Nikwax Promotes Brian Davidson To Global CEO

SEATTLE — August 14, 2023 — Nikwax, the international supplier of technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor gear and apparel, has promoted Brian Davidson to CEO of its global business. Davidson will maintain his position as president of Nikwax North America, while also leading Nikwax globally.

“Brian has achieved significant growth in the North American market over the last 8 years and has been heavily involved with strategic projects for the Nikwax international business over the last year,” said Adam Arnold, CEO of GearForm, parent company of Nikwax. “His ability to create a friendly and ambitious team made the decision to advance him to Nikwax CEO very easy. I look forward to seeing the global team’s response to Brian’s unique ability to boost confidence and inspire others to improve. Brian will be pivotal in shaping the future direction of the business, utilizing the diverse knowledge and skills he has built up over his comprehensive career.”

Spending many years in the bicycle and fitness industries, Davidson started as Director of Sales for Nikwax NA in 2015 before his appointment to President in 2017. Over the course of the past 8 years, under Davidson’s leadership, Nikwax has seen record sales each year. He was instrumental in driving projects that positively impacted the overall business, including Direct.Dry, Nikwax’s industrial applied PFAS-free DWR application for brands; Sports Refresh, a new high-powered cleaner and deodorizer for activewear launching Fall 2023; updating labeling for the entire product line; and launching a new North American consumer-facing website.

“I am incredibly proud of the progress and success we have experienced in North America,” said Davidson. “We have a talented and focused team, and with this new role, an opportunity to unify the global team to continue to build on our 46 years of industry leadership.”

Posted: August 14, 2023

Source: Nikwax North America, Inc.

Tallayne® Announces Agreement To Acquire Nufabrx® Brand And Retail Business Unit From Textile-Based Delivery, Inc. (DBA Healthwear®)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — August 14, 2023 — Tallayne, in collaboration with Textile-Based Delivery Inc., proudly announces an agreement to acquire the Nufabrx brand and its retail business unit. This strategic move marks a significant step towards an accelerated expansion of product accessibility across North America and key international markets.

Tallayne’s planned acquisition of Nufabrx underscores a commitment to amplify the brand’s already impressive distribution network and consumer recognition. Pioneered by the company’s founder, Jordan Schindler, Nufabrx introduced HealthWear® — a first of its kind category that merges clothing with medicine delivery. Powered by patented smart-textile technology, this platform seamlessly incorporates active ingredients directly into textile products. Within HealthWear garments, these specialized compounds are released in controlled amounts through body heat and moisture, ensuring consistent and effective topical treatments to the skin even through multiple uses and wash cycles.

Glenn Normoyle, the founder of Tallayne, remarked: “My involvement with Nufabrx since 2018 has strengthened my belief in the potential of its technology, brand, and the exceptional leadership demonstrated by Jordan Schindler. This acquisition opens doors to even greater opportunities as we proactively work to grow awareness following its initial success.”

The Nufabrx brand harnesses the power of HealthWear technology to infuse pain relief ingredients directly into compression braces. These products, designed for reusability, deliver a reliable and measured dosage of medication directly to the body. This unique fusion of pain relief and compression in a single product reinforces the brand’s commitment to simplifying health and wellness.

“Getting healthy has never been easier, you simply just need to get dressed in the morning; no more messy creams or sticky patches!” said HealthWear CEO, Jordan Schindler. ” The Nufabrx brand was our first line of products available in the commercial market, its consumer success has led to the development of many new health and wellness products coming soon. The sky is the limit on potential use causes and partner collaborations at this intersection between pharmaceuticals and apparel. We’re extremely excited to see where the team at Tallayne takes the brand!”

Posted: August 14, 2023

Source: Nufabrx

Kaeser Kompressoren’s Thomas Kaeser Turns 70

COBURG, Germany — August 14, 2023 — “My brother is my role model, because he is always level-headed, remains calm, and does not see ‘problems’, just ‘challenges’ to which there is always a solution”. This sentence, written by one of his sisters many years ago in a school essay, neatly sums up Thomas Kaeser’s approach to life. On August 14, 2023, he celebrates his 70th birthday. Born the third of seven children, amongst his siblings he learned early on how to negotiate and find solutions: “There were always seven different opinions and seven different perspectives, all of which had to be coordinated in a target-driven manner,” he remembers fondly of his childhood and youth. “That was good training in how to run a company.”

