Picanol To Present Rapier & Airjet Innovations At ITM Istanbul

IEPER, Belgium — April 28, 2016 — The ITM 2016 fair will be held at the TÜYAP Fair Convention and Congress Center in Istanbul from June 1-4, 2016. Picanol will be exhibiting in Hall 2, Booth 218, and will be displaying one air-jet and two rapier weaving machines. The OptiMax-i and the TerryMax-i machines will be presented for the first time in Turkey. In order to ensure it places maximum emphasis on its weaving machines’ capacities, Picanol’s new machines will be displayed in a brand new booth design at the ITM fair.

OptiMax-i
Picanol has an outstanding track record with regard to the production of high-tech rapier machines. “In 1975, more than forty years ago, we launched our very first weaving machine with a rapier insertion. Since then, we have installed over 90,000 rapier machines throughout the world” explained Johan Verstraete, vice president, Sales, Marketing & Services at Picanol. “With industrial speeds of up to 750 rpm, the new OptiMax-i is now unquestionably the fastest industrial produced rapier weaving machine in the world. Highlights of the new rapier include the increased performance, redesigned and even more rigid construction, new applications, intelligent energy efficiency, improved ergonomics and user-friendliness. The OptiMax-i is available in reed widths ranging from 190 to 540 centimeters. Furthermore, thanks to its optimized rapier drives, it remains the fastest rapier machine on the market with the Guided Gripper system (GC) and through its Free Flight system (FF) it is also the most versatile one”. The Guided Positive Gripper (GPG) system has been developed for dedicated technical fabrics. Meanwhile, additional features that have been developed to respond to an ever increasing demand for versatility include, among other things, the Electronic Filling Tensioner (EFT), the SmartEye filling detector and the SmartCut filling cutter.

TerryMax-i and TERRYplus Summum
The ITM fair will also see Picanol presenting its new TerryMax-i rapier, which has been developed for terry cloth production. The direct electronic drive of the cloth fell mechanism guarantees a perfect pile formation and enables weavers to not only program the pile height loop by loop, but also to program the pre beat-up distance of every single filling yarn, which in turn enables endless design possibilities. Special features include OptiSpeed, pile height monitoring and needle roller control. Besides the TerryMax-i, Picanol also has an airjet for terry production: the TERRYplus Summum weaving machine. This means that Picanol is the only provider on the market offering both airjet and rapier terry machines.

OMNIplus Summum
The OMNIplus Summum is Picanol’s latest generation in airjet weaving machines. It succeeds in combining the latest available technology with over thirty years of experience in airjet weaving. By introducing state-of-the-art technology in hardware and software, the OMNIplus Summum offers the latest next upgrade to meet new market demands in terms of quality, performance and energy consumption.

Built on the new BlueBox platform, the OMNIplus Summum is packed with new features that enhance weaving performance and enable Picanol to continue to add further improvements in the future. The OMNIplus Summum is equipped with fully electronic pressure regulators, a separate built-in air tank for each weaving channel and a unique triple air tank configuration for the relay nozzles. This improves the user-friendliness and flexibility of the machine and significantly reduces energy consumption.

Let’s grow together
“Picanol offers the best mix of machines and services that enable weavers to create almost every type of fabric imaginable. In line with our marketing campaign ‘Let’s grow together’ (for more info see www.letsgrowtogether.be) everyone at Picanol endeavors to ensure that our machines have a higher performance, are more energy efficient, more versatile, more user- friendly and easy to set. This means that we can continue to demonstrate that we are the technology leader for both airjet and rapier weaving machines” explained Johan Verstraete.

Picanol is delighted to be able to invite you to take a virtual walk through its ITM Istanbul booth thanks to a new interactive app. You can navigate the entire Picanol booth from the palm of your hand and you will be able to browse the complete list of machines, sort by product type or view our list of features all at once. Picanol’s new virtual booth will make it feel like you are right on the show exhibition with views and videos of the machines and the ability to contact Picanol. It is a great way to explore new weaving technology! The below link enables you to download a brand new app (iOS, Android and Windows) that will let you discover the Picanol booth: www.letsgrowtogether.be/en/picanol-trade-fair-app.

