X-Rite, Pantone Announce Online Color Theory And Quality Control Trainings

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — October 4, 2021 — X-Rite Inc., a global supplier of color science and technology, and its subsidiary Pantone LLC, announce that its popular Fundamentals Seminar Series focusing on color science and quality control is now available in an online learning format. The remote format consists of two courses and features self-paced modules, downloadable course guides, educational videos, product demonstrations, and interactive activities. Attendees will learn about color theory and how to measure, control, and communicate color to improve production workflows, reduce waste, and meet sustainability goals. In addition to the virtual format, the seminar will also be held in-person this fall throughout the United States.

“Last year we announced our first virtual Fundamentals Seminar Series course, the Fundamentals of Color and Appearance. We are excited to announce that the second course, Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Quality Control (FIQC), is now online, too,” said Raj Shah, vice president of marketing, X-Rite and Pantone. “Together these courses provide a mix of color theory and practical information to help attendees implement color measurement and quality standards across their workflows and supply chains.”

The Online Fundamentals Seminar is a two-course series with more than 10 hours of video instruction taught by X-Rite Color Experts. To enhance the remote training experience, attendees have access to a discussion board and a live Q&A with an X-Rite Color Expert. The seminar is ideal for anyone who works with or specifies color, including quality control professionals, lab technicians, part suppliers, product developers, designers, and manufacturers.

The Fundamentals Seminar Series courses include:

  • Fundamentals of Color and Appearance (FOCA), which focuses on color and appearance science. From the physics of color to lighting, spectrophotometers and color data, this course will teach how to measure, view and understand color communication and data.
  • Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Quality Control (FIQC), a hands-on, color quality control workshop using X-Rite instruments and software. Topics include creating color standards, developing appropriate color tolerances, and measuring samples against target colors while analyzing the results.

To register for one or both online seminars, visit https://www.xrite.com/fundamentals-of-instrumentation-and-quality-control-online and https://www.xrite.com/fundamentals-of-color-and-appearance-online

In-Person Seminar

“In addition to our online offering, we have brought back our in-person trainings and will conduct the two-day Fundamentals Seminar in a number of locations across the United States. By delivering color education for every learning style, we are able to help attendees improve their color knowledge and ensure their color workflow is the best it can be,” continued Shah.

The seminar series will be held in Valley Forge, Pa.; Columbus, Ohio; Rosemont, Ill.; Green Bay, Wis.; and San Jose, Calif.

To see dates and register for the two-day in-person seminar visit: https://www.xrite.com/categories/training/the-fundamentals-training-series–foca–fiqc-combined

Posted October 4, 2021

Source: X-Rite Inc.

NCTO Issues Statement In Support Of Biden Administration’s New China Trade Policy Framework

WASHINGTON — October 4, 2021 — The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a statement today following U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, outlining the Biden administration’s China trade policy.

National Council of Textile Organizations President and CEO Kim Glas issued the following statement:

“We support the Biden administration’s plan outlined today by U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai, to enforce the Phase One deal with China and maintain tariffs on finished textile and apparel products. We believe it’s important to hold China accountable for pervasive intellectual property theft and persistent predatory trade practices that have undermined U.S. manufacturers and its workforce.

China’s rampant abuse of intellectual property rights and other illegal trade activity has gone on for far too long at the direct expense of U.S. manufacturers and the loss of millions of U.S. manufacturing jobs. The U.S. textile industry supports the president’s authority to use Section 301 to address China’s unfettered practice of intellectual property theft, which has had a damaging impact on the entire U.S. textile and apparel production chain and other manufacturing industries for decades.

NCTO has strongly supported applying tariffs on finished products in our sector as a key negotiating leverage with the Chinese. NCTO also supports a targeted and limited exclusion process for a small list of inputs such as dyes, chemicals and textile machinery that are not available domestically and that enable U.S. manufacturers to compete in the global marketplace.

