Techtextil 2017 Exhibitor Preview: Baldwin Technology Co.

ST. LOUIS — April 27, 2017 — Baldwin Technology Company Inc. is pleased to announce that it will be showcasing its state-of-the-art Spray Applicator at the Techtextil trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, May 9-12, 2017 (hall 3.0, booth G82). This revolutionary product enables a sustainable textile and nonwoven finishing process, with less energy consumption, a reduction in water waste and chemicals, and a substantial savings of time and money. These benefits reflect the “Sprayvolution” concept of this product.

Launched in 2015, the Spray Applicator currently is installed at major textile finishing facilities worldwide, with proven positive and “Sprayvolutionary” results, such as:

  • Reduced water and chemistry usage, up to 50 percent;
  • Reduced total changeover time, up to 85 percent; and
  • Reduced chemistry waste, up to 99 percent.

The Spray Applicator’s individual nozzle control and automatic volume adjustment ensure precise and uniform finishing in various process conditions and production capacities. Because the exact amount of chemistry is applied in relation to cloth width, g/m2 and textile characteristics, no unnecessary energy or chemistry is wasted. Plus, changeover times are significantly reduced, thanks to fully automatic flushing. Compared to traditional application methods, with changeovers of 15-30 minutes, Baldwin’s Spray Applicator executes the same chemistry change in less than 5 minutes.

Furthermore, the Spray Applicator can manage a wide range of low-viscosity chemistries, single- and dual-sided applications and various textile characteristics, as well as wet-on-wet applications, which are performed without any contamination from other chemistry sources. The Spray Applicator’s mist containment cover encapsulates and prevents aerosols from escaping, ensuring a healthy working environment.

“With the ‘Sprayvolution’ concept, we are well prepared to meet the textile industry’s increasingly high environmental demands,” said Per Stenflo, Vice President, Spray, at Baldwin. “The Spray Applicator is a revolutionary product, and a small investment that will pay off in a short period of time for our customers. We are very proud to showcase it at Techtextil.”

Posted April 27, 2017

Source: Baldwin Technology Co. Inc.

Techtextil 2017 Exhibitor Preview: DyStar®

SINGAPORE — April 27, 2017 — DyStar® Group is a solution provider, offering customers globally a complete range of colorants, auxiliaries and services with the broadest product range on the market, covering almost all fibers and quality specifications. DyStar will be presenting its latest product innovations and new technologies at Techtextil – Technical Textiles and Nonwovens held in Frankfurt on May 9-12, 2017 – Hall 6.1, Booth C40.

Visitors can expect to learn more about the following DyStar Solutions:

1)  Work Wear – The right substrate, high-quality dyes and suitable auxiliaries for functional finishing effects are the key solutions;
2)  Automotive – Complete package for the automotive textile chain;
3)  Sun Protection – High-performance solutions for sun protective articles;
4)  Military Textiles – High-performance dyes and auxiliaries for military textiles;
5)  Medical Textiles – Broad range of auxiliaries, dyes and finishing products as well as expertise in processing of Medical Textiles;
6)  Active Wear Solutions – Unrivalled range of problem-solving dyes, auxiliaries and finishing products for modern high-performance outdoor & sportswear;
7)  Cadira® – is a new module in DyStar’s Resource Efficiency program and its concepts considerably reduce water, waste and energy consumption.

Recently, DyStar launched Dianix® Red XF2 and Dianix Turquoise XF2, new additional dyes to the high-fastness Dianix XF2 Range.

Focusing on sustainability, DyStar is the ideal partner for managing environmental issues for the entire textile supply chain, offering high performance products and meeting the needs of their focus industry sectors. DyStar will also present its web-based tool, eliot®, which provides ecological and technical information as well as tools for the optimization of the dyeing processes, to give all the necessary support to the visitors in the stand.

DyStar has completed the acquisition of three specialty chemical units of Emerald Performance Materials LLC, a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals for consumer and industrial markets, including technical textiles. The acquisition strengthens DyStar’ s position as a specialty chemical manufacturer in the USA as well as builds a diversified product portfolio to launch on our global platform.

