FilSpec Announces Executive Transition

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – September 15, 2014 — FilSpec Inc., North America’s leading manufacturer of high-performance yarns, today announced that Iain Maclean has been named Vice President of Sales & Marketing effective November 1, 2014. As the result of a long-range succession strategy, Maclean succeeds Fred Tabah who is stepping down from day-to-day responsibilities and transitioning into a senior advisory position with the FilSpec management group and President Jean Parenteau.

“Over his many years of loyal and dedicated service with FilSpec and Richmond Specialty Yarns, Fred has been an integral part of the Group’s growth and expansion throughout Canada, USA and International,” said Parenteau. “Fred will remain with FilSpec and RSY in a Senior Advisory role.”

In his new role, Maclean will report directly to Parenteau, and will be responsible for sales & marketing management of FilSpec. He will manage the FilSpec sales team: Matrix Yarns in the United States; and Wayne Marcoux in Canada.

With more than 30 years experience in the North American textile supply chain, Maclean is currently Director of Business Development with FilSpec focusing on business strategy and client development.

Prior to FilSpec, Maclean worked for 10 years at Difco Performance Fabrics as Director of Sales & Marketing managing their portfolio of Protective and Industrial woven and knitted fabrics in the North, Central and South American markets.

Posted September 12, 2014

Source: FilSpec
 

Global Inkjet Systems Announces New Range Of Ink System Components

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — September 12, 2014 — Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a leading developer of software, drivers, firmware and electronics for industrial inkjet printheads, today announced a new product range of ink system components.
 
GIS is providing enabling technologies to help system integrators and machine builders develop their own customised ink supply systems. GIS is not offering complete ink supply systems.
 
GIS has designed electronics and software for ink supply system control and also offers optional additional support including a range of header tanks, system controls for pressure, filtration and degassing, plus system design and consultancy. The GIS components can be used as building blocks to develop a bespoke system, enabling machine builders to retain control over their ink system and customise the components to meet their specific requirements. 
 
GIS provides the parts of the ink supply systems that require significant development time, and the machine builder retains the flexibility to source readily available components such as pumps, tubing and fittings to suit their ink and final system architecture themselves, which helps to control cost.   
 
“Building reliable ink systems can be time consuming and challenging” explains Nick Geddes, CEO of GIS. “The aim of the GIS product portfolio is to help customers reduce their development time and get product into production as quickly and efficiently as possible. Our electronics and software for driving inkjet printheads have been achieving this for several years – and we were finding that developing ink systems to tight deadlines was becoming a challenge for some machine builders. So two years ago we decided to invest and develop this new product range.”
 
The GIS ink control board can support up to 6 fluids/inks (multiple boards can be connected for systems with more than 6 inks) and can be used with printheads with different ink flow modes – no flow for end shooter printheads, low flow recirculating and controlled flow recirculating for heads with ink circulation capability.
 
“The need for recirculating ink systems is increasing” added Nick Geddes, “and more printheads now offer this capability. Sometimes recirculation may only be needed for inks prone to sedimentation, such as white ink, but in manufacturing applications all the inks or fluids may benefit from recirculation – adding reliability to the whole printing system.”
 
For companies requiring additional support, GIS also offers a range of header tank designs, pressure control, filtration, degassing and refilling systems plus design consultancy and technical support. The GIS header tank designs also take into account different space restrictions and ink capacity requirements for different applications and printer sizes. The designs can be customised, enabling machine builders to develop their own bespoke solutions, tailored to their specific system requirements.  
 
 Posted September 12, 2014

Source: Global Inkjet Systems
 

HanesBrands Completes Acquisition Of DB Apparel, Increases Full-Year Earnings Guidance

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — September 3, 2014 — HanesBrands today announced that it has completed the acquisition of DBApparel, a leading marketer of intimate apparel, hosiery and underwear in Europe, for €400 million (approximately $528 million).

Hanes, one of the largest innerwear apparel companies in the world, will immediately begin cross-company integration planning in order to drive significant value creation and synergy potential by applying Hanes’ Innovate-to-Elevate strategy in Europe and leveraging its global supply chain that primarily relies on self-owned production.

