Italian Textile Machinery: Drop In Orders For First Quarter 2022

MILAN — May 13, 2022 — The orders index for textile machinery for the first quarter of 2022, processed by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, shows a slight decrease (-4 percent) compared to the same period from January to March 2021. In absolute value, the index stood at 117 points (basis: 2015 = 100).

On the domestic front orders shrank by fully 22 percent, whereas abroad the decline was more contained (-2 percent). The absolute value of the index in Italy was set at 136 points. On foreign markets, the index scored a value of 114.9 points.

ACIMIT President Alessandro Zucchi commented: “The global pandemic and Russian-Ukrainian conflict have accentuated the climate of uncertainty for the whole of the textile industry. Criticalities already present in the past year (such as a sharp rise in prices of raw materials and their scarce availability, as well as increased transport costs) are now accentuated more than ever. While orders appear to have settled on foreign markets, domestically, following a strong recovery in 2021, we now have to deal with a general negativity permeating the Italian economy.”

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, together with successive pandemic lockdowns in the main market for textile machinery manufacturers, namely China, have undermined the confidence of Italian companies in the sector. “I believe 2022 will be a transition year for the industry, as we await a calming international economic scenario. In the meantime,” adds Zucchi, “Our association continues to work to strengthen the positioning of Italy’s textile machinery industry worldwide through promotional initiatives in collaboration with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Italian Trade Agency.

”The latest of these initiatives was carried out at the end of April, with the opening of an Italian technology training center for textile machinery in Mongolia, a Country that ranks among the world’s leading producers of raw cashmere. ACIMIT’s president concludes that, “With the training center starting its operations, our sector is laying the foundations for further business opportunities in an emerging market. I’m certain the initiative will bear a return in terms of image not only for individual Italian companies who are participating by supplying machinery, but on the entire Italian textile machinery sector as a whole.”

Posted: May 13, 2022

Source: ACIMIT


Techtextil 2022 Exhibitor Preview: DiloGroup

EBERBACH, Germany — May 6, 2022 — Techtextil Frankfurt is an important exhibition for the textile industry and thus offers a central forum for dialogue within the textile production sector with the relevant supply chain comprising textile machine building, fiber production, ancillaries and accessories.

For DiloGroup this event is traditionally a good opportunity to inform customers and interested parties about new developments aimed at improving production technologies with a focus on needlefelts.

It becomes more evident that the textile industry comes into the focus of regulatory authorities who push respecting sustainability principles and who initiate a new body of laws. Hence all industrial sectors are requested to achieve savings in material and energy. The textile machine building, of course, plays an important role by seizing this initiative and offering solutions for fiber pulp recycling and reduction of energy, water and ancillaries. DiloGroup has made big efforts to meet these challenges together with a circle of partner companies. In this regard focal points of the development work are:

  1. Intense Needling
Needling per se is a mechanical production method with a high energy efficiency. For this reason, the development efforts of DiloGroup aim at producing nonwovens by “intense needling” instead of water entangling, even for light nonwovens made of fine fibres for the medical and hygiene sector with an area weight of 30 – 100 g/m2. This would result in a reduction of the environmentally relevant production costs; per annum to about 1/3 to 1/5 of current. Despite the prospective advantages of the mechanical intense needling method over the hydrodynamical, water entanglement is at the moment the most important production method for low area weights and highest production capacity and is also offered by the DiloGroup as general contractor in cooperation with partner companies.
  2. “Fibre Pulp Recycling”
Fibrous material in nonwovens and particularly used clothes can be successfully recycled, if staple length can be conserved in the tearing process. In the classical tearing process, staple lengths are dramatically reduced and therefore these fibres can only be used as base material for inferior uses in thermal or acoustic insulation or in protective textiles, transportation or protective covers etc. 
When recycling textile waste in the context of the collection of used clothes, the so called “filament-saving” tearing using special tearing machines and methods must be used to produce fibres with longer staple lengths which can be fed to a nonwoven installation. Hence product characteristics can be better specified and controlled.
  3. Additive nonwoven production
The additive production method of the “3D-Lofter” is especially suited for automotive parts with differently distributed masses; but there may also be potential for increasing uses in the sector of apparel and shoe production.
  1. “IsoFeed”-card feeding
In the field of card feeding, the “IsoFeed” method offers great potential for a more homogeneous card feeding at the same time reducing the variation in cross-machine fibre mass distribution and thus the fibre consumption while conserving the end product quality.

