Chomarat Announces A Three-Year Investment Plan Worth 35 Million Euros

LE CHEYLARD, France — April 19, 2017 — The international textile Group CHOMARAT is announcing that it has set up an investment plan worth 35 million euros over a three-year period to boost innovation and modernize its French sites in the Ardèche region.

Investing To Innovate

The 35-million-euro investment will enable Chomarat to acquire new technologies for its composite, construction, and coating activities, to modernize its site dedicated to the production of glass-fiber reinforcements, and to develop carbon solutions. “Innovation is what makes us competitive both in France and abroad, and it drives our growth, so it is a core priority for the Group,” explains CHOMARAT Group Managing Director Michel Cognet. The Group leads a robust innovation strategy and cooperates with universities and technical centres all over the world. It also sponsors a number of French and European collaborative projects, developing synergies and creativity around forward-looking topics.

Winning New Markets

“Chomarat already has a foothold in a number of markets, such as marine, energy, sports equipment, construction, and luxury goods. Through this program, we are choosing to focus our development strategy on two new sectors: aerospace and automotive,” says Cognet.

In the automotive sector, the innovations will focus on carbon-fiber reinforcements, which help to lower the weight of vehicles, and on thermoplastic coatings for dashboards.

A Million-Euro Bonus Under The Regional Development Policy

The Group has a million-euro bonus under the regional development policy. “Chomarat is an independent, family-run group with strong ties to the region where it was established 120 years ago. We thank the government and all the local and regional authorities for their support,” concluded Cognet.

Posted April 19, 2017

Source: CHOMARAT

Texo Trade Services To Surprise Everyone At FESPA With Range Of Products

WADDINXVEEN, Netherlands — April 19, 2017 — Visitors to the Texo Trade Services (TTS) stand at FESPA in Hamburg, Germany (May 8-12), will be surprised at the many products demonstrated by this expert in transfer print media and printable textiles. With countless printable textiles, foils for screen printing, and sublimation and protective paper, they show that TTS can take on any printing challenge. In particular, TTS wishes to emphasize its sublimation transfer paper, with which it unerringly responds to the market trend of reversion from direct printing to the use of transfer paper when printing textiles for visual communication.

Sublimation paper: transfer printing a better solution than direct printing
TTS will make an emphatic showing at FESPA with its sublimation paper. Over recent years, direct printing was sold as the best solution for printing textiles for visual communication, such as outdoor banners, textiles for stand construction, and for furnishings of shops and offices. This was because sublimation transfer printing was expensive and complicated, especially at 320 cm wide. The price of transfer paper has now fallen, and knowledge and experience of its use has increased. As a result, companies can see that transfer printing is a better solution than direct printing. Since the start of 2017, the major printer manufacturers having been bringing out 320-cm wide machines for use with transfer paper.

Fast-drying transfer paper for Durst Rhotex 325 and EFI Reggiani

Among other things at FESPA, TTS will display the SX20HS-EC transfer paper which has been tested on the new generation of production printers such as the Durst Rhotex 325, EFI Reggiani Fabrivu and Mimaki TS500P-320. It is a very stable, fast-drying paper at a competitive price. The advantage of transfer printing is that the textile does not need to be pre-treated, making it less likely to crease and gives it a softer hand. In comparison with direct printing, the colours are even bolder and sharper, and there is no risk of the ink rubbing off – something especially important with upholstery materials. Also, the problem encountered with direct printing, that the ink can run with outdoor use (because ink residues remain in the textile after fixing), does not occur with transfer printing.

Evolution and DPR foil for digital transfers

In addition to the transfer paper, TTS will be spotlighting a new textile called Evolution and HCS100/2-DPR transfer foil.

Evolution is a highly innovative, non-woven textile of 140g/m2 with coating. The white coating makes it very easy to print with UV, Eco-Solvent and latex. It is a competitively priced cloth with B1 certification; furthermore, it is opaque. A very special characteristic of Evolution is that it can be attached directly using Velcro, because its reverse side functions like the soft side of Velcro.

The HCS100/2-DPR transfer foil is intended for the creation of digital transfers, whereby the colours are applied using a laser. The transfer is created by printing a white backing and adhesive by a screen printing process. The combination of digital and screen printing makes it possible to produce high-quality, full colour transfers quickly and efficiently. The 100-micron transfer foil is matt on both sides, so that it lies perfectly flat. It is given an anti-static treatment, which makes for easy processing, even when using granular adhesives.

