ITM Exhibitor Preview: SPGPrints

BOXMEER, The Netherlands — March 12, 2018 — SPGPrints’ digital printing solutions using Archer® technology and advanced rotary screens for apparel applications will be presented on its stand in Hall 6, Stand 606B, at ITM 2018, Tűyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey, from April 14-17.

Highlights of the digital offering at the stand will be the 1850 millimeter (mm)-wide version of the JAVELIN® printer, a program of inks for a wide range of fabrics, and information on other digital printers using Archer technology.

“Since its debut at ITM 2016, the Javelin printer has been installed at textile printing operations around the world, complementing existing digital machines and screen production,” said Hakan Uzman, managing director SPGPrints Turkey. “For the past year, Tekboy Tekstil, here in Istanbul, has been running its Javelin printer to supplement production capacity and meet increased demands for shorter runs, rapid turnarounds, and on-demand sample printing.”

The six-color Javelin is a production scanning printer that uses SPGPrints’ unique Archer technology and Fujifilm Dimatix Samba print heads to fire variable drops of ink (2-10 pL) up to 4 mm to the substrate.

With an output of up to 367 linear meters per hour, the Javelin is suited for medium output levels, and situations where more frequent changes between different fabrics and ink chemistries are required.

For higher volumes, information will be available on the stand about the SPGPrints PIKE® printer that offers high-speed, single-pass production using the same proven Archer technology. Capable of speeds up to 40 linear meters per hour, Pike is enabling users to offer lead times of less than one week to global fast-fashion brands, for orders exceeding 100,000 linear meters.

With both printers, SPGPrints’ “Archer Print Head Program” is available that provides a 2.5 year guarantee on print heads in combination with the use of accredited inks.

In addition to production flexibility, the Javelin and Pike printers deliver high-quality print with fine lines, solid blotches, precise geometrics, and micro patterns, making them ideal for today’s design trends and demands for fast-fashion.

SPGPrints manufactures its own inks for use with Javelin and Pike printers at its recently expanded ink plant, at its headquarters in Boxmeeer. SPGPrints’ NEBULA® range of digital inks is designed for use with printers using Kyocera print heads. Acid, reactive, disperse and sublimation inks are available, and assure smooth running, wide colour gamuts, and outstanding quality with low maintenance.

Screens for exceptional print quality

SPGPrints continues to lead the way in innovation for screen technologies because it recognises the complementary nature of digital and screen production in meeting the demands of today’s markets quickly and cost-effectively.

On its stand at ITM 2018, visitors will find a selection of screens and printed textiles that demonstrate the characteristics of the NovaScreen® line-up. NovaScreen screens offer relatively high open areas thanks to mesh counts with minimum spacing between holes, maximising paste transfer, and are available in a range of meshes from 135 and 245 holes per linear inch. This results in higher printing speeds and paste yields. The robust nickel construction of NovaScreen offers stability at high speed, long life and easy handling.

The NovaScreen 245 mesh offers exceptional definition and resolution. With hole-sizes of 40 microns, it features an exceptionally high mesh count. This gives it two important quality advantages: first, it prints perfect halftones and tonal gradations, with transitions not previously possible with rotary screen printing. Fine rasters that generate homogenous shade impressions on the printed substrate make this possible. Fine linework and smaller dots can also be reproduced, enabling greater creativity in geometric patterns and halftones for fashion and interior décor applications.

Also on the stand will be SPGPrints’ RandomScreen®, a 125 mesh with a 79-micron hole-size screen, that supresses moiré effects in halftones. The holes are arranged stochastically, out of line with each other, thereby eliminating the risk of undesired patterns becoming visible in printed results. RandomScreen also can save paste, especially when pigment printing.

Optimize images with direct laser engraving and laser imaging

To achieve the best results from SPGPrints’ NovaScreen line, direct laser engraving and laser imaging solutions can cut screen preparation times, accelerate throughput and increase productivity. Information about these laser engraving systems will be available at the stand.

The SPGPrints bestLEN offers state-of-the-art direct laser engraving for effortless, repeatable quality in screen imaging. Direct laser engraving is a single-step dry process: simply engrave the desired design and print. This eliminates costly consumables such as film, ink or chemicals, and time-consuming processes like exposing and washing.

