Covestro Launches Impranil® CQ DLU — New PU Dispersion Is One-Third Bio-Based

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — November 28, 2023 —  Climate protection requires the industry to gradually move away from petroleum and other fossil raw materials and instead use raw materials from renewable sources. That’s why Covestro is increasingly relying on alternative raw materials, including those from biomass. For example, the company offers a new aliphatic polyester carbonate polyether polyurethane (PU) dispersion for textile coating under the name Impranil® CQ DLU, in which around 34 percent of the carbon contained is of plant origin. Impranil CQ DLU expands the existing range of partially bio-based dispersions for textile coating with a product whose purely petroleum-based variant Impranil DLU is very popular with customers.

Since the new dispersion has the same outstanding properties as the established one, as well as a high solids content of 55 percent, customers can now replace Impranil DLU one-to-one with Impranil CQ DLU in their processing operations — and thereby easily achieve an additional increase in textile coating sustainability. Sustainability is increasingly becoming a key purchasing criterion not only for the industry, but also for brand owners and consumers. CQ stands for “Circular Intelligence”. The core idea of the CQ concept is to label Covestro products if the alternative raw material base exceeds a content of 25 percent, as in this case.

As the raw material for INSQIN® technology, the established Impranil DLU already enables aqueous textile coating without the use of solvents. The ecological footprint of such a coating is significantly lower than that of solvent-based systems. “With the innovation Imprani® CQ DLU as part of our Impranil CQ portfolio, we are now enabling the textile coatings industry to take the next step towards more sustainability through the increased use of renewable resources,” said Dr. Torsten Pohl, head of Global Textile Coatings at Covestro.

Impranil CQ DLU is suitable, among other things, for producing synthetic materials for sports articles, technical textiles, car interiors, and bags. Properties of coatings based on the new high-performance dispersion include excellent hydrolysis resistance, very good lightfastness, as well as high tensile strength and scratch resistance. In addition, the coatings have a pleasant feel and good alkali resistance. Impranil CQ DLU can be used for both the intermediate coat and the top coat. The dispersion can be applied in various ways: The spectrum ranges from direct or transfer coating to printing processes and microfiber dipping.

Visit us at the Automotive Interiors Expo

From December 5-7, 2023, visitors to the Automotive Interiors Expo in Stuttgart can explore the new PU dispersion for themselves: A car interior door panel coated with Impranil CQ DLU will be demonstrated at the Covestro exhibition stand no. 3424 in Hall 3

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: Covestro AG

INDA Releases Upgraded International Nonwovens Directory

CARY, N.C. — November 28, 2023 —  INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has released an upgraded, more user-friendly version of its International Nonwovens Directory. With enhanced search and navigation features, nonwoven professionals can easily source suppliers or manufacturers based on their product needs.

Some of the search categories include:

  • Raw material suppliers;
  • Nonwoven material suppliers;
  • Machinery and equipment suppliers;
  • Converters;
  • Brand owners and marketers; and
  • Service providers.

Tony Fragnito, INDA president, said: “INDA is proud to provide this valuable resource to INDA Members and the nonwovens industry. With these upgrades this directory will be the ‘must have’ resource for product developers, R&D, and business development professionals.”

As an added member benefit, INDA Members’ listings will receive priority in Directory search results as well as display an INDA Member badge for all active INDA member companies.

The International Nonwovens Directory is a publicly accessible resource using the following link: INDA Directory.

Companies are encouraged to edit or submit their complimentary listing via the same URL. For questions about the Directory, contact INDA, info@inda.org

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

ITM 2024 Visitor Invitation System Is Online

ISTANBUL, Turkey — November 28, 2023 —  ITM 2024 Exhibition, which will host textile technology leaders, will open its doors to visitors between June 4-8. The online invitation system has been activated to enter the ITM 2024 Exhibition, which will turn into a textile show with the participation of hundreds of manufacturers from all over the world and the visit of global sector investors and trade delegations.Visitors will be able to buy online invitations at advantageous prices of up to 50 percent until December 31, 2023.

