Kiian Digital Launches Digistar Bravo Disperse Inks For Direct Printing

NOVEDRATE, Italy — April 19, 2017 — Digistar Bravo has been developed with industrial textile printing requirements in mind — high runability and best-in-class printing performance. The range consists of 11 vivid colours among which, the 2 blacks stand out for their deep intensity; high rubbing and light-fastness. “We are very excited; Digistar Bravo has been subjected to the stricter testing enable superior performance in industrial printing” points out Marco Girola, Kiian Digital Marketing specialist. “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.” adds Alessandra Borghi, Kiian Digital sales director.

Visitors at Fespa Hamburg will see the well-known range of sublimation digital inks for direct and transfer printing; confirming Kiian Digital as the leading specialist in cutting-edge solutions for polyester printing.  On display, will be:

  • The updated sublimation ink range for direct printing. This assures effectiveness, efficiency and color brightness of prints.
  • The sublimation range for transfer printing which enables fast-fashion requirements of mass-customization and just in time production.
  • The recently updated pigment ink range, designed for direct printing, the alternative to the traditional inkjet printing thanks to the user-friendliness and high light-fastness.

Visitors will be informed of the ongoing updates to Kiian Digital’s certifications program and the future next steps. “Sustainability touches everything we do: the raw materials we use, the way in which we produce our products and the final finished good we provide to our customers. We strive to develop products that make a positive difference to the environment and at the same time provide value for the customers” says Martin Swift, JK Group Marketing and Development director.

Posted April 19, 2017

Source: Kiian Digital

INDA Welcomes Six New Members To Dynamic Board Of Directors

CARY, N.C. — April 18, 2017 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announces the election of six new members to its board of directors for 2017. The newly appointed directors, elected by INDA’s corporate members at large, include:

  • Christopher Astley, president, Advanced Airlaid Materials Business, Glatfelter;
  • Thomas Balkom, Interim sales director, North America Nonwovens, Johns Manville;
  • Andreas Dreher, associate director, Corporate R&D, The Procter & Gamble Co.;
  • Tom Peters, director of Strategic Sourcing, Rockline Industries;
  • Jeff Slosman, president, National Wiper Alliance Inc.; and
  • Scott Tracey, president, Health, Hygiene and Specialties Divison, Berry Global Group Inc.

The board is responsible for general management of INDA finances and operating plans and serves as counsel to the president on activities to foster success within the industry and its members. The board reviews the strategic plan, policies, programs, dues and operating procedures affecting the association’s 360 members. The 21-member board is composed of the elected board officers and the immediate past board chair. One-third of the entire board is elected each year for a three-year term by a majority vote of INDA’s general membership.

“I am pleased and proud of this year’s slate of new INDA directors. They represent the leadership of some of the industry’s most important companies, and I look forward to their guidance and counsel as we continue to improve INDA’s services to best meet the needs of our growing industry,” said Dave Rousse, INDA president.

The executive committee of INDA’s board, empowered to act for the entire board between meetings, include the officers and appointees as follows:

  • Karen Castle, Chair (vice president, America Sales, Suominen);
  • Todd L. Bassett, Vice Chair/Planning (managing director, Fi-Tech Inc.);
  • Paul A. Marold, Jr., Vice Chair /Finance (president, Lydall Performance Materials Inc.);
  • Robert Lovegrove, Past Chair (senior director, Strategic Marketing & Innovation, Milliken & Co.);
  • Walter G. Jones, Appointee (CEO, Precision Fabrics Group Inc.);
  • Nick Santoleri, Appointee (vice president of Global Operations, Rockline Industries); and
  • C.K. Wong, Appointee (chair, CEO, U.S. Pacific Nonwovens Industry Ltd.).

INDA’s full board meets approximately three times per year with committee assignments additional. The executive committee will convene more frequently as the needs arise. “INDA’s board structure provides effective oversight of association finances and activities advancing the interests of all industry members,” said Rousse.

