RMC Advanced Technologies To Locate US Headquarters And Manufacturing Facility In Hawkins County Tennessee

SURGOINSVILLE, Tenn. — May 16, 2018 — Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and RMC Advanced Technologies officials announced today that the company will locate its U.S. headquarters and establish a manufacturing facility in Surgoinsville. The composite components manufacturer will invest $7 million and create 54 new jobs in Hawkins County.

“I want to welcome RMC to Hawkins County and thank the company for choosing to locate its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Surgoinsville,” Rolfe said. “It means a great deal that another international-based company has chosen our state for its new operations. Tennessee is home to more than 70 Canadian-owned companies that employ approximately 8,000 Tennesseans and we appreciate RMC for creating 54 new jobs in our state and Surgoinsville.”

RMC Advanced Technologies, a subsidiary of Sigma Industries Inc., produces and sells composite components. The company offers products for the heavy-duty truck, coach, transit and bus, machinery, agriculture and wind energy markets. Sigma Industries Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in Saint-Ephrem-de-Beauce, Quebec, Canada.

“This location in the U.S. represents an important strategic milestone for us,” said Denis Bertrand, president of Sigma Industries Inc. “It is the first step in our strategy to grow our operations in the U.S. market. In essence, it will allow us to better serve existing customers while providing us with the opportunity to grow our business in a market of significant size. Furthermore, we are proud to be in a position to serve our transit industry customers with Buy America compliant products.”

RMC’s new operations, which will be located in the Phipps Bend Industrial Park Spec Building in Surgoinsville, will be the company’s U.S. headquarters and will also include manufacturing and production. The company plans on manufacturing composite components in Hawkins County.

“I’d like to welcome RMC to Hawkins County and look forward to the company’s future growth,” Hawkins County Mayor Melville Bailey said. “I am pleased RMC has chosen to call Phipps Bend Industrial Park home. RMC’s decision to locate here reinforces our position that Hawkins County offers the quality of workforce that industries need. We look forward to working with them to ensure many prosperous years in Hawkins County.”

“I am pleased to welcome RMC to Hawkins County.  A company like this was exactly what we envisioned to locate in the spec building in Phipps Bend Industrial Park,” Larry Elkins, chairman of Hawkins County Industrial Development Board, said. “The quality of jobs RMC will bring to Hawkins County speaks volumes about the company and what it will provide to our community. RMC Advanced Technologies Inc. will have state of the art robotics technology that will require highly skilled employees. I’d like to thank NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership, TVA, Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development, and Rebecca Baker for their hard work and many hours of service in helping to locate RMC to Hawkins County.”

“TVA and Holston Electric Cooperative congratulate Sigma Industries, Inc. on its decision to locate in Hawkins County,” TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development John Bradley said. “Helping to create new job opportunities in the Valley is fundamental to TVA’s mission of service and we are proud to partner with Hawkins County Industrial Development Board, Phipps Bend Joint Venture Managing Committee, NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership and USDA Rural Development to help further that mission.

Surgoinsville and Hawkins County are represented by Sen. Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) and Rep. Gary Hicks (R-Rogersville) in the Tennessee General Assembly.

Posted May 25, 2018

Source: The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

Dixie Color To Create 100 Jobs In Chattooga County Georgia

TRION, Ga. — May 18, 2018 — Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Dixie Color Inc., a color resin pellets manufacturing company, will create 100 jobs and invest more than $19 million in a new Dixie Specialty Fibers facility in Trion, Ga. New jobs will include production, management, supervisory, technician and administrative positions.

“Georgia offers a wealth of resources for innovative companies like Dixie Color to grow their business, including our top-ranked business climate and high-performing transportation infrastructure,” said Deal. “By establishing this new facility in Trion and utilizing the state’s highly skilled workforce, Dixie Color will have the resources necessary to meet the needs of a growing customer base. We look forward to Dixie Color’s continued investment in Georgia and appreciate the company’s commitment to creating jobs in Chattooga County.”

Dixie Color specializes in single pigment dispersions, custom color masterbatches and plastic compounding. The Trion expansion will support the development of a new product line of polyethylene terephthalate microfiber for use in bath mats, area rugs and carpet.

“Will Dendy and I started Dixie Color in 2009 with the vision of being a full-service color supplier to the tremendous growth of the solution-dyed flooring industry,” said Lee Starks, vice president of Dixie Color. “The formation of Dixie Specialty Fibers is representative of our commitment to continue to reinvest our resources into our employees, community, and customer base. We are excited to be the first local domestic supplier of microfiber, and we are even more excited about the opportunities it will create for our existing and future employees, as well as continuing to meet our customers’ needs.”

The newly formed Dixie Specialty Fibers Inc. will support the growing demands of the fine denier microfiber market.