Family comes first

Then as now, family holds a special place in his heart. Not only his immediate family, but also the corporate family at Kaeser Kompressoren, which successfully grew ever larger as the years passed and the company expanded across the globe. Today, Kaeser provides jobs for over 7500 employees and is represented in more than 140 countries by a comprehensive network of over 50 subsidiaries and about 70 exclusive distribution partners. Despite this global growth, Thomas Kaeser has always remained true to his hometown of Coburg as the main production facility, as well as to his convictions: “It is important to stress that we are a family business,” he always emphasises, demonstrating his continued commitment to his family.

A great economic thinker and leader

This approach applies not only to his own company, but further afield as well – much further afield in fact. In July 2023, he was presented with the Bavarian Order of Merit by Dr. Markus Söder, Minister-President of Bavaria, who described him as a “great economic thinker” and a “sustainable voice for the Upper Franconian economy”, whom he personally holds in high esteem and who “always has excellent ideas”.

This wealth of ideas also characterizes Kaeser Kompressoren: the company has always been associated with technical innovation and market leadership throughout its 100-year history, and has grown continuously since the day it was founded. The objective of this compressed air systems provider is to offer efficient, economical, reliable and sustainable solutions that support businesses across the globe in making their production processes ever more safe and efficient, thereby enabling their growth, creating new job opportunities and driving prosperity.

Ever more efficient

Thomas Kaeser’s life journey has also been marked by efficiency. After completing his grammar school education at the Coburger Gymnasium Ernestinum, he went on to study a Master of Business Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, followed by trainee positions in France and the USA, and finally a diploma in Business Engineering. Having joined his parents’ company in 1979, in 1985 he became a managing partner and in 2012, Chairman of the Managing Board. He runs the company together with his wife, Tina-Maria Vlantoussi-Kaeser. The couple have two children, Alexander-Jan and Philipp.

In addition to his role as Chairman of the Management Board at Kaeser Kompressoren SE, Thomas Kaeser is also Member of the Board of vbm and bayme (Associations of the metal working and electrical industries in Bavaria) for Bavaria and Chairman of the Management Board of VMET (Association of metal and electric working industries in Thuringia). He chairs the vbw (Association of the Bavarian industry) district group of Upper Franconia as well as the Western Region of the vbm. In addition, he is involved in the Board of the VDMA (Mechanical Engineering Industry Association), the Exhibitor and Trade Fair Advisory Board of the Hannover Messe, and the Exhibition and Trade Fair Committee of the German Economy (AUMA), as well as the PNEUROP Council, the European association of compressor manufacturers. In November 2012, he was awarded the State Medal for Excellent Services to the Bavarian Economy.

Does this hectic schedule leave any time for leisure? Actually, yes – for classical music and jazz, not to mention regular exercise in order to stay fit and healthy. For his 70th birthday, Thomas Kaeser will be taking a few days’ holiday in Greece – the country from which his wife, Tina-Maria Vlantoussi-Kaeser, originates. Whilst there, perhaps he will look back at the many challenges he has faced, and continues to face, in his life. Just as with the challenges of the past, he will resolve those of the present and the future with the level-headedness and calm for which he is renowned, and thereby become a role model for many more.

Posted: August 14, 2023

Source: Kaeser Kompressoren SE

Spinnova Receives Business Finland R&D Grant For Developing SPINNOVA® Fiber From New Raw Materials

JYVÄSKYLÄ, Finland — August 14, 2023 — Spinnova has received a grant of maximum 1.9 million euros for its research and development (R&D) work from Business Finland for the period April 15, 2023 to April 14, 2025. The grant amount represents 50 percent of the project’s total cost estimate totaling 3.9 million euros.

The product development project aims for pilot-scale production of SPINNOVA® fiber from textile and agricultural waste streams. The refining environment to be developed during the project can also be used for the recycling of SPINNOVA fiber. The project aims to expand Spinnova’s technology offering by adding new refining and fiber recycling components, which could be used by factories producing SPINNOVA fiber. This will open new strategic opportunities for Spinnova to expand its business. More energy-efficient refining is also expected to improve the competitiveness of the SPINNOVA fiber.

“Business Finland’s grant supports our development work to become even more sustainable and competitive by being able to offer technology that can process multiple circular raw materials into textile fiber,” said Spinnova’s Chief Technology Officer and co-founder Juha Salmela.