“We are delighted and proud to welcome DBA’s 6,200 employees into the Hanes family, a combination that creates significant growth and margin-expansion opportunities by leveraging strong brands, leading market positions, disciplined innovation, and the best apparel supply chain in the industry,” Hanes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard A. Noll said. “DBA will immediately contribute to our financial results, and the purchase price of approximately 7½ times EBITDA represents an excellent use of our free cash flow to generate significant shareholder value.”

The acquisition of DBA from Sun Capital Partners, Inc., which closed Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, is expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted earnings in 2014 and is expected to add approximately $1.00 of adjusted EPS within three to four years. The year-end holiday season is DBA’s strongest earnings period with September through December typically generating approximately a third of annual sales but approximately half of annual operating profit. Hanes expects to benefit in 2014 by only incurring one-third of a year’s interest expense for financing the DBA acquisition while gaining a larger proportion of annualized profit performance during the seasonally strong holiday period.

2014 Guidance Increased
Hanes has raised its full-year earnings guidance twice previously in 2014 despite the continuation of a generally muted consumer environment. Most recently, the company raised EPS guidance in conjunction with reporting second-quarter financial results on July 23, 2014, to reflect the margin-enhancing benefits of Hanes’ Innovate-to-Elevate strategy and strong efficiency performance of its self-owned global supply chain. Recent results remain consistent with those expectations.

“Our key retailers experienced a slow start to the back-to-school season but have seen continued momentum build through August,” Hanes Chief Operating Officer Gerald W. Evans Jr. said. “Our Innovate-to-Elevate platforms, particularly X-Temp comfort cooling underwear, T-shirts and socks, are performing very well, creating value for consumers, retailers and shareholders.”

Hanes is issuing new full-year 2014 guidance, including increases for net sales, adjusted operating profit and adjusted EPS, to reflect the added contributions from the DBA acquisition. All guidance for adjusted performance measures exclude charges related to the acquisitions of DBA and Maidenform Brands, Inc., and other actions. (See the GAAP reconciliation section below.)

Hanes’ new guidance range for net sales is approximately $5.350 billion to $5.375 billion, up from previous guidance of approximately $5.075 billion. The company increased guidance for adjusted operating profit by $25 million to a range of $735 million to $755 million, up from the previous guidance range of $710 million to $730 million.

Hanes has increased its guidance for interest expense and other expense by $5 million to approximately $90 million to reflect the DBA purchase. While the DBA acquisition is expected to have a slightly positive effect on the company’s corporate tax rate, Hanes continues to anticipate the 2014 rate to be in the low teens. The company expects slightly more than 103 million weighted average shares outstanding in 2014.

Adjusted EPS guidance for 2014 has been increased by $0.20 to a range of $5.40 to $5.60, up from previous guidance of $5.20 to $5.40, reflecting the DBA contributions to sales, adjusted operating profit and the corporate tax rate, partially offset by higher interest expense.

The company continues to expect net cash from operating activities to be $500 million to $600 million for the year. Any cash generated in 2014 by DBA is expected to be substantially offset by cash closing expenses for the acquisition. The company continues to expect to make pension contributions of approximately $60 million and net capital expenditures of approximately $70 million.

DBApparel Acquisition
The purchase of DBA is Hanes’ second major acquisition in its core innerwear categories in the past year, making it one of the largest innerwear companies in the world. Maidenform, a leading seller of bras, shapewear and panties primarily in the United States under brands such as Maidenform and Flexees, was acquired Oct, 7, 2013. By contrast, DBApparel is a leading seller of bras, hosiery and underwear primarily in Europe under such strong European consumer brands as DIM, Playtex, and Wonderbra.

“Combining DBA’s brands, product development capabilities and talented employees with HanesBrands’ innovation, supply chain and talented employees makes our company a true international powerhouse in innerwear apparel,” Evans said. “The Hanes and DBA management teams are already collaborating on integration planning to unlock value for employees, consumers, retailers and the business.”

There are significant opportunities to leverage innovation and the increased scale of the combined company and its primarily self-owned global supply chain. DBA utilizes a mix of self-owned manufacturing and sourcing from third-party manufacturers.

