BRÜCKNER’s New Developments Featured At ITM And Techtextil

LEONBERG, Germany — June 2, 2022 — Who would have thought after the last ITMA 2019 in Barcelona that the world would change so drastically in a very short time, that a virus would force the whole mankind to stay at a distance and that Europe now also has to experience a war. Add to this the global supply chain problem, extreme price increases in many areas and general uncertainty about the future development of the markets. Such times of crisis are challenging, but also reveal opportunities.

The German machinery producer BRÜCKNER used exactly these chances and repositioned itself during the pandemic period. For more than 70 years, the family-run company has been specialized in individual finishing concepts for textiles, technical textiles, nonwovens and floor coverings. The current challenges in the textile industry are serious. The clear increase of the energy costs and the general uncertainty of the energy supply as well as political requirements make a profitable textile production more and more demanding for many companies.

BRÜCKNER responds to this with a newly developed stenter concept with double heating system. Depending on availability, the lines can be operated with gas or oil, but also other combinations with steam or renewable energies are possible. This means that production delays and machine downtimes can be avoided as far as possible. In addition, BRÜCKNER has developed intelligent assistance systems for its machines that support the machine operator in using the best possible process to operate the line as energy-efficiently as possible. Further energy savings are possible with new energy-efficient motors or heat-recovery and exhaust air cleaning systems. This also helps to avoid harmful emissions.

But many textile producers are also focusing on reducing chemicals. For this purpose, BRÜCKNER’s further developed ECO-COAT minimum application unit can make a decisive contribution. Knitted and woven fabrics, but also nonwovens can be finished on one or both sides via different fabric paths. With the minimum application via an engraved roller, a single-sided application of up to 100 g/m² can be achieved. A double-sided and higher application quantity is achieved, for example, by impregnation in the nip. Irrespective of the selected fabric path, a very small liquor reservoir means that only minimal quantities of waste water are produced when changing batches or liquors, and the use of chemicals can also be significantly reduced. In addition, less water has to be evaporated in the subsequent drying process than, for example, in the case of impregnation in a water bath, so the energy requirement is significantly reduced.

On the two upcoming trade fairs ITM in Istanbul and TECHTEXTIL in Frankfurt in June, interested customers can personally get an idea of BRÜCKNER’s new developments. This includes e.g. the new OPTI-COAT 2in1 coating unit which combines the advantages of application via floating knife and knife-over-cylinder in one system. Due to its design, the unit offers good accessibility for maintenance and cleaning work and delivers excellent coating results.

You can find out further solutions in a personal meeting with BRÜCKNER at the ITM in Istanbul from 14 – 18 June in hall 14, booth 1406B or at the TECHXTEXTIL in Frankfurt from 21 – 24 June in hall 12.0, booth B60.

Posted: June 2, 2022

Source: Brückner Trockentechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Baldwin’s Sustainable TexCoat G4 Finishing System To Be Showcased At ITM And Techtextil

ST. LOUIS — June 1, 2022 — Baldwin Technology Co. Inc. will showcase its highly sustainable TexCoat™ G4 finishing system in hall 12, booth 1211, at the ITM exhibition, held June 14-18 in Istanbul. The system also will be on display in hall 12, booth D-79, at the Techtextil and Texprocess trade fairs, taking place June 21 to 24 in Frankfurt, Germany. The revolutionary TexCoat G4 non-contact precision-spray technology helps textile finishers up their game by enabling consistent, high-quality finishing, with zero chemistry waste and drastically minimized water and energy consumption.

With a cost-sensitive global economy and an increased focus by brands and consumers on the environment, customers are placing a premium on sustainability in textile production. TexCoat G4’s non-contact spray technology offers numerous advantages compared to conventional methods of applying finishing chemistry. With Baldwin’s innovative system, the chemistry is precisely distributed across the textile surface and is applied only where it is required, on one or both sides of the fabric. The non-contact technology eliminates chemistry dilution in wet-on-wet processes, allowing full control of maintaining consistent chemistry coverage rates. Plus, pad bath contamination is eliminated, and changeovers are only required when there is a change of finish chemistry.

