U.S. Nonwovens Announces New Company Name; Rebrands As Radienz Living

MELVILLE, N.Y. — March 1, 2021 — U.S. Nonwovens, a North American manufacturer of home and personal care products for the private label and branded markets, announced today that it has rebranded as Radienz Living.

The company, which is headquartered in Melville, N.Y, operates with more than 1,400 employees across nine locations in North America, and manufactures a broad portfolio of products in the home and personal care categories, including disinfecting and antibacterial wipes, facial cleansers, baby wipes, fabric care, and unit dose solutions for laundry and auto dish. Radienz Living is a supplier to major retailers like Walmart and Walgreens, and to Fortune 500 and branded customers. Radienz Living also manufactures and nationally distributes laundry brands, such as Ajax and Final Touch, and cleaning wipes, such as Redi Wipes.

“The new Radienz Living brand identity is more than a name change, it’s a culture shift,” Radienz Living CEO Matt Stillings said. “We are proud of the work we have done as U.S. Nonwovens and view our rebranding not as an absolute departure from all that has been achieved under this name but rather as an exciting next step in our journey as a company. We look forward to this new era as Radienz Living and continuing to grow our company and portfolio of products under this new name.”

In 1995, U.S. Nonwovens was established as a manufacturer of dryer sheets. Since then, the company’s manufacturing volume has grown substantially, as Radienz Living now produces more than 5 million bottles, packs and canisters of home and personal care products each week. Through these superior in-house capabilities led by experienced teams of industry experts, the Radienz Living rebrand renews the company’s commitment to agility in innovation, trust and reliability, and sustainable creation, and aims to create customer partnerships made for life and reassure long-term clients of the brand’s intentions.

The Radienz Living rebrand also marks a corporate unification. In 2019, Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, acquired a controlling interest in U.S. Nonwovens. Since then, Radienz Living has invested more than $25 million in doubling its disinfectant wipes capacity to aid in the COVID-19 crisis, and in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution center in Pennsylvania. Later that same year, it acquired Soluble Packaging Solutions (SPS), which is North America’s largest independent manufacturer of unit dose packaging for dish, laundry and other categories.

With this rebrand, both U.S. Nonwovens and Soluble Packaging Solutions will unite under the Radienz Living name, a change that will allow for an expansion of the company’s private-label and branded laundry and dish unit dose offerings.

“We are excited about the initiative to reinforce the promise of U.S. Nonwovens and Soluble Packaging Solutions in the marketplace through their rebranding to Radienz Living,” Wind Point Partners Managing Director David Stott said. “This environment has proven the value of having a clear commitment to meeting customers’ needs in fresh and affordable ways in the growing areas of household and personal cleaning. The Radienz Living management team is doing great work to strengthen our delivery on that promise.”

Posted March 1, 2021

Source: Radienz Living

Techtextil North America, Texprocess Americas to Pivot to New Event Cycle After 2022

ATLANTA — March 1, 2021 — Collocated events Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas will change their event cycle and shift permanently to odd years after the 2022 editions.

Last year, Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas postponed their 2020 editions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest co-located event for technical textiles, nonwovens, machinery, sewn products, technology, and equipment in the Americas will next be held May 17-19, 2022, in Atlanta. Beyond 2022, however, due to a shift of the events’ parent shows — Techtextil and Texprocess Frankfurt — to an even-year cycle, the North American editions will also undergo a cycle change, with the subsequent events scheduled for May 10-12, 2023 in Atlanta, and remaining in the odd year thereafter.

“The shift in cycle for Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas may take some getting used to,” said Kristy Meade, Group Show Director – Technical Shows at Messe Frankfurt North America. “But given the changes being made in Frankfurt in response to the pandemic, we must act with the best interest of the industry in mind. As the premier events for the textile and sewn products industries, we know that many companies rely on a presence at our shows for global exposure; hosting the Frankfurt and North American events within the same calendar year would make it hard, if not impossible, for many companies to participate in both, and the last thing we want to do is limit our customers’ ability to do business.”

