INDA Honors Nonwoven Industry Professionals With Lifetime Achievement Awards

CARY, N.C. — March 14, 2014 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has recognized two expert nonwoven industry advocates with its most prestigious awards in 2014. Joseph D. Wahlquist of Rockline Industries was honored for Lifetime Technical Achievement and Thomas A. Justice of Zene, LLC for Lifetime Service.

INDA President David Rousse presented the awards at the association’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference March 10-12 at Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Wahlquist’s experience and commitment to the nonwovens industry was a critical, determining factor in earning him the 2014 Lifetime Technical Achievement Award. He has a long history of technical innovation leading to the development of Intellectual Property creating new products and processes. Wahlquist holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a master’s degree in marketing from the University of Wisconsin. He has held the position of Vice President of Global Materials Development for the past 14 years at Rockline Industries.

“Joe Wahlquist has had an integral role for key technical developments in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry. His many years of service and contributions towards six patents have garnered him much respect and recognition throughout the industry. Plus, he has been an active member on many INDA Committees sharing his technical insights. Joe is extremely deserving of this honor,” said Rousse.

The INDA Lifetime Service Award recognizes an individual who has a long-established record of service to INDA and the nonwoven/engineered fabrics industry. Justice received the award for his outstanding contributions and tireless efforts in helping INDA and the industry grow. Justice has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University and is currently the Principal at Zene, LLC.

Rousse said, “Tom Justice has been a champion for INDA and INDA activities. He has been a significant key contributor as an INDA Filtration Committee member and, subsequently, its chairperson, resulting in outstanding program content for our filtration events. INDA greatly appreciates his expertise, wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for making INDA activities successful, and is proud to honor Tom with this award.”

The INDA Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference is designed to include a combination of INDA’s annual business meeting; a leadership conference with speakers presenting on global topics; and opportunities to network with fellow INDA members as well as the INDA Board of Directors.

For details on INDA’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference 2015, Feb. 23-25, 2015, Inn at Harbor Town, The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, South Carolina, visit www.inda.org.

Posted March 14, 2014

Source: INDA

High-Performance Group And Crawford Composites Introduces Formula Lites

 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — March 8, 2014 — High Performance Group, along with Crawford Composites, LLC, has announced the formation of the Formula Lites series and the debut of the Formula Lites Crawford (FL15) chassis. This collaboration brings High Performance Group’s Dennis McCormack, a 43-year motorsports veteran and former Indy Car team owner and SCORE Baja Champion driver Ryan Arciero, together with Max Crawford of Crawford Composites, LLC, a leader in designing and producing autoclaved composites for the car racing industry.

The series, sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing and scheduled to launch in 2014 at select events with a full schedule in 2015, aims at developing drivers interested in entering professional motorsports, including those who seek to make the leap from karting to open-wheel racing.

“The Formula Lites series provides economy, available resources and an emphasis on safety while giving drivers the opportunity to develop their skills to progress into higher levels of open-wheel racing,” states Dennis McCormack. “SCCA Pro Racing was a natural partner for us, having worked so closely with them in the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup program. They have a strong commitment and track record in driver development,” he adds.

Created in Crawford Composites’ 48,000-sq.-ft. facility in Denver, N.C. by the company’s design team, led by Chief Designer Andy Scriven, the Formula Lites carbon composite chassis is built to FIA F3 2014 technical regulations. Scriven focused on state-of-the-art technology to produce a competitively priced, innovative and exciting chassis to pilot. The new FL15 has exceptional electronics and paddleshift designed by Crawford Composites’ in-house Controls Group.

The FL15 is powered by a 2 liter, 210 HP turbo Volkswagen engine. Pirelli is supplying tires, ensuring the same quality and consistency afforded to Formula 1 racing is also present in Formula Lites. Sports car racing legend and renowned driver, Elliott Forbes-Robinson, is overseeing the test drive program. Each vehicle will be 100 percent ready to race when driven off of Crawford Composites’ lot.

 “Crawford Composites is very proud to announce the release of the new Crawford FL15 single seater,” states Max Crawford. “The Formula Lites concept has been in the making for the past two years and we are very pleased to partner with Dennis and Felicia McCormack of High Performance Group. They have brought together very powerful partners in Pirelli and Volkswagen,” added Crawford.

