Chomarat Signs A New Distribution Agreement With Velox For Its Range Of Carbon Reinforcements

LE CHEYLARD, France — October 4, 2017 — The international textile group CHOMARAT announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Velox, a European distributor in the market for composite materials. The partnership agreement covers the distribution of Chomarat reinforcements for high-performance carbon composites, in France, Italy, and the United Kingdom, as well as the distribution of Chomarat’s complete range of carbon and glass reinforcements in Turkey.

Stepping up the distribution of Chomarat’s carbon ranges in Europe

This new partnership will enable Chomarat to extend its network in France, Italy and the United Kingdom for its carbon fabric and multiaxial ranges, by offering its customers optimum, locally based services in line with the Group’s development strategy for high-performance composites in Europe.

Chomarat’s complete glass and carbon range is now distributed in Turkey

One component of the agreement deals with the distribution of Chomarat’s complete range of glass and carbon reinforcements in Turkey, where the composite market is booming, in particular in the transportation sector. Relying on Velox’s strong foothold in the Turkish market, Chomarat will build up its flagship ROVICORE™ line, the first glass-fibre-reinforced sandwich reinforcement, which was designed and developed by Chomarat for closed-mould processes. “The idea is to step up our glass activities and still offer our customers more flexibility over the entire range of our reinforcements,” explained Vincent Cholvy, in charge of the Turkish market at Chomarat.

Velox secures its position as an “innovation distributor”

By distributing Chomarat’s high-performance composites, Velox will develop its offering in the transportation, sports & leisure and boating sectors. According to Serge GRADYS, manager of the Velox Composites Business: “In Europe, the distribution of the Chomarat range of carbon multiaxial range with C-Weave™ and C-Ply™, gives us a real competitive advantage and enables us to maintain our position as an innovation distributor. The same is true for the carbon and glass ranges distributed in Turkey!”

Discover the Chomarat range at the Turk Komposit trade show in Istanbul on October 5-7, 2017, at the Velox stand C22.

Posted October 4, 2017

Source: Chomarat

International Conference On Composites For Automotive Technology: Full Agenda

ATLANTA — October 4, 2017 — JEC Group returns for the second year in a row to Knoxville, Tenn., following the success of last year’s conference. The JEC Automotive Forums is an international conference focusing on the use of composite materials in the automotive industry. The two-day event offers the exclusive combination of high-end technical presentations and a table- top exhibition, making for the most productive networking opportunities. More than 25 speakers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Luxemburg, France, Switzerland and Germany will take the stage to present the latest developments in the industry.

“According to JEC studies, Composites in the Transportation Industry accounted for $20.5 billion in 2016 worldwide, 34 percent of which were used in North America — $6.97 billion,” said Frédérique Mutel, JEC Group president and CEO. “The 3 main trends are the penetration of thermoplastics, the automation of production to build large series and the growth of carbon composites. Three trends that directly concern the automotive industry in America.”.

After a keynote speech by Sanjay Mazumbar, CEO at Lucintel, on the major lightweighting trends shaping the automotive industry, the first session will focus on the manufacturing challenges i.e. how close the breakthrough is. The renowned speakers from the Industry will tackle the issues of affordable, scalable, and reproducible composites manufacturing, competitive composites solutions compared to metal alternatives and reduced manufacturing and assembly times.

Also on the first day, the second session on the wide scale use of thermoplastics in the automotive industry will develop topics such as meeting lightweight targets towards high volume production, reducing process steps or again sustainability as an attainable goal thanks to recycling solutions.

On the second day, the experts panel and the attendees will discuss lowering cycle times, developing fast curing resins, design and efficiency, as well as repeatability requirements. Finally, the last session will address reducing costs without sacrificing heightened levels of performance, glass/carbon hybrid materials and thermoplastic materials in highly-loaded, structural applications.

The Conferences will be stimulated by the numerous networking events in between sessions and the many table-tops already reserved.

Posted October 4, 2017

Source: JEC Group

INX Digital Capabilities Ready For Newest Trends At SGIA Expo

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. —  October 4, 2017 — In recent years as attendance has swelled at each subsequent SGIA Expo, interest continues to match the growth for new products in the garment and wide format printing segments. Gold sponsor INX International Ink Co. has played a large role in developing trend-setting breakthrough products, and will feature in booth 1919 proven digital alternative inks, equipment and technologies at the October 10-12 event in New Orleans.

TRIANGLE® brand inks, Prodigy™ industrial and packaging inks, and the CP100 UV digital cylindrical printer are a trio of exceptional solutions that will be featured at the show. Jim Lambert, vice president and general manager – Digital Division, of INX International Ink Co., believes upgrades to these types of products gives specialty graphics imaging providers an advantage over the competition.

