Italian Textile Machinery: Opening Of New Technology Training Center In Vietnam

MILAN — December 12, 2017 — On November 29, the Italian training center for textile machinery opened in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT). The Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT) president Alessandro Zucchi commented: “The training center provides a further opportunity to consolidate the presence of Italy’s textile machinery sector in this emerging market.”

Following the signing of an agreement between the project’s main partners, the Italian Trade Agency and HCMUT, the inauguration ceremony of the Italian technology training center for textile machinery in Vietnam was held in April 2016, with the participation, amongst others, of Alessandro Zucchi and Raffaella Carabelli, respectively president and past president of ACIMIT, partners in the project together with PISIE (International Polytechnic Institute for Industrial and Economic Development).

Financed by the Ministry for Economic Development, as part of the Extraordinary Program for the promotion of Made in Italy – Country Project Vietnam, the project intends to support the development of the local textile industry through the realization of a technology center, specifically for the production of men’s socks and hosiery, outfitted with a complete line of Italian machinery and equipment. Notable participants in the project were the following Italian machinery manufacturers: Bellini, Fadis, Gavazzi, Lawer, Lonati and Mesdan.

The inauguration ceremony for the training center unfolded within the context of the Business Mission in Vietnam, held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City November 27-29, and included the presence of the Italian Vice Ministry of Economic Development Ivan Scalfarotto, as well as Madame Ambassador Cecilia Piccioni and the President of the Italian Trade Agency Michele Scannavini.

“With the start of operations for the training center,” stated ACIMIT President Alessandro Zucchi, “our sector lays the groundwork for further business opportunities in an emerging market for the entire global textile machinery industry.” Indeed, the Vietnamese market represents the 8th largest destination for Italian exports, with a total of 49 million euros in machinery exported in 2016, and a 53-percent increase over the first six months of 2017 compared to the same period for 2016. Textile machinery by far constitute the primary export sector to Vietnam among the various machinery types represented in FEDERMACCHINE, the national federation of associations of manufacturers of capital goods.

As commented past ACIMIT president Raffaella Carabelli, under whose guidance the project was initiated, “I’m certain that the initiative will prove an excellent vehicle in promoting the image not only of individual Italian manufacturers who are participating by supplying machinery, but on Italy’s textile machinery industry as a whole.”

Posted December 12, 2017

Source: ACIMIT

Valdese Weavers Appoints Nikki Rubalcaba As Northeast Sales Representative

VALDESE, N.C. — December 12, 2017 — Valdese Weavers, a long-term domestic supplier to both the residential and commercial woven textile markets, has added a sales representative to the Valdese Weavers Contract team effective Jan. 1, 2018. Nikki Rubalcaba will be working in New York alongside Cathy Schneider, who has represented Valdese Weavers Contract for the past 14 years, and has been instrumental in directing the substantial growth in the territory during this time.

Rubalcaba began her career as an account representative calling primarily on the distributor customer base, and has held a variety of positions, both sales and design driven.  This experience has allowed her to develop a unique skill set that makes her superbly qualified to work with all aspects of Valdese Weavers Contract’s client base in the Northeast.

“Nikki brings a level of knowledge, professionalism and experience that provides an ideal fit to work with both our customer base and our design and development team located in North Carolina,” says Scott George, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Valdese Weavers Contract. “We are excited to have her join our team and immediately contribute to the continued growth we expect from this area of our business.”

“I am thrilled to be a part of a great American mill with a successful history and a wide array of product offerings,” Rubalcaba said. “Being an ESOP company allows each employee to be part of something bigger, which creates a team environment with common goals. I believe we have a strong product line for multiple categories and I look forward to growing our business, and continuing to strengthen client relationships.”

Rubalcaba holds an associate’s degree in fashion buying and merchandising from Nassau Community College and a Bachelor of Science in production management from FIT.