Posted March 14, 2014

Source: Crawford High Composites Group

CEMATEX Continues To Promote Research And Education With Grant To Institutes Participating At ITMA 2015

SINGAPORE — March 12, 2014 — The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, CEMATEX, has announced that it will provide a grant to all participants of the Research & Education Pavilion at ITMA 2015.
 
Charles Beauduin, President of CEMATEX, explained; “Investments in research and development, as well as education and training, are extremely important if the textile and garment industry is to stay ahead of the technology curve. Due to strong response and positive feedback following our initiative at ITMA 2011, we have decided to continue to provide the grant to pavilion participants at ITMA 2015.”
 
He added, “We are inviting even more institutions to leverage on the ITMA platform to showcase their projects, capabilities and programmes, and these institutions will be able to enjoy discounts of at least 50 percent of their booth cost.”
 
The ITV Institute of Textile Technology and Process Engineering Denkendorf, Germany, is among the first to support ITMA 2015. Its director, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Götz T. Gresser, said: “As Europe’s leading and largest textile research centre, our research projects span across the entire textile production and supply chain. ITMA attracts a great number of leading industry players from all sectors. Hence, we see the synergy to collaborate with ITMA 2015 as the ideal platform to network and showcase our complete spectrum of textile research and services.”
 
Knowledge exchange hub @ ITMA 2015
The R&E Pavilion at ITMA 2015 will continue to provide outstanding opportunities to research organisations and higher institutions of learning to share their R&D achievements, as well as current and future projects with the industry. In addition, the pavilion will feature a Speakers Platform for participating institutes to share their latest knowledge and projects.
 
Prof. Kunihiro Hamada, Dean of Shinshu University, Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, enthused: “We applaud ITMA’s continuous focus on research, education and training to ensure the sustainable development of the textile and garment industry. We participated in the ITMA 2011 Speakers Platform which provided us with a unique opportunity to engage with the industry members and we look forward to participating again in ITMA 2015.”
 
A technical committee is being formed to select presentations for the Speakers Platform. More details will be released shortly. In the meantime, organisations keen to participate in the ITMA 2015 Research & Education Pavilion or apply for the grant can visit www.itma.com, or email application@itma.com.
 
The Research & Education (R&E) pavilion provides an excellent platform for ITMA visitors to keep abreast of the latest research projects on garments, home textiles as well as technical textiles and nonwovens. The pavilion was a major feature at the last ITMA exhibition in Barcelona, Spain, in 2011. It received overwhelming support from the industry. A total of 48 exhibitors from 20 countries took part in the pavilion, which also saw the debut of The European Textile Research & Education Pavilion. The Speakers Platform attached to the pavilion attracted 29 international speakers from 10 countries.

According to Jeroen Vits, Secretary General of SYMATEX (Belgium) who chaired the ITMA 2011 R&E Committee, there was strong participation from research organisations from around the world. The pavilion had the support of AUTEX, the Association of Universities for Textiles, which has 32 members from 24 countries, and TEXTRANET – European Network of Textile Research Organisations. A memorandum of understanding was also signed with EURATEX — the European Apparel and Textile Confederation — to formalise a stronger collaboration in fields such as research, technological development and innovations.

ITMA 2015 will be held from 12 to 19 November 2015 at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan Italy. Owned by CEMATEX, ITMA is the world’s largest textile and garment technology showcase, which has been held since 1951. The last ITMA exhibition was held in Barcelona, Spain, in 2011. It featured 1,355 exhibitors from 45 countries, visitorship of 100,067 from 140 countries and some 50 delegations from 27 countries.

Posted March 13, 2014

Source: MP International/CEMATEX

Yarbrough Named CRI Pesident

DALTON, Ga. — March 13, 2014 — The chairman and board of directors of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announce that Joe W. Yarbrough has been selected to lead the non-profit carpet industry trade group as president. He will begin his duties March 31, replacing current president Werner Braun, who is retiring.

Yarbrough comes to CRI from Mohawk Industries, where he most recently served as senior vice president for advanced manufacturing engineering. Earlier in his career, he spent six years with Coronet Industries and was later vice president for manufacturing for Aladdin Mills when that company merged with Mohawk in 1994.

David Jolly, president and CEO of J Flooring Group and current CRI board chairman, says the CRI board of directors is very pleased to welcome Joe Yarbrough as the next president of the CRI.   “With his 40-plus years of carpet industry experience, Joe brings an unprecedented array of knowledge, experience, and insight regarding our customers, markets, and opportunities.”   

