Felix Schoeller Digital Media Exhibits For The First Time At SGIA Expo

OSNABRÜCK, Germany — September 27, 2017 — Felix Schoeller, the Germany-based specialty paper manufacturer, will be at this trade fair showcasing its S-RACE® sublimation papers and STYLine® nonwoven wallpapers specially developed for digital printing.

Visitors to Felix Schoeller Digital Media’s stand at this show will be able to see for themselves the high-quality portfolio of products for a wide range of digital printing applications. Felix Schoeller Digital Media is one of Felix Schoeller Group’s business units. The German specialty paper manufacturer markets its sublimation papers, which are known for their very fast drying times and extremely short transfer times, under the registered name of S-RACE. The papers, which have a microporous ink-receiving coating and sharp line definition, are suitable for both hard and soft substrates. S-RACE tacky is the first 100-percent microporous tacky paper on the market and has been specially developed for elastic textiles. This eliminates what is known as the “ghosting effect.” It is available in weights of 80, 100 and 105 grams per square meter.

“Our customer feedback reaffirms that with S-RACE we have developed a high-performance product for sublimation printing on both soft and hard substrates. Printers and distributors can come to SGIA and see for themselves just how many advantages our S-RACE sublimation papers offer,” says Florian vom Bruch, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Felix Schoeller Digital Media.

STYLine nonwoven wallpapers are the paper specialist’s response to the increasing demand for individualised wall designs. They were developed for use on all common digital printing systems such as latex, eco-solvent or dry toner printers and are certified for HP latex machines. Their excellent print results and softness to the touch, in combination with the fact that they are easy to use and have optimum dry strippability, makes them a winning choice.

Visitors to Felix Schoeller Digital Media’s stand no. 3274 in Hall F will find not only S-RACE sublimation papers and STYLine nonwoven wallpapers but all the other high-quality products in the business unit’s product portfolio. They include papers for solvent latex printing. These papers are coated with a solvent latex primer and have a special back coat, and are certified for HP’s Latex 300 and 3000 series. Four products are available in a glossy or satin finish and weights of 140 and 200 g/m² to suit different applications.

The back coat is in fact a thermal barrier that protects the papers from drying out during the printing process. The result is consistently fast drying without any paper curl, which guarantees trouble-free printing. The products are used at POS for signage, exhibition graphics or posters. Their high wet strength means that the papers are also suitable for outdoor use.

Jörg Borker, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Felix Schoeller Digital Media emphasises the vast spectrum of high-quality printing materials that can be seen and experienced first hand at SGIA. “Felix Schoeller Digital Media offers a broad portfolio of high-quality media in a variety of formats for all digital printing technologies.” We are looking forward to demonstrating them to our visitors at the trade show.”

Posted September 27, 2017

Source: Felix Schoeller Group

AmeriPride Plant In Lubbock Recertified Hygienically Clean Healthcare

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — September 27, 2017 — AmeriPride Services’ Lubbock, Texas, laundry has again achieved Hygienically Clean (HC) Healthcare certification, reflecting their commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and their capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.

The certification confirms the organization’s continuing dedication to infection prevention, compliance with recognized industry standards and processing healthcare textiles using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, a focal point for Hygienically Clean inspectors’ evaluation. The independent, third-party inspection must also confirm essential evidence that:

  • Employees are properly trained and protected;
  • Managers understand regulatory requirements;
  • OSHA-compliant; and
  • Physical plant operates effectively.

The Memphis laundry was first certified in 2014. AmeriPride has other U.S. Hygienically Clean Healthcare certified facilities in Little Rock, Ark.; Phoenix; Watkinsville, Ga.; Topeka, Kan.; Bemidji, Minneapolis and Twin Falls, Minn.; Springfield, Mo.; Omaha, Neb.; and Memphis, Tenn. The company’s Canadian Linen and Uniform Service facility in Lethbridge, Alberta, is also Hygienically Clean Healthcare certified.