Posted December 12, 2017

Source : Valdese Weavers

U.K. Study On Wipes In Sewer Blockages Released


BRUSSELS — December 12, 2017 — Far greater consumer awareness on what can and cannot be flushed is required, according to a Water UK report released today that explores the impact of wipes and personal care items on UK sewer systems.

The analysis of over 50 sewer blockages confirmed that the “majority of the sewer blockage material recovered comprised of non-flushable wipes that are not designed to be flushed.” Baby wipes — that are never marketed as flushable — were the biggest non-flushable culprit, accounting for 78 percent by weight of identifiable products. Surface wipes, cosmetic wipes and feminine hygiene products — none of which are designed to be flushed — accounted for approximately 20 percent. Less than 1 percent was identified as products designed to be flushed.

The study, the biggest in-depth study of sewer blockages in the UK, was conducted throughout the summer of 2017 by Water UK, a membership organization representing the major water and wastewater services, with further support and funding from the UK Government Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and EDANA, a trade association representing the wet-wipes, absorbent hygiene and nonwoven industries.

The report recommended a renewed and concerted effort to raise awareness among consumers on the correct disposal of wipes. EDANA has long promoted the use of a distinct ‘do not flush’ symbol for all non-flushable wipes and disposable absorbent hygiene products. First introduced in 2009, a revised industry Code of Practice for the labelling of wet wipes was announced in February 2017, stipulating the prominent positioning of the symbol on the front of packaging. EDANA members have committed to implementing this by October 2018. This initiative echoes some of the key conclusions and recommendations of today’s report: that consumers were “unaware of the ‘do not flush’ advice on the non-flushable wipes packaging” and that “manufacturers and retailers of non-flushable wipes (should) provide responsible disposal information in their advertising and awareness campaigns”

Marines Lagemaat, Scientific and Technical Affairs Director of EDANA, said: “we are glad we could contribute to the study and welcome the recommendations of the report. This initiative demonstrates the benefits of cross-industry cooperation and we look forward to working further with waste water organizations. It is clear that further outreach to the public is needed on this issue, and we trust we can draw attention to the improved labelling with further awareness campaigns about the proper disposal of these products.”

Water UK’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Rae Stewart, concurred that further outreach to consumers was needed. “There are things that water companies can do, such as improve education about what should and shouldn’t be flushed. There are things manufacturers can do, such as make labelling clearer on non-flushable products. And, of course, there are things individuals can do – which is bin the wipes rather than flush them.”.

Rachel Dyson of Anglian Water and chair of Water UK’s sewer misuse network, agreed: “It seems obvious to dispose of used items such as sanitary pads, tampons, and baby wipes in the bin, however there are many reasons why people flush, such as habit. It is important that industry and waste water bodies work together to make it easier for people to identify which products should never be flushed and raise awareness of the importance of why these products should be binned not flushed”.

EDANA is committed to improving consumer awareness on this issue and to working with all concerned parties to help alleviate the strain on sewers and reduce blockages in the UK and the rest of Europe and beyond.

Posted December 12, 2017

Source: EDANA

Lectra Appoints Nathalie Brunel As Vice-President Sales, Fashion & Apparel

PARIS — December 12, 2017 — Lectra is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathalie Brunel to the role of vice-president Sales, Fashion & Apparel. Based at Lectra’s headquarters in Paris, Nathalie reports to Edouard Macquin, chief sales officer, Lectra and a member of the executive committee.

Brunel’s role is to support Lectra’s subsidiaries as they conduct the group’s strategic roadmap through the deployment of an offer — integrating the PLM and the cutting room of the future — which is rooted in customer experience.

Nathalie will notably work with six countries: United States, China, Germany, United Kingdom, France and Italy.

“The fashion and apparel industry, a historic market for Lectra, is the pillar of our international presence,” said Macquin. “Our customers expect a high level of expertise and advice to meet the challenges they face due to the digitalization of their professions. Nathalie Brunel’s experience in transforming organizations and developing business for complex solutions within large groups is a valuable asset for both Lectra and our customers.”

