Jones Family Of Companies Welcomes Charles Davis As New CEO

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — November 13, 2018 — Jones Family of Companies announced Charles Davis as the company’s new CEO. Davis comes to Jones having over 30 years of business building experience across a broad range of family-owned and operated textile companies. He has held executive assignments with companies in both Jones’s nonwovens space and in the supply chain for mattress manufacturing which Jones serves.

Executive Chairman Ralph Jones welcomes Davis to Jones saying: “Charles embraces our company values. He immediately brings a strong working knowledge of our industry, a proven track record of strategy and execution, and a great passion for the long-term success of Jones. We know Jones will be well suited for future growth with Charles as CEO.”

Commenting on his role as CEO, Davis said, “I am truly honored to be named as Jones’s CEO. Jones has a long history of success working closely with its customers and developing innovative products. I look forward to carrying on and expanding this tradition.”

Posted November 13, 2018

Source: Jones Family of Companies

New Teijin Aramid Branding Highlights Company’s Ambitions

ARNHEM, The Netherlands — November 12, 2018 — Teijin Aramid — a manufacturer of aramid super fibers with production locations in the Netherlands, Thailand and Japan — has revamped its brand identity with renewed product logos and pay off. Teijin Aramid’s new pay off Be Sure reflects the company’s ambition of reinforcing the promise to its customers and to create high-performance products, that are stronger, lighter and more durable.

The world has changed and there is a broader demand for super fibers like Twaron and Technora. Teijin Aramid’s customers get the assurance that the company is able to meet future market demand and provide its customers with the material they need to excel in their markets. Teijin Aramid pursues a growth rate of 8-percent per year, which should eventually lead to a future market share larger than 50 percent. Several substantial investments are planned to optimize the production facilities.

Teijin Aramid has been able to increase its Twaron production capacity by 130 percent since 1999 by introducing the lean methodology and internal optimization programs. It is continuously investing in its factories, implementing the latest technologies, and ensuring economies of scale. This will enable the company to anticipate market demand and market competitiveness, while meeting its customers’ demands.

TeijinBeSureUpdated brand identity to reflect strong ambition

Teijin Aramid’s new product logos and pay off show the ambition of the company and address the need for customers to be assured in a world and market that are changing rapidly. It has become a heavily competing global market where you need to be agile, get more and more engaged with your customers, showcase amazing stories and cases and deliver proof of technological advancement.

Gert Frederiks says: “At Teijin Aramid, we’re deeply connected with what we do. From the factory floor to the management board, our passion translates into dedication, commitment, and expertise. Every day, we are driving forward, continuously improving our processes, our technology and ourselves. It is why we deliver the best aramid in the world. Today and tomorrow. Of that you can Be sure.”

Posted November 13, 2018

Source: Teijin Aramid

Serge Ferrari Appoints New Market Development Manager

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POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — November 13, 2018 — Serge Ferrari, a producer of flexible composite material technology, today announced that Kevin Frisone has been appointed as market development manager. Frisone will lead the company’s growth in the United States for the building/architectural segment, including solar protection, façade, acoustics and tensile architecture.

Frisone brings 30 years of business development experience to Serge Ferrari. He previously worked for Saint-Gobain as territory manager for SageGlass and, before that, as North America sales and marketing manager for Vetrotech. Prior to Saint-Gobain, Kevin collaborated with architects, developers, owners and contactors in a variety of other industries, including medical equipment and windows and doors. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, Calif.

Serge Ferrari is expanding its position in the Americas through an aggressive strategy for improving product positioning, availability and service. This includes the recruitment of experienced high-level business leaders as well as a new logistical center in early 2019.

Posted November 13, 2018

Source: Serge Ferrari

TFF Introduces Type 704 FR Yarns

BAD HERSFELD, Germany — November 1, 2018 — The Filament Factory GmbH (TFF) has introduced a new line of permanent flame-retardant (FR) polyester high tenacity multi filament yarns. The flame-retardant properties of the Type 704 FR yarns are achieved by the use of a halogen-free polymer additive. The additive is linked to the polymer by means of both physical and chemical bonds and is thus permanent and non-migrating.

“With this new development, we have made a breakthrough to increase the range of specialty yarns that we offer worldwide,” says Matthias Hess, managing director TFF.

The new product line is manufactured according to a newly developed process and allows variable adjustment of phosphor levels depending on the final end use requirements. TFF is currently the only manufacturer to offer this product. These new functional high-performance multi filament yarns offer strengths above 65 cN/tex (7.3 /denier) and free shrinkage values of less than 2.6 percent (180°C for 15 mins) can be achieved, allowing the production of textiles with special properties.

Because of the two-stage production process, the properties such as shrinkage, specific strength and elongation are extremely constant.

