Hamilton International Acquires Largest U.S. Air-Jet Texturing Company

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — June 1, 2016 — TSI Yarns (formerly Texturing Services Inc.) joins Atlanta-based industrial fiber distributor Hamilton International group. The transaction combines Hamilton’s fiber sourcing expertise with TSI Yarns’ manufacturing and development, expanding the range and capabilities of both companies.

“TSI can produce 450,000 pounds of textured yarns per week at its modern, ISO 9001 certified, Martinsville facility,” said Art Hamilton, CEO, Hamilton International. “Access to raw materials available through other Hamilton businesses expands the range of solutions that TSI Yarns can provide to its customers.”

“The investment and enthusiasm that comes from being part of an organization committed to growth and American manufacturing gives TSI Yarns a unique opportunity to expand our products and services solutions,” said Ken Carder, TSI Yarns’ general manager and CFO.

Posted June 2, 2016

Source: Hamilton International

Largest Conference in AAPN History ‘Caught On Tape’

ATLANTA — June 2, 2016 — With more than 220 people total, Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN) held its largest annual pro:Americas Conference ever, May 15-17, 2016, at the Miami Four Seasons. All seven presentations tied together including keynote, East/West report card, Amazon’s momentum, investments in the Americas, trade legislation, compliance and above all else, Under Armour’s growth plans. One AAPN member, PA Group USA, created and donated a video of the event that can be viewed here.

Posted June 2, 2016

Source: AAPN 

SPGPrints’ PIKE® Digital Textile Printer Wins EDP Award

BOXMEER, The Netherlands — June  2, 2016 — SPGPrints is proud to announce that its PIKE® digital textile printer has won the European Digital Press (EDP) Award for “Best Industrial Textile Solution.”

Launched at ITMA Milan in November 2015, the Pike set new standards for print quality and production speeds. The single-pass printer’s debut attracted wide attention and, since then, that interest has continued and installations are underway at major textile printers. Pike will enable printers to address today’s demands for short-runs and fast-turnarounds as well as full production runs up to 13 million meters per year.

Jorgen Lindahl, area sales manager for SPGPrints, accepted the award at the presentation ceremony held at drupa 2016, in Düsseldorf, Germany. This is the 11th year of the EDP Awards which were established by the European Digital Press Association to recognize the best offerings on the market in terms of technical performance and service.

In making the award, the judges’ commented: “The Pike, built for industrial production, pushes the boundaries for digitally printed textiles. It gives textile printers the opportunity to switch to various images within one roll, and offers very short turnaround times compared to traditional textile printing.”

Commenting on the award, Jorgen Lundahl said: “We are very excited to have won this award for the Pike printer. It not only recognises Pike’s significance in the textile market, but also SPGPrints’ leadership in digital printing technologies. The advantages Pike can bring to textile printers will be reinforced in the marketplace by the award, and the overall credibility of digital textile printing enhanced.”

The Pike printer features the break-through Archer® technology with Fujifilm Dimatix Samba print heads for high-quality single-pass printing. Pike delivers fine lines, subtle halftones, smooth gradients and sharp geometric patterns at speeds up to 40 meters per minute and provides the combined competitive advantages of shortened time to market and reduced logistics costs.

Posted June 2, 2016

Source: SPGPrints 

National Spinning Company Announces Appointment Of Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi To Board Of Directors

WASHINGTON, N.C./NEW YORK CITY — June 1, 2016 — National Spinning Co. Inc. is pleased to announce the election of Behnam Pourdeyhimi to its Board of Directors by unanimous consent at its recent quarterly meeting.

Dr. Pourdeyhimi is the Klopman Distinguished Professor of Textile Materials and the Associate Dean for Industry Research and Extension at North Carolina State University (NCSU), where he also serves as Director of The Nonwovens Institute at NCSU. He received his Ph.D. from Leeds University in 1982 and has held former positions at Cornell University, the University of Maryland, and Georgia Institute of Technology.

Dr. Pourdeyhimi is well known and respected in the fields of textiles, fiber science, nonwovens, biomaterials, and more. In addition to his own research and teaching, he has been a consultant to over 30 major research institutions and corporations.

