LyondellBasell Receives EU Antitrust Clearance For Acquisition Of A. Schulman

HOUSTON/LONDON — June 27, 2018 — LyondellBasell — a plastics, chemicals and refining company — today announced that it has received antitrust clearance from the European Commission for its pending acquisition of A. Schulman Inc.

The European Commission’s clearance for the transaction satisfies one of the conditions for the closing of the pending acquisition, which remains subject to other customary closing conditions, including the receipt of other required regulatory clearances and approvals. Shareholders of A. Schulman voted in favor of the transaction on June 14.

As previously announced on February 15, 2018, LyondellBasell and A. Schulman — a global supplier of high-performance plastic compounds, composites and powders — entered into a definitive agreement under which LyondellBasell will acquire A. Schulman for a total consideration of $2.25 billion. The acquisition builds upon LyondellBasell’s existing platform to create a premier Advanced Polymer Solutions business with broad geographic reach, leading technologies and a diverse product portfolio.

The pending acquisition has already been cleared by antitrust regulators in the United States, Brazil, China, Serbia, Turkey and Mexico. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2018.

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: LyondellBasell

Respect Your Universe (RYU) Provides Update On Equinox And Nordstrom Programs

VANCOUVER — June 27, 2018 — RYU Apparel Inc. creator of urban athletic apparel, is pleased to provide an update on two retail partnerships that were launched earlier this year. Select Nordstrom locations in the United States and Canada as well as through Nordstrom.com have been carrying a selection of RYU menswear and bags for over six months. While RYU products moved from “pop-up” store status to being fully represented as part of Equinox’s regular retail offering for Canada over a similar time frame.

RYU is delighted to report that its results with sales to both Nordstrom and Equinox have been very successful and both retailers have already placed repeat and continued orders for RYU branded apparel.

“We are excited that our programs to Nordstrom and Equinox have been very well received by customers” said Marcello Leone, CEO of RYU. “It is always encouraging to have validation by seeing increased demand from various sources outside of our direct marketing influences that point towards the creation of a world class brand.”

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: RYU Apparel Inc.

Kimberly-Clark Reports Progress to Sustainability 2022 Goals

DALLAS — June 27, 2018 — Kimberly-Clark Corp. today reported its progress toward achieving its Sustainability 2022 strategy to create social, environmental and business value.

“We continue to make strides in our efforts to create positive social and environmental change,” said Thomas J. Falk, Kimberly-Clark’s chairman and CEO. “That’s why we are committed to an ambitious set of sustainability goals that will have a lasting impact on the people we serve around the world and the communities we touch.”

Kimberly-Clark’s 2017 Global Sustainability Report outlines the company’s strategies and results in greater detail, and is organized and presented in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards, Core level. Key outcomes include:

  • Social Impact – In the first two years, the lives of 4.3 million people in need worldwide have benefited through programs that increase access to sanitation, help children thrive and empower women and girls.
  • Forests & Fiber – Sourced 89 percent of the fiber used in tissue products from environmentally preferred sources, including FSC® certified virgin fiber and recycled fiber.
  • Waste & Recycling – Further increased the amount of waste diverted from landfills (includes both manufacturing and non-manufacturing facilities) to 95 percent.
  • Energy & Climate – Lowered our absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 18 percent (from 2005 baseline) through improved energy efficiency and increased use of alternative energy sources.
  • Supply Chain – Invested in watershed analyses, as well as water treatment and recycling technologies, to further reduce our water consumption in water stressed areas.

In addition, Kimberly-Clark also announced expanded programming in several key areas.

The company began measuring and reporting on Scope 3 GHG emissions – the indirect emissions that occur both upstream and downstream in the value chain – and will establish reduction targets later this year. The company worked with the World Resources Institute and World Wildlife Fund to identify the company’s primary sources of Scope 3 emissions.

This work comes on the heels of a major commitment in 2017 to annually purchase approximately 1,000,000 megawatt hours of renewable wind energy, equivalent to about one-third of the electricity needs of Kimberly-Clark’s North American manufacturing operations.

“While our work in 2017 has put us ahead of schedule on our GHG emissions goals, we see continued opportunities to unlock business value from our Energy and Climate strategy,” said Lisa Morden, Kimberly-Clark’s vice president of Safety and Sustainability. “The focus on Scope 3 emissions will help us work with our suppliers and customers to identify opportunities for greater efficiencies across our supply chain.”

