Karl Mayer Opens New Group Headquarters

Arno Gärtner (left), KARL MAYER’s CEO, and Dr. Helmut Preßl, KARL MAYER’s CFO, open the new building of the headquarters with a cut through the red ribbon

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — August 26, 2021 — The KARL MAYER Group’s corporate headquarters moved into a new building on August 23 this year. The building with its ultra-modern architecture, together with a staff restaurant, forms the focal point of the new KARL MAYER Campus at the Obertshausen site. The building complex covers an area of 5,600 square meters. It is designed for 150 employees, invites people to exchange ideas and network, and stands for the further development of KARL MAYER. The innovative world market leader with the roots of a traditional family business is now a growing international group of companies with three strong brands — KARL MAYER, STOLL and KM.ON — and an extended focus on business areas outside the textile world. “We are looking forward to welcoming our international guests to a headquarters that, with its modern, transparent design and inspiring atmosphere, reflects the dynamics, cosmo-politanism and innovative strength of the KARL MAYER Group,” said its CFO Dr. Helmut Preßl.

Networking, agile working and more

In the light-flooded foyer, a large media wall provides information on the latest news, and a showroom is dedicated to the company and family history. An Innovation Hub provides space and opportunities for new ideas and developments together with customers from all over the world.

The office floors are already home to the working world of tomorrow. Office areas, meeting rooms and places of retreat can be changed according to the situation by modifiable furnishing and seating arrangements. Open entrances, glazed walls and areas that can be used in a variety of ways promote communication, “With our space and building concept, we want to promote a sense of togetherness and broaden horizons,” said Arno Gärtner, CEO of the KARL MAYER Group.

Sustainability in construction and operation

In addition to performance, the ecological footprint of the new building is right. Air-source heat pumps take care of the entire energy supply, economical, long-lasting LED technology reduces power consumption, and digitization means that work is paperless wherever legally possible. Recycled materials were used where practical and feasible. For example, the paving stones in the outdoor areas were already in use. Almost all roof surfaces are extensively greened, providing habitats for insects and retaining rainwater. In addition, all materials used meet the specifications for a healthy working climate, and all current legal requirements for thermal insulation are complied with.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Karl Mayer

CIEL Textile, SOCOTA Group Seal An Important Agreement To Boost Woven Fabric Production In The Region

MAURITIUS — August 26, 2021 — CIEL Textile, through its subsidiary Aquarelle, and the SOCOTA group today signed a strategic partnership for the creation of the largest woven fabric mill in the Indian Ocean region.

The 50-50 joint-venture agreement will see the emergence of a joint mill in Madagascar with a truly regional and qualitative offer, endowed with a strong production capacity.

The current COTONA site (SOCOTA group), which adjoins the existing operations of CIEL Textile in Antsirabe, will be extended and the industrial equipment of the CFL (Aquarelle) fabric mill based in Solitude, Mauritius, gradually transferred.

“This transaction reinforces the relevance of our regional strategy, leveraging on the complementary positioning of the two countries, Mauritius and Madagascar, to build a truly attractive supply zone. Thanks to this new partnership with one of the main regional textile players, combining over 90 years of expertise in woven fabric, we are giving a real boost to fabric production in the region and opening significant growth opportunities. We will be able to offer quality products, a short leadtime between fabric and clothing, with enhanced traceability. At the same time, we will continue to grow and develop our operations in Mauritius and Asia” commented Eric Dorchies, CEO of CIEL Textile.

“This partnership between SOCOTA and CIEL Textile strengthens our two groups by pooling together our know-how in woven fabric. The creation of a major player in textile production in Antsirabe Madagascar on the COTONA site considerably reinforces the attractiveness of the country thanks to the upstream implementation of a competitive fabric offer accessible to all players in the clothing industry in Madagascar. We are convinced that this consolidation will allow Madagascar to seize new opportunities at a time when many retailers are looking for alternatives to their China or South East Asia sourcing” said Véronique Auger, CEO of the textile and clothing division of the SOCOTA Group.

This new strategic transaction at a time of a major global crisis confirms the good momentum of CIEL Textile, which operates 18 production sites in four different countries and reinforces its leadership position in the region. CIEL Textile has been established in Madagascar since 1989 with to date six factories including three located in Antsirabe where the group has invested in a cutting-edge industrial site which already employs more than 5,000 people. This new project will create new jobs and will be a real showcase of the Group’s industrial know-how.

