Céline Dion In Schiaparelli Haute Couture

PARIS — June 27, 2018 — Schiaparelli is proud to announce its collaboration with multi-Grammy winning singer and pop icon Céline Dion for several of her “Céline Dion Live 2018” tour stage outfits.

The Canadian legend revealed her Schiaparelli Haute Couture outfits styled by Pepe Munoz yesterday in Tokyo.

All created in the atelier of Schiaparelli couture house located 21 place Vendôme, in Paris and designed by design director Bertrand Guyon, they fuse Haute Couture savoir-faire with femininity and modern elegance.

Dion’s personality shines through in a golden brocade suit, a shocking pink silk chiffon gown, a metallic blue fringed tunic-dress and an asymmetrical black silk double satin dress.

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: Schiaparelli

Online Visitor Registration For ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018 Opens

SHANGHAI — June 27, 2018 — The sixth combined ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition is gearing up for another huge showcase in Shanghai, China. It is expected to attract a trade visitorship of around 100,000 from around the world.

“We are looking forward to welcoming large numbers of visitors from both inside and outside of China to the combined show, and we would like to encourage our visitors to plan their trip early and purchase their badge online now to beat the onsite queues. Registering ahead of time on the show website provides visitors with useful information for preparing their trip and finding out the details on the exhibitors,” said Fritz P. Mayer, president of CEMATEX.

Special rates are available to visitors who purchase their badge online at www.itmaasia.com and www.citme.com.cn from now until 30 September 2018. The early bird badge rates are RMB 60 for a five-day badge and RMB 30 for a one-day badge. The standard badge rates cost RMB 100 for a five-day badge and RMB 50 for a one-day badge.

For added convenience, visitors may print their badges after successful registration. This time-saving feature further helps visitors to avoid possible long onsite queues during the show.

As most foreign nationals will need a visa to enter China, visitors are also encouraged to submit their visa application early to avoid possible disruption to their trip.

Additional space booked to meet demand

Due to an overwhelming response, the joint owners of the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018 exhibition have now booked additional space at the North Hall (NH) at National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC).

With the additional space, the sector allocation plan has been revised to accommodate more exhibitors.

Said Mr Wang Shutian, president of China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA), “The strong demand for space attests to the effectiveness and popularity of the combined show. We had a long waiting list for space by the deadline for applications. Therefore, we made the decision to book the additional space available in the venue.”

Held from 15 to 19 October 2018, ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018 is owned by CEMATEX and its Chinese partners – the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT-Tex), China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA) and China Exhibition Centre Group Corporation (CIEC). It is organised by Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Co Ltd and co-organised by ITMA Services.  The Japan Textile Machinery Association (JTMA) is a special partner of the show.

The exhibition is expected to feature some 1,700 local and international textile machinery makers from 28 economies who will showcase the latest machinery, as well as products that boost automation and energy-saving features.

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: CEMATEX

The 57th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (Dornbirn-GFC) To Be Held September 12 – 14, 2018, Dornbirn Austria

DORNBIRN, Austria — June 27, 2018 — We can be proud of this statement of a CEO who is leading the world’s biggest fiber producer and who has been a frequent participant at the Dornbirn-GFC for many years.

The core target for our visitors of the congress is to offer learning, making progress, taking a look into the future and create broad perspectives.

To obtain this goal again this year approx. one 100 expert lectures will focus on the following main topics:

  • Fiber Innovations;
  • Transportation und Mobility;
  • Recycling – Circular Economy;
  • Energy Generation and Energy Storage; and
  • Surface Modification and Additive Technologies.

More than 700 participants from over 30 nations (80 percent from Europe, 15 percent from Asia, 5 percent from the Americas) take advantage of the Dornbirn-GFC in order to learn about the latest innovations of the fiber industry and its downstream stages.

Top-class Plenary Lectures on the Opening Day

Sebastian Kurz, the Austrian Federal Chancellor, could be won to open this year`s  congress. He will give his presentation via a video transmission.

We can also look forward to the chancellor`s statements in terms of the Austrian presidency of the Council of the European Union starting in July 2018.

Furthermore, we are glad to welcome James Holbery from Microsoft US on the issue of “How will Smart Textiles change the world and what does Microsoft expect from industry?“ Smart Textiles in the age of digitalization – an enormous potential for textile industry.

As a connoisseur of the automotive industry, Prof. Theo Sams from AVL, the world`s biggest independent company for the development of drive systems, will illuminate the “relevance and potentials of the fiber industry in the future development of the automotive industry“.

