Borregaard Lignotech Takes Over Direct Sales To The Textile Dye Industry

SARPSBORG, Norway — April 1, 2015 — Borregaard LignoTech announces effective immediately it will be responsible for the direct sale of their lignosulfonate based dispersants to the textile dye industry.  Borregaard LignoTech takes over this responsibility following the expiration of their distribution agreement with MeadWestvaco for the sale of these products.  Borregaard LignoTech’s dyestuff dispersants are marketed globally under the trade names; Borresperse, Dynasperse, Ultrazine, Ufoxane and Vanisperse.  These products have been recognized for their excellent performance and value in textile dye applications for over 30 years.
 
Borregaard LignoTech’s return to the textile dye industry is consistent with the strategic direction of its parent company, Borregaard AS. Since 2005 Borregaard LignoTech has made significant investments to develop new, innovative product technology with a focus on creating enhanced value for its customers.  The company is excited to demonstrate their commitment to the textile dye industry and the value they can bring to the important dye manufacturers active in this industry.

Posted April 1, 2015

Source: Borregaard LignoTech
 

The Rupp Report: Techtextil Preview – Freudenberg

In 1849, the tannery Heintze & Freudenberg — founded by Heinrich Christian Heintze and Carl Johann Freudenberg — opened with 50 employees in Weinheim, Germany. Almost 100 years later, in 1938, Dr. Carl Ludwig Nottebohm developed the first nonwovens to produce artificial leather. After World War II, Dr. Nottebohm developed Vlieseline interlinings, which became an immediate success. The rest is history. From its origins as a small tannery, the Freudenberg Group has become a global leader not only in nonwovens, but in many other industry sectors. In 2013, sales reached 6623 million euros with a global workforce of 39,897 people. Today five business areas are the cornerstones:
 

  • Seals & vibration control technology
  • Nonwovens & Filtration with its (former) divisions Freudenberg Nonwovens, Freudenberg Politex Nonwovens, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies.
  • Household products.
  • Freudenberg Performance Materials
  • Specialties & Others.

 
Freudenberg Performance Materials
The Freudenberg Group is a loyal exhibitor at Techtextil. Freudenberg recently formed a new business unit known as Freudenberg Performance Materials. Under the motto “Innovative, Global, Sustainable” the newly formed business group will showcase its performance and presents innovative solutions at Techtextil. The show represents the first public appearance of Freudenberg Performance Materials, which officially opened January 1, 2015. It was formed by merging Freudenberg Nonwovens with Freudenberg Politex Nonwovens.
 
The business unit reports it is “a leading global supplier of innovative performance materials offering differentiated value propositions to a broad range of markets and applications such as Automotive Interiors, Apparel, Building Materials, Hygiene, Medical, Shoe Components and Specialties.” The business unit generates sales of more than 900 million euros, and has more than 20 manufacturing sites in 14 countries and employs more than 3,800 associates.
 
Seals & Vibration Control Technology
Bruce Olson, president and CEO, Freudenberg Performance Materials, said: “The name Freudenberg Performance Materials is consistent with our most important mandate: We are constantly looking for innovative and differentiated ways to meet the needs of our customers. Having acted as two successful companies on a global stage in the past, we have now consolidated our future-orientated portfolio and our know-how in the development of innovative nonwovens and high technology applications for the market.”
 
Exhibits
At Techtextil, the company presents new solutions in the area of advanced wound care, batteries and fuel cell components, interlinings, sound absorption and technical packaging.
 
Advanced Wound Care
With more than 30 years of experience in the medical sector, Freudenberg Performance Materials presents a comprehensive portfolio for advanced wound care, now complemented by hydrophilic foam solutions. The latest products from the nonwovens specialist absorb wound exudates, which creates an ideal environment for wound healing. The products are said to protect the wound from drying out, from cooling and ensure an unhindered exchange of gases and water vapor, thereby accelerating the wound healing process.
 