The North American team has received support in this decision from their partners at ATME-I and SPESA:

Said Michael McDonald, SPESA president: “Two of the most important lessons we learned this past year are that nothing can replace the value of live trade shows when it comes to making personal connections, and that the ability to adapt is key to success. SPESA is excited to welcome our members and the entire sewn products industry to Atlanta once again for Texprocess Americas 2022 and again in 2023 as we pivot to a new odd-year show cycle. We look forward to many more successful shows in the future. We are confident that making the switch to odd years will allow Texprocess Americas to continue to be the best equipment trade show in the Americas and an invaluable resource for our industry.”

This cycle change will also affect Techtextil North America’s standalone event, which will switch to an even-year cycle starting in 2024. The next edition will take place August 23-25, 2021, in Raleigh, N.C. Please visit the show’s website for more information. Booth sales are currently active for this event and early bird registration is set to open mid-March. To receive the latest updates and announcements, from show features to new exhibitors, to educational content and more, subscribe here!

Posted March 1, 2021

Source: Messe Frankfurt Inc.

California’s Kleen Kraft Services Earns Hygienically Clean Food Safety Certification

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – February 26, 2021 – Kleen Kraft Services of Commerce, Calif., recently earned the Hygienically Clean certification for Food Safety. Kleen Kraft has been serving the uniform rental and facility maintenance needs of Southern California since 1951. This certification accomplishment reflects this laundry’s commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and its capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing

The Hygienically Clean Food Safety certification confirms the laundry’s dedication to compliance and processing garments and linens using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, the focal point for inspectors’ evaluation of critical control points (CCPs) that minimize risk. The independent, third-party inspection must confirm essential evidence that:

  • Employees are properly trained and protected;
  • Managers understand legal requirements;
  • OSHA-compliant; and
  • Physical plant operates effectively.

To maintain their certification, laundry plants must pass quarterly testing of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean garments and other reusable textiles with diminished presence of harmful bacteria.  Testing ensures that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained. This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for animal processing, dairies, fruit/vegetable, bakeries, grain and other food and beverage industry segments.

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) practices are examined in the Hygienically Clean Food Safety inspection process, evaluating the plant’s techniques for:

  • Conducting hazard analysis;
  • Determining CCPs, monitoring their control, correcting them if not under control;
  • Validating and verifying HACCP system effectiveness; and
  • Documenting and record-keeping to show ongoing conformance.

On-site inspections also evaluate practices relevant to handling and processing textile products used in food manufacturing/processing establishments for adherence to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) directives. Introduced in 2014, Hygienically Clean Food Safety brought to North America the international cleanliness standards for laundering garments and other textile products for food manufacturing used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

“Congratulations to Kleen Kraft on this certification,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their laundry takes every step possible to prevent human illness.”

Posted February 26, 2021

Source: TRSA

Fenner Precision Polymers Officially Opens New Treatment Line Facility For Coating Technical Fabrics And Textiles

MANHEIM, Pa. — February 26, 2021 — Fenner Precision Polymers — a Michelin Group Company and supplier of reinforced polymer technology — hosted state, county, and local officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of its new $4 million fabric treatment line today in Manheim, Pa. Pennsylvania Senator Ryan P. Aument (R-36) joined local officials to observe state-of-the-art operations where technical fabrics are treated with specialized coatings and procured by clients in a variety of market sectors including aerospace, infrastructure, and energy.

On touring the treatment line, visiting officials saw how technical fabrics of varying widths receive multiple passes of specialty resins, the drying method, and the process for precisely measuring the thickness of applied coatings in order to meet clients’ custom specifications. Visitors also learned about the company’s commitment to sustainability and how its operation’s environmental controls support clean, safe, and healthy air standards.

“Fenner Precision Polymers is a shining example of what it will take to rebuild our local, state, and national economies,” Pa. Senator Aument said. “At every level of the organization team members collaborate to bring about the type of innovation that puts Pennsylvania on the map and our citizens back to work. I could not be more proud of their efforts and the engineered solutions they create together here in Manheim.”

Also attending along with Senator Aument were:

  • Scot Funk – Mayor, Manheim Borough;
  • Carol Phillips – President, Manheim Borough Council;
  • Suzanne Reiley – President, Board of Directors, Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce; and
  • Ezra Rothman – Manager, Economic Development Strategies, EDC of Lancaster County.

