MILAN, Italy — February 19, 2024 — In the fourth quarter of 2023 Italian textile machinery orders index, drawn up by the Economics Department of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, appears to be stationary compared to data recorded for the same period in 2022. In terms of absolute value, the index stood at 82.4 points (basis: 2015=100).
This is the result of an upswing in orders from foreign markets, counterbalanced by declining orders on the domestic front. While orders in Italy decreased at 18 percent rate, a 4 percent increase was observed abroad. The absolute value of the index on foreign markets amounted to 77.9 points, whereas it came in at 126.2 points domestically. Overall for the fourth quarter, the average order backlog yielded 3.7 months of assured production.
For the whole 2023 year, the index declined 25 percent overall compared to the 2022 average (absolute index of 82.4). On the home front however, the index dropped 24 percent (absolute index of 124.5), while slipping 25 percent abroad (absolute index of 78.4).
ACIMIT president Marco Salvadè commented the data: “The orders index for October-December 2023, as elaborated by our Economics Department, confirms an intake of orders that is still weak, with a negative trend in demand for machinery that is ongoing for the domestic market.” Nonetheless, the orders index abroad shows a slight increase.
“We estimate that the global geopolitical context is still a source of concern,” continued Salvadè, specifying that, “For the first nine months of 2023, Italian exports on major global markets (i.e. China, Turkey, India and the United States of America), confirm a widespread decline. However, some positive signs emerged in the fourth quarter of last year, as reflected by the latest orders index. For 2024 we expect a consolidation of this trend reversal.”
Posted: February 19, 2024
Source: ACIMIT – The Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers
CLERMONT-FERRAND, France — February 19, 2024 — CARBIOS, a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, was honored to welcome Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, Finance, Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, to its headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand where its industrial demonstrator is located. In the presence of industry players, local representatives, partners, and investors, through his visit, the Minister showed his support for CARBIOS and the creation of a textile recycling industry. The construction of France’s first enzymatic PET biorecycling plant by CARBIOS marks a major step towards a circular economy for plastic and textiles. This innovation, which is currently being industrialized, demonstrates the extent to which the ecological transition can contribute to France’s green reindustrialization, and that the textile circular economy is a sector that creates environmental value, economic growth and employment.
CARBIOS has developed a technology for recycling PET by enzymatic depolymerization that can be applied to polyester textiles. The industrial demonstrator co-financed by the EIB, with its own patented textile preparation line inaugurated in October 2023, will incorporate prepared textile waste into the CARBIOS process for large-scale recycling. The world’s first biorecycling plant is currently under construction in Longlaville, Grand-Est Region of France.
(center) M. Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty; (left) Emmanuel Ladent, CEO of CARBIOS; (right) Philippe Pouletty, Founder of CARBIOS and Chairman of the Board
Bruno Le Maire, French Minister of the Economy, Finance, Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, said: “CARBIOS demonstrates that it is possible to combine ecological transition, Made In France and economic growth: an example of what entrepreneurial ambition, creative science and passionate men and women can achieve for the planet. I had the pleasure of visiting the CARBIOS industrial demonstrator in operation, which can recycle bottles, PET packaging and polyester textiles many times over – this is impressive. The next step is the CARBIOS plant in Longlaville (Meurthe-et-Moselle), co-financed by the French government, to recycle 50,000 tons of waste a year, and then, other plants in France, Europe and the rest of the world, to meet the demands of consumers and brands committed to the environmental cause.”
Philippe Pouletty, founder of CARBIOS and chairman of the board, said: “We thank Bruno Le Maire for his visit, which honors us, and for the government’s strong support for CARBIOS, particularly through France 2030. CARBIOS demonstrates that radical science and innovation can forge a constructive ecology to solve the planetary issue of plastic pollution. Recycling plastic with CARBIOS biotechnologies will also reduce our reliance on hydrocarbons, while preserving the rational use of plastics. The balanced synergy between our private investors, the State and European funding can enable CARBIOS to become a global leader.”
Emmanuel Ladent, CEO of CARBIOS, noted: “CARBIOS is the bridge between the world of biotech and the world of textiles: without technological solutions for recycling textiles, there cannot be a viable industry or real circularity. Thanks to the unfailing support of the French government, as Mr. Bruno Le Maire’s visit bears witness, the industrialization of CARBIOS’ biorecycling innovation is ready, with our first plant under construction in Longlaville. The textile recycling sector is being developed, and the other actors in the value chain (collection, sorting and preparation) will be ready too: this circular textile sector is in France, industrial and creating jobs to preserve the environment.”
