NRF Supply Chain Expert Named To Commerce Department Advisory Committee: Will Advise Officials On Improving International Competitiveness

WASHINGTON — April 11, 2016 — National Retail Federation (NRF) Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold has been appointed to the Department of Commerce’s Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness, NRF said today. Established in 2011, the committee consists of 45 senior-level private sector supply chain experts and industry representatives who advise Commerce, the Transportation Department and other government agencies on supply chain issues that affect the international competitiveness of U.S. businesses.

“I’m honored by this appointment,” Gold said. “The global supply chain is critical to the success of any retailer, as well as the overall economy. This committee plays an important role in not only identifying ongoing challenges, but also developing solutions to ensure the competitiveness of American companies. As the nation’s largest private-sector employer, it is critical that the retail industry’s supply chain works as efficiently as possible in order to provide consumers with a wide range of product choices on a daily basis.”

In his role with NRF, Gold is responsible for representing the retail industry before Congress and the administration on supply chain, international trade, and customs-related issues impacting the retail industry. In this role he led NRF’s efforts in support of passage of the Trade Promotion Authority and approval of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, traveled to Bangladesh to assess improvements in worker safety, helped convince the White House to intervene in last year’s West Coast ports slowdown, and has been a leading advocate of the value of trade and imports to the U.S. economy.

Prior to joining NRF in 2007, Gold served as a policy analyst in the Office of Policy and Planning for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. He joined CBP in May 2006 and was responsible for providing policy guidance on issues surrounding maritime cargo security and trade-related matters. Gold also worked on implementation issues surrounding the SAFE Port Act and other issues within the agency including CBP intelligence reform, pandemic flu and trade facilitation.

Gold has served in several leadership positions influencing supply chain and customs policy over the past 15 years. He was appointed to the Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection and Related Homeland Security Functions in January 2005. He also served on the International Trade Advisory Committee on Distribution Services, which is responsible for advising the federal government on trade negotiations. Gold currently serves on the board of directors of the Waterfront Coalition.

Posted April 11, 2016

Source: NRF

Autefa Solutions And Campen Machinery Partner, Offer Machinery For Airlaids And Spunlaced Airlaid Products

FRIEDBERG, Germany — April 11, 2016 — Autefa Solutions and Campen Machinery A/S have made a partnership and offer machinery for airlaids and spunlaced airlaid products

In March 2016, the two companies have made an agreement to cooperate in the development and sales of machinery and production lines for the traditional airlaid industry as well as for the new “Hydro Laced Airlaid Process” (HLAL) for non‐ flushable and flushable, dispersible, and biodegradable nonwovens, invented by Campen Machinery Denmark.

André Imhof, CEO, Autefa Solutions Austria GmbH and Arne Christensen, CEO Campen Machinery A/S explain: “With our two companies we are building a strong partnership. Each of our companies has developed new and energy‐saving technology. Together we offer complete lines to produce flushable wipes. With our combined portfolios we offer advanced production technology, starting from raw material to the final nonwovens products.”

Autefa Solutions offers spunlace, drying and powder scattering technology as well as carding and card feeding technology. For the spunlace process Autefa Solutions has developed a new hydroentanglement jet. This technology enables 30-percent energy savings due to the special jet design. A new Square Drum Dryer SQ‐V completes the line.

Campen Machinery is the specialist for webforming from pulp fibers, or other fibers, via fiber dosing, hammermill and airlaids technology, compacting/embossing or calandering units, as well as the winding technology of airlaids or spunlaced airlaid products.

Autefa Solutions product range includes fiber preparation machines, nonwovens cards as well as aerodynamic web forming machines (Airlay), crosslappers and needle looms for mechanical bonding. Autefa Solutions Switzerland delivers equipment for thermal bonding, drying systems including dryers and ovens for the wood pulp and short cut stable fiber based Airlaid industry.

Campen Machinery has many years of experience of development and manufacturing of different types of equipment for the carpet and nonwoven industry. The product range includes coating and lamination lines, winding, slitting, rewinding purposes and packaging as well as complete lines for the artificial turf and carpet industry. Campen Machinery headquarters is in Denmark and is owned by VARO A/S. For more than 40 years, the group has built hammer mills, drum forming heads and complete lines for globally leading manufacturers within the airlaid industry. The group has supplied process lines and equipment for the airlaid industry equal to approximately 20 percent of the world’s airlaid capacity. A process of 40 years, of which the group is very proud of.