In Western and Central Europe where Hanes does not have a material presence, DBA is a leader with innerwear product offerings that mirror those of Hanes’ existing innerwear segment. DBA is No.1 in market share for intimate apparel in France and Spain and No. 2 in Italy; No. 1 in men’s underwear in France and Spain; and No. 1 in hosiery in France and Germany. In addition to DIM, Playtex and Wonderbra, strong national brands include Nür Die hosiery in Germany, Lovable intimate apparel in Italy, and Abanderado men’s underwear in Spain.

Hanes and DBA were formerly separate sister companies under the ownership of Sara Lee Corporation. In 2006, Sun Capital acquired DBA and Hanes spun off into an independent public company. Now together, Hanes holds the worldwide apparel rights to the Playtex, Wonderbra and DIM brands.

Charges for Actions and Reconciliation to GAAP Measures
Adjusted EPS, adjusted operating profit and EBITDA are not generally accepted accounting principle measures. Hanes has chosen to provide these non-GAAP measures to investors to enable additional analyses of past, present and future operating performance and as a supplemental means of evaluating company operations. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP or other pro forma measures used by other companies.

Adjusted EPS is defined as diluted EPS excluding actions and the tax effect on actions. Adjusted operating profit is defined as operating profit excluding actions. EBITDA is defined as adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

Hanes estimates pretax charges in 2014 for acquisitions and other actions to be in the range of approximately $155 million to $175 million, including an initial estimate of approximately $75 million related to the DBA acquisition, but actual charges could vary. Hanes expects to refine its estimate of charges related to the DBA acquisition when it reports third-quarter results.

On a GAAP basis, full-year 2014 diluted EPS will vary depending on actual performance, charges for actions and tax rate. GAAP diluted EPS could be in the range of $3.90 to $4.25. GAAP operating profit for 2014 could be in the range of $560 million to $600 million.

Posted September 11, 2014

Source: HanesBrands
 

American Textile Company Reinforces Commitment To “American Made” With Expanded Focus In Southeast

DUQUESNE, Pa. — September 4, 2014 – American Textile Company, a leading provider of innovative sleep solutions since 1925, has doubled the size and expected employment of its Manufacturing and Distribution Center in Tifton, Ga.

The Tifton facility today employs 200, and American Textile expects to hire 100 more in the next three years. Today, hundreds of government officials, community leaders and partners attended a grand opening at the expanded 418,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility.

Elected officials praised the company for bucking industry trends and growing employment and sales with a strategy to manufacture and ship most items from four strategically located sites in the U.S., and for its focus on innovative sleep products, some of which were previously manufactured and shipped from Asia.

“The expansion of American Textile Company in Tifton solidifies the fact that South Georgia continues to be a great place for business,” said U.S. Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga. “I applaud the company’s efforts to not only expand within the United States, but to continue its investment in the Eighth District and to create jobs in the state of Georgia.”

“It is clear by American Textile’s success here that they are well aware of the benefits of the location and broad community support, including a workforce and demand to meet their needs. It is great to see American Textile reinvesting in our state and in our people,” said U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.

“Since opening, the facility’s presence has fueled growth and created good jobs, and the expansion will further build upon its positive impact on the local economy. This new addition is another testament to our state’s pro-growth climate that helps businesses succeed,” said U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.

Brian Marlowe, President and CEO of the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce and the Tift County Development Authority, estimates that the American Textile plant’s economic impact since 2011 is $75-80 million.

“It’s exciting to see American Textile Company increase capacity and investment in our community while also creating new jobs,” Marlowe said. “The company has an enduring history of providing quality jobs and a solid civic presence in their respective communities. Their decision to expand operations in Tift County is a strong indicator that our competitive resources and business-friendly environment continue to create significant opportunities for growth in the manufacturing sector. We will continue to work with and on American Textile Company’s behalf to ensure their success.”

“American manufacturers have traditionally faced difficult decisions when balancing cost considerations with the desire to produce in America,” said Lance Ruttenburg, President and CEO of American Textile. “Now, consumer demand for American-made products, coupled with rising freight costs and overseas wages, has made it financially viable for companies to expand in the United States. We’re thrilled to be a part of this resurgence of the textile industry in the Southeast and have found Tifton to be the perfect fit for us.”