More specifically, with Baldwin’s TexCoat G4, textile finishers can expect unprecedented tracking and control of the finishing process for consistent quality. Changeovers are easily and quickly performed, thanks to recipe management, including automated chemistry and coverage selection. Furthermore, the system offers automated speed tracking, fabric-width compensation, and real-time monitoring to track system uptime, performance and chemistry usage, as well as active care alerts.

In addition, the TexCoat G4 system can process a wide range of low-viscosity water-based chemicals, such as durable water repellents, softeners, anti-microbials, flame retardants and more. Baldwin’s innovative technology utilizes the same chemicals used in the traditional pad bath, and no special auxiliaries are required. The recipe is adjusted by increasing the concentration and reducing the pickup by a corresponding amount, so that the same level of solids is applied. Some applications, such as durable water repellents, are only applied on the face of the fabric, instead of the traditional method of saturation through dipping and squeezing. Drier fabric entering the stenter means lower drying temperatures and faster process speeds. Single-side applications also open up the opportunity to process back-coated or laminated fabrics in a single pass of the stenter, instead of two passes.

“We are looking forward to very busy exhibitions, especially with sustainability challenges being such a high priority for fabric producers and brands,” said Rick Stanford, Baldwin’s Vice President of Global Business Development, Textiles. “Energy and chemical costs are skyrocketing, and our TexCoat G4 is the ultimate tool to assist manufacturers in managing these costs in the finishing department.”

Posted: June 1, 2022

Source: Baldwin Technology Co. Inc.

Itema Exhibits Cutting-Edge Innovations And A Complete Range Of Weaving Solutions At ITM 2022

COLZATE, Italy and ISTANBUL, Turkey — May 31, 2022 — Itema, provider of advanced weaving solutions including weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services, that recently announced the establishment of a new company in Turkey, will exhibit at ITM 2022 at the Istanbul TÜYAP Fair Convention and Congress Center on June 14-18 in Hall 2, Booth 218A.

Turkey represents for Itema one of the most strategically important markets in the world and the Itema technology is very well represented and loved by Turkish weavers as confirmed by the excellent 2021 sales results. The set-up of the new company in Turkey reaffirms the Itema commitment of being closer than ever to its valuable customers in the country.

For ITM 2022, Itema prepared a product line-up specifically designed to meet and exceed its visitors needs and desires, including an absolute new market launchand interesting new applications of key innovations.

Weaving Machines on Show

•The brand-new Itema Rapier R9500-2terry

The most reliable, popular and guaranteed technology on the market to boost the production of terry fabrics comes at ITM 2022 in its Second Generation. The rapier terry machine preferred by worldwide terry weavers, with an impressive number of machines installed in more than 35 countries, and the absolute protagonist of terry fabrics production in Turkey, is now back in a new version that further increases textile mastery, eco-efficiency and performances.

Textile mastery is a core competitive advantage of the R9500-2terry. The unique Itema Pile Formation Unit has been completely redesigned to ensure increased productivity, maximum ease of use and excellent terry quality. The system provides an optimal pile warp tension guaranteeing – unique in the market – both positive and negative control, hence ensuring excellent terry fabric quality.

Key improvements – such as the main motor with oil coolingand the optimization of the machine lubrication system – ensure reduced energy consumption and improved heat management, achieving peerless eco-efficiency standards. Moreover, the optimized Pile Formation Unit features a reduced number of cylinderscompared to the previous machine version thus leading to increased operational weaving space and user-friendliness and reduced style change time.

Performance is achieved through tangible advancements. Monitoring the machines efficiency and performances has never been so easy: thanks to the Itema plant management software iMANAGER, it is possible to effortlessly control and access machines data and statistics. In addition, the Itema in-depth knowledge of terry segment allowed the development of dedicated solutions to further improve fabric quality and weaving efficiency.

The R9500-2terry on show at ITM 2022 is a courtesy of the Itema Customer Ceylan Havlubased in Denizli. In weaving width 3800mm, the machine will weave fashion hand towels.