Posted April 11, 2016

Source: AUTEFA Solutions Germany GmbH 

Nanotex Expands Business Development Team

BROOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — April 11, 2016 — Nanotex® — a Crypton company and provider of nanotechnology-based textile enhancements to the apparel, home and commercial/residential interiors markets — has announced the expansion of its business development team. John McMichael has been hired as the Business Development Manager for North America for Nanotex. He will split his time between the company’s High Point office and its Kings Mountain, N.C., research and manufacturing facility.

McMichael joins Nanotex from AEC Narrow Fabrics, where he was the sales manager responsible for growing the military and commercial segments of the business. He previously served as the commercial sales manager for Narricot Industries working closely with its research and development team to bring new products to market. Additionally, John has held various sales, marketing and research and development positions at Custom Screens, International Textile Group and Burlington Industries Inc.

“John’s deep background in working closely with apparel and textile companies will aid us in our ongoing mission of expanding our network of brand and mill partners,” said Randy Rubin, Chairman of Crypton. “He has extensive knowledge in introducing new products to the US marketplace, which makes John the ideal candidate to help Nanotex grow its domestic market share.”

McMichael’s responsibilities at Nanotex include working closely with the research and development team to create new, groundbreaking products for Nanotex to bring to market.

Nanotex is comprised of a family of 11 products, such as Resists Spills, “Releases Stains,” “Neutralizer” and “Coolest Comfort”, and includes the important enhancement of the integration of a DNA marker to protect against counterfeiting. The brand has more than 100 manufacturer partners worldwide, including not only in branded apparel and outdoor gear, but home textiles and contract and residential interiors markets as well. Brand partners include Banana Republic, the Gap, Gymboree, Target, Dickies, Cabela’s, L.L. Bean, Burton, UnderArmour, Ashworth, Nordstrom, Hanes, Macy’s and others.

Posted April 11, 2016

Source: Nanotex, A Crypton Company

Filtration® 2016 International Conference & Exposition To Explore “Pure Need”

CARY, N.C. — April 11, 2016 — Evolving markets, changing health requirements, and breakthroughs in water filtration are all fueling “Pure Need” in the filtration industry, and these opportunities will be explored at INDA’s Filtration 2016 International Conference & Exposition.

The event November 8-10, 2016, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia is expected to draw more than 1,500 attendees and 140-plus exhibitors for industry-leading presentations, filtration educational training, face-to-face engagement, and exhibitions of the latest products and applications. Online registration is now open at the Filtration 2016 website at www.inda.org/events/filt16/index.html.

“New demands are creating dynamic change in air and liquid filtration, and Filtration 2016 will provide attendees with valuable solutions,” said Dave Rousse, INDA’s president. “The latest industry innovations and product breakthroughs in our industry will be showcased at Filtration 2016.”

INDA continues its acclaimed Nonwoven Filter Media training course at Filtration 2016 on Nov. 8-9. This one and a half-day training course will cover the principles of filtration and market and technology trends, providing participants with an overall understanding of nonwovens used in air and liquid filtration. Last year’s training in Chicago drew the largest-ever attendee count and INDA expects ongoing strong interest.

Filtration represents a continued growth segment in nonwovens. The filter media industry is forecast to reach $19.1 billion in 2018 end use sales in North America which is a robust 4.4 percent annual growth rate from 2008.

Information on exhibiting and attending is available on the website. Photos of attendees and prior attendees from last year’s event are posted. Hotel reservation information will be added to the site in August.

Posted April 11, 2016

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

McRae Imaging Drives Growth With EFI Reggiani Digital Printer Purchase

FREMONT, Calif. — April 11, 2016 — Toronto-based digital textile printer McRae Imaging has expanded its presence with its second Reggiani printer. The company recently purchased an EFI™ Reggiani ReNOIR 340 printer to meet growing demand for high-quality fabric-printed displays.

