Techtextil India Gears Up For Its First-Ever Post-Pandemic Edition Through Its Hybrid Exhibition In November

MUMBAI — November 8, 2021 — Techtextil India is ready to make a comeback through its hybrid edition launch from November 25-27, 2021. With a series of live product demonstrations, insightful knowledge sessions and B2B networking opportunities, the multimodal trade fair will provide a strong avenue for technical textile professionals to reimagine their business potential.

After a successful grand edition in 2019, Techtexil India is all set to return for the very first time since the pandemic. The three-day exhibition will be hosted in a hybrid format from November 25-27, 2021, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon which will unite technical textile players from across its varied application areas. Top technical textile brands including JB Ecotex, PARK Nonwoven, Loyal Textiles Lenzing, Mehala, Meera Industries, amongst many others will showcase their latest products at the hybrid fair. Moreover, leading German brands exhibiting at Techtextil India 2021 will be hosted under the German pavilion.

The conjunction between the physical exhibition and the online business matchmaking platform will make way to a wider range of networking. Local and international visitors who are unable to attend the venue will be able to witness the exhibition virtually through the ‘MFI virtual app’ which will host live knowledge sessions and product demonstrations for visitors. The two-day multimodal trade fair allow the visitors to search for specific products like fibers, yarns, nonwovens, machinery, coated textiles with easy to use filters further to which they can share their query or connect directly with the respective exhibitors.

At the same time, visitors attending the venue will be welcomed under a well-organized physical exhibition following the government-authorized safety protocols of ‘MFI SafeConnect’. These protocols will enable visitors to engage in secure face-to-face interactions with exhibitors and witness the latest technical textile technologies and innovations in-person.

Apart from being an ideal platform to source the latest technical textile products, Techtexil India has always been a crucial meeting place for the industry to interface and build new relationships with professionals from across the value chain. Even amid the disruption created by consecutive lockdowns, Messe Frankfurt India continued to keep the flame of industry burning, to remain connected and well-informed through a series of webinars and Techtexil India Digital Connect sessions.

Returning for the very first time post-pandemic, Techtexil India 2021 will act as a unifier for the technical textiles segment players to come together and discover the way forward for the industry.

Commenting on the aim and focus of the hybrid exhibition, Raj Manek, executive director and board member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd., shared: “After a tough and lengthy period of slowdown, I am sure that the industry is eager to head full steam forward and regain its momentum. There are plenty of lucrative opportunities in technical textiles, owing to the reforms and schemes introduced by the Indian government. Through Techtexil India 2021, we aim to provide a collaborative atmosphere that the industry needs to get back on its feet and look ahead towards the future. Moreover, the return of face-to-face exhibition combined with the virtual model will open doors to excellent sourcing, collaborative and learning opportunities for professionals. I greatly look forward to welcoming the technical textile industry back on the showfloor of Techtexil India.”

Alliance with the Government of Tamil Nadu

In a bid to strengthen indigenous production through the state and attract investors, the nodal agency for investment promotion and facilitation for the Government of Tamil Nadu – Guidance has signed up for Techtextil India 2021. Furthermore, technical textile players from Tamil Nadu such as Cyber Textiles India Pvt Ltd., Jayashree Spun Bond, Lenzing AG India, Liester Technologies, Loyal Textile Mills Ltd, Milltex Engineers Pvt Ltd., Superfil Products Pvt Ltd., Uster Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd. have also confirmed their participation for the exhibition.

Announcing a close co-operation with Messe Frankfurt India for the 2021 edition, Pooja Kulkarni, IAS MD & CEO, Guidance Tamil Nadu, stated: “While there are several inherent advantages for the growth of technical textiles in Tamil Nadu specifically, many raw materials used in the production of sanitary products, artificial ligaments, seat belt webbings, airbags are still heavily imported. In this context, the alliance with Techtextil India Forum can help us reduce import dependency and bring investments in R&D, manufacturing, innovation by partnering with global technical textiles companies.”

