HanesBrands And The University Of Michigan Announce Extension Of Long-Term Apparel Partnership

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — August 25, 2022 — HanesBrands (HBI) and the University of Michigan today announced a multiyear extension of their current apparel partnership that gives HBI exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute Wolverine fanwear in the mass retail channel. HBI is the world’s largest supplier of collegiate fan apparel and has been an exclusive apparel partner with Michigan for more than a decade.

The University of Michigan joins Clemson, Auburn, Penn State, NC State and more than two dozen other elite schools that have exclusive mass channel retail partnerships with HBI.

“Michigan is a powerhouse in every way, on the field and in the classroom, and has one of the largest alumni networks in the world,” said John Fryer, HanesBrands president of Licensed Sports Apparel. “As consumer-driven leaders in the apparel industry, our Champion® and Hanes® brands drive purchase across the retail spectrum. We’re proud to leverage these brands and others in our long-term commitment to provide quality, responsibly made fanwear to Wolverine students, alums and fans.”

HBI also continues as a preferred supplier with the M Den, the official retailer of the University of Michigan Athletic Department and one of colleges’ most renowned campus stores — and where Champion apparel has been a go-to for the Wolverine faithful for decades. In addition, the Champion brand will continue to engage with student athletes through name, image and likeness (NIL) agreements as it did with University of Michigan track and field standout Ziyah Holman earlier this year. Holman was part of a distinguished group of female athletic standouts featured in the brand’s “Get It Girl” campaign.

The partnership extension with HanesBrands follows a detailed analysis of the University of Michigan trademark licensing program and a competitive proposal process completed in conjunction with the university’s exclusive licensing agent, CLC. In addition to these exclusive programs, Michigan will continue its partnership with Nike as the provider of performance products and specific fan merchandise.

“As we head toward opening kickoff of football season, there’s a lot of momentum for Wolverine apparel following the team’s outstanding performance last year — winning the Big Ten title and finishing the year ranked No. 3,” Fryer said. “We expect to see a lot of Champion apparel in maize and blue.”

Posted: August 25, 2022

Source: HanesBrands (HBI)

Datacolor® Announces Partnerships With Mexico-Based Color Experts

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — August 25, 2022 — Datacolor® announced today two partnerships with Mexico-based agencies, Eurotécnica Textil S.A. de C.V. and Control Técnico y Representaciones S.A. de C.V. (CTR). The partnerships will expand support for Datacolor customers throughout the country.

“Collaborating with new representatives in Mexico enables us to better provide customers across all industries with access to specialized local resources,” said Suleman Madha, director of Sales & Support, Americas, Datacolor. “Each agency offers a diverse set of expertise to help streamline color measurement.”

Roland and Karl Zimmerman from Eurotécnica Textil S.A. will support Datacolor’s customers for all textile color applications. Abelardo Perches and his team at CTR will provide support across pigment, paint, coatings, plastics applications and more.

“Driven by our commitment to providing integrated solutions for our current industrial clients, we have established a partnership with Datacolor, an outstanding leader in the field of color measurement solutions,” said Abelardo Perches, CEO, CTR Scientific. “We are very happy to partner with this leading developer and producer of top-notch color solutions for industrial purposes. With our network of sales offices and technical support across Mexico, we will focus on non-textile industries, and hand in hand with Datacolor, will provide world-class solutions to the market.”

The teams at Eurotécnica Textil S.A de C.V. and CTR bring extensive knowledge of applied technology consulting. Their broad expertise will further enable local Datacolor customers to get color right.

“Eurotécnica Textil is proud to start this new partnership as a representative of Datacolor for the textile and apparel industries in Mexico,” said Karl Zimmermann, Commercial Director, Eurotécnica Textil. “We believe Datacolor sets the standard for color management solutions in textiles and look forward to a successful endeavor. We know our Mexican customers will benefit from Datacolor’s excellent services, cost effective equipment, and technical, smart solutions that will adapt to their unique needs.”

