the patient’s skin by minimizing heat and moisture buildup, so caregivers can confidently leave the product under their patients for their entire length of stay.

Posted July 27, 2018

Source: HoverTech International

NanoMech Industries Announces Patent For nGlide® Hard Particle Technology

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — July 26, 2018 — NanoMech Industries today announced a major advancement in nano-technology with the issuance of patent #9,902,918 for nGlide® hard particle technology.

Based on NanoMech’s nGlide® core technology, unlike any other material science technology existing on Earth, the nGlide® hard particle technology patent creates a whole new category of next-generation additive systems in the Nanoverse™ which opens a new atlas in applications for automotive, trucking, railroad, heavy-duty agricultural and military vehicles, aerospace, marine, racing, robotics, and all machine performance industries. This patented technology ushers in an unsurpassable suite of the next generation dramatic improvements to products such as motor oils, gear oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic fluids, bearing lubricants, anti-friction and anti-wear coatings, and heavy-duty greases, to name a few. nGlide® hard particle technology is now being incorporated into all Nanomech industrial-grade products. AtomLube® and AtomOil® are two new products coming into retail with this patented technology. These products will significantly increase the performance, efficiency, sustainability, speed, horsepower, noise reduction, agility, and safety of all vehicles.

“This is a revolutionary development for nano-technology and a significant milestone for NanoMech,” said Jim Phillips, chairman and CEO, NanoMech. “nGlide® hard particle technology enables immediate performance improvements 300 percent and beyond to virtually all machines, and also enables a future generation of higher performance and more efficient machines. Simply put, we are making the impossible possible.”

This patented new platform based on surface engineering using hard particles, such as nano-engineered, multi-functional lubricant additive packages, including in the patent, synthetic diamond, cubic zirconia, silicone carbides, metal borides, metal carbides, metal nitrides, metal oxides, metal silicides, rare earth metal materials, carbon-based materials, and many more. This is different from other available lubricant additive technologies by approaching wear and friction mechanisms at the nano-scale to target wear and friction at their initiation. This surpasses the capability of any existing technologies on the market. This conditions mechanical surfaces on the nano-scale (or sub-micron scale) by:

  1. Building a more robust surface, protecting film with greater coverage on contacting surfaces compared with those formed by traditional additives, which is extremely beneficial under extreme pressure conditions with boundary lubrication.
  2. Reducing activation time to shorten the machine’s break-in period.
  3. Smoothing wear inducing asperities and polishing contacting surfaces to reduce wear and friction dramatically increasing durability and sustainability.

This additive system works well by itself and also with existing lubricant additives. Unique tribofilms formed by this product can withstand tremendously increased load and temperature ranges without failing while reducing friction between critical mechanical components well beyond that of typical solutions. This invention focuses on changing shapes of materials at nano-metric levels to meta-stable structures, precision controlled by mechanical and chemical energy balances and surface area equilibriums. These superstructures mimic the evolving surface and adapt to its changing requirements as the surfaces shift from pure hydrodynamic conditions to extreme boundary conditions where significant damage happens. They align creatively on the surface forming a self-replenishing and regenerative film, unlike any permanent coatings. The unique capability to align materials of any kind (solid to liquid, organic to inorganic, bio-friendly to space friendly) at nano-scale is the most powerful code to unlock the potential of materials.

This new platform can be convergent-assembled and specially architected with other nGlide multi-component chemistries at the sub-micron scale. Therefore, it can be designed to fight friction and wear under extremely harsh conditions. The tribofilms formed by nGlide® and the corresponding self-replenishment mechanism are the last line of defense in the war of mechanical surfaces fighting severe friction and wear. Moreover, the new nGlide® atlas of products with multiple chemistries can be tailored to fit almost any end-user requirements, as a treatment to fully formulated lubricants or base lubricants. Successful productization and performance validation has been accomplished in the most severe conditions surpassing all existing lubricant systems for virtually any mechanical applications.

