H&M’s Colour Story Collection Puts A Contemporary, Sustainable Spin On Color Dyeing Techniques

STOCKHOLM — March 30, 2021 — H&M is thrilled to announce the latest Innovation Stories collection, Colour Story. Following the first drop Science Story, the second drop celebrates new, more sustainable methods of working with colour. Joining forces with innovators, H&M created a selection of contemporary pieces that bring awareness to the dyeing and printing processes environmental impacts. Colour Story uses cutting-edge dyeing techniques, such as biotechnology, plant-based pigments and closed-loop systems, that not only create unique and charming colours but have less impact on the environment. Carefully crafted earthy tones give the collection a soothing, inviting quality, while swathed styles and denim add a confident urban sensibility. The collection will launch in selected stores and at hm.com from April 15.

Edgy yet bohemian, the Colour Story collection spotlights the undiscovered beauty of more sustainably produced colors. Key pieces include the digitally printed spaghetti-strap-waisted cropped shirt and drawstring skirt, as well as the plant based dyed, languid, caped dress and poncho-style hoodie, comprised of more sustainably sourced fabrics. The chestnut top and trouser coordinates, colored with We aRe SpinDye®, are stand-outs too. Silhouettes are both flowing and form-fitting, allowing the colours to wrap and envelop the wearer. Accessories add a light grungy feel to any look; the hooped earrings made from recycled glass, with no added colour pigments, and chunky-soled sandals made from Bloom™ — a flexible foam partly produced with algae biomass — in particular. A color palette of warm oranges, indigos, sage greens and soft yellows permeate the collection and pull focus for organic, optimistic energy.

In keeping with our mission towards a circular fashion future, H&M will be offering a unique selection of pieces for customers to rent. Both Stockholm, Sweden and Mitte, Berlin will have a selected store with rentable collections.

‘We’re continually aiming to create elevated pieces with ground-breakingly more sustainable materials and processes,” said Ann-Sofie Johansson, creative advisor at H&M. “With this collection, our forward-thinking designs work together with revolutionary dye processes to make a positive change – be that lower water consumption or reformed manufacturing. This collection has a charming free-spirit; our customers will no doubt love these contemporary pieces, but we hope they’re inspired by the empowering sustainable narrative too.’

‘Working with such interesting innovators and their wonderful ideas has been an incredible journey,” said Ella Soccorsi, concept esigner at H&M. “Colorifix, for example, is the first company to use a natural, biological process to produce and fix pigments onto textiles. They’re launching worldwide with this collection. We’re thrilled that despite its state-of-the-art manufacture, the collection feels effortlessly modern and fresh.’

Posted March 31, 2021

Source: H&M

The LYCRA Co. And ITOCHU Corp. Introduce COOLMAX® And THERMOLITE® Ecomade Fibers Made From 100% Textile Waste

WILMINGTON, Del. — March 30, 2021 — The LYCRA Co., a global leader in fiber and textile solutions for the apparel industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its first performance offerings made from 100-percent textile waste. COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE® EcoMade fibers made from textile waste are the result of a strategic collaboration between The LYCRA Co. and ITOCHU Corp., a general trading company with strength in consumer-related sectors, including the textile business. The new offerings pair the brand equity and performance attributes of these leading cooling and warming brands with the sustainability benefits of textile waste, thus helping address a critical industry need.

“We are pleased to announce our alliance with ITOCHU in helping to address textile waste, which represents a substantial sustainability challenge as the equivalent of one garbage truck of textiles is sent to landfills or incinerated every second1,” said Julien Born, chief commercial officer for The LYCRA Co. “This collaboration exemplifies the synergistic approach we have to develop products and technologies that support a more sustainable future for our vast global customer base.” This is the first of several innovations that The LYCRA Co. is working on in textile and garment recycling. Laying the groundwork for a more circular future is one of the key objectives of The LYCRA Co.’s Planet Agenda Sustainability platform.

Integrating textile waste technology with Coolmax and Thermolite fibers provides consumers with the performance attributes they seek, while making these industry-leading fibers in a new and responsible way. A unique depolymerization and refining process is used to convert textile waste, which consists of scraps from garment manufacturers, into fibers with properties comparable to virgin polyester. The new fibers are available in filament and staple forms, suitable for common textile processes and insulations batting uses.

