Sappi North America Invests $5.94 Million In Cloquet, Minn., Mill

CLOQUET, Minn. — November 14, 2017 — Sappi North America, a producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, today announced a $5.94 million capital investment in its Cloquet, Minn., mill to replace the headbox on Paper Machine 12 (PM12). This investment enabled Sappi to maintain its capacity by adding a state-of-the-art, dilution profiled headbox that produces excellent basis weight profiles. A headbox is an integral part of the paper machine responsible for spreading the pulp fibers evenly to form the sheet.

“This investment shows Sappi’s unwavering commitment to its graphic papers and packaging customers,” said Mark Gardner, president and CEO, Sappi North America. “The new headbox will ensure that we’re fulfilling orders to the highest quality standards that Sappi’s customers have come to expect. This project will not only improve upon our longstanding history with the graphic papers market, but also support our growing paper-based packaging business.”

This investment follows a $170 million capital investment in 2011 to enable the Cloquet Mill’s kraft pulp operations to also produce chemical cellulose used in textile and consumer goods markets. Through this product diversification, along with investments in renewable energy and waste reduction, the mill has stayed profitable and competitive in a challenging market. The Cloquet Mill was recently awarded for its investment in the state of Minnesota from the Minnesota Office of Foreign Direct Investment. The award highlighted the company’s contributions to the economic vitality of local communities, and its commitment to keeping Minnesota a world-leading business destination.

The PM12 Headbox project was recently completed in October.

Posted November 14, 2017

Source: Sappi North America

Aéropostale Brings On IHL Group As New Intimates Partner To Drive Category And Distribution Strategy

NEW YORK CITY — November 14, 2017 — IHL Group today announced its exclusive multi-year license agreement with teen apparel powerhouse Aéropostale. This partnership marks a milestone in Aéropostale’s strategic efforts to extend the brand into new categories and distribution channels in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.

“We are honored to be partnering with such an established brand in the teen category as Aéropostale,” said Sami Souid, president, IHL Group. “We are thrilled to bring our quality and trend-driven offerings to the Aéropostale’s fashion conscious teen customers nationwide.”

Debuting its first collection for Holiday 2018, the line will retail from $18 for bras, sports bras, babydolls, bodysuits; and $10 for panties. Materials used in the collection will include premium fabrics and detailing such as lace, microfiber, appliques and seamless cuts.

“There are many synergies between IHL Group and Aéropostale,” explained Ken Ohashi, EVP of Lifestyle Brands at ABG, an owner of Aéropostale. “We are excited to be working together to grow the brand and expand distribution with a trendsetting collection of intimates and undergarments.”

Posted November 14, 2017

Source:  IHL Group

American Apparel Launches New Pencils Of Promise Collection To Support Literacy In Developing Countries

MONTREAL — November 14, 2017 —  American Apparel has launched a capsule collection of hoodies, T-shirts and bags in support of Pencils of Promise (POP) to fund the construction of schools and provide support for teachers in developing nations. POP is a U.S.-based not-for-profit organization that works to increase access to education and raise global awareness of child illiteracy as there are 250 million children worldwide who lack basic reading, writing and math skills.

“We are a proud supporter of Pencils of Promise, who have already helped over 70,000 students to gain access to quality education through infrastructure projects and literacy programming,” said Mike Hoffman, president, Gildan’s Printwear division, owner of the American Apparel® brand. “As the surest path out of poverty, education opens up possibilities for these children to move towards a better life and a more hopeful future. It is one of the most powerful weapons that we can use to change the world.”

With the message “250 million kids can’t read this,” American Apparel’s new capsule collection represents a commitment of $200,000 to build new educational infrastructure, improve classroom environments and provide support for teachers. The goal of this initiative is to foster a conversation around the need for better quality education, inciting consumers to take a position on child literacy and become passionate about increasing children’s opportunities for a brighter future.

The collaboration between American Apparel and Pencils of Promise is designed to raise awareness and support for child literacy, inspiring generations of globally conscious and impact-oriented consumers to help students in developing countries have the same access to quality education that they received.