Picanol weaving machines represent a synthesis of technological know-how and experience that has been built up over eighty years and has resulted in more than 350,000 machines being produced. Picanol is proud to confirm that it currently has more than 175,000 weaving machines running in some 2,600 weaving mills across the world.

WEAVING MACHINES ON DISPLAY AT THE PICANOL BOOTH: 

  • OptiMax-i (4 – R – 190), fancy denim
    
  • TerryMax-i (8 – R – 260), terry
    
  • OMNIplus Summum (6 – R – 190), shirting

Posted April 28, 2016

Source: Picanol

April 2016: Textile Activity At A Glance

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April 2016

Volkert, Inc. Announces The Formation Of Volkert Global

MOBILE, Ala. — April 26, 2016 — Volkert Inc. — a full-service, multi-discipline engineering services firm with a long and successful history of providing support for public and private infrastructure clients in the United States — is pleased to announce that it has formed a new entity, Volkert Global. Volkert Global will serve as an independent international affiliate for Volkert, Inc. and will further extend Volkert’s ability to reach and serve their growing international client base.

Volkert Global has named Jerry Stump, current Volkert Inc. COO, as its president and CEO to lead the organization from its new headquarters located in the Metro Nashville, Tenn., area. Perry Hand, President and CEO, Volkert Inc., said: “Jerry has done an exceptional job as COO of Volkert, Inc. and will continue in this role, as well as lead this exciting new venture of Volkert Global. We are very excited for the future of Volkert, Inc. and Volkert Global, and know that Jerry is committed to our continued success and growth both in our own back yard and around the world.”

Volkert’s most recent global activity is working with one of its strategic design partners on a critical infrastructure development in Panama. A new Metro Link Transit System will serve Panama City as well as growing areas throughout the region.

Posted April 26, 2016

Source: Volkert, Inc.

Three Finalists For Innovation Award Will WOW Conference Attendees

CARY, NC — April 26, 2016 — Wipes for unique applications from cleaning string musical instruments to providing pain relief from insect bites and removing makeup are in the running for this year’s World of Wipes Innovation Award®.

The three finalists will present their products at the World of Wipes® International Conference June 7-10 at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. The award winners will be selected by attendees and announced during the conference. WOW 2015 drew more than 500 attendees from every area of the wipes sector and this year promises to do the same in its 10th edition.

The annual World of Wipes Innovation Award® recognizes the product that both expands the use of nonwovens and demonstrates creativity, novelty, uniqueness, and technical sophistication. Nominated products come from within the entire nonwoven wipes value chain.

The INDA Technical Advisory Board, INDA’s President, INDA’s Director of Education & Technical Affairs, and industry members from the wipes market segment selected these product finalists from a broad group of international product nominations. They are:

Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s Kleenex Facial Cleansing Wipes:

These wipes solve a common problem women have with existing make-up remover wipes that do not leaving the face feeling as clean as liquid cleanser and water. Kleenex Facial Cleansing Wipes solve this problem by using Kimberly-Clark’s patented co-form with micro-fine fibers to lift and trap dirt, oil and make-up. Co-form fibers can be up to five times smaller than those of Spunlace. The pre-moistened wipe contains a water-based cleanser that makes the skin feel freshly-washed-clean in just one step.

Kyser Musical Products’ Kyser Cleaning Wipes:

Kyser, a music accessories company, has launched disposable Kyser Cleaning Wipes for string instruments, including guitars, bass guitars, and mandolins. The wipes are available in three varieties: String Cleaning Wipes, keeping strings clean for fresh and high quality sound; Polish Wipes for cleaning oil and grime on wood; and Lem-Oil Wipes for cleaning and conditioning fretboards.

Tec Laboratories’ Tecnu Bites & Stings Medicated Itch & Pain Relief Wipes:

These medicated itch and pain relief wipes provide immediate relief from insect bites and stings, reduce the urge to scratch, and are individually wrapped to easily take on outdoor adventures. The patented homeopathic wipe features Tecnu Textures™ technology. The textured side of the wipe is used to provide immediate relief from insect bites without breaking the skin while the smooth side is a softer application for tender bee stings.