The activities for the International Textile Machinery Exhibition ITM 2024, one of the world’s most important meeting points in the field of textile machinery, are in full speed. The online invitation system that allows visitors to easily enter the ITM 2024 Exhibition has been activated. Visitors who want to take their place in this great meeting must first log in to the website: https://www.itmexhibition.com/ and fill in the visitor information form. After the registration process, an e-invitation will be sent by e-mail. With this e-invitation, the visitors will be able to enter the ITM 2024 Exhibition without waiting in line by taking their badge at the entrance of the fairground.

The Latest Products of Textile Technology Leaders will be Exhibited for the First Time at ITM 2024

After ITM 2022, which hosted 1280 companies and 64,500 professional visitors from 102 countries, attention shifted to ITM 2024, which will break records with the number of exhibitors and visitors. At ITM 2024, which will be held at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center between June 4-8, 2024, textile technology leaders will bring their latest products to their visitors for the first time.

Visitors to ITM 2024, where innovations from every field of textile from weaving to knitting, yarn to digital printing, finishing to denim will be exhibited; will discover innovative, nature-protecting, pioneering technologies in digitalization for a sustainable future.

Professional Visitors will Steer Their Investments with ITM 2024

Company owners, managers, employees and sector representatives who visit ITM 2024 will have the opportunity to see the latest technological innovations for the first time and “touch the firsts”. Company owners who will be able to get information from experts about the technologies they will use in their factories will develop their products and direct their investments.

You can find detailed information about the entrance invitations of ITM 2024 Exhibition, which will provide a unique exhibition experience to its exhibitors and visitors, at ebilet@tuyap.com.tr

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: ITM 2024 International Textile Machinery Exhibition

Research Begins To Reduce Shed Of Microplastics During Laundering

Associate Professor Maryam Naebe (centre) with Shervin Ranjbar and David Tester from Simba Global.

GEELONG, Australia — November 28, 2023 —  A new collaboration between Deakin University researchers and Australia’s largest commercial linen supplier Simba Global is tackling a critical global issue, the spread of harmful microplastics through our laundry.

Clothing and textiles are estimated to generate up to 35 per cent of the microplastics found in the world’s oceans, making them one of the biggest contributors. But there is still a lot to be learnt about the characteristics of these microplastics and exactly how and why they are generated.

Researchers at the ARC Research Hub for Future Fibres in Deakin’s Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) have teamed up with Simba Global, a global textile manufacturing and supply company, to better understand the extent and type of microplastics shed when their products are laundered. Simba Global wants to lead the charge to reduce the environmental impact of textiles.

Lead scientist IFM Associate Professor Maryam Naebe said working with an industry partner on the scale of Simba Global meant the research could have a huge real-world impact.

Simba Global is the major linen supplier to Australia’s hospitals, hotels and mining camps, resulting in 950,000 tonnes of textile products — including bedsheets, bath towels, scrubs and much more — going through the commercial laundering process each year. It also supplies international markets in New Zealand, Singapore and the United States.

“As part of our research, we will investigate potential solutions including the pretreatment of textiles to reduce the shedding of microplastics, or even increasing the size of the plastics that break down so they can be better captured and removed by filtration during the laundering process,” said Associate Professor Naebe.

“Microplastics are now ubiquitous in the environment, they’re in the air we breathe, the food we eat and the earth we walk on. The magnitude of the problem is bigger than previously thought.

“Of serious concern is the mounting evidence that microplastics are having a negative impact on human and animal health. There are not just physical, but chemical and biological impacts.”

Associate Professor Naebe’s team have already taken the first steps in the project, analysing wastewater samples from commercial laundries with high-powered electron microscopes in their Geelong laboratory, part of the largest fibres and textiles research facility in Australia.

The team recently presented a new scientific paper at the Association of Universities for Textiles (AUTEX) Conference 2023, which started the important process of formally categorising these types of microplastics, as well as developing standard terminology and testing methods.

“Because our understanding of microplastics is still in its infancy, we needed to start right at the beginning,” Associate Professor Naebe added.

“We need to have a standard definition of what is a microplastic. Up to this point that has been lacking, which makes it difficult to compare and incorporate other studies in this area.

“We are now developing a systematic method for sampling and identifying microplastics in laundry wastewater. It has been tricky to measure the different sizes, but this is important information to have. For example, there are studies that suggest some sizes of microplastics are causing more issues in certain animals.