With 50 percent of India’s textile mills in Tamil Nadu and complementary clusters of knitting, weaving and medical devices manufacturing in Coimbatore, and Tiruppur, the region provides immense opportunities for Meditech investments. Two petrochemical and refinery units — One in Cuddalore and another in Nagapattinam by CPCL is in the process of being established in Tamil Nadu. These units will enable availability of MMF raw material for the textile industry across the state. Hence, manufacturing in Tamil Nadu can be a win-win arrangement for investors as India provides access to the burgeoning market as well.

International expertise with German pavilion

Techtexil India 2021 edition will feature an exclusive German Pavilion showcasing products and technologies from top German manufacturers, including Autefa Solution Germany GmbH, DILO Systems GmbH, Emtec Electronic GmbH, Georg Sahm GmbH & Co., Karl Mayer Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, Merz Maschinenfabrik GmbH and Oerlikon Barmag Zweigniederlassung der Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co.

Moreover, the Indian representatives of brands from Austria, China, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, the UK and the USA have also participated at the exhibition.

Product launches and live demos

The showfloors of Techtexil India 2021 will be flurried with product launches and latest technological offerings brands across the different application areas.

The physical exhibition format will showcase a series of key product launches from brands, including Autefa Solutions, DiloGroup, Meera Industries, Sicam, Suntech Geotextile and Weavetech, among others while the virtual exhibition format will feature live product demonstrations exclusive for the visitors tuned in live.

The return of Techtextil India through the new hybrid edition will provide a strong reboot to the industry by facilitating business collaboration, sourcing and learning opportunities in technical textiles.

Posted November 8, 2021

Source: Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd.

Carrington Textiles Wins Award For Supporting The Healthcare Sector During The Pandemic

ADLINGTON, United Kingdom — November 8, 2021 — European workwear fabric manufacturer Carrington Textiles was awarded the ‘Services to the Pandemic’ award for its support to the healthcare sector in the United Kingdom and Europe, after increasing capacity at its main processing facility in the United Kingdom and supplying more than 10 million meters of specialized fabric for medical workwear during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

The company received the accolade at the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW) Awards and Summit in London, an annual event that celebrates the innovation and achievements of individuals and businesses from the industry. The two-day affair started with an insightful summit gathering companies from around the globe to discuss the challenges and solutions for sustainability in textiles, followed by an elegant black-tie evening ceremony to recognize the efforts of people from around the workwear and uniform sectors who make the difference.

Carrington Textiles received the ‘Services to the Pandemic’ award due to their around-the-clock work with some of the biggest garment providers to the NHS and the healthcare sector in France, Germany, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, managing to supply the equivalent in specialized fabric of over 5 million sets of uniforms, including scrub suits or tunics and trousers.

Additionally, as manufacturers from the fashion industry re-purposed their production for scrub suits, and self-created ‘scrub hubs’ proliferated around the nation, Carrington Textiles supported with much-needed supplies of fabric.

The global textile manufacturer also received the highly commended award under the ‘Best Fabric and Fibre Innovation’ category for the development of their Antiviral Finish for workwear fabrics, a product that the company has been offering long before the start of the global pandemic in 2020, however, as key workers from around the world were demanding extra protection, the company’s objectives were to run tests on the product to make sure this solution was effective. In August 2020 Carrington Textiles was able to go to market with its Antiviral Finished Fabrics for workwear tested under the ISO 18184: 2019 standard.

Carrington Textiles’ Managing Director, Neil Davey, said: “We are delighted to be recognized by the PCIAW for our work during the pandemic, but every supplier up and down the supply chain was just as important as Carrington Textiles in delivering garments to the NHS and wider European healthcare sectors, so this is very much a shared award by the entire workwear sector.”

Posted November 8, 2021

Source: Carrington Textiles

NCTO Commends House Passage Of Infrastructure Package; A Step Forward In Reconstituting A Domestic PPE Supply Chain

WASHINGTON — November 5, 2021 — The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber through finished products, issued a statement today welcoming House passage of a bipartisan infrastructure bill that will provide billions of dollars in new spending to revitalize the nation’s roads, bridges and railways and help reconstitute a domestic supply chain for face masks, isolation gowns and other personal protective equipment (PPE).

