BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — January 21, 2026 — Great Lakes Filters, in collaboration with its sister company Fairway Products, announces the commissioning of new Dri-Tec Duplex Slitter equipment, further strengthening its capabilities in non-woven textile and industrial roll converting.
Narrow Slit Width Roll Goods
The addition of this state-of-the-art slitting system enhances speed, precision, and cost efficiency across a wide range of filtration and industrial textile applications. The Duplex Slitter is designed to support customers from product design through cutting, sewing, sealing, and final fabrication—delivering a true end-to-end solution.
Machine Spotlight: Dri-Tec Duplex Slitter
Key Specifications & Benefits
Slitting Width: Specializes in narrow widths; capable of handling virtually any material width
Material Compatibility: Textiles, non-wovens, films, and laminates
Precision Cutting: High-accuracy slitting with minimal material waste
Rapid Processing: High-speed operation to maximize throughput and reduce lead times
A Legacy of Filtration and Fabrication Excellence
Narrow Slit Width Roll Goods
With more than 80 years of experience, Great Lakes Filters is a trusted provider of industrial filtration solutions for demanding applications. Fairway Products complements this expertise with custom fabrication services including cutting, sewing, welding, and assembly—supporting diverse customer requirements across multiple industries.
Product Capabilities Include:
Filter roll media
Absolute-rated filtration media
Laboratory filtration discs
Filter paper converting and filter press cloths
Filter bag manufacturing
Dust collector cartridges and bags
Micron-rated felts
Serving a Broad Range of Industries
The expanded slitting and converting capabilities support applications across:
Filtration: Heavy industrial, medical, and specialty filtration uses
Medical & Hygiene: Materials promoting hygiene, comfort, and patient safety
Agriculture: Crop protection, UV control, and weed control solutions
Heavy Materials: Custom products such as windsocks, grill covers, and protective textiles
Industrial Manufacturing: Precision cutting and fabrication of industrial textiles
The Right Equipment for Every Job
Key equipment across Great Lakes Filters and Fairway Products includes Pathfinder CNC systems, Atom and Sheridan presses, sheeters, slit-and-reroll lines, ultrasonic and RF welding systems, hot and cold cutters, grommet and snap machines, and clicker presses—now enhanced by the newly commissioned Dri-Tec Duplex Slitter.
BOGOTA, N.J. — January 22, 2026 — PG Rugs LLC, a premier operator in the rug cleaning, restoration, and preservation industry, today announced the acquisition of Manning Brothers, a respected rug care company operating a 10,000-square-foot rug cleaning facility and warehouse. This strategic acquisition significantly expands PG Rugs LLC’s operational capacity and reinforces its long-term growth strategy across the Northeast.
PG Rugs LLC is privately owned by Phillip Costikyan and Greg Garian, industry leaders with more than 50 years of combined experience in carpets and rugs. Together, they own and operate PG Rugs LLC’s distinguished portfolio of best-in-class rug care brands, including Rug Renovating, Majestic, Cleantex, AAA Fine Textile Care, ABC Carpet & Rug Cleaning, Boston Rug Cleaning, and Koko Boodakian. The addition of Manning Brothers further strengthens the company’s foundation of exceptional infrastructure, service, and customer reach.
Throughout 2025, PG Rugs LLC continued its strategic expansion with the acquisitions of AAA Fine Textile Care in Philadelphia, PA, and Koko Boodakian in Boston, MA. These acquisitions underscore PG Rugs LLC’s commitment to leaving a lasting mark on the carpet and rug industry and bring the company closer to its goal of fully servicing the Northeast with unmatched scale and expertise.
“This acquisition represents a meaningful step forward for PG Rugs LLC,” said Phillip Costikyan, Co-Owner of PG Rugs LLC. “Manning Brothers brings a strong legacy, an exceptional facility, and operational capabilities that align seamlessly with our standards. This expansion allows us to better support our existing brands while continuing to raise the bar for quality and consistency across our organization.”
The newly acquired facility will serve as a critical asset for advanced rug cleaning, restoration, storage, and logistics, enabling PG Rugs LLC to meet growing demand while maintaining the meticulous care required for fine and antique rugs.
“Our focus has always been on building a scalable, best-in-class platform without compromising craftsmanship,” added Greg Garian, Co-Owner of PG Rugs LLC. “The acquisition of Manning Brothers enhances efficiency, capacity, and long-term value for our clients and partners. We view this as a strategic investment in both our people and our future.”
