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

Harbour Group Acquires Thibaut Design

ST. LOUIS — January 8, 2018 — Thibaut Inc. is now part of the Harbour Group family of companies, Jeff Fox, Harbour Group’s chairman and CEO, announced today. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Thibaut is a highly recognized global brand in the wallcoverings, fabrics and upholstered furniture markets, featuring distinctive designs serving a diverse base of high-end residential interior designers. The company’s in-house designers produce exclusive collections under three brand names: Thibaut, Anna French and Thibaut Fine Furniture.

“Thibaut is a great addition to the Harbour Group family,” said Fox. “Its brand and products have truly stood the test of time over its 130 year history. Management has done an excellent job growing the company and we are excited to work together to continue that trajectory both organically and through acquisition.”

Bob Senior, Thibaut’s CEO, added: “We look forward to continuing to grow and improve the operations of our business with the help of Harbour Group’s team. We believe their knowledge of operations along with our deep understanding of our industry will allow us to continue growing at an accelerated pace.”

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Harbour Group

Filtration & Separation Asia (FSA) 2018 Empowering Asia’s Filtration Market

SHANGHAI — January 8, 2018 —  Filtration & Separation Asia (FSA) combined with China International Filtration & Separation Exhibition is a leading industry event in Asia region. The every-2-year event aims to provide a trade and technical communication platform between exhibitors and trade visitors, where the cutting-edge filtration technologies and technical solutions will be discussed.

FSA 2018 will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Center December 5-7, 2018, in Shanghai, China. The exhibition’s scale has increased by 10 percent compared to the previous edition. Furthermore, around 200 leading companies from 15 countries and regions are expected to showcase their latest products and technologies.

Leading Companies of Filtration Industry confirmed their participation in FSA 2018:

Abalioglu, Aca, Ahlstrom – Munksjo, Berry Global, Binnova, Bonar High Performance, Boyoo, C & M Filtration, Chongqing Zaisheng, Dejia Filter Machine, Feite, Feng Cheng Machinery, Graham C, Hangzhou Specical Paper, Hengyong, Hollingsworth & Vose, Huachuang, Jcem, Jiaxin, Johns Manvile, Leitai, Lenzing, Libero, Low & Bonar, Ndc, Palas, Pulan, Pulisen Machinery, Ren Feng, Retop, Sehngda, Sino Matech, Taipeng, Topas, Utest, Xintao, Yonghong, Youti, etc.

Various Concurrent Events

FILTREX® ASIA

11 editions of FILTREX®, a conference and exhibition dedicated to the promotion of nonwoven filter media, have been held so far. 6 times in Europe, 1 time in Hong Kong and 3 times in India. For 2018, it will be organized by the China Filtration Society (CFS), China Nonwovens Technology Association (CNTA) and UBM China, together with EDANA.

Filtration & Separation Training Course

Organized by China Filtration Society (CFS), the Training Course is aimed to provide advanced filtration and separation knowledge to those who are interested or expert in this area.The training is a one-day course with the content  including Filter Media, Air Filtration, Liquid Filtration, Nanofibers and Filtration & Separation Machineries. Full-scheduled insightful speeches will be presented by professionals and industry insiders who will share the latest intellectual and development trends.

Exhibitors Technical Presentation

Organized by China Nonwovens Technology Association (CNTA) and UBM China, exhibitors will present their newest product/technology through this platform.

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Filtration & Separation Asia

Welspun Introduces Wel-Trak™ A Revolutionary, Patented, End-to-End Traceability Solution For Textiles

FRANKFURT, Germany — January 5, 2018 — Welspun India, one of the largest Home Textile manufacturers in the world, has introduced a patented, end-to-end traceability process called Wel-Trak™. This revolutionary and industry-defining process ensures that customers and consumers can trace the provenance of the cotton raw materials throughout the supply chain from farm to the retail shelf.

Wel-Trak™ delivers end-to-end traceability by deploying:

  • Automated data capture using RFID;
  • Customized software for validation;
  • Robust IT & ERP systems to enable smooth operations across all stages of production; and
  • Strengthened physical and systems controls which streamline the tracking process.

Dipali Goenka, CEO  and joint managing director, Welspun India Ltd., said: “All our customers across the globe are very excited about Wel-Trak™, as it is unique in the textile industry. Having a mechanism in place that will enable them to track the source of the final product right back to the specific farm it comes from, definitely adds value and transparency to the whole process.”

