Royal Thai Selects Datatex “NOW” ERP Solution

ZUG, Switzerland — June 5, 2018 — Datatex is proud to announce that Royal Thai Carpets limited have selected Datatex “NOW” ERP solution, as it’s end-to-end information system to manage the entire company.

The main reasons choosing Datatex ERP solution were:

Technology — the NOW ERP suite is written in Java and respects the world accepted JEE rules opening it up to almost all platforms of hardware, operating systems, data base and browser. The system runs using an application server orchestrating the data server, application, and clients. In addition, Datatex provides a suite of shop floor systems which are designed for high availability at the plant level.

Functionality — after careful evaluation the Datatex solution clearly stood out as the most comprehensive and provided out of the box coverage for deep textile requirements. This fact particularly stood out regarding planning, costing, and optimizing a modern textile mill.

Flexibility — NOW allows companies to use the exact same programs and data base to create individual user experiences to all roles in all manufacturing areas without writing one line of code, assuring easier maintenance and release upgradability.

Posted June 5, 2018

Source: Datatex

Columbia Sportswear Announces Appointment Of Andrew Burns As Director Of Investor Relations And Competitive Intelligence

PORTLAND, Ore.  — May 31, 2018 — Columbia Sportswear Co. — an innovator in the active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment industries — today announced that Andrew Burns has joined the company as director of Investor Relations and Competitive Intelligence, reporting to senior vice president and CFO Jim Swanson.

In his new role, Burns will be based at Columbia Sportswear’s headquarters in Portland, Ore.

“Andrew joins us with deep experience and brings a unique point of view having covered the outdoor industry, global retailers and Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) as a sell-side equity research analyst for D.A. Davidson and other investment firms over the past 14 years,” said Swanson. “I’m confident that Andrew’s professional background, investor and industry expertise and focus on financial insights will ensure the success of our investor relations activities and competitive intelligence program.”

Posted June 4, 2018

Source: Columbia Sportswear

VF Corp. Completes Acquisition Of Altra®

GREENSBORO, N.C. — June 1, 2018 — VF Corp. today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Altra® brand, an athletic and performance-based lifestyle footwear brand, from ICON Health & Fitness Inc. As a result of the transaction, the brand has become a wholly owned subsidiary of VF Corp. Terms of the agreement were not announced.

The Altra® brand provides VF with a unique and differentiated technical footwear brand and a capability that when applied across VF’s outdoor footwear, direct-to-consumer and international platforms, will serve as a catalyst for growth within the outdoor and performance segment. The addition of the brand to VF’s portfolio is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share

Posted June 4, 2018

Source: VF Corp.

Gabi Seligsohn To Step Down as CEO Of Kornit Digital; Ronen Samuel, An Industry Veteran, To Succeed Him

ROSH-HA’AYIN, Israel — June 4, 2018 — Kornit Digital Ltd., a provider of digital printing solutions for the global printed textile industry, today announced that Gabi Seligsohn will step down as CDO effective August 1, 2018, and will be succeeded by Ronen Samuel, an industry veteran at HP Indigo. Seligsohn will remain with Kornit through a brief transition, and will continue to serve on the company’s Board of Directors.

Yuval Cohen, Kornit’s chairman of the board said: “I want to personally thank Gabi for his contributions and tireless leadership throughout Kornit’s transition from a private company to a leading global provider of digital printing solutions with an annual revenue CAGR of more than 20 percent during his tenure. Moreover, Gabi has built a deep and wide foundation for the long-term growth of Kornit, including an excellent management team, a long-term roadmap, a strong team and infrastructure in the US, Europe, and Asia, and a world class R&D organization. Ronen is joining Kornit at a perfect time. With his proven record of managing and growing a large organization, I am confident he will capitalize on the foundation already built at Kornit and lead the company to new heights, fulfilling our vision to lead the transformation of the textile printing industry in the digital age.”

Seligsohn said: “Ronen is a proven veteran of the printing industry with 25 years of business management experience and a proven track record of success. At HP Indigo he led a 10-fold growth of the company’s revenues in Asia Pacific and Japan to hundreds of millions during a seven-year tenure, while he was based out of Singapore. Over the past 5 years, he grew the EMEA business at a double digit CAGR while serving in the company’s European headquarters in Barcelona. Ronen is a passionate, strong leader who drives consistent achievement and strong execution. I am certain that he will bring success to our business, our customers, employees and channel partners.”