In announcing Pourdeyhimi’s election to National Spinning’s board, Chairman James Chesnutt noted: “We could not be more excited to add Behnam to our board.  His input will be invaluable as we continue to expand our footprint in nonwovens and as our legacy yarn business evolves. Behnam’s breadth of experience and contacts will serve all our operating divisions well.”

National Spinning, an employee-owned company based in North Carolina and founded in 1921, is best known as a yarn spinner and dyer, supplying yarn for apparel, home furnishings, consumer, protective, and industrial uses. The Washington, N.C.-based Hampton Art subsidiary supplies wholesale consumer craft items including decorative rubber stamps, paper products, wood products and glass beads.  The Maiden, N.C.-based Carolina Nonwovens subsidiary supplies air-laid and needled thermo-bonded pads and rolls for acoustic and thermal insulation, mattress components, and more. The corporate division leases commercial space in Washington, N.C.

Posted June 1, 2016

Source: National Spinning

Simparel Promotes President Roberto Mangual To CEO

NEW YORK CITY — June 1, 2016 — The board of directors of Simparel Inc., a provider of next-generation information technology for the fashion and consumer goods industries, announces the appointment of company president Roberto Mangual as CEO. Mangual brings more than 17 years of executive-level apparel manufacturing and information management experience to his new role. As CEO, Mangual will expand upon his current duties and assume overall responsibility for all day-to-day operations and strategies.

“I feel both honored and excited to lead Simparel as CEO,” Mangual said. “Simparel is more than the most state of the art ERP available; it is driven by the brightest, most passionately committed team in the industry. Our combination of people, products, and exclusive partners allow us to stand alone in a crowded marketplace of legacy-laden solutions built on old technology and outdated methodologies. With today’s frantic pace of changing customer requirements, Simparel is uniquely positioned to continue setting new standards in delivering real value and ROI to our clients.”

Mangual has rapidly advanced with Simparel, serving as president, COO and vice president of Operations since joining the company in 2012. For the prior 13 years, he held the position of chief information officer and vice president of Operations for branded sleep and leisurewear company Richard Leeds International.

“We are very excited to have Roberto Mangual take on the role of CEO of Simparel”, said Chairman Renee Aguiar-Lucander. “He has consistently delivered at the highest level in his previous positions, showing real leadership, drive and customer focus.  The Board is looking forward to supporting him in continuing to deliver innovative solutions to our customers and driving the growth and success of the business.”

Posted June 1, 2016

Source: Simparel

National Safety Apparel® (NSA) Acquires Drifire®

CLEVELAND — June 1, 2016 — National Safety Apparel® (NSA), a manufacturer of safety apparel, announced the acquisition of DRIFIRE® from Chicago-based Optimer Brands. Drifire is a brand of technologically advanced performance safety apparel that was born on the battlefield to protect military personnel. Today the Drifire line of products is utilized in a variety of industries, which include power generation, petrochemical, and INDYCAR racing.

The acquisition of Drifire further increases National Safety Apparel’s portfolio of flame resistant (FR) brands and adds another market leader to their already established “House of Brands”. The Drifire line of safety products will be promoted to National Safety Apparel’s distributor-partners alongside their existing ArcGuard®, Vizable 360°TM, Carbon Armour™, HYDROlite FR™, and TECGEN Select™ brands. The addition of the Drifire brand further validates NSA’s commitment to building a house of premium PPE brands for their customers.

“This acquisition further strengths our position in the safety market as a leader of FR performance garments,” said Chuck Grossman, president and CEO of National Safety Apparel. “We will continue to look for strategic acquisitions that complement the markets we serve.”

Darryl Schimeck, CEO of Optimer Brands, said: “NSA is a perfect fit for Drifire. I am confident that the combination of Drifire’s global brand and NSA’s manufacturing and distribution resources will produce high performance FR solutions that cannot be matched. It is indeed a perfect fit.”

Posted June 1, 2016

Source: National Safety Apparel

USTER® QUANTUM 3 Anniversary Edition And USTER® QUANTUM EXPERT 3 Combination Makes Quality Management Efficient, Profitable And Secure

USTER, Switzerland — June 1, 2016 — The job of the modern mill manager is an extremely demanding one, with the heavy responsibility of producing top quality textiles while also ensuring the company’s efficiency and profitability goals are met. Today’s systems for quality testing and monitoring systems are designed to make these challenges achievable, with solutions such as USTER® QUANTUM 3 yarn clearers and Uster QUANTUM EXPERT 3 data systems offering total control of every aspect of quality management.

