ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: JK Group & MS Printing Solutions

COMO/VARESE, Italy — May 9, 2023 — ITMA is behind the corner, we can’t wait to show you all we have been working on.

Join us in HALL 7 – BOOTH D206 and go back to the future with us.

Witness our sustainable innovations and our industry 5.0 approach as they unfold in front of you in the form of:

  • The Future of Pigment: our latest ink formula is a pigment capable of combining the already existing qualities of this formula with new, improved characteristics. A radically innovated and even more sustainable ink that has been created ad hoc for one of our renewed machines, so that together they can work efficiently and give great results. They are a whole, full solution, able to give our customers a reliable and efficient system, customers can rely on one partner for various stages of the printing process.
  • A Step into R&D: “show, don’t’ tell” is the principle behind our R&D corner. We want our customers and ITMA visitors to be able to step into our factory, into the brain behind our new machines. Our R&D corner will host a fascinating symbiosis of design and experience embodied in a concept made real in the form of a printing machine.
  • The New Era of Single Pass: a new generation of digital printing machines is coming and it harnesses the performance and reliability of a single pass while taking up the same space of a scanning, a machine up to ten times smaller.
  • MS Heritage: we are nothing without our history, that’s why we are bringing MiniLario. The unique scanning machine that has revolutionized the market. Still, not even MiniLario – as us – has remained the same.

We are sure you are curious to see what we have in stock for this ITMA, because if we were you, we would be. To discover and see all our freshness embodied in our machines and digital inks and all our hard work in action, come to our Demo Sessions and participate in the future, while it happens.

Posted: May 9, 2023

Source: JK Group & MS Printing Solutions

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Mimaki

AMSTERDAM — May 9, 2023 — Mimaki Europe, manufacturer of inkjet printing and cutting technologies, will showcase its sustainability and circularity solutions, launch new printers, and celebrate international design collaborations on booth H7-C304 at ITMA 2023 (08–14 June 2023 Fiera Milano RHO, Milan, Italy).

Sustainability and circularity are essential considerations for any business today. Working in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Mimaki will use ITMA 2023 to showcase its completely waterless digital textile print solutions that are leading the charge in the print industry’s sustainability goals, including direct-to-film printing and dye sublimation printing.

Mimaki’s most recent solution for the decorated apparel segment, the recently announced direct-to-film (DTF) TxF150-75 inkjet printer, will be demonstrated at the event. Utilising a heat-based transfer method, the printer is ideal for creating premium, customised merchandising, sportswear, and various other promotional textile applications.

Users looking to scale-up their textile printing can see the TS330-1600 high-volume sublimation printer showcased at Mimaki’s booth. The TS330-1600 has a maximum print speed of 135m2/h, facilitated by a 10kg ink supply and improved take-up mechanism and is able to print with fluorescent colours for even more applications.

Several new models, including a brand-new textile printer, will be debuted at ITMA 2023, building on the company’s existing industry-leading portfolio and the sector’s sustainability credentials. Mimaki’s textile printers offer high-stability performance and advanced print technology, delivering unbeatable print speed and print quality across both direct and transfer printing.

The booth will feature examples of collaborative projects with a global roster of design talent, from the US to Australia to Italy, who have all deployed Mimaki’s sustainable print solutions to create some exciting textile applications. As part of the company’s vision for the future, Mimaki continues to leverage collaborations with designers and artists from around the globe to engage with new perspectives and stay close to the pulse of the markets and its needs.

Posted: May 9, 2023

Source: Mimaki

Lenzing Celebrates The 40th Anniversary Of Excellence In LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased

LENZING, Austria — May 9, 2023 — Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its biorefinery and co-product brand LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased. The brand was first introduced on May 4, 1983, and has since become one of the leading and most trusted biobased acetic acid providers.

