Indorama Ventures Upgraded MSCI ESG Ratings

BANGKOK, Thailand — May 15, 2023 — Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd., a global sustainable chemical producer, was upgraded to “A” from “BBB” in MSCI’s ESG rating, reaffirming the company’s effective management of sustainability related risks and opportunities.

MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International), an independent provider of research-based indices and analytics, ranked Indorama Ventures among the top 14 percent of 65 companies worldwide in the commodity chemicals industry. The rating has placed it in the top quartile for opportunities in clean tech, water stress, corporate governance, and corporate behavior.

Indorama Ventures is committed to reducing water intensity by 10 percent by 2025 and 20 percent by 2030. It developed a Water Risk Assessment Report on its contributions to achieving sustainable management of water targets and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). For improved corporate governance, the company provides whistleblowers with protection from retaliation, and has policies on business ethics and anti-corruption. Relating to opportunities in clean tech, Indorama Ventures’ is investing in recycling technology and biomass feedstock under its Vision 2030, and is also investing in operational efficiencies, carbon capture technology, renewable energy, and phasing out coal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions.

Yash Lohia, chairman of the ESG Council at Indorama Ventures, said, “We are proud to achieve the rating of ‘A’, which underscores our efforts to build resilience around ESG risks, aligned with our purpose of reimagining chemistry together to create a better world.”

MSCI ESG Ratings aim to measure a company’s resilience to long-term ESG risks. Companies are scored on an industry-relative AAA-CCC scale across the most relevant key issues based on a company’s business model. Investors, including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, and asset managers, commonly consider the ratings to assess financial risks in the investment process.

Posted: May 15, 2023

Source: Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, (IVL)

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: SEI Laser

CURNO, Italy — May 12, 2023 — SEI Laser has been one of the most dynamic and innovative companies in the world of laser technology since 1982.

The Italy-based company is proud to announce its attendance at ITMA trade fair, which is taking place June 8-14 in Milan, Italy.

As part of a recent launch of new laser systems, SEI Laser will show world-premiering the X-Wave Conveyor, the ultimate professional laser solution for cutting rolls of organic and technical fabric. This system combines high speed, precision and quality to get the accurate digital cutting performances ever. X-Wave Conveyor is equipped with a linear scanner allowing the recognition of deviations, wrinkles and wraps and it is able to registry cut the pattern, which is a request of technical textile and fashion industries.

SEI Laser also plays a key role in the denim industry. Matrix Textile thanks the vision and constant experimentation of the Bergamo-based company, which designed it to meet any customer’s application need and to realize all designer’s wishes. Matrix Textile is the revolutionary best-in-class laser solution for roll-to-roll and roll-to-garment manufacture and finishing.

We will be pleased to welcome you and let you discover all our laser solutions at our booth, P14- C106, thanks to non-stop live demonstrations.

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: SEI S.p.A.

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Groz-Beckert KG

ALBSTADT, Germany/MILAN, Italy — May 12, 2023 — From June 8-14, 2023, ITMA, the leading international trade fair for textile machinery manufacturing, will be inviting visitors to Milan, Italy, to the Fiera Milano Rho. Around 1,600 exhibitors from more than 40 countries will present their highlights from research and development. Groz-Beckert will be showing its product innovations and further developments in hall 2, booth D101.

Groz-Beckert will be represented at ITMA with its six product sectors and will have various innovations in its luggage. The presentations at the booth will be supported by augmented reality applications. This allows visitors to discover the products both live and virtually.

The Knitting product sector will be represented at the Groz-Beckert stand with its four product groups circular knitting, flat knitting, legwear and warp knitting. In the circular knitting segment, for example, two newly developed knitting systems will be on show which have been realized in collaboration with machine manufacturers. The developments focus on energy savings, extended cleaning intervals and increased process reliability.

The flat knitting group will be presenting a newly developed high-performance needle, which is particularly suitable for the production of technical or medical textiles. For customers in the legwear industry, Groz-Beckert has both further developed sock and fine hosiery needles and system parts in the bag. Thanks to their high resistance, these products help to reduce knitting process costs.

The warp knitting product group will be presenting new needle modules at its booth, as well as the newly developed hole punching needle for piezo jacquard machines.