American Textile opened its Tifton operation in 2011, benefitting from close proximity to rail, airports and seaports. State assistance, local incentives, dependable utilities and access to a trained workforce contributed to the company’s quick expansion — doubling its workforce and adding 200,000 square feet two years ahead of schedule. Forty seamstresses previously employed with textile companies that closed, now work at the Tifton center.

American Textile is recognized by customers for innovation and attention to service, and has delivered growth of more than 14 percent annually for more than a decade. The company has opened more than 900,000 square feet of facility space over the past 10 years, including 418,000 in Tifton. Its products, including AllerEase® and EvenTemp™, are sold in more than 40,000 retail outlets throughout North America, with consumer demand for tens of millions of units annually fueling the need for the additional capacity.

“I believe we’ve built something very special here in Tifton, as it signifies everything we stand for — service, growth, community and quality. As we approach 90 years in business, American Textile’s future is as bright and the work we’re doing in the Southeast is proof there is a real desire for American-made textile products,” Ruttenberg said.

Supporting the Tifton Community
As part of the grand opening celebration, officials from American Textile presented a check for $70,000 to the Tiftarea YMCA to build a new lighted and fenced in quarter-mile track made of asphalt and recycled materials. A sheltered picnic area and a walking track and field inside the track will be available for children’s activities and adult aerobics. Construction on the American Textile Family Walking Track is expected to begin this month and will be completed by the end of 2014.

Posted September 11, 2014

Source: American Textile Co.
 

Heimtextil Takes New Approach: Theme Park And Trend Prognosis for 2015-16 Presented

FRANKFURT — September 9, 2014 — A new trend concept, new themes and a new kind of presentation: the Heimtextil management team introduced the new Heimtextil ‘Theme Park’ in two discussions broadcast around the world live on 1 September 2014. On behalf of the Heimtextil Trendtable, which is made up of six international agencies, Anne Marie Commandeur of Stijlinstituut Amsterdam presented the new large-scale project and outlined the Heimtextil trends for 2015/16. Trendtable members Mayouri Sengchanh of Exalis/Carlin International and Felix Diener also offered a prognosis for the textile interior-design trends of the coming season. Thus, representatives of the press and Heimtextil exhibitors had the chance to obtain an initial insight into the new trend themes around four and a half months before the international trade fair for home and contract textiles opens its doors from 14 to 17 January 2015.

‘Experience’ is the superordinate Heimtextil trend theme for 2015/2016. “Textiles are the perfect vehicle for inspiring, sensory and interactive experiences”, explained Anne Marie Commandeur of Stijlinstituut Amsterdam during the conference at Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre. The conference also provided the setting for the presentation of the new Heimtextil Trend Book. “In both the book and the ‘Theme Park’ at the fair, we present a selection of spectacular projects, which can be experienced with all the senses.” For the first time, the Trend Book comes with ‘interactive print’ elements, which enable readers to obtain supplementary information in digital form by scanning the parts of the book marked and then watching animated images on their smartphone or tablet. Additionally, the trend prognoses are supported by an extensive website with detailed background information and project presentations at www.heimtextil-theme-park.com.

Four design themes show new ways
The first part of the Trend Book revolves around social, political, technological and artistic themes – all key themes that have a decisive influence on designers. The second section looks at trends that are set to have a direct influence on interior design and home textiles in 2015 and beyond. To this end, the trend experts proposed four design themes: ‘Sensory’, ‘Mixology’, ‘Discovery’ and ‘Memory’. The third part of the book is devoted to colour innovations and presents worlds of colour corresponding to the four design themes.

Spotlighting the retail trade, contract business, technology and sustainability
The new Heimtextil ‘Theme Park’ and its accompanying media emphasise the challenges and opportunities for the retail trade, the contract business and the tourist sector. The ‘Retail’ and ‘Hospitality’ blocks spotlight pioneering projects and are a source of ideas for new business concepts. Additionally, the focus of the trend prognoses is on technology and sustainability. A large number of young designers specialising in microbiology and computer sciences play an important role in the Technology and Sustainability blocks. By way of contrast, others work on projects involving low-tech handicrafts, recycling and re-use.

