Rockline Industries Releases 10th Annual Sustainability Report

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — January 9, 2019 — Rockline Industries recently released its 10th annual Environmental Sustainability Report, highlighting major progress in energy consumption and waste reduction moving the company closer to achieving its environmental sustainability goals for 2020.

Rockline Industries — a manufacturer of coffee filters and consumer, medical and commercial wet wipes — made a long-term commitment 10 years ago to using the most sustainable materials and business practices available. The 2018 report highlights a more than 5 percent reduction in GHG emissions and energy use per standard unit through manufacturing efficiencies and substantial gains toward reducing wastewater and solid waste of filters through continued efforts in waste reduction and expanded recycling programs.

“Over the last 10 years, I have been continually inspired by the commitment of our associates to achieve and exceed our sustainability goals,” said Randy Rudolph, president of Rockline Industries. “Our progress in this area is due to their daily hard work to ensure that every area of our company is using best practices that help our environment and the world we all live in.”

Rockline’s sustainability approach is guided by three primary long-term aspirations: achieving fossil fuel independence through a shift toward clean, low-carbon energy, minimizing waste and its impact on the environment, and developing ecologically intelligent products that are sustainable.

Said Dustin Davis, corporate sustainability program manager, “Looking ahead to 2020, we are focused on increasing landfill diversion rates, and developing programs that foster a circular model for product and packaging life cycles. We have also committed to sourcing pulp-based raw materials from sustainable sources in support of Rockline’s goal to achieve net zero deforestation.”

Posted January 9, 2019

Source: Rockline Industries

American fashion Brand NIC+ZOE Welcomes Avra Myers As Chief Merchant

BOSTON — January 8, 2019 — NIC+ZOE, an American fashion brand rooted in Boston, today announced it has named Avra Myers as the company’s Chief Merchant. Myers is a fashion maven with over 30 years of experience who co-founded Club Monaco and whose industry experience also includes The Limited Stores, J.Jill, and A Ruby.

In this role, Myers will report to CEO Susie Mulder and work closely with the mother daughter duo at the heart of the brand, Founder and Chief Creative Officer Dorian Lightbown and Creative Director Zoë Chatfield-Taylor. In response to Avra’s appointment, Mulder said, “We are excited to welcome Avra. She will not only continue the great momentum of the current collections but also build collaborative relationships with partners and develop licensing opportunities.”

“Avra’s experience in the women’s fashion industry is unmatched and I am thrilled to welcome her to the NIC+ZOE team,” said Dorian Lightbown, founder, designer, and chief creative officer at NIC+ZOE. “All of us here at NIC+ZOE are excited to learn from the wealth of industry knowledge that she is bringing to the position and I am excited to collaborate with her on future NIC+ZOE collections.”

Prior to joining NIC+ZOE, Myers spent 23 years as Vice President and Co-Founder of Club Monaco where she saw the brand from initial concept to the internationally recognized specialty retailer it is today. In addition, she served as President and General Merchandise Manager (GMM) at The Limited Stores and Senior Vice President and GMM at J.Jill where she was an instrumental leader in the brand turnaround to profit and eventual sale.

After leaving the corporate world in 2013, Myers used her decades of fashion expertise to launch her own line of cool, comfortable and chic women’s apparel and accessories – A Ruby. Similar to NIC+ZOE, Myers strived to provide better, more comfortable, yet stylish clothes to help women feel confident during their busy active lifestyles.

“As a consultant for NIC+ZOE for the past seven months, I have had the opportunity to immerse myself into the many facets of the brand,” said Avra Myers chief merchant at NIC+ZOE. “I am thrilled to become a full-time member of this amazing women’s led brand and to collaborate with Susie, Dorian, Zoë, and the team.”

Myers hails from Canada and attended Sheridan College of Design. She currently resides in Marina Bay, Massachusetts, with her partner Andrew and dog Rocky. For more information about NIC+ZOE and to shop the latest collection, visit nicandzoe.com.

