Kemin AquaScience™ Introduces Leadership Team

DES MOINES, Iowa — January 8, 2019 — Kemin Industries, a Des Moines, Iowa-based global nutritional ingredient company that uses science to touch more than 3.8 billion people every day with its products and services, announced the selection of its leadership team for its newest business unit, Kemin AquaScience™, formerly known as AquaKulture.

In April 2018, Kemin officially announced it would be dedicating a global team to the aquaculture market in 2019 with a newly formed business unit. The now-launched Kemin AquaScience serves the growing aquaculture industry as it shifts from wild caught to farmed fish and shrimp, expanding its partnership with feed mill operators, farmers and fish meal producers to help raise the healthiest aqua species with better growth, uniformity and economic returns.

“Kemin AquaScience transfers our knowledge and expertise in animal nutrition and health to the aquaculture industry, while maintaining our strong customer experience,” said Dr. Chris Nelson, President and CEO, Kemin Industries. “By having strong leadership around the world in the regions where we operate, we can better provide for the global market. We can offer our superior service and our years of experience in innovative solutions to help improve sustainable fishing and shrimp farming.”

KP Philip, who has led Kemin AquaScience through its creation, will continue to serve as President. He has been with Kemin for more than 20 years, developing the Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health business unit in India. In 2001, he relocated to Singapore to lead the Animal Nutrition and Health business unit in Asia Pacific and China. Four years later KP became President of the global, newly demerged Kemin Food Technologies, based in Belgium. He returned to India in 2010 to manage the business unit he launched. In 2016, he moved back to Belgium to lead Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (EMENA).

Leo Xie-Lei recently joined Kemin as Chief Commercial Officer for the business unit and Regional Director of its China market, based in Shanghai. For the past decade Xie-Lei has held business leadership positions in the nutrition and food industries, most recently as President, Asia Pacific for the enzymes, cultures and yeast extract business of Royal DSM NV. Prior to that he was Vice President of Greater China for DSM’s Human Nutrition and Health Business.

Three other regional directors will be located in aquaculture markets across the globe to best serve customers:

Chinnadurai Sugumar will be the Regional Director for the South Asia market. He joined Kemin in 2007 as a product manager for Animal Nutrition and Health – India, before moving to the company’s Singapore office in 2010, where he was later promoted to platform manager for Animal Nutrition and Health – Asia Pacific. Sugumar has 14 years of experience with feed formulation, as well as feed mill and farm operations in both the aquaculture and animal feed industries.

Nicola Tallarico will serve as Regional Director for the EMENA market. In 2010, he became a technical service manager for Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health – EMENA, following the acquisition of Eurhema, where he had worked for several years. Tallarico then moved into the role of product manager for Kemin’s SAFE platform, the company’s program designed to guarantee safety of feed by controlling microorganisms, mycotoxins and oxidation challenges.

Ning Widjaja will be the Regional Director for the Asia Pacific market. She served as the region’s aqua business manager for Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health prior to the demerger of Kemin AquaScience. Widjaja has worked for more than a decade in the aquaculture industry, covering many aspects of the value chain across multiple countries including Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, India and China.

Dr. M. Rajalekshmi, R&D Director, will handle global research and development for Kemin AquaScience. For the past 12 years, she has led Kemin research groups on diverse projects catering to animal nutrition and health. Dr. Rajalekshmi has numerous publications and patents associated with new products and processes in aquaculture and animal nutrition. She received her bachelor’s degree from Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences and holds a Ph.D. in post-harvest technology from the Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Mumbai, India.

Kemin Industries is a global ingredient manufacturer with a focus on improving the quality of life for over 3.8 billion people each day with more than 500 specialty ingredients made for the human and animal health, pet food, nutraceutical, food technology, crop technologies and textile industries.

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offers product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products.

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately-held, family-owned and operated company with more than 2,800 employees globally and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States

Posted January 8, 2019

Source: Kemin Industries

Home Décor Products Provider NBG Home Acquires Quoizel

AUSTIN, Texas/CHARLESTON, S.C. — January 8, 2019 — NBG Home today announced that it has acquired Quoizel, a designer and marketer of decorative lighting. Following the transaction, Quoizel’s headquarters and team will remain in Charleston, S.C., and Rick Seidman, president of Quoizel, will continue in his role. This acquisition is the second for NBG in less than two years under the ownership of private equity firm Sycamore Partners.

