Dartex Coatings Acquired By Trelleborg AB

SLATERSVILLE, R.I.— February 5, 2018 — Dartex Coatings Inc. has been acquired by Trelleborg Coated Systems, a business area of Trelleborg AB, Sweden.

The Rhode Island transfer coater and custom laminator will continue to operate from its existing premises in Slatersville and will retain its existing management team.

David Ripley, managing director of Dartex said: “This is a very exciting time in the development of the company, and as a management team we see this as a tremendous opportunity to further consolidate the company’s position as the world’s leading specialist producer of technical medical coated fabrics.”

“Dartex Coatings Inc. has been based in Rhode Island since the 1990’s, and we remain committed to maintaining this legacy of manufacturing and investment here.”

Trelleborg Coated Systems is based in Milan, Italy, with the Trelleborg Group head office located in Sweden.

Posted February 5, 2018

Source: Dartex

Treves TSC Becomes Tesca — New Name, New Ambitions

PARIS — February 5, 2018 — Trèves TSC group, an automotive textiles and seat components expert, is now Tesca.

Driven by new shareholders who invested in 2016, the group is launching its new strategy for design and manufacture of automotive interiors. The new name Tesca illustrates the group’s wish to differentiate the company and accelerate its internal and external growth.

“Along with the name Tesca, we are announcing our values and goals: creativity, innovation and worldwide presence dedicated to the automotive industry. As a privately owned, medium-sized company among the large automotive system suppliers, we focus on providing a premium level of service. With our 2,800 employees, we generate more than 200 million euros in sales, and are planning to double by 2025,” explained Tesca CEO Carl de Freitas.

The importance of R&D: a new research center

Tesca has announced a new R&D center, with a brand-new building located near Reims France, east of Paris, which will boost the development of innovative seat components with over fifty people, mostly engineers.
The research centre has a prototyping unit that serves for short-cycle development for car manufacturers. “We have other R&D branches in Wolfsburg, Barcelona, Wuhan, Detroit and Mumbai, for greater proximity to our customers, but the teams are guided from France. With this new R&D center, linked to our design office in Paris, our teams are focusing on our ‘Challenge Creativity’ hallmark,” adds Mr de Freitas.

New facilities in the United States

In December 2017, the group established a foothold in North America through the acquisition of Custom Manufacturing and Assembly Inc. This buyout expanded the group’s geographic scope by bringing in two new sites — an office in Greenville, S.C., and a research and production centre in the Detroit suburbs — providing support to the American car manufacturers and to the group’s long-standing customers for their U.S. operations.

With its various geographical locations, Tesca is able to produce all over the world, including in Europe, Brazil, Russia, India, United States, North Africa and China.

What is the Tesca group?

Tesca is an expert in the design and manufacture of automotive textiles and seat components. Under new ownership since late 2016, the Group has 2,800 employees worldwide at 14 different locations, in Europe, North Africa, Russia, Asia, Latin America, and now North America. The Group is recognized for its innovative solutions in the global automotive industry and holds a significant number of patents for the design/manufacture of seat components such as headrests, armrests, seat upholstery, padding, and more.

In 2017, it generated sales of about 220 million euros.

Posted February 5, 2018

Source: TESCA GROUP

X-Rite Announces 2018 Color And Appearance Training In North America

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — February 5, 2018 — X-Rite Inc. and its subsidiary Pantone LLC today announced its 2018 Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Training Seminar in 13 locations throughout North America. The two-day seminar helps attendees understand color theory and appearance science in order to implement color quality standards in their organizations. Topics covered in the trainings include visual evaluation of color, communicating color specifications, color tolerances and instrumentation.

Today many brands and manufacturers are using metallic, sparkle, foil or other special effect finishes and varnishes to differentiate products and meet consumer demands. These effect finishes go beyond color to appearance and require a new approach to color specification and management, in order to reduce errors in production and improve quality control.

“We have expanded our popular color theory training to include appearance science providing attendees with an understanding of how texture, gloss, transparency and special effect finishes can impact a material’s appearance and lead to errors in production,” said Murphy Keeley, General Manager Americas, X-Rite. “X-Rite is very excited to be the only company offering this level of detailed training to brand owners to specifiers to quality control professionals. It is essential that anyone working with color understand both color and material appearance characteristics in order to improve specification, communication and quality control requirements for today’s complex materials.”

About the Seminar

The Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Training Series incorporates decades of color management experience and best practices and is presented by X-Rite color experts. This interactive seminar is ideal for color specifiers, quality control professionals, lab technicians and anyone who evaluates or approves color. Attendees can register for either the full two-day seminar or one of the individual sessions:

Day One: Fundamentals of Color and Appearance (FOCA) training provides foundational elements of color theory and appearance science, the leading techniques for effective color management, as well as new ways to evaluate appearance characteristics. Attendees will learn how to measure, read, and evaluate color data in order to improve the speed and reliability of color communication across their workflow.

