Primaloft Inc. Announces New Sales And Marketing Leadership For Asia-Pacific

LATHAM, N.Y./XIAMEN, China/MUNICH Germany, — September 11, 2017 — PrimaLoft, Inc. has announced the addition of a new member to the Asian-Pacific team. Clark Jin (Jin Lukai) took over the new role of Sales & Marketing Manager for the APAC region, effective September 11, 2017.

Jin has more than 18 years experience in managing sales, marketing and merchandising in functional textiles and ingredient branding with companies like Kufner Textile, W.L.Gore, Itochu Corp. and Smart Garment. As a truly passionate textile specialist and outdoor/ski/fashion enthusiast, his experience covers outdoor performance apparel, as well as fashion in various functions throughout the Asian region. Building on his Bachelor degree in Japanese culture, he developed his intercultural management skills in global companies with leadership roles for several Asian countries. He will work out of his office in Beijing and will report to Managing Director Europe & Asia Jochen Lagemann

“Clark has the experience, strategic acumen, network and reputation in our industries, as well as the intercultural and interpersonal skills to successfully lead our regional sales teams and develop growth strategies for a broader positioning of our brand in this important region,” says Jochen Lagemann, Managing Director Europe & Asia of PrimaLoft. “We are pleased to have his talent within our organization and look forward to his leadership in his new role.”

Posted September 18, 2017

Source: PrimaLoft

Americhem Increases Prices For Color And Additive Products

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — September 15, 2017 — Americhem Inc., a global provider of color and additive solutions for polymeric products, has announced a global price increase for all color and additive products effective October 1, 2017.

This increase is a result of inflationary adjustments on raw materials, energy, freight and packaging costs.

Americhem account managers will be in contact with customers to discuss the implementation of this price increase.

Posted September 15, 2017

Source: Americhem

MagnaColours® Promotes Worldwide Excellence With Academy Translations

BARNSLEY, England — September 18, 2017 — MagnaColours® is making its training programme, MagnaAcademy, more accessible to non-English speaking screen-printers by translating their modules into different languages. Magna recently launched Spanish versions of their video tutorials, and over the coming months, they will also be making them available in Russian and Turkish.

MagnaAcademy, was launched by MagnaColours in order to help screen-printers to develop their skills and learn how to get the best results from the Magna product range. After highlighting industry misconceptions about the performance of water-based inks, Magna wanted to challenge this view, and demonstrate the impressive capabilities of their products.

Many screen printers believe that water-based inks are not capable of producing the same high-quality results as traditional, harmful PVC inks. Over recent years, Magna has led the development and improvement of more environmentally friendly water-based inks, and want to show that their products perform as well, if not better than the harmful counterparts.

Helen Parry, Managing Director of MagnaColours said: “Having only launched MagnaAcademy at the beginning of the year, it’s been very well received, and feedback from existing users has been positive and helpful. It’s important to us that the Academy is useful and provides the information that printers need and want, so we’re really listening to the feedback we receive and will continue to adapt the resources accordingly.”

“We know that a great deal of garment screen-printing takes place in non-English speaking areas. Countries such as Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Russia and Turkey are well known hubs for our industry, and home to some of the biggest distributors of our product range. Because of this, we wanted to translate our modules so they’re more accessible for all screen-printers, while challenging industry-wide misconceptions and showing just what water-based inks can achieve.”

By translating the MagnaAcademy modules, Magna are opening up this expert training to a wider audience, and further spreading the word about the capabilities and quality of water-based inks to areas where screen-printing is particularly prevalent.

MagnaAcademy was established to help screen-printers to overcome the misunderstanding that making the switch to water-based inks involves great difficulty and complexity. The education tool is predominantly made up of online modules, helping printers worldwide to get the best results. As well as the online resources, available worldwide, Magna offer help at their on-site MagnaAcademy in Barnsley, where printers can benefit from hands-on advice and guidance from one of Magna’s experts.

Posted September 18, 2017

Source: MagnaColours

EDANA Announce Winners Of 2017 Nonwovens R&D Student Grant

BRUSSELS — September 18, 2017 — EDANA recently confirmed the 15 students or researchers selected for the 2017 EDANA Nonwovens R&D Student Grant. The grants cover all participation costs for students to attend the Nonwovens Innovation Academy (NIA) to be hosted by the Saxon Textile Research Institute (STFI) in their brand-new Centre of Textile Lightweight Engineering in Chemnitz, Germany from October 25-26.