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Standard Textile Honored As One Of 156 U.S. Employers With A Top Workplace Wellness Program

CHICAGO — April 11, 2017 — Interactive Health, a provider of health management solutions, named 156 companies as recipients of the Healthiest Companies in America designation. This recognition honors employers for outstanding achievements in improving — and truly transforming — the health of employees.

Standard Textile and the other winners reached a truly remarkable 70 percent or greater participation rate in their workplace wellness program, as well as a low-risk health score for their total population, based on rigorous and clinically sound health evaluations. As a group, participants in the winners’ programs showed marked year-to-year improvements.

“These achievements are striking and inspire us because winners set the bar on what can be achieved and demonstrated with validated results. A strong culture of employee health engagement creates positive health outcomes, and is smart business,” said Interactive Health President and CEO Cathy Kenworthy.

Of the 156 winning companies, 114 are repeat winners and Standard Textile is one of only 26 companies that have sustained this designation for five years or more.

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: Interactive Health

Delta Galil Signs Licensing Agreement With Calvin Klein For Children’s Underwear, Sleepwear And Socks

Tel Aviv, ISRAEL — April 18, 2017 — Delta Galil Industries Ltd. the global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Delta Galil USA Inc., has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Calvin Klein Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp., to develop, produce and distribute boys and girls underwear, sleepwear and socks for the brand.

As part of the initial 5 years of the agreement that is to begin January 1, 2018, Delta Galil will have the exclusive wholesale right to market the Calvin Klein master brand boys and girls underwear, sleepwear and socks 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 of 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.”

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: Delta Galil

Prysmian Group Wins Contract To Supply Optical Fiber To Tratos Cavi

MILAN, Italy — April 18, 2017 – Prysmian Group — an energy and telecom cable systems company — and Tratos — an Italy-based manufacturer of fiber optic and copper telecom cables, and energy and special cables — have signed a contract for the annual supply of Prysmian’s standard and special optical fiber to Tratos. The fiber will be manufactured at Prysmian’s FOS — Fibre Ottiche Sud — plant in Battipaglia, which every year produces 9 of the approximately 35 million kilometers of fiber manufactured by the group overall.

Tratos will use the fiber in its cables for the development of ultra-broadband and FTTH networks in Italy and abroad.

The volumes to be supplied are expected to increase in the coming years, driven by greater needs generated by the Italian government’s plans to develop an ultra-broadband network. The growth prospects for the broadband network in Italy are very positive, thanks to investments in FTTH and next-generation technologies (5G) by both the companies operating in this industry and the Ministry of Economic Development. In addition, the European Commission’s Digital Agenda 2025 sets the goal for 2025 of connections of at least one Gigabit per second for all schools, libraries, research centers and public administration offices, uninterrupted 5G coverage in all urban areas and for all European households, and connections that offer download speeds of at least 100 Mbps in rural and urban areas, which can be upgraded to Gigabit speeds. Consequently, in the long term fiber optic networks appear to be the only possible technological solution to achieve these ambitious targets.

“This contract represents an important collaboration between the two major Italian firms producing passive telecommunications components,” explained Carlo Scarlata, Chief Commercial Officer at Prysmian Cavi e Sistemi Italia. “This is a way for Italy to show that it can act independently in building the infrastructure needed to achieve the European goals.”

Albano Bragagni, Chairman of Tratos, continued: “The agreement between our company and Prysmian Group is founded on a strong desire for an ongoing, long-term partnership, supported by the experience and mutual esteem built in the two companies’ more than 30-year relationship, with the aim of making a shared contribution to Italy’s digital development and growth.”

This agreement further emphasizes that Italy has the expertise and production capacity to develop broadband telecommunications network projects and shows how Italy’s technological capacities are fundamental to the development and increased competitiveness of both Italy and the rest of Europe.

