SAPL Industries Invests In FREAKINS Forging Dynamic Partnership, Pioneering A New Chapter In India’s Fashion Evolution

MUMBAI, India — January 8, 2024 — FREAKINS, an avant-garde fashion brand, proudly announces a transformative alliance with SAPL Industries Pvt. Ltd. (formally known as Sonal apparels Pvt. Ltd.), marking a monumental shift in India’s fashion landscape. This landmark collaboration between two influential industry leaders holds the promise to redefine contemporary fashion in India, uniting innovation, technology, and fashion to spearhead market expansion.

Navin Agarwal, CEO of SAPL Industries, remarked: “This partnership with FREAKINS underlines our dedication to advancing brand manufacturing, especially as we venture into India’s expansive market. It marks a new dawn, merging our manufacturing prowess with FREAKINS’ position as a trailblazing fashion platform, heralding a new era in contemporary fashion.”

FREAKINS Joins Hands with SAPL Industries Pvt. Ltd.

With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, Navin Agarwal stands as a testament to his invaluable expertise in shaping the apparel industry. His visionary leadership has been instrumental in steering Sonal apparels toward prominence in apparel manufacturing. His guidance and deep industry insights will undoubtedly fortify the strategic alliance between Sonal Garments and FREAKINS, ushering in an epoch of innovative fashion and unparalleled quality.

Puneet Sehgal, CEO and co-founder of FREAKINS, expressed enthusiasm, stating: “FREAKINS is thrilled to unveil this partnership with Sonal Garments, marking a new chapter in fashion innovation, supply chain enhancement, and creativity. This collaboration amplifies our commitment to redefining fashion, staying true to our mantra of ‘Dare to Experiment’. Together with Sonal Garments, we are poised to revolutionize the contemporary fashion scene in India, unveiling an extraordinary amalgamation of creativity and market expansion strategies. We believe this partnership fits in with our shared vision of shaping the direction of fashion’s future, and we’re eager to embark on this thrilling endeavor.”

Based in Mumbai, FREAKINS, co-founded by Puneet Sehgal & Shaan Shah, has carved a niche with its Gen-Z-centric approach. Renowned for blending innovation and versatility, FREAKINS continually sets new industry benchmarks.

Posted: January 8, 2024

Source: Sonal Garments (SAPL Industries Pvt. Ltd.)

Phil Gyori Named CEO Of United Sports Brands

United Sports Brands announces the appointment of Phil Gyori as Chief Executive Officer. Phil most recently served as the CEO of Pelican Products, and has also held past senior leadership roles at top outdoor and lifestyle brands such as Bushnell and Nike.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — January 8, 2024 — United Sports Brands is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Gyori as CEO. Phil most recently served as the CEO of Pelican Products, and has also held past senior leadership roles at top outdoor and lifestyle brands such as Bushnell and Nike. Gyori’s appointment comes in the weeks following United Sports Brands’ acquisition by Norwest Equity Partners, which closed on November 20, 2023.

Gyori has over 30 years of executive and management experience and a proven track record of driving rapid business growth. Under his leadership at Pelican, the company saw tremendous growth in sales, with revenue increasing almost 50 percent during his 7 year tenure. In his prior 16-year stint at Bushnell, he helped the company achieve a five-fold top line increase and successfully integrate 10 acquisitions.

Tony Armand, partner at Norwest Equity Partners, said: “We are thrilled to bring Phil on to lead the United Sports Brands team. He brings incredible experience and leadership that will play a huge role in growing the USB portfolio in the coming years.”

As he steps into his new executive position, Gyori commented: “I am excited to join the company and its fantastic group of industry leading brands.  I feel fortunate to be able to partner with the exceptional team that is already in place, and look forward to building on the foundation that USB has created.”

