SPESA VIP Event To Welcome Sewn Products And Textile Industries To Atlanta

RALEIGH, N.C. — March 13, 2014 — The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) will host the third biennial edition of its SPESA VIP Networking Event on May 13, 2014 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta Georgia. Held in conjunction with the co-located Texprocess Americas, Techtextil North America and JEC Show Americas tradeshow events, the popular opening evening event will provide show exhibitors and attendees with an exclusive opportunity to dine and network with fashion, sewn products, and technical textile industry leaders and peers.

According to SPESA President Benton Gardner, “The SPESA VIP Networking Event has become one of the most enjoyable and rewarding functions in our industry. Expanding on a very successful 2012 event with more than 450 attendees, this year’s event is designed to be bigger and better in every way. By popular demand, we will also be returning to the magical Georgia Aquarium venue this year. We invite the industry to come and take part in a fabulous evening.”

Following the opening day of the shows, the nearby VIP experience will include an open bar and award-winning restaurant-quality cuisine provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering. The Oceans Ballroom venue features two large aquatic observation windows were attendees will get face-to-face with exotic fish and animals from every corner of the globe.

As always, a portion of the proceeds from the event will help support the future of our industry though the AAFA Education Foundation (American Apparel and Footwear Association). Gerber Technology is the Scholar Sponsor of the 2014 event. Other event sponsors include American & Efird, Alvanon, Durkopp Adler/ Pfaff Industrial, Messe Frankfurt, and Methods Workshop. Tickets for the event ($85 per person) must be purchased in advance at: www.spesa.org.

Posted March 18, 2014

Source: SPESA

Acceleration Of The Composites Industry Largely Demonstrated At A Vibrant JEC Europe 2014

PARIS — March 18, 2014 — A record number of exhibitors (1.200+) and visitors (32.000+) from 88 countries has definitely settled JEC Europe to be the #1 event for Composites worldwide, covering the whole value chain and every application sector.

The growth of the composites sector is fueled by three main international trends:

  • Innovation and design driving further the penetration of these materials,
  • Competitive manufacturing,
  • Bigger volume in strong growth countries.

The 2014 session experienced a record stream of visitors to date at a Composites event. The event increased its surface area to 54,400 sqm (+8% compared to 2013) and moved to 2 levels of Paris Porte de Versailles pavilions 7. The 2 floors were completely full, to such an extent that JEC Group is considering the addition of a 3rd floor for 2015!

Heads and leaders
JEC attracts the largest number of high-level foreign decision-makers and stake-holders from around the world. Also this year, the total number of Ministers, Ambassadors and delegations strongly grew.

Large transactions and major announcements
Numbers of agreements have been signed on JEC Europe’s stage, confirming JEC Group as the industrial backing of the global composites community. To be highlighted is JEC Group MoU signed with Korea Institute of Carbon Convergence Technology sealing a cooperation for networking opportunities and information sharing for Korean Companies on JEC platforms in particular JEC Asia in Singapore.

Also, the MoU between the Nano Mikro Werkstoffe Photonik cluster from North Rhein Westfalia and the MAUD cluster from Nord-Pas-De-Calais benefited from JEC impact to strengthen their ongoing collaboration.

Similarly, the MoU between the Nagoya University, National Composite Center (“NCC”) – Greater Nagoya,and the CFK-Valley Stade e. V. – Niedersachsen to carry out joint R & D projects and realize innovations in the field of lightweight construction has been signed during JEC Europe 2014.

The attendance to the Innovative Composites Summit, where 39 speakers shared their latest advances in Composites Research and Applications also proves the abundance of knowledge and networking opportunities.

Besides, the brand new format of the JEC Innovation Awards ceremony highlighted 16 winners and their
partners and prized their Composites Excellence.

Moreover, the JEC Business Meetings Program that puts together selected Buyer’s and Exhibitors recorded no less than 600 meetings over the 3 days of the Show.

