Appleton Mfg. Division Delivers Custom Butt Roll Slabber

NEENAH, Wis. — March 3, 2014 — In 2013, Appleton Mfg. Division delivered an integrated, partially automated Slabber XLA to a customer. Soon after, the customer asked the company to help improve what was largely a manual process for recovering material and cores from butt rolls. The customer wanted a manual loading process, but also wanted a powered solution for removing the material in order to improve safety and productivity Starting with the Safe-Slab concept, we designed a custom solution that works by slicing the material longitudinally with a circular knife blade. The entire cutting area and apparatus is contained within an enclosure made of extruded aluminum structural members with PVC-coated steel wire mesh panels. It features a vertical sliding access door for loading and unloading rolls and the door auto-locks when the machine is in use. Worker safety is improved and they are able to recover the core for re-use and the material for recycling at a much higher rate of productivity. In addition to the slabbing capabilities, the custom Butt Roll Slabber also cuts headers in half for easier disposal.

Machine Specifications:
Max Roll Width: 64″
Max Roll OD: 12″
Max Roll Weight: 100 lbs
Core ID: 6.0 & 6.75″
Core Walls: 3/8″, 1/2″, & 5/8″

“The biggest challenge in this project was dealing with the various core wall thicknesses,” according to lead project engineer Bryan Garner. “We solved the challenge and delivered the project as promised.” Appleton Mfg. Division is a fully integrated engineering, design, sales, service and manufacturing firm dedicated to providing innovative products and superior customer service. Appleton Mfg. Division offers a full line of core cutters, custom and semi-custom core handling and finishing equipment, compact battery powered roll and cart movers, Safe-Slab£ Core Recyclers, cleaning showers/systems, as well as parts and service for all lines.

Posted March 11, 2014

Source: Appleton Mfg. Division

Coville Expands As Single-Source Solution To Supply Chain And Reshoring Challenges

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — March 10, 2014 — Coville Inc., a vertically-integrated domestic provider of innovative knits and apparel, reports increasing demand and orders from fashion and other sewn-products retailers, brands and OEMs as they work to reduce supply chain complexity by reshoring select manufacturing programs back to the USA. By partnering with Coville, these companies gain the visibility, control and convenience of a single source for Made in the USA knit fabrics, cut and sew production, fabric and product development, distribution and order fulfillment services.

According to Coville President Don Trexler, “To meet consumer demands for more rapid product innovation and socially responsible business practices, many companies are rethinking the complexities and risks of their global supply chain strategies. As a vertically integrated one-stop domestic source of design to delivery solutions, we believe that we are uniquely qualified to deliver the full package service, response time and value these companies need right here in North Carolina.”

Coville operates world-class knitting, cut and sew, and 3PL distribution services all in close proximity to its headquarters. The company offers finished and greige fabrics, contract and full package production programs with expertise in a wide range of activewear, military, performance, protective, sportswear, underwear and other sewn products.

Posted March 10, 2014

Source: Coville

Atlas Copco Compressors Introduces New Drive Technology For Variable Speed Drive Compressors

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — March 10, 2014 — Atlas Copco Compressors has introduced proprietary drive technology for oil-injected screw compressors with variable speed drive in the 50-125 hp range. Robust, efficient and reliable, the Neos drive is specifically designed to meet the demands of heavy duty air compressor applications.

“The Neos drive is the result of collaboration between Atlas Copco and our long-time electronics providers, combining years of experience and knowledge of energy-efficient compressor technology,” said Robert Eshelman, vice president, Industrial Air Division, Atlas Copco Compressors. “Since we introduced the first variable speed drive compressor in 1994, we have continued our legacy of innovation with the development of this proprietary drive technology.”

In comparison to traditional drives that are typically designed for light duty applications with quadratic torque curves, the new drive technology was designed specifically for applications that have a constant torque curve, allowing the compressor to meet the demands of heavy duty applications. The Neos drive features an IP5x rated enclosure, which greatly reduces the risk of drive failure by blocking the introduction of outside contaminants into the electronic drive. In addition, the Neos drive features simplified controls and options that cater to the specific needs of an air compressor application.

The combination of simple controls, robust protection against contaminants and increased efficiency makes the Neos drive the preferred drive for all oil-injected screw compressor applications in the 50-125 hp range. The Neos drive is currently available in all new compressors in this range; older Atlas Copco compressors can also be retrofitted with the new drive.