Thanks to its unique molecular structure, Type 704 FR yarns show significantly lower loss of strength compared to conventional flame-retardant polyester yarns, according to the company. Type 704 FR yarns provide lasting flame retardance and self-extinguishing behavior.
Unlike topically applied flame-retardant treatments, Type 704 FR yarns have inherent protection that does not wash off or degrade over time.

With the use of the new development Type 704 FR, TFF customers are able to achieve the fire classes M1, B1 / B2 as well as SE / NBR according to DIN75200 / FMVSS302. Areas of application for these new PET high-tenacity multi filament yarns are textile architecture, tents, silos, tarpaulins, automotive, printing and filter media, ventilation ducts and others.

The new yarn family is available in titers from 33 dtex (30 denier) up to 6600 dtex (6000 denier) and, if required, can also be offered as twisted yarns and spun-dyed yarn according to requirements.

It also is possible to supply the Type 704 FR yarns with low wick or AA type spin finishes.

Posted: November 13, 2018

Source: The Filament Factory

Primaloft Expands Suite Of Biodegradable Technologies; Introduces Primaloft® Bio™ Performance Fabric

LATHAM, N.Y. — November 13, 2018 — PrimaLoft Inc. today expanded its suite of biodegradable* technologies with the introduction of PrimaLoft® Bio™ Performance Fabric, a 100-percent recycled, biodegradable synthetic fabric. PrimaLoft Bio Performance Fabric joins the recently launched PrimaLoft Bio Insulation, also the first technology of its kind. PrimaLoft is targeting fall 2020 for consumer availability of both iterations of its biodegradable products.

The same 100-percent recycled, biodegradable technology used in the development of PrimaLoft Bio Insulation was used in the development of PrimaLoft Bio Performance Fabric.

“From the beginning of this process, we have always considered fabrics to be a particularly important part of the development of biodegradable materials. With this advancement, a fabric garment may now be completely returned to nature,” said Mike Joyce, president and CEO of PrimaLoft. “Because we will not compromise performance, we needed to ensure that our biodegradable fibers would stand up to the rigorous process of manufacturing fabrics, while maintaining its ability to degrade. This is really a new frontier, and we are out in front, setting the standard. As we drive this approach, we will be leading the way towards significantly lessening the environmental impact of the textile industry.”

Made from 100-percent post-consumer recycled material, PrimaLoft Bio fibers break down when exposed to specific environments — such as a landfill or the ocean. PrimaLoft has enhanced the fibers to be more attractive to the naturally-occurring microbes found in these environments. The microbes eat away at the fibers at a faster rate, returning the fabric or insulation to natural elements.

As a result, this breakthrough combats the growing problem of microplastics littering the ocean, a significant issue for the textile industry. It is estimated that half a million tons of plastic microfibers shed during the washing of plastic-based textiles such as polyester, nylon, or acrylic end up in the ocean every year, according to research from The Ellen MacArthur Foundation. PrimaLoft Bio fibers will only biodegrade when exposed to the naturally-occurring microbes in landfills or bodies of water, thus, the fabric remains highly durable throughout its usable life cycle in a garment.

Specific test results show 84.1% biodegradation in 423 days under ASTM D5511* conditions (accelerated landfill simulation) and 55.1% in biodegradation in 409 days under ASTM D6691** conditions (accelerated marine simulation).

“We never saw recycling as the final answer. We have not only been able to break the biodegradability code but, we’re really setting sustainability forward,” Joyce continued. “It’s going to be very challenging to police the world but, what we can do is effect the properties of the fiber, so that it does no harm. This is part of our commitment to be Relentlessly Responsible.”

To date, PrimaLoft has saved more than 90 million plastic bottles from landfills and transformed them into premium insulation technologies. By 2020, 90 percent of PrimaLoft insulation products will have at least 50-percent post-consumer recycled content, without compromising performance. PrimaLoft expects to continue to push the industry forward with a similar commitment to biodegradable technology across its product portfolio.

*Standard Test Method for Determining Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under High-Solids Anaerobic-Digestion Conditions

**Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials in the Marine Environment by a Defined Microbial Consortium or Natural Sea Water Inoculum

Posted November 13, 2018

Source: PrimaLoft

Aran Biomedical Pioneers Breakthrough ValvTEX™Medical Textile Valve Covering Technology

GALWAY, Ireland — November 13, 2018 — Aran Biomedical — a designer, developer and manufacturer of implantable medical devices — today announced its new medical textile valve covering solution, ValvTEX™, for Mitral, Aortic and Tricuspid heart valves.

The ValvTEX technology platform was created to reduce the delivery profile of transcatheter heart valves that require a valve skirt, whilst also offering some unique advantages. The solution involves custom low-profile fabric attached onto the valve frame without the need for sutures. Lower delivery profile is achieved by reducing the amount of fabric pleating during crimping, along with the reduction or elimination of sutures required to attach the fabric. Not only does this improve manufacturing time, but a further advantage from the attachment process is the ability to create an impermeable seal at select regions of the skirt, which can help inhibit paravalvular leakage.