The SOCOTA group remains, more than ever, engaged in its textile and clothing activities in order to contribute to strengthening a major and unique textile production pool in Antsirabe out of Africa. Despite the current health crisis, this agreement opens a new page in SOCOTA’s history in Madagascar. It once again demonstrates the resilience and dynamics of the SOCOTA Group as well as its commitment to continue to serve its customers while contributing to the development of the communities of Vakinankaratra.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: CIEL Textile

INDEX™20 Exhibitor Preview: DiloGroup

EBERBACH, Germany — August 26, 2021 — After a long break, the international nonwovens industry will meet again in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 19-22, 2021, on the occasion of INDEX. DiloGroup offers tailor-made production systems from one supplier and will inform at this forum on booth #2010 about its portfolio and the latest equipment developments from fiber opening to the finished felt.

A new, simplified elliptical needle beam drive makes Hyperpunch technology also attractive for standard application. Hyperpunch HαV allows a more uniform stitch distribution in the preneedling process especially in combination with the new needle pattern 6000X. In a complete needling line this felt homogenization process can be improved further by using the new needle pattern 8000X which is a milestone in the needle pattern development process and results in end-product surfaces with low markings over a wide range of advances/stroke.

The “3D-Lofter” which was first presented during ITMA 2019 in Barcelona offers a wider range of nonwovens applications by exploring the third dimension. A series of single web forming units which work according to the aerodynamic web forming principle deliver defined fibre masses in varied patterns on a base needlefelt. A stress oriented production of technical formed parts resulting in fibre savings or patterned DI-LOUR or DI-LOOP felts are two examples for this technology which explores new application areas for needlefelts.

The 3D-Lofter technology may also be used “inverted” for filling up bad spots in web mats and thus achieves a better homogeneity of e. g. spunlace, thermobond or airlay products. The DiloLine 4.0 concept offer I4.0 modules which not only support the user but also facilitate quality control and maintenance by a maximum data transparency in production and control of operation. The Dilo solutions “Smart Start” for a fully automatic start of the production line or “DI-LOWATT” for energy savings are accompanied by Siemens solutions which can be selected via App or Data Cloud “MindSphere”.

With more than 370 installations delivered to the nonwovens industry worldwide, DiloGroup has the necessary know-how and the complete equipment portfolio to engineer the perfect production line for any product specification. The efficiency of Dilo production lines is the result of long-term research work and experience.

Apart from machines for needling technology we offer in cooperation with partner companies also production lines including thermobonding and hydroentangling components.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: DiloGroup

Circular Economy At Kelheim Fibres: Examples Of Innovation From Raw Material, Product Design And All The Way To End Of Life

KELHEIM, Germany — August 26, 2021 — A sustainable product is a mosaic of many individual building blocks — Kelheim Fibres GmbH, the world’s first viscose fiber producer with an EMAS-certified environmental management system, is constantly working to further improve every single one of these building blocks.

The innovative viscose special fibers from Kelheim can be functionalized as required — this often saves further processing steps (such as dyeing or coating) and thus also energy, water and chemicals.

At the end of their product life, fibers from Kelheim are completely biodegradable in a short time (according to OECD Test 301 B) and thus contribute to the preservation of valuable habitats.

Now Kelheim Fibres is taking a step further: the fiber specialist is working on the development of alternative raw materials, such as recycled cellulose as well as other cellulosic feedstocks for the production of its viscose fibers. One approach to closing the product loop in the textile sector is the use of pulp produced from recycled post-consumer waste materials.

Kelheim Fibres offers its customers innovative viscose fibers made exclusively from certified wood from sustainably managed forests for the production of plastic-free and biodegradable end products.

In production, Kelheim Fibres focuses on conserving resources by minimizing emissions and waste. This happens through closed-loop recovery systems as well as a highly efficient energy generation and the energy-efficient operation of the plants.

Find out more in the lecture by Dr Roland Scholz, Project Manager Fibre and Application Development at Kelheim Fibres, on Wednesday, September 15, at 5.50 p.m., in Hall B of the 60th Dornbirn GFC WEBINAR WEEK.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Kelheim Fibres

EU-BAT Compliance Confirmed For All Sateri Viscose Fiber Mills; Achievement Ahead Of Schedule

SHANGHAI — August 26, 2021 — All of Sateri’s five viscose mills in China are now fully compliant with the emission limits set out in the European Union Best Available Techniques Reference Document (EU-BAT BREF) on Polymers, following recent verification of Sateri Jiangsu and Sateri China mills.

