Crypton® Grows Digital Team

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan — June 6, 2016 — The Crypton Companies — a provider of performance fabrics in the contract, home furnishings and apparel markets — today announced the expansion of its digital team. Paul Vuocolo has been hired as the website administrator and digital manager for Crypton. He will be based in the company’s Bloomfield Hills office.

Vuocolo joins Crypton from Eastern Michigan University, where he was the Webmaster in the Communications Department. He was responsible for maintaining and updating multiple websites, as well as digital marketing campaigns and various web projects. Additionally, Vuocolo has held various marketing, production and design positions at Reprographics One Inc. and Pfizer Inc.

“Having a strong online presence is critical to competing in today’s global marketplace,” said Randy Rubin, Chairman of Crypton. “Paul’s experience in running multiple websites, web project management and activating digital marketing campaigns makes him the perfect fit to our growing team.”

Vuocolo’s responsibilities at Crypton include administering the corporate website and implementing and managing a new e-commerce solution. He will also be leading several special projects and initiatives related to Crypton’s communications and digital divisions.

Posted June 6, 2016

Source: Crypton

OUTLOOK™ Plus Latin America Returns To Brazil In March 2017: Two Global Nonwovens Associations Present Second Edition

BRUSSELS, Belgium/CARY, N.C. — May 19, 2016 — OUTLOOK™ Plus Latin America will return to Brazil for the second edition March 7-9, with a focus on hygiene, personal care and medical nonwovens.

Organized by INDA and EDANA, a tabletop exhibition will also be offered for local and international companies to showcase their products and services.

The three-day conference will examine economic and market statistics, products, and technology intelligence for the hygiene, personal care, and medical market segments. The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt São Paulo, and hotel reservations are now open at https://aws.passkey.com/event/15067572/owner/5135548/home.

March 7 and 8 will focus on the latest developments in nonwovens for the Latin American and global absorbent hygiene and personal care products markets, and presenters will analyze trends in components and raw materials for those products. On March 9, additional highlights on medical nonwovens and their role in a healthy society will be addressed. Simultaneous translation in English, Portuguese, and Spanish will be provided during the conference.

“While economic forecasts for Latin America predict contracted growth in 2016, economists and business alike agree on the wealth of natural resources across the region, and a local population whose demand for, and ability to produce hygiene products, makes Latin America a key region for future growth and investment of the broader nonwovens industry.” said Pierre Wiertz, General Manager of EDANA. “With the national economies of countries like Chile, and Mexico predicted to gain momentum in 2016, the region’s diversity offers both local and international businesses opportunities for development.”

“OUTLOOK™ Plus Latin America provides the opportunities for members from both of our associations to better understand Latin American market needs, make valuable connections with senior leaders, showcase their products, and increase their business opportunities in this important and growing region of the world for hygiene and medical nonwovens,” said Dave Rousse, President of INDA.

Tabletop exhibitions will be held on March 7-8, and opportunities for participants to meet and network will be offered during the conference, and to registered delegates with evening cocktail events.

The inaugural event was held in São Paulo in March 2015, and attracted more than 250 attendees with participants declaring the first-ever Latin American event a success for their businesses.

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

Posted June 3, 2016

Source: INDA 

Huntsman Names New President Of Textile Effects Division

THE WOODLANDS, Texas — June 2, 2016 — Huntsman Corp. today announced that Rohit Aggarwal will succeed Paul Hulme as President of Huntsman’s Textile Effects division, effective July 31, 2016.

Most recently Huntsman’s Vice President and Managing Director of Indian Subcontinent, a position he has held since July 1, 2015, Aggarwal joined Huntsman in 2005 and has held various positions within the corporation’s Advanced Materials and Textile Effects divisions.  In 2013 he left Huntsman to join Louis Dreyfus Commodities B.V. as CEO of Asia Region, a position he held until his return in 2015.

Aggarwal has more than 20 years experience in the chemical industry across multiple chemical specialties.  He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India, and a master’s degree in International Business from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.

After 17 years with Huntsman, Paul Hulme has elected to retire as President of Textile Effects division, a position he has held since 2006.  Hulme joined Huntsman in 1999 with the acquisition of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI), where he spent the first 15 years of his career.  He subsequently held a variety of senior roles throughout Huntsman.