Key dates in the development of textile biorecycling
2018
First textile depolymerization tests at laboratory scale
2021
First textile depolymerization tests at pilot scale
2022
Production of biorecycled white fiber from colored fibers at pilot scale
Carbios launches fiber-to-fiber consortium
2023
PVH Corp. (owner of iconic brands TOMMY HILFIGER and Calvin Klein) joins
Fiber-to-fiber consortium
Patent application for preparation line for textiles
Inauguration of textile preparation line
2024
Biorecycling of textiles at demonstration plant scale
As part of France 2030, CARBIOS will receive grants totaling 54 million euros from French State and Grand-Est Region.
France 2030 is an investment plan on an unprecedented scale. 54 billion euros will be invested to ensure that companies, universities and research organizations are in a position to respond competitively to the ecological and attractiveness challenges of the world ahead, and to foster the emergence of future leaders in our sectors of excellence, particularly in the field of ecological transition. From fundamental research, to the emergence of an idea, to the production of a new product or service, France 2030 supports the entire life cycle of innovation, right through to industrialization.
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
ZÜRICH, Switzerland — February 16, 2024 — HeiQ, a developer of textile innovations, proudly announces the appointment of Julien Born as CEO of HeiQ AeoniQ Holding, where he will champion the growth of HeiQ AeoniQ™, a cellulosic filament fiber.
HeiQ AeoniQ Holding, a subsidiary of HeiQ Group, is appointing Born as its CEO, leveraging his extensive executive leadership and profound textile industry expertise cultivated in prestigious organizations such as DuPont, KOCH Industries, and The LYCRA Co., where he served as CEO since 2021.
Julien Born, CEO of HeiQ AeoniQ Holding AG
The awarded HeiQ AeoniQ technology is poised for commercial production at the inaugural manufacturing facility in Portugal by the close of 2025. The just concluded 5 million euro acquisition of land and buildings, within a 2-year project total investment of 80 million euros, marks a pivotal milestone for the 15,000-square-meter facility in Maia, Porto. Situated strategically in Portugal’s thriving textile hub and a mere 20 minutes from a major commercial port, this facility is poised to catalyze the scale-up phase of the business, going from pilot manufacture to mass production when it will be able to compete at full-scale on cost and performance with fossil fuel-based fibers.
HeiQ intends to consolidate the group’s current and future activities in Portugal at the newly acquired site. This includes Shared Service Center functions as well as the Innovation Hub for the HeiQ Textile & Flooring business unit.
Advancing the scale-up of HeiQ AeoniQ™ to drive positive impact
HeiQ AeoniQ Holding, established as an independent subsidiary to attract new investors, value-chain partners, and brands, embarks on an ambitious multi-year scale-up strategy. This strategy involves integrating diverse sources of bio-derived feedstock and hyper-scaling cellulosic filament fiber production capacity over the next decade, targeting industries such as apparel, footwear, automotive, home textiles, and aeronautics.
The recent addition of Born to lead the charge follows the nomination of Robert van de Kerkhof to the HeiQ Board, a seasoned executive with extensive textile experience holding positions as CCO, CSO, Board member of Lenzing Plc, and Chairman of CIRFS, the European Man-Made Fibres Association. Robert will also serve as the chairman of the HeiQ AeoniQ Holding Board.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Born stated: “I am excited to join HeiQ, a company with a meaningful purpose, a passion for innovation, and tremendous growth potential. Together with a talented team working with a great entrepreneurial spirit, we have an opportunity to build with our partners a unique ecosystem around the HeiQ AeoniQ™ technology that can truly change the game on sustainability in several industries.”
Carlo Centonze, CEO of HeiQ Group, commented on the appointment, saying: “We eagerly welcome Julien to steer HeiQ AeoniQ Holding. His wealth of experience in high-tech fibers and demonstrated leadership will be pivotal to hyper-scaling HeiQ AeoniQ and achieving our transformative vision for the textile industry.”
LONDON — February 16, 2024 — Pantone LLC, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the Pantone® Fashion Colour Trend Report Autumn/Winter 2024-2025 edition for London Fashion Week (LFW). Published for the fashion industry by the Pantone Color Institute, the trend forecasting and color consultancy, this season’s report features the top ten standout colors as well as the five new core classics we can expect to see as fashion designers introduce new Autumn/Winter collections.