Founded in 2006, NIC+ZOE is an American fashion brand rooted in Boston that designs distinctive apparel and footwear to move with women throughout their multifaceted lives. The close-knit company reflects the spirit and wanderlust of its founder and designer, Dorian Lightbown, who has given the brand a name for itself through its commitment to craftsmanship and quality featuring designs tailored to dynamic and layered women, making it easy for them to dress for all of life’s moments both big and small. The mother/daughter duo at the heart of the brand is supported by relationship-driven women, who value authenticity and are committed to delivering creatively inspired clothing solutions to real women.  NIC+ZOE has approximately 600 points of sale throughout the U.S. and Canada in major department stores such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor, Hudson’s Bay and Neiman Marcus Direct as well as 800+ specialty stores.

Posted January 8, 2019

Source: NIC+ZOE

Ascend Performance Materials Declares Force Majeure On Hexamethylene Diamine (HMD)

HOUSTON — January 7, 2019 — Ascend Performance Materials today announced it has declared force majeure on hexamethylene diamine (HMD).

As a result of events beyond the company’s control, manufacturing delays arose as it completed projects in December to expand both adiponitrile (ADN) and HMD. While the company’s ADN expansion is operational and meeting anticipated post-expansion rates, the HMD expansions have not yet met the company’s targeted production rates. As a result, the company must declare force majeure.

The company continues to be on force majeure for all Ascend polymers, compounds and fibers. At present, availability is reduced for all polymer products and HMD. The company will allocate existing products as prescribed in its contracts and is currently working with affected customers to minimize the impact to their respective businesses.

Posted January 8, 2019

Source: Ascend Performance Materials

G-III Apparel Group Names Fran Della Badia President Of AM Retail Group

NEW YORK CITY — January 8, 2019 — G-III Apparel Group Ltd. today announced the appointment of Fran Della Badia as president of AM Retail Group Inc., the retail subsidiary of G-III that operates stores and websites for its DKNY, Wilsons Leather, G.H. Bass and Karl Lagerfeld Paris brands and stores for the Calvin Klein Performance brand.

An industry veteran, Della Badia previously served as the CEO of Worth Collection Ltd., a women’s fashion apparel company, and Bonobos, a leading menswear retailer. Prior to her time at Bonobos, she worked for over 15 years at Coach, ultimately serving as president of North American Retail. Recently, she has been consulting and advising female-led start-ups.

Morris Goldfarb, chairman and CEO of G-III Apparel Group, commented: “Fran is an extremely talented retail apparel and accessories merchant who comes to us with a wealth of experience. We are excited to have her join us to lead the revitalization and development of our retail businesses. Fran’s strong merchandising and operational skills will be an important asset to our goal of bringing these businesses back to profitability.”

Della Badia stated: “I have always admired how G-III has built an incredible operation over the years. I see a great opportunity to turn around its retail operations and look forward to working with the G-III and AM Retail teams to develop the full potential of their brick and mortar and online retail businesses.”

G-III designs, sources and markets apparel and accessories under owned, licensed and private label brands. G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, G. H. Bass, Andrew Marc, Marc New York, Eliza J and Jessica Howard. G- III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Kenneth Cole, Cole Haan, Guess?, Vince Camuto, Levi’s and Dockers brands. Through our team sports business, G-III has licenses with the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, and over 150 U.S. colleges and universities. G-III also operates retail stores under the DKNY, Wilsons Leather, G. H. Bass, Vilebrequin, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Calvin Klein Performance names.

Posted January 8, 2019

Source: G-III Apparel Group

Hyosung Corp.: New Year’s Message 2019

SEOUL — January 7, 2019 — Concerns are already being voiced about business environment for this year. Global business slowdown and trade war between the United States and China make it difficult to see further than the end of nose. Corporate performance is on the slide with competition getting fiercer than ever. We are in a life-or-death situation where we must figure out how to survive.

I have consistently said the solution lies in customers. Peter F. Drucker, father of modern management, said: “The purpose of business is to create and keep a customer. It is the customer who determines what a business is, what it produces and whether it will prosper.”

