The Trützschler Group: All Eyes On The TC 30i Carding Machine

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — January 16, 2024 — The next-generation TC 30i carding machine captured imaginations at the ITMA 2023. This innovative card inspired the company’s customers — while confirming Trützschler as the trendsetting pioneer for textile machinery. From smart functions to sustainable features, the new card generated a lot of excitement. And the successful launch event in Milan is now followed by the sales release of our TC 30i.

TC 30i at the ITMA 23

Key benefits and highlights

The TC 30i offers a huge range of groundbreaking new features and fascinating details. But there are three benefits that customers are particularly excited about:

  1. High levels of performance and yarn quality thanks to 35  percent more active flats and 14 percent increased carding length in combination with the intelligent gap optimizer T-GO.
  2. Operator-independent, consistent results thanks to automatic and continuous carding gap setting with T-GO.
  3. More sustainable and economical use of raw materials thanks to a redesigned suction system that collects different types of waste separately — enabling 50 percent of card waste to be reused. The TC 30i also comes with the proven WASTECONTROL system — an easy-to-use and effective assurance against unnecessary fiber loss.

A model for each application

We are also launching a version of this card specifically developed for textile recycling. It answers technical challenges in processing secondary fibers like high short fiber content, on average shorter fibers and yarn and fabric particles.

Carding soon…

The TC 30i is a pioneering new card with the power to maximize quality — while capturing imaginations too.

Posted: January 16, 2024

Source: The Trützschler Group SE

Brückner Textile Technologies Announce Personnel Changes: Alexander Mandel As Sales Director And Raghav Kuberan As Vice President Operations

Alexander Mandel

LEONBERG, Germany — January 16, 2024 — On January 1, 2024, Alexander Mandel succeeded Michael Tuschak as sales director at Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG in Leonberg, Germany. He has been general manager of Brückner Sales & Services Shanghai since January 1, 2020. He will continue in this role in the future. Mandel previously worked in the company’s design and project management departments for more than 15 years.

Raghav Kuberan

Also on January 1, 2024, Raghav Kuberan took over responsibility for production and materials management at Brückner Textile Technologies in Leonberg and Tittmoning as vice president, Operations. On April 1, 2024, he will also assume responsibility for IT at both locations and will manage these three areas as managing director in the future. He will take over from Rüdiger Gieske, who is retiring after more than 25 years as COO.

Posted: January 16, 2024

Source: Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

Web Industries Names Megan Glidden Chief Financial Officer

Web Industries Chief Financial Officer Megan Glidden

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — January 16, 2024 — Web Industries Inc., a global manufacturing partner in the aerospace, medical, personal and home care, and industrial markets, has named Megan Glidden, CPA, as CFO, effective January 15.

“Web Industries conducts business in some of the world’s most dynamic industries,” Glidden said. “I look forward to further advancing our financial functions in ways that not only benefit Web Industries, but also our customers, partners and suppliers.”

“Megan comes to Web Industries with a diverse background of foundational roles and business experiences, said Web Industries President and CEO John Madej. We look forward to her contribution to our team.”

Glidden comes to Web Industries from Shirley, Mass.-based Bemis Associates Inc., a privately owned manufacturer, where she most recently served as vice president of finance and global financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Before that, Glidden held finance roles of increasing responsibility at Boston-based McGladrey and Pullen (now RSM), iProspect and Schafer Corp.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in corporate finance and accounting and a master’s degree in accountancy from Bentley University. She also attended the Senior Executive Chief Financial Officer program at Columbia University.

Glidden will be based at Web Industries’ corporate headquarters in Marlborough, reporting directly to Madej.

Posted: January 16, 2024

Source: Web Industries Inc.

UGG Unveils Next Iteration Of Regenerate By UGG™ Collection

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — January 15, 2024 — Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands unveils the next iteration of Regenerate by UGG™, a collection highlighting the brand’s dedication to crafting products that last.

