VF Corp. Appoints Velia Carboni Chief Digital Officer

GREENSBORO, N.C. — March 6, 2018 — VF Corp. today announced the appointment of Velia Carboni to the new position of Chief Digital Officer. She will report to VF’s Chairman, President and CEO Steve Rendle and will serve on the company’s Senior Leadership Team.

“The global retail landscape is evolving at an accelerated pace, driven by the rise of digital technology,” Rendle said. “Velia will lead our digital strategy in a way that fuels growth and enables our brands to build and foster unrivaled connections with consumers worldwide. With more than two decades of experience in digital, emerging technology and consumer analytics, she is the ideal person to lead this important work for VF. We will couple her talents and experience with expanded investments across our digital platform to innovate, build strategic partnerships and win in a very competitive apparel and footwear marketplace.”

In this newly created position, Carboni will be responsible for the integration of world-class digital capabilities into all aspects of business across VF and its brands and functions globally, from channels, processes and data to operating models, incentives, and culture.

“It’s a unique opportunity to work with the VF team and its more than 20 global, iconic brands,” Carboni said. “We will collaborate across the enterprise to provide consumers with new, innovative online shopping experiences. Digital at VF will be a powerful business, growth and consumer-satisfaction tool.”

Carboni joins VF following a 25-plus year career at Fidelity Investments where she held a series of leadership roles with increasing responsibility. Carboni most recently served as senior vice president, Mobile and Emerging Platforms for the company’s Personal Investing/Retail Division. Previously she was Vice President, Mobile, where Carboni led all facets of mobile product development and expanded the company’s mobile program offerings. She also held positions in product management, finance and business analysis during her tenure with Fidelity. She began her career with Bull HN Information Systems, Inc.

Carboni has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northeastern University where she graduated magna cum laude and an MBA from Boston University where she graduated summa cum laude.

She will be based at VF’s world headquarters in Greensboro, N.C.

Posted March 6, 2018

Source: VF Corp.

Giant Tiger Streamlines Operations And Automates Inventory Processes With An Aruba Mobile First Network

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — March 6, 2018 — Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, today announced that Giant Tiger, a leading Canadian discount chain with more than 240 locations and employing over 8,000 people, has deployed an Aruba Mobile First Network in multiple operations locations including its new 600,000 square foot distribution center, as part of the company’s expansion plans. The new distribution center will utilize the Aruba network to enable automated inventory operations and deliver secure and pervasive wireless connectivity.

Giant Tiger’s business philosophy is to keep operational costs low and sell a high volume of merchandise including apparel, grocery and home fashion at affordable price points. According to Eric Boudreau, Director of Network Engineering and Operations for Giant Tiger Stores Limited, implementing a mobile-first infrastructure is critical to meeting this fundamental business objective.

“Having a network that is always available and enables greater efficiencies is a huge priority for Giant Tiger,” Boudreau said. “Aruba’s mobile-first approach matched our organization’s need to streamline operations, improve inventory processes and move towards efficiencies and efficacy.”

With assistance from partner Mobia Technology, Giant Tiger deployed Aruba 300 Series indoor and outdoor access points, 7200 Series Mobility Controllers, 2920 Switches, AirWave network management and ClearPass Guest for authenticating visitors, in its headquarters and active distribution center in Ottawa, a freezer facility in Brockville, and new distribution center in Johnstown.

The ruggedized Aruba outdoor access points are ideal for Giant Tiger’s 200,000 square foot freezer facility, given the extreme temperatures in that location, and the Aruba indoor access points used in the two distribution — particularly the new facility — easily accommodated the connectivity challenges associated with ceiling heights of up to 60 feet.

For the new distribution center, in particular, wireless was the primary focus of the design. Using Aruba wireless access points, Giant Tiger could ensure pervasive coverage and full redundancy for 24×7 availability, and fast, reliable connectivity for workers, including forklift drivers who need to update the system using mobile computers while working – sometimes from 40 feet in the air.

The network enables the warehouse management system to increase both the speed and, more importantly, the accuracy of Giant Tiger’s supply picking. Increased picking accuracy results in a higher percentage of correct product on store shelves, improving the overall efficiency of Giant Tiger’s inventory process and ultimately, impacting sales positively.

“We have voice-picking RF devices and approximately 140 pickers between our Ottawa distribution facilities and the new center in Johnstown, who are picking goods conventionally, using voice pick technology through a Bluetooth headset,” explained John Hubbard, associate vice president, Warehousing, Giant Tiger Wholesale. “The pickers are directed to choose a location and are required to provide a check digit to confirm that they are at the correct pick location, and the system then tells them the quantity of units to pick. The entire picking process depends on the Wi-Fi. Without a high-performing, reliable wireless connection, our picking staff could not do their jobs as effectively.”

