SEOUL, South Korea — May 31, 2024 — Hansae Co. Ltd., a global fashion Original Development Manufacturing (ODM) company, organized the ‘Summer Tour of Hansae’ program from May 12 to 19. The program invited students from North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles to explore textile production sites in Vietnam.
Students from the prestigious American university NCSU during their visit to the C&T VINA office at Hansae. Photo – Hansae
This summer tour program systems from an industry-academia collaboration established between Hansae and Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University in 2019. To recruit participants, Hansae actively engaged at the 2024 Wilson College of Textiles Spring Career Fair held in February. Following a paper screening and video interview process, the company selected the eight finalists.
On May 14, the eight students began their exploration with a visit to Hansae’s headquarters in Seoul before departing for Vietnam. From May 15-17, they immersed themselves in the operations of Hansae’s Vietnamese production plant, known for its advanced automation technology.
At C&T VINA, Hansae’s fabric subsidiary, the students gained firsthand experience with clothing production technologies, including fabric knitting, dyeing, and printing. They also explored diverse systems like biomass boiler systems and reverse osmosis systems. Since acquiring the Vietnamese dyeing factory C&T VINA in 2013, Hansae established ‘COLOR & TOUCH’ in 2014, achieving vertical integration encompassing dyeing, processing, fabric brokerage, sewing, and manufacturing.
Afterwards, the students were exposed to an advanced manufacturing environment driven by IT technology at the Hansae Vietnam TG factory. They experienced the clothing production automation system, hanger line system, Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), and HAMS 2.0, a cutting-edge smart tech system.
The tour concluded at the Hansae HCM office in Ho Chi Minh City, where participants gained valuable insights into Hansae’s innovative 3D design capabilities. Established in 2017, the company’s virtual design team has pioneered the creation of virtual samples that realistically replicate fabric texture, pattern, and color. This approach reduces waste generation and minimizes the environmental impact compared to traditional sample production methods.
Dr. Andre West, director of Zeis Textiles Extension at Wilson College of Textiles, who led the Hansae Summer Tour students, commented: “Witnessing K-Fashion’s technological prowess at the production site was a truly valuable experience for our students.” And the eight Wilson College students expressed their strong desire to join the company, stating, “If Hansae offers internships in the future, we will definitely apply.”
Kim Ik-Whan, vice president of Hansae, said, “We will continue to conduct tours to actively recruit world-class fashion majors and become a truly global fashion tech leader.”
A global fashion ODM company, Hansae operates with 22 subsidiaries and 10 offices in 9 countries, including the US, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Employing over 50,000 people worldwide, Hansae manufactures and delivers apparel for renowned brands like Walmart, Target, and GAP.
PARIS — May 30, 2024 — Chargeurs PCC Fashion Technologies has signed a binding agreement to acquire two strategic business units of the Swiss company Cilander, much renowned worldwide for its expertise in the supply of high-end textile fabrics and finishing services for complex textiles used in a wide range of applications.
Under the agreement, CFT PCC plans to acquire the shirt fabrics business, which mainly comprises the iconic and world- renowned ALUMO brand, founded by Karl Albrecht, joined by Robert Morgen in 1941. For over a century, ALUMO has been at the forefront of offering fabrics made from the finest, highest-quality cotton for men’s shirts. The company is the preferred supplier of prestigious tailors and specialized luxury brands worldwide, relying on its highly efficient E- commerce platform.
In addition, Cilander’s fabrics business includes the Eugster & Huber brand, aimed at women’s fashion brands. The portfolio also comprises Brennet, known for its high-quality fabrics with a contemporary touch, and Swiss Ghutra, a brand specializing in high-end fabrics and headpieces for a high-end clientele in the Middle East.
The project includes also the acquisition of the historic factory of the company, Geissbühler, located in Lützelflüh. The factory is a cornerstone of its finishing activities for high-tech textile solutions to address demanding markets. The site is the legacy of an industrial history that began in 1677, almost 350 years ago. With its Planofil® brand, Cilander markets high-performance textile fabrics for outdoor use, particularly in the nautical world. Cilander offers a wide range of finishing options and can even tailor-make products to customer specifications.