Dr. Arpana Verma, Chief Science Officer of NanoMech Industries, stated, “This invention opens arrays of codes to design and develop super-structured materials which will be the building blocks of machines. This presents the best case of applied materials to benefit all machines of today, and mass production of advanced automobiles, trucks, aircraft, robots, drones, spacecraft, nanobots for medicine, and many others.”

Posted July 27, 2018

Source: NanoMech

United Linen Services Of Shreveport, Louisiana Recertified Hygienically Clean

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July 27, 2018 — United Linen Service of Shreveport, La., has had its certification renewed for Hygienically Clean Healthcare, 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.

The laundry was first certified in 2013. Recertification confirms the organization’s continuing dedication to infection prevention, compliance with recognized industry standards and processing healthcare textiles using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, a focal point for Hygienically Clean inspectors’ evaluation. The independent, third-party inspection must also confirm essential evidence that:

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

To achieve certification initially, laundries pass three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean Healthcare textiles and diminished presence of yeast, mold and harmful bacteria. They also must pass a facility inspection. To maintain their certification, they 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. Re-inspection occurs every two to three years.

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 hospitals, surgery centers, medical offices, nursing homes and other medical facilities.

Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification acknowledges laundries’ effectiveness in protecting healthcare operations by verifying quality control procedures in linen, uniform and facility services operations related to the handling of textiles containing blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Certified laundries use processes, chemicals and BMPs acknowledged by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, American National Standards Institute and others. Introduced in 2012, Hygienically Clean Healthcare brought to North America the international cleanliness standards for healthcare linens and garments used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

Objective experts in epidemiology, infection control, nursing and other healthcare professions work with Hygienically Clean launderers to ensure the certification continues to enforce the highest standards for producing clean healthcare textiles.

“Congratulations to United Linen Services on their recertification,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their ongoing commitment to infection prevention and that their laundry takes every step possible to prevent human illness.”

Posted July 27, 2018

Source: TRSA

ZDHC Recognizes ECO PASSPORT By OEKO-TEX® As A LEVEL 3 Indicator Of ZDHC MRSL Conformance

ZURICH — July 27, 2018 — OEKO-TEX® announces that its ECO PASSPORT certification has been recognized as a LEVEL 3 ZDHC MRSL Conformance Indicator for the ZDHC Roadmap To Zero Programme. The ZDHC organization’s Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL) is implemented in connection with the ZDHC Gateway — Chemical Module.

ZDHC MRSL Conformance LEVEL 3 — the highest level in the current program — indicates that ECO PASSPORT certified chemical substances meet the ZDHC’s guidelines for safer textile chemistries that are also verified as being responsibly manufactured. The ZDHC’s MRSL covers chemical substances that are limited or banned from intentional use in the production of apparel and footwear materials and trim in order to protect workers, consumers, and the environment.

“OEKO-TEX® has worked with the apparel and footwear industry for the past twenty-five years to eliminate harmful substances from the global supply chain. ECO PASSPORT is an important part of that work and proactively targets undesirable chemicals before they enter the supply chain,” said John Frazier, senior technical director for OEKO-TEX® in North America. “ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® is designed to address the specific challenges chemical manufacturers face in their efforts to comply with sustainability initiatives while still protecting the confidentiality of their formulations. Recognition as a LEVEL 3 indicator permits ECO PASSPORT certified suppliers to adhere to the strictest ZDHC requirements while safeguarding their intellectual property.”

The ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® program analyzes a broad set of chemicals including colorants, scouring agents, adhesives, inks, pigments, and auxiliaries in a confidential, three-step process that confirms that the formulations and individual ingredients (CAS level chemicals) meet specific criteria for sustainability, safety, and regulatory compliance. Chemical formulations are checked against the comprehensive OEKO-TEX® list of substances of concern and then verified by laboratory evaluation to ensure that they do not contain unsafe contaminants. Sustainable production is verified with on-site-visits of the manufacturer’s occupational safety methods, water and air protection mechanisms, and quality control practices in line with STeP by OEKO-TEX® guidelines for sustainable production facilities. Formulations that are ECO PASSPORT certified are eligible to be listed on the ZDHC Gateway – Chemical Module and the OEKO-TEX® Buying Guide so that they are easily identified by apparel and footwear manufacturers shopping for sustainable chemistries.