If a business cannot find customer needs and fulfill them, it cannot survive. Thus, what we do every day must begin with listening to the voice of customers.

When we place customers at the center of our task before developing products and technology, we can deliver our business value to them properly. And we should go further and listen to the voice of a customer’s customers and satisfy them. Only if we do so, we will be able to say with confidence that Hyosung is a business listening to the voice of customers sincerely.

Once again, a real Hyosung person listens to the voice of customers and tries hard to fulfill their needs. It is not until every Hyosung person keeps on working for customers and joins forces to lead changes that our business will always prosper with customers.

A winner thinks before acting and completes a task, while a loser thinks in the middle of acting and gives up. Let’s go the distance altogether come what may. Let’s turn crisis into opportunity in an indomitable spirit of challenge, and make Hyosung grow with customers for more than 100 years.

My hopes for New Year are that all of you are always healthy and happy with your families. Happy New Year.

Cho Hyun-Joon

CEO & Chairman, Hyosung Corp.

Posted January 8, 2019

Source: Hyosung Corp.

The North Face Launches FUTURELIGHT™ — Breathable-Waterproof Outerwear Technology

LAS VEGAS — January 8, 2019 — In Las Vegas today, The North Face unveiled FUTURELIGHT™, a new breathable waterproof material set to revolutionize the future of technical fabrics. Developed using innovative Nanospinning technology and sustainable practices, it is the most advanced breathable-waterproof outerwear material available.

“Right now, the expectation from a waterproof product is something loud, crunchy, muggy and unpackable. With Futurelight we can theoretically use the technology to make anything breathable, waterproof and for the first time, comfortable,” Global General Manager of Mountain Sports at The North Face Scott Mellin said. “Imagine a waterproof t-shirt, sweater or even denim that you actually want to wear. Today we start with jackets, tents and gloves, but the possibilities could be endless.”

With Futurelight technology, The North Face is also setting a new standard in sustainability through new practices in the fabric creation process. These advances have allowed the brand to responsibly create three-layer garments through use of recycled fabrics and production that cuts chemical consumption, all while being produced in a cleaner, solar-powered factory.

Pioneering Technology

The Nanospinning process used to create Futurelight fabric, has allowed the brand’s designers to add unprecedented air permeability into the membrane of a fabric for the first time. The process creates Nano-level holes, allowing for incredible porosity while still maintaining total waterproofness, letting air move through the material and provide more venting than ever before.

Additionally, Nanospinning gives designers the ability to adjust weight, stretch, breathability, durability, construction (knit or woven), and texture to match athletes’ and consumers’ activity or environment. Designers can customize the fabric for specific usage, for example, by increasing breathability in garments for aerobic pursuits or increasing protection for harsh, wet climates. The ability to adjust these factors in fabric construction is unprecedented in apparel, equipment and accessories.

“Disruption is one of the key elements in the DNA of The North Face brand. It is what our company was founded on and, to this day, we still believe that disruption is the key to future growth,” Mellin said. “Our teams are constantly thinking about the future of our product technology portfolio and how we can push the limits to create the next best innovation for our athletes and consumers, which is how Futurelight came to life and why it will forever change what consumers expect from their product.”

Athlete Tested

Futurelight fabric was born in the mountains, inspired by The North Face global team of athletes looking for increased performance and breathability in their waterproof gear. The material has since been tested extensively by the brand’s global athlete team and is expedition proven through use in the highest peaks and harshest environments, including the Himalayas’ Lhotse and Everest.

While testing Futurelight fabric The North Face team alpinist, Jim Morrison climbed, and skied three 8000 Meter peaks 2018, including Everest, Cho Oyu and the world’s first descent of Lhotse Couilor with his partner Hilaree Nelson.

“During the past two years, our world class team of climbers, skiers, alpinists, snowboarders and trail runners has been rigorously testing Futurelight across every discipline to prove this technology in varying weather conditions and climates all over the world,” Nelson, The North Face athlete team captain, said. “In all my years in the mountains, I’ve never experienced a product that moved and performed as well as Futurelight. It is creating a new paradigm for what I expect out of a waterproof material.”