PG Rugs LLC plans to integrate Manning Brothers into its existing operational framework while preserving the expertise and reputation that have defined the company for decades. Clients can expect uninterrupted service, supported by expanded resources and a continued commitment to excellence.
BEAVERTON, Ore. — January 15, 2026 — NIKE, Inc. shared the following note with teammates regarding changes to its Senior Leadership Team:
To: Lst-Global
From: EHill
Subject: Leadership Announcements
Team,
In recent months, the Senior Leadership Team has benefited from having our Geography VP/GMs at the table helping us move faster and bringing us closer to athletes* in both countries and marketplaces around the world.
As we continue to drive our Win Now actions and stand up our Sport Offense, I’d like to share several important leadership changes across three of our Geo VP/GM roles.
EMEA
Carl Grebert, a true legend on our team, has decided to retire after nearly 30 years of service and leadership across global, country and geography roles across the company. Carl shared his thinking with me some time ago, and I’m deeply grateful he helped guide us through my first year and thoughtfully worked with us to identify his successor. To say Carl is beloved is an understatement. But more than that, his career and leadership are deeply inspiring. When Carl joined Nike in 1997 (the year of the Bulls’ infamous Flu Game and Tiger’s first Masters) Nike was still out to prove itself and its role in the world.
If you look at what we’ve proven since—that athletes* don’t just endorse culture, they shape it; that taking a point of view like Just Do It beats playing it safe; and that sport is a mirror of society, not just an escape from it—you’ll find Carl in the stands, on the field, and in the highlight reels of this company. He was often behind the scenes but always focused on making Nike better. As we work to invite more people into the world of sport, I know we can draw lessons from Carl’s career, and I look forward to doing so as we celebrate and thank him for everything he’s given this company.
César Garcia, VP/GM Nike Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
With Carl’s retirement, I’m excited to share that César Garcia will become our new VP/GM of EMEA, effective February 2.
César started at Nike nearly 25 years ago as an EKIN in Spain and has since built a critical ability to connect product, sport, and marketplace into one integrated system. He’s led through moments of growth and moments of reset across geographies and businesses and is known for bringing clarity where things are complex, and momentum where teams need it most.
Most recently, César helped integrate merchandising, sport priorities, and analytics to sharpen how we serve athletes* and scale innovation. Earlier in his career, his general management experience across Asia Pacific & Latin America, Global Running, and Western Europe shaped him into a leader who understands how local culture, global strategy, and execution meet on the ground.
César is a builder. He sets a clear bar, develops strong teams, and moves with intent. That combination makes him the right leader for EMEA at this moment.
Amy Montagne, President of the Nike Brand, will share more soon on the leader who will assume César’s current responsibilities and role.
GREATER CHINA
I also want to share that Angela Dong, who currently leads our Greater China geography, has decided to pass the baton and transition from her role and the company, effective March 31.
Angela joined Nike in 2005 and has held a range of increasingly senior roles across Greater China for more than 20 years. Her tenure and leadership have spanned pivotal moments for sport, culture, and our business in this geo, including the Beijing Olympics, the rapid rise of the Chinese consumer and digital ecosystem and the unprecedented disruption and recovery connected to the global pandemic, among many others. Over the years, she led the team to shape sport culture in Greater China by championing athletes at defining moments through signature brand experience like the Shanghai Marathon, CHBL and HBL, ACG Chongli 168, and Next Stop Dongdan.
Throughout her more than two decades with Nike, Angela has earned a reputation for strong leadership, deep knowledge of the marketplace and the business and helping steward us through complexity and change. For this, and so much more, we are grateful for Angela’s contributions to so many chapters of Nike’s storied presence in this critical market.
Please join me in thanking Angela for her dedication and wishing her the best in her next chapter.
Cathy Sparks, VP/GM Nike Greater China
Greater China is at a critical moment that calls for a leader who knows how to rebuild momentum, earn trust, and reconnect sport and culture to the marketplace. That’s why I’ve asked Cathy Sparks to step into the role of VP/GM, Greater China.
Cathy is a 25-year Nike veteran who began her journey as a store athlete at what was then Niketown Portland and went on to lead teams across every geography. Most recently, she served as VP/GM of APLA, one of our most complex regions, where she drove marketplace transformation and consumer-led growth.
Cathy has lived and worked across multiple regions, including Asia, and brings deep intuition for athletes*, consumers, and the role Nike plays at the intersection of sport and culture. She builds strong teams, moves with urgency, and knows how to bring Nike’s magic back to markets that need it most.
Cathy is excited to return to Asia with her family—a region she knows well and loves—and to lead this next chapter in Greater China.
