Durst Group Wins Three EDP Awards At FESPA Global Print Expo In Munich, Germany

BRIXEN, Italy — May 25, 2023 — Durst Group, manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, has won three EDP Awards at the FESPA Global Print Expo in Munich, Germany. The EDP Awards are the most prestigious awards in the digital printing industry and are presented by a consortium consisting of 21 European trade magazines for innovative solutions.

The Durst Group won the awards for P5 Robotics, P5 350 HSR and Durst Workflow Software. P5 Robotics is the next level of automation for flexible and continuous production cycles with long run times. At the heart of P5 Robotics is the P5 350 HS D4 hybrid printing system, whose feeder/stacker unit is formed by two Kuka robots to handle the unmanned production of a complete shift. P5 350 HSR is the fastest 3.5-meter LED web printing system on the market, with a printing speed of up to 670 m2 and the option to feed large rolls weighing up to 1,000 kg and 635 mm in diameter. Durst Workflow is the Durst Group’s successful software that is now used by more than 600 print service providers worldwide for their prepress operations.

“The current EDP awards bring us full circle,” said Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of Durst Group. “Five years ago at the Fespa trade show – also in Munich – we presented our roadmap for an in-house software division and the development of the P5 printer series to offer the industry a new dimension in print quality, print speed, flexibility, automation and for more sustainability. Today we have received recognition for our bold move and more importantly our customers are benefiting from it. The awards belong to all “Durst’lers” around the world – I am delighted that our desire to innovate, coupled with a dash of Tyrolean stubbornness, has been recognized.”

Posted: May 25, 2023

Source: The Durst Group

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Cygnet Texkimp

CHESHIRE, England — May 25, 2023 — Fibre handling specialist Cygnet Texkimp will introduce its compact Robot-AGV live on stand at this year’s ITMA exhibition. The UK-based machine builder will also feature its full range of fibre unwinding and tensioning creels for the traditional and advanced textile markets using a large-scale demonstrator rig.

Visitors will be able to see both technologies in action throughout the seven-day show.

The Robot-AGV is designed to load and unload packages of fibre or yarn weighing up to 100kg on and off a range of equipment including tyre cord creels, winders, cabling and twisting machines, and shelving and racking structures, allowing manufacturers to reduce manual handling and improve processing speeds.

The compact AGV has been built to fit down narrow shelving aisles or between creels and other equipment, making it an ideal solution for companies that want to automate their process in a busy factory setting. The robot can reach down to lift from floor-level package holders or up to load and unload above operator height, saving them from repetitive and potentially dangerous lifting and loading actions and increasing factory efficiency.

The robot is mounted onto an omni-directional AGV fitted with drive wheels that can rotate 360 degrees and allow it to navigate in any direction. Unlike transfer cars, which run along rails, the AGV can run anywhere it is programmed to and is ideal for use in factories with restricted floor space. The system can be programmed to follow a pre-determined route, and easily re-programmed to accommodate layout or task changes, or controlled manually via a joystick.

Laser scanners and encoders enable the AGV to plot its exact location and navigate the factory environment safely. If an obstruction is detected, the AGV will slow down or stop moving immediately, which means it can be used for loading and unloading processes alongside operators performing manual tasks.

The system also offers full packing and palletising capability, including weighing, labelling and RFID tagging for inventory control, data management and traceability, wrapping, packing and palletising.

Creel demonstrator rig

Alongside the company’s Robot-AGV, a large-scale demonstrator rig will also highlight its range of bespoke fibre unwinding and tensioning creels for all materials. These include mechanical tyre cord creels for the global tyre industry, high-capacity weaving creels with intelligent controls and customised guide system, and the company’s low-pressure, pneumatic Flatline creel for the unwinding of high-end carbon fibres used in the manufacture of prepregs and other composite materials.

“The technologies we have on stand at ITMA all have a vital role to play in maximising efficiency and quality in the textile manufacturing industry,” says Cygnet Texkimp’s Director of Technology, Lee Simcock.