Posted March 10, 2014

Source: Atlas Copco

TenCate Supplies Protective Fabric For Dutch Military Mission In Mali

NIKVERDAL, the Netherlands — March 7, 2014 — TenCate Protective Fabrics supplies the protective fabric TenCate Defender(TM) M for the uniforms of the special units of the Dutch army on its mission in Mali. The new Multicam® combat clothing is fit for military operations under extreme conditions. The new uniforms meet the high demands of combat clothing for special units, such as flame retardancy, insect repellence and optimal wearing comfort.

The Netherlands herewith makes the same choice as did 19 other countries, including the United States and NATO partners like Norway.

The uniforms are manufactured by NFM, a garment maker in Norway, which together with textiles technology company TenCate supplies high-quality protection solutions for, among others, armies.

Posted March 7, 2014

Source: TenCate Protective Fabrics
 

ICAC Meeting Aims To Strengthen The Global Cotton Value Chain

WASHINGTON — March 6, 2014 — The theme of the 73rd Plenary Meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) will be “From Land to Brand: Strengthening the Cotton Value Chain”. This annual event is one of the premier fixtures in the world cotton calendar and will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece, from November 2 to 7, 2014. The suggested theme covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from sustainable production practices, climate change, exchange of germplasm and logistics to value addition and national branding.

Open sessions will be dedicated to:

  1. Strengthening Responsible Production Practices, in which representatives from producing countries will discuss their experiences with national programs of responsible cotton production, including levels of farmer participation, challenges faced in establishing benchmarks of best practices, techniques of national-level data collection, use of sub-products and impacts on farm income. The desired outcome of the session is an understanding by government officials and the private sector of characteristics of responsible cotton production programs that are common to success.
  2. Prerequisites for Textile Industry Growth, including information on the elements needed for textile industry growth, such as communications and transportation infrastructure, the availability of electrical power, labor requirements, the importance of raw material quality and availability, the impacts of environmental and labor regulations, access to finance, proximity to markets, trade preferences and other factors. The aim is to develop an understanding of the prerequisites for textile industry growth that will allow government officials to determine whether increased mill use of cotton is feasible in their countries and the measures necessary to support increased mill use of cotton.
  3. The Importance of Logistics, in which an analysis will be made of the characteristics of land transportation, banking, insurance, port facilities and marketing systems that result in outstanding performance, enabling delegates from countries whose logistics are less than fully competitive to return home with information that will assist with improvement.
  4. National Cotton Brands, in which the topics to be explored include the differences between generic promotion and promotion of cotton within identity programs or by national industries, techniques of brand establishment and experiences with national demand enhancement programs. A desired outcome is increased understanding among producing countries of the costs involved and likely outcomes of branding. It is hoped that the session will result in increased engagement in demand enhancement activities.

Other activities include a technical seminar on “Identifying and Enhancing the Mechanism of Input Interaction in Cotton Production” and a report by the Secretariat on the outlook for cotton supply and use.  In addition, breakout sessions will be held on: Price Risk Management; Climate Change and Cotton; Cotton Classification; Production Practices for the Improvement of Cotton Productivity; and the International Exchange of Cotton Germplasm.

Registration on-line will be available starting in May 2014.

Posted March 7, 2014

Source: ICAC

Autefa Solutions Expands Product Range Into Thermally Bonded Nonwovens

FRIEDBERG, Germany — March 6, 2014 — Autefa Solutions future range of machinery will also include equipment for thermobonding, drying as well as cutting and winding technology. For that purpose, the company Autefa Solutions Switzerland AG, based in Lengwil was founded.

From the holders of the rights of the insolvent Strahm Hi-Tex System AG licenses for the relevant intellectual property rights and the trade mark rights have been obtained. For the new company employees from management, sales and engineering could be recruited, who will enable to continue the innovative technology of the former Strahm Hi-Tex Systems.

“With this strategic expansion of our product program we are now able to offer turnkey lines also in the field of thermally bonded nonwovens and for applications in drying technology. We are very pleased to employ a team of specialists for the engineering and sales of such lines in our new location in Switzerland. Especially with regard to the efficient use of energy resources, we will extend the excellent technology of former Strahm, in order to combine innovative concepts with our proven technologies in the interests of our customers.”, Dr. Stefan Schlichter, CEO of Autefa Solutions Group explained.


In addition to web bonding by needling and spunlacing the application of thermal bonding in the range of medium to heavy web weights and in the hygienic sector becomes a significant alternative. As one of the leading suppliers of complete solutions in the production of nonwovens, Autefa Solutions is in the position now to complete own innovative concepts by this important application field.

On the basis of a license agreement with the owners of the intellectual property rights and the know-how, the technologies developed from the insolvent Strahm Hi-Tex Systems AG in Lengwil, Switzerland can be used and further developed. Besides the brands AUTEFA, FEHRER, OCTIR and FOR, the brand name STRAHM as technology name is continued.