Scott Slater, CEO of NBG, said: “We are pleased to welcome Quoizel to the NBG family. Quoizel’s brand is widely known for quality and innovation in fine decorative lighting. Its strong sales force and capable design team are well-regarded for their customer first attitude. We look forward to partnering with Rick Seidman and the Quoizel team as we increase our operating scale, product and brand diversity to further enhance our category management solutions to the benefit of our retail partners. Furthermore, we plan to capitalize on each company’s market leadership, sales force and capabilities to driver higher revenue growth than either company could independently accomplish.”

Seidman said: “We are excited about this next chapter in Quoizel’s proud history, as it ensures our loyal customers continue to have access to our timeless products while enabling our talented team to continue doing what they do best. NBG was thoughtful in helping our ownership group achieve their objectives, and with NBG’s support and scale, we can enhance our capabilities and expand distribution points across North America and Europe, providing an attractive future for our employees, customers and vendors.”

Peter Morrow, managing director at Sycamore Partners, said, “This transaction, which follows NBG’s purchase of Cheyenne Products a year ago, reflects Sycamore’s confidence in NBG. The company is growing organically and through acquisitions as it further strengthens its deep connections to the world’s leading omni-channel retailers through market-leading design, merchandising and sourcing capabilities. We look forward to continuing our support of NBG and its team as they execute on this growth strategy.”

Baird served as financial advisor to Quoizel and Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisor to NBG Home.

Posted January 8, 2019

Source: NBG Home; Quoizel

Fabletics Debuts Collaboration With Kelly Rowland, Introducing Her First-Ever Activewear Collection

LOS ANGELES — January 8, 2019 — Fabletics, the global active-lifestyle brand co-founded by Kate Hudson in 2013, is excited to kick off the new year with a brand new collaboration, debuting the Kelly Rowland for Fabletics Winter 2019 collection. “We want to celebrate women who inspire us,” said Hudson. “By collaborating together, we are able to give amazing women another platform to express themselves, creating an experience that others can also be a part of. We are thrilled to partner with the super talented and incredible Kelly Rowland this season – she is the epitome of powerful femininity.”

The Winter 2019 capsule marks Kelly’s first collection with the rapidly growing L.A.-based activewear brand, which celebrated its 5th anniversary last October. Inspired by her dynamic life, career and passion for dance, Kelly’s collection reflects her on-the-go lifestyle as a working mom who is focused on health, wellness and maintaining a balanced, active life. Of her new capsule, Kelly said, “Working with Fabletics has been so much fun! I love that this collection is not just about the workout – it’s about versatility, movement, being comfortable and feeling confident. It truly celebrates every woman and every beautiful curve. In my collection, I feel ready to take on anything that may come my way, all while looking and feeling great.” The capsule was designed to encourage women to stand tall and feel empowered in their every day. Whether it’s spin class or Pilates, performing or picking up the kids, Kelly’s message is simple: it’s not always what you do, but how good you feel doing it.

Kelly’s collection blends sleek, athletic styles with sexy details. Colors reminiscent of the 90’s such as soft mauve, light bronze, black cherry and wine violet pay homage to her early days in Destiny’s Child, while a high-rise leotard and seamless outfits reflect her love of dance. Versatile silhouettes and intricate design details give this collection gym-to-street appeal. A reversible bomber jacket plays with texture to deliver two different looks, and a black cherry seamless outfit features sexy side cutouts on the bra and lace-up detail at the legging’s waistband.  Comprised of 7 exclusive outfits, Kelly’s capsule includes an assortment of sports bras, tops and leggings, as well as a bodysuit, hoodie and bomber jacket, with styles starting at $24.95.

With Fabletics’ mission to empower women by making a healthy, active lifestyle accessible to everyone, the new Kelly Rowland for Fabletics collection reinforces their shared commitment to female empowerment and body positivity.

The Kelly Rowland for Fabletics capsule collection will be sold across 10 countries and will be available on Fabletics.com as well as in the 25 Fabletics stores nationwide starting January 1, 2019.

Posted January 8, 2019

Source: Fabletics

SGL Carbon And Airbus Helicopters Agree On Framework Contract For More Intensive Collaboration

WIESBADEN, Germany — January 8, 2019 — The helicopter manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Germany and SGL Carbon have been working together for years in the field of processing composite materials for aircraft doors of the Airbus Group. In the future, the cooperation with Airbus will be extended to applications for the helicopter sector and further intensified. The two companies have defined the framework conditions for this in a joint agreement recently that regulates the basic provision and further development of innovative carbon and fiberglass materials. A first individual project, which goes beyond the existing cooperation, concerns the supply of fabrics for structural components in Airbus helicopters and is currently in preparation.