The proprietary process allows traceability of any product back to its fiber source, through a state-of-the-art solution, thereby providing transparency and real time information. Furthermore, Welspun is delighted to announce a partnership with Oritain Global Ltd., a world leader in the use of scientific traceability to determine provenance of food, beverages, pharmaceutical and now extended to cotton fiber. This partnership provides independent validation of Welspun’s supply chain by using a method of chemical fingerprinting to identify the origin of the cotton fiber used for its home textile products. This exclusive tie-up with Oritain’s traceability technology supplements Wel-Trak™ and demonstrates Welspun’s commitment to full transparency and traceability of its home textile products throughout the supply chain.

Based on its analysis, Oritain has created a database of unique ‘chemical fingerprints’ for special cotton growing areas such as Egyptian, US Supima and Australian cotton. This will be extended to include Organic and American Upland cottons. This database enables Oritain to verify a sample against its stated origin. Using this method, Welspun can conduct tests at various stages of its manufacturing process and verify the origin of cotton at each stage to ensure the authenticity of its final products

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Welspun India

Columbia Sportswear Unveils U.S. Freestyle Ski Team Uniforms For Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. — January 8, 2018 — Columbia Sportswear has unveiled freestyle ski team uniforms that will be worn by athletes from the U.S. and other nations competing in the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang. Every piece was executed with three design cues in mind — high performance, innovation and national pride. Each distinct kit features fresh aesthetics coupled with new technologies developed specifically for the unique needs of these elite athletes.

Columbia has a strong history of developing high performance uniforms and previously designed U.S. freestyle uniforms for the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia. Columbia uniforms in the Sochi Games were worn by nine athletes from several countries who achieved medal wins, a tally that included three gold medals. Feedback and insights from working closely with these dedicated athletes has driven Columbia’s broader ski collections to new heights for the past several seasons.

“Olympic athletes are among the world’s most elite competitors,” said Columbia President Joe Boyle. “Columbia’s partnership with these teams has not only inspired our designers to create the most technical, innovative, and best performing products, but it has also provided insights throughout our winter collections. We are proud of this collaboration and wish each team great success in PyeongChang.”

At the heart of the 2018 freestyle ski team uniforms is OutDry™ Extreme, Columbia’s solution for maximum waterproof protection and exceptional mobility. The ground-breaking membrane places a durable, permanent waterproof layer that actively repels water to ensure the athletes stay completely dry and comfortable. The uniforms feature the latest iteration of OutDry Extreme, and offers four way stretch to ensure the skiers have a complete range of motion. The uniforms are also lined with a fresh application of Omni-Heat™ Reflective, designed for lightweight, breathable warmth. These innovations deliver athletes more warmth with less bulk and offer the critical mobility and unrestricted movement needed to take home the gold.

Six countries will compete in the 2018 Games wearing uniforms designed by Columbia: The United States, Canada, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Brazil and the Ukraine. These athletes will face each other in the moguls, aerials, slopestyle and halfpipe events.

Additional technical features include a unique snow camouflage pattern designed to help mask body movement — a key judging component — for moguls skiers. The technical trims package includes a Columbia-designed, ultra-lightweight and low-profile Light Rail™ zipper. This unique zipper is bonded directly onto laser-cut fabric, completely eliminating the need for zipper tape resulting in Columbia’s lightest-weight waterproof zipper.

But technology is only part of the story — fresh graphics, prints and trims capture the energy and history that have been a part of the games for decades, while also taking into consideration each country’s distinct iconography. Customizable components like knee patches, nameplates, and removable features allow the athletes to make the uniform their own without compromising the cohesive look of their national team.

“It’s a unique opportunity to work closely with a brand and see your input come to fruition,” said Troy Murphy, a member of the U.S. Ski Team. “We spend countless hours on the mountain in a wide variety of conditions. It’s awesome that we can give our feedback to Columbia and have them hand us a uniform the next season that reflects our input.”

Columbia’s 2018 uniforms will be worn by national athletes competing in the following events:

  • United States: Moguls;
  • Canada: Moguls, Aerials, Slopestyle and Halfpipe;
  • Belarus: Aerials;
  • Kazakhstan: Moguls;
  • Brazil: Aerials; and
  • Ukraine: Aerials.

