Tim Görder Appointed Head Of Solution Partner Support At Jowat SE

DETMOLD, Germany — April 24, 2018 — Tim Görder has been appointed global director of Solution Partner Support (SPS) at Jowat, effective June 1. In his new position, Görder will be responsible for coordinating the support provided to solution partners around the world. He aims to substantially expand the role of the SPS department as a central point of contact. Customers of Jowat will benefit from a superior service, thanks to the close cooperation with strong partners and optimally coordinated solutions.

On June 1, 2018, Görder will take over as global director of Solution Partner Support. He succeeds Manfred Kubo, who has headed the department since it was established two years ago and who will retire after over 17 years with the enterprise. Görder has previously served six years as product manager for the Paper/Packaging division.

Solution Partner Support is a globally active department at Jowat, which coordinates the cooperation with and support provided to manufacturers of application technology, machines and substrates across industries and applications. In his new role, Görder will look to increase the level of service as well as the network efficiency of the department with the help of a global team. In addition to serving as a central point of contact for solution partners, the department also facilitates the transfer of know-how. As a competent partner in all bonding-related questions, Jowat supplies not only adhesives for the development of processes and testing machines and application units but also provides know-how and trains machine operators. New ideas and trends are identified and developed together. This close cooperation makes it easy to react immediately to the requirements which may arise for the adhesive. In addition, all components — from the substrate to the adhesive — can be adapted optimally to each other. The result are jointly designed and implemented solutions for the problems in the bonding process.

“As the enterprise has grown globally, it has become increasingly important over time to coordinate Jowat’s cooperation with solution partners,” says Klaus Kullmann, managing director of Sales and Marketing at Jowat SE. “We are happy that Tim Görder has agreed to take on the position of Global Director for this challenging task. Under his direction, Solution Partner Support will strengthen Jowat’s international footprint.”

Posted April 24, 2018

Source: Jowat SE

Safety Supply Corp. To Acquire LFS Glove, A Division Of LFS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — April 23, 2018 — Safety Supply Corp., a manufacturer of high-quality personal protective equipment, today announced its agreement to acquire LFS Glove, a division of LFS Inc. This newly formed subsidiary of Safety Supply is registered as Bellingham Glove Inc. and will be part of the Radians group of companies, joining such brands as RadWear® USA, Crossfire®, VisionAid™, and RadPlugs.

“The team at Bellingham® Glove is very enthusiastic about this new partnership,” said LFS Glove Vice President Bill Stevens. “Bellingham Glove and Radians have both built reputations for innovation and excellence in the past 20 years. Combining our strengths will allow us to serve and supply our customers even more effectively.”

According to Mike Tutor, CEO of Radians, “Our acquisition of LFS Glove will help Radians to continue our aggressive expansion of our hand protection category. The combination will provide our customers with an outstanding selection of gloves to meet a multitude of applications in the industrial and retail markets, including lawn and garden gloves, eco-friendly gloves, and gloves designed especially for women.”

Radians President Bill England commented, “Radians plans to work closely with the Bellingham Glove team during the integration of our operating systems, sales team, and inventory to ensure that best-in-class processes and systems are maintained to allow for a smooth transition and excellence in customer service.”

Once the systems integration is completed later this year, customers will be able to conveniently order both Radians products and Bellingham gloves on a single purchase order.

As part of the acquisition, Radians has opened a new sales office for Bellingham Glove Inc.

Posted April 23, 2018

Source:  Safety Supply Corp.

LIM College Now Offers Online Bachelor’s Degree Program In Fashion Merchandising

NEW YORK CITY — April 23, 2018 — LIM College, which is located in New York City and focused exclusively on the study of business and fashion, is offering its first-ever online bachelor’s degree program, a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Fashion Merchandising.

With a curriculum that’s nearly identical to LIM’s existing on-campus BBA in Fashion Merchandising, the online program will prepare students to conduct business across the entire breadth of the fashion industry. Bringing LIM’s signature New York City-centric point of view to the distance learner, students will be taught by fashion and business experts while receiving comprehensive academic and career development support.

Online students will also have the option to experience the New York City fashion world firsthand via a week-long immersion program that includes visits to fashion companies and industry events, as well as networking and career development activities with LIM College faculty, staff, and alumni.