Posted November 14, 2017

Source: Gildan

Teijin Aramid Introduces Endumax Shield XF33

ARNHEM, The Netherlands — November 14, 2017 — Teijin Aramid today announced the introduction of Endumax Shield XF33, an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), that enables weight reduction, leading to enhanced mobility and increased armor protection level with no increase in overall weight. It is the answer to the ever growing lethal threats in the world that global security forces face.

The new and increasingly lethal threats globally demand enhanced protection at preferably lighter weights to increase user mobility. New armor systems not only have to provide protection to security professionals, but also to the various ground vehicles, maritime platforms, and aircrafts used in carrying out the required mission. Endumax Shield XF33 can be used for high-performance hard body armor plates, helmets and rigid panels for vehicle and maritime protection.

Endumax Shield XF33 will help to achieve superior performance-to-weight solution for body armor inserts, e.g. NIJ III standalone as well as in conjunction with ballistic vests. Thanks to the structural integrity achieved even with low processing pressures, the use of Endumax Shield XF33 enables easier processing of larger panels with minimum or no seams for vehicle and maritime protection. As a result, this minimizes potentially vulnerable joints and increases design freedom for optimum panel cuts, thereby making the solution more cost-efficient.

Manon Schuurmans, Teijin Aramid’s Business Department manager Ballistics, said: “For over 30 years, Teijin Aramid has been developing high-performance ballistic protection solutions that have saved countless lives. Thanks to the uniquely engineered properties the new Endumax Shield XF33 is the material of choice for an exceptional performance to weight ratio for body armor and weight sensitive vehicles and vessels armoring.”

The new Endumax Shield XF33 will be shown at Teijin Aramid’s stand 6-D172, at the upcoming Milipol show, held from November 21-24 in Paris, France.

Posted November 14, 2017

Source: Teijin Aramid

DICK’S Sporting Goods Names New Chief Technology Officer

PITTSBURGH — November 14, 2017 — DICK’S Sporting Goods today announced Paul Gaffney has been named Chief Technology Officer, effective November 20. In this role, Gaffney will be responsible for the company’s technology, including infrastructure, eCommerce platforms and new and evolving digital platforms.

“Paul is joining the company at a critical time as we’re evolving every day through our digital transformation efforts,” said Edward W. Stack, chairman & CEO. “Paul’s experience will make an immediate impact on the company and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the Dick’S family.”

Gaffney joins Dick’S from The Home Depot, where he most recently served as the senior vice president of Information Technology, responsible for the organization’s software engineering, user-centered design and applications. While at The Home Depot, Gaffney was responsible for leading their digital revolution, inspiring the engineering team to deliver customer focused software to millions of customers and over 400,000 associates.

“I’m excited to join the Dick’S Sporting Goods team at this important time of focus and investment in technology as a key enabler to better communicate with and serve our customers,” Gaffney said.

Throughout his career, Gaffney held a variety of senior leadership roles, most notably serving as president and CEO with AAA Northern California. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Harvard University and is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute.

Posted November 14, 2017

Source: DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.

Carhartt Promotes Tony Ambroza To Newly Created Chief Brand Officer Role

DEARBORN, Mich. — November 14, 2017 — Carhartt has promoted Senior Vice President of Marketing Tony Ambroza to a newly created senior leadership role, chief brand officer. Ambroza will lead brand engagement across the entire consumer journey across critical touch points including TV commercials, social media, events, retail marketing, Carhartt’s Direct to Consumer (D2C) business and beyond to build an even deeper affinity between consumers and the Carhartt brand.

As chief brand officer, Ambroza will continue to scale the brand’s reach by championing Carhartt’s meaning, purpose and values while fiercely preserving its storied heritage. Under his leadership, the fast-growing D2C business will deliver the ultimate brand experience to hardworking people by creating seamless, inspiring engagements between Carhartt, the products and the people that matter most to the brand: its consumers. On the marketing side, Ambroza will continue to amplify Carhartt’s celebration of hard work and the brand’s role in the lives of hardworking people all over the world by sharing their Carhartt experiences.

