Radici Yarn Recognized For 20 Years Of Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 Certification

BERGAMO, Italy — June 22, 2016 — Radici Yarn S.p.A. — a RadiciGroup company and leading European manufacturer of a vast range of nylon yarn and staple fiber for apparel, technical and industrial applications — is among the 33 companies in the fashion textiles sector that have received an award for being certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 for 20 years. The award ceremony was held June 21, at MUDEC in Milan.

Following last year’s event at the MA*GA Museum, during which Noyfil S.p.A. and Noyfil SA — RadiciGroup company leaders in the production of polyester yarn headed by CEO Oscar Novali — were recognized for being certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100 for 20 years, at this year’s Oeko-Tex award ceremony organized by the Varese Chamber of Commerce, Radici Yarn S.p.A. was one of the honorees. The Bergamo-based RadiciGroup company — founded in 1974 and today engaged in the manufacture of nylon yarn and staple fiber — was among the 33 firms who received an award yesterday for 20 years of certification to Oeko Tex Standard 100, currently the world’s most well known and highly regarded voluntary eco-friendly label for textile products.

“This is an important recognition for our company,” Oscar Novali, CEO of Radici Yarn SpA, commented. “It’s an award that testifies to our commitment to monitor the safety of our products constantly using a scientific method. Observing the requirements of Oeko-Tex® means that we offer the maximum guarantee to the final user; it means that we can relate to our customers and the market in a transparent manner and guarantee accurate and reliable information on the products we supply. And this is clearly an added value that our company offers the market.

Among the attendees of the award ceremony at the Museum of Culture in Milan was Filippo Bona, R&D manager of Radici Yarn. “Our customers’ attention to environmental certification, particularly concerning consumer health, has increased greatly in the last few years, as has the interest of all operators in the apparel textiles production and supply chain.”

“The speed of change in textile safety issues requires us to be continuously updated,” Mr. Bona continued. “It is essential that we carefully analyse every new development. For this reason, we interface directly with the various trade associations, research institutions, certification bodies and everyone who is directly involved in our production chain in order to constantly improve the environmental performance and safety of our products. The performance must be scientifically measurable and comparable: only in this way can we be truly reliable.”

Posted June 22, 2016

Source: Radici Yarn SpA

BV Investment Partners Announces Investment In C.F. Stinson

BOSTON — June 22, 2016 — BV Investment Partners — a middle-market private equity firm focused on the information business services and communications sectors — today announced that it has made a sizable investment in C.F. Stinson, a tech-enabled designer and marketer of textiles to the commercial interiors industry. BV is investing in partnership with Keith and Glenn Stinson, the third generation of family ownership. Keith and Glenn will continue to run the business and maintain a significant ownership interest in the company.

Founded in 1952 and based in Rochester Hills, Mich., Stinson is a leading tech-enabled and value-added designer and marketer of fabric to the commercial interiors industry. Central to its business and its success, Stinson leverages a patented, tech-enabled sample system developed by its wholly owned subsidiary, Sample Technologies. This system allows customers at all levels of the supply chain to easily access Stinson’s fabrics and order samples which is integral to the  design and specification process across multiple market segments.

Andrew C. Davis, Managing Director of BV, said, “Stinson is the Fund’s third investment with a tech-enabled distribution theme and has a number of attractive characteristics that align well with BV’s investment strategy and philosophy.  The Company is mission critical to its suppliers and customers, uniquely positioning it within the textile supply chain.  Furthermore, Stinson serves diverse commercial markets including the attractive hospitality and healthcare industries, with a substantial percentage of its business derived from the growing demands of the U.S. healthcare delivery industry.  We are thrilled with this opportunity to invest in an exceptional business and partner with industry veterans and true domain experts, Keith and Glenn.”

Keith Stinson, president and CEO, said: “As third-generation family owners, my brother and I were careful in selecting a financial partner that aligns with our culture, values and vision for the future. It is clear to us we have found this in BV and we look forward to collaborating with the BV team to continue to accelerate the growth of C.F. Stinson.”

Glenn Stinson, vice president and COO, added: “BV has experience within the tech-enabled distribution segment and has a long and successful track record of working with market leading firms. We are looking forward to the next phase of Stinson’s growth in partnership with BV and we are confident the BV team will help us continue to better serve our customers, suppliers and employees.”