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Columbia Sportswear

Kemin Industries Acquires Garmon Chemicals’ Textile Auxiliaries Business To Better Serve Global Apparel And Textile Markets

THE REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO/DES MOINES, Iowa — January 8, 2018 — Garmon Chemicals — an international provider of chemical auxiliaries, innovation and creativity for garment processing — today announced an exciting new chapter in its 30-year history.

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient company that uses science to touch 3.8 billion people every day with its products and services, has entered into an agreement to acquire the textile auxiliary business of Garmon Chemicals and its sister company, The Italian Job. The companies will be gradually integrated over the next few months. All apparel and textile customers will continue to be served exclusively by the Garmon brand, with the values and benefits that they have come to expect and to respect over the years.

The acquisition will further increase the Garmon brand’s R&D scope, commercial penetration and service level throughout the textile auxiliary global markets. The acquisition is expected to result in greater efficiencies and significant increase of market share. The company’s global headquarters will remain in The Republic of San Marino.

“Kemin first became interested in entering the textile auxiliaries industry based on the adjacent technologies the industry has in common with existing Kemin research and products,” said Dr. Chris Nelson, president and CEO of Kemin Industries. “Garmon’s global reach, commitment to customer-driven R&D and unique marketing strategy cemented the decision for the acquisition to allow Kemin to enter the market.”

With this acquisition, Kemin is able to play a significant role in additional textile markets. Kemin will continue to provide quality products and services to over half of the world’s population every day, and will enter the textile industry with the new Garmon acquisition.

“The fusion of Garmon’s undisputed know-how and market reputation along with the R&D power of Kemin and its global footprint is a new industry zeitgeist that provides customers throughout the apparel value chain with unprecedented innovation, solutions and business intimacy,” said Maurizio Cappellini, President of Garmon Chemicals. “Garmon and Kemin joining forces is a notable sign of the global collaboration trend that creates a positive impact when two companies join together and create success with a concentration of resources.”

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Kemin Industries

Jaanuu Appoints Veteran Marketer Dave Beveridge As CMO

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — January 8, 2018 — Seeking to capitalize on strong demand in the wake of record 2017 sales, and in light of significant growth plans for 2018, Jaanuu has expanded its executive team, appointing Dave Beveridge as its first chief marketing officer (CMO). The brand has also grown its investor group, to include footwear company, Olukai’s Co-Founder, Matt Till and current CEO, Jim Harris.  The announcement was made today by Shaan Sethi, founder and CEO of Jaanuu, the most successful and fastest growing direct-to-consumer brand in the medical apparel space.

Having served as a marketing advisor to Jaanuu since 2014, Beveridge segues into a senior staff position with the company following nearly three years as vice president of eCommerce for Planet Blue, where he was integral in improving topline revenue by 75 percent and operating profit 100 percent for the bohemian/beach apparel company.  He previously served as VP of marketing for video sharing app maker Whipclip and in a similar capacity for the fashion subscription service ShoeDazzle. From 2010-12 Beveridge worked in the entertainment industry as chief of staff, digital for the media production company BermanBraun (now Whalerock Industries) in the wake of his role as vice president of eCommerce & business development for Sportnet, assisting with its merger with GrindTV to form the largest global action-sports community/commerce destination. An MBA graduate of Saint Mary’s College, Dave Beveridge is a coveted expert on digital marketing and customer relationship management, among other topics, and has served as a speaker at such industry conclaves as Brand Innovators, Experian Client Summit and Fashion Digital LA.

“Dave is a proven leader and one of the most well-respected veterans in eCommerce, having led marketing at both Planet Blue and ShoeDazzle,” stated Founder and CEO Shaan Sethi, who launched the fashion-forward scrubs lifestyle company five years ago with his sister, Dr. Neela Sethi Young.  “This is the right time to build out our leadership team, and we know that Dave will be integral in reaching new audiences while stoking the loyalty of our existing customers.”

“Dave Beveridge is the guy you bring in when you’re ready to kick your marketing into high gear,” said Brian Lee, founder of ShoeDazzle and co-founder of The Honest Company.  “Having worked with him for over two years at ShoeDazzle, I know he will bring unequaled creativity and tenacity to his new CMO post at Jaanuu.”

Concurrently, following the strong success of its July 2017 footwear launch, Jaanuu bolstered its recent strategic investment round with two new members of its investor group: Matt Till and Jim Harris, co-founder and CEO, respectively, of the Hawaii-inspired footwear company Olukai.