The newly founded Autefa Solutions Switzerland AG offers to a team of experienced development and sales specialists a new basis to utilize the development potential under the roof of the Autefa Solutions Group. In Lengwil (Switzerland) sales, R & D and construction are located, purchase, production and assembly take place in Friedberg (Germany), the headquarters of the group.

“Thus we use the synergies of our group and make sure that the state-of-the-art-concepts of our new sales and development group in Switzerland are reliably implemented from our production and installation specialists in Germany.”, Dr. Stefan Schlichter adds.

The special product range comprises Through Air Thermobonding and Drying Lines for all nonwoven processes (Carded, Airlay, Airlaids, Wetlaids) as well as Festooner, Cutting, Winding and Stacking Machines and Powder Impregnation Lines. Strahm has developed ENREC, a 6-level energy saving concept which substantially reduces the energy consumption of new or existing lines.

“Our global acting sales team is eager to combine these new technologies with our proven and state-of-the- art plant concepts and to present our competence in the range of turnkey plants for innovative and completely optimized nonwoven products.”, Marco Fano, head of sales, explains.

Under the guidance of André Imhof, an established team of experts of the new Autefa Solutions Switzerland is looking forward to the opportunity of offering the development potential of their lines also to long-time customers under the roof of the globally acting Autefa Solutions Group.

Especially in the range of aerodynamic webs and AFL- nonwovens the use of Strahm’s Through Air Thermobonding and Drying Lines presents a perfect combination of the state-of-the-art technologies.

Posted March 7, 2014

Source: Autefa Solutions

Lectra Appoints Céline Choussy Bedouet Marketing Director For Automotive, Furniture, Technical Textiles And Composite Materials

PARIS — March 6, 2014 — Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials—is pleased to announce the appointment of Céline Choussy Bedouet as Marketing Director for Automotive, Furniture, Technical Textiles and Composite Materials. Based in Bordeaux-Cestas (France), she reports directly to Daniel Harari, Lectra CEO.

“In five years, Lectra’s market share has risen from 15% to 60% in the automatic fabrics cutting for automobile interiors. Céline has two priorities: the first is to promote the automatic cutting of leather interiors to strengthen our leading position in the automotive market, the second is to increase Lectra’s presence in the furniture, technical textiles and composite materials markets where we now have an enhanced offer,” said Daniel Harari. “Céline’s experience, her marketing skills and her knowledge of our markets will enable her to provide support to our teams throughout the world.”

“Lectra today has many assets: consulting expertise based on lean manufacturing fundamentals, intelligent industrial equipment, integrated software suites covering the entire chain, from design to production, as well as outstanding customer care. Lectra’s offer has no equivalent on the market, which provides a major competitive advantage,” said Céline Choussy Bedouet. “Our goal is to help our clients boost their margins by allowing them to capitalize on value creation and control their costs.”

Céline Choussy Bedouet has a rich and diverse marketing experience, including strategic, operational marketing, field, channel and partner marketing. She started her career in 2000 at Dassault Systèmes where she held several senior positions over 8 years, including marketing project manager, strategic partnership supervisor and channel development manager. In 2005, she went to Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States to head up Dassault Systèmes’ strategic partnership with Microsoft. In 2008, Céline Choussy Bedouet joined Autodesk as marketing manager for Europe. Later on, she was in charge of global manufacturing marketing campaigns before joining Lectra.

Céline Choussy Bedouet has a master’s in management from ESC Bordeaux (Bordeaux Management School), France.

Posted March 6, 2014

Source: Lectra
 

Yarn-Forward Rule Spurs Investment In U.S. Textile Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. —March 5, 2014 — The U.S. textile industry has seen a surge in foreign direct investment over the past 8 months. No less than 8 foreign companies have made public announcements over that period to invest more than $700 million in new U.S. textile facilities and equipment. These investments are projected to provide approximately 1,900 new jobs in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Louisiana.

The United States has become an increasingly attractive option for textile manufacturers looking for competitive energy, transportation, and fiber costs. Beyond these basic economic factors, a key driver for this recent investment surge has been the success of U.S. trade policy in the textile sector. Over the past 25 years, the U.S. has completed a series of free trade agreements that include a Yarn-Forward Rule of Origin for textile and apparel products. As the name implies, the Yarn-Forward rule requires that yarn, fabric, and assembly production steps be completed in the FTA region in order to qualify for duty-free preference into the United States. This rule has served as a catalyst for record breaking exports of U.S. yarns and fabrics that are eventually processed into finished apparel and textile home furnishings in FTA partner countries. These goods are then shipped back to the U.S. duty free for purchase by U.S. consumers.

