Livinguard Technology Proven Effective Against Indian Isolate Of SARS COV 2 (Covid-19, Wild Version)

SAN JOSE, Calif. — August 24, 2021 — Livinguard, the company that developed protective face masks with COVID-19-deactivating properties, announced today that its technology has been proven effective by an independent laboratory against the Indian isolate of SARS COV 2 – Covid 19, wild version. The tests were carried out by the renowned Indian National Institute (NII) of Immunology on Livinguard’s face mask fabric. The detailed results indicate that each layer of the Livinguard mask has an average of > 99-percent effectiveness against the Indian isolate of SARS COV 2 (wild version). These results are positive news for the many geographies dealing with a Delta variant outbreak, and who will be able to rely on Livinguard face masks for their population’s health and safety.

The proof of Livinguard’s technology effectiveness against the Indian isolate of SARS COV 2 (Covid 19, wild version) come also in a context of renewed demand for face masks in light of new mask wearing requirements being rolled-out worldwide. In fact, the WHO recently urged fully vaccinated people to continue wearing masks as the Delta variant spreads. For some health experts, wearing face masks might actually determine if one catches the Delta variant.

Speaking about the positive results received today, Sanjeev Swamy, Livinguard CEO, said “We are making everything possible to address the demand from the increasing number of regions that are making it mandatory to wear a mask outside and inside again. Over the past 24 months, Livinguard has been tirelessly updating its self-disinfecting technology and this is yet another example of the company rising to the challenge in a race against the clock.”

The principle underlying the Livinguard technology is the deactivation of microbes including bacteria and viruses*. The technology applies a positive charge at the molecular level to textile surfaces, making them more powerful than the negative charge of microbes. Therefore, microbes are deactivated when they encounter textiles treated with Livinguard Technology. Textiles treated with Livinguard Technology have also been proven to deactivate viruses, including SARS-CoV-2* (the virus that causes COVID-19) by researchers at the Free University Berlin and the University of Arizona. Furthermore, Livinguard Technology is safe for humans and the environment.

The company is now focusing on pivoting its production facility to scale the delivery of its sustainable hygiene technology worldwide.

Posted August 24, 2021

Source: Livinguard AG

Kim Bredahl Joins Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises As Senior Vice President, B&W Renewable

AKRON, Ohio — August 24, 2021 — Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. (B&W) announced today that Kim Bredahl will join the company as senior vice president, B&W Renewable, effective September 1, 2021. Establishing this key leadership role further strengthens the company’s commitment to the continued growth of its renewable energy business as customers seek efficient and environmentally sustainable power generation that supports a circular economy, including B&W’s industry-leading waste-to-energy and biomass-to-energy technologies, and products for the pulp and paper industry.

“Kim has extensive global experience and insight in the waste-to-energy sector, and a strong track record in international project development,” said Kenneth Young, B&W chairman and CEO. “We’re pleased to have him on our team as the demand for our technology solutions continues to increase and as we execute our long-term plans to grow this important segment of our business.”

Bredahl has more than 30 years of experience in engineering, project management, sales, and marketing in the energy industry. Since 2019, Bredahl has served as director and authorized officer, Sales, Public Relations and Marketing, for Steinmüller Babcock Environment, a global provider of waste-to-energy and power plant technology solutions. He also has served in multiple leadership and project management positions within the waste-to-energy sector, including managing director and sales director. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a degree in Business Administration from Copenhagen University.

Posted August 24, 2021

Source: Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.

KARL MAYER’s New TM 4-S: Tricot Machine For The Volume Market

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — August 23, 2021 — Thanks to its four-bar tricot machines, KARL MAYER offers a product family suitable for a wide range of applications. The highly flexible models produce elastic and non-elastic fabrics, can process various material combinations and work a wide variety of patterns. The use of an electronic guide bar control system offers even greater design possibilities, while machines with the appropriate configuration are also available for special requirements, such as the production of terry and pile fabrics.

A new model has now been added to the wide range of four-bar machines available: the newcomer is called TM 4-S and is with its performance focused on the volume market. Its performance features include an exceptionally high speed — the maximum is 1,800 rpm — and a working width of 280 inches, which can be further extended by 10 inches. The TM 4-S therefore offers maximum productivity at an extremely attractive price, and the needle and guide bars were manufactured using proven carbon fiber technology to achieve high temperature stability and low weight.