Since “learning by doing” is a key component of the LIM College educational experience, students will be required to complete three internships for credit while earning their degree online. LIM College staff will help students identify and secure those internships, and students will enjoy access to a special online directory that identifies fashion and fashion-related companies throughout the U.S.

Program courses include: Fashion Forecasting, Fashion History & Global Attire, Fashion Show Production, Global Retailing, Omnichannel Retailing, Product Development & Merchandising, Street Style, Retail Management, and Fashion Branding & Promotion.

New students will be able to enroll in the online BBA program at six points during the year. Full-time students may be able to complete the program in less than 3 years, and part-time students can earn their degree at a pace that suits their individual needs.

Said LIM College President Elizabeth S. Marcuse: “Since 1939, LIM College has led the way in fashion business education. As the higher education landscape continues to evolve, our methods of delivering an LIM College education may expand, but our goal remains the same – to provide our students with the practical and theoretical knowledge necessary for a successful career in the business of fashion.”

Posted April 23, 2018

Source:  LIM College

Ethical Thread: Focus of A&E’s 2017-18 Corporate Sustainability Report

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. — April 22, 2018 — American & Efird (A&E) released its 2017-18 Corporate Sustainability Report, just in time for Earth Day. The report’s theme of Ethical Thread emphasizes the company’s unwavering commitment to its industry-leading sustainability program and shares its goals and accomplishments over the past year.

Highlighting areas of safety, environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility in its annual report, A&E spotlights its continued progress and improvements in global water recycling and reuse, Zero-Waste-to-Landfill efforts, and reduction in carbon footprint among others.

“We strive to produce and distribute responsible, premium quality, ethical thread products every day through excellence in innovation and good manufacturing practices,” said Les Miller, CEO, A&E. “We are committed to ethical manufacturing. It’s the right thing to do for our customers and stakeholders, but also our future generations.”

Supporting many of the world’s top industrial and consumer brands with thread products, A&E is well-regarded throughout the textile industry for its leadership role in innovation, product quality, and sustainability. A&E continues to abide by its pledge to create a better world through responsible corporate actions, environmentally protective efforts, and numerous contributions to the communities in which it operates.

This year’s notable Sustainability Highlights include the following:

Water Conservation

  • Over 1.5 billion liters of wastewater has been recycled and reused since 2013. This amount of water would be enough to supply 75 million people with water for one day at 20 liters per person.
  • 48% reduction in global water consumption (liters per kg of thread) since 2006.

Solid Waste

  • Zero-Waste-to-Landfill status has grown to 16 global manufacturing operations and support facilities in 2017, with 5 other operations over the 91 percentile mark. A&E’s global goal is to achieve this sustainability designation in every manufacturing operation worldwide.

Carbon Footprint and Energy Conservation*

  • 11% reduction of global carbon footprint (CO2e in kg per kg of thread) since 2006.
  • 7% reduction in global power consumption (kwh per kg of thread) since 2006.

Categories addressed in this report include: Water Stewardship, Solid Waste, Carbon Footprint, Energy Conservation, Social Responsibility, Employee Health and Safety, Sustainable Products, Product Stewardship, Sustainable Packaging, and Supply Chain Sustainability.

*A&E uses the definitions and calculation methodologies found in Greenhouse Gas Protocol to determine our GHG emissions as developed by the World Resources Institute and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. A&E tracks Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions.  

Posted April 23, 2018

Source: American & Efird

Men’s Clothier J.Hilburn Announces Andy Janowski As CEO

DALLAS — April 23, 2018 — J.Hilburn, a producer of custom-made menswear, announces the appointment of Andy Janowski to CEO effective today, as the company continues to evolve its brand and positions itself for continued growth.

Janowski most recently served as executive chairman of the J.Hilburn board of directors. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the apparel industry, including as former CEO of Smythson where he grew the brand by 50 percent during his tenure. Janowski previously also held executive roles at Burberry and Gap Inc.

“The extraordinary success of J.Hilburn over the past 11 years clearly established the brand as the leader in custom-made men’s clothing,” said Janowski. “As men’s tastes evolve, J.Hilburn is now well positioned to expand on its luxury customer experience and meet the changing style needs.”

