Joseph L. “Joe” Gorga (1952-2017)

GREENSBORO, N.C. — July 25, 2017 — Joseph L. Gorga, retired president and CEO of International Textile Group, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2017.

“Joe was a friend to us all and a great presence and leader in our industry worldwide,” says Kenneth Kunberger, ITG’s President & CEO. “Joe’s leadership and integrity set a foundation in the company that continues today. He will be sorely missed, both personally and professionally. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family as they go through this difficult time.”

Gorga’s distinguished career in the industry spanned over forty years. He began his career with Milliken and Company and served in a variety of executive roles. He later served as Chairman and CEO of CMI Industries prior to joining Burlington Industries in 2002. He was named President and CEO of Burlington upon its acquisition by WL Ross & Co. in 2003. Gorga was named President and CEO and a member of the Board upon ITG’s formation in 2004. Throughout his career, Gorga has been a proponent and strong supporter of the textile industry, having previously served as a director and vice chairman of the American Textile Manufacturing Institute (ATMI) and chairman of the National Textile Association (NTA).

Gorga most recently served on the Board of Directors of Clearlake Financial Corp. and Sage Automotive Interiors.

All International Textile Group locations will honor Gorga’s memory with flags flown at half-mast through July 27.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 26 at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel (6000 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Grace Church (2205 W Market St, Greensboro).

Read his obituary here.

Posted July 25, 2017

Source: ITG

Baldwin Offers Spray Applicator For Finishing Applications

ST. LOUIS — April 26, 2017 — Baldwin Technology Company Inc. offers a state-of-the-art Spray Applicator, which 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 of up to 50 percent;
  • Reduced total changeover time of up to 85 percent; and
  • Reduced chemistry waste of 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, grams per square meter 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 to 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, 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.”

Posted July 25, 2017

Source: Baldwin

Mayer & Cie Addresses Growth In Shoe Upper Market

ALBSTADT, Germany — July 25, 2017 — Circular knitted fabric is growing increasingly popular as an upper material for leisure and sport shoes. The high level of productivity makes circular knitting especially interesting for the manufacture of fabric shoe uppers. Circular knitting machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. (MCT) has in its extensive portfolio several machines that are suitable for the manufacture of shoe upper material. The long-established manufacturer’s new OVJA 1.6 EE – 3WT/2WT is the first machine in the company’s product range that was specially designed for this purpose.

“Circular knitted fabric has long been in use in footwear, for the insole or the lining, for example,” says Hardy Bühler, key account manager, Brands at Mayer & Cie. “Circular knitting of shoe uppers is a relatively recent trend. Demand has increased enormously over the past three or four years, and it has grown all over the world.”

Advantages Of Circular Knitting Over Conventional Manufacturing Methods

The conventional means of manufacturing shoe upper material for sport shoes has until now been either flat knitting or warp knitting. Circular knitting clearly has the edge over both of these in terms of productivity and variety of patterns. A circular knitting machine’s output is around ten to twenty times that of a flat knitting machine and a warp knitting machine needs several warp beams to produce the patterns required for shoe upper material. The warp beams have to be prepared, which requires a labor input that is only worthwhile if larger quantities of the patterned fabric are to be manufactured. If a circular knitting machine is to produce a pattern, it can be changed swiftly and without complications by means of the design software. As a result, smaller lots are profitable on a circular knitting machine.

“The potential for circular knitting in the manufacture of shoe upper material is huge,” says Mayer & Cie.’s Key Account Manager Brands in view of these advantages. “And we are well prepared to make good use of it.” This is a reference to Mayer & Cie.’s existing portfolio, which is considered to be the most comprehensive in the market. Above all, the production of shoe upper material is a use, Bühler says, for which Mayer & Cie.’s well-known OVJA range of circular knitting machines is optimally suited.

Reinforcement For A Compact Portfolio

The OVJA 1.6 ET 3 WT, for example, is an established machine in the Mayer & Cie. product range. With its stitch transfer option for the production of perforated or hole designs it has already proved suitable for the manufacture of shoe upper material. “Only recently it enabled us to acquire a new customer who supplies the footwear industry,” Bühler says. The OVJA 1.6 ET 3 WT is very versatile in terms of the patterns it can produce, especially because it can transfer stitches on every third system. Its three-way technology ensures maximum design flexibility by means of individual needle selection. It makes a wide range of structures, including the above-mentioned hole structure, possible. Using a conversion kit the OVJA 1.6 ET 3 WT can also be quickly used as a full jacquard machine to produce multi-coloured shoe designs.

The newcomer to the range, specially designed for use in the shoe upper sector, is the OVJA 1.6 EE – 3WT/2WT. It uses three-way technology in the cylinder and two-way technology in the rib dial, thereby ensuring maximum pattern variety. This combination makes it an optimal footwear machine that is especially suitable for the production of multi-coloured designs along with microstructure elements.