Roofing Material
Among other innovative solutions, the company will exhibit the roofing product “Terbond,” which is a polyester fiber nonwoven manufactured using spunbond technology. Terbond mainly is applied as reinforcement for bituminous roofing membranes in commercial buildings. This solution is available in various weights and is said to be capable of meeting a wide range of technical requirements.
 
Acoustics Nonwovens In Cars
“SoundTex M” is mentioned as one of the highlights at the company’s booth. The nonwoven product is based on an innovative microfilament technology from Freudenberg. The adjustable flow resistance claims to offer excellent sound absorption, particularly in the frequency range from 600 to 6,000 Hertz. The product also is characterized by its ease of processing for shaping, cutting and bonding. Thanks to its outstanding strength and weight ratio, the product is said to offer significant potential for reducing the weight of components.
 
Printed Interlinings
As the inventor of interlinings, the company underlines its approach of its global technical and creative leadership in interlining with new printed interlinings. The company offers special interlinings that can be printed with a customized design and laminated to the outer fabric. A service is offered for lamination where additional features can be added, such as water-repellent characteristics. The interlinings available for this process have been selected with care to achieve an optimum result in terms of handle and brilliancy of colors. Ideally, these materials can be used for unlined jackets and coats as well as trousers and skirts.
 
Evolon
Besides receiving information on these innovative solutions, visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the products of the newly formed business unit at its booth, which is partly built from “Evolon,” the eco-friendly unique printing media for advertising and decoration. The latest development is also visible at the exhibition: 3-D structured lightweight microfilament wipes offering the best cleaning performance of the category for a multitude of dry or wet usages in demanding industrial cleaning.
 
Freudenberg Performance Materials will be located in Hall 3, Booth F37.
 
Have Your Say
The Rupp Report still invites companies to send in their previews for Techtextil to jrupp@textilworld.com.
 
March 31, 2015

TANATEX Chemicals launches flame retardant for polyester

EDE, The Netherlands — March 26th 2015 — TANATEX Chemicals, one of the world’s leading producers of innovative textile processing solutions, launches Express FR; a flame retardant concept for PES.

There’s No Smoke Without A Fire
Ensuring flame retardant properties to PES is difficult, time-consuming and involves several processing steps to fulfil the requirements. In many cases the necessary special property is added during a finishing process after the actual dyeing process. This process cannot always be executed in house for different reasons, therefore it is often executed by a third party.

Get In Control
TANATEX Chemicals developed the Express FR Concept. When implementing Express FR you can simply add the special flame retardant product in the dyebath, no additional finishing process is necessary, hence reduction of water, energy and time. Express FR makes the development of flame retardant articles easier, giving you more flexibility and finally putting you in control.

Products
The main component of the concept is FLAMEGARD PX, a novel product, especially designed for polyester treatments in exhaust to obtain the so often requested flame retardant properties. TANASPERSE® OLG-PX, a special emulsifying/dispersing product, is incorporated for optimal distribution.

Posted Mach 31, 2015

Source: Tanatex
 

Yunique Solutions Launches Test Drive for ‘YuniquePLM In The Cloud’

NEW YORK CITY — March 26, 2015 — Yunique Solutions, a business unit of Gerber Technology, has announced a test drive launch of YuniquePLM In The Cloud, a fashion-specific PLM solution available on Amazon Web Services (AWS). In a matter of minutes, companies can now test drive YuniquePLM In The Cloud, and experience first-hand how it offers the functionality of a best-in-class PLM solution, combined with the benefits of cloud computing.

With YuniquePLM In The Cloud, businesses of all sizes can deliver their products to market faster than ever before. Leveraging cloud infrastructure, resources can be scaled on demand and large upfront investments in hardware and maintenance are no longer required.

“YuniquePLM In The Cloud provides the added benefits of flexibility and cost-effectiveness,” said Bill Brewster, vice president and general manager of Yunique Solutions. “Our cloud solution is designed to enable companies to get up and running in as little time as possible to streamline their business processes. While YuniquePLM In The Cloud is currently available, the new test drive program allows fashion companies the opportunity to give the solution a try very quickly and easily.”