Posted: January 8, 2024

Source: United Sports Brands

Dayton Superior Acquires Utah-Based HK Composites

DAYTON, Ohio — January 8, 2024 — Dayton Superior — a provider of industry-trusted accessories, chemicals, rebar connections, infrastructure packages and forming solutions within the concrete industry — is acquiring Utah-based HK Composites, manufacturers of a patented insulated concrete sandwich panel connector system.

“The acquisition of HK Composites bolsters Dayton Superior’s product portfolio and further enhances our footprint in the Tilt-Up and Precast markets,” said Mark Carpenter, Dayton Superior’s president and CEO. “HK Composites is a globally recognized trailblazer for its connector system. Its portfolio and values are well-aligned with ours in delivering innovative and highly engineered product and service solutions to the concrete construction industry.

“HK Composites prides ourselves with being an innovator within the construction industry and we know now is the right time to join Dayton Superior’s leading national platform of well-recognized brands. Doing so will help broaden our visibility and reach to our core markets,” stated Jordan Keith, vice president at HK Composites.

HK Composites connector system combines insulated panels consisting of extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam insulation sandwiched between two layers of concrete and their signature ties, creating a durable and resilient alternative to systems that are more expensive and less efficient.

HK Composites manufacturers multiple connector types to serve a variety of purposes:

  • Standard/Non-Composite Action Ties: For use in Tilt-Up and Precast Panels;
  • Vertical Pour/Modular Precast Ties: For use in vertical pour site cast formwork, Precast panels and modular Precast units; and
  • CA/Composite Action Ties: For use in Precast and Tilt-Up panels.

The integration of both companies will occur over the coming months. The process includes transitioning HK Composites into Dayton Superior’s well-recognized national platform of concrete construction industry brands such as Symons®, Accubrace®, SuperiorTilt and Aztec®. HK Composites operations will continue at their Utah facility.

This acquisition is Dayton Superior’s second under the company’s executive leadership team.

Posted: January 8, 2024

Source: Dayton Superior Corporation

GUESS Unveils New SS24 ADV Campaign With Georgina Rodríguez

LOS ANGELES — January 8, 2024 — GUESS and Marciano are proud to announce the launch of their new SS24 ADV campaign featuring Spanish-Argentine model, influencer, and TV star, Georgina Rodríguez, who will be making a reappearance in the brand’s advertising for the second time.

Directed by Paul Marciano, chief creative officer of GUESS? Inc., and shot by the renowned fashion and lifestyle photographer Tatiana Gerusova, the campaign showcases the latest GUESS and MARCIANO collections: a glamorous selection of iconic garments, knitwear, bags, and accessories, with a focus on timeless polka dot motifs, denim, and sensual fabrics, capturing the essence of the brand’s intrinsic glamour and sophistication.

Spanish-Argentine model, influencer, and TV star, Georgina Rodríguez – Photo: Business Wire

Shot in Vereda del Cortijo, Madrid, a secluded, luxury estate with stunning views of the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountain range, this continental location perfectly suits the 1950s diva mood of the black and white images.

Georgina Rodríguez stated: “It’s a real honor to be invited back to work on the new GUESS campaign. I love the brand’s collections: they’re so iconic and feminine, and it was so exciting to do a shoot in such a beautiful location in such gorgeous clothes; it made me feel so empowered.”

Paul Marciano said: “I chose Georgina Rodríguez again as the face of the campaign, because of her devotion to her work and her commitment, and passion for the brand. I also admire her for her personal values and the importance she places on family. It was fabulous working with her again, the campaign is just amazing, and she really captured the mood I wanted to convey for the new season.”

The campaign, which will go live mid-January 2024, will be featured in top international fashion and lifestyle magazines, GUESS and MARCIANO by GUESS retail stores, GUESS.com, social platforms, and outdoor media.

Posted: January 8, 2024

Source: Guess?, Inc.

National Composites Centre Commissions Cygnet Texkimp Filament Winding Machine For New Era Of Hydrogen Vessel Development

NORTHWICH, England — January 8, 2024 — Composites technology company Cygnet Texkimp has delivered a four-axis filament winding machine to the National Composites Centre (NCC) in Bristol, Wales, where it will form part of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facility for hydrogen transportation and storage.