APLA
With Cathy’s transition, I’m pleased to share that Cristin “Crissy” Campbell, currently VP of Nike Brand for APLA and leading our Sport Offense for the geo, will serve as Interim VP/GM of APLA and join the Senior Leadership Team.
Crissy has spent more than 15 years at Nike – eight of those in APLA across a range of business leadership roles, including leading Jordan and Women’s. She is uniquely suited to ensure continuity, stability, and momentum for this important geography. I look forward to sharing more as we identify long-term leadership for this role.
As we live our Maxim to Be on the Offense Always, I’m confident these changes will further accelerate our Sport Offense, advance our Win Now actions, and position NIKE, Inc. to continue having impact in the way only we can.
BOSTON — January 15, 2026 — WHOOP, the human performance company, announces a landmark creative partnership with acclaimed designer Samuel Ross MBE, who joins as Global Creative Director, WHOOP x SR_A to lead a multiyear collaboration between the two brands titled PROJECT TERRAIN. The collaboration signals the ongoing evolution of WHOOP from a pioneering wearable technology company into a brand shaping not just the future of personal health but also its intersection with performance fashion and cultural design.
WHOOP and Samuel Ross MBE Announce Multiyear, Global Creative Partnership, Introducing a New Era in Performance Fashion
As the first performance design collaboration for WHOOP, the partnership represents a new chapter for the brand. Under Ross’ direction, PROJECT TERRAIN will deliver a bespoke capsule collection including limited-edition, customized WHOOP bands. The range will also include new apparel pieces within the WHOOP Body collection, technical garments that enable wearing WHOOP beyond the wrist, arriving in limited edition drops this year and into 2028.
Under the moniker of his award winning design studio, SR_A (previously notably founding A-Cold-Wall*), Ross’ work spans forty footwear models with Nike and Converse, Oakley across three collections, five years of product partnerships with LVMH via Hublot watch designs and experimental fragrances with Acqua di Parma, to the first external design role within Apple Group as Principal Design Consultant at Beats. He has consistently reimagined how culture, material science, and form influence one another. His transition into performance innovation with WHOOP represents a natural progression for an industrial designer whose work centers on precision, human movement, and the evolution of contemporary aesthetics. Ross has worn WHOOP for five years, forming an immediate, authentic connection to its design, culture, and technology.
“At WHOOP, we’ve always believed that wearable technology needs to be invisible or it needs to be cool,” said Will Ahmed, Founder and CEO of WHOOP. “Working with Samuel Ross has been a true joy. He deeply understands wearable technology. Our members will feel something new and different when they wear this limited collection.”
Speaking of the joint venture, Johan Liden, Chief Creative Officer of WHOOP, said, “Design has always been core to how WHOOP delivers meaningful impact, and Samuel brings a level of craft and provocation that pushes that mission even further. His approach to materials, form, and function aligns perfectly with our ambition to create products that are both deeply technical and emotionally resonant. Our collaboration enables us to expand the WHOOP design language into an entirely new dimension—one that empowers members to experience performance and self-expression in ways they never have before.”
The Creative Vision Behind PROJECT TERRAIN
SR_A’s industrial and architectural ethos will define the visual and tactile identity of the upcoming WHOOP x SR_A capsule, PROJECT TERRAIN. The studio’s commitment to precision, material innovation, and functional clarity introduces a new design vocabulary for WHOOP, informed by utility, intentionality, and structural, materials-driven design approach.
Samuel Ross, Global Creative Director, WHOOP x SR_A, said, “WHOOP is shaping the future. That’s true progress, for all. It is one of the first design and technology companies of our generation, founded within our generation, by our generation, that is defining the right relationship to health, through advanced technology. I look forward to building the future with Will and the WHOOP design teams. We have a clear, sharp vision to move global design expectations forward.”
“This landmark joint venture reflects our shared vision for the future of wearable technology and the power of innovation and creativity,” said Yi Ng, Co-founder and CEO of SR_A. “As an industry first, it underscores our mutual commitment to pushing boundaries. Partnering with WHOOP enables us to elevate SR_A’s mission while creating products that connect with a global audience.”
As part of this collaboration, SR_A will join as an investor, alongside investor-partners including Niall Horan and Cristiano Ronaldo. WHOOP will also contribute to the SR_A Black British Artist Grant and host its selected recipient for an in-house design residency, enabling emerging talent to collaborate directly with WHOOP creative teams.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — January 15, 2026 — Primient, a global leader in biomanufacturing, announced today it has agreed to purchase the remaining ownership interest in Primient Covation, LLC (“Primient Covation”), establishing Primient as the sole owner of the company and marking an exciting new chapter in Primient’s growth in the bioeconomy.