To learn more, find your local Datacolor sales and support team: https://www.datacolor.com/locations/.

Posted: August 25, 2022

Source: Datacolor

Epson Introduces The SD-10 Spectrophotometer Color Measuring Device

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. — August 25, 2022 — Underscoring its commitment to print quality, Epson America today announced the Epson SD-10, the first Epson-built spectrophotometer. Designed to give SureColor® wide-format customers a tool to accurately measure color, the SD-10 is an easy-to-use and full-featured color measuring device. The SD-10 is a compact, battery-powered device that can be used stand-alone via the built-in LCD display or wirelessly connected to a smartphone through the mobile app to make critical color decisions on-the-go. Allowing users to elevate their color with a simple color management tool, the SD-10 is ideal for print shops, designers and salespeople to capture, reproduce and confirm colors with confidence.

“Many existing color workflows are labor intensive and communicating color can be arbitrary and subjective,” said Eric Holm, Professional Imaging, Epson America Inc. “Well received by both textile and signage users for its simplicity to measure and communicate accurate color, the Epson SD-10 allows an entire team to speak the same color language, from the salesperson to the designer to the print department.”

Measuring colors accurately, consistently, and quickly, the SD-10 is easy-to-use, easy to carry, and its embedded battery allows for measurements to be taken virtually anywhere, anytime. The SD-10 features market-leading technology, including industry-standard measurement modes (M0, M1e, M2) and Epson’s advanced micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) technology, used to construct devices with sub-micron precision. Accuracy on textured surfaces is achieved via a large 7.6 mm aperture and 360-degree LED illumination reduces shadows and irregularities to increase accuracy of color measurements. A built-in LCD display makes standalone operation possible, allowing for quick viewing of a measured color’s L*a*b* value. Additionally, the last two colors are always being compared and the delta-E value is displayed.

The Epson Spectrometer mobile app1 allows users to wirelessly connect to mobile devices where they can build custom color libraries, find similar PANTONE® colors and compare measured colors. The app can be used to see where a color stands in comparison to your printer’s ICC profile. Additional features include:

  • Wireless Bluetooth connectivity – Connect to a mobile device or computer using Bluetooth Low Energy technology;
  • Large aperture for textured surfaces – 7.6 mm aperture measures up to 1.5 times the area covered by similar products, allowing for greater accuracy;
  • Integration with Epson Edge® Print software – Directly measure and replace colors within the print workflow; connect via Bluetooth or USB; and
  • Build color libraries – Use the mobile app to create color palettes, find similar PANTONE colors and record measurements.

Availability

The SD-10 spectrophotometer is now available through Epson Authorized Professional Imaging Resellers for $899 (MSRP).

Posted: August 25, 2022

Source: Epson America Inc.

Milliken & Company Welcomes New Textile Business President David Smith

David Smith

SPARTANBURG, S.C.— August 25, 2022 — Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company has promoted David Smith to executive vice president and president of Milliken’s Textile Business. Stepping into this new role after more than 40 years with Milliken, Smith will oversee the company’s diverse textile portfolio that helps the company make a positive impact for generations to come. He moves into the position formerly held by Chad McAllister, after McAllister announced his move to a new opportunity serving a local nonprofit.

“David is a seasoned veteran of the textile industry, bringing his signature values-based leadership to our largest company business,” says Halsey Cook, president and CEO for Milliken & Company. “We look forward to all he accomplishes in this new role. At the same time, we wish Chad our very best as he embarks upon a new career path.”

Having most recently served as the senior vice president of engineered performance products and nonwovens, Smith’s experience spans accounting, manufacturing, customer service, sales, marketing and strategic planning competencies. He earned a bachelor’s degree in financial management from Clemson University and continued his education at leading institutions, including the Advanced Management Program and the Young Executive Institute in Professional Management Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flager Business School. Smith also serves on the board for the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry.

