Assets From World-Class Textile Plant Up For Sale

LAWRENCE, Mass. — April 26, 2017 — Tiger Group and Shaffer & Max International are now accepting offers for assets of a well-maintained knit goods dyeing and finishing plant that is no longer needed for the continuing operations of Polartec. Assets from the 600,000-square-foot facility include dryers, dyeing machines, finishing and support equipment. Polartec — a premium provider of advanced performance textiles — and predecessor company Malden Mills have been manufacturing fabrics at the Boston-area site since 1906.

“This offering represents a unique opportunity to purchase extremely well-maintained assets from a world-class textile plant,” said John Coelho, senior director of Tiger Group’s Commercial & Industrial division. “Textile manufacturers in the dyeing and finishing business, and buyers of general plant and support equipment, and other industrial assets will find tremendous values at this sale.”

“In my 30-plus years in the textile industry, I’ve never seen a plant with equipment as well maintained and in such good condition as what we have available at Polartec,” added Richard Zelickson from Shaffer & Max International.

Previews of the assets will be held by appointment only at the site, which is located at 46 Stafford Street in Lawrence. To arrange an appointment, contact Coelho at jcoelho@tigergroup.com.

Dyeing machines available include 14 Gaston County Jet Dyes manufactured in 1996, three 1994 Gaston County Futura Jet Dyes, and more. A Van Wyk & Then cooking and mixing system is also available.

Gas-fired dryers to be offered include names like Santex, Stentex, Krantz, and Fleissner. An Anglada Vinas Turbang continuous steam-fired dryer, and electric, gas and steam Lessco tumbler dryers will also be available.

Shears and dust collection equipment for sale include Mario Crosta Tandem Shears in various sizes; an Abington lint collection system with three tanks; Hoffman blowers and collection units with piping; and a Jemco reversing machine.

Plant support assets offered include fabric carts, stands, tanks of up to 500 gallons, compressors, chillers, forklifts, and much more.

Polartec manufactures the most advanced performance textiles available today. Famed for its synthetic fleece, the company offers a collection of more than 300 different fabrics designed to keep people warm, dry and comfortable in a variety of outdoor activities.

Posted April 26, 2017

Source: Tiger Group and Shaffer & Max International

Archroma To Showcase “Colors Enhanced. Performance Enhanced. Sustainability Enhanced.” At Igatex Pakistan 2017

REINACH, Switzerland — April 26, 2017 — Archroma will present at Igatex Pakistan 2017 some of its most innovative technologies, under the motto: “IT’S WONDERFUL. Colors enhanced, performance enhanced, sustainability enhanced”.

True to its long-term commitment to sustainability and innovation, Archroma will present solutions that combine performance, cost optimization and responsible textile production.

Colors Enhanced
Drawing on its extensive formulation and technical know-how in dyestuff and pigments, Archroma will showcase at Igatex Pakistan 2017 some of its latest innovations:

ADVANCED DENIM technology — When employing Archroma’s ADVANCED DENIM technology, based on “Denim-Ox” and “Pad/Sizing-Ox” dyeing processes, users can reduce water consumption and wastewater by up to 92 percent, eliminate up to 63 percent of the usual cotton waste, and save up to 30 percent in energy costs compared to traditional Indigo processes. Archroma estimates that the use of this technology allowed savings of about 700 million liters of water in 2012 alone. Just imagine how much water could be used if more manufacturers would join the ADVANCED DENIM revolution.

Denisol® Indigo 30 liq — Archroma’s Denisol® Indigo 30 liq brings indigo back to its roots by manufacturing the pre-reduced indigo solution at a “zero liquid discharge” plant in Jamshoro, creating stock available locally; and therefore meeting the demands of customers without complicated logistics or unnecessary costs. With the manufacture of Denisol® Indigo 30 liq in a “zero liquid discharge” facility, consumption of water and energy is reduced significantly, and manufacturing wastes are converted into sludge. Less indigo is also required to achieve the same color depth.