The palette of potent and powerful colors featured in LFW Autumn/Winter 2024-2025 melds a fusion of retro influences with our desire to create new visions. Blending wearability with desirability, this grouping of sophisticated mid-tones, nature-based hues, deep darks, and natural and honest neutrals signify a shift in mood with their strong trans-seasonal appeal and inherent statement of elegance and ease. Sleek and practical, yet visually engaging, they are dependable essentials that embrace an approach to dressing that is more pure and simple, but at the same time lends itself to creativity and playfully dramatic statements.
“Colors for LFW Autumn/Winter 2024/2025 reimagine a new definition of core color and seasonless shades.” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Linked to a more considered approach to color’s functionality, this creative yet approachable palette creates a strong foundational base upon which to layer playful accent tones that adds drama to the simplicity, indulges the senses and embraces the “elevated every day.”
About the LFW Autumn/Winter 2024/2025 Colour Palette:
A versatile mix of saturated brights with rich nature based tones increases the possibilities.
PANTONE 16-1429 TCX Sunburn: Sunburn, a burnished brown warm to the touch.
PANTONE 19-5232 TCX Rain Forest: Rain Forest, a verdant green born from nature.
PANTONE 17-1563 TCX Cherry Tomato: Cherry Tomato, a luscious prolific red that tempts the tastebuds.
PANTONE 12-4609 TCX Starlight Blue: Starlight Blue, an ethereal blue hue both lofty and airy.
PANTONE 17-1449 TCX Pureed Pumpkin: Pureed Pumpkin, a hearty orange with a slightly intense unique flavor.
PANTONE 14-0837 TCX Misted Yellow: Misted Yellow, a lightly spiced veiled yellow that manifests the beauty of the natural world.
PANTONE 19-2311 TCX Eggplant: Eggplant, a distinctly defined purple with a tasteful aura.
PANTONE 17-4129 TCX Wave Ride: Wave Ride, a tropical ocean blue inspiring our desire for escape.
PANTONE 17-1503 TCX Storm Front: Storm Front, a mid-toned gray whose steady presence is a suggestion of what is to come.
About the LFW Autumn/Winter 2024/2025 New Classics:
Honest core tones establish new pillars.
PANTONE 14-1122 TCX Sheepskin: Sheepskin, a softened warm beige filled with ease and comfort.
PANTONE 19-1121 TCX Pinecone: Pinecone, a simple, humble, and straightforward rustic brown.
PANTONE 19-3815 TCX Evening Blue: Evening Blue, an open and expansive darkened blue.
PANTONE 19-3906 TCX Dark Shadows: Dark Shadows, a staunch gray that moves with cold precision.
PANTONE 18-0525 TCX Iguana: Iguana, a versatile arboreal green that underscores our appreciation of nature.
For more information or additional commentary from experts from the Pantone Color Institute, contact Diana Alickaj at pantonepr@thedvpt.com or visit Pantone at pantone.com.
BIELLA, Italy — February 15, 2024 — The collaboration between Filo and C.L.A.S.S, the international eco-hub founded by Giusy Bettoni, is renewed once again. For the 61st edition of Filo, “Sustainability from A to Z” — the service carried out by Filo in collaboration with C.L.A.S.S reserved to companies that are willing to orient themselves the complex world of sustainability — changes and turns into a real spotlight on responsible innovation.
Within the space of the 61st edition of Filo dedicated to C.L.A.S.S, innovative materials from companies selected by C.L.A.S.S., and which meet quality and sustainability standards required by Filo, will be exhibited. In this way, Filo’s participants will have the opportunity to directly “touch” the results of sustainable creativity and innovation, starting from concrete examples — real case histories — to obtain information on sustainability.
The “Sustainability from A to Z” service aims at potentially offering to the companies a complete vision on topics which can then be adapted to individual needs: from the strategies to integrate sustainability in a business plan, to the actual need for certifications, measurements of environmental impacts and end of cycle, the importance of ethics, and energy saving; from responsible innovation to new media, up to sustainability report.
Paolo Monfermoso, responsible for Filo, said: “In the third year of collaboration with C.L.A.S.S. – a collaboration that has proven to be rich in contents, and highly appreciated by Filo’s participants — with Giusy Bettoni we agreed on taking the “Sustainability from A to Z” service a step forward: apart from providing information regarding tools, processes and communication related to sustainability, we now add the actual proposition of products resulting from responsible innovation. This choice perfectly meets one of the Filo’s key criteria: offering concrete solutions to the real problems faced by the companies. And we are particularly pleased that C.L.A.S.S. shares with us the choice to increase the activities of information and awareness of the companies in relation to sustainable production’s issues.”.