The company also plans to drive further gains toward its goal of diverting at least 150,000 metric tons of waste through programs that reduce waste through design, or divert it from low value disposal outlets to higher value, beneficial uses.

“Our challenge is to eliminate waste in our processes, products and packaging, while also exceeding customers’ expectations with safe and effective products that can be properly managed after use,” added Morden. “By adopting a systems based approach with key partners, we can play a role in enabling the circular economy, one which is restorative and creates value.”

Earlier this year, Kimberly-Clark joined the Closed Loop Ocean initiative to help prevent plastic leaking into the world’s oceans, and it will continue to promote critical labelling programs like the On-Pack Recycling Label (U.K.), How2Recycle™ (U.S.), ‘Love NZ’ Soft Plastic Recycling (New Zealand) and REDcycle (Australia) to provide simple, consistent recycling or disposal instructions for consumers. Further, K-C Professional’s RightCycle Program has reclaimed and recycled more than 600 metric tons of non-hazardous lab, cleanroom and industrial waste including apparel, gloves and safety eyewear since 2013.

“I am proud of our dedicated employees around the world – and our many partners, suppliers and customers – who are part of achieving these goals,” added Morden. “Through sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, we can build stronger communities and ensure our business thrives for decades to come.”

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: Kimberly-Clark

Céline Dion In Schiaparelli Haute Couture

PARIS — June 27, 2018 — Schiaparelli is proud to announce its collaboration with multi-Grammy winning singer and pop icon Céline Dion for several of her “Céline Dion Live 2018” tour stage outfits.

The Canadian legend revealed her Schiaparelli Haute Couture outfits styled by Pepe Munoz yesterday in Tokyo.

All created in the atelier of Schiaparelli couture house located 21 place Vendôme, in Paris and designed by design director Bertrand Guyon, they fuse Haute Couture savoir-faire with femininity and modern elegance.

Dion’s personality shines through in a golden brocade suit, a shocking pink silk chiffon gown, a metallic blue fringed tunic-dress and an asymmetrical black silk double satin dress.

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: Schiaparelli

Online Visitor Registration For ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018 Opens

SHANGHAI — June 27, 2018 — The sixth combined ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition is gearing up for another huge showcase in Shanghai, China. It is expected to attract a trade visitorship of around 100,000 from around the world.

“We are looking forward to welcoming large numbers of visitors from both inside and outside of China to the combined show, and we would like to encourage our visitors to plan their trip early and purchase their badge online now to beat the onsite queues. Registering ahead of time on the show website provides visitors with useful information for preparing their trip and finding out the details on the exhibitors,” said Fritz P. Mayer, president of CEMATEX.

Special rates are available to visitors who purchase their badge online at www.itmaasia.com and www.citme.com.cn from now until 30 September 2018. The early bird badge rates are RMB 60 for a five-day badge and RMB 30 for a one-day badge. The standard badge rates cost RMB 100 for a five-day badge and RMB 50 for a one-day badge.

For added convenience, visitors may print their badges after successful registration. This time-saving feature further helps visitors to avoid possible long onsite queues during the show.

As most foreign nationals will need a visa to enter China, visitors are also encouraged to submit their visa application early to avoid possible disruption to their trip.

Additional space booked to meet demand

Due to an overwhelming response, the joint owners of the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018 exhibition have now booked additional space at the North Hall (NH) at National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC).

With the additional space, the sector allocation plan has been revised to accommodate more exhibitors.

Said Mr Wang Shutian, president of China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA), “The strong demand for space attests to the effectiveness and popularity of the combined show. We had a long waiting list for space by the deadline for applications. Therefore, we made the decision to book the additional space available in the venue.”

Held from 15 to 19 October 2018, ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018 is owned by CEMATEX and its Chinese partners – the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT-Tex), China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA) and China Exhibition Centre Group Corporation (CIEC). It is organised by Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Co Ltd and co-organised by ITMA Services.  The Japan Textile Machinery Association (JTMA) is a special partner of the show.

The exhibition is expected to feature some 1,700 local and international textile machinery makers from 28 economies who will showcase the latest machinery, as well as products that boost automation and energy-saving features.

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: CEMATEX

The 57th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (Dornbirn-GFC) To Be Held September 12 – 14, 2018, Dornbirn Austria

DORNBIRN, Austria — June 27, 2018 — We can be proud of this statement of a CEO who is leading the world’s biggest fiber producer and who has been a frequent participant at the Dornbirn-GFC for many years.

The core target for our visitors of the congress is to offer learning, making progress, taking a look into the future and create broad perspectives.

