MMI Textiles Names Bruce Dabbs Technical Textile Engineer

BROOKLYN, OH — May 8, 2023 — MMI Textiles Inc., a global diversified supplier of industrial and custom fabrics and textile components with military, tactical, medical, commercial, and apparel expertise, has announced Bruce Dabbs as Technical Textile Engineer for MMI Textiles. Bruce will be strategically located in North Carolina and will start with MMI effective today.

MMI Textiles is at the forefront of customer service and innovation in the textile supply industry, and this move will help support the company through its next phase of growth as a leading global supplier of advanced materials.

Dabbs was selected for this new position to help MMI Textiles excel operationally as the company continues its significant growth. He will play a critical role in the company’s quality and product development efforts.

His 30-plus years of experience in the textile industry includes overseeing both product development and manufacturing. Dabbs previously worked for organizations such as Glen Raven Technical Fabrics, Culp, and Shawmut Park Avenue LLC. His background includes the development of specialty fabrics for Automotive, Medical, FR and Protective, Military, and several other industries. He also has worked with globally recognized brands to develop technical textiles for outerwear, automotive interiors, drapery, and many other end product uses.

“We are thrilled to add Bruce to our team – he embodies all that we are as a company and fits our culture, with significant talent in the technical textile space to help bolster our already strong technical team,” said Amy Bircher, CEO and Founder of MMI Textiles.

Posted: May 23, 2023

Source: MMI Textiles Inc.

Techtextil North America And Texprocess Americas 2023 Advance Industries Through Networking And Education

ATLANTA,Ga. — May 18, 2023 — Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas took place May 10-12, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 350 exhibitors from 30 countries and thousands of attendees representing the entire textile supply chain, the unified edition of Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas created a unique environment for business development, where new innovations, products, and technologies were on full display for attendees and exhibitors. The 2023 edition also offered more features than ever before, including the lauded Symposium sessions, Tech Talks, Tech Zone, and Career and Training Center, as well as the first-ever Innovation Awards in the Americas for technical textiles, nonwovens, and sewn product industries.

“This year, we were excited to bring together a variety of exhibitors and attendees from across the industry spectrum. We were able to provide a space where they could not only showcase their innovations and learn about industry trends, but also develop new business relationships and find opportunities for growth in the market,” says Kristy Meade, Vice President of Technical Textiles & Technology Shows for Messe Frankfurt, Inc.

The three-day co-located exhibitions highlighted advancements and industry trends in textile design and manufacturing, supply chain optimization, workforce development, and more. Throughout the three days, visitors were able to see products up close, watch live demonstrations, attend over 40 educational sessions, and meet with exhibitors providing the latest solutions across the supply chain. Exhibitors were also able to take advantage of the shared exhibit hall, sourcing suppliers and strategic partners for their own businesses.

“The reason that we are here is to interact with new clientele,” says Justin Hershoran of Aptean. “We actually see great results from this show. Every time we have done it, it leads to solid sales for us. It’s not just the marketing, it’s the real dollars that come in as a result.”

This sentiment was echoed by other exhibitors as well. “Exhibiting at Texprocess Americas provides us a great place to showcase A&E’s broad line of thread products, as well as our latest innovations, with textile professionals from around the world,” says Jacob Blackburn of American and Efird. “From staying up to date with the latest trends to learning about new innovations within the textile industry, Texprocess Americas supplies a great platform to network and promote our business.”

“This is one of the nicest shows I’ve been to in years,” says Alan Brant, an attendee representing Himiesa. “It has a very professional air to it, and its displays are nicely done. This is an A+ show for sure. They should have it every year.”

Symposium

Hosted off the show floor in a classroom setting, these sessions were a cornerstone of the educational track. Featuring subject matter experts from across the industry, the Symposium provided attendees an opportunity to dive deep into industry-critical topics that spanned a wide range of application areas, including aerospace and defense, supply chain evolution, manufacturing innovation, and sustainability.