Over the past 40 years, LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased, which has a reduced carbon footprint that is 85% lower than that of fossil-based acetic acid, has continued to gain trust and support from customers. Specialty chemical company Evonik, and food production company Speyer & Grund Group, have been incorporating LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased in the production of their products since 1983. LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased has also been in high demand from the hygiene industry during the COVID-19 pandemic as an all- purpose cleaning agent in conventional and green products.

“Prioritizing sustainable processes and utilizing renewable raw materials simply makes sense for good business and this is evident in our successful partnership with Lenzing over the past forty years,” said Dr. Josef Miklautsch, Managing Director of Evonik Peroxid GmbH. “Although efficiency and supply security may have been the decisive factors in 1983, today, we are even more keenly aware that resources are finite and that is why we are focused on integrating sustainability along our entire value chain,” he added.

“Based on mutual trust and a shared commitment to sustainability, the Speyer & Grund Group and its subsidiary SABA GmbH in Austria are extremely proud of its 40-year partnership with Lenzing,” said Axel Rosener, Managing Director, Speyer & Grund GmbH & Co. KG. “LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased has been a valuable component in our Surig vinegar essence since 1983 and we look forward to developing a stronger and closer partnership with Lenzing as we continue to build a more sustainable supply chain together.”

Pioneering a carbon neutral future in the biorefinery segment with a new offering

To mark the important occasion, Lenzing will introduce its first carbon neutral LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased to meet the growing sustainability needs of industries which predominately rely on fossil-based materials. Similar to the standard LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased, the carbon neutral LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased is produced using sustainably sourced beech wood as a universal replacement for non- renewable raw materials such as crude oil. By calculating, reducing and offsetting emissions during production processes, this expansion will create a more sustainable supply chain with highly functional products across various industries. From now on, Lenzing customers across the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical and textile industries will be able to choose between carbon neutral and reduced carbon footprint acetic acid products.

“For 40 years, LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased has been one of Lenzing’s key products for the biorefinery segment and is highly demanded and trusted by customers across industry sectors. We are honored to be joined by our long-term customers and partners Evonik and Speyer & Grund Group to celebrate this important milestone as we continue to drive sustainability and circularity through ongoing product innovation,” said Elisabeth Stanger, Senior Director Biorefinery & CoProducts, Lenzing Group. “By adding carbon neutral LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased to our portfolio, we provide a further sustainable alternative to fossil-based materials with an all-neutral carbon footprint and progress towards our goal of achieving net-zero by 2050,” she added.

Advancing circularity and carbon neutrality through efficient use of valuable resources

Lenzing’s biorefinery concept ensures that 100% of wood components are used to produce pulp for Lenzing’s botanic fibers, biorefinery products, as well as bioenergy, which is used to power Lenzing’s facilities. This makes Lenzing’s biorefinery sites almost fully energy self-sufficient to remain as carbon neutral as possible. To ensure a low carbon footprint, rail transportation is the preferred means for transporting LENZING™ biorefinery products, with trucks being leveraged in regions where rail transportation is not available.

Together with ClimatePartner, a recognized global leader in the design, development, and delivery of corporate climate action programs, Lenzing strives to reduce carbon emissions to net-zero through a mix of higher production efficiencies, use of renewable energy sources, low-carbon materials, and the dedicated support of an external nature-based carbon removal project. For instance, to offset remaining carbon emissions that cannot be reduced, Lenzing works with ClimatePartner to support and finance the switch to biomass as an energy source at a ceramic factory in Kitambar in northeastern Brazil.

Using natural waste materials, like coconut shells, as renewable biomass for its energy production, the factory is able to produce roof tiles in a more climate-friendly way while saving on carbon emissions. Besides contributing to the fuel switch, the project also helps to reduce the deforestation rate in Brazil and avoid methane emissions that could result from the uncontrolled rotting of biomass.

From 24 – 25 May, Lenzing will be showcasing its future outlook and continued commitment to advancing carbon neutrality of the biorefinery segment at Chemspec Europe 2023 at booth F178.

