KARL MAYER Showcases Widest High-Performance Tricot Machine To Chinese Delegation

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — July 3, 2018 — On July 2, 2018, KARL MAYER, manufacturer of warp knitting and warp preparation machines, welcomed a 14-member delegation from China’s warp knitting stronghold Haining, Zhejiang province, with the world’s widest high-performance tricot machine.

The record HKS 3-M has a working width of 280 inches. Compared to the previously available standards, the width expansion makes it possible to produce webs of different widths with a higher number of webs. This performance impressed the visitors.

The delegation consisted of heads of the Haining Economic and Information Technology Bureau and managing directors of companies in the textile industry and other sectors.

Posted July 3, 2018

Source: Karl Mayer

Sensient Inks Adds Local Distribution Capability In Turkey

MORGES, Switzerland — June 2018 — Sensient Imaging Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of digital inks for textiles and other applications, is proud to announce the addition of local warehousing and distribution to better serve the growing Turkish textile market.

As a result of this investment in local distribution, Sensient will now house a direct supply of Sensient digital inks in Turkey. This investment will provide new and existing customers direct access to Sensient inks, removing delays in the importation process and simplifying the local supply chain.

Digital printing in the Turkish textile industry has been rapidly increasing over recent years and has a forecasted annual average growth rate of 12.5%. “This market development combined with a strong support network in Turkey and the release of new digital inks in 2018 has resulted in significant growth for Sensient in the region,” commented Mike Geraghty, President of Sensient Colors. “As a result, Sensient is reaffirming its commitment to support our partners and customers in Turkey by investing in local warehousing of inks.”

Initially, Sensient will stock selected products to serve the growing installed base with plans to increase both the volume and the product range when necessary. Sensient will continue to work with its partners in the region to maintain the highest level of service, support, and flexibility for its growing customer base.

Posted July 3, 2018

Source: Sensient Imaging Technologies

Archroma Sign Partnership With Carlin To Promote Color Inspiration Tools In France

REINACH, Switzerland — July 3, 2018 — Archroma recently entered in a partnership with Carlin, the world’s very first trend forecasting agency founded in 1947, aiming to promote the use of Archroma’s exclusive color inspiration tools to fashion designers and stylists in France.

Under the terms of the new partnership, Carlin will use the ‘Color Atlas by Archroma®’ color references in the Carlin’s 16 publications per year, including the InMouv trend books. Carlin will also use the Color Atlas during its color workshops, and Carlin and Archroma will organize regular conferences and events for fashion brands in major French cities, including Paris.

The partnership agreement also appoints Carlin as Archroma’s sales agent for its color management products in France, including the Color Atlas by Archroma® color library and related tools. Archroma’s color management services will continue to be sold through the existing channels.

The Color Atlas by Archroma® uses complementary tools to enhance creative possibilities for designers and brands. It incorporates the six-volume ‘Color Atlas’ Library, with more than 4,300 colors on cotton poplin; the two-volume ‘Color Atlas Compact’ for improved portability; and the ‘Color Atlas Online’ which enables you to take an image with your smartphone and identify the closest Color Atlas shades.

“Just like designers, brands, retailers, manufacturers and Carlin, we are passionate about color trends,” explained Chris Hipps, global director of Archroma Color Management Services. “We redefined the concept of a color library for the textile industry with our Color Atlas, an essential and inspirational reference that gives creatives options that they had never dreamed of. With our new partnership with Carlin we’ll be able to share our Color Atlas and our passion for color with a new audience.”

“Carlin is at the forefront of trend forecasting,” explained Edouard Keller, head of International Sales, Carlin. “And that includes the use of color. Archroma offers a suite of services and tools that are both practical and instantly available for our clients; this is what makes their solution so attractive to us. Our partnership with Archroma will empower us to share the advanced Color Atlas and associated tools with creatives throughout France, helping them to unlock their creativity with color.”

Posted July 3, 2018

Source: Archroma

Under Armour Strengthens Regional Structure With New Executive Management Appointments And Asia Pacific Headquarters In Hong Kong

BALTIMORE — July 2, 2018 — Under Armour Inc. today announced the appointments of Jason Archer as managing director, Asia Pacific; Manuel Ovalle as managing director, Latin America; and Massimo Baratto as managing director, Europe, Middle East & Africa. Additionally, the company announced that its Hong Kong office will be expanded to serve as its Asia Pacific (APAC) headquarters.