Reorientation of the successful Heimtextil trend concept
As the world’s biggest trade fair for home and contract textiles, Heimtextil has a special function as a trend barometer and benchmark for high-quality textiles characterised by excellent design and innovative functionality. Against this background, Messe Frankfurt launched the Heimtextil Trend Show back in 1991 and has expanded it continuously since then. Every year, the Trendtable of international experts filters out the most important general trends and provides valuable orientation and reliable trend prognoses for product developers, creative teams, furnishing experts and designers. For Heimtextil 2015, Messe Frankfurt is preparing a new, expanded trend concept called the Heimtextil ‘Theme Park’. Stijlinstituut Amsterdam is responsible for the concept and the presentation at the fair, as well as the accompanying book and the new website.

Heimtextil Theme Park
‘Experience’
Trends, 2015/2016 –
The design themes:

Sensory: the well-being factor
Designers create new products for the home, which appeal to our growing interest in tactile and sensory impulses. They find solutions via the link between science and design and thus increase our feeling of well-being. To this end, they use intelligent textiles with built-in responsive technologies that, for example, react to changes in the source of light. Inspiration also comes from the beauty and wellness industry. Super-sensory fabrics draw on the huge variety of tactile effects that excite our senses: light, feminine and transparent. As a sensory contrast, fabrics with polished surfaces or varnish-like lustre and uniformity are used together with paper surfaces and oily finishes.

Mixology: inter-cultural exchange
Variety is trumps. Cultural fusion has given rise to a modern ethnic heritage. From now own, experimentation and the interaction of different identities is the name of the game. Patterns, prints and colours collide almost chaotically with each other. African tribal design meets 3D rave motifs, retro with futuristic, digital with organic.

At the same time, people are enthusiastic about recycling and product hacking. New applications are found for waste materials with due consideration being given to material properties. The result is valuable design objects and – no less important – the feeling of independence from conformity of any kind.

Discovery: predicting the future
Designers are taking ever greater account of our planet’s valuable resources. They look over the shoulder of astrophysicists and investigate the properties of lunar rock and meteorites, the haptic qualities and dark strength of which are particularly fascinating. Observing the cosmos and the micro-cosmos, they come across dark, light-absorbent space black and stellar coruscation. Light plays a key role in this connection: it dazzles and illuminates, it sketches and plays tricks with the eye.

Memory: reflection and re-evaluation
People strive for a simpler, purer and more ethically correct way of modern life: away from consumption stress and rigid must-haves – towards favourites and a genuine feeling of well-being. The materials that decorate life together in the home will be honest, useful fabrics, e.g., denim, wool and linen. Familiar patterns stimulate the capacity for recall. Tomorrow’s designers will combine handicrafts and tradition with an innovative sense for modernity whereby their software abilities are an additional benefit. Thus, handicrafts and technology can join forces to create new, timeless values.

Posted September 11, 2014

Source: Messe Frankfurt
 

ICAC: Fifth Season Of Cotton Production Surplus

WASHINGTON — September 2, 2014 — In 2014/15, the world cotton industry is expected to enter its fifth consecutive season in which production exceeds consumption. World production is forecast to decline by 400,000 tons to 26.05 million tons while consumption could grow by 4% to 24.4 million tons, resulting in a surplus of 1.7 million tons. Since 2010/11, world production will have exceeded consumption by a cumulative 12.3 million tons and by the end of 2014/15, would reach nearly 14 million tons. Much of the surplus is held by the Chinese government, but this season, more of the surplus will shift to the private sector in China and other producing countries.

As a result of the cumulative surplus, world ending stocks are projected to increase to 22.2 million tons at the end of 2014/15 with ending stocks outside China forecasted to achieve a record 9.7 million tons. This expansion in world ending stocks outside China will put negative pressure on prices this season as China continues to liquidate its significant stocks. Sales from the Chinese reserve reached 2.3 million tons in 2013/14. During August, the Chinese government sold an additional 300,000 tons, decreasing the estimated quantity of cotton stocks held by the Chinese government to around 11 million tons. The Secretariat expects that over the next few years, the Chinese government will maintain sales from the reserve at a pace of 2-3 million tons a year.

