ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 Exhibitor Preview: KARL MAYER Group

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — May 21, 2021 — The textile industry is used to flexibility, but the Corona pandemic has once again increased the dynamics of change enormously. KARL MAYER, the innovative world market leader, has reacted quickly to the challenges of the crisis and has considerably accelerated its development activities, especially in the field of digitization. The result is digital pioneering solutions for machines, technical services and data that make textile production faster, more self-sufficient and more diverse.

More about the benefits can be seen at KARL MAYER’s stand, A 35 in Hall 4 of the NECC, during ITMA ASIA + CITME in Shanghai from 12 to 16 June 2021. Here, the latest digital products, mainly offered under the KMO.ON brand, will play the main role – especially among the high-performance, high-price machines on display. The repertoire of high-tech models will be completed by a show of trendy textile developments, and will include representatives of the STOLL brand for the first time. Visitors to KARL MAYER’s stand from the warp knitting, flat knitting, weaving and warp preparation sectors will thus find solutions for effective optimization, and above all for expanding their businesses. China has overcome the Corona pandemic relatively quickly. In the first three months of 2021, its economic growth grew to record levels. The boom led to lively investment activities among textile manufacturers, and the KARL MAYER Group is assisting them in this endeavor. “We want to help our customers participate in the current economic cycle. We offer them solutions that, above all, exploit the opportunities offered by digitization for highly efficient production,” says Arno Gärtner, CEO of the KARL MAYER Group.

The renowned global player is looking forward to exchanging information about its innovations and market trends directly vis-a-vis with its guests, for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic and in its most important sales region. There will be further innovations and opportunities to talk during the main trade fair days at an in-house show at KARL MAYER (CHINA) in Changzhou.

Even the customers without the possibility to travel can learn more about the market-effective solutions for the current and future business. Following ITMA ASIA + CITMA, there will be a hybrid exhibition with a tour of the virtually displayed KARL MAYER exhibition stand, including a wide range of digital information materials such as videos and interviews from the live exhibition with experts.

High price-performance machines for markets with strong demand

Warp Knitting

The HKS 3-M ON, 280″, sets new standards in warp knitting in terms of output and flexibility. At 2,500 min-1, the innovative HKS model is around 15% faster than its predecessor with the same working width and, thanks to the width expansion, even more productive than the narrower 210″ version. Despite its high speed, the HKS 3-M ON offers the diverse patterning possibilities of the EL pattern drives. The basis is the new electromechanical guide bar control and the secure networking of the machine via the k.ey industrial computer with a cloud. From here, pattern data is loaded directly onto the machine, without production delays and handling effort. The patterning potential can be easily adapted to current market needs through different business models. Among them one variant for pattern repeats over 36 stitch courses which uses KM.ON’s web-based k.innovation CORE software. The newly launched k.management dashboard from KM.ON can also be used to call up all important machine key figures independently of time and on the move. The overview creates transparency for quick decisions and efficient planning.

The digital solutions can be tried out at the HKS 3-M ON or at the KM.ON flagship store on the KARL MAYER trade fair stand. Other highlights include k.innovation STYLE for the collaborative creation of designs in cross-divisional teams and the new Paperless Solutions, which digitally document machine runs and fabric quality. The digital reports are stored securely in the cloud. This replaces paper management with often illegible data and enables fast, authorized access to values that are always up to date.

Flat Knitting

The STOLL flat knitting machines of the KARL MAYER Group ensure maximum efficiency and productivity in flat knitting production with the knitelligence® Industry 4.0 platform. The modular system with its software solutions ensures a high degree of automation throughout the value chain. For the creative process, the new design software k.innovation CREATE will be launched in Shanghai. For the offering, STOLL and KM.ON – two successful brands of the KARL MAYER Group – have combined their expertise and creativity to significantly simplify design development and speed up programming.

Further modules of knitelligence® are k.innovation CREATE PLUS, which combines an innovative programming system with an easy-to-learn user interface for optimum utilization of knitting potential, and a production planning system (PPS) for rational management of all processes. During the leading trade fair, three networked knitelligence® flat knitting machines will be demonstrating the performance of the platform: two ADF models and a new BMS for the commodity market.

The new BMS 52 ki impresses with the proven quality of STOLL, extremely high performance and minimal costs. Using digital solutions from knitelligence®, the newcomer will be producing individualized front parts for a children’s sweater in a completely automated process during the trade show. The designs and knitting program are created with the k.innovation CREATE PLUS.