“We commend the House for getting the bipartisan infrastructure bill across the finish line today, and we are pleased the legislation will now go to President Biden for his signature. This is the first step in a long-term strategy that is critically needed to permanently onshore PPE production to ensure our nation is prepared for the next health security crisis,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas. “This infrastructure package will help incentivize the reshoring of PPE production by guaranteeing long-term federal contracts and expanding Berry Amendment rules to more federal agencies’ purchases of PPE products, important priorities of the U.S. textile industry.”

NCTO worked with congressional allies to include a version of the Make PPE in America Act, legislation co-sponsored by Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), in the infrastructure legislative package. The bill ensures all PPE purchased by the Departments of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services and Veterans Affairs are Berry Amendment-compliant (containing 100 percent domestic content); guarantees long-term contracts (a minimum of two years) to U.S. manufacturers; and creates a tiered preference for PPE made in the Western Hemisphere by our free trade partners using U.S. components, after domestic manufacturing capacity has been maximized.

“This bill within the infrastructure package will help onshore critical production of critical medical supplies, ensuring that taxpayer dollars do not go to China and other offshore PPE producers but are instead utilized to bolster the federal purchase of American-made PPE,” Glas said. “In fact, applying these strong procurement rules across our government for purchases of PPE will unequivocally lead to investments in this sector and help onshore this industry longer term.  We can’t thank Senator Portman and Senator Peters enough for their unwavering support.

“The U.S. manufacturing industry has produced over a billion lifesaving PPE and other medical products over the last year, demonstrating that domestic textile manufacturers have the technical capabilities and existing capacity to make the United States fully sufficient in terms of our national PPE needs.

“But this sufficiency will only permanently materialize if several proper government policies are put in place that incentivize the long-term investment to bring PPE production back onshore. This will require several steps, including incentives for the private sector to purchase American-made PPE; best-value contracting principles for federal purchases; and further industrial expansion efforts under the Defense Production Act (DPA) for U.S. textile and apparel production. This Berry amendment and long-term contracts provision is a critical first step and we are thrilled that it was included in the bipartisan infrastructure package that will be signed into law in the coming days.”

Posted November 6, 2021

Source: The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

Centric Brands And WHP Global Partner To Acquire Joe’s Jeans

NEW YORK CITY — November 5, 2021 — Centric Brands LLC and WHP Global announced today they have signed a definitive agreement and received court approval to purchase the Joe’s Jeans brand, which will be subject to customary closing conditions. As part of the agreement, WHP will own the worldwide intellectual property in all global territories other than China and Centric will continue to operate Joe’s Jeans under a long-term exclusive license for their core categories and geographies across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels.

Founded in 2001, Joe’s Jeans has redefined premium denim with its inherently LA sensibility and distinctive point-of-view. With an emphasis on incorporating technology into design, the brand creates product for men, women and kids that is innovative and fits flawlessly. Joe’s Jeans offers denim, apparel, and accessories and is available at premium department stores in the United States, at specialty boutiques globally, 10 Joe’s Jeans stores, and at the digital flagship www.joesjeans.com. This year, Joe’s Jeans is celebrating its 20th anniversary and is buoyed by strong Ecommerce demand, on-trend fits in women’s, and men’s Kinetic denim.

“We have significantly invested in Joe’s Jeans throughout our years of operation and have established the brand as one of the leading premium denim resources,” said Jason Rabin, CEO of Centric Brands. “Celebrating its 20th year, we look forward to partnering with WHP Global to further develop the brand and new avenues to grow the business.”

Centric Brands is a global lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in the kids, men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment categories. The company’s portfolio includes more than 100 owned and licensed iconic brands collectively generating approximately $2.5 billion in annual global sales.

