ITM 2024 Exhibition; Preparing To Break New Records With The Number Of Exhibitors And Visitors

ISTANBUL — May 21, 2024 — The countdown has started for ITM 2024, one of the most important meeting points of textile technology leaders. ITM 2024, which will bring together technology manufacturers, global investors and professional visitors from all over the world, is preparing to break new records with the diversity of exhibitors, visitor profile and the business volume it creates.

ITM 2024 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, which will be held in partnership with Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım Inc. and Teknik Fairs Inc. and in cooperation with Textile Machinery and Accessories Industrialists Association (TEMSAD), will open its doors to its visitors between June 4-8, 2024, at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center.

Innovative Products will Reach a Wider Audience with the Expansion of the Fairground

The companies, which reached the number of visitors and sales figures above their expectations in the exhibitions they participated in the previous years, enlarged their stands at ITM 2024. There was also a significant increase in the number of companies participating in the exhibition for the first time. ITM Team increased the number of halls from 12 to 13 in order to meet the increasing demands of companies and new exhibitors in line with the targets of expanding the exhibition. Thanks to the expanded exhibition area, companies that enlarge their stands and have the opportunity to take part in ITM 2024 for the first time will have the chance to exhibit their products and services in a wider range. The latest products to be exhibited at the ITM 2024 Exhibition, which will bring together more than 1300 companies and company representatives from more than 70 countries, will meet with thousands of qualified buyers.

Focus of ITM 2024: Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence and Automation

ITM 2024 Exhibition, which will be organized this year with the motto ‘Discover the Future’, will offer an unmissable opportunity for those who want to discover the latest innovations in the sector, establish new business contacts and shape the textile world of the future together.

Machines designed to increase production efficiency and reduce costs, new production techniques such as digitalisation, artificial intelligence and automation will be one of the focal points of ITM 2024. Machines and equipment designed to reduce environmental impact and manufactured from sustainable materials will come to the fore at ITM 2024. Topics such as the use of recyclable materials, energy efficiency, waste reduction solutions, smart weaving machines and production monitoring systems will also be discussed at ITM 2024.

Company owners, managers, employees and sector representatives visiting the exhibition will have the opportunity to see the latest technological innovations for the first time and touch the firsts. Sector representatives, who will open brand new horizons in their minds about textile technologies, will sign brand new products by transforming the extraordinary and original ideas they get at ITM 2024 into design. Company owners who will be able to get information from experts about the technologies they will use in their factories will develop their products and direct their investments.

Sustainable Denim Technologies at ITM 2024

 The ‘Denim Technologies Special Section’, which will enable companies in the denim sector to introduce their sustainable innovations and latest technologies to the whole world, will guide buyers and brands looking for reliable information on sustainable products.

The specialised hall where the latest technologies for the sector will be exhibited will also offer a great opportunity for its visitors. Visitors to the ‘Denim Technologies Special Section’, where machinery and chemical manufacturers such as washing, bleaching, dyeing, cutting, patterning, finishing, drying, ozone used in denim production will have the opportunity to see innovations closely for the first time.

Global Investors will Prefer ITM 2024

ITM 2024 Exhibition; More than 70 thousand professional visitors from all over the world, from Asia to South America, from Africa to the Balkans, will meet with branded companies in the sector. Thanks to the B2B meetings to be organised at the fair, companies will establish new and permanent commercial connections. Trade delegations and global textile investors from many countries where textiles are active such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, India and Egypt will prefer ITM 2024 Exhibition. Thanks to the latest technologies to be exhibited at ITM 2024 Exhibition, machine sales and new investment decisions to be taken, the textile machinery sector will gain a great momentum in the world and in Turkey.

Intense Interest from Trade Delegations to ITM 2024 Exhibition

The Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of Turkey is requesting trade delegations from dozens of countries to come to the ITM 2024, which is included in the list of ‘Domestic Fairs Covered by Support’. Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Iran, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Serbia, Poland, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela are among the countries requesting a trade delegation. Applications to consulates and commercial attaché offices indicate that ITM 2024 will see a record increase in the number of visitors.

Visa Agreement with Turkey will Increase the Number of Visitors to the Exhibition

The fact that many countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Iran, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, which are the shining stars of the textile world with their great potential and production power, have visa agreements with Turkey increases the importance of ITM 2024 Exhibition. The fact that the textile manufacturers of the countries that have visa problems when travelling to Europe do not have this problem when coming to Istanbul plays an important role in increasing the number of exhibitors and visitors of ITM 2024 Exhibition.