The transition marks an important milestone as the industry moves from traditional business attire to address the increasing demand for casual sophistication in menswear.

“As an initial investor, Battery Ventures believed early on in the power of the J.Hilburn model,” said Michael Brown, Battery Ventures General Partner and J.Hilburn Board Director. “With Andy’s appointment and the current leadership team, we could not be more confident with that investment and the future of the company.”

J.Hilburn is led by an expansive network of nearly 2,000 expert Stylists across all 50 states and features a mix of online and retail sales.

“As we continue to innovate our high-touch men’s shopping experience, our Stylists will remain the core of our DNA,” said Janowski. “This is the right brand at the right time. We are going to do nothing but grow.”

The announcement follows the departure of J.Hilburn Co-founder and CEO, Veeral Rathod, who resigned to pursue other opportunities. The company and board of directors would like to take this opportunity to thank Veeral for his dedication to the brand over the last 11 years and wish him the best in the future.

Posted April 23, 2018

Source:  J.Hilburn

AmeriPride Healthcare Recertified In Texas And Canada

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — April 20, 2018 — AmeriPride Services’ Amarillo, Texas, location and its sibling Canadian Linen and Uniform Services outpost in Lethbridge, Alberta, again have earned Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification. The designation reflects their commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and their capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.

These laundries were first certified in 2014. Recertification confirms the organization’s continuing dedication to infection prevention, compliance with recognized industry standards and processing healthcare textiles using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, a focal point for Hygienically Clean inspectors’ evaluation. The independent, third-party inspection must also confirm essential evidence that:

  • Employees are properly trained and protected;
  • Managers understand regulatory requirements;
  • OSHA-compliant; and
  • Physical plant operates effectively.

To achieve certification initially, laundries pass three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean Healthcare textiles and diminished presence of yeast, mold and harmful bacteria. They also must pass a facility inspection. To maintain their certification, they must pass quarterly testing to ensure that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained. Re-inspection occurs every two to three years.

This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for hospitals, surgery centers, medical offices, nursing homes and other medical facilities.

Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification acknowledges laundries’ effectiveness in protecting healthcare operations by verifying quality control procedures in linen, uniform and facility services operations related to the handling of textiles containing blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Certified laundries use processes, chemicals and BMPs acknowledged by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, American National Standards Institute and others. Introduced in 2012, Hygienically Clean Healthcare brought to North America the international cleanliness standards for healthcare linens and garments used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

Objective experts in epidemiology, infection control, nursing and other healthcare professions work with Hygienically Clean launderers to ensure the certification continues to enforce the highest standards for producing clean healthcare textiles.

“Congratulations to the AmeriPride and Canadian Linen plants on their recertifications,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “Their achievement proves their ongoing commitment to infection prevention and that their laundry takes every step possible to prevent human illness.”

AmeriPride now has 13 Hygienically Clean Healthcare certified facilities throughout the United States. Other locations are Little Rock, Ark.; Phoenix; Watkinsville, Ga.; Topeka, Kan.; Twin Falls, Idaho; Bemidji and Minneapolis, Minn.; Springfield, Mo.; Omaha, Neb.; Roswell, N.M.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Lubbock, Texas. Seven AmeriPride laundries hold the Hygienically Clean Food Safety certification: Tuscumbia, Ala., Bakersfield, Calif.; Fresno, Calif.; Twin Falls, Idaho; St. Cloud and Minneapolis, Minn. and Amarillo, Texas.

In January, Philadelphia-based Aramark Corp. announced the completion of its acquisition of AmeriPride, making AmeriPride part of Aramark’s uniform rental and career apparel business, headquartered in Burbank, Calif.

Posted April 20, 2017

Source: TRSA

IFAI Names Steve Schiffman New President And CEO

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — April 20, 2018 — The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has named Steve Schiffman, the association’s vice president of media and sales, the new president and CEO of IFAI. He will replace Mary Hennessy, who is retiring June 1, 2018, after holding the position for the last six years.

