Lectra Hosts 2022 ideation On The Road Conference; Heading To Major North America Cities

NEW YORK CITY — October 11, 2022 — Innovator Lectra today announced that the annual ideation Conference will be on the road for the first year since acquiring Gerber Technology. As the industry faces macroeconomic issues from supply chain disruption to rising inflation, ideation will make way for expert insights and commentary that can shape the ideas and strategies, for digital transformation that will fuel the industry forward.

For more than 20 years, ideation has been bringing together the Fashion industry to discuss and showcase how technology is shaping the future. In 2021 ideation was held virtually with a live fashion show event in the Lectra Innovation Center and gathered over 2,200 industry professionals. This year, the conference will be back in person and touring major cities coast to coast, beginning in New York on November 9th and 10th, followed by Los Angeles on December 8th, Mexico on November 17th, and Atlanta in January 2023.

“Today, more than ever, the fashion industry relies on digital transformation to keep pace with consumer demand and manage the ever-evolving supply chain challenges we face globally,” said Leonard Marano, President of Americas at Lectra. “Lectra continues to lead the conversation surrounding industry 4.0 technology and its potential to disrupt, innovate, and improve our industry – ideation is the perfect place to have that discussion.”

Since Lectra’s 2021 acquisition of Gerber Technology, this year’s ideation event will highlight the unified brands, the current interoperability and what’s coming in the future.[ML1]  Ideation attracts leading companies including platinum sponsors Kornit and Greentex, as well as sponsors SPESA, DXM, Twine, Fashion Snoops and Coresight Research.

Through ideation on the road, there will be more opportunities that feature industry-leading discussions including:

  • Keynote given by Bill McRaith, industry veteran and former executive at PVH, Walmart, and Victoria’s Secret
  • Industry panels
  • Informative breakout sessions
  • Demonstrations of solutions via interactive studios
  • Invite-only executive forum
  • Live fashion show (in select cities)

With the dramatic shift towards e-commerce, social media and even live-streamed selling, brands, retailers, and manufacturers have had to rethink the way they sell, develop, and manufacture their collections in a new direct-to-consumer approach.

Lectra’s solution, Retviews, will be showcased at the ideation, highlighting how brands can easily assess their market and better gauge supply chain issues, to offer consumers what they want while predicting the market’s available stocks and prices. The platform monitors over 5,000 brands globally, curating the data onto the Retviews platform allowing users to easily visualize it through easy-to-digest reports. In addition to Retviews, this year’s ideation event will include On Demand and optimized cutting room solutions that will showcase the initial design to the final product. Through Lectra’s solutions[ML2] , such as Fashion On Demand by Lectra, Kubix Link, Gerber AccuMark, and Quick and Flex Offer by Lectra, merchandisers and eCommerce managers will gain insight into how to succeed in a world where planning is facing headwinds. Special announcements and the latest product releases will also be shared, including the new Gerber AccuMark v15.1, Kubix Link, Gerber YuniquePLM and Cloud Nesting.

To learn more about ideation or to register, please visit https://www.lectra.com/en/ideation-on-the-road-rebuilding-the-industrys-future-together.

Posted: October 11, 2022

Source: Lectra

Coloreel Names Saman Khalilian New CFO As The Company Enters An Expansion Phase

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — October 11, 2022 — To be able to grow into a company with international distribution, the embroidery technology company Coloreel has recruited Saman Khalilian as the new CFO.

Khalilian has extensive experience in finance and business development from tech and growth companies, and most recently came from the role of CFO for the Ambea Group’s healthcare company Klara.

Khalilian has a degree in electronics engineering from KTH and a bachelor’s degree in economics. He will have an important role in the management team and will actively support the company by creating favorable conditions for the company’s expansion phase.

“Coloreel is an exciting company with fantastic potential to take market share with its pioneering embroidery technology. With a strong patent as a foundation, combined with a great team, I am convinced that we will be able to drive growth with a sound cash flow and positive result,” Khalilian said.

