Tin Thanh Group Americas Establishing First U.S. Operations In Allendale County, S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — March 14, 2023 — Tin Thanh Group Americas, a tire manufacturer, today announced plans to establish its first United States operations which will be in Allendale County, S.C. The company’s $68 million investment will create 1,031 new jobs.

Located at Walker Road in Fairfax, S.C., Tin Thanh Group Americas will build a new facility in Allendale County. Tin Thanh Group Americas’ South Carolina location will allow the company to manufacture and retread large commercial vehicle tires, as well as operate its commercial tire leasing program.

Supplying energy from reusable sources, Tin Thanh Group Americas will provide operations in recycled energy, closed industry-agriculture, recycled waste and tire leasing while serving the environment, energy, high-tech agriculture and technology markets. With a focus on sustainability, the company is committed to implementing sustainable practices to lower the carbon-emission level and provide a cleaner environment.

Operations are expected to be online by September 2024. Individuals interested in joining the Tin Thanh Group Americas team should email resumes to the company.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to this project. The council also awarded a $1 million Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) grant to Allendale County to assist with the costs of site preparation and infrastructure improvements.

“Tin Thanh Group Americas is excited to make South Carolina home for its first location outside Vietnam and is proud to be South Carolina’s first Vietnamese company. With the assistance of the Department of Commerce, the SouthernCarolina Alliance and the officials at Allendale County, and the assistance of readySC, the decision was clear compared with the other locations that sought our project in the Southeast. Tin Thanh Group Americas looks forward to a long-lasting, fruitful and cooperative relationship with all of South Carolina.” -Tin Thanh Group Americas Chief Executive Officer Tran Dinh Quyen

“This announcement once again shows the world has taken notice of the many benefits of doing business in South Carolina. This major $68 million investment and 1,031 new jobs will be transformative for Allendale. We proudly welcome our first Vietnamese Company, Tin Thanh Group Americas, to the state and look forward to creating a long-standing partnership.” -Gov. Henry McMaster

“Today is another win for South Carolina! When clean energy companies such as Tin Thanh Group Americas decide to invest in our state, it is a testament to the talented workforce that contributes to the rapid growth of sustainable companies. Congratulations to Tin Thanh Group Americas on its first operations in the U.S.” -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“Allendale County welcomes Tin Thanh Group Americas to our community, and we thank them for their investment in our future and our people. Each of the more than one thousand jobs will make a difference in the lives of a family in the region because good jobs and good economic development change lives. We look forward to working with this fine company, which is committed to sustainability and good values, bringing prosperity and progress to our area.” -Allendale County Council Chairman Matthew Connelly

“SouthernCarolina Alliance welcomes Mr. Tran and the Tin Thanh Group Americas to our region, where they plan to build their first facility in the U.S. The jobs they are creating, and their capital investment will be a tremendous catalyst to growth in this rural area. Industries like Tin Thanh are the backbone of the regional economy and touch every aspect of the local community.” -SouthernCarolina Alliance President and Chief Executive Officer Danny Black

Posted: March 14, 2023

Source: South Carolina Office of the Governor

Intersport Sweden Scores In Commitment To Forest-Friendly Sportswear

MOELNDAL, Sweden — March 14, 2022 — Today, sporting goods retailer INTERSPORT Sweden — with almost 100 stores across the country — is partnering with solutions-driven non-profit Canopy to advance forest-friendly supply chains. In doing so, they put critical points on the board for the world’s forests, species, and climate.

INTERSPORT Sweden is joining over 520 of the world’s leading fashion designers and apparel brands – representing more than $886.5 billion in collective revenue — who have CanopyStyle policies in place. INTERSPORT Sweden is committing to eliminate any sourcing from the world’s Ancient and Endangered Forests from their textile supply chains and to advancing the production of low-carbon, circular, Next Generation alternatives.

Forest protection has been identified by world-leading scientists as a major part of the climate solution and is critical to keeping global warming below 1.5°C through 2030. Hitting this level of conservation means transforming ‘take, make, waste’ supply chains, transitioning out of sourcing from the world’s Ancient and Endangered Forests, and scaling Next Generation alternatives — such as textiles made from recycled fabrics or agricultural residues — is an urgent necessity.

An estimated 92 million tons of clothing waste is generated globally each year. Repurposing this waste stream to make new fabrics not only results in significant environmental savings but can help protect the 300+ million trees, many from vital forests, from being logged for viscose annually. Canopy, and now INTERSPORT Sweden, are part of a growing movement to make using Next Generation Solutions the norm.