This Student Grant initiative is a strong and tangible result of the NIA‘s main goal: to encourage the development of technical understanding and research and to support innovation and growth in the nonwovens and related industries by bringing together academics, students, scientists, engineers and industry experts. The grants were awarded to the following 15 academics studying in the field of nonwovens or related areas:

  • Frederik Cloppenburg, Head of Research Group Nonwoven Technology – Institute für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University (Germany);
  • Bahattin Düzenli, B.Sc. Candidate – 4th Grade Student – Suleyman Demirel University (Turkey);
  • Mohamed Elsharkawy – Research Assistant – National Research Center (Egypt);
  • Ali Hassnain Farrukh, M.Sc E-TEAM – Ghent University (Belgium);
  • Ben Golland, PhD Student CDT Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine – Institute of 
Medical & Biological Engineering (IMBE), University of Leeds (United Kingdom);
  • Zuhaib Hassan, Phd Student – Istanbul Technical University (Turkey);
  • Vijay Kumar, Phd Student – University of Borås (Sweden);
  • Yolanda Leask, MA Student, Textile and Surface Design – Weissensee School of Art (Germany);
  • Maneesh Kumar Mishra, PhD Researcher – ENSAIT-GEMTEX (France);
  • Christian Möbitz, Researcher – Institute für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University 
(Germany);
  • Kameswara Rao, PhD Student – Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (India);
  • Jessica Rickman, PhD Researcher – Clothworkers Centre for Textile Materials Innovation for 
Healthcare – University of Leeds (United Kingdom);
  • Sumit Sharma, PhD Student – Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (India);
  • Muhammad Umar, PhD Researcher – The University of Manchester (United Kingdom);
  • Pranil Vora, Textile Technology Student – D.K.T.E Textile & Engineering Institute (India);

The students will have the opportunity to showcase their projects through posters during the NIA event. An independent panel of experts will cast their votes and nominate the laureates who present the best 3 posters. These laureates will be invited to the International Nonwovens Symposium in Rome in May 2018 to present their work in front of over 250 attendees.

“The NIA promotes fundamental understanding and knowledge of the science and technologies contributing to the advancement of nonwoven fabrics, products and processes, and provides a unique opportunity for both relaxed networking and structured meetings between researchers, students specialising in nonwovens or related fields, and potential employers.” said Pierre Wiertz, General Manager of EDANA.

Posted September 18, 2017

Source: EDANA

Italian Label Specialist Pubbliservice Enhances Short Run Production With Durst Tau 330 E UV Inkjet Technology

BRIXEN, Italy — September 18, 2017 — Durst, a manufacturer of advanced digital production technologies, has announced that Pubbliservice, Parma, Italy, has chosen a Tau 330 E UV inkjet label press to enhance its short-run cosmetic, chemical, detergent and food label production.

The family-owned label converter business distinguishes itself from the competition via its commitment to quality and innovation. Established more than 30 years ago as a traditional silk-screen printing company specializing in the production of adhesive labels, it has expanded its production and adapted to the different market demands with the most advanced technologies.

Today, with leading silk-screen printing and digital printing technologies, it guarantees the highest quality in making labels of all kinds and creates customized products in a single solution for any professional labeling requirement.

Stefano Salati, Pubbliservice president, first approached Durst following extensive online research. “We were looking to increase our printing capabilities and, in particular, meet the market needs for short-run cosmetic, chemical, detergent and food label production,” he explained.

“The TAU 330 E UV inkjet press seemed the most suitable solution. The quality and price ratio was great considering the fact that inkjet UV is different from inkjet, which we’re already using. It delivered the right for solution for printing speeds and a lower costs of consumables.”

The Tau 330 E is a UV inkjet label press featuring print width 200 millimeters (mm) or 330 mm, with 4 or 5 colors and a printing speed of up to 48 linear meters per minute (157 feet per minute) at a printing resolution of up to 1260 dpi. The system has been engineered with particular attention to equipment cost while maintaining the proven speed and printing quality of the flagship Tau 330 printing press. Its newly designed high pigment UV inkjet inks provide a noticeable cost reduction, thus resulting in a system with an unmatched Total Cost of Ownership for the print provider.

Salati added: “We found Durst to be a reliable and well-organized company, which is another reason why we were pleased to choose it as a partner.”

Helmuth Munter, Segment Manager, Durst Label & Package Printing, said: “We are delighted the companies across Europe such as Pubbliservice are increasingly benefiting from this new and game-changing technology. The system’s unmatched printing speed and printing quality ensures label converters have the perfect industrial scale digital press solution that helps them meet today’s market challenges.”