This acquisition is the next step of Primient’s strategy to strengthen Primient’s leadership position in biomanufacturing and builds upon recent announcements, including Primient’s partnership with Sustainea and the creation of the iPROOF venture. Primient Covation stands as a leading force in the U.S. biomanufacturing sector, distinguished by its broad range of biomanufacturing and fermentation expertise. The company was founded in 2000 to supply a variety of end markets, including cosmetics and personal care, textiles, fashion, coatings, functional fluids, and other applications, with Bio-PDO (1,3-propanediol), under the Zemea® and Susterra® brands. Primient Covation delivers bio-based renewable solutions worldwide.
“Primient’s purchase of the remaining ownership interest in Primient Covation is a testament to our commitment to strengthening our leadership position in biomanufacturing. We’ve been involved as an owner from the beginning, so we know this business well and strongly believe in its growth potential,” said Jim Stutelberg, Primient Chief Executive Officer. “Owning 100% of Primient Covation will play an important role in accelerating our growth in industrial biomanufacturing, which has become an increasingly important strategic focus for the United States and the rest of the world.”
Primient Covation was previously a jointly controlled venture with Huafon Group, and operates at the Primient facility in Loudon, Tennessee. Primient and Huafon expect to close the transaction during the first calendar quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES — January 23, 2026 — Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development and licensing platform, and Guess?, Inc. today announced they have completed the transaction to take Guess? private. Authentic now owns 51% of substantially all Guess? intellectual property, and existing Guess? shareholders, Maurice Marciano, Paul Marciano, Nicolai Marciano and Carlos Alberini and certain of their respective trusts, foundations and affiliates (collectively, the “Rolling Shareholders”), now own 49% of all Guess? intellectual property. With $6 billion in global retail-equivalent sales, Guess? becomes Authentic’s second-largest brand, bringing its portfolio-wide annual retail sales to $38 billion globally.
Current Guess? management now owns 100% of the operating company and will continue to run the operating business. Guess?’s operations in Switzerland will continue to serve as a central hub guiding the global strategic and commercial direction across design, creative and distribution. Maintaining this link to the brand’s roots ensures continuity of Guess?’s brand identity and cultural relevance as its legacy evolves and expands.
“What makes Guess? compelling is the strength of the foundation already in place, from its exceptional leadership and iconic heritage to its vast network of licensing partners around the world,” said Jamie Salter, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Authentic. “Guess? is one of the rare global brands that has built extraordinary awareness and continued to evolve while staying true to its DNA. The brand’s legacy and the perseverance behind it are a true credit to Paul, Maurice and the entire Guess? team, and we’re honored to partner with them to accelerate this next phase of growth.”
“I’m incredibly proud of the iconic fashion brand we’ve built over the last 45 years,” said Paul Marciano, Guess? Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer. “Guess? has become a worldwide leader in fashion, and joining Authentic’s outstanding platform, portfolio and track record of success will enable us to build on this incredible foundation and take our brand to the next level. I am grateful to our world-class team members and our licensee partners for their hard work and dedication and look forward to working with Jamie and the Authentic team as we continue delivering premium products to our customers around the world.”
Matt Maddox, President of Authentic, stated, “Through Authentic’s proven brand-building platform, Guess? will gain access to opportunities and environments where consumers have yet to experience the brand. This includes a scaled platform to support category and geographic expansion, studio-led content development and immersive live experiences that deepen consumer connection. This is an exciting time to be part of Authentic, and we are thrilled to welcome Guess? to our portfolio.”
“We see significant potential to enhance the customer experience, strengthen our brand partnerships and elevate our industry leadership in this new chapter as a private company,” said Carlos Alberini, Guess? Chief Executive Officer. “With Authentic’s support, Guess? will have enhanced flexibility and additional resources to unlock new growth opportunities for our business on the path ahead. I am very excited to work with Authentic, Paul, Maurice, Nicolai and our entire team to accelerate our momentum and pursue the optimization of our model with creativity, passion and innovation.”
SAN FRANCISCO — January 14, 2026 — Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) announced the launch of the Levi’s® Wear Longer Project, a new community engagement initiative designed to help young people take fashion into their own hands. The program will equip them with the skills and confidence to repair, refresh, and reimagine their clothes—so they look better and last longer.
