Jadel Baptiste Joins Organic Dyes And Pigments LLC As Technical Director

Jadel Baptiste

LINCOLN, R.I. — July 23, 2024 — Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC (ORCO) announced that Jadel Baptista has joined the company as Technical director.

In this newly created position, Baptista will have overall responsibility for driving innovation and new product development and providing technical leadership for the company.

Baptista brings to ORCO more than 30 years of technical experience, having held positions as Technology manager at Evonik Corp., R&D manager at Chromaflo Technologies and for the past 10 years as Technical director at DCL Corp.

Baptista holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from PUC-SP Brazil and lives in Cranston, R.I., with his wife and four children.

Posted: July 23, 2024

Source: Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC

YKK Achieves 56.2 Percent Reduction In Greenhouse Gas Emissions And 100 Percent Renewable Energy Use Across 37 Global Sites

TOKYO — July 23, 2024 — YKK Corp. announces a reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions for FY2023, achieving a 56.2-percent decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 32.7-percent reduction in Scope 3 emissions, in comparison to the FY2018 baseline figures.

In alignment with the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, the company has been diligently pursuing ten Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to five themes — Climate Change, Material Resources, Water Resources, Chemical Management and Respect People. These goals form the bedrock of YKK’s commitment to sustainability.

Solar panels (YKK Vietnam Co., Ltd. Ha Nam Plant)

In the battle against climate change, YKK has increased its use of electricity derived from renewable energy sources, part of its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The past fiscal year saw six additional sites transitioning to 100% renewable energy for their electricity needs, bringing the global count to 37 YKK sites operating on green energy. Moreover, the proportion of renewable energy in the company’s overall electricity mix has climbed from 46.1 percent in FY2022 to 56.5 percent in FY2023.

In response to societal demands and customer needs, YKK constantly reviews the “YKK Sustainability Vision 2050.” In addition to addressing climate change, the Sustainability Vision has been revised and new KPIs have been added to accelerate efforts towards realizing a circular society, focusing on biodiversity and resource circulation. Detailed information on the revised Sustainability Vision and the latest progress on its implementation will be published in YKK’s Integrated Report, “This is YKK 2024,” to be released in Japanese on August 1, 2024 (English translation will be available this autumn). Detailed environmental, social, governance, and financial data will be disclosed in the “This is YKK 2024 Data Book.”

“In FY2023, we reduced our Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 56.2 percent compared to the base year of FY2018 through efforts such as expanding the adoption of energy-saving production equipment and plant infrastructure facilities, as well as purchasing renewable energy and installing solar power generation equipment,” said Asako Yoshioka, vice president and general manager, Sustainability Department, YKK Corp. “This far surpassed the target recognized by SBTi of reducing our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50 percent by 2030, which is in line with limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Going forward, under the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, which aims to achieve climate neutrality and coexistence with nature by 2050, we will continue to focus strongly on climate change, biodiversity, and resource recycling, including promoting the use of sustainable materials, and actively address environmental issues in the apparel industry throughout our supply chain.”

Resource Recycling Initiatives

YKK is expanding its resource recycling initiatives to help make a circular society a reality. In January 2024, YKK collaborated with Inditex, the Spanish apparel company that owns Zara brand, and BASF, the German chemical company, on a groundbreaking joint project to manufacture Inditex’s jackets using BASF’s loopamid® circular polyamide material. YKK participated by providing zippers and snap buttons made with loopamid. YKK will continue to strengthen its efforts to make a recycling society by aiming for closed-loop recycling in the fashion industry.

Climate Change Initiatives

YKK was selected for the highest “A List” ranking in the CDP Climate Change 2023 Questionnaire in recognition of its proactive efforts to take climate action and its transparency in information disclosure. YKK was also selected as a “Supplier Engagement Leader” — the top ranking — in CDP SER, which evaluates initiatives including those of the supply chain, for the second consecutive year.

Strengthening Efforts For “Coexistence with Nature”

Under the philosophy of a “Factory in the Forest” envisioned by founder Tadao Yoshida, YKK is advancing efforts in biodiversity to achieve coexistence with nature. The Furusato-no-Mori (Hometown Forest), which YKK created within the Kurobe Manufacturing Center (Kurobe City, Toyama), was recognized as a “Nature Coexistence Site” by the Ministry of the Environment in October 2023.