Benefits of YuniquePLM In The Cloud:

  • Fast: Enables rapid implementation and adoption to accelerate time to value for the PLM investment.
  • Cost effective: Allows for reduced expenditure on hardware and system management costs.
  • High performance: Provides easy access and high-speed data transmission from any location or device.

Posted March 31, 2014

Source: Younique Solutions
 

San Yang Textile Co., Ltd. Places Order For 170,000 EliTe®Compact Spindles From Suessen

SÜSSEN, Germany — March 27, 2015 —  San Yang Textile Co. Ltd. is a joint-stock cotton spinning and weaving company established in 2003. At present, San Yang has 500,000 ring spindles installed and 340 sets of Air-Jet looms as main production capacity. The annual output of is 30,000 tons of cotton greige yarns and 40 million meters of cotton woven greige fabrics.

Over the past years, San Yang Textile has successfully built a strong reputation with its commitment to quality and services and has made a profound statement by receiving the China Top Brand for 2006-07 award from the Chinese Government.
 
The company is also listed in the “China Cotton Textile Industry Most Competitive Top 20 Enterprises” for four continuous years since 2008. Further, in 2011, San Yang greige cotton yarn and cloth won the honorary title „The Influential Cotton Textile Industry Brand of China“.
 
Jianmin Xu, general manager, San Yang Textile Co., said: “High quality production begins with the selection of the finest raw materials and the state-of-the-art production facilities with the latest technologies.
To cope with our market expansion and rapidly increasing demand for our products, we have already invested more than 1 Billion RMB in new machinery installations and raw material procurement in the past fiscal year, and we have a projected investment of a further 2 Billion RMB in the next few years.
Part of this investment program is also the conversion of our existing ring spinning machines into Compact Spinning. Here we investigated over several months various technologies from various suppliers in our own premises. We came to the conclusion that SUESSEN offers the best technology with the maximum benefit for us. We decided to join hands with SUESSEN and offer the best possible quality to our customers.”
 
Suessen Is The Acknowledged Leader In Compact Ring Spinning Technology
The Suessen Elite®compact Spinning System Has Been Sold For Over 8,000,000 Ring Spindles And Established Itself As The Most Versatile Compact Ring Spinning System. Existing Ring Spinning Machines Of Various Manufacturers Can Be Upgraded To Compact Spinning, Using Suessen Elite®compactset.
 
Roland Eberhardt, Managing Director, Suessen, said: “We are very proud to cooperate with San Yang Textile Co., one of the foremost and influential market players in the textile industry in China and in the world.
Two famous brands and leaders in their respective field will strive forward to produce first class products with benefits for the yarn processing industry. It is always the focus of SUESSEN to not only be the leader in Innovation and Technology in the field of spinning, but also to join hands with first class enterprises worldwide. One of these is definitely San Yang Textile Co.”
 
The project is supposed to go into full production still in 2015. Both companies started already the work with full power in order to achieve this goal.

Posted March 31, 2015

Source: Spindelfabrik Suessen

Daniel Lippuner To Hand Over The Helm Of Saurer Group To Martin Folini In May

WATTWIL, Switzerland — March 25, 2015 — After being first the designated and later the actual CEO of the Saurer Group for 2 years, Daniel Lippuner is handing over his post to Martin Folini for personal reasons. Based on an agreement between the Board of Directors and Daniel Lippuner, Martin Folini takes over as the CEO of the Group and Daniel Lippuner stays on board until the end of April to support a smooth transition.

Having played a key role in the carve out from Oerlikon and in the forming of the new Saurer as the Group CEO over the past 2 years, he has laid a solid basis for the future development of the company. “I have been with Oerlikon/Saurer for 9 years”, Daniel Lippuner says, “I have very much enjoyed working with the new Saurer, the employees are great and I am confident that I leave Saurer in good hands. Martin Folini has so much knowledge about the industry and technology; it makes him the right person to drive the growth strategy and the innovation pipelines.” Martin Folini, current CEO of the Group’s largest Business Unit (Schlafhorst Zinser) will have a double role in the organization in the future, taking on the challenge of being Group CEO in parallel to his current function as BU CEO.

