November/December 2022

Delta Apparel Inc., Greenville, S.C., named Jason Bates vice president of Finance for its Delta Group business segment. In addition, Patrick Bowman was named senior director of DTG2Go, the company’s digital print business.

Donald G. Morrison recently was named CEO of leather scrap upcycling company Sustainable Composites, Lancaster, Pa.

Israel-based Albaad has appointed Jacob Heen CEO.

Weber (left) with Waldmann

Dr. Harald Weber has been named managing director of the Germany-based VDMA Textile Machinery Association effective January 1, 2023. He replaces Thomas Waldmann who is retiring.

As part of an announced succession plan, Michelle Gass was appointed to the new position of president, LS&Co., at San Francisco-based Levis Strauss & Co. She currently reports to Chip Bergh, president and CEO, but will succeed Bergh as CEO within the next 18 months.

Zurich-based children’s outdoor clothing brand namuk has named Sebastian Reinhard chief marketing officer.

Chris Martin

Chris Martin is the new director of Technical Sales for Glen Raven Technical Fabrics’ (GRTF’s) GlenGuard® brand of flame- and arc-resistant fabrics used in protective apparel.

Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, S.C., hired Eric Delaby as a senior sales associate for the bedding market within its Textile Business. He is responsible for leading sales efforts for the company’s flame-retardant bedding products in North America

Christopher Leyes recently rejoined Cocona Labs, Boulder, Colo., as COO.

Switzerland-based Sanitized AG has named Dr. Martin Cadek chief technology officer. He will oversee global technological activities and lead the company’s Competence Center for Technology Innovation.

Andrew Jesudowich was named vice president, sales, Americas, for Physical Properties Testers (PPT) Group, Sterling, Va.

Jasmine Cox was selected as the new executive director of the Textile Technology and Fiber Innovation Centers at Gaston College, Dallas, N.C.

Jonatas Melo has joined Austria-based Borealis as vice president, Performance Materials. He is responsible for driving the Infrastructure and Consumer Products businesses globally in line with the company’s circular aspirations.

Tricia Carey

Tricia Carey has joined Sweden-based Renewcell as chief commercial officer.

Cincinnati-based Michelman has appointed Dr. Chuck Xu to its board of directors.

The Research Triangle Park, N.C.-based American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) honored a number of people at the 2022 AATCC Textile Discover Summit. Gang Sun was named 2021 recipient of the Harold C. Chapin Award; Yiqi Yang received the 2021 Olney Medal; John Crocker and Rick Stanford received the 2021 Henry E. Millson Award for Invention; Ann C. Laidlaw was honored with the Education Award; and Bryan Ormond received the Faculty Advisor Award. Additional awards were conferred to future leaders, for service efforts and for outstanding papers.

Kim Jones was promoted from CFO to CEO of Atlanta-based Spanx LLC.

Dr. Isabella Tonaco

Dr. Isabella Tonaco was named executive director of the Singapore-based Sustainable Chemistry for the Textile Industry (SCTI™) — a group of chemical companies “committed to drive transformational change in the textile and leather value chains through sustainable chemical solutions.”

The board of directors at Avery Dennison Corp., Mentor, Ohio, has appointed William
“Bill” Wagner a director.

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation® (IACMI) has named engineering professor Chad Duty CEO. Duty currently is transitioning away from teaching and will fully assume his new role by April 1, 2023.

Thomas Bremer has added the title of managing director of Belgium-based Devan Chemicals to his current role as global SBU Head Textile for Pulcra Group, Devan’s parent company. The dual role is intended to focus synergies in the textile area.

The Raleigh, N.C.-based Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) named Wes Fisher director of Government Affairs.

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Megan Eddings

Megan Eddings, founder and CEO of Accel Unite, was named the winner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s (WBENC’s) 2022 WBENC Pitch Competition. Eddings pitched the company’s sustainable, reuseable isolation gown and emerged as the winner from the initial group of 500 participants. She received $20,000 in prize money to invest in Accel Unite.

Canada-based non-profit Canopy placed The Lenzing Group, Austria, in first place on its “Hot Button Ranking” of 34 producers of cellulosics fibers. The companies are evaluated based on sustainable wood and pulp sourcing, efforts to use alternative raw materials, and achievements in ancient and endangered forest protection.

