Frank Keohan To Deliver Presentation At AATCC Textiles Discovery Summit On Manufacturing FDA-Approved Reusable Medical PPE

FALL RIVER, Mass. — November 15, 2021 — Bolger & O’Hearn’s Chief Technology Officer Frank Keohan will deliver a presentation titled “New Challenges and Opportunities for Reusable Medical Textiles” at the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit Week of Celebration in Durham, North Carolina, November 15-18. His talk takes place Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at  4:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, N.C.

Following his presentation, Keohan will participate in a panel discussion at the Summit titled Protective Textiles for the Future moderated by Bob Monticello of the International Antimicrobial Council. The presentation and panel discussion are part of a General Session held Wednesday afternoon devoted to manufacturing protective textiles.

Keohan’s 4:30 talk will review factors involved with making reusable medical personal protective equipment (PPE) in the United States. Prior to the pandemic, China controlled as much as 85 percent of the U.S. medical PPE market. The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted the global medical textile industry in terms of manufacturing, material supply chains and protective textile performance. In turn, new opportunities and collaborations emerged related to bringing more of that production back to US shores.

In 2020 and in 2021, Bolger & O’Hearn helped several textile companies convert U.S.-based manufacturing operations to the production of Medical PPE. Keohan will discuss the properties required for the more critical forms of PPE, such as medical masks and isolation gowns. High resistance to hydrostatic pressure, water impact and different fluids are important in the manufacturing of FDA-compliant PPE products and Keohan’s discussion will include the role of durable water repellent (DWR)-finishes for meeting US-FDA requirements for multi-layer, Level 1-4 medical PPE barrier specifications.

Posted November 15, 2021

Source: Bolger & O’Hearn

Cabot Announces Acquisition Of Tokai Carbon (Tianjin) Co. Carbon Black Plant In China

BOSTON — November 15, 2021 — Cabot Corp. announced that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Tokai Carbon (Tianjin) Co. Ltd. from Tokai Carbon Group for $9 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. The carbon black manufacturing facility was commissioned in 2006 and is located in close proximity to Cabot’s current carbon black and specialty compounds facility in Tianjin, China. The acquisition is expected to support the growth of Cabot’s Battery Materials product line, while continuing to serve existing carbon black customers.

The growth of electric vehicles has led to rapid development in lithium-ion batteries. Conductive carbon black additives play a key role in battery chemistry to increase the range and cycle life of lithium-ion batteries. The site currently can produce up to 50,000 metric tons of carbon black annually and Cabot plans to invest to upgrade the capabilities to produce battery grades.

“The acquisition of Tokai Carbon (Tianjin) is a natural extension for us as it aligns with our strategy to strengthen our global leadership positions while pursuing advantaged growth opportunities in high-growth, high-performance markets such as battery materials,” said Cabot President and Chief Executive Officer Sean Keohane. “With this acquisition, we will be better positioned to deliver solutions to meet the rapidly increasing demands for lithium-ion batteries and will do so by operating responsibly and investing in advanced environmental controls to reduce our impact.”

President and CEO of Tokai Carbon Hajime Nagasaka, said, “We are very pleased to transfer the business to Cabot and wish the employees great success with the new owner.”

Cabot will run the plant and intends to continue to supply current customers while conducting technology upgrades. The upgrades to manufacturing and environmental equipment will enable the site to manufacture conductive carbon black for battery materials as well as other carbon black products while meeting environmental standards.

The parties expect to close the transaction in the second fiscal quarter of 2022.

Posted November 15, 2021

Source: Cabot Corporation

Hexion’s Composite Technology Wins Two Major Industry Awards

COLUMBUS, Ohio — November 15, 2021 — Hexion’s composite technology expertise was recently recognized by The Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) at its Annual Automotive Innovation Awards Program.

“In partnership with industry developers, we are constantly adapting our composite resin portfolio to answer manufacturers’ increasing need for strong yet lightweight alternatives to metal, that can be produced at faster speeds,” according to Ann Frederix, senior vice president, Coatings & Composites. “Our ongoing advances in resin technology can help manufacturers reduce vehicle weight and at the same time, hasten production of high-performance composite components.”