When completed, this acquisition will strengthen the development capabilities of Chargeurs PCC Fashion Technologies, today’s world leader in interlinings for the garment industry: thanks to Cilander’s high-tech products and solutions, the business line will open doors to new, particularly demanding niche markets and reinforce its market share in the apparel segment, especially shirt-making.
Chargeurs PCC Fashion Technologies will see its growth potential increase, thanks to an expanded range of products and services, the penetration of new markets and the acquisition of new customers. Synergies resulting from the combination of French and Swiss excellence will enhance cross-selling opportunities and stimulate the development of innovative new collections.
Gianluca Tanzi
Gianluca Tanzi, managing director of Chargeurs PCC Fashion Technologies, said: “The project of acquiring the strategic assets and notably the most iconic brands of the Swiss company Cilander will mark a pivotal moment for our business line. The alliance of our French heritage with Cilander’s storied Swiss legacy, will redefine the standards of luxury, quality, innovation, performance and distribution in the textile industry. We look forward to seizing these new growth opportunities.”
MILAN — May 31, 2024 — June 24-28, a delegation of Italian textile machinery manufacturers will be engaged in Turkmenistan for an institutional mission organized by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, and Italian Trade Agency. The delegation will have some institutional and commercial meetings scheduled in Ashgabat.
For the Italian textile machinery industry, the Turkmen market has high growth potential. Cotton is the third largest export product of the Country, and local authorities aim to develop a robust textile industry capable of processing the locally grown raw material. Significant investments in new equipment will be necessary for the success of this development program. To achieve this goal, the demand for textile machinery and technologies is rapidly increasing.
This is testified by the average annual growth rate of Turkmen textile machinery imports between 2009 and 2023 (+7.3%). Furthermore in 2024-2027 period forecasts by ACIMIT predict a further average annual increase of 5.5%.
“Emerging at a global level in the textile industry,” commented Marco Salvadè, president of ACIMIT, “requires first and foremost an updating of technology for competing with Countries whose technology level is already at a more advanced stage. The purpose of this institutional mission is to create a favorable context for collaboration between our industry and the Turkmen textile sector.”
Meanwhile, in 2023, the demand for Italian textile machinery from Turkmen companies has grown. Italian exports increased from 600,000 euros in 2022 to approximately 13 million euros the following year.
“During this mission,” Salvadè continues, “we intend to showcase our technological offerings to textile operators, but above all, deepen contacts with local institutions, which have a strong influence in defining supply chain strategies.”
The Italian companies participating in the institutional mission are: Brazzoli, Color Service, Itema, Marzoli, MCS, Reggiani Macchine, Salvadè, Santoni.
Posted: May 31, 2024
Source: ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers
ALBANY, N.Y.— May 30, 2024 — Stein Fibers LLC, a global supplier of sustainable fiber and polymer solutions, has acquired Banyan Plastics LLC, a distributor of recycled materials. The acquisition will accelerate Stein’s growth strategy in the sustainable polymers market, while providing desired distribution services to the most strategic PET manufacturers around the globe. This acquisition will further Stein’s ability to enable sustainability solutions to a diverse customer base throughout multiple end use markets.
“We are excited to onboard the team from Banyan Plastics LLC,” said Jaren Edwards, president of Stein Fibers. “Together, we are better equipped to help our customers meet their published sustainability goals within the recycled plastics marketplace. Even more important is the value and efficiency we provide to recycling facilities around the world. Our combined expertise and scale will provide solutions that have never been offered on a consistent basis to both our suppliers and customers.”
“We are thrilled about the opportunity to join the Stein Fibers LLC organization,” said Sloan Sherman, managing director at Banyan Plastics. “This partnership allows the Banyan team to focus on the commercial aspects of the business and enjoy the infrastructure already present at Stein for an improved customer experience.”
“After working with Sloan and the entire Banyan team for many years, we are excited for them to join our organization,” said Robert Taylor, COO of Stein Fibers. “For years, Stein has focused our experience and expertise to bridge global supply chains and create value for both our supplier and customer partners. This value allows both to concentrate on their manufacturing excellence and operational efficiencies without the added logistical challenges that persist globally. We look forward to working with the entire Banyan team to incorporate many of these same benefits for their customers and suppliers as well.”