“At INTERSPORT Sweden, we believe in acting responsibly and know the success of our business is intrinsically linked to protecting the rights of people, animals and the environment. We are excited to become a CanopyStyle partner to continue this journey,” said Hanna Wolff, Production & Sustainability Coordinator at INTERSPORT Sweden. “The sports and apparel sector can step up to ensure that the forest-derived textiles, like viscose and lyocell, don’t come from vital forests, and to shift towards lower-impact alternatives. INTERSPORT Sweden is committed, with Canopy’s support, to do just that.”

“By joining CanopyStyle, INTERSPORT Sweden is committing to a forest-saving game plan,” said Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director of Canopy. “Together, we can take on the environmental challenges we face and score big victories for people and the planet. We’re excited to be hitting the court, playing hard, and showing the world that scaling low-impact, Next Gen Solutions is the slam-dunk strategy we need to score a win for the planet.”

Posted March 14, 2023

Source: Intersport Sweden

American Chemistry Council Comments on MCL Proposal

WASHINGTON — March 14, 2023 — Today, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft proposal for Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs):

“PFOA and PFOS were phased out of production by our members more than eight years ago. We support restrictions on their use globally, and we support drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS based on the best available science.

“However, we have serious concerns with the underlying science used to develop these proposed MCLs and have previously challenged the EPA based on the process used to develop that science. We are not alone in our concerns, as others have been on the record criticizing their development. And new peer-reviewed research also calls into question the basis for EPA’s overly conservative approach to assessing one of the health endpoints.

“Importantly, the World Health Organization is also at odds with EPA on the health threshold for PFOA and PFOS. Furthermore, while we review the details, we would note that EPA has not yet evaluated two of the four chemistries included in the proposed ‘hazard index’ MCL. We will be interested to see how EPA explains its rationale for combining substances affecting different health endpoints into a single index, in violation of its own guidance1.

“The EPA’s misguided approach to these MCLs is important, as these low limits will likely result in billions of dollars in compliance costs. The proposals have important implications for broader drinking water policy priorities and resources, so it’s critical that EPA gets the science right.

“We look forward to reviewing these proposals in detail and commenting to EPA throughout the process.

“PFAS are a diverse universe of chemistries critical to renewable energy applications like solar and wind power, medical devices, the production of life-saving drugs, as well as cell phones, tablets and semiconductors, among many other uses. All PFAS are not the same and they should not all be regulated the same way.”

[1] https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-science-and-assessing-pesticide-risks/guidance-identifying-pesticide-chemicals-and-other

Posted March 14, 2023

Source: American Chemistry Council

 

Albany International Announces CEO Succession Plan

ROCHESTER, N.H. — March 13, 2023 — Albany International Corp. announced today that President and CEO Bill Higgins has notified the company’s board of directors of his desire to retire. The company’s board of directors has retained executive search firm Spencer Stuart to begin a search for Higgins’ successor. Higgins will continue in his role as CEO until his successor is in place.

“I am proud to have led Albany during the past three years. I will work hand-in-hand with the Board of Directors and continue to lead the management team to ensure continued success of Albany and a seamless handoff to my successor,” Higgins stated. “The company is in great hands, with strong leadership at all levels, as well as opportunities for continued growth and cash generation.”

Chairman Erkie Kailbourne added: “Albany’s Board, working closely with Bill, has been formulating a CEO succession plan and is confident of a successful and smooth transition for all our stakeholders.”

Posted: March 14, 2023

Source: Albany International Corp.

SENSIL® ByNature Nylon 6.6 Earns ISCC+ Certification To Help Apparel Brands And Retailers Reduce Carbon Footprint

MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel — March 14, 2023 — NILIT, a global supplier of nylon 6,6 for apparel, has earned the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus system (ISCC+) accreditation for its primary SENSIL® ByNature facility in Israel. ISCC+ accreditation for NILIT’s other facilities around the world will follow soon. The ISCC+ system is a globally applicable, independent sustainability certification program that confirms the controlled use of renewable feedstocks throughout a supply chain. The ISCC+ system verifies the origin of the renewable feedstocks in SENSIL ByNature, the new sustainable nylon 6,6 with lower environmental impact that offers brands and retailers a high-quality foundation for more ecologically responsive apparel designs.