Other machines in the MCT range that are fit for the production of shoe upper material are, for example, the Technit D3, the OVJA 1.6 E and the OVJA 0.8 E. The Technit D3 knits three-threaded on the cylinder side and produces spacer structures with four needle tracks. The OVJA 1.6 E offers an almost unlimited number of knitted structures, while the OVJA 0.8 E is the right machine for coarse-knit jacquard and hole structures.

Posted July 25, 2017

Source: Mayer & Cie

IVL Announces Completion Of Expansion Of PTA Capacity In Europe

BANGKOK, Thailand — July 25, 2017 — Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL), a global chemical producer, announced the completion of the brownfield expansion of its Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) plant, resulting in the total PTA capacity of 700,000 metric tons per annum at Rotterdam and totally over 1 million tons together with Spain. Currently, the Rotterdam facility produces 380,000 metric tons per annum of PTA which is entirely used as a major feedstock of the site’s integrated Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) production, a recyclable packaging material. The expanded plant is undergoing final stages of start-up with expected commercial production in middle August 2017.

Commenting on this expansion, Aloke Lohia, Group CEO, Indorama Ventures, said: “With this low cost proven technology and nearly double the PTA production capacity, the expansion will bring cost synergies to the site. The Rotterdam facility is well positioned to support the continued growth as its location allows access to the whole of Europe.

“This additional production will replace purchased PTA and significantly improve European profitability,” Lohia said. “We now look forward to the start-up of our gas cracker in Louisiana, USA in end of the year. These two landmark projects will enhance earnings and the competitiveness of IVL substantially.”

Posted July 25, 2017

Source: IVL

Impression Technology Introduces ThermTX Rotary Heat Press Calender

SYDNEY, Australia — July 25, 2017 — Impression Technology under its brand name ThermTX is pleased to announce the release of the new ThermTX 44-inch rotary 3-in-1 rotary heat press calender.

The ThermTX 44-inch calender is a truly affordable and an easy-to-use rotary press for a broad range of textile applications. Fully featured and delivering three-in-one capabilities including roll-to-roll, cut-piece and dye fixing for direct-to-textile, the ThermTX 44 offers capabilities unheard of at this price point.

The new ThermTX calender uses solid steel construction with a 7.8-inch (200 millimeter) drum for fast and efficient transfers. Heat is controlled with advanced heat sensors which maintain consistent temperature and also facilitates an automated cool down system. The roll feed and take-up system has three mandrels for feeding and three mandrels for take-up. The media system includes a material centring system for quickly loading the calender for production. Further the unit is totally self-contained and does not need air. Unlike other units, a fixed table for imaging piece goods and sports apparel along with a catch bin for piece parts is included with the ThermTX 44.

According to Stephen Richardson of Impression Technology, “The 44-inch dye sub market has experienced tremendous growth and we have had many users approach us about offering a 44-inch calender which could meet the needs of both beginners and professionals. In fact, the designers of the ThermTX 44 used focus groups to ensure the unit was not only easy-to-use for those just starting, but also sported the most advanced features required by sophisticated and demanding users. This unit is positioned perfectly for the 44-inch dye sub market and offers incredible value and bundling opportunities with entry level sublimation printer hardware.”

Posted July 25, 2017

Source: Impression Technology

Programs Published, Online Registration Open For “German Technology Meets U.S. And Mexican Textile” In November

FRANKFURT, Germany — July 25, 2017 — The VDMA Textile Machinery Association has just published demanding and comprehensive programs of its B2B Forums & Conferences, which will be held in Charlotte, N.C., and Mexico City in November. The programs are available at www.germantech-ustextile.de and www.germantech-mextextile.de. Industry experts from the VDMA member companies will present practice-oriented technology topics to decision makers from the local textile industries.

German Technology meets U.S. Textile

For the conference in Charlotte, taking place on November 6 at the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, three parallel sessions are scheduled: Textile Machinery and components for the …

  • … fiber and yarn industry;
  • … nonwovens and technical textiles industry; and
  • … apparel, home textile & carpet industry.

The sessions will feature application-oriented technology presentations from the following 25 VDMA member companies:

Monforts Textilmaschinen, ANDRITZ Küsters, Autefa Solutions, Brückner Textile Technologies, DILO Systems + TEMAFA, Lindauer DORNIER, Erhardt+Leimer, GROZ-BECKERT, Interspare, KÖRTING HANNOVER, MAHLO, Karl Mayer, Neuenhauser Maschinenbau, PLEVA, Reseda Binder, Georg Sahm, Saurer Components (Saurer Temco), Sedo Treepoint, Textechno Herbert Stein, Thies, Truetzschler, Welker Vakuum, Oerlikon Textile (Barmag and Neumag).

