C And A Achieves Green Awards, Extends Product Warranties

Dalton-based C and A Floorcoverings’ ethos high-recycled-content cushion backing made from
polyvinyl butyral film recovered from post-consumer laminated safety glass recently was named a Top
10 Green Building Product of 2004 by Architectural Record and Building Green Inc. – publisher of
Environmental Building News and GreenSpec Directory.

In other company news, C and A now offers a 25-year non-prorated warranty for its 6-foot floor
coverings that feature closed-cell vinyl cushion backings including ethos Cushion 100, Powerbond
Cushion, Powerbond Condensed Cushion and ER3 Cushion. The products also carry the company’s
Sustainable Warranty for 100-percent recyclability.

May 2005

China Blocks Discussion Of Import Impact

In an escalating trade war, the Chinese government has blocked an attempt by textile-importing
nations to have a World Trade Organization (WTO) World committee discuss the impact of the removal
of textile and apparel import quotas. The issue was on the agenda for the May meeting of the WTO
Council on Trade and Goods (CTG), but when China objected to considering an appeal from Tunisia,
the meeting was cancelled.

Trade associations from the United States and 54 other countries had succeeded in getting the
textile issue on the CTG’s agenda, hoping that a discussion of problems resulting from the quota
removal would eventually result in some actions to alleviate problems being experienced in the
United States and other importing countries. When the issue was raised, Tunisia, Jordan and Turkey
insisted that it should not be removed from the agenda, and when China persisted, the meeting was
cancelled.

Speaking on behalf of the 96 trade groups that comprise the Global Alliance for Fair Textile
Trade, Cass Johnson, president of the National Council of Textile Organizations, commended Tunisia,
Turkey and Jordan for resisting the effort by China and a few other countries, saying that the US
textile and apparel market is in a critical crisis, adding that without a timely and comprehensive
WTO resolution to the crisis associated with the removal of textile quotas, millions of textile and
apparel jobs will be lost to the predatory practices of a handful of countries.

Auggie Tantillo, executive director the American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition, said US
imports of textiles and apparel from China are up by 63.7 percent for the first four months of
2005, and if that trend continues, Chinese imports could increase from 25 to 40 percent of the US
market. European Union textile association officials also said Chinese imports are at record
levels. The next meeting of the CTG is not scheduled until at least July.



May 2005

GrayWolf DirectSense TVOC Measures IAQ Parameters

GrayWolf Sensing Solutions, Trumbull, Conn., has introduced the DirectSense TVOC monitoring kit
to measure total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs) and other indoor air quality (IAQ)
parameters.

The kit includes sensors to measure TVOC concentrations in parts per billion or parts per
million, relative humidity and temperature. Up to three electrochemical gas sensors may be mixed or
matched to measure a choice of gases such as ozone, ammonia, chlorine, carbon monoxide, hydrogen
sulfide and oxygen, among others. Other probes may be added to monitor carbon dioxide, particle
counts, differential pressure and other parameters. On-board sensor tips, government and industry
guidelines, and a report template also are included, as well as desktop PC software.

May 2005

Cotton Incorporated Lends Support To HueMetrix

Cotton Incorporated, Cary, N.C., will assist HueMetrix Inc., Raleigh, N.C., in the commercial
development of its Right First Time dyeing systems by making available its laboratory and pilot
plant facilities and equipment. Right First Time systems are designed to optimize the dyeing
process through dye exhaustion monitoring and shade control
(See
Dyeing,
Printing and Finishing News, February 2005).

According to Cotton Incorporated, the systems increase shade consistency in cotton-based goods
and lower the operational costs of dyeing them.

“We are impressed by HueMetrix’s technology, and believe it will help the cotton industry by
enabling dyers to better control their exhaustion processes to more effectively and efficiently dye
cotton products,” said Don Bailey, vice president, Textile Research and Implementation, Cotton
Incorporated.

May 2005

Ciba, Reggiani Establish Digital Technological Center

Switzerland-based Ciba Specialty Chemicals and Italy-based Reggiani Macchine S.p.A. have teamed
up to establish the Digital Technological Center (DTC) in Italy.

The center will focus on developing digital inks and pre- and post-treatment systems; supporting
Reggiani in software and hardware development, color calibration, computer-aided design driver
releases, upgrades and work flow research; coordinating and hosting events and conferences;
validating clients industrial printing trials; and supporting textile universities in the promotion
of industrial digital printing.

The DTC also will offer clients live monitoring between the center and their machinery, and
on-site and remote support and service.

May 2005

Shaw To Expand Thomson Nylon Extrusion Facility

Shaw Industries Inc., Dalton, Ga., is to invest $27 million in its Thomson, Ga., facility in
order to expand its nylon extrusion capacity for carpet manufacturing. The expansion is a response
to increased demand for the companys products and will add 70 jobs to the local economy.