To obtain this goal again this year approx. one 100 expert lectures will focus on the following main topics:

  • Fiber Innovations;
  • Transportation und Mobility;
  • Recycling – Circular Economy;
  • Energy Generation and Energy Storage; and
  • Surface Modification and Additive Technologies.

More than 700 participants from over 30 nations (80 percent from Europe, 15 percent from Asia, 5 percent from the Americas) take advantage of the Dornbirn-GFC in order to learn about the latest innovations of the fiber industry and its downstream stages.

Top-class Plenary Lectures on the Opening Day

Sebastian Kurz, the Austrian Federal Chancellor, could be won to open this year`s  congress. He will give his presentation via a video transmission.

We can also look forward to the chancellor`s statements in terms of the Austrian presidency of the Council of the European Union starting in July 2018.

Furthermore, we are glad to welcome James Holbery from Microsoft US on the issue of “How will Smart Textiles change the world and what does Microsoft expect from industry?“ Smart Textiles in the age of digitalization – an enormous potential for textile industry.

As a connoisseur of the automotive industry, Prof. Theo Sams from AVL, the world`s biggest independent company for the development of drive systems, will illuminate the “relevance and potentials of the fiber industry in the future development of the automotive industry“.

Networking Event on the Final Day

In order to support the networking of the participants a special get-together in a relaxed atmosphere will be provided. Next to the Kulturhaus you`ll find the Mohrenbräu which offers a nice conclusion of the congress – Know-how exchange in a different light!

Just download the New Main Program

The new main program for the 57th Dornbirn-GFC covers a detailed overview of the approx. 100 expert lectures presented parallel within 2 and a half days in 3 halls of the Kulturhaus Dornbirn.

Just download the main program from the homepage of the congress: www.dornbirn-mfc.com.

Cooperation with Smart Textiles Symposium, 12-13 September 2018, Dornbirn Messezentrum (AUT)

This symposium will offer top-class lectures on ”Smart Textiles“ and the participants of the symposium will be cordially invited to the opening of the Dornbirn-GFC Congress and to the network evening within the course of the meanwhile legendary “Mayoress Evening“. www.smart-textiles.com

Sponsors as the key elements of the success of the Dornbirn-GFC

Particular emphasis should be placed on the economic region Land Vorarlberg and the “smart city“ Dornbirn which have tremendously supported the congress since its foundation. The cooperation with the federal state Vorarlberg and the Chamber of Commerce Vorarlberg has been expanded in recent years.

Lenzing AG, the associations CIRFS (European Fiber Association) and IVC (German Fiber Association) are the initiators of this annual congress.

Lenzing AG, the world`s largest and most innovative cellulose fiber producer – this impressive company with high innovative power will be presented as “the“ lead sponsor of the congress.

CEO Panel on the Opening Day

The board members and CEOs will discuss on sustainability and how the big European and Asian fiber producers position themselves to the “3 Ps – Planet, People, Profit”.

Edwin Keh, CEO from the international renowned Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel HKRITA, will give a lecture on “Circular Economy“ and also participate at the subsequent panel discussion. HKRITA cooperates closely with the big brands like H&M and is also a frequent medalist of the “Geneva International Annual Invention Awards“.

Necat Altin/Zorlu, Stefan Braun/Dralon, Uday Gill/Indorama, Robert van de Kerkhof/Lenzing and Gunjan Sharma/Reliance led by Walter Woitsch/Syngroup Consulting.

Expert Panel “Circular Economy“

After the highly interesting lecture block a panel discussion will take place:

“Circular Economy – What an Opportunity!“ moderated by Anton Schumann/ Gherzi.

The successful, rapidly growing Canadian brand Lululemon Athletica, represented by Yogendra Dandapure, will provide forward-looking trends and the technology approach for the industry and he finally takes part at the panel discussion “Circular Economy“.

The participants Eberhard Brack/Märkische Faser, Peter Bartsch/Lenzing, Michel Chtepa/Seaqual4U, Yogendra Dandapure/Lululemon, Edwin Keh/HKRITA, Luis Marinheiro/ISWA (International Solid and Waste Association) will show approaches to the current topic, strongly promoted by the EU Commission.

Young Scientist Forum – already for the 3rd time

The topic “Digital Age in Research and Development“  will be deepened in a workshop by young scientists on September 11, 2018 guided by Syngroup Consulting (AUT).