Likewise, the 2nd Automotive Composites Circle brought together 60 key stakeholders of the Automotive Industry and was a huge success. This confirms JEC Group’s plan to repeat this high-level event at the upcoming JEC Americas in Atlanta next May 13-15, 2014.

Finally and for the first time, two “Natural Fibers’ Tours” have been conducted with a guide, covering the visit of exhibitors specialized in Composites based on natural fibers.

The amazing success of this year session has once again confirmed the ability of JEC Group to be the only qualified organization to put together Academics, R&D centers, Manufacturers and officials from all over the world under one roof with tangible short- and mid-term results.

Posted March 18, 2014

Source: JEC Group

Second Edition Of ACIMIT Green Guide Published

MILAN — March 17, 2014 —  The ACIMIT Green Guide illustrates the sustainable technologies supplied by Italian textile machinery manufacturers. Raffaella Carabelli, President of ACIMIT (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers): “This guide supports the strong commitment of Italy’s textile machinery industry to the issue of sustainability.”

The new edition of the ACIMIT Green Guide has been available since early March. It provides a summary of the actions taken by Italian textile machinery firms in the field of sustainability, in terms of savings in resources used during the textile production process. For the 39 manufacturers adhering to the “Sustainable Technologies” project, launched by ACIMIT in 2010, the Green Guide lists the technology innovations that allow machine users to cut production costs while adopting environmentally friendly measures.

As ACIMIT President Raffaella Carabelli confirms, “The Green Guide is now at its second edition, following the launch in 2013. It bears witness to the ongoing commitment of our machinery builders to developing increasingly sustainable technologies that are also attentive to the needs of our customers, who are demanding less energy-intensive machinery.” In addition to global competition, which is pushing towards more economic production processes, many countries have set up “green” incentives for the acquisition of more eco-friendly, energy efficient machinery. This drive from the top towards sustainable technologies is yet another strong motivation for Italy’s machinery builders.

“Our manufacturers were not caught off guard by the new attention the global textile/garments industry has placed on sustainability,” continues ACIMIT’s president. “Rather, they’ve understood for quite some time now that sustainable technologies can play a winning hand for their customers. As an association, we’ve set ourselves a goal of raising public awareness on what our industry is already doing, while providing an organic structure for the initiatives of individuals.”

The “Sustainable Technologies” project thus brings together different promotional and communications activities intended to act as a sounding board for Italy’s textile machinery businesses.

With 7000 copies in print, the Green Guide will be distributed at major industry trade fairs in which ACIMIT will participate together with its associated members during the course of 2014, and can be viewed on ACIMIT’s website (Sustainable Technologies /ACIMIT Green Guide 2014). A print version will also appear in Chinese, distributed in 1000 copies at the upcoming ITMA ASIA+CITME 2014. For more information on the “Sustainable Technologies” project, visit the ACIMIT website ACIMIT (Sustainable Technologies / ACIMIT green label).

Posted March 18, 2014

Source: ACIMIT

People

Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, has appointed Jim McCallum president, Floor Covering Division.
 
Lectra, Paris, has named Céline Choussy Bedouet marketing director, automotive, furniture, technical textiles and composite materials.

Bedouet

 
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Arlington, Va., has elected the following officers on the Board of Directors: Rick Helfenbein, TellaS Ltd., Luen Thai USA, chairman; Rob DeMartini, New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc., vice chairman; Paula Zusi, Ann Inc., treasurer; and Thomas A. Glaser, VF Corp., secretary. AAFA also has elected the following members to the Board: Harold L. Stone Jr., Renfro Corp.; Jim Hardy, Under Armour Inc.; and Kevin Toomey, Kayser-Roth Corp. In addition, AAFA has presented the Friend of the Apparel and Footwear Industry Award to Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis.
 
