INVISTA To Expand Camden Nylon 6,6 Plant Capacity

INVISTA, Wichita, Kan., reports it will invest more than $65 million in new equipment for its Camden, N.J., facility to boost production of nylon 6,6 fiber. The investment will increase domestic capacity of high-tenacity fibers used in CORDURA® fabrics, as well as add bulked continuous filament and high-quality fiber products for airbag and industrial sewing thread applications.

“This investment is utilizing a combination of patented and proprietary technology with flexibility such as solution dyeing which enables increased innovation opportunities around fiber properties and performance and creates a strong platform for our future growth,” said Jeff Brown, executive vice president, Invista Performance Materials division.

“As Invista’s largest integrated nylon polymer and fiber producing facility, this site offers an ideal footprint for reinvesting in high performance solutions for the markets we serve,” said Brown.

May/June 2017

Buhler Quality Yarns Bought By Samil

Jefferson, Ga.-based Buhler Quality Yarns Corp., a subsidiary of Switzerland-based Hermann Bühler AG, was recently acquired by Samil Spinning Co. Ltd., Korea. The companies disclosed that the purchase was structured as a 100-percent all-cash share-deal, but did not share further details of the deal.

Samil’s purchase will expand its global footprint and give the company an established Western Hemisphere production facility as well as an international distribution network. Samil reports it plans to make targeted investments at Buhler’s Jefferson plant to build on the company’s product portfolio.

May/June 2017

IVL Sole Owner Of Trevira

Thailand-based Indorama Ventures PCL Group (IVL) has acquired the remaining 25-percent shareholding of Germany-based fiber manufacturer Trevira GmbH from its joint venture partner Sinterama S.p.A., Italy. Trevira is now a wholly owned subsidiary of IVL. “We see further growth potential especially in the hygiene and automotive segments, as well as in the high-end home textiles business,” said Uday Gill, CEO, IVL’s fibers business.

May/June 2017

Mimaki Introduces Printer, Offers Coldenhove Papers

Suwanee, Ga.-based Mimaki USA has introduced the 74-inch-wide TX300P-1800B direct-to-textile printer designed for sample runs or short-run pieces. The printer features an advanced belt transport and conveyor system to help feed stretchy and thin fabrics in a stable manner. According to Mimaki, new print heads with a high gap setting allow printing on thick or thin substrates, dimensionally unstable fabrics, woven substrates or substrates with raised fiber surfaces while maintaining accurate ink droplet placement. The company offers five types of ink that are optimized for the TX300P-1800B — Sb420 for direct-to-fabric sublimation, Ac400 acid dyes, Rc400 reactive dyes, Tp400 textile pigments and Dd400 disperse dyes.

In other Mimaki news, the company has signed a distribution agreement with the Netherlands-based Coldenhove Papier to carry Jetcol® dye sublimation transfer papers beginning mid-summer 2017. This media will be available for all Mimaki’s TS Series dye sublimation printers including the TS30-1300, TS300P-1300, TS500P-3200 and TS500-1800 models.

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Mimaki’s new TX300P-1800B direct-to-textile printer

May/June 2017

Kiian Digital Releases Digistar Bravo Disperse Ink Line

Kiian Digital, a brand of Italy-based JK Group S.p.A., has introduced Digistar Bravo disperse inks for direct printing. The range features 11 colors including two blacks with deep intensity, and high rubbing and lightfastness. Kiian reports the inks were created with industrial textile printing needs in mind and they offer high runnability as well as printing performance.

“Digistar Bravo is part of Kiian Digital’s branding strategy to meet the cutting-edge demands of commercial digital textile printing; bringing together the highest quality inks with global support,” said Alessandra Borghi, sales director, Kiian Digital.

May/June 2017

Target To Deploy Avery Dennison’s RFID Technology

Avery Dennison, Westborough, Mass., has partnered with Minneapolis-based Target Corp. on a global radio frequency identification (RFID) deployment. In a largest of its kind program, Target will deploy RFID technology to more than 1,600 stores to enhance the guest experience and improve product availability. Avery Dennison’s will provide its broad ultra high frequency (UHF) RFID technology in categories including apparel and home, and the RFID tags will be blended into existing trim items to preserve branding.

“In the apparel industry, having an accurate picture of stock availability is an important driver for retailers to deliver an optimized omnichannel experience,” said Bill Toney, vice president for RFID Market Development at Avery Dennison. “We are honored to be selected by Target as a key business partner for this initiative.”

