AMETEK Surface Vision Appoints Mike Hevey New Global Business Manager To Ensure Growth Matches Customer Demands

HAYWARD, Calif. — May 18, 2021 — AMETEK Surface Vision, the leading provider of online surface inspection solutions, has appointed Mike Hevey as its new divisional vice president/global business manager.

His responsibilities include advancing the business by ensuring AMETEK Surface Vision continues to grow and helps customers meet their increased quality demands.

Hevey is confident customers will see seamless continuity in their relationship with the company as he takes over the role and aims to provide clients with easy access to the leadership team, company expertise, and innovative product solutions.

“I want to further improve the customer and supplier experience of working with AMETEK Surface Vision,” Hevey said. “New product offerings is an area of real focus — we have some new and exciting technologies at the early stages of production, and it is important that we work hard to make these developments a success.”

He added: “AMETEK Surface Vision has a highly skilled and talented team, and I want every employee to feel part of something that is bigger than themselves. I also want them to enjoy the challenges we face, to push boundaries, and have the self-confidence to deliver change.”

Most recently the Divisional Vice President of Engineering and Product Management for AMETEK Surface Vision, Hevey has a wealth of global business experience across a variety of industries. He has held roles at SEASPAN Shipyards in Vancouver, Canada, AMETEK LAND in the U.K., and Air Products, with positions in Europe, Russia, and Asia.

Hevey graduated from The University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology in the U.K. with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He also has an MBA in Engineering and Industrial Management from The University of Loughborough, U.K.

“I’ve had the privilege of working in some great companies, and with incredible people, all of whom I owe a great debt,” Hevey said. “It’s these experiences, working and living around the world, that I hope bring the perspective needed to help deliver further success at AMETEK Surface Vision.”

Mike will report directly to Justin Smith, Division Vice President and Business Unit Manager of AMETEK Process Measurement & Inspection, which encompasses AMETEK Surface Vision and AMETEK Land.

“I’m delighted to welcome Mike to this role and wish him every success,” Smith said. “I’m confident he is perfectly positioned to make AMETEK Surface Vision the recognized number one provider of automated visual inspection systems, and to ensure that we deliver the strategic partnership that our customers need to meet their most demanding quality challenges.”

Posted May 18, 2021

Source: AMETEK Surface Vision (formerly Cognex Surface Inspection Systems Division)

Avient Launches New Global Range Of Plastisol Special Effect Screen Printing Inks

CLEVELAND — May 18, 2021 — Avient Corp., a provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced the launch of a consolidated range of plastisol special effect inks and additives. Offered under the new Avient Specialty Inks brand, this consolidated portfolio unifies Avient’s highest performing specialty inks to make it easier for customers to access these products globally.

“With this initial launch under the new Avient Specialty Inks brand, we are offering all our customers a complete package of the best special effects and additive inks to simplify product selection, making it easier for customers around the world to select and order the right products for their needs,” said Tito Echiburu, general manager, Avient Specialty Inks.

Encompassing the most popular effects and additives, this portfolio offers dazzling shimmers, glitters, gels, texture effects, and performance-enhancing modifiers.

Avient Specialty Inks special effect inks and additives are commercially available globally. They are compatible for use with all screen-printing plastisol ink brands from Avient, including QCM, Rutland, Union and Wilflex.

Posted May 18, 2021

Source: Avient Corp.

Jakob Müller Launches New Website

FRICK, Switzerland — May 18, 2021 — In the textile industry, it might well be a unique idea. One of the world’s leading machinery suppliers has just launched its new website — in which the company’s renowned technology is firmly relegated to a back seat. Instead Jakob Müller Group is offering a fresh and innovative web experience which sets out its priorities with total clarity.

Of course, Jakob Müller is known worldwide as a manufacturer of systems and solutions for narrow fabric production. Its research, development and production of top technology has evolved continuously since its foundation in 1887. Innovation has always been at the core of this success story, based on recognition of customer needs and demands. And that customer focus now takes centre stage in the completely reconceived website.

Welcome home

The concept aims to take visitors to www.mueller-frick.com instantly into a familiar world, with a feeling of coming home and comfortable sensations of happy childhood memories. It’s designed to offer a welcome to memorable moments, enfolding the visitor in a pure-life experience which creates a lasting impression.

This welcome to Jakob Müller Group might be a surprise. But it signals the group’s wish to become part of the customer’s whole world, showing how it already empowers countless products used, without a second thought, in everyday life. The design concept uses discreet visual hints to point up awareness of some of these items we often take for granted.

Fashion, home textiles, automotive, medical and industry — all these are fields in which Jakob Müller helps to shape the future. And these sectors are used as anchors for website orientation, with red frames guiding the visitor through the wide application ranges. At a single click, users can find the best way to manufacture a specific product. Professionals in the narrow fabrics and ribbon industry can access detailed information on every aspect of their work. The range spans yarn warping to the finished product, crochet knitting to woven labels, and individual machines to complete system solutions.

Explore the right partnership

Jakob Müller Group is keen to show what its products and ideas can mean for everyone. Values such as quality, safety, customized and innovative solutions are at the core. As a service-oriented partner, the group is committed to ensuring that these aspects match the highest expectations. “Finally, the website should provide the answer if our technology fits the customers world,” said Robert Reimann, CEO at Jakob Müller Group.

Underpinning the whole story are solid principles of trust, experience, the famed Swiss precision and social and environmental responsibility. Together they make Jakob Müller the ideal partner, sure to prove its long-term worth and make a significant contribution to customers’ market success. “We would like to invite individuals to explore our website and find out why Jakob Müller could be the ideal partner for them,” Reimann said.

Posted May 18, 2021

Source: Jakob Müller Group

Preclinical Study Data Indicates That Celliant May Reduce Inflammation

LOS ANGELES — May 18, 2021 — Celliant®, infrared responsive technology from materials science trailblazer Hologenix®, has completed its 8th peer-reviewed published study.  Already clinically shown to increase tissue oxygen levels in the body for stronger performance, faster recovery, better sleep and to help with pain reduction, Celliant is shown in this study to moderate autoimmune and inflammatory response in rats with collagen type II-induced arthritis. Collagen type II-induced arthritis is the most common model for studying rheumatoid arthritis, the chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease.

According to the study, “Although further translational studies are warranted, the findings support the use of infrared-emitting bed linen, bandages or garments as adjuvant non-pharmacological treatments for rheumatoid arthritis patients, and possibly for those suffering from other inflammatory antibody-mediated autoimmune diseases.”

Published online in Scientific Reports under Nature.com on February 3, 2021, the study was conducted at the University of Belgrade, Serbia. Principal investigators included Jasmina Djuretić, Mirjana Dimitrijević, Marija Stojanović, Jelena Kotur Stevuljević, Michael R Hamblin, Ana Micov, Radica Stepanović-Petrović and Gordana Leposavić.  It was funded by the Innovation Fund of the Republic of Serbia with support from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia.  Investigator Michael R. Hamblin, who serves on the Hologenix Science Advisory Board and is a world-renowned expert on infrared and light therapy, was supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants.  Hologenix supplied the Celliant fibers.

The study began when 20 rats were immunized with type II collagen to induce arthritis in the animals. The rats were divided into two groups, one with bedding of Celliant fibers, which are produced with thermo-reactive minerals. The ceramic particles absorb body heat and re-emit the energy back to the body as infrared radiation, which is non-invasive and painless. The second group was housed in cages with standard wood shaving bedding.  From there, two sets of experiments were performed to evaluate autoimmune and inflammatory responses.

For the rats with the Celliant bedding, the symptoms of collagen type II-induced arthritis were postponed and the disease was milder in these infrared-exposed rats as opposed to the non-exposed. Objective biochemical measurements of cytokines, which are secreted by the immune system, and autoimmunity showed improvement as well.

“Science has shown that infrared increases blood flow, improves muscle recovery and can reduce pain,” said Dr. Hamblin. “This study is significant in that it shows that infrared and Celliant, in particular, can potentially reduce inflammation and mitigate autoimmune responses in a model of rheumatoid arthritis, which affects about 1.3 million Americans.”

“We believe that Celliant is a truly disruptive infrared technology that is revolutionizing the textile industry and that it is ripe for applications in the healthcare arena,” said Seth Casden, Hologenix Co-Founder and CEO.

Posted May 18, 2021

Source: Hologenix

Özak Teksti̇L Leapfrogs Towards Supply Chain Digitalization With Glengo And Gerber Technology

NEW YORK CITY — May 18, 2021 — For more than 20 years, Özak Tekstil has partnered with Gerber Technology and its Turkish distributor Glengo to transform its supply chain by integrating the latest technology so they can offer customers the best quality and lead time. The denim and knitwear manufacturer is once again relying on its trusted technology partners to revolutionize their supply chain by investing in Gerber’s latest innovation, the Gerber Atria™ Digital Cutter. The innovative, digital cutting solution will empower Özak Tekstil to remain competitive by helping them meet customer expectations when it comes to quality, price and time to market. The Atria cutter will also allow Özak Tekstil to shorten the production cycle while improving the overall quality of their final product, allowing them to better serve global premium brand names.

“Turkey could not manage the pandemic as well as other countries, but we are glad to see many European countries recovering as Europe is 70 percent plus of Turkey’s export,” said Mehmet Aykut Vural, CEO of Glengo. “Gerber Technology has always been the leader in cutting technology but the Atria is by far the best cutter they have ever introduced and will be a great asset for recovery in the European market.”

To survive in the denim and knitwear sector, Özak Tekstil understands how strategic it is to digitally transform in order to meet consumer expectations, such as quality and speed. With over 30 years of experience, Özak Tekstil had already been leveraging technology from design through the final product to cut 6,000,000 pieces per year at the highest speed with the best quality. With the investment in the Gerber Atria, the manufacturer will be able to better manage their supply chain by integrating the Gerber solutions they already have, including AccuMark® and AccuNest™. This will allow Özak Tekstil to accelerate time to market, improve quality and further reduce costs.

“We had already been working with Gerber and Glengo so we were pleased to see they were now offering a digital cutting solution that could cut high plies with maximum precision at a never before seen speed,” said Güven Yalvaç, Production Manager at Özak Tekstil. “It is extremely important for us to have Gerber and Glengo as partners in order to get continuous, timely support and ensure our machine is always up and running.”

The Atria cutter provides a more efficient and sustainable production environment for manufacturers with its ecosystem of software and hardware solutions. Since integrating the Atria, Özak Tekstil has seen significant throughput increases and a reduction in the number of markers, which has reduced cutting costs, opened the spreading table and enabled greater production. The solution will contribute to their smooth and problem free management of supply chain from order to production by enabling them to easily adapt to the sudden changes and uncertainties in the current business conditions.

Posted May 18, 2021

Source: Gerber Technology

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 Exhibitor Preview: Thies GmbH & Co. KG

COESFELD, Germany — May 18, 2021 — After such a long time, the team of the German textile machine manufacturer is looking forward to the fair in Shanghai and, above all, to the personal exchange with customers and business partners.

The portfolio of machinery is quite extensive in terms of fiber-, yarn- and fabric-dyeing. Offering sustainable solutions for its worldwide customer base, each machine type is from the outset designed to minimize the inputs and respectively the outputs.

However, Thies does not only concentrate on the machine design but also on developing intelligent software solutions to control the actual dyeing process. With the help of these so called ‘energy efficient functions’ its customers achieve enormous reductions of their water-, energy-, dyestuff-, chemicals- and utilities- consumption.

Modern dye houses further implement dye kitchens, as well as dosing and dispensing systems from Thies in their facilities. The fully automatic weighing, dissolving and provision of dyes and chemicals leads to exact dyeing results, maximum reproducibility, significantly increased occupational safety and tremendous time savings.

All machines, including the dispensing systems, the dye kitchen, the beam winding machines and/ or the heat recovery systems can be connected to MES systems and deliver important data which customers can use to improve their performances.

A unique selling point is, that Thies has already been open to connect systems from various control manufacturers — for the past centuries. Against this background, customers have nearly no technical limitations while choosing control systems or expanding existing networks.

Further requirements, like the semi- to fully- automated loading and unloading of our yarn dyeing machines are also possible.

To sum it up, Thies is offering best-practice solutions with the highest degree of digitalisation and automation.

Posted May 18, 2021

Source: Thies GmbH & Co. KG

ANDRITZ Receives An Additional Order For A High-Speed Spunlace Line From Zhejiang Kingsafe, China

GRAZ, Austria — May 18, 2021 — International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Zhejiang Kingsafe Hygiene Materials Technology Co. Ltd. in Hezhou, China, to supply a complete new neXline spunlace line. The line is scheduled for installation and start-up during the second quarter of 2022.

This high-capacity spunlace eXcelle line will process either 100-percent biodegradable fibers or blends of polyester and viscose. It is dedicated to the production of hygiene and medical fabrics. The final products will have fabric weights ranging from 30 to 100 grams per square meter, and the annual production capacity will be up to 18,000 tons.

Andritz will deliver a complete line, from web forming to drying, also integrating two high-speed TT cards, the well-known JetlaceEssentiel hydroentanglement unit and the neXdry through-air dryer equipped with a neXecodry S1 system for energy saving. This combination is becoming the market benchmark for the production of lightweight spunlace fabrics dedicated to the hygiene market.

“We are proud to operate Andritz nonwoven lines, which are very reliable and efficient. It helps us a lot in producing top-of-the-range, nonwoven roll goods, thus enabling us to be recognized as a key player among nonwovens producers worldwide,” said Kingsafe’s President Huarong Yan.

Zhejiang Kingsafe Hygiene Materials Technology Co. Ltd., founded in 1987, is one of the largest companies in China producing spunlace and spunbond nonwoven roll goods, with several spunlace lines already in operation. The final products are exported all over the world and used in many fields, such as the medical sector, health care, high-tech agriculture, and high-quality consumer and household products.

The new line is now the ninth spunlace line supplied by Andritz and the third with high-speed TT cards, thus confirming the successful, long-term partnership between Andritz and Zhejiang Kingsafe. The order also proves that the solution provided by Andritz is recognized as the benchmark for production of premium spunlace roll goods and contains the perfect combination for wipes converting machines.

Posted May 18, 2021

Source: ANDRITZ GROUP

Culp Inc. Announces Promotions For Culp Home Fashions

HIGH POINT, N.C. — May 14, 2021 — Culp Inc. today announced that Jeff Tsacoumangos has been named head of Global Strategic Transformation, Supply Chain and Service for Culp Home Fashions (CHF), the company’s mattress fabrics division. Tsacoumangos has served as Director of Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement since 2016, where he has been responsible for oversight of quality and continuous improvement initiatives for CHF’s manufacturing plants. He will continue to report to Sandy Brown, president of CHF.

Jeff Tsacoumangos

Commenting on the announcement, Brown stated: “We are pleased to announce this new role for Jeff Tsacoumangos. He is the ideal candidate for this position with the right complement of global operational and quality assurance experience from his previous role as our lead for continuous improvement efforts. His new responsibilities will range across both our mattress fabric and sewn cover product offerings. In this progressive position for CHF, Jeff will lead the company’s efforts to develop greater synergies and improved supply chain logistics among our customers, suppliers, facilities, and employees around the world. As we continue to grow our business and enhance our product offerings, we will leverage the strength of our global fabric and sewn cover platform and strive to offer the highest levels of service from orders to shipment.”

Jeff Veach

The company has also named Jeff Veach as vice president of sales and marketing for CHF. Veach previously held the position of vice president of CHF Cut & Sew. Veach brings 23 years of sales experience in the textile industry to this new role. He joined CHF in 2012 as a manager for the cut and sew operation and played leading roles in opening the Haiti production facility in August 2017 and integrating the Asia cut and sew platform. Veach will also report to Sandy Brown and will work closely with Mike Cottonaro, senior vice president of sales and marketing for CHF.

Brown added: “CHF is paving the way for our future with the promotion of Jeff Veach into the role of CHF Vice President of Sales and Marketing. We are excited to have Jeff take on this important role and recognize his sales acumen and positive engagement with our customers. Additionally, his strong working relationships with our creative and innovative teams, along with a complete customer brand experience plan, will boost our ongoing sales efforts. Jeff will play a critical role in taking CHF to the next level as we shift the focus of our business to marketing one entity with two mattress product offerings – fabric and sewn covers. We are confident that Jeff and Mike will work together as a committed sales and marketing team with a fresh take on enhancing the overall customer experience. We look forward to the opportunities ahead for CHF with these capable and energized leaders.”

Posted May 17, 2021

Source: Culp Inc.

F. Schumacher & Co. Acquires Backdrop

NEW YORK CITY — May 12, 2021 — Known for its style leadership and unrivaled portfolio of textiles, wallpaper, trims, floor coverings and finished goods, the design house F. Schumacher & Co. (FSCO) has acquired Backdrop, a fast-growing, digitally native paint and design brand founded in 2018 by husband/wife team Natalie and Caleb Ebel. This acquisition represents FSCO’s inaugural entry into the $30 billion per year architectural paint market and augments the company’s stable of global design brands, which includes  Schumacher, the legendary textile and wallpaper brand founded in 1889; Patterson Flynn Martin, the luxury rug and carpet brand; and Frederic, a lifestyle magazine led by editor-in-chief Dara Caponigro.

“Backdrop has quickly proven disruptive in the U.S. paint market and has demonstrated a unique ability to engage with the next generation of consumers,” said Timur Yumusaklar, president & CEO of F. Schumacher & Co. “Backdrop represents a very exciting expansion into the paint market for FSCO, which is a natural complement to our existing wall and floor covering brands. We couldn’t be more delighted to welcome them to the FSCO family.”

Backdrop’s fresh brand approach, reimagined shopping experience, and outstanding product quality quickly resonated with the growing cohort of next-generation consumers investing in their home spaces since the brand’s launch, with 2020 bringing a 7x increase in sales. FSCO, alongside its heritage and longevity, maintains an entrepreneurial focus on future growth and innovation in the home design category. This combination will allow Backdrop to leverage FSCO’s leading global production and distribution platform as well as more than a century of color and design expertise, while retaining its unique identity. The Backdrop team will continue on with the company, with Natalie and Caleb Ebel assuming the roles of Co-Presidents of Backdrop as part of FSCO.

“We’re incredibly proud to be joining the FSCO family of brands,” Caleb Ebel said. “FSCO’s combination of a century of expertise and the team’s unique entrepreneurial perspective on innovation and growth in the home design market make them an ideal partner for the next chapter of Backdrop.”

This transaction is also an exciting strategic opportunity to align the brands’ distinct expertise in two complementary categories — wallcoverings and paint — to bring unparalleled options to the market and further expand the range of choices for designers and consumers alike.

“I’m excited to bring Backdrop into the fold along with our other iconic brands,” said Dara Caponigro, chief creative officer of F. Schumacher & Co. “Backdrop’s singular sensibility will add a new note to F. Schumacher & Co. and will provide another exciting take on how walls can come to life, whether through its top-notch paint in fresh contemporary colors, or through its always on-trend wallpapers.”

Posted May 17, 2021

Source: F. Schumacher & Co

Levi’s Largest Knit Supplier In Pakistan Expands Capacity With Tukatech

LOS ANGELES — May 13, 2021 — Pakistan-based Combined Fabric Ltd., a supplier of knit garments to Levi’s, is expanding its cutting capacity by adding a third Tukatech automatic high-ply cutter. TUKAcut 9.0 is from the line of ECO award-winning cutters that meet the requirements of apparel, PPE and uniform manufacturers in the Industry 4.0 era. The latest model for most productivity with zero buffers, cutting 9cm high compressed fabrics, and has been awarded most “Eco-friendly” for energy consumption (k/w/hour used). This is a big deal especially in countries such as Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and even parts of the United States where electricity costs of factories can be extremely high when running multiple shifts and demand for faster production is required.

“We saw how TUKA cutting room solutions reduced 80 percent of our staff in cutting room, improved our quality and eliminated useless steps. We really are a very happy users of TUKAcad, TUKA3D, CutPlanning, SMARTmark, automatic fabric spreaders and cutters, and unit production systems. We have almost everything TUKA offers and we are adding more systems only because we have seen the results,” said Sheikh Tariq Mehmood, director of Combined Fabrics. “We were automated with other CAD, spreading, and cutting systems. We know automation and we REPLACED ALL other so-called ‘automatic’ systems with Tukatech, became better friends, and continue to add more of their technology because we TRUST THEM.”

Combined Fabrics is a totally vertical company from yarns, to thread, to fabric, to garments, to finishing and dyeing, and even makes its own buttons and other trims. The two copanies started their partnership back in 2018 when Tukatech first visited their facility in Lahore, Pakistan. Ram Sareen pin-pointed inefficiencies within their cutting room operations.

“When Mr. Ram came to us and he saw what we were doing, and how we were doing it, he opened our eyes to what we were doing wrong,” said Atif Shaik, director, Combined Fabrics. Without implementing any systems at first and with guidance from Tukatech, Combined Fabrics saw a 7 percent fabric savings, immediate improvements, and cost savings.  With TUKA systems, Combined Fabrics saw their consumption reduce from 12 to 14 percent per garment.

Posted May 17, 2021

Source: Tukatech

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