ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 Exhibitor Preview: Groz-Beckert

ALBSTADT, Germany/SHANGHAI — August 10, 2016 — The fifth ITMA Asia will be take place in Shanghai in October and will be held in the newly built National Exhibition and Convention Center for the first time. Groz-Beckert will be joining textile companies from all over the world to present products at the event from October 21-25, 2016. The company will be presenting products and solutions across the entire textiles value chain at its booth D29 in hall 4.

The Knitting segment will be presented at ITMA Asia with a focus on productivity and profitability. One particular highlight will be the “transparent” large circular knitting machine, with a gage gradient of E10 to E50. Two other “transparent” machines from the flat knitting and warp knitting fields will round off the product presentation.  Each of the three acrylic glass machines has individually removable elements for detailed viewing.

Another highlight in the Knitting segment is the presentation of the litespeed® plus needle – the further development of the litespeed® needle. The innovation impresses with its optimized needle geometry, which increases the service life, reduces oil consumption, reduces the machine temperature and leads to energy savings of up to 20 percent in the knitting process.

Groz-Beckert will be presenting its wide range of products from the Weaving segment at ITMA Asia, ranging from healds, drop wires and heald frames, to machines for weaving preparation. The WarpMaster fully automatic drawing-in machine and various tying machines from the KnotMaster range will be presented at the trade fair stand. In the Weaving segment too, a transparent weaving machine presentation enables the products from the weaving accessories range to be presented in a special way. The jacquard heald, a new addition to the Groz-Beckert product range, will be a special feature at this trade fair exhibit.

The large product portfolio in the Weaving segment is rounded off by an extensive range of services, which sets itself apart with expert knowledge and intensive application advice. Groz-Beckert offers an extensive technical service, thanks to its numerous subsidiaries in all key textile centers and a wide-reaching network of representatives.

Felting requires different needles with specific properties depending on the final application. In addition to special needle solutions for the filter industry, the product area will also be presenting solutions for the geotextiles, filter and paper-machine felts and automotive applications at ITMA Asia. Groz-Beckert will be providing information on the stable GEBECON® needle and the EcoStar® for good surface characteristics and optimal surface quality in the final product. For high tensile strength as required in filters, for example, a needle with a teardrop-shaped working part, like the Teardrop from Groz-Beckert, offers clear advantages. The product samples and removable needle modules of the “transparent” needling machine at the Groz-Beckert trade fair stand will give detailed insights into the needling process in these application areas.

The Tufting product segment will be focusing on the increasing quality requirements and the ever growing cost pressure on carpet manufacturers at ITMA Asia. With its gage part system – consisting of tufting needles, loopers, reed fingers and tufting knives, Groz-Beckert is meeting the demand for perfect interplay of all components within a tufting system. The Loop Control® technology from Groz-Beckert reflects the trend towards tufted carpets with a silky smooth surface. In combination with the cut pile looper, Loop Control® is specifically designed for processing soft fiber yarns with extremely fine single filaments. Groz-Beckert also offers system solutions for all applications and machine types.

The latest addition to the Groz-Beckert product range, the Carding segment, will be showing its broad product portfolio. The focus will be on a synthetic doffer wire for carding fine to extremely fine fibers. It has a high tooth density and a special geometry. Even abrasive materials like matt synthetic fibers can be processed with the synthetic doffer wire D40-30-52C CBF.

Groz-Beckert is offering special products for the Nonwovens carding sector to supplement the extensive product range for the short and long staple spinning industries. With the innovative EvoStep® and SiroLock® metallic card clothing, the company is responding to the ever increasing requirements on the market.

The Sewing segment of Groz-Beckert will be presenting the online customer portal at ITMA Asia. The portal is a knowledge database for sewing technology that expands the service portfolio with all information on the Groz-Beckert sewing products and useful information on sewing and the sewing industry. A further highlight is the newly developed product catalog, which enables a fast and targeted product search. The customer portal also offers new stitch formation animations at my.groz-beckert.com/sewing. These animations show how the interplay between the thread and needle on the sewing machine creates a stitch and a seam from a completely new perspective.