The tried-and-tested ADF family has been further improved to meet market requirements. New is the ADF 830-24 ki knit & wear in the unique gauge of E 10.2. With the high needle pitch, the model exhibited in Shanghai produces fine STOLL-knit and wear® products with intarsia, inverse plating and STOLL-ikat plating® and woven looks with STOLL-weave-in® Technology. The gauge of E 10.2 will now be available for almost all STOLL machines.

In addition, the ADF portfolio has been expanded to include a variant with a 36ʺ working width. An ADF 330 ki will be presented in Shanghai for this purpose. This model is available as variant with 24 or 32 yarn guides and with STOLL-weave-in® device. During the trade fair, it will be producing a customizable footwear article in a multi-gauge of E9.2. The seamless knitted 3D shoe upper is optimally prepared for a low-confection downstream process in footwear production.

Warp Prepration

In the warp preparation weaving sector, the ISODIRECT presents itself as an efficient beam warping machine for the mid-range segment with an excellent price/performance ratio. The innovative model processes all spun yarns, reaches a warping speed of up to 1,000 m/min and can be operated with simple hand movements. The beams produced are absolutely cylindrical in design, precisely wound and completely identical in terms of warp lengths. A computer-controlled measuring system allows deviations of only 0.15% maximum. With the high-quality ISODIRECT beams, the machines in the weaving mill can fully develop their efficiency potential.

Care Solutions – After sales of the digital generation for maximum competitiveness

In the Care Solutions sector, KARL MAYER is using the possibilities offered by digitization to provide after-sales support at a completely new level.

A newly developed dashboard now makes it possible to book and use support services individually in the simplest way, in a targeted manner, and without any ambiguous communication.

Support from experts, tools for spare parts management and online service offers can be used. Specific products of the Care Solutions dashboard for this are the proven WEBSHOP for easy spare parts ordering, a health check for inspecting the machine, as well as online after-sales tools for immediate troubleshooting of the machine remotely and for expert support. There is also a button to access videos that provide machine and technological know-how. Assistance videos and e-learnings will follow in this area.

A prerequisite for utilizing the clear customer benefits from the diverse offers is the networking of the machines via k.ey.

Textile solutions for the trends of our time

Chic Knitted Goods With Function And Sustainability

For comfortable fashion and loungewear, KARL MAYER presents trendy textile patterns and chic garments with important product attributes of our time: smart, casual and environmentally friendly.

For more sustainability, recycled PES and PA yarns can be processed on all KARL MAYER’s current machines, without compromising on speed and product quality. In addition, warp knitting can do without sizing. With less water, chemicals and energy than generally used in weaving, woven-fabric-like articles can be produced, as demonstrated by a chic denim-style dress. The textile for this was created on a WEFT.FASHION TM 3 and consists of 73% yarn-dyed, coarse natural fiber flame yarn.

Fine woven-fabric-like materials, e.g. for men’s shirts, can also be produced on warp knitting machines. One example is a lightweight article completely made from polyester for full recycling, which offers natural comfort-stretch, breathability and wear without wrinkling.

Less waste and more comfort is also the goal of close-to-contour manufacturing. What is possible in this regard is demonstrated by a sporty fully fashion top from a RDPJ 6/2 EL that was made with seamless technology and free-cut fabrication, thus managing without seams.

TERRY.ECO, the highly productive and sustainable production of terry products, also has something new to offer. For the first time, a super-soft terry article made of absorbent bamboo fibers on the inside and ultra-soft microfiber polyester on the outside has been processed on a TM 4-TS EL to create a casual loungewear.

The textile show is rounded off by trendy lace fashion and by new, innovative 3D crinkle articles. The fabrics produced on a HKS 4-M EL were created using a yarn mix of polyamide and only partially drawn-in wrapping yarn.

Eye-catchers for guests from the flat knitting sector are likely to be the extravagant fashion items from the current STOLL collection “FASTER: From(CONCEPT)–To(STORE “. In addition, a joint project for the production of sustainable mouth-nose masks will be presented.