The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Cary, N.C., has elected Robb Lovegrove, Milliken & Company, chairman of the Board of Directors; Karen Castle, Suominen Nonwovens, vice-chairman, planning; and Renita Anderson, IMERYS Performance Materials, vice-chairman, finance; and has elected the following directors to three-year terms on the Board: Fred Dulin, Eastman Chemical Co.; Michael Flaherty, Rando Machine Corp.; Gene Konczal, Providencia USA; Wolfgang Plasser, Lenzing AG; Chris Plotz, ITW Dymon; and Jeff Shope, Henkel Adhesives. INDA also has presented Joseph D. Wahlquist the Lifetime Technical Achievement Award and Thomas A. Justice the Lifetime Service Award.
 
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), Dalton, Ga., has named Joe W. Yarbrough president.
 
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), Research Triangle Park, N.C., will present the 2013 Olney Medal for outstanding achievement in textile chemistry to John Richard “Dick” Aspland; and the AATCC Young Entrepreneur Award to Christina Kay Beauvais, Comfort LLC, at the AATCC International Conference, to be held April 1-3, 2014, in Asheville, N.C.
 
Switzerland-based SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG has named Marco Sarain CFO and Christian Widmer head of after sales services.


Sarain
Widmer

 
New York City-based Simparel Inc. has appointed John Robinson senior vice president, sales and marketing.

Robinson

 
West Warwick, R.I.-based Chase Machine & Engineering Inc. has named Michael “Miki” Oliver automation engineer.

Oliver

 
Carmel, Ind.-based Top Value Fabrics has named Michael Compton business development manager.

Compton

 
March/April 2014
 

Lenzing Nets EIB Loan For TENCEL® R&D, Production

Lenzing AG, Austria, has received a 100 million-euro loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support R&D projects and investments for the production of new TENCEL® cellulosic fiber products. Under the multi-year initiative, Lenzing will build and commission new research facilities and pilot plants, and implement production process innovations, primarily at its Tencel site in Austria.

At the loan signing, Lenzing CEO Peter Untersperger noted that Lenzing is already operating three pilot plants in Europe for Tencel development. “We still see considerable potential for growth in the future which must be explored now, as the demand for high-quality fibres manufactured in environmentally compatible processes will continue to increase,” he said.

March/April 2014

Savio To Release Polar/E Premium Duo Lot System

Savio Macchine Tessili S.p.A., Italy, introduced its Polar/E Premium winder at two open houses last year — one in China at Savio’s Jining plant, and a second in Turkey at the plant operated by its customer Kipas Holding A.S. Savio reports open house visitors were impressed with the winder and its unique performance features. Based on initial successes, the company has announced that later in 2014, it will release a Duo lot system version of the Polar/E Premium, which will allow two yarns with different specifications to be produced on the same machine.


Savio’s Polar/E Premium’s double alternate bobbin loading system distributes bobbins between two peg loaders.

The Polar/E Premium introduced Savio’s automatic continuous feeding technique to a high-capacity bobbin sorting system. With the freestanding winder, manufacturers that have older ring frames in less-than-perfect condition or ring frames with no automatic doffing device can achieve bobbin production efficiencies similar to those achieved by manufacturers that use linked equipment, Savio reports. The Polar/E Premium presents total freedom for machine layout and a fully automated feeding process, and was developed to process bobbins of any shape and quality with maximum efficiency.

Polar/E Premium features include: a twin sorting system that loads up to 72 spindles two-at-a-time; up to 3,000 bobbins-per-hour feeding capacity with a high-speed optical scanner to assess the profile of the bobbin; end-finder stations to handle bobbins with yarn reserve at the bottom of the tube; a backup station that manages all the bobbins rejected by spindles and end-finder stations and automatically prepares rejected bobbins for reuse; and a bobbin tube stripper to clean ring frame tubes for return to the spinning room ready to be used again.

March/April 2014

Lectra Unveils Lectra Fashion PLM V3R3

Technology solutions provider Lectra, Paris, reports its upgraded Lectra Fashion product lifecycle management (PLM) V3R3 software offers a significantly improved user experience that facilitates collaboration and transparency among creative designers, technical designers and product developers. The software is integrated into Adobe® Illustrator®, allowing users to create and share information through a common platform and unique file.
   