Posted: May 9, 2023

Source: The Lenzing Group

Adhesive Manufacturer Jowat SE Builds Manufacturing Facility In China

DETMOLD, Germany — May 9, 2023 — The adhesive manufacturer Jowat further expands its presence on the Asia-Pacific market with an own adhesive center in China.

In summer 2022, Jowat SE from Detmold founded Jowat China Adhesives Co. Ltd., a 100% subsidiary, with two strategic objectives: being closer to the customer and strengthening its competitive position on the world’s biggest market. The enterprise has now laid the cornerstone of a new manufacturing location in Pinghu City, Jiaxing in China’s Zhejiang province. Apart from a production and storage facility, Jowat is also building a modern research and development center on the 17,300-square-meter site.

The Asian market is playing an increasingly important role for the enterprise. More than ten percent of the manufacturer’s total business is already being generated in that region today. Jowat is now optimizing its manufacturing network and supply chains to serve the important market even more successfully in future, especially in the high-volume segments with fierce competition.

“Our commitment and investment in China also opens up the opportunity to tap new markets which have their manufacturing centers in the region, such as the growing market of consumer electronics,” says Dr. Ralf Schelbach, vice president for Asia-Pacific at Jowat SE. “Over eighty percent of those products are manufactured in China. Local product development and fast market maturity are indispensable prerequisites to meeting the requirements of that industry. Sustainable adhesive solutions will also be playing a major role here in future.”

The new Jowat Adhesive Center in Asia will cover an area of over 11,000 square meters and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023. If everything goes as planned, the first batch of adhesive will then be manufactured on time for the Chinese New Year 2024.

Posted: May 9, 2023

Source: Jowat SE

FUZE Biotech Expands Into New Headquarters, Accommodates Exponential Growth In Demand

Salt Lake City, Utah — May 9, 2023 — As demand for sustainable antibacterial and fast-drying fabric and surface finishes continues to grow, FUZE Biotech, is relocating their headquarters to a larger facility in Salt Lake City.

The new headquarters and production facility – located at 1895 W. 2100 S., Salt Lake City, Utah – will allow the production of 10 times as much of their gold-powered antibacterial solution to accommodate the exponential growth in demand.

“As brands increasingly look for sustainable, high-performance solutions, we are scaling up production to meet growing demand,” said Andrew Peterson, Chief Technology Officer of FUZE Biotech. “Our new facility is state of the art and will help us better serve our expanding roster of sustainability-focused partner brands in North America and abroad.”

FUZE is widely used in a variety of markets, including bedding, footwear, apparel, hospitality, and more to keep fabrics and surfaces free from odor and disease-causing mold, bacteria, and pathogens. This expansion in production will increase availability and help drive sustainable innovation wherever it is used.

Applied as a light mist to a substantial number of materials – including textiles, hard surfaces, and even down insulation – FUZE leverages the natural antibacterial properties of gold particles to create a permanent treatment that fights odors, accelerates evaporation, and protects against UVA and UVB radiation.

Posted: May 9, 2023

Source: FUZE Biotech

Kelheim Fibres GmbH And Santoni S.p.A. – Energy-Efficient And Zero Waste Production Of Menstrual Underwear

KELHEIM, Germany — May 9, 2023 — Kelheim Fibres GmbH and Santoni Spa have jointly developed an innovative and sustainable menstrual underwear garment based on advanced machine technology and high-quality performance viscose fibres. The product consists of a soft outer layer and an inlay made from special wood-based fibres from Kelheim. The result is a sustainable and high-performance product that combines comfort and functionality.

The soft outer layer is produced on Santoni SM8-TOP2V circular knitting machine or on the SM4-TL2 machine. One of the major advantages of these circular knitting machines is that they significantly reduce the amount of cutting waste or even allow production with zero-waste.