Another new service is the patented INH (Ideal Needle Handling) quality management, which was specially developed by Groz-Beckert to enable a problem-free and time-saving procedure for dealing with broken and damaged sewing machine needles. The INH quality management helps textile manufacturers to meet the different specifications of the brand owners with a standardized approach. To achieve an optimal result, Groz-Beckert works with the customer to develop a suitable process and also provides the necessary tools.

Posted August 10, 2016

Source: Groz-Beckert

Indorama Ventures Core Profit Soars 74 Percent To A New Record

BANGKOK, Thailand — August 10, 2016 — Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL), a global chemical producer, today announced its results for the second quarter 2016. The company’s Core Profit after tax and non-controlling interests (NCI) climbed to a record Baht 2.9 billion in 2Q16, reflecting very strong growth of 74 percent year-on-year (YoY) driven by margin recovery in the PET segment and contributions from additional feedstock volumes, primarily PTA from new acquisitions IVL Spain, formerly Cepsa Spain, and Aromatics Decatur, formerly BP Decatur in the U.S. as well as High Value-added product volume thanks the contribution of IPA and NDC from those acquisitions.

The last twelve months (LTM) second quarter 2016 Core EBITDA saw PET sector growth of 19 percent underpinned by excellent growth in the Fibers segment of 46 percen year-on-year. Regional earnings in the HVA portfolio all grew both quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year with core LTM EBITDA topping Baht 12 billion from Baht 9 billion the previous year.

The second quarter saw a non-cash inventory gain of Baht 0.6 billion as a result of the increase in oil prices that was further supplemented by net extraordinary income of Baht 2.5 billion, primarily coming from a gain on bargain purchase on the IVL Spain acquisition and resulted in a reported net profit of Baht 5.9 billion. For the last twelve months we achieved net profit of Baht 10.8 billion or EPS of Baht 2.08.

Aloke Lohia, Group CEO of IVL commented: “Our second quarter results continue to show improvement across our segments. The recent acquisitions of IVL Spain and Aromatics Decatur reflect our unique business model and strategic choices that made IVL ever more resilient and efficient. Our blend of focused businesses will transform us as one of the most competitive producers in our space and provide us downside protection on volumes and integrated margins while preserving our upside potential as the industry recovers. IVL is now the most integrated global company in our industry.”

Posted August 10, 2016

Source: Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL)

Morbern’s New Facility Lessens Environmental Impact

HIGH POINT, N.C. — August 9, 2016 —  Environmental responsibility is front and center during the building of Morbern’s 20,000-square-foot expansion in Cornwall, Ontario.

The $9 million project adds manufacturing space and introduces new technology that allows the company to improve efficiencies and reduce waste.

“The advancements in our manufacturing process and facilities are exciting,” said Morbern Vice President of Sales Doug McClendon. “We’re thrilled about the impact these changes will have.”

Key initiatives include:

  • Water conservation: Installing close loop cooling circuits will reduce water consumption by 75 percent to 80 percent, taking their water usage from 335,000 cubic meters per year to below 88,000 cubic meters.
  • Emissions reduction: A new coater in the ink room will reduce fume emissions by 50 percent.
  • Waste reduction: The ink room’s new coater operates more efficiently than previous equipment, reducing waste disposal by 20 percent.

Morbern expects the expanded facility to be operational by January 2017.

Posted August 10, 2016

Source: Morbern 

Burlington, Cone Denim Fabrics Clothe Team USA For Opening Ceremony

GREENSBORO, N.C. — August 5, 2016 — Fabrics from Burlington and Cone Denim, both divisions of International Textile Group, are part of the official Team USA uniforms that the American Olympians will wear in tonight’s opening ceremony. The fabrics were produced in several of ITG’s facilities in North Carolina. The Olympic Opening Ceremony airs this Friday, August 5th at 7:30 pm EST.

The opening ceremony uniform, designed by Ralph Lauren, includes a white jean and a blue blazer. The jeans are made from white stretch selvage denim manufactured at the iconic White Oak plant in Greensboro, North Carolina. The custom denim was woven on 1940s vintage shuttle looms which produce a distinctive selvage (or sewn) edge on the fabrics reminiscent of denim styles dating back to the early 1900s. The Olympian denim was designed with a red, white and blue selvage.