To achieve certification initially, laundries pass three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean Healthcare textiles and zero presence of yeast, mold and harmful bacteria. They also must pass a facility inspection. To maintain their certification, they must pass quarterly testing to ensure that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained. Re-inspection occurs every two to three years.

This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for hospitals, surgery centers, medical offices, nursing homes and other medical facilities.

Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification acknowledges laundries’ effectiveness in protecting healthcare operations through testing and inspections that scrutinize quality control procedures in textile services operations related to the handling of textiles containing blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Certified laundries use processes, chemicals and BMPs acknowledged by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, American National Standards Institute and others. Introduced in 2012, Hygienically Clean Healthcare brought to North America the international cleanliness standards for healthcare linens and garments used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

Objective experts in epidemiology, infection control, nursing and other healthcare professions work with Hygienically Clean launderers to ensure the certification continues to enforce the highest standards for producing clean healthcare textiles.

“Congratulations to AmeriPride on their certifications,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their ongoing commitment to infection prevention and that their laundry facilities take every step possible to prevent human illness.”

Posted September 27, 2017

Source: TRSA

Lenzing’s Carved In Blue Blog To Launch Online Denim Retail Shop At New York Denim Days

NEW YORK CITY — September 25, 2017 — A quarter century ago, a new chapter in denim was opened when TENCEL® fibers were first added to blue jeans — providing a softness to fabrics that denim wearers today cannot do without. Twenty-five years later, thanks to the Tencel fiber’s smoothness and strength as well as its   award winning sustainable production, Tencel branded lyocell fibers are more essential than ever to the evolution of denim making.

Lenzing recognizes that today’s customer wants to know the story behind what they buy, especially when it comes to the clothes they wear. Lenzing, through its blog Carved in Blue, has chronicled the advancements, challenges, and people within the denim business.  The blog covers manufacturing, marketing, fashion trends, and sustainability while at the same time fostering an industry community among denim makers, brands, retailers, and consumers.

On September 18th, Carved in Blue deepens those connections with the launch of an online retail shop, connecting denim aficionados to the leading denim brands using Tencel fibers to beautifully and sustainably construct their apparel offerings.

At New York Denim Days from September 30 through October 1, the Carved in Blue denim shop will also have a retail presence at The Metropolitan Pavilion (125 West 18th Street, New York City, 10011), featuring Bella Dahl, DL1961, Hudson, NYDJ, Mara Hoffman, Mavi, and Warp & Weft among other brands employing Tencel branded lyocell fibers. The pop-up will have garments on display for customers to try on and purchase online.

“We are pleased to be part of the launch of the Carved in Blue Denim Shop at NY Denim Days.  We have been using Tencel fibers in our denim for many years and find customers respond to the smooth, soft shape it provides,” says Sarah Ahmed, creative director of DL 1961. “ There are so many ways to reach the consumer today and the use of social media and blogs is key.”

“With the success of the Carved in Blue blog, our obvious next step was to offer our readers a place to connect with the brands using our Tencel fibers,” said Tricia Carey, Lenzing Business Development Director, Denim in New York. “Consumers started to ask us, ‘Where can I buy denim with Tencel fibers?’ so we realized it was time to make it easy for consumers to purchase.  We now can seamlessly tell the stories behind the designers, brands, and products while making it simple for any consumer to purchase denim with Tencel fibers.”

Posted September 26, 2017

Source: Lenzing

TRSA’s Healthcare Conference To Feature Exchange Meetings With Associates

ALEXANDRIA, Va.— September 26, 2017 — TRSA’s Novemberf 15-16 Healthcare Conference in Salt Lake City will reprise the Exchange between linen, uniform and facility services operators and TRSA member associate supplier partners. Introduced at the 2016 TRSA Annual Conference, the Exchange consists of scheduled one-on-one interactions that enable you to learn about products and services you are most interested in.

The Exchange facilitates constructive, focused problem-and-solution discussions. Instead of wandering through table-top displays, you coordinate private meetings: up to eight 15-minute sessions, each with a different associate. You share your pressing challenges and learn about associates’ latest product innovations and custom solutions. Participating in at least six such meetings generates a $500 rebate from the operator registration fee.