“The acquisition of Joe’s Jeans in partnership with Centric is a win for WHP Global as it expands our growing fashion vertical which already includes ANNE KLEIN and JOSEPH ABBOUD,” stated Yehuda Shmidman, chairman and CEO at WHP Global. “Together with Centric, we will look to build upon the core business and expand around the world to new geographies.”

WHP Global is a leading New York based brand acquisition and management firm backed by equity capital from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and leverage financing provided by BlackRock. Following the close of the transaction, WHP’s portfolio — including Joe’s Jeans, William Rast, Toys“R”Us, Babies “R”Us, Anne Klein, Joseph Abboud, and Lotto – will collectively generate approximately $4 billion in annual global retail sales.

Posted November 5, 2021

Source: Centric Brands LLC

The Colombia Investment Summit 2021 Concluded With Promising Opportunities For 150 New Foreign Investment Projects

MIAMI, Florida — November 4, 2021 — With a portfolio of more than 150 projects valued at more than $8 billion, Colombia Investment Summit 2021, recently concluded its seventh year with promising business leads and impressive supporting testimonials from international companies that recognize the foreign direct investment potential in the country

“The Colombia Investment Summit is a dynamic platform for networking and attracting foreign investment opportunities, which continues to captivate the interest of businesses from around the world and multilateral organizations that are inquiring about our country,” said Flavia Santoro, president of ProColombia. “The outcome of our Colombia Investment Summit is very satisfactory, and these leads ultimately contribute to the growth and economic reactivation of Colombia.”

More than 300 multinationals from Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North America participated in the summit and held business meetings with Colombian entrepreneurs, project representatives, and support entities. During this year’s event, the president of the Inter-American Development Bank- IDB, Mauricio Claver-Carone reaffirmed the support of the multilateral organization to the 5G road infrastructure program of the National Government. “We are interested in supporting the bicentennial program of the fifth generation of concessions in the country,” said Claver-Carone. “The IDB is convinced of the enormous potential of Colombia as a destination for foreign investment and we are committed to helping the government and investors to take advantage of the opportunities.”

Part of these initiatives also include the legal, financial, and technical structuring of the project to restore the navigability of the Magdalena River, valued at more than $375 million.

The Colombia Investment Summit 2021 also left a strong impression amongst  international business executives who recognize Colombia as an attractive investment destination and acknowledged the advantages of its national market.

For Javier Villamizar, operating partner at Softbank — a multi-sector fund of Japanese origin  that has made significant investments in Colombian ventures such as Rappi, a delivery startup; Ayenda Hoteles, one of the fastest-growing hotel chains in Latin America;  and Platzi, an e-learning platform, among others, Colombia has a friendly ecosystem to invest in. “We invest in talent and we bet on entrepreneurs. We need a country that has made investments over the last few years in talent training, and we’ve consistently seen this in Colombia for the last two years. The combination of talent and government support makes it an attractive market.”

In addition to entrepreneurship, there are sectors with important development and investment opportunities, such as renewable energies.

For Federico Echavarría, general manager of AES a Fortune 500 company that generates and distributes electrical power, “Colombia is a pro-market economy, the electricity sector operates under market rules. That is very important for a multinational, to be able to install its operations in a country that believes in the market, and at the end of the day, contribute to the benefit of the final consumer. Colombia is a country that welcomes foreign capital, AES in Colombia feels comfortable, feels welcome, and feels that it contributes to the development of the country.”

The infrastructure segment also reflects the dynamism and potential for attracting foreign investment, said Federico Gimeno, vice president of business development at  I Squared Capital, a global infrastructure investment manager, “We have already invested in Colombia twice, in infrastructure, and we expect to continue investing in the near future. I Squared Capital looks for markets where there are possibilities of growth, where there is economic dynamism, but at the same time where there are clear rules of the game and an important investor protection. We look for support from governments both at a national and local level for all investors who are looking to support the development of a country”.