The industry’s preeminent cooling and warming performance solutions, Coolmax and Thermolite fibers, have been made from recycled raw materials such as recycled PET bottles for many years. The company will continue to offer these products in parallel with those made from textile waste.

These new products can be purchased from The LYCRA Co., except in Japan where ITOCHU will be responsible for sales and marketing. A variety of mills have access to the new offerings and will shortly begin to develop fabrics with them.

1 “A new textiles economy: Redesigning fashion’s future,” Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Jan. 12, 2017, p.37.

https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/publications/A-New-Textiles-Economy_Full-Report_Updated_1-12-17.pdf

Posted March 31, 2021

Source: The LYCRA Company

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol: A Year Into Lockdown, Research Finds Sharp Increase In Consumer Demand For Sustainable Products And Business Practices

MEMPHIS, Tenn.— March 30, 2021 — Consumers around the world have adapted to social distancing measures and lockdowns over the last 12 months, with the way they dress, work, and shop changing dramatically. The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol recently surveyed sustainability decision-makers at 1,000 brands and retailers in the United States and United Kingdom to determine the impact the pandemic has had on the importance of and investment in sustainability initiatives. As brands and retailers look to the future, there is a sense of optimism for increased consumer spending and investment in environmentally friendly practices — with 28 percent of brands and retailers committed to setting new industry standards for sustainability.

As the one year of many countries going into lockdown approaches, the Trust Protocol’s research findings reveal that 69 percent of brands and retailers believe that the pandemic has emphasized the importance of environmentally friendly products to customers — with two-thirds (61 percent) also noting that there has been an increased demand for sustainable products.

The research also found that 63 percent of brands and retailers stated that the pandemic has had a positive impact on their company’s proactive investment in sustainability with the following main areas of focus:

  • Sourcing sustainably produced raw materials (42 percen)
  • Manufacturing sustainability and reducing impacts of chemicals, water and energy (42 percent)
  • Safe working environments (40 percent)

“It is undeniable that the pandemic has caused unforeseen challenges for brands, retailers and consumers alike — but this research reaffirms the commitment to a continued focus on sustainability,” said Dr. Gary Adams, president of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.  “We’re encouraged to learn that so many brands and retailers are looking to set new standards for the industry, instead of simply following what currently exists. As we work towards recovery in many sectors, systems like the Trust Protocol are available to provide the data needed to verify that sustainability targets are being met.”

As the vaccine roll-out picks up pace across the world, consumers are beginning to think about the ‘new normal’, with half (50 percent) of brands and retailers expecting to see an increase in customer spending on sustainable apparel over the next 12 months. They attribute the most common drivers for this increased spending to a need for people to get back to normal (62 percent) and that some consumers will have saved money during the pandemic (67 percent).

As work continues towards delivering more sustainable options to meet growing consumer demand, findings show two thirds (65 percent) of brands and retailers agree that data is important to their future sustainability goals. The Trust Protocol will provide brands and retailers the critical assurances they need to show the cotton fiber element of their supply chain is more sustainably grown with lower environmental and social risk.

The Trust Protocol is a system for more responsibly grown cotton that has committed to six areas of sustainability in line with the U.N. Sustainability Development Goals. It underpins and verifies sustainability progress through sophisticated data collection and independent third-party verification, enabling members to better track the cotton entering their supply chain. Members also will have access to aggregate year-over-year data on water use, greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, soil carbon and land use efficiency.

The Trust Protocol is included on the Textile Exchange’s list of 36 preferred fibers and materials that more than 170 participating brands and retailers can select from as part of Textile Exchange’s Material Change Index program. The Trust Protocol also is working to align with existing standards in the cotton industry and is part of the Forum for the Future Cotton 2040 and the CottonUp guide

Posted March 31, 2021

Source: The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Freudenberg Reports Solid Results For 2020

PLYMOUTH, Mich. — March 31, 2021 — The Freudenberg Group reported sales of $10.1 billion (8.84 billion euros) globally and $2.58 billion (2.25 billion euros) in North America for its 2020 financial year. Freudenberg also continued to invest in both manufacturing and R&D facilities in North America, spending $72.7 million (63.4 million euros) spread out across different business groups in the region.

“The pandemic has made the last 12 months extraordinarily demanding and challenging,” said Dr. Mohsen Sohi, CEO of the Freudenberg Group, adding that, “so far we have managed the crisis comparatively well.”

The Group’s global sales in the 2020 financial year were below the previous year’s total of $10.6 billion (9.46 billion euros). The company reported a profit from operations of $768.4 million (669.9 million euros) compared to $940.5 million (820 million euros) the year before. At $1.31 billion (1.14 billion euros), cash flow was significantly above the comparable figure of $1.1 billion (956.9 million euros) for 2019. In North America, sales declined from $2.84 billion (2.54 billion euros) to $2.58 billion (2.25 billion euros) and employment decreased by roughly 300 from 10,562 to 10,241.

Despite the effects of the pandemic, the international rating agency Moody’s Deutschland GmbH confirmed its credit rating of Freudenberg SE as A3, with a stable outlook, as in the previous year. The Group, therefore, continues to hold an excellent single A rating.

Rapid and disciplined implementation of targeted measures by Freudenberg’s global workforce and the improvement of the economic environment in the fourth quarter were the main contributors to the relatively good 2020 results.

Freudenberg’s businesses in the automotive, textile and mechanical engineering sectors were especially hard hit in the first half of the year. At the same time, businesses such as Freudenberg Medical, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies and Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions experienced a substantial increase in demand for their products.

“These different and, in some cases, divergent developments validate the benefits of Freudenberg’s broad-based portfolio,” Sohi said. “Diversification and innovation have, throughout our long history, proven to be the best defense in a crisis. That is why we continued investments as well as research and development even during this difficult year.”

In 2020, Freudenberg spent $511.9 million (446.3 million euros) or 5 percent of sales (5.1 percent in previous year) on research and development. At the same time, investments in tangible assets (excluding M&A) totaled $329.3 million (287.1 million euros) globally.

The group’s continued expansion in North America included the opening of a new global headquarters and plant for Freudenberg Medical in Beverly, Massachusetts; Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ investments in research and development and testing centers in Ashland, New Hampshire, and Plymouth, Michigan; relocation and expansion of production of the Freudenberg Filtration Technologies facility from Leon to Silao and EagleBurgmann from Mexico City to Queretaro, Mexico, to name the most significant developments.

Investments in pandemic-related production included lines for the production of surgical masks and N95 respirators by Freudenberg Performance Materials in Durham, N.C., and various components for COVID-19 test kits by Freudenberg Medical in their U.S. facilities, as well as ear-guards used to anchor a face mask and 3D-printed face-mask production by Freudenberg-NOK Sealing technologies.

“Freudenberg companies in North America account for more than a quarter of the Group’s global sales and are its second largest market after Europe,” noted Bob Evans, president of Freudenberg North America. “Our more than 10,000 employees in the region have done a remarkable job adjusting to work under pandemic conditions. Their safety was of utmost concern throughout the year. Thanks to our strict operating measures, we were able to minimize or fully eliminate workplace transmission of the virus. We continue to work and plan cautiously and are pursuing our investments in strategic areas such as mobility transformation, digitalization and sustainable solutions, including the further strengthening of our portfolio through acquisitions in the region.”

Posted March 31, 2021

Source: Freudenberg

Evolution St. Louis Helps Fashion Brands Rebound From Supply Chain Disruption Caused By COVID-19

St. LOUIS, Mo. — March 31, 2021 — Evolution St. Louis — a technologically advanced flatbed knitting facility in the United States — is re-energizing domestic knit manufacturing. Throughout the pandemic, the Missouri-based company has helped American fashion brands and retailers bring production back to the United States.

“The dynamic shift in consumer buying patterns and long lead times associated with offshore manufacturing were already leading brands toward domestic manufacturing. The supply chain issues fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic in the past year have accelerated those decisions,” said John Elmuccio, co-founder of Evolution St. Louis. “By creating more responsive supply chains and locating production in the United States with companies like Evolution St. Louis, brands and retailers have a better opportunity to react to demand in a world forever changed by the pandemic.”

Prior to COVID-19, over 95 percent of clothes sold in the United States were imported from overseas. The pandemic disrupted production and shipping overseas, with billions of dollars of clothing orders canceled and countless brick-and-mortar stores closed in the past 12 months.

“There are so many risks and barriers with foreign manufacturing. We’ve seen huge delays and fashion manufacturing companies overseas simply going under and never shipping the product as promised,” said Timo Weiland, co-founder and creative director of the Timo Weiland brand. “By working with Evolution St. Louis, we’re able to keep a closer watch on our products and the process — from start to finish. They’re nimble and collaborative, and our partnership with Evolution St. Louis allows us to react to real-time consumer demand.”

Evolution St. Louis’ industry-leading flatbed knitting machines can produce whole garments, knit-to-shape, fully fashioned knits and complex shapes, as well as footwear, smart and technical textiles. The company also offers full-package services, including raw material sourcing, merchandising, technical design and product engineering. Linking, sewing, finishing, and on-site inventory, logistics, packing and shipping are available.

“The fashion industry as a whole has been hard hit by the pandemic, but businesses with domestic partners have fared better,” said Jon Lewis, co-founder of Evolution St. Louis. “We’re disrupting the fashion industry by using the latest technologies to help contemporary, designer and luxury brands control their intellectual properties and better manage inventories.”

Evolution St. Louis’ technology serves a variety of industries including apparel and footwear, automotive, lifestyle, sports, health and wellness, medical, and police and fire, creating products for Fortune 500 companies, major brands, boutique designers and direct-to-consumer entrepreneurs.

Posted March 31, 2021

Source: Evolution St. Louis

SHIMA SEIKI Releases New Design Software

Shima Seiki’s APEXFiz™ is a new subscription-based design software option.

WAKAYAMA, Japan— March 31, 2021 — Flat knitting solutions provider Shima Seiki Mfg. Ltd. has announced the release of its new “APEXFiz™” subscription-based design software. APEXFiz is intended to aid in the digital transformation of the fashion industry.

APEXFiz is the latest addition to Shima Seiki’s proven SDS®-onE APEX series design system lineup, but with an unprecedented twist. Whereas previous APEX-series design systems were offered as an all-in-one proprietary hardware/software package, for the first time in its nearly 40 years of design system development, Shima Seiki has released its new APEXFiz as subscription-based design software that can be installed on customers’ individual computers. Maintaining proven functions that have made the APEX series so popular with fashion designers, with APEXFiz those strengths are now enhanced with the added versatility to adapt to different work styles and business environments of the “new normal,” including teleworking and telecommuting. APEXFiz is furthermore available in five different product variations that can be selected according to the customer’s needs, from APEXFiz Design Jr. to APEXFiz Design Pro.

APEXFiz software supports the creative side of fashion from planning and design to colorway evaluation, realistic fabric simulation and 3D virtual sampling. otherwise known as “digital twins,” virtual samples are a digitized version of sample making that allows visual confirmation of garment designs without the need for knitting physical samples. Virtual sampling on APEXFiz is also a communication tool that is not only an accurate representation of the product, but it also digitally bridges the gap between the studio and the factory. By sending data to the knit manufacturer it can be converted to machine programming data, shortening lead times and allowing the production of items faithful to their design as originally intended by the designer. This accuracy allows virtual samples on APEXFiz to be used effectively as prototypes, replacing physical sampling and consequently reducing time, cost and material that are otherwise wasted. APEXFiz thereby helps to realize sustainability and digitally transform the fashion supply chain.

APEXFiz is supported by two other web services to enhance its user experience. “yarnbank™” is the world’s first online web service for searching and viewing the latest yarns, developed with cooperation from yarn companies from around the world. Registered users can download yarn data for free, for use in fabric simulation and virtual sampling on APEXFiz, avoiding the need to scan yarn on their own. By using yarn that is used in actual production, designers and apparel companies can furthermore rest assured that the simulations created using yarn from yarnbank™ are not merely realistic images but accurate representations using yarn that can actually be purchased and used in production. “SHIMAnAVI™” e-learning system allows APEXFiz users to experience online training when and where it is con- venient, and at their own pace, supporting “new normal: work styles. SHIMAnAVI features several courses available in different languages to suit the needs of individual customers as well.

Posted March 31, 2021

Source: Shima Seiki Mfg. Ltd.

Thomas Gangl Assumes Role Of New Borealis CEO

VIENNA, Austria— March 31, 2021 — The Borealis Supervisory Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Gangl as new CEO of Borealis AG, effective 1 April 2021. Thomas Gangl succeeds Alfred Stern, who assumes the role of OMV’s Executive Board member for Chemicals & Materials.

