FESPA Announces Expanded 2023 Global Events Calendar

DORKING, England — January 17, 2023 — FESPA has confirmed the dates of all its global events in 2023, including FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo, the all-new WrapFest and Personalisation Experience, and regional events in Africa, Brazil, Dubai, Mexico and Eurasia.

Kickstarting the year is the new FESPA Leadership Exchange (FLEX) event. Taking place in Dubai from March 1-2, 2023, FLEX will welcome senior figures from leading print businesses in the Middle East to connect with their peers to facilitate business growth and inter-regional knowledge exchange.

FESPA Brasil then returns to Expo Center Norte in São Paulo from March 20-23, 2023. Jointly organized with APS Feiras & Eventos Corporativos, FESPA Brasil will offer a range of educational and inspirational features, including: the FESPA Digital Textile Conference; the Inteligência Gráfica conference; ‘the Maker’, a new initiative exploring the creativity and durability of acrylics and plastics in visual communications; the Sublimation Island lecture space; and CAMBEA, the Brazilian Automotive Wrapping Championship. The winner of CAMBEA will go on to compete in the World Wrap Masters Series Final in Munich.

WrapFest, FESPA’s new event experience for the vehicle wrapping, vinyl installation and detailing community, will take place from April 26-27, 2023, at Silverstone racing circuit in Northamptonshire, England. WrapFest will feature an exhibition space, educational conference and hands-on demonstrations, welcoming automotive professionals in wrapping, fleet graphics and car detailing, as well as printers and sign-makers. On site, visitors can also watch the first-ever UK and Ireland regional World Wrap Masters competition.

The FESPA Global Print Expo and co-located European Sign Expo will be back at Messe Munich, Germany, from May 23-26, 2023. To date, more than 390 exhibitors are already contracted for the exhibition and the popular FESPA Awards, World Wrap Masters (European competition May 23-24, and Series Final May 25-26) and Sustainability Spotlight features will be returning. Also in Munich, Personalisation Experience, FESPA’s brand-new conference and experiential showcase of personalisation in action, will open its doors.

Supported by FESPA’s Mexican association, Canagraf, FESPA Mexico will be hosted at Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City from August 17-19. Celebrating its 15-year anniversary, the event invites professionals from Mexico and Central America to see the latest developments in digital, textile, 3D and screen printing, sublimation and signage. At the event, wrapping professionals will compete in the World Wrap Masters Mexico competition for the chance to qualify for the World Wrap Masters Series Final 2024 in Amsterdam.

For the first time since 2019, FESPA Africa will return to Johannesburg alongside its co-located events, Sign Africa and the Modern Marketing Expo. Hosted in conjunction with FESPA Partner, Practical Publishing, the exhibition will open from September 13-15, 2023, at the Gallagher Convention Centre, connecting visitors with more than 150 exhibitors.

The final event of 2023 is FESPA Eurasia, which will run from November 23-26, at IFM – Istanbul Expo Center, Turkey.

“We’re delighted to have concrete plans for all our global events in 2023, including the long-awaited return of FESPA Africa, and we’re excited to be innovating again, with the launch of three new focused events to ignite new possibilities for businesses,” commented Neil Felton, FESPA CEO.

“After the disruption of 2020 and 2021, the market’s enthusiastic response to the return of our events has reaffirmed the value of making real, in-person connections, and the need to see, touch and try when making technology investments. We’re confident that 2023 will continue this momentum and we look forward to sharing new perspectives on specialty print and visual communications with our community throughout the year.”

FESPA also previously announced that FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro will take place from March 19-22, 2024, at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Posted January 17, 2023

Source: FESPA

PAKA Wins Retail Innovation Award with PAKAFILL®

SALT LAKE CITY — January 16, 2023 — Paka Apparel was announced as one of the winners of the fifth annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards during a live ceremony at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show on Thursday, January 11, in Salt Lake City.

Paka Apparel received the award for the launch of its PAKAFILL® insulation. Warmer than any synthetic insulation currently on the marketplace — 2.59 thermal CLO value (tested by IDFL Laboratory and Institute — and with half the volume of down, PAKAFILL insulation keeps you warm when wet and thermoregulates from freezing temperatures to high aerobic activity to keep you in a neutral comfort range. PAKAFILL insulation is also 100-percent hypoallergenic. This year’s winners were chosen by a judging panel from 29 finalist products, materials and services representing original design, function, impact and inspiring attributes.