“More than ever, these conversations are about real solutions,” says Jennifer Guarino of the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC). “We’re talking vertically with big and small retailers and big and small manufacturers at the table. So I thought [the discussions] were very inspiring and very challenging, which is exactly what we need at Texprocess Americas.”

When asked about his experience at the Symposium, Rick Fowler of Youngone Corporation, who attended every session, had this to say: “In general, I’m very impressed and very gratified that our industry is embracing the concerns of sustainability with a phenomenal number of actions and factual, considered, careful planning.”

Tech Talks

Located on the show floor, these complimentary presentations, demonstrations, and discussions revolved around groundbreaking technical advancements and highlighted the latest in textile and sewn product applications. Topics included sustainability, empowering and growing workforces with technology, the next generation of technical designers, and more.

This year, Casey Strauch of Hohenstein Institute America and Melissa Sharp of Zeis Textiles Extension curated and hosted the Techtextil North America Tech Talks. “With such interesting conversations at our booth and the TechTalks, this year’s show flew by,” says Strauch. “Already looking forward to Raleigh!”

Texprocess Americas Tech Talks were coordinated and moderated by Xochil Herrera Scheer of The Chicago Pattern Maker. She neatly sums up the session experience saying, “I had an awesome week of insightful conversations with industry leaders at Texprocess Americas. I am so proud of this series. All the planning and preparation really paid off when I looked out into the full audiences – even standing room overflow – and seeing interest flow into side chats with speakers afterwards, moving into the exhibitors booths. What a successful show!”

Career and Training

The Career and Training Center, a new feature at the exhibitions this year, combined professional development with practical training. Representatives from the Textile Technology Center at Gaston College were on site to share valuable resources related to the industry’s career landscape, networking tips, and much more.

Simultaneously, hands-on training was conducted by Sewn Products Equipment and Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) association members Merrow Sewing Machine Company (of the Merrow Group Companies) and the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC), and included machine repair/maintenance training as well as utilizing augmented reality tools to facilitate scalable growth in the industry.

“We are thrilled with the outcome of the inaugural ‘Training Takes Time’ sessions during Texprocess Americas 2023,” says Michael McDonald, President of SPESA. “Numerous attendees from across the sewn products value chain participated, whether digging their screwdrivers into a Merrow machine, experiencing the innovative augmented-reality demonstration from ISAIC, asking questions of our expert mechanics, or simply taking it all in from the sidelines in the show’s new Career & Training Center. The consensus from participants: this is a necessary programmatic effort to improve workforce development in the U.S. We’re looking forward to seeing how this training program will evolve for future editions of Texprocess Americas.”

Innovation Awards

The Innovation Awards 2023 celebrated cutting-edge advancements and thought-leaders in textile technologies from across the industry. The award-winners represent a broad range of application areas such as new technologies, concepts, and innovative sustainability approaches.

“We were thrilled to introduce the Innovation Awards to the American market this year and acknowledge the hard work each of our award winners has made to develop and implement new products, technologies, growth strategies and other remarkable contributions to this industry,” says Kristy Meade, Vice President of Technical Textiles & Technology Shows for Messe Frankfurt, Inc.

Dürkopp Adler was one of the 2023 award recipients. Its Vice President and CFO, DurNina-Daniela McCormack of DAP America, Inc., had this to say regarding their winning solution. “At Dürkopp Adler, we are dedicated to inventing solutions that add real value to our industry. The DELTA e-con is a prime example of this. The machine combines the highest quality and performance standards with sustainable production. We are honored to receive this award, as it reaffirms our belief in contributing to a more sustainable world through our products and services.”

The next edition Techtextil North America will be in Raleigh, North Carolina, August 20 – 22, 2024. Texprocess Americas will return to Atlanta in May 6 – 8, 2025 once again co-located with Techtextil North America.

Posted: May 23, 2023

Source: Messe Frankfurt Inc.