Comparing the 2016 Exchange to table-top exhibits, Noel Richardson, president, Shasta Linen Supply, Sacramento, Calif., commented, “I gained a lot more information and came away with some good ideas I could take back and think about,” perhaps increasing the likelihood that she would implement a new tactic or try a new product.

Exchange interactions, Richardson observed, make for “a better connection” between operators and associates than conversations at exhibits, establishing better boundaries for follow-up contacts. Rather than simply recounting that operators visited associates’ displays, subsequent discussions (in-person or by phone or internet) can continue exploring ideas shared at the Exchange.

Four 15-minute slots for Exchange meetings will start the agenda each day at the conference. On the first morning (Wednesday, Nov. 15), the Exchange precedes the keynote presentation by J.D. Kleinke, a medical economist, author and entrepreneur. He’ll forecast the impact on laundering from continuing upheaval in the U.S. health insurance market. Kleinke has authored several books, including Oxymorons: The Myth of a U.S. Healthcare System and Bleeding Edge: The Business of Health Care in the New Century.

Presentations and panel discussions continue all day Wednesday and early Thursday afternoon. Topics include:

  • Data-Driven Linen Distribution
  • Healthcare Textiles’ Sustainability Quantified
  • Improving Lift, Positioner Safety
  • International Healthcare Market Trends
  • Securing Funds for Growth

A networking reception is set for late afternoon/early evening on Wednesday. On Thursday morning, the Exchange precedes a tour of the nearby NOVO Health Services surgical laundry facility. This 28,000-square-foot FDA-regulated Class II Medical Device facility processes 6,200 pounds per day, employing 60. Observation of the packroom (steam sterilization of reusable medical packs) is included.

Posted September 26, 2017

Source: TRSA

Lectra And Faurecia Renew Their Partnership Agreement

PARIS — September 26, 2017  –  Lectra is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Faurecia through the signing of a global agreement for its Seating Business Group.

The cutting process for the production of seat covers, headrests and interiors is an increasingly strategic part of Faurecia’s Seating activity. Faurecia Seating supplies vehicle complete seats, frames, mechanisms and trim covers to major carmakers worldwide, whose manufacturing processes are gradually evolving toward Industry 4.0.

Faurecia Seating aims to double the production of its existing manufacturing facilities by reinforcing operations with advanced manufacturing technologies. The company’s extended partnership with Lectra entails focusing on operational excellence initiatives across its automotive seating division.

Standardization of the Vector® fabric-cutting solution — endowed with preventive and predictive maintenance capabilities and the highest-performance cutting system available on the market to date — will be instrumental to the implementation of these initiatives throughout the division’s fabric cutting facilities. Faurecia currently has more than 60 Vector fabric cutting solutions in production worldwide.

“More than ever, we face major challenges in terms of flexibility, agility and productivity — producing more while reducing costs,” observed Hagen Wiesner, Executive Vice President, Faurecia Seating. “Our cutting processes have become strategic in reaching these goals. Faurecia’s ‘digital enterprise’ project aims to achieve operational excellence in virtually every aspect of our organization. Together with Lectra, we will make this a reality in the cutting room, with smart automation and predictive maintenance”.

“Given the profound transformations gripping manufacturing, helping our customers ready their operations for the Fourth Industrial Revolution has become without question our core mission,” remarked Daniel Harari, Lectra Chairman and CEO. “Faurecia is among the automotive suppliers at the forefront of this movement. Digital technologies and industry expertise are the business enablers that will allow manufacturers to connect inside and outside the value chain in the near future.”

Posted September 26, 2017  

Source: Lectra

Edward Parent Appointed Director Of Quality Assurance At TissueGen


DALLAS — September 26, 2017  – TissueGen® Inc. — developer of ELUTE® fiber, a groundbreaking biodegradable fiber format for advanced drug delivery — today announced that Edward Parent has been appointed director, Quality Assurance to guide clinical application and commercial scale-up of its core technology. Parent brings over 35 years of experience working in a broad range of FDA regulated environments and guiding compliance with GMP requirements and various quality management systems.