“The ISCC+ system accreditation for SENSIL ByNature is an important achievement in NILIT’s mission to enable a more sustainable apparel industry,” said Ilan Melamed, NILIT general manager. “The ISCC+ certification independently validates the substantial environmental benefits of SENSIL ByNature so that apparel brands and retailers can incorporate these sustainable premium performance fabrics into their collections with complete confidence.”

Launched in April 2022, SENSIL ByNature is a nylon 6,6 for apparel made by replacing a portion of the yarn’s raw materials derived from fossil fuel with renewable bio-gas feedstock. With the bio-gas substitution, SENSIL ByNature decreases the consumption of scarce fossil feedstocks as well as reduces the associated greenhouse gases that threaten the atmosphere. SENSIL ByNature gives apparel brands and retailers a verifiable tool for creating high-quality apparel with all the performance benefits of nylon 6,6 but with reduced environmental impact and improved Life Cycle Analysis, something today’s conscious consumers value.

SENSIL ByNature is just the latest sustainable innovation that NILIT has created for the apparel market. NILIT offers a broad and comprehensive collection of premium nylons designed to empower the industry’s shift to a more responsible position. NILIT recently introduced SENSIL® BioCare, enhanced with a special technology proven to help lessen the persistence of textile waste in sea water and in landfills. SENSIL® EcoCare, crafted with recycled nylon, improves circularity and LCA. SENSIL® WaterCare with embedded color saves up to 100 percent of the water used in the traditional wet dyeing process. Plus, the complete SENSIL portfolio of products is manufactured according to NILIT’s Total Product Sustainability criteria. These responsible yarns give designers the beautiful, environmentally considerate performance fabrics they need to create apparel collections that respond effectively to consumer demands.

Posted: March 14, 2023

Source: NILIT

Indorama Ventures And Polymateria Sign Exclusive Partnership To Enable Hygiene Customers To Produce Biodegradable Wipes And Masks Through Biotransformation Technology

BANGKOK, Thailand & LONDON — March 14, 2023 — Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL) and technology specialist Polymateria Ltd. have signed an exclusive 10-year partnership to help household brands bring biodegradable nonwoven hygiene products to the market through biotransformation technology.

This collaboration provides a new solution for dealing with essential items like facemasks and wipes once they have been used, ensuring they can return safely to nature without leaving behind any microplastics or toxic residue. It is specifically designed to tackle plastic leaking into the environment as unmanaged waste, meaning it is neither collected for landfill nor recycled. Given that most of the plastic in our oceans originates as unmanaged waste on land, addressing the unmanaged waste challenge is key. This partnership aims to do just that for essential hygiene items.

IVL’s exclusive right to use Polymateria’s unique biotransformation technology for nonwovens supports application in non-virgin resin recycling while providing a solution for ‘fugitive’ used articles, especially those items that end up in the natural environment. This biotransformation process involves the plastic transforming into a bioavailable wax in the open terrestrial environment, whereupon the wax is fully consumed by bacteria, microbes and fungi, leaving just carbon dioxide, water, and biomass. The pulp component is inherently biodegradable under similar conditions.

Innovating for more sustainable end-consumer products is in the DNA of both IVL and Polymateria. Yash Lohia, chairman of IVL’s ESG Council, said: “I am delighted with this 10-year partnership. After an extensive search and technical due-diligence process, Polymateria’s technology is clearly a step above solutions of the past and fits very well with IVL’s sustainability strategy. I look forward to seeing these products on supermarket shelves in the future, hopefully being marketed by some of the biggest brands in the world.”

Shachar Rachim, CEO of IVL’s Hygiene Business, added: “This is a great example of where technically focused companies work together on a common challenge, using their respective technologies in synergy to achieve a unique, and valuable, product proposition. It’s a positive direction for the market.”

Nonwovens made by IVL using Polymateria’s technology have been independently tested against, and meet the criteria in, the BSI PAS 9017 standard for the biodegradation of polyolefins in an open-air terrestrial environment published by the British Standards Institution in October 2020. This standard and/or its criteria – the first in the world to ensure plastic can biotransform in the open terrestrial environment without creating any microplastics – is being adopted around the world including in India, Malaysia, the Philippines and Hungary.

Polymateria CEO Niall Dunne said: “Polymateria was founded to help tackle plastic pollution at scale. Through our latest partnership with IVL, this is exactly what we are delivering. I am glad we have found long-term partners who share our commitment to science and evidence.”