“Sustainable apparel and footwear must begin with greener chemistries,” stated Frazier. “We are excited that ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification is now acknowledged by ZDHC as an indicator of the responsible, comprehensive chemical product stewardship that is required to truly reduce the industry’s impact on workers, consumers, and the environment.”

Posted July 27, 2018

Source: OEKO-TEX®

Trevira, imat-uve Introduce New 3-D Flat Knitting Technology For Automotive Interiors

BOBINGEN, Germany — July 27, 2018 — Trevira and the development services company imat-uve have together achieved a milestone in textiles design: the use of 3-D flat knitting technology for automotive interiors. In a jointly developed process that unites innovative yarn technologies with cutting-edge connection and finishing techniques, Trevira and imat-uve have found a way of producing anatomically contoured seat covers and trim components for vehicle interiors. Why is this important? The answer lies in the way it’s done. Because the technology uses just one knitting process rather than several, manufacturers can reduce their production and materials costs, as it’s no longer necessary to cut and assemble the fabrics. But the new invention is not just cost-effective — the flat knitting technique means that it’s now possible to personalize design and function to a much greater degree, representing another important step in the direction of on-demand production.

Trevira and imat-uve are the first companies to develop such a sophisticated application of the knitting process for use in vehicles, thanks to imat-uve’s innovative processing and finishing technique which deploys a low-melt yarn specifically developed by Trevira. The collaboration has resulted in a high-performing knitted product which satisfies even the most demanding criteria in terms of quality and comfort. The VDA 230-210 standard velcro test carried out by imat’s testing laboratory found that the product was extremely abrasion resistant. The 3-D flat knitting technology even means that areas known to be vulnerable, such as the seams on seat covers, can be strengthened in the course of the same single knitting process. Another benefit of the technology is its contribution to sustainable manufacturing. Not only does it work on the zero waste principle, but the knitted fabric itself is manufactured entirely from yarn made from PES recyclates.

Thomas Rademacher, head of development at Trevira, explains why the collaboration was so successful. “The development company imat-uve came up with a new breakthrough technology, while here at Trevira, we contributed our own recycled yarns and a new low-melt yarn we’ve developed based on synthetic fibers, which provides a stabilizing effect. Together we have created a highly sought-after, top quality product for automotive interiors. Flat knitting will now be the go-to technology for vehicle interiors — in the future, it will be impossible to imagine life without it.”

Hans Peter Schlegelmilch, imat-uve’s CEO, pointed out the especial benefits of the new technology for vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers. “The 3-D flat knitting technology doesn’t just make it possible to save time and money on production. It also opens up a whole new world of personalization for end consumers. We are extremely pleased that with Trevira as our partner, we have been able to take this significant step towards the future of automotive interiors.”

Posted July 27, 2018

Source: Trevira GmbH

TRSA Offers Italian Innovation Immersion: Nine Plants In Five Days Following EXPOdetergo

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July 27, 2018 — This fall’s TRSA European (Italy) Laundry Tour (ELT) provides a logical next step for those attending the 2018 EXPOdetergo International trade show October 19-22 in Milan. As a participant of TRSA’s five-day, nine-plant tour, you’ll join industry colleagues from around the world and get a close-up observation of plants that utilize the concepts of low-impact, high-productivity processes and innovation showcased at EXPOdetergo.

