Unifi Unveils PROFIBER™, New Branding At 2018 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

GREENSBORO, N.C. — July 24, 2018 — Unifi Inc., a global textile solutions provider and one of the world’s leading innovators in manufacturing synthetic and recycled performance fibers, announced the launch of the company’s new “True Innovation Starts in the Fiber” branding, which highlights Unifi’s commitment to the development of innovative and sustainable performance fibers backed by a flexible, global supply chain. Unifi is also introducing its new PROFIBER™ brand that provides options to integrate multiple performance Tru-technologies into polyester and nylon yarns that deliver increased fabric comfort, performance and functionality. Unifi unveiled its new branding and positioning while  showcasing its focus on performance apparel and activewear through innovative combinations of functional benefits at the 2018 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (booth 1022-LL), which takes place July 23-26 in Denver, Colo.

“We are excited to show outdoor brands and retailers ways in which they can combine a wide range of Unifi Tru-technologies with our leading PROFIBER™ virgin and REPREVE® recycled yarns that offer multiple performance benefits,” said Richard Gerstein, executive vice president of global branded premium value-added products and chief marketing and innovation officer for Unifi. “Meaningful innovation happens when you can integrate garment design and functionality with unique combinations of technologies that are embedded in the fiber. Our goal is to help inspire those who design and develop new products to innovate at the fiber level to achieve differentiated performance, comfort and style.”

As part of the new branding, Unifi has repositioned its performance technologies to be benefit focused making it easier for customers to select the properties that are most important to their consumers. Unifi’s proprietary Tru-technologies offer a wide range of performance properties such as wicking, thermal comfort, full coverage, bounce, stretch, sun protection and water resistance. Examples of the new Tru-technologies and benefits featured in various fabric constructions at the 2018 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market include:

  • TruTemp365™ — High-tech fibers for fabric that performs, providing year-round comfort in warm or cool weather.
  • TruDry™ — Breathable, moisture-wicking fiber technology helps keep fabrics cool, dry and comfortable.
  • TruCover™ — Fibers with an increased surface area deliver flexible, lightweight stretch and coverage without show through.
  • TruFlexx™ — Fibers that allow fabrics to move freely and stretch without binding or sagging.
  • TruCool™ — Performance fibers create fabrics that feel cool to the touch.
  • TruTouch™ — Fibers with cotton-like softness provide a natural touch and feel.

“Consumers want reliable performance that lasts the life of the garment, and that’s why we strive to deliver options with our high-quality fiber and technology platforms,” said Jay Hertwig, group vice president of global brand sales. “By offering a wide range of products focused on benefits, we can help our customers create innovative fabrics that solve everyday problems and meet and exceed their consumers’ expectations.”

Unifi is also leading the way in sustainable performance with REPREVE, the global leader in branded recycled fiber. Through its proprietary U TRUST™ verification program, REPREVE is one of the most trusted and certified earth-friendly fibers in the world. High-quality, recycled yarns are made from 100% recycled materials, including post-consumer plastic bottles, pre-consumer waste or a hybrid blend of both. Products made with REPREVE also help conserve energy and natural resources.

The REPREVE #TurnItGreen National Mobile Tour is also on-site at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (booth 54143-UL), where attendees have the opportunity to experience firsthand how recycled bottles are transformed into performance fibers.  To date, Unifi has transformed more than 12 billion recycled plastic bottles into REPREVE products, and has a goal to recycle 30 billion bottles by 2022.

Posted July 24, 2018

Source: Unifi

Jim Briggs Joins Adele Knits

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — July 23, 2018 — Adele Knits Inc. Winston-Salem, N.C., has appointed Jim Briggs as national sales manager responsible for North American sales and business development. Briggs joins Adele Knits after spending more than 30 years in industrial fabrics, coated fabrics and various converted product roles.

Founded in 1970, Adele Knits is a manufacturer of high-quality circular-knit products.  Operating from its 200,000 square foot ISO 9001 registered facility based in North Carolina, Adele Knits is a provider of circular knits for industrial and automotive applications, as well as sports performance fabrics.

Posted July 24, 2018

Source: Adele Knits

America’s Oldest Tailor-Made Clothing Maker Calls For Tariffs

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — July 23, 2018 — Hardwick Clothes, on the eve of celebrating their 138th anniversary, calls for tariffs, especially on clothing imported from Mexico and Canada. Allan Jones, chairman of Jones Capitalcorp, LLC, rescued Hardwick from bankruptcy in 2014, pumping millions of his own money into the venture in an attempt to salvage the company, maintain employment for the company’s 300-plus employees, and keep America’s oldest tailor-made clothing manufacturer in business.

