MONTREAL — July 21, 2017 – DuPont Industrial Biosciences (DuPont) announced that Michael Saltzberg, Ph.D., global business director of biomaterials, will present at the 2017 BIO World Congress on July 24, at 8:30 a.m. ET and Wednesday, July 26, at 11:45 a.m. ET. Saltzberg will join other leading biomaterial experts and sustainability officials on two separate panels, entitled “Sustainable Pathways to Furanics, FDCA, and Design of New Polymers” and “A Revolution in Biobased Products and Packaging.”

“I am pleased to see the ever-increasing demand from our customers for high-performance sustainable and affordable materials, for an endless variety of applications,” said Saltzberg. “I am confident that the widespread commercialization of the biomaterials market will not only meet the needs of our customers, but also exceed industry expectations.”

As the leader of DuPont’s global biomaterials programs and business development, Saltzberg heads up the development and commercialization of renewable biochemical and biomaterials based on plants rather than petroleum. One of DuPont’s core innovations in this space has been Bio-PDO™ propanediol — a bio-based monomer that serves as a building block in a variety of materials across a number of industries. DuPont™ Sorona® is one of those materials — a patented polymer that offers customers a sustainable solution for fibers and molded parts with better performance than petroleum-based materials. Sorona is used around the world in textiles, carpeting, and car parts.

“Bio-PDO was a major breakthrough for DuPont’s biomaterials work, showing customers that renewable materials can have better performance while being good for the bottom line,” said Saltzberg. “And I’m confident that the work we’re now doing on FDME is going to make a huge impact on the packaging industry.”

DuPont’s biomaterials division continues to accelerate the growth of the biomaterials industry. In early 2016, DuPont and Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) launched a breakthrough technology that produces a revolutionary biobased monomer, furan dicarboxylic methyl ester (FDME), from a renewable feedstock. The groundbreaking process has potential to expand the materials landscape with first applications in packaging. In December 2016, the companies were honored with the Platts Global Energy “Breakthrough Solution of the Year” award for their efforts to build the breakthrough platform technology FDME.

DuPont is a leader in developing renewably sourced biomaterials, using plant-based feedstocks to create high-performance biomaterials to reduce environmental impact with no compromise in performance or economics. DuPont continues to bring high-performance biomaterials that can compete head-to-head with popular polymers such as nylon and polyester, offering both performance and sustainability benefits at a competitive price. The company’s continued commitment to researching and developing innovative biomaterial solutions was recognized by leading market research firm Frost & Sullivan, selecting DuPont as the “Bio-based Materials Company of the Year” in March 2017.

The 2017 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology is the world’s largest industrial biotechnology conference bringing together more than 1,000 global business leaders, investors, academics and policymakers in the biofuels, biobased products, renewable chemicals and biomass sectors. Industrial and environmental biotechnology is at the forefront of the biobased economy, generating good-paying jobs and making cleaner products and processes. Regarded as the ‘must-attend event’ in the industry, the conference will provide opportunities to gain expertise from industry executives and connect with a network of experts and colleagues from around the world.

BIO is the world’s largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world. BIOtechNOW is BIO’s blog chronicling “innovations transforming our world” and the BIO Newsletter is the organization’s bi-weekly email newsletter. Subscribe to the BIO Newsletter.

All programs at the BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology are open to attendance by members of the media. Complimentary media registration is available to editors and reporters working full time for print, broadcast or web publications with valid press credentials.

DuPont Industrial Biosciences works with customers across a wide range of industries to make products and industrial processes more efficient and sustainable. Through a unique combination of agriculture, biotechnology, chemistry and material science capabilities, we advance market-driven, biobased solutions to meet the needs of a growing population, while protecting our environment for future generations.

Posted July 21, 2017

Source: DuPont Industrial Biosciences

GASTONIA, N.C. — July 19, 2017 — Creative Ticking is excited to announce the most comprehensive line of cooling technologies for its customers – KYLA™ and KYLA+™. Designed under the KYLA brand name, these fabrics offer the most variety in cooling levels and have been created by using the most up-to-date methods. Based on the Swedish term for “chill,” KYLA and KYLA+ offer unique solutions to give your customers the best cooling products on the market.

KYLA treatments are developed using Phase Change Materials (PCM) and can be applied in different levels depending on the desired cooling level. These PCM cooling treatments are applied in finishing and can be applied to the entire fabric or just the face where it is most needed. By implementing the evaporative cooling principle, KYLA actually changes phases as heat is reflected away from the body and results in cooling the skin to maintain the optimum temperature zone during sleep.