The blazer uniform fabric was produced across several Burlington manufacturing locations in North Carolina including plants in Raeford and Cordova North Carolina. The worsted wool fabric began with wool fiber dyed at the Burlington Raeford Plant which was later woven into fabric at the company’s Cordova plant. The fabric returned to the Raeford plant for final processing. The Raeford plant is the same facility known for producing the fabrics for the U.S. Military Dress Uniforms for the Marines, Army, Airforce, Navy and Coast Guard.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of dressing Team USA,” says Ken Kunberger, President & CEO of International Textile Group. “Our Burlington and Cone Denim brands have such a strong American legacy and heritage of outfitting the heart and soul of our country including farmers, cowboys, business men, celebrities and our United States military. We are excited to continue the tradition by making iconic fabrics for our US Olympians.”

Posted August 9, 2016

Source: Burlington

Nanotex® Scheduled To Debut Performance Bed Sheets On QVC

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — August 9, 2016 — Nanotex® — a Crypton company and fabric innovator providing nanotechnology-based textile enhancements to the apparel, home and commercial/residential interiors markets — is proud to announce that it is scheduled to debut as the Today’s Special Value® on QVC® today, August 9 at midnight (ET).  Each day, QVC picks one special item they believe shoppers will love, and offers it at an exceptionally low price from midnight (ET) until 11:59pm (PT) that day. Nanotex will be making its debut with Springs Global, leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative sleep products, with their new line of Serta SuperSoft Microfiber Sheet Set with Nanotex® and Extra Pillowcases.

These new performance sheets include Nanotex Wicking Technology that helps pull moisture away from the skin to evaporate more easily. The Serta SuperSoft Microfiber Sheet Set with Nanotex® and Extra Pillowcases is available in the following eight colors, Ivory, Grey, Blue, Purple, Green, White, Blue Breeze and Yellow.

“We are thrilled to bring our performance technology to QVC and provide viewers with the opportunity to discover the next evolution in bedding,” explains Randy Rubin, CEO of Nanotex.  “QVC has always been a major trend-setter in knowing what consumers want, so having our product selected as the Today’s Special Value is a fantastic way to show our innovation to millions of viewers.”

Earlier this month, Nanotex and Cotton Incorporated, the research and promotion company of U.C. cotton producers, announced Nanotex® Dry Inside technology for cotton apparel. This technology enables effective moisture transfer away from skin, eliminating dampness and chaffing, in 100-percent cotton apparel, while maintaining the additional comfort aspects of garments made from the natural fiber.

Nanotex is comprised of a family of 13 products, such as “Resists Spills”, “Releases Stains,” “Neutralizer” and “Coolest Comfort.” 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. In addition to QVC, Nanotex works with brands including Gap, Banana Republic, Target, Macy’s, JC Penney’s, Gymboree, Cotton Incorporated, Dickies, Cabela’s, L.L. Bean, Burton, UnderArmour, Ashworth, Nordstrom, Hanes and others.

Posted August 9, 2016

Source: Nanotex®

CMT, BRÜCKNER Partner

LEONBURG, Germany — August 9, 2016 — Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile Ltée (CMT) is one of the leading garment manufacturers in the world. Headquartered in Mauritius with design and marketing offices in the UK and France, CMT specializes in fast-fashion jersey-wear for high-street retailers in Europe and the United States.

CMT has the largest vertically-integrated manufacturing plant in the Sub-Saharan region. Renowned for its world-class facilities, state-of-the-art investment and visionary leadership, CMT has earned the reputation of an ever-rising reference in the industry.

The company was set up in 1986 by François Woo Shing Hai and Louis Lai Fat Fur. Stemming from simple and humble ideals, CMT has lived up to its core vision of becoming the world’s leader in the jersey-wear industry. All the CMT Directors have been with the company from its conception in 1986, relentlessly leading and guiding the growth and development of the company ever since. Standing on the shoulders of giants, they are today the visionaries spearheading the progress of the company and its people.

Back in 1998, CMT and BRÜCKNER jointly set forth towards an unprecedented pioneer venture and installed the first Brückner stenter with the patented split-flow air circulation technology. This line is today still perfectly in operation and has been established as one of the work-horses of CMT’s production line.

Recently, CMT partnered with Brückner technology for a one of a kind machine specialised in the finishing of highly sensitive knitted fabric, with an elastane content of up to 15 percent. The focus of this innovative concept was above all an absolutely low-tension material flow and the shortest possible fabric path in order to reduce residual shrinkage.