Posted: August 14, 2023

Source: Spinnova Plc

ANDRITZ Nonwoven And Textile At Techtextil India

GRAZ, Austria — August 11, 2023 — International technology group ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at Techtextil India in Mumbai, India, on September 12-14 (booth K12, Pavilion 2 & 3). The ANDRITZ product portfolio encompasses state-of-the-art production technologies such as air-through bonding, airlaid, airlay, needlepunch, spunlace, spunbond, wetlaid/Wetlace™, converting, textile finishing, recycling, and natural fiber processing. The booth at Techtextil India will highlight technologies for wipes, textile recycling, needlepunch, and textile calendering.

Driving Success In Wipes Markets

ANDRITZ will focus on its comprehensive technologies for all types of wipes: Airlac™, Spunlace, Wetlace, and Wetlace CP. With the recent acquisition of Dan-Web, ANDRITZ is expanding its portfolio to include the well-known airlaid and airlace processes, offering its customers an even wider range of options. As a leading supplier to the nonwovens industry, ANDRITZ plays an important role in the development of sustainable products — such as wipes that are biodegradable and produced from natural or recycled fibers — all with one goal in mind: to reduce and eliminate plastic components and to reuse raw materials while maintaining the high quality of the desired product properties.

Moreover, customers have the opportunity to conduct trials and explore various options with the guidance of ANDRITZ experts at the technical center in Montbonnot, France. This center is the world’s first nonwovens test facility for wipes, featuring integrated pulp formation, the neXecodry energy saving system, and a new spunlace pilot line for natural and recycled fibers.

Full Suite Of Textile Recycling Technologies

The spotlight will be also placed on ANDRITZ’s range of complete textile recycling lines for post- consumer and industrial textile waste, aiming to produce fibers for re-spinning and nonwoven applications. With increased customer awareness and regulatory pressure, clothing brands are compelled to recycle their textile waste in their own products. The nonwovens industry can also use recycled fibers in various applications such as automotive upholstery, insulation, mattresses, filtration, and furniture felts. ANDRITZ offers airlay technology capable of effectively processing recycled fibers, as a complete line with thermobonding, needlelooms, or alternative bonding methods.

Customers are welcome to conduct trials with our experts and compare the different options available in the technical center for textile recycling, airlay, and bast fiber processes at ANDRITZ Laroche in Cours, France.

Cutting-Edge Solutions For Durable Applications

The ANDRITZ needlepunch portfolio represents another highlight for Techtextil India. It offers customers superior technologies and enables them to produce exactly the fabric characteristics they need, like market entry solutions to premium production lines from very light (<70 gsm) to heavy (up to 4,000 gsm) fabric weights.

ANDRITZ will also highlight its latest solutions in PTFE processing for filtration from raw fiber to the end of line with dedicated expertise to enhance production capacity and product uniformity.

Another focus will be ProWid™ technology for profile weight correction in the needlepunch industry, fitting both our eXcelle crosslappers and our aXcess range of batt forming solutions for a wider, cost- sensitive approach. This device optimizes processes by ensuring a more regular product weight and providing a faster return on investment via significant material savings. The ProWid system allows the carded web to be stretched to reduce its fiber weight so that the stretched web areas can be laid by the crosslapper on both edges of the fiber mat provided. Its closed loop design is an advantage in constantly improving the CV%. Better products then make it possible to penetrate new markets or to implement more attractive prices for most applications.

At the needlepunch technical center at ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau in Elbeuf, France, customers are welcome to conduct trials with ANDRITZ experts and compare the different options.

Posted: August 11, 2023

Source: International Technology Group ANDRITZ

Cone Denim Is The First Denim Mill In North America To Join CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network

GREENSBORO, N.C. — August 10, 2023 — Cone Denim® has become the first denim mill in North America to join the CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network, a network comprised of yarn and textile producers committed to streamlining and increasing CIRCULOSE production across the supply chain.

“Our partnership in the CIRCULOSE Supplier Network underscores Cone Denim’s commitment to drive change toward a sustainable fashion future,” said Caitlyn Holt, Cone Denim director of Product and Innovation. “We’re committed to making the textile value chain circular by increasing the percentage of recycled content in the denim fabrics we design, develop, and bring to market.”

Renewcell, a pioneering leader in textile recycling innovation, announced the launch of the CIRCULOSE Supplier Network last month. The network is comprised of yarn and textile producers committed to advancing the use of CIRCULOSE in apparel production.

CIRCULOSE is a next-generation raw material derived from the recovery of cellulose found in worn-out clothing and transformed into a dissolving pulp made from 100-percent recycled textiles. The pulp serves as the foundation for various types of regenerated fibers, including viscose, lyocell, modal, acetate, and other man-made cellulosic fibers.