In addition to the machines for weaving preparation, the Weaving product sector will present its recently expanded portfolio of technical weaving reeds. The new weaving reeds make it possible to supply customers who produce fabrics with high densities. The weaving reeds are used in the production of special fabrics, for example, in technical filtration, membrane technology, solar cells or touch screens.

Products and services for classic needling and hydroentanglement will be presented by the Felting (Nonwovens) product area. In the field of felting needles, visitors can look forward to two world firsts: a new notch shape and the Groz-Beckert felting needle module. In the felting needle module, the needles are embedded as a module in a plastic mold for the first time. The needle modules are characterized by very high deformation resistance and offer new dimensions in needle density.

For the production of tufted floor coverings such as carpets, bath mats or artificial turf, the Tufting product sector will be presenting its proven Gauge Part system. The coordinated combination of the various materials of the individual parts and the functional interaction ensure a convincing result in the production process.

Various new and further developments will also be shown by the Carding product area. For those interested in the nonwovens industry, for example, the world’s finest Interlocking wire for reduced risk of crashis included. For customers of the spinning industry, the division will be presenting further developed stationary flats and revolving tops. The new revolving tops have been adapted to the processing of fine yarns, while the stationary flats have been provided with a new, resistant aluminum profile.

The Sewing product sector is focusing on the presentation of its special application needles, SAN™. The sewing machine needles of the SAN™ series have been specially developed for demanding sewing operations – e.g. for sewing technical or finest textiles. The division will also be presenting its new Needle Finder. The Needle Finder is an interactive tool in the online customer portal that helps customers select the right needle.

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: Groz-Beckert KG

Motion Industries Announces Joe Limbaugh And James Howe To Executive Officer Promotions

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — May 12, 2023 — Motion Industries Inc. — a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and provider of industrial technology solutions — is pleased to announce the promotions of Joe Limbaugh to executive vice president – COO, and James Howe to executive vice president – chief commercial officer/chief technology officer, effective June 1, 2023. Both will continue to report to Motion’s President Randy Breaux.

This year, Limbaugh will celebrate 40 years with Motion. In 2021, he was promoted to executive vice president, leading strategic initiatives to improve customer service levels and increase Motion’s productivity. In addition to his current responsibilities leading
Marketing, Supply Chain, DC/FC Operations, Real Estate and Enterprise Excellence, he will assume responsibility for operations in all of the Mi solutions businesses. This includes Mi Conveyance Solutions, Mi Fluid Power Solutions, Motion Ai and Mi Repair & Services.

Howe recently celebrated 30 years with Motion and was promoted to executive vice president in 2021 with responsibility for eCommerce, Strategic Pricing, Sales Excellence and Corporate Accounts. He will continue to lead in these areas with the added responsibility of Human Resources.

“These are two richly deserved executive promotions,” Breaux said. “Over the years, both Joe and James have proven to be exceptional leaders for Motion in their respective areas of the business. In addition, they play vital roles in defining the strategic direction of the company and continue to take on additional responsibilities to improve our value proposition. Joe and James have built great supporting teams and have done an outstanding job producing fantastic results for Motion and Genuine Parts Company. These changes will certainly enhance the value Motion delivers to our customers, employees and stakeholders.”

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: Motion Industries, Inc.

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

LEONBERG, Germany — May 11, 2023 — BRÜCKNER, a supplier of customized machinery and lines, presents innovative and trend-setting highlights for textile finishing and coating at ITMA in Milan.

BRÜCKNER will show the next tenter generation POWER-FRAME SFP-4 with many new features: new electric/hydrogen-powered heating systems, intelligent software solutions for optimizing formulas, systems for heat-recovery and exhaust air purification, innovative application systems for chemicals, and newly developed machine concepts.

CO2 -free heating systems

The most important innovation of the BRÜCKNER dryer are without doubt the innovative heating systems. Driven by the energy crisis and the constant focus on energy-efficient solutions, new possibilities to combine different heating media like gas, steam, oil or electricity have been developed. In addition, BRÜCKNER also offers burners which can be operated with hydrogen in the future. These combination possibilities allow the textile finisher maximum flexibility in the choice of the energy carrier. Another exciting development are solutions for the purely electric heating of industrial ovens by means of heat pumps, which BRÜCKNER offers together with a partner. In the present situation and with a view to the future, these new types of heating offer decisive advantages: Green hydrogen and/or electricity reduce the dependence on fossil raw materials and contribute considerably to minimize the CO2 foot-print.