The multi-functional filament winding technology has been developed by Cygnet Texkimp to provide the NCC and its partners with the capability to wind all types of filament from towpregs to dry fiber and glass fiber, and all combinations of fibers and resins including high viscosity and fast cure resins.

National Composites Centre commissions Cygnet Texkimp filament winding machine for new era of hydrogen vessel development

“We’re extremely proud to see our filament winding technology forming part of the NCC’s world-leading Hydrogen Programme,” said Cygnet Texkimp CEO Luke Vardy.

“The work of the NCC and its partners stands at the forefront of an exciting new era of hydrogen tank design and development and plays an important role in anchoring this area of manufacture in the United Kingdom.

“The technology we’ve delivered offers high levels of flexibility and capability to meet the requirements of many different filament winding applications and support the NCC’s pioneering development work.”

Marcus Walls-Bruck, head of Hydrogen at the National Composites Centre said, “Acquisition of the Filament Winding machine builds on our investment in capability development for hydrogen, with this machine predominantly focused at pressure vessels.

“It will help the UK create supply chains to achieve its net-zero ambitions. A key technology that underpins our state-of-the-art design, test and manufacturing facility for hydrogen, it will be used to create pressure vessels for a number of applications, with this capability supporting industry in developing business cases and products to enter this growing market.”

The four-axis winder will form part of the NCC’s new state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facility for hydrogen transportation and storage.

The filament winder is designed to wind four tows simultaneously. Each tow has its own tension control unit and dancer arm which regulates feeding and winding tension to enable faster and more accurate winding.

A customized software package, developed by Cygnet Texkimp’s in-house team, also allows the NCC to record data including winding tension and speed, resin temperature and air pressure within the mandrel.

The filament winder is served by two four-position creels, which are designed to feed different types of fiber into the process. A towpreg creel unwinds and guides towpreg material into the winder and is an essential part of a novel solution designed to completely isolate the tension required at the bobbin from the tension desired during the winding phase, in order to ensure that the fiber is fed optimally at all times. A second, dry fiber creel feeds fibers into the process at low tension and high accuracy and is enclosed to prevent the release of airborne debris into the environment.

The machine also features two types of in-line spreading and coating capability which can be quickly and easily deployed for dry-wind applications: a temperature-controlled wet-out system with adjustable spreader bars to spread individual fiber tows for consistent resin impregnation, and a coating drum and blade to control the volume of resin applied to the fiber. Both of these methodologies will be investigated by the NCC for their suitability in winding applications across a range of applications.

Posted: January 8, 2024

Source: Cygnet Texkimp

Strong Global Exhibitor Line-Up Across Four FESPA 2024 Events Will Deliver Rich Experience For Speciality Printers

DORKING, England  — January 8, 2024 — The four collocated FESPA 2024 events in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in March 2024, are set to deliver a rich experience for speciality printers, with over 425 exhibiting companies already confirmed to participate at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro. Taking place at the RAI Exhibition Centre from 19 to 22 March 2024, visitors will see an array of solutions from exhibitors from 36 countries.

Visitors can expect to see hardware solutions such as wide format flatbed and roll-to-roll printers, screen printing carousels, and a range of finishing solutions from major exhibitors. Confirmed suppliers showcasing products for digital wide format, screen and textile printing include Agfa, Brother, Colorjet India, HanGlory, Liyu International, MHM, Mimaki, Roland, Epson, Mutoh and swissQprint.

Confirmed software suppliers include Caldera, EFI, Fiery and Roq, demonstrating end-to-end workflows, automated job onboarding and colour management, as well as a range of consultative services to support businesses on their automation journey.

3A Composites, Antalis, Epson, HEXIS SAS, InkTec Europe and ORAFOL Europe are among the companies presenting media and consumables, with a focus on recycled/recyclable and sustainable alternative materials and environmentally conscious inks.