Sustainable Production Of Woven Fabrics in Indigo Blue with Greendye

In the denim sector, a collection of trendy jeans articles demonstrates the performance of KARL MAYER’s environmentally friendly nitrogen technology for indigo dyeing. The dye content of the deep blue GREENDYE textiles is 1.5 to 2.7%. To achieve it, the cotton raw material went through three dye troughs instead of the usual six. This saves liquor volume and thus water or wastewater and chemicals. In addition, less yarn waste is produced, and the dye is better fixed.

Well on the way with Knitted Geotextiles and Construction Textiles

The exhibits of KARL MAYER Technische Textilien at ITMA ASIA + CITME will focus on infrastructure and construction. In particular, the wide range of articles for the renovation of pipes, the implementation of roofing systems, the reinforcement of roadways and for use as plaster grids are proving to be bestsellers in China. KARL MAYER Technische Textilien is also looking forward to many discussions about the new BIAXTRONIC® II. This warp knitting machine with weft insertion has been optimized in terms of its price/performance ratio, and has already successfully been presented to key customers in the run-up to the fair.

Posted May 28, 2021

Source: KARL MAYER Group

Accelerating Circularity Launches European Project: Founding Members Signal Potential For Global Scale

CAMPBELL HALL, N.Y. — May 27, 2021 — Building on the success of its work researching, mapping, modeling, and linking circular textile-to-textile systems in the United States, Accelerating Circularity today announced the launch of a new project based in Europe. In discussing the organization’s expansion, Founder and President Karla Magruder said: “We think of successful projects as those that can be repeated and scaled to maximize their impact. The launch of Accelerating Circularity Europe exemplifies this approach and advances our goal of enabling the industry to achieve a scaled, global, circular textile system.”

The founding members of Accelerating Circularity Europe’s Steering Committee represent leaders in global retail, circular supply chain, and textile recycling. They include DuPont Biomaterials, European Outdoor Group, GIZ, Gr3n, Inditex, Lenzing, Recover™, Recyclatex Group, Reverse Resources, Texaid, and Zalando.

Laura Coppen, head of Circularity at Zalando, said: “We are excited to join the ACPE Steering Committee to advance the industry in the ‘end of life’ product stage. With our reach as a platform, we can contribute to scaling circular textile systems and move away from linear to circular business practices. To do that we need to collaborate across the industry to scale solutions quickly, and we believe this project does just that. Our circularity strategy aims to integrate the principles of circularity into our business, with our brand partners and for our customers. We aim to ensure that products don’t end up in landfill or are incinerated and we see this project as a great way to learn and build better systems in the long term.”

Chief Sustainability Officer at Recover™ Helene Smits stated: “Recover™ believes that scalability is one of the main challenges of a circular textile industry, and we have included it as a core pillar of our strategy. Accelerating Circularity Europe can be a strong facilitator of this initiative and we are very enthusiastic to be a founding member of the ACPE Steering Committee.”

Speaking about Reverse Resources’ decision to join the Steering Committee, Sales Marketing Lead Marieke Koemans-Kokkelink added, “Creating a European-wide collaboration enables us to digitally follow (and improve) the textile material flows through circulation.”

The Steering Committee will set the strategy and make decisions for the European project. They will convene a Brand and Retailer Working Group for the development of take back programs and circular product specifications. Select collectors, recyclers, and preprocessors will comprise a Spent Textile Working Group to address challenges in collection, sorting, and feedstock preparation. As in the U.S., The European project will unfold in phases: research and mapping, modeling and linking, then trials and evaluation. The new project will expand upon the work done to date and adapt it to the European context.

There are multiple ways to participate in the project: NGOs can become Collaborating Organizations, a network of complementary and mutually supportive entities that amplify the work. Companies can join the technical working groups and can also become System Partners once the project launches the trial phase. Organizations may register their interest via ­­­­­­­acceleratingcircularity.org/stakeholder-registry.

Posted May 27, 2021

Source: Accelerating Circularity

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 Exhibitor Preview: Mahlo

SAAL, Germany — May 7, 2021 — When ITMA Asia opens its doors in Shanghai on June 12, Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG together with Shanghai Kuantex will present the latest systems and solutions for efficient and high-quality textile production and finishing at booth H6-A08.

In the textile industry, the name Mahlo stands for high-quality automatic straightening and process control systems. The recipe for success of the experts from Germany is more than 75 years of experience paired with the latest technological developments. At ITMA Asia 2021, the company will remain true to this strategy and present the latest developments in the field of straightening and process control. At the Mahlo booth, the latest generation of the Orthopac RVMC-15 weft straightening system or the Qualiscan QMS-12 quality measuring system will show why they strengthen every textile production line.

