Pantone Announces The Color Of The Year 2019: PANTONE® 16-1546 Living Coral

PantoneCOYLivingCoralCARLSTADT, N.J. — December 6, 2018 — Pantone, provider of professional color standards and digital solutions for the design industry, today announced PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral as the Pantone® Color of the Year 2019, an animating and life-affirming shade
of orange with a golden undertone.

We get energy from nature. Just as coral reefs are a source of sustenance and shelter to sea life, vibrant yet mellow PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.

In reaction to the onslaught of digital technology and social media increasingly embedding into daily life, we are seeking authentic and immersive experiences that enable connection and intimacy.

Sociable and spirited, the engaging nature of PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity. Symbolizing our innate need for optimismand joyful pursuits, Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral embodies our desire for playful expression.

Representing the fusion of modern life,Pantone Living Coral is a nurturing color that appears in our natural surroundings and at the same time, displays a lively presence within social media.

“Color is an equalizing lens through which we experience our natural and digital realities and this is particularly true for Living Coral,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “

With consumers craving human interaction and social connection, the humanizing and heartening qualities displayed by the convivial Pant one Living Coral hit a responsive chord.

”Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral emits the desired, familiar and energizing aspects of color found in nature. In its glorious, yet unfortunately more elusive, display beneath the sea, this vivifying and effervescent color mesmerizes the eye and mind. Lying at the center of our naturally vivid and chromatic ecosystem, Pantone Living Coral is evocative of how coral reefs provide shelter to a diverse kaleidoscope of color.

“Color enhances and influences the way we experience life,” said Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute.

“As a shade that affirms life through a dual role of energizing and nourishing, Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral reinforces how colors can embody our collective experience and reflect what is taking place in our global culture at a moment in time.”

In Social Media
An organic shade, Living Coral is striking in digital mediums, evoking the same inspirational feeling ignited by our natural surroundings. Living Coral’s vibrancy and buoyancy
captivates our attention in social media and digital design.

In Fashion and Accessories
Living Coral inspires experimentation and playful expression in both men’s and women’s  street and runway styles. The warm shade suggests comfort and positivity in simple color stories, but becomes more explorative and effervescent in patterns, textures and even
monochrome looks. An appealing accent shade, Pantone Living Coral provides a striking contrast across the color spectrum.

In Beauty
As a life-affirming hue that complements all skin tones, Pantone Living Coral brings natural
color to beauty in blush, eye and lip. Uninhibited, playful looks are also emboldened by Living Coral, which, as the center of a kaleidoscope of color, encourages experimentation
in beauty with palettes, textures, shimmers and sheens.

In Product Design
Living Coral is naturally suited for product across all ages and genders. Materials with texture and convivial colors such as Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral appeal to our desire for products exhibiting humanizing and heartening characteristics.

In Interior Décor and Furnishings
When used as a bold statement in settings and décor, Living Coral fosters immersive experiences such as pop-up installations and interactive spaces, tied to a playful spirit.
As a color linked to tactility and human connection, Pantone Living Coral in shag rugs, cozy blankets and lush upholsteries create a warm, comforting and nurturing feeling in the
home.

With its ebullient nature, Pantone Living Coral adds a dramatic pop of color to any room setting whether in decorative accessories, tabletop, or on the wall.

In Packaging Design
Living Coral is naturally ideal for packaging applications. Warm and welcoming, this life affirming shade invites us to reach out and touch.

Tribute Portfolio x Pantone Color of the Year
Among the joyful pursuits that Living Coral symbolizes, travel tops the list — often creating experiences that enable human interaction and social connection. In celebration of Living Coral as the 20th Pantone Color of the Year, Pantone has partnered with Tribute Portfolio, Marriott International’s newest collection of independent and characterful hotels, to create a first-of-its-kind pop-up pantry that will allow people to experience an immersive tribute to color at select hotels around the world. Together, Tribute Portfolio and Pantone will introduce a series of interactive Pantone pantries in indie-spirited and creative communities around the world, beginning at Art Basel Miami at the Royal Palm South Beach Miami Resort and then traveling to The Alida Hotel in Savannah, Georgia and The Slaak Rotterdam, in The Netherlands next year.

Adobe Stock x Pantone Color of the Year 2019
For the second year in a row, Pantone has partnered with Adobe Stock to offer a curated Color of the Year collection to inspire and assist the creative community. Living Coral illustrates a natural, yet dynamic and energizing tone that is perfect for designers across verticals looking to energize and enliven creative elements with a softer edge. With more than 125 million visual assets, Adobe Stock is an amazing resource for creatives to seek visual inspiration and creative development.