This year’s ELT begins with a pre-event welcome reception at the EXPOdetergo hotel (ATA Hotel Expo Fiera, Milan) on Sunday, October 21. The following morning the motorcoach tour begins and TRSA will take the wheel as you enjoy guided tours of nine different plants from Monday, October 22, through Friday, October 26. From your motorcoach windows you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of mountains, vineyards and olive groves as you travel from Milan to Verona and end up in Florence. The agenda will provide ample time to enjoy the plant tours plus private excursions on your own in the Verona and Florence areas. Inclusive tour pricing means your five nights of lodging in Verona and Florence, most meals and motorcoach transportation are included in the registration fee. The event ends on Friday, Oct. 26 and you will depart from Florence on Saturday, Oct. 27.

The ELT has limited registration that is open to TRSA operator and associate members and their spouses/partners, and to nonmember operators. To view the registration, agenda and other information, visit www.trsa.org/europeantour. Save $500 on operator/associate registration by September 7.

The EXPOdetergo International trade show is a world-leading exhibition dedicated to equipment, technology, and other products and services for commercial laundries. The event is hosted every four years. For registration, agenda and other information, visit www.expodetergo.com.

Posted July 26, 2018

Source: TRSA

Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer Ingevity Establishing New Corporate Headquarters In Charleston County, S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — July 25, 2018 — Ingevity Corp., a North Charleston-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, today announced it is establishing a new corporate headquarters in Charleston County. Ingevity will invest $5 million in the project, which is projected to create at least 100 new jobs.

With more than 1,600 employees worldwide, Ingevity manufactures specialty chemicals and high-performance carbon materials that purify, protect and enhance the world. The company uses renewable, wood-based raw materials to create value-added products for a variety of demanding applications, including asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions and more.

Currently headquartered within the Ingevity Technical Center in North Charleston, S.C., Ingevity will be relocating its leadership, business and non-technical support functions and business development teams to the new headquarters, located at 4920 O’Hear Avenue in North Charleston, S.C. The relocation is expected to begin in April 2020. The company’s technical teams will remain at the existing Ingevity Technical Center, which will revert to laboratory space and offices dedicated to innovation and development efforts. Hiring for the new positions is already underway, and interested applicants should visit the company’s careers page online.

For more information on the company, visit www.ingevity.com.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project. A $100,000 Set Aside grant was also awarded to Charleston County to assist with the costs of real property improvements.

“Ingevity has flourished in the North Charleston community for more than 70 years,” said Ingevity President and CEO Michael Wilson. “As the largest publicly traded company by revenues in the Charleston region, we are proud to continue growing our roots in this community. I’d like to thank the state of South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Charleston County and the city of North Charleston for their exceptional support of our growing business. We look forward to upholding our ongoing commitment to invest in and build our future in the great state of South Carolina.”

“Ingevity is a world-class company, and it speaks volumes that they decided to have this high-tech operation right here in South Carolina,” said Gov. Henry McMaster. “This expansion reaffirms Ingevity’s commitment to our state and serves as another testament to South Carolina’s strong business climate.”

“South Carolina has a rich history in the chemical production sector, and today’s announcement by Ingevity shows that this industry continues to flourish in the Palmetto State,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. “We congratulate this tremendous company on their continued commitment to our state and look forward to watching them thrive for years to come.”

“Congratulations to Ingevity as they expand their corporate headquarters in Charleston County,” said Charleston County Council Chairman Victor Rawl. Ingevity is an undisputed chemical industry leader, producing eco-conscious and sustainable products. We are proud to be the community hosting this groundbreaking research and development operation, and we look forward to continuing this partnership.”

“Ingevity’s positive impact on our community is significant, from their growing employee base to their ongoing substantial capital investments, as well as their tremendous charitable contributions to local non-profit organizations,” said North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey. “North Charleston is proud to be the home to the region’s largest locally headquartered, publicly traded company, a truly community-minded organization.”

“Ingevity’s story is remarkable, and we applaud their continued investment in Charleston County,” said Charleston County Economic Development Executive Director Steve Dykes. “Locating their corporate headquarters in Park Circle is a nod to the area’s rich history and will serve as an economic engine, bringing at least 100 jobs to the area. Ingevity is driving the future of ingenuity and leading the way for future progress in their industry.”