Posted April 26, 2016

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Exposition Development Company, Inc. And E.J. Krause & Associates Join Forces To Produce ExpoProducción

ATLANTA — April 26, 2016 — Exposition Development Company Inc. (ExpoDevCo) and E.J. Krause & Associates (EJK) announced today that they have partnered to produce the 4th edition of ExpoProducción Mexico, to be held March 29-31, 2017, at the World Trade Center in Mexico City, Mexico.

EJK is one of the largest privately held exhibition management companies in the world. With offices on three continents, EJK produces over 40 events in 14 different industries, 11 of which are run by E. J. Krause, Mexico.  EJK brings a reputation based on its resolute commitment to excellence in service to its clients.

“At E.J. Krause & Associates we are very excited to be co-organizer of ExpoProducción in Mexico. The textile industry has always been vitally important to the industrial base in Mexico. We are certain that by continuing to work closely with our exhibitors, our industry partners, and media, ExpoProducción 2017 will be a resounding success” commented Paul St. Amour, vice president Latin America, EJ Krause & Associates.

ExpoDevCo produces expositions and events in many different industries, the consistent focus has been on delivering leading events in the markets served through compelling content, outstanding marketing outreach, and the most effective partnerships.  David Audrain, CEO & partner, ExpoDevCo stated. “We feel confident that our partnership with E.J. Krause will enable the show to grow far beyond what it has already achieved in its first 3 editions. The 2017 edition will be a very strong year for ExpoProducción, and for the market in Mexico and Central America!”

The partnership of these two leaders in the trade show industry will allow ExpoProducción to continue to become the MUST attend event for the Apparel, Home, and Technical Textiles industries in Mexico and Central America. Attendees will experience a larger international exhibitor presence, more country pavilions, and a redeveloped conference program that will touch on every segment of the textile industry and be presented by industry leaders from around the world. Exhibitors will see attendee numbers continue to grow in all market segments, new business matchmaking offered, customized marketing programs to help exhibitors reach their targeted markets, and a continued level of customer service that has gained ExpoProducción the outstanding reputation it has had since its first edition in 2013.

The 4th edition of ExpoProducción will be held March 29-31, 2017, at the World Trade Center, Mexico City, Mexico.

Posted April 25, 2016

Source: Exposition Development Company, Inc.

Innovation, Efficiency, Service Spearhead U.S. Resurgence

Jim-Phillips-colorBy Jim Phillips, Yarn Market Editor

For many years, the predominant question among many industry observers was not whether the U.S. textile industry would cease to be relevant, but when.

During the latter part of the 20th century — when at times it seemed easier to name the textile facilities that remained open, instead of listing all that had closed — it appeared that those observers had been correct and that textiles would follow the shoe industry and all but disappear from the American landscape.

However, by the beginning of the Millennium, a number of factors combined to radically alter the position of the industry and change the future outlook. Among these were the reduction in domestic capacity that more closely aligned production capability with overall demand, a renewed commitment to customer service and quick delivery and a more determined and aggressive global strategy.

By the beginning of the 2010s, for the first time in decades, the U.S. industry began to grow. New plants were announced, and the industry moved to once again add capacity in the wake of a significant uptick in demand for American-made yarn and fabrics.

Another step in that direct was taken in mid-April, with the groundbreaking by Meridian Specialty Yarn Group for a new, multi-million-dollar facility in Valdese, N.C. When completed, the plant with increase Meridian’s operations in Valdese by 113,000 square feet. The plant will augment existing capabilities in package dyeing, space dyeing and top dyeing. As well, the plant will manufacture tow-dyed acrylic for vertical integration with the company’s Ranlo, N.C., plant.

Meridian’s announcement is just the latest in a series that promises to once again significantly expand the presence of the industry — and particularly yarn spinners — in the southeastern United States. Over the past several years, companies in Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai, Great Britain, India, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Switzerland, as well as in the United States, announced plans to open or expand textile plants in Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Spinners and industry insiders attributed the new era of growth to multiple factors. First and foremost is innovation. “Nothing captures the market’s attention quite like a product that fills a previously unmet need. “It’s important that we keep looking at the market and see where we can establish a competitive edge,” said one specialty spinner. “We look to try to make products that no one else can or will.”