Gen Z is driving the resurgence of thrifting, repurposing, and creative self-expression in fashion. Yet, many youth were never taught the skills needed to repair and customize clothing — skills once passed down through generations or taught in schools. A new survey conducted by LS&Co. in the U.S. found that 41% of Gen Z report having no basic repair knowledge, such as fixing a tear or sewing a button, which is nearly double the rate of older generations.
At the same time, 35% of young people say they would keep their clothes longer if they knew how to fix them. This highlights a meaningful opportunity to reduce clothing waste when the average American throws away 81.5 pounds of clothing each year1, which leads to more than 2,100 pounds of textile waste entering U.S. landfills every second2. Equipping young people with the skills to extend the life of their clothing reinforces LS&Co.’s efforts to use its scale, reach and platform to drive toward a more sustainable, less resource-intensive apparel industry.
The Levi’s® Wear Longer Project introduces free resources primarily aimed at students in grades 9 through 12. Developed in partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education and aligned with national K-12 education standards, the program teaches young people hands-on life skills such as how to repair and customize their clothes, from sewing a button to patching a hole or tailoring a hem.
“At Levi Strauss & Co., we’ve spent more than 170 years designing clothes to be worn and loved for as long as possible. The Levi’s® Wear Longer Project builds on that legacy by giving young people the confidence and tools to extend the life of what they already own,” said Michelle Gass, President and CEO, Levi Strauss & Co. “By building up repair skills within the next generation and emphasizing the idea of durability, we’re helping spark a culture of creativity, sustainability, and pride in taking care of the things we value.”
Beginning with high school students, the curriculum is now available to educators and students nationwide on the free platform. LS&Co. employees will also serve as volunteer ambassadors, bringing hands-on instruction into schools and local communities. In addition, schools using Discovery Education Experience, the cross-curricular supplemental resource, can integrate Levi’s® Wear Longer Project directly into classroom instruction.
“Our partnership with Levi’s® reflects the growing demand in schools for curriculum that connects academic learning with real-world, future-ready skills. Through the Wear Longer Project, students gain hands-on experience that builds confidence, creativity, and practical life skills while deepening their understanding of complex topics such as supply chain and resource management. This initiative helps prepare students to be thoughtful, capable problem-solvers,” said Catherine Dunlop, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Discovery Education.
Launching first in its hometown of San Francisco before expanding globally, the Levi’s® Wear Longer Project will educate local youth through regular opportunities to build core repair skills. The program will begin with a Wear Longer Project workshop for San Francisco high school students at the LS&Co. Eureka Lab. Additional trainings and workshops will continue throughout the year, including activations during Super Bowl weekend in San Francisco.
“Programs like Levi’s® Wear Longer Project resonate because they meet students where they are—hands-on, creative, and rooted in real life,” said Ginny Fang, President of Spark, San Francisco Public Schools. “When students can learn practical skills like repairing and caring for their clothes, they’re not only embracing sustainability, they’re gaining confidence, independence, and a sense of pride in what they can create and maintain themselves.”
As the Wear Longer Project grows, LS&Co. will scale its curriculum through community-based partners and select retail initiatives, creating more entry points for young people and employees to engage in repair education. This approach reinforces LS&Co.’s commitment to responsible consumption and encourages employees to invest in their own skills, so they can then teach others. These initiatives will build upon LS&Co.’s legacy of crafting durable, quality clothing designed to last a lifetime, empowering young people everywhere to care for, customize, and extend the life of the clothes they love. To learn more about the Wear Longer Project, please visit levistrauss.com/values-in-action/wearlongerproject.
BANGKOK — January 21, 2026 — Indorama Ventures, a global sustainable chemical company, takes an important next step toward making textiles more circular for homes and public spaces. To support fabric makers in creating a more sustainable version of the well-known flame-retardant Trevira CS fabric, the company now offers Trevira® flame-retardant fibers and filament yarns that contain 50% recycled textile material. First customers were introduced to the new offering during Heimtextil trade show mid-January in Frankfurt, Germany.
Jesper Nielsen
Jesper Nielsen, Global Key Account Manager Flame Retardancy, explains: “This innovation is possible through Indorama Ventures’ joint venture with Jiaren Chemical Recycling. The renowned recycler uses textile waste from both, consumers and industry, to produce recycled polyester chips. From these chips, we make our high-modified Trevira® flame-retardant fibers and yarns. Customers who use these fibers and yarns to produce fabrics can then apply for the Trevira CS Eco brand. This way, they combine their commitment to circularity with the strong, permanent flame-retardant performance the Trevira CS fabric brand is known for since 1980.”
