YuniquePLM® Propels Creativity And Efficiency For Retail Giant Carrefour

NEW YORK CITY — Tuesday, June 21, 2016 — Carrefour®, the second largest retail chain in the world, has selected YuniquePLM® to manage its large amounts of data and to unify its design and product development process. Carrefour operates more than 12,500 retail operations in over 35 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. The French multi-national retailer offers a wide range of products, from apparel goods to kitchen appliances and fresh produce.

With such a large network of retail partners and suppliers, Carrefour sought a platform to provide a single version of the truth for their private label brand Tex™ by understanding where products are from concept to consumer in the supply chain. Organizing product information in a common platform was one of the first steps in streamlining and optimizing the economies of scale enjoyed by the retail giant’s impressive supply chain.

Carrefour looked to YuniquePLM for its strong integration with design tools and its ability to deeply integrate with their assortment tools. Bill Brewster, vice president and general manager of Enterprise SW Solutions, said, “With YuniquePLM’s Design Suite, Carrefour’s technical designers will be able to create, access and modify styles, color palettes, images and, more directly in their design program of choice, including Adobe® Illustrator®. Updates can be seen immediately within YuniquePLM. This integration reduces cycle time and fosters the adoption of the full development chain, while streamlining the entire process of delivering new products to market.”

A representative from Carrefour said, “With YuniquePLM, we look forward to increase creativity, quality and productivity. We will communicate product specifications, technical drawings, tech packs and issue sample requests. YuniquePLM will serve as the fulcrum for Tex’s global supply chain. We have selected Gerber Technology for their in-depth knowledge of the French business landscape, combined with their expertise in integrating the tools used by our creative teams.”

 

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: Gerber Technology

Baldor Electric Company’s Fort Smith Employees Achieve Arkansas State Safety Record

FORT SMITH, Ark. — June 21, 2016 — On May 10, 2016, the Baldor employees of the Fort Smith motor plant completed 15 million hours without a lost-time accident. They have been working toward this achievement since August 26, 2010.

During a recognition ceremony held June 16 on the Fort Smith campus, Leon Jones Jr., director of the Arkansas Department of Labor, presented a plaque to a member of the Safety Committee and congratulated all of the employees. He noted that this plant was the first group of employees in Arkansas history to achieve this milestone. He added, “The best thing we can do today is to get everyone home safely.”

A crowd of nearly 500 employees gathered under a large tent to hear from company management as well as state representatives, congressmen and senators. Each talked about the difference these employees are making for themselves, their coworkers and their families. “You are more important than you know to someone in your life,” said Pat Hart, Division Head of Health and Safety for the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission. “You take your body with you wherever you go.”

Johnny McKusker, Fort Smith plant manager, closed the event by saying, “Hitting 15 million hours – there’s got to be a lot of luck in doing that. But, we are trying to take ‘luck’ out of the equation by incorporating proactive measures. Talking about the things we ‘always do and never do,’ using SafeStart to change habits and behaviors and analyzing root causes are tools we are all using. But we continue to need your help every day to identify the risks that are still out there.”

Baldor has been producing industrial electric motors in Fort Smith since 1957, and today, the company produces 1.2 million, 1-20 horsepower motors at this campus each year. Baldor became a member of the ABB Group in 2011.

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: Baldor

Registration Now Open For OUTLOOK™ PLUS LATIN AMERICA: EDANA And INDA Present Second Edition In Brazil March 2017

BRUSSELS, Belgium/CARY, N.C. — June 21, 2016 — Registration for the second OUTLOOK™ Plus Latin America Conference, March 7-9, 2017 in São Paulo, Brazil, is now open, www.inda.org/events/opla17, event organizers EDANA and INDA have announced.

Dedicated to delivering the latest insights and intelligence in the hygiene, personal care, and medical market segments in Latin America, the three-day conference at the Grand Hyatt São Paulo will also include tabletop displays for local and international companies to showcase their products and services.

EDANA and INDA, the two global trade associations for the industry organizing OUTLOOK™ Plus Latin America, will build on the success of last year’s inaugural event held in the same city that attracted more than 250 attendees.  Latin America represents a key region for future growth and investment in nonwovens.

OUTLOOK™ Plus Latin America features a different focus for businesses each day:

  • March 7-8: Latest developments in nonwovens for the Latin American and global absorbent hygiene and personal care products markets, plus an analysis of trends in components and raw materials for those products will be highlighted. Tabletop displays will be held on these two days.
  • March 9: Additional in-depth exploration of medical nonwovens and their role in a healthy society will be addressed.