McRae was the first North American business to buy a Reggiani printer, and now is the first in North America to install an EFI Reggiani printer since EFI’s acquisition of Reggiani Macchine. The new printer increases the company’s maximum digital textile output to 13,000 square feet per (1,200 square meters) per hour.

In Murray’s experience, Reggiani printers’ capabilities essentially sell themselves to print buyers. “When people come to visit us and see what the machine is and what we have done with it, well, it pretty well seals the deal,” said Bob Murray, co-owner and CEO, McRae Imaging. “It gives us the opportunity to show people what we can produce; having this machine has done wonderful things for us. And we’re looking forward to working now with EFI.”

Today’s McRae Imaging got its start in 1997, when Murray and Richard Kisiel purchased what was, at the time, one of the best shops in North America for reproducing photographic images and prints. McRae Imaging became one of the first shops in North America to start printing on fabric.

After getting established in the fabric printing market, Murray and Kisiel purchased their first Reggiani ReNOIR printer, a 3.4-meter machine capable of printing on a wide range of substrates. Before installing that printer, McRae Imaging’s equipment could process about 3,000 square feet (279 square meters) per hour. Now, the company can do upward of 6,500 square feet (603 square meters) per hour. “The Reggiani printer allowed us to take on jobs we couldn’t produce fast enough before,” Murray explained.

The newly purchased EFI Reggiani printer increases McRae Imaging’s output to up to 13,000 square feet (1,200 square meters) per hour.

An eco-friendly alternative to traditional printed signage

In addition to gaining productivity and quality, McRae Imaging has reaped other benefits from Reggiani technology. The company’s Reggiani printer is a very eco-friendly machine, running water-based inks with little to no odor and low power consumption. McRae Imaging’s customers also see savings on the shipping, since their pieces are much lighter-weight than other materials used in the signage and graphics industry. Plus, fabric-printed signs fold up to create smaller packages, for even lower shipping costs.

EFI Reggiani printers also offer increased sustainability because they produce high-quality printed textiles while using less ink. The printers’ ink recovery system is especially beneficial in the amount of savings it can create for customers.

“There are just so many advantages to fabric printing,” Murray noted. “There was a point in 2008 where people were started to talk about eco-friendly, but then the downturn happened. Now I’m seeing it start to come back as people recognize that we have to watch the environment. Our machines are eco-friendly, and that’s another advantage to the Reggiani printers.”

EFI Reggiani products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards and to simplify textile production across a wide range of industries. EFI’s complete printer portfolio, which also features the industry’s top LED and UV inkjet narrow-, wide- and superwide-format technologies, gives customers profitable opportunities in “The Imaging of Things,” delivering greater product customization and appeal in everything from signage and packaging to décor, apparel and industrial manufacturing.

Posted April 11, 2016

Source: EFI

Monforts Introduces 7-Meter-Working-Width Montex XXL Stenter

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — April 11, 2016 — A. Monforts Textilmaschinen has introduced a new 7-meter-working-width Montex XXL stenter for the technical textiles and nonwoven industries.

The Montex XXL has been designed to meet demand from the technical textiles and nonwovens industry segments such as, for example, geotextiles, for finishing wider width fleece and fabrics.

Heat distribution is a key engineering element of the Montex XXL requiring even temperature distribution over the full 7m width and the distance from the fabric entry into the stenter through to the fabric exit.

Monforts CADstream nozzles for wide width working have been computer designed and ensure the best even temperature distribution and the highest homogeneous airflow over the full width.

The new Montex stenter is also equipped with the proven Monforts TwinAir system for individual adjustment of lower and upper nozzle pressures.

For heavier weight fabrics a supporting belt can be fitted between the upper and lower nozzles of the stenter for mark-free fabric transport through the stenter.

In keeping with Monforts commitment for sustainability and energy savings the Montex XXL features the integrated heat recovery system, fitted as standard on all new Montex  stenters.

The system comprises a compact, air-to-air heat exchanger, which is installed within the roof structure of the stenter. The heat exchanger uses energy from the exhaust gas to preheat up to 60% of the incoming fresh air entering the stenter.

Dependent on the production conditions, this provides energy savings of 10 to 35 percent.