Birla Cellulose Partners With TextileGenesis™ To Provide Traceability And Transparency Solutions

MUMBAI, India — May 22, 2023 — Birla Cellulose, the pulp and fibre business of the Aditya Birla Group, is a sustainability focused Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF) producer. Staying ahead of the sustainability curve Birla Cellulose makes tracer enabled sustainable man-made cellulosic fibre and integrates with traceability platform. Birla Cellulose has collaborated with TextileGenesis™, a block-chain enabled digital traceability platform which tracks and verifies the use of sustainable fibres from fibre to garment.

Regulatory changes towards sustainable fashion have driven big brands to set key sustainability and ESG goals by 2030 and made traceability platform a key tool in the textile and apparel industry to provide transparency across textile value chain to the end consumer.

Mr. ManMohan Singh, Chief Marketing Officer – Birla Cellulose, Grasim Industries, said “Our partnership with TextileGenesisTM is one more step towards our commitment to offer complete transparent supply chain and creating visibility to the sustainably managed forests that are among the most important aspect of responsibly produced viscose. Birla Cellulose has for the last three consecutive years achieved the Dark Green Shirt status in the Canopy’s Hot Button Report, a testimony to our continuous efforts on the conservation of Ancient & Endangered Forests and robust initiatives to scale circular business models in the fashion.”

Birla Cellulose is actively collaborating with brands and supply chain partners, innovators, and orchestrators such as Canopy, Fashion for Good, and Circular Fashion Partnership for scaling its circular business model. Company’s blockchain-based and molecular tracer-backed platform ‘GreenTrack™ – Fibre Traceability tool’ launched in 2019 has today 90+ brands and 1500+ value chain partners on boarded with over 56000 MT of fibre tracked across the globe. The platform provides end-to-end traceability of value chain from forest to fashion.

Mr ManMohan Singh added “Last year, a pilot was carried out with a global brand to understand the feasibility and adaptability of the TextileGenesis™ platform. After a successful pilot run, Birla Cellulose is now expanding the scope to include more Brands on the TextileGenesis™ platform in addition to the existing GreenTrack™ platform”.

Amit Gautam, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of TextileGenesis™ says “With increasing compliance and reputational risks, CEOs and Boards of top 100 fashion brands have committed to using 100% sustainable and traceable fibers over the next 5 years, with transparency being a core part of business priorities. Sustainability and traceability are intertwined, and it’s great to partner with Birla Cellulose and deliver transparency solutions for the brands. Our supply chain traceability platform will create digital solutions for Birla Cellulose innovative and sustainable fibers across the entire supply chain using Fibercoins™ traceability technology”.

Brands today seek end to end visibility across the value chain rather than just their immediate supplier. More and more brands are encouraging environmental sustainability through business practices that helps both brands and consumers. The partnership will strengthen the sustainable credentials as well as strengthen the brand and consumer connect of Birla Cellulose.

Posted: May 22, 2023

Source: Birla Cellulose, the pulp and fibre business of the Aditya Birla Group

James Heal: Innovation In Testing Protective Clothing And PPE

HALIFAX, England — May 22, 2023 — Global growth in more advanced protective wear, particularly for military and emergency services sectors has led to the continued development of James Heal textile testing equipment. Accurate, reliable testing is needed to ensure fabric properties in specialist garments meet their intended purpose, which are often critical to the survival of the wearer.

The James Heal team first established their Performance Testing Range having recognised the shift in consumer behaviour with trends towards ‘athleisure’ wear, and more advanced properties becoming commonplace features of everyday garments. Roll on four years from its initial launch at ITMA 2019, the James Heal Performance Testing Range has continued to expand, creating a suite of instruments that together cover a very different type of performance wear.

Further development of the range has been made to include new aspects of performance testing to incorporate what they saw as an increasing area for growth in the market for technical textiles in protective wear, particularly for first responder and military kit that has very specific challenges and testing requirements.