“As a fibre handling specialist, our key focus is always to design systems that handle and process the fibre or yarn with ultimate care and minimal contact, to eliminate the potential for damage and protect its integrity.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming the textile industry onto our stand to demonstrate how these solutions can help to enhance the quality of the fibre while maximising process efficiency, increasing production, reducing repetitive manual tasks and enabling product traceability.”

Posted: May 25, 2023

Source: Cygnet Texkimp

Momentum Expands Its Industry-Leading Repertoire With The Launch Of Pindrop, A Comprehensive Range Of Rigid Acoustic Solutions

IRVINE, CA. — May 24, 2023 — Known for their award-winning textiles and wallcoverings, Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering is advancing its commitment to providing the commercial design industry with smart, sustainable solutions through the introduction of Pindrop – a dedicated acoustics line featuring rigid solutions of all scales. The initial three collections launching within the Pindrop range include shapes and tiles, architectural layers and larger scale panels, all of which are Red List Free and manufactured entirely of recycled PET.

These hyper functional solutions offer designers and specifiers a new repertoire from Momentum to create calm, engaging and sound-conscious spaces across commercial, hospitality, workplace and healthcare environments. While the brand has offered rolled high-quality acoustics products for many years – and continues to build out these offerings – Pindrop completes Momentum’s holistic acoustic product range with engaging designs to enhance interior auditory experiences.

“With the introduction of Pindrop, we bring to market our industry-leading expertise in sustainable solutions for commercial design in an entirely new category,” comments Paul Cleary, President and CEO of Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering. “Rigid acoustics have increasingly become an integral part of so many public-facing interior spaces as the application of these solutions meaningfully affect experience and function. With the introduction of Pindrop, Momentum becomes a one-stop source for designers to specify sustainable solutions for wallcovering, interior upholstery, exterior upholstery and acoustics of all types.”

Three diverse collections anchor Pindrop: Shapes & Tiles, Panels and Architectural Layers. Within these ranges, Momentum devised a rich offering of patterns, textures, colors and finishes to complement one another across the full suite of designs – 12 solid colors, 3 textured patterns in 6 colorways, 3 large-scale etch patterns and 3 large-scale print patterns, also available in 6 colorways respectively.

“When designing Pindrop, our goal was to curate a collection of versatile solutions leading with our expertise in texture, color and sustainability,” explains Momentum’s Vice President of Design, Wallcovering Jill Nelson. “Each collection and colorway have been designed to work individually or as a full product family, in complement to each other to help designers in seamless specification.”

The options available in the Pindrop collection include:

Shapes & Tiles

Available in Square, Rectangle, Hexified, Petal, Tuxedo and 24×24 Tiles, Pindrop Shapes & Tiles offer artful building blocks from which endless installation arrangements are possible. These shapes and tiles are designed to be mixed and matched or installed in repeat, allowing for the combination of interlocking forms with color, pattern depth and texture. The shapes and tiles are available in the Pindrop collection’s 12 standard colors as well as texture prints – Zuri, Clara Silk, and Milinet. The Petal, Hexified and Tuxedo shapes incorporate a half-inch offset in their installation which creates an eye-catching 3-dimensional effect.

Panels

Momentum’s Pindrop Panels are available in standard sizes 48”x118” or 48”x120” and can be easily cut-down or made-to-measure based on project installation to ensure a perfect fit. With the ability to be mixed and matched or installed singularly, the panels come in the Pindrop collection’s 3 texture patterns – Zuri, Clara Silk and Milinet, and statement patterns either etched, offered in 12 standard colors, or printed in 6 different colorways. The etched patterns include Crosscut, Zag and Circ with complimentary companions in the printed options: Cross the Line, Zig Ombre and Circlet.