“The company is now entering an exciting stage as it is on its way to international expansion. Saman’s experience with growth companies and his ability to see the company in a broader context, both in the short and long term, will be valuable in Coloreel’s continued exciting journey,” said Torbjörn Bäck, CEO of Coloreel.

Saman Khalilian took over as CFO in June and will be based at the company’s office at Epicenter in Stockholm.

Posted: October 11, 2022

Source: Coloreel

Professor Ilkka Kilpeläinen And Professor Herbert Sixta Receives The 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Prize

FALUN, Sweden — October 11, 2022 — The 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Prize of SEK 2 million is awarded to Professor Ilkka Kilpeläinen and Professor Herbert Sixta for the development and use of novel ionic liquids to process wood biomass into high-performance textile fibers. King Carl XVI Gustaf presented the prize on Monday October 11 in Stockholm.

The future demand for textile fibers is growing due to global population growth. Production of cotton, the predominantly used cellulose fiber for textiles, is not expected to keep up with the demand. Therefore, man-made cellulose fibers is an excellent complement for cotton as these fibrers have similar properties.

The main processes to produce man-made cellulose textile fibers are the viscose process, where cellulose is solubilized using alkali and carbon disulphide and the Lyocell process, where N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide (NMMO) is used to dissolve cellulose. The viscose process has, however, become environmentally controversial due to the use of toxic carbon disulphide as the main reagent. The Lyocell process on the other hand is hampered by the instability of the NMMO.

These challenges have led to extensive research on different solvent systems for cellulose to produce regenerated cellulose fibers. Ionic liquids have gained interest as green alternatives for organic solvents in different processes. Ionic liquids are salts that can be melted below 100oC and have unique properties including low vapor pressure, high thermal stability, and high dissolving capability of different organic and inorganic substances.

Man-made cellulose fibers from wood with high technical quality have been developed by two research teams in Finland, at the University of Helsinki and at the Aalto University. In this concept, the design and use of novel superbase ionic liquids to process wood pulp into high-performance textile fibers was developed and currently tested for scaling-up. The team led by Prof. Kilpeläinen at the University of Helsinki developed superbase ionic liquid solvents for dissolution of wood biomass e.g. bleached or unbleached pulp or recycled cellulose pulp. Prof. Sixta and his team, at the Aalto University, developed the ionic liquid-based fiber shaping process based on dry-jet wet spinning.

“This unique collaboration has resulted in novel sustainable concept of textile fibre production from wood. The innovation is expected to result in a large range of new product and business opportunities for the forest industry,” said Johanna Buchert, Chairperson of the Marcus Wallenberg Prize Selection Committee.

Key facts about the Prize winners

Professor Ilkka Kilpeläinen, was born in 1963 in Finland. He received his PhD in Organic Chemistry in 1993 at the University of Helsinki. In 1995 he was appointed docent degree in organic chemistry at the University of Helsinki and in 2003 in structural chemistry at the University of Oulu in Finland. Kilpeläinen was professor in chemistry at the University of Oulu, Finland, during the period between 2001 and 2003. Since 2003 he has been professor of organic chemistry at the University of Helsinki. Kilpeläinen is also Chairman of the board for Liuotin Group Oy, a development spin-off dedicated to scale-up ionic liquid production.

Professor Herbert Sixta, was born in 1954 in Austria. He has a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Innsbruck in 1982 and Habilitation at Graz University of Technology in 1995 in Wood, Pulp and Fiber technology. He has been professor at the Aalto University since 2007 and was the head of the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems. Sixta has had a long industrial career at Lenzing AG Austria, focused on the development of industrial regenerated cellulose fibres and their processing.

Posted: October 11, 2022

Source: The Marcus Wallenberg Foundation

Solico Engineers Game-Changing Comfort And Flexibility In New Axiles Bionics Ankle Prosthesis

OOSTERHOUT, The Netherlands — October 11, 2022 — Solico, a composite engineering specialist for the Industrial, Marine and Defence sectors, is delighted to announce its recent collaboration with innovative prosthetics specialists Axiles Bionics. The Axiles Bionics’ Lunaris is a revolutionary ankle-foot prosthesis which features bespoke composite components engineered and optimised by Solico.