“We are pleased to be recognized by the SPE for this powerful demonstration of the positive impact of advanced epoxy-based materials,” said Francis Defoor, Hexion global market segment leader for transportation. “These awards represent our ongoing commitment to creating innovative new products with sustainable attributes on behalf of our valued customers, as well as our dedicated research and development teams.”

Epoxy Resin System for Mass Production of Rassini Composite Helper in Ford F-150 Model

An EPIKOTE™ epoxy resin system from Hexion specified by Rassini was recognized by SPE in the Chassis/Hardware category in the North American division and also won the “Grand Award” selected among the winners of all categories. The award highlighted Rassini’s innovative rear suspension system found in Ford Motor Company’s new 2021 model of the F-150 pickup truck.

Rassini has developed and manufactures the hybrid rear suspension, which consists of a parabolic main steel leaf supported by a composite helper. With this hybrid suspension, the same stiffness and durability as a conventional multi-steel leaf spring pack is achieved, while realizing a significant weight reduction of 30 percent. In addition to the positive impact this has on the vehicle’s overall carbon footprint and payload increase, the lighter weight component provides a smoother engagement, less friction and noise.

Rassini selected Hexion’s EPIKOTE Resin TRAC 06150 with EPIKURE™ Curing Agent TRAC 06150 Epoxy resin system as it enables the robust mass production of the composite helper spring. The EPIKOTE Resin TRAC 06720 binder is essential for fabric stabilization and automated preforming of a large directional stack of fabric plies, and is fully compatible with the fast cure resin system.

High Performance Epoxy Resin System for Daimler Gearbox Carrier Recognized by SPE Central European division

Daimler was recognized as the “Grand Innovation SPE Award” winner by SPE with their submission of a gearbox carrier in the Power Train category in the Central European division. The award highlighted Daimler’s innovative carbon fiber component found in the AMG GT Black Series.

Hexion’s high-performance EPIKOTE Resin TRAC 06398 based epoxy system is specified by Daimler and enables the production of this lightweight structural part using a Filament winding process and provides an outstanding thermal resistance.

Posted November 15, 2021

Source: Hexion Inc.

Wrangler® And Yellowstone, Cable’s #1 Hit, Band Together To Deliver An Authentic Western Look For Fans

GREENSBORO, N.C. — November 15, 2021 — Global denim icon Wrangler®, and ViacomCBS Consumer Products, today announced its latest pop culture collaboration with Yellowstone, cable’s #1 hit from Paramount Network and 101 Studios. The official licensed Wrangler x Yellowstone Collection came to fruition after much of the denim apparel was seen organically on the show’s beloved characters through the first three seasons and continues to be worn in Season Four which premiered on Sunday, November 7 to record ratings. The two iconic brands of the West banded together to deliver genuine articles of apparel for those who live and aspire to the western lifestyle.

“Wrangler will always be the brand of authenticity for western fashion. Collaborating with a TV series like Yellowstone brings the lifestyle we’ve embodied for decades into the spotlight and allows us to reach a new audience showing them what it means to evoke the cowboy spirit,” said Holly Wheeler, vice president of global brand marketing at Wrangler. “We’re thrilled to be able to add a layer of authenticity to fans’ closets as the western lifestyle continues to surge in popularity in mainstream culture and fashion.”

The Wrangler x Yellowstone Collection includes an assortment of denim and twill work shirts and jackets featuring screen printed and lasered variations of the Dutton Ranch’s “Y” brand, along with several dual-gender hoodies and t-shirts that feature graphics from the show. The collection nods to the core ethos of Yellowstone – the preservation of the western way of life and the grit and determination it takes to live it – aligning with Wrangler’s nearly 75-year heritage in rodeo, farming and ranching.