An active supporter of CRI’s volunteer leadership, Yarbrough is a current member and immediate past-chairman of CRI’s Strategic Issues Leadership Council. According to Jolly, Yarbrough’s depth of experience with CRI will benefit the organization as well as the industry as a whole.
     
“With Joe there will be no ramp-up time in assuming his duties, as he is very knowledgeable of the CRI mission, staff, and goals,” he said.   

A Georgia native, Yarbrough has resided in Dalton since 1972. He and his wife, Nanette, have five children and eight grandchildren. He is an active member of Grove Level Baptist Church and participates in a number of humanitarian and industry organizations, including Ross Woods Adult Day Services.  He is also a member of the board of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), chairman of the state board of the Technical College System of Georgia, and member and past chairman of the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce. He also serves on the board of commissioners for Dalton Utilities.
     
“I sincerely look forward to working with the CRI member companies and their representatives and the dedicated CRI staff in order to advance the mission and objectives of this great organization, while helping everyone recognize the excellence and value of the products our industry is sending to market,” Yarbrough said.     

Posted March 13, 2014

Source: CRI

The Rupp Report: Latest News For INDEX 14

A few weeks ago, the Rupp Report informed its readers about the forthcoming INDEX, the international nonwovens exhibition that will take place in Geneva April 8-11, 2014 (See “The Rupp Report: INDEX 2014 — Showcase For The Nonwovens Industry,” TextileWorld.com, February 11, 2014). In a recent meeting, Helen Rushton, product development manager of INDEX organizer Palexpo, informed the Rupp Report about the latest developments.
 
As of press time, more than 560 exhibitors have confirmed their attendance. On the other hand, the organizers are expecting some 12,500 visitors at the exhibition. At the 2011 event, 530 exhibitors from 43 countries presented their latest products to more than 12,600 visitors.
 
Extended Programs
In addition to the exhibition, the four days will be packed with all kinds of events. INDEX 14 will have a program including free-of-charge conferences and wants to provide a platform for exchanging knowledge as well as the possibility to network with high-level business contacts from around the world.
 
As ever, EDANA, the International Association Serving the Nonwovens and Related Industries, will announce the winners of the INDEX 14 Awards and hand them over the first day of the exhibition. According to Rushton, “The Awards are designed to encourage and acknowledge innovation, creativity and sustainability, their raw materials and the machinery used in making or converting nonwovens.” It can be said without exaggeration that the INDEX Awards are the top honor for the best examples of excellence in the nonwovens industry and underline outstanding developments. “The interest in the awards has been strong and the entries, depending on categories, are assessed on creative ideas, new technologies, innovative features and/or sustainability,” Rushton added.
 
Automotive Nonwovens Forum
The automotive industry is one sector in which nonwovens have penetrated and almost taken over a lot of applications. A vehicle without textiles is hardly possible and rather unthinkable, not only for passenger cars and trucks, but also for racing cars with their lightweight composite materials and prepregs. Today, more than 20 kilograms of textiles and nonwovens are used in every passenger car.
 
To bring attention to this fact, EDANA will present a conference covering the main applications and most recent trends in nonwovens for the automotive industry on Tuesday, April 8, from 1.30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Presenters will include key decision-makers from the supply chain including manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), as well as nonwovens and materials suppliers. The event will also include the launch of a video pointing out the benefits and applications of nonwovens in the automotive industry, including their contribution to performance, comfort, and efficient resource use. The video is said to present the use of nonwovens in more than 30 locations in modern vehicles. Rushton explained that the video “will also focus on how their diverse qualities and ability to be engineered for specific properties make them an ideal component in the design and construction of the full range of transportation, including automobiles, airplanes, trains, boats and even space shuttles.” As the Rupp Report was informed, there is still some room for first-class speakers with a striking topic.
 
Geotextiles
Since the invention of nonwovens, geotextiles have played a major role in research and development and are a cornerstone of global nonwovens production. Next to woven fabrics, there is a very wide diversity of nonwovens — including needlepunched, spunbond and spunlace material — applied all around the world.
 
The organizers are also paying attention to this fact at this year’s INDEX: there will also be a free geotextiles workshop on Tuesday afternoon. Nonwovens-related innovations in the field to be discussed include: “Effects of Nonwoven Geotextiles: Pilot Experiments Aimed at Reducing Snow and Ice Melt at the Presena Glacier (Trento, Italy),” presented by Antonella Senese, University of Milan; and “The Nonwoven Market for Geotextiles — Application Trends, Growth Opportunities and Market Dynamics,” presented by Silke Brand-Kirsch, Schlegel and Partners GmbH, Germany. Schlegel and Partners reports it is one of the key market research institutes in the nonwovens segment.
 