“I’m incredibly grateful to Milliken’s board and senior leadership team for the vote of confidence,” shares Smith. “Leading Milliken’s Textile Business is an exciting challenge for me and I will strive to excel in this role for the benefit of our global textile team.”

Currently, Milliken’s Textile Business encompasses seven main business lines and employs over 4000 associates across the globe, including 27 manufacturing sites.

Posted: August 25, 2022

Source: Milliken & Company

Indorama Ventures Committed To Science-Based Targets, Contributing To Net-Zero Global Emissions By 2050

BANGKOK, Thailand — August 25, 2022 — Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL), a global sustainable chemical company, announced its commitment to science-based targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to help drive its ambitious sustainability programs. The company will also participate in the SBTi Expert Advisory Group for the chemicals industry.

SBTi is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute, and the World Wide Fund for Nature to help businesses set emissions reduction targets based on the most recent climate science. IVL has committed to science-based targets under its purpose of “Reimagining chemistry together to create a better world” which aims to reduce global warming in line with the 1.5°C Paris Climate Agreement.

Under its Vision 2030 ambition, Indorama Ventures aims to build on its global industry leadership in sustainability, including by reducing GHG intensity by 30 percent and increasing renewable electricity consumption to 25 percent. Green projects are helping the company to achieve its operational efficiency targets, increase its use of renewable energy (especially renewable electricity – both onsite generation and offsite procurement through power purchase agreements), implement new decarbonization technologies including carbon capture, introduce bio-feedstock to its petrochemical value chain, and expand its PET recycling capability.

To meet its targets, IVL recognizes the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors to decarbonize its operations through a variety of strategies. The established targets help its customers and suppliers to achieve their own sustainability goals, particularly their science-based targets.

Yash Lohia, chairman of ESG Council at Indorama Ventures, said, “We are pleased to make our sustainability commitment more practical and measurable through science-based targets. We are dedicated to finding new technologies that can transform our operations and products towards net-zero. The efforts are not only for our sustainable business but also to support our customers and suppliers to achieve their own sustainability goals.”

Posted: August 25, 2022

Source: Indorama Ventures

TRSA Confirms Keynote Speaker And Plant Tour For 11th Annual Healthcare Conference

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — August 25, 2022 — TRSA’s 11th Annual Healthcare Conference will take place from November 16- 17 at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The conference is the premier laundry industry event focused on the business, handling and processing linens for hospitals, surgery centers, medical offices, nursing homes and other medical facilities, including compliance and clinical trends. This year the market-focused enrichment and collaboration of the conference will have a specialized focus on long-term care. The event is expected to attract roughly 200 executives, decision makers and influencers from independent, regional, national and international operators responsible for processing more than 90% of North America’s healthcare linens and garments.

Ryan Donohue, a nationally recognized expert on healthcare consumer research, will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming conference. Donohue is the director of program development for the National Research Corp., the largest surveyor of healthcare consumers in the U.S. Through his research findings, Donohue has authored several publications on the topics of healthcare consumerism, brand strategy and effective marketing tactics. He continues to research how consumers make decisions and how providers can move to the leading edge in consumer and patient engagement and retention.

Five prominent healthcare laundry executives will participate in a CEO panel during the event. They’ll exchange views on a range of key issues affecting the industry. Randy Bartsch, CEO, Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service Corp., will facilitate the panelists including:

  • Jason Berstein, president, Nixon Medical;
  • Karl Fillip II, CEO, NOVO Health Services;
  • Andrew C. Kratky, CEO, Emerald Textiles; and
  • Joe LaPorta, president & CEO, Healthcare Linen Services Group.

The agenda includes a plant tour of Emerald Textiles Phoenix location. The 65,000-square-foot plant opened its doors in October 2003. It is equipped with three 150 lb. Milnor tunnels and its 240 employees produce 80,000 lbs. of laundry every day. The plant is known for its unique cooling system that was built outside to pump cool air into the facility, with boilers also located outside of the facility to ensure cooler conditions inside.