From the pin-on-point to the interior of the dryer, the machine characterizes a belt that supports the moist fabric over the complete width. This is particularly important for sensitive knitted fabric and prevents sagging and fabric distortions. The belt is coated with a Teflon which has undergone special treatment and this technology has proved its effectiveness in avoiding marks and snags on delicate fabric.

As part of the design of this special machine, Brückner once again used the proven and patented split-flow air circulation system. This system achieves a considerable output increase through aerodynamic optimization, with even reduced energy consumption and an air circulation that treats the fabric gently. The additional counter-arrangement in each half-zone, in combination with the patented Venturi-mixing, allows the customer to adapt the circulating air temperatures for each process individually in each half-zone. Additionally, the air impingement above and below the fabric web is adapted to the drying profile of the fabric via two speed-controlled fans. This leads to an ideal temperature distribution and to an extremely homogeneous and gentle air impingement on the fabric web. The additional use of special nozzles leads to a gentle relaxation effect on the fabric.

True to its forward-thinking core vision, CMT corroborated its commitment to the environment by backing the acquisition of the machine with a Brückner heat-recovery system. The heat from the exhaust air is used to pre-heat fresh air. This fresh air is admitted to the drying process at several points so that the drying process can take place constantly with the best possible fresh air / exhaust air ratio. In addition, the consumption of thermal energy can be visibly reduced and thus allows a significant reduction in the production cost. CMT uses the new finishing line mainly for superior finishing processes with delicate fabrics.

Positioning itself as a world-wide leading producer of system solutions for textile finishing, the family-run Brückner Group stands for innovative power and technological competence. Brückner has been developing, designing and manufacturing premium lines for the dry finishing of textiles and technical fabric for more than 66 years. New applications with finer knitted fabric and at the same time more delicate fibers, need new concepts and customized solutions. With the technological know-how and decades of experience, BRÜCKNER pride itself to be able to supply each customer with an individual tailor-made machine concept as per their specific needs. As validated by the long-term and prosperous partnership between BRÜCKNER and CMT, the intense process of engineering and complementary advisory service to customers it works with are today important aspects of its business.

Source: Brückner

Posted August 9, 2016

Tanatex Chemicals Introduces TANNEX® TERGEO

EDE, The Netherlands — June 15, 2016 — TANATEX Chemicals has turned up the heat with innovative new techniques to spark the way forward in the textile industry with the ultimate sustainable and natural product TANNEX® TERGEO. In a webvideo Tanatex published, Marco de Koning, CEO of Tanatex explains that Tannex Tergeo is the third generation clay based scouring and bleaching agent for bleaching of cellulosic fibers and blends. Textile producers that demand top class hydrophilicity can now reach this standard with gentle treatment and a eco-friendly, natural product.

Cleaning results

Tannex Tergeo offers pretreatment performance for H2O2 bleaching that reaches the highest standards by using very gentle treatment. This results in the same or even better degree of optical bright by minimal loss of weight and strength. Also Tannex Tergeo offers lubrication and running properties that enable unheard of uniformity of the substrate after bleaching.

An eco-friendly alternative

Clay is a natural product that replaces a significant amount of chemicals. Excavating and processing it costs just a fraction of the energy that’s needed for producing oil-based products. This ensures a very low carbon footprint.

Minimized processing costs

Tannex Tergeo is a high performance mineral that offers detergency, wetting, sequestering, stabilization and lubrication in one single product. This not only enables right first time and low substrate loss, Tannex Tergeo also keeps machines cleaner.

Source: Tanatex Chemicals

Posted August 9, 2016

 

Genesis Capital Fund Recapitalizes Fibro Chem

DALTON, Ga. — August 1, 2016 — Genesis Capital Fund announced today that it has partnered with management of Fibro Chem LLC a leader in providing dyes, fiber lubricants, and specialty chemicals to the carpet and textile industries in the United States.

Founded in 1975 with the goal of making technologically superior fiber lubricants and specialty chemicals, the company expanded into the dye business in 2007 to serve the carpet and textiles industry throughout the Southeastern US.  Today the company specializes in controlling the behavior of substances on surfaces, supplying dyes and the technology required to color today’s textiles, carpets and specialty materials.

