Standfast & Barracks Enhances Digital Textile Business By Creating Centre Of Excellence With Durst

BRIXEN, Italy — January 9, 2018 — Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital production technologies, and Standfast & Barracks have announced plans for a Centre of Excellence in the United Kingdom at the fabric printing company’s headquarters in Lancashire, England.

Little more than two years after a devastating flood that closed the factory for more than four months, Standfast & Barracks has cemented its partnership with Durst with an investment in its new print and ink technology. The fabric printing company has installed two Alpha 190 systems, part of a new generation of super high-performance multi-pass printers with the One-Step Pigment Ink Greentex P.

These, together with the creation of a Centre of Excellence, will continue to drive digital textile growth for Standfast & Barracks, which has already returned to similar business levels since before the flood.

Details of the Centre of Excellence were being unveiled in the run-up to Heimtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, January 9-12, where Durst and Standfast & Barracks both have an important presence. Heimtextil, which is held in Frankfurt am Main, is the world’s biggest international trade fair for home and contract textiles.

On its stand at Heimtextil, [G50, Hall 4.1], most of Standfast & Barracks displays were printed on the Durst Alpha 190.  The seven new collections being shown are Traditional Archive, Archive Florals, 30s inspired Wholesale, Modern Sherwood, Novelty Brights, Luxury Velvet and Contempary Florals named “Applethwaite Garden”.

During Heimtextil, Durst will be giving a keynote presentation at the WTiN conference on January 10 at 15.30. It is entitled “Successful Digital Business Models and Opportunities with the new Durst Alpha Series and the Greentex P Pigment Ink”.

Standfast & Barracks, a well-established Lancaster-based fabric printing company, is part of the British luxury furnishings group Walter Greenbank PLC. With a heritage approaching almost 100 years, Standfast & Barracks has an international reputation for its commitment to quality and innovation and for using advanced technologies.

A perfect example is the Durst Alpha is the Alpha 190, part of the Alpha Series that features different configurations and print widths for industrial printing of fashion garment and apparel, home textiles and upholstery. Durst developed the One-Step Pigment (Alpha Ink P) especially for the Alpha Series. The environmentally friendly pigment and the reactive and dispersion inks are based on the Durst Water Technology.

Stephen Thomas, managing director of Standfast & Barracks, said: “Our investment in Durst’s digital technology has transformed the market dynamics for our business and helped trigger a new wave of innovation. Most of our collections on display at Heimtextil were printed using Durst technology — it’s brilliant.

“The initial trials for the pigment inks have been extremely successful and we are looking forward to driving forward this planned Centre of Excellence,” Thomas added. “Digital is by far our biggest growth area. Thanks to the huge advances in our digital fabric printing capabilities with Durst, we are now expanding into further industrial production for our premium quality products. Digital gives us unlimited opportunities and colour variations. This is another huge step forward for our business.”

Martin Winkler, segment manager, Durst Textile Printing, said: “Standfast & Barracks is incredibly proud of its rich heritage and, through Durst’s digital technology, it is showing the company is capable of even bigger and better things. It is a perfect example of how a respected company is pushing the barriers and innovation in textiles by investing in new technologies.”

Posted January 9, 2018

Source: Durst

Simparel Rebrands As EXENTA Reflecting Its Business Transformation

NEW YORK CITY – January 9, 2018 – Simparel, the provider of next-generation fashion software and information technology solutions, has rebranded as EXENTA. Company leadership made the move after recognizing that the legacy name, which stood for “simply apparel”, no longer adequately reflected its value proposition nor met the needs of the growing and fast-developing company that Exenta has become.

“Sure, we could play it safe and continue with our legacy name,” explained Exenta President and CEO Roberto Mangual. “But when you know in your heart you’re an entirely different company, one without limits, the old, the safe, the boring no longer works. Exenta today is one of the most exciting enterprise software companies in the fashion industry. Comprised of warriors willing to go the limit for our clients we have the world-class ERP solutions combined with uncompromising servicing support. “

The Exenta brand is also complemented by the new company positioning line “Without Limits”, which is a close translation of the Spanish word Exenta.

Other key drivers for the rebranding include the company’s recent exponential revenue growth, expansion into more fashion and soft goods industry verticals — footwear, home, jewelry, technical textiles — opening of international markets, development of a uniquely talented and experienced team, and continuous agile product development that has resulted in end-to-end solutions that are unsurpassed in the industry.