•The best-seller Itema Rapier R9500-2 with iSAVER® for new applications

The most versatile rapier machine in the market, the Itema R9500-2, comes at ITM 2022 loaded with an absolute innovation: iSAVER® for apparel applications. iSAVER®, the device that revolutionized the denim weaving providing tangible benefits in terms of sustainability and money savingthanks to the left side waste selvedge elimination, has been further developed to successfully weave a wider range of yarns. The device is now available also for the benefit of apparel weaversand it can successfully process cotton, Lycra, Tencel and Polyester yarns.

Another innovative feature on display on the R9500-2 is iCARE™, a future oriented system – based onan advanced sensors mechanism able tomonitor real-time the state of health of the Itema tapes and sprocket wheels, suggesting possible adjustments or interventions through the machine latest generation console. iCARE™ brings significant benefits to weavers, including the possibility to run the machine at the highest speeds without compromising components reliability, thanks to its breakthrough preventive maintenance function.

Courtesy of the Itema customer Erka, based in Bursa, the R9500-2 on show in weaving width 2200mmwill weave a stretch apparel style.

•The effective Itema Airjet A9500-2

The A9500-2 is designed for high productivity, whilst ensuring reduced levels of energy and airconsumption as well as top machine reliability.

The A9500-2 on display features the Itema heald frames SKYFRAME®, combining the highest machine speeds with maximum reliability. In addition, the machine textile mastery will be demonstrated by the weaving of double pick insertion.

Courtesy of the Itema customer Erka, the A9500-2 in weaving width 2200mm will run a typical Turkish apparel style.

•The most versatile Itema Rapier R9500-2 Wide Version for Curtain Fabrics

The last machine on show at ITM is the wide version of the most successful rapier machine in recent history, the Itema R9500-2. Traditionally renowned as the preferred supplier for furnishing and upholstery fabricsweaving machines, Itema does not miss the opportunity to demonstrate the superior versatility of the R9500-2 by weaving sophisticated curtain fabrics. The R9500-2 in weaving width 3600mmand fully loaded with best-in-class Itema devices comes directly from Berteks Tekstil, leading producer of high-quality curtain fabrics.

The Full Range of Weaving Solutions on Show

•Itema OEM Spare Parts

At Itema, our mission is to be close to our customers providing them not only advanced weaving machines but a complete range of services to guarantee a comprehensive and attentive support for the entire lifetime of the Itema weaving machines, including upgrade and conversion kits, and replacement of damaged or broken parts with original spare parts.

Choosing original spare parts represents the best way to protect the investment long-term, in fact rectifying problems due to non-original parts and non-original service can have dire and expensive consequences.

Designed by professionals with a longstanding experience in the textile machinery sector, Itema original spare parts ensure maximum performances and increased durability, while maximizing the return on investment and the value retention.

At ITM 2022 the latest solutions to upgrade the existing Itema – and previous brands Sulzer, Somet and Vamatex – looms will be exhibited.

•Advanced Weaving Accessories: Lamiflex and Schoch

The Itema Group companies Lamiflex and Schoch will be present at ITM in Itema booth with their advanced weaving accessories offering.

The Lamiflex branded portfolio of rapier tapes and sprocket wheels and the Schoch wide range of weaving reeds for airjet and rapier weaving machines and drop-wires will be on display.

To learn more about Itema Group technological innovations and weaving solutions, make sure to visit Itema Stand at ITM 2022 in Hall 2, Booth 218A

Posted: June 1, 2022

Source: ITEMA

Launch Of Covation Biomaterials: Delivering Innovative, High-Performance, Bio-Based Materials At Scale

NEWARK, Del. — June 1, 2022 — Covation Biomaterials, a global company offering bio-based solutions, launched today as an independent business, following the acquisition of DuPont Biomaterials by the Huafon Group.

Proudly combining decades of world-class science and engineering expertise with new investment and manufacturing capabilities, Covation Biomaterials is creating the sustainable building blocks for customers to make innovative and high-performance, bio-based products accessible globally.