Seligsohn continued: “On a personal level, after 12 years as a public company CEO and four years leading Kornit, I am excited to aid in the success of the team in a supportive role. I want to thank all of our global employees for the tremendous experience to lead and grow Kornit to becoming a global business, and our Board of Directors and shareholders for the faith they have put in me.”

Samuel added: “I am honored and excited for the opportunity to lead Kornit Digital and expand on the impressive record of success it has achieved thus far. I was attracted to Kornit based upon its record of innovation and its depth of talent across the company. With the benefit of a printing technology background, I have an appreciation for the market dynamics which drive success of new technology. I believe Kornit has developed a winning combination of products with superior quality that address the challenging and changing retail landscape that require speed to market, personalization and tight inventory control.  In this regard, Kornit is squarely positioned to drive meaningful long-term and loyal customers across the supply chain.”

Samuel has spent the previous 18 years serving in various capacities at Hewlett -Packard. Most recently, he served as vice president and general manager of HP Indigo and WebPress EMEA, where he led the region to substantial growth. Previously, Samuel spent 7 years leading Asia Pacific and Japan, and brings vast experience in Strategic Marketing where he worked closely with Research and Development to define future products, as well as served in various capacities as product/project manager.

Prior to his career in printing technology, Samuel spent 7 years in the Israeli Air Force, rising to the rank of Major while serving as a fighter pilot and leading the establishment of Israel’s second Apache Squadron. Samuel received an M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and received an undergraduate Business and Law degree from The Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliva, Israel.

Posted June 4, 2018

Source: Kornit Digital

DuPont Safety & Construction Invests More Than $400 Million To Increase Tyvek® Capacity

WILMINGTON, Del. — June 4, 2018 — DuPont Safety & Construction, a business unit of DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, today announced plans to invest more than $400 million to expand capacity for the manufacture of Tyvek® nonwoven materials at its facility in Luxembourg. The production expansion, which will add a new building and third operating line at the site, is scheduled to start up in 2021.

“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.”

According to industry estimates, the global segments for potential Tyvek use total several billion dollars.

A world leader in nonwoven technology, in 2017 DuPont celebrated the 50th anniversary of DuPont Tyvek, a unique nonwoven material made of 100-percent high-density polyethylene that has enabled new dimensions of protection, security and safety in a wide variety of industries and applications. Core segments include:

Building envelope solutions, such as Tyvek HomeWrap®, Tyvek CommercialWrap®, DuPont Flashing Systems and Tyvek Protec™ to create more comfortable, energy-efficient buildings with fewer chances for moisture damage caused by water buildup; Tyvek protective garments, which provide superior protection for workers in industrial and cleanroom applications and for first responders. Companies around the world use more than 200 million Tyvek garments per year.

Tyvek for medical packaging, widely used to help protect patients in healthcare settings. Since its introduction to the medical device industry more than 45 years ago, Tyvek has been recognized as a standard of excellence for sterile device packaging.

Tyvek for graphics and protective packaging, used in diversified, specialty applications, including cargo covers for pharmaceuticals and perishables, and as a substrate for envelopes, tags, labels, banners, wristbands, maps and artwork.

Tyvek has had a tremendous impact across numerous industries, resulting in the creation of new categories of products, such as house wrap, which helped revolutionize home construction; setting new standards for personal protective apparel; enabling advancements in medical device technology; and playing an important role in many other applications. DuPont, along with its customers, continue to develop new Tyvek products and applications to meet evolving marketplace needs. Designers of consumer products for lighting and fashion accessories and apparel are increasingly demanding Tyvek for their products because of its lightweight durability and texture.

For Greater Good™ is the promise of the DuPont Tyvek brand. Tyvek can provide the trusted protective barrier people need so they can worry less and focus on accomplishing bigger things — making the greater good possible.

Posted June 4, 2018

Source: DowDuPont

National Safety Apparel: DRIFIRE® 4.4™ Coverall: DF2-450C-CA

CLEVELAND — June 4, 2018 — National Safety Apparel is proud to offer the DRIFIRE® 4.4™ coverall. At 4.4 oz., the fabric is the lightest weight 10 cal protection available, keeping you comfortable in the heat of the summer. It includes odor control and fast drying moisture management innovation, making it easy to wear in the field on the hottest of days. Offering durable CAT 2 protection with an arc rating of 10 cal/cm2, this dual hazard coverall provides protection against arc flash and is UL Certified to NFPA 2112 for flash fire. The DRIFIRE 4.4 coverall is the lightweight and comfortable FR coverall you’ve been looking for.