The Netherlands-based Texo Trade Services is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Medline and Hologenix® recently launched CURAD® Performance orthopedic products that are powered by CELLIANT® infrared mineral technology. Hologenix also is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Celliant and reported more than $1 billion in retail sales over the past 20 years.

The Lycra Co., Wilmington, Del., and HeiQ, Switzerland, have introduced the Lycra® naturalFX™ finishing process for 100-percent cotton knit garments designed for mass market applications. According to the companies, the finish helps knitwear retain its shape with durable comfort stretch and a soft hand.

Sweden-based Material Exchange has acquired Italy-based Studio M.V., a textile design and sales company.

England-based James Heal is celebrating 80 years since the invention of its Martindale abrasion testing instrument.

Bangkok-based Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd. (TAF) recently launched a “Waste Nothing” video campaign to promote its Regel™ recycled acrylic fiber as a sustainable option.

Spain-based Tuvatextil S.L. has entered the U.S. fabric and furniture market with its Agora Fabrics brand.

Boll & Branch bedding products are now available at Bloomingdale’s.

Bloomingdale’s and Bloomingdales.com have launched a Boll & Branch collection of sheet sets, duvet sets, bed blankets, quilt sets, alpaca throws and decorative pillows. The retailer is the first retail partner to carry the Boll & Branch Reserve Collection made using rare organic cotton.

Singapore-based Säntis Textiles, Egypt-based Egyptian Cotton Hub and Vietnam-based Garment 10 Corp. recently joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as corporate members.

The U.S. Department of Labor recently presented Darn Tough Vermont, Northfield, Vt., with a 2022 gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The honor recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire and retain veterans.

Rock Hill, S.C.-based Atlas Copco has acquired the operating assets of Northeast Compressor, Syracuse, N.Y.

Ocean State Innovations (OSI), Portsmouth, R.I., reports it has added ITW Military Products to its portfolio.

Noble Biomaterials, Scranton, Pa., has launched Ionic+® Botanical, a citric-based topical fabric finish for antimicrobial and anti-odor properties.

Dow, Midland, Mich., had introduced a patented silicone ink — SILASTIC™ LCF 9600 M Textile Printing Base Ink — which was designed for printing on man-made and cotton fabrics and especially highly elastic fabrics.

England-based Composite Integration recently won the 2022 Innovation in Composite Manufacture award at the Composites UK Industry Awards.

Airbus Defence and Space presented Hexcel Corp., Stamford, Conn., with its annual Sustainability Award. The honor recognizes suppliers that have achieved excellence in sustainability through initiatives that support its business.

Paris-based interlinings manufacturer Chargeurs PCC has introduced the Zero-Water Rainbow Collection of sustainable knitted interlinings. Available in 15 colors, the ultralight inner components are dyed using a proprietary waterless process.

November/December 2022

Paka: Tri-Blend Fiber Trio

Apparel brand Paka recently introduced Tri-Blend Terry French terry garments to its line of alpaca-based products.

By Rachael S. Davis, Executive Editor

Los Angeles-based Paka is a young and fast-growing apparel company founded in 2017 by Kris Cody. He was inspired when he learned about the soft, warm and hypoallergenic properties of alpaca fiber on a trip to Peru where he purchased an alpaca sweater handmade by a Peruvian grandmother. Seeing an opportunity, Cody put his studies on hold to launch a sweater that was funded by a Kickstarter campaign.

Today, the company is a successful certified B-Corp. business that works directly with non-governmental organizations alongside the indigenous people in Peru. Paka operates with the mission: “… to create natural, all-purpose clothing for people who love the outdoors … by innovating with alpaca fiber and other materials that are healthier for people and the planet, so that consumers can connect to our natural world, make more conscious choices, and support the communities where our products come from.”

After the alpaca are sheared — a process performed at least once a year to maintain the animal’s health and hygiene — the traceable fiber used by Paka is hand sorted by skilled women trained to differentiate between the varying diameters of the natural fiber based on feel. Then the fiber is dyed when necessary, carded and spun into yarn, and finally knit and sewn by Peruvian artisans who sign every sweater they make.

Paka works with the Peruvians to develop sustainable fiber blends featuring alpaca. The company’s newest introduction is the Tri-Blend Terry Collection. The yarns are made using an all-natural blend of 50-percent Tencel™, 35-percent organic Pima Cotton and 15-percent Royal Alpaca fiber. Tencel confers moisture-wicking and wrinkle-resistance, premium cotton adds durability, and the Royal Alpaca — with a fine fiber diameter of 17 to 19 microns — imparts softness, as well as temperature regulation and anti-odor properties to the French terry fabric.