Andreas Erber, Head of Segment Aerospace at SGL Carbon’s business unit Composites – Fibers & Materials (CFM): “The agreement is an important milestone and the result of the trusting partnership of recent years. The teams on both sides have achieved a great deal in the development of new tailor-made material solutions for components in helicopters. In this process, SGL Carbon contributes with its comprehensive holistic material expertise in the field of production of composite components.”

In addition to their bilateral business relations, Airbus and SGL Carbon are jointly involved in various associations and research projects in the composites sector, such as the Carbon Composites e.V.

Posted January 8, 2019

Source: SGL CARBON SE

Designer Kathryn M. Ireland Launches First-Of-Its-Kind White-Glove Digital Design Platform — The Perfect Room

LOS ANGELES — January 7, 2019 — Internationally celebrated interior designer Kathryn M. Ireland has announced the launch of her newest design venture, The Perfect Room. With three decades of experience in luxury interior design, the famed British-born, Los Angeles-based Ireland has set out to disrupt the digital design industry with the first top-tier, online concierge design service, providing curated products and unparalleled design expertise just one click away.

The Perfect Room aims to elevate the digital design experience for sophisticated clients looking for an interior refresh from the industry’s most respected interior designers. Ireland has enlisted AD100 & ELLE Decor A-List designers Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Bunny Williams, Rachel Ashwell, Jeffrey Bilhuber, and Jeffrey Alan Marks. Each designer has curated a number of collections which are broken down by room type, color, and theme.

Ireland’s partnership with such high profile designers represents an innovative new direction when it comes to online interior design services, making The Perfect Room a truly premium experience for the high-end home consumer. Users take a style quiz to determine their aesthetic and then shop curated collections of home furnishings and accessories, which are priced at three tiers, with specialty bundled add-ons. The Perfect Room clients get exclusive access to trade furnishings and accessories not otherwise available when independently designing a home or room. Ireland says, “Our goal is to highlight great design, making a luxurious and comfortable home more accessible than ever. You select the designer-approved space and we bundle the full room in package form and deliver everything at once within 8 to 10 weeks.”

Notable collections include “The Quiet Outdoors”, a relaxing outdoor space fitted with perfectly printed pillows and vintage furnishings; “Cooking in Color”, a vibrant and artisanal kitchen collection inspired by Latin American and Moroccan styles; “Elevated Classic Dining”, a regal and refined assemblage of crystal accents, floral wallpaper and elegant textiles, and “Modern Malibu Living”, a sophisticated and organic collection of furniture and décor crafted from marble, leather, and wood.

Ireland also intimately understands the designer-client relationship and has worked to include exclusive offerings as well as a concierge service to help The Perfect Room customers through every step of their journey — answering questions, assisting with floorplans, sending samples and providing logistical coordination, delivery and install of product. Ireland notes, “I understand the service side; the ‘high touch’ needs of a client are important to the relationship and integral to the success of the project. For this reason, I felt it imperative to have an in-house concierge department comprised of designers and field experts. The Perfect Room is a true one-stop shop, without the headache of the traditional interior design process for those with little time to spare who still want a luxurious home with a designer stamp of approval.”

In the coming months The Perfect Room will expand to include 360-degree shopping, virtual and augmented reality features and a membership that will unlock special features.

With one click, you can begin your designer-inspired creation of The Perfect Room, creating a refined, luxurious space that not only reflects your style, but also brings the flair and innovation of an A-List Decorator into your home.

Posted January 7, 2019

Source: Kathryn M. Ireland

ISPO TEXTRENDS Award-Winning CORDURA® Fabrics Engineered To Meet 2020-2021 Global Textile Trends

WICHITA, Kan. — January 7, 2019 — INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand has been recognized by ISPO TEXTRENDS 2019 for the fifth year running for outstanding innovation, with fabrics awarded by a jury of international industry experts based on the opportunities they present for designers and product managers. Comprised of a wide portfolio of forward-looking technologies, this year’s winners aligned with three of the key textile trends identified by the ISPO TEXTRENDS team as shaping the global market for Fall/Winter 2020-2021.

ISPO TEXTREND ‘GRAVITAS’ – the desire to get far more out of outdoor gear and apparel

‘Gravitas’ spotlights durable lightweight fabrics that deliver the high-tenacity appeal, enhancement and protection of their heavier predecessors, but with new dynamics.

  • Cordura 4EVER™ knit fabric from Yoonia was awarded ‘Best Product’ in the Second Layer category. Made with 100-percent synthetic yarns, this soft, yet-strong, technical mid-layer fabric delivers long-lasting durable performance and power for technical hoodies for running, climbing, hiking and other active outdoor applications.