Posted June 4, 2018

Source: National Safety Apparel

INDA Announces Speaker Line Up, Program And Registration For RISE® 2018

CARY, N.C. — June 4, 2018 — Biomimetics in nonwovens, lightweighting of auto materials, battery separator developments, and the latest in electrospinning nanotechnology will be among the topics of forward-looking presentations for technology professionals tasked with following breaking industry developments. The 8th edition of RISE, the conference on Research, Innovation and Science for Engineered Fabrics, is set for September 11-13 at the Marriott City Center in Raleigh, N.C.

Designed for professionals working in materials technology, R&D and new product development, RISE 2018 will provide cutting-edge sessions on game-changing innovations, market developments, new applications and major research trends. Other topics of interest will include the medical segment; testing, standards and regulations; and web formation and technology.

RISE also will feature up-and-coming talent with postgraduate doctoral degree students from the Nonwovens Institute at North Carolina State University presenting their research, plus the announcement of this year’s RISE Innovation Award winner. A tour and reception at the Nonwovens Institute’s nearby facilities on Centennial Campus will take place on the evening of Sept. 12.

On top of the dynamic educational program with 25 engaging speakers from business and academia, RISE 2018 will connect technology trailblazers with industry leaders to network and socialize throughout the event, all in the vibrant high-tech Research Triangle hub of Raleigh. Nearly 150 technical professionals attended last year’s event. Registration is now open on the RISE website.

Presentations to Attend at RISE

Hot topics for RISE 2018 include: New Cellulose Based Nonwoven Fabric Technology; Microfibers and their Affect in the Marine Environment; Reflecting Fibers for Nonwoven Applications; Drapes and Gowns Used During Robotics Surgery; Current Auto Materials Technology and Future Material Trends; and Crowd Solving Solutions for Recycled PET Fiber.

A unique intensive focus will be devoted to biomimetics, the use of nature-inspired technologies to address performance challenges using fibers and fabrics. Industry experts who will share their case studies and approaches are: Christina Agapakis, Ginkgo Bioworks; Jeff Dugan, Fiber Innovation Technology; Jeffrey Bates, University of Utah; Jeannette Yen, Georgia Tech; Marie O’Mahoney, consultant; and Molly Morse, Mango Materials.

Keynote speaker Mark Vintner, managing director, senior economist, Wells Fargo, will give a lively talk on the North American economic and political forecast entitled How Long Will the Good Times Roll?

Conference attendees also will learn the latest developments in lightweighting in the auto industry, including presentations on lighter, thinner battery separators and the outlook for auto materials with changing standards. Plus, speakers will address developments such as microfibers in the marine environment, nanofiber electrospinning, the first standard related to e-textiles, foam-forming nonwovens, and a novel method for evaluating nonwoven uniformity.

RISE Innovation Award

Nominations are now being accepted online for the RISE Innovation Award that recognizes innovation in areas within and on the periphery of the nonwovens industry that use advanced science and engineering principles to develop unique or intricate solutions to problems and advance the use of nonwovens.

Last year the award was presented to Club Coffee LP for its PurPod100™ Compostable Pods, a certified 100 percent compostable pod for the single-serve coffee process. Finalists will be selected by INDA’s Technical Advisory Board and will make presentations at RISE. Conference attendees will have a vote in deciding the winner that will be announced on September 13 to conclude the conference.

Posted June 4, 2018

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Hexcel Carbon Fiber Supports World’s First 3D-Printed Commuter Bicycle

STAMFORD, Conn. — June 4, 2018 — Hexcel Corp. congratulates Arevo for producing the world’s first true 3D-printed commuter bike using Hexcel carbon fiber.

Based in Santa Clara, Calif., Arevo is ushering in the next era of 3D printing and is transforming the way manufactured products are conceived, designed, built, and maintained. To demonstrate its software and robotics at work, Arevo partnered with StudioWest to create the world’s first true 3D-printed carbon fiber bicycle. A reimagined form factor removed a seat stay between the seat and back wheel, adding strength and simplicity.

Conventional 3D printers typically print in two dimensions on a stacked horizontal plane. Arevo’s robotic arm makes all axes available enabling true 3D printing, removing design constraints and providing the freedom to create.