Istanbul offers great convenience to visitors in terms of transport and accommodation

On the other hand, the fact that the exhibition is held in Istanbul, which is geographically the closest point connecting the countries to each other, turns ITM 2024 Exhibition into a centre of attraction for both exhibitors and visitors. Istanbul, which is located within a 3-hour flight distance to the world’s major trade centres, provides easy access to both the surrounding provinces and the surrounding countries by air, sea and land. In addition to European countries; investors from the Middle East, North Africa, Turkic Republics and Balkan countries will be able to reach Istanbul after a 3-hour flight and visit the ITM 2024 Exhibition. In addition, thanks to the proximity of the hotels to the fairgrounds, visitors coming to the ITM Exhibition from home and abroad will not have difficulties in terms of accommodation.

Posted: May 21, 2024

Source: Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş. and Teknik Fuarcılık A.Ş.

Durak Bug Safe Thread, The Latest Development Of Durak Tekstil

BURSA, Turkey — May 21, 2024 — Durak Bug Safe thread, the latest development of Durak Tekstil, offers a healthy and sustainable option for keeping invisibly small insects and pests away from textile products without containing harmful chemicals.

Durak Tekstil, manufacturer of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, eliminates the problem of insects and flies in many applications, especially in bed and home textile products, with the Bug Safe thread it has developed. Bug Safe thread, free of any chemicals harmful to humans and the environment in addition to its protective feature against insects, contributes to the protection of the ecosystem and the environment by repelling these creatures instead of killing them.

Almost invisible to the naked eye, these insects and pests need moist and warm environments to live and reproduce. Organic particles such as human and pet skin residues and food crumbs penetrate the inner layers of furniture, carpets, bedding and even toys, creating a favourable environment for these creatures. Durak Tekstil has developed the Durak Bug Safe thread with intensive R&D studies to keep invisibly small creatures such as mosquitoes, bed bugs and mites, which are risky for health and comfort, away from textile products and usage areas. This new solution, free of prohibited permethrin chemicals, prevents the settlement and reproduction of these creatures in textile products, especially in seam areas. Durak Bug Safe thread, with a special and natural odour component, has proven its success in various textile applications such as bedding, furniture, carpets and curtains with its insect-repellent feature. Developed primarily for sewing purposes, the thread can also be preferred for mosquito-repellent embroidery applications.

More in-depth and long-lasting insect protection

Durak Tekstil Board Member and Marketing Director Yiğit Durak said that people can encounter insects and pests in all areas of life and stated that a lot of methods are used in textile products in this regard: “People can create favourable environments for insects with both food residues and their own sheds. An average adult sheds 1.5 grams of skin per day, which can be enough for one million dust mites to live. External odour and chemical treatments such as sprays can be used to control them on textile surfaces such as beds, sofas, carpets and curtains; however, their effectiveness is short-term and narrow in scope.

Holes and nooks and crannies created during the sewing of textiles can become ideal environments for these pests to live and lay eggs, and solutions such as sprays are not effective here. In these solutions, which may contain prohibited components, the killed pests still remain on the textile surfaces. Therefore, we need a different solution to make our living space more sterile and comfortable. While developing the Durak Bug Safe thread, we focussed on exactly this need. As a healthy and sustainable solution, Durak Bug Safe, instead of killing pests, keeps them away from textile surfaces and repels them.”

Reminding that permethrin chemical components, a kind of prohibited pesticide, are widely used in anti-insect products, Durak emphasised that this poses risks for both the environment and human health. Durak continued his words as follows; “Our main priority was not to use banned chemicals while developing a healthier and sustainable solution for textiles that we directly contact such as mattresses, sofas and carpets. While developing the Durak Bug Safe thread, we used a special fragrance of natural volatile geranium and lemongrass essential oils without permethrin for insect and pest repellency. Thus, we obtained a shield that creates an insect-free area. While protecting our personal comfort and health, we did not harm the ecosystem.”

Independent test laboratory registered the success of Durak Bug Safe

Yiğit Durak explained that they cooperated with an independent test laboratory in Germany during the development process of the Durak Bug Safe thread and stated that in addition to the certification of the technical competence of the thread, the tests on living organisms were also carried out within the framework of ethical principles. He expressed; “The qualitative measurements made on the samples we have prepared have proved the repellency level of our thread for mites, bedbugs and mosquitoes. It has been reported that we have obtained successful results in the preliminary tests for OEKO-TEX. When the tests are completed, we will receive the OEKO-TEX Class 1 certificate.”

Durak Bug Safe thread, which does not allow insects to live and reproduce in sewing and embroidery application areas, was developed in light colour, but it can be produced in any colour according to customer demand. The new thread, which maintains its insect-repellent function up to 50 washes, provides lifetime protection as long as it is not washed. Durak Bug Safe thread offers new opportunities and new market opportunities to manufacturers with its suitability for various textile applications.