KYLA+ is a cooling technology that is yarn based. Using a yarn that is specifically designed to draw heat away from the body results in an exceptionally cool feel. This specially developed yarn is durable enough to withstand repeated washing without losing any cooling effects.

“Our new cooling products, KYLA and KYLA+, offer the industry two new options for creating the ultimate sleep experience,“ said Scott Frisch, vice president of business development at Creative Ticking. “KYLA and KYLA+ are part of Creative Ticking’s ongoing commitment to bring new innovation to the mattress industry.”

Creative Ticking has a talented design team that can incorporate KYLA+ yarn into existing styles or develop a fresh, new custom look for any of your ticking needs.

Posted July 21, 2017

Source: Creative Ticking/Creative Fabric Services is a division of Beverly Knits Inc.

BÖNNIGHEIM, Germany — July 17, 2017 — Modern textiles promise a great deal: some of them are strong performers when it comes to heat and moisture management. A huge amount of scientific research and development work lies behind this functionality. The Hohenstein Institute plays its part as a leading research institution in the field of clothing physiology for the textile industry.

Hohenstein has developed innovative technologies for defining and measuring specific thermophysiological comfort factors. Hohenstein works closely with companies that want to develop or optimise textiles with respect to these factors. The institute is able, on one hand, to work out the best possible product properties and, on the other, to verify marketing claims about cooling effect and moisture management.

Greater security in product development

In order to cope with the high demand from its customers for reliable methods of quantifying cooling performance, Hohenstein can now make use of a second WATson Heat Loss Tester. This has doubled its capacity to measure the actual physical cooling performance of sportswear and functional garments. WATson clearly shows the dynamic interaction between textiles and the human thermoregulation system, in varying climatic conditions and at different rates of sweating. The system analyses even the smallest changes in the cooling sensation that results from evaporation on the surface of the skin and accurately determines the cooling effect that the textile actually delivers by vaporising perspiration. The WATson technology only requires a textile sample measuring 20 x 25 cm to provide these data for product development, quality assurance and marketing purposes.

Results available within about 10 days

With its additional WATson device, the Hohenstein Institute has doubled its measuring capacity. The properties of all kinds of materials can be investigated flexibly and quickly. The results are supplied within about ten days, so that customer enquiries can be responded to promptly. In addition to carrying out standardized measurement processes, WATson can also be customized to meet specific customer requirements. These two factors — the rapid availability of the results and the customization of the measurements — offer manufacturers a way of measuring and optimizing performance at every stage of textile development. WATson also makes an important contribution to maintaining quality standards at the production control stage.

At the Hohenstein Institute, the cooling function of textile materials is tested using the WATson (WärmeAbgabeTester – Heat Loss Tester) device. © Hohenstein Group

Posted July 20, 2017

Source: Hohenstein Group

WILMINGTON, Del. — July 20, 2017 — DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products today announced participation in the 2017 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market showcasing many new innovations based on Susterra^® propanediol — a pure, bio-based, petroleum-free diol. Susterra delivers high performance in a variety of polyurethane applications, from footwear and waterproof films to artificial leather and coatings.

A hand-crafted double growler bag made by Ullr Coolers takes center stage on the DuPont Tate & Lyle Susterra brand stand. The bag is engineered for long-lasting performance using CORDURA^® EcoMade fabric laminated with a bio-based membrane incorporating Susterra propanediol. The use of both Cordura fabric and Susterra propanediol in the double growler bag is part of a key collaboration between INVISTA and DuPont Tate & Lyle.

“We are beer lovers. We are adventurous. We make products that we want to use and that last. When we determined that keeping beer cold while traveling was a necessity, we took it upon ourselves to figure out how to do it,” said Jason Schooler, co-owner of Ullr Coolers. “When DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products approached us with the ‘CORDURA + Susterra fabric’ innovation, it helped us meet this common summertime need. Using recycled and renewably sourced plant-based materials, while being highly durable, we’re creating something that we love to use and will last.”

“We are excited to once again showcase our commitment to eco-efficient textiles and smart innovation at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market,” said Laurie Kronenberg, global marketing director for DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products. “Our involvement with heat-transfer fluids in the brewing industry along with the growler bag offering now means that DuPont Tate & Lyle can help cool beer in the breweries as well as on the go.”

Participation in this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is part of a yearlong DuPont Tate & Lyle recognition of a decade of offering petroleum-free, sustainable and renewably sourced materials. To learn how to win a growler bag, see the latest developments from the CORDURA + Susterra collaboration, or just to learn more about Susterra propanediol, visit our innovation wall at Outdoor Retailer booth 36037 or stop by the CORDURA brand booth 39212.