Architectural Layers

Designed to offer architectural intrigue, the Architectural Layers range in the Pindrop collection include Bengal, Cabana, Weatherboard and Weatherboard Wave designs. Available in light and dark wood-inspired print or solid colors, these layers can be installed vertically or horizontally to create an architectural element that offers an auditory dampening in high-sound interiors. The Bengal and Cabana designs are defined by differing widths of straight panels whereas the Weatherboard and Weatherboard Wave designs are defined by straight or scalloped singular slats that can be installed in a variety of formats.

Finishes & Colors

Across Pindrop, designers and specifiers have the choice of 12 solid colorways, 3 texture patterns each available in 6 specific colorways, 3 large-scale etch patterns and 3 large-scale print patterns also in 6 colorways. The texture patterns include Zuri, Clara Silk and Milinet and are designed to give a visual illusion of textile-like textures. Inspired by wood grain, Zuri offers a biophilic visual across the Pindrop solutions. Clara Silk is a design taken from the ethereal nature of watercolor paintings applied to textiles, offering a soothing yet intriguing statement across the rigid acoustic collection.

Milinet is a true textile-inspired design, offering specifiers the opportunity to play with rigid acoustic installations that look like textiles. Within the etched and printed statement patterns, the collection includes three companion designs: Crosscut and Cross the Line in etched and printed form respectively are large scale geometric designs that can work in harmony with each other. Zag and Zig Ombre in etched and printed form respectively give an undulating pattern that can be artfully combined together or installed separately. Circ and Circlet in etched and printed form respectively feature different scale cut circles that are different yet harmoniously interesting together.

Pindrop is now available for specification and order placement.

Posted: May 24, 2023

Source: Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering

UMF|PerfectCLEAN’s Klorese® Disinfectant Kills Candida Auris In Just Two Minutes

NORTHBROOK, Ill. — May 24, 2023 — UMF|PerfectCLEAN’s Klorese® disinfectant is now EPA-registered for reduced contact time against more than 20 pathogens, including the rapidly spreading Candida auris (C. auris) fungus. Klorese kills C. auris in just two minutes, making it a powerful weapon against this superbug which, according to the CDC, kills one in three patients within a month of diagnosis. Registered on all 14 EPA lists covering disinfectants, Klorese now also holds a soft surface pathogen claim, which is significant in that Klorese can help prevent cross contamination from cubicle curtains and other healthcare textiles.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that C. auris, an emerging fungus considered an urgent antimicrobial resistance (AR) threat, spread at an alarming rate in U.S. healthcare facilities from 2020 to 2021. C. auris case counts likely increased for many reasons, including a strain on healthcare and public health systems during the pandemic and resulting poor general infection prevention and control practices in healthcare facilities.

“The CDC emphasizes the need for adherence to proven infection prevention and control practices to slow the spread of C. auris,” said UMF|PerfectCLEAN CEO George Clarke. “Core to this is the process of cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces in all patient care environments with a disinfectant that is EPA-approved against Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) endospores, MRSA, biofilm, and C. auris. The reduced contact time and a neutral pH mean Klorese is even more seamless for environmental services (EVS) staff to use and the most proactive disinfectant against all ESKAPE bacteria and pathogens that cause healthcare associated infections (HAIs). Together with its soft surface pathogen claim and inclusion on all 14 EPA disinfectant lists, Klorese is the most versatile surface cleaner and disinfectant combination on the market.”

Klorese also excels in the sustainability category. A small, effervescent tablet that is added to water on-site, Klorese significantly reduces the storage footprint and cost when compared to ready-to-use disinfectants. Klorese also eliminates dispenser maintenance, labor, and staff health concerns due to exposure to toxic chemical disinfectants.

  1. auris protocols
    C. auris is concerning because it is often multidrug-resistant; it is difficult to identify with standard laboratory methods; it has caused outbreaks in healthcare settings; and it is a yeast capable of producing biofilm, which protects pathogens from many disinfectants. Added Clarke, “If you are not disinfecting patient care environments for biofilm, then you are not disinfecting.”
  2. auris has been found in multiple locations in patient rooms, including high-touch surfaces, such as bedside tables and bedrails, and surfaces farther away from the patient, such as windowsills. C. auris also has been identified on mobile or reusable equipment that is shared between patients, such as glucometers, temperature probes, blood pressure cuffs, ultrasound machines, nursing carts, and crash carts.