“When the Tariff of 1824 was instituted, the goal was admirable: protect woolen mills in America,” Jones said. He explained that a century later in 1930, Hardwick Woolen Mills in Cleveland, Tenn., was the largest clothing manufacturer and mill in the world. When the company leadership saw the decline of mills, Hardwick sold the milling business to Burlington Fabrics to concentrate on their tailored clothing.

Unfortunately, Jones said, “While fine woolen fabric mills in America have since ceased to exist, the tariffs have not. Today, manufacturers based on both of America’s borders — Canada and Mexico — pay no tariffs on imported fabrics (which come primarily from Europe), whereas American manufacturers pay a twenty-five percent tariff on the same goods, only to see Canadian and Mexican manufacturers ship their tailored clothing tariff-free to America.”

Though there is a rebate program through the Farm Bill, the construction of the rebate is based on historical purchases — not actual purchases — and goes disproportionately to two manufacturers that receive much more rebate than they have paid in tariffs.

“This isn’t a rebate,” Jones insisted. “It’s a subsidy that places other American clothing manufacturers at a distinct disadvantage.”

One of these disadvantaged is Hardwick, America’s oldest tailor-made clothing company that was founded on July 28, 1880. Jones explained, “The company has survived a mountain of obstacles during its 138-year history, including two major fires, two World Wars, the Great Depression, and even leisure suits! Today, the company is penalized by tariffs on raw materials necessary to manufacture clothing and an unfair, disproportionate rebate subsidizing the company’s competitors.”

In an effort to level the playing field for all, Jones is requesting that during NAFTA negotiations, a tariff of twenty-five percent be placed on all imported tailored clothing — menswear in particular — especially clothing that is imported from Canada and Mexico, and any rebate be based on actual, not historical, purchases. This will allow Hardwick to pay higher wages and allow the company to grow its market.

“After NAFTA, there was a giant sucking sound, with tailored clothing manufacturing moving to Canada and Mexico,” Jones said, “while Hardwick remained an American company. Now, we’re seeking a level playing field. The future of the tailored clothing industry in America depends on it.”

“Trump needs a substantial negotiating tool,” Jones concluded, “and we need to get out of the way and let Trump be Trump. He’ll manhandle these tariffs and bring about a level playing field for all American manufacturers.”

Posted July 23, 2018

Source: Hardwick Clothes

Proposed Acquisition Of LCY Chemical Corp. By KKR Consortium

TAIPEI, Taiwan — July 22, 2018 — LCY Chemical Corp. and global investment firm KKR today announced the signing of a share exchange agreement for a consortium led by KKR to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of LCY for TWD 56 ($1.83) per share in cash, adjusted to include a TWD 2.90 ($0.10) per share dividend (rounded to the nearest TWD 0.01) (ex-dividend offer price is TWD 53.10 per share). The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the board of directors of LCY upon the recommendation of its Audit Committee comprising independent directors, represents a total market capitalization of approximately TWD 47.8 billion (USD 1.56 billion).

The offer price represents a premium of 17.28% to LCY’s closing price on July 20, 2018, the last trading day prior to the transaction announcement. It also represents a premium of 19.2%, 23.0% and 24.3% over the 30-day, 90-day and 180-day average closing prices, respectively.1

TH Hong, chairman of LCY, said: “The proposed transaction delivers meaningful and immediate value to our shareholders, while also providing greater access to capital, operational resources and the time horizon needed to execute a strategy to drive long-term, sustainable value creation. KKR is the ideal partner to help us build on our 50-year track record of producing high-quality chemical products for customers worldwide and take LCY to its next level of growth given KKR’s focus on responsible business and operational excellence. KKR’s decision to partner with us is a testament to the innovative and talented team we have built in Taiwan — and around the world — and we look forward to working with them to build an even stronger company.”

Paul Yang, member and Head of KKR Greater China, said, “LCY is a global leader in the specialty chemical industry and has earned its place as one of Taiwan’s leading global companies. We believe that KKR’s partnership approach will enable LCY to make the necessary investments in R&D and other growth initiatives to maintain the technological capabilities, capacity and product differentiation needed to further the Company’s leadership position going forward. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside LCY’s exceptional management and dedicated employees to help the Company take full advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead.”