Posted: July 23, 2024

Source: YKK Corporation

Innovative Textile Recycling: New Partnership Will Simplify The Processing Of Textiles In The Recycling Atelier At TH And ITA Augsburg In Future

AUGSBURG, Germany — July 23, 2024 — Agatex Feinchemie GmbH has been cooperating with Recycling Atelier Augsburg since June 2024. The manufacturer’s specialty fabrics support various steps in textile recycling and make it more efficient, higher quality and more sustainable.

New cooperation: Kick-off meeting of Agatex Feinchemie GmbH and ITA in the Recycling Atelier (from left to right): Dr.-Ing. Georg Stegschuster (ITA), Thomas Neubauer (Agatex Feinchemie GmbH), Amon Krichel (ITA), Rainer Nigl (Agatex Feinchemie GmbH), Thomas Maier (Agatex Feinchemie GmbH), Kristian Gavric, (Agatex Feinchemie GmbH), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mesut Cetin (ITA and THA) and Nikolaus Bauer-Harnoncourt (Agatex Feinchemie GmbH). Photo: ITA Augsburg

Agatex Feinchemie GmbH, a company that manufactures and sells fine and specialty chemicals, is the latest member of the Recycling Atelier partner network at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences and the Institute of Textile Technology. The partners are working together on the use of special materials to improve the recycling of textiles in various processing stages. The aim is to make mechanical recycling, the most ecological way of recycling textiles, more efficient and at the same time produce high-quality recycled textiles.

The Recycling Atelier partner network consists of eleven industrial companies that together cover the entire process chain of mechanical textile recycling. The addition of Agatex Feinchemie GmbH represents an important building block for the high-quality recycling of textiles, as the right lubricant can make the difference between the decisive millimetres of fiber length in recycling.

The manufacturer’s special additives can be used for a wide range of applications, as Georg Stegschuster, Head of the Augsburg Recycling Atelier, explains: “The special materials provide support throughout the entire recycling process. Even during the processing and defibration of discarded textiles, the addition of the right auxiliary material can preserve valuable fiber length. This is a key criterion for high-quality recycling. And they simplify the processing of the fibers in the spinning mill or into nonwovens, for example. The cooperation with Agatex Feinchemie GmbH is therefore an important step in the production of high-quality textile products with a high recycled content.”

Nikolaus Bauer-Harnoncourt, member of the Management Board of Agatex Feinchemie GmbH, is delighted with the new partnership: “The cooperation with Recycling Atelier Augsburg not only makes the recycling process more efficient and the resulting textiles of higher quality. It also promotes sustainable practices in the textile industry. Together with the Recycling Atelier, the THA and the ITA Augsburg and its partners from the industry, we want to set an example for more sustainability. Against fast fashion and for companies to take more responsibility for their products.”

Prof. Mesut Cetin, Institute director of ITA Augsburg and professor at the Faculty of Mechanical and Process Engineering at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences, explains the impact and work of the Recycling Atelier: “The Recycling Atelier, ITA Augsburg and the THA see themselves as a catalyst for industry towards sustainability. We welcome innovation and progress in every form. Whether application-oriented content or basic research, whether publicly funded projects or direct contract research – we are open to any exchange between industry and research.”

Posted: July 23, 2024

Source: Technische Hochschule Augsburg

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel Inaugurates State-Of-The-Art Thermal Insulation Factory In Vietnam

WEINHEIM, Germany — July 23, 2024 —  Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg Apparel) is proud to announce the production opening of its state-of-the-art thermal insulation factory located in Long Thanh District, Vietnam. This facility specializes in the production of comfortemp®, Freudenberg’s renowned high-performance thermal insulation material, designed to elevate fashion and sportswear apparel.