Posted September 18, 2017

Source: Durst

All In Print China 2018 On Course For Growth

CHICAGO, Ill. — September 18, 2017 — About one year before the start of All in Print China 2018, the China International Exhibition for All Printing Technology and Equipment, some 60 percent of the exhibit space has already been booked. Renowned global players such as Windmöller & Hölscher, Baumüller, KURZ, UPG, RISO, BOBST and RICOH will use the event as a platform to develop their business.  All in Print will take place from October 24-28, 2018, at the New International Expo Center in Shanghai. With nine halls and some 1 million square feet of exhibition space All in Print is again on course for growth.

Jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, the Printing Technology Association of China and the China Academy of Printing Technology, All in Print China is part of Messe Düsseldorf’s global portfolio for printing technologies which also includes the world leading trade fair drupa — no. 1 for printing technologies.

“Since its first event in 2003 All in Print has developed into one of the most important trade fairs for the Asian and, in particular, the Chinese printing sector,” explained Sabine Geldermann, global head for Printing Technologies at Messe Düsseldorf. “Every two years All in Print in Shanghai is the platform for communicating ideas, offering technological trends and developments and providing key impulses for the Asian sector. Both exhibitors and visitors value the trade fair for its market-oriented, professional and international atmosphere.”

“Made In China 2025”

Quality over quantity: with the increase of digitalization, China is developing into a quality-oriented producer. The schedule for industrial change has been set by the Chinese government with its “Made in China 2025” strategy which relates to China’s 13th five-year plan for innovation-driven modernization of Chinese industry. The digital change affecting print and packaging companies has already begun with the increased merging of smart manufacturing and production thereby opening up huge market potential for the digital printing industry (cloud computing, big data,  mobile Internet technology, etc.).

Enter The Era Of Intelligent Printing

With its motto “Enter the Era of Intelligent Printing”, All in Print 2018 will focus on intelligent printing and packaging technologies in Asia. The eight exhibit segments Digital Pre-Press, Comprehensive Printing, Post-Press Converting, Packaging Equipment, Ink & Innovative Materials, Label Industry, Flexo Technology and Innovation Factory will reflect the dynamic market developments.

Successfully launched in 2016 the Innovation Factory Pavilion will pick up on cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing, functional printing, green printing, smart factory as well as virtual and augmented reality technologies. In the Digital Pre-Press Pavilion visitors can see the latest trends in digital printing and also test new applications and options. A new special area for corrugated cardboard and flexible packaging will promote interaction between the printing and packaging industries. A first-class supporting program of conferences and seminars will complement the exhibits.

The last staging of All in Print China in 2016 attracted a record 724 exhibitors from around the world on 861,000 square feet of exhibit space and 76,818 visitors (a 24.2 percent increase compared to the 2014 event).

Posted September 18, 2017

Source: Messe Düsseldorf North America

SPGPrints Presents The Flexibility And Quality Of Its PIKE® And JAVELIN® Digital Textile Printers At 2017 SGIA Expo

BOXMEER, The Netherlands — September 15, 2017 — SPGPrints will be presenting its comprehensive range of digital technologies and inks for textile printing at booth 1653 at 2017 SGIA Expo, October 10-12, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans.

Featured will be SPGPrints’ two leading digital textile printers, the PIKE® and the JAVELIN®. The Javelin is a multi-pass scanning head printer, available in print widths of 1850 millimeters (mm) and 3200 mm. It has an output of up to 367 linear meters per hour and offers an annual capacity of up to 2 million linear meters.

The Pike printer is the ideal solution when a higher annual capacity is needed. Pike is a single-pass, 1850-mm-wide printer, operating at speeds of up to 40 linear meters per minute. Both Javelin and Pike facilitate fast responsiveness when meeting demands for both short and longer production runs. Both printers use SPGPrints’ unique Archer® technology that is capable of firing variable drops (2-10 picoLiters) up to 4 mm on to the substrate using Fujifilm Dimatix Samba print heads. This enables a very wide range of materials to be printed with the assurance of accurate fine lines, solid blotches, crisp geometrics and micro-florals. The variable drops mean that a wider color gamut can be achieved with a standard color set than with the high-definition gamut of other suppliers. The technology, with its higher color density, also contributes to higher ink yields, and thus lower ink consumption  and better cost-efficiency.

Pike and Javelin use tailor-made reactive inks, developed and manufactured by SPGPrints. Acid, sublimation and disperse inks are under development and will be released in the coming months. This enables use of these printers for fast-fashions, limited editions, couture fashion, swimwear, sportswear, and interior decor applications like bedding, curtains and soft furnishing, as well as soft-signage.