The subsequent visit of the congress will integrate the next generation into the network of the “Dornbirn- GFC Innovation Community“. In this respect also, our main focus “learning and looking ahead“ is paramount. The information exchange of the various generations of the sector will enhance the effect.

Networking Event on the Final Day

In order to support the networking of the participants a special get-together in a relaxed atmosphere will be provided. Next to the Kulturhaus you`ll find the Mohrenbräu which offers a nice conclusion of the congress – Know-how exchange in a different light!

The renowned sponsors from the previous years will also contribute to the success of the congress:

  • ADVANSA (GER)
  • AVANTEX/Messe Frankfurt France (FRA)
  • CHT Beitlich (GER)
  • CIRFS (BEL)
  • Dralon (GER)
  • Ecoplus. Niederösterreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH (AUT)
  • EDANA (BEL)
  • Fisipe (POR)
  • Gherzi Textil Organisation (SUI)
  • Glanzstoff Industries/Indorama (AUT)
  • Groz Beckert (GER)
  • IFG Asota (AUT)
  • IKV Innovative Kunststoffveredelung (GER)
  • Kunstuniversität Linz (AUT)
  • Land Vorarlberg (AUT)
  • Lenzing AG (AUT)
  • Märkische Faser (GER)
  • Oerlikon Manmade Fibers (GER)
  • Perlon Nextrusion Monofil (GER)
  • PHP Fibers/Indorama (GER)
  • Saurer AG(SUI)
  • Smart Textiles Plattform (AUT)
  • Techtextil/Messe Frankfurt (GER)
  • Stadt Dornbirn (AUT)
  • SYNGROUP (AUT)
  • WISTO – Wirtschaftsstandort Vorarlberg GmbH (AUT)
  • WKO Wirtschaftskammer Vorarlberg (AUT)

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: DORNBIRN GLOBAL FIBER CONGRESS (Dornbirn-GFC)

Loepfe’s Management Committed To A Greener Future

WETZIKON, Switzerland — June 27, 2018 — The management of Loepfe Brothers Ltd. decided to increase the efforts of the company in relation to environmental sustainability. “We commit ourselves to save resources, to increase energy efficiency of our processes and products, and to reduce the environmental impact in general”, said Silvano Auciello, head of Sales and Marketing.

The company already started several activities towards a greener future. A contract has been signed with the utility provider, guaranteeing that electrical energy will be supplied only from renewable sources. The wave soldering process in the production of circuit boards will be eliminated step-by-step. As a result the energy consumption and the amount of tin-solder needed will be reduced significantly. The use of isopropanol in electronics manufacturing will be reduced as well. Packaging of Loepfe´s product will not be of foamed polystyrene in the future. The non-biodegradable material will be replaced by cardboard or reusable packaging. Also small measures are currently implemented in Loepfe´s headquarter in Wetzikon. For example, waste is not only consequently separated, but also picked up by a certified disposer to minimize the environmental load.

As a result of all measures the carbon footprint of Loepfe´s products and of the company as a whole will be much lower in the future. “We are confident, that we are on the right way to a much greener future of our company, “underlined Silvano Auciello.

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: Loepfe Brothers Ltd.

Yarn Expo Autumn Moves To Mid-October; Held Concurrently With ITMA ASIA + CITME

HONG KONG — June 27, 2018 — The new national government-organized China International Import Expo (CIIE), to be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in November, has necessitated the need for long-term renovation of halls at the fairground, requiring Yarn Expo Autumn 2018 to be held one month later, and concurrent with ITMA ASIA + CITME, from October 15-17.

The scale and importance of CIIE — an initiative launched personally by Chinese President Xi Jinping at a Belt & Road Forum in 2017, and hosted by the country’s Ministry of Commerce — has necessitated the renovation of three halls at the National Exhibition and Convention Center for a period of two months starting in early September. This unavailability of the full fairground has led to the decision to move Yarn Expo Autumn two weeks later to October 15-17, still taking place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. Therefore, Yarn Expo Autumn will not be held at the same time as Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition this year, but instead will take place concurrently with the biennial ITMA ASIA + CITME which runs for two extra days until 19 October.

“This unavailability of the halls was unforeseen,” Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd explained, “but upon notice from the fairground, we immediately assessed all possible alternatives for hosting the fair. While it is unfortunate that for this edition it will not be taking place concurrently with Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, we are confident that the same strong business results can still be achieved alongside ITMA ASIA + CITME. With over 1,600 textile machinery manufacturers and some 100,000 trade buyers from different textile sectors taking part in ITMA ASIA + CITME, Yarn Expo exhibitors will have abundant opportunities to meet buyers of apparel fabrics and home textiles as well as garment manufacturers.”

