New Managing Director For Spindelfabrik Suessen GmbH

SÜSSEN, Germany — September 13, 2015 — José Geraldes was appointed managing director by the Board of Directors of Spindelfabrik Suessen GmbH, Germany, with effect from July 1st, 2016. With Geraldes, Suessen was able to engage a very experienced expert in the field of textile machinery.

Working for Bosch in Stuttgart, his places of employment were in Homburg/Saar and in Brazil, where he was in charge for hydraulics/pneumatics and diesel fuel injection systems. After having returned to Stuttgart, he was active in the business domain New Products in the sector of diesel injection pumps.

In 1999, Geraldes moved to a new job at Groz-Beckert KG. In more than 11 years working for this company, he was engaged in various technical functions. Among others, he was head of a subsidiary in Portugal for many years. After his return to the parent company, he was head of the center for technology and development and finally head of the division for weaving accessories and weaving preparation. This included plants in Germany, Switzerland, China and the Czech Republic. In 2010, Geraldes became managing director of Christian Bauer GmbH + Co. KG.

Suessen has sold more than 10 million EliTe®Compact Spinning System spindles, and has established itself as the most versatile compact ring spinning system. Existing ring spinning machines of various manufacturers can be upgraded to compact spinning, using Suessen EliTe®CompactSet.

The well-known Open-End SpinBoxes SE 7, SE 8, SE 9 and SE 10 were developed and manufactured by Suessen. The SpinBox generations of SC series are delivered to the rotor spinning machine manufacturer Rieter in Switzerland, retrofitting packages to existing Open-End rotor spinning machines are possible. In total, Suessen has manufactured over 3.5 million SpinBoxes.

Posted September 13, 2016

Source: Spindelfabrik Suessen GmbH

ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 Exhibitor Preview: Brückner

LEONBURG, Germany — September 13, 2016 — Since almost 70 years the family-owned company is one of the leading producers of textile finishing lines. Brückner supplies consulting services and lines for almost all purposes in the field of textiles, technical textiles, nonwovens or floor coverings. Highest quality, high efficiency and long service life of the machines as well as a close cooperation with the customer are the most important factors of success.

Brückner offers among other things sanforizing lines, continuous dyeing lines, infrared dryers, relaxation dryers, compactors and stenters for coating, drying and heat-setting. Services like consulting about energy saving and After Sales Service are of course a part of the company’s portfolio, too. In the company’s Technology Centre in Leonberg, Germany, customers and interested companies can make tests and develop their products. They will be supported by experienced technologists who will give useful advice to allow an even more efficient use of the lines. On the booth in Shanghai BRÜCKNER will present this year an extensive and varied program.

POWER-SHRINK Sanforizing line for the finishing of woven fabric

The rubber belt compacting line allows the sanforizing and compacting of very different types of woven fabrics. Finishing on a sanforizing line gives the fabric a more stable structure, a silky shine, a smooth hand and minimum residual shrinkage values. Typical end products are fabric for shirts and trousers, jeans, bed linen, working clothes, home textiles or upholstery material. Brückner offers single or double sanforizing lines and combinations with felt calenders depending on the product and the customer’s requirements.

POWER-COLORTHERM continuous dyeing line

With a continuous dyeing line by Brückner the customers will achieve uniform and reproducible dyeing results. The lines ensure a crease-free fabric flow without shading and migration. The symmetrical structure of the air circulation zones prevents a different shade on the two fabric sides. In addition the installed power is adapted to the low air flows required for dye drying which leads to a considerably lower energy consumption. Typical end products dyed on Brückner lines are fabrics for shirts and trousers, working clothes and home textiles.

Continuous research and development efforts have made Brückner machines today even more efficient and increased their service life and support the customers in minimizing their ecological footprint. Only one example: an indirect gas heating system has been developed particularly for the finishing of knitted fabric, which saves in combination with a special heat-recovery system energy and prevents the yellowing of the fabric. This is of particular importance in case of sensitive fabric containing elastane. If a company does not want to invest in a completely new line, Brückner offers a modification of the heating system for example from oil to indirect gas heating.

And Brückner developed a new minimum application unit. This application unit works with a minimum liquor tank of approx. 2.5 liters for each meter of working width. The minimum application quantities require in the following processes (for example drying or curing) clearly less water evaporation which has a positive effect on the energy requirement at the respective dryer. In addition there is no waste or prodigality of chemicals and no expensive disposal is required since the contents of the liquor tank can be used almost completely.

Brückner offers regarding the question of energy efficiency also the possibility of retrofitting for example a heat-recovery or exhaust air cleaning system. These systems can be retrofitted without problems also to machines made by other producers and help to safe energy and to reduce the environmental impact.