A cocktail reception with networking for registered delegates will be held on March 8 at the Jockey Club de São Paulo.

Additional information on the 2017 program will be announced shortly, and updated on the INDA and EDANA websites. ABINT, the Brazilian Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Association, also supports the event.

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: INDA

Texworld USA Returns To The Javits Convention Center In July 2016 With Over 500 international Exhibitors

ATLANTA — June 21, 2016 — Returning to the Javits Convention Center in New York City, Texworld USA will once again open its doors to exhibitors and attendees alike on Tuesday, July 12th, 2016. Continuing through Thursday, July 14th, the 10th anniversary edition of the premier North American fabric sourcing show promises to be the most exciting yet, with a brand new international pavilion, the most diverse product group offering to date, and a dedicated focus on sustainable and eco-friendly products.

Texworld USA’s summer 2016 edition will feature over 500 international exhibitors representing 15 countries, including: USA, United Kingdom, China, Indonesia, Lebanon, Japan, Canada, Colombia, India and more. Alongside the returning Turkey and Taiwan pavilions, a brand new Korea pavilion presented by KTTA will make its debut on the show floor. Once again, the Lenzing Innovations pavilion will return to Texworld USA with 25 exhibitors focused on incorporating sustainable fibers into a wide range of product categories.

“Through our new selection committee process we’ve ensured that the quality of our exhibitors and their offerings is the highest we’ve ever presented at Texworld USA”, said Jennifer Bacon, Show Director. “In addition, we’ve listened to what the industry is demanding and we’ve continued to expand our functional fabric, denim and eco-friendly categories.“

As always, attendees will have the opportunity to source fabrics, trims and accessories for every type of product line – women, men, juniors and children’s wear — across a total of 16 product groups, including the brand new “faux fur” category and an expanded functional fabrics category.

This July will also mark Texworld USA’s 10 year anniversary and 10 years of fruitful partnership with Lenzing Innovation. Throughout the last decade, Lenzing Innovation has remained at the core of Texworld USA and has vitally contributed to the show’s growth through consistent delivery of high quality exhibitors and over 200 educational seminars for industry engagement.

“Since the launch of Texworld USA ten years ago, Lenzing Innovation has been a vital supporter and partner in this event”, said Dennis Smith, President, Messe Frankfurt North America. “Through the impressive quality of textile mills exhibiting in the Lenzing Innovation Pavilion and a prestigious group of speakers recruited for the Lenzing Seminar Series, the North American team led by Tricia Carey have shown incredible loyalty and support for this sourcing platform.”

In addition to celebrating 10 years in business, exciting new exhibitors and product categories, the summer 2016 edition of Texworld USA will feature an enhanced focus on sustainability. Taking note of recent industry discussions and the increased importance of sustainable sourcing to both consumers and designers, Texworld USA has increased its focus on the topic. Attendees will be able to discover over 35 exhibitors offering sustainable and eco-friendly textiles and on-site recycled fiber demonstrations courtesy of Repreve and the #TurnItGreen tour interactive trailer. Rounding out the sustainability focus, Lenzing Innovation will present 6 complimentary, expert-led educational sessions focused on sustainability as part of the Texworld USA seminar series and the brand new Texworld USA Industry Boot Camps programming.

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: Texworld USA 

Bunting® Magnetics Co. Names Industry Veteran Wendy Doll As Western Territory Sales Manager

NEWTON, Kan. — June 21, 2016 — Bunting® Magnetics Co., the leader in moving, removing and holding metal, today announced the appointment of Wendy Doll as its new Territory Manager supporting customers in portions of California and Nevada, and the entire states of Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado. Doll brings Bunting Magnetics 15 years of experience in manufacturing sales and support and familiarity with western United States.

“I am excited to have a seasoned pro like Wendy join our sales team,” commented Rod Henricks, director of sales, Bunting Magnetics, who made the announcement. “She has proven to be a competent and attentive sales professional who has many years of sales, training and technical expertise. I am confident she will do well in supporting our current customers while growing our business among in this vast territory.”

Prior to joining Bunting Magnetics, Doll worked in multiple sales, customer service and account management roles for business-to-business manufacturing companies. In these positions, she honed her selling skills and expertise in industrial products. She also has built numerous relationships with manufacturer representatives, OEM customers and end-user customers which follow Bunting’s sales model.