Networking Event on the Final Day

In order to support the networking of the participants a special get-together in a relaxed atmosphere will be provided. Next to the Kulturhaus you`ll find the Mohrenbräu which offers a nice conclusion of the congress – Know-how exchange in a different light!

Just download the New Main Program

The new main program for the 57th Dornbirn-GFC covers a detailed overview of the approx. 100 expert lectures presented parallel within 2 and a half days in 3 halls of the Kulturhaus Dornbirn.

Just download the main program from the homepage of the congress: www.dornbirn-mfc.com.

Cooperation with Smart Textiles Symposium, 12-13 September 2018, Dornbirn Messezentrum (AUT)

This symposium will offer top-class lectures on ”Smart Textiles“ and the participants of the symposium will be cordially invited to the opening of the Dornbirn-GFC Congress and to the network evening within the course of the meanwhile legendary “Mayoress Evening“. www.smart-textiles.com

Sponsors as the key elements of the success of the Dornbirn-GFC

Particular emphasis should be placed on the economic region Land Vorarlberg and the “smart city“ Dornbirn which have tremendously supported the congress since its foundation. The cooperation with the federal state Vorarlberg and the Chamber of Commerce Vorarlberg has been expanded in recent years.

Lenzing AG, the associations CIRFS (European Fiber Association) and IVC (German Fiber Association) are the initiators of this annual congress.

Lenzing AG, the world`s largest and most innovative cellulose fiber producer – this impressive company with high innovative power will be presented as “the“ lead sponsor of the congress.

CEO Panel on the Opening Day

The board members and CEOs will discuss on sustainability and how the big European and Asian fiber producers position themselves to the “3 Ps – Planet, People, Profit”.

Edwin Keh, CEO from the international renowned Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel HKRITA, will give a lecture on “Circular Economy“ and also participate at the subsequent panel discussion. HKRITA cooperates closely with the big brands like H&M and is also a frequent medalist of the “Geneva International Annual Invention Awards“.

Necat Altin/Zorlu, Stefan Braun/Dralon, Uday Gill/Indorama, Robert van de Kerkhof/Lenzing and Gunjan Sharma/Reliance led by Walter Woitsch/Syngroup Consulting.

Expert Panel “Circular Economy“

After the highly interesting lecture block a panel discussion will take place:

“Circular Economy – What an Opportunity!“ moderated by Anton Schumann/ Gherzi.

The successful, rapidly growing Canadian brand Lululemon Athletica, represented by Yogendra Dandapure, will provide forward-looking trends and the technology approach for the industry and he finally takes part at the panel discussion “Circular Economy“.

The participants Eberhard Brack/Märkische Faser, Peter Bartsch/Lenzing, Michel Chtepa/Seaqual4U, Yogendra Dandapure/Lululemon, Edwin Keh/HKRITA, Luis Marinheiro/ISWA (International Solid and Waste Association) will show approaches to the current topic, strongly promoted by the EU Commission.

Young Scientist Forum – already for the 3rd time

The topic “Digital Age in Research and Development“  will be deepened in a workshop by young scientists on September 11, 2018 guided by Syngroup Consulting (AUT).

The subsequent visit of the congress will integrate the next generation into the network of the “Dornbirn- GFC Innovation Community“. In this respect also, our main focus “learning and looking ahead“ is paramount. The information exchange of the various generations of the sector will enhance the effect.

Networking Event on the Final Day

In order to support the networking of the participants a special get-together in a relaxed atmosphere will be provided. Next to the Kulturhaus you`ll find the Mohrenbräu which offers a nice conclusion of the congress – Know-how exchange in a different light!

The renowned sponsors from the previous years will also contribute to the success of the congress:

  • ADVANSA (GER)
  • AVANTEX/Messe Frankfurt France (FRA)
  • CHT Beitlich (GER)
  • CIRFS (BEL)
  • Dralon (GER)
  • Ecoplus. Niederösterreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH (AUT)
  • EDANA (BEL)
  • Fisipe (POR)
  • Gherzi Textil Organisation (SUI)
  • Glanzstoff Industries/Indorama (AUT)
  • Groz Beckert (GER)
  • IFG Asota (AUT)
  • IKV Innovative Kunststoffveredelung (GER)
  • Kunstuniversität Linz (AUT)
  • Land Vorarlberg (AUT)
  • Lenzing AG (AUT)
  • Märkische Faser (GER)
  • Oerlikon Manmade Fibers (GER)
  • Perlon Nextrusion Monofil (GER)
  • PHP Fibers/Indorama (GER)
  • Saurer AG(SUI)
  • Smart Textiles Plattform (AUT)
  • Techtextil/Messe Frankfurt (GER)
  • Stadt Dornbirn (AUT)
  • SYNGROUP (AUT)
  • WISTO – Wirtschaftsstandort Vorarlberg GmbH (AUT)
  • WKO Wirtschaftskammer Vorarlberg (AUT)

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: DORNBIRN GLOBAL FIBER CONGRESS (Dornbirn-GFC)

Loepfe’s Management Committed To A Greener Future

WETZIKON, Switzerland — June 27, 2018 — The management of Loepfe Brothers Ltd. decided to increase the efforts of the company in relation to environmental sustainability. “We commit ourselves to save resources, to increase energy efficiency of our processes and products, and to reduce the environmental impact in general”, said Silvano Auciello, head of Sales and Marketing.