Of particular interest is the presentation “Applications and New Challenges for Geotextiles — Opportunities for Nonwovens: Transportation Applications — Designs, Specifications, Installation and Applications,” presented by Stephen Corbet, technical director, AECOM Technology Corp., a Los Angeles-based Fortune 500 company with revenues of US$8.2 billion in 2013. The company claims to be a “global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government with some 45,000 employees around the world.”
 
Other geotextile topics also will be presented. Daniele Cazzuffi, Ph.D., past president of the International Geosynthetics Society and chair of the European Committee for Standardization on Geosynthetics (CEN/TC 189), will lead the discussions.
 
Nonwovens In Packaging
The rising global flow of goods provoked the development of another important segment of nonwovens: packaging. To pay tribute to this promising sector, a conference on Wednesday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is dedicated to packaging innovations and will provide market and practical research data for this sector. “Packaging applications of nonwovens are growing at a strong pace with a wide range of exciting applications,” reports George Kellie, Ph.D., director, Kellie Solutions Ltd., United Kingdom.
 
Presenters include Marc Levillain of France-based JX Nippon ANCI SAS, who will discuss “Cross Laminated Nonwoven Open Mesh Fabric for Packaging”; and Suna Karakurd of Karweb Airlaid Products, Turkey, who will discuss “A New Composite Airlaid Process and Materials for Long Shelf Life.”
 
Research & Innovation Showcase
A Nonwovens Research & Innovation Showcase will take place on Friday morning, April 11, and is open to research institutes that are EDANA members and/or exhibitors. Keynote speaker Mathieu Mottrie of Belgium-based Creax Projects NV will discuss how developments in one industry sector can commercially benefit another sector. The session will highlight the newest offerings from institutes in the field of nonwovens testing and pilot plants, approaches to innovation by nonwovens research establishments, and cross-fertilization.
 
Nonwovens For Beginners
Still today, the nonwovens sector is quite new for some textile producers and peripheral industries. And many interested parties — mostly trying to start their own business — are coming to INDEX to have an overview of this ever-so-promising sector. For these visitors, as in 2011, EDANA will offer a so-called “taster” tutorial covering such topics as general nonwovens, absorbent hygiene products and nonwovens in filtration applications.
 
As described by EDANA: “These one-hour introductory sessions will provide fundamental entry-level information on nonwovens: what they are, how they are formed and consolidated, the materials used, and where are they manufactured. Intended for newcomers to the industry, or any interested potential user of nonwovens in one or more of their multiple end-uses, they provide a valuable insight into the potential of these valuable materials.”
 
As mentioned before: the Rupp Report and its sister magazines from Textile Industries Media Group will also be present: See you soon in Geneva.
 
March 11, 2014
 

Huntsman Introduces Eriofast® Navy M

Singapore-based Huntsman Textile Effects has introduced Eriofast® Navy M reactive dye for achieving navy and royal blue shades with good wetfastness on polyamide and polyamide/elastane blends including microfibers.
 
According to the company, the dye — which is suitable for premium sportswear, swimwear and lingerie applications — may be used as a self-shade or in combination with Eriofast Blue 3R or Eriofast Black M to provide intense royal blue, deep dull navy and bluish-black navy shades. Huntsman reports the dye process is short and simple; and that the dye used in combination with Eriofast FX exhausts smoothly and uniformly, providing fast, level and reproducible color. Other reported benefits include good color continuity under different light sources, durability, and the ability to achieve unique color blocking effects for blue and white or color-contrast styles.
 
Huntsman also reports that because the dye does not require hydrophobic fixing agents to improve fastness, the fabrics have a naturally soft, comfortable, moisture-absorbing hand.
 
Eriofast Navy M dye is certified to OEKO-TEX®, bluesign®, Responsible Care® and European Union textile standards; and complies with the Restricted Substances List requirements. It also has been registered as a novel dye under the United Kingdom’s Society of Dyers and Colourists Colour Index System and has been nominated for a SDC Innovation Award.
 