Sean Wilder, principal, BV, said: “Stinson has a very strong brand and reputation in its industry, established over the course of several decades. We are honored and thrilled to be partnered with Keith, Glenn and the rest of the Stinson team to help build upon Stinson’s strong legacy and success to date. Stinson is a pioneer and leader when it comes to leveraging data and technology to efficiently and reliably deliver best-in-class services.  BV’s successful investments in ECRM and Plasco ID represent B2B, software-driven businesses that we have helped grow exponentially, both organically and through acquisition, and we look forward to pursuing and accomplishing similar results with C.F. Stinson.”

Posted June 22, 2016

Source: BV Investment Partners

Tenowo Announces Expansion Of North American Operations

LINCOLNTON, N.C. — June 22, 2016 — Tenowo Inc. — a Hoftex Group AG business and manufacturer of engineered nonwovens — announces plans to expand its plant in the Indian Creek Industrial Park in Lincolnton, N.C. The expansion will involve the addition of 70,000 square feet of new building space and the installation of a new production line.  Three additional new lines have been planned for the near future.

The Lincolnton facility was founded in 1992 and is a leading producer of decorative and functional nonwovens for the automotive, industrial and apparel industries. The latest expansion involves a total investment of $12.5 million and is the fourth at this location since 2009. Overall, Tenowo has invested $20 million in the expansion of existing production capabilities and the installation of new manufacturing technologies.

The new production line will transfer Tenowo’s unique Multiknit technology from Germany to the United States, resulting in the only production capability of its kind in North America. Multiknit products are primarily used in automotive seating applications and offer several advantages over conventional foam padding, including enhanced breathability and improved temperature regulation.

“This technology provides Tenowo Inc. with a unique value-added product to offer to the automotive market and allows the company to diversify our portfolio in North America.  We are excited to be able to deliver this new technology to our customers while adding jobs in Lincolnton and contributing to the local economy,” stated Chris Peart, president and CEO of Tenowo, Inc. “The support that we received from the Lincoln Economic Development Association (LEDA), Lincoln County and the state of North Carolina was critical to moving forward,” he added.

Dr. Harald Stini, Global Managing Director for Tenowo commented: “This location has been very successful for our company over the last several years and we view it as a key location for strategic growth. We are always evaluating potential investments in production technology in geographic locations where there are strong market development opportunities, especially in cases where we have unique intellectual property. We will continue to invest aggressively when such opportunities present themselves.”

Groundbreaking for the new building occurred on May 12th and the first commercial production is planned for January 2017.

Posted June 22, 2016

Source: Tenowo Inc.

United States Industrial Fabrics Institute Endorses The Trans-Pacific Partnership

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — June 21, 2016 — The United States Industrial Fabrics Institute (USIFI), a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), announced its formal support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement Tuesday. TPP was signed in February by the United States and eleven other countries and awaits congressional approval.

The decision to endorse TPP came after an in-depth review of the finalized text and a determination that USIFI’s key objectives were met under the terms of the agreement. These objectives included securing:

  • A strong yarn-forward rule of origin for the vast majority of textile and apparel products;
    Reasonable, multi-year tariff phase-outs for sensitive industrial textile products;
  • Preservation of the Berry and Kissell Amendments, U.S. government procurement laws mandating domestic preferences for national security purposes; and
  • Provisions that allow for effective customs enforcement cooperation among the TPP parties and other standard textile chapter terms included in U.S. free trade agreements.

“The U.S. textile industry can compete globally under trade rules that are reasonable and fair. We extend our thanks to USTR Ambassador Michael Froman and the U.S. textile negotiating team for their strong consideration of our input and analysis regarding provisions important to U.S. industrial textile manufacturers,” said Ted Anderson, USIFI Board Chairman and CEO of BondCote Corporation.

“While every agreement includes tradeoffs, we recognize that the overall outcome on TPP is balanced and reflects core textile industry objectives. As a result, based on the text as drafted and agreed to by the TPP nations, we endorse this agreement,” Anderson added.

USIFI is a coalition of domestic U.S. fiber, fabric and end-product manufacturers which serves member company interests in both domestic and international affairs. USIFI is a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), which represents more than 1,500 members in the specialty textile industry worldwide.

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: IFAI

YuniquePLM® Propels Creativity And Efficiency For Retail Giant Carrefour

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

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

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

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

 

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: Gerber Technology

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: Baldor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: INDA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: Texworld USA 

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

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

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

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

Doll is based in Salt Lake City.

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

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: Bunting Magnetics Co.

Nye Lubricants Offers Damping Grease Sample Kit

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

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

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

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

Posted June 21, 2016

Source: Nye Lubricants

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