ALEXANDRIA, Va.— May 23, 2024 — James Buik, president, and owner, Roscoe Co., Chicago, Ill., will be honored at the 111th TRSA Annual Conference & Exchange in September with the TRSA Operator Lifetime Achievement Award.
James Buik, president, and owner, Roscoe Co., Chicago, IL
The award pays tribute to exceptional personal service to TRSA and the industry as nominated by past linen, uniform and facility services award operator award peers and voted on by the TRSA Executive Committee. Winners have supported the association for decades, devoting their own time to association activities and facilitating their employees’ involvement in TRSA. Their teams have taken advantage of a wide range of TRSA activities, including certification, in-person and virtual events and benchmarking surveys.
Buik has been recognized for engagement in and personal leadership of TRSA and the Uniform and Textile Service Association (UTSA), which served the industry for 75 years and blended with TRSA in 2009. For TRSA, he was chair (2018-2020) and a member of the Executive Committee (2014-2022) and Board of Directors (2012-2014). For UTSA, he was chair (2005-2006) and executive (2003-2008) and board (1993-1995) member.
“I am humbled to be included on a prestigious list of previous award winners, to include my father Donald, and many industry friends and colleagues,” Buik said. “I have so many to thank, but especially my wife Teresa, who has supported and encouraged me throughout the journey.”
His dedication to furthering the industry’s best interests has been reflected in other volunteer leadership positions, as he currently chairs TRSA’s Environmental Committee and serves on the Government Relations Committee. He previously chaired the Strategic Planning Committee and was a member of the TRSA education and UTSA marketing committees.
“Jim’s leadership reflects a belief we share that when any operator makes a good impression on their customers, it serves us all well. The more you get to know him, the more you realize he really does have the industry’s best interests at heart,” said Jim Kearns, current TRSA board chair and COO, Alsco Uniforms, Salt Lake City.
In recent years Buik has empowered Roscoe staff to serve on four other TRSA committees, facilitated extensive Roscoe staff participation in TRSA professional development events and led the company in earning Clean Green and Hygienically Clean Food Safety certifications.
TRSA President and CEO Joseph Ricci commended Buik’s hospitality to TRSA groups seeking to visit Roscoe during professional development events such as the Production Summit and Plant Tours, Maintenance Management Institute and Next Generation Executives Roundtable. “Jim has upheld TRSA members’ longstanding tradition to welcome industry colleagues to view their teams and machinery at work,” said Ricci. “Roscoe’s company motto is ‘Take Pride.’ Jim and the Roscoe staff enjoy these opportunities to demonstrate their performance excellence. They realize the benefits of hosting a plant tour, including building teamwork and boosting morale by putting a local team on a national stage.”
The award presentation will take place during a September 26 dinner at the TRSA Annual Conference & Exchange, September 24-26, at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Buik joins 38 past recipients who received the award since its 1982 inception, the most recent of whom were:
2023: Jim Vaudreuil, Huebsch Services, Eau Clare, Wis.;
2022: Brian O’Neil, California Linen Services, Pasadena, Calif.;
2020: Bob Brill, Republic Master Chefs/American Textile Maintenance, Los Angeles; 2019: Tom Watts, Prudential Overall Supply, Irvine, Calif.;
2018: Steve Larson, Alsco Uniforms, Salt Lake City;
2017: Ronald Croatti, UniFirst Corp., Wilmington, Mass.;
2016: Steve Bryant, Wildman Uniform & Linen, Warsaw, Ind.;
2014: Michael Potack, Unitex Textile Rental Services, Mount Vernon, N.Y.; and
2013: Richard Senior, Morgan Services, Chicago, Ill.
Legacy, innovation and philanthropy tell the tale of Ukranian hospitality design
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As the hospitality design industry had the opportunity to browse the HD Expo + Conference, one prominent Ukrainian theme emerged: the legacy of family-owned manufacturing. Among the participants who showcased their craftsmanship at the event are several Ukrainian manufacturers, each with a rich heritage and a commitment to excellence passed down through generations.