The Uster Quantum 3 Anniversary Edition installed in combination with the Uster Quantum Expert 3 leverages quality management significantly and enables production to be more secure – and efficient. The Uster Quantum Expert 3 enables routine tasks to be completed more quickly, without the need for constant patrols between machines or assessment of masses of data reports. The Uster systems provide all the quality assurance the mill needs. A single print-out alerts managers to any possible issues, and the Uster Quantum Expert 3 analyzes the whole picture, customized to the mill’s individual needs.

Planning and preparation for management meetings is also streamlined, thanks to detailed reports based on data collected from the winding machine control units. The Uster Quantum Expert 3 also provides the unique YARN BODY visualization, as well as a clear overview of quality and productivity trends. That means discussions are based on hard facts and decisions made on the basis of precise data. For mill managers and production personnel, daily issues take up less time, so they can devote their thinking to ways of improving productivity still further.

For the typical quality-oriented spinning mill — especially those serving competitive global markets — the major objectives are clear: A strong commitment to delivering the yarn quality customers demand, at productivity levels which ensure mill’s sustained profitability. Avoiding customer complaints and claims for off-quality is a crucial element of this. These goals are at the heart of the benefits provided by the combination of Uster Quantum 3 Anniversary Edition clearers with Uster Quantum Expert 3 data analysis.

The safe route to defect-free yarn

Companies investing in the new Uster Quantum 3 Anniversary Edition yarn clearers can expect rapid payback. Constant yarn monitoring guarantees customers receive the quality they demand, and provides early warning of any possible problems. The special and unique innovations with the Uster Quantum 3 Anniversary Edition enable mills to achieve the goal of producing better yarn — which will ultimately give their customers better fabrics. Minimizing the risk of claims and complaints, and keeping customers satisfied, will quickly be reflected in the spinning mill’s bottom line.

Mills producing core yarn — an elastane center with an outer sheath — have are some particular problems to overcome. Missing or off-center cores lead to expensive claims because of wasted fabric. The Core Yarn Clearing option with the Uster Quantum 3 Anniversary Edition has provided the perfect remedy. Unique Uster sensors automatically identify areas in the yarn where the core component is either missing or off-center at a significant level and over long lengths. This potential cause of fabric rejects is now effectively eliminated before reaching the final package.

For fabrics made from mélange and colored yarns, variations in color and shade are critical — so avoiding this likely cause of ‘seconds’ is another priority for spinners. Uster’s advanced foreign matter sensor now incorporates a Shade Variation feature with Uster Quantum 3 Anniversary Edition. Even very small divergences from the base yarn shade can be detected and cleared.

Hairiness variations in yarn can lead to a ‘cloudy’ appearance in finished fabric — another potential source of pain for mill managers. With Uster Quantum 3 Anniversary Edition, the clearers introduce online measurement of true yarn hairiness, so that outlier bobbins can be removed. Additionally, in those mills with linked spinning and winding, it can now monitor the condition of rings and travelers.

Absolute quality control

Whatever might cause issues with core yarn at the ring spinning machines, the online control with Uster Quantum 3 Anniversary Edition is the reliable safeguard ensuring that only `real´ core yarn will be wound on the package and delivered — stress-free.

For a mill manager, it’s vital that software is simple and intuitive to use, and with the Uster Quantum Expert 3 this aspect provides an absolutely indispensable tool for managing the mill’s article assortment and optimizing the production process. It organizes quality management centrally, even though production is decentralized production. Additionally, the ability to compare the quality parameters of yarn produced in different units is crucial when supplying the same customer from several locations.

Security is another vital element of Uster’s yarn quality assurance system: the Uster Quantum Expert 3 eliminates the risk of mistakes by staff. The system is secure, from central management of clearer settings to protecting against individual parameter settings and changes at the winding machine by unauthorized personnel. Full control is combined with total confidence for the top management.

Essential Data, Practical Benefits

The combination of the Uster Quantum 3 Anniversary Edition and the Uster Quantum Expert 3 reduces the risk of quality claims from customers, while enhancing efficiency in yarn production. Uster Quantum Expert 3 is the archetypal quality management system.