Posted November 5, 2021

Source: ProColombia

Using Technical Warp Knitted Fabrics From WEFTTRONIC® II G To Provide Greater Efficiency On Construction Sites

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — November 5, 2021 — Due to the strong economic growth in emerging markets and low interest rates in most developed countries the global construction market is experiencing a sustained period of growth. The future forecasts are also optimistic. In particular, planned investments in renewable energy infrastructure and urbanisation will continue to ensure full order books for construction companies and their suppliers.

The booming market rewards innovations for greater efficiency and speed in construction, as demonstrated by the textile solutions created on machines developed by KARL MAYER Technische Textilien. These well-thought-out products offer a variety of advantages across different applications.

Greater efficiency in infrastructure and house building

In new road construction, warp knitted, geogrids with large stitches increase the structural capacity of subsoils while also taking on filtration and separation tasks, thereby making additional layers superfluous. Used under the asphalt surface, these open structures also ensure a longer service life for both motorways and rural roads alike. The reinforcement prevents reflective cracks and wheel track rutting caused by truck tyres, and also distributes traffic loads horizontally.

In infrastructure projects, geogrids are also used to secure slopes. These textile solutions represent significantly better value than their steel counterparts, offer excellent static load capacity and can be installed with minimal interference with nature.

Technical warp knitted textiles with tighter stitches are used in building construction to reinforce security gates. Despite their thin design and low weight, these powerful items protect against attacks from most electric power tools, and can be quickly installed in just a few steps.

In addition to this, warp knitted fabrics with weft-insertion and with coatings are also used to make cost-effective roofing systems for industrial buildings. The flexible, stable roofing membranes adapt perfectly to the specific structural conditions, are UV-resistant, and reflect incident sunlight. This reduces the amount of energy used to air condition the building.

In building construction, plaster grids are a firm fixture in the cladding of interior and exterior walls. The glass fibre structures prevent cracks from forming and spreading while also distributing the forces that act upon the walls optimally across the entire surface, thus ensuring a long service life. Warp knitted variants can be produced much more efficiently than comparable woven products.

In the construction and renovation of concrete structures, open grids made of carbon or AR glass are increasingly replacing steel as the reinforcement material of choice. Textile concrete solutions, e.g. for curtain walls, are lightweight and easy to handle, require fewer resources, produce minimal emissions and are extremely durable.

High-performance warp knitted fabrics with weft-insertion also offer advantages when renovating pipes. These dense textiles enable engineers to repair defective sections of pipe, rather than replacing them completely. This avoids costly excavation work that destroys natural environments. In addition to this, the pipe system can be returned to use within a very short time.

The warp knitted products aimed at the construction industry were a real highlight at the KARL MAYER exhibition booth at ITMA ASIA + CITME in Shanghai in June 2021. In order to reach customers on a more global scale, the products are currently being presented as part of the world market leader’s own hybrid exhibition.

A machine with good sales and business prospects

WEFTTRONIC® II G is used to produce most textile solutions for the construction industry. “The high-performance raschel machine with course-oriented weft-insertion is our key machine for this application,” said Hagen Lotzmann, sales director at KARL MAYER Technische Textilien. It was developed as an efficient means of producing light to medium-weight grid structures made of glass and polyester fibres, and has long since guaranteed continuous customer sales. It also offers great potential for growth in the future.

In particular, the geo and road grids produced on the weft-insertion machines from Karl Mayer Technische Textilien provide a stable source of business. The company serves a broad customer base, especially in China. Other important sales regions include India, which manufactures for the domestic market but also for export — mostly to the USA — and much of Eastern Europe.

WEFTTRONIC II G warp knitted plaster grids are also booming in countries such as Belarus, Serbia and Hungary, as well as in China. Buyers include numerous weaving mills that have been impressed by the efficiency advantages afforded by this innovative machine. One WEFTTRONIC II G can replace up to 20 weaving looms, depending on the opening width of the grids produced. Fewer machines also mean lower operating costs.

The WEFTTRONIC II G can cut personnel costs by up to 60 percent, not to mention needing less hall space.