“As a supplier of bio-based materials solutions, we are an important gateway into a more circular economy. Sustainable supply chains must begin with sustainable materials and our science allows our customers to end their overreliance on petroleum,” said Michael Saltzberg, CEO, Covation Biomaterials.

“By collaborating with forward-thinking value chain partners and brands globally, we will continue to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability to deliver high-performance biomaterials at scale. We are thrilled to be joining the Huafon Group, a highly successful materials company that is uniquely positioned to expand the reach of our current products and help us accelerate the introduction of new offerings and technologies to the market,” Michael said.

Covation Biomaterials improves product performance, protects the environment and partners to turn passion into progress. Together, Covation Biomaterials and its customers find new ways to use science and engineering to meet the growing global demand for sustainable materials today and in the future. The new company builds on a decades-long legacy and successful suite of products currently available in the market, including:

Sorona®, a partially bio-based polymer that answers the global call for sustainably sourced carpets and fabrics, bridging the personal and societal at a defining moment in our ecological stewardship. Sorona® is ideal for creating attractive, high-performance apparel and soft, durable carpeting;

Susterra®, a 100-percent plant-based, high-performance building block that reduces the need for petroleum-based components while enhancing end-product attributes. Its applications range from footwear and outdoor apparel to coatings, inks and functional fluids; and

Zemea®, a plant-based and biodegradable material that helps brands reach sustainability goals without compromising quality or performance. Available in multiple formulations, Zemea meets exacting standards in a variety of high-volume markets, from personal care and home care, to pharmaceuticals, to enhancing flavors and foods.

Covation Biomaterials has a rich product pipeline of exciting bio-based solutions that it will bring to the market.

“We have long admired the work by this team of biomaterials scientists and developers, who are developing industry-leading, sustainable materials available at scale,” said Feifeng You, vice president – the Huafon Group and Chairman of the Board – Covation.

“The addition of Covation Biomaterials to the Huafon Group will bring bio-based materials to an even larger global customer base and drive the materials sector toward a sustainable future. We are excited for the bright future of this business,” Feifeng said.

Posted: June 1, 2022

Source: Covation Biomaterials LLC / Huafon Group

Sun Chemical To Increase Prices On Inks, Coatings, Consumables And Adhesives In North America

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — June 1, 2022 — Sun Chemical will increase prices across its entire portfolio of packaging, commercial sheetfed and screen inks, coatings, consumables and adhesives in North America, effective immediately or as contracts allow.

The inflationary environment in North America has continued to impact the ink industry. Global geopolitical events have caused sustained pressure on logistics availability and have increased the costs to unprecedented levels. The constrained accessibility to labor in the market has driven significant wage inflation while contributing to inefficiencies at manufacturing facilities.

Key raw materials continue to experience scarcity while steel shortages drive costs for steel drums and other packaging components to historic highs. Sun Chemical continues to seek mitigation strategies to these cost increases, however, the magnitude and speed of increases require further action to offset impacts to the business.

“Our team continues to focus on ensuring a steady flow of our products to customers,” said Chris Parrilli, president of North American Inks, Sun Chemical. “Sun Chemical’s global reach has helped secure the raw materials needed to maintain production, however, the costs to secure those materials, manufacture our products, and deliver them to our customers has reached a level that requires Sun Chemical to take this price action. Global events will continue to influence our strategies and actions as we evaluate every opportunity to mitigate these inflationary events and deliver on the expectations our customers have for reliable supply of our products to their facilities.”

Sun Chemical will communicate specific increases directly with its customers. Customers with questions can reach out to their local Sun Chemical sales representative.

Posted: June 1, 2022

Source: Sun Chemical Corp.

Moonlight Technologies Launches Five New, Sustainable, Carbon-Negative, Plant-Based Technologies

NEW YORK CITY — May 24, 2022 — Today, Moonlight Technologies announced the launch of five new, sustainable, plant-based technologies. The launch of these technologies reinforces the foundation of Moonlight Technologies’ mission to use the power of nature to create a more sustainable, safer, and healthier world through plant-based innovation.

