H&M Group Praised By Greenpeace For Leading The Way On Responsible Water And Chemicals Management

STOCKHOLM, Sweden— July 12, 2018 — At H&M group we have been working on a responsible water and chemicals management in our supply chain for many years, having one of the strictest standards in the industry. With our commitment to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals, we took this to yet another level and increased our ambition to lead the way towards a toxic-free fashion industry as a whole together with other brands and partners.

Among the big fashion brands/companies, H&M, Inditex, Benetton and Fast Retailing are leading the pack. Greenpeace report Destination Zero: seven years of Detoxing the clothing industry.

The latest report from Greenpeace praises the progress and achievements of committed companies, like H&M group, on key areas such as water, chemicals and circularity. It also raises the challenges the industry as a whole faces, which we remain committed to tackle, together with our partners, other brands and increasingly also with the support of policy-makers. Our global partnership with WWF or our work with other brands within the Swedish Textile Water Initiative (STWI), which aims to improve industry standards on water and chemical management and energy use, are some examples of that.

“Solving environmental challenges is not something a single company or organisation can do on their own. Collaboration is fundamental when it comes to industry-wide challenges such as water and chemicals management, and it is also necessary to set up next steps at industry level as it is stated in the report from Greenpeace,” says Ylva Weissbach, Sustainability Business Expert on chemicals at H&M group.

H&m Group’s Goals On Water And Chemicals Management And Circularity

  • Our vision to lead the change towards a toxic free fashion future includes our commitment to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals and hence achieve zero discharge of such substances from the production of our products by 2020 and to achieve full traceability of input chemicals by 2030.
  • Our partnership with WWF aims to lead the fashion industry on key environmental impacts towards solutions that fit within the boundaries of our planet, both at H&M group’s value chain and beyond, having a special focus on water and climate.
  • The way we address our water and chemicals management is crucial to achieve H&M group’s ambition to become circular, which includes among others, our aim to only use recycled or other sustainably sourced materials by 2030 and to become climate positive by 2040.

Posted July 13, 2018

Source: H&M Group

Kaman Composites/Wichita Announces New Work With Bell

WICHITA, Kan. — July 12, 2018 — Kaman Composites – Wichita Inc. (KCW), announced today that Bell Helicopter (Bell) has signed a purchasing agreement for KCW to build flight critical skin and skin to core composite assemblies for Bell model 407, 409 and 412 helicopters. KCW, a subsidiary of Kaman Aerospace Group Inc. and part of its Aerosystems Division, is a leading supplier of complex composite structures, components, and assemblies for the commercial and defense aerospace industry.

“This award demonstrates the strength in the ongoing collaboration between Kaman and Bell as we look forward to deliveries commencing later this year with production continuing through 2022,” said Mark Withrow vice president and general manager, Kaman Composites U.S.

“KCW’s continued outstanding performance and value across multiple platforms with skin and skin to core composite assembly production made this award possible,” added John Unghire, senior director, Business Development.

Posted July 13, 2018

Source: Kaman Aerosystems

Cathleen Benko Joins Nike Inc. Board Of Directors

BEAVERTON, Ore. — July 12, 2018 — NIKE Inc. today announced that Cathleen Benko has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors.

Benko, 59, is vice chairman and managing principal of Deloitte LLP.

“Cathy’s proven leadership in advising the world’s most influential technology companies will be a tremendous benefit to Nike’s digital transformation,” said Mark Parker, chairman, president and CEO, Nike Inc.

A former leader in Deloitte’s “Digital Giants” practice, Benko has guided several highly-respected global businesses in driving transformational efforts critical to creating shareholder value.

Appointed Deloitte Consulting’s first Global e-Business Leader and subsequently serving as its technology sector leader, Benko was instrumental in positioning the firm’s services and capability development for the post-internet marketplace. She subsequently went on to serve as Deloitte’s first Chief Talent Officer where she devised a more agile and inclusive career development model. As the leader of Deloitte’s award-winning Women’s Initiative and broader Inclusion focus, Benko led vanguard efforts that spurred innovation in diversity.