Smart Production Systems

Digital products and services are another highlight. On request, new lines are equipped with various intelligent assistance systems that support the machine operator in finding the optimum machine set-ting for each process. A special innovation is the new simulation tool ExperTex: with the help of artificial intelligence, the desired production process of drying or heat-setting is simulated on the computer. Different scenarios can then be compared with each other: Throughput times, energy consumption, CO2 footprint and production costs. This innovative system offers customers considerable added value, as it allows accurate pre-calculation of orders, opens up productivity gains and/or energy savings, and permits “right-first-time production” by means of pre-optimized formulas. Expert knowledge and years of experience in textile finishing are thus available at the push of a button. This tool and much more will be available to customers in the new myBrückner customer portal in the future. All important ma-chine information, access to digital services, and a service system will be bundled there and can be accessed at any time.

Heat-recovery and exhaust air purification systems

The new generation of ECO-HEAT heat-recovery and ECO-AIR exhaust air purification systems features a new type of intelligent control. Both types of lines can also be retrofitted at any time to older lines from various manufacturers in order to realize the best possible energy savings and solve existing exhaust air problems. All exhaust air treatment systems can be tested in advance at customers’ sites by means of laboratory systems in order to better assess utilization rate and efficiency.

Innovative systems for the application of chemicals

Of course, customers can inform themselves on the BRÜCKNER booth also about numerous further possibilities to save primary resources such as energy, water, chemicals and waste water. Here, for ex-ample, the minimum application unit ECO-COAT should be mentioned, a new type of padder with mini-mum preparation quantity or residual liquor, and a further developed coating unit OPTI-COAT 2in1, which combines the use of floating knife and knife-over-cylinder application in one system. With a high-precision coating cylinder and a perfectly ground coating knife, excellent results can be achieved for paste and foam coatings. In addition, the special design of the unit ensures optimum accessibility for cleaning and maintenance purposes.

New finishing machines

Another highlight is a completely new designed high-performance relaxation dryer POWER-DRY which can be heated CO2-free by means of a high-temperature heat pump. In order to show the variety of BRÜCKNER’s product portfolio and to illustrate technologies in a realistic and “tangible” way, many machine models will also be exhibited.

The total cost of ownership (TCO) is lower for BRÜCKNER’s lines than for other suppliers. This applies to all presented machines in the field of finishing of carpets, nonwovens and denim, migration- and crease-free continuous dyeing as well as in the versatile field of technical textiles and is supported by the technological advice of experienced experts.

Modernization / upgrading of existing lines

With regard to sustainability and resource conservation, BRÜCKNER’s After Sales team and the technology team offer numerous possibilities for modernization and technological e on site. It is not always necessary to invest in a new line, often the potential of older machines can be exploited quickly and efficiently by modifications and also by technological consulting. Noticeable improvements in productivity and energy efficiency can be achieved without longer downtimes.

Let yourself be inspired by these highlights! The BRÜCKNER team is looking forward to meet you personally and to talk about further innovations in hall 18, booth no. A101 – the way is worthwhile!

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

The Global Composites Industry Reunited At JEC World 2023 With A Dynamic And Forward-Thinking Spirit

PARIS — May 11, 2023 — JEC World 2023 closed its doors after three vibrant days of intense business activities, expertise and knowledge sharing, highlighting the innovation power of the composites industry as well as its contribution to a more sustainable world. The event welcomed 40,200+ professional visits from more than 106 countries, attending conferences, product and technology displays from 1,200 exhibitors. 26 national and regional pavilions set the stage for the leading countries and regions in the field of composites manufacturing.

JEC World, the must-attend business platform of the composites industry

In 2023, JEC World is back to its full strength and reaffirms its position as the leading event for the global composites industry. With frontiers reopened in every corner of the world, the event benefited from the increased attendance of high-level decision-makers from Asia and especially from India, Japan, South Korea and China.