The company is headquartered in Dalton, Ga., which also houses its administrative offices, research laboratories, technical services and production facilities.  From the home office the company also manages their extensive global supply chain activities to provide their customers the best service possible.

“We are excited to partner with the management team of Fibro Chem and help them achieve their strategic growth objectives”, said Rusty Griffin, Manager of Genesis Capital Fund. “Fibro Chem’s commitment to customer service, technical support and providing quality products has enabled the company to grow consistently. We look forward to partnering with Fibro Chem to continue this growth in the future.”

“We selected Genesis as our partner as a result of their ability to support and grow companies like Fibro Chem” said Ben Watts, President of Fibro Chem.  “Genesis’ investment and business acumen will enable us to broaden our technological platform and new product development, expand our market reach and accelerate our growth.”

Genesis Capital Fund provided the capital for this transaction from management and a small group of investors all of which have extensive experience as CEO’s of important US industrial companies.  Financing was provided by MB Business Capital.

Source: Fibro Chem

Posted August 9, 2016

Hexcel’s Multiaxial Fabrics Reinforce Dasyc’s Transportable Composite Hangars

LEICESTER, England — August 8, 2016 — Hexcel’s HiMax™ glass fiber fabrics were selected by Greek company Dasyc S.A. for the manufacture of its Composite Modular Transportable Hangar (CMTH®). Constructed from prefabricated composite sandwich panels, this innovative structure can be employed in a wide variety of civil or military applications. The use of Hexcel quadaxial reinforcements enabled Dasyc to manufacture a composite structure with a strength equivalent to that of a concrete or steel building.

Dasyc developed the composite hangar to address a need for mobile storage, parking and housing structures. The patented design enables rapid transportation, assembly and disassembly in any location. Possible applications for the structures range from housing aircraft, helicopters and military vehicles, to the storage of equipment at construction sites or airports. Field hospitals, on-site office space and disaster relief/emergency response facilities are just a few further examples. Dasyc has already delivered three hangars to the Hellenic Air Force and is now promoting the product internationally.

To create the CMTH® hangar the composite panels are assembled together to form arches. The length of the hangar is dependent on the number of arches used. The panels are manufactured at Dasyc’s production plant in Markopoulo using a vacuum assisted resin transfer moulding (VARTM) process. They are 80 millimeters thick sandwich structures consisting of a hard polyurethane core material between two laminate skins of glass fiber reinforced polyester resin.

For this project Dasyc required reinforcements that would form a composite structure with a strength similar to that of a concrete or steel building and capable of withstanding the same structural loads as specified by the Eurocodes building regulations. To provide the required mechanical properties Hexcel Reinforcements UK (formerly FORMAX) supplied its HiMax™ FGE112 1200 g/m2 quadaxial fabric, consisting of four layers of E-glass fibers aligned in the 0°/-45°/90°/+45° orientations and stitched together with polyester thread. Four layers of FGE112 were used in each skin. In addition to imparting excellent structural support and stiffness to the laminate, quadaxial fabric is a cost effective solution for reducing labor in the lay-up process as it is possible to apply multiple layers simultaneously. The isotropic properties exhibited by the quadaxial fabric also facilitated the development and analysis process for the hangar structure since it was easier to apply the standard building codes and gain customer acceptance.

Hexcel supplied approximately 40 tonnes of glass fiber reinforcements for each of the hangars delivered to the Hellenic Air Force. The majority of material was FGE112, with a smaller amount of 450 grams per square meter continuous filament mat also being provided to aid resin flow during the infusion process.

Posted August 8,2016

Source: Hexcel Reinforcements UK

Baldor Electric Co. Names Waite Motor Product Management Director

FORT SMITH, Ark. —  August 5, 2016 — Baldor Electric Co. recently named Ryan Waite director of motor product management for its global NEMA® motor business. Waite is responsible for the rapid global growth of Baldor•Reliance® motors sales as well as implementing the strategic vision for the business.

Waite joined Baldor in 1990 and has experience in operations, engineering and customer service. His previous positions have included manufacturing engineering manager, plant manager, director of Lean Flex-Flow™, and most recently, director of manufacturing.

Waite has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Southern Illinois University. He will be located in Fort Smith, Ark.

Posted  August 5, 2016

Source: Baldor Electric Co.

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