Durable coatings and waterproof, breathable membranes made with Susterra propanediol are manufactured through a proprietary fermentation process using plant-derived glucose instead of petroleum-based feedstocks. In addition to being renewably sourced, Susterra is manufactured using a sustainable process that produces 50 percent less greenhouse gas emissions and consumes 42 percent less nonrenewable energy than equivalent petroleum-based diols.

Posted July 20, 2017

Source:DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products

BOULDER, Colo. — July 20, 2017 — Outdoor industry sustainability professionals will gather in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, July 25, for the annual Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Insights Conference. Launched three years ago to supplement the bi-annual OIA Sustainability Working Group meetings, the Sustainability Insights Conference is an opportunity to gain insight into the workings of the SWG and to learn about emerging trends around sustainable supply chain practices.

With the Higg Index adoption campaign in full swing, the theme of this year is “Assessment to Action.” The Higg Index, a tool with its origins in the outdoor industry, helps brands and factories of any size harmonize and communicate the environmental and social impacts of their supply chains. This is the second year that the industry-benchmarking results of those outdoor industry companies who have adopted the Higg Index will be presented at the conference.

“For the past ten years, the OIA Sustainability Working Group has worked collaboratively to identify and scale best practices in our shared supply chains,” said Beth Jensen, senior director of sustainable business innovation at OIA. “With increased adoption of the Higg Index, the Sustainability Insights Conference is a forum for outdoor industry sustainability professionals to learn what other companies and industries are doing to assess and improve their sustainability performance.”

The topics presented during the morning Sustainability Insights Conference have been selected to help provide guidance on how we might improve industry Higg Index scores. Participants will hear from sustainability professionals on packaging, chemical substitutions, responsible rubber sourcing and mitigating climate impacts through operational initiatives.

Adam Gendell of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition will be presenting the latest and greatest sustainable packaging trends and providing insight on where the industry can focus its efforts.  Zachary Angelini of Timberland, Evan Walker of the World Wildlife Fund and Samantha St. Pierre of the Rainforest Alliance will be presenting some of the challenges in the rubber supply chain, as well as projects underway to help increase transparency and mitigate deforestation.

A panel presentation, featuring VF Corp., Mountain Equipment Co-op and WRI Science Based Targets, will provide insight on significant operational initiatives that companies have implemented internally, including approaches to setting a price on carbon internally and how they went about it, as well as the challenges faced and how they were overcome.

A chemicals substitution panel will discuss the challenges of implementing new chemical technology from the point of view of a retailer, brand, mill (supplier) and chemical supplier.

The morning conference will be followed by an afternoon of Higg Index sessions, including a demonstration of the effective use of product tools and a presentation of outdoor industry performance along the various Higg Index indicators, from materials to packaging to end of use.

Posted July 20, 2017

Source: Outdoor Industry Association

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — July20, 2017 — Motion Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co., announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Numatic Engineering. Execution of the transaction will occur on August 1, 2017.

Founded in 1955, Numatic Engineering has over 60 years of experience selling and supporting automation components. Their vast product offering ranges from pneumatic automation to electrical motion controls, PLCs, VFDs, machine vision, sensors and industrial communication. For more than a decade, Numatic Engineering has been selling multiple lines of robotics, including end-of-arm tooling. Numatic Engineering is one of the leading companies in California selling and implementing revolutionary “collaborative robot technology.” Their sales and application support teams have the in-depth knowledge to help engineers, from both OEMs and end users, apply the right products to solve customers’ challenges. Their value-added solutions team, with UL508 listing, provides Numatic Engineering the ability to assemble the products they sell into engineered solutions to meet specific customer needs.

Numatic Engineering’s reputation is built on superior product knowledge and representing world-class suppliers. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Numatic Engineering has a proven and powerful reputation in the California and Nevada markets. The company’s success is a testament to their quality people and outstanding culture.

Steve Leach, Numatic Engineering’s President, commented about the acquisition, “After meeting with several potential buyers, we found a cultural fit with Motion Industries and are very pleased to become part of their team. Becoming part of Motion assures that our employees will be well-cared for in the future and that we will have the ability to continue to service our customers and represent our supplier partners in the way which they are accustomed. At the same time, we’ll now have access to even greater capabilities and resources, enabling us to accelerate the growth of our already successful business.”

Tim Breen, President and CEO of Motion Industries, said, “We are very pleased with the addition of this well-established company. The acquisition of Numatic Engineering continues to build upon and complement our growth strategy in the area of industrial plant floor automation. Numatic Engineering will be operated as part of Motion’s Automation Solutions group, which includes Braas Co., acquired in October 2016. We are happy to welcome all Numatic Engineering employees to the Motion family, and we look forward to the contributions they will make to our company in upcoming years.”