“We see this as just one part of a much larger growth story for our company,” said Jack Krecek, Divisional managing director, Fenner Precision Polymers. “It’s an investment in our company as well as the surrounding community. In fact, we anticipate filling several new positions to support this operation, and that benefits everyone.”

Posted February 26, 2021

Source: Fenner Precision Polymers

January/February 2021

The Champion® Defender Series hoodies feature protective elements including a face covering.

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Champion® recently launched the Champion Defender Series hoodies featuring personal protective equipment (PPE) functions in the designs. Available in two styles, the Reverse Weave, anti-odor fabric hoodies feature a built-in or removable face covering with inner pocket for a filter or disposable mask as well as elongated cuffs with thumbholes to cover the hands. The styles are available exclusively on Champion.com in unisex men’s sizes.

England-based Optima 3D Ltd. has launched a new website located at optima3d.co.uk. The company currently offers three machines — the S-500 3D weaving machine, Optima Series R-2000 flexible rapier loom, and the Optima Series M-300. Information about the machines can be found on the new website.

Wilmington, Del.-based Sorona® has unveiled a new website in celebration of its Common Thread Fabric Certification program and apparel sub-brands Agile, Aura, Luxe, Profile and Revive. The website, which features all new iconography and photography, also offers a dedicated Customer Portal where partner companies can access brand assets.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Elevate Textiles — along with its portfolio of brands American & Efird, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components — has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), a group committed to improving supply chain sustainability.

Spartanburg, S.C.-based William Barnet & Son LLC has signed an agreement to sell and distribute yarns in the United States produced by The Filament Factory (TFF), Germany. TFF manufactures a new product named Ec0Pet, which features CiCLO® technology for biodegradation acceleration.

Techtextil North America 2021 — to be held at the Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, N.C., August 23-25, 2021 — is now accepting abstracts for the Techtextil North America Symposium, Show Floor Education programs and The Student Research Poster Program. Symposium submissions should be sent to ali.rosenberger@usa.messefrankfurt.com by April 2; abstracts for the show floor education events should be sent to ali.rosenberger@usa.messefrankfurt.com by May 1; and student poster abstracts should be sent to peyton.rowe@usa.messefrankfurt.com by May 21. Additional information can be found at the Techtextil North America website.

Luxemborg-based Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. will increase pricing for its acetylene black by 20 percent globally on March 2, 2021.

As result of continued uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Messe Frankfurt GbmH, Germany, has announced new dates for its Techtextil and Texprocess trade fairs as well as a permanent shift in the fair’s cycle. The shows will move to an even year cycle with the next events scheduled for June 21-24, 2022 and the following fair booked for April 9-12, 2024.

SDL Atlas’ Textender

SDL Atlas, Rock Hill, S.C., recently introduced the Textender, a testing instrument designed to measure stretch, recovery and growth properties of fabrics. According to the company, the instrument meets both ASTM D2594 and ASTM D3107 standards as well as modified requirements of retailers selling knit and woven fabrics made using stretch yarns.

Menomonee Falls, Wis.-based Kohl’s has announced a partnership with Eddie Bauer to offer outerwear and outdoor apparel for the whole family to Kohl’s customers fall 2021. Items will be available in as many as 500 stores nationwide with products also available on kohls.com.

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), Research Triangle Park, N.C., now offers a Skew & Shrinkage Template to be used when assessing dimensional changes in fabrics. The organization also has introduced an improved version of the AATCC 1993 Standard Reference Detergent Powder.

January/February 2021

Reborn Clothing Co. Names French/West/Vaughan (FWV) As Agency Of Record

RALEIGH, N.C. — February 25, 2021 — French/West/Vaughan (FWV), one of the nation’s 20 largest independently-held public relations and integrated marketing agencies, has been selected by Reborn Clothing Co. to support the brand’s integrated marketing strategy development and execution. Reborn Clothing Co. is a textile upcycling company on a mission to turn consumer and corporate waste into new, useful items.

“I met Emily Neville when she founded Reborn Clothing as an NC State University student in 2017 and have watched her company grow over the years,” said Rick French, Chairman & CEO of FWV. “Even then, her vision for Reborn and its potential for creating positive change in the textile industry was impressive. During a time when a brand’s environmental impact is more important than ever, FWV will use creative storytelling to bring awareness to the global climate crisis solution Reborn offers. We are honored to support Emily and the company’s continued growth.”