As the only international event gathering the whole value chain of composites, JEC World brings together all key players from 106 countries, from raw materials producers to end-user parts and components manufacturers, worth over 105 billion USD in 2022. Gathering under one roof as many global companies as SMEs, the event also presented a selection of start-ups – among more than 150 scouted every year by the JEC team – resulting in a vivid environment for networking and business opportunities. Powered by a dedicated business meetings platform developed and optimized for the composites industry, the JEC business meetings program enabled over 7000 face-to-face meetings during the three days – an increase of 30% over 2022, demonstrating the dynamism of the industry.

JEC World, where innovation meets industry

With more than 600 product launches and announcements during this year’s show, JEC World remains the place to be to introduce new products to the global market.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards recognized 11 collaborative achievements, reflecting the industry’s dedication to providing new solutions for all application sectors of composites.

Finally, for its 6th edition, the JEC Composites Startup Booster competition, now firmly established as the best competition for startups in the advanced materials sector, rewarded 3 projects showing impressive market potential.

A large selection of equipment and machines in operation were particularly visible on the show floor, highlighting automated and robotized processes, including large-scale additive manufacturing technologies, making the JEC World experience unique in its kind.

JEC World, the festival of composites

JEC World is not only the trade show of the composites industry but over the last decades it has become a unique festival of composites, where visitors from beyond this industry and from various application sectors can be inspired and discover what composites can offer them. The must-visit JEC Innovation Planets have presented some of the most innovative and spectacular vehicles, vessels, design and industrial objects made of composites in the recent months. Many exhibitors have added to parts and components to this showcase, from flying cars, to eVTOLs and high-end sports cars.

Dedicated villages within the exhibition provided the opportunity to showcase key industry trends such as the Natural Fibers Village, mirroring the strong interest in bio-based raw materials, or the 3D Printing Village, highlighting the momentum of various additive manufacturing technologies.

JEC World, heading to a more sustainable world

JEC World’s conference program, once again, shone a light on THE topic that has been driving the industry for some years now: sustainability. Covering all aspects of sustainability within the composites value chain, the conference program underlined the essential role of composites in reducing CO2 emissions and energy consumption by lightweighting, but also in ensuring long lasting performance and durability, thanks to the unique properties of composites.

In parallel to the conference program, the exhibits and solutions presented by the exhibitors have shown the strong commitment of the whole composites industry to sustainability. At JEC World, the converging efforts of all stakeholders, heading towards a sustainable future, created a global statement and motivation source for the participants.

JEC World, the place to celebrate

JEC World was certainly a place to celebrate, and not only the 60th anniversary of the JEC non-profit organization, dedicated to promoting composite materials and their adoption since 1963. Many exhibiting companies also celebrated their anniversaries over the three days, some being involved in composites for more than 50 years. JEC World is the biggest opportunity for the composites community to gather with all its partners and honor the developments and successes that have taken place over the years.

Many joined this composites party: Ministers, Ambassadors and Official representatives from 16 countries visited the show as part of dedicated official delegation tours from the United States, Turkey, Taiwan, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, Egypt and Spain, as well as the Land of Hessen, Baden Wurttemberg and a delegation from SAMPE Japan.

With all parts of the world represented at the show as well as all generations of composites actors, present and future – students were welcome to join a day dedicated to education and recruiting on April 27th – JEC World was an unmissable event to get inspired, celebrate the dynamism of the industry and a bright future to come! With confidence, 58% of the exhibition space has already been booked for the next edition that will take place from March 5th to 7th, 2024, hinting at another great time to come for composites enthusiasts. Exhibitors and attendees have expressed very positive feedback about the quality of the exhibition and the success, once again, of this pinnacle event of the industry.

JEC WORLD 2023 KEY FIGURES

  • 1,200 exhibitors
  • 26 Pavilions
  • 40,200+ professional visits
  • 7,100 business meetings
  • 80 parts and products showcased in two Innovation Planets
  • 11 JEC Innovation Awards winners
  • 3 Startup Booster winners

TOP 10 Countries

  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • United-Kingdom
  • Netherlands
  • Spain
  • Belgium
  • Korea
  • Turkiye
  • USA

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: JEC Group

NexTex Innovations Collaborates With SQUATWOLF On New High-Performance Gym Wear Collection

ATLANTA — May 11, 2023 — NexTex Innovations, an Atlanta-based textile technology developer that builds strategic partnerships with brands, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers to bring textile innovations to market, is proud to announce that emerging global gym wear brand, SQUATWOLF, has joined its growing roster of TDry™ Technology brand partners.