TTS offers added value in various aspects

During FESPA, TTS hopes to persuade visitors of its added value in various aspects. As an expert partner and specialist in the field of transfer paper and digital textiles, it has extensive knowledge of the market. This guarantees customers that the advice is of top quality and, furthermore, independent. This is because TTS works with a variety of partners and is therefore independent of the manufacturers. In addition to independent, expert advice, TTS can also guarantee fast delivery from stock at a good price. Furthermore, TTS can provide bespoke work because it has its own converting service for transfer and protective papers.

Posted April 19, 2017

Source: Texo Trade Services (TTS)

SEAMS Announces Speakers For 50th Anniversary Spring Conference

AIKEN, S.C. — April 19, 2017 — SEAMS, the National Association for the U.S. Sewn Products and Textile Industries, announces an inspiring lineup of speakers for its 50th Anniversary Spring Networking Conference in Asheville, NC. Themed “Shaping the Next 50 Years”, the May 16-17 event will explore future trends and opportunities through a combination of keynote and featured presentations, a panel discussion, breakout sessions, and numerous networking opportunities.

Sharon Graubard, Founder & Creative Director of MintModa, will deliver the keynote presentation entitled “Sewn in the USA: Making Meaningful Products for a New Era” to explain how products and companies can tell a compelling story that will engage users and motivate business; and how certain emotional, sensory and aesthetic drivers can make clothing and brands meaningful and desirable.

Milliken Vice President of Human Resources Dan Garrison will share his experiences on “Attracting and Retaining Talent”. He will discuss direct hiring, staffing agencies, and other innovative HR recruiting practices; as well as employee onboarding, training, engagement, and company culture.

In “The World of Trade Shows” interview, Dennis Smith, President of Messe Frankfurt USA/Mexico, will answer questions posed by moderator Will Duncan, CEO of Will Duncan and Associates, on the future of trade shows and provide insight into how show exhibitors can better leverage their investment dollars and attendees can more effectively perform show coverage.

AAFA Executive Vice President Steve Lamar will tell attendees “What’s Up in Washington?”  What new tax and trade initiatives can we expect? What are other regulatory changes planned? And most importantly, how will the resurgence in domestic manufacturing respond to these new policies?

William D’Arienzo, Ph.D., CEO of WDA Brand Marketing will discuss “The Supply Chain Revolution: What the Future Holds for SEAMS Members”. He will share how, in the future, “Supply Chains” will morph into “Supply Systems” and “Competitors” will become “Collaborators”.

A panel discussion on “Opportunities in Non-Apparel Sewn Products” will feature Frank Henderson, President of Henderson Sewing Machine Co.; Pat Hickey, Acting President and Director of Minnesota Knitting Mills; Sherry Scyphers Hungate, Vice President at Goodwill Industries of South Florida; Jeremy Wooten, President of HomTex; and Rick Ludolph, President of Productive Solutions.

Attendees will have the option to choose to attend one of three concurrent breakout sessions that will cover “Availability of US Textiles”, led by Ron Roach, President of Contempora Fabrics; “Value-Added Contract Services”, facilitated by Jackson Burnett, President of Vapor Apparel; and “Domestic Production and the Trade War”, moderated by Michael M. Woody, CEO of Trans-Tex, LLC.

SEAMS Conference attendees will have the opportunity to introduce their company to all attendees, meet industry-focused benefits providers, and visit special products/services displays during the conference. A local plant tour of IFB Solutions, a golf outing, and a dinner reception will precede the one-day conference session. Textile and sewn products industry professionals may learn more and register to attend by visiting the SEAMS website or phoning +1-803-642-1111.

Posted April 19, 2017

Source: SEAMS, the National Association for the U.S. Sewn Products and Textile Industries

Kiian Digital Launches Digistar Bravo Disperse Inks For Direct Printing

NOVEDRATE, Italy — April 19, 2017 — Digistar Bravo has been developed with industrial textile printing requirements in mind — high runability and best-in-class printing performance. The range consists of 11 vivid colours among which, the 2 blacks stand out for their deep intensity; high rubbing and light-fastness. “We are very excited; Digistar Bravo has been subjected to the stricter testing enable superior performance in industrial printing” points out Marco Girola, Kiian Digital Marketing specialist. “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.” adds Alessandra Borghi, Kiian Digital sales director.