SPGPrints also makes a range of digital inks, including sublimation inks, for printers with Kyocera print heads. SPGPrints Nebula inks, developed to meet all Kyocera requirements, and manufactured at SPGPrints’ recently expanded 1000m2 ink facility in Boxmeer, deliver a high level of color quality, reliability and runnability to ensure optimal performance and uptime.

A global market leader and digital pioneer

SPGPrints introduced the first digital textile printer in 1986 and is in its fourth decade of innovation and production. SPGPrints printers and inks are designed to work as an end-to-end system. From software and ink, through to drying, each stage integrates with the whole to bring customers reliability, print quality and production efficiency.

SPGPrints America Inc., is one of a global network of SPGPrints companies based in regional markets to ensure high levels of service, fast deliveries of consumables and timely support. Local market knowledge means that the company is able to provide consultancy services for specific applications, and advise on market strategy and supply chain management.

“Digital textile printing is a major challenge for many textile printers,” said Sangeeta Sachdev, managing director, SPGPrints America. “We are able to help printers and their customers understand the implications of the digital proposition and its benefits, to help them make the right investment decisions. Along with the demands of fast-fashion come the issues of streamlined logistics, just-in-time deliveries and profitability. With its global and local understanding of the world of textile printing, SPGPrints is ideally positioned to help customers make the move into digital production.

“At the same time, SPGPrints provides digital imaging solutions for screen printers, as well as a comprehensive range of screens to meet today’s demands for detail, durability and sustainability,” Sachdev concluded. “Information on all these products and services can be found on our 2017 SGIA Expo booth.”

Posted September 15, 2017

Source: SPGPrints

Paris Healthcare Linen Earns Hygienically Clean Certification

ALEXANDRIA, Va. —  September 15, 2017 — Paris Healthcare Linen Services, DuBois, Pa., has earned the Hygienically Clean Healthcare designation, 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 laundry’s dedication to compliance and processing healthcare textiles (HCTs) using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, the focal point for laundry plant inspectors’ evaluation of critical control points that minimize risk. The independent, third-party inspection must confirm essential evidence that:

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

In addition, Paris passed three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean Healthcare linens and garments and zero presence of harmful bacteria and fungus. To maintain their certification, laundry plants 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.

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 linen and uniform service operations. The Hygienically Clean standard provides for two inspections every three years. OSHA compliance is closely examined, particularly toxic and hazardous substance handling rules governing 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 (CMS), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and others. Introduced in 2012, Hygienically Clean Healthcare incorporates 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 TRSA launderers to ensure the certification continues to enforce the highest standards for producing clean healthcare textiles. With 100+ years as the textile services industry’s leading business association, TRSA’s expertise in laundry BMP development is unmatched.

“Congratulations to Paris on their certification,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their dedication to building their customers’ confidence that their laundry takes every step possible to prevent human illness.”

Posted September 15, 2017

Source: TRSA

Cooling Fabric Innovator brrr° Chosen For Venture Atlanta’s Startup Showcase

ATLANTA — September 15, 2017 — Cooling textile innovator brrr° was chosen to present and showcase its patented fabrics at the 10th annual Venture Atlanta elite investor conference and innovation showcase.

brrr° is one of only 16 startups deemed to have “the most exciting emerging technologies in the Southeast” selected to present at Venture Atlanta’s Startup Showcase, which gives investors a sneak peek into the products and services being developed by up-and-coming firms.

According to the company, brrr° uses a proprietary blend of natural cooling minerals embedded in yarn, superior moisture wicking and a patented knitting or weaving process that maximizes airflow to create a “triple chill effect.” This gives brrr° fabrics Qmax cooling scores that are 30 to 85 percent better than the scores of comparable “virgin” nylon, polyester or cotton, and brrr°’s cooling effect has also been independently lab tested and validated by the prestigious Hohenstein Institute.

“We are honored and humbled to be among this elite group of innovators invited to Venture Atlanta’s Startup Showcase,” said Mary-Cathryn Kolb.

Venture Atlanta is one of the largest and most respected investor conferences in the Southeast, attracting nearly 150 investment funds and drawing a sold-out crowd of 900 attendees. This year’s event, to be held Oct. 11-12 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, will feature Mark Cuban, an investor and philanthropist and owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and Carvana CEO Ernie Garcia.

Over the years, Venture Atlanta has helped launch more than 380 companies that secured in excess of $2 billion in funding, including Acculynk (acquired by First Data), CloudSherpas (acquired by Accenture), Joulex (acquired by Cisco), SilverPOP (acquired by IBM), Kabbage, SalesLoft and Roadie.