May/June 2017

Delta Galil Signs Calvin Klein Deal

Delta Galil USA Inc., a subsidiary of Israel-based Delta Galil Industries Ltd., has inked a licensing agreement with New York City-based PVH Corp. subsidiary Calvin Klein Inc. to develop, produce and distribute children’s underwear, sleepwear and socks for the brand. During the initial five-years of the deal, which begins January 1, 2018, Delta Galil has been granted the exclusive wholesale right to market the Calvin Klein branded items it develops through department and specialty stores in the United States and Canada.

“Calvin Klein has represented one of the most iconic brands for nearly 50 years, and it is a true honor to partner with them particularly in their renowned underwear and intimate apparel categories,” said Isaac Dabah, CEO, Delta Galil. “This represents an important step for Delta Galil in our ongoing strategy of enhancing our branded portfolio and broadening our presence in the premium sector.”

May/June 2017

Itema Buys Shares In Lamiflex, NoeCha

As part of a diversification strategy, Italy-based Itema S.p.A. has purchased a 61-percent stake in composite products supplier Lamiflex S.p.A., Italy, as well as a minority stake in Italy-based NoeCha S.r.l., a supplier of wide-format printing solutions.

Itema’s shareholders — the Radici family and the Arizzi e Torri families — want to expand and secure the company’s financial future by “diversifying into complementary, high-growth markets through stakes in innovation-driven companies.”

“Following a remarkable five-year period in which Itema Group has doubled the sales of its weaving machines with consecutive, double-digit growth per annum, the company is now ready to strengthen its leadership, to quicken the pace of its expansion and to accelerate its global reach through targeted acquisitions,” said Carlo Rogora, CEO, Itema Group.

“We chose Lamiflex and NoeCha due to their forward-thinking missions and innovative approaches, which perfectly match our dedication to supply top-performing, advanced machinery,” Rogora said. “We are confident that this first round of acquisitions will act as an important launch-pad for our diversification strategy and will bring positive results in the nearest future, creating significant synergies and adding value for our customers and shareholders.”

VDMA To Hold B2B Forums In U.S., Mexico

The Germany-based Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) has announced plans for two B2B Forums and Technology conferences. The first will take place in Charlotte, November 6, 2017; and the second will be held November 8-9, 2017, in Mexico City.

The events will feature experts from VDMA member companies presenting practice-oriented technology talks, B2B meetings, interactive discussions and a conference dinner. The target audience includes technical management, production managers, quality and maintenance managers, and mill owners.

Participants may learn more and register and schedule meetings with VDMA member companies by visiting germantech-ustextile.de and german tech-mexicantextile.de.

May/June 2017

People

Hawthorne, N.J.-based Brawer Brothers Inc. recently named Scott Hartzell sales manager.

Sangeeta Sachdev was named managing director for Charlotte-based SPGPrints America Inc. She is responsible for the Netherlands-based company’s operations in the United States and Canada.

Houston-based Ascend Performance Materials has named Phil McDivitt president, CEO and member of the Board of Directors. McDivitt takes over  as CEO from Frederic “Fred” M. Poses who has retired and also stepped down from the company’s board. In addition, G. Peter “Pete” D’Aloia will retire from the company’s Board of Directors.

Nilit America Fibers, Greensboro, N.C., has  promoted Robert Ferree to president. Ferree replaces Basil “Sonny” B. Walker who retired in January. In addition, Ed Gaskins joined the company as director of Sales/Technical Support for warp knitting and weaving clients in North America.

Christian Muser was recently promoted to chief technology officer for Switzerland-based
SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG.

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has elected the following  six people to its Board  of Directors for 2017: Christopher Astley, Glatfelter; Thomas Balkom, Johns Manville; Andreas Dreher, The Procter & Gamble Co.; Tom Peters, Rockline Industries; Jeff Slosman, National Wiper Alliance Inc.; and Scott Tracey, Berry Global Group Inc. The board’s executive committee — empowered to act for the board between meetings — is comprised of the following appointees: Karen Castle, Suominen; Todd L. Bassett, Fi-Tech Inc.; Paul A. Marold Jr., Lydall Performance Materials Inc.; Robert Lovegrove, Milliken & Company; Walter G. Jones, Precision Fabrics Group Inc.; Nick Santoleri, Rockline Industries; and C.K. Wong, U.S. Pacific Nonwovens Industry Ltd.

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio-based Americhem Inc. has named Matthew Hellstern CEO of the Americhem Group, which comprises Americhem, Infinity LTL Engineered Compounds and Vi-Chem Corp.

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