FAST FACTS

  • Ingevity is establishing a new corporate headquarters in Charleston County.
  • Ingevity will invest $5 million towards this project, which is expected to create at least 100 new jobs.
  • Ingevity is a specialty chemicals manufacturer.
  • The company will be relocating its leadership, business and non-technical support functions and business development teams to the new headquarters, located at 4920 O’Hear Avenue in North Charleston, S.C.

Posted July 26, 2018

Source: South Caarolina Office of the Governor Henry McMaster

LyondellBasell Names James Guilfoyle Executive Vice President, Advanced Polymer Solutions And Global Supply Chain

HOUSTON/LONDON — July 25, 2018 — LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, today announced it has named James (Jim) Guilfoyle executive vice president, Advanced Polymer Solutions and Global Supply Chain. In this capacity, Guilfoyle will continue to report to CEO Bob Patel.

“Jim has been a key player in our company’s success and has provided outstanding leadership for our Intermediates and Derivatives segment,” Patel said. “As our company enters its next phase, with a robust slate of growth opportunities before us, I am confident Jim will provide the same strong leadership as we establish our new Advanced Polymer Solutions platform.”

LyondellBasell’s Advanced Polymer Solutions reporting segment will be created following the company’s completion of the A. Schulman, Inc. acquisition. The new segment will include LyondellBasell’s existing polypropylene compounding business, the assets acquired from A. Schulman, as well as the company’s existing Polybutene-1 and Catalloy businesses. To date, LyondellBasell’s acquisition of A. Schulman has been approved by regulators in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, China, the European Commission, Russia, Serbia and Turkey.

Guilfoyle has spent his career at LyondellBasell and its predecessor companies, starting in 1993 as a chemical engineer in La Porte, Texas before attaining several managerial and technical positions within the company. Most recently, Guilfoyle served as the company’s senior vice president for Global Intermediates and Derivatives and Global Supply Chain.

Guilfoyle earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a master’s degree in the same field from the University of Houston. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Houston and attended the executive development program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Guilfoyle serves on the board of directors of the Houston Food Bank.

Posted July 26, 2018

Source: LyondellBasell

GUESS? Inc. Announces Partnership With Los Angeles Football Club

LOS ANGELES — July 26, 2018 — GUESS and the Los Angeles Football Club of Major League Soccer (MLS) are embarking on a 360-degree partnership launching today, July 26, 2018.

Through this partnership, GUESS will become the official denim partner who will be the provider of off-field custom suiting and fashion looks for the historic, new professional men’s soccer team in Los Angeles. Players will be seen in custom Italian made suiting made by Marciano, a sophisticated brand extension under the GUESS umbrella as well as contemporary fashion looks from GUESS’ men’s line, infusing style and personality into the American professional soccer scene.

The partnership, a first of its kind in MLS and for the iconic fashion brand, will span across a 3-year commitment supporting the new team which plays in the heart of the city that has been the birthplace of GUESS since 1981. GUESS has always had a strong connection to the surrounding community and takes prides in being one of the first denim brands to establish roots in downtown Los Angeles. From philanthropy to education, the city of Los Angeles has always been central to GUESS’ ethos and brand identity.

LAFC is coached by Bob Bradley and includes MLS All-Stars Carlos Vela and Laurent Ciman, as well as standouts such as Marco Urena, Diego Rossi, Adama Diomande and Benny Feilhaber. LAFC’s 30-person ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology and media — such as Peter Guber, Will Ferrell, Mia Hamm, Nomar Garciaparra and Magic Johnson.

Banc of California Stadium, the new state-of-the-art home of LAFC, is less than three miles from the GUESS HQ making this a synergistic move for the brand and the team.

Posted July 26, 2018

Source: Guess? Inc.

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