While the complete Simparel product line carries forward, branding has also been sharpened and simplified to better communicate positioning and value. New product branding is as follows:

  • EXENTA™ ERP: end-to-end business management solution for all internal and supply chain processes.
  • EXENTA™ PLM REVO™: cloud/web-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution available as an integrated component of EXENTA Enterprise or as a standalone solution
  • EXENTA™ Shopfloor: tablet-based Shop Floor Control (SFC) solution featuring real-time data collection, production management tools, and incentive payroll capabilities.

EXENTA is a trademark of Simparel, Inc.

Posted January 9, 2018

Source: Exenta

Nordstrom Rack President Karen McKibbin To Retire

SEATTLE — January 8, 2018 — After three decades marked by expansion and success, Karen McKibbin, president of Nordstrom Rack, will be retiring from Nordstrom in March. McKibbin joined Nordstrom in 1985 and has held many leadership roles within the company, including president of Nordstrom Canada, where she led the first-ever international expansion of Nordstrom’s full line stores.

“We are indebted to Karen for the many contributions she’s made over her more than 30-year career with Nordstrom,” said Blake Nordstrom, co-president of Nordstrom Inc. “During her long tenure, Karen brought great depth of experience to her various roles including president of Canada, president of Nordstrom Rack, and a member of the executive team. Her leadership will be missed across the company and we wish her all the best in her next endeavor.”

“I feel fortunate to be part of this company and to have built a career from which I garnered so much personal and professional fulfillment. I have a great passion for the team and the business,” said McKibbin. “Nordstrom has a strong legacy that I’ve been honored to be part of. It is an incredible brand that will continue to evolve — fueled by the best talent in the business.”

Geevy Thomas, chief innovation officer, will succeed Karen. Geevy, who joined Nordstrom in 1983, has held numerous senior leadership positions throughout the organization and served as president of Nordstrom Rack from 2010 to January 2017.

“Over the last year, Geevy and the Innovation team have established an approach to leveraging our local assets of people, product, and place — and evolve our physical stores. With this foundation in place, we will begin integrating the team, learnings and processes across various aspects of our business,” said Nordstrom. “We’re fortunate to be able to leverage Geevy’s knowledge of our Nordstrom Rack business, which continues to be one of our most productive channels, a driver of innovation and our biggest source of new customers to Nordstrom. Geevy will continue to support innovation as we make that transition.”

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Nordstrom

First Patient Enrolled in Investigational Study of the GORE® EXCLUDER® Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with ACTIVE CONTROL System

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — January 3, 2018 — W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. today announced the first implant of the GORE® EXCLUDER® Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis in the United States. The successful procedure took place on December 19, 2017, at Maimonides Medical Center in New York by Dr. Robert Rhee, chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, and National Principal Investigator.

This EVAR device, which is the first to feature angulation control, is part of an investigational clinical study approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The clinical study will assess the safety and effectiveness of the device in treating infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in patients with challenging anatomy. The clinical study consists of two sub-studies, each assessing the device for a different range of patient anatomies. The implantation by Dr. Rhee is part of the short neck sub-study to assess the device in aortic neck angles of 0 to 60 degrees and aortic neck lengths of 10 millimeters (mm) or greater. The high neck angulation sub-study will evaluate proximal aortic neck angles of 61 to 90 degrees and aortic neck lengths of 10 mm or greater.

“Patients with extreme proximal neck anatomies often do not qualify for EVAR,” said Dr. Rhee. “Regardless of device flexibility, current delivery systems make it difficult to achieve conformability during deployment. The angulation control in the new delivery system for the Gore Excluder Conformable AAA Device is intended to allow physicians a greater level of control to angle or bend the device to achieve orthogonal placement to the aortic blood flow lumen.”

The GGore Excluder Conformable AAA Device builds on the proven clinical performance of the Gore Excluder Device, which represents 20 years of worldwide experience and more than 300,000 patients treated*, a history unmatched by currently available AAA stent grafts. The new device leverages the limb design of the Gore Excluder Device which has demonstrated exceptional clinical performance as evidenced by 0.5-percent limb occlusion through 3-year follow-up.** The limbs, a unique combination of proprietary ePTFE graft material and a fully supported, nested, nitinol stent, are designed to prevent kinking and occlusion.

The Gore Excluder Conformable AAA Device debuts the Gore ACTIVE CONTROL System into the abdominal aorta. This delivery system includes angulation control, giving physicians the option to angle or bend the device to achieve orthogonal placement to the aortic blood flow lumen and to maximize the conformability and seal of the device. Like the Gore C3® Delivery System, the Gore Active Control System offers the ability to reposition the device if needed after initial deployment to achieve optimal device placement.