Although it was not on show in Shanghai, the WEFTTRONIC II G was the subject of many discussions at the Karl Mayer booth at ITMA ASIA+ CITME in June 2021. The sale of one machine was negotiated and concluded during the exhibition, and a framework agreement was also signed for further deliveries.

Regional Sales Director Jan Stahr is pleased with the success of the WEFTTRONIC II G, saying that a repeat order has also been received from the buyer of the prototype. The consensus within the industry is that the machine will result in a shift in technology, says the sales professional — a summary based on opinions shared by exhibition visitors. He was even approached by a manufacturer of textile glass fibres, who wanted to optimise their products with regard to the processability with the warp knitting technology t in order to stay in business.

Come, see and try it out

Anyone who wants to witness the performance of the WEFTTRONIC II G for themselves can visit the Karl Mayer Technische Textilien customer centres in Chemnitz and, as of August 2021, Changzhou. What’s more, both sites also offer visitors the chance to try out the system’s processing performance themselves. A visit is always worthwhile, especially for manufacturers of woven plaster grids. But Hagen Lotzmann also expects to see great interest from Chinese warp knitting customers. Manufacturers often make their own textile glass fibre material, and can run tests to see for themselves that their yarns run smoothly on the machine.

Posted November 5, 2021

Source: KARL MAYER Gruppe

Indorama Ventures Reports A Strong 3Q21 Performance On Record Volumes

BANGKOK, Thailand — November 5, 2021 — Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL), a global sustainable chemical producer, today reported a strong 3Q 2021 performance amid record production volumes. The company maintained its positive outlook for the rest of the year and 2022, noting caution as headwinds including higher energy prices and supply chain disruptions weigh against resurgent consumer demand.

IVL reported EBITDA of $478 million in Q3 versus $552 million in the previous quarter and $240 million a year earlier. Production volumes reached 3.73 million metric tons, a record, as the global recovery drove consumer demand for IVL’s products.

As the global economy recovers from the pandemic, consumer appetite and increasing Brent crude oil prices are testing supply chains and driving a commodity boom, with manufacturers running at full capacity. This has driven increases in freight prices and a shortage of materials.

D K Agarwal, CEO of Indorama Ventures, said: “The recovery in major economies from the pandemic has benefited us through the year, and we expect strong demand for our products to continue into next year. However, the recovery is uneven as some nations in Asia are slower to reopen, and resurgent consumer demand is being met with higher energy prices and supply chain disruptions. Our business model of integrated and regional supply across a diversified geographical and product base is proving its robustness. Building sustainability across all our businesses is a key focus as our colleagues work tirelessly towards a future ready organization.”

Still, IVL posted a solid YTD performance, ending the first nine months of 2021 with EBITDA of $1,512 million, up 123 percent YoY. The Integrated Oxides & Derivatives (IOD) segment will start to reap the full benefits of the hot commissioning of the Lake Charles gas cracker (IVOL) in Q4 and beyond, as well as continued advantaged shale gas economics.

In Q3, Project Olympus, the company’s cost saving and business transformation project, achieved $63 million in efficiency gains, and is on track to achieve a total $610 million of savings by 2023. IVL also implemented enhanced disclosures in governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets, and launched a comprehensive financial policy and governance structure to accelerate environmentally driven projects.

IVL this week strengthened its Indorama Management Council (IMC) — the company’s highest operational management committee — by rotating experienced executives and adding the COOs of the Fibers and Integrated Oxides & Derivatives (IOD) segments. The appointments will help build the segments into self-sustaining organizations while also rotating expertise across the IMC.

3Q 2021 Performance Summary

  • Consolidated Revenue of $3,867 million, an increase of 9 percent QoQ and 50 percent YoY;
  • EBITDA of $478 million in Q3 versus $552 million, a decrease of 13 percent QoQ and an increase of 99 percent YoY;
  • Reported annualized EPS of THB 4.53 and core annualized EPS of THB 4.09
  • Core ROCE of 12.2 percent, down 190bps QoQ and up 747bps YoY

Posted November 5, 2021

Source: Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL)

Major Brands Adopt HD® Wool Apparel Insulation For AW 21 Outerwear

SHIPLEY, United Kingdom — November 4, 2021 — HD® Wool Ltd is proud to partner with several leading European brands that are featuring its new HD Wool Apparel Insulation in their Autumn/Winter 21 outerwear collections.