Each of the six performance testing instruments in the range has its own unique features, some groundbreaking. In particular, WickView having moved ahead of the current test standard for moisture wicking behaviour in fabric, and AquAbrasion which tests the effects of wet abrasion to better replicate real-life wear situations. Having developed their own test methods, James Heal is working with the industry to establish new standards in these revolutionary areas of textiles testing. In addition, the TruRain sustainable water repellency tester recycles water, cutting waste by 99%, and creates efficiencies to reduce operating costs by 83%. Test instruments for hydrostatic head, air permeability and drying rate complete the range.

To assist the industry with this specialist area of textile testing, James Heal has released a free whitepaper: The Lab Manager’s Guide to Performance Testing.

Running alongside this innovation and complementing James Heal’s line up are the more traditional textiles testing instruments, such as for flammability, abrasion, tensile strength, and tear resistance, which together are widely used across the protective wear sectors for numerous applications to test for safety, durability, as well as comfort of the wearer.

Colin Whittaker, Business Development Manager at James Heal commented, “PPE fabrics and garments are critical for protecting first responders and military personnel in hazardous environments. They must possess specific functional attributes, such as flame resistance, thermal protection, breathability, and water resistance. They must also be tested to ensure that they meet the necessary standards for effectiveness and safety. The construction of these fabrics and garments is complex, often involving specialised techniques and a combination of fibres to achieve the desired characteristics. Our range of test instruments covers these complex requirements, and will continue to be developed alongside the ongoing advancement of technology in textiles.”

Established in Halifax, West Yorkshire in 1872, James Heal design and manufacture textile testing instruments, which are used worldwide. The brand became part of the wider PPT Group in 2014, with a number of sister brands each focusing on testing many aspects of materials and products.

Posted: May 22, 2023

Source: James Heal

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: BENNINGER

UZWIL, Switzerland — May 22, 2023 — Benninger aims to become the complete system supplier with leading technology for continuous wet processing, discontinuous dyeing and remain the leader for solutions for the tire cord industry. We take seriously our responsibility towards sustainable textile production and have always stood for textile finishing plants that are particularly resource efficient.

We supply overall solutions for all important textile wet finishing processes, and we specialize in the continuous open-width treatment of woven and knitted fabrics, technical textiles as well as jet dyeing machines, jiggers, along with the complete and integrated dye house supply systems such as liquid dispensing, salt and soda ash distributing systems as well as dye staff distribution systems. Our portfolio also includes caustic soda recovery plants and waste-water heat recovery systems. Thanks to our comprehensive process know-how and deep engineering understanding we offer high quality installations with excellent customer service.

With our solutions, producers will make a huge contribution to Decarbonizing Textile.

At this year’s ITMA Milano, BENNINGER will be presenting its latest developments:

  • The new Benninger jet dyeing machine Fabricmaster, with unmatched water consumption figures. It is the most sustainable way of discontinuous dyeing today. Fast, cost effective and on the road to zero footprints.
  • The chemical dispensing system, CDS, serves all kind of discontinuous and continuous machines in an accurate, unbeatable, and fast way.
  • The new Benninger-Küsters CPB dyeing station for knitwear, the only salt-free cold dyeing process.
  • The new Benninger singeing machine, SingeRay, ensures perfect singeing effects, cost efficiency and uniform quality.

The sustainable way of discontinuous dyeing with the new Fabricmaster – fast, cost effective and zero footprints.

Benninger has produced the fastest, most versatile, and economic Jet dyeing machine of the industry and which ensures dramatically shorter process times. The Fabricmaster is not only a robust and reliable system, but the benchmark of the industry in future. Its harmonic versatility is the beacon to conquer new markets. Our passion for perfect fabric quality makes sure that you produce the widest range of fabrics at lowest cost and unmatched water consumption levels.