“The fashion and apparel ecosystem is clearly entering the digital era. I aim to bring Lectra’s value proposition to our customers, facilitating their adoption of Industry 4.0 principles,” Brunel said. “I am proud to contribute to the integration of new technologies in their processes, from design to the finished product. It is crucial to meet the needs of companies facing a complex and fragmented market that is generating both local, and global, pressures.”

Nathalie Brunel has more than 20 years of experience in managing large accounts and management responsibility. In 1996, she joined the Altran group where she successively held the roles of Development Director, Director of a business unit, Associate Director, and Executive Director of large accounts. In 2011, Orange Business Services recruited Nathalie Brunel as Vice-President, Business Operations and Support, then Vice-President Large Accounts, Manufacturing and IT. Prior to joining Lectra, Nathalie Brunel held the position of CEO and shareholder of Okavango Energy, a consulting and industrial energy performance company.

Nathalie has a diploma from the Institut supérieur de commerce de Paris.

Posted December 12, 2017

Source: Lectra

 

Joint Statement Of ABIT And Euratex On The EU-MERCOSUR FTA

BRUSSELS — December 8, 2017 — European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX) and Brazilian Textile Industry (ABIT), representing the Textile and Clothing (T&C) industries in both the European Union and Brazil, welcome the negotiations for an important EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

The T&C industry is a vivid and global sector in which we believe Europe and Mercosur countries have a key role to play. Our focus is on high quality products manufactured in a sustainable manner under high standards, be it from an environmental, labor and social point of view.

Euratex and ABIT maintain strong cooperation links since many years and we have always been supportive of the conclusion of an FTA.

Over the last months, we have intensified our talks and we have jointly worked on a wide range of topics related to Textile and Clothing trade namely regulatory cooperation, customs procedures, technical barriers to trade, sustainability requirements etc. Tariffs dismantling and rules of origin have also been very much at the center of thorough and sometimes hard talks.

So that the EU-Mercosur FTA benefit both parties and increase trade and investments of T&C industries of both sides, Euratex and ABIT made efforts to build together a balanced rules of origin considering the structure of our industries. Therefore, we are happy to share a suggestion from the private sector to both governments with our common views on the Product Specific Rules and Tariff Dismantling to be enshrined in the EU-Mercosur FTA.

We strongly hope that the EU-Mercosur Agreement will be concluded as soon as possible, and we call on the negotiators to pay due attention to our recommendations.

Signed:

Klause Huneke, President EURATEX

Fernando Pimentel, President ABIT

Posted December 11, 2017-12-11

Source : EURATEX/ABIT

Spindelfabrik Suessen Announces New Managing Director

SUESSEN , Germany — December 11, 2017 — With effect from January 1, 2018, Roger Albrecht was appointed managing director by the Board of Directors of Spindelfabrik Suessen GmbH, Germany.

In 2015, he joined the Rieter Group at Winterthur, Switzerland, and became senior vice president Finance, Controlling and Projects of the Business Group Components.

Before that he had been working for the Hilti Group. Among other occupations, he
was controller of the Business Unit Chemicals and finally director of Finance & Controlling of the Canadian Hilti subsidiary.

Posted December 11, 2017

Source: Spindelfabrik Suessen GmbH

New Reebok All Terrain Work Fuses Rugged Trail Running With Work Footwear

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — December 11, 2017 — Warson Brands, official licensee of Reebok for occupational footwear, has introduced the new Reebok All Terrain Work line of work shoes. The series includes several styles for men and women.

With squared-off rubber lugs and deep flex grooves, the All Terrain Work is immediately recognizable as having its roots in trail running, and includes outdoor features such as a neoprene bootie to keep out mud, dirt and debris. Those same features allow the All Terrain Work to excel in industrial work environments, including an ASTM-rated steel toe for impact protection and an upper that is free of metallic hardware, a feature often required in auto manufacturing facilities.