Developed for outdoor and lifestyle apparel, HD Wool Apparel Insulation is 100-percent natural, renewable, and highly durable. Furthering its excellent temperature regulating and moisture management properties, HD Wool Apparel Insulation is actively supporting farmers to start the ReGenerative Agricultural process by having their land subjected to an annual Ecological Outcome Verification set forth by the Savory Institute to show progress in Land to Market objectives. The wool that is used to make HD Wool Apparel Insulation is fully traceable back to the farm upon which it is grown, sourced via The Woolkeepers®, the company’s bespoke quality assurance platform.

“Consumers are thinking more about how the products they buy make an impact on the environment, thus becoming more cognizant of the ingredients they are made of,” said Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, managing director, HD Wool Apparel Insulation. “As a result, we are delighted that such prominent brands as Purdey, 7L (Seven Layer) and Hajk have adopted our natural HD Wool Apparel Insulation as an alternative to synthetic insulation featured in key pieces of their Autumn/Winter 21 outerwear collections.”

Purdey

The English shooting way of life connects people, nature and tradition. Built on British sporting roots that connects people, nature and tradition, Purdey’s line of luxury, heritage apparel is made of the finest materials. Its new, fully reversible men’s Pangbourne Gilet is made with Drywax windproof and showerproof cotton along with HD Wool Apparel Insultation to keep you cool in the heat and warm in the cold.

7L (Seven Layer)

7L is a functional-first performance brand that fuses fashion, function and performance with style. The brand takes inspiration from the US Military’s Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS), which consists of multiple layer options that can be worn in combination to provide adequate protection for individuals in temperatures from +40 to -60. 7L introduces HD Wool Apparel Insulation in its Detonator Insulated Parka, which is inspired by the British Army Combat Field Jacket. This garment is made with British-sourced materials and also manufactured in the UK.

“We are super-excited to collaborate with the team at HD Wool on this first project,” said Jamie Lundy, Founder and CEO, 7L. “It’s a great project to support great British businesses.”

Hajk

Hajk is a Swedish contemporary clothing brand for men rooted in the idea that the outdoors is about enjoying the now. It designs clothing to perfectly complement an outdoor lifestyle; carefully balancing fashion, performance and sustainability. Hajk introduces HD Wool Apparel Insulation in ARV, a 3-layer lightweight and versatile jacket made with fully sustainable materials.

Posted November 5, 2021

Source: HD® Wool Apparel Insulation

VF Corp. To Invest $10.2 Million in Henry County, Va.

RICHMOND — October 28, 2021 — Virginia Governor Ralph Northam today announced that VF Corp. will invest $10.2 million to grow their operation in Henry County. The expansion will create 82 jobs. The company will use its 500,000-square-foot facility in Martinsville to increase distribution capacity to deliver products to its consumers faster. Virginia successfully competed with California and Pennsylvania for the project.

“VF Corporation has thrived in Henry County for nearly 20 years, and we are thrilled to see the company continue to invest in the Commonwealth,” said Governor Northam. “Virginia’s strong outdoor recreation economy supports the growth of companies like VF Corporation. We look forward to the company’s continued success here in the Commonwealth as our ecotourism industry grows.”

VF Corp. owns and operates a family of iconic outdoor, active, and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland®, and Dickies®. VF Corp. has been an employer in Henry County since 2003.

“VF Corporation focuses heavily on the wellbeing of its customers and the communities it operates in, and it has been a partner of the Commonwealth for close to two decades,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball. “We are confident that Henry County’s strategic location and quality-of-life amenities, business environment, and topnotch workforce will continue to propel VF Corporation to success, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with the company for years to come.”