Head of FESPA Global Print Expo Michael Ryan commented: “One of the biggest differentiators of the FESPA events is the truly diverse range of products on show. With our clear focus on solutions for speciality print businesses, including graphics producers, textile and industrial printers and visual communications specialists, we deliver a concentrated experience where visitors can find everything they need in one space. With the inclusion of signage, personalization solutions and technologies for sportswear production, visitors can immerse themselves in an abundance of creative and commercial opportunities that are directly relevant to their business.”

With European Sign Expo 2024 exhibitor commitment already outstripping the 2023 event, visitors can expect to see an array of solutions for signmaking and visual communications from over 85 confirmed suppliers, including Cosign, Domino Sign, EFKA, Harmuth CNC-Frästechnik, Jinan AOL CNC Equipment, Lintel Display, Navori Labs and NSELED. Delegates will explore products for channel lettering, digital and dimensional signage, engraving and etching, illuminated displays, out-of-home media, LED, outdoor systems, laser cutters and sign tools.

International suppliers at Personalisation Experience include Antigro, Kit Builder, Mediaclip and XMPie, demonstrating software for customization design and variable data marketing. Tajima Europe, PunchCloud OU and ZSK Stickmaschinen will highlight the latest hardware and art services for embroidery.

At the inaugural Sportswear Pro, delegates can expect to see solutions for direct-to-garment, direct-to-film, sublimation and heat transfer printing, as well as embroidery and laser cutting from companies including Ara NV, GD Han’s Yueming Laser Technologies Co., MTC Textile Co., Ricoma and more. These complement the many textile and garment production suppliers at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024.

Registration for FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro is now live. Entry to all four exhibition areas is free for members of a FESPA national Association or FESPA Direct. Non-members who pre-register using code FESM424 before 19th January 2024 can save €55 on their exhibition entry.

For more information on pricing and discounts, visit: https://www.fespaglobalprintexpo.com/2024-registration

For more information on FESPA Global Print Expo 2024 and to register, visit: https://www.fespaglobalprintexpo.com/.

For more information on European Sign Expo 2024 and to register, visit: https://ese.fespa.com/welcome.

For more information on Personalisation Experience and to register, visit: https://www.personalisationexperience.com/

For more information on Sportswear Pro 2024 and to register, visit: https://www.sportswearpro.com/

Posted: January 8, 2024

Source: FESPA

NRF: Import Cargo Enters Winter Lull as Red Sea Disruptions Continue

WASHINGTON — January 8, 2024 — With the holiday season over, inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should gradually slow during the first quarter of 2024 before beginning to build again in the spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

“This is the traditional slowdown when the supply chain gets a break after the busy holiday season, but there’s always a new challenge on the horizon,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. “Attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea have been in the headlines and the disruptions caused by those attacks have once again created volatility in retail supply chains. Retailers are working with their carrier partners on mitigation strategies to limit the impact, but we are seeing longer transit times and increased costs as a result.”

Hackett Associates Founder Ben Hackett said any effect from the Red Sea attacks would most likely come at East Coast ports. Most cargo headed to the East Coast from Asia comes across the Pacific and through the Panama Canal. But some comes through the Red Sea before crossing the Atlantic, and carriers’ decision to go around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid the attacks is adding five or six days to the month-long trip from Shanghai to Savannah via the Suez Canal. And some retailers are reporting delays of as long as two weeks.

“The number of containers arriving at East Coast ports should not be directly affected if carriers add ships to maintain capacity, but shippers will have to adjust their supply chains to cope with longer transit times,” Hackett said. “We may see an increase of Asian cargo arriving at West Coast ports and then shipped east via intermodal rail, but doing so is costly and does not save that much time. As might be expected, carriers are passing on the additional voyage costs and then some.”

U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.89 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units – one 20-foot container or its equivalent – in November, the latest month for which final numbers are available. That was down 8% from 2.06 million TEU in October, which was the busiest month of the year and the peak of the fall shipping season, but up 6.6% from November 2022.