Richard Stuckey, director of extrusion for Shaws Thomson and Aiken, S.C., plants, said the
expansion will increase capacity at the Thomson plant by 65 to 70 percent.

“We are also refurbishing our Superba heat-set units and replacing twisters with new models, and
will upgrade the entire manufacturing process,” he said.

Shaw expects to complete the expansion in early 2006.

May 2005

Teijin To Increase Twaron Capacity In The Netherlands

Teijin Ltd., Japan, and its Netherlands-based Teijin Twaron BV subsidiary will invest 140
million euros to expand production capacity by 20 percent for Twaron® para-aramid pulp and yarn at
two plants in The Netherlands. The expansion, expected to be completed in the second half of 2006,
will include monomer and polymer capacity in the Delfzijl plant, and spinning capacity in the Emmen
plant.

It will increase annual capacity to approximately 23,000 tons.

Teijin Twaron’s plant in Emmen, The Netherlands

May 2005

Eastern Color, ICI Pakistan Sign Marketing Agreement

Providence, R.I.-based Eastern Color & Chemical Co. and Pakistan-based ICI Pakistan Ltd.
have signed an agreement whereby ICI Pakistan will manufacture and market Eastern Color’s specialty
textile finishes in Pakistan. “The global textile market is a demanding arena,” said Barry Shepard,
president, Eastern Color. “Our partnership with ICI Pakistan will provide them with the technical
expertise, field experience and resources to deliver the latest product innovations their customers
need to be competitive in today’s market.”

ICI Pakistan will offer Eastern Color’s water and oil repellents, soil-release agents, dye and
print auxiliaries, flame retardants, highly concentrated pigment dispersions, fiber and yarn
lubricants, defoamers, and anti-static and cohesive agents.

May 2005

Appleton Introduces Battery-Operated Roll Mover

Appleton Production Solutions Inc.’s Manufacturing Division, Neenah, Wis., reports its new Roll
Mover is the first battery-operated roll mover on the market. The unit is designed to move large,
heavy rolls in converting facilities and paper mills, allowing the operator to maneuver without
encountering obstructions such as air hoses used to power pneumatic roll movers.

Roll Mover features a toggle handle with variable-speed throttle; rugged construction; and an
easy-change, quick-charge battery. The company also offers complete parts, service and technical
support.

May 2005

Textile Investments Announced In North Carolina, Virginia, New York

The news isn’t all bad for US textile manufacturers and their employees. Despite stories of
plant closings and job losses blamed on cheap imports and outsourcing, there are some bright spots,
particularly in niche markets, where investments are being made and jobs created. State economic
development agencies are supporting some of these enterprises by offering grants and other
incentives.

North Carolina recently awarded One North Carolina Fund grants totaling $500,000 to assist four
textile makers with their endeavors. Cedartown Manufacturing a joint venture between Gildan
Activewear Inc., Montreal; and Frontier Spinning Mills Inc., Sanford, N.C. will invest $25 million
to open a cotton yarn spinning plant in Clarkton, creating 134 jobs. Nonwovens producer Polymer
Group Inc., North Charleston, S.C., will expand its Mooresville operation, investing $40 million
and adding 49 jobs.

In another nonwovens expansion, Avgol America Inc., a subsidiary of Avgol Industries, Israel,
will invest $27 million and add 40 jobs at its Mocksville plant. Kordsa USA Inc. will invest $22
million to update and expand its tire cord fabric twisting and weaving plant in Laurel Hill, adding
seven jobs. Other growth in North Carolina is due to the establishment of Colortex USA LLC’s North
American headquarters and operations in Gastonia. The subsidiary of Colortex BVBA, Belgium, is
investing $2 million in machinery and equipment to finish knitted mattress fabrics, and initially
will employ 30 people. In Virginia, Narricot Industries LP, Philadelphia, a manufacturer of
side-impact airbags and nylon and polyester webbing products for automotive and defense
applications, will invest $20 million at two plants. The company will expand airbag production at
its Mecklenburg County plant and consolidate seat belt production at its Southampton County plant,
adding 138 jobs.

Expansions also are planned in other states. BMP America Inc., Medina, N.Y., a producer of
textile components for business machines, will invest $2 million to add 40,000 square feet to its
plant and create 10 new jobs. BMP will receive 120 kilowatts of low-cost hydropower from the New
York Power Authority’s Niagara Power Project in return for the added jobs. Shaw Industries Inc,
Dalton, Ga., is expanding its Thomson, Ga., nylon extrusion plant
(See ”
Shaw To Expand Thomson Nylon Extrusion Facility,”
www.TextileWorld.com,
May 2005).

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