Paka currently offers a unisex crewneck and drawstring shorts for both men and women in the Tri-Blend Terry fabric. The garments are available in four earth-tone shades — sandstone, iron oxide, Andean moss and timber — and all components are OEKO-TEX certified, including the dyes. The garments are even shipped using fully biodegradable packaging.

One unique feature included on all of Paka’s garments is a handwoven Inca identification label that is created by the company’s team of Quechua weavers in Peru. These women are paid more than 4 times the family living wage for their work.

“Sourced directly from the Peruvian Andes, our alpaca fiber comes from animals that roam free in their natural environment,” said Paka Founder Kris Cody. “By merging functionality with sustainability, Paka is providing an alternative in performance-based clothing for consumers and helping them make choices that are better for the environment’s wellbeing as well as their own. Our line is as soft and cozy as cashmere, but so breathable and performance based that you can work out in it!”

For more information about Paka’s Tri-Blend Terry Collection, visit paka.co.

November/December 2022

Thomas Jefferson University Commemorates Success Of Historic Merger With Philadelphia University

PHILADELPHIA — December 7, 2022 — This year marks five years since the historic merger of two celebrated Philadelphia institutions — Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson), a health sciences university that was founded in 1824 as the Jefferson Medical College, and Philadelphia University, a regional masters university and the nation’s first textile school founded in 1884.

Demonstrated successes include increased enrollment, better value, increased funded research, enhanced rankings, and an impressive 97 percent job or graduate school success rate.

“Both universities staked an early claim in providing bold, innovative, transdisciplinary approaches to post-secondary education,” said Dr. Mark L. Tykocinski, president, Thomas Jefferson University, and architect of its merger with Philadelphia University. “The new Jefferson is a model professions-focused university, better equipped to prepare the future healers, creators and builders of society. Mergers are never easy, but in this case, it was well worth it, and other universities can look to our approach as an example of success.”

Now, at a time when higher education is increasingly scrutinized for not providing a sufficient return for students, Jefferson continues to redefine the higher education value proposition by helping students master the “hard and soft skills” highly sought by employers through its novel Nexus Learning approach — an approach that focuses on transdisciplinary learning that is active, collaborative, real-world and grounded in the liberal arts, with a distinctive approach to humanities education.

Additionally, Jefferson has been purposeful in cultivating creativity in its students. Since its inception in 2019, the Creativity Core curriculum has offered 123 creative-making workshops, as well as 13 sections of creativity-intensive courses. Pre- and post-workshop assessments indicate a significant positive shift in attitudes about creativity as a skill that can be expanded throughout one’s life to be a more innovative and productive professional. Creativity has also been hard-wired across Jefferson’s graduate programs, exemplified by the novel JeffMD curriculum for medical students. Launched in 2017 with an emphasis on small-group learning and scholarly inquiry, JeffMD prepares future doctors to learn actively and think critically as they develop core professional competencies.

The success of the merger is also evidenced by the University’s Carnegie reclassification to a National Doctoral Research University and a recent rise in US News & World Report’s best colleges rankings in the National Universities category, where Jefferson’s 2023 ranking of #127 is up 49 places in just the past two years. Jefferson’s jump in the rankings is the largest among private institutions and the fourth highest overall among National Universities. Additionally, Jefferson is ranked #61 on the list of Best Value colleges; continues to be a top performer on Social Mobility, rising to #132 from #153 last year; and is nationally ranked in a variety of other areas including colleges for veterans, fashion, and occupational therapy.

“While rankings only go so far and are but one measure of institutional quality and achievement, the pattern of increase confirms something important: Jefferson is on an exciting trajectory — continuing to rise in the estimation of students, faculty and academic leaders across the nation,” President Tykocinski added.

For the fifth year in a row, Jefferson has seen an increase in the first-year undergraduate class, this year enrolling 760 students, an 11-percent increase from fall 2021. Additionally, Jefferson’s overall enrollment, including undergraduate, transfer and graduate students, is increasing at a time when many universities are seeing a decline.