The new Lunaris prosthesis uses advanced composite components to reduce the overall weight and outer dimensions of the unit, significantly enhancing the performance and aesthetics when compared to earlier all-metallic designs. These now allow Axiles Bionics to contain the Lunaris’ groundbreaking AI sensor package in a compact size 36 foot, as well as delivering the specific non-linear stiffness required for a more natural gait.

Solico engineers worked closely with the Axiles Bionics design and engineering teams throughout the 2 year project, carrying out laminate optimization, finite element (FE) simulations and strength verifications for the new composite components.

Katleen Mattheus, Composite Lead Engineer, Solico, said, “The Lunaris was a unique and challenging design project, being our first composite medical prosthesis design, and also a much smaller structure than we typically analyse. Our FE analysis allowed us to predict the stiffness of various set-ups and model how the foot would behave, speeding up the optimisation process and reducing the real life test time required. The final design was load tested in our lab to verify the strength and real-life characteristics of the composite parts.”

“We decided to bring Solico in since the start of our development process. Doing so very early on, and designing collaboratively has given us the opportunity to, not only, integrate high level expertise in composite materials and their behaviours, but also to bring very practical know-how in the daily and long term use of those components. This resulted in a fantastic product, as well as a significant increase in

Intellectual Property that will provide Axiles Bionics with long term competitive advantages,” said Pierre Cherelle, CEO Axiles Bionics.

Posted: October 11, 2022

Source: Solico Engineering B.V.

Grasim Industries Ltd. (India) Joins The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) As Corporate Member

ZURICH — October 10, 2022 — Grasim Industries Ltd., a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, ranks amongst the top publicly listed companies in India. Incorporated in 1947, it started as a textile manufacturer. Today, it has evolved into a leading diversified player.

It is a leading global producer of Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) and Viscose Filament Yarn (VFY), the largest chlor-alkali, advanced material, linen yarn, and fabrics producer in India.

The ITMF founded in 1904 is the international forum of the global textile value chain from fiber to finished products. Its members are from textile and apparel-producing countries representing approximately 90% of global production.

“By joining ITMF, Grasim Industries Ltd. will join associations and companies from different companies from around the world that are active in the entire textile value chain like fibre, textile, garment, home textile, textile machinery or chemical producers as well as other organisations and companies affiliated with the textile industry. Such an exclusive exposure to such companies will provide additional insights and a unique access to international network. On the other hand, ITMF and all ITMF members will benefit from Grasim’s extraordinary expertise and experience. The mission of ITMF is to bring together like-minded people on ITMF’s platform for a better understanding of the dynamics of global trends and for sharing best practices. The ITMF Annual Conference 2022 which took place in Davos, Switzerland, proved this once again”, stated Dr. Christian Schindler, Director General of ITMF.

Mr H.K Agarwal, Managing Director of Grasim Industries Ltd, said that: “Today, increasingly, businesses will need to go beyond the ordinary and serve as catalysts for driving system level change to build solutions that meet the exacting demands of the emerging world. This requires us to work closely with our partners and co create smart solutions that meet these demands. The ITMF offers a brilliant eco system consisting of industry leaders, experts and key stakeholders from the global textile industry. This partnership enables Grasim to engage with and benefit from a valuable platform that brings together members constituting the entire value chain in Textiles from across the world. Grasim looks forward to actively participating in ITMF activities.”

Posted: October 11, 2022

Source: The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

Porto Convention: Sustainability Meets Competitiveness: How To Square The Circle? — October 13-14, 2022

BRUSSELS — October 11, 2022 — October 13-14, EURATEX in partnership with ATP is organizing the 10th European Textile & Apparel Convention in Porto, Portugal; the convention marks also the 24th Textile Industry Forum for Portugal.