“Brand owners are driving direct-to-object digital printing now more than ever,” explained Lambert. “They are looking for flexible solutions so they can print directly on irregular surfaces that, until recently, were either difficult or nearly impossible to print on digitally. Plastic containers, where a standard label or graphic logo is not suitable, is a perfect example. We have the technology available to do it cost effectively, and we’ve expanded into other areas.”

The Prodigy line of industrial and packaging ink solutions fits this category. The water-based, UV Curable and solvent inks are used as inkjet solutions for textiles, wallpaper, flooring and more. One reason for its increasing popularity is the improved technology. The driving force behind Prodigy and the CP100 UV digital cylindrical printer is the JetINX™ Printhead Drive and Ink Recirculation system. A cost effective way to develop complete inkjet printing systems, Lambert says technology advances have led to JetINX producing its highest ever speeds.

“Higher resolution and faster Xaar printhead technology now allows for printing in a single pass. Going digital for this kind of work is favorable compared to conventional offset printing. Digital is a great option for smaller runs, especially when brand owners are looking to create more local or regionalized marketing campaigns. With a more targeted focus and the ability to produce lower cost short runs, digital is a very cost effective way to go.”

To be demonstrated at SGIA, the CP100 is an essential part of EVOLVE™ Advanced Digital Solutions, INX’s custom integration services program. Evolve offers the latest technological breakthroughs such as the patent-pending helical printing software package.

Lambert said it’s important for SGIA attendees to remember the value Triangle brand alternative inkjet inks continue to deliver to the marketplace.

“Our most advanced Triangle inks are extremely versatile. They have a long track record of success for wide format uses such as banners, flags and outdoor signage,” continued Lambert.

“These inks are well liked because they dry fast and can match nearly every OEM printer and print head type for UV curable, solvent or aqueous inks. The color gamut is vast and they are designed for outstanding durability. We also offer an outstanding worldwide outdoor warranty. Customers who use Triangle inks know they are getting impeccable value and a trusted solution.”

Posted October 4, 2017

Source: INX International Ink Co.

INDA Rebrands “Nonwovens” To “Engineered Material Solutions”

CARY, NC. — October 4, 2017 — INDA has launched a rebranding initiative to strengthen recognition of the nonwovens industry as a stand-alone, vibrant, attractive sector for up-and-coming professionals to help companies recruit new talent, and also to lay the foundation for fairer treatment in tariff and trade areas.

To better reflect the dynamic, technology-based nature of the industry, INDA has launched a new tagline of “Advancing Engineered Material Solutions,” which appears under its logo.

In addition to the tagline, the initiative includes a video that positions “nonwovens” as “engineered materials” and highlights the breadth of nonwoven applications; a new Academic Outreach Initiative to attract young talent to the industry; and is working with EDANA, the European nonwovens association, to secure approval for a new definition of nonwovens through the International Standards Organization (ISO).

“These three initiatives are critical to ensure our industry is properly recognized, attractive to newcomers and defined as being independent from textiles to enable fair tariff treatment,” said INDA President Dave Rousse.

Refined Definition More Clearly States What Industry Is About

This growing global industry produces high-performing versatile products that cost- effectively deliver features such as acoustic insulation, thermal protection, absorbency, filtering, liquid repellency, or flame retardancy that solve many problems. Examples

include diapers, absorbent hygiene products, surgical drapes, cleaning wipes, automotive parts, and liquid and air filters, among many others that are essential to daily living.

“Our industry has traditionally defined itself by what it is not – which is a woven, knitted or converted product,” Rousse said. “Some of our members are adopting more modern phrases to describe themselves, including engineered materials, performance materials and fiber-based specialty materials. We support this language refinement as we try to distinguish ourselves from textiles and instantly connect with those not familiar with our business.”

Connecting with Up-and-Comers

Recognizing that young new talent is critical to sustain its growth, the association is positioning the industry in a new, dynamic way so people instantly understand what it does.

“The term ‘engineered materials’ is a far more comprehensible concept to provide the clarity needed to connect with today’s up-and-coming professionals,” he said.

The tagline was developed as part of the Academic Outreach Initiative led by INDA’s new Assistant Director of Career Services. The initiative supports members recruiting on college campuses by providing information on what the industry does, the products it produces or contributes to, the prospects for continued growth, jobs in it, and potential hiring companies.

Video and Standard Rework

Along with the new tagline, INDA produced a one-minute video (www.inda.org) that conveys the contemporary, forward-looking nature of the industry in a manner that appeals to young professionals.