Some of Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel´s Vietnam team members with top management during the inauguration. Back row from left to right: Masahiro Nakano, VP of Finance and Controlling, Global Sourcing and Digitalization Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel, Jonathan Oh, SVP Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel, John McNabb, CTO Freudenberg Performance Materials

“With the opening of our first production site in Vietnam we are set to meet the thriving demand in the Southeast Asian and South Asian garment manufacturing industries, reinforcing both our presence in and commitment to the region,” stated John McNabb, chief technology officer at Freudenberg Performance Materials. “By localizing the production of our thermal insulation materials in Vietnam, we are not only reducing lead times for our customers but also streamlining the supply chain, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value for customers.” The Vietnamese facility is equipped to produce sustainable thermal insulations, providing customers with options that align with their sustainable garment production initiatives and goals.

This additional new factory extends Freudenberg Apparel’s thermal insulation production across key Asian markets, including the Chinese mainland and South Korea. It also significantly strengthens Freudenberg Apparel’s global production capabilities and supply network. This expansion will bolster the company’s competitive edge in Asia and reaffirms its ongoing dedication to innovation and evolution within the apparel industry.

Posted: July 23, 2024

Source: Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding SE & Co. KG

Functional Fabric Fair Shatters Attendance Records For New York Summer Edition

NORWALK, Conn.— July 22, 2024 — Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, successfully closed its summer edition in New York City shattering previous attendance records with an increased attendance of 18 percent —  from attending companies like Calvin Klein, HOKA, L.L. Bean, NOBULL, Peter Millar, Under Armour, Vineyard Vines and many others. Apparel CEOs, designers, sourcing and material managers, product development executives from large brands, retailers and independent companies reported how this has become the pinnacle event for performance and sustainable sourcing based on the highly vetted 140-plus sustainable-certified suppliers, showcasing the newest high-performance functional fabrics, finishes, trims and accessories for the 2025/2026 seasons.

As a highly coveted event for the apparel industry, the packed and energetic show floor featured cutting-edge innovations, hands-on demonstrations, interactive exhibits that showcased the latest advancements in sustainable textiles as well as education, networking, and business sourcing opportunities unlike any other textile trade event.

“As a functional, innovation-driven show, we offer an exciting, productive experience with a curated lineup of the top vendors, an easy-to-navigate floor plan, vetted sourcing opportunities through Trend Forum displays, engaging activations, expert-led discussions, and networking opportunities designed to inspire and inform,” states Steve McCullough, event director of Functional Fabric Fair. “We were thrilled to welcome so many returning high-caliber sourcing buyers and professionals as well as first-time attendees in the performance industry. The packed booths and bustling aisles and positive reports from our vendors made the event a remarkable success.”

Exhibitor Alejandra Diaz of Hemp Fortex, added, “Functional Fabric Fair is beneficial because it’s where we can meet with our existing customers and new customers. If I had to describe Functional Fabric Fair in three words it would be intense, exciting and innovative!”

In addition to the show floor sourcing, Functional Fabric Fair’s summer edition featured the following notable activations:

Design Lab (LIVE)

New to the show, the Design Lab (LIVE) was a real-life design and construction demonstration featuring Kelly Dempsey, a sustainable fashion designer celebrated for her innovative approach a to upcycling secondhand materials and past contestant on “Project Runway”.

During day one of the show, the Design Lab (LIVE) was an area where Kelly constructed a stylish performance kimono style jacket in real time using materials from exhibitors with attendees watching and engaging with her as the creative process unfolded. The functional fabrics and accessory products were donated by Cocona 37.5, FLYTEC, Lenzing Fibers and Prym Fashion. The final garment was on display for a silent auction that took place during the drirelease sponsored Happy Hour on Tuesday, July 16 between 5-6 pm. Proceeds from the auction were donated to the charity FABSCRAP.

Trend Forum

An attendee favorite attraction, the Trend Forum, featured displays highlighting 12 key categories including: Baselayer, Midlayer, 2 Layer, 2.5 & 3 Layer, Lightweight & Downproof, Softshell & Outer Midlayer, Shirts, Pants & Tights, Focus Topic, Accessories & Trims, and Function Meets Fashion and New York Exclusive – which specifically focused on a New York fashion-focused audience. Attendees could source an exclusive selection of 100-percent sustainable fabrics from carefully curated samples by a panel of experts from esteemed universities, leading apparel brands, procurement teams, and fabric technologists representing diverse facets of the industry. Once attendees scanned the QR codes on the swatches they could arrange to have a free sample sent to their business.