Material ConneXion, a SANDOW company & Pantone
Across the Design industry, effectively bringing PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral to life in product design requires consideration of both color and the material to which it will be applied. To underscore the relationship between color and material, and increase efficiencies within the design process, Pantone has partnered with Material ConneXion, a global materials and innovation consultancy. By working with Material ConneXion, designers and suppliers can source the solutions that will meet consumer demands and deliver on their design vision while also supporting their business.

Limited Edition Pantone Color of Year 2019 Guides
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Pantone Color of the Year announcement, special collections of Pantone Formula Guides and Fashion, Home + Interiors Color Guides will be available for a limited time. Guides will feature commemorative Color of the Year covers, information on the 2019 selection and history of past Colors of the Year enclosed within the guide.

Posted December 7, 2018

Source: Pantone

Hexcel To Acquire ARC Technologies

STAMFORD, Conn. — November 30, 2018 — Hexcel Corp. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Technologies Inc., a supplier of custom RF/EMI and microwave absorbing composite materials for military, aerospace and industrial applications. The acquisition strengthens Hexcel’s existing advanced materials portfolio in structural composites and thermoplastics and provides new opportunities for growth and market penetration.

ARC Technologies, founded in 1988, is a privately-owned manufacturer with about 170 employees working at two locations in Amesbury, Mass. The company has a wide range of capabilities for producing RF/EMI and microwave absorbing materials and specializes in combining absorptive metallic filler compounds — including carbon, iron and nickel-coated graphite — with a proprietary blend of polymer resins to generate various matrix materials including structural composites and thermoplastics.

Hexcel Chairman, CEO and President Nick Stanage said: “ARC Technologies is a leader in materials science with talented people and a culture that is a strong fit with ours. This acquisition will combine two great research and technology teams to further develop next-generation products for both commercial and military aerospace and defense applications. Both companies are committed to maintaining strong customer relationships focused on innovative solutions so we will be well positioned to grow and enhance the business.”

ARC Technologies Founder & CEO Daniel P. Healey, III, said: “This acquisition represents a major step in strengthening our capabilities in RF absorbing materials, thermoplastic products and specialty composites. Hexcel has a well-known industry reputation for producing high-performance structural materials, so the acquisition will improve our ability to offer the next generation of aerospace materials and advanced composites to our customers. Knowing Hexcel’s corporate credibility and culture, I’m confident that the acquisition will benefit both companies and all of our employees.”

ARC Technologies is expected to generate about $50 million in revenue in 2018. The agreed-upon purchase price is $160 million, which represents a multiple of 11.9 times 2018 expected adjusted EBITDA. The transaction is expected to be accretive to Hexcel’s earnings in 2019 and is subject to customary commercial and regulatory conditions and approvals. It is expected to close early in 2019.

Posted December 6, 2018

Source: Hexcel Corp.

Hexcel Hires Colleen Pritchett As President — Aerospace, Americas

STAMFORD, Conn. — December 3, 2018 — Hexcel Corp. announced today that Colleen Pritchett has joined the company as president – Aerospace, Americas.

Pritchett joins Hexcel from E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. where she served most recently as global business director and president of the Electronics & Imaging Advanced Printing business. For more than 20 years, Colleen has served in a variety of leadership roles at DuPont, including global business director and president of the Electronics & Communications Microcircuit Materials business in Taiwan; Asia Pacific director for the Performance Polymers business in Shanghai; global business director; Strategic Planning manager; Americas Business manager; North America sales and distribution manager; and National Accounts Team sales manager.

Pritchett has a degree in chemical engineering from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. In addition, she received training through the Harvard Business School Leadership Program and is a Six Sigma Black Belt. While at DuPont, she was the company’s global diversity and inclusion champion.

Hexcel Chairman, CEO and President Nick Stanage said: “With her leadership skills, global expertise, deep technical understanding, and commitment to customers and continuous improvement, we’re confident that Colleen will be a great addition to our team. We look forward to her leadership as we grow and drive shareholder value through strong customer relationships, next-generation technology and operational excellence.”

Posted December 6, 2018

Source: Hexcel Corp.

Jaisen Kohmuench Promoted To Eriez Senior Director Of Asia-Pacific Operations And Strategy

ERIE, Pa. — December 6, 2018 — Eriez® Executive Vice President of Strategy and Development Lukas Guenthardt announces that Jaisen Kohmuench has been promoted to the newly created position of senior director of Asia-Pacific Operations and Strategy. In this new role, Kohmuench, who has been with Eriez for nearly two decades, will serve as part of the company’s corporate executive team.