Founded in 1965, LCY is a producer of specialty chemicals with a concentration on thermoplastic elastomers and performance plastics used in infrastructure, health care, household, automotive, textile and electronic products, among other diverse applications. LCY will maintain its corporate headquarters in Taipei, its existing global distribution and sales networks and its production plants in Taiwan, mainland China and the United States.

KKR is a global investment firm with over 42 years of experience partnering with management teams and helping them to create value as a long-term, patient investor. Following completion of the transaction, KKR intends to work closely with LCY’s existing management team and employees to strengthen the Company’s business platform by exploring expansion opportunities in new and existing international markets as well as penetrating new verticals, with a goal to grow and support employment in Taiwan and overseas. KKR also looks to enhance the Company’s approach to environmental, social and governance management to responsibly and sustainably grow LCY’s corporate value.

Immediately following consummation of the share swap, KKR will hold a majority and controlling interest in LCY. The KKR consortium includes participation by the Company’s current employees and certain members of the Founding Family.

KKR makes its proposed investment from its Asian Fund III. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2018, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Upon the completion of the transaction, LCY will become a private company, and its shares will no longer be traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. KKR and its partners are committed to supporting LCY’s global expansion and will evaluate a range of options to support the Company’s strategy, including capital market activities in Taiwan.

Baker & McKenzie is acting as legal advisor to the Company. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Lee & Li are acting as legal advisors to KKR and the consortium. Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C. is acting as financial advisor to KKR. Goldman Sachs Bank USA has agreed to underwrite and arrange debt financing to the consortium for the share exchange transaction, subject to certain customary conditions.

Posted July 23, 2018

Source: KKR

Crude Oil To Chemicals Project Moves Forward

HOUSTON — July 22, 2018 — With startup in 2025, the fully integrated Crude Oil to Chemicals (COTC) complex is on track to become the largest of its kind in the world. It will become a major contributor to Saudi Vision 2030, enabling a new era of industrial diversification, job creation, and technology development in the Kingdom.

The complex is expected to process 400,000 barrels per day of Arabian Light crude oil, which will produce approximately nine million tons of chemicals and nine million tons of fuels per year. Also notable, it is projected to achieve a direct conversion rate from crude oil to chemicals of up to 50%, which is unprecedented globally.

Saudi Aramco and the Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) — who are partnering on the giga-project — awarded a contract to KBR, a global leader in project management and engineering services, to develop a part of the COTC complex.

KBR will provide the front-end engineering and design for the downstream petrochemicals and chemicals component within the COTC master complex. The scope includes engineering studies, infrastructure planning and development for both of the polymer and glycol units, along with the aromatics complex, the COTC master plot plan, and offsite utilities.

The KBR project management contract is the second that Saudi Aramco and SABIC have awarded for the COTC project. Wood, also a leading project management and engineering firm, was granted the first contract to provide engineering and design for the refining components, mixed feed steam cracker, on-site utilities, interface and site integration, and selection of technology providers.

“We are counting on the long-standing relationship between Saudi Aramco and SABIC on one side, and KBR on the other, to develop this preliminary engineering package for the world-class complex.” says Fahad E. Al-Helal, vice president of Project Management.

Commitment to safety

A recently held kickoff meeting included a ceremonial signing of a safety pledge by senior leadership and project team members from all three companies. Dubbed “Zero Harm,” the KBR safety program engages project sponsors and team members at all levels to commit to a 24/7 safety mindset — one that never waivers and can never be compromised.

The KBR leadership members expressed their appreciation to Saudi Aramco and SABIC for the partnership, and further acknowledged the pivotal role KBR will have in the COTC project.

KBR’s president and CEO Stuart Bradie: “We are excited about the opportunity to continue our proud legacy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, delivering giga-projects such as COTC.”

KBR was also a major partner in development of the Sadara Chemical Project. Ibrahim noted, “Through this contract, we will continue our commitment to meeting the objectives of both the in-Kingdom local content and Vision 2030 programs.”

Saudi Aramco’s U.S. affiliate company Aramco Services Company (ASC) is managing the KBR contract on behalf of Saudi Aramco. Basil A. Abul-Hamayel, ASC president and CEO, said: “We are excited about the COTC project, and its enormous potential to make such a positive impact. The ASC team will continue to give its full support to the project management team to help ensure success.”

Posted July 23, 2018

Source: The Saudi Arabian Oil Co.