As a part of the University’s transdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning, the merger has given even more students from different areas of study the opportunity to work together. Examples include:

Cross-disciplinary courses and symposia between architecture students and the Jefferson Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (JeffCAN), along with a highly collaborative industrial and textile design/JeffCAN project to create neurodiverse furniture for doctor’s offices and other high-stress environments;

JeffSolves, an annual program that pairs second-year medical students and industrial design students to apply design thinking principles for generating creative solutions to challenges in healthcare settings.

Jefferson’s international footprint also continues to grow, now showcasing a number of global centers around the world, among them Japan, India, Italy, Israel, Malawi, All-Ireland, United Kingdom, and Colombia. These partnerships provide students unique research and learning options. For example, textile students will soon have the opportunity to earn a first-of-its-kind joint degree through a partnership with Heriot-Watt University in Scotland that will afford them the ability to study abroad and obtain co-curricular experiences with companies in both countries.

Another area of success is a more multifaceted, robust, and pioneering Jefferson research enterprise — which joined the ranks of Carnegie Research Doctoral Universities (R2). The University is advancing and applying knowledge to improve lives, having major impact across the full basic science, clinical, applied and health sciences research spectrum: from making fundamental discoveries on the nanoscale and atomic levels, to translating bench science into new therapeutics, to creating products and processes that benefit industries, communities, and populations. Jefferson’s extramural grant funding has more than tripled over the past decade to over $200 million annually, sourcing from federal agencies, corporate partners, foundations and individual philanthropists, and creating and applying new knowledge across the sciences, social sciences and humanities.

As Jefferson reflects on the accomplishments of the past five years, it is looking ahead to fortifying its role as a model for professions-focused education and a national doctoral research university with a distinctive global presence.

In 2024, Jefferson will celebrate 200 years of leadership in higher education, research, and healthcare — unveiling its Third Century Plan and sponsoring a year-long series of special events, outreach activities and community programs.

Posted: December 7, 2022

Source: Thomas Jefferson University

Balena Steps Out with 100-Percent Biodegradable Footwear

TEL AVIV, Israel and MILAN — December 7, 2022 — Balena, the material science company aiming at transforming the fashion industry, today announced the debut of its eco-chic BioCir Slides — made using its proprietary, 100-percent biodegradable plastic — developed to help the fashion industry put an end to unsustainable amounts of plastic waste and kickstart biodegradable plastic use in shoes and other clothing. Balena’s BioCir™ — a fully moldable, biodegradable elastomer — provides a viable alternative to the polluting plastic materials currently used by fashion brands for clothing and footwear.

To demonstrate the exciting potential of this unique technology, Balena has debuted its fully compostable slides for both men and women, designed and manufactured in Italy and made entirely of BioCir, by dropping the first thousand pairs in the company’s hometown, Tel Aviv. These BioCir Slides — colored and scented using natural cinnamon — are already being worn by fans of fashion and comfort throughout the city, putting their feet first towards a greener future.

As part of the debut, Balena has also introduced a fully circular system — BioCycling™ — that facilitates the disposal and complete biodegradation of its BioCir slides in an industrial compost environment. Once a customer has finished using the slides, instead of tossing them into the garbage on their way to a landfill, they can instead return them to designated take-back spots throughout the city where they are collected for full biodegradation at a local industrial compost facility. This model, aimed at reducing fashion’s contribution to plastic waste, can be replicated around the world.

The world’s addiction to fast fashion has resulted in staggering volumes of clothing and footwear waste generated each year — an estimated 92 million tons of textile waste is created annually worldwide and just 12 percent of the material used for clothing is recycled. Balena is on a mission to change this by creating a fully circular model that relies on the power of composting to lower fashion’s footprint on the global environment.

Balena’s proprietary BioCir 100-percent compostable plastic is durable, flexible, soft, and smooth, which makes it the perfect alternative to current polluting shoe materials while allowing brands to develop footwear identical in look and feel to their current products. The biodegradable material can be treated like any other and used in regular injection molding processes as well as 3D printing, with the limitless manufacturing opportunities that these afford. It can be integrated into regular manufacturing processes with ease and replicated at scale globally, reducing a significant barrier to entry for manufacturers. Balena’s groundbreaking slides are the ultimate proof-of-concept demonstrating the durability, utility, and comfort of BioCir.