Posted: August 25, 2022

Source: TRSA

Culp Inc. Names Teresa Huffman Chief Human Resources Officer

Teresa Huffman

HIGH POINT, N.C. — August 25, 2022 — Culp Inc. — together with its consolidated subsidiaries, CULP — today announced that Teresa Huffman has been named chief human resources officer.

Huffman has served as the senior vice-president of Human Resources since 2018, and has now been named senior vice president, chief human resources officer.  She will continue to report to Iv Culp, president and CEO of Culp Inc.

Commenting on the announcement, Culp said: “Teresa has been with our company for over 36 years. She has worked closely with our executive team for over a decade and her guidance and counsel are invaluable. We take great pride in our company culture, with a strong commitment to inclusion and respect for all of our associates around the world. Teresa has been, and will continue to be, instrumental in cultivating and promoting that culture. ”

CULP has operations in North Carolina, Tennessee, Canada, Haiti and Asia, and maintaining strong employee relationships is an important core of its success.  Huffman’s role involves oversight and management of  the company’s entire global human resources structure, including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, training, workforce development, engagement, and retention, along with being a strategic advisor and member of the executive team who develops and executes human resources strategy in support of the company’s overall business plan.

“At CULP, our strength is our people. We are extremely grateful to have Teresa as a member of the CULP team, and we know she will continue to lead our associates with integrity, grace, a commitment to excellence, and an appreciation for each individual we employ,” Culp concluded.

Posted: August 25, 2022

Source: Culp Inc.

Bob Griesenbeck Joins Baldwin’s AMS Spectral UV As UV/LED Product Specialist

ST. LOUIS — August 23, 2022 — AMS Spectral UV, a Baldwin Technology company and North America’s largest manufacturer of UV and LED-UV curing solutions, is pleased to share that Bob Griesenbeck has joined the organization, bringing his strong sales and commercial printing knowledge to the role of UV/LED Product Specialist.

Griesenbeck will provide expertise in UV and LED-UV capital equipment sales for the company’s North American sales team, along with commercial field support for active opportunities. By engaging with the sales team, as well as with customers, he will leverage company products in new and existing markets, while assessing customer equipment for upgrades/rebuild work and custom solutions.

“With Bob’s deep knowledge of the North American printing market and his connections with decisionmakers at every level, from printers to equipment dealers, he brings the right mix of technical and sales knowledge to make a big difference here,” said Jonathan Fore, Product Manager for Baldwin’s AMS Spectral UV. “I can’t wait to see our sales team thrive in UV/LED sales with Bob in this role to provide support.”

Prior to joining Baldwin’s AMS Spectral UV, Griesenbeck spent time with Graphic Innovators, Trinity Printing Machinery and, most recently, Create It Packaging. Previously in his career, he delivered sales results for nearly 20 years in positions at major press manufacturers Heidelberg and Komori America. He holds a Bachelor of Science in graphic arts technology and management from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.

Posted: August 25, 2022

Source: Baldwin Technology Company Inc.

Textile Executives Highlight Importance Of Industry & Urge Support Of Policies Bolstering U.S. Competitiveness At Roundtable With Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC)

WASHINGTON — August 25, 2022 — Textile executives spanning the fiber, yarn, fabric, and finished product textile industries participated in a roundtable discussion with Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) today. During the roundtable executives showcased the industry’s innovation, advances in sustainable practices and its important contribution to the North Carolina and the U.S. economy, while raising several priority issues in Washington that have far-reaching implications for North Carolina and the entire U.S. textile industry.

The roundtable discussion, hosted by the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), was held at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.

North Carolina is the second largest state employer of textile-related jobs with more than 36,000 workers, and those jobs play a vital role in supporting 108,000 additional jobs throughout the state. The state’s $2.7 billion in textile-related exports leads the nation.