“Today’s actions support our commitment to becoming a more operationally excellent company capable of supporting the global potential of the Under Armour brand,” said Under Armour president and chief operating officer Patrik Frisk. “As we work to scale our international business, we remain focused and measured in our evolution across our entire portfolio to ensure that we are driving toward long-term return for our shareholders.”

Jason Archer – Managing Director, Asia Pacific

Archer has been named managing director, APAC with direct oversight of the company’s operations in Australia, China, India, Japan and South Korea, among others. In Archer’s six-year tenure at Under Armour, he significantly transformed the company’s international financial and operating structure under Charlie Maurath, its former chief revenue officer who retired in March. In 2016, he became vice president and managing director, with primary oversight of the company’s Latin American business. Prior to Under Armour he spent 11 years with adidas in Latin America and six years with PwC on assignments in Canada and Europe.

Erick Haskell, who joined Under Armour in 2015 as managing director, Greater China plans to leave the company later this month to pursue a new opportunity. Frisk added, “We are grateful for Erick’s leadership and the strong foundation he set over the past few years, which has positioned us for strong, balanced growth as we enter our next chapter in this important region.”

Manuel Ovalle – Managing Director, Latin America

Ovalle, who joined Under Armour in 2013, has played a critical role in driving the company’s strong performance in the Southern Cone of Latin America. Now as managing director, Latin America, he will be based in Panama and be responsible for the company’s entire Latin America business from Mexico through the Southern Cone. Prior to Under Armour, Ovalle spent nearly 20 years with adidas with roles of increasing responsibility as the company grew its Latin American business.

Massimo Baratto – Managing Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa

Massimo Baratto, who joined Under Armour in May, will now oversee the entire Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Based in Amsterdam, Baratto brings nearly 30 years of international experience from a variety of industries, brands and regions – most recently as the CEO of the Oberalp Group.

Jason LaRose – President, North America

Since 2016, LaRose has led the company’s largest regional business comprising the United States and Canada. He joined Under Armour in 2013 to head up the global e-Commerce business and became senior vice president of digital revenue in 2015. Prior to Under Armour, LaRose held senior leadership positions with Express, Sears Holding Corporation and McKinsey & Co.

All four regional leads report directly to Under Armour president and COO Patrik Frisk.

Posted July 2, 2018

Source: Under Armour Inc.

Thermore Introduces ECODOWN® FIBERS

MILAN, Italy — July 3, 2018 — Despite the efforts of the apparel industry to move towards a more sustainable and cruelty-free approach, recent surveys report that 80 percent of cold weather clothing is still insulated with duck feathers. This is mainly due to the lack of a synthetic solution that provides the same look and loft as down. Thermore® takes the first step towards sustainability by releasing a truly revolutionary and blowable product: Ecodown® Fibers.

Ecodown® Fibers ensure the same loft as high quality 90/10 feathers and can likewise be blown into a garment. The loft of down products is calculated with the “fill power test”: fibers are blown through a cylinder and their volume is measured. The higher the “fill power”, the puffier the jacket. Tests performed on Ecodown® Fibers have reported an outstanding fill power of over 600, which is how the product is able to guarantee that “puffy” look.

Moreover, this insulation is incredibly durable: itsone-of-a-kind multi-shape structure allows high resistance and prevents it from clumping when washed.

Not only are Ecodown® fibers animal-free, but they are also made from 100-percent PET bottles. Every jacket insulated with Thermore®’s fibers allows recycling up to 10 post consumer bottles. Along with a warm feel, the insulation achieves a soft touch without the use of microfibers, which would contaminate oceans and, ultimately, our own food.

Designers can finally let their creativity flow with no limitations, knowing Ecodown® Fibers will allow them not only to recreate that puffy down look, but also to support environmental sustainability.

You can see Ecodown® Fibers presented at the forthcoming trade shows around the world: Milano Unica July 10-12; Performance Days New York City July 23-24; Outdoor Retailer July 23-26; Munich Fabric Start September 4-6; and Première Vision September 19-21.

For those who cannot make it to the shows, Thermore® has also recently released its new ad campaign with a catchy video to promote the product, featuring Thermore®’s best friend, Zorba the Duck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5GqdvikKTM).

Posted July 3, 2018

Source: Thermore

AvaCare Medical Acquires Murse World

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — July 2, 2018 — The owners of AvaCare Medical and its sister company Medical Scrubs Collection have recently announced their most recent acquisition of Murse World, the world’s largest online men’s scrub store.