EarthColors — This new range of dyes is created from agricultural waste: almond shells, saw palmetto, rosemary leaves, etc. They can be used to provide rich red, brown and green colors to denim and casualwear. The information about the individual batches of color and the garments production route is available to brand owners to be put on hang tags to be attached to each item of clothing and accessed using Near Field Communications (NFC), a sophisticated and consumer friendly technology incorporated into smartphones. With EarthColors, Archroma helps brand owners and textile mills by letting the consumer know how the colors of their clothes are made, and where the raw materials come from.

Performance Enhanced
By offering a constant flow of eco-advanced and innovative new process and functional chemicals, Archroma provides solutions that combine performance, safety and low impact on resources.

SmartRepel® Hydro — SmartRepel® Hydro supports the increasing adoption of eco-advanced materials and production processes by textile producers and brand owners. This new range is Archroma’s nature-friendlier protection that keeps cotton, polyester and polyamide textiles dry. The unique technology offers exceptional, durable water repellency and is not based on fluorine. SmartRepel Hydro produces a soft hand feel and outstanding breathability – the perfect long-lasting, high-performance finish for weatherproof garments.

Inkpresso® — Archroma, together with InkSitu, a Swiss technology provider, introduces for the very first time at ITMA 2015 a pioneering system that Archroma believes will mark a turnaround in the textile digital printing market. Inkpresso will change the way inks are supplied to digital printers. Inkpresso brings together benefits that were unattainable so far in inkjet printing: Production flexibility, no shelf-life problems, a larger color spectrum and the possibility of an individual coloristic fingerprint.

Sustainability Enhanced
For all of us, inner beauty matters just as much as outer beauty. Brand owners and retailers around the world are taking action to evaluate the environmental impact of textile treatment, dyeing and finishing processes in response to consumer concerns.

Archroma’s engagement in favor of a more sustainable textile industry is deeply rooted in everything it does. In 2012, after more than two years of development, the company launched a game-changing service called ONE WAY. ONE WAY is designed to demonstrate to textile manufacturers, brands and retailers that it is possible to bring together the dual objectives of ecology and economy. The tool provides a fast, measurable and reliable approach to the selection of chemical product and resource-saving process solutions.

We are constantly improving this tool. In 2014, Archroma added its portfolio of ZDHC MRSL-compliant chemicals and dyes to the ONE WAY sustainability calculation tool. ONE WAY has received industry recognition with the 2013 ICIS Best Business Innovation Award.

“At Archroma,” notes Mujtaba Rahim, CEO of Archroma Pakistan Ltd., “we continuously challenge the status quo in the deep belief that we can make our industry sustainable, and we do this using the strong foundation of an expertise built over more than 130 years. We are very excited to meet customers, brands, retailers and consumers in Pakistan, and show them how Archroma can support them in the needs and challenges they face on their own markets.”

Posted April 26, 2017

Source: Archroma

Stäubli at YIWUTEX, China: Stäubli Automation Solutions For Hosiery Circular Knitting

PFÄFFIKON, Switzerland — April 20, 2017 — With its product areas “DEIMO Knitting Solutions” Stäubli is a leading manufacturer control systems for knitting mills. The technically refined products for a wide range of applications are being used very successfully e.g. for customized solutions in the knitting industry. Thanks to their high performance and flexibility, DEIMO products serve to automate increasingly complex production processes in modern circular knitting machines.

Proven DEIMO 2900SL control unit for sock knitting machines

At Yiwutex 2017 Stäubli exhibits the controller DEIMO 2900SL for circular knitting machines, which can be applied on the machines for the production of socks, pantyhose, and – in the mid-to-high diameter range – underwear or seamless garments. Incorporating the very latest technology, the 2900SL reliably, efficiently, and precisely controls all functions of circular knitting machines operating in demanding environments.

In addition for operation and control of the system, Stäubli presents the powerful DData and Dstyler software. DData has functionalities for recording production data, importing and exporting textile patterns, and even for accessing the system from a remote location. Articles to be produced on the machine can be conveniently programmed with the powerful and easy-to-use DStyler graphic software.