Visitors at Fespa Hamburg will see the well-known range of sublimation digital inks for direct and transfer printing; confirming Kiian Digital as the leading specialist in cutting-edge solutions for polyester printing.  On display, will be:

  • The updated sublimation ink range for direct printing. This assures effectiveness, efficiency and color brightness of prints.
  • The sublimation range for transfer printing which enables fast-fashion requirements of mass-customization and just in time production.
  • The recently updated pigment ink range, designed for direct printing, the alternative to the traditional inkjet printing thanks to the user-friendliness and high light-fastness.

Visitors will be informed of the ongoing updates to Kiian Digital’s certifications program and the future next steps. “Sustainability touches everything we do: the raw materials we use, the way in which we produce our products and the final finished good we provide to our customers. We strive to develop products that make a positive difference to the environment and at the same time provide value for the customers” says Martin Swift, JK Group Marketing and Development director.

Posted April 19, 2017

Source: Kiian Digital

INDA Welcomes Six New Members To Dynamic Board Of Directors

CARY, N.C. — April 18, 2017 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announces the election of six new members to its board of directors for 2017. The newly appointed directors, elected by INDA’s corporate members at large, include:

  • Christopher Astley, president, Advanced Airlaid Materials Business, Glatfelter;
  • Thomas Balkom, Interim sales director, North America Nonwovens, Johns Manville;
  • Andreas Dreher, associate director, Corporate R&D, The Procter & Gamble Co.;
  • Tom Peters, director of Strategic Sourcing, Rockline Industries;
  • Jeff Slosman, president, National Wiper Alliance Inc.; and
  • Scott Tracey, president, Health, Hygiene and Specialties Divison, Berry Global Group Inc.

The board is responsible for general management of INDA finances and operating plans and serves as counsel to the president on activities to foster success within the industry and its members. The board reviews the strategic plan, policies, programs, dues and operating procedures affecting the association’s 360 members. The 21-member board is composed of the elected board officers and the immediate past board chair. One-third of the entire board is elected each year for a three-year term by a majority vote of INDA’s general membership.

“I am pleased and proud of this year’s slate of new INDA directors. They represent the leadership of some of the industry’s most important companies, and I look forward to their guidance and counsel as we continue to improve INDA’s services to best meet the needs of our growing industry,” said Dave Rousse, INDA president.

The executive committee of INDA’s board, empowered to act for the entire board between meetings, include the officers and appointees as follows:

  • Karen Castle, Chair (vice president, America Sales, Suominen);
  • Todd L. Bassett, Vice Chair/Planning (managing director, Fi-Tech Inc.);
  • Paul A. Marold, Jr., Vice Chair /Finance (president, Lydall Performance Materials Inc.);
  • Robert Lovegrove, Past Chair (senior director, Strategic Marketing & Innovation, Milliken & Co.);
  • Walter G. Jones, Appointee (CEO, Precision Fabrics Group Inc.);
  • Nick Santoleri, Appointee (vice president of Global Operations, Rockline Industries); and
  • C.K. Wong, Appointee (chair, CEO, U.S. Pacific Nonwovens Industry Ltd.).

INDA’s full board meets approximately three times per year with committee assignments additional. The executive committee will convene more frequently as the needs arise. “INDA’s board structure provides effective oversight of association finances and activities advancing the interests of all industry members,” said Rousse.

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Standard Textile Honored As One Of 156 U.S. Employers With A Top Workplace Wellness Program

CHICAGO — April 11, 2017 — Interactive Health, a provider of health management solutions, named 156 companies as recipients of the Healthiest Companies in America designation. This recognition honors employers for outstanding achievements in improving — and truly transforming — the health of employees.

Standard Textile and the other winners reached a truly remarkable 70 percent or greater participation rate in their workplace wellness program, as well as a low-risk health score for their total population, based on rigorous and clinically sound health evaluations. As a group, participants in the winners’ programs showed marked year-to-year improvements.

“These achievements are striking and inspire us because winners set the bar on what can be achieved and demonstrated with validated results. A strong culture of employee health engagement creates positive health outcomes, and is smart business,” said Interactive Health President and CEO Cathy Kenworthy.

Of the 156 winning companies, 114 are repeat winners and Standard Textile is one of only 26 companies that have sustained this designation for five years or more.