“The global fashion industry is one of the world’s biggest polluters. At Balena, our goal is to help turn this around,” said David Roubach, founder and CEO of Balena. “We’re doing this by creating our own viable biodegradable plastic alternatives and fully circular systems that can be easily scaled, and copied and pasted across the globe. We hope our BioCir footwear shows the world that there is a real alternative: Fashion can be fabulous, functional and Earth-friendly. We’re proud to be the company opening the door for any fashion brand to start stepping into a more circular future.”

Posted: December 7, 2022

Source: Balena

The National Retail Federation (NRF): Imports Winding Down As Holiday Season Nears Finish Line

WASHINGTON — December 7, 2022 — With most holiday merchandise already on retailers’ shelves or in their warehouses, December cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should be significantly below records set earlier this year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

“Retailers are in the middle of the annual holiday frenzy but ports are headed into their winter lull after one of the busiest and most challenging years we’ve ever seen,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. “We’ve dodged a rail strike and the retail supply chain should be able to easily handle the remaining weeks of the holiday season. But it’s time to settle on a labor contract for West Coast ports and address other supply chain issues that remain so the lull doesn’t become the calm before a storm.”

President Biden last week signed legislation imposing a labor agreement on freight railroads and unions, averting a potentially catastrophic strike that could have come this week. But members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have been working without a contract since their previous agreement with the Pacific Maritime Association expired on July 1. Worries about potential West Coast disruption led many retailers to bring in cargo early this spring, and also prompted a shift to East Coast and Gulf Coast ports that have witnessed record volumes as a result.

Monthly cargo numbers repeatedly broke previous records this spring before hitting a new all-time high of 2.4 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units – one 20-foot container or its equivalent – in May. But volume has fallen since and Hackett Associates Founder Ben Hackett said current lower imports are the result of retailers balancing inventory built up earlier against slowing consumer demand and expectations for 2023.

“Key indicators point the way to a robust economy,” Hackett said, referring to recent increases in retail sales, employment and gross domestic product despite high inflation and interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. “Yet the volume of imported container cargo at the ports we cover has declined, and the next six months will see further declines to a level not seen for some time.”

U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 2 million TEU in October, the latest month for which final numbers are available. That was down 1.3% from September and down 9.3% from October 2021.

Ports have not yet reported November’s numbers, but Global Port Tracker projected the month at 1.85 million TEU, down 12.3% year over year. That would be the lowest since 1.87 million TEU in February 2021. December is forecast at 1.94 million TEU, down 7.2% year over year.

Those numbers would bring 2022 to 25.81 million TEU, down just 0.1% from last year’s annual record of 25.84 million TEU.

January 2023 is forecast at 1.97 million TEU, down 8.8% from January 2022. February is forecast at 1.67 million TEU, the lowest since 1.61 million TEU in June 2020 and a 20.9% drop from last year, when backed-up cargo kept congested ports busy. March is forecast at 1.91 million TEU, down 18.6% year-over-year, and April is forecast at 1.95 million, down 13.8%.

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: December 7, 2022

Source: The National Retail Federation (NRF)

2023 AATCC Textile Discovery Summit Dates Announced

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — December 7, 2022 — The 2023 AATCC Textile Discovery Summit is returning to Greenville, S.C.! Join colleagues September 12-14 for all the presentations, breakout sessions, awards, exhibits, competitions, and networking. The event will include a special session on personal protective equipment (PPE) innovation, featuring researchers from the NC170 group with projects sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture. Save the dates! This is a “must attend” event for 2023.

AATCC Textile Discovery Summit

September 12-14, 2023

Hyatt Regency, Greenville, S.C.

Call for Presentations

If you’re interested in presenting at the Summit, submit an abstract by January 17, 2023. Oral and poster presentations are welcome.

www.aatcc.org/aatcc-events/summit/

Students have an additional opportunity to participate by entering the Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition. Entries are due May 15, 2023 and the top 5 finalists will present their work at the Summit.

www.aatcc.org/gradpaper/

Stay Tuned!

Watch the AATCC website and media for updates as plans come together for the 2023 AATCC Textile Discovery Summit! Exhibitor and sponsor opportunities will be available soon. Sessions, speakers, and scheduled will be announced over the next few months. Subscribe for Summit and other industry news at www.aatcc.org/subscribe.

Posted: December 7, 2022

Source: AATCC

John Hrdlick To Retire From Ink Producer INX, Bryce Kristo To Be Promoted As President And CEO

John Hrdlick

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — December 7, 2022 — Following a 49-year career in the industry, John Hrdlick has announced his retirement as president and CEO of INX International Ink Co., effective April 30, 2023. At that time, Bryce Kristo will be promoted and serve as the new president and CEO.