The Regenerate by UGG Collection is a pinnacle expression of everything consumers love about the UGG icons but with a renewed focus on what it means to choose products that feel good, inside and out. With a commitment to exacting artisanship, precision cutting, and premium construction methods, the brand sourced materials from farms practicing regenerative agriculture, helping to reduce negative impacts while enhancing positive ones. By reimagining how consciously sourced and crafted styles look and feel, UGG refreshed the brand’s must-have styles with masterful craftsmanship.

The expansion of the brand’s regenerative offerings kicks off with the new Tasman Crafted Regenerate Slipper and the Ultra Mini Crafted Regenerate, both examples of how the brand’s dedication to regenerative sourcing only enhances the beauty and durability of the shoes.

  • Tasman Crafted Regenerate, $160: UGG has created the Tasman Crafted Regenerate as the latest evolution of the iconic Tasman. This iteration of the classic indoor-outdoor slipper is made from materials sourced from farms that practice regenerative agriculture. Creating comfort for today while prioritizing responsibility for tomorrow, this slipper features a sugarcane EVA outsole and UGGplush™ sock liner made from 60-percent upcycled wool. Designed with a suede upper sourced from farms that practice regenerative agriculture and finished with hand-stitched details and a woven leather strap.
  • Ultra Mini Crafted Regenerate, $190: The UGG Ultra Mini Crafted Regenerate is made with Premium Twinface sheepskin, from farms that practice regenerative agriculture — which helps impact soil, encourage wildlife diversity, capture carbon in the ground, and preserve the land for future generations. Cast in the same iconic silhouette, this version of the Ultra Mini is elevated with hand-stitched details and a bolder Twin Seam. Slip into comfort with UGGplush™ upcycled wool lining, and an EVA outsole made from fast-growing, renewable, and rainwater-nourished sugarcane.

Styles featured in the Regenerate by UGG Collection are available now for purchase at UGG.com, UGG stores, and select wholesale retailers nationwide.

Posted: January 15, 2024

Source: UGG®

Apex Mills Highlights Military Application Fabrics At SHOT Show

INWOOD, NY.  — January 15, 2024 — Apex Mills  — an American specialty textile manufacturer — will display its high-performance 3D spacers, mesh/netting, elastics, and solid knit fabrics for application-specific needs of the military, police, and first responders at the SHOT Show Supplier Showcase, booth #51712, January 22-23 in Las Vegas.

Showcased will be representative textiles widely used by military and defense agencies for tactical gear, uniforms, safety apparel, footwear, padding/lining, tents, and concealment applications.

A fully compliant MIL-C-8061 fabric, style TP21 for MOLLE and other systems.

A booth highlight will be Apex Mills’ fully compliant MIL-C- 8061 fabric style TP21 used by the military and defense sector for MOLLE and other systems. The Berry-compliant TP21 fabric style is also available in a fire-resistant version that meets ASTMD-6413 and FAR 25.853 standards and is approved by the U.S. DOD vertical burn test methods.

Visitors to the booth will see technical textiles offering durability, breathability, comfort, and flexibility along with enhanced finishes and treatments that offer fire resistance, moisture management, temperature cooling, antimicrobial/odor reduction, and anti-abrasion properties.

For more information, speak with Apex Mills experts in booth #51712 at the SHOT Week Supplier Showcase, or visit https://www.apexmills.com/

Posted: January 15, 2024

Source: Apex Mills

EURATEX: Joint Letter On The EU-MERCOSU Agreement

BRUSSELS — January 11, 2024 — EURATEX and 22 industry associations sent a joint letter to the three EU presidents to call on the EU and Mercosur leaders to rapidly conclude the trade negotiations on the remaining open points.

Your excellency President Metsola, Your excellency President Michel, Your excellency President von der Leyen,

We are writing to you on behalf of 23 associations representing a wide array of European industries and other businesses based in the EU, ranging from manufacturing to food-related sectors. We call on the EU and Mercosur leaders to rapidly conclude the trade negotiations on the remaining open points. In short, there is no time to lose.