“The next step will be establishing an essential method to prevent the release of microplastics from textile laundering. This may involve a coating on the surface of the textile or better ways to collect the waste during the washing process.”

Simba Global Executive Chair Hiten Somaia said the company had a strong focus on sustainability, driven by the business’ purpose statement.

“We work to contribute to a better world — for every person, every relationship, and every community. In all that we do, in every country that we touch, we will be better tomorrow than we are today,” Somaia said.

“But as the major supplier to the Australian commercial industry, the converse is also true — that we are part of the problem. So, to stay true to our purpose, it wasn’t a difficult decision at all for Simba to take a leadership role and commit significant resources to this research.

“We are proud to partner with Deakin University in what is the first significant research into textile microplastic pollution in Australia. What we are most excited about is sharing the results of this research with all other textile markets in Australia — including clothing — and putting an end to microplastic pollution from textiles.”

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: Deakin University

Sage Automotive Interiors Grows South Carolina Presence With Expansion In Abbeville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. — November 21, 2023 —  Sage Automotive Interiors (Sage), a manufacturer of automotive interior materials, today announced it is expanding its Sharon Plant in Abbeville County. The $10.45 million investment will create 95 new jobs.

Sage is one of the world’s leading providers of automotive interior materials, including seating, door panel surfaces and headliners, to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Sage’s core strengths are consumer research, sustainability and innovative problem-solving for OEMs. The company’s vision is to continually lead the market in design, engineering and technical capability, supported by world-class manufacturing.

Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Sage is a global company with offices and manufacturing locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. U.S. manufacturing operations are in South Carolina and Georgia.

Operations are expected to be online in 2025. Individuals interested in joining the Sage team should visit the company’s careers page.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project. The council also awarded a $100,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant to Abbeville County to assist with the cost of building improvements.

“Our decision to expand and invest in our Sharon Plant underscores our unwavering dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our customers in the automotive industry,” said President and CEO of Sage Automotive Interiors Chris Heard. “This project not only solidifies our commitment to innovation but also demonstrates our confidence in the future of automotive manufacturing in South Carolina.”

“South Carolina is grateful for the economic impact that Sage Automotive Interiors has on Abbeville County,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “News of this expansion and the additional 95 jobs is a major victory for Abbeville and is certainly worth celebrating.”

“Congratulations to Sage Automotive Interiors on increasing its global presence with an expansion in Abbeville County,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. “Not only does this expansion provide additional opportunities to create the high-quality fabrics that automakers and their customers expect and enjoy, but it also proves that our state’s rural areas continue to be a great environment for sustained growth.”

“Sage Automotive has been an important part of the Abbeville County industrial landscape for over 14 years,” Abbeville County Council Chairman Billy Norris noted. “Abbeville County is proud that Sage has chosen to continue investing in our community through this expansion and look forward to seeing their operations grow. Sage has once again proven that rural communities in South Carolina are thriving as a great place to work, play and live.”

FIVE FAST FACTS

  • Sage Automotive Interiors (Sage) is growing its South Carolina presence with an expansion of its Sharon Plant in Abbeville County.
  • The company’s $10.45 million investment will create 95 new jobs.
  • Sage is a manufacturer of automotive interior materials.
  • The Sharon Plant is located at 1395 Highway 72 W. in Abbeville, S.C.
  • Individuals interested in joining the Sage team should visit the company’s careers page.

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: State of South Carolina Office of the Governor

Uniform Sweater Manufacturer COBMEX® Receives Prestigious PCIAW® Innovative Global Manufacturer Award

TORONTO, Canada — November 22, 2023 — COBMEX®, a uniform sweater manufacturer with a rich history of innovation, has been honored with the PCIAW® Innovative Global Manufacturer Award for 2023. The Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW), the first UK and global association dedicated exclusively to the professional clothing industry, presented this award during their annual summit, hosted this year in Portugal. This esteemed accolade recognizes companies that have demonstrated exceptional innovation in their manufacturing processes, products, and services, making significant contributions to the global apparel and textile industry.

The PCIAW Innovative Global Manufacturer Award celebrates companies that go beyond industry standards, prioritizing efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. COBMEX’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and ethical production practices has earned the company this prestigious international recognition.