“Both Wrangler and Yellowstone are interwoven with the lore and legend of the West,” said Jose Castro, senior vice president, licensing collaborations & specialty retail, ViacomCBS Consumer Products. “We’re thrilled to work together to bring this collection to fans so they can express the spirit of the American West through these styles.”

Throughout the past three seasons, the iconic Wrangler patch has been seen on many characters, including Kayce Dutton who is often seen wearing the Retro® Skinny Jean with “W” stitching paired with his boots.

“I love being able to partner with Wrangler as a western heritage brand that not only shows such craftsmanship, quality, and design, but is a perfect fit for the ranch life we’re working to portray,” said Yellowstone costume designer Johnetta Boone. “Wrangler caters to everyone, and while each character has their own look and style, I could effortlessly find pieces that worked for the entire Dutton family and full cast. I even had several actors who wanted to emulate their own personal pieces of clothing to pair with Wrangler, so I can tell you that I truly see the brand continuing on with these characters in future seasons.”

Wrangler is also a digital sponsor of Yellowstone bringing to fans exclusive digital content.

Posted November 15, 2021

Source: Wrangler®, of Kontoor Brands

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-Joon Leads Company’s Record-High Performance In Q3 With Advanced Materials

SEOUL, South Korea — November 15, 2021 — Having produced a record-high performance in the first half of this year on the basis of Chairman Cho Hyun-joon’s preemptive investment, Hyosung Advanced Materials is continuing on the favorable progress in the third quarter.

Hyosung Chairman Cho has been emphasizing the importance of “turning crisis into an opportunity during times of change by continuing on investment for the future.”

Hyosung Advanced Materials’ operating profit in the third quarter increased by 1077.98 percent from the same period last year (KRW 11.9 billion) to KRW 139.9 billion. The company’s sales also increased by 51.86 percent to KRW 967.1 billion. Compared to the record-high performance in the second quarter, Hyosung Advanced Materials’ sales and operating profit increased by 10.9 percent and 18.7 percent respectively, the highest progress the company has displayed so far.

For tire reinforcements, the company’s key business item, the selling price increased from the previous quarter as the demand for inventory replenishment continues in the upstream automotive industry, leading to an increase in the company’s sales and profitability.

As for carbon fiber, the demand increase has led to a rise in the selling price from the previous quarter, resulting in improvement of both sales and profitability. The industry forecasts that, in line with the hydrogen economy trend, sales and profitability will start increasing full-scale in the fourth quarter.

In addition, for aramid business, Hyosung Advanced Materials has been establishing infrastructure to stabilize its extended facilities and expand production volume in the third quarter, which is expected to have a positive impact on the company’s sales and operating profit increase upon commencement of mass production in the fourth quarter.

Posted November 15, 2021

Source: Hyosung Corp.

TravisMathew Launches New Performance Apparel Collection

San Francisco 49ers Quarterback and TravisMathew Ambassador, Jimmy Garoppolo in the new Heater Active Line

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — November 15, 2021 — After success with the Heater Golf Series, TravisMathew is excited to announce the creation and launch of its Heater Active line. The Heater Active Series is TravisMathew’s most technical collection yet, providing heightened performance elements while never compromising the signature look of TravisMathew.

Crafted from soft performance fabrics with enhanced stretch and breathability, the Heater Active Line moves seamlessly through every workout — from setting new personal records to enjoying an active recovery.

“The core TravisMathew customer has an extremely active lifestyle, and it’s always been our goal to provide apparel for every part of his day,” TravisMathew CEO Ryan Ellis shared. “Three years ago, we started working on an activewear collection, emphasizing heightened performance elements compared to our typical products. As we do with all our apparel, we began with the most premium fabrics — in this case, something that is extremely technical while maintaining our elevated look. The Heater Active line matches the TravisMathew aesthetic but with an athletic fit that’s neither too tight nor too short. We are extremely excited to launch Heater Active. Our customers have been asking for this product and we couldn’t be happier with how great the line came together.”

The Heater Active line includes a variety of silhouettes but is highlighted by performance bottoms with design-driven prints and clean, athletic styling in addition to heathered and solid tops created from premium performance fabrications. These product offerings will grow in 2022, as the brand continues to invest in performance apparel.