Having the EU-Mercosur agreement in place will boost the integration of our economies and help to diversify our value chains both for imports and exports. This is key for the competitiveness of our export-oriented sectors that create tens of millions of jobs in Europe and provide an essential contribution to the prosperity and standards of living of European citizens. It also helps to promote the EU’s open strategic autonomy in times of rising economic security concerns by partnering with like-minded countries.

The agreement offers Europe a unique and timely chance to seize its first-mover advantage to partner up with one of the world’s largest economies. A deal helps to significantly reduce both high tariff and non-tariff barriers that negatively affect European companies’ chances to compete on Mercosur’s relatively closed market with over 270 million consumers. It is important to recognise the huge opportunities the agreement offers, which will help maintaining a strong industrial structure in the EU, including in rural areas, and thereby to safeguard the jobs and well-being of millions of European citizens. Given that the EU lacks substantial reserves of key raw materials necessary for the green and digital transition and the fact that a substantial proportion of global growth is expected to come from outside of the EU in the next decade, our industries need open export markets to sell European goods and services and procure raw materials at a competitive prices. The agreement is therefore an economic, social, and geopolitical imperative.

Committed to free, fair, and sustainable trade, we understand the need to protect the unique ecosystems of the Mercosur region. We believe that the EU-Mercosur agreement provides a very strong incentive and the right tools for collaboration to maintain the region’s sustainable development pledges, including the halt of illegal deforestation.

We, therefore, call on European leaders to act now and conclude and ratify the EU-Mercosur agreement, without further delay.

Yours faithfully,

The Signatories

Posted: January 15, 2024

Source: EURATEX

Vickers Oils Ensures Reliable Running For Lonati’s Knitting Machines

LEEDS, England — January 15, 2024 — BTMA member Vickers Oils has marked a significant milestone in its partnership with knitting machinery leader Lonati by earning Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) approval for its VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 needle oil.

VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 is a mineral-based needle lubricant designed to meet the criteria for modern knitting machine technology. It provides a high standard of lubrication as well as holding very good stability properties and having a high resistance to oxidation. The product is readily scourable and holds a well-balanced additive system meaning that it is fully compatible with all machine components. It can also be used with machines producing any yarn type — including tricky elastanes — to produce the highest quality end product.

Vickerlube Sock 46 needle oil is now recommended by Lonati.

“The importance of specified and sustainable lubrication for modern textile machines — especially those for advanced knitting with so many needles and moving parts that need to work precisely and accurately over extended periods — should not be underestimated,” said BTMA CEO Jason Kent.

Lonati, headquartered in Brescia, Italy, has been a prominent name in knitting machines for over 70 years, designing and manufacturing an impressive average of 8,000 annually. It places a strong emphasis on delivering the highest quality textile machinery, underpinned by a commitment to research and development that ensures the use of cutting-edge products, technologies and processes in its machines.

Vickers Oils, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, shares these values, leading the industry in quality and assurance through its continuous focus on research and development, technological leadership, quality control and customer service. As it has done for almost two centuries – the company will mark its 200th anniversary in 2028.

Lonati is now officially recommending VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 for use in its single-cylinder GOAL series of knitting machines, marking a successful collaboration that required dedicated efforts from the teams of Lonati, Vickers Oils and its Italian representative Lubrogamma. Vickers Oils is committed to sustainable product development and VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 meets the clearly defined criteria set out by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and conforms to ZDHC MRSL Level 1 certification.

“After rigorous testing and trials of VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 on Lonati single-cylinder machines we have now received the much-anticipated approval,” said Vickers Oils chairman Peter Vickers. “Our latest lubricant has proven to reduce wear and deposit formation in the knitting elements by keeping the cylinder and needles running extremely cleanly, ensuring trouble free running and extended needle life. The well-balanced additive system in VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 also means that it is fully compatible with all machine components. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the teams at Vickers and Lonati, as well as our long-term Italian partner Lubrogamma, who played a pivotal role in securing the partnership.”