We also appreciate the administration’s support for strengthening Buy American policies and investing in the U.S. manufacturing base. We urge the administration to impose duties on finished medical protective equipment (PPE) to support domestic textile companies that have produced over a billion PPE items since the COVID pandemic began. While tariffs aren’t the only mechanism in the toolbox, it’s necessary to ensure a holistic approach to onshoring and nearshoring these critical supply chains, a key priority for the Biden administration and our domestic manufacturers who ramped up production overnight to help in the current crisis.

Finally, we strongly support the administration’s intention to address broader, systemic issues in our trading relationship with China — specifically, the need to remedy unfair advantages that stem from rampant state ownership of manufacturing and the pervasive use of production and export subsidies that displace U.S. textile manufacturers in markets both at home and abroad.

We appreciate the Ambassador’s thoughtful approach on addressing these complicated matters in a way that ensures that workers and manufacturing sectors are the center of the trade approach with China.

We appreciate Ambassador Tai and the Biden administration recognizing the critical need for a strong resilient manufacturing sector and look forward to working closely with the administration to implement a strategic vision that helps strengthen our middle class.

Posted October 4, 2021

Source: The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

Welspun India, Dupont Biomaterials Collaborate To Launch New Sustainable Functional Home Textile Collection

WILMINGTON, Del. — October 4, 2021 — DuPont today announced that Welspun India — part of $3 billion Welspun Group — and DuPont Biomaterials launched a new home textile collection, including bath towels and bedsheets made using bio-based materials. The collection was developed to meet a growing demand for home textile products that not only bring desired performance but also are sustainable. The collaboration brings together cotton and DuPont™ Sorona® fibers to create home textile fabrics that provide exceptional comfort, moisture management, a luxurious drape, and a smooth, soft, hand feel. The new global collection expands the future of sustainable textiles in the important area of home care, where innovation is of utmost importance. Partially plant-based Sorona polymer delivers the performance needed and yet is sustainable in nature.

Innovation has been the cornerstone of Welspun India’s continued growth and success across the globe. Housing more than 32 innovations resulting in numerous patent applications across the globe, the company has always focused on the needs of consumers and catered to them with innovations like Nanocore® technology, which prevents dust mites and other allergens from entering home linens. Additionally, the company introduced an industry-defining, multi-level traceability patented process Wel-Trak™ that tracks finished products back to the raw material as well as HygroCotton® technology which traps the air in its core thereby making terry towels bloom after every wash and regulates a bedsheet’s temperature naturally. It recently launched an organization-wide program, Manthan, to nurture and promote an inclusive innovation led culture.

With a rich history of textile innovation, DuPont has invented groundbreaking fibers such as nylon, Lycra®, and rayon. Its Sorona brand — made from 37-percent renewable plant-based ingredients — offers a high-performing, responsibly sourced material option. Fibers made with Sorona polymer are currently used in various apparel applications, including athleisure and athletic wear, insulation, swimwear, outerwear, suiting, faux fur, and more. Sorona polymer offers technical and performance benefits, including incredible softness, stretch and recovery, and inherent stain resistance without the need for topical treatments. Sorona is a USDA Certified Biobased Product and is certified as a OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 product.

“Welspun India challenged us to deliver a fiber innovation that will enable them to offer a perceptible value addition to their end customers and yet provide a sustainable solution. We were able to deliver to the Welspun team the Sorona® fiber in a format that allows its incorporation into a range of applications, including towels and bedsheets” said Dr. Gowri Nagarajan, regional sales and marketing manager, DuPont Biomaterials.

“Recently, we have seen an increasing demand for textile fabrics that demonstrate well-rounded performance in the most sustainable way possible at both the fiber and fabric level. We have been working with our suppliers to achieve this performance, and, in the realm of comfort, stretch, and moisture management, DuPont has a long history of innovation. It is remarkable to see our teams develop this performance stretch Sorona Agile fabric without the need for spandex. It is able to withstand industrial wash conditions without any compromise in fabric property for the life of the fabric. Our teams are currently closely engaged to incorporate other Sorona yarns into home textile applications,” said Umasankar Mahapatra, senior vice president, Innovation, Welspun India.