He noted that the Durak Bug Safe thread will become an assertive product in both local and global markets, saying that especially geographies in humid and hot climatic conditions come to the fore. Durak also expressed that they appeal to numerous different segments from toys to furniture, carpets to clothing products, and underlined that they have developed a suitable solution for protective clothing for those working in the agricultural sector and outdoor products such as tents.

Durak concluded; “While developing and protecting the living spaces of humans, we need to respect the living spaces of other living things as a part of the ecosystem. We are pleased to launch our Durak Bug Safe thread with insect/pest deterrent/repellent feature that increases the hygiene in our living space while increasing the comfort of the users.”

Posted: May 21, 2024

Source: Durak Tekstil

Hexcel Highlights Innovative Composite & Lightweight Aerospace Solutions At ILA Berlin 2024 

STAMFORD, Conn. — May 21, 2024 — Hexcel will demonstrate its latest aerospace solutions at ILA Berlin on June 5-9. At Hall 2, Stand 120, Hexcel will showcase its broad range of high-performance advanced lightweight composite materials for the Commercial Aerospace and Space & Defense markets and present customer components that highlight the performance and processing benefits of Hexcel technology.

Visitors to ILA Berlin will see the recently launched HexTow® IM9 24K fiber that provides a reliable solution for manufacturers seeking to maximize production efficiency in primary and secondary aerospace structures. HexTow IM9 24K delivers high fiber performance, translating into increased composite tensile strength and offering increased fiber line throughput and productivity provided by a 24K tow size. HexTow IM9 24K builds on the proven legacy of Hexcel intermediate modulus aerospace fibers and delivers a strong value proposition when compared to other commercially available 12K IM fibers.

Hexcel will also present customer solutions developed with HexPly® prepreg materials including an aileron demonstrator developed by Turkish Aerospace for Airbus. This part uses Hexcel HexPly M21E with HexTow IMA carbon fiber and the SQRTM production process. This press molding process reduces cycle time versus autoclave parts and allows manufacturers to work with existing qualified prepreg systems.

Hexcel will also display thermoplastic solutions co-developed with Arkema at ILA Berlin, highlighting the cost and time reduction benefits that this out-of-autoclave technology can offer for high-rate composite production. Hexcel will present a new HAICoPAS demonstrator panel manufactured using new thermoplastic and carbon fiber materials that target the low-cost assembly of structural aerospace parts. This project has involved Hexcel, Arkema, Ingecal, Coriolis Composites, Pinette Emidecau Industries, Institut de Soudure and CNRS laboratories (PIMM, LTEN). Lightweight structural thermoplastic composite parts made of HexPly® UD Tape with Kepstan® PEKK/HexTow® carbon were produced and then assembled using innovative welding technology. The demonstrator panel has been made in collaboration with an industrial committee including Airbus, Safran, Daher, Hutchinson and ATC.

In addition, Hexcel continues to develop its offering for future energy applications and will showcase its latest carbon fiber and towpreg materials that enable a transition to lower environmental impact transport. Hexcel hot melt towpreg materials take a first step in reducing environmental footprint, focusing on performance optimization and overall reduction in composite material usage.

“We are delighted to exhibit at ILA Berlin 2024, with Hexcel presenting the latest innovations in lightweight composite technology and sustainability for the Aerospace sector,” said Thierry Merlot, Hexcel president – Aerospace for Europe, MEA/AP & Industrial. “ILA Berlin shares our passion for pioneering aerospace development as Hexcel expands its collaboration with OEMs and tier suppliers to help create lighter and more efficient structures for future aerospace programs.”

Posted: May 21, 2024

Source: Hexcel Corporation 

Sympatex Joins Sustainability Hub At Outdoor By ISPO

UNTERFÖHRING, Germany — May 21, 2024 — Sympatex, producer of sustainable and recyclable membranes, announces its participation in the Sustainability Hub at Outdoor by ISPO 2024 at Trade Fair Center Messe München. The event, scheduled for June 3-5, 2024, serves as a platform for the outdoor industry to collaborate, and catalyze transformative change towards a more sustainable future.

Sympatex’s commitment to sustainability is the driving force behind every innovation, program and partnership. Through its participation in the Sustainability Hub, Sympatex reinforces its dedication to fostering collaboration as an indispensable element in the journey towards a circular economy.

At the Sustainability Hub, Sympatex will present its latest initiatives through two posters that are part of the Sustainability Guided Tour by Greenroomvoice. These posters serve not only as showcases of innovation but also as invitations to engage, collaborate, and envision a future where circular economy is a reality.

Collaboration lies at the heart of the circular economy — a principle Sympatex holds. To foster this, Sympatex opens the application phase for the Sustainability Impact Program — Design, at Outdoor by ISPO. The program includes workshops with industry experts and students to meet, discuss and share knowledge.