Doll is based in Salt Lake City.

“The array of products that Bunting offers for numerous applications and industries, coupled with its quality, fifty-year history and manufacturing flexibility is unmatched,” said Doll. “I look forward to addressing the challenges and finding solutions for Bunting customers and being part of this growing company.”

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: Bunting Magnetics Co.

Nye Lubricants Offers Damping Grease Sample Kit

FAIRHAVEN, Mass. — June 21, 2016 — A new expanded Damping Grease Sample Kit is now available from Nye Lubricants Inc. The kit features medium-viscosity greases from the Fluorocarbon Gel 868 and NyoGel® 774 series of products that were designed to control motion and vibration, maintain accurate positioning, smooth operation, and provide touch feedback for a broad array of mechanisms and controls. These greases exhibit stable, water-resistant, shear thinning characteristics over a range of viscosities.

Nye damping greases operate over a wide temperature range, exhibit low oil separation and evaporation, provide lubrication and protection and are compatible with most plastics and elastomers. The NyoGel 774 Series is thickened by silica, and exhibits low color, high clarity, and medium tack. The greases resist displacement from plastic or metal surfaces. Included in this kit is the newly formulated 774H5 designed to fill a viscosity gap in the series. The Fluorocarbon Gel 868 series is composed of opaque, white products formulated with rust inhibitors and PTFE particles, which can improve lubricity.

Nye has over 70 products, based on different material classes, which solve problems and optimize performance in motion control applications. Some of the grease formulations are modifications of the hydrocarbon-based products in this kit, designed to enhance performance under specific conditions. Others include silicone-based and fully fluorinated gels, as well as specialty fluids. In addition, Nye can custom-formulate a product for your application.

To view our Damping Kit brochure or to request a sample kit, visit our Damping Grease Request Page.

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: Nye Lubricants

Lands’ End Promotes Becky Gebhardt To Executive Vice President And Chief Marketing Officer & Announces Additional Leadership Roles

DODGEVILLE, Wis. — June 21, 2016 — Lands’ End has announced the appointment of several new leadership roles across the company, led with the promotion of Becky Gebhardt to executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Lands’ End. In this new role, Gebhardt will lead all aspects of creative and marketing for the global lifestyle brand. Previously, Gebhardt served as senior vice president and chief creative officer since May 2014 and has been with the company in different stages since 1991.

“As I look at all of the opportunities to grow Lands’ End as a global brand, the role of CMO is crucial to our success as we continue to connect with our long-term, loyal customers, and introduce the brand to new customers in innovative and meaningful ways,” said Federica Marchionni, CEO, Lands’ End.  “Becky’s extensive knowledge of Lands’ End, her proven track record as a business leader for directing brand and creative efforts for multi-channel businesses, along with her 20 plus years of industry expertise focused on consumer brands and customer experiences makes her the ideal candidate, and we are excited to have her at the helm leading this critical function.”

Gebhardt will oversee the marketing and creative teams, ensuring the development of integrated customer strategies and campaigns, including brand advertising, catalog, e-commerce and digital brand marketing, social media and retail marketing. She will continue to focus on elevating and expanding the customer experience through editorial content, brand voice, photography and innovative 360 degree marketing campaigns and will also lead all efforts with our customer retention, engagement, analytics and new customer acquisition initiatives for all of the Lands’ End businesses.

“I am also pleased to announce that Mike Zhang recently joined Lands’ End as vice president, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing and Innovation, and he will work closely with Mike Holahan, promoted to Senior Vice President, Multi-Channel Marketing,” said Marchionni.

Mike Zhang will lead the continued elevation of the brand’s digital transformation, driving consumer purchasing behavior and expand the customer’s experience across all digital channels. Zhang brings over 15 years of proven success in driving customer acquisition, performance marketing and end-to-end strategic marketing plans.

Mike Holahan, an accomplished marketing leader who has been with Lands’ End since 2008, has over 20 years of expertise in marketing, insights and data analytics and will play an influential role overseeing our catalog marketing efforts, business analytics and consumer insights, as well as further defining the promotional cadence and marketing strategies to drive profitability for Lands’ End.