Giusy Bettoni, CEO of C.L.A.S.S, stated: “The cooperation between Filo and C.L.A.S.S lays its foundations on the shared belief that it is fundamental to create new generation values within the textile and apparel industry, in line with contemporary consumers. This is why we have chosen to broaden the scope of “Sustainability from A to Z”: we keep the activities of information related to sustainability’s issues unchanged, but we add now the products, through which Filo participants will be able to experience further ways to innovate. Through ‘Sustainability from A to Z’, we open a showcase on highly innovative products, which are defined as traceable, transparent, carried out respecting both environment and people. In other words, we offer solutions that allow us to give effective answers to the wardrobe of the contemporary consumer, looking for beauty, but also performance and quality beyond traditional habits.”
The 61st edition of Filo will take place on the 28th and 29th of February 2024 at Allianz MiCo – Milan.
UNTERFÖHRING, Germany — February 16, 2024 — Sympatex, a supplier of sustainable high-tech functional materials, will be showcasing two new technologies in the footwear sector at Lineapelle in Milan from February 20-22, 2024.
Lineapelle is the international trade fair for the leather and footwear industry and is regarded as particularly trend-setting in the sector. For Sympatex, it offers the ideal platform to present the latest developments and innovative technologies. The trade fair enables the membrane manufacturer to present its comprehensive commitment to sustainability and technological excellence to a wide audience.
“Sympatex is the sustainable approach to a highly functional and fully recyclable membrane. Our laminates are designed to respect the environment while providing durability and comfort for the wearer. At the upcoming Lineapelle, we are excited to introduce two remarkable innovations – Moisture-Tech and Non-Woven – that will redefine performance and sustainability in the footwear industry,” said Kim Scholze, CSMO Sympatex.
Moisture-tech by Sympatex® offers fast sweat absorption and dries in a very short time. In the Heat Insulation Test, moisture-tech by Sympatex has the advantage of 45 percent less heat in the shoe compared to other technologies.
Non-woven by Sympatex offers maximum comfort. By eliminating the use of polyurethane foam in the production of the laminate, Sympatex has succeeded in reducing CO2 emissions by 10 percent and water consumption by 15 percent.
“To achieve this, we have replaced the PU layer with 100-percent recycled polyester non-woven. This has made us more resource-efficient and has brought us a decisive step closer to our goal of making the entire laminate mono-material and recyclable. The technical performance of our laminate has also improved,” added Yasemin Malcolm, product management, Sympatex.
Visit the Sympatex stand at Lineapelle (Hall 22, Stand H13-19, K14-20) and find out more about the future of sustainable functional materials.
CHESHIRE, England — February 14, 2024 — Composites technology company and custom machine builder Cygnet Texkimp is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
The company (originally named Texkimp) was founded in 1974 in Cheshire, England, by eminent textile engineer Colin Smith and his wife Janet, to manufacture fiber unwinding equipment — creels — for the traditional textile and technical fiber industries.
It went on to become the leading independent creel manufacturer in the world — a position it still holds today — and, in the last five decades, has expanded its portfolio to include a full life cycle of solutions for the composites and technical fiber industries including prepreg, coating, slitting, filament winding, automation, and end-of-life recycling solutions.
Cygnet Texkimp’s Multi Axis Winder forms part of the company’s world-class filament winding capability
“From the very beginning, our work has always been innovative and ambitious,” said Cygnet Texkimp CEO Luke Vardy.
“Without exception, our intention has been to engineer the best technical solutions in the world; to be courageous in our work; to try new and novel ways of doing things in the belief that we can achieve better results for our customers, more efficiently, more accurately, and more reliably than ever before.
“The technical excellence and entrepreneurial instinct shown by our founders and their colleagues 50 years ago are still fundamental to our culture and our approach to engineering today.”
In the early 2000s, a steady increase in the size and weight of fibre bobbins the company was being asked to accommodate into its creel designs meant that existing handling technologies were no longer practical. Unable to find the handling equipment it needed in the market, the company set about designing its own. The move would prove to be a key milestone in the company’s evolution. As well as automatic creel loading and unloading solutions, Cygnet Texkimp has gone on to develop systems to wrap, pack and palletise bobbins of fiber, radiofrequency identification (RFID), barcoding, vision and data capture capability, robotics, and auto guided vehicle (AGV) systems. It has been a hugely successful venture, with automation and handling solutions now making up around a third of the company’s revenue annually.
