Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) To Debut Advances In Direct To Shape Printing At InPrint 2017

CAMBRIDGE, England — November 1, 2017 — Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) will showcase its latest innovative solutions for complex industrial applications in functional and decorative printing at InPrint 2017 in Munich. Senior members of the GIS team will be available on the GIS booth (Hall A6, Stand 548) to discuss our collaborative approach to solving demanding inkjet manufacturing and production issues. The GIS booth will have three dedicated areas:

Direct to Shape/Industrial Component Decoration — GIS will debut its latest software developments for printing onto more complex shapes and industrial components using robotics. Debbie Thorp, business development director, will deliver a presentation on Taking Inkjet Direct Product Decoration to the Next Dimension at 10.00 on Thursday 16th November as part of the InPrint conference.

Image Print Quality: The GIS Atlas® platform provides a comprehensive solution for continuous, optimized digital print: from the easy-to-use Atlas User Interface (UI), which is fully customizable, through to the Atlas Machine Control Services (MCS) powerful server technology, which manages the entire printing and sub-system process control, including third party components.

Ink/Fluid Delivery Systems: GIS will also showcase its successful production-proven range of components — comprising software, electronics, and all key system components for no-flow, low-flow and controlled-flow recirculating ink delivery systems. All parts are extensible, enabling GIS to offer tailored solutions for industrial inkjet systems of any size. There will be an example of a working ink system on display, with a demonstration of the latest software monitoring tools. Jozef Vlaskamp, senior systems engineer, will give a Tech Talk at the InPrint conference on Industrial Inkjet Ink Delivery Systems – Troubleshooting & Solutions on Tuesday 14th November at 14.30.

Posted November 1, 2017

Source: Global Inkjet Systems (GIS)

Techtextil/Texprocess 2018: Advisory Council for World-Class Symposiums Announced

ATLANTA — October 31 2017 — Collocated Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas return to Atlanta with interactive, educational programming facilitated by leading industry experts from across the globe.

The technical textiles, nonwovens, machinery, sewn products and equipment trade show will be held May 22-24, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Industry experts will gather together for the Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas Symposiums to share their research and advancements with visitors from across the globe.

The events are once again co-located on one show floor, creating a dynamic synergy for exhibitors and visitors alike. Each badge will permit entrance to both shows, granting visitors access to a vast array of products, technologies and solutions from areas in technical textiles, durable nonwovens, sewn product equipment, software, and more.

The 2018 Symposium programs are currently being developed by leading industry experts to provide the latest product innovations, machinery and processes across verticals — with insights into industry trends, challenges brought on by emerging technology and how to keep stride in an ever-growing, global business landscape. The Symposiums will each run eight paid educational sessions over the course of the three day event, with the opportunity for additional, complimentary bonus sessions to be announced in conjunction with trade show floor activities.

Throughout the conference, visitors will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts on topics pertaining to, but not limited to: smart textiles, advancements in nonwovens, new technology and its integration, manufacturing and reshoring, cutting and sewing floor techniques, testing and regulatory expectations, and more.

Techtextil North America Symposium Advisory Council Board Members:

  • Jan Beringer, Hohenstein Institute;
  • Margaret Bishop, Fashion Institute of Technology;
  • Magali Brown, NICCA Chemicals;
  • Sam Buff, Textile Technology Center at Gaston College;
  • Dr. Wei Gao, North Carolina State University;
  • Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi, The Nonwovens Institute; and
  • Dr. Gang Sun, University of California, Davis.

Texprocess Americas Symposium Advisory Council Board Members:

  • Mel Berzack, Sewn Products Equipment Co.;
  • Yoram Burg, EFI OptiTex USA, Inc.;
  • Mike Fralix, [TC]²;
  • Dave Gardner, SPESA;
  • Ed Gribbon, Alvanon Inc.;
  • Mark Hatton, American & Efird;
  • Frank Henderson, Henderson Sewing Machine Co. Inc.;
  • Kilara Le, LMI Consulting;
  • Nina McCormack, Dürkopp Adler America Inc.; and
  • Sam Simpson, Gerber Technology Inc.