Hrdlick was elevated to his current title in April 2018 when Rick Clendenning retired. Kristo was promoted at the same time to executive vice president and has worked at INX since 1991. The two will work together the next several months to ensure a smooth transition.

“I am honored that SAKATA INX and INX have trusted me to serve as president and CEO, especially since I followed Rick Clendenning. He was a strong force and leader in our company and industry for so many years,” Hrdlick said.

“I could not have achieved what I did without the many dedicated co-workers that I’ve been blessed to work alongside. They are the core reason for the success of our company. I am confident with Bryce transitioning into my role and the changes we agreed to move forward with the past few years, INX is positioned for continued growth and success.”

Bryce Kristo

Kristo became familiar with SAKATA INX while working in public accounting at KPMG. In his 31 years at INX, he has worked with and at the executive management level learning and impacting every facet of the company’s financial and operations culture to prepare him for this next challenge.

“The last 31 years have been a tremendous learning and growth experience,” Kristo said. “INX has given me the opportunity to contribute to the company’s success from its inception as a newly acquired entity of SAKATA INX, to the present. I have had the great pleasure to learn from many long-term co-workers about the business, and I look forward to applying that knowledge and helping others to lead the company into the future.”

Posted: December 7, 2022

Source: INX International Ink Co.

Atlas Copco Compressors Launches New TCA Water Chiller Range With Four New Versions

ROCK HILL, S.C. — December 6, 2022 — Atlas Copco announces the launch of its new TCA water chiller range featuring four new versions. With its patented adiabatic pre-cooling system and a free-cooling section, the four-model TCA55-215 plug and play industrial water chiller range offers cooling capacities from 55 to 228 kW and a host of unique features designed for optimum energy efficiency and complete operational safety, as well as for easy and cost-effective installation and maintenance. Reliable and robust, the chillers feature proven scroll compressors in a twin circuit configuration, air-cooled microchannel condensers, and an integrated hydraulic module.

Energy efficient by design

The TCA55 to 215A process chiller range comes in four configurations, comprising TCA-A, TCA-AF, TCA-AD and TCA-AP variants. The A models provide industrial robust construction and operational reliability while both the AF and AP versions feature the option of free cooling (using colder ambient air to perform cooling). With the advanced adiabatic pre-cooling capability of both the AD and AP chiller units, it is possible to achieve the highest level of energy efficiency for process operations. That can mean a reduction of electricity consumption by up to 40 percent compared to non-free-cooling units, and cooling capacity boosted by up to 17 percent.

In addition, all four TCA variants include the option of a built-in hydraulic circuit with integrated buffer tank and single or double pumps, for primary/back up, which operate across cooling systems requiring resistance of 42 or 72 psi working pressures. The inclusion of a shell and tube evaporator makes it possible to effectively use these chillers reliably for a wide range of industrial process applications.

Thanks to the rugged and reliable construction with IP54 protected components, TCA55-215 series chillers can be installed primarily in outdoor locations. This optimizes cooling water distribution and provides the opportunity to benefit from cold winter air temperatures to gain efficiency for the chiller variants with AF/AD/AP configurations.

Unprecedented control and connectivity

Drawing on years of experience and knowledge of air compressor controllers, the TCA55-215 range is equipped with an Elektronikon® Mk5 Touch controller and a regulation system designed to maximize the chiller’s performance under a variety of climatic conditions. The Elektronikon Touch controller also provides an opportunity to regulate inlet or outlet hydraulic circuit water temperature within a predefined band with a state-of-the-art level of precision.

Another feature which the TCA chillers have adopted from air compressor design is the Atlas Copco SMARTLINK cloud-based monitoring system, which brings unique, Industry 4.0 enabled features to the industrial cooling market. SMARTLINK enables online monitoring of the chiller unit’s main working parameters, gives early warnings of any problems or upcoming maintenance needs, and makes recommendations for optimization and energy efficiency.

Posted: December 7, 2022

Source: Atlas Copco Compressors LLC

India ITME Exhibitor Preview: Marzoli

BRESCIA, Italy — December 7, 2022 — Marzoli – a Camozzi Group company and supplier of complete spinning lines, components and digitalized solutions that optimize the performance in the spinning process, will exhibit at India ITME (Hall 11 – Booth C17), Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, December 8th-13, 2022.