Verified by independent consultant Sustainable Textile Solutions (STS), a division of BluWin Ltd. (UK), the parameters assessed included resource utility efficiency, wastewater discharge and air emission.

Allen Zhang, president of Sateri, said: “Sateri Jiangsu was established in 2019 following an acquisition while Sateri China was built in the same year. We had aimed to have both mills meet EU-BAT’s recommended emission levels by 2023. To achieve this two years ahead of schedule underscores our continuous efforts in process improvement and control of pollutant emissions, and resource utilization efficiency. We will continue to pursue manufacturing excellence and invest in best-in-class technologies for all our mills — existing, acquired, and newly constructed ones — as part of our Vision 2030 commitment towards closed-loop and cleaner production.”

Chen Xinwei, chairman of China Chemical Fiber Industry Association, said: “China’s regenerated cellulose fibre industry has been progressing steadily in recent years. As a major viscose manufacturer, Sateri has demonstrated leadership in bench-marking itself against advanced domestic and international standards, focusing on low-carbon development, energy-saving and emission-reduction technology, and cleaner production to advance sustainable development, as well as enhance the company’s competitiveness. All other players in the industry should be encouraged to follow suit.”: “Congratulations to Sateri on achieving EU-BAT compliance for all its viscose mills. This is a commendable feat, especially in the quick environmental sustainability turnaround of its mill in Jiangsu, which was an old mill acquired only two years ago. The achievement sets a benchmark for the industry, and is a testament to Sateri’s position as a leading viscose producer.”

Sateri is a member of the RGE group of companies; Sateri’s other three mills — Sateri Fujian, Sateri Jiujiang and Sateri China (Jiangxi) — had attained EU-BAT compliance in 2020.

Reference: Sateri EU-BAT Assessment Reports.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Sateri

INDEX™20 Exhibitor Preview: emtec Electronic

LEIPZIG, Germany — August 27, 2021 — Studies indicate that the way a fabric feels to the touch — i.e. its handfeel — strongly influences a consumer’s decision to buy. Traditionally, manufacturers of textiles and nonwovens use handpanels comprised of individual judges to assess a material’s haptic properties. This can be a time-consuming process and is often influenced by several external factors, since the human sense of touch is a complex and inherently subjective experience.

In contrast, the Tactile Sensation Analyzer from emtec Electronic presents a unique approach: a sound analysis in two different frequency areas determines a material’s softness and roughness. Parameters such as stiffness, plasticity, hysteresis and elasticity are then measured with a deformation measurement, i.e. how much a product deforms under a certain load and how well it recovers after deformation. Specific algorithms can combine these individually measured parameters into so-called handfeel values, which correlate very well with the human tactile sensation.

Independent evaluations from the industry designed to test the functionality and efficacy of the TSA device have consistently found the results to be highly comparable to the results of physical tests and handpanels. A study on the handfeel of jersey fabrics, for example, published in the Journal of Fashion Technology and Textile Engineering, states the “TSA ranking of softness and smoothness corresponded to the rankings by other direct physical methods as well as with human handfeel,” adding that the assessments yielded “promising results” validating the use of the TSA technology to measure haptic parameters in textiles and nonwovens.

Emtec Electronic will further illustrate the benefits and uses of the TSA in the Innovation Lab and in a presentation on October 19, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in Room “R” of the INDEX Lab at the convention location in Geneva.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Emtec Electronic

Sattler Outdura® Shows OVATION 4 Collection In New Showroom At The Casual Market Chicago

HUDSON, N.C. — August 26, 2021 —  Sattler Outdura is known in the industry for its solution-dyed acrylic woven outdoor fabrics. At this years’ Casual Market Chicago Outdura is showing its OVATION 4 collection of textured and patterned fabrics in its new showroom, 15-101, on September 21-23, 2021. In addition to fabrics, on display in the showroom will be inspiration boards by three top interior designers illustrating imaginative ways to use Outdura fabrics to show different perspectives on using all-weather textiles. And, as an added plus, the Outdura design team from the Sattler Outdura corporate headquarters in Graz, Austria, and Hudson, N.C., will be in the showroom answering questions and sharing their expertise.

“We have received many favorable comments from manufacturers and designers who have previewed our OVATION 4 collection of jacquards, dobbies and stripe fabrics,” commented Uli Tombuelt, Sattler Outdura USA CEO and director of sales casual furniture division. “The Ovation 4 collection builds on our strengths with seven new patterns blending with eleven existing patterns comprising 103 total fabrics and six color stories that relate to an appreciation of nature. We capture starry nights, morning skies, garden spots, tawny sunsets, warm winters and lastly, a night out. We have also added OVATION 4 to our cut-yardage program to accommodate smaller custom orders.”