SPGPrints’ smartLEX 7430 laser exposing system uses unique multi-beam diode technology that combines long lifetime, high productivity and resolutions of up to 2540dpi. smartLEX 7430 exposes screens between 300 mm and 3500 mm length. Exposing cycles can be as short as 12 minutes, and intuitive, easy-to-use, Smart-GUI software requires relatively little experience to master.

“There is no doubt that the textile printing market is currently a very exciting place to be. With powerful digital printers working alongside advanced screen technologies using precision laser engraving and imaging systems, new applications like soft signage, and new market dynamics are driving this vital industry,” Uzman concluded. “With products for the complete workflow, SPGPrints is in a unique position to help its customers find the right solutions for success.”

Posted March 12, 2018

Source: SPGPrints

Mazda And Toyota Establish JV Mazda Toyota Manufacturing U.S.A.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala./HIROSHIMA, Japan/TOYOTA-CITY, Japan — March 8, 2018 — Mazda Motor Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. have established a new joint-venture company called Mazda Toyota Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. (MTMUS) that will produce vehicles in Huntsville, Ala., beginning in 2021.

The new plant will have the capacity to produce 150,000 units of Mazda’s crossover model that will be newly introduced to the North American market and 150,000 units of the Toyota Corolla. The facility is expected to create up to 4,000 jobs. Toyota and Mazda are investing $1.6 billion towards this project with equal funding contributions.

“We hope to make MTMUS a plant that will hold a special place in the heart of the local community for many, many years,” said Mazda’s Executive Officer Masashi Aihara, who will serve as president of MTMUS. “By combining the best of our technologies and corporate cultures, Mazda and Toyota will not only produce high-quality cars but also create a plant employees will be proud to work at and contribute to the further development of the local economy and the automotive industry. We hope that cars made at the new plant will enrich the lives of their owners and become much more than just a means of transportation.”

“The new plant, which will be Toyota’s 11th manufacturing facility in the U.S., not only represents our continuous commitment in this country, but also is a key factor in improving our competitiveness of manufacturing in the U.S.,” said Hironori Kagohashi, executive general manager of Toyota and MTMUS’s executive vice president. “We are committed to realizing a highly competitive plant and producing vehicles with the best quality for customers by combining Toyota and Mazda’s manufacturing expertise and leveraging the joint venture’s synergies. Based on this competitiveness, we will make every effort to becoming a best-in-town plant that will be loved by our hometown,” he added.

In collaboration with the state of Alabama and the city of Huntsville, MTMUS will soon begin land preparation for the new plant, and the full-scale construction of the plant is expected to start in 2019.

Overview:

Company name Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. (MTMUS)
Location Huntsville, Alabama
Ratio of capital contribution Mazda Motor Corporation: 50 percent; Toyota Motor Corporation: 50 percent
Date of establishment March 1, 2018
President and executive vice president President: Masashi Aihara (executive officer of Mazda Motor Corp.)

Executive Vice President: Hironori Kagohashi (executive general manager of Toyota Motor Corp.)
Production capacity 300,000 units per year (150,000 units each for Mazda and Toyota)
Production model Mazda: crossover model that will be newly introduced to the North American market
Toyota: Corolla
Start of production 2021
Employment Up to 4,000 team members

 

Posted March 9, 2018

Source: Mazda North American Operations

Russian Export Center: Companies From Russia Presented Products At JECWorld 2018

PARIS — March 9, 2018 — The world’s largest composites show JECWorld 2018, with the participation of eight Russian companies, has just ended in France.

The event brought together more than 1,300 exhibitors as well as approximately 40,000 visitors from more than 100 countries in the world. It is the first ever show dedicated to composite production, which has been held annually since 1965.

Manufacturers from Russia presented their recent developments — production equipment, polymer materials and plastics, technical textiles, carbon fibers and reinforced and heat-resistant materials — which are not only used widely in their country, but are also in high demand abroad. The Russian exhibitors worked through a collective stand, organized by the Russian Export Center (REC), and three separate displays.

As noted by REC: “The Russian-made composites are distinguished by high quality and are highly demanded on the global market. The high-tech carbon materials, construction polymer binders, fabrics and strips manufactured in Russia compete successfully with the world’s best examples. The annual growth rate of the Russian composites market amounts to nearly 20 percent. Such figures require a system approach to the efforts on promotion of the industry’s export possibilities and this is what we are going to pursue actively.”

The REC’s collective stand with an area of 96 square meters was devoted to the products of such Russian companies as Trade House Rusbazalt (trademark RedArmo), STTC ApATeCh-Dubna Ltd., NIIGRAFIT, JSC, Russkiy basalt LLC (trademark MeltRock) and NIIKAM Co. Ltd. Likewise, the separate displays presented products of other Russian manufacturers, including ITECMA LLC, NPK Khimprominzhiniring, JSC (Umatex Group brand which is part of the Rosatom Corp.) and PREPREG-ACM, JSC.

Participation in JECWorld2018 is aimed at active promotion of the Russian composites and polymers on the worldwide market and the development of Russia’s export possibilities a priority area of which is a large-scale increase of the share of non-resource exports.

The volume of the Russian composites market is estimated at close to 60 billion rubles. Over 150 enterprises are engaged in active development of materials which are used in various industrial sectors — aircraft engineering, shipbuilding, the car industry, power engineering, construction, oil and gas production, chemistry, petrochemistry and space industry.

Posted March 9, 2018

Source: Russian Export Center

Magniflex’s Most Recent Innovation For The Mattress Industry: The Nuvola Collection

MIAMI — March 9, 2018 — Magniflex had another successful Las Vegas market with the introduction of the Nuvola collection that was well-received and placed with a large number of retailers nationwide.

The Nuvola collection contains Thermic® fabric and Aquabreeze® foam, two cutting-edge sleep technologies sure to increase Magniflex’s position as an industry innovator. It also features Dual Core technology — the sleep innovation that allows couples to adjust their comfort with a quick zip and flip of the internal foam cores. No more compromising in terms of comfort.

The Nuvola collection maintains a contemporary and modern look, in-line with unique technology that is sure to satisfy even the most sophisticated customer. The collection contains Thermic® material, which provides several important benefits, all of which help increase sleep quality. Thermic® gives a uniquely cool, yet comfortable sensation that lasts all night. It absorbs body heat generated while sleeping, stores the energy and then releases it generating an incredible sensation of coolness in contact with the body. This cutting-edge material is applied to our natural viscose fabric on the top side of the mattress cover, a highly breathable fabric that guarantees freshness and a constant airflow.

Aquabreeze® is another unique component of the Nuvola collection. It is a plush yet resilient foam that offers a high elastic recovery and increased flexibility. The internal structure of the unique foam features an open-cell construction, which increases airflow within the mattress for enhanced freshness and coolness. The overall comfort offered by Aquabreeze® would be plush and extremely cozy.

With the introduction of the Nuvola collection in two profiles, 10 inches and 12 inches, Magniflex once again stays ahead of the curve regarding the latest sleep technologies and the highest levels of manufacturing standards.

Posted March 9, 2018

Source: Magniflex USA Ltd.

PolyOne Board Elects Robert Abernathy As Director

CLEVELAND — March 7, 2018 — PolyOne Corp. — a global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions — announced that its Board of Directors has elected Robert E. Abernathy as an independent director effective today. He will serve on the Audit committee.

Abernathy is the retired chairman and CEO of Halyard Health Inc., a medical technology company specializing in eliminating pain, speeding recovery and preventing infections for healthcare providers and patients worldwide. Abernathy was appointed to the role when the company was established via spinoff from Kimberly-Clark in 2014. Over his 32-year career at Kimberly-Clark, he served as president of the company’s Global Health Care business and held executive roles with responsibility for several segments, including Global Nonwovens and Continuous Improvement & Sustainability, Business-To-Business, Developing and Emerging Markets, and North Atlantic Consumer Products.

Abernathy received a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Alabama and a master’s degree from the Institute of Paper Chemistry.

“As we increase our innovation within the healthcare and consumer products industries, as well as expand in developing and emerging markets, Robert’s global business acumen and experience will be invaluable,” said Bob Patterson, chairman, president and CEO, PolyOne Corp.  “We are very pleased to welcome him to our Board and look forward to his immediate impact, contributions and guidance.”

Commenting on his election, Abernathy said: “PolyOne is at the forefront of innovation, material science and service that truly make a difference in people’s lives.  The company’s specialty journey continues to evolve and grow, and I am excited to be participating as a member of this diverse and talented Board.”

Posted March 9, 2018

Source: PolyOne Corp.

Enhanced Healthcare Laundry Certification Standard Now Available

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — March 9, 2018 — The updated Standard for Producing Hygienically Clean Reusable Textiles for Use in the Healthcare Industry, containing improved terminology that clarifies compliance requirements, is now available for download on the Hygienically Clean website.

Enter bit.ly/hchealthcareinfo in your browser to visit the Hygienically Clean Healthcare webpage and access the update. The new terminology better identifies mandates, distinguishing them from practices strongly recommended, as the program’s Advisory Board has eliminated the use of “should” and “may” from references to laundry practices. Now all such stipulations use only “must” (identifying a laundry practice that is required for compliance with the standard) or “shall” (indicating a practice recommended for implementation, but not mandatory).

For example, the standard formerly stipulated that a laundry “should” have documentation of a current integrated pest management program consistent with healthcare-recommended practices with evidence of scheduled treatments. Now a plant “must” have such documentation. Other “should” to “must” changes relate to compiling a plant’s quality assurance (QA) manual and minimizing manual handling of soiled linen.

Most clarifications involved changing “shall” to “must” because the former “shall” clauses had been enforced as mandates, but “shall” isn’t strong enough to convey that compliance with these stipulations is required, explained Angela Freeman, TRSA certification programs manager.

“The changes do not make the standard more prescriptive. Hygienically Clean remains true to its mission of enabling laundries in compliance with best management practices to use their own documented standard operating procedures to achieve BMPs,” she said. The new terminology essentially makes requirements easier to understand so certified laundries consistently produce hygienically clean linen.

Hygienically Clean Healthcare inspectors ensure laundries deploy BMPs grounded in regulations, standards and guidance of OSHA, EPA, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The Hygienically Clean standard was previously recognized by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) as a premier and recognized resource dedicated to excellence in patient care.

In 2017, Hygienically Clean joined with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology to launch APIC Industry Perspectives, a website that builds clinical knowledge related to infection prevention product usage, the science supporting specific methodologies and best practices to keep patients safe.

Each Hygienically Clean certified laundry’s QA manual documents its complete range of processes. This gives certification inspectors a focal point for evaluating compliance with BMPs. Through the Hygienically Clean Healthcare Users Group, the foremost experts in laundry technology evaluate BMPs to be included in the standard. No other collaboration of launderers matches these certified operators’ knowledge of the complete healthcare textile (HCT) processing cycle.

The Users Group updates the Advisory Board, chaired by Randy Bartsch, CEO, Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service, on current and emerging technologies. Besides laundering, professions represented on the Board include physicians, infection prevention, epidemiology, nursing and more.

The ranks of Hygienically Clean Healthcare certified facilities recently eclipsed 125; another 40 are in the process of becoming certified. The certification was introduced in 2012.

Posted March 9, 2018

Source: TRSA

Lands’ End Business Outfitters Launches Work. Life. Style. Collection Aimed At Millennials

DODGEVILLE, Wis. — March 7, 2018 — As the population of millennials in the workforce grows, needs and trends in work wear and logoed apparel have changed. In preparation of the Lands’ End Business Outfitters Work. Life. Style. Collection launch, the company conducted the 2017 Millennial Workwear Survey to find out preferences, priorities and shopping trends of the latest generation to enter the workforce.

The survey revealed that young professionals prefer more formal work apparel with retail-inspired trends than casual pieces and grayscale as the favored color scheme. These findings helped drive the spring product assortment for the Lands’ End Business Outfitters Work. Life. Style. Collection, including the women’s Tie Neck Crepe Blouse and men’s Shawl Collar Cardigan.

While companies often select logo’d workwear based on job function and brand aesthetic, the survey shows that quality, comfort, look and price are priority for millennials. These insights allow Lands’ End Business Outfitters to work closely with their clients to make informed decisions in the product assortment they are selecting for employees. Elevated business basics such as the women’s Half Sleeve Mock Neck Top, women’s Sophie Pieced Broadcloth Shirt and men’s Sport Fleece Jacket provide companies options for employees that are versatile, easy to care for and at a great value.