A graduate of Harvard Business School (HBS), Benko currently serves as a member of Catalyst’s Board of Advisors and chairs the HBS Advisory Council.

Posted July 13, 2018

Source: NIKE Inc.

Lakeland Industries Announces Promotion Of Charles D. Roberson To COO

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — July 12, 2018 — Lakeland Industries Inc. — a global manufacturer of protective clothing for industry, healthcare and to first responders on the federal, state and local levels — today announced the appointment of Charles D. Roberson to the position of COO, effective immediately. Roberson’s appointment is a promotion from his role as the company’s senior vice president, head of International Sales & Research & Development.  He replaces Stephen M. Bachelder who retired as COO from the company in March 2017.

“Charlie has been an invaluable contributor to Lakeland’s strategic direction and global growth for many years. As one of the industry’s most respected professionals, we are pleased to have appointed him as COO,” said Christopher J. Ryan, president and CEO of Lakeland Industries. “Under his leadership, we have doubled our international sales and elevated Lakeland to a very prominent worldwide market position. More recently, he also has spearheaded the development of new products which are unique to the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) market and are expected to continue to drive revenue growth and profitability.”

As COO, Roberson will leverage his 33 year career in textiles, 27 of which are in the PPE industry, to further enhance Lakeland’s sales, marketing, product development, manufacturing, distribution and customer service activities. With six patents for PPE fabrics and garments, he was the designer of Lakeland’s ChemMAX chemical protection product line. His experience in the industry and with Lakeland position Roberson to accelerate the company’s new product initiatives, including the domestic and worldwide launch of innovative Arc/FR rated rainwear for the electric and gas utility sectors and disposable garments for pharmaceutical clean room applications.

Roberson, age 55, has served as Lakeland’s senior vice president of International Sales since March 2009 and head of Research & Development since 2008. In 2008, he added the responsibilities of being the company’s head of Research & Development. Roberson joined Lakeland in 2004 as Technical Marketing Manager and later served as International Sales Manager. He has represented Lakeland to various standards writing bodies and currently sits on the Board of Trustees for the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA).  Prior to joining Lakeland, Roberson was employed by Precision Fabrics Group Inc. as a market manager from 1995 to 2001 and as a Nonwovens Manufacturing manager from 1991 to 1995. He began his career as a manufacturing manager for Burlington Industries Inc. in its Menswear Division from 1985 to 1991.

Posted July 13, 2018

Source: Lakeland Industries Inc.

Stäubli To Exhibit At Exintex 2018

PFÄFFIKON, Switzerland — July 5, 2018 — Stäubli will be among the exhibitors when the Exintex trade fair opens its doors in Puebla, Mexico this October. This major business platform for the Latin American textile industry is taking place within a challenging economic environment. For weaving and knitting mills to remain competitive, they must find ways to boost productivity and efficiency. Visitors to the Stäubli booth at no. 110-111 will have an excellent opportunity to find out how Stäubli’s solutions for workflow automation, automated weaving preparation, shedding for frame and Jacquard weaving, and sock knitting can help them optimize their mill operations and reinforce their market position.

SAFIR S40 – automatic drawing in for denim and gray material warps

With the SAFIR S40 automatic drawing-in installation, Stäubli offers further time savings in the weaving preparation process for cotton fabrics. Featuring AWC (ActiveWarpControl) technology, this machine assures one-stroke drawing in into drop wires, healds, and reed, resulting in perfectly aligned yarns with no crossed or double ends. The end product of this efficient warp preparation is a perfectly prepared weaving harness that leads to first-quality fabrics and higher weaving machine output. This installation allows optimized workflow planning, including just-in-time preparation if needed. Different installation layout possibilities are possible, in accordance with the available space and the mill’s transport equipment. This flexible machine can easily be integrated into any weaving mill.

High-speed frame weaving solutions for standard woven applications

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 heald frame selection, 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.

