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

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

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