The new development also relies on tried-and-tested operability and quality. The TM 4-S is extremely easy to handle thanks to KARL MAYER’s well-thought-out man-machine interface and meets the exacting requirements set by the Group of companies.

As with all models in the four-bar product family, the new machine covers an extremely diverse production spectrum. Lightweight silk net and lingerie articles can be converted just as easily and efficiently as raised velour fabrics, shoe fabrics, home textiles or even upholstery fabrics for the automotive sector.

The TM 4-S made its first public appearance as part of an in-house show at KARL MAYER (CHINA), which took place in June 2021 over the course of the ITMA ASIA + CITME. The performance demonstration for this rapid all-rounder was met with great interest here; numerous project meetings were held during the exhibition, thereby generating ideas for how to use the newcomer.

From the third quarter 2021, the TM 4-S will be sold. It is currently available in gauges E 28 and E 32, and the standard equipment includes a 4 x 32ʺ beam frame.

Posted August 24, 2021

Source: KARL MAYER Gruppe

Composite Integration Has Become An Official Member Of The Aerospace, Defence, Security And Space (ADS) Group

SALTASH, England — August 24, 2021 — Composite Integration has become an official member of the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space (ADS) Group to support further development of their Aerospace sector collaborations. ADS represents and supports more than 1,100 U.K. businesses operating in these sectors, employing 374,000 people, generating £46 billion of exports annually.

The Cornwall-based company continuously invests in process development to provide a deeper understanding of material behaviours and processing parameters that are appropriate for aerospace applications. This supports the design and manufacture of market leading resin processing equipment, tooling and systems for liquid resin/closed mold processing.

The R&D lab at Composite Integration continues to evolve with multiple projects both short and long term currently in progress. This ranges from the examination of vacuum and pressure levels on part Vf and void content to the evaluation of a wide range of new renewable/recyclable fibres and resin systems. Composite Integration are currently engaged in three multi-year UKRI funded collaborative research programs with total project values exceeding £10M.

Posted August 24, 2021

Source: Composite Integration

Duvet Leader Centa-Star Introduces Product With CELLIANT®

LOS ANGELES — August 24, 2021 — Hologenix LLC, whose CELLIANT® infrared technology is an ingredient in world-class brands across many categories, has another important new brand partner, duvet company Centa-Star. Based in Germany and available throughout Europe, Centa-Star has introduced a new line of “Regeneration” duvets and pillows infused with Celliant mineralized fibers.

Regeneration products, thanks to Celliant, are thermoregulating with maximum breathability and promote stronger performance, faster recovery and better sleep.

How does Celliant technology work? Our body radiates about 100 watts of heat when it’s idle, enough to make a lightbulb glow. Celliant thermo-reactive minerals absorb the body heat and convert it into infrared energy, which is reflected back to the body.  The resulting temporary increase in blood flow and local circulation helps regulate body temperature and increases tissue oxygen. This leads to a more restful, restorative sleep as well as faster recovery and stronger performance.

“We are excited to partner with Centa-Star, a leading brand known for the highest quality bedding, and focused on innovation just as we are,” said Seth Casden, Hologenix co-counder and CEO.

Centa-Star Regeneration products are available online throughout Europe in selected department stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, including KaDeWe Berlin, Betten Rid in Munich, Karstadt or Kaufhof stores, in well-sorted furniture shops, in upscale specialist shops.

Posted August 24, 2021

Source: Hologenix LLC

New Balance And Coco Gauff Reveal The Tennis Star’s First Collection

BOSTON — August 23, 2021 — Today, global athletic leader New Balance, together with Coco Gauff, the youngest ranked tennis player in the top 100, unveiled the New Balance Coco Gauff Collection, exclusively with Foot Locker Women. Since signing with New Balance in 2018 at the age of 14, Coco Gauff has broken many firsts: she is the youngest player in the history to qualify for the main draw of Wimbledon and is the youngest American to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam since 1997.

The full collection will be available on New Balance and Foot Locker websites starting Thursday, August 26th, with the suggested retail prices ranging from $35 for the Graphic Tee to $100 for the Printed Windbreaker and $89.99 for the 327.

“I loved working with the design team on the inspiration boards and seeing it fully come to life at the photo shoot was a dream come true,” said Team New Balance Tennis Athlete Coco Gauff. “I wanted to push it with the graphics and fit of the collection so I am pumped to finally see it in store and let fans get their hands on it.”