Founded in 1998, COBMEX has consistently delivered on its mission to develop the best uniform sweater on the market while upholding its core values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, and Innovation. The company’s growth and success are attributed to a dedicated team and a culture that fosters continuous development. President Phil Newman and Executive Vice President Jon Edberg have guided COBMEX to become a symbol of quality with an unwavering commitment to their global customers.

“We are honored to be recognized by PCIAW and remain steadfast in our mission to redefine excellence in uniform knitwear manufacturing, always striving for a future where our products set the standard for the industry,” said Phil Newman, president and CEO of COBMEX.

COBMEX’s journey of excellence continues to unfold, fueled by its commitment to quality, innovation, customer satisfaction, and ethical business practices. As the leading knitwear supplier in North America for the Corporate and Public Safety Uniform markets, COBMEX’s position is solidified as a respected partner in the apparel industry. Looking ahead, COBMEX embraces a visionary approach that emphasizes sustainability, quality, and customer satisfaction, driving innovation to shape the future of the uniform sweater market and inspire a new era of industry standards.

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: COBMEX® Apparel Inc.

Archroma Inspires Sportswear Designers Of The Future At The ISPO Academy Masterclass

PRATTELN, Switzerland — November 23, 2023 —  Archroma, a global supplier of specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is again partnering with ISPO Academy to inspire promising young design talents in a four-day Masterclass held alongside ISPO Munich 2023 to explore this year’s theme, “CIRCULARITY – Create | Adapt | Revive.”

ISPO Munich is the world’s leading trade fair for the sports industry. It is expecting to welcome more than 50,000 visitors and over 2,000 exhibitors to the Trade Fair Center Messe München from 28-30 November.

Conceived as a bridge between education and industry, the ISPO Academy Masterclass gathers top students from the world’s leading design and fashion schools to collaborate on bold new sportswear concepts. The aim is to encourage multidisciplinary thinking and future-oriented approaches. The one-of-a-kind event includes support from industry innovators, including Archroma’s Color Management business, and culminates in a public presentation in which the Masterclass participants present the workshop results to the ISPO audience on November 29.

“Since launching the Masterclass in 2016, we have always sought to inspire international design students to Create Another Tomorrow,” explained Nora Kuehner, founder and chair of the ISPO Academy Master Class. “This year, we are asking them to Create, Adapt and Revive, venturing beyond boundaries to explore new paths to meaningful product design. We are pleased to again have the support of Archroma in hosting this important event.”

Sponsoring the Masterclass for the fifth time, Archroma will equip the teams with The Color Atlas by Archroma® to enable them to use the industry’s largest library of 5,760 colors for cotton and polyester fibers to develop their concepts in compliance with leading international eco-standards. The Color Atlas will help the students to both explore new perspectives at the design stage and prepare their presentations with colors that accurately communicate their vision.

“Archroma has unique perspectives on color and sustainability that we are excited to be able to share with talented young designers developing future-forward fashion,” said Chris Hipps, global director, Archroma Color Management. “As color problem-solvers, we are always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and we hope we can inspire the Masterclass students to embrace creative freedom and shine.”

The Color Atlas by Archroma empowers fashion designers and stylists with off-the-shelf color inspiration and the ability to quickly and reliably execute their design intent in production with products that meet their desired sustainability profile. It is available as a multi-volume book set, as well as a mobile-friendly online platform that integrates smoothly with popular design software and manufacturing systems. The online version of The Color Atlas by Archroma recently won the inaugural Business Expansion – Digital Platform award at the Just Style 2023 Excellence Awards.

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: Archroma

The Cellulose Fibres Conference: Final Program Of The Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 Available — March 13-14, 2024 – Hybrid Event (On Site And Online), Cologne (Germany)

HÜRTH, Germany — November 23, 2023 —  The European Commission has made it a priority for various industries, in particular the textile and single-use products sector, to make a thorough transition towards sustainability and circularity. The production of cellulosic fabrics from agricultural wastes, industrial by-products and textiles is an emerging new source of cellulose based fibers. Green technologies for the extraction of cellulose fibers from spent distillers grains or banknotes show new ways for the industry to move towards more sustainable production and products that brands are looking for.