DiloGroup would like to discuss the above mentioned developments of needling technology as well as modules of Industry 4.0 applications for further digitalization during the Techtextil exhibition. We will, of course, also inform about the numerous universal and special applications of the complete nonwovens technology.

The DiloGroup staff look forward to meeting again customers and interested parties within the textile industry.

Posted: May 13, 2022

Source: DiloGroup


Elkem Silicones To Expand Its Research and Innovation Center In China

OSLO, Norway — May 12, 2022 — On April 27, 2022, Elkem Silicones announced a plan to invest more than 100 million yuan to enlarge its Flagship Asia-Pacific Research and Innovation (R&I) Center in Shanghai. This expansion represents one of the company’s latest efforts to further increase its investment in China. The flagship R&I center will house application centers for E-mobility, bioscience, coating, and 3D printing.

This expansion will allow Elkem Silicones to upgrade its research system and equipment in China in an all-around way while attracting outstanding R&I talents from around the world. All of this helps enhance the company’s ability to provide more efficient, flexible and convenient product development and application support for China and other Asia-Pacific markets. With the upgraded center, Elkem Silicones will be in a better position to meet the growing demand for advanced silicone products, technologies and solutions in e-mobility, healthcare, personal care, textiles, 3D printing and other industries.

The newly upgraded R&I center is located in Shanghai Xinzhuang Industrial Zone and its precursor was established in 2009. It won the titles of Shanghai Enterprise Technology Center, Shanghai Foreign-funded R&I Center, Shanghai High-tech Enterprise, and Little Science and Technology Giant. Over the past decade, it has obtained a number of silicone research and application achievements. The first phase of the project covers an area of about 6,600 square meters. Construction work on the center is due to start in the third quarter of this year and will be completed in the first quarter of 2023.

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Elkem

Teijin Automotive Technologies Breaks Ground For Huntington, Ind., Facility Expansion

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — May 12, 2022 — Teijin Automotive Technologies broke ground today to expand the capabilities at its Huntington, Ind., facility, adding a topcoat line and assembly area. These additions enhance the capabilities of the company’s Huntington facility, which currently include compression molding, bonding, water jetting, sanding, and priming.

Specifically, Teijin Automotive Technologies purchased 30 acres in the new Riverfork West Industrial Center and will be building a 164,400 square-foot facility on this site to house a new paint line and assembly capabilities. This facility will be located across Indiana Highway 9 from the company’s existing 350,000 square-foot manufacturing facility. The new facility is expected to be complete, including all equipment installation, by December 2023, and will employ approximately 110 people when operations begin in April 2024, and more than 200 at full employment.

“As demand for our innovative, lightweight components continues to grow, we have the opportunity to add capabilities and capacity to meet current and future customer needs,” said Steve Rooney, Teijin Automotive Technologies CEO, and general manager of Teijin’s Composites Business Unit. “This site near to our existing Huntington facility made sense because there was land available, and we knew we could access a skilled workforce. We are grateful for the continued support and collaboration from the economic development teams from the State of Indiana, Huntington County, and the Huntington community.”

Teijin Automotive Technologies and its parent company Teijin Ltd. are making an investment of more than $100 million, including the land, building and equipment, to support future growth and maintain its competitive advantage. The Huntington area was selected for this expansion based on a number of factors, including the availability of a skilled workforce, proximity to a number of current and potential customer facilities in Indiana and surrounding states, and tax credits offered through the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s EDGE Program (Economic Development for a Growing Economy).

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Teijin Automotive Technologies

adidas And Delta Galil Introduce Full-Range Underwear Collections For All

TEL AVIV, Israel — May 12, 2022 — adidas and Delta Galil Industries Ltd. have announced the arrival of full-range underwear collections for adidas Originals and Badge of Sport. adidas underwear is about comfort at the core, and the Spring/Summer ’22 collections are designed to support all forms of movement and expression by using super soft cotton and high-tech stretch fabrics to empower all bodies to realize their full potential. The collections are identified by a unifying message: comfort is our sport.

The value of comfort continues to grow unilaterally across all generations. How consumers feel as they move through their day matters now more than ever, and adidas, together with Delta Galil, are speaking to that collective rising-of-consciousness through intentional design and production.