“I’m honored to be recognized for Outdoor Retailer’s Innovation Award,” said Kris Cody, Founder and CEO. “It’s been amazing to see brands like Ralph Lauren, Cotopaxi, Simms, and Black Diamond come up at the show and be interested in using PAKAFILL in their products. We’re very excited to enable other brands to utilize this insulation. The outerwear industry needs more sustainable options, and this is a great first step.”

This is the first major innovation award Paka Apparel has received since launching PAKAFILL in December of 2022 in conjunction with Paka’s PAKAFILL Puffer. PAKAFILL Puffer is designed for extreme performance that rivals any premium outerwear on the market. Field tested at over 22,205 feet, the PAKAFILL Puffer’s innovation and design has been recognized and praised everywhere from its business impact, Inc Magazine to its fashion appeal, WWD.

Posted January 17, 2023

Source: Paka

Domestic Textile Groups Tell Biden Administration Penalty Tariffs Counteract China’s Unfair Trade Advantage And Give American Producers A Chance To Compete

WASHINGTON — January 17, 2023 — The Biden administration’s Section 301 penalty tariffs on finished textiles and apparel counteract China’s unfair trade advantages and give U.S. manufactures a chance to compete, two key American textile manufacturing groups told the Biden administration today. Removing tariffs, the associations said, would reward China, put U.S. manufacturers at a competitive disadvantage and do nothing to reduce inflation.

In a formal submission to the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office, which is conducting a four-year statutory review of the tariffs, the associations, representing the entirety of the U.S. textile production chain, expressed strong support for the continuation of current Section 301 penalty tariffs on finished textiles and apparel imports from China and outlined the effectiveness of U.S. tariff actions.

“In some cases, such as on finished apparel, the tariffs have worked to partially offset and counteract China’s unfair trade advantages,” the groups said. “The tariffs on finished textile and apparel items are giving U.S. manufacturers the chance to compete, and we are seeing encouraging investment and growth in moving some production and souring from China back to the Western Hemisphere.”

“The CAFTA-DR [Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement] region has seen more than $1 billion in new textile and apparel investment this year, for example, which is historic and due to the textile and apparel rules negotiated under the agreement and sourcing shifts from China,” they added. “This investment and growing U.S. imports from the Western Hemisphere is attributable in part to the 301 tariffs on finished apparel.  The tariffs on finished items in our sector are broadly supported by textile/apparel producers in the hemispheric co-production chain, and it is essential that they remain in place, absent China reforming its practices.”

The submission was filed by the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) and the U.S. Industrial and Narrow Fabrics Institute (USINFI), a division of the Advanced Textiles Association (AFA).

The groups have long advocated for a fair, transparent process to remove tariffs on textile machinery, certain chemicals and dyes and limited textile inputs that cannot be sourced domestically to help U.S. manufacturers compete against China.

They also stressed that lifting the tariffs on finished textiles and apparel products from China “will solidify their global dominance in this sector for generations to come and reward their abusive behaviors, exacerbate the migration crisis, hurt domestic manufacturers and workers, undermine our ability to recalibrate essential PPE supply chains, and blunt the positive supply chains shifts and investments in the Western Hemisphere that are happening.” They added it would “do nothing to solve the inflation crisis facing U.S. consumers and manufacturers right now.”

See the full submission here.

Posted January 17, 2023

Source: NCTO

Milliken & Company Welcomes David Heiman as Account Manager  

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — January 17, 2023 — Global textile manufacturer Milliken & Company is pleased to announce David Heiman is joining the Textile Business’s Decor team as an account manager for the outdoor fabrics category. In the role, David will serve Decor’s growing customer base within the performance fabric market and represent Milliken as the organization continues to expand within the outdoor casual industry.

David brings more than 15 years of experience in performance fabrics, serving numerous customers within the outdoor casual market ranging from independent retailers to furniture manufacturers. Most recently, David served as Casual Furniture sales manager with Outdura. David brings a commitment to high ethical standards and customer-first approach to the role.

Posted January 17, 2023

Source: Milliken & Company

Newly Patented Vapor Barrier System Incorporates Metalized Film To Offer 100x Chemical Resistance

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — January 17, 2023 — Land Science®, a division of REGENESIS®, and supplier of contaminant vapor intrusion mitigation technologies, was recently awarded a U.S. patent for the innovative use of a reinforced geomembrane comprised of an encapsulated, metalized layer and installed with Nitra-Core™, a spray-applied nitrile-modified asphalt. This patented innovation provides 100 times more chemical resistance than other solutions and is integral to the enhanced protection built into Land Science’s popular MonoShield® and TerraShield® contaminant vapor barrier systems.