What is your concern? Brückner’s sales and service team is looking forward to meeting you and will advise you comprehensively.

Posted September 13, 2016

Source: Brückner

Freudenberg Performance Materials Opens New Production Facility In China: Expansion Of Business With Innovative Auto Headliner

WEINHEIM, Germany — September 12, 2016 — Freudenberg & Vilene Nonwovens brought a new production line for car headliners into operation at its Suzhou site in eastern China. This will enable the company to meet increasing demand for high-quality car roof linings and especially for quality printed products in Asia. Freudenberg & Vilene Nonwovens is currently the only manufacturer in China with its own printing facility. Freudenberg Performance Materials is the specialist nonwovens arm of the Freudenberg Group. In China, the Group is represented by Freudenberg & Vilene Nonwovens, a joint venture with Japan Vilene Company, Tokyo.

Freudenberg & Vilene Company headliners are based on nonwovens and can be finished in various ways to provide additional functionality. Apart from excellent abrasion resistance, outstanding acoustic properties and improved stain resistance, these products contribute to a marked reduction in vehicle weight when combined with other vehicle components. In addition, the company also uses a proportion of recycled products in the manufacture of its products. In this way, Freudenberg helps its customers to reduce their environmental footprint. The new facility will enable the company to increase its production volumes.

“The expansion of our activities in China underlines our expertise in automotive headliners. This move will also further underscore our position as a leading and reliable partner for our customers”, commented Bruce Olson, President and CEO of Freudenberg Performance Materials.

“Freudenberg & Vilene Company is currently the only manufacturer in Asia with automotive in-house printing capabilities. This gives us the ability to offer customers innovative, individualized products with the most up-to-date designs while ensuring consistently high quality”, explained Dr. Frank Heislitz, Chief Technology Officer of Freudenberg Performance Materials. Freudenberg & Vilene Company first introduced printed headliners to the market in 2010, thus capturing a special customer need.

The automotive market in Asia continues to grow. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), car sales in China alone grew by more than 7 percent in the first half 2016 compared to the same period in the previous year. Demand for high-quality products is increasing and is especially strong for printed headliners. Asian OEMs show a marked preference for printed headliners that meet the high quality of Japanese and Korean design standards.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is an established and reliable partner to the automotive industry worldwide. In Asia and China, Freudenberg & Vilene Company enjoys long-standing relationships with Asian OEMs, where it holds a leading position in the market. A cornerstone of this success has been the ability to create numerous headliner innovations.

Alongside the production of products for car interiors, Freudenberg & Vilene Company’s product portfolio includes industrial nonwovens for the apparel industry, industrial ventilation and other technical applications.

Posted September 12, 2016

Source: Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding SE & Co. KG

Beaulieu Fibres International To Invest 30 Million Euros In Meraklon Hygiene Fiber Capacity Increase

WIELSBEKE, Belgium — September 13, 2016 — Beaulieu Fibres International (B.F.I.) has announced a 30 million euro investment to extend production capacity at its Merkalon plant in Terni, Italy, and expand the Meraklon specialty fiber portfolio with new BICO products.

The investment centers on a new hygiene line equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art long spin technology to meet the on-going increase in demand in the market for high quality polyolefin fibers. It will be housed in a new building offering space for further expansion, which will be constructed at the Terni site. B.F.I. expects to begin installation of the equipment beginning mid-2017.

The new hygiene line will enable B.F.I to add BICO polyethylene/polyethylene terephthalate (PE/PET) and BICO polypropylene/PET fibers to its Meraklon product portfolio for the first time. This important step will support B.F.I’s worldwide hygiene and personal care sector customers interested in using these fibers for nonwoven applications such as baby diapers, adult incontinence products, feminine care and wipes.

Nonwovens made with the BICO fiber combinations have a higher loft/bulk and a good resilience. The higher melting temperature of the PET in the core of the fiber allows a broad bonding window during the production process. In particular, PE/PET fibers address the requirements of softness in the market in combination with a higher bulkiness through the PET.

B.F.I will also produce mono PP fibers on the new line, extending its current production capabilities for these fibers at Terni. BFI produces a broad portfolio of fibers for hygiene customers at the site including Trilobal and PE/PP BICO fibers.

Karena Cancilleri, vice president, Engineered Products, B.F.I, commented: “The additional production capacity is a key step in making the Meraklon Terni plant a true centre of excellence for Hygiene. It reinforces our on-going commitment to increase support for customers in this sector following the extension of our production portfolio with Mono Trilobal fibers and PE/PP BICO fibers in 2015. Having an additional production line at Terni will give us the capability to be more flexible in our support and to offer an even wider product range through new BICO products.”