Posted April 11, 2016

Source: A. Monforts Textilmaschinen

CORDURA® Brand Denim Trends Piece Planned

WICHITA, Kan. — April 8, 2016 — As consumer demand for cross-functional products continues to increase, fabrics will have to evolve to make gear and apparel that can keep up from the office to the outdoors and beyond.

A prime example is an every day go-to fabric — denim. The CORDURA® brand — known for driving developments in cross-functional denims with its mill partners — has identified three trends that are shaping the industry in 2017 and beyond.

A sneak peek at upcoming denim trends

  • The Future is Real — We are focusing on getting back to basics, embracing simplicity, spirited off-the-grid adventures — and fabrics that can keep up.
  • Luxury in Lifestyle — Lifestyle is high-style — today’s consumer expects products that are tailored to individual needs.
  • Di-Versatility — In a time when freedom and diversity allow us to be who we want and live as we like, we demand the same versatility from our fabrics.

Full Denim trend study to follow.

Posted April 8, 2016

Source: Invista’s CORDURA® Brand

ITEMA Group Announces 2015 Results, Third Year In A Row Beating Expectations

COLZATE, Italy — April 8, 2016 — Itema has announced results for the full year (FY2015) ended December 31st, 2015, maintaining a positive trend for three years in a row. The Group closed the year with total sales up 11 percent compared with the previous year, registering an upward trend across all the business units. Weaving Machine sales were up 14 percent year-on-year (yoy), whereas Spare Parts turnover grew by some 4 percent yoy, continuing the reversal in the recent years of the decade-long-decline in demand for OEM parts. EBT climbed 30 percent yoy due to increased efficiencies and continued cost reduction measures.

CEO Carlo Rogora said: “I am especially proud to announce yet another year of brilliant results at Itema Group.  We are now entering the fourth year in a row of continuous growth, with +80-percent looms sold compared to 2012.  This is a truly remarkable milestone, for which I also thank shareholders, Customers, employees, agents, suppliers and partners worldwide for each and everyone’s contribution to our success.  The innovative mindset, the fighting spirit, and, most of all, the commitment to Customers to offer only the smartest, most game-changing weaving technology are just some of the factors that set us apart.  I am excited to be part of this revolution and to lead Itema to even greater heights to realize its full potential as a market leader and technology champion.”

“Itema Group comes from a landmark year,” continued Rogora. “The milestones are too many to mention, but center stage are our new product launches, market share gains across all the three weft insertion technologies (N.B. Itema is the only brand that offers the top three technologies for weft insertion: rapier, airjet and projectile) in important markets, an excellent ITMA show last November and a packed order book post ITMA.”

ITMA Review
ITMA 2015 was a real success for the Italian technology major, with a never-ending visitor flow to the designer stand, and a rich legacy of orders filling up the production pipeline. In Milan, Itema Group showcased innovative weaving machines, the new MyItema spare parts portal and the latest developments in its real-time loom management system. With 13 looms at the trade fair grounds, of which 6 in the avant-garde Company stand and 7 in Partner stands, Itema was the most well represented brand and its looms- real stars of the show, demonstrating to technology buffs from all corners of the world the technical advantages and superiority of Itema-branded weaving machines.

Itema S.p.A. R9500terry

Among the new entries in 2015 is the new R9500terry, an instant best-seller carrying on the rich heritage and reputation in this application of historic Sulzer, Vamatex and now Itema brands. Sturdy structure and reliable mechanical components inherited from R9500 are just some of the features making R9500terry an extraordinary terry weaving machine. Unparalleled textile quality is furthermore guaranteed by a winning trio of new innovative devices: positive pile back-rest roller, pile formation unit and ground back-rest roller.

R9500p

Unveiled at ITMA in Milan, the R9500p (“p” as in “premium”) is the newest evolution in rapier insertion technology, covering the full range of weft types, with fewer weft stops and higher efficiency and productivity. Engineered for speed, the R9500p boasts top-notch pedigree as the enhanced version of the single most successful rapier loom in recent history, the legendary R9500. Highlights include the Rapier 2.0 with its new right-hand rapier head designed for improved weavability and flexibility even at highest speeds, as well as the innovative LoomCooler, reducing oil temperature by decreasing the thermal load on the conditioning system. The R9500p is, no doubt, the perfect machine in highly competitive, quality-oriented segments such as denim and shirting, to name just a few, due to best-in-class technical advancements which guarantee unbeatable performances, production speed, and weaving flexibility and versatility.