Ports have not yet reported December numbers, but Global Port Tracker projected the month at 1.89 million TEU, up 9% year over year. That would bring 2023 to 22.3 million TEU, down 12.8% from 2022. Imports during 2022 totaled 25.5 million TEU, down 1.3% from the annual record of 25.8 million TEU set in 2021.

Volume is expected to rise to 1.92 million TEU in January, a year-over-year increase of 6.1%, before slowing for the remainder of the quarter. February is forecast at 1.76 million TEU, up 13.8% year over year, and March is forecast at 1.7 million TEU, up 4.7% from last year. February is traditionally the slowest month because of Lunar New Year factory shutdowns in Asia but the timing of the holiday and its impact on cargo varies. April is forecast at 1.79 million TEU, up 0.2% year over year, and May at 1.92 million, down 0.8% from last year.

Global Port Tracker, which is produced for NRF by Hackett Associates, provides historical data and forecasts for the U.S. ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, Port of Virginia, Charleston, Savannah, Port Everglades, Miami and Jacksonville on the East Coast, and Houston on the Gulf Coast. The report is free to NRF retail members, and subscription information is available at NRF.com/PortTracker

Posted: January 8, 2024

Source: The National Retail Federation (NRF)

Nominations Are Open For The World Of Wipes Innovation Award®

CARY, N.C.  — January 8, 2024 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced that nominations are open for the 2024 World of Wipes Innovation Award®. This Award recognizes a product or technology in the wipes sector that creatively uses nonwovens. The Award will be presented at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, June 17-20 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minn..

Nominations will be accepted online through Monday, April 15th via www.inda.org/awards/wow-innovation-award.html. Nominees will be selected from a range of products and technologies that have been commercially available two years prior to WOW 2024. Products and technologies may include end product components, fabrication techniques, or end-products that use a nonwoven technology. Award categories include dry or wet wipes, institutional or industrial wipes, raw materials, and equipment. Three finalists will present their innovations to industry leaders attending WOW on Tuesday, June 18. The winner will be announced Thursday, June 20.

The 2023 World of Wipes Innovation Award® was presented to Indorama Ventures and Polymateria for their Nonwoven Wipe Using Biotransformation Technology. This innovative 100% polypropylene spunlace wipe utilizes advanced biotransformation technology, meeting the BSI PAS 9017 specification. The wipe is compatible with mechanical recycling however, in the event it becomes fugitive, and exposed to heat, sunlight, air and moisture, will transform into a harmless, bioavailable wax at its end-of-life, returning safely to nature without leaving behind microplastics or toxins. This polypropylene wipe represents a significant leap towards eco-friendly, sustainable nonwoven hygiene products.

For questions about the World of Wipes Innovation Award, contact Matt O’Sickey, director of Education & Technical Affairs, mosickey@inda.org.

Posted: January 8, 2024

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

PLASTICS Industry Association Releases 2023 Industry Recap

WASHINGTON D.C. — January 5, 2024 — The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released “The U.S. Plastics Industry in 2023 in Seven Charts,” a recap of the plastics industry 2023 economic performance, authored by Chief Economist, Dr. Perc Pineda.

Perc Pineda, PhD Chief Economist, PLASTICS

Dr. Pineda writes: “Assessing the plastics industry landscape in 2023 reveals a year marked with nuanced shifts across various sectors. From the fluctuations in production levels and shipments to the intricate interplay between labor constraints and export dynamics, the plastics industry encountered challenges and opportunities.

To read the full report, go to: https://www.plasticsindustry.org/blog/the-u-s-plastics-industry-in-2023-in-seven-charts/

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is the only organization that supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors, and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $548 billion U.S. industry.

Plastic Products Manufacturing

PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives.

Since 1937, PLASTICS has been working to make its members, and the seventh largest U.S. manufacturing industry, more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE2024: The Plastics Show.