The Porto Convention — titled Sustainability meets Competitiveness: How to Square the Circle? — will look at how companies can anticipate the new European regulatory framework, embrace innovation, and develop a business model where sustainability becomes a source of competitiveness and growth. In the current economic, social and political environment, Europe is facing many challenges: increased energy prices, unforeseen inflation and climate change, which add to the day-to-day challenges of running a business. Embracing the European Union’s commitment to a green and digital transformation, the textile industry needs to also move towards a new circular economy where recycling is at the core of the design process supported by digitalisation, innovation and new skills, and creativity. The conference will address explore solutions to turn quality and sustainability into a source of competitiveness.

The Porto Convention, the most important event at European level for the textile and apparel sector, will see representatives of national and European institutions, leading experts from the industry and like-minded entrepreneurs come together to discuss ideas, share experiences and find solutions to face common challenges. On Thursday will see the intervention of a keynote speech by Mr. Pedro Siza Vieira, Former Minister for the Economy and Digital Transition of Portugal, and two CEOs panels addressing the themes of communicating and financing sustainability:

  • How to Measure and Communicate about Sustainability
  • Show me the money – financing sustainability

The afternoon will see four workshops with industry experts for a hands-on experience addressing the themes of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Textiles, Digital Product Passport, Recycling Textile Waste and Labelling Textile.

Finally, the second day of the convention will offer the participants the opportunity to visit local textiles companies and the CITEVE research centre to further understand the European textile context in practice. The visit will include: Têxteis J.F. Almeida, RIOPELE, and TMG Automotive.

In the evening of the convention, participants will also have the opportunity to attend a gala dinner at the beautiful location of Palacio da Bolsa.

For any further information and details about the speaker panels, you may consult the convention website – https://portoconvention.eu/

Posted: October 11, 2022

Source: EURATEX

Bally Ribbon Mills To Exhibit At The 2022 Industrial Fabric Association’s Expo

BALLY, Pa. — October 10, 2022 — Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM), a designer, developer and manufacturer of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics, announces that it will showcase new high-quality, high-performance webbing designs at the Industrial Fabrics Association Expo (IFAI Expo) 2022 taking place October 12-14, 2022. Meet with BRM experts to discuss the company’s new tapes, webbings and specialty textiles, including high-performance webbings, e-webbings and other narrow fabrics at booth A802.

BRM’s new fabrics utilize custom weave designs and high-performance fibers or combinations of fibers. BRM has created these patterns specific to end-use applications and can customize  innovative patterns for new applications. Come see materials in the following categories:

  • E-WEBBINGS® – woven fabrics of traditional fibers in conjunction with “functional” elements: conductivity, light transmission, and sensors.
  • Composites – fabrics that contain more than one unique fiber for the purpose of utilizing different and inherent properties of each component fiber.
  • Tapes and Webbing with Superior Properties – high strength to weight ratio, chemical resistance, low elongation, and many more.
  • Materials on Planet Mars – engineered fibers and fabrics utilized by NASA, ESA, and commercial near and deep space contractors for mission success and to keep our astronauts and pilots safe.

For a century, IFAI Expo has been the industrial fabrics industry’s flagship show. As the premier textiles event, IFAI Expo is the place where industry stakeholders and leaders connect, learn, and make purchases in order to grow their business.

For more information, connect with experts at BRM booth A802 at IFAI 2022 or visit https://www.ballyribbon.com/.

Posted: October 11, 2022

Source: Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM)

The Hybrid Shear – A Major Breakthrough In Carpet Manufacturing

MANCHESTER, U.K. — October 10, 2022 — British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) member Sellers Textile Engineers is marking its 110th anniversary this year with the introduction of an entirely new concept in carpet shearing, as the essential final step in ensuring tuft uniformity and “just new” freshness in finished carpet rolls.

The company has for many years offered two options in the construction of its shearing cylinders — the first, namely the “strap-on,” incorporates spiral blades bolted to the cylinder body and the second, known as the “caulked-in,” includes spirals which are fixed very securely in a machined groove within the machine.