The straightener’s opto-electronic scanning for distortion detection with oscillating lens and newly revised DSP (digital signal processor) is probably the most sensitive and versatile system on the market. Arranged on a carrier bridge, several of these sensors, evenly distributed across the width, detect the position of the weft yarn simultaneously at different points. The scanning system detects and analyzes the angular position of weft yarns, stitches or tufting rows. An intelligent control algorithm with self-optimization function, together with the hydraulic or electric roller positioning adapted to it, ensures that all fabric distortions are removed reliably in the process. Even the most complicated fabric structures pose no problem. Scanning systems for special fabric structures are available as an alternative to standard scanning. Even scanning and warp correction of patterned fabrics (lace, jacquard, print, terry cloth) is possible without any problems.

Visitors to test fabric samples

Also contributing to high-quality textile production and finishing is the Famacont PMC for controlling weft and stitch course density, which will also be on show at ITMA Asia. The Famacont PMC-15 uses a sensor to measure the yarn or stitch density and compares it with the target value stored in the recipe data management system. The detected deviation of the yarn density from the target value is used to fully automatically regulate the leading during the needling process on the stenter frame. Interested parties can have the mode of operation explained to them at the Mahlo booth with the help of a demo tower and their own or provided fabric samples.

Full speed on the data highway

The knowledgeable audience at ITMA Asia can also immerse themselves in Mahlo’s digital world and get to know the new mPilot control room software and the mLog data analysis tool. This allows measurement data to be stored, logged and evaluated. Both systems are part of the mSmart concept that defines Mahlo’s digital environment. An important building block for the future: Because only those who take the path along the data highway will be able to remain competitive and produce efficiently in the future.

Posted May 27, 2021

Source: Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG

Gap, Walmart Partner To Introduce Gap Home – A New Brand Of Timeless Essentials For The Modern Home Available Exclusively At Walmart

BENTONVILLE, Ark./SAN FRANCISCO — May 27, 2021 — Gap and Walmart today announced a strategic partnership to introduce Gap Home, a new brand of home essentials available exclusively at Walmart. With this launch, two of the world’s most iconic brands have come together to bring Walmart’s scale and Gap’s brand heritage to life through signature style in a new product category for the first time — encouraging customers to shop for quality designs and timeless home essentials for their everyday lives.

Available to shop beginning June 24 exclusively on Walmart.com, the Gap Home launch collection will feature more than 400 items across home décor, tabletop, bedding and bath, ranging in price from $15.88 for a Washed Denim Pillow to $64.98 for a T-Shirt Soft Jersey Reversible King Comforter Set perfect for dressing all spaces, from college dorms to forever homes. New Gap Home seasonal and special collections will drop throughout the year and will be developed in partnership with Gap’s licensing agency, IMG.

“We’re thrilled that Gap selected Walmart as the exclusive retailer to debut its home brand. A hallmark of American fashion, Gap is the ideal partner to bring its timeless, signature style into the modern home to help customers design and decorate beautiful living spaces,” said Anthony Soohoo, executive vice president, Home, Walmart. “Over the past few years, we’ve focused on expanding our home assortment to bring high-quality, stylish home goods and decor to our customers at an unbelievable value. Gap Home is the latest example of how we’ll deliver on that mission.”

Gap Home embodies the brand’s optimistic, modern American style that bridges the gaps between individuals, generations and cultures. The launch collection is made with the planet in mind and features quality materials like denim and chambray with unique finishes at a pricepoint that is accessible to all customers. The Gap Home collection includes items made with organic cotton and recycled materials.

“Walmart is a global leader in the home space with extensive digital reach and distribution, and this partnership enables Gap to introduce a new category in a smart, scalable way,” said Mark Breitbard, president and CEO of Gap brand. “Gap Home at Walmart opens a new door for Gap as a lifestyle brand delivering timeless American style in all new ways. We are excited for this growth opportunity, enabling even more customers to fall in love with Gap.”

Posted May 27, 2021

Source: Walmart Inc./Gap

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 Exhibitor Preview: Picanol NV

IEPER, Belgium — May 27, 2021 — Following the highly successful ITMA Europe in 2019, ITMA ASIA + CITME will be the textile machinery industry’s first major exhibition in two years. Understandably, everyone at Picanol is really looking forward to this event, especially given that the close cooperation between CTMA and Cematex has transformed ITMA ASIA + CITME into the most important biennial meeting point not only for the Asian but also for the global textile industry.