Posted: March 14, 2023

Source: Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) / Polymateria

American Textile Company Introduces Bedding Products With Ground-Breaking HeiQ Allergen* Tech

NEW YORK CITY — March 10, 2023 — Bedding manufacturer American Textile Co. (ATC) has entered a partnership with the Switzerland-based materials innovation company HeiQ to upgrade several bedding products with HeiQ Allergen* Tech for the North American market.

ATC and HeiQ announced a partnership for HeiQ Allergen* Tech application to mattress and pillow protectors, pillows, mattress pads, comforters, as well as blankets, throws, and other bedding product categories covering the USA, Canada, and Mexico, intended to deliver deeper relief to allergy sufferers.

The first products from ATC featuring HeiQ Allergen* Tech will be available in the market in 2024 under the renowned brands AllerEase®, the No. 1 selling allergy bedding solution in North America, and Sealy®, the No. 1 selling overall bedding brand. Products featuring HeiQ Allergen* Tech will be marketed under ATC’s own CleanBoost™ technology name.

HeiQ Allergen* Tech was launched at the end of 2022 and is a 100-percent bio-based, naturally derived technology that reduces users’ exposure to inanimate allergens such as house dust mite matter, and pet allergens with the help of active probiotics. It provides one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to reduce allergen exposure in the bedroom.

This innovation from HeiQ has been granted the Allergy UK Seal of Approval by The British Allergy Foundation following a comprehensive review and assessment of the technology. Additionally, it has been tested and certified by BMA Labor, an accredited lab in Bochum, Germany, to successfully reduce 96.6 percent of house dust mite matter allergen, 83.6 percent of cat hair allergen, and 76.5 percent of dog hair allergen.

Patrick Seiffert, senior vice president of Product Development and Marketing, ATC, said: “Our new AllerEase CleanBoost products will be the first-ever solution to offer dual-action protection against allergens. By combining our expertise in allergen barrier bedding with HeiQ’s revolutionary fabric technology, we are proud to introduce a product that not only blocks inanimate allergens but also reduces them on and around the bedding. Our flagship AllerEase brand has been trusted by millions of consumers seeking allergy relief for years, and this new partnership allows us to offer them a new level of unmatched protection. We are excited to be the strategic partner for HeiQ’s innovation and look forward to continue delivering new ways to help consumers sleep better and live better.”

HeiQ Group Co-Founder and CEO Carlo Centonze said: “We thank ATC’s trust in HeiQ over many years. ATC has always been a pioneer in adopting HeiQ’s latest innovations and bringing functionalized bedding products to their consumers. HeiQ Allergen* Tech was only launched in October last year and has been really popular so far. This proves our ability to rapidly develop and commercialize technologies that meet global demand. Our nature-based hygiene solutions are revolutionizing the multi-billion-dollar home textiles market. With over 90 percent of bedrooms in the US containing three or more detectable allergens, our partnership with ATC will make a real difference in people’s lives, and that’s what matters most to us. HeiQ Allergen* Tech can significantly improve bedding products, but it can also be applied to curtains, carpet, and upholstery.”

Upgraded products under this partnership between the American Textile Company and HeiQ will be launched at the Home & Textiles Market Week in New York March 13-16. Products featuring HeiQ Allergen* Tech will be showcased in the ATC Showroom at 230 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, NY 10001. The collaboration comes at a time when consumers are beginning to experience the first effects of the spring allergy season and scientists say allergy seasons are becoming longer and more intense.**

*Inanimate allergens such as house dust mite matter & pet allergens.

**According to the USDA

Posted: March 14, 2023

Source: American Textile Company / HeiQ Group

JEC Composites Startup Booster 2023: Tailored To Find And Assess The Best Startups In The Composites Industry

PARIS — March 14, 2023 — In six years, JEC Composites Startup Booster has become a reference for entrepreneurship in the composites industry worldwide. Hundreds of entrepreneurs, SMEs, startups and academic spinoffs have submitted their application in the past months, and among them, 20 have been selected as finalists: they will join us on stage at JEC world in April to pitch their project before a panel of expert judges.

Launched in 2017, the JEC Composites Startup Booster is a unique opportunity to network and shine a light on what will be the future of the composites industry. It has been organized in three different regions (Europe, USA and Asia) and has already fostered the emergence of 700+ innovative projects from 60+ countries, making it an irrefutable springboard for any participant internationally!