SQUATWOLF was established in Dubai, UAE, in 2016 with the vision of designing athletic apparel that offers both style and functionality to meet even the best athlete’s needs, which according to Wajdan Gul, the company’s CEO and co-founder, was unavailable at the time in the Middle East. Through a powerful marketing strategy that used trainers as micro-influencers to promote the brand on social media, SQUATWOLF has become the biggest gym gear brand in the Middle East and expanded on a global scale serving customers and athletes in 120+ countries.

“TDry outperforms traditional sweat-wicking fabrics in terms of better moisture management and faster drying rate,” said Gul. “Since it’s a fabric construction technology not dependent on wicking chemistry, TDry is more environmentally friendly than many traditional moisture-movement technologies. Sustainable innovation is a big part of SQUATWOLF’s ideology, and this marks a major achievement for our brand. We are excited about our partnership with NexTex and continuing to engineer innovative garments in the future, using insight to benefit our athletes.”

TDry technologies, featured in SQUATWOLF’s recent 360Lab collection for men and women, excel in moving moisture to the exterior of fabric, leaving the skin contact side dry. This is achieved through proprietary yarn selection, fabric construction, and processing techniques that result in diverse fabrics suitable for performance and everyday wear that unleash the potential for maximum comfort and performance.

“We are so impressed with how fast SQUATWOLF has emerged in the global athletic market, and equally as proud that our TDry technology past the team’s stringent lab and wear tests to feel confident it will benefit its customer’s workout experience,” said Chad Lawrence, CEO NexTex Innovations. “We are excited to further our collaboration to bring new products with the latest innovation to market”

SQUATWOLF’s TDry collection consist of T-shirts, tanks, tights and shorts for men, and T-shirts, leggings, and sports bras for women, which can be found online at www.squatwolf.com.

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: NexTex Innovations

Introducing Primaloft® Insulation With Ocean Bound Plastic

LATHAM, N.Y. — May 11, 2023 — PrimaLoft Inc., a global supplier of advanced material technology, takes another important step forward on its Relentlessly Responsible™ mission with the introduction of PrimaLoft® Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic. The latest innovation uses at-risk plastic collected near coastlines to create high-performance insulation, preventing plastic waste from reaching the ocean. Helly Hansen and Isbjörn of Sweden will be the first brands to use the new insulation in FW23 collections.

PrimaLoft Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic is a high-performance insulation made from 100-percent post-consumer recycled content, with 60 percent of that recycled material coming from plastic bottles sourced within a 50 kilometer/30 miles radius of coastal areas. Sourcing at-risk plastic before it reaches the ocean preserves its ability to be made into high-quality PrimaLoft insulation, while preventing it from contaminating marine environments.

The process is certified by OceanCycle, a social enterprise focused on preventing ocean plastic pollution and improving livelihoods in coastal communities through certification and direct social interventions. OceanCycle certification provides independent, third-party verification that ensures the material’s proximity to coastlines, ethical sourcing, and end-to-end traceability — documented from collection through to manufacturing.

Turning ocean bound plastic into high performance PrimaLoft material

PrimaLoft’s Relentlessly Responsible™ mission is to elevate both performance and sustainability through innovation. “Our latest development is an important solution for both the environment and the recycling supply chain.” said Tara Maurer-Mackay, Senior Vice President, Product Strategy. “The quality of plastic quickly degrades once it’s exposed to the elements in ocean water, making it unusable for most recycling efforts. By capturing plastic waste before it can reach the ocean, we’re able to use the material to create products that offer our brand partners and consumers the best mix of performance and versatility with a reduced environmental impact.”

PrimaLoft Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic features all the performance benefits PrimaLoft is renowned for, including lightweight thermal performance in both dry and wet conditions, convenient packability, and long-lasting durability.

Helly Hansen and Isbjörn of Sweden are early adopters

This Fall/Winter season 2023, Helly Hansen and Isbjörn of Sweden will be the first to debut styles using PrimaLoft Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic.