The network enables other mission-critical applications such as inventory control, allowing receiving dock associates to quickly scan inbound products via ruggedized handheld RF scanners while forklift operators can perform “put away” and replenishment functions using barcode scanners that are connected by USB to large screens tablets mounted on their forklifts for easy and safe viewing. In both situations, Giant Tiger team members can ensure products are tracked and correlated in the system for more efficient inventory control. The system is designed to assist staff by making their tasks easier, more efficient, and accurate.

Although Giant Tiger is currently using Aruba ClearPass primarily to deliver simplified guest access to vendors visiting the company’s home office or distribution center, the organization plans to pilot guest access in its stores in the near future. In addition, since Giant Tiger is using Aruba location-ready APs that contain built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons, Jeff Scobie, Senior Vice President, Information Systems for Giant Tiger Stores Limited, says the organization will evaluate how they can leverage location services as they move forward with their digital transformation process.

“With the new, Aruba mobile-first foundation now in place, we’re confident that we can layer new applications and capabilities on top of the network as we need them. And by transforming and improving how we operate, we can continue to meet our company’s core objective of delivering valued products at low prices to our customers.”

Posted March 6, 2018

Source: Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company

EIS Becomes The Electrical Specialties Group Of Motion Industries

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — March 6, 2018 — Motion Industries Inc. — a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC) — is pleased to announce that EIS — a wholly owned subsidiary of GPC as well, which was operating independently and reporting directly to GPC — has become the Electrical Specialties Group of Motion Industries, effective January 2, 2018.

“We have been working directly with Motion Industries for many years, as EIS’s products and services complement Motion’s offerings in many ways,” said Larry Griffin, president, EIS. “Combining our resources into one offering to the industrial marketplace makes a lot of sense with our similar markets, goals and culture.”

EIS currently operates 39 branches and six fabrication facilities located across North America, supplying process materials, production supplies, specialty wire and cable, and value-added fabricated parts to electrical OEMs, motor repair shops and various assembly markets. Based in Atlanta, the company focuses on three main areas: Electrical & Electronic, Cable & Connectivity and Fabrication & Coating. EIS’s annual revenues were approximately $800 million in the previous year.

Tim Breen, Motion Industries’ President and CEO, said: “This move creates operational synergies and new growth strategies that will make both companies stronger than ever in customer service and in the competitive market. Together, we are leveraging our assets of people, facilities, size, strength, and expertise to provide even greater customer and shareholder value.”

Posted March 6, 2018

Source: Motion Industries

Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James Partners With ELOQUII On Exclusive Capsule Collection

NEW YORK CITY — March 6, 2018 — Today, ELOQUII, a trend-driven retailer for women’s sizes 12-28, announced an exclusive capsule collection with lifestyle brand, Draper James. The Draper James for ELOQUII collection of 30 designs, including dresses and separates, captures Draper James’ signature Southern aesthetic while staying true to the design and fit ELOQUII’s customer loves.

The collection celebrates femininity with its colorful and upbeat details and presents a modern twist on timeless, ladylike style. Priced from $55 to $225, the Draper James for ELOQUII collection is sold through ELOQUII stores and on ELOQUII.com. The collection will also be available on DraperJames.com, through exclusive trunk show events in Draper James stores and RentTheRunway.com.

“Here at Draper James we care deeply about our customers’ feedback and they’ve consistently asked for expanded sizing. We were determined to set out to find the right partner to better serve her, which led us to ELOQUII, a brand whose fashion and fit we love,” says Draper James Founder and Creative Director Reese Witherspoon. “It’s been such a fun and rewarding experience to work with ELOQUII on this collaboration. We are thrilled to invite more women into the family with the Draper James for ELOQUII collection.”

Draper James for ELOQUII debuts with the Escape Route collection for Spring. Standout styles include the Embellished Parrot Dress ($226), Charleston Stripe Dress ($146) and Dolly Check Print Wrap Top ($86) with matching Skirt ($100). The partnership continues with the Hello Darlin’ Summer collection full of ladylike silhouettes showcasing Draper James’ signature magnolia print and denim separates alongside playful accents including Southern slogans and shoulder ties.

“When Reese and Draper James, a woman and brand we admire for Southern charm, hospitality and style, approached us to partner, we jumped at the opportunity,” states ELOQUII Creative Director Jodi Arnold. “We are so happy to create a timeless and playful collection with a brand that shares our core values that all women should have access to amazing fashion.”