With annual sales of $4.6 billion, Motion Industries is a leading industrial parts distributor of bearings, mechanical power transmission, electrical and industrial automation, hydraulic and industrial hose, hydraulic and pneumatic components, industrial products, safety products, and material handling. Motion Industries has over 530 locations, including 13 distribution centers throughout North America and serves more than 300,000 customers from the food and beverage, pulp and paper, iron and steel, chemical, mining and aggregate, petrochemical, automotive, wood and lumber, and pharmaceutical industries.

Posted July20, 2017

Source: Motion Industries

TORONTO, Ontario — July 19, 2017 — If you want to know what’s on deck in the fashion world, you can take a clue from Mother Nature. The more erratic our weather patterns, the more we’re seeing clothing that transcends seasons, says fashion trend forecaster Emily Miller Palmquist, keynote speaker at the upcoming Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC) show, to be held August 21-23, 2017, at the Toronto International Centre.

Presenting at ATSC 2017 on August 22 at 11:00 a.m., Palmquist — founder of EMP Creative — will give attendees a glimpse of what’s in store for 2018 and beyond when it comes to global design and consumer apparel trends. “Clothing brands are no longer thinking in terms of spring, summer, fall and winter lines, but are creating pieces that last in our wardrobe much longer than a single season,” Palmquist said. “It’s a direct reaction to climate change and we’re experiencing it all over the world.”

The biggest trend is the emergence of athleisure: casual, comfortable clothing designed for both everyday wear and exercise. The concept is permeating all levels of fashion, from children’s clothing through to women’s and men’s wear, as consumers are becoming more sensitive about how clothing feels and are gravitating towards performance-based textiles, she said.

“Because we spend so much time in the digital world — in front of computer screens and on our mobile phones — we’re drawn to things in our physical world that have more tactility,” Palmquist explained, adding that designers are putting as much emphasis on the fabric used for the interior lining of a garment as the exterior.

At ATSC 2017, Palmquist will uncover trending silhouettes, colours and textiles, including which fabrics, finishes, washes and patterns will dominate the apparel market. In general, the colour palette is “going to be lit up with warmer hues,” she divulged, and textures are going to reflect handmade craftsmanship.

Debuting last year as Canada’s premier international apparel and textile sourcing event, ATSC 2017 returns on a larger scale, with 300 local and international exhibits, three full days of seminars, panels and sessions, and a fashion runway event showcasing Canadian student and international exhibitor designs. Additional ATSC 2017 sessions include:

Insight from the newest source in the international apparel production market: the Chinese city of Changshu, which was approved as a national trial market for procurement trade in 2016. Deng Yunhua, Vice Chairman of Changshu Garments Town Management Committee and Vice General Manager of Changshu Garments Town Ltd. Co., explains how the city is embracing its new role.

Global apparel industry leader Jeff Streader and a panel of Canadian Apparel Executives discuss the modern supply chain best practices and responding to the ever-changing consumer trends and shifts that today’s e-commerce world demands.

An update on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Least Developed Countries Program from CBSA representative Germain LeBlanc, outlining how CBSA continues to audit the program, used by apparel importers to import duty-free from countries such as Bangladesh and Cambodia.

A summary of key issues and developments in Canada’s trade policy — including the important topic of NAFTA re-negotiation and new agreements (CETA) set to come into force — presented by Canadian Apparel Federation Executive Director Bob Kirke.

Tech Meets Textile, a panel discussion showcasing members of the Canadian Smart Textile movement and faculty from Toronto’s George Brown College and OCAD University as they look at how technology is changing the face of the textile industry and what it means for both businesses and consumers.

Avedis Seferian, President and CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), examines why social compliance is more important than ever in today’s world of instant communication and what companies need to do in order to ensure business continuity and competitive success.

“Pre-registration is up exponentially for the show’s second year,” said Jason Prescott, CEO of JP Communications, ATSC producer and North America’s leading publisher of B2B trade platforms TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com. “Significant early registration numbers and strong exhibitor interest — both internationally and locally — indicate a renewed strength in the Canadian apparel and textile industry,” Prescott said.

Exhibits at ATSC 2017 include top apparel and textile manufacturers from more than 20 countries, including Canada, China, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Switzerland, Spain, Nepal, as well as a delegation of 30 artisanal companies from eight Least Developed Countries (LDC) sponsored by Ottawa-based TFO Canada.

ATSC is supported by many international governments and associations, headed by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT) and the Bangladesh High Commission on behalf of the Export Promotion Bureau and the Bangladesh Garment and Manufacturers Export Association.

Posted July 19, 2017

Source: Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC)