Ciel Textile Publishes Its First Sustainability Report While Engaging Partners And Customers Around Sustainable Development

EBENE, Mauritius — May 15, 2021 — One hundred percent digital, CIEL Textile is pleased to present its first sustainability report developed in accordance with GRI standards. The report entitled “Winning Well” provides a transparent overview of the current state of the Group’s sustainability achievements and progress. It demonstrates CIEL Textile’s objective to be a “Sustainable Global Fashion Partner” for leading international fashion brands.

Eric Dorchies

“After a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the publication of this report demonstrates our commitment to sustainable development, which is at the heart of our corporate strategy and vision” said Eric Dorchies, CEO of CIEL Textile.

“We are merely in the starting blocks, yet we are determined to contribute at our level to this global issue, by accelerating our efforts in terms of Sustainable Fashion, by working together with our customers and partners to be more respectful towards our planet and our communities. The stakes are high, whether in terms of reducing our carbon emissions, improving working conditions or product traceability, but we are convinced that this is the only way forward for the future of our Group”, adds Pami Kular, Head of Sustainability for CIEL Textile.

Pami Kular

The report covers the period July 2017 to June 2020 and shares the data for the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) of CIEL Textile operations which includes 18 production sites and nearly 18 000 employees. The report introduces the group’s approach and actions implemented to improve its ESG performance.

Activate climate response

Commitments:

  • Zero Coal as boiler fuel by 2030
  • Achieve 35% renewable energy by 2030
  • 50% reduction in waste to landfill by 2030

Under this section, it is worth noting that:

  • CIEL Textile joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) in 2017, becoming the first Sub-Saharan African member of this global alliance.
  • In 2019, Aquarelle’s factory in Samudra, India, was awarded the LEED Platinum Certification—the highest distinction for green buildings—making it one of the first apparel eco-factories in India.
  • Around 50,000 trees were planted in 2019 as part of carbon offsetting activities.
  • 100% of the effluents are treated before discharge using effluent treatment plants (ETP).

Foster a vibrant workforce

Commitments:

  • 35% Women at Management level by 2030
  • 100% employees trained on Ethics and Sustainability by 2023

Under this scope, CIEL Textile indicates that:

  • 98% of the workers are permanently employed.
  • Regular audits of all production sites are carried in accordance with the IFC performance Standards for human rights.
  • Through its Leadership and Management Academy 361°, CIEL Textile trained 2,500 employees in best practices for operational excellence and managements techniques.

Champion inclusive growth

Commitments:

  • ·Advocate for 30% Certified & Recycled raw material usage by 2025 & 50% by 2030
  • Advocate for Higg Index tools adoption in our value chain representing 80% of business volume, of which 50% verified by 2030

Under this heading, it is interesting to note that:

  • 91% of the product mix is made out of 100% natural raw materials
  • 18,000 employees spanned in 4 countries participated in the annual group initiative “Act For Our Community” and voluntarily devoted their time to support community driven events.
  • CIEL Textile provided rigorous control and monitoring over its 1 150 suppliers and partners
  • CIEL Textile has taken initial steps to develop circular economy solutions, having created a 100% recycled shirt, as well as a 100% “waste-to-wear” sweater

“Save the date for the release of our 2nd report in 2023 which, we hope, will show many positive advances in all our initiatives” said Pami Kular.

“I firmly believe that our future lies in our ability to transform our industry through smart design, innovation and sustainable supply chains while offering products at competitive prices,” concluded Eric Dorchies.

Read the full report and discover the group’s performance and sustainable development initiatives online on: https://www.cieltextile.com/sustainability-report-2020.pdf

Posted June 15, 2021

Source: Ciel Textile

IFB Solutions Names Milliken & Company Partner Of The Year

Front row (left to right): Meg Patel, marketing manager, Government and Defense, Milliken; Nicole Ducouer, senior director communications, IFB; David Horton, president and CEO, IFB; Erik Cobham, director Business Development, Government and Defense, Milliken; and Danny Kelly, executive vice president, IFB. Middle row (left to right): Sean Murphy, Senior Account Manager, Government and Defense, Milliken; Silas Martin, COO, IFB; and Randy Buckner, vice president, Asheville Manufacturing, IFB. Back row (left to right): Bruce LaFlam, vice president, sales and marketing, Government and Defense, Milliken; and Matt Gilreath, CFO, Textile Division, Milliken

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — June 15, 2021 — Milliken & Company has been named Partner of the Year by IFB Solutions. In its 15th year, the prestigious award is given to the partner who has stood out as an organization that has gone beyond the board room to support opportunities for people who are blind. Milliken was selected from more than 400 IFB vendors.

“It’s an honor to receive an award of this caliber from a partner like IFB,” said Chad McAllister, executive vice president of Milliken & Company and president of the Textile Division. “IFB has shined a light on how to do business for good, going above and beyond to positively impact their community. We are honored to call them a partner and look forward to continuing to support their mission for years to come,” he adds.

Milliken has been working with IFB, a US-based manufacturer who provides employment to people who are blind or visually impaired, since 2008 as a U.S. military fabric supplier. Since then, the partnership has provided more than 245,000 hours of work for people who are blind or visually impaired. In addition to the business relationship, Milliken has donated more than $30,000 to IFB over the years to support jobs, training and services for the blind.

“All of us at IFB Solutions are incredibly grateful to the Milliken & Company team for their contributions to our mission. As a non-profit, our mission is to provide opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired in need of training, employment and services. For more than a decade, our partnership with Milliken has provided countless opportunities for adults and children who are blind all over the country resulting in thousands of lives changed for the better,” said David Horton, president and CEO of IFB Solutions.

Posted June 15, 2021

Source: Milliken & Company

HanesBrands Appoints William S. Simon To Board Of Directors

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — June14, 2021— HanesBrands, a global supplier of iconic apparel brands, today announced that William S. Simon has been appointed to the company’s board of directors.

With the appointment of Simon, whose term runs until the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, the company’s board has 10 members. Simon will serve on the board’s audit committee.

“Bill brings extensive experience leading complex organizations and building global brands,” said Steve Bratspies, CEO, HanesBrands. “His knowledge of retail and consumer goods will be extremely valuable as we unlock growth by delivering innovative products and creating a seamless consumer experience.”

Simon is a senior advisor to the investment firm KKR & Co. and president of WSS Venture Holdings LLC, a consulting and investment company. From 2010 to 2014, Simon served as president and CEO of Walmart U.S. Before that, he was COO of Walmart U.S. He joined the company in 2006 as executive vice president of professional services and new business development.

Simon has also held senior executive positions at Brinker International Inc., Diageo North America Inc. and Cadbury Schweppes plc. Simon also served as secretary of the Florida Department of Management Services and served 25 years in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserves. He currently serves on the board of Darden Restaurants Inc.

Simon holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Connecticut.

“We’re thrilled to have a leader with Bill’s outstanding experience join our board,” said HanesBrands Board Chairman Ronald L. Nelson. “We welcome Bill and look forward to working with him as we execute our Full Potential plan.”

Posted June 14, 2021

Source: HanesBrands

Swedish Automation Boosts Tritex Sewing Operations

The latest Svegea collarette band cutting machines in operation at Triteks Trejd in Prilep, North Macedonia.

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Founded in 1952, Svegea of Sweden — a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association — has more than 60 years of experience in exclusively designing, manufacturing and installing the highest quality collarette band cutting machines worldwide.

These are used by garment manufacturers around the world for the production of tubular apparel components such as waistbands, cuff and neck tapes and other seam reinforcements.

Much has changed, of course, since the company’s formation, when its earliest technologies had operational speeds of around 360 meters per hour.

Today, Svegea’s most productive collarette machine has an output of 20,000 meters per hour.

Garment manufacturing was also still a dominant industry across Europe in the first decades of Svegea’s existence, largely enabled by such automatic machine production. Inevitably, however, labor costs, especially for sewing machinists, became too high in many countries in Europe.

As a result, companies began moving their operations, first to nearby lower-wage countries and then inevitably to Asia and the Far East, which is the main destination for Svegea’s collarette machines for knitwear today. At the same time, the company’s expertise has been increasingly turned to the development of bespoke machines for the production of special technical textiles and tailor-made units for specific niche applications.

Resilience

The recent Covid-19 situation is now leading to the reshoring of certain niche textile production operations in Europe — most notably in face masks and medical gowns, but also fast fashion items — following the realization that total dependence on overseas suppliers with long lead times is unwise.

From the early 1990s until just recently, however, only the most resilient garment manufacturing companies with highly-automated processes and strong brands retained production in Europe.

This makes Svegea customer Triteks Trejd somewhat unique.

Founded in 1994, this family-owned business employs over 280 people at its plant in Prilep, North Macedonia, where high quality cotton fabrics are expertly converted into the products of the Tritex Underwear brand.

The Prilep operation encompasses the processing of fabrics, design, cutting, sewing, quality control and packing in a fully integrated workflow.

“We constantly monitor market and fashion trends, and our team of designers creates collections that meet the needs of the most demanding consumers,” says Plant Manager Dejan Naumoski. “Our high quality cotton fabrics are chosen through a stringent selection process and we work to the relevant ISO 9001 standards.”

With around 200 sewing machinists, the Tritex product range encompasses briefs, boxers, slips, t-shirts, pyjamas and body slips which are primarily sold to countries within the European Union, as well as the domestic market.

The company has also just completed the digitalisation of its full production via the in-house DPC-SYS system, installing around 200 industrial PCs linking each of its workstations and departments.

Triteks Trejd employs 200 sewing machinists at its Prilep plant.

E-commerce

“This was a nice challenge, and we now have all data in real time across all of our operations,” says Dejan. “Of course, we also make the most of the benefits that our country has to offer,” “The business climate here is relatively stable, there are qualified and productive workers, the textile industry is highly flexible to the market’s needs, and the country’s proximity to EU countries, as well as well-developed transport and logistics, are certainly a big plus. We also have a very efficient e-commerce operation which is essential in today’s marketplace.”

Triteks Trejd currently operates three of the latest Svegea collarette cutting machines and is highly satisfied with their performance, as well as the service provided by the Swedish company.

“In recent years, Triteks Trejd has replaced its original Svegea collarette machines with our latest highly-automatic units with True-Drive control systems,” says Svegea Managing Director Hakan Steene. “They are also equipped with Dust Phantom units to ensure an optimum working environment through the efficient removal of dust and lint. Festooning of the trim from the machines directly into boxes, rather than winding them onto rolls, also ensures less breaks in production for the sewing machinists, with less stretch from the endless material produced.”

“The latest machines are simple to operate, and we are very impressed with their precision, as well as with the waste reduction that is achieved through their use,” adds Dejan. “Any problems that may occur are rare and easily solvable and so far, service has been online via viber or mail, and it’s always fast and helpful.”

For TMAS Secretary General Therese Premler-Andersson, the relationship between Triteks Trejd and Svegea is a good example of how Swedish textile machinery manufacturers are contributing to production in Europe.

“With a high level of automation and expertise in many areas of technology, TMAS members support the competitive edge of the European textile industry,” she says. “Today, business is about much more than just supplying machines or technologies. As suppliers our members understand and are prepared to integrate with the procurement, administration and production and stock handling operations in order to create complete, intelligent systems. This means working closely with customers and supplying a constant flow of ideas on efficiency, quality improvements, reduced waste and adapting for automation.”

Posted June 14, 2021

Indorama Ventures Completes Acquisition Of Carbonlite’s Texas PET Recycling Facility

BANGKOK, Thailand — June14, 2021— Indorama Ventures (IVL), a global chemicals producer, has completed its acquisition of CarbonLite Holdings’ facility in Texas as part of the company’s commitment to increasing PET recycling capacity.

Now known as Indorama Ventures Sustainable Recycling (IVSR), the Dallas site is one of the largest producers of food-grade recycled pellets (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate or rPET) in the United States, with a combined capacity of 92,000 tons annually. The facility will recycle more than 3 billion PET plastic beverage bottles per year and support more than 130 jobs directly. IVL is the world’s largest producer of recycled PET for beverage bottles. With this acquisition, IVL expands its U.S. recycling capacity to 10 billion beverage bottles a year, towards its global target of recycling 50 billion bottles (750,000 metric tons) annually by 2025.

Thailand-based Indorama Ventures entered the U.S. PET market in 2003. In 2019, the company acquired recycling facilities in Alabama and California, bringing a circular business model to its U.S. operations. The new acquisition in Texas allows IVL to better serve customers’ increasing need for recycled PET for beverages. America’s leading beverage companies have launched the ‘Every Bottle Back’ project to support the circular plastics economy by reinforcing the value of their fully recyclable PET bottles among consumers.

D. K. Agarwal, CEO of Combined PET, IOD and Fibers Business at Indorama Ventures, said, “We are excited to have completed this acquisition and welcome new employees to the Indorama Ventures family. Dallas now joins Indorama Ventures recycling sites around the globe, dedicated to giving new life to post-consumer beverage bottles. We are also pleased to support more than 130 green jobs for the Dallas community. Indorama Ventures Sustainable Recycling, as it will now be known, will complement our existing PET and fibre businesses in the US. By providing an expanded global recycling presence, we will meet the growing needs of our customers.”

Yashovardhan Lohia, chief sustainability officer at Indorama Ventures, said: “Plastic waste has no place in our environment. By recycling 10 billion beverage bottles in the U.S, we are diverting waste away from the environment and back into the economy. The unique PET plastic used in beverage bottles is fully recyclable. Consumers want sustainable packaging and global brands are using more and more recycled content in their bottles. This recycling facility supports customer needs and consumer wants. We are delivering the infrastructure America needs to close the loop, enhancing our approach to sustainability with the Deja™ brand platform to build a circular economy for PET plastic beverage bottles”.

Posted June 14, 2021

Source: Indorama Ventures

Precision Textiles Develops Fiberglass- & Chemical-Free FR Mattress Barrier As Healthier & Safer Alternative

TOTOWA, N.J. — June14, 2021— Precision Textiles — a supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive and healthcare industries — has introduced another innovation to its flame retardant (FR) solutions product portfolio for mattresses with its new IQFit Glass Free line of barriers for mattress foam cores. The new products are fiberglass-free, chemical-free, highly breathable and are available as a sock as well as wide-width format which is laminated to the mattress ticking fabric. They were designed in response to the hazards some consumers have experienced with fiberglass and chemically treated FR barriers.

“As the concerns about fiberglass in FR barriers — which can expel tiny shards of glass throughout homes — continues, the development of IQFit Glass Free demonstrates our ongoing effort to deliver a safer sleep experience for consumers and to help our customers streamline the bedding manufacturing process,” said Keith Martin, vice president of Precision Textiles.

Both products are made with FR cellulosic fiber, which provides maximum FR protection at a high char strength, has no chemical finish and features a soft hand, which is highly breathable.  In its sock format, the IQFit Glass Free conforms to the mattress like a glove. The wide-width version is designed to be laminated to the underside of a mattress ticking, thus providing an option for mattress manufacturers who want to eliminate the cumbersome task of applying a sock and adds a full, supple feel to any cover fabric regardless of weight.

The new product is certified for low chemical emissions under UL’s GREENGUARD Gold standard. It also complies with the CFR 1633 standard for flammability of mattress sets, California’s Proposition 65 for contamination by cancer-causing chemicals and California’s AB 2998 standard for FR chemicals.

Posted June 14, 2021

Source: Precision Textiles

TRSA Management Institutes Return As In-Person Events August 8-12

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — June14, 2021— With COVID-19 subsiding and in-person education returning as the U.S. norm, TRSA’s three annual Management Institute (MI) programs — EMI (Executive), Professional (PMI) and Maintenance (MMI) — are following suit. These programs are back to meet the linen, uniform and facility services industry’s high demand for face-to-face peer interaction and personalized expert instruction. All three institutes are scheduled between August 8-12 (all at roughly the same time in the same location) at the University of Maryland.

EMI, PMI and MMI stand out among industry events because of their emphasis on developing skills as well as knowledge of industry best practices. Thwarted in 2020 by the pandemic, they reflect TRSA member companies’ commitment to providing their executives and managers with a brief but immersive experience that accelerates their professional development. The programs’ 2021 return consolidates the programs to maximize networking benefits, as shared social functions foster experience-sharing and relationship-building among participants from the separate Institutes at a time when opportunities for large-group interaction are largely unavailable.

MMI (www.trsa.org/mmi) drew more than 150 participants in the last four years of the program. It’s recognized as the industry’s only opportunity for plant-based maintenance professionals to gather with peers from other companies and laundry engineering experts to take home real-world solutions to tough tasks. Expanded interactive content and frequent networking opportunities facilitate abundant peer-to-peer information-sharing and problem solving.

In numerous sessions, the 2021 program will capitalize on the value of participant roundtable discussions, such as one for exchanging ideas and offering solutions for navigating the challenges that COVID-19 has presented, including supply-price increases and shipping issues. Another session fosters ideas for troubleshooting, preventive/predictive maintenance, safety, maintenance-department staffing, inventory/parts and equipment efficiency.

This year’s program (Aug. 9-11) focuses in-depth on assessing reliability to effectively eradicate equipment downtime, forecast costs, increase production, minimize emergencies and achieve other maintenance goals. This emphasis begins with the keynote by Christer Idhammar, whose results-oriented reliability and maintenance-management concepts built the Idhammar group of companies, which includes a U.S. operation established in 1985. He initiated these concepts as a mechanic and craftsperson, then refined them as an engineer, manager, consultant and educator.

PMI (www.trsa.org/pmi) has had more than 200 attendees in its last four iterations. In prior years, the “P” in PMI stood for “production,” indicating that individuals directly responsible for managing laundry production personnel get the most from the program.

This remains the case this August 8-12, but now the P means “professional,” as PMI’s more recent attendee lists show that managers and executives in almost all industry functions benefit greatly from this immersion in industry fundamentals by better recognizing how these issues affect their jobs. Attendees have included general managers and professionals in administration, business development, engineering, human resources, marketing, purchasing, sales, service and more.

Academic techniques used at PMI compel participants to rely on their experience and talent in contributing to class discussions. Group projects foster management creativity through envisioning everyday operations scenarios that require leadership or technical skills to address. These exercises test problem-solving, judgment and expertise. Dilemmas prompt participants to reveal and develop savvy in evaluating, comforting, coaching and disciplining employees.

The PMI agenda includes a tour of the Alsco Uniforms plant in nearby Lanham, Md. Opened in 2016, the 120,000-square-foot facility can produce 120,000 lbs. per day, using tunnel and conventional washing.

EMI (www.trsa.org/emi) drew nearly 350 participants to its most-recent four editions. This group-education setting refines participants’ skills by exposing them to emerging management techniques currently emphasized by academics and consultants and practiced by industry peers. When they return from EMI to their everyday roles, they’re better equipped to motivate and inspire co-workers and employees to streamline production, improve productivity and increase profitability.

The curriculum emphasizes development of skills for more effective leadership, communication, innovation, change management and conflict reduction. Such enrichment enhances coaching, delegating, managing resources, problem-solving and team building. Improvement follows in the attendee’s organization’s customer service, human resources management, workplace safety, legal compliance and other functions.

The 2021 EMI agenda (August 8-12) again guides instructors to take advantage of the group setting to build participants’ skills in daily decision-making. They are given time to raise concerns specific to their operations and to share problems, successes and lessons learned. Use the links above to obtain early registration discounts through June 25 for each program. Savings are $200 per attendee for MMI, $300 for PMI and $400 for EMI.

Posted June 14, 2021

Source: TRSA

NRF Calls On White House To Address Port Congestion Challenges

WASHINGTON — June14, 2021— The National Retail Federation today delivered a letter to the White House asking to meet with President Biden and other top administration officials regarding the challenges retailers are facing from continued supply chain disruptions that are leading to congestion at U.S. ports.

The letter from NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay stated: “The supply chain disruption issues, especially the congestion affecting our key maritime ports, are causing significant challenges for America’s retailers. The congestion issues have not only added days and weeks to our supply chains but have led to inventory shortages impacting our ability to serve our customers. In addition, these delays have added significant transportation and warehousing costs for retailers.”

As the nation’s largest private-sector employer, retailers depend on U.S. ports and other transportation infrastructure to deliver billions of dollars’ worth of goods and products to consumers every day. Last week, NRF revised its annual retail sales forecast to grow between 10.5 percent and 13.5 percent to more than $4.44 trillion in 2021 as the economic recovery accelerates.

Although consumer demand continues to grow, evidenced by imports during the busiest April on record at the largest U.S. retail container ports, the supply chain challenges remain significant. In a recent survey of NRF member companies on the congestion situation, over 97 percent of retailers surveyed say they have been impacted by port and shipping delays.

“In many instances retailers will absorb these costs and not pass them along to consumers. However, many smaller retailers may have no choice but to pass along these costs, especially as they face other challenges with reopening their businesses,” Shay said.

The letter is accessible here.

Posted June 14, 2021

Source: The National Retail Federation (NRF)

ITMA Asia + CITME 2021 Exhibitor Preview: Lindauer DORNIER

LINDAU, Germany — June11, 2021— For the first time in years, ITMA Asia will take place again this spring. Lindauer DORNIER is looking forward to the trade fair, which — due to the pandemic — will be held both on-site and in a virtual format. The machine and plant manufacturer from Lindau will present its latest developments in the production of high-quality filter fabrics and future-oriented fiber composite components.

“We have succeeded in launching the most flexible weaving machine in the world,” says Wolfgang Schöffl, head of the weaving machine product line. “We are talking about the P2 rapier weaving machine. It is the successor to the P1, which for years defined the international industry standard in the production of high-performance fabrics. DORNIER first presented the P2 in its standard version two years ago at the ITMA in Barcelona. Then came Corona. For a machine and plant manufacturer with an export quota of over 90 percent, this was initially a bitter blow,” Schöffl recalled. But the concern that Corona would slow down the success of the new P2 was unfounded.

The world’s largest filter manufacturers weave on DORNIER

Despite the global cutbacks caused by the pandemic, demand for the P2 rose steadily, for example among technical weavers in the filtration sector. Traditionally, some of the world’s largest filter manufacturers rely on rapier and air-jet weaving machines from DORNIER. One of them is Jingjin Environmental Protection Inc., China’s largest filter manufacturer, who, among other things, produces water filters on these machines. Recently, Jingjin has also started weaving on the P2, whose productivity has been further increased compared to its predecessor, the P1, thanks to improved shed geometry, frame rigidity and a maintenance-free drive.

Yet Schöffl believes that the great interest in the P2 is also due to the fact that it is available in three versions: with a maximum reed impact of 2.3 t, 3.7 t and 5.0 t. “We cover the entire spectrum of fabric production from very fine to very coarse fabrics.” Because no matter whether water, air, blood or gases are to be filtered: The demand for high-quality filter fabrics is growing worldwide. Among other things, this is due to stricter environmental and sustainability requirements, which demand ever more comprehensive performance parameters. “In order to continuously improve the tightness and quality of filter fabrics, we are further developing our machines in close cooperation with our customers,” says Schöffl.

Modern composite lightweight construction: PROTOS® and TRITOS®
The Composite Systems Division will also be present in Shanghai. Here, the newly developed production lines PROTOS® and TRITOS® will be the main focus of interest. Both are used to produce highly complex fiber structures and components for lightweight construction.

DORNIER customers, for instance, use PROTOS® (Polymer and Roving to Sheet) to produce modern high-performance materials based on unidirectional, thermoplastic continuous fiber reinforcements (UD tapes). They are intended to ensure low weight in vehicles, wind turbines or robots, thereby helping to improve their economic efficiency and sustainability.

TRITOS® (Textile Roving into Three-dimensionally Oriented Structure) is used, among other things, to create 3D fabrics for aircraft parts. Here, customers benefit from the decades of experience DORNIER has gained in the development of machines and systems with customers from the aerospace industry. “The demands on material quality and performance of fiber composite components are extremely high in this field,” says Josef Klingele, head of the Composite Systems product line.

With both new developments, DORNIER once again demonstrates its technological leadership. Sectors such as mobility, energy and mechanical engineering are under enormous pressure to meet the increasing demands for environmental protection and resource efficiency. “With PROTOS® and TRITOS®, we optimize the manufacturing processes of lightweight construction, today’s megatrend”, says Klingele. In addition to existing customers, customers from “non-fibre” industries, including metal or wood, are now also working together with DORNIER at the technical centers in Lindau and Esseratsweiler on tomorrow’s composite applications.

Service 4.0: Digital solutions with added value

The new DORNIER customer portal myDoX® will also be a center of attention at ITMA Asia. Based on state-of-the-art database technology, it answers the question of how a traditional machine manufacturer handles the virtual data volume of its machines and systems. In addition to online parts order processing and as a substitute for thwarted customer visits and travels, Lindauer DORNIER has recently started offering virtual tours. Machines and lines can be viewed digitally according to customer-specific focal points in our Lindau and Esseratsweiler plants: Another essential factor for improving the ecological assessment, given the strong international orientation of German mechanical and plant engineering.

Posted June 13, 2021

Source: Lindauer DORNIER GmbH 

Seventh ITMA ASIA + CITME Combined Show Successfully Opens In Shanghai

SHANGHAI — June12, 2021— The seventh ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 exhibition opens today in Shanghai with the largest showcase of the latest textile machinery since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic last year.

Following an eight-month postponement, the combined exhibition grossing 160,000-square-metre brings together 1,237 textile machinery manufacturers from 20 countries and regions, and their buyers for face-to-face interaction.

Against the odds, the combined show only contracted by 10 percent in gross exhibition space. The better-than-expected performance of ITMA Asia + CITME 2020 attests to China being an attractive textile machinery market. As 2021 marks the first year of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan, it has ushered in fresh development opportunities for the local textile industry, according to the show owners.

The combined show is owned by CEMATEX (European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers), the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT-Tex), China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA) and China Exhibition Centre Group Corporation (CIEC).

Ernesto Maurer, president of CEMATEX, explained: “We are extremely pleased to be able to stage Asia’s largest textile machinery exhibition during this challenging period, thanks to the strong performance of the China’s textile industry, and the support of our exhibitors and partners. This edition of ITMA Asia + CITME has further sealed the combined exhibition’s reputation as the leading-edge business platform in Asia for textile machinery.”

Wang Shutian, honorary president of China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA), added: “Each edition of ITMA ASIA + CITME sees strong textile industry turnout. As an industry platform, it has been instrumental in facilitating the industrial upgrading of the textile industry in China and Asia. It is especially crucial now as the physical show allows companies to reconnect face-to-face again.  Such meetings held in person are critical for building business relationships in the longer term and we are pleased to enable our participants the opportunity to do so in this exhibition.”

Key Highlights

The largest contingent of exhibitors at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 comes from China, which has over 1,000 participants occupying over 56,000 square meters of net exhibit space. Some major exhibitors include CHTC, Fong’s, Ningbo Cixing, Wuxi Hongyuan, Hangzhou Honghua, Jiangsu Yingyou Textile Machinery and Changshu Textile Machinery.

A total of 170 exhibitors from CEMATEX territories are taking part in the exhibition. They occupy over 9,200 square meters, amounting to 13 per cent of the net space. Two of the largest national groups are Germany and Italy. Fifty-seven German exhibitors occupy over 3,700 square meters while 63 Italian exhibitors take up more than 2,500 square meters.

The next largest group of exhibitors come from Japan, taking up more than 2,200 square meters of net space. The Japanese participation is coordinated by the Japan Textile Machinery Association — a strategic partner of the combined show.

Although international participation has been greatly reduced due to travel restrictions, ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 still features leading brand names from Europe and Japan. They include Automatex Solution, Fil Control, Groz-Beckert, Itema, Jeanologia, Karl Mayer, MS Printing Solutions, Meech International, Muratec, Oerlikon Barmag, Picanol, Reggiani Macchine, Rieter, Santoni, Saurer, Savio, Shima Seiki, Staubli, Toyota, Tsudakoma, Vandewiele and Vanwyk.

In term of product categories, similar to previous editions, spinning remains the largest sector, occupying 25 percent of the total exhibit space. The finishing sector forms the next biggest group at 24 percent, followed by knitting (13 percent), weaving (12 percent) and printing (8 percent).

Another area showcasing industry innovation is the Research and Innovation Zone. The zone features 11 local universities and colleges. Among the participants are Donghua University, Jiangnan University, Qingdao University, Tianjin University of Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Xi’an University of Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology and other institutions.

Prior to the exhibition, extensive promotions via online and offline channels had been undertaken to ensure a strong visitor turnout. The organizers are expecting more than 400 local textile and garment manufacturer associations and their members to visit the exhibition. The exhibition also has the support of more than 100 media partners from around the world.

Onsite, the organizers are implementing various measures to protect participants’ health and safety. These measures include mandatory temperature checking and strict badge verification with facial recognition at hall entry gantries. Visitors are also advised to observe social distancing.

The combined exhibition ends on June 16, 2021. Opening hours are from 0900 to 1700 hours from June 12-15, and 0900 to 1600 on June 16. Visitors can purchase their badges onsite at the registration areas. Onsite rates are 50 yuan for a one-day badge and 100 yuan for a five-day badge.

ITMA ASIA + CITME is organized by Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Co. Ltd. and co-organized by ITMA Services.

Posted June 12, 2021

Source: ITMA Services/Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Co Ltd

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