Adapted to customers’ needs

DEIMO systems and solutions take into account any specific needs in terms of IT and space requirements and can be perfectly adapted to customers’ needs.

Posted April 26, 2017

Source: Stäubli

X-Rite President, Ron Voigt, To Present At FEI 2017 In Boston

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — April 26, 2017 — X-Rite Inc. and its subsidiary Pantone LLC, are pleased to announce that Ron Voigt, president, will be presenting at FEI 2017 in Boston, May 8-11. FEI Boston takes attendees through the entire value supply chain, from idea conception to execution, in order to maximize the opportunistic potential of innovation teams. Voigt will present on using specificity in the creative process to help innovators more accurately bring their winning ideas to fruition. As a case in point, at FEI, X-Rite will showcase its award-winning Total Appearance Capture (TAC™) ecosystem, an appearance solution that captures ultra-specific physical material appearance for use in virtual design applications by using 32 white LEDs, 8 LEDs with spectral filters, a moveable linear light source, a projector and 4 cameras.

“I am so excited to be speaking at FEI for the first time,” said Voigt, “In addressing the FEI audience, I am really engaging with my type of people – innovators dedicated to a continuous pursuit of improvements and groundbreaking solutions. I was inspired to present on this topic because I often notice how misunderstood specificity is. Designers often fear that being specific early in the innovation process stifles creativity. But in reality, specific data points define the target a design team must achieve in the front end of innovation, eliminating detours and roundabouts in the process and ensuring a common vision. This ultimately leads to better quality and more efficient execution on the back end of innovation.”

The X-Rite Total Appearance Capture solution builds on company’s legacy of innovation, going beyond the science of color to the more significant challenge of capturing and managing appearance. TAC brings virtual designs to life with digital material representations that are truly physically correct. Using the TAC ecosystem, product designers, 3D artists, material specifiers and marketers can scan in physical material samples and create vendor-neutral Appearance Exchange Format (AxF™) files to digitally communicate and share consistent appearance-related data with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and state-of-the art rendering applications. Incorporating the TAC ecosystem into the digital design process helps to improve design time, reduce approval cycles, and accelerate speed to market.

Presentation Details

Title: The Counterintuitive Magic of Specificity

Description: For innovators, ensuring that a creative vision comes to life as originally imagined can be a challenge. Learn how getting specific early on helps you span the gap between design and execution, accelerate time to market, maximize your creativity, and gives you confidence that your vision will be faithfully produced…the first time and every time.

Posted April 26, 2017

Source: X-Rite

SHIMA SEIKI Launches PLM Software For Flat Knitting Industry

WAKAYAMA, Japan — April 25, 2017 — Japanese computerized flat knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI Mfg. Ltd. has announced the release of its new Shima KnitPLM® software specifically engineered for the flat knitting industry.

Today’s apparel industry is evolving at a rapid pace. New forms of retail such as fast fashion and e-commerce require new production infrastructure that support quick response and mass customization, and smart factories utilizing Industry 4.0 and IoT are key to the future of industry success. To that end Shima Seiki has been introducing various products and services to enhance its TOTAL FASHION SYSTEM which advocates fully integrated apparel manufacturing from planning and design to production and sales promotion. Initiatives that have already materialized include the new “staf” web-based fashion trend archive that supports fashion planning, the SPS (Shima Private Server) cloud-based point-of-sales tool, and the Virtual Fitting System virtual-reality based fitting room.

To further support knit manufacturing in the 21st century, Shima Seiki has developed the world’s first PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system dedicated to flat knitting as a powerful implementation of IoT for realizing factory automation. With Shima KnitPLM, the entire manufacturing process of knitwear from planning to production can be visualized to support efforts in maximizing production efficiency throughout. To this end, Shima Seiki has released the following soft- ware as part of Shima KnitPLM.