Ahmet Meric, Sales & Technology Manager, Uster Teknoloji Ticaret A.Ş, cites quality management with both the Uster Quantum 3 Anniversary Edition and the Uster Quantum Expert 3 as a practical embodiment of the Uster philosophy: “The Uster systems provide a wide range of quality parameter data, presented in valuable reports. The Uster Quantum 3 Anniversary Edition combined with the Uster Quantum Expert 3 is an excellent example of how Uster handles data, so that spinning mills can benefit from the potential of data-driven quality management. This is a key element of Uster’s proposal for `Managing a spinning mill with quality in mind´ towards sustainable profitability.”

“I’m excited to learn how mill managers perceive the new the Uster TESTER 6 which we present at ITM 2016 in Istanbul.”

Posted June 1, 2016

Source: Uster Technologies

Apparel And Textile Sourcing Show To Make Debut In Canada In August

TORONTO — May 24, 2016 — Small businesses, retailers, manufacturers and designers across Canada will get a boost this summer when the Apparel Textile Sourcing Show (ATSC) – a first-of-its-kind event for Canada — makes its debut in Toronto.

A comprehensive trade show and conference, ATSC will take place August 22-24, 2016, at the International Centre in Toronto.  The event will bring to Canada hundreds of apparel and textile manufacturers from around the world, including China, India, Bangladesh, Mexico, the U.S., Honduras, Peru and other countries. Delivering an unprecedented platform for making global industry connections, ATSC will provide attendees with new insights and up-to-date information needed to more easily and effectively navigate through the sourcing process.

“The introduction of ATSC is a direct response to market demand and fills a significant gap in the Canadian market,” said Jason Prescott, CEO of JP Communications, parent-company to TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com and organizer of the event.

“ATSC provides an unparalleled opportunity for Canadian apparel and textile importers and retailers to access the most current importing information from industry insiders and connect with the world’s major apparel and textile manufacturers all under one roof, without having to incur the time or expense of traveling abroad,” he said, emphasizing that Canadians import more than $14 billion in apparel and textiles annually, up 20 percent from 2012.

Presented in coordination with the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), the event is supported by the Ottawa-based Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF), the Consulate General of the P. R. China in Toronto, the Trade Office of Peru, and exporting agencies ProMexico and ProColombia.

“Canada has long needed a venue where apparel and textile importers and retailers can learn about sourcing best practices while meeting producers from around the world,” said Bob Kirke, CAF Executive Director. “ATSC offers an important new resource for our domestic market and the Canadian Apparel Federation is excited to support this endeavor.”

According to Jian Wei Yu, Commercial Counsellor of the Consulate General of the P. R. China in Toronto, Canadian business owners and importers will have the opportunity to secure new partners among the more than 125 apparel suppliers from China represented at the event. “Chinese suppliers are eager to do business with Canadian partners and work together to make the importing process smooth and efficient,” he said. “Canadians are looking for simpler access to quality, competitive goods and an international sourcing event for the apparel sector is long overdue in this country.”

In addition to the 200 international exhibits to be displayed at the show, ATSC will also feature:

  • Three days of conference sessions lead by acclaimed industry and government experts, covering topics from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and other trade agreements, to best practices and the changing Canadian market, to tips on how to choose overseas producers and new approaches for Canadians looking to enter the U.S. market. A panel on ethical manufacturing of apparel and textiles, featuring executives from quality control organizations Wrap and TesTex, will also be presented.
  • A “Made in Canada” section, showcasing Canadian manufacturers who source apparel and textiles from abroad for their finished goods, as well as Canadian designers who have their designs produced into finished products overseas.
  • A 2017 Apparel and Textile Trends display, providing a first-hand look at the colours, patterns and textures that will be all the rage for the coming year.

Posted May 31, 2016

Source: JP Communications 

New Technology Positions Meridian As the Leading Package Dye House in North America

VALDESE, N.C. — May 31, 2016 — Meridian Specialty Yarn Group (MSYG) today announced the investment in a new generation of technology, machines, controls and robotics for package, top and tow dyeing. The new machinery and supporting technologies will be installed later this year in Meridian’s new manufacturing plant in Valdese. Construction on that facility began this spring and is expected to be complete by first quarter 2017.