During the 2009 global recession and a slowdown in the market for large capital equipment, the company worked with a long-term U.S. customer to develop an improved solution to process carbon fiber prepregs. This would be the first of more than 30 prepreg processing machines it has delivered in the last 15 years and would herald the birth of a dedicated wide-web engineering team which has been responsible for developing new and unique solutions for coating, slitting, and laminating, as well as prepreg.
Over the next 10 years, the company continued to strengthen its position in the fibre processing market with a series of ground-breaking new products providing previously unreachable capability.
Technology highlights
In 2017, as a result of a successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Manchester, the company unveiled its 3D or Nine-Axis Winder, a robotic 3D winding machine capable of creating complex composite parts.
2021 brought the launch of its high-precision Slitter Spooler machine, which is used predominantly in the aerospace and automotive industries to slit and wind carbon fiber prepregs into high-accuracy tapes.
In the same year, the company unveiled its Direct Melt Impregnation Thermoplastic Composite Line, the world’s first commercially available thermoplastic composite line capable of using standard polymer to create high-grade thermoplastic composite prepregs on an industrial scale.
Also in 2021, Cygnet Texkimp joined forces with fellow engineering company Longworth to bring to market Longworth’s DEECOM® recycling solution specifically for the composites industry. In 2022 the company unveiled its innovative materials reclaiming and recycling solution to address the environmental impact of waste in global composites, featuring DEECOM. The solution de-manufactures end-of-life composite materials and parts using pressurized steam in a process called Pressolysis to separate and reclaim constituent elements including high-quality carbon fiber for reuse in the manufacture of new composites or in other industries.
2022 also saw the launch of the Multi Axis Winder, a high-speed, large-scale winding machine designed to wind large, continuous, and curved parts for the aerospace industry.
In early 2023, the company’s state-of-the-art Innovation Centre was officially opened at its UK headquarters in Cheshire, offering a place where customers and partners can witness the true scale and capability of its machines through hands-on trials and the opportunity to develop processes with the support of its expert team.
Also in 2023, the Multi Roll Stack was introduced as a short-footprint, energy-efficient prepreg processing machine designed to deliver significant savings in terms of capital investment, running costs and energy requirements.
Commitment to collaboration
“The breadth of new and highly innovative technologies we’ve brought to market in the last decade reflects the success of our ongoing programme of collaborative partnerships and our focus on developing solutions driven by market need,” Vardy explained.
“Collaborative partnerships have led to us carving a niche in the high-tension winding market for EV motors and creating a fully automated system to manufacture large volumes of hydrogen pressure vessels at rate, supporting moves by global governments towards zero-emission policies for transport.”
A vision for the future
“With more technologies currently in development and more partnerships set to be announced in the coming months, we’re excited about what our future looks like. But we also want to make sure we grow at a rate that allows us to remain innovative and responsive to the evolving needs of our valued customers, many of which have worked with us for several years, and to continue developing the tailored solutions they require to secure competitive advantage in a demanding and fast-moving market.
“We recognize that our success over the last 50 years has only been possible because of the trust and commitment of our customers and partners and the hard work and dedication of every member of our skilled team, from those who have devoted entire careers to our company, to those who are just starting out here. I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has worked with us over the last 50 years for helping to make us the company we are today.”
Cygnet Texkimp will host a reception to celebrate its 50th anniversary at JEC World, Paris, on Wednesday 6 March 12:00 to 14:00 at Hall 5 Booth L85.
ST. LOUIS — February 14, 2024 — It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Zsolt Rumy, Zoltek’s visionary founder, long-time CEO and esteemed board member. Zsolt passed away at his Jupiter Hills, Fla., home in the early hours of February 3, 2024. He was 81.
Zsolt was a pioneer in the carbon fiber industry, reshaping the landscape through his innovation, intellect, and tireless dedication. He entered a carbon fiber industry in 1988 that was focused on high-end aerospace applications, and famously created the first “low-cost industrial grade carbon fiber” to compete with everyday building materials.