The new technologies include: EcoArmor, InsectProof, MindfullyClean, OdorSafe, and Natural Dyes. What makes each unique is that they are entirely plant-based, 100-percent natural, and manufactured with a carbon negative manufacturing process. All technologies are applied via standard manufacturing processes and have strong wash durability.

“We are excited to bring these innovative technologies to the market and offer new and innovative sustainable solutions for businesses,” said Allie Sutton, CEO of Moonlight Technologies. “Through this launch, we look forward to collaborating with partners in a variety of industries to begin implementing our technologies in real-world applications.”

EcoArmor, InsectProof, MindfullyClean, OdorSafe, and Natural Dyes have a wide range of applications including: apparel, uniforms, home textiles, air filtration, travel, hospitality products, fitness equipment, electronics, furniture, paint, and more.

  • EcoArmor is one of the world’s first sustainable, 100-percent plant-based, air, plastic and fabric antimicrobial technologies that kills 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses, mold, and fungus.
  • InsectProof is 100-percent plant-based and permethrin-free bug repellent technology for fabrics, skin, and hard-goods.
  • MindfullyClean is an innovative self-cleaning fabric technology. Products treated with MindfullyClean stay fresh and clean regardless of use and rarely need to be washed.
  • OdorSafe is a natural, plant-based technology that permanently destroys and eliminates bad odors on fabrics.
  • Natural Dyes are sustainably derived, non-toxic, biodegradable dyes for hardgoods and textiles. It can be applied to any fabric type — both synthetic and natural.

Moonlight Technologies is currently commercializing and/or going through the regulatory process with their technologies.

Posted: June 1, 2022

Source: Moonlight Technologies

The Secondary Materials And Recycled Textiles (SMART) Association Announces New Leadership As Jackie King Retires And Susan Decourcey Takes Over As Executive Director

Susan DeCourcey

BEL AIR, Md.— June 1, 2022 — Susan DeCourcey is SMART’s NEW executive director.

DeCourcey has a lengthy resume and most recently was the executive director at Management Solutions Plus based in Washington. DeCourcey has extensive experience in leadership positions in trade, scientific, and medical organizations. She was director of Society Management Services and Publishing at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). In the past, she also held the title of executive director at the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF); vice president of Client Solutions at Visual Data Systems; and vice president of Membership, IT, and Operations at the Association of the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).

“I am excited and honored to serve as the next Executive Director of SMART,” DeCourcey said. “The legacy of Jackie King is a strong and successful organization. I look forward to working with the leadership and advocating on behalf of SMART membership to build on the great work that has already been done to ensure continued success in expanding SMART’s impact globally.”

Since 2009, Jackie King has had a significant impact on SMART as executive director.

During her tenure, King has been an effective leader in expanding the association’s impact globally. SMART membership has expanded in parts of the world, where the textile recycling market has grown, including India, Pakistan, and the UAE. King has been credited with several key accomplishments, including helping to raise awareness about textile reuse and recycling with the public. King said she is also proud of helping SMART, “stop the ban on importation of used clothing in the East African Community (EAC), develop the SMART clothing collection bin code of conduct, and create educational materials for K-8 grades on textile reuse and recycling”.

King’s leadership efforts improved networking at Regional Meetings and Annual Conventions. King’s leadership also significantly affected the educational component of SMART’s mission, raising awareness about textile recycling industry issues.

Posted: June 1, 2022

Source: The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles (SMART) Association

ANDRITZ Organized Customer Day For Durable Nonwoven Applications In Elbeuf, France

GRAZ, Austria — June 1, 2022 — International technology group ANDRITZ organized a Customer Day for durable nonwoven applications on May 17, 2022. This event took place at the ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau premises in Elbeuf, France, with a lot of key players from the nonwovens industry coming up to northern France from all over Europe. This event focused on needlepunch and airlay technologies as well as the new solutions in digitalization.