This year’s competition is sponsored by Airbus, Mercedes-Benz and Owens Corning as Main Innovation Partners, and Mitsubishi Chemical Group as Innovation Partner.

JEC Composites Startup Booster 2023 in a nutshell

The 20 finalists are divided into two categories:

  • Process, Manufacturing & Equipment
  • Products & Materials

The jury includes representatives from major manufacturers and investors:

  • Jelle Bloemhof, head of Manufacturing Technologies, Airbus
  • Karl-Heinz Fueller, manager Future Outside & Materials, Mercedes-Benz
  • Raphael Salapete, R&T Plan manager, Ariane Group
  • Christer Larsson, founding partner, The Impact Fellowship
  • Tim Vorage, Global Growth manager & founder of Business Incubator Growth Garage, Mitsubishi Chemical Group

Two pitching sessions of 10 presentations each will be held in the Agora stage (Hall 6), on Tuesday, April 25th , at 10 am for the category Products & Materials and at 4.30 pm for the category: Process, Manufacturing & Equipment. Three winners will be chosen by the jury and one winner for the sustainable aspects of the project.The awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April, 26th at 3 pm.

Startups Booster Finalists JEC World 2023

Category “Products & Materials”

  • Agrona (Egypt)
  • ALD Technical Solutions (USA)
  • Algreen (UK)
  • Cobratex (France)
  • Grafren (Sweden)
  • Green Gen Technologies (France)
  • Hycco (France)
  • INCA Renewable Technologies (Canada)
  • Mushroom Material (Singapore)
  • Mussel Polymers Mussel Polymers (USA)

Category “Process, Manufacturing & Equipment”

  • Addyx (Italy)
  • Catack-H (Korea)
  • Composite Recycling (Switzerland)
  • Lineat Composites (UK)
  • Microwave Solutions (Switzerland)
  • Nova Carbon (France)
  • Plyable (UK)
  • Synthesites (Belgium)
  • TerraWaste (Netherlands)
  • Thermolysis (Taiwan)

Category “Products & Materials”

Agrona (Egypt): Making Wood Without Cutting a Single Tree

Two Billion trees are cut down every year just to supply wood to the furniture and the construction industry making deforestation the second leading cause of climate change. Agrona manufactures the first 100 percent eco-friendly wood panels in the world out of agri waste and bio-based resins without cutting a single tree. For every ton of panels produced by Agrona that helps to save three trees and avoid five hundred cubic meters of CO2 emissions. Agrona’s aims to expand it is operations to Europe in the next 2 years.

ALD Technical Solutions (USA): Empowering The Grid and Renewable Energies Through Advanced Composite Materials and Solutions

ALD Technical Solutions, a cleantech woman-owned enterprise, is commercializing patented Composite WiRe Wrap™ and GridWrap™ technologies that increase grid infrastructural strength and integrity while doubling power transmission capacity — with no downtime. This is a key requirement for achieving safe, cost-effective, resilient, and reliable 100 percent renewable energy goals.

Algreen (UK): Algreen provides the most sustainable solutions to petrol-based polyurethanes, which represent 8% of world plastics

Algreen provides the most sustainable solutions to petrol-based polyurethanes, which represent 8% of world plastics. Polyurethane foam, adhesive and coating are widely used in automotive, cosmetic, packaging, and fashion industries. Conventional polyurethanes come from carbon intensive petrol refineries and end their life in landfill generating significant Greenhouse Gases. Algreen invents fully biobased and biodegradable polyurethanes eliminating petrol-based polyurethanes. The global polyurethane market will be 29.2 million tons (2029). By replacing 1 percent of petrol-based polyurethane, Algreen eliminates 88bn kgCO2eq annually.

Cobratex (France): Enabling Industry to have a positive impact on the Environment by bringing bamboo in composite materials

COBRATEX manufactures innovative bamboo reinforcements using its patented technology to extract bamboo strips that are then welded together to obtain a unique continuous ribbon of unidirectional fibres. This ribbon is very different to the standard rovings. It is a composite structure by itself as it is composed of fibre bundles and closed honeycomb-like structures, offering a sustainable alternative with many technical advantages. COBRATEX provides the full range of reinforcements:

• Dry Fabrics: UD and woven
• Prepreg Fabrics: thermoplastic and thermoset

Grafren (Sweden): Enabling Multifunctional and Green Composite Materials by Graphene Nanoscale Coating

Grafren AB has a proprietary technology on manufacturing the high quality graphene materials and coating of the fibers-based substrates. Coating occurs on the fibers surface – nanoscale level via layer-by-layer mode, and is therefore extremely uniform, thin and lightweight. Since graphene is electrically and thermally conductive and fire and mechanically resistant, coating only 4-5 grammes of graphene per square meter of the fibres is enabling the new functionalities to the composites, favouring their way to the market.