His ability to execute on his vision to commercialize carbon fiber led to breakthrough applications in wind energy, aircraft brakes, automotive, and consumer electronics. After the acquisition of two acrylic textile plants, Magyar Viscosa in Hungary and later Cydsa in Mexico, he laid the foundation for Zoltek to become a global leader in carbon fiber and oxidized fiber, and influenced and inspired countless professionals in the composites industry.
In addition to his significant contributions to the carbon fiber industry, Zsolt will be remembered as a true character, whose colorful personality and direct approach left an impact on everyone he encountered — from the boardroom to the golf course. For those who knew him well, he will be remembered for his kindness, mentorship, and enthusiasm for education and global experiences. This is exemplified by the exchange program Zsolt established between the University of Minnesota and Budapest University of Technology & Economics, which promotes cross-cultural experiences for American and Hungarian science and engineering students each year. After his generous gift, Zsolt commented: “What I learned over time, is that success comes as much from working relationships with people from all walks of life and with people from all over the world.”
The entire Zoltek family mourns the loss of a remarkable leader, mentor, and friend. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to Zsolt’s family and closest friends during this difficult time.
Zsolt’s ashes will be scattered in Hungary on the Rozsadomb (Rose Hill).
Zsolt was also known to be charitable and donated to the History Museum, the Garden, STL Zoo, the Art Museum, Tower Grove Park, Ronald McDonald House, St. Luke’s Hospital, and FOCUS Marines Foundation. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of these organizations or a charity of choice.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — February 14, 2024 — The National Cotton Council (NCC) appreciates the timely action by EPA to issue an existing-stocks order to give producers better clarity for the planting season already underway. We commend them for recognizing that growers had already committed to the seeds and crop protection products for the coming year, and no viable alternatives would have been available to meet the needs of U.S. producers. Under the circumstances, EPA’s order will provide much-needed relief for growers already facing difficult economic conditions.
Jaren Edwards, Stein Fibers and Thomas Wittrup, Fiberpartner
VEJLE, Denmark — February 15, 2024 — Fiberpartner ApS, a global supplier of responsible fiber solutions, is entering a strategic partnership with Stein Fibers LLC, a distributor of special fibers and materials. This partnership is designed to make new and innovative fiber solutions widely available and accessible, contributing to a more responsible future. The goal is to support the transition towards a non-petroleum-based development of fibers and work towards an environmentally friendly tomorrow.
Fiberpartner and Stein Fibers have entered this partnership to ensure a more widespread distribution of the innovative fiber solutions across various industries in the United States. This collaboration will provide manufacturers and brands with easier access to responsible fiber solutions, enabling them to meet their sustainability goals and reduce their environmental impact.
The collaboration offers several advantages, such as:
Enhanced Availability — Increased availability for fiber solutions, providing customers with easier access to these responsible materials for seamless integration into products gained through Stein Fibers’ distribution network across the United States.
Sustainable collaboration — Fiberpartner and Stein Fibers share a commitment to driving innovation in sustainability. Through this partnership, their collective efforts will be strengthened, promoting the delivery of environmentally friendly solutions to the market.
Expertise and Assistance — Customers will gain valuable insights and support from both companies, guaranteeing a seamless transition to these more sustainable fiber alternatives.
“We are excited about our partnership with Stein Fibers LLC,” says Thomas Wittrup, CEO of Fiberpartner. “Together, we are better equipped to meet the growing demand for better and less harmful fiber solutions. We are committed to making our solutions more readily available to businesses worldwide. Stein Fibers is a market leader in the distribution of textile fibers for the fiberfill, nonwovens, and spinning industries. Together we can provide our global customers world class supply chain solutions.”
“We are pleased about this collaboration with Fiberpartner ApS in promoting our supply chain solutions in conjunction with their innovative fiber solutions,” says Jaren Edwards, president at Stein Fibers. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to provide cutting-edge fiber materials with a lower footprint to our customers. We believe that these innovative fibers will play a vital role in reducing the environmental impact of the industries we serve.”
MILAN, Italy — February 19, 2024 — In the fourth quarter of 2023 Italian textile machinery orders index, drawn up by the Economics Department of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, appears to be stationary compared to data recorded for the same period in 2022. In terms of absolute value, the index stood at 82.4 points (basis: 2015=100).
For the whole 2023 year, the index declined 25 percent overall compared to the 2022 average (absolute index of 82.4). On the home front however, the index dropped 24 percent (absolute index of 124.5), while slipping 25 percent abroad (absolute index of 78.4).