“Connect. Collaborate. Create. This is our call to textile enthusiasts, fashion designer, design students and creative minds. With the Sustainability Impact Program, we want to inspire designers to drive the circular economy,” said Lisa Polk, Responsible Design at Sympatex.

“In this program we will challenge the status quo of recyclable materials and learn how to reduce the carbon footprint in the design process. The program gives the participants a chance to share their expertise, challenges, individual journey, and their work for a better environment! Every designer can apply to the program who is willing to Re<Close the loop. Together,” Polk added.

By partnering with like-minded organizations and individuals, Sympatex seeks to amplify its impact, accelerate innovation, and drive systemic change across the outdoor industry and beyond.

“Together, we can redefine industry standards, inspire new practices, and pave the way for a more sustainable tomorrow. Sympatex invites all attendees of Outdoor by ISPO to visit the Sustainability Hub and explore the possibilities for collaboration. Together, let us chart a course towards a circular economy where sustainability, innovation, and collaboration intersect to create a brighter, greener future for generations to come,” said Kim Scholze, CSO Sympatex.

ISPO Textrends Award

The development of fiber2fiber articles is part of Sympatex Agenda 2030 with the aim of closing the textile cycle as quickly as possible. By 2030, 100 percent  of the processed raw materials for the entire Sympatex laminate portfolio are to come from the closed textile cycle.

Sympatex latest fiber2fiber article, Tokyo F2F Spring AS, has been selected for ISPO Textrends Top Ten selection as one of the  ten most excellent products in the category Membranes & Coatings.

Ten years after the start, the ISPO Textrends Award is well established. With ISPO Textrends, one can discover the most cutting-edge garments, accessories, fabrics, fibers, and components for the sports and outdoor industries. The award is handed out twice a year and honors trends in the textile and apparel sectors, set by experts two years in advance. Participants can submit their most innovative apparel or textile products for evaluation by an international panel of experts. The winners are presented at ISPO Munich and the OutDoor by ISPO Textrends exhibition.

Posted: May 21, 2024

Source: Sympatex Technologies  GmbH 

Indorama Ventures Rebrands To Align With Its Business Strategy

BANGKOK, Thailand — May 21, 2024 — From a family business that started in Thailand, Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. has become a global leader in the chemicals industry. This remarkable growth is partly due our proud history of making acquisitions, which brought diverse brands to our unmatched global model. It is now time to unify all our brands under the single brand of Indorama Ventures.

We have developed the logo to reflect our modernity, sustainability, innovation, and the quality we provide to our customers worldwide. The new logo conveys our commitment to be a world-class sustainable chemical company producing indispensable chemistry that touches billions of lives every day.

Our brand promise, “Indispensable Chemistry,” emphasizes our commitment to developing essential chemicals and materials for everyday life. We prioritize addressing societal needs and creating environmental impact. This promise also reflects the long-standing, strong bonded relationships between Indorama Ventures and all stakeholders. Our strategic positioning in the polyester value chain and our global presence are reflected in ensuring reliable sourcing, delivery, and recycling of these indispensable materials.

Current Company Overview

Indorama Ventures, listed in Thailand (Bloomberg ticker IVL.TB), is a petrochemicals producer, with a global manufacturing footprint across Europe, Africa, Americas, and Asia Pacific. The company’s portfolio comprises Combined PET, Fibers, and Indovinya (formerly Integrated Oxides & Derivatives). Indorama Ventures’ products serve major FMCG and automotive sectors, i.e., beverages, hygiene, personal care, tire, and safety segments. Indorama Ventures has about 26,000 employees worldwide and reported revenue of $15.6 billion in 2023. The company is listed in the Dow Jones Emerging Markets and World Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

The company has 140+ Operating Sites in 34 Countries on 6 Continents.

  • #1 rPET producer globally
  • #1 Ethoxylation company globally
  • #1 in PET staple fiber in ASEAN
  • #2 in airbag yarn

Indorama Ventures Business

Combined PET – We are the world’s leading PET manufacturer and recycler with sustainability at our core. Together, our resins, packaging, recycling, and specialty chemicals businesses serve customers making daily consumer necessities in diverse global markets including food & beverages, cosmetics and personal care, technical polymers, and other industries.

INDOVINYA – We offer sustainable and high-value solutions for the long-term success of our customers. As producers of solutions used in Crop Solutions, Energy & Resources, Home & Personal Care, Coatings, Performance Products, and other applications, we are present in the daily lives of millions of people around the world.

Fibers – As a leading global supplier, we offer one of the broadest portfolios in the fibers industry, touching many aspects of daily life. Our technology and innovation deliver high-quality fibers, high-tenacity yarns, specialty filaments, technical fabrics, and premium nonwovens. Customers rely on us to provide safe, high-performance solutions for automotive, industrial, home textile, apparel, hygiene, and medical applications.