Beyond The North Face athletes internal testing labs, the brand worked with third-party independent experts including UL (Underwriters Laboratories) a world-renowned safety certification testing organization, to push the limit of the Futurelight fabric. UL predominately tests waterproofing for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an organization that certifies first responder gear for firefighters, EMS and hazmat responders. The test methods developed were 50 percent more stringent than the current standard for the Outdoor Industry.

“The liquid integrity test for Futurelight is even more extreme compared to the NFPA testing that UL conducts, proving Futurelight is not only totally waterproof, but also fit for the harshest expeditions the outdoors has to offer,” Michael Seward of Underwriters Laboratories said.

The FUTURELIGHT™ Experience: Las Vegas 2019

Unveiled at the world’s largest technology show, The North Face partnered with world-renowned design agency Designworks, a BMW Group Company, to create physical and virtual reality experiences to demonstrate the array of Futurelight fabric’s technical capabilities, and potential to change how humans are protected from the elements. Futurelight fabric will first become available to consumers in The North Face’s Fall 2019 product line and will be featured across the brand’s pinnacle performance collections.

Posted January 8, 2019

Source: The North Face

New Avon LLC Appoints Laurie Ann Goldman As Chief Executive Officer

NEW YORK CITY — January 8, 2019 — New Avon LLC today announced it has appointed Laurie Ann Goldman as CEO, effective January 14, 2019. Goldman succeeds Scott White, who joined Avon in 2016 to lead its separation from Avon Products Inc. and the operational transformation of Avon’s business in North America.

Goldman, who joined Avon’s Board of Managers in August 2018, is a distinguished marketing and branding executive with more than 30 years of experience at leading consumer products companies. Notably, Goldman was the CEO of Spanx, a multinational women’s apparel company, for 12 years, and was instrumental in building the brand from a small start-up to a successful global business with a number one position in market and mind share. Earlier in her career, Goldman held various senior leadership roles in the Global Marketing division of The Coca Cola Co.

“Laurie Ann is an experienced and inspirational leader in women’s lifestyle and consumer products, and we are thrilled to welcome her as our new CEO,” said Lori Bush, chairwoman of the Avon Board of Managers. “We believe Laurie Ann’s proven brand and business building capabilities, along with her passion for empowering women, make her the ideal CEO to further promote the success of our Representatives and ensure outstanding experiences for their enhanced satisfaction for our customers.”

Goldman commented: “The right product has the power to change a woman’s life, and each woman has the power to change the world. I’m thrilled to join Avon, the company that invented social selling, and lead the team and community of beauty advisors in driving product sales and progress for women. I thank Scott for his many contributions and look forward to delivering sustained growth through strategic innovation that will invigorate the business and ultimately help women face their futures with confidence.”

Chan Galbato, CEO, Cerberus Operations and Advisory Company LLC, and member of the Avon Board of Managers, added: “This transition is the result of our original long-term plan for reinvigorating Avon — to improve the Company’s fundamental operations and then transition to focus on strategic growth. We are grateful for Scott’s leadership during this critical stage of Avon’s development and are confident that the strong foundation he established will allow the company to thrive in the years to come. In addition to the separation and creation of an efficient corporate infrastructure, Scott drove key initiatives to fully digitize the business, establish strategic partnerships for manufacturing and R&D, and enhance our Representative experience. We are excited for Laurie Ann to now take the Company forward and drive deeper customer engagement and sustained growth.”

White will transition to a strategic advisor role and work with Cerberus Operations and Advisory Company LLC, the proprietary operations platform of Cerberus Capital Management L.P., Avon’s financial and strategic partner. In his role, White will continue to advise Avon and Goldman and will also work on key initiatives across Cerberus’ portfolio of operating company investments.

White commented: “I would like to thank the entire Avon community, including our Representatives, associates, and customers, for their ongoing dedication and belief in our iconic brand, great products, and the opportunities we provide to women throughout North America. I am confident in Avon’s future and believe that with Laurie Ann’s leadership, the Company will be able to drive modern, relevant experiences for our customers while creating sustainable long-term growth. I look forward to continuing to work with the Avon team, as well as Cerberus’ other portfolio companies, in my strategic advisor role.”