Day Two: Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Quality Control (FIQC) is a hands-on workshop where attendees use X-Rite spectrophotometers, light booths and software to create color standards, develop appropriate color tolerances, measure samples against target colors and analyze the results.

The seminar series commences on February 21st in Nashville, Tenn. Other locations include San Francisco; Cincinnati; Natick, Mass.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Toronto; Edison, N.J.; Atlanta; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Anaheim, Calif.; Houston; Naperville, Ill.; and Greenville, S.C.

The combined Seminar cost is $1,295. The individual cost for the Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar is $595; and Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Quality Control Seminar is $895. A 15 percent discount is available for individual seminar classes using the coupon code “FUN2018”.

Posted February 5, 2018

Source: X-Rite

Turf Nation’s Playing Surface To Make Its Fourth Appearance In ‘The Big Game’ On Sunday

MALVERN, Pa. — February 2, 2018 — Turf Nation, a manufacturer of high-quality synthetic turf surfaces, is proud to have manufactured the playing surface that will be used for Sunday’s Game, to be held Feb. 4 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

“Many vendors attempt to lay claim to the NFL’s biggest game,” stated Turf Nation President Sid Nicholls. “The surface at U.S. Bank Stadium, that will be utilized for The Big Game on Feb. 4, 2018, was proudly manufactured by Turf Nation.”

This is the fourth time in the last six years that an NFL Championship venue has featured a surface manufactured by Turf Nation — Turf Nation previously manufactured the playing surface for the 2013, 2014 and 2017 championship games at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, MetLife Stadium and NRG Stadium respectively.

Nicholls explained: “There are many good vendors in our industry. Turf Nation has manufactured 4 NFL surfaces, which is double the amount of the other vendors combined over the last decade. Our brand’s success is based on the recognition of prominent NFL clients and that the synthetic turf systems manufactured by Turf Nation optimize player performance and maximize player safety. It does matter what you play on!”

Keystone Sports Construction, an Authorized Dealer for Turf Nation, is also pleased with the success of the Turf Nation brand. “Congratulations to everyone associated with Turf Nation,” said Russell Lyddane and Chris Wright – the partners of Keystone Sports Construction. “It is simply amazing to have a 4th NFL Championship usage in last 6 years – obviously the NFL understands that it matters what you play on.”

Turf Nation’s NFL success, is a direct a result of how their turf systems are engineered to optimize sports specific performance and maximize player safety. Turf Nation’s synthetic turf systems are manufactured utilizing the highest grade C8 polyethylene fiber and Titanium Shield backing system, combined they ensure superior performance and durability. All components of a Turf Nation synthetic turf system are proudly manufactured in the U.S. and each surface is custom-designed to a team’s or school’s specific needs. All synthetic turf surfaces are field-tested by an independent laboratory prior to shipping.

Posted February 4, 2018

Source: Turf Nation

Far Eastern New Century Corp. Makes A Successful Bid For U.S. PET Plant

TAIPEI, Taiwan — February 2, 2018 — Far Eastern New Century Corp. (FENC) has successfully bid around NT$ 1 billion (approximately $33.5 million) for a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plant in Apple Grove, W. Va., and a research center in Ohio in the United States on February 1, 2018. The annual capacity of the PET plant is around 360,000 tons on a 424-acre site. It is a strategic action and will be FENC’s first production site in the U.S. The PET plant in Apple Grove was previous owned by M&G, which has filed for bankruptcy protection, and the closing shall be consummated subject to the bankruptcy court approval on February 2, 2018 Taipei time.

FENC is the top 5 PET producer globally in terms of capacity and was the first PET producer in Asia. Currently the company has PET production sites in Taiwan and China, with its new Vietnam PET plant to start operation in June 2018. With expansion in the United States, the company considered several factors: Regarding sales, the U.S. is one of the major FENC’s PET markets and an American based plant will be close to the company’s clients; Second, the U.S. has been increasing the non-tariff barriers to trade for importing to the American market (for example, U.S. producers continuously launched anti-dumping case against Taiwanese PET makers in recent years); Regarding production, a complete supply chain of the upstream feedstock has been built in the U.S. and tax reform bills have reduced corporate tax rates; This, in conjunction with cheaper energy cost, and the appreciation of the Taiwan Dollar against U.S. Dollar mean that now is an excellent time to invest in the U.S.