Toyota Motor Corp. Founder Kiichiro Toyoda Inducted Into Automotive Hall Of Fame

DETROIT — July 20, 2018 — Cited for his extraordinary vision and entrepreneurial spirit, Toyota Motor Corp. founder and former president Kiichiro Toyoda was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame last evening in Detroit.

Kiichiro Toyoda was one of five industry leaders named to this year’s Automotive Hall of Fame induction class. He is credited with expanding Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, a successful textile business created by his father, Sakichi Toyoda, into the world of automotive manufacturing in 1933. Kiichiro Toyoda served as president of Toyota Motor Corp. from 1941 to 1950. His technical skills and leadership forged the foundations of a company that would eventually grow to be one of the most respected corporations in the world.

“Kiichiro Toyoda embodied the foresight and innovation that few people in history possess, demonstrated by his significant contributions to the automotive industry. We are honored to include him in the 2018 induction class to the Automotive Hall of Fame”, stated Ramzi Hermiz, President and CEO, Shiloh Industries and Board Chairman, Automotive Hall of Fame.

A contingent of Toyota Motor Corp. executives, led by Chairman of the Board Takeshi Uchiyamada, were on hand at the Automotive Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala Ceremony on July 19. Uchiyamada accepted Kiichiro Toyoda’s award on behalf of the company and the family.

“America was a special place for Kiichiro. He was amazed by the prevalence of automobiles driving around U.S. cities in the late 1920s, and that was the catalyst for his determination to establish an automotive industry in his home country. As a successor and his grandson, I am very grateful and proud that Kiichiro has been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in America,” said Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corp. “Kiichiro boldly changed Toyota’s business model from automatic looms to automobiles without being constrained by previous successes. As his induction comes at a time when our industry is facing profound changes, I believe his message today would be to work hard to help the industry revolutionize the future of mobility, even if success is not immediate. I deeply appreciate the Automotive Hall of Fame for inducting my grandfather and our founder,” he added.

The celebration was highlighted by the presence of a 1936 Toyoda AA replica vehicle, on loan from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The Toyoda AA was designed and manufactured under the guidance of Kiichiro Toyoda. The AA was the company’s first production automobile and served as Kiichiro Toyoda’s initial opportunity to experiment with waste-free and efficiency-focused production techniques, including the famous “just-in-time” concept. The vehicle helped pave the way for the renowned “Toyota Production System.”

Posted July 23, 2018

Source: The Automotive Hall of Fame

Town & Country Holdings Completes Acquisitions Of Home Dynamix, Amalgamated Textiles USA

BOSTON — July 23, 2018 — H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity investment firm with more than $25 billion of equity capital under management, is pleased to announce that one of its portfolio companies, Town & Country Holdings Inc. (T&C) has acquired Home Dynamix LLC (HDX) — a wholesaler of floor rugs, mats and bedding headquartered in North Arlington, N.J. — and Amalgamated Textiles USA (ATI) — a supplier of window treatments and hardware, headquartered in Montreal.

T&C, already a recognized leader in table linens, kitchen textiles, rugs, and innovative solution-based home products, will now offer additional home textiles products spanning across floor and accent rugs, bedding, pet beds, decorative pillows, window treatments, and window hardware. Through these acquisitions, T&C has expanded its sizeable footprint of major retailers across the globe, supplying both licensed programs and private label programs, as well its capabilities in ecommerce sales and fulfillment.

David Beyda, chairman of Town and Country Holdings, and CEO of the combined entity, said: “We are pleased to welcome both Home Dynamix and Amalgamated Textiles into the Town & Country family. We have a deep respect for the people and products that have made these companies successful. The acquisitions of Home Dynamix and Amalgamated Textiles are in line with our long-term strategy to grow T&C into a diversified, multi-channel and multi-product leader.”

“We are extremely excited to materially expand T&C’s customer base and product offerings so quickly after our initial investment, “ added H.I.G. Managing Director Todd Ofenloch. “Both HDX and ATI bring significant management experience, product expertise, and successful track records that immediately bolster T&C’s efforts to execute on our long-term strategy.”

Rami Evar, president of Home Dynamix, said: “We are thrilled to partner up with a very respected, dedicated and passionate team in the home furnishing space. We strongly believe that joining Town & Country and H.I.G. will lead to a strong next chapter of our combined business.”