Reborn Clothing Co. started as a way for individuals to get clothing out of the back of their closets and made into new products, but the company quickly discovered an opportunity for textile waste reduction on a larger scale. Today, Reborn offers sustainable solutions to consumers and organizations of all sizes. Operating from manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Reborn works with top brands, colleges and universities to transform surplus branded apparel and textile waste into enduring products.

“We have ambitious plans for Reborn in 2021, and we are excited to engage French/West/Vaughan to support us as we head into another year of projected growth,” Neville said. “FWV’s reputation and the list of top apparel brands on its client roster is impressive, so I know we are in capable hands.”

FWV kicked off work in January with Reborn Clothing Co., the latest company to be added to the list of apparel companies. The agency has worked with over the years including Wrangler, Lee, Jantzen, Peter Millar, Speedo, and Tasc Performance Apparel, among countless others.

Posted February 25, 2021

Source: French/West/Vaughan (FWV)

Magna’s New Michigan Plant To Support Fast-Growing Electric Vehicle Market

TROY, Mich. — February 23, 2021 — Magna has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in St. Clair, Mich., that will build complex battery enclosures for the all-new 2022 GMC Hummer EV.

Construction of the 345,000 square-foot facility, named Magna Electric Vehicle Structures, represents more than a $70 million investment that is expected to bring more than 300 jobs to the city of St. Clair over the next five years.

The battery enclosure contributes to the structural and safety aspects of a vehicle’s frame and protects high-voltage batteries from damage and water. Magna can develop these advanced assemblies in steel, aluminum, and multi-material configurations, including lightweight composites, to meet the individual needs of its customers.

“Bringing this new battery enclosure technology to market is another example of Magna’s ability to deliver a full-system solution to automakers supporting their focus on a lower emissions future,” said John Farrell, president of Cosma International, Magna’s body and chassis group. “The move toward electrification allows us to rethink what is possible and demonstrate how we can leverage our core strengths to continue bringing customers innovative solutions that help them meet their goals, no matter how challenging.”

“This investment by Magna will create great jobs for our state’s talented workforce as we continue to implement our Michigan Back to Work plan to get Michiganders back on their feet,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “This announcement reaffirms Michigan is transforming along with the automotive industry to ensure the next generation of mobility and electrification is designed, developed, tested, and built right here in our state.”

Magna, through its body and chassis product group, has long been an industry leader in vehicle structures, providing a comprehensive range of capabilities and engineering solutions to global customers. This new business with GM marks an important evolution as the company expands its capabilities in all aspects of the vehicle electrification space.

Production at the new plant is expected to begin in early 2022. It will mark Magna’s 25th manufacturing facility in Michigan. The team at the Magna Electric Vehicle Structures facility is actively hiring for a variety of jobs — including managers, engineers, operators and more.

Posted February 25, 2021

Source: MAGNA

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Receives Its First-Ever Spider Silk Shipment From Its Vietnamese Production Facility

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — February 23, 2021 — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., the biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of spider silk, announces that the company received its first small shipment of spider silk from Prodigy textiles, its wholly-owned Vietnamese subsidiary.

The company has received fiber requests from a broad range of interested parties, including companies that produce products in the fields of sports apparel, industrial textiles, first responder supplies, medical products, and other manufacturers. In order to meet this demand, the company established Prodigy Textiles to scale up the production of its recombinant spider silk fibers, threads, and textiles.

The company’s operations at its Prodigy Textiles facility are now moving forward to significantly expand the company’s spider silk production. The company expects to begin filling the backlog of material requests, including requests from Polartec LLC and MtheMovement, as this added capacity comes online.

“I want to thank the Prodigy Textiles team for making this milestone possible and setting the stage for our expansion. This helps us transition from being the leading developer of spider silk technologies to the producer and supplier of high quality spider silk fibers,” said Jon Rice, the company’s COO. “Now we can focus on meeting the substantial demand for spider silk and solidifying market channel partnerships to reach our goal to develop and bring new products to market.”

Posted February 25, 2021

Source: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc.

January/February 2021

David Johnson

David Johnson Jr. has joined Atlanta-based Hamilton International as sales director.