Joining the CIRCULOSE Supplier Network is among several initiatives Cone Denim is undertaking as part of the leading role the 132-year-old mill is playing toward the adoption of circularity in the industry.

Since 2022, Cone Denim has been actively participating as one of the U.S. trial partners for Accelerating Circularity, a nonprofit that catalyzes new circular supply chains and business models to turn spent textiles into mainstream raw materials. Through this program, Cone Denim has incorporated recycled and circular fibers into products at scale. This includes offering denim brands RCS-certified, post-industrial waste (PIW) recycled cotton from its mills in China and Mexico.

Cone Denim is focused on a sustainable future. Over the past five years, the company has invested more than $13 million in new equipment installation and advanced processes that lessen the environmental impact of its manufacturing operations. Cone Denim has a roadmap with established targets across water conservation, energy and greenhouse gas reduction (including validated Science Based Targets), waste reduction, and sustainable product development to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Posted: August 11, 2023

Source: Cone Denim

Indorama Ventures Reports Marginal Improvement In Quarterly Earnings; Safeguards Business In Challenging Environment

BANGKOK, Thailand — August 11, 2023 — Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL), a global sustainable chemical producer, today reported marginally improved quarterly earnings as the company’s inherent advantages and continued focus on improving competitiveness helped bolster its business amid a continued weak operating environment.

Indorama Ventures achieved Reported EBITDA of $321 million in 2Q23, an increase of 7 percent QoQ and a decline of 68 percent YoY. Sales volumes remained resilient, rising 4 percent QoQ, amid continued destocking in the global chemicals industry from its peak in 4Q last year. Management is taking steps to conserve cash and safeguard the company’s competitive advantages as the global industry is impacted by increased capacity and lower margins with China boosting exports to offset muted domestic demand. Measures include redoubling efforts to reduce working capital and capex targeting $500 million of cash savings this year, optimizing the company’s European manufacturing footprint, and continued focus on Project Olympus, digitalization, and organizational enhancement.

Volumes are expected to improve in the second half of the year, with all three of Indorama Ventures’ business segments benefiting from the management measures and a gradual improvement in the outlook for the industry. Combined PET, the company’s largest segment, posted Reported EBITDA of $194 million, a 37-percent increase QoQ as destocking eased in most markets and supported stable volumes. Sales volumes are expected to grow in the second half of the year as manufacturing is optimized in Europe and expansion projects ramp up in India.

Fibers segment achieved Reported EBITDA of $20 million, a decrease of 37 percent QoQ, impacted by lower margins in the Lifestyle vertical and weak demand for Hygiene products in Europe. Volumes are expected to improve as manufacturing in Europe is optimized and expansion projects come online in the U.S and India. Mobility fibers volumes will see improvement in line with increasing automotive demand. Integrated Oxides and Derivatives (IOD) segment posted a 27-percent decline in QoQ Reported EBITDA to $94 million amid destocking in Crop Solutions market. Volumes will continue to be supported by reducing levels of destocking in the downstream portfolio.

DK Agarwal, deputy group CEO of Indorama Ventures, said, “Indorama Ventures’ businesses are structurally well positioned. We are using the slowdown to optimize our asset footprint and drive operational excellence to remain in the first quartile cost position in the markets we serve. As they say, ‘Never let a good crisis go to waste’. As the inflationary environment improves, we see mid-cycle returns in 2024 for our businesses, led by our talented leadership, leveraging on the new infrastructure of SAP S4/Hana and digital tools to improve our operations for superior customer connect. We believe in our sustainability linked investments which we continue to drive while we cut down on discretionary capital projects in light of the significant increase in financial costs. I am very gratified by the resilience of ‘Team IVL’ who are the backbone and architects of our growth aspirations.”

Posted: August 11, 2023

Source: Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL)

Devan’s R-vital NTL Unlocks New Possibilities For Textile Manufacturers, Achieving A Durability Of 50 Washes

RONSE, Belgium — August 10, 2023 — Devan, part of Pulcra Chemicals, has announced a significant breakthrough with its R-Vital NTL technology. Achieving a remarkable durability of 50 washes, Devan’s bio-based and biodegradable well-being technology is set to revolutionize the textile industry.

R-Vital NTL enables textile manufacturers to boost textiles with a versatile range of micro-encapsulated active ingredients. This innovative functional finish provides added value for textiles and allows manufacturers to create unique products that differentiate them from competitors.