The Santoni XT-Machine, originally developed for the footwear market, is used for the functional inlay of the period panty. The unique XT-Machine allows for different layers to be produced with different yarns and knitting structures. This enables all three functions of the inlay – the absorption and distribution layer ADL, the absorbent core, and the back layer – to be knitted in a single tube. This reduces production time and costs and enables zero-waste production.

In the inlay, wood based Kelheim specialty fibres such as trilobal Galaxy® or the hollow Bramante fibre replace synthetic materials.

Santoni and Kelheim Fibres both stand for tradition as well as sustainability and innovation. Patrick Silva Szatkowski, Marketing Manager at Santoni, is pleased with the collaboration: “Our machines have changed the manufacturing process, making garments almost seam free and offering solutions for 3D knitting. Our goal is to provide efficient machineries to produce sustainable and comfortable garments while reducing the quantity of operations. The collaboration with Kelheim Fibres GmbH has been driven by the same values and we are proud of the excellent result”.

Natalie Wunder, Project Manager New Business Development at Kelheim Fibres, emphasizes: ” With this joint development and the combination of our different areas of expertise we have expanded our range of femcare products. Once again we show how our special viscose fibres play an essential role in performance and sustainability in hygiene products. I look forward to seeing the project commercialized soon – partners are always welcome.”

Posted: May 9, 2023

Source: Kelheim Fibres GmbH

CGS To Showcase Bluecherry Shop Floor Control Essential At Texprocess Americas 2023

NEW YORK — May 9, 2023 — CGS, a global provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, is pleased to announce it will be showcasing its market-leading BlueCherry® Shop Floor Control (SFC) Essential™ at TexProcess Americas 2023, being held at the Georgia World Congress Center from May 10 – 12, 2023.

CGS’s existing BlueCherry Shop Floor Control Enterprise is the most widely adopted fashion-focused Production Management System (PMS) in the world. With the addition of SFC Essential, manufacturers and brands from all over the world can leverage the flexibility and lighter infrastructure to immediately transform their operations, improve productivity and efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality while meeting process transparency, sustainability, and compliance requirements – all at their fingertips, anytime, anywhere.

“We are thrilled to be exhibiting again at TexProcess – and leveraging one of the industry’s most important events as a stage to demonstrate the power and ease-of-use of BlueCherry Shop Floor Control Essential,” said Paul Magel, President of Business Applications and Technology Outsourcing division at CGS. “Since our soft launch last year, we’ve seen incredible adoption of Essential throughout North, Central and South America as well as the Asia-Pacific markets. We expect this strong demand to continue as customers clamor for deep insights into their supply chain, production optimization and management.”

The company also announced it will be joined by strategic partners Inspectorio and Juki to further demonstrate the power of its connected, best-of-breed solution. BlueCherry Shop Floor Control Essential integrates seamlessly with the new Inspectorio Tracking™ Platform to provide deep insights and analytics, preventing supply chain delays and improving on-time delivery performance. Juki’s JaNets Pro, powered by BlueCherry Shop Floor Control, will also be on display at both the CGS and Juki booths during the event.

CGS at TexProcess
Attendees are invited to visit Booth 1623 to learn more about how the BlueCherry Shop Floor Control Essential solution is helping businesses across the globe manage their shop floor and optimize their production processes. The company will host live demonstrations at the top of every hour, to showcase its latest innovations as well as a private networking event for industry leaders.

Organized by Messe Frankfurt and co-produced by SPESA, TexProcess is one of the largest international trade fairs for the textile and garment industries. The event is expected to attract over 12,000 visitors from around the world, providing a platform for businesses to network and explore the latest innovations in sewn goods manufacturing.

About BlueCherry & Shop Floor Control
The award-winning CGS BlueCherry Enterprise Suite provides clients with comprehensive digital supply chain management solutions, available both in the cloud and on-premises, to drive their fundamental business processes. BlueCherry Shop Floor Control is the most widely adopted fashion-focused solution in the world. It provides a comprehensive view of factory activity by digitizing, in real-time, the collection and reporting of production activities, such as order tracking, line balancing, absenteeism and productivity via tablets on the factory floor. This real-time visibility equips companies with the ability to make faster, better-informed business decisions and address potential delays and challenges before they escalate.