Posted: May 21, 2024

Source: Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited  

Emphasis On Energy For Monforts At ITM 2024 In Istanbul

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — May 21, 2024 — Monforts, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year, will exhibit a Montex tenter chamber with an integrated overhead heat recovery unit at the forthcoming ITM textile machinery exhibition in Istanbul from June 4-8.

The heat recovery unit on display at the stand of Monforts partner Neotek (1116B in Hall 11) is just one of a range of energy saving options the company is now providing for both new and existing line installations and will be pleased to discuss at the show.

Monforts Montex stenters and Thermex dyeing ranges are industry standard for the fabric finishing industry, providing many advantages in terms of production throughput and especially in energy efficiency and savings.

“Investment in new technology and capacity expansions are very important to our Turkish customers, in order to stay ahead in terms of sustainable, high quality production,” said Monforts Area Sales Manager Thomas Paeffgen. “We find that they carefully assess the benefits of each advanced new technology in order to thrive in a sector that is constantly changing and as a result, have adopted ongoing strategies of continuous investment.”

Complete control

Monforts Montex line at Ilay Textile in Bursa.

Recent Monforts installations in Turkey have included an eight-chamber Montex stenter at the Bursa plant of Ilay Textile — a leader in new printing techniques and technologies, with customers across Europe and a database of over 40,000 apparel design patterns.

“The Montex installation is providing us with much improved control options for all process parameters and we are particularly impressed with the energy savings we are making,” saod the company’s Production Director Fikri Savaş.

Istanbul Boyahanesi’s plant in Çerkezköy meanwhile now benefits from a Monforts Thermex Econtrol continuous dyeing line.

Thermex dyeing range in Turkey.

“The Thermex has allowed us to get down to fabric weights of 80gsm while considerably shortening processing times for heavier fabrics, considerably expanding our product offering,” commented co-company founder and director Kemal Taşkin. “It’s an extremely versatile range, allowing us to instantly see the results and to easily move between reactive and disperse dyeing, for example.”

Arta in Çorlu, an accredited supplier to leading European retail brands such as Marks & Spencer, H&M, Inditex and Top Shop has also adopted the Thermex system.

Montex®Coat coating system at Bursa-based Altun Tekstil.

“It provides us with a far wider range of fabric finishes and surface effects than we can achieve compared to our competitors,” said Arta Plant Manager Mehmet Kaan Kalipçioĝlu.

Another Bursa-based operation, Altun Tekstil, a leader in home textiles and furnishing fabrics, has just commissioned the first Montex®Coat coating system in Turkey.

“With the Montex Coat unit we are able to achieve an even foam application at high speed which results in a very economic process,” said company owner Murat Altun. “We have worked with Neotek from the start and both service and the product quality with Monforts technology have been extremely satisfying.”

coaTTex

At ITM, Monforts will also introduce its very latest coaTTex coating unit exclusively dedicated to air knife and knife-over-roller coating. For single-sided application with paste or foam, the versatile coaTTex is suitable for both incorporation into existing finishing ranges as well as installation with new Monforts lines, especially Montex tenter systems.

A wide range of coatings can be applied to fabrics for providing functions such as waterproofing, liquid and gas protection and breathability, in addition to foam lamination and coating, including black-out coating.

Central location

“In Turkey we are very strongly supported by our representative Neotek, our solution partner on the ground for service, installation and commissioning, providing specialised and rapid help to all of our customers,” Thomas Paeffgen said. “ITM is always one of the most important exhibitions for Monforts, for meeting customers not just from Turkey, but across the Middle East and Central Asia, as well as Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

“Istanbul’s centralized position makes it accessible to the majority of the major textile manufacturing hubs and as we mark our 140th anniversary in 2024, having been founded back in 1884, the ITM show will provide us with the ideal opportunity to celebrate with colleagues and customers all together in one location.”

Posted: May 21, 2024

Source: A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG

Datacolor® Announces Major Updates To Software Offerings Plus New Software Maintenance Support Plan

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — May 21, 2024 — Datacolor has released significant software portfolio updates, including the integration of Colibri® support and enhancements to its color matching and quality control (QC) tools.

“Since the acquisition of matchmycolor and its Colibri software solutions last May, our teams have worked tirelessly to align and enhance our state-of-the-art color formulation and management software and services. Our goal is to provide easy-to-use solutions using the latest technologies that can be fully integrated into the workflows of customers in a wide range of industries. The result is a number of software upgrades and new support services which we are committed to continuously evolve,” said Albert Busch, Datacolor president and CEO.