With this purchase, the company intends to bring their online expertise to Murse World to grow on the previous successes of their previous owners. In addition, they hope to use this acquisition as a way to provide their current customers with more value.

Based on the term coined for male nurses, Murse World is the first and only medical scrubs store specifically geared for male nurses, doctors and other medical professionals. By focusing exclusively on male customers, Murse World ensures that their customers have a wide range of options so they can always find what they need.

“We see this as an opportunity to grow our market share in the Medical Scrubs industry as well as to get into this growing demographic of male doctors and nurses,” said Steven Z Zeldes, president of Medical Scrubs Collection and CEO of AvaCare Medical.

Mark Bakst, CEO of Medical Scrubs Collection and CFO of AvaCare Medical, said: “This acquisition brings a new dynamic to our company and allows us to offer our current male customers with a wider selection of products. This is a very exciting development for us.”

Posted July 2, 2018

Source: AvaCare Medical

David Hart Receives Trsa Maglin/Biggie Lifetime Achievement Award

WASHINGTON — July 2, 2018 — David Hart, Mountville Mills, La Grange, Ga., has received the TRSA Maglin/Biggie Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring exceptional lifetime contributions by an associate member (supplier of products and services to the linen, uniform and facility services industry) to improve the association and industry.

Hart is known for promoting TRSA’s value to the industry, supporting the association through personal involvement and enabling Mountville management to give their time to TRSA activities. He has been active in many committees over the years, including the Associate and Government Relations panels, and participated in numerous conferences and other functions.

The award is named for the late Rudolph A. “Rudy” Maglin, the chemical supplier who finished his career with Dober Group (Spindle Technologies), Woodridge, Ill.; and James Biggie, the launderer-turned-garment identification specialist for the Penn Cos., Philadelphia. Since 1987, Lifetime Achievement awards have been bestowed upon 21 individuals from associate member companies. These business leaders improved TRSA and the industry outside the course of their everyday job responsibilities.

A 35-year veteran of his family’s walk-off mat manufacturing operation, now international, Hart positioned the company at the forefront of mat developments including washable anti-fatigue, scraper and graphic tufted logo. He introduced route-building training to increase launderers’ mat sales and launched the first website and mobile app by a mat company.

Hart is a graduate of Columbus State University and the University of Georgia School of Law.

Posted July 2, 2018

Source: TRSA

KARL MAYER Will Be Showing An HKS 3-M At Febratex

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — July 2, 2018 — Febratex, the Brazilian Textile Industry Fair, will again take place from August 21-24, 2018, for the 16th time. This leading textile machinery will is open to visitors in the German Village Park in Blumenau and will show innovations for the entire global production chain. More than 2,400 national and international companies will be exhibiting, including KARL MAYER. This global company will be showcasing its Warp Knitting Business Unit on the stand 67/68/81/82, sector 1, street 6, of its regional agent, MBR – Máquinas Têxteis Bernhard e Rampani. One of the first high-speed tricot machines, type HKS 3-M, with a working width of 130″ and featuring the KAMCOS® 2 computer platform, will be on show.

The Warp Preparation Business Unit will also be exhibiting at Febratex 2018 on an infostand showcasing products that can be manufactured on a variety of machines and equipment for producing warp beams.

Scoring points with country-specific machines

For Karl Mayer, Brazil is a market with a long tradition. Many small warp knitting companies are located there, as well as many larger ones that are becoming increasingly well established, thanks to their vertical production strategies and willingness to invest. “We also want to appeal to smaller customers in order to increase the range of products on offer,” said Nelson Da Cruz, a Regional sales manager, Karl Mayer. As a result of national protectionist policies, most of the products manufactured in Brazilian warp knitting companies are sold on the domestic market. The market been experiencing a recession since 2015, but this now seems to have bottomed out. “We are hoping for a recovery in the near future,” said Da Cruz. His expectations are supported by the number of orders placed for tricot machines over the last few months. This sales manager hopes to get an even better understanding of the market, so that he can offer his customers new business opportunities. “We must supply products for niche sectors and meet the specific requirements of this country,” explained Da Cruz, since domestic manufacturers do not focus on mass production, nor are they innovative pioneers. Instead of this, they tend to follow trends in areas that are already well established and where there is no strong competition.