March 11, 2014
 

Huntsman Introduces Eriofast® Navy M

Singapore-based Huntsman Textile Effects has introduced Eriofast® Navy M reactive dye for achieving navy and royal blue shades with good wetfastness on polyamide and polyamide/elastane blends including microfibers.
 
According to the company, the dye — which is suitable for premium sportswear, swimwear and lingerie applications — may be used as a self-shade or in combination with Eriofast Blue 3R or Eriofast Black M to provide intense royal blue, deep dull navy and bluish-black navy shades. Huntsman reports the dye process is short and simple; and that the dye used in combination with Eriofast FX exhausts smoothly and uniformly, providing fast, level and reproducible color. Other reported benefits include good color continuity under different light sources, durability, and the ability to achieve unique color blocking effects for blue and white or color-contrast styles.
 
Huntsman also reports that because the dye does not require hydrophobic fixing agents to improve fastness, the fabrics have a naturally soft, comfortable, moisture-absorbing hand.
 
Eriofast Navy M dye is certified to OEKO-TEX®, bluesign®, Responsible Care® and European Union textile standards; and complies with the Restricted Substances List requirements. It also has been registered as a novel dye under the United Kingdom’s Society of Dyers and Colourists Colour Index System and has been nominated for a SDC Innovation Award.
 
March 11, 2014
 

Wire Reinforced Polyurethane Hose Features Choice Of Four Wall Thicknesses

WARSAW, Ind. — March 11, 2014 — A full line of highly compressible polyurethane hose that comes in four wall thicknesses for applications ranging from light dust collection to very heavy severe service is available from Flexaust.
 
Flexaust Flx-Thane® Series Polyurethane Hose is reinforced with a bronze coated spring steel wire helix and provides excellent compressibility and flexibility as well as superior abrasion- and chemical-resistance.  Offering four styles: Light Duty LD with a .020” thick wall, Medium Duty MD with a .030” thick wall, Heavy Duty HD .045”, and Very Heavy Duty VHD 0.060” wall, users can select a wall thickness that best matches their requirements.
 
Suitable for a wide variety of applications over a -65°F to 225°F tempera-ture range, Flexaust Flx-Thane® Series Polyurethane Hose is available in black and FDA acceptable clear which permits viewing of the material flow. Sizes offered range from 2” to 24” I.D. (60 to 300 mm) lengths. Uses include fume extraction, dust collection, lawn & leaf collection, concrete and sand transport, grain vacuum, and bulk material handling.
 
Flexaust Flx-Thane® Series Polyurethane Hose is priced according to size and quantity.  Samples and pricing are available upon request.

Posted March 11, 2014

Source: Flexaust

Hohenstein Institute Develops Comfortable, Hygienic Pillow Encasement

As part of a research project, scientists at the Hohenstein Institute — a Germany-based textile research and testing laboratory — have developed a comfortable pillow encasement for use mainly in settings where bed occupancy frequently changes, such as in hospitals, care homes and hotels.
 
The new type of pillow encasement combines a warp-knitted fabric with a bacteria-resistant membrane on the underside of the fabric. According to the Hohenstein Institute, the fabric construction offers a considerable reduction in noise such as the rustling sound often experienced with conventional pillow encasements; and it also provides improved sweat absorption and wicking, breathability, and softness and suppleness.
 
The Hohenstein Institute reports it has tested the pillow encasements to ensure the new textile construction is able to withstand commercial processing.
 
March 11, 2014
 

Engineer Named AATCC’s Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — March 10, 2014 — Christina Kay Beauvais, President and founder of EmBraced in Comfort LLC, is the recipient of the AATCC Young Entrepreneur Award. Beauvais is being recognized for integrating her knowledge of engineering with apparel design and merchandising to deliver a niche market of comfortable, functional, and protective garments for patients wearing braces for limb disorders.

An engineer, Beauvais worked with Usha Chowdhary from Central Michigan University for insights into the textile aspects of her project. Beauvais created a garment that was simple enough for a child to manage in the restroom while in-brace, without interfering with the structural integrity and/or gripping strength of the brace. Her small in-house factory began taking undergarment bodysuit orders for children dealing with scoliosis. Her bodysuit design received a US patent. Beauvais expanded her garment line to include t-shirts and shorts designed especially for male and female brace-wearers, and has sold her undergarments to scoliosis brace patients all over the world.
 
The award will be presented at the AATCC International Conference, which is being held April 1-3, 2014, at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville, N.C.

Posted March 11, 2014

Source: AATCC

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