Pan Xueping, Chairman of the Board of Saurer and Owner of the Jinsheng Group says “We sincerely appreciate the passion and commitment Daniel Lippuner has shown during the last years, resulting in an excellent top and bottom line performance of the Saurer Group. Daniel Lippuner had agreed to support Martin Folini in the start phase ensuring that all the projects that he has so successfully been driving will continue enabling Saurer Group achieving its vision. We wish Daniel Lippuner all the best for his future endeavors.”

At the same time, we are proud to have Martin Folini, a long term textile professional, succeed Daniel Lippuner at the helm of the Saurer Group. The new Saurer CEO Dr. Martin Folini has in-depth knowledge of the textile industry from his more than 15 years, something he shares with all the Saurer employees: at Saurer “we live textile”. He graduated from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich in 1990 with a PhD. He then worked for Rieter for more than 15 years, of which 7 years as the CEO of Spun Yarn Systems (equivalent of BU Schlafhorst Zinser in Saurer) and 6 years as Head Manufacturing & Procurement. Since 2010, he was the CEO of Pfiffner Group, a leading supplier of efficient, high precision, automatic industrial machines. On November 1st 2014 he joined the Saurer Group as he was appointed CEO of the Business Unit Schlafhorst Zinser. Since then Martin Folini has driven organizational changes in the Business Unit in re-arranging the product lines to focus on customer needs and bringing forth groundbreaking innovations in a faster pace. The new organization will allow him to divide his time between the Business Unit and the Group management. Based on Saurer’s Vision, Mission and Core Values, Dr. Folini will further develop and drive Saurer’s growth strategy.

Posted March 31, 2015

Source: Saurer AG
 

The New Autoconer 6 From Schlafhorst: The Best Original Ever

ÜBACH-PALENBERG, Germany — March 16, 2015 — The Autoconer was the first automatic winding machine in history and each of its new machine generations caused quite a sensation in the textile industry. Now it is happening again: Equipped with improved process intelligence, the new Autoconer 6 boasts powerful innovations, a noticeable increase in productivity and best energy efficiency. Thus Schlafhorst significantly raises the bar for high-yield efficiency in the winding process, especially since the basic model is already equipped with the key innovations. For Schlafhorst, the Autoconer 6 is quite simply the best original ever.

Intelligently controlled self-optimisation is the major innovation topic of the sixth generation of the unsurpassed Autoconer. Automated process sequences are designed and structured to function in a self-optimising way. This ensures maximum productivity, resource efficiency, quality and process reliability in winding.

More Intelligence For More Productivity
The intelligent operation of the new Autoconer guarantees ultimate productivity at a consistent level. With a plus of 6%, it sends a clear signal during start-up. Thus, the Autoconer 6 always starts with optimised acceleration without slippage, reaching its maximum winding speed faster than ever before. In addition, unproductive piecing cycle times are reduced to a minimum. The anti-patterning function is optimised for productivity.

The sophisticated material flow system ensures a 100% capacity utilisation of the winding units on the automated machines even in case of material flow variations.

The RM type has been completely redesigned. The new open design features a unique innovative bobbin change system that stores an additional bobbin in the new loading shaft and is thus ready for the change. 9+1 bobbins per winding unit is the success formula for a reliable, fast and therefore more productive bobbin change on RM machines. Now, with up to 80 winding units, the new Autoconer 6 type RM increases the productivity per square metre by 9% in comparison to a machine with only 60 winding units.

Resource-saving Technology
New highly efficient suction system motors, new intelligent control systems and aerodynamically improved components such as the new suction tube, reduce energy consumption and minimise yarn waste. With 6% less resource consumption, the Autoconer 6 is off to a good start.