“Tony is a visionary marketer and retailer who has helped our 128-year-old company succeed in a new age of selling,” said Linda Hubbard, president and COO, Carhartt. “Tony has taken on increased leadership responsibilities within our marketing and direct to consumer teams and has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic expertise, and the ability to build strong teams that consistently exceed goals. We are recognizing Tony’s leadership excellence across multiple aspects of the Carhartt organization with the new role of chief brand officer.”

Ambroza joined Carhartt in 2010 and his strong background in the apparel industry with extensive brand marketing experience have helped increase Carhartt’s brand awareness to its current all-time high. He has continued to build on the brand’s growth and momentum by widely sharing its brand story; Carhartt is a timeless, family-owned brand making authentic products for honest, hardworking, industrious people.

Over the past seven years, Ambroza and his team have expanded the brand across product categories, gender and generation, occupations from the trades to craftspeople to those who love the outdoors and those who work and live in the hottest and coldest climates on the planet. Carhartt’s authentic storytelling has allowed the brand to continually gain relevance with consumers of all ages as they see themselves in the real, hardworking people featured in Carhartt marketing.

Ambroza has scaled the D2C business by aligning it with the continually evolving marketing discipline to deliver a complete, 360 degree brand experience in service to hardworking people. Whether consumers are new to Carhartt and just discovering all that the brand has to offer, or are Carhartt loyalists who are looking for Carhartt’s newest product solutions, Ambroza and his team are focused on providing an authentic, unique and memorable brand experience for the country’s hardest-working men and women.

Prior to joining the Carhartt team, Ambroza worked at Under Armour Inc. as well as at Nike Inc.

Posted November 14, 2017

Source:  Carhartt, Inc.

New Reebok Sublite Cushion Tactical, AR670-1 Compliant Boot, Brings Lightweight Cushioning To Military Footwear

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — November 13, 2017 — Warson Brands, official licensee of Reebok for duty and uniform footwear, has introduced the new Reebok Sublite Cushion Tactical RB8808 tactical boot designed specifically for military professionals.

The RB8808 builds upon the success of the Reebok Sublite Cushion Tactical series by offering an AR670-1 compliant version in coyote brown for wear with the Army uniform.  “We’ve had very positive responses from law enforcement professionals wearing the Sublite, especially in regard to how lightweight the boot is, and we had several requests to make the boot in an AR670-1 compliant version for the military,” said John Duvic, vice president, Product Development at Warson Brands. “We thought through several details in the development of the RB8808: adding a lace garage to tuck away laces when blousing pants; incorporating a full rubber outsole with rope guard for additional traction and durability; and making the upper of genuine cattlehide leather for breathability and durability.”

The Sublite Cushion Tactical incorporates Sublite foam midsole technology to maximize cushioning while minimizing weight. The Sublite dual density foam midsole provides unparalleled lightweight cushioning for comfort and responsiveness. Deep flex grooves in the midsole allow for natural movement, letting feet bend and balance naturally. The boot also features a MemoryTech Massage Footbed that adapts to the unique contours of the foot and a slip resistant outsole that grips in slippery conditions.

The RB8808 will be available for purchase in February 2018 at an MSRP of $150.00. Reebok Duty will display the full line of Sublite Cushion Tactical boots, including black and sage green versions, at SHOT Show booth #10179.

Reebok duty footwear and the Sublite Cushion Tactical RB8808 are available through select retailers throughout the United States.

Posted November13, 2017

Source: Reebok International Ltd.

Go Green Synthetic Lawn Solutions Introduces Artificial Turf Solution For Reflective Burns

DALTON, Ga. — Nov. 8, 2017 — Go Green Synthetic Lawn Solutions has just announced the release of a new artificial grass product that provides a solution for an industry-wide issue with reflective burns caused by Low-E windows. With the introduction of the Platinum HeatMaxx® series, Go Green is the first and only manufacturer to offer a 15-year warranty against reflective burns.