Posted October 31, 2017

Source: Messe Frankfurt Inc.

 

Unifi Announces Election Of Kevin D. Hall As Chairman Of The Board And Archibald Cox, Jr. As Lead Independent Director

GREENSBORO, N.C. — October 30, 2017 — Unifi Inc. today announced the election of Kevin D. Hall as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Hall will also continue to serve as CEO, a position he has held since May 2017. In addition, Archibald Cox, Jr. was elected as lead independent director.

Hall has more than 30 years of strategic marketing and brand development experience, along with leadership and managerial experience in the apparel industry. During his tenure as CEO, Hall has led the Unifi team toward growth in domestic and international sales, with a strong focus on expanding the REPREVE® platform, along with other premium value-added products.

James “Jim” Mead, who has been serving as non-executive chairman of the board, said, “I am delighted to have someone of Kevin’s caliber take on this critical role.” Mead will continue to serve Unifi as an independent director, bringing leadership and strategic management experience.

“I am honored by and grateful for the confidence of the Board of Directors,” Hall said. “The Board has been integral to the changes made to our executive leadership team in recent months. Jim Mead’s vision and leadership during this process as non-executive chairman was invaluable. The recent additions of significant new talent have strengthened our competitive position, and we believe we are on track to become the global textile industry leader in recycling and an innovation partner of choice.”

Archibald “Archie” Cox, Jr. has served Unifi as an independent director since 2008.  He is chairman of Sextant Group Inc., a financial advisory and private equity firm, and former chairman of Barclays Americas, a position he held from May 2008 to June 2011.

Posted October 30, 2017

Source: Unifi

Kathmandu Selects Archroma’s EarthColors For Capsule Collection Of Its Signature Hoodies

REINACH, Switzerland — October 30, 2017 — Archroma today announced its first-ever collaboration with Kathmandu, a New-Zealand born and based outdoor brand.

Kathmandu selected Archroma and its EarthColors range of plant-based dyes to create a new capsule collection of the brand’s signature hoodie.

Archroma’s EarthColors range recently came to public attention for being the Gold Winner of the OutDoor Industry Award 2017, Sustainable Innovations category, where Kathmandu also presented their first hoodies just off of the production line.

Archroma’s EarthColors is a line of patented plant-based dyes, sourced from up to 100 percent renewable resources.

Archroma developed EarthColors using non-edible waste products, from agriculture and herbal industries, to replace petroleum derived raw materials; which are the conventional raw materials used to synthesize dyes currently. This gives brands an alternative when looking for more natural ways of dyeing garments.

Archroma and Kathmandu teamed up to create an exclusive “vintage casual” look.

The colors available in the capsule collection: slate blue, burnt olive and burlwood rose, are made from the non-edible parts of nutshells, almond shells, rosemary, saw palmetto, bitter orange and beetroot, left over from agriculture industry or herbal extraction.

“We are very proud and grateful that Kathmandu selected Archroma’s EarthColors for their first incursion into the world of nature-based colors,” comments Paul Cowell, Head of Brand Marketing in Archroma’s Brand & Performance Textile Specialties business. “Kathmandu will surely inspire other brands and retailers to explore and adopt eco-advanced innovations. With the help of Kathmandu, Archroma is again showing the apparel industry the way to go, one collection at a time. Because it’s our nature!”

“We have been using recycled materials for over 20 years and we are constantly looking for new technologies to develop more sustainable outdoor gear, adds Manu Rastogi, Textile R&D and Responsible Materials Manager for Kathmandu. “Dyeing techniques using plants have been around for centuries, but they require adding huge amounts of mordants* and fixatives**, which could lead to water pollution.

They also tend to have poor light and wash fastness which is undesirable for the consumer and does not promote article longevity. So when we heard about Archroma’s EarthColors, we were immediately excited by what is probably the first technology allowing colors to be synthesized from plants rather than petroleum while keeping similar performance.”