Posted March 6, 2018

Source: ELOQUII Design Inc.

RYU Apparel Appoints Cesare Fazari To Advisory Board

VANCOUVER — March 6, 2018 — RYU Apparel Inc., creators of urban athletic apparel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cesare Fazari to the Advisory Board.

The company is pleased to announce the appointment of Cesare Fazari to its Advisory Board effective March 1, 2018. Fazari is a shareholder and a proud supporter of the RYU brand.

As a founding partner in Northwood Developments for more than 30 years, Fazari has successfully specialized in commercial retail rollout, completing thousands of turnkey locations with major commercial franchises such as Shoppers Drug Mart, Marshalls, Trade Secrets and Public Mobile to name a few. With his entrepreneurial vision, Fazari has been the seed Venture Capital investor in many successful public companies such as Hydropothacary Corp., Ianthus, Drone Delivery Services, and others.

Fazari also sits on the board as a director of the public merchant bank Fountain Asset Corporation and is on the advisory board of several public and private companies. Further, he has a vast portfolio of over one million square feet of real estate holdings which include hundreds of residential units and hundreds of thousands of square feet of commercial office space, commercial retail, industrial space and land. His philanthropic nature has led him to be actively involved in charitable organizations including The Breakfast Club of Canada, The Canadian Cancer Society and the Good Shepard Food Bank. Together with his wife of more than 30 years, they have raised three sons who together are all active in the family business. As a visionary, Fazari continues to build a portfolio of assets spanning across several industries.

Fazari said: “I am thrilled to join the RYU family as we all share the same beliefs and vision for the Company. I am excited to offer my guidance and use my experience building companies to help bring RYU to the next level.”

In connection with Fazari’s appointment, the company entered into a Corporate Advisor Agreement dated March 1, 2018, whereby, among other terms, the company agreed to grant him 2,500,000 stock options at the exercise price of $0.29 per common share until expiry on March 2, 2028.

Stock Option Grant

The Company announces that it has granted 3,610,000 stock options to its executive officers, 700,000 stock options to its directors, 3,925,000 to employees, and 3,300,000 stock options to consultants (including the amount for Fazari) for the purchase of up to an aggregate 11,535,000 common shares of the Company, pursuant to its Long-Term Performance Incentive Plan, at a price of $0.29 per common share. Common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options held by directors and officers of the Company will be subject to a hold period imposed by the TSX Venture Exchange of four months and one day from the date of the grant of the stock options.

Each option granted to executive officers, directors, employees and certain consultants is exercisable for a period of two to ten years. These stock options vest as follows: (i) 9,972,500 stock options vest immediately, (ii) as to 150,000 stock options, 25% vest after 3 months, 25% vest after 6 months, 25% vest after 9 months, and (iii) as to 1,412,500 stock options, vest after 1 year.

Posted March 6, 2018

Source: RYU Apparel Inc.

Ternua Group Chooses Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0

PARIS — March 6, 2018 — Lectra, the technological partner for companies using fabrics and leather, is pleased to announce that the Ternua Group, a Spanish outdoor clothing and sportswear group, has chosen Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 to increase its geographical presence by improving global teamwork.

Founded in 1994, the Ternua Group has achieved worldwide success by promoting adventure through respect for nature, producing sustainable technical clothing for outdoor sports enthusiasts worldwide. The group’s strong commitment to the environment is shown through their R&D that focuses on developing its own fabric by using eco-friendly materials such as organic cotton and recycled down.

Today, the group’s portfolio includes three brands Ternua, Astore and Lorpen, currently exporting to more than 50 countries, with operations in Europe, America and Asia. Compounding this global success, the ambitious group plans to penetrate more markets across the globe.

The group is implementing Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 into its entire production process. Specifically developed to help fashion companies navigate the digital era, this modular and user-friendly solution will help the Ternua Group centralize and store information coming from their brands by digitalizing their supply chain. This will connect all teams involved in the design-to-production process, regardless of geographic location. Team members will also be able to communicate better with external suppliers, access accurate information and keep track of every collection’s development progress. The group can hence speed up the entire production process and help their brands deliver their collections to markets all over the world on time.

“We manage our design and product development processes in-house but outsource our production in Europe, north of Africa and Asia,” explained Aitor Barinaga, COO, Ternua Group.”For our business to expand globally, we need to go fully digital. By having a system that consolidates and standardizes data coming from all supply chain actors across the world, we can respond faster to consumer demand. We have assessed all other vendors, and Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 is clearly the winner. It has the ability to fully integrate all processes and improve communication and teamwork across all departments through sound data management. We are more than happy to have a trusted partner as Lectra for such an ambitious project.”