“This implant is the latest step in our continuing efforts to offer the broadest and most technically advanced endovascular treatment capabilities on the market,” said Eric Zacharias, Vascular Business Leader. “Since bringing our first EVAR device to market two decades ago, Gore has been committed to providing innovative solutions that expand the endovascular treatment of aortic disease. In collaborating with our physician partners, we heard that highly angulated anatomy can challenge the ability of currently available EVAR devices to achieve an optimal seal. The IDE study will evaluate the ability of the system to fill the unmet need for an EVAR device to treat that anatomy. The system combines the nesting stent design proven successful in the Conformable Gore TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis with the repositionability of the Gore C3 Delivery System, while the new angulation control feature meets the need for an EVAR device that can treat more challenging anatomies.”

The Gore Excluder Conformable AAA Device is part of the growing family of endovascular products that share a mission to effectively treat aortic disease, backed by Gore’s highly rated clinical support team and educational offerings.† The comprehensive portfolio of products includes the Conformable Gore Tag Thoracic Endoprosthesis for the treatment of thoracic aneurysms, transections, and Type B dissections; the Gore Excluder Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis (IBE), the first FDA approved off-the-shelf device indicated for the endovascular treatment of common iliac artery aneurysms or aortoiliac aneurysms; the Gore VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis, the market-leading stent graft for the treatment of complex peripheral vascular disease; and the Gore Viabahn VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis, the first FDA approved balloon-expandable stent graft for treatment of de novo or restenotic lesions found in iliac arteries, including lesions at the aortic bifurcation.

For potential additions to Gore’s branched portfolio, investigational studies are ongoing for the Gore Excluder Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE), and enrollment continues in the Gore Tag Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE) Pivotal Study to assess safety and effectiveness in treating lesions of the aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta, while maintaining flow into a single aortic arch branch vessel. Both of these are investigational devices that are not yet approved for commercial sale.

* Based on the number of Trunk-Ipsilateral Legs distributed.

** GREAT. n = 3,273. To calculate the overall event rates from procedure through end of study period, all subjects who could have had events, regardless of length of follow-up, were included. For outcome data, GREAT only collects site reported serious adverse events.

† For complete indications and other important safety information for Gore commercial products referenced herein, refer to the applicable Instructions for Use (IFU).

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: W.L. Gore & Associates

Checkpoint Systems’ NeedleLok Theft Solution Tag Protects Fine Retail Garments Without Damage

THOROFARE, N.J. — January 8, 2018 — Checkpoint Systems, a global supplier of electronic article surveillance (EAS), RFID solutions and Alpha High-Theft Solutions for the retail industry, today announced a new high-theft solution that protects fine garments without leaving a pin hole.

NeedleLok™ protects delicate fabric clothing, such as intimates as well as light and thin fabric garments, where a normal hard-tag and pin would leave a damaging hole in the merchandise after removal. As a single-piece solution, the NeedleLok enhances the ease of application and removal as well as the overall safety by covering the needle when not in use.

The NeedleLok includes an AM or RF ferrite to trigger an EAS system and provides benefit denial through the highly visible red ink vials.

The NeedleLok is available in three locking strengths (S3, Standard Lock or Super Lock).

“Unlike other retail anti-theft solutions that simply aren’t appropriate for fine garments, NeedleLok will gently spread fabric threads instead of piercing them, therefore avoiding leaving a visible hole after removal,” said Stuart Rosenthal , vice president of Sales and Marketing for Checkpoint’s Alpha High-Theft Solutions. “This, combined with powerful anti-theft features, make it the perfect solution for protecting intimates and other thin/fine fabric garments.”

Key Features:

  • Single-piece tag with integrated needle, easier to manage by associates (single vs. multiple components);
  • Provides freedom of placement on the garment (no longer forced to use a seam);
  • Protected needle to prevent wear and potential injuries;
  • Automatic spring loaded opening when placed on a key or detacher; and
  • Ink vial provides a strong visual deterrence and benefit denial.

Availability: NeedleLok is available immediately. In addition, a Mini NeedleLok version will be available near the end of Q1 2018.

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Checkpoint Systems

Evoqua’s Geomembrane Technologies Help Control Odors At Canadian Wastewater Treatment Plant

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick/PITTSBURGH — January 8, 2018 — A large wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Western Canada has selected Evoqua’s Geomembrane Technologies for an odor control project. The WWTP treats millions of liters of wastewater annually — and with that comes the accompanying foul odors.

After a competitive bid process, a design/build team including Evoqua’s Geomembrane Technologies was chosen to provide a solution to the odor problem. Geomembrane Technologies’ portion of the project includes designing, fabricating, and overseeing the installation of several structurally supported covers for the WWTP’s primary clarifier tanks.