Green Gen Technologies (France): Let’s develop together your eco-designed containers

Green Gen Technologies is a French start-up founded in 2017 that aims to revolutionise the packaging industry. These containers are made in France from bio-based, renewable and biodegradable materials.

Hycco (France): HYCCO Develops Carbon Fiber Bipolar Plates for the Next Generation of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

HYCCO has developed a new concept of bipolar plates, a key component of hydrogen fuel cells, which represents 75% of their weight for 30% of their cost. The materials used simultaneously increase the lifetime of the fuel cells (x4) and reduce their weight (-50% to -90%), without compromising their compactness. With a prototype production line in place, HYCCO® aims to deploy a pilot production line of carbon fiber bipolar plates for hydrogen fuel cells by 2024.

INCA Renewable Technologies (Canada): Developing stronger, lighter, cost competitive, sustainable bio-composites for the automotive, RV, marine, wind and consumer plastics industries.

INCA innovates and manufactures high performance, cost competitive, and sustainable composite substitutes for petroleum-based plastics, rainforest plywood and balsa wood.  Our team pioneered use of natural fiber for the automotive industry and have now created the next generation of patented prepreg for Toyota.  We have also developed natural fiber composite solutions for Winnebago, Gurit and others.  We are acquiring fiber from industrial hemp grown on the Canadian Prairie for protein and will refine it to automotive standards in Alberta, Canada.

Mushroom Material (Singapore): Sustainable Packaging

We’ve developed a mushroom-based alternative to polystyrene (Styrofoam) by combining agricultural waste with the root structure of mushrooms, better known as “mycelium”. Our material is completely sustainable and 100-percent biodegradable. It has the same protective properties as polystyrene and naturally degrades in your garden or landfill.

Mussel Polymers Mussel Polymers (USA): Developing Specialty Coatings that Adhere to Wet and Low Energy Surfaces and Enhance Surface Functionality with Applications in Composite Strengthening.

Mussel Polymers manufactures and sells a biomimetic version of the glue that mussels use to stick to rocks. Poly (catechol-styrene) binds to wet and low energy surfaces and confers valuable surface functionalization.  MPI partners with companies to develop new solutions for their customers.  Current products or those in development include an innovative coral adhesive for use in aquariums and reef restoration, an underwater adhesive (US Navy), anti-corrosion primers, dental adhesives and remineralization agents, and a composite-strengthening sizing for carbon fibers.

Category “Process, Manufacturing & Equipment”

Addyx (Italy): Unlock the Full Potential of Advanced Composite Materials with Topological Optimization and Innovative Manufacturing Solutions.

Addyx is revolutionizing the design and manufacturing of complex-shaped hollow high-performance composites through innovative additive manufacturing techniques and advanced topology optimization. Our patented water-soluble inflatable mandrel, together with the patented Carbon exoskeleton technology, enables greater design freedom, reduced manufacturing costs, and lighter and stronger composite components. Join us in opening new frontiers for the composites industry.

Catack-H (Korea): CFRTP Recycling via an eco-friendly and Sustainable Solvolysis Process.

Catack-H is an innovative recycling company that uses a 100% eco-friendly technology to recover high-quality recycled carbon fibers from waste carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP), materials that would otherwise go to the landfill or get incinerated.

Composite Recycling (Switzerland): Closing the loop on Composite Materials.

Composite Recycling has developed a highly energy efficient and sustainable process to separate the resin from the fibres. With the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, the team has designed a post-treatment to clean the fibres and make them reusable in new composites, closing the loop.

Lineat Composites (UK): Forming the Future of High-Performance Sustainable Composites.

Lineat Composites is an advanced cleantech manufacturing start-up based in Bristol (UK). It uses its patented Aligned Formable Fibre Technology (AFFTTM) to produce next generation advanced carbon fibre composites, solving key problems related to cost, productivity and sustainability. The process turns low value chopped fibres into a new highly aligned fibre material that can compete with continuous fibre performance, closing the loop for technical carbon fibre re-use and bringing unique forming advantages for faster and more complex part manufacturing.