In addition to Avon, Laurie Ann currently sits on the Board of Directors of Guess? Inc., Joe and the Juice, and ServiceMaster.

Goldman graduated with honors from the Moody School of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin and holds a Bachelor of Science degree.

*New Avon, LLC is a privately held company, established in March 2016, which manufactures and distributes products under the “Avon” name in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico – only.  All products in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico bearing the Avon name are products of New Avon LLC. New Avon LLC is a separate company – a wholly different legal entity – from Avon Products, Inc., which is a global publicly traded corporation, operating in countries outside the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Posted January 8, 2019

Source: New Avon LLC

JEC Group Brings Composites Solutions For Mobility To NAIAS For The First Time

PARIS — January 8, 2019 — The 31st edition of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is the stage for a new pavilion dedicated to promoting composites solutions for mobility. JEC Group, a company dedicated to the development of information and business connections channels and platforms supporting the global growth and promotion of the composite materials industry, is driving this new initiative along with its partners MAGNA, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), IACMI – The Composites Institute and HEXCEL.

After a first pavilion at Mondial.Tech during the Paris Motor Show in 2018, JEC Group chooses the largest concentration of the world’s top automotive and technology executives, designers, engineers and thought leaders to showcase the many benefits and advantages composite materials can bring to the future of mobility. At NAIAS 2019, JEC Group will highlight the latest technologies, solutions that enable the automotive industry to innovate in product design, emission reductions and production

Eric Pierrejean, JEC Group CEO, recalled: “Composites were introduced many decades ago in car manufacturing, and not only for high-end performance models. Composites now offer many alternatives to steel and aluminum thanks to specific features that go far beyond their lightweight properties. In value, the automotive industry makes up 20 percent of the total composites market, with promising opportunities for lighter, stronger and more efficient materials in the years to come. They offer new design opportunities, enable a reduction in tooling investment and allow several functions to be integrated in one, on top of their corrosion and impact resistance.”

In this new pavilion, JEC Group will highlight key benefits under the motto “Composite Solutions for Mobility.” To illustrate some of the many advantages of composites materials in the Automotive industry, 14 parts will be showcased pointing that highlight the different applications of composites for mobility, such as lightweighting, design freedom, aesthetics and flexibility, resistance, strength and stiffness, function integration and fewer parts, hybridization, fuel storage, connectivity integration and battery housing and integration. For example, a glass fiber reinforced polymer bracket for wireless charging from Daimler will be displayed along with a door panel from HRC Group, a leaf spring suspension from Kolon, a tunnel reinforcement from Hexion and a lightweight liftgate from Magna to name a few.

“Magna has been on the forefront of bringing high-performing plastics and composites into automotive design and development,” said Magna Exteriors President Grahame Burrow, who is also a member of the JEC Group Board of Directors. “As we consider future mobility, composites offer tremendous potential in how technology, such as sensors, RADAR and LIDAR, can be integrated into vehicle exteriors and structures, which will enable automakers to achieve their design and performance goals. The Composites Pavilion at NAIAS is a great opportunity to share these benefits with automakers.”

“The textile carbon fiber IACMI project that the institute is showcasing at the Composites Pavilion validates an innovative technology that will make integration of carbon fiber more cost-effective in the automotive industry,” said John A. Hopkins, IACMI – The Composites Institute CEO. “Our IACMI members are leading the advancements critical for the automotive industry’s adoption of composites. We are thankful for support by partners such as the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) which makes these industry advancements possible.”

“Hexcel has a dedicated team focused on automotive technologies supplying a range of composite materials for structural parts, suspension systems, bodywork and interiors. We are excited to participate in NAIAS this year to provide automotive engineers with innovative composite solutions to reduce weight and enhance their designs in a cost-competitive way,” said Achim Fischereder, Hexcel Automotive director of Sales & Marketing.