Jaanuu’s success can be attributed to its disruption of the multi-billion-dollar medical apparel market with its fresh vision of contemporary, fashionable scrubs, lab coats and footwear. The brand’s highly coveted runway-inspired styles and products reflect some of today’s most popular fashion trends and feature cutting edge proprietary fabrication, Jaanacea™ which stays soft and wrinkle resistant while withstanding the harsh conditions of a hospital or medical environment.

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Jaanuu

Archroma At ISPO Brandnew 2018 With Nature-Inspired Ingredients To Enhance Active Wear & Gear

REINACH, Switzerland — January 8, 2018 — Archroma, a global supplier of color and specialty chemicals, is keeping nature top-of-mind for its ISPO debut with a showcase of advanced innovations and solutions to enhance active and sportswear at Hall B4, Booth 430-BN05.

For all of us, inner beauty matters just as much as outer beauty. Consumers aspire to have clothing and gear that are functional, beautiful and meaningful — textiles that are made in a more sustainable and responsible way.

Under the motto “The ingredients to enhance your gear, it’s our nature”, Archroma invites visitors to discover actual solutions to achieve this aspiration across all its core areas. The company’s purpose is to bring color and performance while minimizing environmental impact at all stages in a product’s life cycle.

Expert ingredients for outdoor, urban and activewear

Archroma strongly believes, based on its extensive experience in textile processing, that sustainability can generate innovation, performance and can even lead to cost reductions for customers.

Innovation is a core competence of Archroma, who will be at the ISPO Brandnew Village to showcase how its products and services can help visitors meet future market demands, foster future technologies and contribute to a more sustainable textile industry:

  • Color effects – with solutions ranging from high-fast dyes Foron® S-WF, Nylosan® S, Printofix® TF, Drimaren® HF, and the new-in-range Foron S luminous dyes, to EarthColors nature inspired biomass-waste based dyes, supported by Archroma’s Color Atlas to boost your creativity;
  • Thermo-control and protection solutions to help make your gear more resistant to extreme weather conditions from heatwaves to rain pours: coldblack®, HyDry, Smartrepel® Hydro, Appretan® S and Sanitized®;
  • Care effects solutions to bring softness and comfort to your gear whilst looking good at all times, Siligen®, Solusoft, Ceralube® and Arkofix®.
  • Archroma will also demonstrate to ISPO visitors how its ONE WAY Process Simulator allows brands, retailers and textile manufacturers to take sustainability to a whole new level. The new, online software can be used to mimic and compare products and processes, and thus calculate the ecological and economical profile of the final end-product.

Archroma will display its solutions at the booth with 4 experiential spotlight areas:

Spotlight on EarthColors:
 EarthColors is a range of products created from agricultural and herbal waste and embracing the latest in communication technology to enable transparency and traceability through the supply chain to consumers – from nature to fashion.

Archroma’s EarthColors have been selected for the ISPO Textrends Forum for Fall/Winter 2019/20, Eco Era category, by an independent jury of textile experts. The ISPO Textrends Eco Era features innovations with a strong sustainability element.

AGENDA: See EarthColors at the ISPO Textrends Forum (Hall C3), and for the ISPO Conference program (30-31.01.2018 @12:00, Hall C4).

Spotlight on Smartrepel Hydro: Smartrepel® Hydro is a nature-friendlier protection agent based on distinctive micro-encapsulated, non-PFC based technology offering exceptional, durable water repellency to polyester, polyamide and cotton-based textiles.

At the show, Archroma will introduce its brand new Smartrepel® Hydro AM, a “universal” addition to the range allowing seamless application on all fibers with the same high level of performance as the rest of the Smartrepel® technology.

Spotlight on Sanitized Odoractiv: Archroma will introduce for the first time to ISPO visitors a new active-odor-control technology for polyester textiles, Sanitized® Odoractiv, to prevent the formation of odors and in particular the persistent smell (permastink) heavily criticized by consumers. This technology has been awarded the Swiss Technology Award.

Spotlight on the Color Atlas by Archroma: The Color Atlas by Archroma® is a physical and online color library system comprising over 4300 color references.

Archroma is sponsoring the ISPO Academy Masterclass, which will gather about 30 young designers selected from the best design schools and universities around the world to participate in an exclusive training program. Participants will utilize the Color Atlas by Archroma® to prepare their work and presentations at ISPO.

AGENDA: The public presentation of the ISPO Academy Masterclass using the Color Atlas by Archroma® will take place on 29.01.2018 @17:00.