“Both positions will report directly to Becky Gebhardt, as we continue to focus on strategically building a stronger analytics team to elevate the customer experience, while creating and communicating enticing brand messages and personalized content, both in our catalog and across all digital channels,” said Marchionni.

“Thanks to a strong business acumen and effective leadership, we will be expanding the role of Angie Rieger, our senior vice president, of Inventory Management and Planning, to help drive the US Direct business,” said Marchionni.  “Angie will identify and address the financial impact of business decisions and strategic initiatives and will assume an influential leadership role with critical, cross-functional partners, including marketing and finance.”

Angie Rieger, a strategic leader with nearly 25 years of skilled expertise in inventory management and planning, possesses tenured experience with a keen focus on the multi-channel structure of Lands’ End. Rieger will report directly to Jim Gooch, CFO/COO, Lands’ End.

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: Lands’ End

NCTO Lauds Congressional Actions Encouraging DOD To Buy U.S.-Made Textiles, Clothing, & Footwear

WASHINGTON — June 20, 2016 — The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) lauded recent congressional actions to preserve critical requirements for the Department of Defense (DOD) to buy U.S.-made textiles, clothing, and footwear.

Last Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted down an amendment to the defense appropriations bill (H.R. 5293) that would have permitted DOD to ignore the Berry Amendment and fund the purchases of foreign-made athletic shoes. NCTO supported a “NO” vote on the measure.

In May, U.S. Representatives Walter Jones (R-NC) and Niki Tsongas (D-MA) each offered amendments that were adopted by the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) during its markup of H.R. 4909, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that stopped attacks on the integrity of the Berry Amendment.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has led efforts to protect the Berry Amendment during that body’s consideration of the NDAA (S. 2943).  Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Angus King (I-ME) also have worked hard to make sure DOD buys American.

“Laws requiring DOD to buy U.S.-made textiles, clothing, and footwear are pro-jobs and strengthen America’s national security,” said NCTO President and CEO Augustine Tantillo.

“We thank all members of the House and Senate who have voted and worked to preserve the integrity of the Berry Amendment,” Tantillo continued.

“The U.S. textile industry looks forward to working with our friends in the House and Senate to make sure the Berry Amendment is kept whole as Congress completes its work on important legislation to authorize and fund America’s armed forces,” Tantillo finished.

The Berry Amendment (10 USC 2533a) is a law requiring DOD to buy U.S.-made textiles, clothing, footwear, hand tools, measuring tools, and food.

NCTO is a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents domestic textile manufacturers.

Posted June 20, 2016

Source: NCTO

SPGPrints Reports Successful ITM 2016 With Sales Of JAVELIN® Printer And bestLEN Laser Engraver

BOXMEER, The Netherlands — June 20, 2016 — SPGPrints reported tremendous interest in its digital ink-jet and laser engraving technologies for textile printing at ITM 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. The company confirmed six machine sales during and just after the show: Four of its newly launched JAVELIN® inkjet printers to textile producers in Pakistan; and two bestLEN engravers to Turkish customers. Additionally, inquiries were received from a broad base of printers who crowded the SPGPrints stand to watch demonstrations, inspect samples and see the future of textile manufacturing.

Javelin sales were confirmed to two Lahore, Pakistan-based manufacturers that are making the next move into digital production in larger volumes. Opera Textile chose the printer as a result of the quality achievable with the Javelin’s Archer® print head technology. The Javelin complements two existing rotary printing machines at Opera’s Shekhupra Road facility. Additionally, MA Textile Dyeing Printing & Finishing Industries cited the print head technology, together with its warranty, as the reasons for investing in a Javelin. The company’s existing printing capability comprises two rotary and one flatbed printers at Shahdara. Following the show, two more Javelin deals were concluded in Lahore as well.

The 1.85 metre-wide Javelin printer is designed to print one to three million square meters per year on a wide variety of substrates. The Javelin printer’s Archer Technology, developed with Fujifilm Dimatix for use with its Samba print heads, makes it possible to reach high print quality and a wide colour gamut. The printer’s 36 print heads jet ink across a 4 millimeter distance and deliver variable drop sizes ranging from 2pl to 10 picoliters, assuring fine line detail, high-quality blotches and geometrics, and resolutions up to 1200 x 1200. The machine is compatible with natural or manmade fabrics, as well as reactive, acid or disperse inks. The longer jetting distance also significantly reduces print head damage, contributing to lower operational costs.