Øyvind Vedvik, VP Ski, Sailing & R&D, Helly Hansen: “As a long-standing partner of PrimaLoft, we are proud to align on its goal to create products with a reduced environmental impact. Since our introduction of Ocean Bound material in shell jackets for Spring/Summer 2022, we have been eager to incorporate the material into additional collections. We are thrilled to introduce PrimaLoft Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic to our ski category, allowing us to maintain our goal to provide professional grade gear to help people stay and feel alive, while supporting the positive environmental impact efforts of PrimaLoft and OceanCycle.”

Maria Frykman, CEO, Isbjörn of Sweden: “As a bluesign® system partner and a slow fashion circular company with bold net zero targets, we are committed to making our highly durable clothing range as sustainable as it can possibly be, without any compromise on the highest performance for kids and teens. Our ongoing partnership with PrimaLoft ensures we can meet our ambitious sustainability goals. Like PrimaLoft, the protection of our oceans is a high priority for us and being one of the first to use PrimaLoft Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic fits perfectly with our exclusive online collection this winter season. We’ve even named our products with the new insulation after sea animals such as Sealion and Puffin.”

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: PrimaLoft, Inc.

Sun Chemical Releases Spring 2023 Regulatory Newsletter

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — May 11, 2023 — Sun Chemical has released its Spring 2023 Regulatory Newsletter for customers which can be downloaded at www.sunchemical.com/regulatory-newsletters.

“Sun Chemical is a recognized global voice and leader in guiding customers with the information they need to comply with all the latest regulatory updates,” said Gary Andrzejewski, Corporate vice president, Environmental Affairs, Sun Chemical. “As global regulations continue to evolve and change, we’re pleased to offer our regulatory newsletters to our customers as a resource to help them navigate these global and regional regulatory updates.”

The latest newsletter features details about the European Union General Court’s ruling about titanium dioxide and how it will affect the Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) regulation. The report also provides a wide variety of updates about food-contact materials on packaging, including inks, coatings and adhesives.

Here’s a list of some of the latest regulatory updates about food-contact materials featured in the newsletter:

  • Opinions about cobalt and restrictions on per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances under EU REACH and the Clean Water Act in the United States
  • Updated reporting requirements for manufacturers of products containing “priority control substances” in South Korea’s K-Reach Amendment
  • California’s intention to list glycidyl methacrylate as a carcinogen under Proposition 65
  • The first recommended changes to the U.S. cosmetics regulations since the passage of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938
  • Toy migration limits in Israel
  • The addition of 42 new compounds to China’s Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
  • Updated guidelines by Environment and Climate Change Canada to help companies adhere to Canada’s New Substances Notification regulations for chemicals and polymers
  • New restrictions of mineral oil-containing substances in Article 112 of the French Decree No. 2020-1725 on the “Fight Against Waste and the Circular Economy”
  • Possible amendments to Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) Resolution RDC 20/2007 and RDC 498/2021

As a global leader in sustainable, eco-efficient business practices, Sun Chemical strives to produce bio-renewable, recyclable and compostable products to help its customers meet regulations and reach sustainability goals. Sun Chemical’s annual Corporate Sustainability Report focuses on its commitment to new sustainable products and services to meet customer demand. The most recent report can be found at www.sunchemical.com/sustainability.

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group

Techtextil North America And Texprocess Americas 2023 Kick Off In Atlanta With Strong Business Momentum

ATLANTA — May 10, 2023 — Introducing market-leading innovations by more than 350 exhibitors from 30 countries, the unified edition of Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas opened doors in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center today. New brands, new innovations and new themes — the 2023 edition offers attendees more features than ever before and the opportunity to learn and experience industry advancements for three action-packed days.

The collocated exhibitions with robust education offerings brings key themes of advanced functional fabrics, reshoring, circularity, biocatalytic textiles, and bridging the skills gap and more through 40+ sessions. Alongside Industry’s leading brands such as Apex Mills, Fi-Tech Inc. Groz-Beckert, Juki America Inc. Kornit, McCoy Machinery Co. Inc, Mimaki, Milliken & Company MorganTecnica, Shima Seiki USA Inc and more, grabbing the spotlight this year are exhibitors in the Tech & Start-Up Zone which feature companies with innovative technologies, ideas, practical solutions, processes, and products that are revolutionary to the global technical textile and sewn product industries.