Extremely reliable Jacquard machines for high-quality fabrics

When it comes to Jacquard weaving, mills can choose from Stäubli’s wide and competitive range of Jacquard machines. The renowned SX model is very robust, wear-resistant, and designed for many years of daily use with a minimum of maintenance. Available in two formats (1,408 or 2,688 hooks) the machine supports excellent results in the form of e.g. terry cloth, apparel fabrics, or seat cover fabrics.

For large-format patterned fabrics with heavy weaving loads, Stäubli offers the LX series, including the LXL Jacquard machine, designed for extra-heavy 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.

From terry cloth to technical textiles, Stäubli Jacquard machines master every challenge and allow the mill to profit from quality results while reducing production time thanks to very high running speeds.

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 for 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. It is also available for new circular knitting machines.

Original spare parts for longevity and close customer service

Stäubli wants its customers to get the most out of their machines, benefitting from long and dependable operation and maximum service life. That’s why Stäubli specialists help mills select the right equipment for their needs, support the mill during installation and startup, ensure local after-sales service, and assure availability of original spare parts even many years after the purchase.

The pioneering products of Stäubli are the result of a well-balanced combination of reliable performance, technical perfection, and proven technologies and relied on by weavers around the world to produce high-quality fabrics for demanding markets such as the automotive sector.

Posted July 13, 2018

Source: Stäubli Group

AREVO Unveils First 3D-Printed Carbon-Fiber eBike

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — July 12, 2018 — AREVO® today announced the launch of its eBike — the world’s first battery-assisted bike using a 3-D carbon fiber frame. On the heels of launching the first 3-D printed all terrain city bike in May, AREVO’s eBike is another real-world example of the company’s capabilities and time savings that come with its one-of-a-kind, 3-D printing process.

AREVO’s 3-D printing process combines software, robotics, machine learning and thermoplastic materials to provide designers and manufacturers with unprecedented freedom to create products with unparalleled strength and durability. As a result, AREVO’s eBike can be customized for individual riders, printed as and when needed at scale, and competitively manufactured anywhere in the world.

“We have created a new paradigm for manufacturing that empowers businesses to create and source products locally by leveraging advancements in dynamic software and automation,” said Jim Miller, CEO of AREVO. “The development of the eBike has proven that we can 3-D print a new product when needed, at a low cost and localize the manufacturing process — significantly cutting down on the process and time it has taken historically to create bike frames.”

AREVO partnered with OECHSLER, a manufacturer mainly for automotive and medical parts, to leverage their DRIVEMATIC three-speed automatic gearbox with AREVO’s 3D printed carbon fiber frame for an electric 3D printed bike. The bike has a unique feature set ideal for the modern bike commuter including Bluetooth capability and smartphone connectivity to easily track bike data like battery life, current speed and distance.

“We’re committed to being at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, and partnering with AREVO allowed us to explore a unique use case for our integrated drive system,” said Michael Oppermann, Director Business Development, from OECHSLER. “With AREVO’S ability to quickly produce custom bike frames, we’ll be able to meet the increasing demand for eBikes at a fraction of the time, cost and environmental impact of the standard bike production process.”

Posted July 12, 2018

Source: AREVO

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Rebar: A Revolution In Concrete Construction

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia — July 11, 2018 — Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) rebar has brought a concrete construction revolution that is in full alignment with Saudi Aramco efforts to promote nonmetallic solutions.

The corrosion resistant rebar is an ideal replacement of steel reinforcement for the aggressive environment in the region. And at only one-quarter the weight of steel, FRP rebar is easy to transport and construct.

Recently, the company successfully implemented FRP rebar in the foundations of a 400-meter long perimeter in one of its construction projects. The FRP rebar was much faster to construct than conventional steel rebar due to its lightweight and prefabricated nature.

In a parallel effort, Engineering Services, Project Management, and Procurement and Supply Chain Management are undertaking a major initiative to use FRP rebar in a 21-kilometer long storm water drainage channel in the Jazan Economic City project. Once constructed, it will be the largest project ever to be constructed using FRP rebar in the world.