“Welspun India’s deep focus on innovation aligns well with our offerings and we are proud to create this new range made with Sorona. While Sorona fibers have been used in the fashion apparel segment for some time, by staying close to our customers, we realized that there is potential to utilize the functional benefits of Sorona fibers in the home textile segment. As a first step, our Innovation team developed towels and bed sheets incorporating an array of key functionalities and we hope to develop new products and other functionalities in the future.  Our collaboration with the DuPont Biomaterials team is a significant step towards our commitment to bringing value-added products to address tomorrow’s challenges through a sustainable approach without compromising on performance and value,” added Dipali Goenka, CEO and joint managing director, Welspun India.

“We are thrilled to work with customers like Welspun India. By combining the innovation and performance attributes offered by our Sorona fiber with their experience in this market, we are delivering on our commitment to create more sustainable products,” said Dr. Michael Saltzberg, global business director – DuPont Biomaterials.

Posted October 4, 2021

Source: DuPont

SinaLite Expands Its Capacity For On-Demand, Direct-To-Garment Production With Kornit Digital

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — October 4, 2021 — Kornit Digital Ltd. announced today that SinaLite, a wholesale printer serving printing and design businesses in Canada and the United States, has installed a Kornit Avalanche HD6 system to increase its digital direct-to-garment production capacity. Since the onset of COVID-19 restrictions and global supply chain challenges, SinaLite has experienced a massive uptick in t-shirt orders, with the company estimating a 330-percent increase in e-commerce volumes. Previously using a Kornit Storm HD6, the additional system will help the supplier accommodate the considerable increase in demand for its apparel.

Operating strictly under a business-to-business sales model, SinaLite offers more than 1,000 diverse print products to its print distributors, empowering them to remain competitive and grow their businesses. Throughi its website, partners can generate instant quotes 24/7, upload imagery, leverage a design builder interface to generate product mockups, and place orders with ease. Orders are produced and delivered in the United States and Canada within only a few days.

“We originally brought in the Kornit Storm HD6 as we were drawn to the company’s efficiency, sustainability, and high-quality output, while their single-step process gives us the ability to fulfill client orders quickly. We anticipated processing plenty of orders, but recent volumes have surprised us,” said Brian Meshkati, vice president at SinaLite. “Our order volumes reached a level that required us to increase our production capacity to keep up with demand. Since the Kornit system was working efficiently for us, we decided to go with the Avalanche, enabling us to continue to deliver our customers a wide range of affordable, full-color printing without order minimums.”

Adoption of the Kornit systems allows suppliers, like SinaLite, to implement industry-leading equipment and complete their print product portfolio. The business offers workshops, guides, and videos to support its partners’ custom apparel sales, and help them adapt and thrive in the recovering economy.

“We believe on-demand production is the future of the apparel industry; whether your business was built on custom apparel or commercial printing, sustainable production and unlimited design capabilities are a natural fit for the e-commerce age, which continues to test suppliers’ agility,” said Chuck Meyo, president of Kornit Digital Americas. “SinaLite was prepared for market disruptions, had the technology it needed to adapt and thrive when demand shifted suddenly, and used their own experience as a test case for expanding their end-to-end digital capabilities. The result has been a continuously rewarding experience for their partners, and a powerful return on investment.”

Posted October 4, 2021

Source: Kornit Digital Ltd.

Virtual RISE Conference Highlights Next-Gen Technologies For Nonwovens/Engineered Materials

CARY, N.C. — October 4, 2021 — Some 145 professionals in product development, material science, and new technologies convened for the 11th conference edition of RISE®-Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics, held virtually, September 28-30. The event was co-organized by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, The Nonwovens Institute, and North Carolina State University.

The program focused on Nonwoven Material Science Developments, Sustainability, Increasing Circularity, Promising Innovations, Process Innovations, Material Innovations, Government/NGO Challenges to Single-Use Plastics, Machine-Assisted-Learning Development of Biopolymers, and Market Intelligence and Economic Insights. 

Participants praised the high-quality program content, in-depth round table discussions, networking and Q&A’s where participants ask expert speakers questions pertaining to their focused presentations.

“RISE provides our industry with the latest in nonwoven technologies, sustainability, and market intelligence. Numerous times I reached out to colleagues to discuss what I was hearing that started the creative juices flowing!”  said Dr. Bryan D. Haynes, senior technical director, Kimberly-Clark Corp.

“I think more than any other year, RISE 2021 has given me insights into the next generation of fibers,” noted Heidi Beatty, consultant, Crown Abbey. “My mind is full of ideas of how we can use these new innovations in nonwoven products for our clients, that are going to improve both consumers’ quality of life as well as be more thoughtful to the environment. RISE has become one of our most important conferences in the nonwoven calendar.”

“It’s important for the nonwovens industry, to have easy and regular communication with customers, suppliers and peers,” said Nick Lane, account manager, Devan North America LLC. “RISE provided a wealth of technical insight and a chance to have an open dialog to help innovate and create opportunities.”

“I’ve enjoyed virtual RISE this year and especially getting the wide range of current insights and discussion on the important topic of sustainability – from biopolymers to regulation to machine learning.  We all as an industry need to work together to find the solutions that are needed, and this was a great way to get some cross-pollination of practical ideas,” added Diane Toonen, Global Strategic marketing director, Global Nonwovens Business Unit, Bostik.

“The quality of content for the virtual RISE conference, as usual, was very informative and interesting. The virtual presentations and follow-up Q&A sessions via Zoom was an effective alternative,”  said Jon Woods, general manager, Fibers, Textiles and Nonwovens, Eastman Chemical Co.

“So many pertinent and relevant topics were covered over the three-day format giving RISE leading status as the “go-to” technology conference focusing on nonwoven and engineered fabrics,”  mentioned Jeffrey Bassett, managing director, Fi-Tech Inc.

Highlights among the 26 presentations included Sustainable Solutions for our Plastic Planet Predicament, by Marc A. Hillmyer, Ph.D., McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair, University of Minnesota; Closed-Loop Recycling Pilot of Single-Use Face Masks by Peter Dziezok, Ph.D., Director of Open Innovation, Proctor & Gamble; Innovating a Sustainable Future for Nonwovens: A European Perspective, by Matt Tipper, Ph.D., CEO, Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI); Phantom Platform: The Polyolefin-cellulose Coformed Substrates Technology, by Fabio Zampollo, CEO and Founder of Teknoweb Materials;  Guiding Environmentally Sustainable Innovations – From Reactive to Proactive Life Cycle Management, by Valentina Prado, Ph.D., Senior Sustainability Analyst, EarthShift Global LLC;   High-Loft, Ultra-Soft Hygiene Solutions, Paul E. Rollin, Ph.D., Senior Principal Scientist – Global Hygiene, Propylene-Vistamaxx-Adhesion (PVA) Global Technology, ExxonMobil Chemical Company; and Canadian Plastic Policy Update, by Karyn M. Schmidt, Senior Director, Regulatory & Technical Affairs, American Chemistry Council (ACC).

Other highlights included the announcement of Canopy Respirator as the winner of this year’s RISE® Innovation Award winner. The annual award recognizes innovation in areas within and on the periphery of the nonwovens industry which use advanced science and engineering principles to develop unique or intricate solutions to problems and advance the usage of nonwovens.

RISE® Innovation Award Winner

The RISE Innovation Award was presented to Canopy for its Canopy Respirator. The product is an innovative respirator that is fully mechanical, non-electrostatic, with a filter designed for superior breathability while offering the wearer facial transparency. The breakthrough respirator features 5.5 millimeter water column resistance at 85 liters (3 cubic feet) per minute, 2-way filtration, and a pleated filter that contains over 500-square-centimeters of surface area. The patented Canopy respirator resists fluids, and eliminates fogging of eyeglasses.