Kohmuench has earned consistent promotions and held numerous titles during his long history with Eriez. He most recently concluded a three-year expatriate post as managing director of Eriez-Australia. As senior director of Asia-Pacific Operations and Strategy, Kohmuench’s expanded responsibilities include operational and strategic leadership for all Eriez Asia-Pacific subsidiaries, which consists of Australia, China and Japan.

“Jaisen’s extraordinary knowledge and expertise in Asia-Pacific markets, combined with his incredible drive and superior management skills, will be instrumental in taking our business to the next level in this area of the world,” said Guenthardt.  “We are confident that his contributions — both as Senior Director of Asia-Pacific Operations and Strategy and as a member of our corporate executive team — will have a tremendous positive impact on Eriez’ overall success,” he adds.

Kohmuench attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree of science, a master’s degree of science and a doctorate in mining and minerals engineering. He also holds a Professional Engineers Certification.

During his career, Kohmuench has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, written scores of technical papers and made dozens of professional presentations at various domestic and international conferences. He recently co-chaired Eriez’ first Asian-Pacific Agents Conference (APAC) in Tianjin, China. This event brought together Eriez representatives and sales staff from Asia-Pacific markets to collaborate and strategize growth initiatives.

Eriez is recognized as world authority in separation technologies. The company’s magnetic lift and separation, metal detection, fluid recycling, flotation, materials feeding, screening, conveying and controlling equipment have application in the process, metalworking, packaging, plastics, rubber, recycling, food, mining, aggregate and textile industries. Eriez manufactures and markets these products through 12 international subsidiaries located on six continents.

Posted December 6, 2018

Source: Eriez

VF Corp. Announces Company Name For Jeanswear Business Following Planned Separation: Kontoor Brands

GREENSBORO, N.C. — December 6, 2018 — VF Corp. today announced that Kontoor Brands Inc. will be the name of the independent, publicly traded company that will result from its previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization.

The separation is expected to be completed in the first half of 2019, subject to final approval by VF’s Board of Directors, customary regulatory approvals, and tax and legal considerations. The new company will comprise the Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic® brands, and the VF Outlet business.

“This is an exciting next step in our work to establish our Jeanswear organization as an independent, publicly traded company. Kontoor Brands — a creative variation of the word ‘contour’ — is a compelling company name that will preserve each brand’s unique identity while also providing the opportunity to evolve the company in the years ahead,” said Steve Rendle, VF’s chairman, president and CEO.

More information about Kontoor Brands, including the board of directors, executive leadership team, stock symbol and strategic vision will be shared before the completion of the separation.

“In choosing a name for the new company, it was important for us to select something that serves as an umbrella for our iconic Jeanswear brands and provides us with the opportunity to advance our portfolio in the future,” said Scott Baxter, named CEO of Kontoor Brands. “The selected name was inspired by the idea of a perfect fit, which speaks to the rich legacy and storied history of our brands. This name establishes a strong foundation for our future growth as a global leader in the denim and apparel categories, and I’m excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for Kontoor Brands as an independent, publicly traded company.”

Posted December 6, 2018

Source: VF Corporation

Canahuati And Cuervo Receive Americas Apparel Producers’ Network Industry Achievement Awards

ATLANTA — December 6, 2018 — At the 2018 Apparel Summit of the Americas in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, held November 27-29, Mike Todaro, managing director of the Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN), presented two AAPN Industry Achievement Awards. The award was created to recognize those AAPN members who have given exceptional leadership to the network.

The first recipient was to Jesus ‘Chuy’ Canahuati, general manager of Elcatex in Honduras. His citation reads: “In 2016, Chuy presented Honduras2020 to the AAPN Annual Conference. This led directly to a joint venture of the UTEXA Spinning operation and the 2018 Apparel Summit of the Americas. Chuy has distinguished himself as a true Leader of the Americas.”

The second award went to industry veteran Joe Cuervo. He has transitioned from the Honduras2020 staff to Kohl’s. His citation reads: “Joe began work in 2017 with AAPN on the 2018 Apparel Summit of the Americas during his time on staff at Honduras2020. Joe helped put together the agenda, tours, target list, hotels, logistics and hundreds of other details. The Summit success was virtually entirely from his leadership.”

AAPN describes this award as going to those who truly commit to the network.