“We looked at the features and benefits that trail running shoes provide to outdoor fitness enthusiasts and found that we could apply those to work footwear,” says John Duvic, VP of Product Development at Warson Brands. “A full-bootie neoprene lining hugs the foot for a glove-like fit while keeping mud, rocks, and debris out of the shoe for all-day comfort on the job, and the aggressive lugged outsole provides trail-rated traction with ASTM-rated slip resistance.”

The All Terrain Work features a MemoryTech footbed that adapts to the unique contours of the foot and a steel toe that meets or exceeds ASTM F2413 safety standards. The RB4090, RB4091, RB4092 and RB095 provide electrical hazard protection, while the RB4093 and RB094 are static dissipative with a patented dual-resistor system that reliably delivers a precise range of electrical resistance for people working with sensitive electronic devices.

Posted December 11, 2017

Source: Warson Brands

AAFA Announces American Image Awards Honorees For 2018 Gala

WASHINGTON — December 11, 2017 — Today, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced four industry leaders to be honored at the 2018 AAFA American Image Awards, taking place on April 16 at the historic 583 Park Avenue in New York City. Receiving the prestigious Person of the Year award will be Manny Chirico, Chairman and CEO of PVH Corp. Company of the Year will be the Camuto Group, and Fred Segal will receive Retailer of the Year. Joseph Altuzarra will be honored as Designer of the Year.

“The AAFA American Image Awards celebrate those that epitomize leadership and innovation in the apparel and footwear industry,” said Rick Helfenbein, president and CEO, AAFA. “This is an opportunity to honor the finest individuals and organizations throughout the entire supply chain, including designers, manufacturers, and trendsetters.”

Person of the Year is awarded to Manny Chirico, chairman and CEO of PVH Corp. Manny has been with PVH for more than 20 years, serving as CEO since 2006 and Chairman since 2007. Under Manny’s leadership, PVH has become one of the largest apparel companies in the world, including renowned brands like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and more.

Company of the Year is awarded to Camuto Group. Founded by Vince Camuto, Camuto Group is a global business with more than 5,400 distribution points in more than 70 countries. As a leader in the design, development, and distribution of women’s fashion footwear, the company provides both wholesale and licensed products in the space. The award will be accepted by the company’s CEO Alex Del Cielo.

Retailer of the Year is awarded to Fred Segal. The eponymous retailer was founded more than 50 years ago in West Hollywood to provide form-fitting, fashion-forward clothing. Catering to Hollywood’s A-list celebrities, Fred Segal is known for opening the first jeans-only store. Today, the retailer manages stores in Japan and Los Angeles. The award will be accepted by Fred Segal CEO Allison Samek and President John Frierson.

Designer of the Year is awarded to Joseph Altuzarra. Born and raised in Paris, Joseph launched his namesake brand in 2008 to provide luxury women’s ready-to-wear and accessories, creating a modern wardrobe for women to feel confident and sexy in their everyday lives.

For the second year, AAFA has partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Foundation to serve as the gala’s beneficiary. The CFDA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds for charity and industry activities.

“We are honored to once again be the beneficiary of the American Image Awards,” said Steven Kolb, President and CEO of the CFDA. “The money raised will help fund our business development and philanthropic programs. We are grateful to Paula Zusi, Rick Helfenbein and the entire team at the American Apparel & Footwear Association for the continued support.”

The AAFA American Image Awards is owned and operated by AAFA. Starting in 1977, the awards honor those who have exemplified leadership, excellence, and outstanding achievements in all sectors of the apparel and footwear industry, including education, design, manufacturing, and retail.

Posted December 11, 2017

Source: the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)

MagnaColours® Broaden SFX Range With MultiChrome Ink

BARNSLEY, England — December 11, 2017 — Manufacturer of water-based screen-printing inks MagnaColours® has launched a new ink, which helps textile screen-printers to achieve a two-tone pearl effect. MultiChrome Pearl was developed in-line with the demands and requirements of Magna’s customers, helping them to achieve a more dramatic colour shift than the sparkle or glitter effect that other pearl inks provide.