The new suction tube provides a significantly higher resource efficiency: fast, reliable upper yarn pick-up, reduced cycle frequency and duration, automatic, self-adjusting alignment of suction tube position. An intensification of upper yarn search is achieved together with the FlexiCycle. In the process, miscellaneous parameters such as the suction tube distance, intensity of the negative pressure as well as search time can be flexibly set. Upper yarn errors and red lights are a thing of the past.

The sensor-monitored negative pressure control of the Autoconer 6 creates only as much negative pressure as needed. The suction system automatically switches back and forth between requirement-oriented, increased working pressure for a reliable yarn end pick-up and the energy saving resting vacuum. All parameters are individually adjustable. Furthermore, compressed air can be reduced even more by setting the blowing impulses for cleaning of the winding units via the Multi-Jet on the Informator according to the
actual level of soiling.

The new waxing unit has an improved resource utilisation, which cuts wax wastage by a third.

Automation And Intelligent Material Flow
Due to its automatic, self-optimising material flow, the Autoconer 6 is virtually independent of operation. There is no need for manual settings since the machine automatically controls everything. The intelligent system distributes the Caddies to the winding units completely autonomously, allowing the reserve bobbins to vary between 1 and 3, depending on the situation. If a winding unit faces a temporary supply shortage, a bobbin is provided by the adjacent winding unit. When required, the Autoconer 6 switches to high-speed feed by means of sensor control. The unique advantages of the Autoconer material flow technology – Vario Reserve, Intelligent Bobbin Sharing and High-Speed Feeding – are even more in tune in the Autoconer 6.

This allows the Autoconer 6 to completely compensate variations in material flow. The new feed change strategy accelerates the feed change by 25%, since each winding unit is first supplied with the initial bobbin required for production start before the reserve bobbins are replenished.

As before, Schlafhorst offers graduated automation solutions that are individually specified for each customer in compliance with his internal processes by choosing the matching machine type as well as the desired bobbin and tube handling.

With its multi-tube handling and smart empty tube strategy, the X-Change package doffer features intelligent functions which are unique in the market. When the doffer uses a tube format the first time, it automatically learns how to best pick up the tubes and stores the knowledge acquired in the Informator. This minimises set-up times and improves process reliability. Thanks to intelligent travel optimisation, smart prerequest mode, extremely short positioning time and sensational 10 second changing time, the package doffer XChange stands out with excellent changing capacity.

Benchmark For Package And Splice Quality
The new TensionControl and the proven Autotense FX make the Autoconer 6 the only machine in the market that offers two systems for electronic yarn tension control. TensionControl, which is part of the basic equipment, determines the typical yarn tension progression of bobbins in the current lot on a reference winding unit and uses the measurement data to calculate a yarn tensioner curve for the lot data in the Informator. The corresponding control commands are then transmitted to all winding units. Compared to machines without yarn tension control, this basic system achieves already increasingly homogeneous package densities and a higher efficiency, thus creating a new performance level which is sure to attract interest from commodity applications.

For high-end requirements, the reliable winding unit-specific yarn tension control Autotense FX remains available as an option, same as the unique technology modules of the FX series Propack FX, Variopack FX, Ecopack FX, PreciFX and Speedster FX. In terms of textile technology, the Autoconer 6 leaves nothing to be desired.

The universal splicer module system of the Autoconer 6 ensures perfectly spliced joints for every application. It takes just a few simple steps and some additional components to convert the Flexsplicer, which can be set for standard and compact yarns, into an Elastosplicer, Thermosplicer or Injection splicer. Due to central splicing parameter settings, the desired results are always reproducible at the push of a button and the yarn is perfectly spliced in every shift. High efficiencies can be achieved in downstream processes. The Autoconer 6 is and remains the benchmark for package and splicing quality.

Simple Operation, Increased Process Reliability
All the innovations, which in many cases are hidden inside the Autoconer 6, such as the new electronics concept, the smart use of state-of-the-art sensors, the online monitoring of process sequences and the autooptimisation of settings ensure that process reliability is increased and the staff is freed up. Thus, the Autoconer 6 supports the spinning mills in their individual optimisation of productivity and quality for maximum economic efficiency and optimal return on investment.