Choose DyStar as your sustainable and responsible supplier of colors and chemicals. Come meet us at Techtextil in Frankfurt – we look forward to welcoming you at our booth.

Posted April 27, 2017

Soutce: Dystar

Techtextil 2017 Exhibitor Preview: Nilit

GREENSBORO, N.C. — April 27, 2017 — NILIT® will present its portfolio of NILIT Technical fibers at the upcoming Techtextil show in Frankfurt, May 9-12.  Nilit will be located in Hall 4.1 Stand B11.

Nilit Technical premium nylon 6.6 fibers and yarns combine tenacity, abrasion resistance, and a variety of other benefits for uncompromising functionality in the demanding applications where it is needed most. Nilit Technical fibers offer a range of proven performance attributes to enhance industrial fabrics, medical textiles, automotive upholstery, and outdoor fabrics.

“Premium Nilit nylon 6.6 fibers and yarns are specially designed to infuse fabrics with lightweight, long-lasting strength and other highly desirable performance benefits specific to the application,” says Pierluigi Berardi, Nilit’s global marketing director. “Whether it is high resiliency and anti-tear durability for parachutes, abrasion resistance for long-lasting industrial belts, or anti-odor FIR-generating functions for medical textiles, there is a Nilit Technical fiber thoughtfully developed for the purpose.”

Premium nylon 6.6 forms the basis for a broad range of high quality performance textiles. Nilit’s special manufacturing techniques create fibers with performance characteristics that infuse fabrics with inherent capabilities to manage moisture, regulate body temperature, enable antimicrobial protection, and resist UV radiation. The extensive range of Nilit Technical fibers along with reliable, global supply and expert local customer support add up to make Nilit the partner of choice for technical fabric makers worldwide.

Posted April 27, 2017

Source: NILIT®

Porcher Industries Announces Recruitment Campaign For Over 400 New Positions And Plans Recruitment Consultations At Techtextil 2017

BADINIÈRES, France — April 27, 2017 — Porcher Industries — a technical textiles and thermoplastic composite solutions company with a global platform delivering unique chemistries, technologies and innovations — has announced its requirement for over 400 new global appointments. The company will aim to fill the majority of the positions in the next two years.

The company will use Techtextil 2017 as an opportunity to meet the finest technical textiles talents and will hold open house recruitment consultations on its stand B98 on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.

Interested candidates of all levels are invited to attend informal one-to-one sessions with Porcher Industries’ internal recruitment team. Appointments should be booked by emailing recruitment@porcher-ind.com or through reception at the show.

In response to customer demand, and the recent investment of over 50 million euros by the Porcher group to facilitate its ambitious five year growth strategy, positions are being created at Porcher on a global level across each of its five business units — Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Sport & Leisure, Building and Industrial — with the initial priority on key roles in Aerospace and Automotive.

The new positions, that are to be based across Europe, US and Asia, span the entire corporate mix, with key openings in Sales, Purchasing, Supply, Finance, Management and Commercial departments. Technical specialists for R&D and design engineering are also required, whilst a large percentage will also be appointed for production roles located at the Porcher Industries HQ in Lyon.

Dependant on the position, various skills are required but above all, applicants should be able to demonstrate a key understanding of, and experience within, the technical textiles and composites industry combined with a passion for innovation and a willingness to challenge.

Porcher Industries’ products deliver exceptional performance, quality and safety across a massive range of industries and applications including aerospace interiors, F1 clutches, industrial floor coverings and paragliding canopies. As technical textile specialists, Porcher’s innate understanding of fibre and yarn surface treatments, 2D & 3D weaving, cabling, nonwoven scrim and impregnation processes is backed up by an exceptionally strong technology development team. Customers that include Airbus, Safran, TRW and Gerflor all rely on Porcher’s expertise.

With more than 2,000 current employees and 14 manufacturing sites in four continents, Porcher Industries has the tools to supply customers globally, across its five business units. Over the next five years, new investments will add new weaving capacity; develop quality control technology at sites in the US, Europe and China; implement a single business ERP system and invest in technology talents identified as critical to successful sustainable growth.