Kent Fountain was reelected as chairman of the National Cotton Council (NCC), Memphis, Tenn., for 2021, and Ted Schneider was reelected vice chairman. The following people were reelected to serve as NCC vice presidents: Jordan Lea; Robin Perkins; Kirk Gilkey; Kevin Brinkley; and Robert Lacy Jr. Jay Cowart is a newly elected NCC vice president. Barry Evans was reelected as secretary-treasurer. The following people were reelcted as NCC staff officers: Gary Adams, president and CEO; Marjory Walker, vice president, Council Operations; Jody Campiche, vice president, Economics and Policy Analysis; Reece Langley, vice president, Washington Operations; John Gibson, vice president, Member Services; and Harrison Ashley, vice president, Ginner Services. Newly elected NCC staff officers include Don Parker, vice president, Technical Services; and Tas Smith, vice president, Producer Affairs.

Benji Bagwell

Benji Bagwell has joined Spartanburg, S.C.-based Milliken & Company’s Textile Division as vice president of sales and marketing for the specialty interiors business.

Steve Rooney, CEO of Continental Structural Plastics, a Teijin Group company based in Auburn Hills, Mich., was promoted to general manager of the Composites business unit of Teijin Ltd., Tokyo. Rooney reports to Akimoto Uchikawa, the newly named president of Teijin’s Materials Business.

Herleman

American Textile Co., Duquesne, Pa., has named Karl Herleman senior vice president of Information Technology.

Jones Family of Companies, Humboldt, Tenn., has promoted Dennis St. Louis to vice president of sales, Bedding and Furniture channel; and hired Mike Jewell as senior vice president of operations, and Anthony Lado as human resources director/HR leader – Talent Acquisition.

PVH Corp., New York City, named Stefan Larsson CEO.

Portland, Ore.-based Columbia Sportswear Co. has appointed Skip Potter executive vice president, chief digital information officer, effective April 1, 2021. The company also named Tim Sheerin senior vice president of U.S. sales for the Columbia brand. In addition, the board of directors at the company appointed John Culver to serve as a director and member of its Compensation Committee.

The board of directors at Greensboro, N.C.-based Unifi Inc. has elected Emma Battle to the board. She is president and CEO of business services company MarketVigor, and CEO of public charity Higher Ed Works.

Ben Talbert

Ben Talbert recently launched an industrial recruiting firm named Better Than Found. The company specializes in nationwide professional and executive recruiting across the manufacturing, engineering and construction sectors for companies in the Upstate of South Carolina and throughout the Southeast.

MMI Textiles Inc., Westlake, Ohio, recently hired Kathleen Stevens as CFO. The company also promoted Debbie Grant to chief of staff, Nick Rivera to COO, Geoffrey Senko to director of Business Development, and Joshua Slack to supply chain manager.

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based HanesBrands and named Joe Cavaliere to the newly created role of group president, global innerwear. The appointment follows the retirement of Howard Upchurch, group president, innerwear Americas, after 34 years with the company.

January/February 2021

Grunt Style Officially Licensed To Sell Air Force And Space Force Apparel

SAN ANTONIO — February 24, 2021 — Online patriotic lifestyle retailer Grunt Style has contracted with the United States Air Force and Space Force to offer officially licensed apparel. With the new product line, Grunt Style now carries licensed apparel for all five military branches of the Department of Defense.

The agreement adds to Grunt Style’s wide selection of military licensed attire. Now, in addition to Army, Navy, and Marine Corps clothing, customers can choose from a selection of Air Force and Space Force t-shirts, ranging in size from small to 3XL, all made with 100-percent cotton and proudly printed in Carol Stream, Ill. Everything comes with Grunt Style’s lifetime guarantee.

“Grunt Style was founded with a very clear mission: To instill pride in self, in military, and in country,” said Glenn Silbert, CEO of Grunt Style. “As part of that, it was important to ensure all branches of our armed forces are represented within our product line. With our new Air Force and Space Force apparel, we have options for everyone, no matter which branch of military they serve in or support. Our customers have been asking for this, and we’re proud to deliver.”

Additional officially licensed Space Force and Air Force prints and styles, including hoodies, will be added later this year.

Posted February 25, 2021

Source: Grunt Style

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