In an industry often associated with innovation and cutting-edge technology, the tradition of family ownership stands out, bringing a unique blend of heritage and expertise to the forefront. Ukrainian manufacturers like Tivoli, DONNA, WOWIN.UA, and PrimaLetto are shining examples of this tradition, deeply rooted in a passion for their craft and a commitment to delivering unparalleled quality to their customers.
Donna’s Konyky pouf and Suminagashi tables.
At the core of these family-owned enterprises beats a heart filled with pride and responsibility as each generation strives to uphold and build upon the legacy established by their predecessors. From Tivoli’s meticulously crafted wooden furniture, infused with the warmth and beauty of Ukrainian woodworking traditions, to DONNA’s original design products, which embody modernity while paying homage to nature and roots, these manufacturers epitomize the fusion of heritage and innovation. DONNA, a thriving family enterprise established in 2008 by Natalia and Oleksandr Donchenko, has garnered acclaim for its myriad successful interior projects. In addition to these endeavors, the DONNA factory has cultivated a legacy of crafting original design pieces, collaborating with renowned Ukrainian designers. Through exploration of forms, lines, textures, and cutting-edge technologies, we channel our creative vision into modern design, celebrating its inherent simplicity, authenticity, and profound connection to nature while continually innovating to bring forth distinctive interior accents.
PrimaLetto
PrimaLetto, specializing in providing customized solutions for residential and commercial spaces, brings a contemporary flair to traditional craftsmanship, creating upholstered furniture and fabric wall panels that reflect today’s consumers’ evolving needs and tastes. Its commitment to excellence is evident in every detail, from the design process to the final product.
WOWIN is a family-owned furniture manufacturing company established in 1997. Its team comprises experts in furniture production, industrial design, and lifestyle. It produces designer furniture in the Scandinavian style, designed and made in Ukraine for people who want to combine the traditional Scandinavian design with its style, ensuring functionality, reliability, and convenience. The furniture suits various industries such as B2B, Hospitality (HoReCa), and B2C. Since 2016, it has been designing and producing high-quality furniture for Scandinavia and Europe, including countries such as Denmark, Finland, Germany, Estonia, Holland, Lithuania, Belgium, Austria, France, Moldova, and Poland.
Our collection of upholstered furniture includes various products such as sofas, beds, armchairs, chairs, and poufs. Their passionate team of 200 employees is always ready to take on complex tasks, charged and inspired to deliver the best. Their production facility is in Stryi near Lviv, near the picturesque Carpathian Mountains.
Tivoli: A Family Manufacturing Story Of Resilience And Innovation Amidst Adversity
In the face of adversity, businesses across Ukraine have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the wake of the full-scale Russian invasion since February 2022. Tivoli Furniture Production is a testament to the unwavering spirit and innovative drive characterizing Ukrainian businesses during turbulent times.
Tivoli Factory
Established in the early 2000s by Vladyslav Lisovskyi and Alla Lisovska, Tivoli Furniture initially focused on crafting high-quality wooden chairs and tables. Through their dedication and meticulous craftsmanship, the couple nurtured their enterprise and significantly expanded its reach.
Today, they are joined by their daughters, Julia and Alla, who have taken proactive steps to elevate the business onto the global stage. Their efforts have led to expanding distribution networks across Europe, the USA, Canada, and Mexico while also contributing to enhancing the company’s product designs. The Lisovskyi family’s innovative designs have garnered domestic and international acclaim, earning worldwide recognition in major design exhibitions. This acknowledgment underscores their ongoing commitment to excellence and adaptability in adversity.
However, the journey has not been without its challenges. The invasion disrupted their operations, causing severe logistical disruptions and workforce shortages. With many Ukrainians fleeing or joining the fight to secure their future, the labor pool has significantly diminished, impacting production capacities. Moreover, recent complications at the Polish-Ukrainian borders, spurred by Polish strikes, have further tested their resilience, resulting in significant delays and disruptions in the supply chain crucial for their international clientele.