Easy-to-use Outdoor Solution Navigator touchscreens will also be available at the booth to encourage visitors to explore their ideas and uncover new ways to enhance their gear sustainably.

“Archroma helps active and sportswear brands and producers bring ideas to life and develop collections with a soul. We are 100% committed to a more sustainable textile industry and this will be evident through the innovations and solutions we’ll present on our ISPO debut. We are really looking forward to being a part of the discussions, and helping visitors to unlock their creativity with new possibilities for enhancing their gear,” comments Nuria Estape, head of Marketing & Promotion for Archroma’s Brand & Performance Textile Specialties business.

Posted January 8, 2018

Source: Archroma

BYTE And TexTempo Partner To Offer Broad Range Of Manufacturing Process Solutions

CHARLESTON, S.C./ATLANTA — January 8, 2018 – Long-time apparel software developer BYTE Software Services and sewn products automation and marketing experts TexTempo have formed an alliance that promises to deliver the broadest platform of manufacturing process improvement solutions available to the sewn products industry. Under the agreement, TexTempo has become the exclusive sales agent for BYTE shop floor control, ERP, and other manufacturing solutions in North American.

According to BYTE President Ben Gause, “The demand for our ever-evolving suite of apparel and sewn products software has reached the stage that, to keep up with the pace of available technology, we needed a source of expertise more current than our present field experience. TexTempo brings us that in spades. We are fortunate to find 60 years of sales experience in apparel manufacturing automation to take BYTE into the next 40 years.”

TexTempo will leverage its expertise in manufacturing automation for the apparel, automotive, furniture, marine, bedding, and technical textiles industries to lead the launch of the new BYTETIME™ family of wireless, tablet-based apps. This innovative new platform includes real-time Shop Floor Control (SFC), piecework payroll, production, quality control, inventory, shipping and receiving solutions. BYTETIME is based on core BYTE solutions that have evolved through practical application and customer interaction over the past 40 years.

“We jumped at the opportunity to work with an industry icon like Ben Gause,” explained TexTempo Senior Vice President Greg Hathcox. “His company and reputation for helping manufacturing companies are well known throughout the sewn products markets. Partnering with BYTE gives us the perfect match of experience, manufacturing orientation, and technology we need to help our clients digitally transform their manufacturing operations. Our alliance is driven by the industry’s need to improve manufacturing productivity and efficiency to increase profits. With this partnership now in effect, the roadmap for success is secure for the next 40 years.”

Posted January 7, 2018

Source: TexTempo

Motion Industries Announces Organizational Changes

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — January 5, 2018 — Motion Industries Inc. — a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co. — recently announced three management changes, effective December 11, 2017. Tim Breen, Motion Industries President and CEO, announced the following promotions:

Randy Breaux was promoted to executive vice president of Marketing, Distribution, and Purchasing. The increased cooperation among these disciplines allows the company to identify and plan for growing opportunities in the industry such as the industrial internet of things (IIoT) and automation. In 2016, Breaux was promoted to his most recent position of Senior Vice President of Marketing, Distribution, and Purchasing. He joined Motion Industries in 2011 as senior vice president after more than 20 successful years at Baldor Electric Co.

Kevin Storer was promoted to executive vice president of U.S. Operations and president of Mi Mexico, and will maintain responsibility for all field branch sales in the United States and Mexico. This change solidifies his position as the leader for field sales and allows the field to move in an agile, highly coordinated fashion with respect to operating efficiently, as well as seizing future opportunities in a decisive manner. Storer began his career with Motion Industries in the West Group in 1987, and held significant positions in the company before being promoted in 2016 to his most recent position as senior vice president of U.S. Operations and president of Mi Mexico.

Also, Mark Stoneburner was promoted to senior vice president of Industry Segments and Business Development. The addition of the business development function to Stoneburner’s role enables Motion Industries to better leverage his deep industry experience, as well as his strong strategic approach to a growing portion of the company’s overall business. He joined Motion Industries in 2016 as corporate account vice president – Industry Segments, bringing with him 33 years of industry experience. Stoneburner will continue to share responsibility for merger and acquisition (M&A) strategy.

“Our evolving industry offers us the opportunity to be proactive in how we partner with suppliers, how we interact with customers, and how we leverage our greatest asset – our people,” Breen said. “Each of these promotions allows Motion Industries to continue to ensure our leadership position and capitalize on opportunities going forward, which in turn will enhance our customer service even more.”

Posted January 5, 2018

Source: Motion Industries

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