German Technology Meets Mexican Textile

The program in Mexico City will cover two days, November 8 and 9. The location is the Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe. Content scheduled for 8 November is:

  • Textile machinery and components for the apparel and home textile industry.

On November 9, there will be two parallel topics:

  • Textile machinery and components for the fiber and yarn industry.
  • Textile machinery and components for the nonwovens and technical textiles industry.

The following 29 VDMA member companies will present their latest technologies for the benefit of the Mexican textile industry:

Monforts Textilmaschinen, Allma Volkmann Zweigniederlassung der Saurer Germany, ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau, Autefa Solutions Germany, Brückner Textile Technologies, DILO Systems + Temafa, Erhardt+Leimer, Groz-Beckert, Georg Sahm, Interspare, Jakob Mueller, Körting Hannover, Mahlo, Mayer&Cie., Karl Mayer, Neuenhauser Maschinenbau, Oerlikon Textile (Barmag + Neumag), PLEVA, Reseda Binder, Saurer Components GmbH Branch Hammelburg, Schlafhorst branch of Saurer Germany, Sedo Treepoint, SETEX Schermuly textile computer, Textechno Herbert Stein, Thies, Truetzschler, Welker Vakuum.

Interested decision makers — for example technical management, production managers, quality and maintenance managers, and mill owners — from the textile, nonwoven and carpet manufacturing industries along the entire textile chain are requested to register under these links:

www.germantech-ustextile.de

www.germantech-mextextile.de

Each registrant will be checked and approved. A few weeks prior to the events, the approved registrants will be able to pre-arrange B2B meetings with the experts from the participating VDMA member companies, their subsidiaries and agents via the above-mentioned websites. There is no registration fee for visitors.

Whereas these events will focus on customers, the training session at the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Textil) in Mexico City on 10 November 2017 will focus on future engineers.

Posted July 25, 2017

Source: VDMA, Textile Machinery Association

Governor Haslam, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Textile Corporation of America, Inc. to Create 1,000 New Jobs in Pikeville

PIKEVILLE, Tenn. — July 24, 2017 — Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Textile Corp. of America Inc. officials today announced the company will locate its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Pikeville.

Textile Corp. of America will invest approximately $27.1 million and create 1,000 new jobs in Bledsoe County, representing the largest private investment in Bledsoe County’s history.

“We want to welcome Textile Corp. of America to Tennessee and thank the company for locating its new operations here, creating 1,000 jobs in Pikeville and making this historic investment for not only Bledsoe County but Tennessee as a whole,” Haslam said. “Tennessee’s central location and established workforce make it a prime location for companies like Textile Corp. of America to set up manufacturing operations. By choosing Pikeville, Textile Corp. of America is helping us get one step closer to our goal of making Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs.”

A leading textile manufacturer, Textile Corp. of America utilizes state-of-the-art plants and machinery to produce quality industrial and institutional textile products including apparel, bedding, healthcare, hospitality, and kitchen linens. Textile Corp. of America will locate its headquarters and manufacturing facility in the Bledsoe County Industrial Building in Pikeville. The existing building is 186,000 square feet, including offices, and sits on 16 acres.

The leadership team of Textile Corp. of America has both an unparalleled experience in manufacturing textiles around the world for the past four decades and an unwavering commitment to restoring America’s historic place as a global manufacturing center.

Last week, Gov. Haslam announced that Tennessee’s unemployment rate for June was the lowest in recorded state history. At 3.6 percent, June’s rate declined from the revised rate of 4.0 percent in May. Meanwhile, U.S. jobless rate increased to 4.4 percent in June from 4.3 percent in May. Bledsoe County’s current unemployment rate is 4.5 percent.

“Tennessee’s unemployment rate wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for the many outstanding companies that choose to call Tennessee home,” Rolfe said. “While we are certainly proud of the decline in our unemployment rate, we know there are areas of our state where Tennesseans struggle to find jobs. Textile Corp. of America’s commitment to create 1,000 jobs in Bledsoe County, a Tier 4 Distressed county, will have an incredible impact on the community and surrounding area. We appreciate the company’s investment in our state and look forward to building a lasting partnership in the future.”

“I could not be happier that my home state of Tennessee is leading the renaissance of American manufacturing with the announcement of this facility today,” Chattanooga businessman and Textile Corp. of America owner Ed Cagle said. “We are proud to call Pikeville, Tennessee home to our new mill. Millions of dollars of investment and the creation of a thousand jobs will be transformative to this county and region.”

Local officials thanked Textile Corp. of America for its investment and new jobs in Bledsoe County.