The designer inspiration boards on display in the Outdura showroom reveal the creative visions of Vicky Serany from Southern Studio Interior Design in North Carolina, Lisa Kahn from Lisa Kahn Designs in Florida and Jeanne Chung from Cozy Stylish Chic in California. “It was interesting to see how interior designers from three distinctly different areas of the country uniquely applied our fabrics to their lifestyle projects. We hope that these design boards will serve as an inspiration to others, giving manufacturers, retailers and our designer clients a fresh sense of how Outdura fabrics can be creatively utilized,” Tombuelt added.

The Sattler Outdura management and design teams from Austria and North Carolina will be in the Outdura Casual Market Chicago showroom sharing their creative knowledge on September 21-­23. Mariia Elizarova, designer from Austria, along with the Hudson team are responsible for the design of a wide array of fashion and base cloths available throughout the Outdura collections. They welcome the opportunity to review the line and current trends with showroom visitors during the Casual Market.

Outdura is made in the historic Hudson Cotton Mill in Hudson, N.C. Perfect for use outdoors or in, their fabrics have color pigments that penetrate through the fiber, not just sit on the surface. They are not only UV fade resistant after 1500 hours of testing but also stain, water, mold, and mildew resistant. Cleaning is a breeze with soap and water or a bleach solution for stubborn stains.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Sattler Outdura

 

 

 

Three Summer Fabric Trends: Pindler Shares Top Fabric Ideas To Try This Season

MOORPARK, Calif. — August 19, 2021 — The sun is shining, the weather is getting warmer and the design trends of spring are giving way to new summer aesthetics. Both indoors and outdoors, choosing the right fabrics is vital to creating the perfect summery setting. Curious which fabrics will be must-haves this season? The design team at Pindler, an industry-leader and international wholesaler of decorative fabrics, predicts that cleanable materials, crisp patterns and daring colors will be in high demand

Clean

Relaxing summer days — whether they’re spent outside, by the pool, or indoors — are a lot more carefree with the peace of mind that performance fabrics bring. Fabrics with a superior soil and stain finish, and outstanding cleanability, make it easy to indulge in messy summer treats and activities without the worry of permanent stains. Whether they’re protecting the couch from popsicle drips or keeping the outdoor furniture looking good as new through countless water balloon fights, performance fabrics make summer more fun. Although the warmer months are a great time to implement cleanable fabrics into your home, they make life simpler all year round.

Crisp

Classic design never really goes out of style, and it’s continuing to have a resurgence. Traditional patterns and color palettes are getting a crisp and clean update, as people are yearning to bring timeless design back into their homes. Sunny days filled with classic stripes, checks and plaids are in the forecast! These playful patterns add an element of fun to indoor and outdoor spaces, making them the perfect way to add a summery vibe to any design concept.

Color

There’s no better time than summer to add a splash of color, whether it’s inside the home or in the backyard. Try daring color choices that draw inspiration from florals, favorite vacation destinations or pretty much anything under the sun. Bright and saturated color brings new life and energy to personal spaces, matching the excitement and childlike wonder the season brings.

Ready to try some or all of these summer fabric trends? Pindler has an extensive collection of cleanable indoor/outdoor fabrics, as well as recent fresh and fun additions to its Easy Clean line. In addition, the company has been consistently introducing countless colorful designs and classic, crisp patterns in timeless cotton and linen constructions.

All of these fabrics are available online or at Pindler’s 16 corporate showrooms and nine agent showrooms across the United States, as well as two agent showrooms in Canada.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Pindler

Create Your Own Designs With Beaver Paper’s New Fashionwalls Printable Fabric Wallpaper

ATLANTA, GA — August 31, 2021 — Beaver Paper Group, a manufacturer of sublimation media, is proud to debut their new TexStyles® FashionWalls, which is a unique new line of printable fabric wall coverings that allows customers to create their own designs to fit any environment.

FashionWalls is durable, washable and abrasion resistant. It stands up to washing and scrubbing with minimal to no staining. Tested under industry standards, FashionWalls has one of the highest ratings for stain resistance in its category.