A9500p

On the airjet side, the Company presented a revamped model of the A9500p, already well-known and appreciated by sophisticated weavers worldwide as the excellence flagship of Itema’s airjet portfolio. The premium airjet machine is now equipped with a double tandem nozzle for enhanced machine efficiency and superior fabric quality. The innovative feature guarantees the perfect distribution of the pushing force on the weft using a lower air pressure. The end result is a double benefit for the Customer: top fabric quality due to reduced stress on the yarn and, at the same time, energy savings due to the possibility to weave with a lower pressure. Loom of the Future In the futuristic booth at ITMA, the Italian textile machinery player launched a first-ever social experiment of crowdsourcing the “Loom of the Future”. The only Company in the industry with two Research departments, Itema carries on resolutely with big, bold ideas to discover the next breakthroughs for weaving excellence.

Closing Remarks

Rogora concluded the presentation of Itema’s 2015 results by saying: “The whirlwind and growing acceptance of our technology is testimony to the fact that innovation coupled with the strong know-how pays back. We remain focused not only on meeting and exceeding weavers’needs, but on go beyond, anticipating future market requirements. With our shareholders’ full-fledged support, we continue to concentrate our extensive R&D efforts on offering better, smarter, faster solutions, increased performances, reduced consumption and enhanced user-friendliness.”

Posted April 8, 2016

Source: ITEMA

Lands’ End Introduces Canvas by Lands’ End™ : From Canvas, A White Label

DODGEVILLE, Wis. — April 8, 2016 — Lands’ End is excited to announce the launch of Canvas by Lands’ End™, a youthful, modern collection for men and women. The line was designed in America and developed in Italy, with strong global influences in all aspects of the styling, design and fit; the Canvas by Lands’ End label is inspiring and attainable.

“When I first started at Lands’ End, I was being asked by many people to bring back the Lands’ End Canvas collection,” said Federica Marchionni, CEO, Lands’ End. “When we began to design this exciting new collection, the name, Canvas by Lands’ End, was a perfect choice. Following the vision, this new collection allows us the opportunity to reach an additional audience, younger and more fashion conscious, with a strong desire to express their personal style. The line, inspired by the freedom of artistic expression, features a white label symbolizing the ability to personally create one’s own canvas.”

Brush strokes on dresses, star prints, and vibrant colors epitomize independence and individuality. The collection’s simple and chic approach allows the strong silhouettes to take center stage with versatile pieces that emphasize a comfortable ease in fit.   Each piece can be worn day into night and week into weekend.  Craftsmanship and elevated design is the cornerstone of Canvas by Lands’ End, featuring a range of fabrics woven in Italy, tailored by expert patternmakers with fit expertise, with original hand-painted graphic designs.

“With this launch, we updated our website with a multi-brand architecture to support the new collection,” said Marchionni.  “We have always taken great pride in our online shopping experience and this enhanced format allows customers to easily shop between both brands seamlessly.”

From designer styles to relaxed looks, the collection features dresses, sweaters, tops, pants and jackets for both men and women. Some of the favorites from the collection for women include the long sleeve silk tee, $85, the elbow sleeve dress, $165, the long jumpsuit, $175, the pencil skirt, $95, and the short swing parka for $275. For men, the long sleeve chambray shirt, $69, the cotton slub hoodie, $129, chambray suit trousers, $99, and the barracuda jacket for $169, are just a few of the great new styles available.

Posted April 8, 2016

Source: Lands’ End

Teijin Frontier Establishes Subsidiary In The Americas

TOKYO — April 8, 2016 — Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fiber-products converting company, announced today that it established Teijin Frontier Mexico S.A. DE C.V in Mexico City on February 3 as its first automotive material subsidiary in the Americas.

The company will manufacture and sell materials for auto manufacturing and serve as a headquarters for the North American market, where Teijin Frontier is aiming to expand market share by supplying rubber and materials for car seats and airbags to Japanese and other automobile companies operating in Mexico. Sales and marketing activities are scheduled to begin in July 2016.

Posted April 8, 2016

Source: Teijin Group

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