Finding sustainable fiber sources and cycles and building bridges between different industries

In recent months, the EU has introduced a series of key policies that aim at shifting investment towards more sustainable economic activities, including new rules on sustainability claims and reporting. The sustainability session of the program will focus on what this means for the industry. LCA of cellulose fibers plays an important role as a basis for green claims. The current status will be presented at the conference.

Cellulose is bio-based and biodegradable, even in marine environments, where its degradation does not produce microplastic. It therefore plays an important role as a substitute for single-use products under the Single-Use Plastic Directive (SUPD). Cellulose fibers are at the forefront of the race to replace single-use plastic products now and in the future. For example, 100-percent-cellulose-based recyclable barrier papers or cellulose foam for packaging, wet wipes or hygiene products.

Bringing together key players along the many cellulose value chains and markets

The man-made cellulosic fiber industry has been undergoing rapid change in response to the growing demand for more sustainable textile fibers. Over the past decade, the industry has witnessed numerous new players entering the market.

The 2023 Cellulose Fibres Conference successfully attracted 230 participants from 27 countries, celebrated cellulose innovations and brought together key players from value chains and markets. The Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 will cover the entire value chain, from lignocellulose, chemical pulp, cellulose fibers such as rayon, viscose, modal or lyocell and new developments to a wide range of applications: textiles made from renewable fibers, nonwovens such as wet wipes, and new areas such as composites, hygiene, packaging or nanocellulose in biodegradable applications. The conference will provide deep insights into the promising future of cellulose fibers, which fits perfectly with the current trends of circular economy, recycling and sustainable carbon cycles.

Call for Innovations: “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024”

Want to present your innovations at the conference? You are welcome to present your latest product and process innovations. Deadline for submission: 15 December 2023

Submit your innovation now!

Sponsors

The nova-Institute would like to thank the key players in the cellulose fibre industry for supporting the conference: Andritz (AT), Kemira (FI), Lenzing (AT), List Technology (CH) for supporting the conference as Gold Sponsors and Dienes Apparatebau (DE) and Kelheim Fibres (DE) who supporting the event as Bronze Sponsors. The innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024” is sponsored by GIG Karasek (AT).

Would you like to generate awareness? You are very welcome as a sponsor, too. Find all sponsoring options here.

Call for Posters

Want to present a poster at the conference? You are welcome to present your latest products, technologies or developments. Deadline for submission: 15 February 2024
Submit your poster now!

Exhibition Opportunities

Become an exhibitor of the conference!

Companies that would like to book an exhibition booth (6-square-meters) can do so for the price of 1,400 euros (excl. 19 percent VAT). Included in the booth fee is one conference ticket. The conference exhibition is located prominently within the conference hall so interaction with the participants is guaranteed.

Conference Registration

You are welcome to register now! Registration fee will be 995 euros (excl. 19 percent VAT) for both days and 690 euros (excl. 19 percent VAT) for the virtual option.

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: nova-Institut GmbH

The Marchi & Fildi Group Presents The First Edition Of Its Sustainability Report Which Relates To The Year 2022

Marchi & Fildi Filidea headquarters

BIELLA, Italy — November 22, 2023 — The Marchi & Fildi Group presents its first Sustainability Report which relates to the business year 2022. The document is part of the journey towards consolidation of internal sustainability performance, a topic which has always guided the company’s values and choices in terms of innovation of products and processes, facility technology, and relationships with the region and people.

The 2022 Report has the objective of describing the company profile, the management model, the initiatives undertaken and the main results over the course of the years pertaining to ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance. It was drawn up pursuant to a selection of “GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards” (GRI- referenced claim) published by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), on the basis of the topics relevant for the Group and its stakeholders and which moreover constitute the factors on which to focus actions and strategies relating to ESG.

The data and the information reported examine the performance relative to the companies Marchi & Fildi S.p.A. and Filidea S.r.l. during the year January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. In addition, with the aim of putting the data into a context of developments, a comparison with data pertaining to 2021 was also made.

Amongst the numerous data and insights provided by the analyses given in the Report, some relevant performance factors relating to environmental achievements emerge.