India is playing a key role in the present global textile scenario and continues to be the enabling ground for the textile machinery manufacturers. We launched our branch, Marzoli India, more than 10 years ago with the aim of providing outstanding value to the market, and during ITME we will announce our 2025 strategic roadmap for the market.

Marzoli’s roadmap has the ambitious goal to shape the future of the Indian textile industry, focusing on 6 strategic pillars:

“Made in India”. Thanks to the assembly of machinery and systems in our plant in Coimbatore, we are increasing the production capacity for the whole product portfolio. By the end of 2023 we will achieve the full increment of 40%. A well-proven supply chain with international and local partners and a local stock of spare parts have been established to maintain the highest quality standards on the product and service. Well-trained and skilled engineers in Marzoli India guarantee the finest assembly of our machines complying with Marzoli Group’s well-proven procedures and a team of engineers support our customers on the market with commitment, starting from the internal assembling, factory testing, erection and final set up, creating a direct connection and flow of technical competences, delivering passion and the over 170 years of Marzoli textile culture.

Digitalization and AI. The long-term vision and innovative Digital journey, that Marzoli and Camozzi Group have designed in 2010, have made it possible to develop the first A.I. enabling platform dedicated to the textile industry. Our Digi4spin centre based in Marzoli India will support the customer through advanced remote services and training activities. Digi4spin will sustain the corporate’s organization for accelerating the digital transformation processes and culture through a specialized academy. As well as promote the adoption of A.I. technologies in the industry

Automation. More than 170 years of textile technology and optimization of the spinning process result in a strong commitment towards automation of production lines and processes. We firmly believe Automation, directly connected with Digitization and AI, constitute the enabling platform necessary to standardize quality, improve performances and productivity. The capability to fit an advanced automation system to the existing ecosystem, improving workplace conditions, workers engagement, while reducing wearing and alienating tasks, is a tailor made approach which Marzoli is going to deliver and promote through Marzoli India

Italian design. Being a brand that represents the Italian design excellence in the textile machinery sector means creating unique tailor-made solutions designed on customer needs which combine innovation and tradition, creativity and accuracy, reliability and out of the box approach, distinctive traits of the Italian culture. Innovation: in the development of new products and processes from a sustainable and digital point of view. Tradition: to fully take advantage of the experience and competences and transform them into a well-established know-how.

Customized engineering services. We want to address the needs of our customers with tailored solutions. We want to do this by intercepting and understanding the emerging trends, working in close contact with customers, research institutes, competence centers and technological suppliers to create value through a careful activity of engineering and networking. We want Marzoli India to be an open house for our customers, where different ecosystems can meet and share ideas to create disruptive concepts and solutions.

Circular economy. Make circular economy real, in the textile industry, is our vision. Our

mission: the development of circular technologies and processes to carefully balance economic and environmental sustainability. Marzoli India circularity program is aimed at promoting a supply chain alliance able to realize full industrial projects for the regeneration of valuable fibers from post-industrial and post-consumer fabrics.

“Differentiate ourselves to differentiate your business.” This is our mission and our everyday commitment.

Marzoli has spent the last ten years concentrating its efforts on research and innovation in order to develop an exclusive textile engineering concept that consists of four distinct, interconnected, and complementary technological areas:

– Spinning technology

– Digital textile

– Nonwoven solutions

– Circular technologies

The phrase “Textile Engineering” – incorporated in the Marzoli’s logo – perfectly expresses this ability to innovate and work in close contact with customers, supporting them to create value, providing the know-how able to support the customer throughout all phases of the process: from feasibility and preliminary studies to plant construction, line start-up, optimisation, management and subsequent commissioning. Added to this: staff training and organisation of maintenance activities; turnkey solutions and support in financing activities; business plan development; automation level analysis and project management.

This approach makes Marzoli the global partner for the textile industry of the future.

SPINNING TECHNOLOGY

Marzoli is one of the leading manufacturers of complete lines for opening, preparation and spinning of natural, synthetic and technical fibers.

At ITME, Marzoli will display the roving frame technology FT-D, which is pushing the limits of the performance: wide flexibility, high productivity, quality, space savings, power savings, full integration into any kind of spinning sections. High degree of automation and digital integration.