Indorama Ventures announced its partnership with Jiaren Chemical Recycling in November 2025. This strategic move reflects the company’s ambition to play a leading role in making textile circularity a reality at scale.
The newly available textile-recycled Trevira® flame-retardant fibers and yarns are one outcome of this partnership, which will create more resource-friendly textiles without compromising on comfort or safety. For more information, contact enquiry.fibers[at]indorama.net.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — January 21, 2026 — eVent® Fabrics, a supplier of breathable waterproof, weatherproof, and windproof laminate technologies, is proud to announce WHITESPACE, makers of industry-leading snowboard apparel and accessories, is now using the high-performance, PFAS-free alpineST laminate in their top-of-the-range Performance 3L Pant.
Co-Founded by Shaun White and brother Jesse White, WHITESPACE balances precision, comfort, and aesthetics, and eVent’s alpineST is a natural choice for any product where performance is paramount.
“Our alpineST laminate is designed to provide performance and comfort in some of the most extreme on-mountain conditions,” said Chad Kelly, Vice President of eVent Fabrics. “Our partnership with WHITESPACE will give snowboarders an incredible option for durable weather protection and, like the rest of eVent’s offering, alpineST is PFAS-free, making it the perfect option for brands catering to uncompromising mountain athletes.”
As the best performing laminate in the eVent lineup, alpineST delivers the ultimate in long-lasting, waterproof breathability to shield users from extreme conditions. Its durable construction maintains high levels of waterproofness and breathability through dozens of washes, and is ideal for demanding activities, providing the ultimate shield from the elements.
“When we looked to source materials for our Performance 3L Pant, eVent became the only choice that made sense for us,” said Jesse White, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer for WHITESPACE. “Not only does alpineST provide the performance we demand, but like WHITESPACE, eVent is a forward-looking company, making products that help reduce environmental impact by forgoing PFAS chemicals and incorporating recycled materials.”
WHITESPACE performance pant
Engineered for the harshest conditions, the Performance 3L Pant blends the alpineST laminate with fully taped seams for uncompromising waterproofing and breathability. Articulated construction and 4-way stretch gaiters move naturally with every turn, while the expandable cargo system and thermal media pockets keep essentials close. Finished with a PFC-free DWR and recycled materials, these pants deliver technical protection with a refined, responsible design.
As part of this collaboration, Alchemie and Acatel will run a 12-month R&D programme to prepare the technology for large-scale manufacturing. The programme will demonstrate how Alchemie’s fully electric, non-contact dyeing process can replace conventional dyeing and finishing routes, delivering significant reductions in water, energy, and chemical use while improving production efficiency and consistency.
The partnership is anchored within the Acatel Innovation Hub, which brings together industrial expertise, manufacturing infrastructure, and innovation to accelerate the adoption of next-generation textile technologies. Through this platform, Alchemie will advance the commercial readiness of its low-carbon digital dyeing system tailored for knitted cellulosic fabrics such as cotton, linen, MMCF, hemp, and wool blends.
“Transforming one of the world’s most resource-intensive industrial processes have required resilience, vision, and innovation,” said Dr. Alan Hudd, Founder and CEO of Alchemie Technology. “Being part of the Acatel Innovation Hub represents exactly the kind of bold partnership needed to scale sustainable textile solutions globally.”
Acatel has been a leader in sustainable textile processes since 1985, blending advanced technology with a strong environmental commitment. By leveraging Acatel’s innovation ecosystem, the partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of next-generation dyeing solutions and highlight the role of the Acatel Innovation Hub in bringing scalable, sustainable innovations to the textile dyeing and finishing industry.
“Acatel’s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship aligns perfectly with Alchemie’s mission,” said Tércio Pinto, Board Member of Acatel “With this collaboration, we are empowering textile producers to redefine responsible manufacturing.”
To mark this partnership, Alchemie and Acatel will be exhibiting side-by-side at Paris Première Vision, 3–5 February 2026, where visitors are invited to a hands-on experience on different samples that demonstrate Alchemie’s groundbreaking technology in what concerns the touch & feel of fabrics processed with the technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to see first-hand how these solutions can deliver substantial sustainability and efficiency gains for knitted cellulosic fabrics applications and beyond.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — January 21, 2026 — Great Lakes Filters, in collaboration with its sister company Fairway Products, announces the commissioning of new Dri-Tec Duplex Slitter equipment, further strengthening its capabilities in non-woven textile and industrial roll converting.