 “We are honored and humbled! Thanks to INDA for advocating domestic PPE production, and to the INDA member companies who have played a key role as partners to make Canopy a reality,” said Joe Rosenberg, founder and CEO of Canopy.

Other nominees for the Award included John Mansville for its Evalith® 1000 Series, an innovative Alpha Binder that is a formaldehyde-free, high bio-carbon content, toxic-free binder formulation; and TiGuard LLC for its Fiber Coated, Heat Sealable, Breathable, Hybrid Membrane, Protective Fabric.

For information on the 12th edition of the Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics (RISE®) conference in 2021, visit inda.org

Posted October 4, 2021

Source: INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

AAFA Welcomes Resolution Between The United States And Vietnam 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 1, 2021 AAFA President and CEO Steve Lamar responded to the announcement by the United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today, that Vietnam has addressed U.S. concerns in the Vietnam Timber Section 301 investigation:

“We are pleased to see that U.S. apparel, footwear, and accessories imports from Vietnam will not be subjected to additional tariffs. At a time when we are focusing on getting more vaccines to this key trade partner and unlock snarled supply chains, removal of this tariff threat is welcome indeed. We are also pleased to see Vietnam and the U.S. solidify their work to guard against illegal timber harvesting an important step for Vietnam’s sustainability journey.

“As the second largest supplier of apparel, footwear, and travel goods to the U.S. market, Vietnam has experienced dramatic growth since 2016. Additionally, Vietnam has become an important supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE).

“All tariff relief and removal of tariff threats is good trade policy, as taxing Americans to get dressed each day is never a good negotiating tactic.”

AAFA has continuously pressed the Biden administration for additional Section 301 tariff exclusions and retroactive renewal of all expired exclusions. Last week, AAFA penned a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on this issue and the simultaneous shipping crisis causing out of control freight rates, historic logjams at U.S. ports, delays, and costs that are wreaking havoc on supply chains and America’s economic recovery.

Posted October 1, 2021

Source: The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)

Auria Expanding Operations In Spartanburg County, S.C.: More Than $12.4 Million Investment Will Create 103 New Jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. — September 28,  2021 —  Auria — a global supplier of automotive flooring, acoustical and fiber-based solutions — today announced plans to invest capital and grow operations in Spartanburg County. The more than $12.4 million investment will create 103 new jobs.

Founded in 2017, Auria provides interior and exterior components and systems designed to reduce cabin noise and improve overall driving comfort and convenience. Products include acoustical insulators and compression-molded flooring products as well as other interior soft trim products, such as package trays, trunk trim and wheel arch liners.

Located at 1 Austrian Way in Spartanburg, Auria’s business expansion will increase the company’s operating capacity to meet growing demand.

The expansion will incrementally take place over the next two years. Individuals interested in joining the Auria team should visit the company’s careers webpage.

“We are proud to be able to grow our busines and build on our future at the Spartanburg plant. We know we can continue to count on Spartanburg’s talented, dedicated workforce to help us deliver best-in-class automotive products to our customers.” -Auria Vice President of Operations Mike Van Booven

“Auria’s decision to expand its footprint in Spartanburg County through a $12.4 million investment and 103 new jobs will deliver a significant economic impact to the entire region. We thank Auria for their commitment to South Carolina and look forward to their future success.” -Gov. Henry McMaster

“This announcement is a terrific win for the Upstate, and today, we congratulate Auria on their expansion in Spartanburg County. This announcement is further proof that South Carolina is an ideal location for businesses to grow and thrive.” -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“Auria’s expansion showcases their success in Spartanburg, and the business-friendly environment found in our county that has attracted investments from all across the globe.” -Spartanburg County Councilman and Chairman of the Economic Development Committee David Britt

Posted October 1, 2021

Source: South Carolina Office of the Governor

Glen Raven Inc. Expanding Operations In Anderson County, S.C.: $70 Million Investment Will Create 135 New Jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. — October 1,  2021 —  Glen Raven Inc., a high-performance textile manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations for its custom fabrics division in Anderson County. The $70 million investment will create 135 new jobs.