The latest version of the Colibri workflow software (version 24.1), released today, includes many new features, including increased security, improved recipe correction and performance enhancements.

“We’ve also streamlined the upgrade process so that it requires no additional training and prevents data loss,” said Yazid Tohme, CTO at Datacolor. “At the same time, we’re expanding the use of cloud capabilities, analytics and integration services to further add value and improve ease of use.”

Datacolor is also upgrading its Match Pigment, Match Textile and Tools QC software solutions, in efforts to improve speed, security and reliability.

All Datacolor applications will soon benefit from the same maintenance support plan as Colibri. It will provide easy access to software upgrades and dedicated support services, ensuring that customer systems remain up to date with the latest performance enhancements. Customers will be able to take advantage of this new offering starting in June.

Posted May 21, 2024

Source: Datacolor

Precision Textiles Taps Industry Veteran Bill Learn For Quality Control Post

FAIRFIELD, N.J. — May 21, 2024 — Precision Textiles — a provider for nonwovens and laminate solutions for the bedding, home furnishings, healthcare and automotive industries — has appointed bedding industry veteran Bill Learn as director of quality control.

Learn, former director of quality control at the Global Textile Alliance and a former new product development manager at Tempur Sealy, will lead quality processes across all Precision Textiles product lines and facilities. He will collaborate closely with suppliers to uphold rigorous standards for purchased components as well as raw materials. In addition, he will ensure internal and external requirements are met and drive improvements in manufacturing operations to enhance quality, efficiency and reduce costs. Learn will also mentor the quality team to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. He reports to Keith Martin, vice president of Precision Textiles.

“We are thrilled to welcome Bill to our leadership team,” Martin said. “His extensive experience in the bedding industry and proven track record in quality control will be instrumental in advancing our quality initiatives and optimizing our processes. We look forward to seeing the positive impact he will make for us and our customers as we continue to uphold the highest standards in the industry.”

As a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Learn is equipped to drive customer satisfaction and bottom-line results by decreasing waste and variation. He will utilize Six Sigma tools to help solve problems and make improvements when needed. Learn will also work closely with manufacturing, sales and product development to maintain high level detail in internal product specifications across the company’s manufacturing facilities, ensuring customers receive the same high-quality product regardless of where it is produced.

“I’m very excited to be at Precision Textiles,” said Learn. “I’m looking forward to working with our suppliers to better define raw materials requirements and with our product development and manufacturing teams to advance and develop new, sustainable methods of practice and achieve overall business goals.”

A graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Learn pursued his MBA at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. When he is not focused on work, he enjoys spending time outdoors and volunteers as an Eagle Scout mentor.

Learn resides in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Posted May 21, 2024

Source: Precision Textiles

The drupa Imaging Summit: Making The Future Of Printing Visible And Successful

CHICAGO, IL — May 20, 2024 — On May 30 and 31, 2024, The drupa Imaging Summit will address current topics relating to the printed image, its technologies and business cases. Topics such as the future of photographic innovations, image creation with artificial intelligence, the priority of sustainability issues or the clarification of what image quality means for printing will be highlighted. Top-class speakers will give around 20 keynotes on the topics of technology, business, sustainability, innovation and artificial intelligence as well as the special relationship between images, image data and print.

The drupa Imaging Summit will start on May 30 at 11:00 am with “Image Generation via Artificial Intelligence: Tools & Workflows” by Andreas Jürgensen (founder of AI Imagelab | ai-imagelab.de). In his talk, he will answer questions such as: What is the current state of AI-generated images? Which programs are currently relevant – and which ones should you keep an eye on? And in which applications will they become relevant?

At 11:30 am, “Picture This: How AI is Revolutionizing Imaging” by Dennis Oberfeld (Customer Engineer Google Cloud) will discuss Google’s powerful AI solutions and how they are streamlining workflows and producing stunning results. He will also talk about upscaling, watermarking and provide practical tools for businesses and creatives alike.

Dr.-Ing. Björn Schwarzbach (Managing Director/COO ORWO NET GmbH) will  follow with an overview of how AI is being used in image labs today and in the future, and the innovative business potential it offers with his talk “From Pixels to Print: Leveraging AI for Enhanced Photo Product Quality and Efficiency” at 12:00 pm.

At 12:30 pm, the lecture “AI Unveiled: Navigating Past, Present, and Future in Photo Print Innovation”, will be presented by Sarah Lefebvre (Director of Marketing EyeQ Imaging Inc). She connects the present-day applications of AI to real-life use cases and the impacts they have on the printing industry and will explore the intersection of innovation and practicality at the forefront of AI technology.