Increased machine output of Pike and Javelin

There was a high level of interest in SPGPrints’ high-productivity single-pass PIKE® digital printer, which was launched in 2015. Featuring the same Archer technology and using the same inks as in the Javelin, the Pike offers the same precision and operational simplicity, for the highest volume requirements. With industry-leading speeds of 40 meters per minute, Pike is capable of up to 13 million metres’ output per year. Its Archer print bar contains 43 print elements, giving a printing width of 1.85m. Its modular build allows between six and nine colors to be specified.

In response to market demand, SPGPrints has ramped up production of the Pike and Javelin printers at its Boxmee and Kufstein, Austria, manufacturing facilities. Installations are in progress at a number of major textile printers.

Inks suited for the Javelin and Pike have superior runnability, resulting in longer print head life. As a result, SPGPrints offers the “Archer Print Head Program” that provides a two-and-a-half-year guarantee on print heads with the use of accredited inks.

Two bestLEN Laser Engraving Systems Confirmed

SPGPrints also sold two bestLEN laser engraving systems, for imaging rotary screens, to Turkish textile producers. Toraman Tekstil, headquartered in Istanbul, purchased a bestLEN 7412 laser engraver, which accommodates screens up to 2.1-meters-wide. The investment means Toraman can bring the imaging operation in-house at its new dyeing and printing plant in Çorlu, in the west of the country. The new plant will also be Toraman’s first production facility.

SPGPrints also announced the sale of its bestLEN 7413 direct laser engraver — exhibited at the show — to Istanbul-based Deniz Export. Capable of imaging screens up to 3.5-meters-wide, the engraver will be installed at its new textile printing and dyeing plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The company is also opening plants in Russia in order to streamline logistics and be closer to its major markets in north-western Asia.

Direct laser engraving, based on a single-step dry process, eliminates costly consumables such as film, ink or chemicals, and time-consuming processes like exposing and washing. With minimal process steps, the chance of human error is greatly reduced.

SPGPrints’ bestLEN 741X represents the ultimate in laser engraving performance. With top resolutions of 2540 dpi, it is ideal for perfect halftones. Engraving cycles are complete in only 30 minutes, and it comes equipped with state-of-the-art Best Image software and automatic laser power calibration.

“We are delighted with the tremendous level of interest in both the Javelin and bestLEN systems at ITM 2016,” said Hakan Uzman, managing director, SPGPrints Baski, the Turkish subsidiary of SPGPrints. “The introduction of the Javelin printer makes the business-transforming benefits of digital printing accessible to a wider textile market, especially for lower production volume requirements. Furthermore the bestLEN engraver, with over 20 installations since last year’s launch, has proven to raise the competitiveness of rotary screen printing, simplifying workflow and setting new standards for consistency and efficiency.”

“The positive reception we have received reflects the growing recognition of SPGPrints’ technology as a platform for providing the advantages in quality, cost and flexibility in textile printing — whether for digital or analogue applications.”

Posted June 20, 2016

Source: SPGPrints 

Denim North America Launches New Sustainable R3 Denim Collection

COLUMBUS, Ga. — June 20, 2016 — Denim North America (DNA), a division of DNA Textile Group, announces the immediate launch of its new R3 Denim™ sustainable collection.

R3 Denim utilizes certified ECO2cotton® yarn made from the recycling of new, pre-consumer, post- industrial cotton knit cuttings, which have been discarded during the apparel cut and sew process. “We are taking recycled a step further with the added benefit of performance to offer a sustainable yet functional modern denim,” said DNA’s Creative and Marketing Director, Lisa A. Harris. “Each pair of jeans made with R3Denim contains the equivalent of two recycled t-shirts.”

Denim North America teamed with another leading Georgia based company, Jimtex Yarns, a division of Martex Fiber Southern Corp., to produce this environmentally responsible denim that also conserves water and reduces energy used in manufacturing. The end result is a modern performance denim manufactured entirely in Georgia. DNA and Martex Fiber Southern Corporation will jointly introduce R3 Denim to existing clients and promote Martex’s “No Fiber Left Behind™” campaign which stresses the importance of ZERO Landfill.

DNA’s leadership in denim innovation and responsible manufacturing, in conjunction with Martex’s pioneering approach to reprocessed textile fibers combine to create dynamic sustainable fabrics for today’s discerning denim brands.

Posted June 20, 2016

Source: Denim North America (DNA)

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