With reference to Marchi & Fildi, and in comparison to 2021, the year 2022 demonstrated:

  • A unit reduction in water consumption of 57 percent and unit reduction of waste water of 19 percent;
  • A unit reduction in electric power consumption of 13 percent; and
  • An overall reduction in CO2 emissions (Scope I + Scope II) of 22 percent.

In the same period, for Filidea the following results are shown:

  • A unit reduction in water consumption of 26 percent, unit waste water of 22 percent;
  • A reduction in unit natural gas consumption of 7 percent;
  • A reduction in unit electric power consumption of 14 percent; and
  • An overall reduction in CO2 emissions (Scope I + Scope II) of 7.

These data offer quantitative feedback on the constant commitment to the optimization of resources and use of production technologies with low energy impact, which the Group has adopted for years.

Massimo Marchi, Presidente Filidea

Massimo Marchi, Marchi & Fildi’s president, has this to say about the choice to invest in this form of reporting: “The decision to write a Sustainability Report represents for us one of the elements which guide us towards the constant improvement of company performance with reference to ESG. This is one of the stages towards the formalisation of a strategic plan for the management of sustainability, a journey which the Group has been committed to for years and in which we believe 100 percent.”

The report is also available on the company website: www.marchifildi.com

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: The Marchi & Fildi Group

Groz-Beckert Develops Innovative New Products Together With Mayer & Cie.

ALBSTADT, Germany — November 27, 2023 — Together with the German circular knitting machine builder Mayer & Cie., Groz-Beckert has developed the optimized Relanit sinker SNK F over the past years. Independently of this, the development of the new LCmax™ energy-saving needles took place. The focus of both developments is on efficiency, energy savings and increased process reliability.

Groz-Beckert offers interested machine builders different cooperation options to jointly develop new products or optimize existing ones. The Groz-Beckert Technology and Development Center (TEZ) provides the appropriate framework for so-called co-development projects. At the ITMA in Milan in June 2023, Groz-Beckert presented some of the successful cooperations under the motto “Innovation through cooperation”. Among them were two new developments realized with Mayer & Cie. Groz-Beckert presented the two new products for the first time in Asia at ITMA Asia in November 2023.

Groz-Beckert Knitting Sinker SNK-F

Optimized Relanit sinker SNK F

At the end of 2018, circular knitting machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. approached Groz-Beckert with a request to jointly develop an improved and more efficient sinker for selected machines of their Relanit family that would run more smoothly and reliably in the needle tricks. The innovative sinker has an integral spring with a spring force that is adapted to the sinker thickness. Field tests were consistently successful and confirmed the functionality and advantages of the new sinker.

Thanks to their unique, adapted spring, the newly developed SNK F Relanit sinkers are securely guided while they are running through the cam track, resulting in a quieter operation. This increases process reliability and ensures an improved loop structure. In addition, wear on the swivel butts of the sinkers is reduced. This increases service life and makes the process more sustainable and cost-efficient.

Groz-Beckert Knitting LCmax

Higher energy efficiency thanks to LCmax™

The second recent cooperation with Mayer & Cie. was initiated by Groz-Beckert. With its products, Groz-Beckert strives to provide textile producers with the best possible support in meeting the constantly growing demands for sustainable production. Accordingly, the topic of sustainability has always been a focus of new and further developments at Groz-Beckert.

The objective was to develop a cost-effective energy-saving needle. After considering various variants, the common choice of Mayer & Cie. and Groz-Beckert was the LCmax™ knitting machine needle with innovative, wave-shaped shank geometry. The first prototypes were extensively tested on laboratory machines at Groz-Beckert’s TEZ. The trials confirmed the advantages of the new technology.

The innovative, wave-shaped shank of the LCmax needle ensures a smaller contact area of the needle in the needle trick. This results in less friction, which reduces machine temperature and enables energy savings of up to 20 percent compared to a standard needle. This saves costs and at the same time allows operation of the machine at the maximum possible speed.

In both projects, the cooperation between Mayer & Cie. and Groz-Beckert went far beyond mere product development. In addition to Applications Engineering and Construction, the companies’ Sales and Purchasing departments were also involved in a close exchange. The cooperation at all levels was characterized by openness, constructiveness, partnership and goal orientation, and led to successful results from which the customers of both companies can now benefit.

Posted: November 27, 2023

Source: Groz-Beckert KG

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