Innovation Award winners announced!

Shining light on the industry’s cutting-edge advancements many of which might go on to be revolutionary solutions that shape the future of sewn product industry, the Innovation Awards 2023 revealed the front-runners of innovative textile technologies. “We are happy to bring the Innovation Awards to the US editions of Techtextil North America & Texprocess Americas which will enable and encourage new market developments and is a testament to the ingenuity and vision of the brands participating at these shows.” says Kristy Meade, Vice President of Technical Textiles & Technology Shows for Messe Frankfurt, Inc.

The award-winning developments represented in areas such as new technology, concept or applications and innovative sustainability approaches were presented to:

  1. New Concept Winner: Henderson Sewing Machine Co. Inc. and Matsuya R & D For the development of “The Intelligent Robot Sewing Machine with Digital Image Processing System”.
  2. New Technology Winner: SPEC and Svegea of Sweden for the development of “SVEGEA EC-450XF”
  3. New Application Winner: Pathfinder Cutting Technology for the Development of “FabricPro: Revolutionizing Fabric Spreading with Innovative Safety Features and Improved Operator Ergonomics”
  4. New Product Winner: Stratasys for the development of “Stratasys J850™ TechStyle™ direct-to-textile 3D printer”
  5. New Approaches on Sustainability & Circular Economy Winner: Henderson Sewing Machine Co. Inc. & Twine Solutions Ltd for the development of “Thread Digital Dyeing System TS-1800”
  6. New Technologies on Sustainability & Recycling Winner: Dürkopp Adler GmbH for the development of “M-TYPE DELTA e-con”
  7. New Technology & Digitalization winner: SEDDI For the development of “SEDDI Textura: Real Fabrics Digitized Brilliantly with AI”

“Through the Innovation Awards, our efforts are aligned towards bringing revolutionary solutions to the forefront of the industry and creating a market for new developments.” said Michael McDonald, President of SPESA “While the award-winning technologies will create market opportunities and boost business, the commitment to product excellence and market innovation that the award winners and everyone who submitted entries have shown is what will drive market impulses.” The winners of the Innovation Awards were officially announced at a Press Conference on the first day of the event.

Utilizing partnerships with academic programs, research institutions and industry associations, Techtextil North America & Texprocess Americas have built an environment that encourages innovation through the sharing of ideas and collaboration among industry leaders with several features on the floor this year. Among the special features is the Career & Training Center that is witnessing high interest on the show floor. New technological advancements and evolving fashion trends demand constant skill training and for the very first time, SPESA launched a show-floor training that provides teaching methods for machine repair/maintenance to address the growing need for skilled workers in the sewn products industry. Curated by Merrow Sewing Machine Company and the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Centre (ISAIC), the training utilizes augmented reality (AR) tools to illustrate how these training methods can help scale the industry and support growth in the Americas and is witnessing a packed hall.

Also drawing industry professionals, new entrants and students to this center are new job openings posted by representatives from the Textile Technology Center at Gaston College that provide professional headshots and valuable resources for career development.

The 2023 edition also presents latest scientific developments and student insights on topics such as Textile-Infused 3D Printing, Enzymatic Separation of Textile Blends, Direct-to-Textile 3D Printing, Anti-bacterial coatings, Textile EMG Sensors and Controlled Drawing of Polycaprolactone-Based Nanofibers for Tissue Engineering Applications as part of The Student Research Poster Program.

Designed in collaboration with thought leaders and industry strategists from the Chicago Pattern Maker, Colorkarma, the NC State University, and the Hohenstein Institute, the TechTalks area is another highlight where presentations, demonstrations, and discussions covering groundbreaking technical advancements attracted attendees to join the discussion on the business of textiles and textile technologies and the future of manufacturing.

The buzz on the show floor confirmed that the exhibitions are a not to be missed event in the textile industry’s event calendar with networking continuing even after hours at the Opening Night Reception at the Mercedes Benz Stadium hosted by SPESA and Messe Frankfurt. The co-located exhibitions are open for two more days and allow industry professionals to view technological innovations live until May 12 at the Georgia World Congress Center. On-site registration is available.

Posted: May 12, 2023

Source: Messe Frankfurt Inc.

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