Right (left to right): Julia and Alla Lisovska
Despite these obstacles, the Lisovskyi family remains steadfast, seizing every opportunity to stabilize and grow their enterprise. Governmental support measures, international aid, and collaborative community efforts have provided a much-needed cushion against the adversities encountered during these times.
Tivoli’s story epitomizes resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to maintaining the legacy of quality and craftsmanship that defines their products. As they navigate through these challenging times, their endeavors not only sustain their business but also significantly contribute to the stability and growth of the Ukrainian economy. The robust spirit of the Lisovskyi family and Tivoli Furniture Production continues to inspire, symbolizing hope and resilience in a time of uncertainty.
Additionally, the Lisovskyi family actively engages in philanthropic efforts through their family charitable foundation. Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, they have provided support in various forms, including sewing and sending pillows and blankets for refugees in Ukraine, purchasing a Mercedes Benz ambulance for medical defenders with the assistance of their European customers, and dispatching essential supplies such as medicine, food, and clothing from partners in the USA and Mexico to regions recently liberated in Ukraine. These initiatives highlight their commitment to humanitarian causes amid challenging circumstances.
Striha armchairs by Tivoli
Furthermore, Tivoli’s participation in the Ukrainian booth at the iSaloni exhibition in Milan, Italy, from April 16 to 21, underscores their dedication to promoting Ukrainian craftsmanship globally. As one of the ten Ukrainian design companies featured at the prestigious event, Tivoli attracted numerous visitors from different parts of the world. The iSaloni exhibition is renowned as a trend-setting furniture expo, shaping the trends in furniture design for the upcoming year.
Recent industry accolades, including the prestigious DNA Paris and European Design Awards for the Calm collection in 2023 and the Muse Design Award for Striha in 2024, testify to Tivoli’s innovation and design excellence. These accolades firmly establish Tivoli as a pioneering force in wooden furniture manufacturing.
The SGS Green Mark, launched today, helps the retail industry meet rising demand for greener products
SGS recently launched its SGS Green Mark — the latest in the company’s solutions for brands, manufacturers and retailers looking to meet rising consumer demand for greener products.
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By launching the SGS Green Mark to enable brands, manufacturers, suppliers and retailers to meet rising consumer demand for greener products and services, SGS — a testing, inspection and certification company — has extended its portfolio of sustainability services.
Developed by SGS experts in consultation with industry leaders, the SGS Green Mark comprises seven single attribute claims, making it the most diverse environmental claim certification and verification scheme on the market.
As governments and regulators around the world look to scrutinize and tackle greenwashing, more and more companies are seeking third-party verification and certification of their environmental actions to demonstrate the validity of their materials and processes in the manufacturing and supply of a wide range of products from garments, fabrics, food service ware and plastic packaging to data cables, electronics and furniture.
Utilizing the SGS logo, which is recognized around the world, the SGS Green Mark demonstrates compliance with pre-defined standards relating to the following seven environmental attributes:
Hazardous substance assessed;
Recycled content;
PFAS-assessed;
Biobased;
PVC-free;
Industrial compostable; and
Biodegradability.
Products are independently assessed in accordance with recognized standards and a technical review is conducted by an industry specialist to confirm the product claim is scientifically justified. Once compliance has been confirmed through rigorous assessment within SGS’s global network of laboratories, a product can display the fully traceable SGS Green Mark. This mark shows details of the environmental claim and assessment standard(s). It also displays a QR code to give consumers access to further information that verifies the claim’s authenticity.
Keith Hutchinson, deputy head, Connectivity & Products Global Certification at SGS, said: “We are extremely proud to launch the SGS Green Mark, driven by customers’ needs to build consumer trust, and are already progressing plans to extend the portfolio of seven attributes.
“For consumers, the single attribute claim makes it easier to understand and to align purchases more easily with their sustainability requirements. For businesses, it simplifies the process by making it more focused while helping to minimize the risk of greenwashing.”
Following the company’s piloting of the scheme, a range of companies from electronic and textile sectors have already gained the SGS Green Mark with consumers now benefiting from products displaying the SGS logo and QR code.