In 2014/15, China and India will vie for the title of largest producer of cotton, as the full impact of this year’s monsoon on India’s yields is unknown. Due to the late arrival of the monsoon, the planting season was extended and area in India is estimated at 11.8 million hectares, up by 1.3% from 2013/14. Assuming a yield based on the 3-year average of 536 kilograms per hectare, India’s production is expected to decline by 4% to 6.3 million tons. In response to the ending of government support outside Xinjiang, China decreased area by 8% to 4.2 million hectares. China’s production in 2014/15 would decline to 6.4 million tons, assuming an average yield of 1500 kilograms of lint per hectare. After much needed rain arrived in this summer, the United States should see reduced abandonment and improved yields with production forecast to reach 3.7 million tons with an average yield of 933 kilograms per hectare.

While world consumption in 2013/14 experienced no growth from 2012/13, it is predicted to expand by 4% in 2014/15. Consumption in China could rise to 7.9 million tons in 2014/15, up from 7.5 million tons in 2013/14 given the fall in both international and domestic prices as well as improved demand overseas for downstream goods. India’s demand is projected to reach 5.3 million tons in 2014/15, which is the third season of demand growth.

World trade is projected to decline by 1 million tons to 8 million tons in 2014/15, which is largely accounted for by a 30% decrease in Chinese imports to 2 million tons. With bumper crops anticipated in the United States and India, these two countries will remain the largest exporters in 2014/15.

World Cotton Supply and Distribution
                                                 Million Tons                Change From Previous Month
                                                                                                     Million Tons

2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15
Production 26.68 26.09 26.05 0.00 -0.04 0.53
Consumption 23.39 23.33 24.37 0.07 0.04 -0.13
Imports 9.87 9.02 7.97 0.00 0.03 0.04
Exports 10.09 9.01 7.97 0.00 0.02 0.04
Ending Stocks 17.78 20.56 22.25 0.03 -0.04 0.62
Cotlook A Index 88 91 80*

*The price projection for 2014-15 is based on the ending stocks/mill use ratio in the world-less-China in 2012-13 (estimate), in 2013-14 (estimate) and 2014-15 (projection), on the ratio of Chinese net imports to world imports in 2013-14 (estimated) and 2014-15 (projection). The price projection is the mid-point of the 95% confidence interval: 66 cts/lb to 95 cts/lb.

Posted September 11, 2014

Source: ICAC
 

Dan Cherian Joins VF Corp. As Vice President To Lead Apparel And Footwear Innovation Centers

GREENSBORO, N.C. — September 11, 2014 — VF Corp. has announced that Dan Cherian has joined the company as Vice President, Global Innovation, Performance Apparel and Footwear. In this newly created role, Cherian will oversee VF’s Global Performance Apparel and Footwear Innovation Centers, where the company focuses on developing game-changing advancements in apparel, footwear and accessories for its 30-plus brands.
 
“Our goal is to shape the future of apparel and footwear,” said Steve Rendle, VF Senior Vice President, Americas. “VF has emphasized the importance of product innovation as a key growth driver for our company. Adding Dan to our team to lead our performance apparel and footwear initiatives further demonstrates our commitment to creating breakthrough, must-have products for consumers.”
 
Cherian joins VF from Nike where he was general manager of Nike’s Sustainable Business Lab, a business development and strategic partnership function. He has also worked for Pfizer Inc. and the Boston Consulting Group.
 
At VF, Cherian will set global innovation strategies, shape and manage the global product innovation portfolio, and lead all supporting activities taking place at VF’s Performance Apparel Innovation Center in Alameda, Calif., and Footwear Innovation Center in Stratham, N.H.
 
VF introduced its Innovation Center strategy in 2013 and began to elevate innovation initiatives with existing teams to support key projects. Now, under Cherian’s leadership, the company will assemble teams of chemists, scientists, engineers and designers for the Performance Apparel and Footwear Innovation Centers who will combine their expertise in technology and new materials with VF’s proprietary insights and deep understanding of consumer needs.

The knowledge acquired throughout VF’s three Centers, and the innovations that result, intend to enable VF to drive greater brand equity and value, and achieve long-term growth for its portfolio of consumer-centered lifestyle brands.

VF’s third Innovation Center is dedicated to jeanswear and is near the company’s world headquarters in Greensboro, N.C.
 
Posted September 11, 2014

Source: VF Corp.
 