A short history of FRP rebar

A few years back, Saudi Aramco collaborated with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and King Saud University, on separate projects to evaluate the performance and durability of FRP rebar and FRP sheets under the typical local environmental conditions — specifically considering exposure to alkaline solutions (i.e., seawater and subkha), acidic solutions, thermal variation, the outdoors, and fire. The results of these studies confirmed the excellent potential for the use of these materials on new construction and for the strengthening or repair of existing structures.

Realizing the many benefits of FRP rebar in construction, Saudi Aramco has recently mandated FRP rebar be included in its engineering standards for noncritical structural members such as slab on grade, drainage channels, sidewalks, and pipe sleepers. Consequently, extensive efforts are being exerted to localize the manufacturing of the FRP rebar to meet the increasing demand. As a result, many international manufacturers have submitted plans to build manufacturing facilities in Kingdom.

What is FRP rebar?

FRP rebar simply consists of fibers (glass or carbon) embedded into a matrix (polymer). These rebars are manufactured by a process called pultrusion — a process that involves the pulling of the fibers through a liquid resin and then passing them through a heated steel die.

The resin, an oil-based product, acts as a “binder” to hold the fibers together and transfer the load to the fibers. The fibers provide the strength and other mechanical properties.

The final product is tested and qualified to verify mechanical properties, bonding with concrete, and durability.

Organizations such as the American Concrete Institute and the American Society of Testing Materials have developed design and construction criteria, as well as materials specifications for the manufacturing of FRP rebar. Saudi Aramco has adapted these standards to regulate FRP rebar qualities.

Posted July 12, 2018

Source: Saudi Aramco

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Subsidiary Prodigy Textiles Signs Agreements For Mulberry Production

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — July 12, 2018 — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., the leading developer of spider silk based fibers announces today that its subsidiary, Prodigy Textiles, has signed three agreements with local farming cooperatives in Quang Nam province, Vietnam. Under these agreements the farmers will produce the mulberry necessary to support the Company’s recombinant spider silk production.

This collaboration with local farmers is a key element of Kraig Labs commercialization strategy, integrating advancements in high tech agriculture and a diverse supply base with the Company’s ground breaking spider silk production technology.

“The strength of our approach in creating cost effective and commerciality scalable spider silk has always been based on the use of the existing silk infrastructure,” said Jon Rice, COO. “Today’s announcement, that we are developing collaborative relationships with these farming cooperatives, is a perfect example of that strategy put into action. These efforts will provide us with sufficient mulberry to meet our production expansion plans for the next several years. In the coming months we expect to expand this model of collaboration by incorporating efforts with downstream processors such as reeling and thread finishing.”

Prodigy Textiles Co. Ltd. signed three memorandums of understanding with independent farming cooperatives at a signing ceremony held at its recently announced new facility in Quang Nam province.

The company wishes to offer special thanks to its team of consultants who have put in considerable effort to assist us on this endeavor. Leading this project was Mr. Kenneth Le, whose dedication, resourcefulness, and business acumen has been instrumental in our ability to conduct business on the other side of the globe. Le has played a critical role in supporting scaling up the company’s spider silk technology beyond the laboratory and with eyes towards the global textile markets.

“Mr. Le has demonstrated an incredible dedication to advancing this technology,” said CEO and Founder Kim Thompson. “He has been generous with his time while proving unmatched knowledge of international business and an ability to conduct business in Southeast Asia. Beyond the company’s appreciation, I would like to personally thank Ken for his sage advice, his honesty, and his guidance throughout this process. Together, we continue to break new ground in the commercialization of spider silk.”

Posted July 12, 2018

Source: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc.

Continuous Developments For Denim: The Latest Monfort Eco Line

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — July 12, 2018 — The benefits of the latest Monfort Eco Line are already being enjoyed by several of the sector’s leading manufacturers in both Asia and South America.

Denim manufacturing consumes huge amounts of energy and resources at virtually all stages of production, but especially during shrink finishing, and on conventional ranges, large volumes of water, steam, chemicals and thermal energy are required. A significant portion of these resources, however, can be wasted without precise feeding, monitoring and control.