“Within the last six months, we have already made 20 key appointments that are integral to our global growth plans. We aim to continue this momentum and invite the best technical talents across all skill sets to come and speak with us at Techtextil 2017 or make contact with us.  As we embrace this new chapter of our history, I can guarantee that Porcher Industries will be an exciting and fulfilling place to work in the years to come”. Andre Genton, CEO, Porcher Industries.

Posted April 27, 2017

Source: Porcher Industries

EURATEX: Concrete Steps For A Global Sustainable Garment Value Chains

BRUSSELS — April 27, 2017 — EURATEX welcomes the European Commission new working document and the efforts of the European Parliament for global sustainable garment value chains and looks forward to supporting the achievement of concrete results in the next steps.

April 26, Commissioner Mimica intervened at a Rana Plaza commemoration event and presented the working document Sustainable garment value chain through EU development action which outlines the European Union response for more sustainable textile and clothing value chain within development policy. The commissioner focused on intervention areas for financial support, promotion of best practices and awareness raising among the consumers.

Today, the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have voted a new Report on the EU Flagship initiative on the garment sector calling the European Commission to take action across all aspects of sustainability, social, environmental and financial, while stressing human-rights issues. The vote marks the conclusion of a long research in which the MEPs invested efforts to dig in the complexity of the global garment value chain and to investigate options to boost fair and responsible business practices globally.

Moving on to the next steps, EURATEX believes the efforts shall focus on building upon the achievements of successful voluntary initiatives and refraining from creations of new mandatory due diligence ruling.

Tackling a global issue, we welcome the Commission and the Parliament acknowledgements of the need to act globally and to align with ILO standards and the last OECD due diligence guidance which was presented last February.

Fair and effective solutions can only be produced by collaboration with all parties; we therefore wish to stress the need to seize the momentum for institutions, industry and society to work on: i) building up on the achievements from successful voluntary initiatives, ii) refrain from creating new mandatory ruling, iii) consider diversity along the value chain, especially the features of the European industry and its SMEs and iv) facilitate transparency and information for the consumers, to ultimately help people choosing sustainable products.

EURATEX reiterates its commitment to constructively work together for fair policy proposals which can deliver results on the ground and make a difference.

Posted April 27, 2017

Source: EURATEX

Performance Days, Munich: Amni Soul Eco® By Solvay Group, The First Biodegradable 6.6 Polyamide Yarn In The World

MUNICH — April 27, 2017 — Biodegradability is an increasingly important element in respect of fashion sustainability, and more specifically of functional textiles.
This topic will be the focus of one of the main workshops at this year’s edition of the Performance Days in Munich, the benchmarking exhibition for innovations and trends in the area of functional fabrics.

This discussion will be chaired by the independent journalist Sophie Bramel, Consultant Technical Editor for World Sports Activewear (WSA). The panelists include Daniela Antunes, business development manager at Solvay; Christin Glöckner, team leader R&D of the Hohenstein Institute; Sarah King, director business development at Smartfiber; and Matthias Böhme, sales manager at Lavalan.

The question that will be posed during the round table is “To biodegrade or not?”; Daniela Antunes gives an affirmative answer, quoting as virtuous example Amni Soul Eco®, the innovative yarn developed by Solvay specifically with regard to the issue of textile waste and to pave the way for sustainability pure and simple.

“Every year more than one billion garments are thrown away, thus contributing to landfilling and pollution of the planet caused by waste,”  said Antunes. “For this reason at Solvay we have decided to produce a material which is eco-friendly every step of the way, as well as being highly performing, not only while it is used but also when it is discarded.” Having already pioneered the distant infrared ray technology with Emana®, the yarn that uses body heat to care for the skin, after several years of research the Solvay group has now designed Amni Soul Eco which, thanks to an enhanced polyamide 6.6 formula, takes less than three years to biodegrade, unlike most synthetic fibers, which makes it possible to manufacture garments which decompose rapidly.

This added value complements all the functional advantages of polyamide 6.6. “Amni Soul Eco has a green heart which goes together with its high performance in terms of quality, durability, comfort, breathability, easy washing and fast drying which are typical of traditional polyamide yarns,”  explained Antunes.