“This is the leading trade show for all sustainable functional fabrics, everything you see here is the most advanced technology in the fabric, textile, material and manufacturing world – here is where you see the future,” said attendee Isabelle Levine of Forest and Thread.

Expert Talks

The informative Expert Talks Program featured more than 10 sessions led by industry experts and thought leaders, addressing seasonal trends in colors and materials, technical aspects of performance wear fabrics, sustainability and business development. Sessions also explored ethical sourcing, environmental impact, regulations and future industry forecasts, providing valuable knowledge and actionable insights for professionals aiming to stay ahead in the apparel and functional fabric industries.

Posted: July 22, 2024

Source: RX (Reed Exhibitions)

Heat Healer + Celliant Partner To Launch ‘Wearable Wellness’ Luxury Athleisure Line

LOS ANGELES — July 22, 2024 — CELLIANT has announced a collaboration with Heat Healer,  an Australia-based luxury wellness brand, infusing infrared (IR) performance and recovery benefits into their latest athleisure line. The collaboration will feature three new products, an Activated Lymphatic Onesie, Air Socks, and the Infrared Sauna Suit, all featuring CELLIANT technology.

Heat Healer: Luxury Wellness Brand

Heat Healer was founded in 2019 by Lauren Dovey and created by her passion and journey with the benefits of sauna use, from detoxing and burning calories, to relief from aches and pains, and improved sleep and mental health. Known for its portable infrared sauna blanket, Heat Healer is beloved by international wellness celebrities and fitness experts including Kim Kardashian, Miranda Kerr, Travis Barker, and Nina Agdal. Heat Healer is available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and U.K. markets, providing thousands of customers with unrivaled luxury wellness in the comfort of their own space.

By partnering with CELLIANT, Heat Healer is introducing new, advanced features and functionalities into its products to enhance athletic performance, support faster recovery and improve overall sleep quality.

Heat Healer And Celliant: Enhancing The Wellness World

Heat Healer’s focus for this line is not just on recovery but on pre-“recovery” — to aid in wellness before recovery is needed. CELLIANT is proven to not only speed up recovery, but also assist in temporarily increasing local circulation, promoting restful sleep, and enhancing comfort, making these items the right choice for anyone looking to improve their overall well-being.

According to Seth Casden, CEO of Hologenix, “As part of our dedication to improving health and wellness, nothing excites us more than partners such as Heat Healer’s new products and categories. We are thrilled to help them bring these exciting concepts to fruition.”

Athleisure Line: The Celliant-Powered Heat Healer ‘Wearable Wellness’ Collection

The three latest products in this collection all share the benefits of CELLIANT, coupled with Heat Healer’s own proprietary wellness features such as Antigravity Technology, certified compression and nano-pattern pressure massage. The Activated Lymphatic Onesie offers light compression on your skin, stimulating lymphatic flow towards your lymph nodes. Moreover, the Air Socks combat leg fatigue and swelling, supporting mobility and circulation during flights or long days on your feet.

Completing the initial collection is the patent-pending Infrared Sauna Suit, a unisex set that includes a jacket, pants, and a second jacket option that is cropped. When fastened, the jacket utilizes a non-permeable layer that blocks out water and helps increase core body temperature and accelerate sweat production. When unfastened, the benefits of the garments are activated by CELLIANT, which temporarily increases local circulation and cellular oxygenation, enhancing muscle performance and rejuvenating the body. 

Posted: July 22, 2024

Source: Hologenix, LLC

Culp Names Mary Beth Hunsberger As President Of Culp Upholstery Fabrics

HIGH POINT, N.C. — July 22, 2024 — Culp, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, CULP) today announced that its board of directors has named Mary Beth Hunsberger as president of Culp Upholstery Fabrics, effective July 27, 2024, following the planned succession of retiring division president, Boyd Chumbley. Hunsberger joined CULP in January 2024 as the executive vice president of the division and has worked closely with Chumbley over the past six months.

Hunsberger brings more than two decades of expertise in the home furnishings industry to her new position. She joined CULP from DEDON Inc., where she served as controller and then president of North and South America from 2016 through 2023, and concurrently served as the COO of North and South America for Gloster Furniture during 2023. Earlier in her career, Hunsberger also spent 13 years with Tempur + Sealy International Inc. She earned a Master of Business Administration from Wake Forest University and received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Hunsberger will report to Culp Inc.’s President and Chief Executive Officer Iv Culp. Chumbley will remain involved with the upholstery fabrics division in an advisory role to strategically support the company.