During the roundtable, executives outlined critical policies, such as the importance of maintaining the yarn forward rules of origin in the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) and other trade agreements, advancing the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and its importance to domestic manufacturers, upholding buy American and Berry Amendment government procurement policies, ensuring the administration is implementing the “Make PPE in America Act” as intended, and the need to address larger systemic trade issues, particularly the use of forced labor, with China.

Congressman Murphy’s visit is critical and comes at a pivotal time for the U.S. textile supply chain, which produced $65.2 billion in output in 2021 and employed nearly 535,000 workers. The industry has been at the forefront of domestic manufacturing of over 1 billion personal protective equipment (PPE) items during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“North Carolina’s textile industry is a huge driver for our economy, directly employing nearly 40,000 workers and generating over $2.7 billion in textile-related exports,” said Rep. Murphy, M.D. “I was grateful to hear from so many outstanding industry leaders during our roundtable today, and I am confident that we have the tools needed to bolster this great industry in our state. As the proud representative for North Carolina on the Ways and Means Committee, it’s an honor to work alongside NCTO to promote American jobs, grow our state economy, and protect domestic manufacturing.”

NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas said: “We sincerely appreciate Rep. Murphy’s participation in today’s industry roundtable, where he heard directly from textile executives with operations in North Carolina about opportunities and challenges confronting the industry. North Carolina has a vibrant textile industry, which employs technologically advanced and highly innovative operations, to produce a vast array of products, including high-tech components for everything from heart valves and stents to aircraft bodies and advanced body armor for our warfighters to critical PPE for the government and private sector. The importance of the U.S. textile industry to the U.S. economy and job growth cannot be overstated. That is why it is imperative that we have sound trade and government procurement policies that not only supports domestic production but also bolster our integrated coproduction chain with our Western Hemisphere trading partners. We look forward to continuing to work with Congressman Murphy on policies that: spur investment in North Carolina, the United States and the entire hemisphere; support strong government procurement policies centered around American-made products; and lead to strong enforcement of illegal trade practices that continue to give China and other countries backdoor to the U.S. market.”

Posted: August 25, 2022

Source: the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

Canada Goose Strengthens Leadership Team In China With Appointment Of Larry Li As President

Larry Li

SHANGHAI, China — August 22, 2022 — Canada Goose today announced the appointment of Larry Li as president, China, effective immediately. In this role, Li will oversee all business activities in the Mainland China market, including commercial, marketing and finance. He will be based out of the company’s regional headquarters in Shanghai and report to Paul Cadman, President of Asia Pacific, Canada Goose.

“Larry is a proven strategic leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional business development skills,” said Dani Reiss, chairman & CEO, Canada Goose. “Running China from China has been pivotal to our success in the market. Larry’s luxury expertise in China makes him uniquely suited to lead the local team, drive our business forward and seize the strategic opportunities that we see ahead.”

Li joins Canada Goose with nearly 20 years of experience in the luxury sector, having held regional senior leadership positions across retail, operations, and finance. Most recently, he was managing director, China at Dunhill, part of the Richemont Group, and was instrumental in the brand’s repositioning and new product direction. Prior to that, he was with LVMH Group and worked at brands including Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Kenzo in Shanghai and Tokyo, holding various senior management roles.

“I am honored to join Canada Goose, as the business enters an exciting new phase of expansion in China,” Li said. “Canada Goose’s functionality, purpose and design in performance luxury have deeply resonated in China. I look forward to building on this great foundation and bringing the company vision to life.”

This announcement comes as Canada Goose continues its expansion in the China market, which the company entered in 2018. Mainland China is home to Canada Goose’s largest retail network, with 16 stores. In addition to the store that opened in Xi’an in May 2022, Canada Goose plans to open another three this fall in Tianjin, Qingdao and Chengdu. The brand will continue its category expansion — having launched its inaugural footwear collection last fall — and deepen its ties with local design talent, exemplified by its upcoming collaboration with Feng Chen Wang and Xu Zhen for Fall/Winter 2022.

Posted: August 24, 2022

Source: Canada Goose

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