The biodegradability properties of Amni Soul Eco, in actual fact, influence not only the product’s shelf life because they become apparent only under specific landfilling conditions where there is no oxygen and where bacteria specializing in anaerobic decomposition are found.

This means that the environmental impact is drastically reduced, as is the amount of waste left to future generations.

From an all-round sustainability perspective, moreover, Amni Soul Eco is also 100-percent recyclable and reusable, as well as being produced with environment-friendly processes and Oeko-Tex® certified (standard 100, class 1).

In Europe, Amni Soul Eco is manufactured and distributed by FULGAR, which has recently received a positive evaluation of its products and production process, through the Environmental Impact Assessment (LCA) – Life Cycle Assessment.

The decision to choose Fulgar is an important example of Solvay’s effort for a responsible development strategy.

Amni Soul Eco thus launches a strong signal to the industry; it’s a unique opportunity to safeguard the environment and be on the cutting edge in the era of discerning consumption and eco-fashion.

Posted April 27, 2017

Source: Solvay

Library Experts Work With Public To Save Family Heirlooms, Collectibles

CHICAGO — April 25, 2017 — Each year millions of Americans put their family keepsakes at risk because they lack the knowledge of how to store and preserve items. This week is Preservation Week®, April 23-29, and librarians and library workers are offering their expertise on how to preserve family heirlooms and collectibles.

This year’s Preservation Week® theme is textile preservation, and participating libraries will celebrate by offering special programs and services to connect library users with preservation tools, promote the importance of preservation and strive to enhance knowledge of preservation issues among the public. Institutions around the world also will spread the word by using the hashtag #preswk to showcase their preservation programs and services.

During the celebration, textile designer, teacher, author and Preservation Week® Honorary Chair Franklin Habit will share his expertise on how to preserve family heirlooms and treasures. Textile preservation tips are available at http://bit.ly/2p1tTE2.

“There is no greater honor than to work alongside expert librarians and library workers who are transforming lives through education and lifelong learning, said Habit. “As an enthusiastic preservation-novice who is tasked with safeguarding multigenerational family treasures, I’m looking forward to sharing my experiences with the public as I work to preserve fabrics and patterns from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.”

Sponsored by the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), a division of the American Library Association, Preservation Week® was created in 2010 because some 630 million items in collecting institutions require immediate attention and care. Eighty percent of these institutions have no paid staff assigned to collections care, and 22 percent have no collections care personnel at all. Some 2.6 billion items are not protected by an emergency plan. As natural disasters of recent years have taught us, these resources are in jeopardy should a disaster strike. Personal, family and community collections are equally at risk.

Preservation Week® is a registered trademark of the ALA. For more information regarding Preservation Week® visit http://www.ala.org/preservationweek.

Preservation Week® Honorary Chair Franklin Habit and library preservation experts are available for interviews. Please contact Macey Morales, Deputy Director, ALA Public Awareness Office, 312-280-4393, mmorales@ala.org, to schedule opportunities. Preservation Week artwork is also available at http://tinyurl.com/7wxb699 .

The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) is the national association for information providers who work in collections and technical services, such as acquisitions, cataloging, collection development, preservation and continuing resources in digital and print formats.

Posted April 26, 2017

Source: American Library Association

Brandix Rolls Out TUKA Systems For All Divisions Worldwide

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — April 26, 2017 — Brandix, one of the largest apparel exporters in Sri Lanka, has invested millions of dollars toward technology to become the leader in fast fashion. Most recently, it has implemented Tukatech’s innovative apparel technology solutions in factories for all divisions around the world. Various divisions within Brandix have partnered with Tukatech since 2012, but this is the first time the group has decided to implement any one technology system for the entire company.