Parent’s diverse career has included positions with start-up companies like Biomatrix Inc. and Hylamed Inc./LuroMed LLC and large corporations such as Johnson & Johnson and Genzyme Biosurgery in roles including director of Technical Operations, principal scientist, and quality engineer. He has been responsible for advancing multiple early stage products from concept to clinical trial and commercialization. Prior to joining TissueGen, Parent most recently served as a scientist at Evonik Industries, where he advised and implemented technology transfer, scale up, and new product development of biodegradable polymers.

“We see a tremendous opportunity for Elute fiber to redefine the way drug delivery, tissue engineering and nerve regeneration are approached. The combination of biotech, medical device and pharmaceutical industry expertise that Mr. Parent brings to TissueGen will accelerate our path towards clinical application and scale up commercialization of Elute fiber-based products,” said Christopher Knowles, President and CEO of TissueGen.

TissueGen’s Elute fiber can directly replace standard fibers in biodegradable medical textiles and may significantly improve clinical outcomes by delivering therapeutic agents directly at the surgical site. Through localized delivery of drugs at the site of implantation, Elute fibers may orchestrate the body’s healing and regenerative processes.

“Elute fiber has the potential to play a pivotal role in the next-generation of medical devices and I am eager to apply the skills I’ve honed throughout my career to guide the company towards clinical application and large-scale commercialization.” said Parent.

Parent is a member of the Society for Biomaterials, Controlled Release Society and American Society for Quality. He is also a published author and holds four patents.

Posted September 26, 2017  

Source: TissueGen

Iran Exhibition Sees Swiss Textile Machinery Firms Build On Symposium Success

ZÜRICH, Switzerland — September 26, 2017 — For the first time ever in Iran, Switzerland’s textile machinery manufacturers exhibited in their own pavilion at the recent Irantex show, under the umbrella of their representative body the Swiss Textile Machinery Association (Swissmem). A total of 13 Swiss companies took part, reinforcing the impact of their successful symposium in Tehran last year.

The exhibition, at the Tehran fairgrounds from September 4-7, attracted wide international participation, and Switzerland’s special pavilion — its first for a decade — helped its companies to make a strong impression on trade visitors. Business contacts were enhanced, and the Swiss exhibitor group was able to report that some notable project negotiations were finalized at the event.

“Feedback was very positive,” said Cornelia Buchwalder, Secretary General of the Swiss Textile Machinery Association. “Our companies valued their participation and the quality of business contacts, and the exhibition provided an excellent follow-up to our Iran symposium in 2016.”

Swiss firms exhibiting were: Jakob Müller, Benninger, Willy Grob, G. Hunziker, Stäubli, Norsel, Retech, Heberlein, SSM, Luwa, Steiger Participations, Saurer, and Drop Chemicals. A highlight was the visit of Switzerland’s ambassador to Iran, Markus Leitner, to the pavilion. He met with the Swiss exhibitors and discussed the opportunities and challenges of doing business with Iran.

The reaction to the show from Benninger area sales director Peter Vormbruck typified the enthusiasm of the Swiss exhibitors: “We found that customer interest in high-quality and technology-driven machinery was very positive,” he said. “There was even a strong desire to overcome the financial complexities to enable the Iranian industry to take advantage of the imported products. We were pleased to have some very open discussions on technology and opportunities in this important market of Iran.”

Following the ending of most international sanctions on Iran at the start of 2016, there was a need to reintroduce and expand the financial and trade frameworks, to allow the Iranian textile sector to upgrade its technology levels. The 2016 symposium provided guidance on this issues via experts in the field, and this progress was continued at Irantex.

In this context, consultant Verena Utzinger attended the show to support both Swiss and Iranian partners. She outlined the work of SERV, the Swiss Export Credit Insurance organisation, which secures exports of Swiss companies against political and transfer risks, as well as payment losses, and provides additional liquidity for specific export deals.