Because C. auris can persist on surfaces in healthcare environments, the CDC recommends using a disinfectant from the EPA List P, which includes all EPA–registered hospital-grade disinfectants effective against the fungus. EVS staff should perform thorough routine and terminal cleaning and disinfection of patients’ rooms and other areas where patients receive care using an appropriate disinfectant. Healthcare personnel should clean and disinfect shared or reusable equipment after each use. In all cases, users should follow the manufacturer’s directions for use of surface disinfectants and apply the product for the correct contact time.

Klorese is registered on EPA Lists B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M, N, O, P, and Q. It is the only EPA-registered disinfectant with approved claims for C. diff endospores, C. auris, and biofilm that also is registered for use in electrostatic sprayers. Hypochlorous acid (HOCL), the active ingredient in Klorese, is the most effective disinfectant in the chlorine family. Studies have shown that HOCL is 4 to 10 times more efficacious than chlorine bleach.

Posted: May 24, 2023

Source: UMF Corporation

Artelon, Inc. Secures $20M In Funding To Advance Surgical Treatment Of Joint Instability

MARIETTA, Ga. — May 24, 2023 — Artelon Inc., a privately held medical device company, announced today that it closed approximately $20 million in Series B funding, led by Vensana Capital with expected additional participation from existing investors. The financing will fund commercial growth, clinical research, and expansion of Artelon’s product line for surgical treatment of ankles and other joints.

“Artelon has focused deeply on surgical solutions for ankle instability, a large and underserved market” said CEO Aaron Smith. “Ankle sprains are the number one reason for emergency room visits in the United States, and up to 20 percent of those patients will develop chronic instability after these injuries. While traditional surgical procedures can mitigate ankle instability, patients endure a long recovery period and can still have residual pain or instability over the long term.” Artelon’s innovative surgical solutions represent more than 30 years of research and expertise on the complex interaction of mechanics and biology in tendon and ligament reconstruction. “Following on the commercial success of our current Flexband® SOLO and Flexband MULTI products, this funding will allow us to take on adjacent clinical indications and pursue leadership within the $2B U.S. ankle instability market, while expanding our efforts to address latent customer needs in other unstable joints.”

“Artelon is focused on bringing value to patients and healthcare providers through a platform that enhances soft tissue repair while restoring stability and motion,” said Greg Banker of Vensana Capital. “They are on a mission to enable faster recovery and improved outcomes for patients, while fitting seamlessly into clinical workflows.” Added Vensana’s Kirk Nielsen, “Vensana is excited to join the Artelon team and to support their efforts to establish themselves as a technology and market leader.”

Artelon’s Dynamic Matrix® technology is a proprietary polymeric bio-textile for musculoskeletal soft tissue reconstruction. Dynamic Matrix is designed to mimic the natural mechanical and biological properties of healing ligament tissue. It has been proven in clinical studies to protect the surgical repair during early healing, quickly restore the mechanics of motion, and support development of regenerating tissue before dissolving over five to six years.

Posted: May 24, 2023

Source: Artelon Inc.

Avery Dennison Announces Planned CEO Succession

MENTOR, Ohio — May 24, 2023 — Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) announced today that its board of directors, as a result of a planned succession process, has elected the company’s president and chief operating officer, Deon Stander, as president and chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2023. Current chairman and CEO, Mitch Butier, will serve as executive chairman of the company’s board of directors.

“It has been a privilege to have led Avery Dennison for much of the past decade. I have been fortunate to have worked with such a tremendous team at this wonderful company — a team that has raised the bar by both delivering superior results, while also positioning us for even greater successes in the future,” said Mitch Butier, chairman and chief executive officer, Avery Dennison. “With the company so well positioned, I am confident it is the right time to transition the role of CEO to Deon.”