Posted September 15, 2017

Source: brrr°

Image Options Partners With EFI For Latest Round Of Superwide-format Print Technology Advancements

FREMONT, Calif. — September 14, 2017 — Display graphics provider Image Options, Livermore, Calif., has updated its production graphics offering, installing four new EFI™ VUTEk® superwide-format printers from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. The acquisitions include a VUTEk FabriVU® 340 3.4-meter printer and a VUTEk FabriVU 520 5.2-meter printer for soft signage production, as well as two VUTEk HS125 Pro hybrid roll/flatbed high-speed inkjet presses.

Founded in 1999, Image Options acquired its first VUTEk printer early in its life and has continued to upgrade its platform over the years. The company generates $25 million in annual sales with 114 employees in a 24/7 operation.

“EFI has been a valued partner since the inception of our business,” said Brian Hite, Image Options’ President. “Over the years, we have had a great partnership with EFI, and while we do keep our eye on market developments, we are very happy to stay with the VUTEk portfolio. Our customers are very loyal, too; most of them have been with us for 16 to 18 years, which is pretty unusual in this business.” Hite reported that over its history, the company has owned 15 to 20 EFI VUTEk printers. “They have always met our needs and helped our company grow.”

The printers have helped Image Options boost productivity for a number of significant projects, including graphics produced for many of the world’s largest user conferences. “We produce graphics for all of the conference exhibit halls as well as hotels, outdoor venues, and ad spaces,” Hite explained. “This includes soft signage, out-of-home graphics and exhibit signage. The projects all require large production capacity, speed and exceptional quality.”

Image Options’ retail point-of-purchase (POP) business is also growing with the new printers. The company handles new store builds for major retailers in the athletics and furniture spaces, with much of the work moving to soft signage produced on the new VUTEk FabriVU printers. The two new VUTEk HS125 inkjet presses at Image Options produce a wide variety of signage and graphics work – much of it on rigid substrates – for POP display graphics, corporate interiors and more.

Superior consistency and color quality with the EFI ecosystem

Image Options achieves greater consistency across all its EFI printers using EFI Fiery® digital front ends. As a G7 Master Certified firm, Image Options depends on the Fiery DFEs and its VUTEk printers’ high-quality capabilities to meet stringent color requirements.

“We have a client where true, consistent color is critical and our EFI printers can hit their specific brand color perfectly,” said Hite. “We completed a showcase for that client that included a sample store set-up with lots of rolls of fabric-tensioned work, as well as printed boxes for demo displays of products. Our fleet of EFI VUTEk and FabriVU printers gave us the required versatility to meet all of those needs.”

In addition to growing its inkjet printing capabilities, Image Options continues to concentrate on improving quality, consistency and efficiency across all aspects of the organization, and that includes upgrading to the last workflow software to eliminate variables and to increase productivity and profitability. Currently, the company is moving to the latest version of EFI’s Midmarket Print Suite workflow, which includes EFI Pace™ as its core MIS/ERP software. The workflow also includes an upgraded Superwide Format component database for easier estimating, planning and management of graphics jobs. Plus, the workflow will provide Image Options easier estimating, planning and management capabilities across the company’s operation.

“We are a lean organization with Six Sigma yellow, green and black belt employees tasked with continually improving efficiency,” said Hite. “We operate an integrated workflow that includes our Fiery DFEs, EFI’s Digital StoreFront and EFI Pace. This allows us to do a better job at shop floor data collection and improved accounting functions. It will also replace some multi-step processes around exporting data and creating reports.”

Beyond the benefits it gets from EFI technology, Image Options has cultural alignment with EFI in terms of sustainability and community involvement. Among other community initiatives, Image Options participates in the Trash for Teachers program, giving the largest off-cuts of vinyl to teachers for use in classrooms. The company also supports Ed and Bernie Massey with their Portraits of Hope initiative, using art and poignant visual imagery for large-scale projects of social consequence. EFI supports the work as well, donating the ink Image Options uses to produce work for the Massey project.

“Environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and SGP Certification are core to our corporate culture,” Hite said. “We see those same values reflected in EFI, and that is important to us in a business partner.”

EFI is highlighting its advanced technologies for superwide-format production applications, including the VUTEk FabriVU 340 soft signage printer, the Fiery proServer and the EFI Midmarket Print Suite next month at the SGIA Expo, Oct. 10-14 in New Orleans.

Posted September 13, 2017

Source: EFI™

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