Arevo is using the bike to demonstrate the potential of the technology, which will be used to produce lightweight parts with superior strength for applications where designers want to make carbon fiber parts but are hesitant due to the high cost and labor-intensive process of making them.

Arevo CEO Jim Miller said: “It was great to have Hexcel — a leader in advanced carbon fiber — join this project with us. With companies like Hexcel as partners, we are certain that we have the technology, team and tools in place to commercialize our software and fabrication process to build high strength parts that the manufacturing industry hasn’t been able to conceive and construct before.”

Brett Schneider, Hexcel President – Global Fibers, said: “We congratulate Arevo on this technological leap forward. We’re excited to be part of the project and appreciate the trust they have in our products. We look forward to continuing to be a supplier for many more projects like this one.”

Arevo recently secured financing to build on the full-scale commercialization of its technology across a diverse set of industries such as aerospace, defense, transportation, automotive, consumer electronics, sporting goods, medical, and oil and gas.

Posted June 4, 2018

Source: Hexcel Corp.

Teijin Breaks Ground For Carbon Fiber Facility In South Carolina

GREENWOOD, S.C. — June 1, 2018 — Teijin Ltd. announced today that it celebrated the groundbreaking of its new carbon-fiber production facility of its wholly-owned subsidiary Teijin Carbon Fibers Inc. (TCF).  The ceremony was held on Friday, June 1, at the TCF site located on Highway 246 South in Greenwood, S.C.

Teijin, aiming to be an enterprise that supports the society of the future, will further evolve its carbon-fiber businesses under a long-term vision to reduce the environmental footprint to satisfy tightening environmental regulations worldwide.

“We look forward to this new chapter of Teijin’s expansion in the U.S.,” said Yukito Miyajima, president, TCF. “We are strengthening its global upstream-to-downstream carbon fiber business. We have been leveraging research and development to expand carbon fiber business in the aircraft and automotive fields. Throughout this process, we looked at multiple locations, but ultimately, with the support of local and state government officials, we chose Greenwood as the ideal location for our new U.S. carbon fiber facility.”

“South Carolina continually strives to build upon our manufacturing industry and Teijin’s expansion and commitment to our state is proof that our hard work is paying off,” said Bobby Hitt, Secretary of Commerce, South Carolina. “We treasure our relationship with Teijin and look forward to industry success for years to come.”

The TCF facility is expected to create some 220 jobs with $600 million worth of investment around 2030. This is the largest initial capital investment that a company has ever created in Greenwood.

“We are thrilled to welcome Teijin to Greenwood and look forward to the growth and opportunity it will bring to this community,” said Heather Simmons Jones, CEO of Greenwood Partnership Alliance. “After years of extensive preparation, we could not be more excited to watch this project come to life. We are so grateful for their commitment to both Greenwood County and the state of South Carolina.”

Posted June 1, 2018

Source: Teijin Ltd.

Americhem Expands Global Reach With Acquisition Of Prescient Color Ltd.

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — June 1, 2018 — Americhem Inc. announced today that it has acquired Prescient Color Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited (SCIL). Based in Pune, India, Prescient is a leading Indian producer of high-end masterbatches in several attractive niche applications, including synthetic fibers. It employs approximately 140, including contract employees. The acquisition complements Americhem’s position in the global synthetic fiber market and expands its geographic reach in a high growth region.

Prescient is a natural fit for Americhem; this allows Americhem to service and grow with its customers around the globe. Prescient has built a premier reputation, strong customer relationships and offers best-in-class fiber development technology. This acquisition expands Americhem’s global reach and deepens its technical expertise while helping customers solve their technical challenges. “Prescient’s operating model and core values align with Americhem’s. We will continue to build upon our key attributes: Performance, Solutions, and Trust. We are delighted to have Prescient join the Americhem family, and welcome Prescient employees to the Americhem team,” commented Matthew Hellstern, CEO, Americhem.

“We are proud to have found a company like Americhem, a best in class supplier of polymer solutions. I am very excited for Prescients’ customers and employees alike. Our customers will benefit by having access to new innovative technologies, and our employees’ futures will continue to expand and thrive as part of the global Americhem family,” said Rohit Rathi, Prescient managing director. “Americhem is a well-respected company that values its employees and will be able to expand Prescient’s global reach,” said Pradeep Rathi, SCIL Chairman.

By combining these two companies, Americhem and Prescient will now offer an expanded solutions portfolio on a global level.

Posted June 1, 2018

Source: Americhem

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