According to ISPO TEXTRENDS, “fabrics such as these are in harmony with the megatrends that provide a good vision of where the future of textiles will take us.”

ISPO TEXTREND ‘ALTRUISTIC’ – remastering tradition for today

‘Altruistic’ honors traditional processes and ingredients that have been reimagined in new ways to create cleaner, more efficient products and more sustainable concepts.

  • Cordura 4Ever NYCO knit fabric from Yoonia was selected as a ‘Top 10’ product in the Second Layer category. This fabric provides a traditional, natural look with enhanced abrasion resistance, and is made from an intimate blend of Invista T420 nylon 6,6 with cotton. In meeting the award criteria, Cordura 4Ever NYCO knit fabric demonstrates how natural and synthetic fibers continue their hybridized journey, bringing together the best of both worlds to create harmonious results.

ISPO TEXTREND ‘DISRUPTION’ – blazing new trails

‘Disruption’ nods to fundamental forms of the past, enhanced with a rebellious streak and avant-garde twist.

  • Cordura TrueLock™ fabric in the new Wolf Gray shade won in the Soft Equipment category – a durable, sustainable solution for bags, packs and accessories. The process of color encapsulation used in Cordura TrueLock fiber offers several environmental benefits such as reduced water and energy consumption*, and reduced dye and chemical usage in textile processing. With color-fastness locked in at the fiber level, excellent shade consistency, long-lasting vibrancy and UV strength stability are also made possible.
  • Cordura Naturalle™ fabrics from HuaMao and U-Long were ‘Top 10’ winners in the Street Sports and Second Layer categories. Cordura Naturalle™ fabrics are outer layer fabrics designed for active endurance sports apparel worn in the urban jungle or on the mountain slopes. Weighing in at less than 200 gsm, these lightweight, durable fabrics offer a high strength-to-weight ratio and enhanced resistance to tensile, tear, and abrasion.
  • Cordura AFT fabrics from Tiong Liong Corp. were Soft Equipment category ‘Top 10’ winners. Designed for the footwear of the future, these fabric technologies offer lightweight, breathable knit/3D mesh fabric constructions that combine tactile and optical appeal with enhanced durability and long-lasting performance.

“By building durable bonds with our supply chain partners and collectively listening to the voices of our customers, we seek to develop fabrics that are not only creative from a technical and problem-solving standpoint, but that also elicit an emotional connection between the end-user and final product,” said Cindy McNaull, global Cordura brand business development director. “Our team is dedicated to developing innovative, durable fabric solutions and we’re honored to be recognized in this year’s ISPO TEXTRENDS awards for on-trend fabrics that will help to pave the way for a new generation of consumer products in 2020-2021.”

*2013 LCA study based on the average comparison of conventional level acid Piece Dyeing to SDN at 3 independent/3rd party dyeing and finishing mills.

Posted January 7, 2019

Source: INVISTA’s Cordura brand

PPG to Acquire Automotive Coatings Manufacturer Hemmelrath

PITTSBURGH — January 7, 2019 — PPG today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire automotive coatings manufacturer Hemmelrath. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

“We are excited to add Hemmelrath to our robust and diversified automotive coatings offering. This acquisition is another step forward in our strategic growth plan that will provide further value to our customers and shareholders,” said Michael McGarry, PPG chairman and CEO.

Headquartered in Klingenberg, Germany, Hemmelrath is a family-owned manufacturer of coatings for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). With more than 450 employees, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Klingenberg and Erlenbach, Germany; Jilin, China; Duncan, S.C., United States; and Indaiatuba, Brazil. Hemmelrath supplies automotive plants worldwide, and more than 7 million vehicles are coated with its products each year.

“The fit between Hemmelrath and PPG is complementary. The acquisition will enhance PPG’s automotive coatings offering, and add formulating and manufacturing solutions,” said Rebecca Liebert, PPG senior vice president, automotive coatings.

Posted January 7, 2019

Source: PPG

Owens Corning Announces CEO Mike Thaman Retirement And Succession Plan

TOLEDO, Ohio — January 3, 2019 — Owens Corning announced today that its Board of Directors elected Brian D. Chambers, 52, current president and COO, to succeed Mike Thaman as CEO, effective April 18, 2019. Thaman, who has served as chairman since 2002 and as CEO since 2007, announced his retirement as CEO and will remain with the company in the role of executive chairman.