“By integrating Lectra Fashion PLM connectivity into Adobe Illustrator, these users can stay within their comfort zone,” said Anastasia Charbin, fashion marketing director, Lectra. “They are free to create in Illustrator and also share and exchange with the Lectra Fashion PLM platform community in a seamlessly intuitive way.”

Software improvements include a deeper integration of Lectra’s 3-D virtual product sampling. Design and product development teams now can review design options, check fit for multiple sizes and work on modifications by adding annotations to 3-D snapshots.

Users may utilize live messaging, and extended teams now can access shared information directly in real time. New color libraries, testing templates and care labels are also included.

March/April 2014

Shanghai Highlights Innovations

The Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai’s Pudong district will again host the biennial exhibition ITMA Asia + CITME, now in its fourth edition, June 16-20, 2014. Members of the textile industry are invited to view the latest innovations and technology available to the global textile industry.  

The event’s owners — the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX); the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT-TEX); China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA); and China International Exhibition Center Group Corp. (CIEC) — have once again selected the Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Co. Ltd. (BJITME) and co-organizer MP International Pte Ltd., Singapore, to choreograph the event. The Japan Textile Machinery Association (JTMA) also is a partner organization for the event.  


ITMA Asia + CITME 2012 hosted 1,298 exhibitors and around 92,000 visitors at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

 

“The opportunities presented by China’s huge market remain an attraction for machinery manufacturers from around the world,” said CEMATEX President Charles Beauduin. “With rapid technological advances in the textile machinery industry, the market is seeing the emergence of more efficient machines at competitive prices.

“Having held three successful presentations of the ITMA Asia + CITME combined show since its launch in 2008, we are confident that the upcoming showcase will be the most effective marketing and sourcing platform for both Chinese and international textile and textile machinery manufacturers.”

Exhibitors And Visitors
ITMA Asia + CITME 2012 welcomed 1,298 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions — with China, Italy, Germany, Taiwan and Japan as the top five participating economies. Total exhibition space grossed more than 130,000 square meters. Approximately 92,000 visitors from 107 countries and regions toured the show floor during the five-day exhibition. The greatest number of overseas visitors came from Japan, India, Taiwan, Indonesia and Korea. More than 25 percent of visitors were from overseas.


ITMA Asia + CITME attendees observe a demonstration of a weaving machine on display at the 2012 show.

Product Categories
Products will be arranged into 17 chapters as follows:

  • Chapter 1 — spinning preparation, man-made fiber production and spinning machinery; and auxiliary machinery and accessories;
  • Chapter 2 — winding, texturing and twisting machinery; and auxiliary machinery and accessories;
  • Chapter 3 — machinery for web formation, bonding and finishing of nonwovens and felting; and auxiliary machinery and accessories;
  • Chapter 4 — weaving preparation, weaving and tufting machinery; and auxiliary machinery and accessories;
  • Chapter 5 — knitting and hosiery machinery, auxiliary machinery and accessories;
  • Chapter 6 — embroidery machinery, auxiliary machinery and accessories;
  • Chapter 7 — braiding machinery and accessories;
  • Chapter 8 — washing, bleaching, dyeing, printing, drying, finishing, cutting, rolling and folding machinery; and auxiliary machinery and accessories;
  • Chapter 9 — garment-making machinery, other textile processing machinery, auxiliary machinery and accessories;
  • Chapter 10 — laboratory testing and measuring equipment and accessories;
  • Chapter 11 — transport, handling, logistics, storing and packing equipment and accessories;
  • Chapter 12 — equipment for recycling, waste reduction, and pollution prevention; and accessories;
  • Chapter 13 — software for design, data monitoring, processing and integrated production;
  • Chapter 14 — dyestuffs and chemical products for the textile industry;
  • Chapter 15 — equipment and products to ensure machinery and plant operations;
  • Chapter 16 — services for the textile industry; and
  • Chapter 17 — research and educational institutions.