Commenting on the announcement, Culp said: “We are very pleased to announce this transition for the executive leadership of Culp Upholstery Fabrics, which is consistent with our strategic plan for the division. I am highly confident that Mary Beth is the right leader to succeed Boyd Chumbley and build on his legacy of steady, consistent leadership. Mary Beth’s broad experience and knowledge of the home furnishings industry, together with her financial and operational experience and vision for the division, will help us continue to build upon the strong foundation of success created under Boyd. The transition has gone extremely well, and we are confident in our company’s future, both near term and long term. We also celebrate Boyd for his exemplary service, loyalty, and leadership over these many years, and we are pleased that we will benefit from his experience as a strategic advisor.”

Chumbley added: “I am delighted that Mary Beth will be the next president of Culp Upholstery Fabrics. She is a terrific fit for our current and future plans, with a focused commitment to our customers, employees, suppliers, and shareholders. I am immensely grateful for my many years at CULP and the valued relationships I have built along the way. I am excited for Mary Beth and the entire upholstery fabrics team as they work to enhance CUF’s strong competitive position as a leading provider of residential and commercial upholstery fabrics and window treatment products.”

Posted: July 22, 2024

Source: Culp, Inc.

SHEIN Hosts Second Campus Ambassador Retreat In Los Angeles For More Than 150 U.S. Participants

LOS ANGELES — July 22, 2024 — SHEIN, a global fashion and lifestyle online retailer, hosted its second annual Campus Retreat in Los Angeles on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. The event commenced with a Friday evening reception at the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles, welcoming more than 150 of the nation’s top SHEIN campus ambassadors.

SHEIN Campus Ambassadors gather to take group photo at the Summer House.

On Saturday morning, the retreat continued at the SHEIN Summer House with fun-filled activations including a clothing suite featuring brands such as GLOWMODE, evoluSHEIN and an exclusive sneak peek at SHEIN’s latest clothing brand, WESTFADE, now sold on SHEIN. Activities included a yoga session, a permanent jewelry station, a SHEIN Studio offering full-glam makeovers and more.

Ambassadors also participated in SHEIN’s circular fashion movement, the SHEIN Exchange program. Participants brought in gently used clothing to exchange for pre-loved items from peers in order to extend the life of the items as long as possible. The initiative served as an opportunity to continue to inspire the SHEIN community to give their pre-owned clothes a new life while promoting the environmental benefits of swapping clothing over buying new.

Saturday evening, the students gathered at One Hotel in Los Angeles for the SHEIN Campus Gala, where top ambassadors were honored with awards in categories including Most Influential, Above & Beyond, Best State Chapter, Most Creative and Ambassador of the Year.

The SHEIN Campus Ambassador Program has more than 50,000 participants from across the United States. The program supports its fashion-loving community by organizing various live and virtual events featuring engaging discussions about the fashion industry, career mentoring and networking opportunities that can open doors to future professional connections. Ambassadors also receive benefits, including commissions and rewards, special giveaways, access to internship opportunities and mentorship programs.

To become a SHEIN Campus Ambassador, applicants must be at least 18 years old, currently enrolled in a university or college in the United States and authorized to work in the United States.

Posted: July 22, 2024

Source: SHEIN Distribution Company

Piana Technology’s Newly Expanded Solar Power System Reduces Its Energy Consumption By 70 Percent

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — July 22, 2024 —  Piana Technology, a 442-year-old Italian-made textile company known for its innovations in the fiber and nonwovens markets, has recently activated an expanded solar panel system at its Nonwovens facility in Cartersville, Ga. This upgrade marks another significant milestone for the company, enhancing its sustainability efforts and local energy contributions.

Piana Technology’s newly expanded solar power system reduces its energy consumption by 70% while also contributing to the local energy supply

The new expanded photovoltaic (PV) system has been operational since Saturday, July 13, 2024. With this upgrade, Piana Technology’s grid electricity consumption is now offset by up to 70 percent. Any solar overproduction is fed back into the city’s grid, contributing to the local energy supply. The expanded system adds an extra 622,600 kWh per year to the facility’s production capability, resulting in a total of 1,244,800 kWh of solar energy produced annually. This will enable the company to avoid an additional 460 tons of CO2 emissions per year, equivalent to the carbon sequestration of 125 acres of trees.