Shop Floor Control Essential is the newest addition to the company’s award- winning BlueCherry® suite. The cloud-based solution enables manufacturers, subcontractors brands and retailers, real-time visibility, control, and insights quickly and easily into their complete supply chain and factory floor operations from any mobile device or browser.

Posted: May 9, 2023

Source: CGS

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Picanol

IEPER, Belgium — May 9, 2023 — At ITMA 2023, weaving machine manufacturer, Picanol, will be presenting its latest high-tech weaving machines and services at Booth B201 in Hall 6. ITMA is the world’s most influential textile and garment technology exhibition and it takes place from June 8 – 14, 2023, in Milan (Italy).

The eye-catcher at the Picanol booth will be the world premiere of an all-new and revolutionary rapier weaving machine, the Ultimax, that will become available in the first quarter of 2024. In total, Picanol will have 12 machines on display at ITMA 2023. In addition to 6 rapier weaving machines, Picanol will also present 4 airjet weaving machines featuring new developments. Furthermore, a rapier machine in Jacquard execution will be on display at the Bonas booth and an airjet machine in Jacquard execution will be presented at the Stäubli booth.

“Picanol has sold more than 130,000 rapier machines worldwide since the launch of our first rapier weaving machine, and we have challenged ourselves to further improve our current and highly successful OptiMax-i Connect rapier platform. The result is the brand-new Ultimax rapier weaving machine that focuses on three main benefits: ultimate performance and high-quality output, readiness for the sustainability requirements of tomorrow, and the greatest ease of use thanks to a maximum level of digitization. In addition, the classic Picanol exterior design of the machine has been radically disrupted, to make it clear from the outside how revolutionary Ultimax is on the inside,” explains Johan Verstraete, Vice President Weaving Machines.

“Creating a worthy successor to the OptiMax rapier generation, of which over 60,000 units are running worldwide, was a real challenge. But combining 85 years of experience with new ideas and technologies has resulted in the all-new and revolutionary Ultimax rapier machine. It excels in the fields of performance and quality, it is designed with sustainability as the baseline, and the high degree of digitization results in a previously unseen ease of use.”

Innovations in airjet technology

ITMA 2023 will also be the moment that Picanol launches a speed increase on its airjet platform, the OmniPlus-i Connect. This is another example of how Picanol sets the benchmark in the industry. Also on display for the very first time will be a brand-new leno system, the o-Leno, which combines smart performance, user-friendliness, and intuitive control at its best.

Novelties in PicConnect

With PicConnect, Picanol is centralizing its digital tools and services in one new fully digital platform. At ITMA 2023, visitors will be able to discover all the benefits and latest features of PicConnect to leverage the full extent of the possibilities offered by its Picanol weaving machines. Among other things, the recently released features such as alerting, access control, the action center, and the export of monitoring data should catch the attention of many visitors.

Posted: May 9, 2023

Source: Picanol

Glen Raven Hosts Deputy Assistant Secretary Jennifer Knight, Highlighting Industry’s Competitiveness, Sustainability, Capital Investments & Jobs

WASHINGTON — May 9, 2023 — Glen Raven hosted Jennifer Knight, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Textiles, Consumer Goods, Materials Industries, Critical Minerals and Metals with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, at the company’s state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Anderson, South Carolina today, where the company manufactures its Sunbrella® flagship brand. The company is beginning to scale a major expansion plan started in 2021, illustrating continued investment and growth by a leader in the U.S. textile industry and its importance to the U.S. economy.