The new Sellers’ Hybrid Shearing Cylinder combines the benefits of both, resulting in an improved cut and finer finish, in addition to longer repeatable finishing and increased rigidity.

“The Hybrid Shearing Cylinder has all the advantages of the ‘strap-on’ spiral blade to provide a sharper and cleaner cut, along with enhanced rigidity which significantly lengthens the intervals between the necessary regrinding of the blade,” explains Sellers Director Neil Miller. “We currently have six Hybrid Shearing Cylinders operating in the field and the earliest, which has been installed in both No1 Head position, where the majority of the shearing operation and heaviest cut is performed, and also in No3 Head, where the sharper cutting angle has resulted in a much improved surface quality.”

Sellers shearing machines have led the field in carpet finishing for many decades, enabling the leading manufacturers to stay competitive by enabling the highest quality of finish to be achieved economically and efficiently.

The latest advanced features of these machines include a load cell tension control drive system, an automated touchscreen for easy operator control and fault diagnosis, an enhanced cleaning system including cylinder and blade separation and fully controllable pivoting beds. Further options include thickness monitoring, seam detection and metal detection systems.

“The Hybrid Shearing Cylinder will become standard on our latest machines and also be made available for retrofitting, to provide significant benefits to our existing users,” said Miller. “All of our equipment is designed, manufactured, assembled and tested at our plant in the UK, and as one of the few remaining European engineering companies to make all of our components in-house — with now over a century of accumulated know-how – flexibility in design allows our finishing solutions to be targeted to specific customers and their product requirements. Aligned to this is a lead in process control systems which ensure the accurate control, reliability and repeatability of the processing parameters on all of our machines.”

Sellers remains committed to providing complete finishing solutions for all carpet, tile and artificial grass products. Its range includes machines for tufted secondary backing, both conventional, powder and extrusion lamination, Wilton and Axminster products, artificial grass and foam lines, coating lines for bitumen, PVC, PU and other polymers, as well as shearing for all carpet products.

Ongoing developments on the company’s coating and drying lines have resulted in improved guiding and product tension control as well as dryer efficiency, reducing heat loss and optimizing energy use. These include a re-design of the fan pressure boxes and impingement nozzles to increase airflow efficiency, modulating gas burners and introducing easy clean, accessible filters.

In addition, the proven dual zone system has been enhanced, giving a temperature differential of up to 80°C between top and bottom zones. Dryers can be heated by either gas or steam and operation and access have been simplified with controls via touchscreen and PLC.

An extensive range of ancillary equipment is available to provide maximum flexibility to cover product requirements, for both new processing lines and as upgrades to existing equipment.

“Carpet manufacturing is now based on well-established, tried and trusted processes and it’s rare for new innovations to be introduced into this sector,” says Jason Kent, CEO of the British Textile Machinery Association. “The new Sellers Hybrid Shearing Cylinder can provide a competitive edge for manufacturers which is currently being proven in the field. It’s one of a number of new innovations the company is planning to showcase at next year’s ITMA exhibition in Milan.”

Posted: October 10, 2022

Source: British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA)

Phenom Yachts Establishing Operations In Dorchester County, S.C. — $12 Million Investment

COLUMBIA, S.C. — October 10, 2022 — Phenom Yachts LLC, a subsidiary of family-owned and South Carolina-based Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc., today announced plans to establish operations in Dorchester County. The company’s $12 million investment will create 149 new jobs.

Phenom Yachts designs and manufactures family-friendly, high-performing, premium center console yachts. Using cutting-edge building processes and materials, Phenom Yachts’ performance-stepped hulls offer superior performance for offshore fishing while maintaining a family-oriented layout. The ultimate goal is to design products that change lives and spark lifelong memories.

Located at 113 Sportsman Way in Summerville, Phenom Yachts’ Dorchester County operation will manufacture the company’s premium sport yachts.