As part of the U.S. patent process, Land Science scientists presented lab testing data that compared the design of the new vapor intrusion (VI) barrier technology to commonly used high-density polyethylene (HDPE) systems.

“In our lab study, we discovered TerraBase+ provided 100 times more protection from TCE vs. the HDPE tested,” said Vice President of Quality and Process Improvement Kristen Thoreson, Ph.D., who is a co-inventor on the patent along with principal engineer Hieu Nguyen and REGENESIS President and CEO Scott Wilson. “This represents a significant improvement and ensures a safer environment for sites where contaminant vapor intrusion is a health concern.”

Land Science’s patented material design offers superior protection because it incorporates metalized film, a material proven to be highly effective at preventing the diffusion of contaminant gases. The advanced composite membrane prevents corrosion of the encapsulated metalized film and provides multiple layers of protection — including a reinforced grid geomembrane and geotextile. This reinforcement ensures greater tensile strength, enhances durability and minimizes the potential for punctures during installation, which often occurs in demanding construction environments.

The chemically resistant and proven design improvements apply to both MonoShield and TerraShield contaminant vapor barrier systems and are marketed through the Land Science team of technical sales representatives based throughout North America.

Posted: January 17, 2023

Source: Land Science®, a division of REGENESIS®

Standard Textile Names Alex Heiman President

CINCINNATI — January 17, 2023 — Standard Textile Co. Inc. today announced Alex Heiman will assume the role of president. Alex succeeds his father, Gary Heiman, as the fourth-generation president of Standard Textile. Gary Heiman continues a leadership role at Standard Textile as chairman and CEO.

“As I enter my thirty-fifth year leading Standard Textile, I’m proud to continue in my father’s and grandfather’s footsteps by appointing my son Alex as President,” said Gary Heiman. “Alex’s aptitude for leadership, his humility and willingness to learn from others, his forward-looking mindset and his deep respect for the ideals that were first put in place by my grandfather are all reasons I can proudly and with confidence pass on the presidency role to my son.”

Alex has held numerous leadership positions since joining Standard Textile, including serving as vice president of Strategy, overseeing the Human Resource function, and leading the Healthcare Business Unit. Alex is a graduate of Colgate University and holds a Master of Business Administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

“I’m deeply honored by Gary’s decision,” said Alex Heiman. “The legacy that my parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents have created through almost a century of tireless work is humbling to say the least. We will build upon that legacy and take this company to the next level.”

Standard Textile was founded in 1940 by Charles Heiman, a German immigrant who had been incarcerated in the Dachau concentration camp. Charles escaped the concentration camp and settled in the United States where he started a small linen-distribution company out of the family’s third-floor apartment in Cincinnati. Charles’ son, Paul, later expanded the company by specializing in healthcare textiles. After building the company’s first manufacturing operation in Arad, Israel, Gary assumed the role of president in 1988 and continued to expand the company’s global manufacturing and distribution infrastructure.

“As chairman and chief executive officer, I will continue building relationships with strategic customers and partners both domestically and globally and advise on product development and manufacturing,” Gary Heiman noted.

Alex Heiman assumes the role of presidency immediately and will lead all North American business units as well as Marketing, Human Resources, and Innovation.

Posted January 17, 2023

Source: Standard Textile

 

HeiQ AeoniQ™ Turns Into A Piece Of Garment For The First Time By HUGO BOSS

ZURICH — January 16, 2023 — HeiQ announces that the German premium fashion company HUGO BOSS reveals today the first product made with HeiQ AeoniQ™ fiber – a seamless high-performance Polo Shirt.

With that, the company marks a milestone within the partnership that will enable the replacement of synthetic fibers to reduce their impact on the planet.

The product is crafted with 87% HeiQ AeoniQ™, a revolutionary cellulosic yarn created from certified wood pulp, one of the many renewable raw materials it can be made of, featuring the same performance attributes as polyester.

This new style is part of the BOSS Green collection line, designed for urban environments with BOSS’ renowned performance-driven qualities and worn by Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini.

The first Innovation drop of the Polo Shirt is available in limited quantities in the global eCom of HUGO BOSS. [https://www.boss.com/boss-heiq-aeoniq-polo-shirt-for-him].