This is an issue that Monforts engineers have successfully addressed with the Eco Line for denim, based on two key technology advances — the Eco Applicator for minimum application of the selected moist finishing chemicals and the ThermoStretch.

As an alternative to conventional padding, especially for wet-in-wet solutions, the Monforts Eco Applicator can significantly reduce the amount of applied humidity required prior to the stretching and skewing of the denim fabric. It also allows mills to apply finishes to just one side of the fabric, or both, and even to apply separate finishes to each side, or to specific areas of a fabric, for endless denim differentiation possibilities.

The Monforts ThermoStretch unit carries out the skewing (weft straightening), stretching and drying in a continuous process.

A modified hotflue with reinforced and adjustable rolls for determining the longitudinal tension within the fabric, the ThermoStretch benefits from a structure detector with Pleva SD 1 camera technology employing transmission and reflection lighting for the highest detection capability, in order to carefully measure and control the fabric width and the skewing.

Due to its large number of guide rolls, it is possible to stretch damp fabric in a heated chamber at a longitudinal tension of between 200-300 N with the ThermoStretch, compared to the high forces of up to 4,000 N that have previously been required to finish a typical denim fabric with a starting width of 157cm and a finished width of 151cm.

“Due to these innovations, the Eco Line system reduces energy requirements and losses, increases thermal transfer and keeps the drying energy on the textile material longer,” says Monforts Vice President Sales and Marketing Klaus A. Heinrichs. “As a result energy savings of up to 50% are being achieved. We will be introducing a number of new innovations for denim in the near future, including a solution for the introduction of two-way super stretch into denim in a single processing step.”

Posted July 12, 2018

Source: A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG 


Mouvent Brings Its Revolutionary Digital Textile Innovations To India With Participation At Gartex 2018

SOLOTHURN, Switzerland — July 12, 2018 — Mouvent — the Switzerland-based start-up focused exclusively on delivering the future of digital printing using pioneering digital technology — will participate in this year’s Gartex tradeshow, taking place from August 18-20 in New Delhi, India.

Having recently showcased its solutions in China and Turkey, Mouvent is confident that its revolutionary TX801 digital textile inkjet printer will be a star of the show at Gartex in India. The very compact TX801 — which prints with up to eight colors and can complete up to 50 percent of the print jobs in a single pass, boosting productivity up to 200 sqm/h — has been receiving a lot of attention at high-profile tradeshows lately.

“We are delighted that the industry reception of the TX801 has lived up to our high expectations,” said Ghislain Segard, marketing and sales manager, Textile Machine at Mouvent. “Industry experts have been impressed with the extremely high print quality at very high production speeds, as well as its precision and scalability. We are looking forward to demonstrating our technology in India, particularly so shortly after we announced a vital strategic partnership in the country.”

Mouvent recently announced strategic partnerships with the principal distributors of textile printing solutions in four key countries, including India where the company will partner with Fortuna Colours & Prints LLP. Vinod Krishnamurthy, one of the co-founders of Fortuna Colours & Prints LLP, started digital printing on textiles in 1998. The company launched Mimaki, Reggiani, Hong Hua, Kornit, Huntsman and almost a dozen brands, ranging from ink over software to machines.

“It is a privilege to be partnering with Mouvent and we are very excited to help bring the TX801 to customers in India,” said Krishnamurthy. “The Indian textile market is so varied and interesting – with everything ranging from exclusive high-quality textiles to huge-scale mass production – and the solutions that Mouvent has are very well suited to this market. Gartex will be the launch event for the TX801 in this country, and represents the first ever opportunity to witness a live demonstration of this machine in India. It promises to be a very exciting few days.”

There will be two live demonstrations (12h00 and 15h00) of the TX801 at the Mouvent booth (C7 in hall 11) every day of the tradeshow. In addition, there will be a press conference at the booth on August 18 at 15h00.

Posted July 12, 2018

Source: Mouvent 


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