Salt-free dyeing of woven fabrics and knitwear

Salt-free dyeing without the use of energy is only possible using the cold pad batch (CPB) dyeing process. This process is also becoming increasingly popular in tropical and subtropical regions, which is reason enough for Benninger-Küsters to adapt the CPB systems even more effectively to the climatic conditions. The heart of our CPB system is the BENNINGER KÜSTERS DYPAD, which we will also be presenting again this year at the ITMA Milano. BENNINGER is the only textile machine manufacturer with the know-how of the original S-roller technology, which is synonymous with an even dyeing result across the entire fabric width.

Brand new Singeing machine “SingeRay” – the first choice to upgrade your fabric, whilst saving gas.

The “100% made in Germany” singeing machine is equipped with 2 burners and a double nozzle strip. The silicium carbide burning chambers ensure complete combustion, and a constant burner temperature thanks to 4 cooling channels. Low gas consumption and a perfect flame will increase the scope of your fibres and blends.

“Come and visit the leader in continuous wet processing and jet dyeing.”

We look forward to welcoming you at our booth A201 in Hall 18.

Posted: May 22, 2023

Source: BENNINGER AG


Piana Technology Announces 2022 Sustainability Report

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — May 19, 2023 — Piana Technology, the 441-year-old Italian-made textile company known for innovations within the fiber and nonwovens textiles markets, announced the release of its 2022 sustainability report. The report provides a close look of the company profile and a debut of their sustainability mission, where they dive into their seven environmental and social commitments.

The tech company has announced several of their environmental accomplishments over the last year; now, the report shares the breadth of their sustainability goals and progress, including key performance indicators of climate, energy, water, waste, labor, and safety.

“Piana Technology is a company focused on solutions, so naturally we looked at how we can execute on our purpose,” said CEO Andrea Piana. “We are proud of the achievements we have made in our ambitious pivot to turning our 441 years of business into a legacy of sustainability.”

Report highlights include:

  • A new business unit has arrived: Piana Sleep redefines sleep and comfort with a range of ultra-breathable, technologically advanced sleep products powered by 100% recyclable manufacturing.
  • The Piana Nonwovens facility in Georgia went live with their solar array, supplying roughly 30% of their energy needs and saving 460 tons of CO2 per year.
  • Tintoria Piana began a water recovery project, where they are poised to recycle their clean wastewater and save approximately 62,500 cubic meters of water per year.

“Our promise is to offer innovative products, invest in our people, and be a steward to the planet,” said Piana. “That is why we have vowed to cut our total emissions by 50% over the next 2-3 years and integrate a circular economy for all our products. We’ve embraced transparency in this report to remain accountable to our commitments – now it’s time to deliver.”

Posted: May 19, 2023

Source: Piana Technology

Smart Materials Company Phase Change Solutions to Locate U.S. Headquarters to Greensboro,NC

RALEIGH, NC — May 19, 2023 — Phase Change Solutions, a manufacturer of products for temperature management, will add 35 new jobs in Guilford County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company’s investment in the new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing operation in the City of Greensboro is expected to be more than $3.5 million.

“This new investment in the headquarters and manufacturing capability of Phase Change Solutions here in Guilford County highlights the advantages of operating in our state,” said Governor Cooper. “The company’s commitment to sustainability makes them a strong partner in North Carolina’s collective effort to transition to a clean energy economy.”

Phase Change Solutions (PCS) manufactures advanced materials for temperature management for various industries. From construction to pharmaceuticals, PCS offers energy efficient solutions with the use of innovative technology to analyze energy necessities and consumption for unique applications. The company’s new location will expand the company’s production capacity and consolidate its R&D, warehouse, and headquarters operations to Greensboro.

“Our new location in Greensboro will be an extension of our evolution to be a world class advanced materials company,” said Govi Rao, CEO of Phase Change Solutions. “We are very excited to partner with the State of North Carolina that has a rich heritage of deep technology combined with access to the best talent in the country and commitment to enable the transition to a circular and a decarbonized economy that works for all.”