The company already started several activities towards a greener future. A contract has been signed with the utility provider, guaranteeing that electrical energy will be supplied only from renewable sources. The wave soldering process in the production of circuit boards will be eliminated step-by-step. As a result the energy consumption and the amount of tin-solder needed will be reduced significantly. The use of isopropanol in electronics manufacturing will be reduced as well. Packaging of Loepfe´s product will not be of foamed polystyrene in the future. The non-biodegradable material will be replaced by cardboard or reusable packaging. Also small measures are currently implemented in Loepfe´s headquarter in Wetzikon. For example, waste is not only consequently separated, but also picked up by a certified disposer to minimize the environmental load.

As a result of all measures the carbon footprint of Loepfe´s products and of the company as a whole will be much lower in the future. “We are confident, that we are on the right way to a much greener future of our company, “underlined Silvano Auciello.

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: Loepfe Brothers Ltd.

Yarn Expo Autumn Moves To Mid-October; Held Concurrently With ITMA ASIA + CITME

HONG KONG — June 27, 2018 — The new national government-organized China International Import Expo (CIIE), to be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in November, has necessitated the need for long-term renovation of halls at the fairground, requiring Yarn Expo Autumn 2018 to be held one month later, and concurrent with ITMA ASIA + CITME, from October 15-17.

The scale and importance of CIIE — an initiative launched personally by Chinese President Xi Jinping at a Belt & Road Forum in 2017, and hosted by the country’s Ministry of Commerce — has necessitated the renovation of three halls at the National Exhibition and Convention Center for a period of two months starting in early September. This unavailability of the full fairground has led to the decision to move Yarn Expo Autumn two weeks later to October 15-17, still taking place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. Therefore, Yarn Expo Autumn will not be held at the same time as Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition this year, but instead will take place concurrently with the biennial ITMA ASIA + CITME which runs for two extra days until 19 October.

“This unavailability of the halls was unforeseen,” Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd explained, “but upon notice from the fairground, we immediately assessed all possible alternatives for hosting the fair. While it is unfortunate that for this edition it will not be taking place concurrently with Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, we are confident that the same strong business results can still be achieved alongside ITMA ASIA + CITME. With over 1,600 textile machinery manufacturers and some 100,000 trade buyers from different textile sectors taking part in ITMA ASIA + CITME, Yarn Expo exhibitors will have abundant opportunities to meet buyers of apparel fabrics and home textiles as well as garment manufacturers.”

Yarn Expo Autumn is Asia’s leading trade platform for the yarn and fiber industry, with quality suppliers from around the world showcasing natural and blended yarns including cotton, wool, flax, and man-made fibers and yarns, as well as specialty products including elastic, fancy and blended yarns. Last year’s Autumn Edition attracted 493 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, and 17,185 trade buyers from 84 countries and regions.

The fair is organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT.

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

Stäubli At Febratex 2018: State-Of-The-Art Automation Solutions For The Textile Industry

PFÄFFIKON, Switzerland — June 26, 2018 — Stäubli, a global provider of high-quality automated systems and solutions for the weaving industry, will be presenting its product range this August at Febratex, Brazil’s largest trade fair for the textile industry. Visitors to the booth will have the chance to find out how Stäubli’s solutions for workflow automation, automated weaving preparation, and shedding for frame and Jacquard weaving can enhance their mill operations. Stäubli’s state-of-the-art weaving and knitting technologies enable weaving mills to efficiently and cost-effectively produce high-quality fabrics of all sorts for a wide range of applications.

Visitors to the Stäubli booth (Booth 100, Sector 1, Street 7) will find this a perfect opportunity to learn all about the product range of Stäubli Textile and talk with Stäubli experts about solutions to their specific needs and applications in the mill. The pioneering products of Stäubli are the result of a well-balanced combination of reliable performance, technical perfection, and proven technologies.