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: Prysmian Group

Celebrating The Future With A Jubilee: Karl Mayer’s 80th Anniversary

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — April 18, 2017 — On the occasion of Karl Mayer’s 80th anniversary, the company invites you to an in-house show at its headquarters in Obertshausen at the beginning of July 2017.

This year Karl Mayer will be celebrating its 80th anniversary which also means 80 years of innovations. The textile machinery builder will be demonstrating its progress-orientation by a series of events to take place, among others, at the company’s headquarters. The first event will be held in Obertshausen on July 1, being an open day for the public. An in-house show for customers and business partners will follow on July 6 and 7.

During these days the guests will have the opportunity to visit the company’s ultra-modern manufacturing department and the recently inaugurated assembly hall. This will be a good chance to get an impression of the company’s state-of-the-art premises. Moreover, during a technology show with high-tech machines, Karl Mayer will be demonstrating how the company keeps its promise „We care about your future“.

Karl Mayer’s machinery show is meant to reveal the company’s expertise in meeting its customers‘ various requirements and to show its innovative strength. Every Business Unit will be displaying certain representative machines belonging to the latest machine generations. The exhibits from the Warp Knitting Business Unit — a HKS 3-M in a working width of 210″, a brand-new Jacquard Raschel machine, a MJ 52/1 S and a RD 7 EN — will be showing their skills while producing stylish, functional fabrics for outerwear and sportswear. Besides, the visitors can expect to see new developments and gain fresh inspiration for the latest hot athleisure trend, and for the growth segment of shoe fabrics. The exhibition machines feature impressive flexibility, high speeds and maximum precision. By offering innovative technical solutions in their respective markets, these machines are setting new standards in manufacture.

Pioneers and trendsetters are also the machines belonging to Karl Mayer’s Business Unit Technical Textiles. For example, the WEFTRONIC® II HKS is a high-performance warp knitting machine with weft insertion to match the courses. It enables the efficient production of extremely lightweight fabrics which are suitable to be used as interlining. Besides, Karl Mayer is a competent partner of the composite sector. When it comes to the manufacture of composite materials made from glass fibers, for example, the Multiaxial warp knitting machine COP MAX 4, 100″ and the fiber spreading unit UD 700 are technical solutions of highest perfection.

The visitors of the Warp Preparation Business Unit will definitely get their money’s worth when having a look at the PROSIZE® sizing machine and at the MULTI-MATIC®. The Prosize features a novel, well-thought out process guiding, thus, offering highest efficiency in weaving and smallest possible sizing liquor volume. In this way, it makes a significant contribution to the concept of sustainability. Outstanding features of the Multi-Matic are its high flexibility during sampling and short-warp production. Moreover, this innovative warp preparation unit offers an exceptionally high productivity, so that it can be used both as sampling machine and as production machine.

All the products made by Karl Mayer are of highest quality and the result of ultra-modern production processes.

In 2014, Karl Mayer started a comprehensive investment program with the objective to align the company’s production section to the challenges of the future. Major aim of this program was the strengthening of the core competence: key components containing the manufacturer’s know-how, should be produced with highest efficiency. The answer was a comprehensive reorganization of the processes, modernization of the buildings and investments in a „state-of-the-art“ machine equipment. The costs for the renewal project amounted to roughly 8.5 million euros — but the investment has certainly paid off. Karl Mayer’s production facilities — equipped with automated machining centers of the latest generation, supplied by well-known manufacturers, and efficiently organized work processes — permit a glance already today at the industrial plant production of tomorrow.

In December 2016, Karl Mayer officially opened its new assembly hall which is a real factory of the future. The building is 13,500 m² state-of-the-art. The new assembly hall stands for consistent production line operation with four ultra-modern rail systems and the latest generation of handling solutions. In addition, the supply logistics have been optimized: component groups are now provided by the Fishbone principle and commonly used components are supplied from a central supermarket with small branches to the main assembly flow. Up to 2,500 machines per year can leave the assembly hall in the future.