A third component of the rebranding of nonwovens is the soon-to-be-changed official ISO definition of nonwovens in the IS that forms the basis of the Harmonized System of tariffs and underpins trade agreements. The current ISO definition states that nonwovens are “structures of textile materials.” The proposed new definition calls nonwovens “primarily fibrous assemblies,” a more general approach that enables tariff treatment separate from that of textiles.

Posted October 4, 2017

Source: INDA

Gore Exhibiting Next-Gen Fabrics And High-Performance Cables & Materials For Military And Defense Applications At AUSA 2017

ELKTON, M — October 3, 2017 — W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) will be exhibiting products from both GORE® Military Fabrics and GORE® Cables and Materials – engineered to perform reliably on the battlefield and in the air – at the 2017 AUSA Annual Meeting, October 9-11, Washington, D.C., Booth 2733.

Gore offers durable technical solutions for military personnel and the ground vehicles and aircraft that protect them. Highlighted at the expo will be GORE® CHEMPAK® fabric with stretch technology used in the CPCSU-2 that delivers protection against a wide range of chemical and biological hazards in liquid, vapor, and aerosol form. Also on display will be soft, flexible GORE® Uniform Fabric that offers the best combination of improved breathability, greater water resistance, faster drying time, and superior strength without melting or dripping during flash-fire incidents.

Gore will also feature its expanded catalog of GORE® Cables and Materials for ground vehicles and aircraft that deliver failure-free performance in any military defense operation. Products that will be on display include small, lightweight high data rate cables; high-frequency coaxial and microwave/RF assemblies; robust power and signal delivery cables; durable aircraft sealants; and excellent EMI shielding materials.

For more information about GORE® Military Fabrics and GORE® Cables and Materials, visit Gore at the 2017 AUSA Meeting & Expo in Washington, D.C., October 9-11, in Booth 2733.

Posted October3, 2017

Source: W. L. Gore & Associates

Teijin Frontier To Showcase elk® At Interfiliere Shanghai

TOKYO, Japan — October 3, 2017 — Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin group’s fiber-product converting company announced today that it will participate in Interfiliere Shanghai, a leading international innerwear materials trade fair being held at Shanghai Exhibition Center on October 10 and 11. Teijin’s booth (1C03) will showcase elk®, a lightweight, durable and breathable material that serves as an excellent substitute for polyurethane in a range of cushioning applications.

Teijin Frontier will introduce various elk® applications, including lingerie, sports brassieres and laminated sheets. Teijin’s elk® is environmentally friendly because it is flame-retardant and does not generate cyanogen gas when incinerated.

By participating in Interfiliere Shanghai, Teijin Frontier expects to gain increased recognition for elk® and the company’s other high-performance polyester materials as it steadily develops its solutions-oriented global market.

The annual Interfiliere Shanghai fair showcases high-quality lingerie, sportswear and beachwear items and materials every October. Last year, the event attracted over 7,000 visitors from some 40 countries in different regions including the US, Europe and Southeast Asia.

Posted October 3, 2017

Source: Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd.

SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG Attended Irantex In Tehran, Iran And CAITME In Tashkent, Uzbekistan

HORGEN, Switzerland — October 3, 2017 — Only a couple of days lay between the two exhibitions in Iran and Uzbekistan. However, both shows are important for their region and therefore SSM was pleased to present their products on both fairs.

In Tehran, SSM joined the booth of the Swiss Textile Machinery association (Swissmem). Together with other high quality textile machine producers from Switzerland, the local industry could profit from their experience and services. SSM, known as innovative leader in yarn processing and winding – Swiss developer, leader and inventor of the electronic yarn traverse system, impressed their visitors with a wide range of solutions and applications.

For CAITME, Textima (SSM representative for Uzbekistan) was the host. The 11th edition of the exhibition was well visited. The visitors had been keen about the latest technology from SSM.

A detailed overview about SSM machinery and supported applications of the textile process chain can be found under Winding Solutions at www.ssm.ch

SSM would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody that visited the booth and looks forward to future partnerships and collaborations.

Posted October 3, 2017

Source: SSM

MagnaColours® Welcome New Apprentices

BARNSLEY, England — October 3, 2017 — Leading manufacturers of water-based screen-printing inks, MagnaColours® have welcomed two apprentices to their team at the MagnaLab. The new apprentices will work full time at Magna’s Barnsley-based facility, as well as receiving associated structured study, providing them with a mix of hands on experience, and supporting education and guidance.

The apprentices will receive the necessary education and experience with Magna’s trained experts, gaining valuable hands-on experience and insight into the industry and its various processes within a lab environment. They can expect to learn new techniques, how to use different equipment, with support from experienced industry experts. This will also be reinforced by structured study and learning reviews, run by the apprenticeship body, providing a more varied and versatile learning experience.