Posted February 4, 2018

Source: Far Eastern New Century

Newest SEWBOT® Workline: Digital Footwear Upper Workline

ATLANTA — February 1, 2018 — SoftWear Automation announced today the newest SEWBOT® workline is available for global pre-order. The Digital Footwear Upper Workline expands the patented SEWBOT® Pick-Place-Sew™ automation for fully-automated shoe uppers.

In 2017, the SoftWear Automation team went to Waalwijk, the Netherlands, to speak on the future of footwear. Waalwijk is a small Dutch town with more than 400 related footwear businesses including a tannery. It used to be the global epicenter for footwear given its proximity to the world’s largest port, dense forests and endless cows. Today, retail is almost all that’s left there. It’s a familiar story in manufacturing where jobs go to the lowest wage providers.

However, the story continues to evolve as supply side pressures mount; the industry doubles its efforts to focus on country sourcing strategies and places the customer experience on the back burner. With the launch of SoftWear’s Digital Footwear Workline it aims to put the “future of WOW” (put customer experience first) in a local supply chain on par with country sourcing.

The “future of WOW” in apparel and footwear manufacturing is how SoftWear produces a sewn good on demand with great variety, speed, quality, and low cost; and delivered to the customer within 3 days.

To enable this future, SoftWear is focusing on automation that can work without templates, without adhesives, and that is built with lean manufacturing at its core. SoftWear’s SEWBOT® workline for footwear uppers requires just one operator for four or more worklines, and is not subject to dye cutter imperfections, size, style or most material changes. Load in the vamps and overlays and sewn shoe uppers come out the other end.

With 70 percent of labor in the sewing and construction of the upper and 18 months from forecast to delivery, SoftWear’s worklines automate the most labor intensive part of a shoe and provide the cost and flexibility to produce goods anywhere in the world on demand.

Posted February 2, 2018

Source: SoftWear Automation

Frost & Sullivan Experts Identify Key IoT Innovations Bringing Smart Factories To Life

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — February 1, 2018 — Frost & Sullivan’s analysis, Industrial IoT Driving Manufacturing Innovations, reveals the most impactful technologies that are transforming factories into a smarter environment through the whole platform of connectivity. With cyber-physical system advancements transforming the manufacturing sector, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will create a high impact in the near future. The whole concept is advancing in terms of functionalities and user-friendly software solutions, enabling multiple applications to serve the rapidly changing demands of end users in diverse industries.

“The ability of IIoT to provide real-time data and perform monitoring and tracking functionalities will lead to smart factories of the future that are fully connected, eco-friendly, and driven by improved productivity and efficiency,” explained Ranjana Lakshmi, TechVision Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. “IIoT establishes a strong connectivity between the operational and digital platforms.”

Highlights of this analysis include:

  • Key technologies and influencing trends include: hybrid sensors, predictive analytics, wearables, digital twin, mass customization, 3D printing, edge computing, collaborative robots, asset monitoring, smart grids, and natural processing language;
  • Both batch production and mass customization of products are achievable by adopting the concept of IoT, advanced technologies and solutions;
  • High investment is evident for companies focusing in developing data monitoring systems, security and smart equipment’s;
  • Implementation challenges includes: device footprint, need for increased security, and lack of awareness;
  • Standardization of communication networks has been gaining importance. Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are key technology platforms in IIoT and enabling technologies include: sensor fusion and analytics;
  • Some of the companies disrupting the market include 3D Signals, Denodo Technologies, Pivotal, Stanley Black & Decker.

“Self-powered sensors, collaborative infrastructures and other advanced IoT technologies are all going to play a significant role in driving the concept of connected, smart factories of the future,” said Lakshmi. “Manufacturers must have an awareness of these new technologies and seek ways to incorporate them into their systems to increase the company’s productivity, competitiveness, and future likelihood of success.”

Industrial IoT Driving Manufacturing Innovations is part of Frost & Sullivan’s global TechVision – Emerging Technologies Services program.

Posted February 2, 2018

Source: Frost & Sullivan

Orion Engineered Carbons Announces Specialty Carbon Black Price Increase

LUXEMBOURG — February 2, 2018 — Orion Engineered Carbons announced today that it began implementing price increases on all Specialty Carbon Blacks worldwide beginning January 1, 2018.

The increases vary depending on the grade, the sales region and the end market. These price increases support Orion’s ability to maintain the service levels and technical support required for high quality Specialty Carbon Blacks for its customers.

Orion is committed to an ongoing review of costs and markets and will continue to keep customers informed of any changes that may occur. In case of questions, please contact your local Orion sales representative.