The new adidas underwear collections offer a wide range of underwear separates including thongs, bikinis, briefs, trunks and boxer shorts, plus an assortment of versatile bralettes, bramis, tank tops, body suits and t-shirts. Inclusive Sizes range from XS through 3XL. Product prices range from $15 – $48 USD (approximately 13 – 60€). Key fabrics include:

  • adicolor Comfort Flex Cotton incorporates Delta Galil’s Realasting™ technology to maintain fabrics feel and shape after repeated washes;
  • Use of Tencel™ cotton makes the innerwear extra soft and breathable;
  • 720° Stretch ensures an individualized flex fit for every body;
  • Innoband™ Tech — offers invisible coverage plus an ergonomic fit;
  • Refibra™cotton — delivers premium natural fibers via upcycled cotton;
  • Various products utilize recycled and dye-free yarn; and
  • Real Cool Cotton™ — quick dry and moisture-wicking.

“We’re experiencing a significant shift in the way people value intimate apparel and comfort – and both are being prioritized in a bigger way than ever before,” said Victoria Vandagriff, president of D2 Brands at Delta Galil. “Delta Galil has a long history of serving this market, and we are thrilled to introduce these versatile adidas ranges with the world. Comfort in this category is key and these collections are made to move with the wearer.”

Launching for Spring/Summer 22, the men’s collections will debut across the APAC, EMEA, Europe and Latin America regions, with the women’s collections launching in the same regions as well as North America. The adidas Originals and Badge of Sport underwear collections are shoppable now in-store and with select online retailers globally, including DTLR, Nordstrom, Amazon, and Zalando, and coming soon to adidas.com.

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Delta Galil Industries, Ltd.

Saint-Gobain To Create 400 New Jobs With $28 Million Investment In ADFORS Facility In Dublin, Ga.

DUBLIN, Ga. — May 12, 2022 — Saint-Gobain, through its technical textile products subsidiary ADFORS Americas Inc., today announced plans to invest $28 million to expand its operations in Dublin, Ga., creating 400 new jobs over the next two years and expanding its ability to serve customers during a time of growing demand.

The investment, which will double the facility’s production capacity of fiberglass products used in thermal insulation and heat protection, comes only months after Saint-Gobain announced its global Grow and Impact strategy, which includes expanding its presence in key, fast growing markets.

The project is supported with over $12 Million in tax credits and incentives from the State of Georgia, including over $1,000,000 in assistance from the Georgia Quick Start workforce training program through the Technical College System of Georgia.

“As a company with a global purpose of Making the World a Better Home, this investment in our Dublin facility will enable us to support our customers and expand the manufacturing of world-class products meant to improve people’s daily lives,” said Alan McLenaghan, general manager of Saint-Gobain ADFORS. “As a new member in the area we look forward to growing in the City of Dublin, and we thank the community, Laurens County and the State of Georgia for their support.”

Hiring for the new roles will begin later this year and continue into 2024, and will include positions in site and operations management, engineers of all sorts, supervisors and production workers. Saint-Gobain offers competitive pay along with a robust benefits package including employer-sponsored health benefits, generous time off, maternity and paternity leave, retirement benefits, pension plans and tuition assistance. A complete list of current openings can be found at the company’s careers webpage.

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Saint-Gobain

Wilson Sporting Goods Launches Performance-Based Tennis Collection

CHICAGO — May 12, 2022 — Wilson Sporting Goods Co. today introduces its most premium tennis-inspired sportswear collection to date. The exclusive assortment blends best-selling styles with new technical pieces, made to perform at the highest level on and off the court. This new collection comes almost a year after Wilson made its debut into sportswear, signifying Wilson’s commitment to innovation, craftsmanship and sport culture.

“Over the last year we’ve listened to our consumers and know that they want even more functionality and innovation within sportswear, while not compromising on style to perform their best,” said Gordon Devin, general manager and president of Wilson Sportswear. “We believe this collection does exactly that; celebrating our rich history in the sport of tennis and inspiring the athlete in us all.”