Mr. Butier continued, “I could not be more pleased that Deon will be our next CEO. He has been a close partner of mine over the years, and is an outstanding steward of our values. Over his 20-year career with the company, he has served in a number of leadership roles across the globe with increasing responsibility and impact. He has a proven track record, including leading the transformation of our Solutions business and helping lead the acceleration of our intelligent labels platform. He is the right leader to ensure we reach even greater heights, and I look forward to supporting him and the company in my role as executive chairman.”

“I am honored by the opportunity to serve as Avery Dennison’s next CEO,” said Deon Stander, president and chief operating officer, Avery Dennison. “We are well positioned as a company, with leading positions in growing markets, a clear set of proven strategies, a talented and agile team and a strong foundation for continued profitable growth. I look forward to working with our board, leadership team and Avery Dennison team members worldwide to continue creating superior value for all of our stakeholders.”

Patrick Siewert, lead independent director of the company’s board of directors, said, “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Mitch for his remarkable leadership. During his tenure, the team has transformed Avery Dennison, simultaneously delivering superior performance while creating even greater future potential. Deon has been a close partner to Mitch over the years, a period in which Avery Dennison has accelerated its growth, expanded margins, and improved employee engagement scores, all while advancing the company’s sustainability objectives and building what is our greatest growth platform, intelligent labels. We look forward to Avery Dennison’s continued success under Deon’s leadership, and are pleased that Mitch will remain with the company as executive chairman.”

Stander, 54, joined the company with its acquisition of Paxar Corporation in 2007. He has been president and chief operating officer since March 2022, previously having served as the leader of the Solutions business as well as in a number of other leadership roles based in Europe, Asia and North America. He earned his MBA from Lancaster University in the United Kingdom and his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Port Elizabeth in South Africa.

Posted: May 24, 2023

Source: Avery Dennison Corporation

Raff Military Textile Strengthens Ties With Latin America, Expands Export Of Military Textiles

MEXICO CITY — May 24, 2023 — Turkey’s diplomatic relations with Latin America have witnessed substantial progress since the 2000s, driven by a strategic opening strategy spearheaded by Turkish Foreign Ministry. Over two decades, trade volume between Turkey and the region has skyrocketed by an astounding 1,400%, increasing from US$1 billion in 2002 to a record-breaking US$15 billion in 2021, positioning Turkey as a key trade partner.

The declaration of 2006 as Year of Latin America and Caribbean, the establishment of cultural institutes, the implementation of over 400 projects through Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency, and mutual expansion of diplomatic missions have solidified Turkey’s standing as a robust regional trade partner. Further affirming this commitment was the recent Turkey-Colombia Trade Delegation and B2B Meetings held from March 27-30, 2023, hosted through a collaborative effort by Ministry of Trade and the Turkish Exporters Assembly.

The event witnessed active participation of 62 Colombian and 25 Turkish companies, resulting in over 200 productive meetings. Among prominent participants was Raff Military Textile, a leading Turkish company with a 50-year legacy in the manufacturing and distributing military clothing. Raff, known for its commitment to innovation, creativity, and growth, seized the opportunity to explore new avenues for collaboration and expansion in Colombia.

Expressing enthusiasm for the cooperation in Colombia, Eray Yükseloğlu, General Manager of Raff Military Textile, highlighted significance of this partnership with Columbia, the second country in the region with the highest number of active military personnel. Yükseloğlu stated, “Through this collaboration, our team will gain valuable insights into the local market from our Colombian partners, while local colleagues will benefit from our extensive network of customers & suppliers.”

Emphasizing mutual benefits derived from maintaining remarkable trade success achieved between Turkey and Latin America, he stated, “We strive to meet preferences and needs of customers worldwide with our extensive catalogue, ranging from camouflage and military clothing to police uniforms and military tents. We eagerly anticipate working closely with our Colombian business partners to achieve our shared goals.”