The tanks are located inside a building, and foul air from the treatment process creates an unpleasant environment for plant workers. The covers will capture hydrogen sulfide so it can be removed.

In total, 24 retractable covers will be provided to the plant by Geomembrane Technologies, as well as some non-trafficable removable panel covers for scum collection channels. The covers range in size from 22-28 feet (6.7-8.5 meters) wide and 24-32 feet (7.3-9.8 meters) long. The custom-designed covers consist of a sheet of high-strength fabric tensioned across a low-profile aluminum arched frame. This design allows the covers to be easily opened to access tank contents for inspection and maintenance.

“The covers will help control odors from wastewater treatment at the plant, as well as improve working conditions for plant operators,” says Geomembrane Technologies GM Victor Cormier.

The project is expected to be complete in spring 2018. The plant name is confidential.

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Evoqua Water Technologies

Twinery Announces PHOENIX Active Heating Technology For Activewear, Apparel And Other Soft Goods

LAS VEGAS — January 8, 2018 — Twinery, the innovation arm of 30-year-old global manufacturing company MAS Holdings, today announces PHOENIX, an active heating technology that puts the user in control of his micro-climate. Twinery is designing and developing groundbreaking solutions for activewear, apparel and other soft goods to solve real problems that humans face, like being outside in extreme temperatures.

The new Phoenix technology seamlessly integrates into all kinds of soft goods and apparel. For anyone living in a cold weather climate, a lightweight heated jacket can transform your life — not having to add or remove layers when traveling in and out of heated spaces, such as trains and shops, for example. Phoenix has a controller that lets you decide how warm you want to be at any time. There are four temperature settings — mild, warm, very warm, super snug — and the rechargeable battery lasts for up to three hours. It is then easily recharged with a wall power unit, just like your mobile phone.

The patent-pending heating technology promises both knitted and printed heating technologies that are either embedded into fabric or conductive wires that are insulated to make the garment completely machine washable. Twinery is at the forefront of material technology and created Phoenix to provide the first completely washable, super lightweight, cost-efficient and reliable active heating solution that is completely seamless (integrated directly into the apparel itself). The technology is not even visible to the naked eye.

“At Twinery, we want to help people live better lives,” said Nathan Sivagananathan, Chief Growth Officer at Twinery. “We are solving the annoyances that humans face which interfere with daily routines. With Phoenix, we are tackling the cold by revolutionizing the heating industry to give people the flexibility to create their own personal micro-climate. By integrating on-demand technology into clothing, people don’t have to compromise fashion. We welcome the idea of partnerships with brands in the outdoor, performance and lifestyle space.”

Phoenix technology can be integrated into a range of heated products across the apparel, soft goods, home furnishing and industrial sectors.

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Twinery

Dominion Energy Adds 81 Megawatts Of Clean Energy To South Carolina’s Electric Grid

RICHMOND, Va. — December 29, 2017 — Dominion Energy today announced that two South Carolina solar energy projects — including the largest such project in the Palmetto State — have entered service.

“Dominion Energy is pleased to bring this additional clean, solar energy to South Carolina,” said Paul D. Koonce, president and CEO of the company’s Power Generation Group. “We are happy to provide South Carolina Electric & Gas additional renewable resources and help an excellent corporate citizen in Solvay reduce its carbon intensity.”

The company’s 71.4-megawatt Solvay Solar Energy-Jasper County, S.C., facility — located near Ridgeland, S.C. — came online on Dec. 21, 2017. It has a long-term power purchase agreement with SCE&G. Solvay — an international chemicals and advanced materials company with U.S. sites, among others, in Charleston, Greenville, Piedmont, Rock Hill and Spartanburg — is purchasing all of the associated renewable energy credits (RECs) for 15 years.

Dominion Energy’s 10-megawatt Ridgeland Solar project, which began commercial operations on May 28, 2017, has both a PPA and REC agreement with SCE&G. The two projects created about 200 temporary construction jobs.

Richmond, Va.-based Dominion Energy brought online 466 megawatts of solar generating capacity in 2017 in California, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The company invested more than $900 million in those projects, which can serve nearly 120,000 homes and businesses in the four states.

Dominion Energy is one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 25,600 megawatts of generation, 15,000 miles of natural gas transmission, gathering and storage pipeline, and 6,600 miles of electric transmission lines. Dominion Energy operates one of the nation’s largest natural gas storage systems with 1 trillion cubic feet of storage capacity and serves more than 6 million utility and retail energy customers

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Dominion Energy

Ricoh Unveils Newest Direct-To-Garment Printer To Help Businesses Thrive In Today’s Digital, On-Demand World

LAS VEGAS — January 8, 2018 — Today, Ricoh unveiled a compact, affordable Direct to Garment (DTG) printer that empowers users to quickly and easily produce high-quality applications on a variety of fabrics. The RICOH Ri 100 fits easily on desks and counters, combining with its ease-of-use to make it a perfect fit for environments not traditionally dedicated to print, such as souvenir shops and small businesses. As many organizations and individuals seek ways to expand their portfolios or enhance brand loyalty, the Ricoh Ri 100 is a cost-effective way to achieve these goals.