Combining fashion and function for athletes at every level, select pieces feature the phrase “Wilson Sport Professionals” — a nod to the athlete in all of us and the standard to which Wilson holds itself and its product. Top products include: Women’s Center Court Seamless Polo, Women’s West Side Skirt, Women’s Gibson Tricot Pant and Jacket, Women’s Ace Seamless Bra Top, Women’s Pleated Short, Men’s Kramer Seamless Polo, Men’s All-Day Tennis Short, Men’s Eastwood Tricot Warm Up Pant and Jacket, Men’s Breakpoint Seamless Tee and Men’s Wells Woven Short.

The collection also includes an exclusive issue of Clay + Felt, a magazine that celebrates Wilson’s evolution in sportswear and legacy in the sport of tennis. Clay + Felt features stylized imagery of the new sportswear collection, the latest innovative equipment, and op-eds from key partners such as Billie Jean King, tennis icon and longtime Wilson Advisory Staff member. Limited quantities of the magazine will be available as a gift with purchase in Wilson’s New York and Chicago retail locations, as well as showcased online at wilson.com.

Wilson continues to celebrate its commitment to tennis with activations planned throughout the summer, as well as during the upcoming US Open, where Wilson has been the official ball and racket stringer for over 40 years. The collection is available in-store and online at wilson.com. Follow along @Wilson and join the conversation #WilsonSportProfessionals.

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

Bemis Associates Announces Acquisition Of France-Based Manufacturing Company Protechnic

SHIRLEY, Mass. — May 12, 2022 — Bemis Associates — bonding innovation and design partner to the world’s leading technical, performance, luxury, and lifestyle brands and a manufacturer of thermoplastic films, tapes, and adhesives for bonding — announced today that it has acquired France-based manufacturing company Protechnic.

Bemis and Protechnic have complementary products and technology as well as a strong alignment in their corporate values and culture. Protechnic’s focus on global growth and innovation aligns with Bemis’ business strategy of product portfolio and manufacturing footprint expansion. “This acquisition will allow Bemis to produce new and exciting products globally, specifically in the US, Europe and Asia where we have key manufacturing facilities,” said Mike Johansen, President, Bemis Associates.  Additionally, it will allow Bemis to introduce Protechnic products to the apparel, industrial and consumer electronics markets on an international scale.

Protechnic’s CEO Emmanuel Roll said “By leveraging Bemis’ global footprint and Protechnic’s innovative products, we are confident we will accelerate the growth of the business around the world to better serve our customers in every region.”

The decision to acquire Protechnic was not purely market driven. Bemis CEO Steve Howard explains that the quality of Protechnic’s leadership, commitment to developing their people and their company values were key aspects that attracted Bemis to acquiring them because they align perfectly with the Bemis Way. “Our mission is to ‘Improve Peoples Lives’. These have always been more than words to us. We believe in Protechnic’s management team and that they hold these same values,” said Howard.

Protechnic has a very aggressive sustainability program. They have developed bio-based adhesives and continue to improve internal operations to eliminate waste into landfills which is directly in line with Bemis’ commitment to sustainability and environmental programs.

Protechnic will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bemis and will maintain their name, brand and leadership structure.

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Bemis Associates Inc.

Lectra: Integrating The Value Chain Through Advanced Technology Solutions, Showcased At Texprocess 2022

NEW YORK CITY — May 12, 2022 — Lectra is taking into account the drastic change in the pace of how consumers are shopping across industries such as fashion, furniture, technical textiles, and transportation interiors. More than ever before consumers are expecting quality products with quick turnaround times and the added touch of customization and personalization.

This month, at Texprocess in Atlanta, Georgia in booth #1347, Lectra will showcase its industry-leading, AI analytics to 2D/3D design and production solutions to support on-demand bespoke and mass production processes. Lectra will be demonstrating how digitalization and Industry 4.0 can help brands, retailers and manufacturers integrate their value stream to meet consumer demands whether they are producing products on-demand or in mass production. These solutions lead to companies saving time and money and reducing overall waste. Lectra will also host an exclusive Open House at their IATC (International Advanced Technology Center) where they will be demonstrating a full experience of their latest technology solutions.

Lectra is pioneering the entire manufacturing process by providing its customers with a full suite of cutting-edge solutions that increase creativity, productivity, and efficiency. They will be sharing their best-in-class technologies since becoming Stronger Together. Lectra has a strong roadmap for both Lectra and Gerber solutions and will unveil their strategy at Texprocess.