“Coco is an exceptional young woman on and off the court and we loved working with her! We wanted to make sure that the same excitement Coco brought to all our design meetings was reflected in her collection and we are thrilled to see the product come to market while she is playing in NY,” said Brittany Branch, New Balance Senior Product Manager for Global Lifestyle Apparel. “When it came to the design of this collection, Coco drew a lot of inspiration from the 90’s and the energy that comes from New York City.”

The New Balance Coco Gauff Collection features the fashion-forward 327 lifestyle footwear model, as well as apparel pieces inspired by her love of the 90’s. The bright colors and graphic designs found throughout the collection are reminiscent of the decade that have influenced Coco’s style and were the focus of brainstorm conversations with the New Balance design team. Images of Coco modeling the collection show the tennis star sitting on an inflatable chair, chatting on a landline while twirling the cord and listening to an old-fashion CD player and will be seen on social media, within retail stores and across New Balance and Foot Locker websites.

In addition to the bold colors and oversized silhouettes, the graphic print found on the windbreaker, jogger, fitted shorts and various tops was inspired by Coco’s appreciation for graffiti and street art. This graphic is a graffiti style rendering of Coco’s very own signature, further showcasing how personally involved she was in this collection.

Posted August 23, 2021

Source: New Balance Athletics

Avcorp Announces Contract Extension With Boeing

VANCOUVER — August 23, 2021 — Avcorp Industries Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of a contract extension with Boeing to provide the Wheel Well Fairing assemblies for the Boeing 737 MAX.

“We are very proud to support Boeing on programs such as the 737 MAX and look forward to continued growth providing better solutions to all our customers. This extension represents a tremendous opportunity for even greater collaboration between our companies and fits perfectly with our continuous improvement and strategic growth plans well into the future” said Amandeep Kaler, Avcorp Industries Inc. CEO.

Avcorp has been manufacturing and supplying Boeing with various aircraft components supporting the 737, 757, 767, 777X, 787 Dreamliner, and CH-47 programs for more than 20 years.

Posted August 23, 2021

Source: Avcorp Industries Inc.

Acteev® Featured At Techtextil North America Symposium On Innovative Fabrics And Fibers

HOUSTON — August 23, 2021 — Consumer demand, market challenges and the microbe-fighting power of zinc ions were among the topics discussed today at the Techtextil North America 2021 Symposium session “High Performance Fibers: From Concept to Market.” In his talk “Innovation Is Not Linear,” Dr. Kevin Urman, Ascend Performance Materials’ fibers technology director, highlighted how the company’s Acteev® technology grew from a small application experiment to a booming anti-odor textile platform.

“Just a few years ago, the antimicrobial textile market was limited to a few options, which due to colorfastness and sustainability shortcomings were not meeting market demand,” Dr. Urman said. “We found that customers are increasingly eager for clothing and gear made with natural active ingredients such as zinc that is long-lasting and resistant to odor and mildew.”

Proud recipient of a 2021 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award, Acteev locks the environmentally safe antimicrobial protection of zinc ions within superior nylon 6,6, creating yarns and fabrics that naturally combat odor- and mildew-causing bacteria, mold and fungi. The technology protects textiles — from intimates to outerwear to sleeping bags and more — using one of nature’s own elements.

Plus, unlike chemical applications that are coated or sprayed on, Acteev does not rely on any post-production treatment or after-market process. Instead, Acteev’s zinc ions are embedded within the matrix of the molecule, providing protection throughout the life of the product. This means Acteev textiles require less water in the manufacturing process while ensuring they remain as effective as day one.

The Techtextil North America Symposium allows attendees to learn from industry leaders and subject matter experts as they discuss some of the most pivotal advancements in research and technology and shed light on the current global economic state and its effects across industries. The show’s theme this year is “Accelerating Technology” and aims to highlight the textile industry’s high level of innovation and contribution to the global supply chain through advanced technology.

Posted August 23, 2021

Source: Ascend Performance Materials

Spartech Announces Jiang Li As Technology Manager, Innovation Center

ST. LOUIS — August 19, 2021 — Spartech, a manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announced today that Jiang Li has been promoted to Technology Manager for the Spartech Innovation Center.