“Everyone at Picanol is eager to help our customers by providing the best technologies available on the market for airjet and rapier machines, as well as an outstanding local service and support team. The four development principles of Picanol — Smart Performance, Sustainability Inside, Driven by Data, and Intuitive Control — guide us in all our ventures. Inspired by these four principles, our R&D team has been developing some really exciting innovations that will be displayed at ITMA ASIA + CITME. These include two airjet weaving machines, four rapier weaving machines for flat fabrics, as well as one rapier machine for weaving terry towel. Furthermore, there will be an additional rapier machine in jacquard execution at the Bonas booth,” commented Johan Verstraete, vice president Weaving Machines.

In addition to displaying the many innovations made to its range of both airjet and rapier machines, Picanol will also be premiering two new rapier machines: the brand new GTMax-i 3.0S will be shown in a 4 color dobby execution, weaving a denim style, whereas the new GTMax-S on display will be an 8 color dobby machine in 380 cm reed width weaving a silk fabric.

Picanol will also be demonstrating an OptiMax-i gripper machine in free flight execution of 540 cm width at the exhibition. This represents a significant innovation breakthrough for specific technical segments.

You can find out more about Picanol’s products and their unique features on www.picanol.be and www.picanol.com.cn.

GTMax-i-3.0S 4-R-230 Denim

The new GTMax-i 3.0S sets the benchmark for competitive and qualitative weaving – and it’s also available in 240 and 250 cm reed width for ultimate stretch fabrics.

Warp:

  • Co Ne 16/1
  • Density 35.7 ends/cm
  • Drawing in width 223 cm

Weft:

  • PES/EL 150/40 den + PES 300 den
  • Density 35.4 picks/cm

Features:

  • BlueBox electronic platform
  • SUMO Drive concept
  • Dobby S2678B with Stäubli undermotion
  • DRC2 Harness Frame connection
  • Guided Gripper (GOH)
  • Electronic Selvedge System (ELSY)
  • Oil cooler

GTMax-S-8-R-380 Silk

The new GTMax-S with its dedicated silk execution offers you the perfect solution for weaving top-quality fabrics.

Warp:

  • Silk 1/40/44 den
  • Density 120 ends/cm
  • Drawing in width 375 cm

Weft:

  • Silk 2/20/22 den
  • Density 49 picks/cm

Features:

  • BlueBox electronic platform
  • SUMO Drive concept
  • Dobby S2658B with Stäubli undermotion
  • Take-up silk execution
  • Dedicated widths
  • Electronic Selvedge System (ELSY)
  • Center Electronic cutter

OptiMax-i-4-R-220 Worsted

A machine driven by data and focusing on sustainability inside.

Warp:

  • Wo/PES Nm 38/1
  • Density 31.5 ends/cm
  • Drawing in width 188 cm

Weft:

  • Wo/PA/EL Nm 42/1
  • Density 27 picks/cm

Features:

  • BlueTouch 15.6”  display
  • EcoFill 4c wasteless system
  • Electronic Right Gripper Opener (ERGO)
  • SmartEye filling detector
  • Free Flight with carriers (VD)
  • Quick Style Change (QSC)
  • Smart signal lights

OmniPlus-i-4-P-190 Poplin

A proof that even light fabric segment can benefit from the OmniPlus-i platform. Digitization, maximum flexibility and running the highest speed.

Warp:

  • Co Ne 120/2
  • Density 51.2 ends/cm
  • Drawing in width 170 cm

Weft:

  • Co Ne 120/2
  • Density 33.5 picks/cm

Features:

  • BlueTouch 15.6”  display
  • Blue prewinders
  • PosiJet main nozzle with automatic positioning
  • PRA II Plus automatic pick removal and repair system
  • Smart signal lights
  • Quick Style Change (QSC)

TerryMax-i-8-R-260 Terry towel

The benchmark for terry weaving. No limitations in design, aiming at maximum performance in combination with ultimate quality.