Automatic warp tying ensures speed and quality

The renowned TOPMATIC warp tying machine will be on display in operation, processing a 100-percent cotton warp without lease. This machine handles yarns in a range of 0.8 to 500 tex/Nm 2 – 1,250. Featuring double-end detection, it ensures optimum tying quality and helps minimize downtime of the weaving machine. Handling a broad range of yarns and offering easy operation and quick set up, this machine can easily be integrated into the operations of any mill.

Automatic drawing-in for an economical weaving process for greige material and terry

With its SAFIR automatic drawing-in installations, Stäubli brings further time savings into the weaving preparation process. Featuring state-of-the-art technologies such as double-end detection and repeat detection and management (both colour and S/Z), SAFIR machines are suitable for a wide range of applications and use in a variety of setups. They are ideal for weaving mills of any size that seek to optimize their workflow and increase their product quality.

High-speed frame weaving solutions for every woven application

The broad range of Stäubli cam motions and dobbies includes ideal machines for any type of weft insertion system for any application. The latest generation of the S3000 and S3200 series of rotary dobbies incorporates a new locking system, which is the heart of every dobby. This evolutionary feature provides enhanced security for the selection of the heald frames, allowing higher running speeds, superior reliability, and less noise and vibration. And Stäubli has increased the efficiency of frame weaving installations even further with its recently launched maintenance-free harness motions.

A wide range of Jacquard machines for every application

When it comes to Jacquard weaving, mills can choose from Stäubli’s competitive product range of Jacquard machines. Whether terry cloth, narrow fabrics, upholstery fabrics, or technical textiles, Stäubli Jacquard machines master every challenge. The recently re-engineered LX series features a lifting mechanism that allows high-speed weaving of even extremely heavy fabrics. With a coaxial drive shaft and a special chassis supporting the beams and bearings, the latest models can handle up to 26% greater loads than the previous models. Improved positioning of the fans in the LX housing optimizes internal airflow, ensuring that the machine interior remains clean and at a controlled temperature. LX Jacquard machines are available in sizes up to 6,144 hooks.

One of the latest models in the high-speed LX series is the LXL, designed for even greater load capacity. This model can be equipped with 6,144 to 16,384 hooks. Formats up to 32,768 can be achieved by combining two machines. And because a precisely matched Jacquard system gives mills even higher performance, Stäubli offers high-end harnesses for any application, which also enables weavers to swiftly respond to changing market needs.

Automatic toe-linking device for a shorter sock production process

Stäubli’s recently launched D4S device is an automation solution that significantly shortens the production process of socks. Socks must no longer be removed from the knitting machine for closing the toe on a separate machine. The D4S can be mounted directly on the circular sock knitting machine; it closes the sock immediately after knitting. The D4S significantly increases output and ensures optimum quality.

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: Stäubli Group

KBR Awarded Contract For DuPont Safety & Construction Project

HOUSTON — June 26, 2018 —  KBR Inc. announced today it has been awarded a contract to expand capacity for the manufacture of Tyvek® nonwoven materials by DuPont Safety & Construction at its facility in Contern, Luxembourg.

Under the terms of the reimbursable contract, KBR will provide project management, engineering, procurement and construction management services for a third operating line at the site and is scheduled to start in 2021. When fully operational, the new production line will add 120 employees to the current staff.

“Global demand for DuPont Tyvek® continues to grow worldwide in all of our key end-use markets,” said Rose Lee, president DuPont Safety & Construction. “This capacity expansion plan is a critical step in growing the Tyvek® business, maintaining our leadership in nonwoven materials, and delivering the innovation customers expect from DuPont.”

Christian Marx, vice-president and general manager of Tyvek® and Typar®, said: “Tyvek® is the product of choice in many industries like worker protection, sterile packaging, construction materials, active packaging and graphics applications. With this new production line, we stay ahead of the growing worldwide demand.”

“We are proud of the support role that KBR has played in the development of this project and that we are able to continue our relationship with DowDuPont as they build for the future,” said Jay Ibrahim, KBR President, Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific.

Estimated revenue associated with this contract will be booked into backlog of unfilled orders for KBR’s Hydrocarbons Services Business Segment in the second half of 2018.

Posted June 26, 2018

Source: KBR, Inc.

InLab Design™ Introduces “Comfort Touch Series:” Wearable Garments Designed To Provide Warmth

SAN FRANCISCO — June 26, 2018 —  InLab Design is introducing the revolutionary Comfort Touch Series, an apparel collection that combines knitting and heating technology designed to keep people warm. Made with premium natural wool, the scarves are knitted with a small, safe, and strong heating wire that is powered by a small low-voltage rechargeable battery. The scarves are scheduled to be available Fall 2018.