The Yarn-Forward rule has helped the U.S. textile industry become the third largest exporter of textile products in the world. U.S. exports of all textile products were nearly $17.9 billion in 2013. Over the past 10 years, U.S. textile exports have grown dramatically, from $12.7 billion in 2003 to $17.9 billion in 2013, a 40.6% increase over that period.

The single largest investment announcement, approximately one-quarter of a billion dollars, came from Gildan Activewear Inc., based in Montreal, Canada. Peter Iliopoulos, Senior Vice-President of Public and Corporate Affairs at Gildan highlights the benefit of a strong Yarn-Forward rule for American textiles stating “The Yarn-Forward rule was a significant factor in Gildan’s decision, announced in September of 2013, to make an additional investment of approximately $250 million in U.S. yarn spinning operations. We have designed our supply chain in order to most effectively leverage preferential treatment under U.S. trade agreements. Consequently, we want to ensure that our products are always eligible for such preferential treatment.”

This investment of approximately $250 million will be made by Gildan over its 2014 and 2015 fiscal years in order to build two new yarn spinning facilities in North Carolina, one in Salisbury and another one in Mocksville. Each one is expected to be over 500,000-square-feet in size. The venture is slated to create approximately 500 new jobs in Davie and Rowan Counties, NC.

In addition to Gildan’s announcement, the U.S. textile sector continues to see a positive trend in foreign direct investment. Since August of 2013, textile companies from India, Mexico, and China
have announced new investment plans in the United States. These projects will generate a
projected 1,368 new U.S. jobs beyond the 500 associated with Gildan’s investment.

“This massive investment surge and the creation of approximately 1,900 much needed
manufacturing jobs is a concrete example of how Yarn-Forward has made a major contribution
to the U.S. economy and workforce. You need look no further for how sound provisions in trade
agreements can make a real difference in our economy,” stated Augustine Tantillo, President and
CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations.
 


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Key Facts about the U.S. Textile Industry

  • The U.S. textile industry is a large manufacturing employer in the United States. The overall textile sector – from textile fibers to apparel – employed nearly 499,000 workers in 2013.
  • Textile companies alone employed 231,000 workers.
  • The U.S. government estimates that one textile job in this country supports three other jobs.
  • U.S. textile shipments totaled more than $56.6 billion in 2013.
  • The U.S. textile industry is the third largest exporter of textile products in the world. Exports of all textile products were nearly $17.9 billion 2013. Total textile and apparel exports were a record $23.7 billion in 2013.
  • Nearly two-thirds of U.S. textile exports during 2013 went to our Western Hemisphere free trade partners. The U.S. textile industry exported to more than 170 countries, with 23 countries buying more than $100 million a year.
  • The U.S. textile industry supplies more than 8,000 different textile products per year to the U.S. military.
  • The U.S. is the world leader in textile research and development, with private textile companies and universities developing new textile materials such as conductive fabric with antistatic properties, electronic textiles that monitor heart rate and other vital signs, antimicrobial fibers, antiballistic body armor for people and the machines that carry them and new garments that adapt to the climate to make the wearer warmer or cooler.
  • The U.S. textile industry invested $17.7 billion in new plants and equipment from 2001 to 2011. And recently producers have opened new fiber, yarn and recycling facilities to convert textile waste to new textile uses and resins.
  • The U.S. textile industry has increased productivity by 24 percent over the last 10 years, making textiles one of the top industries among all industrial sectors in productivity increases.
  • In 2013, textile workers on average earned 145% more than apparel store workers ($577 per week vs. $235) and received health care and pension benefits.

Posted March 6, 2014

Source: NCTO

ITEMA S.p.A Opened New Shanghai Premises March 6th

COLZATE, Italy/SHANGHAI — March 5, 2014 — On March 6th, ITEMA opened the doors on its new offices and assembly plant in Shanghai. The Grand Opening was dedicated to celebrating a new milestone for the Company in China, one of its most important markets and a country with a strong potential for continued growth. During the Grand Opening event, Itema proudly unveiled its latest advancements in weaving technology to allow its Customers to produce high quality fabrics and achieve maximum success.

Itema is an Italian privately-held multinational Company and leading player in the textile industry, providing best-in-class weaving machines for over 60 years, and bringing together Italian quality, Swiss precision and Chinese efficiency. The Company is present in China since 2003 with sales and after-sales teams, assembly and technical support in order to ensure the highest possible standard of weaving solutions, with a complete offering and service to its valuable Customers in the Chinese market.