Schiffman had a long and successful career in publishing before joining the staff of IFAI in January 2013. During his time at IFAI, Schiffman has led advertising and exhibit sales, membership recruitment and retention, web development, and the editorial and circulation departments. With his leadership, IFAI has maintained strong magazines, offered new digital media opportunities, nurtured a growing membership and launched new websites.

“Steve has done a great job for IFAI since joining our team 5 years ago,” said Hennessy. “He is earnest and determined, and I have complete confidence in his abilities. I know he will be a strong and thoughtful leader.”

Hennessy, having served IFAI in numerous roles for more than 30 years, announced her retirement in September 2017, providing ample time for a successful replacement search. The IFAI Board of Directors appointed a Search Committee headed by Steve Ellington, president of Trivantage and chair of the IFAI board, who worked with a search firm to seek candidates, ultimately narrowing the list to a few finalists. After interviewing the finalists, the committee made their recommendation to the full IFAI Board of Directors for approval. The board voted unanimously to approve Schiffman’s new role.

“I am pleased that we had a thorough process in place and excellent candidates for this important position,” said Ellington. “It was a tough decision but I am confident that Steve was the best choice. As president, Mary Hennessy put our organization in a strong position with high member satisfaction, no debt and a healthy reserve fund, for which we are truly thankful. And, I know that Steve is prepared to take over and keep us moving forward.”

Posted April 20, 2018

Source: IFAI

How Eliud Kipchoge Helped Perfect Nike’s 3-D Printing Process For Uppers

BEAVERTON, Ore.— April 18, 2018 — In September of 2017 in Berlin, Eliud Kipchoge, who ran the fastest marathon ever, battled heavy rain and 99-percent humidity over the course of 26.2 miles and managed to come out with a first-place finish. Though seriously inspiring, his performance wasn’t enough to earn the world record he was hoping for.

After Nike designers spoke with Kipchoge about the impact those wet conditions had on his performance, they learned his shoes — the Nike Zoom Vaporfly Elite he first made famous during Nike’s Breaking 2 attempt — absorbed water. And that water wasn’t able to evaporate, so it added weight. This was obviously something both the designers and Kipchoge didn’t want to happen in future races.

Considering Kipchoge felt the shoe was otherwise “perfect … really perfect,” and the fact that the Nike Vaporfly Elite and Nike Vaporfly 4% became the most dominant shoes on the 2017 marathon circuit, designers decided to maintain the tooling and focus on developing a solution in the form of an updated upper. The designers revisited a new application of a performance-printed 3-D upper they’d been experimenting with. They coined it Nike Flyprint and showed it to Kipchoge.

The process of solving expressly for Kipchoge’s needs began in earnest in early 2018. Designers kicked off a rapid-fire prototyping phase — where they went through thousands of upper possibilities before hitting “print” on several variations for each prototype and selected version “D” for trial. Kipchoge’s response to the first running in that shoe.

Designers made updates to the shoe in hours, and it took only nine days to get the next round of samples, version “E,” to Kenya — most of this time due to shipping. Shortly after that, Kipchoge tested and approved the next version, “F” That’s when he said he was ready to wear them in London.

Kipchoge will race his next marathon in London wearing his Nike Zoom Vaporfly Elite Flyprint. That weekend, a limited run of the shoes will be sold in London through the Nike App.

Posted April 19, 2017

Source: Nike

Investcorp Sells Veco Precision, A Division Of SPGPrints

NEW YORK CITY — April 19, 2018 — Investcorp, a global provider and manager of alternative investments, today announces that it has sold Veco Precision to Gilde Buy Out Partners and Management.

Veco is being carved out of and sold by its parent company SPGPrints Group B.V, the global provider of integrated solutions for rotary screen and digital printing for textiles and industrial applications, acquired by Investcorp in July 2014.  Veco, founded in 1934, manufactures high-precision metal components for a broad range of applications and is based in Eerbeek, the Netherlands, and employs approximately 350 full time employees. The company serves over 1,500 customers across approximately 85 countries worldwide from its sites in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany and India.

Working alongside the management team, Investcorp has supported Veco to identify and establish Joost Smits’ leadership as the company’s CEO and to grow organically as well as through add-on acquisitions, building scale and enabling the Company to establish itself as a standalone business. Throughout this period, Veco has maintained a track record of innovation and has built a strong pipeline that supports its leading market position and supports the future growth of the company.

