Rockline To Open Wet Wipes Production Facility

Sheboygan, Wis.-based Rockline Industries reports it has established a new subsidiary company named Iatric Manufacturing Solutions that will produce U.S. Food and Drug Administration-regulated wet wipes in a new 435,000-square-foot facility in Morristown, Tenn. It is anticipated that the plant will employ 250 associates and begin operations in 2018.

“Rockline is on the forefront of wet wipes product innovation and design. With the creation of Iatric, we will continue our company’s tradition of turning great ideas into convenient solutions that help people lead cleaner, healthier lives,” said Will Green, vice president of contract manufacturing services, Rockline Industries.

May/June 2017

The Quantum Group Acquired By Twitchell Technical Products

Dothan, Ala.-based Twitchell Technical Products, a Highlander Partners’ portfolio company, announced that its parent company recently purchased The Quantum Group, Colfax, N.C. Senior financing for the transaction was provided by Regions Bank as well as a syndicate of participating lenders.

Quantum founder Jeff Bruner will continue with the company as general manager and as a continuing shareholder, and also will take on the role of chief technology officer for Twitchell.

“I am pleased to be joining forces with the people and business of Twitchell to continue Quantum’s focus on innovation and growth as we leverage our combined technologies into new and exciting products,” said Bruner.

“We are looking forward to partnering with Jeff Bruner, a recognized leader in the industry, and his team and continuing Quantum’s culture of innovation,” added Jeff Register, CEO, Twitchell.

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Quantum produces high-performance woven fabrics for technical end-uses, including automotive.

May/June 2017

INVISTA To Expand Camden Nylon 6,6 Plant Capacity

INVISTA, Wichita, Kan., reports it will invest more than $65 million in new equipment for its Camden, N.J., facility to boost production of nylon 6,6 fiber. The investment will increase domestic capacity of high-tenacity fibers used in CORDURA® fabrics, as well as add bulked continuous filament and high-quality fiber products for airbag and industrial sewing thread applications.

“This investment is utilizing a combination of patented and proprietary technology with flexibility such as solution dyeing which enables increased innovation opportunities around fiber properties and performance and creates a strong platform for our future growth,” said Jeff Brown, executive vice president, Invista Performance Materials division.

“As Invista’s largest integrated nylon polymer and fiber producing facility, this site offers an ideal footprint for reinvesting in high performance solutions for the markets we serve,” said Brown.

May/June 2017

Buhler Quality Yarns Bought By Samil

Jefferson, Ga.-based Buhler Quality Yarns Corp., a subsidiary of Switzerland-based Hermann Bühler AG, was recently acquired by Samil Spinning Co. Ltd., Korea. The companies disclosed that the purchase was structured as a 100-percent all-cash share-deal, but did not share further details of the deal.

Samil’s purchase will expand its global footprint and give the company an established Western Hemisphere production facility as well as an international distribution network. Samil reports it plans to make targeted investments at Buhler’s Jefferson plant to build on the company’s product portfolio.

May/June 2017

IVL Sole Owner Of Trevira

Thailand-based Indorama Ventures PCL Group (IVL) has acquired the remaining 25-percent shareholding of Germany-based fiber manufacturer Trevira GmbH from its joint venture partner Sinterama S.p.A., Italy. Trevira is now a wholly owned subsidiary of IVL. “We see further growth potential especially in the hygiene and automotive segments, as well as in the high-end home textiles business,” said Uday Gill, CEO, IVL’s fibers business.

May/June 2017

Mimaki Introduces Printer, Offers Coldenhove Papers

Suwanee, Ga.-based Mimaki USA has introduced the 74-inch-wide TX300P-1800B direct-to-textile printer designed for sample runs or short-run pieces. The printer features an advanced belt transport and conveyor system to help feed stretchy and thin fabrics in a stable manner. According to Mimaki, new print heads with a high gap setting allow printing on thick or thin substrates, dimensionally unstable fabrics, woven substrates or substrates with raised fiber surfaces while maintaining accurate ink droplet placement. The company offers five types of ink that are optimized for the TX300P-1800B — Sb420 for direct-to-fabric sublimation, Ac400 acid dyes, Rc400 reactive dyes, Tp400 textile pigments and Dd400 disperse dyes.

In other Mimaki news, the company has signed a distribution agreement with the Netherlands-based Coldenhove Papier to carry Jetcol® dye sublimation transfer papers beginning mid-summer 2017. This media will be available for all Mimaki’s TS Series dye sublimation printers including the TS30-1300, TS300P-1300, TS500P-3200 and TS500-1800 models.

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Mimaki’s new TX300P-1800B direct-to-textile printer

May/June 2017

Kiian Digital Releases Digistar Bravo Disperse Ink Line

Kiian Digital, a brand of Italy-based JK Group S.p.A., has introduced Digistar Bravo disperse inks for direct printing. The range features 11 colors including two blacks with deep intensity, and high rubbing and lightfastness. Kiian reports the inks were created with industrial textile printing needs in mind and they offer high runnability as well as printing performance.

“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,” said Alessandra Borghi, sales director, Kiian Digital.

May/June 2017

Target To Deploy Avery Dennison’s RFID Technology

Avery Dennison, Westborough, Mass., has partnered with Minneapolis-based Target Corp. on a global radio frequency identification (RFID) deployment. In a largest of its kind program, Target will deploy RFID technology to more than 1,600 stores to enhance the guest experience and improve product availability. Avery Dennison’s will provide its broad ultra high frequency (UHF) RFID technology in categories including apparel and home, and the RFID tags will be blended into existing trim items to preserve branding.

“In the apparel industry, having an accurate picture of stock availability is an important driver for retailers to deliver an optimized omnichannel experience,” said Bill Toney, vice president for RFID Market Development at Avery Dennison. “We are honored to be selected by Target as a key business partner for this initiative.”

May/June 2017

Delta Galil Signs Calvin Klein Deal

Delta Galil USA Inc., a subsidiary of Israel-based Delta Galil Industries Ltd., has inked a licensing agreement with New York City-based PVH Corp. subsidiary Calvin Klein Inc. to develop, produce and distribute children’s underwear, sleepwear and socks for the brand. During the initial five-years of the deal, which begins January 1, 2018, Delta Galil has been granted the exclusive wholesale right to market the Calvin Klein branded items it develops 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, 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.”

May/June 2017

Itema Buys Shares In Lamiflex, NoeCha

As part of a diversification strategy, Italy-based Itema S.p.A. has purchased a 61-percent stake in composite products supplier Lamiflex S.p.A., Italy, as well as a minority stake in Italy-based NoeCha S.r.l., a supplier of wide-format printing solutions.

Itema’s shareholders — the Radici family and the Arizzi e Torri families — want to expand and secure the company’s financial future by “diversifying into complementary, high-growth markets through stakes in innovation-driven companies.”

“Following a remarkable five-year period in which Itema Group has doubled the sales of its weaving machines with consecutive, double-digit growth per annum, the company is now ready to strengthen its leadership, to quicken the pace of its expansion and to accelerate its global reach through targeted acquisitions,” said Carlo Rogora, CEO, Itema Group.

“We chose Lamiflex and NoeCha due to their forward-thinking missions and innovative approaches, which perfectly match our dedication to supply top-performing, advanced machinery,” Rogora said. “We are confident that this first round of acquisitions will act as an important launch-pad for our diversification strategy and will bring positive results in the nearest future, creating significant synergies and adding value for our customers and shareholders.”

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