“As the number of millennials joining the workforce grew, it became apparent that the way they shop and dress was different than previous generations,” said Christine Hess, divisional merchandise manager, Lands’ End Business Outfitters. “As a uniform and logoed workwear provider, it is important that we offer our clients styles that millennials will be proud to wear as they represent their employer. The new Work. Life. Style. Collection provides companies with work apparel that is modern, professional and easy to wear.”

As Lands’ End Business Outfitters creates future workwear collections, the 2017 Millennial Workwear Survey results will help drive product development to provide companies and their employees with logo’d workwear they want, need and will be proud to wear.

View the Lands’ End Outfitters Work. Life. Style. Collection lookbook and shop at www.business.landsend.com.

Posted March 9, 2018

Source: Lands’ End Business Outfitters

Culp Announces Definitive Agreement To Acquire Source For Custom Window Treatments Designed For Hospitality Market

HIGH POINT, N.C. — March 8, 2018 — Culp Inc. announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Read Window Products Inc., a source for custom window treatments and other products for the hospitality and commercial industries. Based in Knoxville, Tenn., Read Window Products is a turn-key provider of window treatments offering measuring, sourcing, fabrication and installation services. Read Window Products’ primary custom product line includes motorization, shades, drapery and shower curtains. In addition, they supply soft goods such as decorative top sheets, coverlets, duvet covers, bed skirts, bolsters and pillows, for leading hospitality brands worldwide. Read Window Products has been in business since 1981, with annual revenues of approximately $11.0 million in 2017. Culp currently expects to fund the acquisition with cash and investments on hand without incurring any additional debt, with closing currently expected to occur at the end of March, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Commenting on the acquisition announcement, Frank Saxon, president and CEO, Culp said: “We have been seeking the right strategic business opportunity to support our growing sales of upholstery fabrics designed for the hospitality market. Today, we are pleased to announce a definitive agreement to acquire Read Window Products. We believe this additional product line will complement our existing upholstery fabrics business and enhance our ability to expand our sales and reach additional customers in the hospitality market. Read Window Products is already solidly profitable with operating margins in line with our current upholstery fabrics business. We have a unique opportunity to combine our outstanding design capabilities with another established business that enjoys a solid reputation in the hospitality market. This proposed acquisition supports our diversification strategy for both products and customers, and we look forward to the opportunities ahead to integrate Read Window Products’ operations with our existing upholstery fabrics business.”

Boyd Chumbley, president of Culp’s upholstery fabrics division, added: “As we continue to diversify our customer base, we believe the hospitality market offers significant growth opportunities for Culp. The proposed acquisition of Read Window Products supports this strategy, and we are pleased to welcome a proven market leader to Culp’s upholstery fabrics business. Adding window treatments to our product line is a logical step in Culp’s evolution as a complete source of fabrics for the hospitality market. The opportunity to work with an established source will allow us to respond to customer demand in an efficient manner. We are excited about the potential to leverage Culp’s global platform, product innovation and outstanding customer service with the added expertise of Read Window Products as we extend our market reach.”

Dale Read, CEO, Read Window Products, added: “We believe this is a great opportunity for Read Window Products, and we look forward to joining the Culp team. Our companies have similar family cultures and values with a shared commitment to product excellence and outstanding customer service. Together, we will be uniquely positioned to offer the full complement of high quality, decorative fabrics used inside a hotel room. We are excited about the growth potential this proposed business combination brings to the hospitality market.”

Posted March 9, 2018

Source: Culp

Beating The Buzzer: Hanesbrands Flexes Quick-Turn Muscle To Deliver More Than Half A Million Pieces Of March Madness Apparel

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — March 9, 2018 — Let the madness begin. Win or go home. Full-court press. Beat the clock. Nail biters. Turns out, that is the challenge on and off the college basketball court in March.

For the 20th consecutive year, HanesBrands’ graphic design, screen-printing and logistics teams in Lenexa, Kan., will begin a month-long mad dash to create art, print and ship almost half a million pieces of tournament-specific apparel to game sites across the country as soon as the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee reveals on Selection Sunday this weekend which 68 college basketball teams will take the dance floor.

“They call it March Madness for a reason,” said John Fryer, HanesBrands president, sports and graphic apparel. “Come Sunday, we will begin an absolute frenzy of activity to meet the daunting apparel needs of one of the world’s greatest sporting events. We will need to refresh the graphic artwork and print more shirts and hats each week as teams advance, and we’ll do it with as little as 48 hours’ notice for three consecutive weeks. March Madness is one of the most exhilarating, exhausting and satisfying business challenges of the year.”