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: Interactive Health

Delta Galil Signs Licensing Agreement With Calvin Klein For Children’s Underwear, Sleepwear And Socks

Tel Aviv, ISRAEL — April 18, 2017 — Delta Galil Industries Ltd. the global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Delta Galil USA Inc., has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Calvin Klein Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp., to develop, produce and distribute boys and girls underwear, sleepwear and socks for the brand.

As part of the initial 5 years of the agreement that is to begin January 1, 2018, Delta Galil will have the exclusive wholesale right to market the Calvin Klein master brand boys and girls underwear, sleepwear and socks 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 of 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.”

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: Delta Galil

Prysmian Group Wins Contract To Supply Optical Fiber To Tratos Cavi

MILAN, Italy — April 18, 2017 – Prysmian Group — an energy and telecom cable systems company — and Tratos — an Italy-based manufacturer of fiber optic and copper telecom cables, and energy and special cables — have signed a contract for the annual supply of Prysmian’s standard and special optical fiber to Tratos. The fiber will be manufactured at Prysmian’s FOS — Fibre Ottiche Sud — plant in Battipaglia, which every year produces 9 of the approximately 35 million kilometers of fiber manufactured by the group overall.

Tratos will use the fiber in its cables for the development of ultra-broadband and FTTH networks in Italy and abroad.

The volumes to be supplied are expected to increase in the coming years, driven by greater needs generated by the Italian government’s plans to develop an ultra-broadband network. The growth prospects for the broadband network in Italy are very positive, thanks to investments in FTTH and next-generation technologies (5G) by both the companies operating in this industry and the Ministry of Economic Development. In addition, the European Commission’s Digital Agenda 2025 sets the goal for 2025 of connections of at least one Gigabit per second for all schools, libraries, research centers and public administration offices, uninterrupted 5G coverage in all urban areas and for all European households, and connections that offer download speeds of at least 100 Mbps in rural and urban areas, which can be upgraded to Gigabit speeds. Consequently, in the long term fiber optic networks appear to be the only possible technological solution to achieve these ambitious targets.

“This contract represents an important collaboration between the two major Italian firms producing passive telecommunications components,” explained Carlo Scarlata, Chief Commercial Officer at Prysmian Cavi e Sistemi Italia. “This is a way for Italy to show that it can act independently in building the infrastructure needed to achieve the European goals.”

Albano Bragagni, Chairman of Tratos, continued: “The agreement between our company and Prysmian Group is founded on a strong desire for an ongoing, long-term partnership, supported by the experience and mutual esteem built in the two companies’ more than 30-year relationship, with the aim of making a shared contribution to Italy’s digital development and growth.”

This agreement further emphasizes that Italy has the expertise and production capacity to develop broadband telecommunications network projects and shows how Italy’s technological capacities are fundamental to the development and increased competitiveness of both Italy and the rest of Europe.

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: Prysmian Group

Celebrating The Future With A Jubilee: Karl Mayer’s 80th Anniversary

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — April 18, 2017 — On the occasion of Karl Mayer’s 80th anniversary, the company invites you to an in-house show at its headquarters in Obertshausen at the beginning of July 2017.

This year Karl Mayer will be celebrating its 80th anniversary which also means 80 years of innovations. The textile machinery builder will be demonstrating its progress-orientation by a series of events to take place, among others, at the company’s headquarters. The first event will be held in Obertshausen on July 1, being an open day for the public. An in-house show for customers and business partners will follow on July 6 and 7.

During these days the guests will have the opportunity to visit the company’s ultra-modern manufacturing department and the recently inaugurated assembly hall. This will be a good chance to get an impression of the company’s state-of-the-art premises. Moreover, during a technology show with high-tech machines, Karl Mayer will be demonstrating how the company keeps its promise „We care about your future“.

Karl Mayer’s machinery show is meant to reveal the company’s expertise in meeting its customers‘ various requirements and to show its innovative strength. Every Business Unit will be displaying certain representative machines belonging to the latest machine generations. The exhibits from the Warp Knitting Business Unit — a HKS 3-M in a working width of 210″, a brand-new Jacquard Raschel machine, a MJ 52/1 S and a RD 7 EN — will be showing their skills while producing stylish, functional fabrics for outerwear and sportswear. Besides, the visitors can expect to see new developments and gain fresh inspiration for the latest hot athleisure trend, and for the growth segment of shoe fabrics. The exhibition machines feature impressive flexibility, high speeds and maximum precision. By offering innovative technical solutions in their respective markets, these machines are setting new standards in manufacture.