Posted January 8, 2019

Source: JEC Group

Retail Imports Level Off After Rush To Beat Tariffs

WASHINGTON — January 8, 2019 — Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports have slowed down after a months-long rush to beat increased tariffs on goods from China, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

“With the holiday season behind us, the immediate pressure to stock up on merchandise has passed but retailers remain concerned about tariffs and their impact on the nation’s economy,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. “Retailers have also brought in much of their spring merchandise early to protect consumers against higher prices that will eventually come with tariffs. Our industry is hoping the talks currently under way will bring an end to this ill-advised trade war and result in a more appropriate way of responding to China’s trade abuses that won’t force American consumers, workers and businesses to pay the price.”

U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.81 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units in November, the latest month for which after-the-fact numbers are available. That was up 2.5 percent year-over-year but down 11.4 percent from the record of 2.04 million TEU set in October. A TEU is one 20-foot-long cargo container or its equivalent.

December was estimated at 1.79 million TEU, a 3.7 percent year-over-year increase. That would bring 2018 to a total of 21.6 million TEU, an increase of 5.3 percent over 2017’s record 20.5 million TEU.

January is forecast at 1.75 million TEU, down 0.9 percent from January 2018; February at 1.67 million TEU, also down 0.9 percent year-over-year; March at 1.55 million TEU, up 0.6 percent; April at 1.69 million TEU, up 3.7 percent, and May at 1.8 million TEU, down 1.3 percent. February and March are typically two of the slowest months of the year for imports, both because of the post-holiday drop in demand and because of Lunar New Year factory shutdowns in Asia.

“There have been record-high levels of imports over the past several months, primarily due to raised inventories ahead of expected tariff increases,” Hackett Associates Founder Ben Hackett said. “But we are projecting declining volumes in the coming months and an overall weakness in imports for the first half of the year.”

Global Port Tracker, which is produced for NRF by the consulting firm Hackett Associates, covers the U.S. ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, Port of Virginia, Charleston, Savannah, Port Everglades, Miami and Jacksonville on the East Coast, and Houston on the Gulf Coast.

Posted January 8, 2019

Source: The National Retail Federation (NRF)

Pfannenberg USA Introduces Pfannenberg’s Kinetic System™ Series Air To Air Heat Exchangers

LANCASTER, N.Y. — January 8, 2019 — Introducing a revolutionary new way to cool electrical enclosures, Pfannenberg’s PKS Series Air to Air Heat Exchangers use a revolutionary next generation cooling technology (Pfannenberg Kinetic System™) that out-performs conventional heat exchangers.

Industrial air conditioner cooling units are typically the go-to solution for cooling sealed enclosures. What many people fail to consider is that a cooler ambient environment could be used to help cool your warmer electrical enclosure. Lightweight and easy to install, this new air to air technology takes advantage of a cooler ambient environment when closed-loop cooling is required, sealing against gas, humidity, and dust.

Designed for indoor, outdoor, remote and washdown applications that require a closed loop system to protect electronics, Pfannenberg’s PKS Series Air to Air Heat Exchangers are perfect for cooling industrial electrical and IT components that need dust protection. They are also ideal for keeping rain and dust from sensors and drives on outdoor systems, and protecting against corrosion and contamination in the food and beverage industry.

This is a perfect solution for those looking to reduce the energy, maintenance and footprint associated with traditional enclosure cooling units. This new technology offers considerable saving compared to a traditional AC unit. “The PKS Series Air to Air Heat Exchanger consumes approximately 1/3 of the power compared to a traditional Industrial AC unit. It is also compact in size offering best in class Cooling Capacity Per Density (CCPD™).” says James Wong, Product Manager for Pfannenberg USA. With only two mechanical elements, PKS Series Air to Air Heat Exchangers require less maintenance and ensure greater uptime.

The PKS Series Air to Air Heat Exchangers are available immediately in 5 configurations; 22, 45, 64, 100, 150 and 180 Watts per degrees °C.

Posted January 8, 2019

Source: Pfannenberg

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