Microwave Solutions (Switzerland): Imagineering Circular Composites.

Agile and modular circular composites solution: Selective de-polymerization of the matrix into valuable monomers, oligomers, and hydrocarbon products; recovery of high quality glass fibres, carbon fibres and fillers and carbon conversion to nanomaterials.

Nova Carbon (France): High-Performance Sustainable Carbon Fiber Semi-Finished Products.

Nova Carbon’s mission is to democratise the use of carbon fibre by developing a range of high performance semi-finished products made from carbon fiber waste. Our disruptive approach is based on Long Fiber Realignment, a technology patented by the University of Bordeaux that maintains the high performance of carbon fiber. Nova Carbon semi-finished products are designed for the composites industry.

Plyable (UK): Automating the Design and Manufacture of Composite Tooling.

Plyable is a first-of-its-kind solution. We use the latest in AI and machine learning technology to create a proprietary software that automates the design and manufacture of composite tooling. All the user needs to do is drag and drop component CAD data into Plyable. The Plyable portal can then automatically generate a tool design, provide instantaneous prices for manufacture in a variety of different materials and deliver to your door. Plyable has taken a multi week process and condensed it down to seconds!

Synthesites (Belgium): Intelligent Process Monitoring for Composites: Cure it Faster and Better.

Synthesites is aiming in automating the curing process of composites, in order to save up to 100% extra curing time. Since 2015, Synthesites developed the Online Resin State software that provides on the spot and accurately the glass transition temperature of a thermoset under curing. After tested successfully in a wide variety of liquid resins, prepregs or adhesives, Synthesites is working with the leading OEMS in aerospace and wind energy to apply this technology in serial production.

TerraWaste (Netherlands): Next-generation Advanced Material Company that is Turning Waste into New, Circular Materials.

TerraWaste  is developing a platform technology which focuses on recycling plastics, dry, wet and mixed waste through an advanced chemical recycling pollution-free process resulting in high-value chemicals, oil and biochar. The technology used for this process is a high-pressure/high-temperature Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) system whose design includes highly efficient use of energy, water and catalysts producing zero waste whilst converting waste plastics into value.

Thermolysis (Taiwan): Recycled Carbon Fiber Boosts Both Environmental Sustainability and Remarkable Strength.

The Thermolysis’s Recycled carbon fiber is an excellent choice for those who prioritize environmental sustainability and strength. This material is made from recycled carbon fibers, which reduces waste and supports sustainability efforts. Additionally, it has remarkable strength and durability, making it a popular choice in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction. Choosing recycled carbon fiber not only benefits the environment but also provides top-notch performance.

Posted: March 14, 2023

Source: JEC Group

Program Announced For World Of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference

CARY, N.C. — March 14, 2023 — INDA announced the program for the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, July 17-20, Atlanta. Key topics include: Plastics policy: closing the “intention-action” gap, sustainable manufacturing practices, what consumers think about sustainability and how they are driving cultural change, supply chain transparency, wipes advancements, flushability developments, and a special CEO panel sharing their organizations’ approach to inflation, supply chain challenges, and capacity/demand balance.

Among the leading organizations presenting at this year’s event are: Berry Global, Birla Cellulose, Bringabouts, Bureau Veritas, Diamond Wipes, Freudenberg Performance Materials, Glatfelter, Goodwipes, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, National Cotton Council, Mango Consulting, Plastics Industry Association, Rockline Industries, Sharon Laboratories, and Trützschler Nonwovens. Program and speaker details are available on the WOW website. https://www.worldofwipes.org/

Two new features at WOW this year are Lightning Talks and Lunch Around. Lightning Talks are an opportunity for tabletop exhibitors to highlight their innovations in “supersized elevator speeches” to WOW participants. Lightning Talks will take place before the tabletop exhibits open Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The Lunch Around opportunity connects participants and thought leaders from the wipes industry at select downtown Atlanta restaurants on Tuesday and Wednesday. Space is limited and is first-come, first-served.

WOW kicks off with the WIPES Academy, a comprehensive course including elements of market research, materials, chemistry, converting, and regulatory filing. This course has been redeveloped to include all aspects of wipes development from concept to commercialization. The WIPES Academy is led by Heidi Beatty, Chief Executive Officer, and Paul Davies, Ph.D., Consultant, Crown Abbey LLC. Ms. Beatty and Mr. Davies bring decades of practical experience to give participants real-world solutions for product development challenges and tools to improve processes.