“Ternua Group is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation,” said Rodrigo Siza, Managing Director, Spain and Portugal, Lectra. “This is shown through their desire to help customers achieve their personal best by providing them with high-performance technical wear that is also environmentally friendly. We are thrilled to embark on this new journey with the Ternua Group, and we are confident that our solution and expertise will help them get their collections out to new markets on time.”

Posted March 6, 2018

Source: Lectra

Jones Nonwovens Says Farewell To President Of Sales, Congratulates New Vice President Of Sales For Mattress Division

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — March 6, 2018 — Jones Nonwovens, manufacturer of engineered nonwoven components to the construction of quality mattresses and nonwovens used for acoustical and thermal insulation, has announced Andrew Dailey as the new vice president of sales for the mattress division, while also wishing current President of Sales, Kenny Oliver, well after his years of service to Jones.

Oliver, a well-respected and long-time leader in the fiber and mattress supply industries, has accepted the position of CEO for Norman Paschall Company (NPC). Jones is delighted for Oliver to take advantage of this opportunity as this transition will find him back to his early career roots. Oliver’s first interaction with Jones Family of Companies was as a supplier representing NPC, where he supplied fiber to Jones Fiber’s flagship operation in Memphis.

In concert with this announcement, Andrew Dailey, currently vice president of sales, will assume the key role of leading the sales team and managing customer relationship development for Jones Nonwovens. Dailey began a two-year transition process moving to the Nonwovens operation after leading the sales for the Jones Yarn spinning operation for 25 years.

“There is no replacing a Kenny Oliver; his product and market knowledge are unequalled,” Dailey said. “This is a wonderful opportunity for Kenny and he has earned it. We are excited about our new capabilities and the strategies developed to drive our business, anticipating the future trends for the mattress industry and our expansion into adjacent markets.”

In other news, Jones Nonwovens announced in Q4 of 2017 the completion of a capex project in the North Las Vegas production facility. The project expanded Jones Nonwovens’ technology base adding Airlaid nonwoven capacity. Vice President of Engineering and Quality Steve Wolf was the project leader for the expansion. The initial wave of new product launches will be a flagship part of this year’s ISPA Expo, scheduled for March 14-16 in Charlotte, N.C.

The leadership changes, capability expansion, new product development, and addition of seven Board of Director members comprised of outside industry leaders, fourth generation family members and executive leadership, are parts of continuing strategic moves which began in 2015 when Jones Family of Companies reorganized management, combining a number of function areas for the yarn spinning and nonwoven businesses.

Posted March 6, 2018

Source: Jones Family of Companies

Rockline Industries Unveils Newly Refreshed Brand

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. —  March 6, 2018 – Rockline Industries today unveiled a newly refreshed corporate brand that showcases the essence of the company from its humble beginnings in Sheboygan, Wis. to one of the world’s largest manufacturers of coffee filters, baking cups and consumer, medical and commercial wet wipes.

Since 1976, Rockline has evolved from one manufacturing facility in Sheboygan, Wis. to seven locations with nearly 2,500 associates in three countries. From the beginning, Rockline has strived to live its core philosophy and values of people who do the right thing for customers and employees. That philosophy has now been realized in the new brand identity which includes a refreshed logo, creative and tagline, “people who make it right.”

“Our business continues to grow and transform so we thought it was time to update our look, our market presence and our commitment to customers and ourselves,” explained Randy Rudolph, president.

The revitalized look and company promise celebrates, in a clear and contemporary way, Rockline’s long standing commitment to treating customers, employees and the communities in which the company operates with the utmost integrity.

“Our promise is meant to be inspirational and it expresses who we are when we are at our very best,” explained Rudolph. “We have created a culture of excellence and every day our team of dedicated employees strives to make it right for the customers and consumers who depend on us to innovate and produce products that help people lead cleaner, healthier lives.”

As part of the rebranding effort, Rockline also recommitted to their timeless core values which are the standard by which all employees work, treat each other and interact.

Those core values include:

  • Renew: Invest all earnings in continuous improvement
  • Respect: Treat others as we want to be treated (associates, suppliers, customers, community and environment)
  • Integrity: Do the right thing
  • Teamwork: Individual goals are secondary to team goals
  • Excellence: Best in Class

Said Rudolph, “While we continue to grow and innovate, our core values remain unchanged. That is what makes us the exceptional company we are today and will continue to guide us into the future.”