A key testimonial of Itema quality was delivered by Silvio Albini, president of the eponymous Albini Group, one of the largest European manufacturers of high-quality exclusive shirting fabrics and a real flagship of Made in Italy excellence. Albini is one of the oldest and most loyal Customers of Itema. Albini Group has eight plants (five in Italy), with a total of more than 1300 employees worldwide. Mr. Albini is also President of Milano Unica, the international textile fair of the finest quality products from Italian and European textile manufacturers.

Other special guests included the Italian Consul for Economic & Commercial Affairs in Shanghai – Ms. Eugenia Palagi, the Italian Trade Commissioner – Mr Claudio Pasqualucci and the vice-president of the Chinese National Textile and Apparel Council – Mr Xu Wen Ying.

Itema CEO, Mr Carlo Rogora said: “We at Itema strongly believe that our unyielding commitment to our Customers – from best, most innovative technology solutions to most accurate and timely assistance – will help them, and us, reach together new heights of shared success.”

“Itema takes this opportunity to renew our commitment and reaffirm our utmost dedication to our valuable Customers and to continuous innovation and support in the market,” said the Group Sales & Marketing Director, Mr Fulvio Carlo Toma.

The list of participants as exceeded expectations at almost double the original list, including industry wide participation of Chinese weaving mills. The Grand Opening celebration agenda was packed full of exciting events, such as fashion show of products woven on the Company’s machines and a fusion of best Western and Chinese traditional entertainment, music and food.


A view from the new reception at ITEMA China


The new offices at Itema China are airy, modern, stylish and ergonomic.
 

Posted March 6, 2014

Source: ITEMA
 

Morrison Announces Sales Activity Q4 2013 Through Q1 2014

FORT LAWN, S.C. — March 4, 2014 — The following is a summary of Morrison Textile Machinery’s sales activity for the fourth quarter 2013 and first quarter 2014.

Turkey
Abateks Tekstil Tic ve San A.S. purchased Morrison’s  36 rope Indigo Rope Dye Range which features SPECTRUM™ Dye Boxes and Mvx Nip assemblies with Centre point dye feed, tri return dye circulation, and composite side covers. Multiple Ball Warpers and ReBeamers were purchased with their denim production package. Ball Warpers feature Smart Stop™/ Smart Lease™ technology to maximize production. ReBeamers include Yarn Sheet Strummer and Reverse Drive Accumulator which increase running efficiency.
 
GAP Guneydogu Tekstil purchased multiple MDS 450 Ball Warpers and one (1) MDS 550 ReBeamer. Ball Warpers feature a programmable Servo Driven Linear Traverse Drive and ReBeamer includes Yarn Sheet Strummer and Reverse Drive Accumulator.
 
DNM Textile For Spinning, Weaving and Dyeing added another Morrison MDS 550 Long Chain Beamer.
 
 
Thailand
Atlantic Mills (Thailand) Co. Ltd. has installed Morrison’s Integrated Denim Finishing Range. Range includes; 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-Base remote access device allowing Morrison engineer’s single-click diagnostic access to customer’s machines worldwide.
 
China
Guangzhou Chuang Hao Textile will install three (3) Morrison Compressive Shrinking Ranges. Each will be provided with Multi Pass Moisturizer and Automatic Rubber Belt Compression Control.

Bangladesh
Ha Meem Denim Ltd. an established denim and garment producer has purchased Morrison’s Interated Denim Finishing Range for added finishing production. This range is the fourth Morrison dyeing/finishing range purchased by Ha Meen since beginning denim production in 2005.
 
Square Denims Ltd. selected machinery package from Morrison Denim Systems for new denim production facility to be located near Dhaka. Their package includes the following:

  • One (1) 32 rope S250 Indigo Rope Dye Range which includes the newly designed Spectrum Dye Box and Mvx Nip, multiple Dye Steamers and latest FCS Process Controls;
  •  Two (2) Integrated Denim Finishing Ranges which feature 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.

 
Pakistan
Diamond Fabrics Ltd. (Sapphire Group) purchased Morrison’s Rope Indigo Dye Range for their first denim production facility to be located near Lahore. Their 36 rope dye range will include latest applied technologies for the maximum production and process flexibility.  Included with range is Spectrum Dye Box, Mvx Nip, Centre Point Dye Feed/Tri Return Dye Circulation ports, FCS Process Controls and Morrison On Call (MOC) for remote diagnostic machine access.

Posted March 4, 2014

Source: Morrison Textile Machinery
 

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