Posted September 13, 2016

Source: Beaulieu Fibres International (B.F.I.)

Lectra’s Cutting Room Technology To Be Featured In Under Armour’s New Manufacturing And Design Center

PARIS — September 13, 2016 — Lectra is pleased to announce that U.S.-based global performance brand Under Armour has chosen Lectra as an official partner for its manufacturing and design center, the UA Lighthouse, which opened on June 28 in Baltimore, Maryland. The new facility will showcase the latest technology and serve as an incubator for creating state-of-the-art product with efficient manufacturing methods.

Under Armour, the originator of performance footwear, apparel and equipment, revolutionized how athletes across the world dress. Designed to make all athletes better, the brand’s innovative apparel and footwear products are sold worldwide to athletes at all levels.

The 35,000 square-foot UA Lighthouse will provide a collaborative space for designers and manufacturers to learn and develop new and innovative methods for making and delivering product, which can then be shared with global teammates and partner factories.

A proud partner of the Lighthouse project, Lectra shares Under Armour’s commitment to helping manufacturers and brands attain operational excellence and deliver better products to market faster. The Lighthouse will employ Lectra’s advanced cutting-room solutions, in particular, the Brio fabric spreader and the Vector® fabric-cutting machine. Vector is empowered by Lectra’s innovative Smart Services, which provides enhanced visibility to the production processes through remote monitoring. This predictive technology optimizes machine up-time and production.

“This partnership is the start of what we hope will be a long and fruitful relationship between two like-minded global companies. Our technology is very much in line with where Under Armour wants to take manufacturing. As a company that also strives to push the boundaries of innovation, we applaud the leadership Under Armour has shown and we are honored to be involved in the launch of such an ambitious project,” says Jason Adams, President, Lectra North America.

Posted September 13, 2016

Source: Lectra

Robot Sews First Complete Garment

SEATTLE — September 8, 2016 — Sewbo Inc. on Thursday announced that it has achieved the long-sought goal of automated sewing, by using an industrial robot to sew together a T-shirt. This milestone represents the first time that a robot has been used to sew an entire article of clothing.

Despite widespread use in other industries, automation has failed to find a place in apparel manufacturing due to robots’ inability to handle limp, flexible fabrics. Sewbo avoids these hurdles by temporarily stiffening fabrics, making it easy for conventional robots to build clothes as if they were made from sheet metal. Afterwards, the process is reversed to produce soft, fully assembled garments.

“Our technology will allow manufacturers to create higher-quality clothing at lower costs in less time than ever before,” said Jonathan Zornow, the technology’s inventor. “Avoiding labor issues and shortening supply chains will help reduce the complexity and headaches surrounding today’s intricate global supply network. And digital manufacturing will revolutionize fashion, even down to how we buy our clothes by allowing easy and affordable customization for everyone.”

Sewbo performed their feat using an off-the-shelf industrial robot, which they taught to operate a consumer sewing machine. Having successfully proved its core concept, Sewbo is now expanding its team and working towards commercializing its technology.

Posted September 9, 2016

Source: Sewbo Inc. 

Unifi Celebrates The Grand Opening Of Its REPREVE® Bottle Processing Center

REIDSVILLE, N.C. — September 9, 2016 — Unifi Inc. celebrated the official opening of its REPREVE® Bottle Processing Center. The more than $28 million investment will help Unifi achieve its goal of vertical integration for its Repreve recycled product line, adding flexibility, expanding production capabilities and supporting volume growth. Repreve is Unifi’s recycled brand, made from recycled materials such as plastic water bottles. The Repreve Bottle Processing Center will add 87 new jobs in the Reidsville, N.C., area, ranging from salaried managers and engineers, to hourly operators, material handlers, electricians, mechanics and more.

“This expansion of Unifi’s Repreve business will bring jobs to our state and furthers North Carolina’s leadership in high-tech manufacturing,” said Governor McCrory. “I am proud that our efforts to improve North Carolina’s business climate, invest in infrastructure and encourage building reuse have helped companies like Unifi grow and succeed.”

Bottles await a new life at Unifi’s Repreve Bottle Processing Center in N.C.
The REPREVE Bottle Processing Center includes more than 150,000 square feet of space to be utilized for the new operation, located at the Company’s facilities in Reidsville, N.C. The state-of-the-art recycling center is one of the most advanced in the United States, with the capacity to produce annually 75 million pounds of the highest quality, consistent, clean bottle flake.