Further contributing to the industry’s success is a renewed focus on core competencies and greater willingness to partner with others. “Spinners have to decide what businesses they can be in and, especially, what businesses they shouldn’t be in,” said one spinner. “Just because you’ve always run a dyehouse doesn’t mean that dyeing your own yarn is the most efficient way to do it. Perhaps there’s a partner that can do it better and cheaper.”

Also, many spinners are now adopting aggressive global strategies. “Many of our old customers, the one we grew this business around, have closed up shop,” said one spinner. “It was either look for new markets or close our doors, too.”

As exports become an increasingly significant share of spinners’ business, lead time and quality are key to gaining this business. “Lead time is often the most important thing — more important in some instances than price,” a specialty ring spinner said. Said another: “We’re never going to win on price, but we can often compete when lead times are critical. As spinners, we have to be able to process and turnaround orders faster than ever before. Quality and speed to market — those are the only two real differentiators these days unless you have a truly unique product. Fortunately, those are things we excel at.”

Cotton Prices Remain Below 60 Cents

Spot cotton quotations for the base quality of cotton (color 41, leaf 4, staple 34, mike 35-36 and 43-49, strength 27.0-28.9, uniformity 81.0-81.9) in the seven designated markets measured by the USDA averaged 58.89 cents per pound for the week ended April 14. This is up from the 57.06 cents reported the previous week, but down from 62.67 cents reported for the corresponding period a year ago.

The ICE May settlement prices ended the week of April 14 at 60.64 cents, compared to 59.03 cents the previous week.

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April 2016

Hexcel Breaks Ground On New Engineered Core Facility In Casablanca, Morocco

STAMFORD, Conn. — April 26, 2016 — Hexcel today broke ground on a new $20 million engineered core facility at the MidParc Free Trade Zone Industrial Park in Casablanca, Morocco. Presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony were Hexcel Vice President and General Manager Thierry Merlot and Moulay Hafid Elalamy, Moroccan Minister for Industry, Commerce, Investment and Digital Economy.

When fully operational in 2017, the facility will convert HexWeb® honeycomb materials into engineered core parts that are used for structural reinforcement and light weighting in aerospace applications, including aircraft structures, engine nacelles and helicopter blades. In the interim, Hexcel will occupy a temporary facility on the Midparc site that will begin operating in Q4 2016. The plant is expected to employ more than 200 people by 2020.

The Casablanca facility is part of Hexcel’s ongoing worldwide investment to create a diversified and robust global supply chain to support aerospace customers’ growing demand for engineered core. In recent years, Hexcel has increased capacity at existing plants to support its engineered core business and plans further expansions to capture additional opportunities in a global market with excellent growth potential.

At today’s ceremony, Merlot said: “Morocco’s forward-looking industrial policy, economic growth plan and the establishment of industrial free trade zones influenced our choice of location. Morocco has a highly skilled, competitive workforce, is well situated geographically, and has a quality infrastructure — all of which are key logistical criteria for our industry. Other deciding factors were the local Mohammed V international airport and the close proximity of several Hexcel customers including Safran (Aircelle), Airbus (STELIA), Daher, and Bombardier,” he said.

Executive Vice President Performance and Competitiveness at Safran, Jean-Jacques Orsini, said at today’s event: “We welcome Hexcel’s decision to invest in Morocco and build an engineered core facility at the Midparc Industrial Park. Hexcel’s new plant will be close to our own Safran (Aircelle) plant that we opened in 2005, and having a supplier at such close proximity will create a very efficient supply chain that will benefit both of our companies and the aerospace industry more generally, not only in Morocco but around the world.”

Posted April 26, 2016

Source: Hexcel Corp.

Olbo & Mehler Expects To Grow In The US Market

FULDA, Germany — April 26, 2016 — Olbo & Mehler will be in Techtextil North America May 3-5, in Atlanta as part of the company’s strategy to invest in the U.S. market, through which it hopes to increase its market share.