“The Town of Trion is pleased to welcome Dixie Color into our community,” said Trion Mayor Larry Stansell. “We are excited that they will be the anchor tenant in our industrial park and look forward to the new opportunities that their expansion will create for the town, the county, and the region as a whole.”

Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Regional Project Manager Stephanie Scearce represented the Global Commerce Division in partnership with the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority, the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Trion and Georgia Power.

“As a regional economic development authority, we are pleased that we were able to assist one of our existing industries in expanding their operations within our territory,” said Chairman Jeff Mullis, president and CEO of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority. “Their expansion will result in a net gain in jobs and capital investment to our Northwest Georgia community and we look forward to working with Dixie Color as they continue to operate in Walker County and expand their presence to Chattooga County.”

“This announcement is a well-deserved win for Chattooga County,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “This region has strategic economic development assets as well as an equipped workforce that Dixie Color is sure to benefit from. Congrats to all partners involved.”

Posted May 25, 2018

Source: Georgia Office of the Governor

Carolina Composites To Expand Pioneer Boats Manufacturing Operations In Colleton County

COLUMBIA, S.C. — May 23, 2018 — Carolina Composites, doing business as Pioneer Boats, has announced that the company will expand its existing operations in Walterboro, S.C. Through its $3 million investment, the company is projected to create 92 jobs over the next five years.

Located at 208 Upchurch Lane in Walterboro, S.C., Carolina Composites currently employs 90 associates at its manufacturing facility. Increasing demand has allowed the company to launch an additional 10 new models over the last six years. The company, now producing 20 boats per week, plans to increase production to 30 boats per week in the near future.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $100,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant to Colleton County to assist with the costs of real property improvements.

“We are happy that our company is thriving in Walterboro, where our team builds some of the best boats in the world,” said Carolina Composites Co-Owner Roy McSwain. “We are pleased that we will be able to create more new jobs and bring more investment to Colleton County, where most of our workforce resides. We are now benefiting from the growing economy and the great business climate here in South Carolina.”

“It’s a special day whenever an existing South Carolina company announces plans to expand, as it sends a message to the world that we live up to our commitment to being business-friendly,” said Gov. Henry McMaster. “I congratulate Pioneer Boats on this new investment and look forward to continuing our successful partnership.”

“When a South Carolina business grows the way Pioneer Boats has, it’s yet another testament that we are a state that fosters manufacturing innovations,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. “We appreciate Pioneer Boats’ commitment and longstanding relationship with Colleton County and our state.”

“Pioneer Boats is an asset to our community,” said Colleton County Council Chairman Dr. Joe Flowers. “We appreciate the job creation and investment they have made in Colleton County. We congratulate them on their continued success, and Colleton County Council will continue to do anything we can to help Pioneer Boats and other companies succeed in economic development.”

“We are extremely pleased that Pioneer Boats has decided to reinvest in Colleton County,”  said Colleton County Economic Alliance Chairman Lee Petrolawicz. “This expansion project is a big win for all. Brothers Mike Holmes and Roy McSwain produce world-class boats. The plant expansion will allow an increase in boat production, while employing more than 90 more of our friends, family members and neighbors. Congratulations to Pioneer Boats, and thanks to SouthernCarolina Alliance for its generous contribution to the expansion project.”

“SouthernCarolina Alliance congratulates the team at Pioneer Boats on their success, which stems from a commitment to excellence,” said Southern Carolina Regional Development Alliance Chairman Marty Sauls. “We are proud that Pioneer Boats are manufactured exclusively in our region of South Carolina and sold around the world. This expansion will bring another 90 jobs to Colleton County, improving the quality of life for almost 100 families who will benefit from these jobs. What a great American product and a great South Carolina business story!”

Fast Facts:

  • Carolina Composites is expanding its Pioneer Boats manufacturing operations in Colleton County.
  • $3 million investment to create 92 new jobs.
  • The company, now producing 20 boats per week, plans to increase production to 30 boats per week in the near future.
  • The company’s facility is located at 208 Upchurch Lane in Walterboro, S.C.

Posted May 25, 2018

Source: South Carolina Department of Commerce

Starlinger Acquires Barmag Spinnzwirn From Oerlikon

VIENNA, Austria — May 25, 2018 — The Austrian Starlinger Group takes over the business unit Barmag Spinnzwirn based in Chemnitz, Germany, from Oerlikon. The integration of the related technologies for spinning lines for the production of tapes, monofilaments, yarns, and twisted yarns as well as texturing machines into the existing product portfolio holds significant potential for synergy effects in service, engineering, and sales.