“Advanced manufacturers want to operate where they are afforded a diverse workforce and resources to support their growth,” said N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. “North Carolina has the skilled talent and research infrastructure that will help foster a strong ecosystem for PCS to further its leadership in clean energy and advanced materials.”

New positions being created by the company will support the company’s manufacturing, distribution, and R&D operations. Although salaries vary by position, the company’s overall average annual wage of $80,429 will exceed Guilford County’s average annual wage of $57,190. These new jobs could create an annual payroll impact of more than $2.8 million for the community.

A performance-based grant of $75,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help with PCS’ expansion in North Carolina. The One NC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All One NC grants require matching participation from local governments and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.

“We are delighted to welcome Phase Change Solutions expansion to Greensboro,” said N.C. Senator Gladys A. Robinson. “Guilford County is the place that welcomes great businesses. We have world-class institutions of higher education that can supply the best educated and trained workforce. We appreciate the company’s confidence in our ability to provide a skilled workforce for these great paying jobs.”

In addition to the North Carolina Department of Commerce and Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, other key partners in this project include the North Carolina General Assembly, Rural Infrastructure Authority, North Carolina Community College System, Guilford Tech Community College, Guilford County, Guilford County Economic Development Alliance, GuilfordWorks, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, and City of Greensboro.

Posted: May 19, 2023

Source: North Carolina Office of the Governor

FESPA 2023: Kernow Coatings Launch Eight New Products

CORNWALL, UK — May 19, 2023 — Kernow Coatings, manufacturer of printable synthetic substrates, launch eight new sunstainable products for wide format printers and a variety of printable wallpapers from the interiors range demonstrated on their booth at Fespa (Munich, May 23rd to 26th, hall A2/booth C44). They are suitable for a range of applications, from signage and display to interior decoration.

First to announce is KernowJet Interiors Bright Gold. Kernow´s interiors range of printable wallpapers address Interior designers for residential and commercial spaces. This highlight will also be featured on the Canon booth at FESPA in hall B2/booth B10.

Arnoud Mekenkamp, European Wide Format Sales Manager of Kernow Coatings positions the new range:

“We focus on sustainability offering our customers a range of options that meet their environmental goals while providing excellent printing results. The new printable wallpapers from our interiors range are perfect for commercial and residential spaces, and their sustainability credentials make them an ideal choice for environmentally-conscious designers and architects.”

Background Information

Digital printing on wallpaper offers numerous benefits compared to traditional printing methods. One of the main advantages is the ability to print on demand, which means that wallpaper can be customized to

specific sizes and designs, and produced quickly and efficiently. Additionally, digital printing allows for more complex designs with a greater range of colors and gradients, resulting in more visually stunning an and eye-catching wallpapers.

KernowJet Interiors Bright Gold offers Five Wallpaper Finishes

KernowJet Interiors is Kernow Coatings’ new range of printable wallpapers featuring five unique options:

bright gold, textured pearl, smooth pearl, smooth cream adhesive and 100% recycled. The wallpapers are perfect for adding a touch of elegance, character, or sustainability to any interior space. Whether looking to create a luxurious feel with bright gold or add some texture and depth with the textured pearl option.

The commitment to sustainability offers an environmentally conscious choice with 100% recyclable and recycled wallpaper option. Bright Gold offers high dimensional stability, excellent printability, PVC-free substrate & topcoat, luxurious, textile-like haptics and is 100% paste-the-wall and strippable.

With the ability to be printed on both UV and HP latex printers, it offers unparalleled versatility and compatibility for printing stunning and high-quality wallpapers. Whether creating custom designs for residential or commercial spaces, the printable wallpaper ensures vibrant colors, crisp details, and a flawless finish. It effortlessly transforms any room, adding personality, style, and a touch of uniqueness. With easy installation and exceptional durability, the printable wallpaper is ideal for bringing design visions to life.