Eric Wang, Global Deputy Technical head, Softlines at SGS, said: “It is heartening to see our certification increasingly relied upon by manufacturers, brands and retailers to demonstrate the sustainability of their products and supply chains. Ultimately the SGS Green Mark enables a growing tide of environmentally conscious consumers to be better informed on the impacts of their purchases and to make greener choices.”
Charles Ly Wa Hoi, executive vice president, Connectivity & Products and Health & Nutrition, SGS, said: “We anticipate that the SGS Green Mark, with its independent third-party assessment,will become a market leading solution for environmentally responsible organizations around the world. As a recognized industry megatrend, sustainability remains at the heart of SGS’s vision and is expected to be a key driver to accelerate corporate growth and build even greater trust amongst clients and consumers over the coming decades.”
Sample SGS Green Mark for recycled content
The SGS Green Mark
The SGS Green Mark supports businesses and brands striving to enhance their sustainability effort and respond to rising consumer demands for greener products and services.
Based on recognized standards such as ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17029, ISO 14065 and ISO 14021, the SGS Green Mark verifies that products have passed a range of assessments to meet specific and quantifiable environmental attributes and claims.
Customer Testimonials
“We are proud to have gained an SGS Green Mark for our innovative Magnif-ECO® recycled fiber. This signifies another step towards establishing a global reputation as a socially responsible company at the cutting edge of sustainable textile innovation.” — Arch Textiles Manufacture Corp.
“The SGS Green Mark (Hazardous Substance Assessed) certification of all OLED products for laptops in 2023 is a great achievement in the development of our eco-friendly technology and will provide consumers with better choices.” — Samsung Display
DÜSSELDORF, TOKYO & NEW YORK CITY — May 27, 2024 — Asahi Kasei Medical has completed the construction of its third assembly plant for Planova™ virus removal filters in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan, and held its completion ceremony on May 24, 2024.
The completion ceremony on May 24
The bioprocess business of Asahi Kasei Medical comprises Planova virus removal filters and equipment used in the manufacturing process of biotherapeutic products such as biopharmaceuticals and plasma derivatives, biosafety testing services, and biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO) operations. It is one of the Asahi Kasei Group’s businesses to drive future growth.
Planova™ S20N (left), Planova™ BioEX (right)
Planova cellulose hollow-fiber membrane filters, developed specifically for removing viruses from biotherapeutic products, were launched in 1989, followed by Planova BioEX hydrophilic PVDF hollow-fiber membrane filters in 2009. Both product lines have earned wide recognition among pharmaceutical manufacturers for their outstanding contribution to the safety of biopharmaceuticals, and their adoption has expanded worldwide. A next-generation line of cellulose hollow-fiber membrane filters, Planova S20N, was launched in 2022 featuring robust virus removal capability and simplified operation and has been highly regarded among customers.
The new assembly plant for Planova™ filters
With heightened standards throughout the world for the viral safety of biotherapeutics and advances in the development of monoclonal antibodies and other biopharmaceuticals, global demand for virus removal filters is expected to continue growing. To further ensure stable supply, Asahi Kasei Medical has been proactively expanding production capacity for Planova including the 2019 completion of a new spinning plant for Planova in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan, and the 2021 decision to expand its spinning plant for Planova BioEX filters in Oita, Japan, in addition to the assembly plant completion announced today.
Asahi Kasei Medical will continue to support biotherapeutics manufacturers by enabling them to safely and efficiently manufacture products that patients can trust through innovative and exceptionally reliable bioprocess consumables and equipment, as well as scientific support and biosafety testing services.
SAAL ON THE DANUBE, Germany — May 29, 2024 — Tintoria Finissaggio 2000 is an important Italian companies in the textile finishing sector. Founded in 1973 in Masserano in the textile district of Biella, the company has developed into a highly valued contact point for Italian and international textile manufacturers. In its early days, Tintoria Finissagio 2000 initially concentrated on the processing of knits for sportswear, but then specialized in the processing, finishing and dyeing of fine fibers, particularly wool and cashmere. Today it offers the complete range of dyeing of all types of fibers, finishing, digital printing, lamination and membrane lining. These processes are used to give fabrics certain properties, such as color, pattern, softness, shine or waterproofness.