She commented: “SERV has many years of very positive experience with Iranian buyers. At Irantex we were able to present the available services for transactions between Swiss and Iranian companies, and facilitate talks about the markets, politics and customs of Iran.”

Posted September 26, 2017

Source: Swiss Textile Machinery Association (Swissmem)

Gerber’s AutoMatch™ For Apparel Reduces Labor By 50 Percent And Increases Throughput

TOLLAND, Conn. — September 26, 2017 — Consumers are becoming more aware about the quality of their clothing purchases – holding brands and manufacturers to quality standards all while demanding new styles with every new trend. “We have taken our research and learning from our AutoMatch for furniture and applied it to the apparel market,” said Tom Gordan, director, product management, Gerber Technology.

AutoMatch for apparel provides cutting accuracy ensuring that stripes, plaids or other patterns flow seamlessly from a bodice to a sleeve and throughout any garment without interruption. Testing of AutoMatch comes with some impressive statistics including a reduction in labor costs by as much as 50 percent while increasing throughput and improvements in cut part accuracy.

“Pattern continuity is a hallmark of quality for the fashion industry,” continues Gordan. “However, ensuring continuity can be extremely time consuming and prone to errors, adding significant time and cost with wasted materials and labor associated with recutting.”

The AutoMatch technology captures a piece of fabric in a single digital image and automatically corrects for placement errors, pattern repeat variations and distortions. AutoMatch is accurate and repeatable, and most importantly, it can help apparel manufacturers slash costs over conventional methods that rely on teams of operators to manually align patterns before cutting.

Traditional matching methods require highly-skilled workers and rely solely on the human eye for accuracy. In addition to being time consuming, the manual system is costly and more likely to result in waste as a result of poorly matched patterns.

In addition to ensuring greater accuracy, AutoMatch helps manufacturers save on labor costs: The system utilizes a single operator, and – unlike the manual alignment method – it does not require extensive training or labor skilled in apparel design and pattern matching.

Visit Gerber Technology in Hall E2 Stand A22 at CISMA to see AutoMatch and other industry-leading solutions that help ensure accuracy, optimize productivity, maximize material utilization and minimize labor costs.

Posted September 26, 2017

Source: Gerber Technology

NCTO Statement On Passing Of Mark Kent, CEO Of KENTWOOL

WASHINGTON — September 25, 2017 — Mark Kent, CEO of Greenville, S.C.-based KENTWOOL — an innovative producer of wool yarn, hosiery and other textile products — died on September 24. He was 55.

Reacting to Kent’s death, National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President & CEO Auggie Tantillo said: “Mark’s unexpected passing is another severe and tragic blow for the U.S. textile industry. He was an expert in his field who cared deeply for his workers and the communities that relied on KENTWOOL to provide employment and investment.”

“From a national policy standpoint, Mark’s insight and direction on issues impacting the U.S. wool textile sector will be especially missed.”

Posted September 25, 2017

Source: National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

Adient Completes Acquisition Of Automotive Seating Manufacturer Futuris Group

PLYMOUTH, Mich. — September 25, 2017 — Adient PLC, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of the automotive seating manufacturer Futuris Group.

Adient said that it paid approximately $360 million for the business including the assumption of approximately $18 million of net debt, subject to adjustments.

Adient anticipates the transaction will add approximately $500 million in revenue on an annual basis. It is expected to be accretive to Adient’s adjusted fiscal 2018 earnings per share.

Futuris operates 15 facilities in North America and Asia and provides full seating systems, seat frames, seat trim, headrests, armrests and seat bolsters. In North America, the company’s primary customers include Tesla, Ford and General Motors, as well as other automotive seating suppliers. It was the first automotive seating company to focus on West Coast automakers, and has a large backlog of business with several of these customers. In Asia, customers include Geely, Chery and Brilliance.

The acquisition is expected to provide substantial synergies through vertical integration, purchasing and logistics improvements, and by applying the best business practices and process optimization of the Adient Manufacturing System to drive operational efficiencies.

Posted September 25, 2017

Source: Adient PLC

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