With the increase of these Low-E windows to create a better energy efficient solution for both residential and commercial applications, the synthetic turf industry has been challenged with reflective conditions that create very high temperatures. These reflective conditions have been reported around the world, to burn and melt surfaces such as aluminum siding on houses, paint on cars, and, among many others, artificial lawns.

David Davis, president, Go Green stated, “We have been working for years to perfect our proprietary blend of nylon yarns to combat the heat issues our industry has been challenged with.”

Most synthetic lawns made of polypropylene and polyethylene have melt temperatures around 320°F.  Go Green’s Platinum HeatMaxx series made with nylon, have a melting point of 460°F. Because of this, they are able to withstand the high temperatures that exist in these reflective environments.

“This has been quite a frustrating problem for our entire industry,” said Michelle Balicki, vice president, Sales and Marketing. “The finger has been pointed at the artificial turf manufacturer to mitigate an issue that has affected homeowners, architects, and commercial properties of all kind. But the truth is, this is clearly a much more wide-spread problem that expands much farther than our industry. We are just very excited to be able to provide a solution.”

Posted November 13, 2017

Source: Go Green Synthetic Lawn Solutions

3rd Annual Hygienix™ Absorbent Hygiene And Personal Care Market Conference Delivers Strong Innovations And Education

CARY, N.C. — November 13, 2017 — Business leaders in the absorbent hygiene and personal care industry paid rapt attention to presentations on Femcare disruptors, material innovations, and demographics at INDA’s third annual HYGIENIX™ Conference last week in Austin, Texas, November 6-9. The successful event drew more than 530 participants from around the world and across the supply chain to advance their business in this important nonwovens and engineered materials sector.

Hygienix featured expert industry speakers from leading global companies that are revolutionizing the absorbent hygiene and personal care industry. The presentations focused on Brand Disruptors, Incontinence Perspectives: Consumer & Institutional, Incontinence Perspectives: Product & Positioning Opportunities, Diapers: Smart & Sustainable, Feminine Hygiene Disruptors, Performance & the Economics of Thinner Diapers, Cutting Edge Approaches to Odor Control, Game Changers: Machine & Technology Developments, Retail & Demographic Groundswells, and Material Science Developments in absorbent hygiene products.

A keynote presentation from Don Frey, chief innovation officer, The Honest Company, detailed how the company leveraged non-traditional marketing channels to become a world leader in personal care. Diane Sheehan, director, Kantar Retail, also delivered a keynote presentation that revealed how private labels are changing the absorbent hygiene landscape.

“Hygienix delivered big this year on valuable insights and innovations through the premium conference content on topics molding the absorbent hygiene industry,” said Dave Rousse, INDA president. “This event also brings the industry’s senior leadership to one place at one time. Participants were able to advance their business interests with both the leading edge conference content and over 15 hours of scheduled face-to-face interaction time.”

An event highlight was the presentation of INDA’s coveted Hygienix Innovation Award™ to Advanced Absorbent Technologies’ ALYNE™ Protective Underwear which manages fluid absorption in protective underwear by using multiple layers of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) that absorb at different rates, from quick absorption to complete absorption without bulkiness.

Other finalists for the award were Kimberly-Clark’s Huggies® Little Snugglers® Nano Preemie Diapers and Procter & Gamble Company’s Pampers® Swaddlers Preemie Diapers.

The Hygienix Conference presented the annual INDA Lifetime Service Award to Bob Averell, senior account manager, Auriga Polymers Inc., for his decades of service to INDA and the industry.

Education

More than 100 business leaders participated in a workshop focused on Absorbent Hygiene Products. Led by Carlos Richer, CEO/director, Richer Investment S.A. De C.V. and Eduardo Leal, managing director, Diaper Testing International S.A. De C.V., the workshop explored absorbent hygiene new products, product benchmarks, engineering, design and testing protocols across geographic markets.