Huntsman President and CEO Peter Huntsman said: “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Paul for his dedicated service to Huntsman for more than three decades.  Ten years ago, when Paul assumed leadership of our Textile Effects division, the textile sector was facing acute economic and environmental challenges. Today our textile business is aligned with the industry’s growth markets, and its cost efficiency and sustainability platform are widely recognized as industry best practice. I am very pleased that Rohit Aggarwal has accepted the lead role in our Textile Effects division. I am confident that, under his direction, the business will prosper and thrive.”

Posted June 3, 2016

Source: Huntsman Corp.

Sciessent Awarded New Eco Passport By Oeko-Tex Certification For Sustainable Textile Chemicals

ZURICH, Switzerland — June 1, 2016 — The OEKO-TEX® Association is pleased to announce that Sciessent, the leading provider of antimicrobial and odor absorption solutions for the textile and apparel industries, is the first U.S. company to receive the new Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex certification for sustainable textile chemicals. Oeko-Tex issued the Eco Passport certification for Sciessent’s LAVA XL™ next generation self-regenerating odor control technology. In addition to being the first certificate recipient in the U.S., Sciessent was a critical participant in the six-month pilot test of the new Eco Passport program.

“The Eco Passport Oeko-Tex certification is an important part of our overall sustainability commitment,” said Steven Cunningham, director of marketing for Sciessent. “Eco Passport provides a confidential, verifiable mechanism for us to confirm to our customers that Lava XL meets their strict criteria for environmentally responsible textile production.”

“We appreciate Sciessent’s participation in the development of this powerful new certification tool for sustainable textile chemical manufacturers,” says Georg Dieners, Oeko-Tex General Secretary. “Their expert input throughout the pilot phase was instrumental in finalizing the Eco Passport verification process and validating that it is a robust and meaningful certification system.”

Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex analyzes textile chemicals, colorants, and auxiliaries in a two-step process that confirms that the compounds and individual ingredients meet specific criteria for sustainability, safety, and regulatory compliance. Chemical compounds are checked against the comprehensive Oeko-Tex list of concerning substances that is compliant with REACH and ZDHC guidelines. The compounds also undergo laboratory evaluation to ensure that they do not contain unsafe contaminants. Compounds that pass these two phases are granted the Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex certification indicating that the certified textile chemical is safe to use in Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified textile products and in STeP by Oeko-Tex certified manufacturing facilities.

Posted June 2, 2016

Source: Oeko-Tex

Teijin Develops High-visibility Aramid Fabric

TOKYO — June 2, 2016 — Teijin Ltd. announced today a new aramid fiber fabric suited for use in high-visibility protective apparel thanks to its extra-vivid coloring and resistance to fading. The new aramid fabric is expected to meet growing demands for safety clothing that offers comfort and maneuverability, as well as high visibility.

The new aramid fabric is fully compliant with ISO 20471:2013, the international standard for high-visibility clothing that enables others to see the wearer in a variety of lighting conditions. Teijin developed the fabric in collaboration with Komatsu Seiren, a leading fabric manufacturer.

Teijin is strengthening its leading position in the Japanese market for protective apparel, putting forward new hybrid safety solutions that combine various high-performance materials to meet diverse customer demands. The company’s global-development initiatives are expected to boost sales in the global market for safety and protection field to JPY 20 billion by 2020.

Over the decades, Teijin’s durable, heat-resistant, flame-retardant aramid fibers have contributed to the advancement of safety and protective apparel, providing police, firefighters and chemical-plant workers with high-performance clothing favored for their high-visibility, flame-retardant and flame-proof properties.

Teijin’s high-visibility aramid fabric will be on display (booth No.A04) at the IFCAA 2016 Osaka International Fire and Safety Exhibition, which will take place at the Asia and Pacific Trade Center (ATC) in Osaka on June 10 and 11.

Posted June 2, 2016

Source: Teijin Ltd.

Leigh Fibers Promotes Mason To Vice President

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — June 2, 2016 — Leigh Fibers has announced the promotion of Daniel Mason to vice president of Sales and Purchasing. Mason was previously director of sales and has worked his way up through a number of manufacturing positions as well as management levels. “Daniel is uniquely qualified to lead our sales and purchasing efforts since he has been involved with all aspects of quality, manufacturing, sales, and purchasing of our products and raw materials,” said Don Bockoven.

Mason joined Leigh in 2005 and while working at Leigh he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Management from Limestone College. He has since held numerous positions including; Director of Materials and Scheduling, Director of Materials Purchasing, Sales Account Executive and Business Director for Leigh Fibers’ sister company, ICE Recycling, LLC. He also holds a certification as an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.