With Thomas Gangl, Borealis gains an exceptional manager and expert from among OMV’s ranks. With over 20 years of experience in OMV, Thomas Gangl has not only played a significant part in shaping the refining and petrochemicals business in the OMV Group but more recently was also responsible for establishing chemical recycling and thereby laying the foundation for OMV’s circular economy strategy.

During his 13 year tenure at Borealis, Alfred Stern has successfully proven visionary leadership by driving Borealis’ transformation from a virgin polyolefins producer to a leading provider of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions, and firmly establishing the company as an innovation and technology leader. He has led Borealis on the way to become a purpose-driven organization, significantly growing enterprise value, while further expanding its geographical footprint in North America.

Posted March 31, 2021

Source: Borealis AG

Informa Markets Fashion Announces Second Half 2021 Event Plans, Including New Markets, Digital Opportunities, And A Much-Anticipated Return To Large-Scale Events

NEW YORK CITY — March 31, 2021 — Informa Markets Fashion, host to a comprehensive portfolio of apparel and sourcing fashion trade events including MAGIC, COTERIE, PROJECT, and SOURCING at MAGIC, confirmed today the first slate of event dates planned for second half 2021. With a strategic approach to delivering a greater variety of business opportunities to better serve the industry’s evolving needs, the schedule will include a combination of formats and locations – both new and returning – providing retail buyers greater access points to discover new brands as well as new and refreshed audiences in a variety of markets.

Building on the momentum created by MAGIC Pop-Up Orlando in February 2021 — one of the first fashion events to safely bring back a physical marketplace in the US — Informa Markets Fashion’s second half 2021 schedule will kick-off with an elevated women’s resort and swim event aligned with internationally recognized Miami Swim Week, DESTINATION: MIAMI by COTERIE on July 10-12, 2021 at Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla. Plans for the return of the keystone COTERIE event, serving the elevated women’s contemporary market, are well underway for September 2021, and dates will be announced shortly. Additional digital and regional event opportunities for the women’s elevated contemporary market, as well trend and contemporary men’s and women’s markets will also be announced in the coming months.

“We serve the diverse needs of the global fashion community through a variety of locations, event formats, and sizes,” says Kelly Helfman, Commercial President of Informa Markets Fashion. “We will continue to announce events throughout the year in order to help retailers more efficiently respond to the quickening pace of consumer habits and demands AND give our brands greater opportunity to move product, reengage existing accounts, and connect with new retailers.”

Informa Markets Fashion will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center this August with keystone events, MAGIC Las Vegas, PROJECT Las Vegas, and SOURCING at MAGIC. The return of Informa Markets Fashion’s comprehensive Las Vegas marketplace will give retailers the opportunity to discover brands and unique products across a large breadth of product categories and price points, and will provide brands with the much needed ability to physically present products and collections to new and existing retail partners.  Running August 9-11, 2021, MAGIC Las Vegas — the women’s and men’s trend and young contemporary trade event — will be co-located alongside PROJECT Las Vegas – the men’s and women’s classic and contemporary event.  In addition to new and refreshed show floor experiences, along with a full line-up of market insights and education sessions throughout both events, brands and buyers can also expect a refreshed show layout with women’s, men’s, and children’s apparel showcased alongside footwear, accessories, home goods, and gifts for optimized merchandising and easier show floor navigation.

“Consistent delivery of safety-led events will continue to be of the utmost importance in 2021,” Helfman adds. “As seen at MAGIC Pop-Up Orlando, this ‘proof of concept’ guided by Informa’s AllSecure safety measures, will carry forward with the help of state, local, and health authorities.  While each event will require its own specific set of safety measures, the industry can expect that all future planning and organization of our events will be lead with the highest standards in safety, hygiene, and cleanliness.”

SOURCING at MAGIC, Informa Markets Fashion’s sourcing and supply chain market event hosting a global audience of manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers from apparel and footwear manufacturing, textiles and materials to components, supply chain and technology solutions, will also return to the Las Vegas Convention Center on August 8-11, 2021. Running simultaneously with the live event and delivering a hybrid event approach for the sourcing and supply chain market segment, SOURCING at MAGIC Online will also return with its next edition digital event, offering even greater variety in connection and commerce opportunities for brands and exhibitors before, during, and after the live event – in addition to a larger arching reach with international communities still returning to US-based events.