Numerous improvements make operation, maintenance and cleaning of the Autoconer 6 easier for the staff. For example, the aggregates in the new component carrier are freely accessible, the round magazine of Autoconer 6 type RM is ergonomically designed, the suction tube adjusts its position independently and automatically: Faulty operation is virtually impossible and all movements are performed in a fast and reliable manner.

The Autoconer 6 Improves The Competitive Edge Of The Spinning Mills
The innovations of the Autoconer 6 are trend setters in the industry and create entirely new opportunities in process optimisation. Schlafhorst integrates the best textile technological know-how in self-optimising, intelligently controlled technical process sequences and, once again, proves to be the market and technology leader. This is an invaluable advantage for Schlafhorst customers in the end stage of the spinning process that is so crucial for success. They gain a greater competitive edge and economic efficiency. The Autoconer 6 – the best original ever – is thus a new milestone in package winding.

Posted March 31, 2015

Source: Saurer/Schlafhorst
 

IAF Signs MoU With Hong Kong General Chamber Of Textiles

ZEIST, The Netherlands — March 27, 2015 — The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has signed an MoU with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles (HKGCOT). The aim is to exchange knowledge on innovation, apparel markets and international business opportunities. Rahul Mehta, president of IAF, and dr. Gordon Yen, chairman of HKGCOT, signed the agreement on March 23rd in Hong Kong.

The MoU will give the IAF an important connection in the vibrant fashion industry of Hong Kong. It helps to further the IAF’s aim to build bridges across continents by attracting fashion entrepreneurs from Hong Kong to IAF’s international Conventions and vice versa, to bring information and connections from across the world to Hong Kong.

The collaboration with IAF is a step further in Hong Kong’s goal to globalize local designer brands and to create opportunities for young promising designers to get international exposure. Last year HKGCOT signed an MoU with IAF member American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). In collaborating, HKGCOT can strengthen their knowledge on overseas markets by using IAF’s network which reaches over 50 countries and the biggest apparel markets.

Hong Kong is a hub for international fashion industry, especially in the areas of design, sourcing and education. Large fashion shows and exhibitions are held regularly in Hong Kong each year which attract businesses around the world.

Posted March 31, 2015

Source: IAF
 

OEKO-TEX® Company Of The Month March 2015: PT. Idaman Eramandiri

ZURICH Switzerland — March 18, 2015 — The core business of the company PT. Idaman Eramandiri, founded in 1990 and located in West Java in Indonesia, is the manufacturing of high quality and efficient yarns. As an integrated manufacturer, whose production steps range from twisting to dyeing, bonding, finishing, spooling and packaging, the business supplies not only numerous Indonesian customers but also renowned brand suppliers in the United States, Europe, and Japan. The trademark of Idaman Eramandiri is the highest level of customer satisfaction based on long term, reliable supply relationships, creative services and innovative product characteristics. In addition, the company has a high level of corporate responsibility in relation to the environment and its 217 highly qualified employees. Since 2007, the entire range of products provided by the company has fulfilled the requirements for human-ecological safe textiles in accordance with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. In December 2014, PT. Idaman Eramandiri was also the first textile company in Indonesia awarded with STeP certification for environmentally friendly and socially responsible production facilities.

True to the maxim “Your satisfaction is our priority”, Idaman manufactures a broad range of yarn and embroidery thread out of polyester, viscose and polyamide (nylon) in its just over 5600 square meter large facility in Bandung. The annual output is around 1.2 million kilograms. The dyed and finished yarns are used, for example, in the automotive, footwear, and clothing industry as well as during the manufacturing of bags, gloves or camping equipment and the production of mattresses and upholstery. Due to the exclusive use of high quality raw materials, dyes and other materials as well as a quality management implemented for many years in accordance with ISO 9001, Idaman Eramandiri is able to offer a constantly high level of testing, even for specialist customer specifications. The company further distinguishes itself through high efficiency with low levels production waste.