Karl Mayer is looking forward to welcoming its Anlagenproduktion guests to the various events. For more information go to www.80yearskarlmayer.com

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: KARL MAYER

Ship & Shore Environmental Introduces Hydroflare Produced Water Evaporator

LONG BEACH, Calif. — April 18, 2017 — Ship & Shore Environmental Inc. today announced the introduction of Hydroflare, a first-to-market technology developed in partnership with Hydrozonix a leading water quality management company. The companies have joined forces in response to recent demand for a viable, efficient and long-term solution for managing water sourcing and wastewater treatment in hydraulic fracturing. This new technology evaporates and treats the “produced water” that oil and gas companies generate in the fracking process.

“The number of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) shale oil and gas wells in the US, and worldwide, continues to increase. Discharge of water from the fracking process to the ground creates many environmental problems. In addition, demands on fresh water supplies are mounting, as is the need to process the large volumes of produced wastewater. Companies in the oil and gas industry are under increasing pressure to control the produced water and field gas, so we partnered with Hydrozonix to develop a technology that finally provides a solution. And no solution like Hydroflare exists on the market today,” said Anoosheh Oskouian, President & CEO of Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc.

The US has vast reserves of oil and natural gas which now are commercially reachable as a result of advances in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technologies. But as more hydraulic fracturing wells come into operation, the stress on surface water and groundwater supplies grow more demanding. Withdrawing large volumes of water used in the process requires up to one million gallons (3,780 m3) of fresh water per wellhead to complete the fracking process alone.

In addition, the injection of produced water into disposal wells has negatively affected some areas. There have been recent incidents where the injection has induced earthquakes in Oklahoma and Ohio. As a result, some areas have placed restrictions on the injection of produced water into disposal wells. This has led to a lack of capacity and high disposal prices for produced water.

Hydroflare alleviates all of these issues. The new technology takes natural gases produced by the fracking process and uses it to provide energy to evaporate this produced wastewater. Ship & Shore Environmental and Hydrozonix have created a revolutionary solution that is long-term and efficient.

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: Ship & Shore Environmental Inc.

Techtextil 2017 Exhibitor Preview: BST ProControl

WENDEN, Germany — April 18, 2017 — At the Techtextil 2017 taking place in Frankfurt May 9-12, BST ProControl (Hall 3.0, booth D05) will focus on sensor for measurement and quality assurance of flat material webs. The company will inform their visitors about different sensors e.g. for basis weight or moisture measurement of technical textiles. So in Frankfurt BST ProControl will show two sensors, the X-Ray head and the transmission sensor IREX-TS. Both are installed on a traverse and enable reliable and non-contact measurement during the running production.

“Precision measurements of the basis weight are essential in the production of technical textiles, which are used in hygiene, automotive or geotextile industries. For example basis weights, moisture or layer thickness have to be determined reliably and continuously by using non-contact methods. Our x-rays and transmission sensors can achieve optimum results“, explains Kay Kuhlmann, Sales Manager at BST ProControl.

An important advantage of X-Ray (<5kV) head for precise basis weight measurement is the low radiation energy of less than 5 kV. The radiation load is very low outside of the sensor casing and it is also possible to switch off the X-Ray. The X-Ray <5kV is not subject to any special approval and thus it is not necessary to employ a radiation protection officer. The sensor is suitable for basis weight measurement on textiles, nonwovens, fiber material as well as plastic and paper.

The transmission sensor IREX-TS is an infrared sensor which is suitable for layer thickness and moisture measurement. This sensor works with optical multi wavelength analysis methods in the near and mid infrared range. For example, the sensor precisely measures the coating percentage on coated textiles. Moreover IREX-TS reliably determines the moisture of paper or light cardboard.

Both sensors will be operated on the traverse while the INDICON-XL software will capture, evaluate and visualize the measurement results in real time in the form of cross and longitudinal sections.

Special highlights are the intuitive operation and the customized configuration.