During the event there will be also the possibility to discover more about:

CMX: the new state-of-the-art combing technology which, with 10 combing heads, guarantees a level of productivity 25% higher than the previous model, along with energy savings equal to 20% kWh/kg. C701: The innovative and advanced card designed to be flexible for all types of fibers. With a carding area of 3.74 sqm this card grants a superior trade-off between quality and productivity. Integrated Spinning Technology: the concept of a full mechanical and logical integration of every machine of the spinning unit. These solutions disclose all their potential in terms of superior flexibility and efficiency, supported, for the first time in textile industry, by the technological paradigms of M2M and M2H.

DIGITAL TEXTILE

Another strength is its expertise in developing the most advanced digital technologies: at ITME, Marzoli will present 5 solutions for a fully digitalized spinning mill.

Marzoli (Marzoli Remote Maintenance): the world’s first AI based platform able to analyse Big Data generated by machinery processes and also to continuously monitor mission critical operations. This ensures a reduction of machine downtime, a longer useful life of parts, and more timely and effective maintenance.

Alongside this, integrated management can be enabled by YarNet, highly innovative software, through which users can easily manage the entire spinning process directly from their PC. With it, every machine in a plant can be monitored with ease – a real value-added technology for customers aiming to maximise productivity and profitability.

Brain Box: the patented Marzoli software with an integrated APP, based on AI technologies, which significantly improves plant performance. Tests confirm that Brain Box can generate a 5.5% increase in productivity, an 8% increase in efficiency, and 1.5% in energy savings.

TAOMAPP: the innovative approach to cotton analysis in which the trash level inside the cotton is accurately determined through photographs taken by a smartphone. It is based on ultra-high resolution image recognition techniques and quantifies the results on the Marzoli Trash Index. You just need to download the app, start the analysis and get the benefits.

Trash Analyzer: the tool that analyses cotton trash content to optimise machinery set-up. It can be applied wherever there is a flow of material in a pipeline. During ITME it will be possible to see first-hand this advanced technology

These 5 solutions, constantly monitoring machines and process performance, allows to make intelligent and informed decisions, based on constantly updated information. Each of these decisions is a further step to increase the flexibility and customization and to reach the highest level of efficiency and productivity to become more valuable on the market.

NONWOVEN

With its deep experience and technological knowledge in fibre preparation and through an established network of partnerships, Marzoli is uniquely qualified in the implementation of nonwoven plants for the following range of applications: wipes, medical-surgical, disposable and filtration products.

CIRCULAR TECHNOLOGY

Since 2012, Marzoli has focused on continuous innovation in the mechanical regeneration of textile fibres. Its know-how focuses on the transformation of post industrial and post consumer textile waste, creating high-value recycled fiber to be process with ring spinning tecnology.

“For Marzoli, developing and adopting green technologies means carefully balancing business needs with environmental sustainability. Circularity through fabrics regeneration is creating a synergetic value chain that benefits all stakeholders” explains Cristian Locatelli, Marzoli General Manager

Established in 1851 and part of the Textile Division of Camozzi Group since 1999, Marzoli is one of the major worldwide brands in the textile sector and a unique European manufacturer of complete machine lines for the opening, preparation and spinning of short-staple fiber.

From bale openers to ring spinning frames, Marzoli offers advanced technology for completely automated spinning mills. Through its global sales and service network, its expertise with each type of fiber and its application, as well as its experience of the entire manufacturing process, Marzoli represents a skilled and reliable partner.

Synergies with the digital capabilities of the Camozzi Group have enabled the development of software solutions that enable informed and optimized management of the spinning process.

Established in 1964, the Italian Camozzi Group is a global leader in the production of components and systems for high-tech industrial automation in the manufacturing, life science, robotics and mechatronics sectors. The Camozzi Group also produces specialist machine tools and provides expert additive manufacturing solutions for the aeronautics, space and energy industries. It operates across a variety of additional sectors from textiles machinery to raw materials processing, including composites, titanium and aluminium.

Continuous research and technological development are the basis of the Group’s corporate strategy and, combined with the use of IIOT digital solutions as well as our commitment to social responsibility, form the core principles that inspire the entire Group.

The Camozzi Group is represented in 78 countries worldwide, has 38 branches, 2956 employees, 5 operating divisions and 25 production sites.

Posted: December 7, 2022

Source: Marzoli – A Camozzi Group Company

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