Operating in Anderson County since 1986, Glen Raven Inc. is a leading provider of innovative performance textiles with widely recognized global brands including Sunbrella® and Dickson®. The company focuses primarily on the awning, marine and furniture markets.

Located at 4665 Liberty Highway in Anderson, Glen Raven Inc.’s expansion will add a distribution center to the company’s existing local operations with new equipment and processes that will improve overall efficiency and capacity. The company is also enhancing its Sunbrella manufacturing assets with additional finishing capacity and investments to optimize material flow while expanding and improving inspection and sampling capabilities.

Designed with flexibility to adjust as markets change, the company’s new facility is expected to be constructed and operational by early 2023. Individuals interested in joining the Glen Raven Inc. team should visit the company’s careers webpage.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved a $400,000 Set-Aside grant to Anderson County to assist with the cost of site preparation and building construction.

“We’ve been a proud part of the Anderson County community since 1986, and over the decades, dedicated and skilled South Carolinians have been critical to our growth. We are thrilled to expand on our great partnership and look forward to creating more growth for our company and the community, together.” -Glen Raven Inc. CEO Leib Oehmig

“New jobs and investments are important to a strong and healthy economy. We appreciate Glen Raven Inc.’s commitment to Anderson County and the state of South Carolina, and we look forward to their continued growth.”  -Gov. Henry McMaster

“Team South Carolina is committed to ensuring the success of our state’s existing industry, and today’s expansion announcement by Glen Raven Inc. in Anderson County is reason to celebrate. This is a huge win for the local community and the state as a whole, and we couldn’t be happier.” -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“Glen Raven Inc. has been an integral part of Anderson County for decades now, and I am glad to see the tradition continuing with this expansion. A company like Glen Raven Inc. would be welcome in any country around the world, and it says a lot about our workforce and our community that they choose to stay right here at home.” -Anderson County Councilman Brett Sanders, District 4

Posted October 1, 2021

Source: South Carolina Office of the Governor

Flooring Manufacturer Mohawk To Invest $87 Million In Davidson County, N.C., Expansion

RALEIGH, N.C.— September 29, 2021 —  Mohawk Industries Inc., a manufacturer of flooring products and accessories, will create 87 new jobs in Davidson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $87 million to grow the laminate manufacturing facility in Thomasville.

“As Manufacturing Week continues, we are pleased to share Mohawk’s expansion plans for its Thomasville operation,” said Governor Cooper. “North Carolina has the fifth largest manufacturing economy in the nation proving that we have a stable and affordable environment for thriving companies. When global manufacturers can choose any location in the world to expand, we are proud to have them call North Carolina home.”

Mohawk Industries is a Fortune 500 leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. With an innovative and comprehensive product catalog, Mohawk’s brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The company has operated in North Carolina for 20 years and will add a new building to the existing state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Thomasville to increase its capacity for laminate flooring production. This expansion will bring Mohawk’s total workforce in North Carolina to almost 1,000 team members over the next three years.

“I’m proud of our relationship with this community and proud that Mohawk has recognized that this is a great place to continue to invest our resources,” said Bart Stofferis, Mohawk Senior vice president of Hardwood and Laminate Operations. “We have a great team here already, and I look forward to welcoming new team members to our organization as we grow.”

“With the largest manufacturing workforce in the Southeast, North Carolina is always a top choice for growing manufacturers,” said North Carolina Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. “Our diverse workforce combined with a strong supply chain for raw materials creates a great environment for manufacturers like Mohawk to flourish. As emphasized in the state’s First in Talent strategic plan, North Carolina is committed to developing and training a highly skilled workforce to prepare for the manufacturing jobs of today and tomorrow.”