The Apparel Summit of the Americas was the largest event hosted by AAPN in its 37 year history. It combined content, tours, reception, fashion show, gala dinner and much more for 250 registered and others guests.

Posted December 6, 2018

Source: Americas Apparel Producers Network (AAPN)

Absolute Denim Converts 100-Percent Of Its Production To Aniline-Free* Indigo Solution By Archroma

REINACH, Switzerland — December 6, 2018 — Archroma today announced that Thailand-based Absolute Denim will be the first denim manufacturer to switch 100-percent of its production to aniline-free* indigo dyeing.

Absolute Denim is a Thailand-based denim manufacturer producing high quality denim with a focus on eco-friendlier materials and processes. The company can produce up to 2 million meters of denim per month (that’s approximately 1.5 million pairs of jeans!), for customers that include some of the biggest brands and retailers in the world.

Archroma’s Denisol® Pure Indigo 30 liquid dye was first launched in May 2018 as a non-toxic way to produce the traditional, iconic indigo blue that consumers associate with denim and jeans.

During production, some of the aniline stays locked into the indigo pigment and is difficult to wash off the fabric. The remainder of the aniline impurity, approximately 300 metric tons annually, is discharged during dyeing. This can be an issue as aniline is toxic to aquatic life. In addition, exposure levels to factory workers can be high. As a result of its toxicity (more hazardous than alkylphenols) it is now starting to feature on the restricted substance lists (RSL) of some major clothing brands and retailers.

The new Denisol Pure Indigo 30 liq was therefore developed as an aniline-free* indigo solution for designers, manufacturers and brand owners who long for authentic indigo inspiration.

Archroma tested Denisol Pure Indigo at Absolute Denim mill in Thailand. Archroma wanted to be sure that the new indigo dye would perform exactly the same as conventional indigo.

James Carnahan, Head of Sustainability at Archroma, comments: “At Archroma we continuously challenge the status quo in the deep belief that we can make our industry sustainable – but we cannot do it alone. Without forward-thinking manufacturers such as Absolute Denim to consciously adopt these eco-advanced innovations in their daily production, like our aniline-free* Denisol Pure Indigo, we will not be able to move this industry forward on our resource-constrained world we live in. As consumers are increasingly aware of, and concerned about, climate change and ecological threats, this is not only the right thing to do — it is also good for business.”

“Deep down inside most of us want the world to be a better place for our loved ones and for future generations,” insists Vichai Phromvanich, Board Member, Absolute Denim, “starting with how we live, what we eat, what we wear, still trying to be cool, fashionable, still trying to be environmentally conscious. Archroma’s aniline free indigo project is therefore something we as a new generation manufacturer have supported from the beginning, by opening our doors for tests in the project phase, and now by sending out our articles to many of our customers. For us, after all, a nice pair of jeans looks even nicer without aniline!”

* Below limits of detection

Denisol® is a trademark of Archroma registered in many countries.

Posted December 6, 2018

Source: Archroma

Hohenstein: Lab Opening In India

BÖNNIGHEIM, Germany — December 5, 2018 — With the opening of a textile testing laboratory in Gurugram, India, the testing service provider and research partner, Hohenstein, has again raised the bar for the textile industry. Just recently, in July 2018, the company opened a textile testing laboratory with a comprehensive service portfolio in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Starting in December 2018, Hohenstein India will also be able to offer its tailor-made services in one of the world’s textile hotspots.

“For more than 70 years, Hohenstein has stood for textile expertise along the entire textile production chain. With the new laboratories in India and Bangladesh, we’re growing a network of expertise from which everyone will benefit.” says Prof. Dr. Stefan Mecheels, who is managing in the third generation of the family run business. Good, consistent cooperation is very important for Hohenstein: close exchange between the laboratories in Germany, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and India ensures more customer proximity and faster order processing. “One thing is certain,” underlines Mecheels, “wherever the examinations, tests and analyses take place, our laboratories all work with the most modern equipment according to the same standards.”

The wait will be over on the 8th of December 2018: with a grand opening by Prof. Dr. Mecheels, the new laboratory in Gurugram will be launched and fully operational after a construction period of just eleven months. During tours, the visitors can get an impression of the local capabilities. With around 50 employees on a total of around 3000 square metres, Hohenstein India will offer textile manufacturers, brand suppliers and retailers a variety of textile technology and chemical tests such as performance testing, restricted substance list (RSL) compliance, harmful substance control, quality control and inspections, and expert report services.