TravisMathew is worn and endorsed by many active celebrities and high-performing athletes who are all excited to start their training routines in the new Heater Active Line. Hitting the gym in this new apparel will be a go-to for professional athletes such as Jimmy Garoppolo, Matt Ryan, Alex Caruso, and Corey Seager.

Posted November 15, 2021

Source: TravisMathew

Ascend Performance Materials Selects GEP’s AI-Driven Procurement Software For All Its Indirect And Direct Spend Globally

CLARK, N.J. — November 15, 2021 — GEP®, a provider of procurement software and procurement services to Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises worldwide, announced today that Ascend Performance Materials has selected GEP SMART™, the industry’s premier procurement software platform, after a thorough selection process.

Ascend Performance Materials, headquartered in Texas with 2,600 employees across nine manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe and China, makes performance materials that enable safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. Ascend will be using GEP SOFTWARE™ to transform its source-to-pay processes. “We went through a very thorough selection process and GEP came out the strongest in meeting our requirements and scored the highest on ease of use,” said Carole Wendt, chief procurement officer for Ascend.

GEP SMART is a unified, cloud-native source-to-pay platform, built on a data-centric foundation with AI at its core and user-first design. GEP SMART enables Fortune 500 and Global 2000 clients to drive optimum efficiency, agility, visibility and actionable intelligence into all procurement and purchasing functions, while eliminating burdensome infrastructure and support costs to achieve maximum ROI.

Posted November 15, 2021

Source: GEP

Strataglass Announces New Master European Distributor to Support Brand Distribution and Marine Fabricators

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — November 15, 2021 — Strataglass LLC., a manufacturer of press-polished clear vinyl enclosure products, is pleased to announce that SURETEX, a corporation based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, has been appointed as Master Distributor in Europe for all Strataglass brands.

This distribution plan is the latest in the expansion of the Strataglass brand based efforts to be a worldwide total solution provider. SureTex, strategically located in The Netherlands, provides a logistical platform that will soon enable Strataglass brand products to be readily available to textile distributors and marine fabricators throughout Europe. Improving product availability and quality of delivery supports Strataglass’ mission of helping marine manufacturers grow their business by delivering quality products and services of exceptional value on time, efficiently, every day.

SURETEX, sister company of SUREFAS, operates from Rotterdam and is dedicated to service the European technical textile market. It builds on extensive product knowledge, a dedicated team and strong network of reliable distributors and clients of SUREFAS. All sharing a vision that demanding applications require best in class materials. SURETEX is proud to contribute to this industry by ensuring a steady supply of this legendary product Strataglass to Europe.

“We are delighted to be expanding our business with the addition of the Strataglass brand products. Along with Herculite and Strataglass, we share common values and business principles. Herculite’s 65-year commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will continue to benefit our employees, distribution partners and customers.” said Bas Jan Veldhoen, director and owner of SureTex.

Craig Zola, Herculite Products vice president of Marketing and Distribution, shared the excitement and the vision. “SURETEX can build on the strong presence among trade and professionals in the European technical textiles industry of its sister company SUREFAS B.V., being a world class company and has been an important manufacturer of fasteners for technical textile applications in Europe for many years. We are excited about our new partnership and expanding our business together with the Strataglass and CrystalClear marine enclosure brands. Both brands are iconic and have a solid reputation for quality worldwide.”

Posted November 15, 2021

Source: Strataglass LLC.

Biotransformation Technology In Nonwovens Tops Avgol Agenda At Hygienix™ 2021

BANGKOK — November 15, 2021 — Avgol®, an Indorama Ventures company, will be showcasing its latest work in biotransformation technology for polyolefin fibers and nonwoven fabrics at this year’s Hygienix™ event.