The next speaker will be Adrian Rohnfelder (Founder AI Imagelab) at 1:30 pm, who will talk about “The influence of Artificial Intelligence on future print products”. In this highly illustrated and entertaining presentation, he will outline possible print products of the future as a result of the new generative AI possibilities: Changes through AI support for existing products, key social media drivers such as pets and selfies for a flood of AI-generated images and possible consumer wishes for 2D, 3D and 4D printing.

At 2:00 pm, Google Manager Dennis Oberfeld will talk about “Transform at Speed: The Power of Cloud for Digital Innovation”. He will explain how Google Cloud empowers businesses to transform and innovate at an unprecedented pace.

The next presentation “Expanding the expressive capabilities through FUJIFILM’s imaging technology” by Katsuyuki Takada (Head of Ink Development for Inkjet Printers FUJIFILM Business Innovation Co., Ltd.) will start at 3:00 pm. FUJIFILM has developed a new technology to print structural colors using inkjet. This decoration method does not use pigments or dyes. It develops a fine structure that reflects specific wavelengths of light on a substrate by printing. The technology that enables this natural structural color through digital printing has been praised as a technology that greatly expands the possibilities of expression. Katsuyuki Takada will also introduce the audience to the latest technology in metallic colors such as gold and silver.

At 4:00 pm, Stephan Hankammer (Prodekan Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und Gesellschaft, Bonn) will speak about “How do we make companies regenerative?” He is co-founder and scientific director of the Institute for Regenerative Economy (REGWI), professor for sustainable corporate management, innovation and entrepreneurship at the Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences in Alfter near Bonn, head of the B.A. program Sustainable Economy, and thought leader for interdisciplinary business approaches to a sustainable regenerative economy.

The next talk will be “Sustainability in the printing industry: From a holistic approach to changing actions” by Henning Ohlsson (founder of Ohlsson Consulting) at 4:25 pm. He was Director Sustainability for Epson Europe, overseeing all ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) activities across EMEA. In 2020, Henning was ranked 9th in the top 100 global CSR influencers compiled by Assent Compliance. Today, he leads a network and think tank of international sustainability consultants.

At 4:45 pm, Andreas Peter Asel (Market and Business Development Manager Circularity Epson Europe) will address the important topic of “Closing the Resource Loop in the Printing Industry”. Andreas is building the new material recycling segment for the printing industry in Europe and driving environmentally conscious solutions. He is a well-known keynote speaker with a proven track record at international conferences.

At 5:10 pm, Jerome Cochet (Co-Founder & MD goodcarbon GmbH) will explain “How to confidently deliver on your net zero and nature positive commitments through high quality carbon credits”. He has a strong business and marketing background, having previously worked for McKinsey & Co and Zalando, where he founded Zalando Marketing Services.

The first day of the drupa Imaging Summit will conclude with a Sustainability Panel with all the  speakers at 5:40 pm and an Imaging and Printing Networking Evening at 6:00 pm.

The second day of the drupa Imaging Summit  will start on May 31 at 11:00 am with the topic “Photographer meets Print Service Provider” by Jochen Kohl (Managing Director of K2 Studio and Studio 911 and Head of Marketing ILFORD EU). He will provide interesting answers to questions such as how do photographers see their images and how much is this influenced by digital presentation media alone? And how does the print service provider see it?

Peter Hytrek, CEO of DINAX, will speak at 11:30 am about “Ease of use: The key to environmental savings and success in the print business”. Especially in the POS and in-house areas, printing is often done by inexperienced users. Mirage from DINAX is the key to achieving outstanding results with ease and confidence.

At 12:00 pm, Viesus CEO Servi Pieters will highlight the key aspects of “Prints enhanced in the blink of an AI”. He will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the algorithms used by leading names in the photo printing industry to minimize suboptimal prints. Largely unknown to the public, Viesus’ AI technology works as an invisible yet powerful force, enhancing millions of images every day with unmatched precision and consistency.

The topic ”How XR will evolve and potentially change our lives” will be presented by Vijay Kishan Rao (Vice President of VCX-Forum e.V. and Mobile Product Manager at Vodafone) at 12:30 pm. With XR, Pervasive Computing and AI, there will be a shift where the interaction between humans and digital entities will take a quantum leap towards an intuitive, inclusive and immersive experience.

“Sustainable Photography with Nikon’s Z System” will be the topic of Daniel Ziegert (Manager Professional & Educational Business Nikon Europe BV) at 1:30 pm. Hel will explore the innovative features of Nikon Z cameras and lenses and their role in creating value-added products. Investing in high quality Nikon equipment leads to stunning visuals and promotes sustainable practices.

Why are photos taken with a smartphone so brilliant? The presentation “Computational Photography: More than a single image” by Dietmar Wüller (CEO Image Engineering, President of the VCX Forum) at 2:00 pm will provide the answer. How is it possible that these small cameras are now able to deliver the same and sometimes even better image quality than regular consumer cameras? The answer is “computational photography”. Dietmar will explain some of these methods and give an overview of the current technology.