Applications Now Being Taken For Texprocess Campus

FRANKFURT — September 2014 — Texprocess, the international trade fair for the processing of textile and flexible materials to be held May 4-7, 2015, is also offering support to young talents in the participating sectors. International universities, institutes and fashion academies can present their courses and programs of study at the Texprocess Campus free of charge. The closing date for applications is December 5, 2014.

“More than ever before, the materials processing industry needs experts from both inside and outside of Germany,” said Michael Jänecke, director, brand management technical textiles and textile processing, Messe Frankfurt. “That is why it is so important to us to foster the initial and further training of young people. At the same time, students who are about to graduate need a platform on which to introduce themselves to potential employers. Participants in ‘Campus’ can, therefore, get floor space free of charge, and, if they would like one, a free ready-made stand into the bargain.”

As well as the campus area, there is the Job Exchange at Texprocess, which provides information for school and university students about internships, thesis topics and vacancies for jobs available amongst the exhibitors. Additionally, to facilitate discussions, there is a meeting area as weel as an online job exchange. At the same time, all participants can visit, at no extra charge, the concurrently held Techtextil, the international trade fair for technical textiles and nowovens. Ticket vouchers available on request.

Posted September 11, 2014

Source: Messe Frankfurt
 

Morrison Reports Sales Activity in Q2 And Q3 2014

FORT LAWN, S.C. — September 4, 2014 — Morrison Textile Machinery Co. reports it has sold equipment to companies in Asia and Africa during the second and third quarters of 2014.

In Turkey, Modenim Denim Issletmeleri San selected Morrison’s 36 rope S250 Indigo Rope Dye Range, which features Spectrum™ Dye Boxes with Centre Point Dye Feed, Tri return dye circulation and composite side covers. All Wash and Dye Boxes will be provided with high efficiency MVX Nip.

Modenim also purchased a Morrison Integrated Denim Finishing Range. The line includes an S8 Compressive Shrinking Unit with automatic rubber belt compression control; GrindVAC™ to capture belt by-product when dressing the rubber belt; and Morrison On Call (M.O.C.), which is a smart Web-based remote access device allowing Morrison engineers single-click access to customer’s machines worldwide.

After evaluating the performance of the recently purchased Morrison MDS 450 Ball Warpers, GAP Guneydogu Tekstil, Turkey, placed an order for three additional machines to completely replace previously existing machines. GAP’s evaluation found that the ball warpers, which feature a programmable servo-driven linear traverse drive, provide significant production advantages.

GAP also purchased indigo rope wash and dye boxes along with digital AC range drive and FCS automation package for its existing Morrision Rope Dye Range. These upgrades enhance range control and expand process flexibility.

Thailand-based Absolute Denim Co. Ltd. selected a machinery package for its rope dye denim expansion, which includes the following components: 24 Rope S 220 Indigo Rope Dye Range featuring the recently introduced Spectrum Dye Box and pre dye steamer for sulfur (bottom) dyeing applications; and complementing MDS 450 ball warpers with magazine creels and MDS 550 rebeamers to meet initial production requirements.

India-based Kanoria Africa Textiles Plc selected a machinery package from Morrision Denim Systems for a new denim production facility to be located near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The package includes: one 24 rope S250 Indigo Rope Dye Range featuring the newly designed Spectrum Dye Box and MVX , dye steamer and latest FCS process controls; one Integrated Denim Finishing Range featuring an S 8 Rubber Belt Unit, AutoGRIND™ and SanforTROL™; and complementing MDS 450 ball warpers with magazine creels and MDS 550 rebeamers to meet their initial production requirements.

All machines purchsed by Kanoria include M.O.C.

In India, Anuba Industries Pvt. Ltd. has purchased Morrison’s S 230 Indigo Rope Dye Range and Integrated Denim Finishing Range for a new denim production facility near Surat. The Dye Range for 24 ropes will include the Spectrum Wash and Dye Boxes with MVX Nip assemblies and sulfur bottom dye steamer. The Integrated Denim Finishing Range includes S8 compressive shrinking unit with automatic rubber belt compression control and GrindVAC to capture belt by-product when dressing the rubber belt.