“We are very pleased to partner with Town & Country and H.I.G.,” said Bobby Stoller, president and CEO of Amalgamated Textiles. “They have demonstrated an understanding of our vision for the business, an appreciation for how we have differentiated ourselves in the market and they have the expertise to allow us to accelerate our growth and serve our customers.”

The consummation of these two add-on acquisitions represents the successful completion of the first phase of H.I.G.’s investment strategy for Town & Country following the initial platform investment completed in January 2018. Town & Country will continue to pursue acquisitions in the home textiles and accessories sector.

Posted July 23, 2018

Source: H.I.G. Capital

 

Jump Design Group Acquires Cathy Daniels Apparel, Planning Major Technology Upgrade Across All Platforms

NEW YORK CITY — July 23, 2018 — Jump Design Group announced today its acquisition of the sportswear label Cathy Daniels. Jump Design Group has taken on all assets related to Cathy Daniels. The Cathy Daniels sales team and factory groups will continue while President Jerry Passaretti — the face of Cathy Daniels for the past 40 years — will spearhead its business development as part of Jump Design Group.

“We’re not on a mission to take companies that are in trouble and turn them around,” explains Ashesh Amin, CEO of Jump Design Group. “We’re on a mission to acquire companies that have a sound business portfolio, and complement them with our strategies, marketing and customer base.”

The late Herbert L. Chestler started Eccobay in 1972, out of the back seat of his station wagon. In 1984, a few years after his sons Steve and Danny joined the team, the Cathy Daniels label was launched, and continues to grow and expand as a leader in the moderate sportswear area. Steve and Danny stated, “He taught us the business, which was built on hard work, honesty, integrity, and commitment to making the best product for our customers.”

“We are extremely proud of the fact that we have left a legacy and made sure our entire Cathy Daniels team, including our factory groups, will have an opportunity to continue to run the business under new leadership,” said Steve and Daniel Chestler, “Now for the next phase, we have passed the torch to Jump Design Group, but more importantly to Glenn Schlossberg, Ashesh Amin and Jerry Passaretti — we wish them continued growth and success with our family legacy.”

Amin, an apparel industry veteran who has helped build brands J.Crew, BCBG, Adrianna Papell and Bombay Shirt Company commented, “Over the last 30 years, our founder Glenn Schlossberg built a rock-solid business foundation here at Jump. In the next two or three years, we will chart a new course by using the most innovative technology to get the best product to the customer at the right time. Our acquisition strategy is to synergize our robust back end infrastructure with the acquired companies, while the front end — the brands and sales teams — remains the same.”

Jump Design Group intends to inject this technology DNA into its acquired companies that, while already successful, could either not afford the technology, or didn’t have the faith that technological investments would make them more profitable. This integration of design, technology and branding, with demand, logistics and finance is at the heart of Jump’s planned expansion from dresses, into athleisure, sportswear, and denim.

Jump Design Group captures and manufactures women’s runway trends for retail using fast-turn, made-in-America production. With an extensive team of designers and state-of-the-art technologies, Jump is uniquely positioned to understand what sells and deliver the highest quality quickly.

Posted July 23, 2018

Source: Jump Design Group

Hygienix™ Promises To Disrupt The Status Quo

CARY, N.C. — July 23, 2018 —  Hygienix 2018, the premier event for the absorbent hygiene & personal care markets announces its fourth edition conference, networking, tabletop display, and training event will focus on sustainable and disruptive technologies and products that help advance human health, November 5-8 at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

The conference promises to attract more than 500 senior-level professionals involved in the important absorbent hygiene and personal care sector with content topics that include: Absorbent Hygiene Design Advancements, FemCare Disruptors, Nonwoven Markets and Economic Trends, Technical Updates, Urinary and Fecal Incontinence, Skin Health, Upcycling for Disposable Absorbent Hygiene Products, Haptics and Odor Control. For the full program and Registration visit www.inda.org/events/hygienix18/

Keynote speaker, Diana Sheehan, director of Kantar Consulting kicks off the event presenting “The Amazon Effect – Retail Market Disruption”. Other conference highlights include a panel discussion on FemCare Disruptors to include Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG, Obstetrics & Gynecology CareMount Medical, Rachel Braun Scherl, Managing Partner, Entrepreneur, SPARK Solutions for Growth, and Shannon Klingman, Founder & CEO, Lume. 