Posted: May 19, 2023

Source: Kernow Coatings Limited

Italian Textile Machinery: Drop In Orders For 2023 First Quarter

MILAN — May 18, 2023 — The textile machinery orders index for the first quarter of 2023, as processed by the Economics Office of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, declined markedly compared to January-March 2022 (-35%). In absolute terms, the index stood at 84.8 points (basis: 2015=100).

This result is mainly due to a reduction in the orders intake recorded by manufacturers on foreign markets. Indeed, foreign orders dropped by 40%, whereas the domestic market showed a 14% increase. The absolute value of the index settled at 78.3 points abroad, while it measured in at 148.1 points in Italy. During this year’s first quarter, booked orders stood at 4.2 months of guaranteed production.

ACIMIT president Alessandro Zucchi stated that, “The order index for the first quarter confirm a trend of the past few quarters, where uncertainty still predominates in global markets, both in terms of a macroeconomic framework that is characterized by a penalizing inflationary trend and ongoing geopolitical tensions. This is a scenario that this does not facilitate investment plans for businesses.”

However, this uncertainty does not appear to affect the sector’s operators, who are nonetheless permeated by a sense of optimism, as is also testified by the positive data drawn from a comparison with orders from the previous quarter (October-December 2022), for which total orders had been slightly on the rise at +3%. Indeed, the president of ACIMIT confirms that, “Manufacturers in our sector don’t lack for work, having filled up on orders last year and are now busy fulfilling them. The forecasts for 2023 remain positive”. Zucchi concluded, “I expect this confirmation of a healthy manufacturing sector to come from ITMA Milan, the world’s premier trade show dedicated to textile and clothing technologies, slated to open on June 8th at the Rho Fiera exhibition spaces. The exhibit will feature over 400 Italian manufacturers, taking up approximately 30% of the entire exhibition space. This figure is in itself a result that confirms the leadership role of Italy’s textile machinery manufacturers”.

Posted: May 19, 2023

Source: ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers

Darn Tough Vermont Brings On Hudson Valley Sales Group In The Mid-Atlantic Region

NORTHFIELD, VT — May 18, 2023 — Darn Tough Vermont, the number one brand in the premium outdoor space and the fastest growing family owned American sock manufacturer, announces the merger of two sales territories into one territory – as it once was. The Mid-Atlantic focused Hudson Valley Sales Group, led by Adam Shapiro, will be joining forces with 20-year Darn Tough veteran Hal Ellms and the Pinnacle Outdoor Group which covers the New England territory.

“The combination of these two outstanding agencies and leaders creates twice the dedication to supporting our customers.,” said Mark Comcowich, Director of Sales at Darn Tough. “Adam and his team have an incredibly strong reputation in the mid-Atlantic. Having the opportunity to combine his team and leadership with the experience Hal has with the Darn Tough brand as the original sales representative in that territory, was one I could not pass up”.

Established in 2016, Hudson Valley Sales Group has remained a staple in the area and has shown profitable growth to its retail base throughout the Mid-Atlantic territory. Bringing extensive knowledge in the footwear category specifically, the group boasts close to 50 years of combined experience. With other notable outdoor brands in their portfolio such as Mountain Hardwear, NEMO and Stanley – Darn Tough will now be represented alongside them in the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware markets.

“Darn Tough is a perfect fit for us, and we are thrilled to represent them here on the east coast,” said Adam Shapiro, Principal Rep at Hudson Valley Sales Group. “Having other outdoor brands in our wheelhouse made this a no-brainer for our team, we are excited to use our experience for the American-made brand.”

“Adam and I currently have a similar and very successful partnership with other brands in the territory,” said Hal Ellms. “being able to bring Darn Tough into that partnership was a natural progression and one that is set up for success”

Darn Tough makes premium, all-weather outdoor and lifestyle socks backed by the industry’s only unconditional guarantee for life. This guarantee represents the brand’s mission to both the product and community – never sacrificing quality and continuing to provide consumers with the best socks imaginable.

Posted: May 19, 2023

Source: Darn Tough Vermont

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