Teams from Lonati, Lubrogamma and Vickers during a recent meeting at the Vickers HQ in Leeds, UK.

“With the emphasis these days being on increased automation through software advances, it’s important to acknowledge that the customised lubricants of Vickers Oils are vital to the smooth running and longevity of machines, as well as reducing the need for maintenance,” concludes BTMA’s Jason Kent. “VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 is now ensuring that the needles and mechanical components of Lonati’s GOAL knitting machines move with the precision and synchronicity of Swiss watches.”

Posted: January 15, 2024

Source: Vickers Oils

Robert Pletzin Appointed Head Of Media Relations At Billerud

Robert Pletzin, Head of Media Relations

SOLNA, Sweden — January 15, 2024 — As of April 1, Robert Pletzin assumes the role of Head of Media Relations at Billerud. Robert brings extensive experience in leading press positions from companies with international operations, along with a background as a financial journalist.

“I am really looking forward to becoming part of Billerud and using my experience to contribute to the development of the company’s press communication. Billerud is an exciting company at the forefront of sustainability, which aligns perfectly with my interests”, says Robert Pletzin, the incoming Head of Media Relations at Billerud.

Robert joins from his previous position as the Head of Media Relations at Swedavia and also holds experience from leading press roles at Vattenfall. Additionally, he has worked as a financial reporter at Dagens Industri, Nyhetsbyrån Direkt and as a correspondent for the news agency Reuters.

Billerud is a globally leading company in high-performance paper and packaging materials made from wood fiber, with a strong commitment to sustainability, quality and customer value. The company operates nine production units in Sweden, the US, and in Finland, with approximately 6,100 employees across more than 13 countries and serving customers in over 100 countries. Billerud is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Posted: January 15, 2024

Source: Billerud

DOMOTEX 2024: Internationality, Sustainability And Networking

HANNOVER, Germany — January 14, 2024 — DOMOTEX once again proved to be the most important and powerful driving force for business, trends and innovations in the industry. “DOMOTEX is not only the global meeting place for the industry, but also the home of the entire carpet and flooring world, thanks to its positive energy and its distinctly international character,” said Sonia Wedell-Castellano, Global director of DOMOTEX. During the four days of the show, about 18,000 visitors from 140 countries, met with around 1,000 exhibitors from more than 60 nations. “We are delighted that decision-makers from even more countries than before are coming to Hannover to learn about the latest trends and new products — including 170 debuts — and to make new business connections,” continued Wedell-Castellano. Some 71 percent of visitors come from abroad — 65 percent from Europe, 18 percent from Asia, 9 percent from America, 4 percent from the Middle East and the rest from Africa and Australia.

Visitors come to DOMOTEX to find out where the Industry’s heading

Oliver Ginestier, director of Communications at the European DIY Retail Association (EDRA), was delighted to “see the world of flooring meeting again in a vibrant atmosphere”. At this year’s show, he was able to meet many of the suppliers attending the association’s Global DIY Summit, as well as many of the association’s members. Martin Geiger, managing director of GEIGER, has been attending the world’s leading show for many years to get an overview of the market at the start of the business year. “I was particularly impressed by the increase in the number of exhibitors — in its second year after the pandemic, the show has already grown significantly again. This underlines the importance of DOMOTEX for our industry.” Jamie Metrick, president and chief product officer of the Toronto-based interior design company Elte appreciates the comprehensive market overview and addedd: “Here at DOMOTEX, I can meet important global business partners, easily discover potential suppliers and find out about the latest trends and developments in the industry”.