“On behalf of our Board of Directors, we are pleased to elect Brian as our next CEO, the 8th CEO in our company’s 80-year history,” said Mike Thaman, CEO. “Brian is a proven and respected leader who has delivered strong operating results through a relentless commitment to our customers and to our people. I am confident that Brian will lead our 19,000 employees to achieve great success in the years to come.

“Having served 11 years as CEO and nearly two decades in executive leadership, I feel this is the right time for a leadership change. It has been my honor and privilege to serve this great company. I am proud of the people of Owens Corning and the businesses we are building.”

Chambers, who was promoted to president and COO in August 2018, will retain the title of President as he assumes the CEO role. Previously, he served as president of the Roofing business since 2014. Overall, he has 15 years of management experience with Owens Corning in a variety of positions, including roles with the company’s Composites and Building Materials businesses. He also spent over three years as the president of Saint-Gobain’s Distribution business in North America following Owens Corning’s divestiture of the business in which he served as President. Over the course of his career, Chambers has held a number of senior operating roles across a range of businesses and geographies.

“This announcement is the successful culmination of a multiyear succession plan to select the best leader for the company. Brian has worked closely with the Board over the past several years, and we look forward to what he will bring to the company as CEO,” stated John Williams, Lead Independent Director of Owens Corning’s Board of Directors. “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Mike for his tenure as CEO. Under his leadership, the company has significantly grown revenues and profitability, and created a sustainable enterprise that is well-positioned for the future. I would also like to thank Mike for continuing as the company’s Chairman and facilitating the change in leadership during the transition period.”

Chambers stated: “I am honored to be named the next CEO of Owens Corning, and want to thank both Mike and the Board for the confidence they have placed in me to lead this strong organization. I welcome working with Mike as Executive Chairman and benefiting from his experience as we continue to grow the company.”

Posted January 4, 2019

Source: Owens Corning.

Motion Industries Promotes Joe Limbaugh To
 SVP Supply Chain, Operations Support And Marketing

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — January 4, 2019 — Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co., announced today the promotion of N. Joe Limbaugh to the position of senior vice president of Supply Chain, Operations Support and Marketing, effective January 1, 2019. Limbaugh will report directly to the President of Motion Industries.

Limbaugh began his career in 1983 in Bourbonnais, Ill., in an entry level position with Berry Bearing Co., which was later acquired by Motion Industries. In 1989, he relocated to Peoria, Ill., where he continued to achieve higher levels of success working as Operations Manager, Branch Manager, and then Corporate Sales Manager. In 2007, Limbaugh accepted the position of Vice President General Manager of the Birmingham Division. He returned to Chicago in 2009 to assume the role of Vice President General Manager of the Chicago Division. In 2013, Limbaugh was asked to return to Motion’s Birmingham headquarters as Vice President of Operations, Distribution, and Properties.

“Joe has a wealth of experience, both in field sales and branch operations, as well as in corporate functions including logistics, distribution, properties and facilities management,” stated Randy Breaux, Motion Industries President. “Additionally, Joe’s creative and marketing intelligence makes him uniquely qualified to lead Motion in several disciplines. During the past five years, I have watched Joe master every challenge presented to him. I am very excited to see Joe take our Supply Chain and Marketing efforts to a new level.”

Posted January 4, 2019

Source: Motion Industries, Inc.

Cashmere And Camel Hair Institute Announces New Staff To Support Global Mission

BOSTON, Mass. — January 4, 2019 — The Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute (CCMI), the organization for the world’s leading processors of luxury animal hair fiber, announces Fabio Garzena as president, the second person to hold this position in the 34 year history of the organization. Garzena first joined the Institute in 2015 as European Representative. Before that he was with Australian Wool Innovation and the Woolmark Company. Garzena will operate from Graglia, Italy.

Karl Spilhaus, who organized the Boston based Institute in 1984 and served as President until now, will continue to counsel the Institute as President Emeritus, drawing on his four decades’ plus experience in the global textile industry.

Concurrent with these changes, the Institute announces that David Trumbull has been named USA Representative and will manage the Institute’s U.S. affairs from an office in Boston.

Kenneth Shimizu, Japan Representative, will continue to manage the Institutes’ activities in Asia from an office in Tokyo.

The Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute was founded to protect the consumers, serious manufacturers and retailers from fraud on cashmere and superfine wool. CCMI also protects the good name of cashmere and other luxury animal fiber products through the encouragement of sustainable grazing practices and responsible business practices generally.

Posted January 4, 2019

Source: The Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute (CCMI)

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