On this occasion, the ANDRITZ team presented:

  • The recently upgraded Needlepunch Technical Center, including several demonstrations with light and heavy products;
  • The manufacturing and assembly facilities in Elbeuf;
  • The technologies and machines used by ANDRITZ Laroche for airlay and recycling as well as the Airlay Technical Center in Cours; and
  • The ANDRITZ digitalization solutions, with Metris UX and Metris RAS — new IoT doors to the future.

Customers attended presentations and demonstrations in different areas of sustainable product manufacturing and held discussions with ANDRITZ engineering and technical teams. All guests showed great interest and received many tips on how to produce high-quality products.

Posted: June 1, 2022

Source: ANDRITZ GROUP

CIT Commercial Services Hires Brian Martin To Lead Southeast Region

Brian Martin

NEW YORK CITY — June 1, 2022 — CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that its Commercial Services business has hired Brian Martin, an experienced banker with broad expertise in factoring and accounts receivable financing, as a regional manager leading CIT Commercial Services in the Southeast region.

CIT Commercial Services is one of the nation’s leading providers of factoring, credit protection, accounts receivable management and lending services to consumer product companies, manufacturers, dealers, importers and resellers.

As one of the senior leaders of CIT Commercial Services, Martin will be responsible for overseeing client acquisition and retention, strategy, growth, risk management and personnel across the 30-state Southeast region. He will report to Michael Hudgens, managing director and group head for Commercial Services.

“Brian is a proven leader with a long track record of supporting clients with the financing they need to grow their business,” Hudgens said. “I am excited to welcome him to our team and look forward to celebrating his long-term success at First Citizens.”

Martin joins CIT Commercial Services from Wells Fargo, where he served 17 years in positions of increasing responsibility, including national underwriting manager for the factoring, key account purchase and supply chain finance businesses, regional manager for the Southeast and national portfolio manager. He previously also worked as an executive vice president for Action Capital Corp., based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Posted: June 1, 2022

Source: CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank

VOORMI® Unveils the Next-Generation Of CORE CONSTRUCTION® Technology

PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. — May 31, 2022 — VOORMI® — a manufacturer of innovative technical apparel — has just announced the next horizon in the future of CORE CONSTRUCTION® Technology. Following a multi-year investment in advanced machinery, the company’s affiliate technology provider (SWNR Technologies) is now offering its first glimpse into the future of textiles with advanced functional cores.

“When we launched the first generation of Core Construction Technology, there was so much excitement and speculation about where the technology could go,” said Timm Smith, chief technology officer, VOORMI. “From Outside Magazine’s vision for membranes in everything we wear, to Wired magazine deeming it the biggest advancement in Outerwear in the last 40 years, the opportunities out there felt boundless. What followed was a multi-year development project aimed at realizing the full potential of core-knitted textiles.”

According to Smith, while the first generation of Core Construction products were designed to bring superior performance and weather protection to fleece and other thermal layers, the long-term vision has always been to enable the insertion of even more complex functional substrates into the broader knitwear market, as well as the explore the vast world of opportunities beyond apparel.

“From the beginning, fine-gauge knits, technical yarns, and the insertion of advanced substrates have all been key areas of focus for us,” said Smith. “As is the case with most new ‘methods of make’ — it ultimately came down to equipment limitations. This Gen2 machinery truly opens up the world for us in terms of capability. With brand new patterning and multi-core insertion capabilities, there’s no reason why every yard of knitted fabric in the world shouldn’t contain a multi-functional core.”

In addition to a host of new products to be released over the coming year under the VOORMI brand, the company has kicked off a number of pilot projects in non-apparel sectors, providing enhanced functionality in industries ranging from automotive applications to e-textiles.

“Given that textiles and apparel surround us in every aspect of our lives, it’s our belief that that they should provide functionality to meet tomorrow’s expectations” said Dan English, CEO at VOORMI. “This machinery, and the multi-million dollar investment we’ve made around it, finally provides the tools to enable truly new levels of performance in fabric. We’re so excited for where this goes next.”

Posted: May 31, 2022

Source: VOORMI

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