Posted June 2, 2016

Source: Leigh Fibers

Morbern Announces $9-Million-Expansion

HIGH POINT, N.C. — June 2, 2016 — Morbern has announced a $9-million-expansion at its Cornwall, Ontario, manufacturing facility. The project creates 20,000 square feet of additional manufacturing space and includes the installation of a new, state-of-the-art, high-speed coating line which incorporates the latest technology.

“This will allow us to continue to expand and better compete in international markets, as our current facilities are operating at capacity,” said Mark Bloomfield, CEO, Morbern. “This is a big step forward for Morbern and for Cornwall.”

The project has been in development for nine months, with construction starting in earnest in April. The new building will be erected over the summer by local construction business Perras-Distefano. New equipment will arrive by fall, and will be fully implemented by the new year.

The equipment was sourced through a comprehensive purchasing review, with seven international bidders in the process. Highly specialized, the equipment has a 55-week lead time from initial purchase order to delivery.

This addition was done with help of the Canadian government, through financing from the Business Development Bank of Canada. “More than 75 percent of the financing requirements will be through a new term debt loan from BDC,” said Bloomfield. The Ontario government also contributed with a grant from the Eastern Ontario Development Fund.

Posted June 2, 2016

Source: Morbern

Hamilton International Acquires Largest U.S. Air-Jet Texturing Company

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — June 1, 2016 — TSI Yarns (formerly Texturing Services Inc.) joins Atlanta-based industrial fiber distributor Hamilton International group. The transaction combines Hamilton’s fiber sourcing expertise with TSI Yarns’ manufacturing and development, expanding the range and capabilities of both companies.

“TSI can produce 450,000 pounds of textured yarns per week at its modern, ISO 9001 certified, Martinsville facility,” said Art Hamilton, CEO, Hamilton International. “Access to raw materials available through other Hamilton businesses expands the range of solutions that TSI Yarns can provide to its customers.”

“The investment and enthusiasm that comes from being part of an organization committed to growth and American manufacturing gives TSI Yarns a unique opportunity to expand our products and services solutions,” said Ken Carder, TSI Yarns’ general manager and CFO.

Posted June 2, 2016

Source: Hamilton International

Largest Conference in AAPN History ‘Caught On Tape’

ATLANTA — June 2, 2016 — With more than 220 people total, Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN) held its largest annual pro:Americas Conference ever, May 15-17, 2016, at the Miami Four Seasons. All seven presentations tied together including keynote, East/West report card, Amazon’s momentum, investments in the Americas, trade legislation, compliance and above all else, Under Armour’s growth plans. One AAPN member, PA Group USA, created and donated a video of the event that can be viewed here.

Posted June 2, 2016

Source: AAPN 

SPGPrints’ PIKE® Digital Textile Printer Wins EDP Award

BOXMEER, The Netherlands — June  2, 2016 — SPGPrints is proud to announce that its PIKE® digital textile printer has won the European Digital Press (EDP) Award for “Best Industrial Textile Solution.”

Launched at ITMA Milan in November 2015, the Pike set new standards for print quality and production speeds. The single-pass printer’s debut attracted wide attention and, since then, that interest has continued and installations are underway at major textile printers. Pike will enable printers to address today’s demands for short-runs and fast-turnarounds as well as full production runs up to 13 million meters per year.

Jorgen Lindahl, area sales manager for SPGPrints, accepted the award at the presentation ceremony held at drupa 2016, in Düsseldorf, Germany. This is the 11th year of the EDP Awards which were established by the European Digital Press Association to recognize the best offerings on the market in terms of technical performance and service.

In making the award, the judges’ commented: “The Pike, built for industrial production, pushes the boundaries for digitally printed textiles. It gives textile printers the opportunity to switch to various images within one roll, and offers very short turnaround times compared to traditional textile printing.”

Commenting on the award, Jorgen Lundahl said: “We are very excited to have won this award for the Pike printer. It not only recognises Pike’s significance in the textile market, but also SPGPrints’ leadership in digital printing technologies. The advantages Pike can bring to textile printers will be reinforced in the marketplace by the award, and the overall credibility of digital textile printing enhanced.”

The Pike printer features the break-through Archer® technology with Fujifilm Dimatix Samba print heads for high-quality single-pass printing. Pike delivers fine lines, subtle halftones, smooth gradients and sharp geometric patterns at speeds up to 40 meters per minute and provides the combined competitive advantages of shortened time to market and reduced logistics costs.

Posted June 2, 2016

Source: SPGPrints 

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