ITMA Asia + CITME 2014 organizers affirm that intellectual property (IPR) infringements will not be tolerated, and stringent regulations will be enforced. The show again will operate an active IPR office onsite to assist exhibitors who have suspected patent issues. Exhibitors may photograph and film their own stands but are prohibited from photographing and filming other exhibitors’ stands.

Show organizers believe ITMA Asia + CITME’s successful track record will attract the best the textile industry has to offer and will pave the way for another successful event. “The combined show has been highly recognized by leading textile and textile machinery industry players as it offers them a reputable showcase in China for their products and services,” said Wang Shutian, president, CTMA. “With the stellar demand projection of Asia’s textile machinery and the steady growth of domestic demand for textile and garment, we are confident that the 2014 combined show will score another success.”
 

For more information about ITMA Asia + CITME 2014, visit itmaasia.com.

March/April 2014

Atlanta Hosts Textile Industry Trifecta

From Tuesday, May 13, through Thursday, May 15, 2014, the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta will host a comprehensive textile trade event gathering machinery and technology suppliers for the technical textiles and nonwovens as well as traditional textile sectors; sewn products equipment and services suppliers; and composites value chain. The event will comprise three shows: Techtextil North America 2014 — the 11th North American edition of the annual international trade show for the technical textiles and nonwovens industries; Texprocess Americas — the second edition of the biennial exhibition presenting equipment and technology for the development, sourcing, and production of sewn products; and the JEC Americas 2014 Composites Show & Conferences, the third U.S. edition of the annual show for the global composites value chain.

Techtextil North America, produced by Messe Frankfurt, Atlanta, incorporates the American Textile Machinery Exhibition-International (ATME-I®), which is sponsored by the American Textile Machinery Association (ATMA®), Falls Church, Va., and will present textile machinery and equipment, products and services targeted to the overall textile and apparel industry. Texprocess Americas, co-produced by Messe Frankfurt USA and Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA), Raleigh, N.C., incorporates the SPESA Expo sewn products and equipment trade show and will present machinery, plant, processing, information technology systems and services for the textile and textile product making-up sector. The JEC Americas Composites Show & Conferences, organized by JEC Group, Paris, will present the entire composites value chain, from raw materials through manufacturing processes.

“We’ve experienced a very positive response from the industries we serve and are extremely excited about the synergy created through the colocation of our events with JEC Americas,” said Dennis Smith, president, Messe Frankfurt North America. “We now have a waiting list for our Techtextil North America event, and our Texprocess Americas space sales are significant. Together with our extensive educational symposiums of over 22 sessions featuring 120 speakers, we are well-positioned to be this year’s strongest B2B platform for the technical textiles, sewn products and composites industries in the Western Hemisphere.”

“We are pleased about the partnership with Messe Frankfurt,” said Frédérique Mutel, president and CEO, JEC Group. “Both organizations are fully committed to the industry. Both are experts of their sectors and produce high-value events. Together we will deliver a strategic event.”

Altogether, more than 800 exhibitors are expected to show their products and services to approximately 10,000 attendees at the three shows, which will be colocated in GWCC Hall A. Although visitors need register for only one show, they will have access to all three.

Techtextil North America
Techtextil North America is focused on the technical textile/nonwovens sector of the textile industry, and is touted as the only trade show in the Americas that covers the full vertical spectrum of that sector — including research and development, raw materials, production processes, conversion, further treatment and recycling.

To help attendees find providers of the products, services and technologies relevant to their needs and interests, Techtextil North America exhibitors are classified according to 12 application areas: Agrotech; Buildtech; Clothtech; Geotech; Hometech; Indutech; Medtech;  Mobiltech; Oekotech; Packtech; Protech; and Sporttech.

Product groups and services offered include: research, development, planning and consultation; technology, machinery and accessories; fibers and yarns; woven fabrics, laid webs, braiding and knitted fabrics; nonwovens; coated textiles; composites; bondtec; associations; and publications.