In his essential role, Jiang will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and support staff on novel product development, customer sample orders, material evaluation and cost savings projects.

“With Jiang Li heading up the innovation side of Spartech, we can continue to advance our plastic solutions to new levels,” said John Vandeven, Spartech CIO and vice president of Technology. “He will also lead new material platform development that includes unique packaging solutions as well as support our focus on sustainability initiatives.”

Jiang has been with Spartech for five and a half years and previously held product development positions at Pactiv in Rochester, N.Y., and Advanced Composites in Nashville, Tenn. Jiang Li holds a PhD in chemistry from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis.

Posted August 20, 2021

Source: Spartech

High Point Textile Company Culp Leads Community In Donation Drive For Haiti Earthquake Relief

HIGH POINT, N.C.  — August 20, 2021 — Culp Inc., a textile company with deep roots in High Point’s furniture industry, is leading a community-wide “Hands in for Haiti” donation drive to help the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. CULP has production facilities in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. While the earthquake occurred in another region of the country and did not result in any damage or harm to the company’s facilities or employees, many CULP employees have family members who have been affected by the disaster.

“At CULP, our associates across all of our global operations are family, and we are committed to serving the communities where we operate,” commented Iv Culp, president and CEO of Culp Inc. “As a company, we have the logistical capability to get supplies to Haiti and support the earthquake relief effort. Collectively, our actions are powerful. It is our hope that working with the generous people of High Point and the surrounding communities, along with many great businesses and organizations, we can all put our ‘Hands in for Haiti’ and help those affected by this tragedy.”

The supplies needed by the Haitian people are:

  • Non-Perishable Food;
  • Blankets;
  • Toothbrushes/Toothpaste;
  • Water;
  • Bandages/First Aid;
  • Toilet Paper;
  • Clothes/Shoes;
  • Soap;
  • Deodorant;
  • Work Gloves;
  • Shampoo/Toiletries; and
  • Liquid Laundry Detergent.

CULP is grateful to the following businesses and organizations that have agreed to help support this relief effort:

  • High Point Rockers Baseball;
  • Congdon Yards;
  • United Way of Greater High Point; and
  • Business High Point Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to serving as a donation site, the High Point Rockers will also be hosting a fundraising night at the ballpark. When the Rockers play the Gastonia Honey Hunters on Thursday, September 2, a portion of online ticket sales will be donated back to CULP’s “Hands in for Haiti” program for the Haiti earthquake relief effort. When fans use a ticketing link created specifically for the game, $3 from every ticket sold using the link will be donated.  To purchase tickets, fans can go to www.highpointrockers.com. The link will be posted and be active the week of August 23rd.

Pete Fisch, president of the High Point Rockers, remarked, “We are happy to help with such a worthy cause, and being able to include our incredible Rockers fans makes it even more meaningful.”

“This humanitarian effort is yet another testament to the CULP mindset of helping others,” stated Jane Liebscher, president of United Way Greater High Point. “We are grateful for the opportunity to extend a helping hand to help those impacted.”

The community-minded spirit was also reflected in comments by Rachel Moss, chief operating officer of the Business High Point Chamber of Commerce. “We are honored to assist with this effort and know the generosity of our area citizens will be overflowing,” said Moss.

If your business or organization would like to participate in the “Hands in for Haiti” earthquake relief effort, please contact Jenny Barnhill at Culp, Inc., email: jrbarnhill@culp.com.

Donations will be accepted at the below listed sites through Friday, September 3rd. You can also donate online at:  https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3CLYON6R3FBI2?ref_=wl_share

Donation sites are located at:

  • Truist Point – Home of the High Point Rockers – 303 Gatewood Ave., High Point, NC 27262
  • Congdon Yards –  400 W. English Rd., High Point, NC 27262
  • United Way of Greater High Point – 815 Phillips Ave. High Point, NC 27262
  • Business High Point Chamber of Commerce – 1634 N. Main St., High Point, NC 27262
  • Culp, Inc. Corp. Headquarters – 1823 Eastchester Dr., High Point, NC 27265
  • Culp Cut & Sew – 1150 Silver Ct., High Point, NC 27265
  • Culp Home Fashions – 7209 Hwy. 158 E., Stokesdale, NC 27357
  • Culp Design Center – 2900 Tucker St., Suite 103, Burlington, NC 27215

Posted August 20, 2021

Source: Culp Inc.

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