“As Ricoh continues to invest in the industrial print market, we do so with one goal in mind — to make it easier for our customers to grow their businesses,” said John Fulena, vice president, Commercial and Industrial Printing Business Group, Ricoh USA Inc. “The Ricoh Ri 100 fits perfectly into that mission: it’s affordable; it’s easy to use; it works fast to produce quality, unique applications.”

Businesses, municipalities and other organizations have long recognized the impact of branded t-shirts, canvas bags, pillows and other fabrics, but questions around cost, customization and control have prevented many from taking advantage. The Ricoh Ri 100 eliminates those concerns by putting the power of DTG printing directly in the hands of these organizations while allowing for cost-effective one-off and short run prints to help supply meet demand. Users can choose between ready-out-of-the-box Ricoh Design Software to create and print designs or an RPCS driver, which allows users to create designs with their preferred software of their choice before printing.

Additionally, the Ricoh Ri 100 is bundled with an intuitive heating system that removes wrinkles from fabric, creating a smooth surface for printing, and then cures the ink after, helping to fix the design in place for long lasting, colorfast prints. The heating unit was designed with simplicity and safety in mind, helping those new to DTG printing easily produce a finished product.

The Ricoh Ri 100 joins the RICOH Ri 3000/Ri 6000 printers in building upon Ricoh and AnaJet’s (a Ricoh company) history of fast, high-quality garment printing. It prints up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi in vivid mode, leveraging Ricoh’s industry standard-setting printheads and modular drop-size technology.

“Over the years, our customers have asked for an affordable, low risk way to enter the DTG market and we’re proud to be the first to answer that question at a price point that is unmatched today,” said Karl Tipre, CEO of AnaJet. “Like our Ricoh colleagues, our commitment to our customers is to help them reach their business goals. The Ricoh Ri 100 does just that, and at a much lower cost than traditional DTG printers, helping them come to market even quicker.”

MSRP for the Ricoh Ri 100, heating unit, software and other accessories will be less than $5,000, significantly lower than that of traditional DTG printers. Further, Ricoh’s ink costs are among the lowest in the industry, helping to keep total cost of ownership low, as well.

The Ricoh Ri 100 will become available in the U.S. in Spring 2018 and is on display at CES in booth 42964, January 9-12, 2018.

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Ricoh

Adient Unveils Innovative Seating Solutions For New Mobility Vehicles At The North American International Auto Show 2018

DETROIT — January 8, 2018 — Everyone seems to be talking about new forms of mobility. Automotive seating supplier Adient is doing more than talk about megatrends such as autonomous driving, car sharing and electromobility.

The company will showcase its future mobility solutions at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) January 15-18 at Detroit’s Cobo Center.

“The automotive industry is on the cusp of a fundamental disruption,” said Bruce McDonald, Adient’s Chairman and CEO. “Autonomous vehicles, car-and ride-sharing call for bold new solutions to address safety, comfort and convenience in an autonomous interior. With our world-class capabilities, we are ready to provide the next generation of advanced vehicle seating systems,”

To address the trends driving this change in mobility, Adient will present its AI18 interior seating concept for urban, electrically powered and autonomous vehicles (Level 3 to 4) at NAIAS. This innovative new seating concept flexibly adapts to the requirements of different users and is especially well-suited to mobility alternatives such as car sharing.

In addition to the AI18 concept, Adient will showcase its industry-leading solutions in the following areas:

  • Strong value and cost of ownership — Driving efficiency through lightweighting;
  • Safety and security — Advanced passive and active safety and security for occupants, property and data;
  • Superior design and craftsmanship — Well-crafted interior harmony with high material, tactile and sound quality;
  • Exceptional comfort and configurability — Comfortable and flexible seating configurations to enhance productivity and well-being; and
  • Smart, sustainable solutions — Intelligent and responsible processes, designs and use of materials.

Adient’s premium brand, RECARO Automotive Seating, will share its all-new Performance Seat Platform as well as the RECARO Performance SUV concept, aftermarket sport seats and a limited edition of its performance shell seat.

Adient — which became an independent company in 2016 after a successful spinoff from Johnson Controls — is a NAIAS event sponsor and exhibitor.

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Adient

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