The business unit known as Barmag Spinnzwirn is a part of the Oerlikon segment Manmade Fibers that specializes in turnkey extrusion plants for the production of tapes and monofilaments such as artificial grass, baler twine, carpet backing, or geotextiles as well as in high speed winders and precision winding machines for textile and technical yarns and twisted yarns as well as texturing machines. This field of activity ideally complements the activities of the company’s new owner: Starlinger & Co. GmbH is a worldwide leading supplier of machinery and complete lines for the manufacturing of woven plastic sacks, lines for the recycling and refinement of a wide range of plastics, and rPET sheet extrusion lines. The Starlinger Group already includes the company Georg Sahm GmbH & Co. KG from Eschwege (Germany) – a winding specialist and technology leader for high performance fibers, carbon fibers and cut film tapes for the converting industry.

“The acquisition of Barmag Spinnzwirn means that we can extend our portfolio and offer even more individual solutions to producers of technical textiles,” explains Starlinger’s Managing Partner Angelika Huemer. “We expect synergy effects and advantages for our customers not only with regard to technology, but also through our well-developed sales and service network.” Georg Stausberg, CEO of Oerlikon’s segment Manmade Fibers, shares this view: “We are convinced that through broader market access and greater synergies, Barmag Spinnzwirn can be developed better under the new owner as it would be possible within the context of our segment in the medium and long term.” The site in Chemnitz now becomes part of the family-run Starlinger Group. The final transfer will take place end of the third quarter of this year; the first joined solutions will be presented at the textile machinery fair ITMA 2019 in Barcelona and the plastics fair K 2019 in Düsseldorf.

Posted May 25, 2018

Source: Starlinger & Co. GmbH

Richmond-Based HandCraft Linen Services Recertified Hygienically Clean

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — May 25, 2018 — HandCraft Linen Services’ Richmond, Virginia laundry has had their certification renewed for Hygienically Clean Healthcare, reflecting 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.

The laundry was 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 HandCraft Linen Services on their recertification,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their ongoing commitment to infection prevention and that their laundry takes every step possible to prevent human illness.”

Posted May 25, 2018

Source: TRSA

International Nonwovens Symposium 2018 Closes With An Eye On A Sustainable Future

ROME — May 24, 2018 — EDANA closed its 2018 International Nonwovens Symposium (INS) today, having confirmed the industry’s confidence in the opportunities and strengths of the nonwovens industry.

A warmly received keynote presentation on IKEA’s global material sourcing strategy from Anders Bergner was followed with a very well attended session with enlightening examples of credible steps into the circular economy and use of renewable resources.

“I thought the level of speakers and content, especially during the circular session, really gave the whole industry something to think about. The quality of participants was fantastic, with a really good mix of technical experts and senior executives” said Johan Berlin of InvestKonsult of Sweden.

With a highly-praised table top display, and the traditional EDANA walking dinner, 215 participants from 144 companies across the supply chain took advantage of the many networking opportunities, discussing the variety of presentations from “Industry 4.0” challenges and opportunities, to recycling, innovation and new filter media. With further presentations on environmental sustainability and bioplastic material innovation, the 2018 INS delivered on the objective to address the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

Dayal Mehta from Welspun in India said that he believed the INS to be “the best forum worldwide for knowledge enhancement with excellent technical content. The great collaborative work between the EDANA team and attendees ensured each minute of the two days added value”.

The appreciation of the value of attending the INS was echoed by Mirsabitov Mirjalol, Project Manager at ADG Holding of Uzbekistan “being relatively new to the sector it was great to meet many professionals from the industry. The presentations and discussions allowed me to learn a lot about trends in the market and the latest innovations. It was truly inspiring, and I hope to participate in further EDANA conferences”

“Since EDANA last held the INS in Rome 15 years ago, sustainability as a topic has evolved from a minor interest subject to take primacy on the agenda” said Pierre Wiertz, General Manager of EDANA. “It is pleasing to hear of such positive feedback on the focus of our programme and encouraging to see industry leaders discuss and demonstrate innovations that will contribute to  sustainable business practices and embark our sector in its transition towards a more circular economy”

Posted May 25, 2018

Source: EDANA

Teijin to Exhibit At Tokyo International Fire And Safety Exhibition 2018

TOKYO — May 25, 2018 — The Teijin Group announced today that it will exhibit a variety of advanced materials and solutions at Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2018 (FIRE-SAFETY TOKYO), one of the largest exhibitions for the fire and safety industries. FIRE-SAFETY TOKYO, which is held every five years, will take place at the Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) from May 31 to June 3.

Visitors are expected to gain a greater appreciation for the Teijin Group’s ongoing initiatives to evolve as a Total Safety Solution Provider that is making society safer with enhanced solutions for disaster prevention and infrastructure development.

The Teijin booth (7-47) will present the following materials and related solutions:

Future Safety System for Firefighting

The display will include functional turnout gear and rescue wear, such as a smart uniform for firefighters incorporating a sophisticated wearable device that monitors body heat, a cooling vest that protects firefighters with unprecedented heat-resistance, flame-retardance and body-heat reduction, and a new navigation system for emergency vehicles.