Nick Carter, vice president, Nonwovens Marketing at Avgol, will be a guest speaker at the event, giving a presentation alongside Dr. DeeAnn Nelson, R&D and Innovation manager with Avgol in North America, on ‘Biotransformation Technology in Polyolefin Fibers and Nonwoven Fabrics, Focus on Fugitive Used Articles’. “Today, the word “sustainability” does not have a unified meaning in the industries we serve,” said Nick. “Perform a regional analysis on any given customer or consumer, delve into a legislative body or advocacy group’s positioning and you will find each are likely to use the word ‘sustainable’ with varying interpretations, implementations, and implications.

“We are going to focus on several aspects of sustainability, including the topic of waste single use articles in the environment and use of recycle-friendly, biologically sourced colorants,” he said. “Specifically, we intend to move from the problem statement to a means for reducing the negative environmental and financial effects such single use article fugitive wastes pose to municipalities and manufacturers and discuss aspects of cross-industry cooperation to be reliable vendors to our customers.”

The Avgol presentation, part of the Product & Process Innovation in AHPs series, will take place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16.

From their base at the tabletop event, Nick and the Avgol team will be discussing the global challenge of eliminating incineration, chemical treatment, landfill, dumping and, in particular, fugitive material pollution from non-woven products.

“Working with our sister companies in Indorama, we have established our vision of innovating together for circular evolution,” said Nick. “Our first major project is now addressing the need to achieve full biodegradation of our materials to help solve the issue of waste plastics that find their way into the environment.

“Following our recent success at Index 20, we will be sharing insight to our research and development strategy with Hygienix attendees, addressing the degradation performance of our products and the path forward for the industry in terms of the use of new bio-colorants, biosurfactants and new technologies. Of course, we will also be demonstrating our latest Forward Innovative Thinking (FIT™) range of hygiene materials too, including natureFIT™.”

natureFIT is the newest innovation in the Avgol technology platform, designed to imbue nonwoven fabrics with additional qualities and benefits that anticipate the shifting demands of the consumer-led retail space. The suite of fabric solutions is focused on replacing elements of spun melt fabric design, where possible, with natural alternatives. The advanced technology affords product designers a significant reduction in polymer consumption to reduce environmental impact while simultaneously enhancing softness and conformability.

Hygienix runs from November 15-18, 2021, at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information on Avgol, speak with the team at the event or visit www.avgol.com.

Posted November 15, 2021

Source: Avgol®, An Indorama Ventures Company

Kelheim Fibres Once Again Finishes High In Canopy’s Hot Button Ranking

KELHEIM, Germany — November 15, 2021 — In the Canopy’s 2021 Hot Button Ranking, Kelheim Fibres once again occupies a leading position: With a increase of 2.5 points in the evaluation, the Bavarian viscose specialty fiber manufacturer tied for third place out of around 40 viscose fiber manufacturers worldwide and a dark green/green shirt for the second year running. The Hot Button Report not only stands for responsible raw material sourcing — it is an overall sustainability indicator for viscose fiber producers.

Especially in the areas of transparency and procurement, the NGO Canopy, which is committed to the preservation of ancient and endangered forests, awarded Kelheim Fibres top points: Kelheim Fibres is the only EMAS-certified viscose fiber manufacturer worldwide and publishes all environmentally relevant data publicly.

Kelheim Fibers also gained points in the area of “Next Generation Solutions” — the use of alternative raw materials in fiber production. Together with the Swedish textile recycling company Renewcell, the fiber experts are planning to realize the large-scale production of high-quality viscose fibers from up to 10,000 tonnes of the 100-percent textile recyclate Circulose® per year.

“As a manufacturing company, we take our responsibility towards the environment very seriously. Sustainable action must begin with the raw materials on which our products are based: Trees, and in particular the ancient and endangered forests of our planet, play an important role in climate protection as carbon reservoirs, as well as for biodiversity and many other ecological processes. It is our duty to protect this valuable and irreplaceable resource,” says Matthew North, Commercial Director at Kelheim Fibres. “We are very proud of our position in the Hot Button Ranking and will expand our pioneering role even further in the future.”

Posted November 15, 2021

Source: Kelheim Fibres GmbH

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