SPP: Shima Production Planning (production planning system)

SPP software manages production scheduling and machine assignment based on manufacturing order (MO) information managed by the user’s existing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. Even users without ERP can input MO information from a dedicated input menu. Production plans created with SPP can be sent automatically to SPR3, where progress can be managed according to schedule.

SPC: Shima Production Control (data distribution system)

It is still the norm for knitting data at the factory to be prepared and sent manually to each machine via net- work or USB device. SPC can automatically send the required production data to individual machines based on scheduling data provided by SPP, reducing workload and preventing mistakes.

SPR3: Shima Production Report 3 (production management system)

As a new and improved version of Shima Seiki’s SPR2 production management software that is already used by most of Shima Seiki’s mid- to large-scale customers, SPR3 can provide high-level solutions through linkage with existing ERP systems, management of machine operators, and — when production stops for some reason—the time and cause of stoppage. Moreover, by using cloud service, factory operating conditions and production status for individual orders can be confirmed remotely at any moment.

Shima Seiki will continue to provide solutions for customers facing new issues such as diversified fashion trends, globally expanding production bases, and shortening of production lead times.

Posted April 25, 2017

Source: Shima Seiki

INX Digital’s Industrial Print Solutions At InPrint USA Get Products To Market Faster

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — April 25, 2017 — As InPrint USA is held for the first time April 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, INX Digital (Booth 1431) will have speed on the agenda. The CP100 UV digital cylindrical printer is powered by the highly efficient JetINX™ Printhead Drive Electronics and Ink Recirculation systems and a separate SLED test machine accelerates the process to deliver products to market. Booth visitors also can expect to find unique home décor and packaging displays courtesy of Prodigy™ brand inks.

Jim Lambert, vice president, General Manager – Digital Division of INX International Ink Co., will discuss the development of JetINX at the InPrint Showcase Theater (Booth 1235) on Wednesday, April 26 from 1:30-2 p.m. He will participate in the “Digitizing Brand Color in Metal Decoration” conference and highlight new technology and product research, which he says requires consistent updating in order to compete in today’s marketplace.

“Over time, we have gradually improved and refined the JetINX engine. That has impacted the CP100, which we originally introduced in 2010,” said Lambert.

The upgraded CP100 UV digital cylindrical printer is ideal for promotional products distributors and others. Both it and the SLED are built to meet the growing demand for Direct-to-Object printing in industrial markets. Most importantly, Lambert notes these machines allow designers and brand owners to produce cost efficient short runs, proofs and prototypes with Direct-to-Object printing.

“The CP100 is a natural for the drinkware, cosmetic and industrial printing industries. It comes equipped with the newest patent pending helical printing software and delivers exceptional quality single or multiple-color images at very high speeds. And it’s fast; it can produce a sample or prototype in only a few seconds,” said Lambert.

“The SLED machine is a cost affordable test and demonstration device. It’s a single pass machine that examines inks and chemistries in different fluid delivery systems. It also can test printheads and various ink sets, and gives you the ability to look at how the ink is responding to a variety of substrates and materials.”

Lambert said INX Digital’s Prodigy UV Curable and solvent inks will be on display in the booth. Designed for use on demanding industrial applications, these inks can be found in the home décor and packaging settings. Pigmented inks were used on the corrugated and folding cartons stored on shelves in the packaging exhibit. Learn more about Prodigy or any of the products by speaking with an INX Digital representative in booth 1431.

Posted April 25, 2017

Source: INX Digital

Orders Surge In March

Jim-Phillips-colorBy Jim Phillips, Yarn Market Editor

After a disappointing end to 2016 and a sluggish beginning to 2017, spinners are finally beginning to regain some optimism. A number of spinners reported a significant uptick in orders beginning in early March.

“I wouldn’t say business is great right now, but it is certainly better than it was. We’ve been getting a steady stream of orders for the past five or six weeks and inquiries are on the rise,” said one spinner. Another commented: “It looks like we beginning to return to normal. We’ve had a noticeable increase in interest. The sizes of the orders are getting a little bigger. We are beginning to build a little bit of a backlog again.”