Posted February 2, 2018

Source: Orion Engineered Carbons

Applied DNA’s SigNature® DNA Evidence Puts Father and Son Team Behind Bars

STONY BROOK, N.Y. — February 1, 2018 — Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. is pleased to report that SigNature DNA evidence has resulted in two new convictions, bringing the company’s total to 117.

Shaun Howard and his son Charlie Howard both pleaded guilty at Woolwich Crown Court, London, in January 2018 and were convicted and sentenced to a total of 8 years imprisonment.

The father-son team committed a cash-in-transit attack against Loomis UK Ltd. on December 28, 2017, where they took possession of a cash box containing approximately £10,000 ($14,000). The criminals escaped in a van belonging to Shaun Howard.

They did not realize that the box also contained a security ink inoculated with SigNature DNA. Thanks to quick detective work and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology, police were able to track the van and arrest the suspects.

Detectives collected evidential samples of ink stains from the suspects, which were analyzed by Applied DNA’s forensic laboratories. Within 5 working days, Kent Police received an Expert Witness report from Applied DNA that forensically linked the samples to the robbery. Nearly all of the stolen cash was recovered.

“The evidence Applied DNA has provided was invaluable and obviously assisted with the defendants entering early guilty pleas, saving time and money,” commented Detective Constable David Bull from Kent Police Serious Crime Directorate.

Tony Benson, managing director EMEA, added: “This is the quickest conviction I have ever heard of using our SigNature DNA evidence. The number of days elapsed from the date of robbery to the criminals being sentenced was only 29, and let’s not forget Christmas and New Year holidays fell within this timeframe. This outcome is the result of excellent teamwork by police, Loomis and our forensic experts.”

This news comes hot on the heels of another conviction issued in late 2017. Clement O’Doherty was charged with handling stolen cash containing SigNature DNA, and was subsequently sentenced to 18 months for his role in a Loomis robbery at a London Tesco store in February 2017. On the same day, O’Doherty was given an additional 8 year sentence for grievous bodily harm inflicted in an unrelated case.

SigNature DNA evidence has helped to convict 117 criminals to date, with total sentences of over 550 years and many more cases in the pipeline.

Posted February 2, 2018

Source: Applied DNA Sciences

Christopher & Banks Announces Appointment Of Keri Jones As Chief Executive Officer And A Member Of The Board Of Directors

MINNEAPOLIS — February 1, 2018 — Christopher & Banks Corp., a specialty women’s apparel retailer, today announced that it has completed its search for a successor to interim CEO and President Joel Waller. The company’s Board of Directors has appointed Keri Jones as the company’s CEO and as a member of its board effective upon her first day of employment, which is anticipated to be on March 12, 2018. In order to ensure a smooth transition, Waller will continue as a board member and in a consulting capacity for the near future.

Jones is a proven executive with over 30 years’ experience at leading premier retail businesses including Dick’s Sporting Goods and Target Corp. In her most recent role as executive vice president, chief merchant at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Jones was responsible for the strategy and execution of Merchandising, Product Development and Planning, Allocation & Replenishment. Prior to Dick’s, Jones spent 27 years at Target, where she served in a variety of leadership roles, including, executive vice president of Global Supply Chain; executive vice president of Merchandising Planning and Operations; senior vice president of Health and Beauty; and vice president, General Merchandise Manager, Toys and Sporting Goods.

Kent Kleeberger, chairman of the Board of Directors stated: “We are extremely pleased that Keri has agreed to join the company as CEO and we welcome her to the CBK team. She is a versatile global executive displaying outstanding leadership with a proven record of driving results through consumer-focused strategy development. We conducted an extensive search and Keri distinguished herself as our top choice having the deep industry experience, leadership skills and passion for the specialty retail business we were seeking.”

Jones said: “It’s an honor to be named CEO and I am very excited to be joining Christopher & Banks and working with Joel Waller, the Board of Directors and the rest of the organization to build upon the current momentum and drive the company to consistent profitability. I share their passion for this business and focus on customer service and look forward to leveraging the company’s brand strengths to deliver improved operating results for the company’s shareholders.”

Kleeberger indicated on behalf of the board: “We want to thank Joel for his stewardship and contributions as interim president and CEO and for his agreement to continue as a Board member while serving in a consultant role to Keri in order to ensure a smooth transition. Joel joined us during a difficult time and provided stability to the business, empowered our executives and put in place the executional merchandise strategy to move the company forward.”

Waller said, “I want to thank the board for the opportunity to serve as the company’s interim president and chief executive officer and am very pleased with the progress that the current management team and I were able to achieve thus far. I am excited to have Keri join us and I look forward to working with her to ensure a smooth transition and the continuation of the company’s current turnaround.”

Posted February 2, 2018

Source: Christopher & Banks

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