Warp:

  • Ground: Co Ne 24/2 – Pile: Co Ne 20/2
  • Density 23 ends/cm
  • Drawing in width 253 cm

Weft:

  • Co Ne 14/1 + Chenille Nm 4 + PES 167 dtex + PP 300 den
  • Density 20-144 picks/cm

Features:

  • Pneumatic Pile Backrest
  • Pile formation system
  • Pile Monitoring
  • BlueTouch 15.6”  display
  • Needle Roll Control
  • Guided Gripper (GCv)
  • Smart signal lights

OmniPlus-i-6-D-220 Ladies wear

Airjet equipped with a SmartShed. This is Picanol’s direct driven shedding motion and combines the best of different worlds: performance, flexibility & energy effectiveness.

Warp:

  • PES 50 den + 100 den + 150 den
  • Density 54 ends/cm
  • Drawing in width 208 cm

Weft:

  • PES/EL 150/40 den + 100/40 den + PES/CV/EL Ne 30/40 den
  • Density 29 picks/cm

Features:

  • SmartShed direct driven digital shedding motion
  • BlueTouch 15.6”  display
  • Blue prewinders
  • ARVD II Plus automated air saving system
  • Smart signal lights

OptiMax-i-4-R-540 Coating

A new milestone in weaving coating fabrics. Free Flight gripper-system extended till 540 cm at highest insertion rates. No guide-hooks required anymore on widths above 360 cm!

Warp:

  • PES 1100 dtex T0
  • Density 7 ends/cm
  • Drawing in width 520 cm

Weft:

  • PES 1100 dtex T0
  • Density 7 picks/cm

Features:

  • Free Flight with raceboard (VB)
  • Electronic Right Gripper Opener (ERGO)
  • Direct Warp Control (DWC)
  • Hybrid Harness Frames
  • BlueTouch 15.6”  display
  • Smart signal lights
  • Laserstop

GTMax-i-3.0S 8-J-340 (Bonas – Hall 3 – Booth D01)

Warp:

  • PES 75 den
  • Density 118 ends/cm
  • Drawing in width 308 cm

Weft:

  • PES 150 den + 100 den
  • Density 120 picks/cm

Posted May 27, 2021

Source: Picanol

 

Domtar Corp. To Expand Wayne County, Ga., Manufacturing Facility Creating 75 Jobs

ATLANTA — May 17, 2021 — Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Domtar Corp. will invest more than $60 million to expand its Engineered Absorbent Materials (EAM) manufacturing operations in Jesup, Ga., delivering 75 additional jobs to Wayne County.

“I thank Georgia-based EAM Corporation for continuing to create jobs and opportunities for the hardworking Georgians of Wayne County,” Governor Kemp said. “The state’s pipeline of highly trained talent has helped the No. 1 state for business continue to attract solid jobs for all Georgians, regardless of zip code.”

Domtar’s EAM facility in Jesup has been developing and manufacturing innovative, high-quality absorbent core solutions since 1998. The expansion will help Domtar grow its airlaid nonwoven business, which has become essential to hygiene product manufacturers across the globe. The project will add an additional large-scale production line to the EAM facility that will supply both domestic and global customers, increasing its exports through the Port of Savannah by 60 percent, adding approximately 500 containers to its annual exports.

“Domtar is pleased to partner with the State of Georgia to expand our facility,” said EAM Operations Director Kim Sumner. “The project will play an integral role in helping Domtar establish a global absorbent materials and technology business that includes pulp and airlaid materials, strengthening our value proposition as an essential partner to absorbent hygiene customers around the globe.”

The company previously expanded its Jesup operations in 2014, and currently employs approximately 90 Georgians. Once the expansion is complete, the company will employ more than 160 people in southeast Georgia. New positions at the facility will include careers in operations, warehousing, logistics, and supervision. Individuals interested in opportunities with Domtar are encouraged to visit domtar.com/careers for additional information.

“This expansion is great news for Domtar and Wayne County. It’s the largest local industry expansion in several years and will provide a financial boost for Wayne County’s economy. We’re always thrilled when jobs come to Wayne County, and we are excited that Domtar chose this facility for their expansion as they are an extremely valuable employer to our community,” said Executive Director of the Wayne County Industrial Development Authority Dell Keith. “We are also grateful to Georgia’s Department of Economic Development, Wayne County Commission, and City of Jesup for their contributions to make this project possible.”