One yarn broker noted: “A lot of it certainly depends on what you have to offer. Ring-spun and air-jet yarns are getting a lot of attention. Positions are beginning to get a little tight again. Orders for OE yarns, in general, are still a bit light, but are improving.”

Interest is particularly high in specific categories. “I have had a lot of interest in organic products lately, and I think this will continue to grow, given the growing consumer obsession with organic everything.” Other products attracting particular attention, he said, include fire retardant yarns and products used for filtering. “As the oil industry continues to recover, I think you will see these categories continue to grow.”

One spinner noted business has recovered in a lot of key areas, but some still have room for improvement. “We are seeing renewed interest in a lot of areas. One area that has not come back as strong as I thought, however, is home furnishings. I expect business to pick up substantially here in the very near future.”

TPP Hangover?

For quite a while, spinners have puzzled about the cause of the recent downturn. Now that business is beginning to turnaround again, some answers are beginning to appear.

“For quite awhile, we attributed the decrease in orders to a significant inventory correction by our customers. We knew they were over-ordering, especially in the case of ring-spun yarns, when positions were very tight. We figured they would deplete that inventory and then resume business as usual. Except it didn’t happen that way. Now, we have some evidence of what really happened.”

Another spinner agreed: “I think it was a lingering hangover from the TPP [Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement]. Back at the beginning of last year, when it appeared the TPP was imminent, it appears a lot of companies started moving programs to Asia — to take advantage of the lower costs the TPP promised them. Then, when it became obvious that TPP was not going to become a reality — at least during the next four years — companies began moving this business back to this hemisphere.  Obviously, there was a time lag for this to happen.”

Despite the renewed optimism among spinners, there are still a few concerns. Pricing and margin concerns are at the top of most spinners’ lists. “We can sell all the yarn we can make,” said one spinner, “but if we can’t make a profit, what’s the use?  Margins continue to be a lot thinner than we would like. We are doing everything we can to keep our prices as low as possible, but, in a lot of cases, we have to rely on our value-added advantages to create differentiation — quality, delivery and service.

Spot Cotton Prices Stable

Spot market cotton prices remained relatively stable over the first quarter of the year.  As of the week ended April 13, quotations for the base quality of cotton (color 41, leaf 4, staple 34, mike 35-36 and 43-49, strength 27.0-28.9, uniformity 81.0-81.9) in the seven designated markets measured by the USDA averaged 72.39 cents per pound. The weekly average was down from 72.51 the previous week, but up from 58.89 cents reported during the corresponding period a year ago. Spot transactions reported for the week totaled 9,639 bales. This compares to 17,150 bales reported the previous week and 14,906 spot transactions reported during the corresponding week a year ago. The ICE May settlement prices ended the week at 75.62 cents, compared to 74.51 cents the previous week.

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Lectra Helps Automotive Suppliers Leverage Industry 4.0 Opportunity

PARIS — April 25, 2017 — Lectra asserts its stewardship of the automotive leather industry’s 4.0 transformation with the third consecutive edition of its annual event on the digitalization of leather cutting processes.

Decision-makers from more than 20 countries assembled at Lectra’s International Advanced Technology and Conference (IATC) center in Bordeaux-Cestas recently to discuss the new business opportunities emerging from digitalization of the automotive leather value chain, from factory to consumers. Topics presented by industry experts and Lectra customers included, among others, the smart factory of the future, likely impact of the Made in China 2025 initiative and chief business challenges to overcome for automotive industry players.

Driven by cloud-based solutions, smart manufacturing and powerful analytics, the new connected economy and industrial revolution are redefining business models and manufacturing processes. The real-time communication enabled between connected objects, production lines and services boosts manufacturing flexibility while optimizing the use of available resources. As an organization at the forefront of the Industry 4.0 movement, Lectra’s aim in hosting the event is to help the automotive leather industry prepare for the changes to come by learning more about the vital technologies they need to implement, as well as adopt more collaborative, agile and efficient practices.