Operations are expected to begin by January 1, 2023. Individuals interested in joining the Phenom Yachts team should email resumes to the company.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to this project.

“Now more than ever, families are looking for a boat that combines both luxury and performance with what they love to do on the water,” said Phenom Yachts CEO and President Tommy Hancock. “This need in the boating industry turned into a vision, which became the Phenom Yachts brand. We set out to design a center console like nothing else that has ever been created matched to an elevated customer journey experience. The support from South Carolina and Dorchester County is what has allowed us to bring our vision to life.”

“We are proud of Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc.’s continued success in South Carolina and congratulate them on their newest endeavor with Phenom Yachts LLC,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “Their growth is further testament that South Carolina has the business-friendly environment and talented workforce necessary for companies to develop, grow and thrive.”

“Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc. is another example of South Carolina-grown entrepreneurship,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. “We congratulate this exciting company on establishing Phenom Yachts LLC in Dorchester County and know they will accomplish great things in South Carolina and beyond.”

“The growth in the pleasure boating sector has been phenomenal. We are excited to add Phenom Yachts, LLC as a premiere brand being built with pride here in Dorchester County,” noted Dorchester County Council Chairman Bill Hearn.

Posted: October 10, 2022

Source: State of South Carolina Office of the Governor

Walmart Celebrates Classic Fashion’s Commitment To U.S. Manufacturing, American Jobs

SANTA ANA, Calif. — October 7, 2022 — Today, Walmart leaders joined Classic Fashion executives and elected officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Classic Fashion’s first U.S.-based production facility. For the next five years, the new Santa Ana, California site will cut and sew apparel exclusively for Walmart, reinforcing the commitment of both companies to “Made In USA.” With this facility, Classic Fashion will create 125 new jobs by 2023, supporting the existing workforce, and an additional 225 by 2027 totaling 350 new American jobs over five years.

Classic Fashion entered phase one if it’s strategy to support U.S. manufacturing by establishing the production facility The Cut & Sew Co., Inc. in Santa Ana, Calif. The second phase requires the company to identify countries close to the U.S. to source materials for the facility, and phase three, is to grow vertically to source materials directly from the U.S.

“Classic Fashion is proud to be a supplier to Walmart as we build our manufacturing presence in the United States,” said Sanal Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Classic Fashion. “I’m proud to highlight our incredible U.S.-based manufacturing staff and the local community here in Santa Ana as we continue to build on Classic Fashion’s 20-year history of success.”

Walmart’s collaboration with Classic Fashion is the latest example of the company’s long-standing commitment to support American manufacturing that dates back to the company’s founder, Sam Walton. Nearly two-thirds of Walmart’s annual product spend is on products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S., and in 2021 the company announced a new $350 billion investment to reinforce that goal. In addition to partnering with companies like Classic Fashion to expand its U.S. manufacturing presence, Walmart also supports American entrepreneurs through its annual Open Call event.

“Walmart is proud to work with Classic Fashion, which will soon be manufacturing its excellent products here in the U.S.,” said Jason Fremstad, senior vice president, Supplier Development & Sourcing at Walmart. “Investing in local manufacturing creates American jobs, helps small businesses expand and benefits communities like Santa Ana. We’re excited to feature Classic Fashion’s American-manufactured apparel exclusively in our stores.”

Classic Fashion

Established in 2003, Classic Fashion Apparel Industry L.L.C. is the largest garment manufacturer in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region. Based in The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Classic Fashion (CF) is committed to provide exceptional services to its customers, ensuring holistic development of its people and upliftment of the society. Home to over 30,000 employees that come from various parts of the world & operating 16,000 machines, CF has the in-house capacity to produce 500,000 to 550,000 garments of 200 different styles every day. With fiscal year 2021 revenue of $802 million, the Classic team works every single day to offer selfless and relentless service to help build lifestyles for their partner brands and retail giants including Walmart, Under Armor, Adidas amongst many others.

Posted: October 10, 2022

Source: Walmart Inc.

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