“At Georgia Ports, we’re happy to support the export of Georgia-made products and the jobs those exports mean for communities across the state,” said Griff Lynch, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority. “The Domtar expansion will bring the number of Wayne County jobs that rely on port activity to nearly 2,200 full- and part-time positions.”

Project Manager Elizabeth McLean represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Global Commerce division on this competitive project in partnership with the Wayne County Industrial Development Authority, City of Jesup, Georgia Ports Authority, Georgia Quick Start, Georgia Power, and Atlanta Gas Light.

“Domtar has been a longtime partner to the state and specifically to our friends in southeast Georgia,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Many thanks to our partners at every level of government who continue to prioritize investing in the Port of Savannah and in our workforce training programs — both of which have been critical to international companies like Domtar continuing to create opportunities for Georgians.”

Posted May 26, 2021

Source: Georgia Office of the Governor

Altair To Host Technology Conference And Showcase Simulation Solutions For Composites At JEC Composites Connect

TROY, Mich. — May 21, 2021 —  Altair — a global technology company providing solutions in the areas of simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI) — will host a technology conference focused on simulation solutions for composites at the inaugural JEC Composites Connect, the virtual version of JEC World, the world’s leading composites trade show, on June 1.

Entitled “A Complete Composites Workflow for All Industries,” Altair’s conference will be the only company-led conference to offer cross-industry presentations covering the entire composite product design cycle. The conference will include presentations from several industry experts, including:

  • Jeffrey Wollschlager, vice president composite technologies, Altair;
  • Dr. Martin Perterer, head of simulation, KTM e-Technologies;
  • Patrick Jumin, Karim Sliman, and Derik Joël Kengne Tapchom, composites specialists, SNCF; and
  • Nerea MarKaide, polymers and composites expert, Cidetech.

Optimized weight-performance ratios are critical to many industries including aerospace, transportation, sports, and racing. When extreme lightweight requirements meet ultimate performance needs, continuous fiber reinforced materials are the solution of choice. The holistic simulation of continuous fiber composites is an important building block to tailor products to individual requirements. In addition to the conference program, Altair will also have a virtual booth where attendees can meet Altair experts, network with other visitors, and experience how Altair solutions help to:

  • Accelerate composites design to production;
  • Handle composite design certification;
  • Predict ultimate failure behavior; and
  • Handle material data and characterization.

The Altair event will conclude with a roundtable discussion to exchange views with various manufacturers and Altair’s experts in the field of composites.

“We have participated in JEC events for many years. This year, more than ever, we believe it is important to maintain this collaboration and to continue to support JEC World with our content and solutions,” said Jeffrey Wollshlager, vice president of composites technologies, Altair. “JEC remains, without a doubt, the must-attend event for innovation in composites and Altair solutions heavily contribute to a seamless design and development process utilizing composites in all industries, enabling lighter designs and better products.”

JEC Connect has been conceived to be a real trade show. In the virtual interface of the event platform, visitors will be able to wander around and visit digital booths where companies will present their products, take advantage of several networking zones and a platform for making appointments, and attend several conferences, including the one by Altair.

Posted May 26, 2021

Source: Altair

Athletic-Inspired Fashion Retailer Hibbett Announces Appointment Of Linda Hubbard To Its Board Of Directors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — May 26, 2021 — Hibbett Sports Inc., an athletic-inspired fashion retailer, announced the appointment of Linda Hubbard to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately at the commencement of today’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Following the retirement of Jane Aggers, the appointment maintains the size of the board at 10. Hubbard will serve on the Audit Committee and will be a Class II Director whose tenure expires at the 2022 Annual Stockholders Meeting.

Hubbard is the president and COO of Carhartt Inc. — an apparel manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer that manufactures Carhartt-branded products that are sourced and sold globally. She was promoted to her current role in 2013, developing and executing corporate strategy with oversight over all areas of Carhartt’s business. Hubbard also serves as secretary/treasurer and director on Carhartt’s board of directors. She joined Carhartt in 2002 and has also served as the company’s CFO. Prior to joining Carhartt, Hubbard was an audit partner at Plante Moran, one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, where she provided audit assurance, tax and consulting services to clients primarily in manufacturing, real estate, construction and distribution. In addition, Hubbard has served on the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago/Detroit Branch in Detroit, Michigan since 2017 and her term expires in 2022. In her role as director, she provides the Bank’s leadership and economists with relevant impact analysis of economic events, which has been especially critical during the current economic and health crisis.