Helen Parry, Managing Director of MagnaColours® said: “We’re so pleased to be bringing two apprentices on board, Sophie and Sam will be a really welcome addition to the team. As someone who has been in the industry for a number of years, I understand how vital gaining this kind of valuable experience is. Our industry can be a complex one, so the experience they get here will be a great starting point for them, and we can’t wait to pass on our knowledge, experience and expertise.”

“At Magna, we place great importance on education, whether that’s educating people on the benefits of water-based inks, rather than chemically harmful ones, or teaching screen-printers about how to get the best results from our products. We want the bright new talent coming into our industry to be nurtured, and as a company which is leading innovation, it’s always valuable to meet new people and discuss and generate new ideas.”

Earlier this year, in order to help screen-printers to get the best out of the Magna product range, Magna launched their own education programme, MagnaAcademy. Magna want to show that printers can get the same or better-quality results from using water-based inks, something they’re achieving through education of the industry.

Posted October 3, 2017

Source: MagnaColours®

UltraTech Wins Innovation Award For Superhydrophobic Fabric Protection Product

JACKSONVILLE, FL — October 3, 2017 — UltraTech International, Inc., an innovation company that brings new technologies to market, received an IFF Innovation Award for its product, EverShield, at this year’s Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) trade show in New Orleans.

EverShield is a Durable Omni Repellant (DOR) that deflects water, food, oil, and so much more. DORs have evolved from DWRs because DWR fabrics can only repel water.  The fabric protection establishes a polymer coating that encases each fiber of the material, significantly increasing durability through a complex, protective matrix.  The coating that is created maintains performance levels of long chain fluorocarbons while utilizing more acceptable six-carbon fluoropolymers.

EverShield uses an environmentally-friendly formula using C6 chemistry and it is also water-based with no VOCs.  Unlike some DWRs, EverShield treated fabrics can be washed at standard temperatures. No super-heated wash or drying cycles are needed to maintain superhydrophobic or oleophobic properties. Cooler water and cooler dryers means less energy consumption and lower operating costs.

EverShield outperforms DWRs by repelling water in addition to oils, food products, mud, concrete, ice and other aqueous solutions.

The IFF Innovation Award encourages companies around the globe to weave tomorrow’s ideas into the fabrics of today.  The purpose of the award is to inspire companies from all over the world to not only come up with great ideas, but make them happen.  Winners were chosen by a jury of experts who serve in the specialty fabrics industry.

UltraTech International, Inc. was formed in 1993 with one goal in mind: to create the world’s finest offering of spill containment and spill response products. Since then, its vision has expanded into additional product categories and the company now features a product line that consists of over 350 unique products.

Focusing intensely on meeting customer needs in an innovative and cost‐effective manner, the company has introduced an average of 20 new products each year. UltraTech’s design and development team is credited with over 60 patents. They are industry leaders in spill containment, stormwater management, facility protection, construction compliance and oil spill response.

Posted October 3, 2017

Source: UltraTech International, Inc

Unifi Celebrates National Manufacturing Day

GREENSBORO, N.C. – October 2, 2017 – In observance of Manufacturing Day 2017 (MFG Day), Unifi, Inc., joined companies across the nation to showcase automation, advanced technology, investment  and expanded job opportunities in manufacturing.  Unifi hosted members of the Yadkinville community and the Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce at its G. Allen Mebane Industrial Complex in Yadkinville, N.C. on Sept. 26, 2017.  Participants gathered for lunch, enjoyed a short presentation and toured Unifi’s Yadkinville facility.

“Our goal during Manufacturing Day was to highlight all of Unifi’s growth, technology and innovation,” said Tom Caudle, president of Unifi.  “We want our community to know that manufacturing is alive and well at Unifi and we have many outstanding career opportunities available. While we support our community schools and organize tours for hundreds of students of all ages throughout the year, MFG Day gave us an additional opportunity to connect with community leaders on the tremendous revitalization of the textile industry, and Unifi’s cutting-edge technology in particular.”

Throughout the event, participants learned about Unifi’s success with its REPREVE brand of recycled fibers and other premier fiber technologies.  Unifi’s premier fibers grew to 40% of consolidated sales for fiscal year 2017, and REPREVE is a key driver in that business.

Caudle added, “The long list of leading brands using REPREVE is a point of pride for employees. We believe we have more to offer the next generations coming into our industry; it’s more than a job or even a career, it’s about being part of something bigger than ourselves.”

Posted October 2, 2017

Source: Unifi, Inc.

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