Unifi will purchase baled PET bottles from materials recovery facilities across the eastern United States, and bring them to the Repreve Bottle Processing Center, where undesirable materials will be sorted and filtered using multiple processes to ensure that only the proper, high-quality bottles are kept for use. Unifi will then remove labels, debris and caps from the remaining PET bottles. These bottles will be chopped into flake, washed, dried and bagged for use in the production of Repreve, or sold to other companies for a variety of consumer packaging applications, such as thermoformed food-grade packaging like cups and takeout containers, as well as non-food applications such as strapping and film.

“The vertical integration of our Repreve manufacturing process highlights an important next step in Unifi’s continued path toward sustainability and producing high-quality, value-added products,” said Tom Caudle, president of Unifi. “The Repreve Bottle Processing Center uses custom-designed, cutting-edge technology and provides increased flexibility that will allow us to better serve our customers, as well as create a new channel of revenue. We are also proud to support manufacturing in North Carolina and to add new jobs in our communities.”

Rockingham County provided a $25,000 matching grant that allowed the REPREVE Bottle Processing Center expansion to qualify for a Building Reuse Grant of $500,000 from the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority under the Rural Economic Development Division at the North Carolina Department of Commerce. To support the expansion of the facility, a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $861,000 from the North Carolina Department of Commerce was awarded to the city of Reidsville for a larger sewer line to replace aged infrastructure.

Some of the world’s favorite brands use Repreve in a variety of auto, outdoor, home and apparel products, including Levi’s, Haggar, Ford and The North Face. Since inception, Unifi has recycled more than 4 billion plastic water bottles into Repreve.

Posted: September 9, 2016

Source: Unifi

Banana Republic Announces Olivia Palermo As Global Style Ambassador

NEW YORK — Sept. 9, 2016 — Banana Republic is excited to announce that international style icon Olivia Palermo is the brand’s first women’s global style ambassador. Through the partnership, Palermo will be integrated throughout Banana Republic’s global marketing, starting in Fall 2016 and will extend through 2017.

Palermo brings a fresh perspective to the versatile lifestyle brand focused on contemporary classics. To kick off the expansive partnership, Palermo will personally curate a selection of more than a dozen limited-edition direct-to-consumer women’s styles that will be available for immediate purchase live from Banana Republic’s Spring 2017 New York Fashion Week presentation on September 10 at 3:30 p.m. EST. The exclusive, early-release capsule will be sold on bananarepublic.com and at the brand’s Flatiron location in New York.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Olivia to bring her signature, versatile style to the Banana Republic customer,” said Lexi Tawes, senior vice president, Global Merchandising & Digital, Banana Republic. “She leads such a full, modern lifestyle that our customers relate to and admire. Nobody makes it look more effortless than Olivia.”

“I’ve always admired Banana Republic as a go-to for versatile, sophisticated styles and I’m so honored to be the first women’s style ambassador,” Palermo said. “Being able to express my creativity and style with what I wear has always been a big part of my life. Banana Republic makes it so easy to create a wardrobe with quality classics that transition across each season.”

Palermo joins Banana Republic’s style ranks with pro basketball star Kevin Love, who was announced earlier this year as Banana Republic’s first men’s global style ambassador. Love was previously featured in the Spring and Summer 2016 campaigns and has been working with the brand across social platforms. Palermo and Love campaigns debut globally this September in stores and through advertising.

To further inspire customers this fall, Banana Republic is launching a campaign challenge to “Turn It Up” — and dress the part. It’s a call-to-action to make more of an effort to dress stylishly with individuality because confidence is the best accessory. Look sharp and make your mark. A first impression only happens once.

Developed in partnership with Chandelier Creative, the campaign will complement Palermo and Love campaigns through advertising in early September 2016.

Shot by Inez and Vinoodh and styled by Edward Enninful, the campaign features models Eva Dolezalova, Anais Mali and Ollie Edwards wearing covetable fall product, including a new Italian wool suiting collection. Studio imagery spotlights the quality, fit and details of garments, ranging from an essential Italian wool tie coat to the softest cashmere sweater.

Posted Sept. 9, 2016

Source: Banana Republic

DyStar Releases 2015 Sustainability Report

SINGAPORE — September 9, 2016 — The DyStar Group has released its 2015 Sustainability Performance Report. This is the sixth year of reporting for the company that aspires to become the world’s most sustainable and responsible supplier of colors, chemicals and services to the global textile industry. The latest report is their first to be aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) G4 reporting guidelines. Building on more than half a decade of focused commitment by teams across 23 countries, the report reviews the company’s environmental, social and economic performance over the 2015 fiscal year.