Hubbard received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in 1982 and is a Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant. She qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Anthony F. Crudele, chairman of the doard, stated: “We are pleased to welcome Linda to the Hibbett Board of Directors and we will benefit from the broad skill set she brings to our Board. Linda has partnered with many retailers and brings the vendor’s perspective to our retail experience, as well as strong sourcing and logistics disciplines. Linda’s work on the Board of the Federal Reserve Bank brings a different business and geographic perspective and we look forward to her contribution to the Board.

“I would also like to thank Jane Aggers for her invaluable service and leadership on the Board, having served almost 11 years, with four years as Chair of our Audit Committee and four years as Chair of our Compensation Committee. We wish her the very best in her retirement.”

On her appointment, Hubbard commented: “I look forward to joining the Hibbett Team; a growth retailer that has done a great job navigating through the pandemic. I am very familiar with many of their markets and Hibbett has built a strong athleisure assortment and demonstrated great apparel instincts. Their growth in e-commerce has been outstanding. I believe that my skill set is complimentary to the Company’s needs and I look forward to contributing to Hibbett’s growth and success.”

Posted May 26, 2021

Source: Hibbett Sports, Inc.

We aRe Spin Dye Signs Collaboration Agreement With Hugo Boss

STOCKHOLM — May 26, 2021 — Today, We aRe Spin Dye (WRSD) AB entered into a collaboration agreement with the international premium brand Hugo Boss.

“It feels fantastic to finally be able to communicate this collaboration with Hugo Boss, one of the world’s largest fashion houses with an obvious position in high end fashion,” said Andreas Andrén, CEO of We aRe SpinDye.

Hugo Boss has a clear agenda for how they will gradually become even more sustainable. One of the company’s intermediate goals is to have reduced total water consumption by 40 percent by 2025 — where WRSD is expected to be involved and contribute with competence and technology. The long term goal for Hugo Boss is to be completely climate neutral by 2050.

Andrén continued: “We are really looking forward to starting a collaboration with an iconic brand of Hugo Boss size that has also incorporated sustainability into its core values on such a broad level.”

In November, Hugo Boss Ag entered the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World for the fourth year in a row. Hugo Boss is thus one of the four companies in the textile, clothing and luxury segment that have qualified for the index this year. Hugo Boss is also listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe for the first time. In the assessment carried out by S&P Global, HUGO BOSS improved significantly compared with the previous year and received, among other things, the assessment “best in class” in several categories.

Posted May 26, 2021

Source: We aRe Spin Dye

Partially Bio-Based Raw Materials From Covestro For Notebooks From Moleskine®

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — May 26, 2021 — Moleskine® notebooks are replicas of the legendary notebook used by such notable people as Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and Bruce Chatwin. ‪Moleskine places great emphasis on more sustainable products and manufacturing processes and has already been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). For the covers of its ‪classic notebooks, the company relies on ‪Covestro’s advanced INSQIN® waterborne polyurethane (PU) technology for textile coating with partially bio-based raw materials. This will increase the use of alternative raw materials in the production of the PU synthetics covers.

This application focuses on waterborne PU dispersions with up to 50 percent biomass-based carbon content, reducing the CO2 footprint accordingly but offering the same good quality as fossil-based raw materials. The coating also features a premium look and feel — as befits the characteristic quality of these notebooks. Using INSQIN technology, Moleskine and Chinese PU synthetics material specialist ‪Hexin are now able to produce partially bio-based coatings for hardcover and softcover notebooks.

On the path to more circularity

“We are partnering with Covestro to perfect these high-quality, low-solvent coatings for our classic Moleskine notebook covers,” said Daniela Riccardi, the company’s CEO. “Covestro’s partially bio-based coating technology enables us to reduce our impact on the environment and improve our sustainability.”

“Working with innovative partners like Moleskine allows us to develop more sustainable materials,” explained Dr. Torsten Pohl, global head of Textile Coating at Covestro. “With our new partially bio-based raw material, Covestro allows for a total of approximately 23 percent renewable carbon in this coating, which is in line with our vision to become fully circular.”

The project is part of a global strategic program with which Covestro is fully committed to the circular economy. That’s why the company is focusing on the use of alternative raw materials and renewable energy, the development of innovative recycling technologies, and collaboration with partners along the value chains.

Posted May 26, 2021

Source: Covestro Deutschland AG

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