Posted October 30, 2017

Source: Archroma

Ascend To Increase Capacity Of Nylon 6,6 Building Blocks, Polymers By 10 To 15 Percent

HOUSTON — October 30, 2017 — Ascend Performance Materials, a fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin, today announced its plans to increase production capacity across its intermediate chemicals and polymers portfolio by 10 to 15 percent to support the continued growth of its customers.

“The global demand for nylon 6,6 and our intermediate chemicals continues to grow at 3 to 4 percent per year in a range of diverse applications,” said Phil McDivitt, Ascend’s president and CEO. “Ascend has cost effective expansion opportunities that allow us to bring additional capacity online as the market needs it.”

Ascend will increase capacity of adiponitrile (ADN), hexamethylene diamine (HMD), adipic acid and polymers through 2018. Ascend’s unique production process allows for quick capacity additions with high capital efficiency and without disruption to operations.

“We have consistently added capacity through our entire nylon 6,6 value chain since 2015, increasing our production by 10 to 30 percent depending on the product with no impact on our customers. We are committed to a continuous, reliable supply to our customers,” McDivitt said.

Unlike many other nylon 6,6 producers, Ascend sells polymers and intermediates into nearly every end use market and geography. “Our more than 60-year history of serving a wide variety of markets has given us an unparalleled understanding of the entire nylon 6,6 value chain,” said Scott Rook, Ascend’s vice president of nylon. “The unique qualities of nylon 6,6 have made it the material of choice in numerous innovative applications.”

“Our capital efficient expansion plans ensure that market demand is met and pricing remains competitive,” Rook continued.

Earlier this year, the company consolidated nylon fiber production at its plant in Greenwood, S.C., and added compounding capacity at its site in Foley, Ala., to better align its business with the market.

“Our energy and capital are focused on supporting customers throughout the nylon 6,6 value chain,” Rook said. “Our recent capacity additions in Greenwood and Foley are in line with our current expansion plan and help us keep pace with market demand.”

The company did not disclose the amount of capital investment related to the expanded production capacity.

Posted October 30, 2017

Source: Ascend Performance Materials

INVISTA Enters Into Definitive Agreement To Sell Apparel & Advanced Textiles Business

WICHITA, Kan. — October 28, 2017 — INVISTA has entered into a definitive agreement with Shandong Ruyi Investment Holding to sell Invista’s Apparel & Advanced Textiles business, one of Invista’s four major business units.

Completion of the agreement is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory clearances from competition authorities. Closing is expected by mid-2018. The purchase price is undisclosed.

The transaction includes:

  • Invista’s portfolio of apparel-focused fibers and brands including LYCRA® fiber, Lycra HyFit® fiber, COOLMAX® fiber, THERMOLITE® fiber and insulation, ELASPAN® fiber, SUPPLEX® fiber and TACTEL® fiber products;
  • TERATHANE® polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), 1,4 butanediol (BDO), and tetrahydrofuran (THF) production;
  • Related manufacturing assets, research and development centers, and sales offices around the globe; and
  • All associated technical, operations, commercial and administrative staff (approximately 3,000 employees globally).

“The Apparel business has always been a strategic and valued part of our portfolio,” said Jeff Gentry, Invista chairman and CEO. “We engaged the market because we want this business to be owned by the company that can create the greatest value for customers, employees and stockholders. In this case, we believe that Shandong Ruyi Investment Holding has the knowledge and capability that will enable this business to thrive the most and succeed over the long term.”

Invista will retain ownership of its nylon, polyester, polyols and licensing businesses and related brands. This includes Invista’s world-leading nylon 6,6 intermediates business, its global nylon polymer and fiber portfolio, and widely recognized brands including STAINMASTER® and ANTRON® carpet fibers and CORDURA® fabric. Invista will also retain its intellectual property rights for 1,4 butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF) and polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) technologies and will continue to license these technologies on a global basis.

“We look forward to intensifying our focus on the nylon value chain,” Gentry said. “For nearly 80 years, we’ve delivered innovations to the nylon industry, including the most advanced adiponitrile technology in the marketplace. We have talented people with decades of know-how and you can count on Invista to continue building on this heritage of leadership and innovation.”