The average annual salary for all new positions at the facility, which includes operators and technicians among various other roles, is $44,930, creating a potential payroll impact of more than $3.9 million per year for the region. Davidson County’s overall average annual wage is $42,274.

A performance-based grant of $175,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help with Mohawk’s expansion in North Carolina. The One NC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All One NC grants require a matching grant from local governments and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.

“We are grateful for Mohawk’s decision to expand in North Carolina’s manufacturing region,” said N.C. Representative Sam Watford. “International companies need a strong transportation network and a world-class workforce to continue their success. We’re proud that our skilled workers are making beautiful flooring for the global market.”

“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Manufacturing Week,” said N.C. Senator Steve Jarvis. “Mohawk has been an active member of our community and their increased investment in Davidson County is a vote of confidence in our incredible community, quality of life and workforce development system.”

Joining the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina were key partners in the project that included the North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Community College System, Davidson County, Davidson County Economic Development Commission and the City of Thomasville.

Posted October 1, 2021

Source: North Carolina Office of the Governor

Toray To Showcase Advanced Carbon Fiber, Thermoplastic And Thermoset Composite Materials At CAMX 2021 In Dallas, Texas

TACOMA, Wash. — September 30, 2021 —  Toray Industries, market-leading carbon fiber and advanced composite materials supplier, will showcase its wide range of high-performance materials for the composite market at the upcoming Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) on October 19-21 in Dallas, Texas. The Toray booth (#Q39), will feature its specialized product portfolio including carbon fiber and advanced thermoplastic and thermoset composite materials for aerospace and defense, consumer and industrial markets.

At the Toray booth, focus will be on materials supporting the burgeoning urban and advanced air mobility market (UAM/AAM). Toray addresses the challenges of this industry with high-quality products that meet stringent strength, weight, and safety requirements. Two of Toray’s North America divisions – Toray Composite Materials America and Toray Advanced Composites – will showcase products addressing the UAM/AAM market’s need for materials that enable affordable development and mass production.

Toray Composite Materials America (CMA) will feature its high-performing, adaptive 2700 prepreg system at the CAMX Theater in the exhibit hall on Tuesday, October 19, at 1:00 pm. The 2700 prepreg system satisfies stringent aerospace structural design drivers and enables emerging aerospace programs to transition from prototype to high-volume production. It cures in under 5 minutes and can be used in a variety of processing methods including compression molding, out-of-autoclave, vacuum bag-only processing, AFP/ATL and hand layup.

Toray Advanced Composites (TAC) will highlight Toray Cetex® TC1225, an LMPAEK-based thermoplastic composite material which exhibits high quality and cost-effective processing characteristics together with outstanding mechanical performance properties. It enables high-rate processing in a broad range of processing methods.

Toray Performance Materials Corporation (PMC) will showcase Toray CFRT® NRG plates. NRG plates are unidirectional thermoplastic laminates made using Toray Cetex® TC940 (PET). Toray CFRT® NRG Plates are used in medical applications to limit motion such as with Turf Toe or Hallux Rigidus and partial foot amputations. They are also used to make improvements in patients’ gait and to redistribute pressures to less sensitive areas of the foot for diabetic patients.

Other featured materials include:

  • Torayca® T1100, the next-generation intermediate modulus (IM+) carbon fiber with excellent processability in high-performance manufacturing methods
  • AmberTool® HX56 composite tooling prepreg that enables the production of a precision composite tool with superior accuracy and surface finish

Participating Toray Companies:

Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. (CMA)

Developer, manufacturer and supplier of polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fibers and carbon fiber prepreg.

Toray Advanced Composites (TAC)

Developer, manufacturer and supplier of thermoset and thermoplastic-based materials, including prepregs in fabric, unidirectional tape, bulk-molded compounds and reinforced thermoplastic laminate formats.

Toray Performance Materials Corporation (PMC)

Manufacturer of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite sheet material and component parts.

Posted October 1, 2021

Source: Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.

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