The high level content includes presentations from 23 industry experts. Participants will connect with representatives from companies such as American Truetzschler, Euromonitor International, Evonik Nutrition & Care, H.B. Fuller, Lenzing, Price Hanna Consultants, Quick-Med Technologies, Shelton Group, Smith Johnson & Associates, Suominen, Procter & Gamble, Dermatology Healthcare, Yixing Danson Science & Technology, among others. Scheduled events include 19 hours of networking amid tabletop displays, receptions, breakfasts, coffee breaks and an opening welcome reception at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville on the Universal CityWalk.

Prestigious Awards

Three finalists will present their innovative product or technology for the prestigious Hygienix Innovation Award™ that recognizes innovation in consumer or institutional hygiene end-products that expand the use of nonwoven fabrics. INDA president Dave Rousse will recognize and present the 2018 Lifetime Service Award and 2018 Lifetime Technical Achievement Award.

Added Value Education Training for Industry Professionals

The event also offers an optional highly focused 3-hour Absorbent Hygiene Product workshop to cover key information on diaper components, performance, differentiation and trends in recycling, sustainability and environmental friendliness, on Monday, November 5. Terry Young, retired Research Fellow from Procter & Gamble leads the valuable instruction. Young developed one of the first in-house material training courses (Nonwoven Technology: From Basic to Advanced) for P&G’s baby diaper category.

To take advantage of early registration discounts, sign up before Tuesday, October 2

Posted July 23, 2018

Source:  INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

SAURER’s  Autoconer X6 Takes A Definitive Step Towards Automation 4.0 In The Winding Field

ÜBACH-PALENBERG, Germany — July 23, 2018 — The new Autoconer X6 represents a quantum leap in process automation. With its revolutionary Bobbin Cloud material flow system based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, the Autoconer X6 takes a definitive step towards Automation 4.0 in the winding field. This E3-certified machine is distinguished by even lower resource consumption and increased production. With its outstanding winding technology, the Autoconer is and remains the globally recognised benchmark for quality yarn and package production.

Automation 4.0 with Bobbin Cloud, a revolution in material flow

Characteristic features of the Bobbin Cloud include the decentralised processing aggregates and the material flow designed in a round loop. Like during a pit stop in Formula 1, the bobbins and tubes automatically move to the processing aggregates positioned along the guideways. In order to increase cycle speed and capacity, several bobbin preparation stations, which operate in parallel, can be installed. The winding units are supplied reliably with prepared bobbins directly from the Bobbin Cloud. The entire circuit functions as a material storage area.

The new optical tube inspector with infrared sensor is another important feature necessary for increased process reliability. Through noncontact scanning, it reliably detects single yarns and all yarn structures even at high cycle rates.

Bobbin Cloud and RFID technology form the basis for a future-orientated direct link between Autoconer and ring spinning machine. A key feature is the integrated online quality monitoring system SPID. This means every spinning mill now has the opportunity to establish its quality level at the highest standard. Optimum machine networking and more intensive process automation are becoming the new standard.

Energy: Up to 20 percent lower resource consumption

A comparison between the performances of the 5th and 6th Autoconer machine generations highlights the impact of process automation. The Autoconer X6 also offers attractive energy consumption reductions of up to 20 percent, which is mainly due to its high energy efficiency. All components and functions have been optimised in terms of this. These measures include improved aerodynamics in the airflow, state-of-the-art drives with high efficiency levels and the unique Power on Demand vacuum control.

Energy Monitoring, which continuously monitors compressed air and energy consumption online, helps the operating personnel to optimize winding processes in an energy-efficient manner and thus reduce costs.

But above all, the Autoconer X6 conserves the most valuable resource, the yarn, through perfectly coordinated winding and cycling processes. Here, Schlafhorst achieves unique improvements with a complete comprehensive solution. The upper yarn sensor, aerodynamically optimised suction nozzle, SmartCycle with intelligent cycling sequence and SmartJet in the doffer work in perfect harmony.

Economics: Up to 6 percent higher productivity

The Autoconer X6 has been consistently designed for maximum economy. Extra-long machines with up to 96 winding units increase productivity per square metre. The Bobbin Cloud reliably supplies all winding units along the entire length with material at the highest cycle rates.

Benefit from the quality benchmark

Autoconer packages are considered the benchmark for package quality in the textile industry — both in commodity and special applications. Even in its basic configuration, the Autoconer ensures high-quality packages with many functional details; the package build offers high process reliability and thus higher benefits in downstream processing. With innovations in splicing technology, the Autoconer X6 offers interesting possibilities for successfully processing modern, sophisticated yarns.

Posted July 23, 2018

Source: The Saurer Group

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