The inspiration for the Comfort Touch Series springs from InLab Design CEO/Co-Founder Diana Yiu, who was constantly miffed by having to shiver at work in cold in air-conditioned offices. Yiu, an avid outdoors sports fan and enthusiast, is no stranger to the challenges of keeping warm at baseball and ice hockey games. Yiu also enjoys mountain climbing, hiking, and camping. The second Comfort Series product, wool blankets, will be available later this year.

“I am so happy to see my vision come to life with this beautiful line of scarves that blends technology to improve peoples’ active lives,” Yiu said. “Our dedicated product team has designed these stylish scarves with the heating patch sewn into the fabric — totally invisible and wire-free. You can wrap the scarf around your shoulders or simply drape a blanket on your lap to stay warm to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities longer.”

How the Scarves and Blankets Keep People Warm

The scarves and blankets feature a safe heating patch optimally positioned to radiate heat. Both products are designed with a small, discreet pouch which houses a chocolate square-sized battery (fully charged in two hours with a USB power source). With a simple slide control, the scarf or blanket warms up gently within 20 seconds and can keep you warm for up to two hours. The scarves and blankets are knitted with a small, safe, and strong heating wire — a silver plated nylon yarn that is tear and tarnish resistant (made by Shieldex® Conductive Fabrics).

Potential Use Cases:

  • Sports fans at games/matches, including parents/family cheering their kids at soccer matches;
  • Outdoor workers (tour guides, landscape artists);
  • Workers confined in cold air conditioned offices;
  • Travel (cold airplanes, visiting cooler climates);
  • People rehabilitating from injury/surgery, such as post-knee replacement; and
  • The elderly.

The Scarf will be available in casual grey, classic black, and a black and white “star shower” pattern and will retail globally starting at $99.00.

Posted June 26, 2018

Source: InLab Design

Bank Leumi Welcomes New Head Of Credit For U.S. Operations

NEW YORK CITY — June 26, 2018 — Bank Leumi USA announced today that it has hired Dan O’Donnell as the new head of Credit, based in its New York headquarters. In this role, O’Donnell will be responsible for overseeing portfolio management and underwriting functions, while ensuring strong credit quality as the commercial banking business continues to grow. He will report to the Head of Commercial Banking, Shawn McGowen.

“As our loan portfolio grows, it is vital that we have someone with Dan’s talent and experience overseeing our credit portfolio,” said McGowen. “Dan’s expertise in the commercial & industrial sector within Commercial Banking, coupled with his extensive credit oversight, makes him a great fit for our business.”

O’Donnell has more than 25 years of banking experience in both lending and credit environments, primarily covering large and mid-corporate and middle market segments in a variety of industries.

Prior to joining Bank Leumi, O’Donnell was a senior vice president and senior credit officer with Fifth Third Bank, where he was responsible for national coverage of the $15 billion corporate banking segment. Prior to Fifth Third, Dan spent nearly 10 years with Wells Fargo Bank and was focused on general commercial & industrial lending in the Northeast and managing a portfolio with credit exposure of $2 billion. O’Donnell has a B.S. in Finance from Rutgers University and an MBA in Finance and International Business from NYU’s Stern School of Business.

Leumi’s Commercial Banking division specializes in serving select industries, products and asset types in the U.S. middle market, including healthcare, media & entertainment, high tech, apparel and real estate. Its bankers focus on market areas with the most growth potential and work closely with a diverse roster of clients in each sector to develop custom solutions that best support their business needs.

Posted June 26, 2018

Source: Bank Leumi USA

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Works With Local Cooperative To Expand Mulberry Production in Quang Nam, Vietnam

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — June 26, 2018 — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. announced today that the company’s representatives in Quang Nam province, Vietnam, are working, in collaboration with a local cooperative, to expand mulberry production. This effort is a major element of the company’s production expansion plans and marks a significant increase in capacity.

News of this collaboration was recently published in a leading Vietnamese digital media outlet, which highlights the efforts to focus on high technology agriculture and re-energize the Vietnamese share of the multi-billion dollar sericulture industry. Expanding mulberry production in Quang Nam, by nearly 2,500 acres, is a powerful step to increasing total silk production and a key component of the company’s plan to bring its spider silk technology to market.

“Collaboration with local farmers and workers, leveraging their expertise and knowledge, is core to our production scale up efforts,” said Jon Rice COO. “This effort highlights the complementary efforts that we are taking, in combination with the leadership in Quang Nam, to restore their traditional sericulture industry by blending in new high technology agriculture. This continued collaboration will play a key part in the exciting growth potential we’re seeing with our expansion in Vietnam and the market for affordable spider silk materials.”

Posted June 26, 2018

Source: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories

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