Olbo & Mehler will be focused on three market segments in the US: mobiltech, indutech and buildtech. In this event, Olbo & Mehler will present some of its most popular products such as fabrics for timing belts; fabrics for handrails; and its patented treated basalt fabric for heat resistant and fire retardant applications. The textile production technique using basalt, earned in 2015 to Olbo & Mehler Inova Textil award in the category Fabrics.

Alberto Tavares, CEO of Olbo & Mehler comment: “Our strategy is centered on two pillars: innovation and continuous improvement. We believe that our long term competitive advantage  emerges from our capacity and determination to innovate, challenging ourselves to perform better, seeking productivity and quality, every day, everywhere, by everyone. As a result of this strategy, we have been able to achieve  significant improvements in our key financial indicators in 2015. EBITDA improved 14 pp  together with a significant Working Capital and Net Debt reductions give us the confidence to continue and reinforce our strategy.

In 2014, Olbo & Mehler recorded a volume of EUR 42 million. In the last three years, the company increased by 50 percent its turnover — from 28 million in 2012 — and added another 100 workers. The company exports 100 percent of its production out of Portugal. Europe is the main market (70 percent) with Germany the main destination, representing 25 percent of the overall turnover, followed by North America (15 percent),  Asia (5 percent), Australia (5 percent), South America (3 percent) and Africa (2 percent).

Olbo & Mehler is among the world leaders in the manufacture of technical textiles for use in the automotive, pharmaceutical, mining and security and defense areas. The company was born in Germany in 1930, but in 2014 focused its plant in Vila Nova de Famalicão, in north of Portugal.

Posted April 26, 2016

Source: Olbo & Mehler

Yanvalou Designs Launches 2016 Online Swimwear Collection Featuring Original Haitian Art And Supporting Women’s Health & Livelihood Programs In Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — April 26, 2016 — Yanvalou Designs has announced its 2016 collection of reversible swimwear, coverups, and accessories showcasing original Haitian art licensed from Haitian master, Frantz Zephirin, and emerging artists, Pizaro and Ras Kimy. Zephirin is one of Haiti’s most internationally renowned contemporary artists and his works have been featured on the covers of The New Yorker and Smithsonian Magazine. Proceeds benefit the artists via royalties and help Yanvalou Designs support women’s health & livelihood programs in Haiti. Yanvalou (yon-va-LOO) is a traditional Haitian rhythm and dance.

Inspired by Haiti’s rich cultural heritage and the indelible spirit of her people, Yanvalou Beach’s bright motifs are drawn from Haitian market scenes, mysticism, and abstract naturalist themes. The key colors in the collection are rich sienna and red tones, deep blues and greens, and classic black & white.

The collection has ten styles including reversible bikinis and one-pieces, coverups, pareos, and scarves. Seven unique prints were developed and all swimwear is reversible print and solid. Zephirin’s prints reflect Haiti’s deeply mystical culture and include TheYanvalou Gods, Adam & Eve, and Guardian Eye. Pizaro and Ras Kimy’s works channel the vibrancy and bustle of Haitian daily life and Haiti’s strong connection to the land and nature. Pizaro’s prints include Birds of Paradise and Les Marchandes, and our Population print is by Ras Kimy.

Posted April 26, 2016

Source: Yanvalou Designs 

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group To Showcase Wide Width Coating, R&D And New North American Textile Plant At Techtextil North America, 2016

YORKVILLE, Ill. — April 26, 2016 — Aurora Specialty Textile Group Inc. (ASTG) will showcase the company’s new wide-width coating and finishing capabilities at Techtextil North America 2016. Company representatives will also be available to discuss Aurora’s R&D capabilities as well as the many sustainability components of Aurora’s new, state-of-the-art North American manufacturing operations.

The media and public are invited to visit Booth 2447 to learn more. Techtextil North America takes place at the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta May 3-5.

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group serves a wide variety of industries. The company’s new state-of-the-art technologies and R&D expertise, combined with the many sustainability components of the company’s new North American manufacturing plant, make Aurora the ideal supply chain partner for companies looking for a competitive edge in today’s dynamic marketplace.

Posted April 26, 2016

Source: Aurora Specialty Textile Group

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