Commenting on the sale, Andrea Davis, managing director, Corporate Investment Europe at Investcorp, said: “Veco is an enormously successful subsidiary of SPGPrints with a proven track record of innovation and is now well-positioned as a standalone company. By identifying the growth potential in key applications and new clients, through successful add-on acquisitions and significant investments into Veco’s technology, we have seen the business prosper. Joost Smits and his team have done an excellent job in preparing Veco for its next phase of growth as an independent business and we wish them every success in the future.”

Joost Smits, CEO, Veco, added: “We have greatly enjoyed our partnership with Investcorp and their valuable support in realizing significant growth. There is a solid foundation to continue our journey as a standalone business. We remain committed as a management team to our ambitious growth strategy and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead with our new partner.”

William Blair acted as exclusive financial advisor on the transaction.

Posted April 19, 2017

Source: Investcorp

Traditional Values, Innovative Spirit: Inman Mills And USTER Share A Vision Of Progress

USTER, Switzerland — April 19, 2018 — Textile manufacturers and their technology suppliers face many challenges in common, in an increasingly competitive and quality-conscious business. That’s why it’s important that they share a vision of excellence, which fosters both individual success and technological progress. Well-known North American textile producer Inman Mills is a prime example, in its relationship with USTER. Both companies have a proud heritage, founded on ‘traditional’ values — and a strong commitment to innovation.

Inman Mills produces some of the world’s most advanced fabrics for a wide range of applications. Its spinning and weaving plants are well established throughout the Southeast portion of the United States. The mill, founded in 1901 near Spartanburg, S.C., is one of the oldest and most traditional in the world. “If there’s one thing that we as humans can always count on it’s change,” said  Bill Bowen, vice president, Inman Mills. “Inman Mills has a long history of change and adaptation in an attempt to stay ahead of the game.” The company’s tradition relies on the core values and principles that have maintained its position as a key player in an ever-changing industry, constantly adapting and improving to suit the demands of an expanding global market.

The road to quality

Uster’s “Think Quality” approach is an invitation to spinners to follow the Uster route to developing their yarn production towards higher customer satisfaction and business success. Aiming to help customers succeed in today’s harsh and competitive market conditions, Uster has evolved this support into a quality-focused mill management approach. This means that producing the required yarn quality is matched with the most efficient use of raw material. The target is to avoid waste and increase production speed as much as possible, without interfering with the other manufacturing goals. Uster’s mission is to utilize innovative technology to equip spinners for mill optimization at the highest level — without risking claims.

Uster is proud that its customers participate in this philosophy, by continuously raising their awareness of quality — constant quality — in yarn production, embracing both technology and structures for mill quality management. Inman Mills is an ideal example of a mill driving its quality development in parallel with Uster. The US company makes yarns from expensive raw materials. Therefore Inman uses the Uster® AFIS to carry out checks machine-to-machine, as well as process-by-process, to get the best value out of the raw materials. More Uster technology is installed to test at different stages throughout the mill. “Uster laboratory equipment allows us to optimize our raw materials but it also allow us to optimize our processing machinery and run it at the highest speed possible — but still produce the right quality,” says Bowen.

Shaping the future together

Uster is appreciative of the role its customers play in bringing innovative technology to fruition in their mills. The Inman Mills approach shows how this works in practice: “We’re really having to push the envelope to meet the high quality standards our customers expect,” says Bowen. “In order to do that, we invest in the best machinery we can — as well as the best testing equipment that’s available — to allow us to make products meeting customers’ requirements.”

Past, present and future developments by Uster are supporting mill management. The focus is on meeting the needs of management through instruments and systems which provide answers to enable informed decisions. This is a cumulative process, starting with individual instruments and expanding in line with a mill’s commitment to manage yarn production with quality in mind. “We recognize Uster as a leader in defining the future of the textile industry. We trust Uster and follow its development. The past proved that we are right in doing so,” says Bowen.

Watch a video of Bowen’s testimonial here.

Posted April 19, 2017

Source: Uster Technologies Ltd.

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