Yarn Expo Autumn is Asia’s leading trade platform for the yarn and fiber industry, with quality suppliers from around the world showcasing natural and blended yarns including cotton, wool, flax, and man-made fibers and yarns, as well as specialty products including elastic, fancy and blended yarns. Last year’s Autumn Edition attracted 493 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, and 17,185 trade buyers from 84 countries and regions.

The fair is organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT.

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

Stäubli At Febratex 2018: State-Of-The-Art Automation Solutions For The Textile Industry

PFÄFFIKON, Switzerland — June 26, 2018 — Stäubli, a global provider of high-quality automated systems and solutions for the weaving industry, will be presenting its product range this August at Febratex, Brazil’s largest trade fair for the textile industry. Visitors to the booth will have the chance to find out how Stäubli’s solutions for workflow automation, automated weaving preparation, and shedding for frame and Jacquard weaving can enhance their mill operations. Stäubli’s state-of-the-art weaving and knitting technologies enable weaving mills to efficiently and cost-effectively produce high-quality fabrics of all sorts for a wide range of applications.

Visitors to the Stäubli booth (Booth 100, Sector 1, Street 7) will find this a perfect opportunity to learn all about the product range of Stäubli Textile and talk with Stäubli experts about solutions to their specific needs and applications in the mill. The pioneering products of Stäubli are the result of a well-balanced combination of reliable performance, technical perfection, and proven technologies.

Automatic warp tying ensures speed and quality

The renowned TOPMATIC warp tying machine will be on display in operation, processing a 100-percent cotton warp without lease. This machine handles yarns in a range of 0.8 to 500 tex/Nm 2 – 1,250. Featuring double-end detection, it ensures optimum tying quality and helps minimize downtime of the weaving machine. Handling a broad range of yarns and offering easy operation and quick set up, this machine can easily be integrated into the operations of any mill.

Automatic drawing-in for an economical weaving process for greige material and terry

With its SAFIR automatic drawing-in installations, Stäubli brings further time savings into the weaving preparation process. Featuring state-of-the-art technologies such as double-end detection and repeat detection and management (both colour and S/Z), SAFIR machines are suitable for a wide range of applications and use in a variety of setups. They are ideal for weaving mills of any size that seek to optimize their workflow and increase their product quality.

High-speed frame weaving solutions for every woven application

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 the selection of the heald frames, 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.

A wide range of Jacquard machines for every application

When it comes to Jacquard weaving, mills can choose from Stäubli’s competitive product range of Jacquard machines. Whether terry cloth, narrow fabrics, upholstery fabrics, or technical textiles, Stäubli Jacquard machines master every challenge. The recently re-engineered LX series features a lifting mechanism that allows high-speed weaving of even extremely heavy fabrics. With a coaxial drive shaft and a special chassis supporting the beams and bearings, the latest models can handle up to 26% greater loads than the previous models. Improved positioning of the fans in the LX housing optimizes internal airflow, ensuring that the machine interior remains clean and at a controlled temperature. LX Jacquard machines are available in sizes up to 6,144 hooks.

One of the latest models in the high-speed LX series is the LXL, designed for even greater 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.

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 of 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.

Posted June 27, 2018

Source: Stäubli Group

KBR Awarded Contract For DuPont Safety & Construction Project

HOUSTON — June 26, 2018 —  KBR Inc. announced today it has been awarded a contract to expand capacity for the manufacture of Tyvek® nonwoven materials by DuPont Safety & Construction at its facility in Contern, Luxembourg.

Under the terms of the reimbursable contract, KBR will provide project management, engineering, procurement and construction management services for a third operating line at the site and is scheduled to start in 2021. When fully operational, the new production line will add 120 employees to the current staff.

“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.”

Christian Marx, vice-president and general manager of Tyvek® and Typar®, said: “Tyvek® is the product of choice in many industries like worker protection, sterile packaging, construction materials, active packaging and graphics applications. With this new production line, we stay ahead of the growing worldwide demand.”

“We are proud of the support role that KBR has played in the development of this project and that we are able to continue our relationship with DowDuPont as they build for the future,” said Jay Ibrahim, KBR President, Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific.

Estimated revenue associated with this contract will be booked into backlog of unfilled orders for KBR’s Hydrocarbons Services Business Segment in the second half of 2018.

Posted June 26, 2018

Source: KBR, Inc.

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