Pioneers and trendsetters are also the machines belonging to Karl Mayer’s Business Unit Technical Textiles. For example, the WEFTRONIC® II HKS is a high-performance warp knitting machine with weft insertion to match the courses. It enables the efficient production of extremely lightweight fabrics which are suitable to be used as interlining. Besides, Karl Mayer is a competent partner of the composite sector. When it comes to the manufacture of composite materials made from glass fibers, for example, the Multiaxial warp knitting machine COP MAX 4, 100″ and the fiber spreading unit UD 700 are technical solutions of highest perfection.

The visitors of the Warp Preparation Business Unit will definitely get their money’s worth when having a look at the PROSIZE® sizing machine and at the MULTI-MATIC®. The Prosize features a novel, well-thought out process guiding, thus, offering highest efficiency in weaving and smallest possible sizing liquor volume. In this way, it makes a significant contribution to the concept of sustainability. Outstanding features of the Multi-Matic are its high flexibility during sampling and short-warp production. Moreover, this innovative warp preparation unit offers an exceptionally high productivity, so that it can be used both as sampling machine and as production machine.

All the products made by Karl Mayer are of highest quality and the result of ultra-modern production processes.

In 2014, Karl Mayer started a comprehensive investment program with the objective to align the company’s production section to the challenges of the future. Major aim of this program was the strengthening of the core competence: key components containing the manufacturer’s know-how, should be produced with highest efficiency. The answer was a comprehensive reorganization of the processes, modernization of the buildings and investments in a „state-of-the-art“ machine equipment. The costs for the renewal project amounted to roughly 8.5 million euros — but the investment has certainly paid off. Karl Mayer’s production facilities — equipped with automated machining centers of the latest generation, supplied by well-known manufacturers, and efficiently organized work processes — permit a glance already today at the industrial plant production of tomorrow.

In December 2016, Karl Mayer officially opened its new assembly hall which is a real factory of the future. The building is 13,500 m² state-of-the-art. The new assembly hall stands for consistent production line operation with four ultra-modern rail systems and the latest generation of handling solutions. In addition, the supply logistics have been optimized: component groups are now provided by the Fishbone principle and commonly used components are supplied from a central supermarket with small branches to the main assembly flow. Up to 2,500 machines per year can leave the assembly hall in the future.

Karl Mayer is looking forward to welcoming its Anlagenproduktion guests to the various events. For more information go to www.80yearskarlmayer.com

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: KARL MAYER

Ship & Shore Environmental Introduces Hydroflare Produced Water Evaporator

LONG BEACH, Calif. — April 18, 2017 — Ship & Shore Environmental Inc. today announced the introduction of Hydroflare, a first-to-market technology developed in partnership with Hydrozonix a leading water quality management company. The companies have joined forces in response to recent demand for a viable, efficient and long-term solution for managing water sourcing and wastewater treatment in hydraulic fracturing. This new technology evaporates and treats the “produced water” that oil and gas companies generate in the fracking process.

“The number of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) shale oil and gas wells in the US, and worldwide, continues to increase. Discharge of water from the fracking process to the ground creates many environmental problems. In addition, demands on fresh water supplies are mounting, as is the need to process the large volumes of produced wastewater. Companies in the oil and gas industry are under increasing pressure to control the produced water and field gas, so we partnered with Hydrozonix to develop a technology that finally provides a solution. And no solution like Hydroflare exists on the market today,” said Anoosheh Oskouian, President & CEO of Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc.

The US has vast reserves of oil and natural gas which now are commercially reachable as a result of advances in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technologies. But as more hydraulic fracturing wells come into operation, the stress on surface water and groundwater supplies grow more demanding. Withdrawing large volumes of water used in the process requires up to one million gallons (3,780 m3) of fresh water per wellhead to complete the fracking process alone.

In addition, the injection of produced water into disposal wells has negatively affected some areas. There have been recent incidents where the injection has induced earthquakes in Oklahoma and Ohio. As a result, some areas have placed restrictions on the injection of produced water into disposal wells. This has led to a lack of capacity and high disposal prices for produced water.

Hydroflare alleviates all of these issues. The new technology takes natural gases produced by the fracking process and uses it to provide energy to evaporate this produced wastewater. Ship & Shore Environmental and Hydrozonix have created a revolutionary solution that is long-term and efficient.

Posted April 18, 2017

Source: Ship & Shore Environmental Inc.

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