“The textile and apparel industries in North America have experienced an unprecedented shift in the past several months; the pandemic, unseen logistics, and supply chain disruptions while at the same time shifting from producing seasonal collections to more direct-to-consumer and ongoing new production models,” explained Ketty Pillet, vice president, Marketing. “To survive and thrive only those who transition to a digitalized process can successfully keep their margin, and collaborate virtually and efficiently in order to anticipate what needs to be produced, how and at what price. At Texprocess, Lectra will discuss its strategy and strong roadmap which aims to support and help the industry successfully transition and reach new heights of success for its consumers.”

Lectra will be exhibiting a unique digital experience showcasing the industry-leading, integrated industry 4.0 solution that seamlessly takes you from market analysis, based on the most powerful AI solution on the market, to 2D/3D CAD design, and plan to pre-production. They will present a number of their integrated technologies including the latest releases of Retviews, YuniquePLM® Product Lifecycle Management software, and AccuMark® and Modaris interoperability.

In addition to their booth, Lectra will also be celebrating their win of the New Product Sneak Peek award, for their product Retviews. In the last few years, there has been a dramatic shift towards e-commerce, social media, and even livestreamed selling, which has caused brands, retailers, and manufacturers to rethink the way they sell, develop and manufacture their collections in a new direct-to-consumer approach. Retviews, by Lectra, analyzes the market with information needed to ensure the right products go to market, at the right time and for the right cost, The platform monitors more than 5,000 brands globally in real-time, curating the data onto the Retviews platform allowing users to easily filter down however they want and visualize it through easy-to-digest reports. The ultimate AI-powered solution for all players in the market from Retailers, Wholesalers, Manufacturers, and even Marketplaces.

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Lectra

Hybrid Software Group Showcases Digital Inkjet Solutions At FESPA

CAMBRIDGE, England — May 12, 2022 — Hybrid Software Group is exhibiting at FESPA (Berlin, 31 May – 3 June, Hall 25, Stand B50) to showcase solutions for the digital production of textiles, packaging, décor, wide format and specialty graphics.

The stand will feature a demonstration of the SmartDFE (digital front end), a full software and hardware stack that delivers mass customisation at mass production prices by adding the power of inkjet printing into the smart factory.  It is the first product co-developed by companies in the Hybrid Software Group: ColorLogic GmbH, iC3D, HYBRID Software, Global Graphics Software, Meteor Inkjet and Xitron.

The stand will also showcase solutions from Global Graphics Software, developers of the Harlequin RIP®, ScreenPro™ and PrintFlat™, and Meteor Inkjet, a leading supplier of industrial inkjet printhead electronics, software, tools and services.

Smart DFE is designed to be part of a fully automated manufacturing solution, supporting Industry 4.0 telematics and MIS integration. It brings together in one powerful solution the creation of optimized print-ready PDF files; workflow and job automation to connect with enterprise IT systems; RIPping; screening; optimized image quality; and, via Harlequin Direct™, it drives the print data directly to the printheads at blistering speeds through Meteor software and electronics.

SmartDFE meets the need for fully variable data, gives complete control of the print workflow, and provides valuable information for QA and inspection, press maintenance, and stock control. Its Smart Media Manager™ tunes the press for optimum print quality through the generation of smart media definitions, including ICC profiles for specific ink types and media using technology from ColorLogic GmbH.

Meteor Inkjet will showcase their portfolio of industrial solutions for graphics, signage, décor, packaging and textile applications including the world’s largest range of drive electronics for all major industrial inkjet printheads; ready-to-use Digital Front Ends; Software Development Kits allowing bespoke printers to be built from the ground up; and a complete suite of tools and services to support OEMs in the design and optimisation of print systems.

Hybrid Software Group CEO Mike Rottenborn said: “With the expansion of Hybrid Software Group we are unique in the industry as the only supplier of all core technologies, software and electronics, required for inkjet printing. Our SmartDFE enables manufacturers of digital printers or digital printing sub-systems to sell into highly automated manufacturing settings and helps their customers embrace initiatives like Industry 4.0.

“SmartDFE relies on tight, high-speed integration, communication and control between components from the job creation all the way to the printheads. It enables our customer to collect detailed data from each printing device and the wider factory and uses that data to predict and control the press for high efficiency print manufacturing.”

Posted: May 12, 2022

Source: Hybrid Software Group PLC

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