Made of 100% knit polyester, TexStyles® FashionWalls is easy to use and comes in two versions, dye- sublimation and latex/UV. Available in widths up to 126 inches, FashionWalls will transform any room with its vivid color reproductions. Its natural white point offers consistent and reliable color prints from production lot to production lot. FashionWalls produces the richest photographic quality imagery available.

“The new FashionWalls line of printable wall coverings empowers everyday consumers to create the environment they desire,” said Jeff Mills, TexStyles® Product Manager at Beaver Paper Group.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Beaver Paper Group

Arkema Acquires Ashland’s Performance Adhesives And Reaches A New Milestone In The Group’s 2024 Ambition

COLOMBES, France  — August 31, 2021 — “We are very happy and proud of this move. In a context of strong earnings growth following the recent divestment of PMMA and the start of the strategic review of Fluorogases, the acquisition of Ashland’s adhesives business is a fantastic opportunity to reinforce the Group’s presence in the US and to accelerate Bostik’s growth. With an excellent business which holds leading positions in many high-growth segments and a high level of profitability, this project fully aligns with the Group’s targeted acquisition strategy.

Ashland’s adhesives will constitute a new technological platform for our adhesives and the synergies are particularly high given the geographical and application complementarities with Bostik and our Coating Solutions platform. The cultures of the teams are very close, focused on customer centricity and sustainable innovation. We look forward to welcoming Ashland’s high-caliber management team and to partner together for this highly value creative deal.”, stated Thierry Le Hénaff, the Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

A major step in Bostik’s strong long term growth ambition

With estimated sales of around US$ 360 million (1) and an estimated EBITDA at a very high level of around US$95 million (1) in 2021, Ashland offers a portfolio of high performance adhesive solutions in high-value-added industrial applications.

With its large range of key technologies and well-known brands, Ashland Performance Adhesives is a key player in pressure-sensitive adhesives in the United States, operating in high-growth applications, in particular in decorative, protection, and signage films for automotive and buildings. Combined with Bostik’s and the Coating Solutions segment’s sustainable and high performance solutions, its range will represent one of the most complete offering in the pressure sensitive adhesives sector.

Ashland also holds significant positions in structural adhesives in the United States, in particular in segments such as wood bonding for construction, composites and transportation. This will allow Bostik to complement its positions and to benefit from fast-growing demand driven by major sustainable trends.

Finally, Ashland Performance Adhesives offers a wide range of adhesives for flexible packaging, addressing growing demand for more sustainable products. Thanks to Ashland’s positioning in North America, Bostik will complete its geographic presence in flexible lamination, becoming one of the world’s key players in this sector.

Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business, which employs approximately 330 people and operates 6 production plants, mainly in North America, has enjoyed sustained growth in recent years and has significant growth potential in Europe and Asia. Combined with Arkema’s global positioning, the excellent technological, geographic and commercial complementarities of this acquisition will enable Bostik to expand its offering and position itself as a major player in high performance industrial adhesives.

This acquisition also allows to upgrade the 2024 profitability target for Arkema’s Adhesive Solutions segment, which now aims for an EBITDA margin above 17%, among the very best in the industry, with sales of over €3 billion.

A strongly value-creative project, perfectly in line with Arkema’s 2024 ambition

This project offers significant pre-tax synergies estimated at over US$ 45 million, which will be progressively implemented over the next 5 years. They will focus on the commercial development of globalized solutions in high-growth segments, procurement synergies through our acrylics business and industrial optimizations.

Given these synergies and the anticipated growth over the next few years, the enterprise value/EBITDA multiple will be reduced to 8.7 times in 2026 after taking account of the tax benefits linked to the structure of the transaction, which are estimated at more than US$200 million.

This deal will be financed fully in cash, and the level of net debt including hybrid bonds on closing will remain tightly controlled at 1.9x the 2021 pro forma EBITDA (2), in line with the Group’s objective to maintain this ratio below 2.

Furthermore, this business represents a high EBITDA-to-cash conversion rate, above the Group’s long-term targets, given the tight control of working capital and limited capital intensity.

Within the first year of integration this deal will have an accretive impact on net earnings per share and the accretive impact will reach €1 per share by 2026.

This proposed acquisition is fully in line with the Group’s strategy and ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player by 2024 generating sales of at least €10 billion with an EBITDA margin of around 17% and improved resilience. It is a major step in strengthening Arkema’s Adhesive Solutions segment.

The project is subject to the approval of the antitrust authorities in the countries concerned. Relevant legal information and consultation process involving employee representative bodies will be performed before closing.

Posted August 31, 2021

Source: Arkema

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