Carpets & Rugs and Flooring Exhibitors delighted with high level of Internationality & Visitor Quality

DOMOTEX offers the perfect opportunity to introduce new products to a global audience, says Theresa Paulig, shareholder and executive partner of Paulig. “It is difficult to present our entire range of products internationally by travelling alone. At DOMOTEX, we can display the entire range of innovations to our existing customers in a short amount of time, deepen our relationships and make contacts with new customers from all over the world. This is what makes DOMOTEX unique for us.” “Our main reason for exhibiting at DOMOTEX was to give our exports a boost — especially in Germany, the UK and Eastern-Europe. The first and second day were already excellent for us and we are happy about our decision to participate. We are pleased with the number, quality and internationality of the DOMOTEX visitors,” reported Cathérine Vandepoel, export manager at Floorify. Markus Oberbauer, managing director of Kronoflooring GmbH, was also delighted with the large number of customers: “DOMOTEX 2024 was a great success for us. We are very satisfied. All of our major customers were here, and the international participation was particularly high. In total, we welcomed around 500 different customer groups to our stand who were interested in our innovations and our new logistics concept.”

DOMOTEX goes vertical

Products for walls and ceilings were presented for the first time in the new RETAILERS’ PARK in Hall 19/20. “All of our visitors — from retailers to craftsmen and architects — have to consider spaces as a whole to create a coherent interior design. That’s why we’ve teamed up with DECOR UNION and the MEGA Gruppe to include paints, varnishes, wallpapers and more interior finishing and the premiere has already been a great success. The new special area for interior finishes, which is being organized in collaboration with DECOR UNION and MEGA, offers a genuine value for the trade and craft sector,” explained Wedell-Castellano. One in three participants is already specifically interested in the new special show as the visitor survey reveals. This is why the global director of DOMOTEX can imagine expanding the show’s portfolio to include more products for interior finishing in the future.

DOMOTEX is worth a visit

This year’s edition of DOMOTEX offered all participants inspiring special displays, a diverse supporting program with conferences, live presentations and award ceremonies as well as numerous opportunities for networking. The trade fair once again focused on the megatrends of sustainability and circular economy. Visitors were able to experience the keynote theme FLOORED BY NATURE in particular at THE GREEN COLLECTION in Hall 23. In its second year, the special display once again offered extraordinary presentations of sustainable and environmentally friendly products, a tactile presentation of sustainable materials by raumprobe | Materialbank and the latest research projects from the German Research Institute for Floor Systems (TFI) Aachen. The sustainable focus was also reflected in the exhibitors’ product ranges.

At DOMOTEX on Stage in Hall 23, speakers from the fields of architecture, interior design, the skilled trades, politics, associations, trade and trend scouts presented the latest market developments and trend topics. Other topics included the shortage of skilled workers and workplace culture. The conference program was complemented by the forums in the RETAILERS’ PARK , the Mood Spaces and the Carpet Design Awards .

“This is my first time at DOMOTEX and I’m really impressed. The Mood Spaces offer a lot of inspiration for my everyday work,” revealed Sophie Berger, interior designer at Rostock-based architecture office MZ Architektur Meier + Zeug. The trade fair also allows her to think “outside the box” and become familiar with new flooring solutions and suppliers in a short amount of time. Merle Queisner, architect at Bünenmann & Collegen, emphasizes the value of a live event: “Here at DOMOTEX, I don’t just get detailed information about carpets and floor coverings. I can also experience the quality of the products first hand. I can take a close look, touch and feel the surface. That’s simply not possible digitally.”

The next DOMOTEX – Carpets & Rugs in Hannover will take place from 16 to 19 January 2025.

Posted: January 14, 2024

Source: Deutsche Messe

Vince Tyra To Assume Role Of President And CEO Of Gildan Activewear On January 15, 2024

MONTREAL — January 12, 2024 — The Board of Directors of Gildan Activewear Inc. is pleased to announce that Vince Tyra will assume the role of president and CEO on Monday, January 15, 2024. At the Board’s request, Tyra has made himself available to move the start date from February 12 to respond to requests to engage early with key stakeholders and bring needed stability and leadership to the company as it embarks on its next chapter of success.