The fair also will feature five country pavilions showcasing companies from China, Italy, Germany, Belgium and France.


A visitor at Techtextil North America 2012 talks to a representative at Stedfast Inc., a Quebec-based supplier of laminated and coated textiles for military and other applications.

 
Techtextil Symposium
The 2014 Techtextil North America Symposium — a three-day educational forum held concurrently with the exhibition — will present recent developments in the technical textiles/nonwovens sector. The symposium lineup includes 11 sessions and 60 presentations by leading industry experts covering new fiber technology, protective and military textiles, medical textiles, automotive textiles, smart textiles, nonwovens, nanotechnology, and technical textiles for sports and outdoor applications. The symposium once again will feature a structured program to allow attendees more question-and-answer time with presenters during and after each session.

Texprocess Americas
Texprocess Americas will return to Atlanta following its 2012 debut alongside Techtextil North America. The show is touted as the largest North American trade show displaying equipment and technology for the development, sourcing and production of sewn products.

Product groups and services offered include: computer software and information technology; contract manufacturing and sourcing; cutting, spreading and ancillary equipment; digital, screen, transfer printing, and ancillary equipment; embroidery, monogramming and ancillary equipment; laundry, finishing and ancillary equipment; pressing, fusing, vacuum and ancillary equipment; product identification, labeling and ancillary equipment; sewing and ancillary equipment; other supplies and equipment; fabrics and materials; findings, trimmings, components and accessories; manufacturers; recycling and sustainability; services, associations, publications and academia; supplies; supply chain services; and warehousing, distribution and materials handling.

The fair will feature a new Technology Solutions Pavilion and Theater featuring booth displays and a continuously running series of vendor-sponsored educational presentations showcasing the latest information technology (IT), software solutions and technology-driven services including 2-D/3-D design, product lifecycle management (PLM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), costing, supply chain management and shop floor control, among other services.

Columbia, S.C.-based SEAMS, the National Association for the Sewn Products Industry, will present a “Supply Chain USA — Powered by SEAMS” pavilion covering approximately 2,700 square feet that will feature SEAMS member companies exhibiting their products and services.

Cary, N.C.-based [TC]2, a provider of technology development and supply chain improvement solutions for the apparel, sewn products and related soft goods industries, will organize the Cool Zone, an exhibit area featuring the latest technologies, products and processes in the sewn products industry.


Sewing machinery will be among the range of products shown at Texprocess Americas.

Texprocess Symposium
The Texprocess Americas symposium — a three-day educational forum held concurrently with the exhibition — will present recent developments in the sewn products and equipment industry. The symposium lineup includes 11 sessions and 60 presentations by leading industry experts covering fit and sizing technology; smart textiles; PLM and ERP software; apparel construction; design and product development, automation, smart machines and robotics in apparel manufacturing; welding and stitch-free seam technologies; cut order planning; non-apparel sewn products manufacturing; and reshoring, nearshoring and startup manufacturing.

Student Poster Program
As part of the 2014 symposiums, Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas together will present a student research poster program. The goal of the program is to provide a forum in which graduate students may present and discuss their work during its early stages, meet peers working in related areas, and meet veteran members in the field. A panel of industry experts will select five students who will present their research to interested technical textile suppliers and end-product manufacturers during the final symposium sessions.
 
Global Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has designated both Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas as participants in the International Buyer Program  (IBP) Select, which promotes U.S. exhibitions worldwide via U.S. Commercial Services and diplomatic missions. International trade specialists from the DOC will be on hand in the International Business Center on the show floor to offer assistance including complimentary exhibitor matchmaking services to connect exhibitors with international buyers; export counseling; and market analysis. IBP also will distribute to all international visitors a show directory of U.S. exporting exhibitors.

Messe Frankfurt USA and the DOC have identified Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Brazil, the Dominican Republic and India as the top countries to bring buyer delegations to Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas via the IBP Select program.