Posted April 17, 2017

Source: BST ProControl

University Of Michigan’s Tauber Institute For Global Operations Announce New Industry Advisory Board Members

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — April 17, 2017 — Randall Scheps of Arconic and Craig Weiss of ConAgra join representatives from 28 of the world’s top corporations as members of the Tauber Institute for Global Operations Industry Advisory Board. The Industry Advisory Board’s objective: to cultivate future leaders in operations through their support of the Tauber Institute’s multidisciplinary experiential learning mission.

New Industry Advisory Board member Randall Scheps is Vice President and general manager of Arconic’s truck wheel business for the Americas, supplying all major truck and trailer makers in the Americas from manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Mexico, and Brazil. Previously, Scheps managed truck wheel business for Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

New member Craig Weiss is Vice President of Supply Chain Planning, Programs and Logistics for ConAgra Foods. ConAgra is the largest private-label food manufacturer in the U.S., with annual revenues in excess of $17.7 billion and over 26,000 employees.

The Tauber Institute brings together graduate students from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and College of Engineering to gain operations expertise and leadership skills, then work together at sponsoring companies around the world, tackling diverse operations challenges in industries such as aerospace, internet commerce, automotive manufacturing, tech, and healthcare. In over 30 collaborative projects with industry each year, the Tauber Institute applies cutting-edge operations theory to real-world problems, saving sponsoring companies millions of dollars through increased efficiency and waste reduction, and often simultaneously improving working conditions and reducing environmental impact.

Input from the Industry Advisory Board ensures that the Tauber Institute stays at the forefront of operations education and responds quickly to industry needs. Offering guidance consistent with the program’s mission and objectives, the Industry Advisory Board actively assists Tauber in achieving its academic and research goals through industry leadership, cooperation, feedback, and acquisition of financial support.

The board, which meets twice a year with Tauber Institute leadership, represents a diverse group of organizations.

Posted April 17, 2017
Source:Tauber Institute for Global Operations

Milliken Acquires Keystone Aniline Corporation, Positions Chemical Division for Global Growth

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — April 13, 2017 — Today, Milliken & Company — a global innovation company with historic commitments to specialty textile, chemicals and floor covering — announced its acquisition of the assets of Keystone Aniline Corp. — a global leader in dyes, pigments, pigment dispersions and polymers. Positioning Milliken for global growth, the initiative aligns two key industry players with complementary product portfolios and expertise to offer customers a broader array of advanced colorant solutions, technologies and services.

Supporting their complementary product offerings are cultural parallels, including both being privately-held and family-owned, further aligning the acquisition strategically.

“Milliken and Keystone Aniline Corporation share a long history of innovation, environmentally responsible manufacturing and relationship building — core values which connect us in practice, perspective and approach to values-based business,” shared Milliken President, CEO and Chairman, J. Harold Chandler. “We look forward to welcoming Keystone to the Milliken family of companies and competing together as we leverage meaningful innovation and environmentally responsible manufacturing.”

Founded in 1920, Keystone is headquartered in Chicago, and has operations in Europe and North America, including the company’s largest manufacturing facility in Inman, S.C..

“Milliken and Keystone each have individual expertise in chemical colorants; Milliken with unparalleled new molecule development, and Keystone with leading formulation capabilities,” shared David Moody, President of the global Milliken Chemical division. “I look forward to combining our shared resources for ground-breaking chemical innovations that will continue to serve our customers in significant and meaningful ways.”

“By combining our product portfolios and specialized colorant knowledge with Milliken’s solutions and expertise, we create business and market synergies that will drive new global opportunities and better meet the evolving needs of our customers,” said John Andrews, CEO, Keystone. “The strengthened organization will possess greater breadth and depth across the board, from research and development to formulation capabilities, to quality control and product stewardship. This partnership will be a part of Milliken’s future growth and success.”

Posted April 17, 2017

Source: Milliken & Company

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