2015 marks the halfway point toward DyStar’s environmental target, which aims to reduce resource consumption and waste production intensities by 20 percent by 2020. Results across all key performance indicators were positive, with energy intensity, in particular, showing a 16 percent reduction compared to 2011, despite production volumes going up by 14 percent over that same period. These achievements have triggered new impetus across DyStar. Inspired by the triple bottom line principles, they identify, in this latest report, four key aspects that constitute the company’s commitment to sustainability.

  • Creating Responsible Products and Services;
  • Conserving Planetary Resources;
  • Caring for People; and
  • Communicating with Stakeholders.

DyStar’s approach to product stewardship is to get it right from the start. They recognize that the choices made as early as design and sourcing have an impact on people and the planet long after the product is sold. The 2015 report provides new insight into the company’s precautionary stance. Most notably, it touches on their approach to research and development, giving readers an understanding of how their focused application of green chemistry principles affects stakeholders across the textile value chain.

Readers will also be interested to learn how much effort has been invested by DyStar into the development of its services division. The latest report explores how their teams work to deliver a range of specialized tools and services that enable customers to act more responsibly at every stage of the textile production process. eliot® is the newest addition to DyStar’s extensive collection of internet-based tools helping customers make informed product selection and process optimization choices. The system is free to use, making it accessible to all stakeholders that can benefit from its four unique modules.

DyStar strives to be the environmental and innovation global leader in its chosen industries. With the building of their new Global Innovation Center underway, they are undoubtedly poised to play an increasing role in advancing sustainability for what is one of the most polluting industries in the world.

Posted September 9, 2016

Source: The DyStar Group

Janet L. Labuda Joins FormerFedsGroup As A Consultant, International Trade Compliance

MOORESTOWN, N.J. — September 8, 2016 — The FormerFedsGroup today announced the appointment of Janet L. Labuda as a Consultant, International Trade Compliance. In this role she will be working directly with clients on compliance issues involving international trade and customs compliance. She will also oversee FormerFedsGroup trade compliance training programs.  In addition to this work, she will set the protocols that apply to the trade components of the PerfectShield™ certification process and oversee their implementation.

Labuda comes to the FormerFedsGroup with over 30 years of federal enforcement experience with the US Customs and Border Protection agency. During that time she served in positions at all levels of the organization, including customs inspections and contraband interdiction. Immediately prior to her retirement, she was the Director, Textile/Apparel Policy and Programs Division at the Headquarters Office of International Trade in Washington, D.C. As the Director, she led the development and implementation of national policy decisions regarding the importation of textile products into the United States.  She was responsible for ensuring the enforcement of laws affecting a $100 billion textile import industry comprising close to 70,000 importers and more than a million annual import transactions. She also participated directly and substantially in Free Trade Agreement negotiations and overseeing implementation of the CPB’s anti-dumping responsibilities.  Since ending her US Government service, she has been a highly sought after international trade consultant with significant projects in Asia and a particular focus on the textile and apparel industries.

“The FormerFedsGroup is extremely proud to be welcoming Janet into our organization, as she brings very high level skills and experience in trade compliance that we need to expand our portfolio of offerings and enhance the quality of service we provide to our clients,” said Bradford Geyer, General Counsel, FormerFedsGroup.com. “With her extensive trade and customs experience, both in and out of government, she will be able to provide international and domestic clients with insights on best practice trade compliance that will improve business results as well as mitigate risks. This is an area where we have seen an increasing demand for service from a range of geographies and industries. Our goal is to be the market leader for companies that require ironclad turn-key solutions that proactively identify and neutralize emerging risks. We very much look forward to having Janet as a part of the team to grow out our footprint in this dynamic space.”

As a Consultant, International Trade Compliance, Labuda will oversee the development of the PerfectShield™ trade compliance program and ensure that all FormerFedsGroup agents understand this important aspect of the business. She will also be responsible for ensuring that the PerfectShield™ certification process represents industry best practices in the areas of customs and trade compliance. In addition to her managerial responsibilities, she will also have an important role in providing high-level consulting services to major FormerFedsGroup clients engaged in international trade.

She has traveled extensively and has skills in international negotiation. She represented Customs in negotiations of the Morocco, Singapore, Australia Free Trade Agreements and up to her retirement worked on Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations. She has also advised various governments as well as the U.S. importing community on the establishment of trade compliance standards. She has her Master’s degree from New York University, a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn, New York and is a John F. Kennedy School of Government Senior Executive Fellow.

Posted September 8, 2016

Source: FormerFeds LLC

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