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Invista, and Jones Day is acting as Invista’s legal advisor on this transaction. J.P. Morgan is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Shandong Ruyi Investment Holding, and Latham & Watkins is acting as Shandong Ruyi Investment Holding’s legal advisor on this transaction. J.P. Morgan and Barclays are providing committed financing to affiliate(s) of Shandong Ruyi Investment Holding.

Posted October 30, 2017

Source: INVISTA

EDANA Announce Dates & Locations For Outlook™ 2018 & 2019

BRUSSELS — October 30, 2017 — EDANA today confirmed the dates and locations of OUTLOOK™ 2018 and OUTLOOK™ 2019.

Attracting over 450 senior industry professionals each year, Outlook has established itself as the key industry event for the hygiene and personal care sector, showcasing EDANA’s mission to support the growth and sustainable development of the industry. Outlook 2018 will be held at the Rixos Libertas Hotel in Dubrovnik October 17-18, with OUTLOOK™ 2019 scheduled October 9-11 in Athens at the InterContinental Hotel.

Outlook attendees come from across the entire nonwovens value chain and around the globe. Feedback from participants of all recent events has been overwhelmingly positive, with delegates appreciative of the mix and quality of expert content and opportunities to meet with industry peers, making Outlook a unique must-attend event for nonwoven professionals.

“It has been extremely rewarding for EDANA to facilitate industry dialogue and witness key nonwoven professionals collaborate at our events,” said Pierre Wiertz, general manager of EDANA. “We are very much looking forward to taking this event to Dubrovnik for the first time and to a return to Athens. Ensuring we cover a wide geographical area is of key importance to the ongoing success of Outlook.”

Posted October 30, 2017

Source: EDANA

Cleantech Solutions International Enters Into Sale And Purchase Agreement To Acquire 51% Of Inspirit Studio

HONG KONG — October 27, 2017 — Cleantech Solutions International Inc. today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, EC Technology & Innovations Ltd. has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with the shareholder of Inspirit Studio to acquire 51 percent ownership of Inspirit. ECTI will acquire 51 percent of Inspirit for consideration of 3 million Hong Kong dollars, which shall be satisfied by the allotment and issuance of 85,473 unregistered shares of the Company at a price of $4.50 per share.

“We are very excited to join the Cleantech Solutions group to further develop and enhance our community courier solutions,” said Kurt Tam, CEO, Inspirit Studio. “We have already made plans to enhance our solutions, cover a broader market scope, and allow more people to join as both users and service providers.”

“We are happy to welcome Inspirit and Anyway to the Cleantech Solutions network,” said Parkson Yip, COO of Cleantech Solutions. “The sharing economy is growing around the world. We strongly believe Anyway will penetrate everyday life, allowing people to serve each other more easily. By integrating the Anyway business model and the user groups, Cleantech Solutions will be better able to grow our community sharing concepts. We expect to increase active service providers in Hong Kong from 2,000 to 120,000 and expand into other regions in the next 12 months. We look forward to acquiring more sharing economy related businesses as we continue to pioneer the global growth of sharing economy markets.”

According to iimediaResearch, the number of users participating in the peer-to-peer delivery sharing market in China has grown from 124 million in 2014 to 231 million in 2016, and experts expect it to grow to 353 million by 2018. Approximately 1.4 billion transactions were recorded in the first quarter of 2017.

Cleantech Solutions, through its affiliated companies, designs, manufactures and distributes a line of proprietary high and low temperature dyeing and finishing machinery to the textile industry.

Posted October 27, 2017

Source: Cleantech Solutions International

In Partnership With Cobra And Neilpryde, Chomarat Receives A JEC Innovation Award In Seoul With C-Ply™, For A Windfoil Board With A New Carbon Look

LE CHEYLARD, France — October 27, 2017 — At JEC Asia 2017 (November 1-3), the international textile group
 CHOMARAT will receive a JEC Innovation Award in the Sports & Leisure
 category for its C-PLY™ Hexagonal with visual & structural stitching.