According to Dave Ranasinghe, director of Brandix Group, the company chose to replace all CAD systems with Tukatech: “because of the measurable results. We tested every CAD system available, and Tukatech’s SMARTmark system gave us better fabric savings than any known software, enough to justify the entire purchase. The TUKAplan systems, which were customized for us, seamlessly integrate with our other ERP systems and help us to plan our cutting operations, which gives us even greater savings in raw materials, time and personnel. I am also very impressed with TUKAteam’s professional implementation. They helped us engineer all our processes from design and development to spreading and cutting. We really didn’t just buy the software, we partnered with industry experts who are helping us get better results.”

Feroz Omar, director, Brandix Group, added: “The Tukatech systems helped us in the enhancement of speed and accuracy of first patterns; by organizing the database and blocks, we are able to use good data to make better fitting garments at the first attempt. Another great innovation for us was the ability to handle 3-D sample-making. It helped reduce time and cost in our sample development process by systematically taking off the sample development calendar. Instead of the standard process of cutting, sewing and evaluating on dummies, we’ve reduced a few iterations by testing with 3-D virtual sewing and making only the best-fitted sample. Such savings are very important in the reduction of development costs, especially where the cost of development is amortized over small quantities. TUKA3D and TUKAcloud help organize the data, collaborate internal teams and eventually all the buyers, thereby reducing the time, cost and workforce on both sides of the value chain.”

“I have worked with many great companies but I can honestly say that Brandix is unique in their proactive pursuit of excellence. They are not afraid to disrupt their processes even when it looks like everything is running fine. They constantly re-train their personnel, implement technologies that improve efficiencies, and prepare for a sustainably long-term business. You can see this philosophy at every level of management. As a fellow ‘disrupter,’ I am excited to help one of our largest partners in technology to lead the way in the fast fashion market,” comments Ram Sareen, founder of Tukatech.

Posted April 26, 2017

Source: Tukatech

Novozymes: Good Start To 2017 With Progress On Strategic Priorities

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — April 26, 2017 — Novozymes, a producer of industrial enzymes, today announced its results for the first three months of 2017. Sales in Q1 grew by 3 percent organically and by 4 percent in DKK, mainly driven by Food & Beverages and Bioenergy. EBIT grew by 6 percent, and the EBIT margin improved by 0.7 percentage point to 27.0%. Adjusting for the extraordinary costs related to the lay-offs in January, the EBIT margin would have been around 29 percent. The outlook for 2017 is maintained.

We have made solid progress on our strategic priorities in the first quarter of 2017. As part of the organizational changes, resources are being focused on high-growth opportunities and growth markets, and we have continued our significant investments in R&D and technology leadership. We have also made good progress in our innovation pipeline and launched two new solutions in Bioenergy and BioAg. Furthermore, in March we embarked on a new strategic collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim in probiotics for poultry hatcheries.

Peder Holk Nielsen, President and CEO of Novozymes, commented:

“It’s been a good start to the year. The majority of our markets have developed well, and profitability was high. I’m pleased to see that we’re making progress on our strategic priorities, exemplified by the recent collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim in probiotics for poultry hatcheries. Finally, our pipeline of new innovation is advancing. All in all: positive developments in Q1.”

Posted April 26, 2017

Source: Novozymes

Techtextil 2017 Preview: VDMA

FRANKFURT — April 26, 2017 — With 62 exhibiting VDMA member companies, German technology will be strongly represented at Techtextil Frankfurt at the beginning of May.

The VDMA uses the trade fair for technical textiles once again as an opportunity to honor successful young engineers. At the trade fair, five students will be awarded prizes of the Walter Reiners-Stiftung (Foundation) in the categories dissertation, master and seminar paper for their outstanding and creative achievements.

With their works, which deal with lightweight construction applications among other things, the young ladies and gentlemen demonstrate that textile machinery is a real high-tech industry with a future.

The award ceremony of the Walter Reiners-Stiftung (Foundation) will take place on 11 May, from 5 to 6 pm at the VDMA booth (3.0/D25). Trade fair visitors and exhibitors are very welcome to participate.

The VDMA booth is also the first contact point for visitors who would like to get an overview of the exhibiting VDMA member companies. For example, the list of exhibitors VDMA members @ Techtextil 2017 as well as Buyer’s Guide Textile Machinery are available at the information booth.

Posted April 26, 2017

Source: VDMA

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