Connections

The event included 52 tabletop displays exhibiting the latest in innovations and technologies from industry leaders and entrepreneurs. The displays were held in conjunction with two evening receptions attended by hundreds of professionals seeking for new partnerships and collaborators.

The next Hygienix Conference will be held November 5-8, 2018, at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando, Fla.

Posted November 13, 2017

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

DuPont Biomaterials Leader Michael Saltzberg To Speak At The Future Of Materials Summit

WILMINGTON, Del. — November 13, 2017 — DuPont Industrial Biosciences (DuPont) announced that Dr. Michael Saltzberg, global business director of DuPont Biomaterials, will participate in The Future of Materials Summit, beginning today in Luxembourg. Saltzberg will join other materials business leaders for a discussion on “Best Practices for New Materials’ Development,” led by Geoffrey Carr, science editor at The Economist and chair of the Summit.

As the leader of DuPont’s global biomaterials programs and business development, Saltzberg spearheads the development and commercialization of renewably sourced biochemicals and biomaterials based on plants rather than petroleum.

“Materials suppliers play a critical role in increasing the sustainability of supply chains across the industries that we serve, and we believe making high-performance and cost-efficient materials from plant-based feedstocks is part of the solution,” said Saltzberg. “I am looking forward to sharing the latest in DuPont’s biomaterials innovations with the group that The Economist has brought together for this Summit.”

One of DuPont’s core innovations in this space is Bio-PDO™ propanediol — a bio-based ingredient used in a variety of materials across a number of industries. DuPont™ Sorona® is one of those materials — a patented polymer that offers customers a more sustainable solution for fibers and other applications with better performance in key parameters than competing petroleum-based materials. Sorona is used around the world in the textile, carpeting, and automotive markets — bringing softness, crush resistance and stretch to a growing list of products, not to mention its superior life cycle compared to the petroleum-based products it often replaces.

In early 2016, DuPont partnered with Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) to launch a breakthrough process to produce a bio-based monomer — furan dicarboxylic methyl ester (FDME) — from a renewable feedstock. One of the first polymers under development is polytrimethylene furandicarboxylate (PTF), a novel polyester made by combining FDME and Bio-PDO™. PTF is a 100-percent renewable that — when used to make bottles and other beverage packages — substantially improves gas-barrier properties compared to other polyesters. This kind of innovation is central to DuPont’s approach: by developing this renewably sourced monomer, the beverage industry will be able to create effective packages using less polymer than is required for current designs, resulting in significant benefits for customers and the environment.

At the Summit, Dr. Saltzberg also will address DuPont’s research into the commercialization of a completely new way to make high-performance polymers directly from sugar. This novel process — as illustrated in this video — uses an enzymatic process that closely mimics the way nature builds polymers like cellulose. He also plans to speak to materials manufacturers’ responsibility to enable environmentally friendly end-of-life solutions, acknowledging that diverse applications and markets are best served by different technical solutions. DuPont’s biomaterials team is working hard to help ensure that end-use markets are developed for recycled materials. For instance, DuPont recently announced a collaboration with Unifi to create high-performance, renewably sourced garment insulation made in part with recycled material and Sorona polymer, offering leading apparel brands a new sustainable choice for cold-weather products.

The Future of Materials Summit — which runs through November 14 — will analyze the modern materials “ecosystem” from research and development, through supply chains, to business applications and end of use. The Economist is bringing together leading manufacturers, scientists, technologists and policymakers for a discussion intended to better understand what is happening, and to illuminate the role of novel materials in the manufacturing industries of the future.

DuPont’s industry-leading excellence in the biomaterials industry has received a number of accolades over the past year, including the Platts Global Energy “Breakthrough Solution of the Year” award for the development partnership with ADM; Frost & Sullivan’s award for 2017 European Company of the Year Award for bio-based materials; and, most recently, PLASTICS’ 2017 Innovation in Bioplastics Award.

Posted November 13, 2017

Source: DuPont Industrial Biosciences (DuPont)

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