And come Selection Monday for the Division I women’s national tournament, the madness of March will double with another 64 teams announced.

HanesBrands’ Event 1 business, part of the company’s Sports Apparel division, has served as the NCAA’s onsite apparel concessionaire for the national tournaments since 1998. The company will operate multiple sales concessions at the 14 different game locations for the men’s tournament and 21 game locations for the women’s tournament.

T-shirts and hats account for about 80 percent of sales, but fans also expect the availability of fleece, hoodies and up to 150 other items to be available at each stage of the events.

The company’s Sports Apparel division’s retail business operations will get in on the action as well. To provide tournament-specific apparel to thousands of local mass merchant and department stores seeking to stock fanwear for their area’s favorite teams, the company will utilize local screen-printers around the country to provide specialized quick-turn service.

“Onsite at the tournament games and in stores around the country, many fans not only want apparel representing their favorite collegiate team, they also want apparel specifically designed for a regional final, Sweet 16, Elite 8 or Final Four appearance,” Fryer said.

The March Madness magic for HanesBrands comes from utilizing the scale of its largely self-owned manufacturing — including scores of in-house graphic designers and direct-to-garment printing operations — along with in-market contract screen printers that allow the company to customize, produce, ship and sell apparel within 48 hours as teams advance in the tournament, eventually whittling down the 9.2 quintillion matchup possibilities at the start of the tournament to the certainty of just one at the end.

The work begins ahead of Selection Sunday as the more than 50-member graphic design team begins design work as teams automatically qualify for the tournament. Immediately after the regional seedings are announced on Selection Sunday, the team has just two days to create apparel for the tournament’s play-in games.

More than 100 different pieces of art are produced during and immediately following the announcement of the 68-team field, and every approved design will be on press Monday and delivered in advance of the first-round games. This process is repeated during each round, culminating in the Final Four where HanesBrands has exclusive rights this year to sell licensed fanwear at the Alamodome in San Antonio, along with 15 NCAA sanctioned hotels, the March Madness Music Festival and Fan Fest during the men’s tournament, and at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, as well as at six NCAA sanctioned hotels and Tourney Town during the women’s tournament.

“The championship shirt adds an extra level of complexity to our process,” Fryer said. “We produce shirts for both schools and, as the final buzzer sounds, we begin stocking the shelves. So while close games and buzzer beaters can be exciting for fans, our team typically hopes that they can predict the winner a few minutes ahead of the game’s end.”

The tournament ends in a flourish as excitement builds throughout the month. Approximately 25 percent of all the apparel sold during the tournament is bought at the Final Four semifinal and National Championship games.

Posted March 9, 2018

Source: HanesBrands

Kuraray Completes Acquisition Of Calgon Carbon

TOKYO/PITTSBURGH — March 9, 2018 — Kuraray Co. Ltd. announced it has completed its acquisition of Calgon Carbon Corp.

As a separate subsidiary, Calgon Carbon will be reported as part of the Functional Materials Company of Kuraray, along with Kuraray’s Carbon Material Business Division. The Functional Materials company includes the Methacrylate Division and Medical Division.

Randy Dearth, Calgon Carbon’s President and CEO, said of the completion of the merger: “This is an exciting beginning. For over 75 years, Calgon Carbon’s products, technologies, and commitment to our customers were the driving force of our business. And now, when combined with the support of Kuraray, there is no limit to what we can achieve.” Dearth and other members of the Calgon Carbon executive management team will continue in their roles after the closing of the transaction.

Masaaki Ito, Kuraray’s Representative director and president said: “Today, Kuraray takes its carbon materials business farther than ever before with the addition of a global focus on activated carbon, activated carbon services, and filtration media. We are delighted to have the Calgon Carbon team joining Kuraray. We believe that this complementary combination will enable significant synergies and growth opportunities, and we aim to further expand the business as one of our future core businesses.”

Kuraray and Calgon Carbon have complementary products and services, and the combined organization will continue to focus on the highest quality activated carbon and filtration media products, equipment, and services. The combination will strengthen Kuraray’s focus on contributing to human health and the sustainability of the environment through innovative and high quality products around the world.

Posted March 9, 2018

Source: Calgon Carbon Corp.

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