With over 100 employees, Tintoria Finissaggio’s company philosophy is based on three cornerstones: sustainable innovation, high human capital and first-class customer service. The latter is guaranteed above all by customized production and rapid response to new requirements. The company serves a wide range of customers in various industries, including fashion, home textiles, automotive and technical textiles.
At Tintoria Finissaggio 2000, customers benefit from the fact that all processes are handled under one roof, from design support to the finishing of fabrics, combining decades of experience with the new possibilities of lamination and digital printing. The dyeing plant in Masserano is a state-of-the-art facility that fulfills the strictest environmental standards – to name just one example. In general, Tintoria Finissaggio 2000 continuously invests in state-of-the-art technologies and production facilities in order to achieve high-quality results while ensuring sustainable production processes.
The upgrading of new equipment is therefore another part of the company strategy. Tintoria Finissagio 2000 also focused on innovation when equipping a new tenter frame. The company opted for the latest development from German machine manufacturer Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG: the Orthopac RXVMC-20 automatic straightening system.
The new straightening concept is specially designed for processing textiles with high distortion dynamics, i.e. textiles with highly variable distortion. The automatic straightening system can eliminate these distortions in textile webs even faster and more precisely than any other system on the market. “We have paid particular attention to the straightening mechanism and its interaction with the probe system’s analysis electronics,” explained Mahlo Sales Manager Thomas Höpfl.
Two individually controlled and driven straightening modules with a total of three bow and four skew rollers ensure that bow and skew distortions are corrected in small steps. The control concept is also new. A scanner group at the infeed of the straightener detects distortions even before they reach the correction rollers. This means that the rollers are brought directly into position and the fabric is corrected from the very first centimeter. A scanner group at the outfeed also recognizes any residual distortion, which is then corrected on the second straightening module.
Just a few months after commissioning, it is clear that the decision in favor of the new Mahlo concept was the right one. The owners Dino Masso and Marco Bardelle emphasize: “We had high hopes for the new Orthopac RXVMC-20 straightening system from Mahlo and our expectations have been exceeded by far. The results have fully convinced us. Mahlo also offers outstanding customer service and provided us with excellent support and training during the first few weeks of using the new technology.”
WETZIKON, Switzerland — May 30, 2024 — Loepfe Brothers Ltd. has embarked on a new chapter with the appointment of Markus Kleindorp as the new CEO, ushering in a fresh era of leadership. Former CEO Ralph Mennicke’s departure prompts restructuring, including the addition of Gregor Stalder as CFO. With this seasoned team, Loepfe aims to maintain its excellence in the textile industry.
Markus Kleindorp – Loepfe CEO
Since the beginning of May, Loepfe Brothers Ltd. has been led by a new management team. The board of directors has appointed Kleindorp as the new CEO of Loepfe. Kleindorp brings a wealth of experience from his tenure within the Vandewiele Group and as the former CEO of MEMMINGER-IRO GmbH, offering deep insights into the textile industry.
After four years of dedicated service, the former CEO of Loepfe, Mennicke has decided to embark on new professional endeavors, signaling a change in leadership for the company. The board of directors acknowledges Mennicke’s resignation and extends gratitude for his contributions to Loepfe’s journey.
Furthermore, Loepfe is seizing this moment to restructure its management team, reinforcing it with an individual possessing extensive business expertise. We are delighted to introduce Gregor Stalder as the new CFO of Loepfe. Stalder is a proven expert in finance and has long-term experience in the position of a CFO.
With this accomplished leadership team in place, Loepfe is poised to continue its trajectory of excellence in the textile industry. We thank our stakeholders for their ongoing support and partnership as we embark on this exciting journey together.
Posted: May 30, 2024
Source: Loepfe Brothers Ltd. – part of the Vandewiele Group
SEOUL, South Korea — May 31, 2024 — Hansae Co. Ltd., a global fashion Original Development Manufacturing (ODM) company, organized the ‘Summer Tour of Hansae’ program from May 12 to 19. The program invited students from North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles to explore textile production sites in Vietnam.