Furthermore, another core feature of Idaman Eramandiri’s company philosophy is its conviction to ideally compete internationally through sustainable economics. “As only limited resources are available globally, where possible our main goal is aimed at long term added value.” explains Managing Director Hendra Indrawirawan. “For us sustainability means that we build as close a partnership as possible with our suppliers and customers, which is based on ethical principles and business practices. To be able to implement this on a day to day basis, we need well educated employees that completely identify with our company and have a good working environment. Furthermore, efficient technologies and manufacturing procedures, which not only ensure high production capacity but also help to make our environmental impact as low as possible, are imperative.”

In order to on the one hand communicate and on the other hand to constantly improve on what the company has already achieved in environmental protection, occupational health and safety and health protection, PT. Idaman Eramandiri has successfully been independently certified according to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. “The comprehensive approach of STeP by OEKO-TEX® is what made us still want to be certified according to this additional tool” says Hendra Indrawirawan. “With SteP we can analyse and manage all relevant company areas with only one certification.” The implementation of the criteria required by STeP at PT. Idaman Eramandiri has been certified as exemplary by OEKO-TEX® auditors at the Swiss Textile Testing Institute TESTEX AG. The Indonesian company received, for example, an especially good scoring in the “Chemicals Management” module not merely thanks to modern harmful substances monitoring. By recycling waste water, the company also drastically reduced fresh water consumption and in the future will use natural gas (CNG) instead of coal to generate energy. Regular health checks for employees and strict compliance with all necessary measures for occupational health and safety support the no accident strategy of the company management as well. In their own words, PT Idaman Eramandiri can communicate its sustainable business model in the best way to its customers through STeP certification and profits as their processes are improved, for example by reducing costs for primary energy resources, fresh water, raw materials and waste disposal.

Posted March 31, 2015

Source: Oeko-Tex
 

Ethiopia Joins Sustainable Cotton Initiative: Cotton Made In Africa Reaches Over 5 Million People In Sub-Saharan Africa

ADDIS ABABA, Africa/ HAMBURG, Germany — March 25, 2015 — Following successful verification in accordance with the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) sustainability standard, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) will now be involved in sustainable cotton farming in North-Western Ethiopia, supporting over 9,000 smallholder farmers. The Foundation cooperates locally with the Ethiopian Cotton Producers, Exporters and Ginners Association (ECPGEA). As a result, the initiative now reaches over 5 million people in Africa.

“With the addition of Ethiopia, there are now round about 650,000 smallholder farmers growing cotton according to the CmiA sustainability standards. With their family members included, this totals over 5.5 million people in 10 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our standard is specifically aimed at smallholder farmers in our project countries who only have a small plot of land and who are most in need of support. In order to protect the environment and vital resources, the exploitation of primary forests is forbidden, as is encroachment into established protected areas, the use of genetically modified seeds, and artificial irrigation,” said Christoph Kaut, Managing Director of the Foundation. Last year, over 150,000 tonnes of cotton were produced in accordance with the CmiA standard. As a result of the latest successful verifications in Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and Cameroon, the quantity of CmiA-verified cotton produced will rise again significantly in 2015. With the CmiA standard, the Foundation is campaigning for social justice for cotton farmers and workers in the ginning factories, healthy living conditions, and the protection of the environment. As well as benefitting from agricultural and business training, the CmiA partnership also means that smallholder farmers can rely on fair contracts with the cotton companies and reliable payment for their crops.

Cotton Made In Africa
Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) is an initiative of the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), which promotes aid by trade in order to improve the living conditions of cotton farmers and their families in Sub-Saharan Africa. To date, smallholder farmers from Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Ethiopia are partnering with CmiA. The initiative offers cotton farmers training in modern, efficient and environmentally-friendly cultivation methods which allow them to improve the quality of their cotton, increase their crop yield and thereby generate better income.

Posted March 31, 2015

Source: Aid By Trade Foundation
 

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