“Chomarat provided NEILPRYDE and COBRA with its C-PLY Non-
Crimp Fabric (NCF) technology to help them manufacture an innovative windfoil board, and we are very proud to be rewarded with our partners”, says Pascal Joubert Des Ouches, Sports Equipment market director, Chomarat.

C-PLY Hexagonal Combines New Carbon Look And Performance

The unusual stitching of this carbon multiaxial NCF reinforcement combines visual appeal and mechanical performance. C-PLY Hexagonal is an innovative carbon NCF with a unique stitching yarn designed to be visible within the resin and to capture resin colour pigments. The stitching yarn also improves fracture toughness compared to standard NCF.

“We researched the right stitching yarn among multiple options before coming up with a tailor-made yarn solution. C-PLY Hexagonal provides a unique honeycomb carbon design that appeals to end users”, added Philippe Sanial, R&T Director at Chomarat.


A Wide Range, From Aeronautics And Automotive To Sports & Leisure Applications

Originally dedicated to the design of aerospace and automotive parts, the concept is now successfully applied to the sports & leisure sector. In this innovative windfoil board construction, tows are spread to create thin plies, which are then stitched with precise ±45° angles. The C-PLY NCF structure respects the fiber alignment and is optimized in terms of fiber angles and ply weights, thanks to unique spreading technology. The result is a leading-edge carbon NCF reinforcement allowing structural design benefits, premium surface quality and overall parts cost savings. “Bringing a new carbon visual signature for our high-performance C-PLY range of NCF is a key to boost retail sales in the whole sports & consumers product industry”, concludes Joubert Des Ouches.

Posted October 27, 2017

Source: Chomarat

2017 Nonwovens Innovation Academy — Another Successful Gathering Of The Nonwovens Research Community

BRUSSELS — October 27, 2017 — EDANA is pleased to announce that once again the Nonwovens Innovation Academy (NIA), held from October 25-26 at STFI — Sächsisches Textil Forschungs Institut — in Chemnitz, Germany, delivered on its promise to help connect the industry and the nonwovens centres of excellence, from Europe to the Middle East, India and North America.

More than 100 R&D and innovation managers, product developers, researchers and students, all part of the broader nonwovens community, gathered to share knowledge and seek inspiration to contribute to the effort of the nonwovens industry in creating new solutions and improving current applications.

The first day started with a visit of the STFI research facilities in small groups to foster interactions and dialogue. Omar Hoek, executive vice president Ahlstrom-Munksjö, opened the conference with an inspirational talk, encouraging the research community to focus on the primary innovation mindset by getting out of their comfort zone and answering the tough question: “What are we really trying to solve?”.

The conference programme was divided in to five sessions, addressing the industry’s topical issues and questions of our time:

  • Saving time and resources in product development by modelling and predicting new fabric properties first, rather than building and testing prototypes upfront;
  • Biopolymers’ real benefits?;
  • New process developments saving energy and improving performances;
  • Lightweighting, recycling and their limitations; and
  • Better understanding medical nonwovens for the benefit of both manufacturing and clinical practice.

“As ever, the value of the Nonwovens Innovation Academy lies in sharing perspectives of various aspects of nonwovens with fellow researchers and industry representatives from across Europe and indeed beyond” said Steven Russell, director, Nonwovens Research Group, University of Leeds.

A key feature of the event was The Poster Competition for which students and researchers from a number of centres of excellence were selected to present their latest work within the broad range of topics. The academic posters displayed in the NIA networking area, provided stimulating interactions between the students and the conference participants.

“Subjects presented in the poster session were largely very topical and ultimately of real societal value, from cleaner air filtration, to regenerative spinal cord media, and improved fire protective wear to self-learning optimization processes that can be used to optimize multiple process operations” said Eamonn Tighe, business development manager, at NatureWorks.

The NIA reception was the occasion for EDANA to congratulate and praise Wolfgang Schilde, Head of the Centre of Excellence in Nonwovens at STFI, for his 40 years of invaluable contribution to the nonwovens industry.

Posted October 27, 2017

Source: EDANA

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