Posted: May 24, 2023

Source: Raff Military Textile

Paul Edwards Joins INX As Digital Division VP

SCHAUMBURG, IL — May 24, 2023 — INX International Ink Co. today announced the hiring of Paul Edwards as the new Vice President of the Digital Division. A longtime and successful printing industry executive, he reports to President and Chief Executive Officer Bryce Kristo.

Edwards joins INX after serving as the Vice President of Ink Technology at EFI since 2011. He directed a team of more than 60 chemists while leading the product development effort and maximized innovation for several business units, including display graphics, ceramics, textile, corrugated, wood and labels. He also managed the print-head technology and analysis group.

He was promoted to that position after serving as the Senior Director of Ink Research & Development for nearly three years. All told, Edwards was at the company for 19 years after beginning as the Director of Development at Jetrion in 2004. He began his career in the U.K. as a Project Manager and worked in technical positions at Domino Printing and Flint.

“We are very excited to have Paul Edwards join the INX International Ink Co. team,” said Kristo. “He brings with him over 30 years of leadership and technological experience within the analog and digital imaging field, both from a fluids and printing system perspective. We are focused on digital printing as a primary growth platform. His extensive experience in executing strategy within this market space will greatly help us drive this growth effort successfully in the future.”

“The Sakata INX Group has a long and successful history of providing quality inks and technology. I am excited to be part of the INX family and be able to create differentiated and high performing digital products for our customers,” said Edwards. “For much of my career, I have been involved with driving the analog to digital revolution in print, and in the development and commercialization of digital inks, coatings, and printing systems. Over the last few years INX has embarked on a digital journey for their customers, and I know my skills and experience can help accelerate the progress made by the team.”

Posted: May 24, 2023

Source: INX International Ink Co.

Freudenberg Receives “Material Health” Certification For Comfortemp® Product Series

Weinheim, Germany — May 24, 2023 — The thermal insulation in the product series comfortemp® soft HO 80x from Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg) has achieved Gold status in the Material Health category of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard Version 3.1. This distinction with the “Gold C2C Certified Material Health Certificate™” confirms the safety of the materials and their role in protecting human health and the environment.

HO 80x product series enables full circular design in apparels

After already achieving Silver status for the same product series in 2020, the recent re-certification is a further testimony to Freudenberg’s ongoing commitment to developing sustainable, innovative and industry-leading solutions. The very soft thermal insulation of the HO 80x soft series (HO 803, HO 804, HO 805, HO 806) is made from polyamide 6 wadding and is multiple recyclable in terms of a sustainable circular economy. The wadding is also characterized by high wearing comfort, making it suitable for sustainable applications in the luxury, sportswear and outdoor sectors. Thanks to its construction as roll goods, the wadding does not clump and can endure multiple wash cycles at 40°C.

Certifications by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute are based on testing for hazardous materials in products and processes. Plus, the impact of chemical substances is assessed on the three product life cycle phases: final manufacture, use and end of use. Freudenberg will continue optimizing its products to ensure material safety and quality for future use and cycling.

The Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a registered trademark of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, a global non-profit dedicated to transforming the safety, health and sustainability of products. Its Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard provides the framework to assess a product’s sustainability performance across the categories Material Health, Product Circularity, Clean Air & Climate Protection, Water & Soil Stewardship and Social Fairness.

Posted: May 24, 2023

Source: Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH

Avery Dennison Completes Acquisition Of Lion Brothers

MENTOR, Ohio — May 24, 2023 — Avery Dennison today announced it completed the acquisition of Lion Brothers a leading designer and manufacturer of apparel brand embellishments. Lion Brothers is now a part of the Apparel Solutions business within the Solutions Group of Avery Dennison, significantly expanding our Embelex portfolio.

Posted: May 24, 2023

Source: Avery Dennison Corporation

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