Heidemarie Hinger (Product and Business Development Manager Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH) will reveal the secrets of sustainable paper production in her talk “Sustainable Paper: Nurturing Creativity, Preserving Nature” at 2:30 pm. She will highlight  eco-friendly printing practices and success stories that prove that art and environmental protection go hand in hand.

The drupa Imaging Summit will be accompanied by the photo exhibition “1253 m” by photographer Ralf Baumgarten. The exhibition will show photos from the last German coal mine “Prosper Haniel” at a depth of 1253 meters. The exhibition was photographed with two analog Canon F-1 cameras from the 1970s. As part of drupa, the exhibits will demonstrate the visual power of perfectly printed photographs. The DNA of photography as a print medium is to capture decisive moments and bring them to life for the viewer.

For further information about drupa 2024, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America; E-mail: info@mdna.com; Visit www.drupa.com and www.mdna.com.

Posted: May 20, 2024

Source: Messe Düsseldorf North America

Policy, Data And Field-Level Impact In Focus For Better Cotton Conference In Istanbul

GENEVA, Switzerland — May 20, 2024 — Better Cotton will host its annual conference June 26-27 in the cotton-producing country of Türkiye, renowned for its textile manufacturing. Taking place at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, the event will bring together more than 200 industry stakeholders — both in-person and online — representing all stages of the supply chain. Registration is still open and available.

A focus on ‘Accelerating Impact’ unites the four themes: Putting People First, Driving Change at Field Level, Understanding Policy & Industry Trends, and Reporting on Data & Traceability. Sessions will explore the sector’s most compelling issues and developments, including regenerative agriculture, decent work responsibilities across the supply train, traceability and sustainability legislation.

Antonie Fountain, managing director at VOICE Network, will serve as the conference host, while keynote speakers will come from three continents and various disciplines.

  • Aarti Kapoor, founder and executive director of human rights agency Embode, will kickstart the first theme, ‘Putting People First’
  • Lewis Perkins, president of the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), will lead discussion for the ‘Driving Change at Field Level’ theme
  • Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe, executive vice president for Innovation and Sustainability at global apparel manufacturer Epic Group, will introduce the theme ‘Understanding Policy & Industry Trends’
  • Tülin Akın, founder of Turkish farmer social enterprise Tabit, will lead on the event’s final theme, ‘Reporting on Data & Traceability’

Better Cotton Farmers will feature throughout the programme, connecting stakeholders directly with cotton farming communities, including representatives from Turkey, India, Mozambique, Pakistan, Tajikistan and the United States.

The ‘Putting People First’ theme will cover the social side of cotton farming — from promoting sustainable livelihoods to ensuring decent work. Conversations will explore ideas around farmer remuneration as well as the role producer organisations can play in supporting this mission.

‘Driving Change at Field Level’ will delve into a number of topics, from women’s empowerment and farmer financing mechanisms to regenerative agriculture and cross-commodity collaboration. A timely discussion on carbon markets will get things underway, as panelists debate the pros and cons of such frameworks and whether they’re fit to accommodate millions of the world’s smallholder cotton farmers.

On day two, attention will turn to ‘Understanding Policy & Industry Trends’ as sessions consider the changing legislative landscape which continues to impact the fashion and textile sectors. Panel discussions will touch upon how stakeholders can prepare for emerging regulations, and how performance claims can support company sustainability goals.

The event’s final theme, ‘Reporting on Data & Traceability’, will consider the crucial role of data in driving improvements both at the field level and within cotton supply chains. Better Cotton will provide insights into its 2023 India Impact Report results, as well as the latest information relating to traceability.

Across the two-day event, there’ll be a plethora of organisations from across the cotton sector and beyond attending to offer their insights.

Participants include:

  • Marks & Spencer
  • WWF
  • IDH
  • Solidaridad
  • International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
  • 2050
  • World Agroforestry
  • Olam Agri

There will be ample opportunity to network, including a welcome reception on Tuesday 25 June to kickstart an engaging couple of days. A networking dinner and the Better Cotton Member Awards will be hosted 26 June on a cruise along the Bosphorus to take in the city sights and Istanbul’s rich history.

Registration is available via https://bettercottonconference.org/ and we look forward to convening the industry.

A huge thank you to our event sponsors: USB Certification, Gildan, Cotton Incorporated, Artistic Milliners, Louis Dreyfus Company, Ortablu, Spectrum, Kipas Textiles, Supima, Cotton Brazil, Source Intelligence, San JFS, Global Organic Textile Standard Türkiye, Koton and RBDC.

Posted: May 20, 2024

Source: Better Cotton

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