Posted March 31, 2021

Source: Informa Markets Fashion

We aRe SpinDye (WRSD) Welcomes Increased Focus On Color And Dyeing In New Collaboration

STOCKHOLM — March 29, 2021 — Swedish We aRe SpinDye (WRSD) takes its place with its unique coloring technology in the latest Innovation Stories collection, Color Story from H&M. This is a clear milestone in the work of creating an increased focus on color among fashion companies and a heightened awareness of the negative environmental effects that occur when dyeing textiles.

We aRe SpinDye introduced in 2016 a unique and extremely resource-efficient dyeing process. By using the company’s technology when dyeing textiles, water consumption is reduced by 75 percent and chemical consumption by as much as 90 percent compared with traditional water dyeing of fabric. A technology that is now part of the latest Innovation Stories collection, Color Story from H&M. The fact that more companies in the fashion industry must pay attention to the negative environmental effects that occur when dyeing textiles has been We aRe SpinDye`s biggest driving forces since the start.

“We aRe SpinDye has devoted its entire existence to highlighting how enormously resource-intensive the dyeing process is in textile production. It is a global problem that needs more attention. It has been fantastic to work with pioneering and brave designers over the years who show that it is possible to create fantastic creations with our resource-efficient coloring method. We want to highlight that color and process can no longer be ignored,” said Andreas Andrén, CEO, WRSD.

Reports show that dyeing alone accounts for almost 24 percent of the resources consumed during a garment’s entire lifetime. From raw material, through production and use to recycling or in the worst case the landfill. In just one year, the clothing industry uses 9 billion cubic meters of water and 168 million tons of process chemicals to dye fabrics. We aRe SpinDye now hopes that 2021 will be the year when more brands in the industry will pay attention to the ways that are available when it comes to resource-efficient dyeing procedures.

“We believe in abandoning the harmful model of using wet dyeing and instead lead by example to inspire the textile world to choose a modern, more sustainable dyeing method. You can avoid wet dyeing completely by adding color pigments to the fiber in the same moment as the fiber is made. In this way, both water, chemicals and CO2 can be reduced to a minimum,” Andrén said.

This is the second time We aRe SpinDye has participate in one of H & M’s premium collections, and the company has also collaborated with H&M Womenswear and Arket earlier this year. The collection will be launched in selected stores and on hm.com from April 15.

Posted March 29, 2021

Source: We aRe SpinDye

TRSA 11th Annual Legislative Conference: Virtual Hill Day A Resounding Success

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — March 29, 2021 — TRSA held its Hill Day on March 25 to close its 11th Annual Legislative Conference. The meetings were a resounding success, with a total of 96 linen, uniform and facility services industry executives taking part in 110 meetings with members of Congress and key staff members. TRSA staff joined members on the calls, the majority of which took place via Zoom video conference.

TRSA member executives met with congressional representatives from 27 states as well as the territory of Puerto Rico. This year’s meetings took place virtually as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic suspending in-person meetings at the U.S. Capitol building.

The executives had three key issues to discuss during the meetings, including:

  • FEMA Designation for Timely Restoration of Laundry Operations Issue Paper;
  • Increase Healthcare Worker and Public Health & Safety (Reusable PPE) Issue Paper; and
  • Industrial Laundering of Scrubs Issue Paper.

“I thought that TRSA did a great job spelling out exactly what was expected of members to do in order to help push the legislative agenda in favor of our industry,” said Kelly Johnson, a regional manager at Alsco Inc. based in Phoenix. “I would definitely be involved again and look forward to seeing if our efforts result in any substantial change.”

As a result of the meetings, TRSA has several action items to follow up on with legislators on behalf of the industry. For more information on TRSA’s Hill Day Meetings and industry advocacy efforts, contact Vice President of Government Relations Kevin Schwalb at kschwalb@trsa.org.

The Virtual Hill Day was part of TRSA’s 11th Annual Legislative Conference & Industry Awards Dinner, a two-day in-person and virtual event. Sponsors include Alliant Systems, Kannegiesser ETECH, JENSEN USA Inc., Lavatec Laundry Technology Inc. and Pellerin Milnor Corp.

Posted March 29, 2021

Source: TRSA

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