“Governor Northam created the Office of Outdoor Recreation to get the most out of Virginia’s unique and diverse natural assets,” said Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade and Director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation Cassidy Rasnick. “VF Corporation is a global powerhouse in the outdoor industry, and its decision to invest in Henry County demonstrates that this industry can be a true driver of economic development for communities in which it operates.”

“We’ve proudly operated our distribution center in Martinsville for 18 years and we know that continuing to invest in Martinsville is the right choice given its location and committed employees,” said Cameron Bailey, VF Corporation Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain. “The planned investments in this facility, from enhanced technology to improved distribution equipment, as well as the 82 new full-time positions, will help deliver our products to our consumers in a more efficient and prompt manner. On behalf of our brands and VF as a whole, we extend our gratitude to Governor Northam and Senator Stanley for their continued partnership.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation and the Virginia Office of Outdoor Recreation to secure the project for Virginia. Governor Northam approved a $225,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Henry County with the project. The company is eligible to receive benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.

“VF Corporation has been a great friend and partner with Henry County for many years,” said Henry County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jim Adams. “Today’s announcement further solidifies our relationship. We are blessed to have VF in our community.”

“Within the past month, two companies have made great decisions to do business in Southside, Virginia,” said Senator William Stanley. “I am pleased to see VF Corporation continue to grow and create many new opportunities for citizens in Martinsville and Henry County. This investment of $10.2 million and the creation of 82 new jobs is a big win for Southside and its continued economic growth.”

“I am again pleased to add my voice of congratulations to everyone who helped bring more jobs to Henry County with this investment,” said Delegate Les Adams. “Given this decision to increase distribution, the leadership at VF Corporation is no doubt pleased with our community and should expect more successes from its workforce.”

Posted November 4, 2021

Source: Virginia Office of the Governor

Clothing And Apparel Company Citadel Brands To Establish Operations In Williamsburg County, S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — October 20, 2021 — Clothing and apparel company Citadel Brands LLC today announced plans to establish operations in Williamsburg County. The more than $7.5 million investment will create 116 new jobs.

Locating to 955 N. Williamsburg County Highway in Kingstree, Citadel Brands LLC specializes in promotional clothing and apparel. The company’s new operations will increase distribution capacity and promote future growth for new products and brands.

The Kingstree facility is expected to be operational in June 2022. Individuals interested in joining the Citadel Brands LLC team should email jobs@citadelbrands.com.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project. The council also awarded a $200,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant to Williamsburg County to assist with costs related to the project.

“Citadel Brands LLC is extremely excited to be moving our wholesale distribution company to Williamsburg County, located in the Lowcountry of South Carolina,” said Citadel Brands LLC COO Greg Brown. “Being a native of Kingstree brings me great joy in providing opportunity to longtime residents. The infrastructure in the area provides ease of transportation to our newly constructed warehouse and additional possibilities with the movement of our products across the United States. We are looking forward to working with the county on finding employees who are excited about being a part of a growing company with long-term goals firmly in place. Thank you, Williamsburg County!”

“South Carolina is constantly working to bring investments and jobs to all areas of our state, but it’s always exciting to see a company invest in one of South Carolina’s rural areas,” noted Governor Henry McMaster. “We celebrate Citadel Brands LLC’s decision to locate in Williamsburg County and create more than 100 new jobs in the area.”

“South Carolina has made a name for itself as a place where companies — big and small — want to do business,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. “When a company like Citadel Brands LLC moves here and creates more than 100 jobs in a rural community, it shows the world that all of South Carolina is open for business. We look forward to watching the success of this great company here in our borders.”

“We are ecstatic about this opportunity, and even more, honored that a native of this county is a part of this company,” said Williamsburg County Supervisor Dr. Tiffany Wright. “The creation of over 100 jobs in our rural community has created hope in the lives of so many people. We welcome Citadel Brands LLC to our county and our family. This proves that South Carolina is a place that businesses are willing to invest in, which is due to the hard work of so many people working together.”

Posted November 4, 2021

Source: South Carolina Office of the Governor

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