Piana Technology collaborated with Southern View Energy, a local solar electrical design and installation company, to bring this project to fruition. Their careful design and construction of this project was a huge boon towards the company’s sustainability initiatives.

Andrea Piana, CEO of Piana Technology, highlighted the significance of this achievement: “The installation of our expanded solar panel system underscores our enduring commitment to sustainability and innovation. This project not only advances our environmental goals but also strengthens our relationship with our community by contributing to local energy production.”

Silvia Galasso, executive vice president of Piana Sleep, commented: “This initiative is vital for Piana Sleep’s sustainability vision. Our V/Smart nonwoven fiber, produced at this facility, comprises about 50 percent of our products. Using renewable energy in our production process is in line with our dedication to creating environmentally responsible and high-quality products.”

Posted: July 22, 2024

Source: Piana Technology

Suzano Starts Operation Of The World’s Largest Pulp Production Line

SÃO PAULO — July 22, 2024 — Suzano has announced the successful operational startup of its new single pulp production line in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul state, Brazil. This marks the completion of one of Brazil’s largest ever private investment projects.

This state-of-the-art facility will have an annual production capacity of 2.55 million metric tons of eucalyptus pulp, increasing Suzano’s production capacity by more than 20 percent to 13.5 million metric tons a year. The project is the result of a total investment of R$ 22.2 billion (U.S.$4.3 billion), of which R$ 15.9 billion (U.S.$3.1 billion) was allocated for the construction of the plant and R$ 6.3 billion (U.S.$1.2 billion) was earmarked for initiatives such as the formation of the planting base and the pulp outbound logistics. Suzano also has the capacity to produce 1.5 million metric tons of paper per year, including sanitary paper, printing and writing and packaging lines, among other products that use pulp as raw material.

“The successful completion of the Cerrado Project reflects the dedication and execution capability of each person involved in this grand and transformative project. It also attests to the culture of excellence that permeates the entire organization, masterfully led by Walter Schalka during his 11-year tenure here,” said Beto Abreu, newly-named CEO of Suzano. “His vision and ambition have proven key in delivering a world-class mill within the planned budget. Crucially, this is also a project which has, at every stage, adhered to Suzano’s core focus on supporting sustainability and having a positive impact on local communities”, he added.

In line with Suzano’s ESG Commitments to Renewing Life, the site has been purpose-built to meet global demand for sustainably produced eucalyptus-based products. The mill will use renewable biomass to produce, on average, 180 MW of surplus green power a month. This energy, which will be directed toward the mill’s local suppliers as well as the national grid, is enough to power a city of up to 2 million inhabitants. The proximity of the mill to Suzano’s eucalyptus farms means emissions and time from logging transportation will be significantly reduced. The structural distance from forest-to-mill is only 65 kilometers on average compared to Suzano’s structural average supply radius of 150 km. The plant will also be self-sufficient in the production of sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide.

This is the largest investment in Suzano’s 100-year history and has a series of operational and socio-environmental advances. “The new plant will lay the foundations for future growth opportunities, such as the development of innovative new products from renewable raw material, and strengthen Suzano’s irreplicable business model,” said Walter Schalka, who recently stepped down as CEO of Suzano after an 11-year journey in charge of the company.

The completed project will also have a major impact on both the local community and wider regional economy. Having created as many as 10,000 jobs during the construction phase, the operational mill will now provide 3,000 full-time jobs at the mill and the surrounding forestry and logistic operations.

In tandem with this, Suzano is making significant investments into improving local infrastructure and broadening access to quality education and healthcare. The company delivered more than R$300 million in construction and equipment in the municipality, in building new housing units and a new medical center and in voluntary social initiatives focused on sustainable development, income generation and reduction of poverty indicators in the region. These investments were distributed in seven axes of action: education, income generation, rights protection, infrastructure, health, relationship with communities and work.

Posted: July 22, 2024

Source: Suzano

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