“Aran Biomedical’s focused investment in medical textile and coating technologies has enabled our skilled engineers to deliver a proprietary medical textile valve covering solution to support the exciting fields of Mitral, Aortic and Tricuspid heart valve replacement,” said Aran Biomedical CEO Peter Mulrooney.

Considering the increased interest in transcatheter product development to treat a greater range of structural heart conditions, the ValvTEX platform technology is ideally positioned to support next generation devices.

Posted November 13, 2018

Source: Aran Biomedical Teoranta

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-Joon Tackling Global Textile Market With creora®

SEOUL, South Korea — November 13, 2018 — Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-Joon has dispelled a view of textile business as a declining industry. He has tackled global market with creora® which is the brand name of spandex Hyosung developed using its own technology.

Back in the early 1990s when the brand was first developed, Hyosung TNC ranked third in the Korean spandex market. It has been the top-rated spandex maker in the world since 2011, thanks to its inimitable technology and Chairman Cho’s aggressive investments.

Currently, Hyosung TNC rolls out a variety of functional products that can add high value, such as super chlorine resistant spandex and spandex which expresses colors vividly. Hyosung TNC has developed functional products that customers want based on hands-on market experience and analysis rather than competing against low-priced products.

Chairman Cho Hyun-Joon has called for the increase of textile sales through a close business partnership built by a strategy to meet demands by textile makers and clothing companies quickly and show trends before competitors do.

Hyosung TNC has stabilized its domestic production, then focused on expanding a global network of exports to major markets. The company has extended its worldwide network as it established global factories and regional sales subsidiaries in key spots in Asia (China, Vietnam), Europe (Turkey) and Central and Latin Americas (Brazil).

In 2008, it completed the construction of a spandex factory in Turkey to capture the premium European market. Turkey is strategically important hub linked to Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. In 2011, Hyosung TNC built a factory in Brazil with a population of 200 million to gain a foothold in Latin American markets. The Hyosung affiliate has taken up 50 percent of the local Brazilian market, which helped it boost sales in other Latin American markets. A spandex factory under construction in India is scheduled to be completed in June next year.

Posted November 13, 2018

Source: Hyosung Corporation

Filson Opens Doors Of New York Flagship At Union Square

SEATTLE — November 13, 2018 — Filson, the rugged outdoor outfitter, will open its newest brick and mortar store — Filson New York Flagship in the heart of New York City’s Union Square neighborhood — on Friday, Novevember 9. Located at 876 Broadway Ave., the 6,000-square-foot space showcases Filson’s entire product line, as well as handcrafted specialty products from a variety of purveyors. Since 1897, Filson has made unfailing goods designed to stand up to nature, the elements and time.

“More than a century after C.C. Filson opened the original Filson outpost in Seattle, and 4 years after we opened our first retail space in New York on Great Jones street, we are thrilled to announce our second Manhattan location and first Flagship on the East Coast,” said Steve Bock, CEO of Filson. “This retail experience is like nothing else in the city, and it truly brings the brand to life in a way that honors our Pacific Northwest roots, while meeting the demands of our dedicated New York customer. From one of a kind product to expanded men’s and women’s apparel to our full lineup of luggage, bags and accessories – the entire Filson experience will be on display. Additionally, our Great Jones location will continue to push the brand forward with unique product, partnerships and experiences that reflect that neighborhood and customer base.”

Filson New York Flagship features several Pacific Northwest artists who were commissioned to create unique art for the space, bringing nods of the brand’s sense of place to life. The commanding entryway features a reclaimed Douglas Fir barn from the 1850s relocated from Ashland, Oregon, to New York. Weighing more than 7.5 tons, the barn has been refabricated and serves as a centerpiece structure within the space. Additional pieces include a 14-foot chainsaw-carved wolf sculpture by Jeffrey Samudosky, a 3D wood-carved wall-mounted sculpture with a contemporary take on Northwest indigenous carvings by Aleph Geddis and a stained-glass piece by David Fjeld.

“Filson New York Flagship stands for so much beyond a brick and mortar retail store; this represents a new space for people to discover what the Pacific Northwest and the great outdoors means to them. Our products and merchandise simply exist to further that exploration,” said Alex Carleton, Chief Creative Officer of Filson. “Throughout the process of designing this store, we looked to those places — museums, parks and historical sites — to inspire us. The result is a well thought out, meticulously designed space that allows people of all walks of life to understand what it means to be a part of the Filson brand.”