For Carlo Centonze, HeiQ CEO, “this first drop by HUGO BOSS makes the dream of replacing polyester for a more sustainable alternative tangible while keeping all the features that made synthetic fibers so widespread. Until today we called HeiQ AeoniQ™ a project. From now on it is a brand that delivers the promise of sustainability and true circularity for the benefit of the Planet.”

For HUGO BOSS, the exciting partnership with HeiQ represents yet another important milestone on its journey towards becoming the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide. Consistent with their bold mission statement ‘We Love Fashion, We Change Fashion,’ this game-changing technology will enable HUGO BOSS to further push innovation and sustainability across their brands’ offerings, thereby driving measurable impact for the environment and society alike.

Textile industry change starts here

HeiQ AeoniQ™ is a more sustainable, circular, and closed-loop cellulosic textile yarn.

Fabrics made from this high-performance yarn are on par with conventional fabrics like polyester and nylon due to the yarn’s tensile strength, elasticity, and abrasion resistance.

At the same time, they also demonstrate a significantly better environmental footprint. Whereas polyester and nylon fibers are produced from non-renewable fossil fuels, making the textile industry the second-largest global polluter, HeiQ AeoniQ™ yarn is made from cellulose, a renewable raw material that enables the transformation of a whole sector.

Widespread implementation of HeiQ AeoniQ™ can help decarbonize the atmosphere, prevent further microplastic pollution in water and preserve agricultural land.

Posted: January 16, 2023

Source: HeiQ Materials AG

Felix Schoeller Group Starts 2023 With A New Management Board

OSNABRÜCK, Germany— January 16, 2023 — The Felix Schoeller Group has started 2023 with a newly formed management board. As part of the realignment, Hans-Christoph Gallenkamp is no longer responsible for global sales. From January 1, 2023, he will increase his focus on strategic issues as part of his responsibilities as chairman of the management board.

Matthias Breimhorst, the previous CFO, will take on the responsibilities of the CSO. In his new function as CSO, he is responsible for global sales and supply chain management. The focus of his activities is the strategic development and strengthening of the Group’s global activities in the international market of high-quality specialty papers. “Especially in the current challenging times, it is particularly important to us to be a reliable partner and develop new approaches and solutions for the future together with our customers,” Breimhorst said.

As a new member of the group’s management board, Astrid Enge is the new CFO. Enge contributes many years of experience as a CEO in various family companies in the mechanical and systems engineering sector. Her last position was CFO at the SAACKE Group. “We are very happy that Ms Enge will support us with her comprehensive financial expertise. She will concentrate on the financial performance and development of the Group,” Gallenkamp explained.

Georg Haggenmüller (COO), Michael Szidat (CEO Americas) and Yong Li Gao (Vice CEO APA) remain members of the Management Board of the Felix Schoeller Group.

Posted: January 16, 2023

Source: Felix Schoeller Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Zone Enterprises Acquires Can-Do National Tape, Expanding Product Offering, Converting Capabilities And North American Manufacturing Footprint

SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — January 16, 2023 — Zone Enterprises, a custom engineered sealing, insulating and sound solutions, has acquired Can-Do National Tape, a Nashville, Tenn.-based company specializing in custom die-cut and rotary cut adhesive and tape products. The acquisition will help Zone more comprehensively meet the needs of its clients and expand its client base.

“We are excited to become part of Zone Enterprises and look forward to what these two dynamic companies and teams can achieve together,” explained Rick Winkel, president of Can-Do National Tape.

“The Zone team couldn’t be more thrilled to complete this transaction. The combined organization will be able to offer its clients a broader range of performance materials, a more comprehensive set of converting solutions, as well as a growing geographic footprint in the United States and Mexico,” said Scott Zone, CEO of Zone Enterprises.

Posted: January 16, 2023

Source: Zone Enterprises

MS Printing Solutions And JK Group Announce The Appointment Of Christopher Bernat As General Manager Of North America And The Caribbean Markets

COMO, Italy — January 16, 2023 — MS Printing Solutions and JK Group announce the appointment of Christopher Bernat as general manager of North America and the Caribbean markets. He will be the main point of contact for overall business in the region. Chris joins MS Printing Solutions and JK Group with over 20 years of industry experience.

He was director of sales at Sawgrass Technologies prior to starting Vapor Apparel in 2004.
 He currently serves on the executive committee and board of directors of Printing United and resides in Charleston, S.C.

Posted: January 16, 2023

Source: JK Group/MS Printing Solutions

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