“We were honored to host Deputy Assistant Secretary Knight at our Sunbrella facility in Anderson, South Carolina to give her a firsthand experience of our advanced manufacturing facilities, sustainable initiatives, and the passionate work of our U.S. manufacturing teams,” said Glen Raven CEO Leib Oehmig. “The opportunity to discuss with a key trade official the impact of our nation’s global trade polices on our company and our dedicated workers is invaluable. We highlighted the importance of Glen Raven’s contribution to our local communities, as well as the critical need to maintain a domestic textile and apparel industry and to promote policies that support a resilient and competitive supply chain, innovation and research and a vibrant and well-trained workforce. We are thankful for Deputy Assistant Secretary Knight’s commitment to understanding the challenges we face in the global trade arena and appreciate the dialogue we had with her here today.”

“Public-private sector engagement is key to supporting a competitive and resilient textile and apparel supply chain and I am pleased to visit Glen Raven, a prime example of our modern domestic textile industry with its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities for high-performance fabrics,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary Knight. “ITA continues to support American manufacturers and recognizes the importance of building an innovative, diverse and skilled workforce.”

Glen Raven, a family-owned company founded in 1880, operates five manufacturing facilities in North and South Carolina employing 2,500 people, including their joint venture with Shawmut Corporation. The company is currently in the process of scaling a $250 million multi-phase U.S. capacity expansion plan of its facilities and infrastructure to meet customer demand.

At Glen Raven, Knight toured Glen Raven’s Sunbrella® facilities, part of the company’s Custom Fabrics division, which includes flagship brands Sunbrella® and Dickson®. Glen Raven also has two other divisions, including Glen Raven Technical Fabrics with GlenGuard®, StrataTM and Glen Raven Logistics; and Trivantage, one of the nation’s largest business-to-business distributors for the awning, marine, upholstery and shade sail industries.

Glen Raven is a leader in the upholstery, marine, shading, automotive, military, geotextile, and protective workwear markets and operates national distribution and logistics subsidiaries.

Knight’s visit to Glen Raven’s Sunbrella® facilities comes at a critical time for the company and the U.S. textile supply chain, which produced $65.8 billion in output in 2021 and employed 538,000 workers. Glen Raven is part of the broader textile industry that is a critical manufacturing segment contributing to job growth, investments, and innovation. From 2012-2021, capital investment in U.S. yarn, fabric, apparel & sewn products manufacturing totals $20.9 billion.

Posted: May 9, 2023

Source: National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Preview: AATCC

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — May 9, 2023 — AATCC, the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, connects the global textile community to empower an innovative, informed, and sustainable future. Serving textile professionals since 1921, AATCC is bringing exciting new initiatives to ITMA.

Individuals who join AATCC during the show receive four extra months added to their new one-year membership. AATCC membership provides access to numerous textile test methods and other standards, testing materials, educational resources, and professional networking in the textile space. Members can join the committees that develop new standards or tune in to the interest groups discussing the latest textile topics and innovations. AATCC Communities is the newest member benefit, offering a space for all members to connect with one another through an integrated social platform.

Visitors can test their color vision accuracy at Hall H4 Stand D316. The Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue Test is a vital tool used by government and corporate organizations throughout the textile industry to measure an individual’s ability to discriminate small color differences. This test is simple to administer and provides instant digital results. The highest score each day takes home a ColorReader tool for portable color measurement on the move! The ColorReader promotion is sponsored by AATCC corporate member Datacolor.

On Friday June 9, the ITMA Textile Colourants and Chemicals Forum will discuss Transforming the World of Textile Colourants Through Green Chemistry. Diana Wyman, AATCC’s Executive Vice President is a part of the program committee and has assisted in putting together the wonderful array of speakers, presentations, and topics of discussion. Be sure to stop by to hear more on how the textile industry is moving towards safe and sustainable chemistry.

While attending the show, stop by the special tea reception for AATCC members. On June 11 at 2:30 meet at the Congress Centre. This reception will be a great way to connect with other AATCC members, new and old! Be sure to stop by the AATCC booth to get the ITMA membership special of four free months and join in on the fun. The first 50 visitors receive an exclusive ITMA button.

Posted: May 9, 2023

Source: AATCC, the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

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