The opening of Filson’s New York Flagship bookends a notable East Coast expansion for the brand in 2018, which opened stores in Boston and Washington, D.C., earlier this year. The Union Square location also marks the second New York City presence for Filson, which also owns and operates the C.C. Filson Store in the city’s NoHo district. Filson now operates 17 full-price stores and two outlet locations globally, 14 of which have opened in the last five years. Known for durable fabrics, such as its Tin Cloth and Mackinaw Wool, Filson products come with a lifetime guarantee. Filson has stayed relevant for more than 120 years and has drawn a diverse group of fans and customers consisting of adventurers, anglers, hunters, outdoor professionals, tradespeople and a growing urban community, all of which are inspired by long-lasting goods and the rugged aura of the Pacific Northwest.

Posted November 13, 2018

Source: Filson

Mohawk Industries Names Paul De Cock President Of Flooring North America Segment

CALHOUN, Ga. — November 13, 2018 — Mohawk Industries Inc. today announced that Paul De Cock has been promoted to president of the company’s Flooring North America segment.

For the past ten years, De Cock has served as president of the floor covering division of the company’s Flooring Rest of World segment. In that position, he successfully led businesses manufacturing the company’s major product categories, including carpet, laminate, LVT and wood.

“Paul’s deep understanding of the flooring market derives from more than 20 years of experience in Europe and the U.S., with a history of successfully running plants, large manufacturing operations and a multinational sales organization,” said Jeff Lorberbaum, chairman and CEO of Mohawk Industries. “His experience includes successfully managing a broad product portfolio across many markets as well as delivering strong results in his past role in our U.S. operations.”

After Mohawk’s 2005 acquisition of Unilin, De Cock served as president of the company’s North American hard surface business, where he grew the Quick-Step brand in the U.S., integrated the 2007 Columbia wood flooring acquisition and increased sales across all channels. After returning to Europe in 2009, De Cock transformed Unilin’s flooring operations from laminate manufacturing into a total hard surface business and expanded direct sales through greenfield and the acquisition of distributors in ten markets worldwide. In 2013, he led the integration of Pergo into Mohawk, improving manufacturing while enhancing the premium brand’s value through performance and design innovation and product extensions. Prior to the company’s IVC acquisition, De Cock and his team designed and installed the first automated LVT line in Europe. Most recently, he managed the acquisition of Godfrey Hirst, the largest carpet manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand, and the subsequent consolidation with Mohawk-owned distributors in those markets.

Brian Carson, former president of the company’s Flooring North America segment, will leave the company on November 12, 2018 to pursue other interests.

Posted November 13, 2018

Source: Mohawk Industries Inc.

Ricoh To Acquire ColorGATE Digital Output Solutions GmbH, An Industrial Printing Software Company

TOKYO — November 12, 2018 — Ricoh Co. Ltd. announced that the company has reached an agreement to buy ColorGATE Digital Output Solutions GmbH, a leading software provider in the printing industry with a specific competence in color management. This acquisition is designed to strengthen Ricoh’s growing industrial printing business. The transfer of shares is scheduled to complete on November 30, 2018.

Founded in 1997, ColorGATE based in Hannover, Germany, has been supporting the printing industry for over 20 years by providing software for the wide format and industrial printing sectors. With its extensive customer base ColorGATE is the European leader in industrial printing software. It has unique color management technology to support printing and decorating a wide variety of materials used for packaging, floor and wall coverings as well as textiles and signage. It is a leading provider of performance-optimized color management and workflow software to standardize and automate growing digital print markets including décor and textiles.

In February this year, Ricoh announced its growth strategy plan, “RICOH Ignite,” which sets out its intention to reinforce its value offering by expanding its printing technology portfolio. The investment in ColorGATE is the latest part of this plan.

To enhance its industrial printing business, Ricoh recently established a “Global IP Technology Center” and a “Global IP Marketing Center”. Significantly, both are located in Europe, which is increasingly the center of incubation for industrial printing markets. This allows access to cutting-edge technology and enables increased responsiveness to market needs. The centers aim to drive marketing, strategic planning and development of business and products with Ricoh’s alliance partners worldwide.

Peter Williams, corporate vice president and general manager of Commercial and Industrial Printing Business Group, Ricoh, said: “By combining ColorGATE’s proprietary software technology with our own industrial printers, Ricoh will provide solutions covering the whole printing workflow from Pre-Press to Post-Press. This acquisition will enable ColorGATE to expand its industrial printing business and global presence as together we become better able to support our customers to accelerate their transition from analogue to digital based production.”

Thomas Kirschner, co-founder of ColorGATE who will continue to serve as CEO, comments: “We are delighted to have been selected by Ricoh to contribute to this strong future growth strategy whilst we continue to serve our established customer base, OEM partners and reseller channel.”

Posted November 12, 2018

Source: Ricoh Co. Ltd.

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