The main concept behind micro-encapsulation is that active ingredients, present on textiles, are gradually released on the skin. When using the textiles or while wearing the clothing, the microcapsules burst by friction and release their assets. Since not all capsules break at the same time, a continuous and gradual release of the actives is obtained.

The natural range comprises five distinct products, each with specific attributes:

  • Aloe vera: Known for its skin-smoothing and softening properties.
  • Avocado seed oil: Known for its skin-moisturizing capabilities.
  • CBD: Known for its relaxation properties.
  • Multivitamin: A blend of provitamin D, vitamins C and E, and ginger.
  • Vitamin E: Known to offer protection against free radicals and premature aging.

Devan’s groundbreaking achievement with R-Vital NTL showcases their dedication to innovation in specialty chemicals. This development promises to reshape the textile landscape and elevate the quality of textiles across the industry.

Posted: August 10, 2023

Source: Devan Chemicals, part of Pulcra Chemicals

AATCC Foundation Announces Graduate Scholarship Recipients

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — August 10, 2023 — Students, the application for 2024-2025 scholarships opens November 1. The application for research support grants is open now through October 15! Visit www.aatcc.org/foundation/#grants for more information about funding for your research.

Grady, Hauser, Houser, Daniels Fellow

This is a $3,500 fellowship for PhD candidates in Fiber and Polymer Science at the North Carolina State University Wilson College of Textiles.

  • Morgan Gilbert, PhD, Fiber and Polymer Science, North Carolina State University

Connelly-Perkins Fellow

PhD candidates at the Clemson University Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) may apply for this $3,500 fellowship.

  • Travis Wanless, Graduate, Materials Science & Engineering, Clemson University

Kanti and Hansa Jasani Family Textile Scholars

Indian students attending a US university are eligible for one of three $1,000 Jasani scholarships. This year, the awards went to the two graduate students listed below and one undergraduate.

  • Akanksha Pragya, Graduate, Fiber and Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
  • Kavyashree Mruthyunjaya Swamy, Graduate, Textile Design, Thomas Jefferson University

More Scholars

This year, AATCC Foundation is providing scholarships to about 25 students at 8 universities in programs ranging from fashion design to materials engineering. Learn about other 2023-2024 scholarship recipients at www.aatcc.org/foundnews.

Posted: August 10, 2023

Source: AATCC Foundation Inc.

X-Rite eLearning Webinar Helps Customers Go Beyond Color To Visualize Appearance In Product Design

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — August 10, 2023 — X-Rite Inc. and Pantone LLC will host a free eLearning webinar on August 29 that goes beyond color to highlight how companies can digitally capture and communicate a material’s appearance in product designs. By transforming a physical material into a digital twin or virtual prototype, automotive, electronics, apparel, and durable goods companies can streamline product design, enable remote visual approvals, and reduce oversampling.

“Both color and appearance play an essential role in product design, yet even experienced professionals may not fully understand how a material’s appearance attributes such as texture, gloss, reflection, or other special effects will impact the product’s final color,” said Thomas Meeker, 3D solution architect, X-Rite. “In this webinar, we discuss the importance of appearance on final color and demonstrate how to capture, communicate, and digitally render appearance characteristics for use across multifunctional teams and with suppliers around the globe.”

During this webinar, attendees will:

  • Watch a demonstration of the latest release of X-Rite’s appearance software, PANTORA™.
  • See how PANTORA connects with X-Rite Ci7000 benchtop Series, MA-T12 multi-angle, and MetaVue VS3200 spectrophotometers to capture color and appearance.
  • Discover how to measure and import data directly into PANTORA to store, edit, and create virtual material samples for plastics, metals, fabrics, leather, meshes, paints, and structured coatings.
  • Learn how Appearance Exchange Format (AxF™) data can be shared across Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), CAD, and 3D rendering software.

“Digital material twins can be used at each step of the product development process, from marketing to production and quality control, to ensure a consistent representation in both the virtual and physical world,” continued Meeker. “This revolutionary technology enables companies to innovate and accelerate the design to manufacturing process by remotely assessing variations, ensuring products are within tolerance, and verifying all aspects of a final assembled product.”

The webinar will be held Tuesday, August 29 at 10 a.m. Eastern. Registration is available at https://www.xrite.com/learning-color-education/webinars/leveraging-color-and-appearance-for-product-design

Posted: August 10, 2023

Source: X-Rite Incorporated

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