Meridian’s multi-million-dollar purchase represents one of the first major investments in state-of-the-art package, top and tow dyeing equipment in North America in decades and positions MSYG as North America’s most modern manufacturing operation with regard to dyeing technology and robotic support equipment. The purchase includes state-of-the-art dye equipment from Italy-based Galvanin S.p.A.; a patented automatic dosing system for dispensing chemicals and auxiliaries from Italy-based Color Service Dosing Technologies; and new monitoring and control systems for all of the new dyeing equipment from Adaptive Controls, Huntersville, N.C. MSYG is also installing a new Galvanin skein printing machine along with support equipment.

The new machinery and equipment will increase MSYG’s production capabilities to 16 million pounds of yarn per year (based on a five-day week) and expands the markets Meridian can serve.

The package dye machines are vertical, air pad, low liquor machines, which will dye all substrates of yarn and replace all of MSYG’s existing package dye equipment. The new low liquor dye machines will be used to process cotton, rayon, wool, spun and textured polyester and other fibers. The equipment will improve production speeds and all quality aspects of dyeing while at the same time significantly reducing energy, water and chemical consumption.

The new acrylic tow dyeing capabilities will support the raw material needs at MSYG’s plant in Ranlo, N.C. The skein printed yarns will go into craft yarns, apparel products and some home furnishings. The top dyed wool capability will support worsted spinners supplying high-end apparel, hosiery and home furnishings.

“Our new technology gives us the capability to process every dyeable substrate, which is very unusual in the dyed yarn world,” said Tim Manson, president, MSYG. “Most dye houses specialize in certain products, but we will be in a position to source from all over the world, from every type of textile fiber, supporting a wide array of end uses.”

“We are very pleased to have been chosen as the supplier for all of the package, tow, tops and hank dyeing machinery for this important project and it is a pleasure to work with such an experienced team of professionals as that at Meridian,” said Marcello Galvanin, president of Galvanin. “We look forward to seeing this project through and see it as a showcase for next generation yarn dyeing operations.”

Manson added that he and his management team conducted extensive research before making the decision to invest in Galvanin machines and robotics, automatic dosing systems from Color Service Dosing Technologies and monitoring and control systems from Adaptive Controls. “They are all highly respected,” he said. This investment in state-of-the-art technologies opens many possibilities for both Meridian Specialty Yarns Group and the textile industry’s US supply chain,” he added. “This is the dye house technology of the future and we are delighted to be at the forefront of bringing this new technology to North America in such a comprehensive manner.”

Posted May 31, 2016

Source: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group (MSYG)

Lands’ End Recognized With 2016 StellaService Elite Award For Exceptional Customer Service

DODGEVILLE, Wis. — May 31, 2016 — Lands’ End Inc.  today announced that StellaService, an independent company that measures the customer service performance of online businesses, recently recognized Lands’ End with the 2016 StellaService Elite Award for exceptional customer service.

StellaService recognized Lands’ End for excelling in phone, chat and email, with a phone response time of less than 45 seconds. In 2015, Lands’ End received an Elite Award for overall excellence in customer service.

StellaService’s Elite Awards recognize retailers on an annual basis for best-in-class customer service across phone, email, chat, shipping and returns. The 2016 Awards were given following analysis of thousands of customer service data points collected by StellaService shopping analysts throughout 2015. To qualify for an Elite Award, retailers’ annual service performance must meet or exceed the performance of the top five retailers in the StellaService Ecommerce Index, which includes 30 companies recognized as service leaders.

“At Lands’ End, demonstrating an outstanding level of customer service has always been a cornerstone of the company,” said Federica Marchionni, CEO, Lands’ End. “Our customer care specialists are renowned for their helpfulness and product knowledge and we are honored to be recognized by StellaService.  We can’t thank our customer care team enough for the dedication and attention they provide our customers every day, across all shopping channels.”

“Based on the rigorous qualifications and continuous analysis by StellaService, Lands’ End delivered a continuously outstanding customer service experience throughout 2015, and we are excited to announce them as the recipient of our 2016 Elite Award for phone, email and chat,” said Jordy Leiser, Co-Founder and CEO, StellaService. “We are honored to continue to bring awareness and attention to companies, like Lands’ End, who are setting standards and paving the road for superior quality customer service.”

Posted May 31, 2016

Source: Land’s End

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