JEC Americas
The JEC Americas Composites Show & Conferences will be held this spring in Atlanta for the first time. JEC Group — which also organizes a spring show and conference in Europe, fall show and conference in Asia, and fall conference in the United States — provides networking and information services for composites markets and is said to be the largest composites industry organization worldwide. The focus of the spring 2014 show and conference in Atlanta will be on composites materials and manufacturing.

Composite sector fields include processing and technologies; fibers and textiles; resins; fillers and additives; machines and equipment; software and services; universities and research centers; and consulting firms. End-user markets include aeronautics, automotive, wind energy, construction, marine, consumer goods, and medical, among other markets.

JEC’s Innovative Composites Summit Conferences (I.C.S.), a program of strategic, technical and end-user conferences, is a three-day event that will include presentations offering insights on the latest composites innovations, with forums on Tuesday focused on Materials; Wednesday, Application Sectors; and Thursday, Equipment & Process. The I.C.S. program will conclude with a technical poster session during which each speaker will present a poster with technical data for a specific product or industry.

The event also will include the JEC Americas Innovation Awards, which recognize new products, processes and applications in the composites industry.
 

For more information about Techtextil North America 2014 and Texprocess Americas, contact Kari Martin +770-984-8016 ext. 428; kari.martin@usa.messefrankfurt.com; techtextilna.com; texprocessamericas.com. Detailed symposium schedules may be found on each of the show’s websites. For more information about JEC Americas 2014 Composites Show & Conferences, contact Aaron Wood +413-448-2260 ext. 470; awood@ahminc.com; jeccomposites.com.

March/April 2014

From The Editor: Textile World’s Innovation Award & Forum

By Jim Borneman, Editor In Chief

The textile climate seems to be changing for the better. This year, for the first time in several years, Textile World will present the Textile World Innovation Award. As those of you who received the award know, the dedication of an issue of TW to highlight innovation within the honored company is a time-consuming but rewarding process — and the presentation luncheon is a terrific industry gathering. There are several qualified candidates this year, and an announcement will follow soon.

This year also, TW will launch the Textile World Innovation Forum 2014 as a two-day, high-level conference offering industry professionals unique insights into diverse areas of textile manufacturing such as fiber, spinning, knitting, weaving, nonwovens, dyeing, printing, finishing, apparel manufacturing, and special interest areas. This will be a single-track conference focused on the latest innovations across the textile-manufacturing spectrum and will culminate with the Innovation Award presentation and luncheon.

A career in textiles often starts with a broad textile education — for this textile engineer, the course exposure was directed to many facets of the industry. However, for many, the exposure narrows as a career progresses — a natural process as one becomes a sector-focused expert. The challenge often lies in staying up-to-date in areas in which your career is not particularly focused. Changes in these indirect areas often have a direct impact on an area of focus. An innovation in fiber can impact a dyer. An innovation in spinning technology can impact a finisher or apparel designer, and so on.

The idea of the Textile World Innovation Forum is to help high-level industry professionals who are short on time get a high-value dose of the latest and greatest developments across the full textile spectrum — the process technologies, the trends and short doses of hot topics. The inaugural conference will be held Sept. 15 and 16, 2014, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta and will conclude with the presentation of the Textile World Innovation Award 2014 to a leading textile company in recognition of its outstanding efforts and accomplishments in product invention and innovation. TW‘s editors would like to thank the honored company in advance for providing time, access and support to tell the innovator’s story.

The Forum will have a cost associated with it, but please consider attending and/or using this opportunity for training of high-level staff in a pre-ITMA year, and celebrate innovation with industry leaders. TW’s editors are focused on enlisting neutral industry experts, academics and consultants to lead the proceedings so that the information will be balanced and inclusive across each industry segment. As more information becomes available, it will be posted on TextileWorld.com, published in the pages of Textile World magazine and highlighted in the weekly Textile World e-newsletter.

The climate has shifted positively for U.S. textiles, with surprising levels of investment being announced. Exploring innovation provides a great opportunity to prepare for growth and maximize the benefits of the latest in applied textile technology.

March/April 2014

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