Registrations and tabletop exhibit reservations are open with early registration discounts offered until June 5. Nominations will be accepted for the World of Wipes Innovation Award® until May 5, 2023. For more information or to nominate, visit: www.worldofwipes.org/award-nominations.html

INDA is grateful for this year’s WOW sponsors – Cotton Incorporated and Rockline Industries.

Posted: March 14, 2023

Source: INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Promotional Apparel And Accessories Wholesaler SanMar® Corp. To Establish Company’s Largest Distribution Operation In Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. — March 9, 2023 — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that SanMar® Corp., a supplier of wholesale accessories and apparel, will invest at least $50 million to establish a distribution operation in the East Coast Commerce Center in Hanover County. The 1.1 million-square-foot speculative distribution building was developed by Equity Industrial Partners Corp. and Raith Capital Partners and will be SanMar’s largest operation, becoming the flagship center for the company’s East Coast distributions. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina for the project which will create up to 1,000 new jobs when the facility reaches full capacity.

“Securing SanMar Corporation’s flagship distribution center highlights Virginia’s strategic location, strong infrastructure, and workforce as critical decision factors for logistics operations,” Governor Glenn Youngkin said. “Hanover County has become a regional hub for the U.S. supply chain, and we are proud that the East Coast Commerce Center’s attracted an industry leader like SanMar. We look forward to partnering with SanMar as they continue to expand in the Commonwealth.”

“SanMar’s new operation will be a substantial addition to Virginia’s diverse logistics sector and bring valuable jobs and an economic boost to Hanover County,” Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick said. “Securing a project of this caliber says a great deal about the Commonwealth’s strategic location, competitive operating costs, and top-notch workforce, and we are proud to welcome SanMar’s largest distribution facility that will create up to 1,000 new jobs.”

“Whenever we look at a facility, of course we’re looking at logistics and the labor market, but we’re also really looking at the community and the culture, and the people who will be working in the building,” said Jeremy Lott, CEO of SanMar. “When we came here, we knew right away that this is a place we wanted to be. As we met and talked with people in the area, we knew this could be a great fit for us and for our future growth. We couldn’t be more excited to be here—to fill up this building, to build our team here, and to make this a home for a really long time.”

“I am delighted to welcome SanMar to our community as they commence moving into the existing building at East Coast Commerce Center,” said J. Robert Monolo, Beaverdam District representative for the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. “From day one the company has emphasized their responsibility to future employees and expressed desire to be a strong corporate citizen. SanMar will add to the already outstanding and strong business community we are blessed with in Hanover County.”

“SanMar’s strategic decision to locate in Virginia holds real value for the company, The Port of Virginia, and the Commonwealth,” said Stephen A. Edwards, CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority. “The Hanover County location gives SanMar easy access to Richmond Marine Terminal, which is an important, growing, inland logistics center on I-95. The port benefits because of an increase in volume, and then the job creation and investment has benefits that reach across Virginia. We are excited about the opportunities of having SanMar as a port user and are looking forward to a very productive, long-lasting relationship.”

“Exciting news out of Hanover County today as they welcome SanMar Corporation,” said Senator Siobhan S. Dunnavant. “This expansion to Virginia is a testament to the value of an effective workforce pipeline in Central Virginia and the Commonwealth that boosts local economies and provides economic opportunities.”

“I am thrilled and excited to welcome the SanMar Corporation to Hanover County! SanMar’s investment of $50 million in our economy with the construction of their distribution center and the accompanying 1,000 jobs will provide much-needed boost to our economy. I look forward to visiting their facility,” said Delegate Buddy Fowler.

At SanMar Corp., the company does more than make and sell t-shirts. SanMar builds meaningful connections that elevate lives. As the largest supplier of wholesale imprintable clothing and accessories in the United States, the company’s products and the connections created impact organizations, individuals, and the world we live in. It all started more than 50 years ago with a business philosophy that has held true since day one: Be Nice and Tell the Truth. Family owned and operated, SanMar is based in Issaquah, Wash., with eight additional distribution centers nationwide and apparel from more than 30 celebrated brands.

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Hanover County and The Port of Virginia to secure the project for Virginia. The company is eligible to receive benefits from the Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development Zone Grant Program.

Posted: March 13, 2023

Source: Virginia Office of the Governor

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