Teijinconex Protective Wear

The booth will exhibit protective wear made with Teijinconex meta-aramid fiber, which combines high flame and long-term heat resistance with mobility and comfort. To highlight Teijin’s unique strengths in the firefighting field, innovative protective wear will be modeled on a stage at the booth on May 31 and June 2. There also will be a virtual reality (VR) corner where visitors can experience wearing protective wear, carrying air cylinders and attempting to put out simulated fires.

Products for Disaster Mitigation

The booth will additionally present products and solutions for mitigating the effects of disasters, such as Karuten, an ultra-lightweight, earthquake-resistant ceiling material made with V-Lap polyester vertical-type nonwoven fabric, Karukabe, a non-burnable sheet used in smoke-proof walls, and marugotobosai, comprehensive indoor safety platform for disaster mitigation, utilizing security-related products provided by Teijin and business partners.

Posted May 25, 2018

Source:  The Teijin Group

ANDRITZ Crosslapped Spunlace Line Supplied To Phoenix, China, Successfully Reaches Its Full Capacity

GRAZ, Austria — May 25, 2018 — The crosslapped spunlace aXcess line supplied by ANDRITZ to Hangzhou Xiaoshan Phoenix Textile Co. Ltd. for its plant located in Xiaoshan, Zhejiang province, has successfully reached its full capacity. This line is dedicated to the production of lightweight products from 30 to 100 grams per square meter for the wipes and hygiene markets. The production speed of this ANDRITZ spunlace line is up to 100 meters per minute.

The scope of supply included:

  • the complete opening and blending machinery;
  • two aXcess cards;
  • a Profile crosslapper;
  • a drafter;
  • a Jetlace Avantage hydroentanglement unit; and
  • and a neXdry through-air dryer, including a neXecodry system for energy savings.

The ANDRITZ equipment supports Hangzhou Xiaoshan Phoenix Textile in further reducing operating costs thanks to various well-proven energy saving concepts.

Hangzhou Xiaoshan Phoenix Textile, established in 2001, is a fast-growing Chinese company specialized in the production of various textile products. In the nonwovens industry, it provides top-class wipes, face masks, and other hygiene products worldwide, with special focus on Japan, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Posted May 25, 2018

Source: ANDRITZ

Richmond Area Student Wins The 2018 Paul T. O’Day Memorial Scholarship Sponsored By The National Council Of Textile Organizations Fiber Council

WASHINGTON — May 22, 2018 — The National Council of Textile Organization’s (NCTO’s) Fiber Council announced William Parker of Glen Allen, Va., as the recipient of the 2018 Paul T. O’Day Memorial Scholarship Award.

Parker will graduate with honors from Mills E. Godwin High School in suburban Richmond in June and will go to the Georgia Institute of Technology’s (Georgia Tech) College of Engineering where he intends to major in computer engineering.

NCTO Fiber Council Chair, Don Bockoven, president & CEO of Leigh Fibers, commented: “We are pleased to recognize Mr. Parker’s exceptional record of academic achievements with his selection as the 2018 recipient of the Paul T. O’Day Memorial Scholarship. All of us on the Fiber Council congratulate Mr. Parker and wish him continued success in his academic career.”

The scholarship program was created in 2014 in honor of Paul T. O’Day who served as president of the American Fiber Manufacturers Association (AFMA) for more than three decades. AFMA merged with NCTO effective April 1, 2018 and NCTO’s Fiber Council now administers the scholarship program. Recipients receive a $5,000 award each year, totaling $20,000 for four years of study. Sons or daughters of NCTO’s Fiber Council member company employees are eligible to apply.

NCTO is a Washington-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 May 22, 2018

Source NCTO

Lectra Unveils Cutting Room 4.0 And New Made-To-Order Solution For Fashion And Furniture Markets

ATLANTA — May 22, 2018 — On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, Lectra treated Texprocess Americas attendees to the first glimpse of the brand new Cutting Room 4.0 at the official unveiling and ribbon cutting ceremony. Following Lectra North America President Jason Adams’ introduction, the excited crowd of attendees experienced the first public demonstration of this first-ever cloud-connected digital cutting solution.

The Lectra Cutting Room 4.0 provides both furniture and fashion & apparel industries with new abilities in made-to-order and on-demand manufacturing, with mass customization and made-to-measure capabilities for fashion & apparel coming later. The new made-to-order solution is now available commercially for the furniture market and will be available for the fashion & apparel market in late 2018.

Texprocess Americas attendees who missed the Cutting Room 4.0 unveiling will still have the opportunity to experience this new solution, an innovative combination of digital platform and a brand new state-of-the-art single-ply cutting machine, through live demonstrations on the show floor. The Cutting Room 4.0 demos will take place every other hour at Lectra booth #409.

Posted May 22, 2018

Source LECTRA

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