“When the board began the external phase of the CEO search back in May of 2023, we knew that scaling the company in an increasingly complex and competitive environment demanded a hands-on CEO with fresh ideas, deep apparel experience, a keen understanding of manufacturing and expertise in areas like marketing, merchandising and product development. After a robust selection process that evaluated both internal and external candidates, we selected Vince as the next chief executive of Gildan Activewear,” said Donald C. Berg, chairman of the board.

Few people have had the opportunity to demonstrate their leadership skills across such an impressive range of industries and managerial challenges as Tyra. And while the experiences vary, the throughline of his career is using his financial acumen, sound management and ability to build teams and motivate people around a shared strategy and vision to improve the companies and organizations he has led.

Tyra has had a stellar career. He invested in and grew his own activewear business in his twenties utilizing Gildan as a key supplier. Based on that early success, he then joined Fruit of the Loom where the board of directors promoted him to president in the company’s darkest hour to develop and implement a restructuring plan that put Fruit of the Loom back on sound financial footing ahead of its eventual sale to Berkshire Hathaway.

Bain Capital noticed Tyra’s turnaround work at Fruit of the Loom and hired him to be CEO of Broder Bros., a leading apparel distributor, successfully following in the founder’s footsteps. In his six years as CEO of Broder, Tyra tripled revenue and made it an industry leader. Bain Capital later introduced Tyra to Southfield Capital, where he went on to a successful career in private equity. Tyra has served on the Board of Directors at 10 companies and stepped in as interim CEO at three to help each move toward successful financial exits.

Yoo Jin Kim was a principal at Bain Capital when Tyra was CEO of then Bain-owned Broder Bros. Kim later introduced Tyra to the founder of Southfield Capital.

“With almost 30 years of private equity investing experience, I have worked with countless CEOs in multiple industries. Vince was in the top-tier of those executives given his leadership strengths, ability to build strong teams and culture, financial performance, acquisition experience, and solid character … Gildan is very fortunate to have Vince as its next leader. I have tremendous confidence in the company’s future under his stewardship,” said Kim.

In 2017, Vince took on perhaps the most challenging turnaround of his career, fixing the scandal-plagued Athletics Program at the NCAA powerhouse University of Louisville. Under his leadership, Vince established a new culture of excellence and compliance while rebuilding the sports program. He led decisively to replace coaches, negotiate the stadium naming rights, set new fundraising records, oversee the highest graduation rate, stabilize the department’s finances and establish a respected Leadership Development Program at the Business School that has trained hundreds of senior executives.

J. David Grissom, the former vice chairman of PNC Financial, was chairman of the Board of Trustees at the University of Louisville when the Board hired Vince:

“Vince Tyra has an outstanding reputation as a leader. The Board of Trustees hired him to clean up the Athletics Program that had been tarnished by scandal and controversy. He quickly made a significant difference. Vince listened, evaluated the situation, and then made the hard decisions needed to restore the integrity of the program. Vince is a calm, confident and firm leader. He never looks for headlines. He started every meeting by asking ‘What’s the right thing to do here?’ His moral compass is in the right place. Gildan’s Board of Directors will never regret its decision to hire Vince Tyra as CEO.”

Most recently, Tyra led corporate strategy for Houchens Industries, a $4 billion revenue employee-owned holding company. Dion Houchins is the CEO and chairman of Houchens:

“In a short period of time, Vince proved himself to be an invaluable member of the Houchens executive leadership team. Vince’s experience as a leader in a variety of industries prior to joining Houchens made him a perfect fit for assessing and making strategic recommendations with regards to potential acquisitions as well as tweaking the direction and strategy for the existing Houchens portfolio. Vince’s ability to drill down into the complexities of a business and make a sound evaluation is a skill set honed by over 35 years of high-level business experience. Vince was the right person at the right time for Houchens, and we are a stronger company for having had him. Given the right tools and proper support, Gildan employees and shareholders will see similar benefits from his leadership. Vince is a business professional in every sense of the word.”

The board welcomes Tyra to Montreal and looks forward to working with him as he builds on Gildan’s strong foundation and positions the company for continued success in the future.

Posted: January 12, 2024

Source: Gildan

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