New Rockline LogoRockline_PeopleWhoMakeItRight

Posted March 6, 2018

Source: Rockline Industries

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Expanding Bio-based Propanediol Production in Tennessee

LOUDON, Tenn. — March 6, 2018 — DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products LLC, a joint venture between DuPont and Tate & Lyle, today announced an expansion to their world-class manufacturing facility in Loudon, Tenn., to increase annual production of bio-based 1,3-propanediol by 35 million pounds.

Engineering and construction is scheduled to start immediately and the expansion is expected to be complete mid-2019. The expansion will bring additional construction and engineering jobs to the region and reinforces DuPont Tate & Lyle’s commitment to providing customers higher-performing ingredients from a petroleum-free, more sustainable and renewable source.

Formed in 2004, DuPont Tate & Lyle utilizes a proprietary process that uses plant-based feedstocks to produce bio-based 1,3-propanediol. Today, the joint venture provides solutions for a wide variety of markets and applications through its bio-based performance brands Susterra® and Zemea® propanediol in addition to Bio-PDO™, the key ingredient for DuPont™ Sorona® high-performance polymers.

“Our continued growth is a testament to our ability to meet the performance requirements of demanding applications with our plant-based ingredients,” explained Todd Sutton, president, DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products. “The versatility of the product has powered the Sorona fiber business growth as well as fueled the expansion for Zemea and Susterra propanediol. The benefits of creating high-performing solutions in combination with renewability provides opportunities for us to continue to expand our market reach in the cosmetics, personal care, flavors, fibers and polyurethanes markets as well as many other applications.”

Posted March 6, 2018

Source: DuPont Tate & Lyle

NanoSpun Technologies Selected To Present At CleanEquity® Monaco 2018

LONDON — March 5, 2018 — NanoSpun Technologies will present at CleanEquity® Monaco 2018 March 8-9 at the Fairmont Monte Carlo.

CleanEquity® is an annual invitation-only event hosted by Innovator Capital, the London based specialist investment bank. The conference provides an intimate and collegiate setting for inventors and entrepreneurs to share their stories with delegates — key decision makers looking to assist them with reaching their commercial and strategic goals.

Other partners and sponsors include Prince Albert II of Monaco’s Foundation, Cohesion Investments, Covington & Burling, Cision, Cranfield University, easyGroup, Hobbs & Towne, the Monaco Economic Board, Parkview, Shell Foundation and STRATIS Impact.

NanoSpun Technologies (NanoSpun) has been identified by an expert panel as one of the world’s most innovative sustainable technology companies and has been selected to present to selected sovereign, corporate, family and professional investors & acquires, policy makers, end users and international trade media.

Harnessing the Power of Biology for Improved Biological Processes. NanoSpun Offers a Revolutionary Approach for Advanced Biological Water and Wastewater treatment.

NanoSpun is the global leader in encapsulation and immobilization of cells and microorganisms for biologically-based processes. The company is regarded by many industry experts as the most advanced and promising solution available today.

Following the dominance of chemistry and physics in the 19th and 20th centuries, the 21st century has been deemed “the century of biology”. However, the true potential of biology has yet to be fully realized. NanoSpun is the global front runner in improving biological based processes through revolutionary game-changing physical structure. NanoSpun products and technology harness, enable and improve biological-based processes including Water and Wastewater (W&WW) treatment as well as green chemistry fermentation processes, even in challenging, toxic or inhibiting conditions.

NanoSpun novel “Active Biological Fabric” and “Biology as Cassette” products and technology enable true progress in a sustainable manner. Industries that were previously unable to depend on biology due to its challenging and inconsistent nature are finally able to so.

NanoSpun next generation W&WW treatment products are called Modular Biological Cassette Reactor (MBCR), and they represent a new and novel approach to W&WW treatment.  NanoSpun MBCR addresses some of the industry’s most fundamental needs and offers the following properties:

  • Revolutionary cost-effective, highly efficient, sustainable solution;
  • Performance even in toxic, inhibiting and challenging environments;
  • Removal of specific contaminants in extreme levels (high and low);
  • Maintenance of ongoing efficiency and control over biologically based treatment processes;
  • Game changing products based on the company’s proprietary ‘active biological fabrics’ technology which enable encapsulation of biological and non-biological elements including enzymes, microbes, yeasts, algae and more;
  • NanoSpun ‘Biology as Cassette’ treatment systems ensure long-term and reproducible process by real-time maintenance procedures;
  • High concentration of designated biological agents and exceptional surface area for optimal processes; and
  • Modular, small footprint and easy to operate systems.

Posted March 5, 2018

Source: Innovator Capital

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