Posted: January 5, 2024

Source: The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

Kentwool Celebrates 180th Year; Announces New Leadership

GREENVILLE, S.C. — December 20, 2023 — Kentwool Co., a worsted wool yarn manufacturing company, celebrates the close of its 180th year in business, spanning five generations of Kent family ownership.

Founded in 1843, Kentwool, formerly known as The Kent Manufacturing Co., was established in Philidelphia, P.A by Philidelphia businessman and English immigrant Thomas Kent. From its inception, Kentwool has specialized in the manufacturing of premium woolen goods. Throughout its 180-year history, the company has played a significant and substantial role in some of the most monumental moments in American history, manufacturing uniforms for the Union Army in the American Civil War and supplying the U.S. Armed Forces during both World Wars.

In 1954, under the leadership of the company’s fourth-generation owner, Tom Kent, Kentwool opened a production facility in Pickens, S.C. Sixteen years later, the company’s headquarters transitioned to South Carolina, where it remains today.

In 1992, after Tom Kent’s untimely passing, his son, the late Greenville business leader and philanthropist Mark Kent, took ownership of the company at the age of 29. Under Mark’s leadership, the company rebranded in 2007, changing its name from The Kent Manufacturing Co. to Kentwool. Just three years later, Kentwool introduced consumer products, debuting their wool golf sock at the 2010 PGA Merchandise show in Orlando, Fla. Maintaining the company’s family-centric mentality, Mark’s wife Kimberly V. Kent served alongside her husband as a member of the advisory board and in-house counsel.

Kim assumed the role as owner, president, and CEO in 2017, following Mark’s passing, at which time she became the first female owner and operator in the company’s history.

After 180 years and five generations of Kent family ownership, Kentwool remains one of the leading manufacturers of premium worsted wool yarn, one of the few remaining USA-based manufacturers of its kind. Today, Kentwool harnesses its extensive history and knowledge of the wool yarn industry to produce multiple lines of premier wool socks. From fiber to fulfillment, Kentwool products are made in the USA with 100-percent USA craftsmanship and minimal environmental impact. As of 2023, Kentwool is Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) Certified, working with nature, not against it, to take a step forward in responsibly innovating for the future.

Kentwool Announces New Leadership 

As Kentwool celebrates the close of its 180th year in business, the company and its leadership look ahead to the next 180 years. The company has today announced that Kim Kent, owner, president, and CEO, will transition the role of president and CEO effective today, December 20, 2023. As her successor, Kent has named Justin Ferdinand, the company’s current COO and president of Kentwool Performance. Kent will maintain her role as chairman.

Ferdinand, an accomplished and transformative leader, continues to bring extensive knowledge and expertise in building and leading collaborative teams and organizations focused on driving results through innovative strategies and culture. During his time at Kentwool, Ferdinand’s work, initiative, and dedication to people have aligned tremendously with the company’s core values, making him an excellent cultural fit to lead the organization into the next chapter. Ferdinand will be the first CEO in the company’s history not related to the Kent family.

“I’m so excited to be part of such a fantastic company rich in history and to have the privilege to lead this team in the next chapter,” Ferdinand said. “We have an aggressive growth strategy focused on leveraging the organization’s full capabilities and a tenured team that is skilled and ready to make the plans a reality. “

Ferdinand’s vision for the future is anchored in establishing Kentwool as a global multi-solutions provider of high-quality wool yarn and wool products. With his direction, the company is poised to continue to grow and navigate the evolving challenges of the textile manufacturing industry, creating and capitalizing on new landscapes and opportunities.

“Leading this company for the last six years has been such an honor for me,” Kent said. “It has been a privilege to work daily with the most committed and most talented people in the wool industry.  Now, as we make this exciting leadership transition, I look forward to Justin’s fresh perspective as he leads our team and strategically builds on the company’s incredible history and our strong commitment to our people, our process, and our products.“

Posted January 5, 2024

Source: Kentwool

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