Posted December 6, 2018

Source: Hohenstein Institute

The National Council Of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Endorses USMCA; Pledges To Lobby Congress To Adopt The Agreement

WASHINGTON — December 6, 2018 — The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) board of directors has voted to endorse the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The United States, Canada and Mexico signed the USMCA on November 30.

“On behalf of the U.S. textile industry, thank you to President Trump, Ambassador Lighthizer and the entire U.S. negotiating team for your hard work in getting USMCA done,” said NCTO Chairman Marty Moran, CEO of Jefferson, Ga.-based Buhler Quality Yarns Corp.

“The new deal is better than NAFTA for the U.S. textile industry in many aspects and NCTO is pleased to endorse it,” Moran added.

“NCTO was in continuous communication with U.S. negotiators during USMCA talks, urging them to preserve and enhance the North American textile supply chain, and the deal reflects many of NCTO’s priorities,” Moran finished as he noted U.S. textile-related exports to Canada and Mexico totaled a combined $11.8 billion in 2017.

“NCTO will begin educating Congress immediately on how USMCA is an improvement over NAFTA and assuming any implementing legislation is restricted to the terms of the agreement as negotiated, we will press for its passage in early 2019,” said NCTO President & CEO Auggie Tantillo

USMCA improvements over NAFTA include:

  • A standalone chapter for textile and apparel; NAFTA does not have a separate chapter covering textile and apparel rules of origin;
  • Stronger rules of origin for sewing thread, pocketing, narrow elastics and certain coated fabrics;
  • Fixing the Kissell Amendment loophole; and
  • Stronger rules for customs enforcement.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) held a public hearing on November 15-16 in Washington, D.C. as part of its investigation of the likely impact of the USMCA on the U.S. economy.  Tantillo testified on Panel 4, General Manufacturing, on Friday, November 16, the hearing’s second day, in more detail about how USMCA is an improvement to NAFTA.

NCTO is a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents domestic textile manufacturers, including artificial and synthetic filament and fiber producers.

  • U.S. employment in the textile supply chain was 550,500 in 2017.
  • The value of shipments for U.S. textiles and apparel was $77.9 billion in 2017.
  • U.S. exports of fiber, textiles and apparel were $28.6 billion in 2017.
  • Capital expenditures for textile and apparel production totaled $2.4 billion in 2016, the last year for which data is available.

Posted December 6, 2018

Source: The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

Cosmo Announces Appointment Of Nicholas B. Dottino As CEO

COSMOPOLIS, Wash. — December 5, 2018 — Cosmo Specialty Fibers (Cosmo) — a dissolving wood pulp (DWP) mill with a capacity of more than 160,000 tons annually and the capability to produce a wide range of High Purity Cellulose (HPC) softwood-based products — today announced the retirement of CEO Mike Entz and the appointment of Nicholas B. Dottino as CEO. Entz will continue to serve on the company’s Board of Directors. Cosmo’s mill was formerly owned by Weyerhaeuser until September 2010, when it was acquired by an investor group led by The Gores Group.

“We are very excited to have attracted such a world-class executive to the Company and we are thrilled at the prospect of Nick leading Cosmo into its next chapter,” said John Danner, managing director of The Gores Group. “Nick brings almost 30 years of expertise in the manufacturing, consumer products, and pulp and paper industries, where he has a proven track record of delivering top-down and bottoms-up results to organizations.”

Previously, Dottino was an executive in the non-discretionary consumer products, paper, packaging, and point of purchase sectors in North America, Asia, and Europe working with Weyerhaeuser, Southern Container Corp, RockTenn (today known as WestRock), and a privately-held consumer products company. He has served as a Director on the Boards of numerous private companies, as well as industry and charitable organizations, both domestically and internationally.

“I am very excited to join the Cosmo team and I appreciate the confidence Mike, Gores and the Board of Directors have placed in me,” said Dottino. “I look forward to continuing on the fine work Mike and his team have started and to help lead Cosmo into the future.”

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Mike for his leadership of Cosmo over the last eight years,” said Andy Freedman, managing director of The Gores Group. “His strong leadership, steadfast vision, and positive demeanor were instrumental in the successful journey to transform Cosmo from a long-shuttered mill to where it is today, a leading force in the global specialty cellulose marketplace.”

“It has been an honor to lead the team at Cosmo, and I am extremely proud of everything we have accomplished together,” said Mike Entz, Cosmo’s retiring CEO. “Looking forward, I truly believe that Cosmo is better positioned than ever to deliver quality products to some of the highest growth segments in the global high-purity cellulose industry.”

Posted December 5, 2018

Source: Cosmo Specialty Fibers

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