“This is an exciting time for Bledsoe County,” Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley said. “As mayor of a Tier 4 economically distressed county, getting 1,000 local jobs is a pivotal moment in time for our citizens and an answer to many prayers. I welcome Textile Corp. of America to our community and trust they will experience many years of prosperity.”

“We are so excited about the recent news for our town and county. It has been a long time coming and we want to thank everyone for their hard work and not giving up on bringing jobs to our area,” Pikeville Mayor Philip Cagle said. “We look forward to working with our new friends and for a long successful journey. We are thrilled for the future of our town and the jobs that this company is bringing to Bledsoe County and the surrounding counties.”

“Congratulations to Textile Corp. of America on its decision to locate a new facility in Pikeville, Tennessee,” John Bradley, TVA senior vice president of economic development, said. “TVA and Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative are privileged to partner with the State of Tennessee, the City of Pikeville and Bledsoe County to help companies create new jobs and prosperity in the community.”

Pikeville and Bledsoe County are represented by Sen. Paul Bailey (R, Sparta) and Rep. Ron Travis (R, Dayton) in the Tennessee General Assembly.

July 24, 2017

Source: Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

PCMC Names Steve Schubring As Value Stream Leader Of Tissue Packaging

GREEN BAY, Wis. — July 24, 2017 — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) — a division of Barry-Wehmiller and supplier of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens and package-printing industries worldwide — is pleased to announce that Steve Schubring has joined the organization as the Value Stream Leader of tissue packaging.

In this role, he will provide overall leadership for the tissue packaging value stream, focusing on everything from sales support and project management, to acceptance of equipment in customers’ facilities.

“Steve’s diverse background uniquely positions him to lead our packaging group as it continues to thrive in the marketplace,” said Bart Hardy, PCMC’s vice president of Major Machinery. “His proven track record of successfully aligning internal operations to exceed customer expectations and enhance their trust will help expand our tissue packaging footprint globally.”

Schubring comes to PCMC from AECOM, a Fortune 500 global engineering firm, where he most recently served as an operations manager. In addition to his master’s in geology from Indiana State University, he also holds a Master of Business Administration from St. Norbert College.

Schubring will operate from PCMC’s headquarters in Green Bay.

Posted July 24, 2017

Source: Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC)

Denim North America Introduces New Performance Product Line: FYnesse Denim

COLUMBUS, Ga. — July 24, 2017 — Denim North America, a division of DNA Textile Group, introduced an exciting new product line called FYnesse® Denim last month at BPD Expo in NYC. FYnesse Denim is the latest innovation in superior performance stretch with exceptional low growth and groundbreaking reduced shrinkage.

This new technology cuts shrinkage virtually in half compared to traditional stretch denims with similar elasticity. The result is greater fabric utilization and increased garment to garment sizing consistency. Best of all, its unique attributes combine consistent shape retention with an amazing soft and smooth hand.

FYnesse Denim incorporates FYnesse yarn, developed and produced by Fiber & Yarn Products, a division of Poole Co. FYnesse is the latest and most advanced innovation in air-covering technology, taking engineered polyester and introducing spandex at the point of maximum dynamic bulk.

The result is a superior performance stretch yarn with the unique capability to retain exceptional power, resilience, and bulk all while concealing spandex deep into the yarn. FYnesse eliminates sagging and bagging while also keeping the consumer cooler with faster drying and moisture wicking technology inherent in the process. This is the second collaboration between DNA and Poole Company with DNA as the exclusive producer of FYnesse® Denim.

Opening offerings are in lightweight indigo and black women’s products with heavier weights for men available soon. FYnesse was formally introduced in June at BPD Expo in NYC and will be shown this week in Salt Lake City at the Outdoor Retailer Show July 26-29, Poole Co./Fiber & Yarn Products Stand 41037.

FYnesse is a registered trademark of Fiber & Yarn Products, a division of Poole Co.

Posted July 24, 2017

Source: Denim North America

Saint-Gobain Acquires Kirson, The German Reinforcement Products Specialist

PARIS — July 24, 2017 — Saint-Gobain has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100 percent of the equity capital of Kirson, a major actor on the European laid scrim market. Founded in 1963, and located in Bavaria, Germany, Kirson makes reinforcement scrim and combination products of scrim and nonwoven fabrics. These solutions primarily serve the waterproofing roofing markets as well as floor coverings and construction panels. In 2016, Kirson’s revenues reached 27 million euros.

The integration of Kirson into Saint-Gobain’s High-Performance Materials Activity will complete Adfors’ offer for the waterproofing membrane market and help develop the sales of its products worldwide.

This acquisition is fully aligned with Saint-Gobain’s strategy to consolidate its positioning on high performance solutions in the housing and construction sector.

This project is subject to the approval of the German antitrust authorities.

Posted July 24, 2017

Source: Saint-Gobain

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