Posted September 11, 2014

Source: Morrison Textile Machinery
 

Biggest Exhibitor And Visitor Attendance At FESPA Mexico 2014

MEXICO CITY, Mexico —September 9, 2014 — FESPA Mexico 2014, held August 21-23, 2014, has been hailed the largest FESPA Mexico event to date, with 10,173 unique visitors attending the event across the three days.

FESPA Mexico 2014 is the most successful Mexico event yet in terms of both visitor and exhibitor numbers. The 10,173 visitor number is an increase of 27% on the 2013 event and 20% on the previous best attended Mexico event – FESPA Mexico 2012.

A total of 144 exhibitors, up 13% on 2013, lined the halls of Centro Banamex in Mexico City. International brands made up 30% of the show floor, a 10% increase on 2013.

The theme for this year’s event, ‘Connect with Print Innovation’, was illustrated during the show by the most comprehensive collection of technology and exhibitors ever seen at Mexico events. This year, there was a host of feature content for visitors to enjoy and absorb, as well as many opportunities to share knowledge and best practice.

The World Wrap Masters returned to FESPA Mexico 2014 for an action packed three days with 16 teams competing against each other to be crowned ‘Wrap Masters’. This year the teams had the added difficulty of wrapping not just cars, but mannequins, toilet seats and speakers. The feature was a popular show attraction and on the final day, Jim Miller of the USA and Phil Aqen of Canada were declared the winners.

The Connect Conference proved there is a strong appetite for sharing information and best practice in Mexico. The conference, which provided a global line-up of speakers, constantly drew in the crowds. Seminar highlights included 3D printing, POP innovation and outdoor advertising.

Garment Central, hosted by garment guru and FESPA favourite Charlie Taublieb, provided visitors interested in textile printing and garment decoration with workshops on screen and textile printing, including hands-on sessions and demonstrations.

The top designs from FESPA Mexico’s t-shirt competition, which ran prior to the event, were displayed onsite. The winning design went to Oscar Cruz Becerril, whose zombie t-shirt design received the most public votes.

Exhibitor feedback reinforced the positive vibe throughout the event, with exhibitors pleased with the optimism and buying potential of visitors.

Brian Phipps, V.P. & General Manager, Mutoh America Inc., provides his thoughts on the event: “Traffic was great, very busy. We received hundreds of leads from all over Latin America and we took deposits on several of our new Mutoh printers during the show. That is always a good sign when qualified attendees are willing to spend money on the show floor.”

Mark Vasilantone, President, Vastex Intl., comments: “Fantastic visitors on all three counts – quantity, quality, and geographic spread. We generated nearly 600 good qualified leads, and are in the process of qualifying several new dealers – these were our objectives for the show, and we have achieved both.”

Hugo A. Álvarez González, Gerente General, Sumiprint, summarised his time at FESPA Mexico 2014: “The traffic to our stand was wonderful. We generated good leads and got many new contacts. We will be participating at FESPA Mexico 2015.”

Ivan Carrozzo, Americas Sales Manager, MS Printing Solutions, comments: “FESPA Mexico 2014 was great. The level of visitors was high and with keen interest in new technology.”

Xavier Niebla O’Gorman, Operations and Technical Director, Delta E Cero, S.A. de C.V., adds: “FESPA Mexico 2014 was the best marketing platform to launch a new product to the market, customers had a first-hand look of the machine and were ready to buy.”

Chantal Purcelle, Marketing Projects and Events, Gildan, notes her experience of FESPA Mexico 2014: “I can’t say enough good things about the FESPA Mexico 2014 event. We had a great show this year with plenty of traffic and we are confident that this will turn into increased sales for the Gildan brand.”

Group Exhibition Manager at FESPA, Michael Ryan comments: “FESPA Mexico 2014 continues to grow each year. Visitors’ energy and excitement didn’t falter throughout the three days. It’s great to see the optimism flow through the halls in Mexico City, the relationships we’ve built and developed with our existing and new exhibitors over the seven years has helped the show grow and develop.

“We’ve already had incredible demand for space for FESPA Mexico 2015 from our 2014 exhibitors, as well as global brands who missed out securing a space at this year’s event. We are now focusing on the year ahead and providing the Mexican and Central American print communities with many more opportunities to develop and grow their businesses.”

Posted September 9, 2014

Source: FESPA Mexico
 

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