“Although automotive players realize that 4.0 transformation is underway, they often don’t know how to go about it,” observes Norbert Audéoud, Operational Excellence & Strategic Transformation Expert. “Reflecting together on 4.0 transformation will make the task less challenging for the makers of leather interiors, while presenting great opportunities for performance improvement and business development.”

In the opinion of Benny Daniel, director of Consulting, Frost & Sullivan, the Go Digital event underscores the urgency for companies to plan and execute their 4.0 transformation. “The automotive industry is fiercely competitive and digitalization of the manufacturing sector will only make the landscape more uncertain. By acting now, automotive players can ensure they don’t lag behind once the pace picks up.”

From the standpoint of Henning Gathmann, Material Development, Leather, AUDI AG, new ways of doing business and running factories will also bring about new ways to meet consumer demand. “The connected economy is making it possible to satisfy consumer expectations in novel, technologically enabled ways. This event provides us with a unique opportunity to share our market vision with suppliers.”

Alberto Silvagni, head of the automotive division of the Mastrotto Group, was pleased to share insight on his company’s successful digital transformation with other automotive leather suppliers. “Competing in a connected supply chain requires a more flexible approach. Now that we’ve digitalized our cutting room, the next step for us is to increase automation elsewhere in our customer processes, to provide them with actionable information in real time.”

The event brought into sharper focus the importance of fostering interaction in the automotive leather ecosystem at such a critical time in suppliers’ 4.0 transformation. “Industry relationships are central to our success,” remarks Céline Choussy Bedouet, chief marketing and communications officer, Lectra. “Providing answers to broad-reaching questions like 4.0 transformation is as much a part of what we do as developing advanced technologies and specialized services, all of which create value for our customers.”

Posted April 25, 2017

Source: Lectra

Techtextil 2017 Exhibitor Preview: Teijin

TOKYO, Japan — April 25, 2017 — The Teijin Group announced today that its core aramid-fibers business Teijin Aramid, and fiber and products converting business Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd. will exhibit at Techtextil, an international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens to be held at Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, from May 9-12.

The Teijin booth, Hall 4.1, Stand E09, will showcase its advanced solutions incorporating various proprietary materials that are widely used in safety and protection, infrastructure, automotive, and other industrial fields, including:

  • Teijinconex® meta-aramid fiber, offering highly durable heat resistance and flame retardation for firefighting protective apparel and industrial uniforms. It is also used as a reinforcement material for heat-resistant filters, rubber belts and turbocharger hoses.
  • Teijinconex® neo meta-aramid fiber, achieves unsurpassed heat resistance, excellent dyeability and environmental compliance for diverse solutions suited to protective clothing.
  • Twaron® and Technora® para-aramid fibers, withstanding temperatures of up to 400°C and offer exceptional strength for bulletproof and stab-resistant protective clothing. They also are excellent materials for automotive brake pads and reinforcement in tires, conveyor belts and various composite materials.
  • Endumax®, Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) offering high dimensional stability at very low weight, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications whenever there is a need for superior strength, safety, light weight or durability, such as ballistic protection or high-performance unit load devices.
  • Nanofront®, the world’s first 700-nanometer ultra-fine polyester fiber featuring superior fitting, slip resistance, heat and light shielding, and filtering properties. It is used for diverse applications, including clothing, sportswear and industrial applications.
  • elk®, lightweight, durable, cushiony and breathable material, serves as an excellent substitute for polyurethane in a range of cushioning applications.
  • Tepyrus®, polyester ultra-fine short-cut fiber specially engineered for nonwovens. It is used in applications such as nonwoven sheets for filters and electronic materials.

The Teijin Group aims to work to properly address heightened disaster mitigation awareness and growing needs for refurbishing and expanding infrastructure as one of the growth strategies in its medium-term management plan for 2017-2019. The comprehensive presence of the Teijin Group at Techtextil is an evidence of its strong position in the global market and commitment to advanced solutions that meet these growing needs, utilizing its high-performance materials such as technical textiles and nonwovens.

Posted April 25, 2017

Source: The Teijin Group

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