Karl Mayer is also targeting its exhibits at weft knitting companies at Febratex. In Blumenau, an HKS 3-M will be processing elastane to produce a stretch filet fabric for use in sportswear. This product and the performance of the machine are designed to offer producers of weft-knitted fabrics an attractive, alternative technology.

Posted July 2, 2018

Source: KARL MAYER Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH

Circular Knitting Machine Manufacturer Mayer & Cie. Receives Top 100 Award For The Second Time

ALBSTADT, Germany — July 2, 2018 — The Albstadt-based circular knitting machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. (MCT) has been named one of Germany’s most innovative SMEs for the second time. On Friday, June 29, 2018, Benjamin Mayer, Marcus Mayer and Sebastian Mayer collected the Top 100 award. Host Ranga Yogeshwar handed over the prize during the SME Summit in Ludwigsburg. Mayer & Cie. received the prize for its innovation management and success, the most well-known example of which is currently its spinitsystems spinning and knitting technology.

“We are delighted to have been named one of the most innovative German SMEs for the second time already”, said Mayer & Cie. executive Marcus Mayer. In the executive board, he is responsible for research and development. “For us, it is part of our self-understanding to advance in the market and think in terms of new solutions. This requires us to take the long view in business — but also to show courage, as not every idea manages to become an innovation.”

“Traditionally one step ahead”

The circular knitting machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. has been operating in the market for more than 100 years, with over 75,000 machines sold worldwide since the company’s founding. To ensure that knitters in countries like India, China and Turkey will count on quality “made in Germany” well into the future, Mayer & Cie. invests five to six percent of its turnover each year into research and development. Around seven percent of the employees are engaged in development and construction. Mayer & Cie. keeps a close ear to the market — and not just with the sales and marketing staff in the headquarters in Albstadt, but also with 80 representatives around the world. “We want our customers to be able to maintain their market advantage with the help of our machines”, said Benjamin Mayer of the executive board referring to the claim of the medium-sized family company. “We take customer’s wishes very seriously, whether in the individual configuration of existing machines or in the development of entirely new solutions.”

Knitting today with a view to tomorrow

The most current and concise example of the consideration and application of new ideas is the spinitsystems technology. A compact machine with the dimensions of a conventional knitting machine, it combines two previously separate processes, spinning and knitting. This saves a great deal of time, space and energy. True to the company philosophy, the Swabian SME already has another coup up its sleeve, which it will present at the ITMA, the industry’s leading fair, to be held again in 2019.

An award with weight and tradition

The Top 100s have been awarded for more than 25 years now. The focus of the award is on a company’s innovation management. It is the goal of the organizers to offer companies a benchmark in this respect. Whether a company is accepted into the Top 100 club or has its place reconfirmed — as is the case with Mayer & Cie. — is decided upon by a jury drawn from the fields of politics, economics and research, under the chairmanship of Professor Nikolaus Franke, Chairman of the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). For this year’s competition, Franke and his team examined more than 470 applications. 288 companies were successful in three classes, including 120 global market leaders. One of these is Mayer & Cie., a market leader worldwide and once again a Top 100 winner.

Posted July 2, 2018

Source: Mayer & Cie.

Celanese Announces Price Increases For Engineered Materials Polymer Products

DALLAS — June 28, 2018 — Celanese Corp., a global specialty materials company, today announced price increases on its Polyamide 66 compounded engineering plastics including Celanyl®, Nilamid®, Frianyl®, Ecomid®, Nylfor®, Nivionplast®, and Omnilon®, and its polyamide 66-based long-fiber thermoplastic compounds (PA66-LFT) as well as its propylene-based (PP) long-fiber thermoplastic (LFT) compounds.

The price increases below will be effective for orders shipped on or after July 15, 2018, or as contracts otherwise allow.

 

Product Americas

($/kg)

 

 Europe

(Euros/kg)

 

 Asia

($/kg)

 
Polyamide 66 compounded products $0.35 €0.30 $0.35
Polyamide 66-based long-fiber thermoplastic grades (PA66-LFT) $0.22 €0.15 $0.22
Propylene-based (PP) LFT grades $0.20 — —

 

Individual grades may be subject to a higher increase than specified above. Celanese is a leading supplier of engineered materials and the only supplier with global production facilities providing local supply to all regions of the world. Celanese continues to support its customers globally with a growing portfolio of products and functionalized grades. The company is committed to enhancing its product offerings and capabilities through ongoing investments in assets, technologies, and product and application expertise.

Posted July 2, 2018

Source: Celanese Corp.

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