The new ready to use ink, which is a development on a previous version of two tone pearl inks by Magna, provides a much more evident colour shift, adding a new dimension to a standard pearl effect. MultiChrome contains speciality pigments, helping to achieve a superior colour when printed onto stretchy or lycra-containing fabrics.

Helen Parry, managing director at MagnaColours, said: “At Magna, we think it’s vital to listen to what our customers and the industry want and need, so that we can continue to provide innovative products. It is by listening to our customers that we identified the desire for a higher performance two-tone pearl ink. Using Magna Labs’ expertise in creating new inks, we were able to help our customers achieve higher-quality effects.”

“We’re pleased to be able to provide a comprehensive range of special effects water-based inks which achieve the best results, rendering the use of harmful chemically based alternatives unnecessary. We’re keen innovators, so to be able to develop a new product which solves the problems faced by screen-printers and meets their demands is fantastic.”

The MultiChrome range, which includes a variety of different colours, launched last month, and is available through distributors. As with all of Magna’s inks, the MultiChrome range conforms to the highest levels of environmental scrutiny, using the best water-based technology to ensure finishes of the highest quality.

Posted December 11, 2017

Source: MagnaColours®

Coats Acquires Patrick Yarn Mill

UXBRIDGE, England — December 11, 2017 — Coats, an industrial thread manufacturer, has acquired Patrick Yarn Mill Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance engineered yarns based in Kings Mountain, N.C. Patrick Yarn Mill specializes in cut-resistant and flame retardant yarns. It also produces yarns from recycled fibers marketed under its earthspun® trademarks and with its large solar installation promotes its earth friendly yarns as “Spun by the Sun.”

Founded in 1963, Patrick Yarn Mill has 150 employees. In 2016, its annual sales were $36.5 million.  Patrick Yarn Mill’s unique spinning competencies in engineered performance yarns offer an opportunity to expand Coats’ existing Performance Materials portfolio as well as to extend its innovation capability. Coats will support Patrick Yarn Mill’s expansion into high-growth markets by leveraging Coats’ unrivalled geographic footprint, breadth of global customer relationships and strong corporate brand.

Rajiv Sharma, group chief executive, Coats, said: “Patrick Yarn Mill is an exciting acquisition that supports a key aspect of our growth strategy: to identify innovation synergies that build scale in high technology sectors. It is a dynamic, customer focused company and its unique spinning systems combined with our existing technology portfolio will provide a strong market offering. We will be able to draw upon our demonstrable track record of successfully integrating bolt-on companies following our acquisitions in 2016, particularly that of Gotex, another company in this space, which is performing well under our ownership.”

Gilbert Patrick, president, Patrick Yarn Mill, said: “Patrick Yarn Mill becoming part of the Coats family creates many opportunities for both companies as there is a lot of synergy between our product offerings and technology. A key one is being able to leverage Coats’ unrivalled global footprint and strong corporate brand to accelerate market growth, which will benefit not only Patrick Yarn Mill, but also our employees and our community. The opportunity to collaborate with a market leader in areas such as innovation and R&D is extremely exciting and very positive, not only for Patrick Yarn Mill’s future but also for our customers’ future.”

The acquisition of Patrick Yarn Mill follows two highly successful acquisitions in 2016.  Gotex, a Spain-based company which designs and manufactures high-tech industrial yarns and tapes used in the telecommunications, energy and oil and gas sectors became part of Performance Materials. FRS, a United Kingdom-based company which provides software solutions and expertise to improve operational efficiency and speed to market in apparel and footwear, became part of Coats Global Services.

This acquisition shows Coats’ intent to grow via M&A in Performance Materials and Services, two areas of strategic priority.

Posted December 11, 2017

Source: Coats Group

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