Borealis To Gain International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) For All Its European Polyolefin Production Sites

VIENNA, Austria — December 3, 2020 — Borealis has gained ISCC PLUS certification for its Porvoo (Finland), Schwechat (Austria), Kallo and Beringen (Belgium) polyolefin (PO) production sites, and is aiming to have its sites at Stenungsund (Sweden) and Burghausen (Germany) certified by the first quarter of 2021. Borealis’ Porvoo location, which recently commissioned a cavern to store its conventional and renewable feedstock, is the latest site to gain this certification. A certification audit was completed at Stenungsund this October, and there is one planned for certification at Burghausen later this year.

A global standard for recycled and bio-based materials, ISCC PLUS provides traceability along the supply chain, verifying companies to meet specific environmental and social standards, creating a chain of custody. This enables Borealis to certify its mass balanced production of renewable feedstock, as well as chemically recycled feedstock, with a mass balance approach crucial to transitioning towards a more circular economy of the chemical industry. It is a development that puts into practice the aims of Borealis’ EverMinds™ platform, which is committed to moving from a linear to circular economy through innovation and collaboration.

ISCC PLUS certification also enables Borealis to produce and offer renewable PO — the Bornewables™ range of circular products — and renewable hydrocarbons, such as ethylene, propylene, C4s, phenol and acetone, to the market for the first time. And as a result of certifying each of its production sites, Borealis can progress with its large pipeline of projects to drive the transition to a circular economy: supplier contracts can be finalised, and customer contracts for feedstock explored. This is another step in implementing the pledges Borealis made to stakeholders that by 2025 100 percent of the consumer products and solutions shall be made of recyclable, reusable or with renewable content.

To accelerate the transition towards a circular economy, it is essential that customers, brand owners, and other parts of the supply chain, also look to adopt ISCC PLUS certification. The chain of custody it enables is the best way to provide the market with sustainable products, and the potential of this approach is dependent on industry-wide collaboration. To gain certification, Borealis set up a dedicated team to ensure the necessary processes and procedures were implemented at site locations and at group level.

“By gaining ISCC PLUS certification across all our PO production sites in Europe, we are making great strides towards implementing our sustainability strategy and transitioning towards a more circular economy,” said Lucrèce Foufopoulos, executive vice president Polyolefins, Circular Economy Solutions and Innovation & Technology. “Life demands progress. As the leading scheme to secure sustainability throughout the value chain, supporting the mass balance approach, ISCC PLUS certification is essential in enabling this transition. It’s the latest way in which Borealis is reinventing for more sustainable living.”

Posted December 3, 2020

Source: Borealis AG

Innovatec Commissions Second Oerlikon Nonwoven Meltblown System

NEUMÜNSTER/TROISDORF, Germany — December 3, 2020 — Just a few days ago, the second newly-delivered Oerlikon Nonwoven meltblown system was commissioned at Innovatec’s state-of-the-art machine park. With it, the nonwovens manufacturer — based in Troisdorf in North Rhine-Westphalia — immediately started producing polypropylene filter nonwovens: in particular for use in protective face masks, which have been increasingly in demand since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and whose domestic manufacture is being supported by the German Government. Here, the highly-efficient Oerlikon Nonwoven meltblown technology from Neumünster is supporting the production of these highly-effective filter media.

“Back in June 2020, Oerlikon Nonwoven delivered the first so-called 2-beam system to Innovatec,” reported Rainer Straub, head of Oerlikon Nonwoven. Together with the second production line, the Troisdorf-based enterprise has been able to almost double its filter nonwoven output to date. The North Rhine-Westphalian company now has filter media production capacities that can be used to manufacture up to 2.5 billion operating room filter masks or a billion highly-effective FFP2 masks per year.

The, according to its own information, leading manufacturer of meltblown mask nonwovens in Europe is participating in the German Government’s ‘Nonwovens Production’ grant program to ramp up its output capacities and has for this reason already received a visit from top German politicians, including Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Peter Altmaier and North Rhine-Westphalia Minister President Armin Laschet. Together, politicians and industry want to ensure that the production capacities for protective equipment continue to grow in Germany and that above all critical supply chains are secured at both national and European levels. And companies such as Innovatec and Oerlikon Nonwoven are actively contributing towards this.

Posted December 3, 2020

Source: Oerlikon

Fenner™ Precision Polymers Acquires Industry-Leading Maker Of Keyless Locking Devices, MAV S.p.A.

MANHEIM, Pa. — December 2, 2020 — Fenner™ Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group Company, announces the acquisition of MAV S.p.A., a European supplier of keyless-locking devices (KLD), shrink discs, rigid couplings, and other metal products. Strong potential growth, market share gains and an opportunity to leverage the many advantages associated with a global supply chain are among reasons cited for the acquisition. No employee redundancies or loss of roles are anticipated because of this agreement.

“Under ideal circumstances all parties benefit during an acquisition, and that is certainly the case here,” said Jack Krecek, divisional managing director, Fenner Precision Polymers. “All customers, including those in under-served and emerging markets, will benefit from our combined technical expertise, speed to market and turnaround times. MAV will continue operating under its esteemed brand, while also gaining access to a global sales force with considerable client relationships. This allows Fenner Precision Polymers to become the global leader in keyless locking devices. The acquisition further adds technical design expertise to our ranks, allows us to vertically integrate solutions and vastly improves our positioning in the global supply chain.”

For years Fenner Precision Polymers worked to reestablish a previous relationship between MAV and Fenner Drives B-LOC Keyless Bushings. “The original partnership between our companies helped establish the KLD market in North America,” said Krecek “It is our goal to re-establish that link so that we can leverage the combined strengths of both companies to grow our business outside of North America.”

“The expression ‘small is beautiful’ has long defined Italian ingenuity,” said Sandro Zamboni, CEO, MAV. “Though a small company, when viewed through the eyes of globalization, MAV’s expertise looms large. We’ve successfully penetrated distant markets, strengthened relationships with customers and earned their trust and respect. However, we’ve now grown too big to remain small. This venture welcomes MAV to a larger multinational organization and better positions it to serve all markets. Joining with Fenner Precision Polymers offers a tremendous benefit to our customers as well, through our combined technical acumen, the resulting innovations in engineered solutions and the anticipated benefits from economies of scale.”

Posted December 2, 2020

Source: Fenner Precision Polymers

Kemin Textile Auxiliaries Becomes Official bluesign® System Partner

REPUBLICA DI SAN MARINO — December 2, 2020 — Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, announced today that Garmon Chemicals (Garmon), Kemin’s textile auxiliaries business unit and the chemical solutions brand for the denim and fashion industry, has officially become a bluesign® system partner.

bluesign is a global, independent verifier that supports the textile industry in its efforts to improve sustainable processes. Created in 2000 and supported by some of the world’s most important chemical suppliers, textile manufacturers and brands — such as NIKE® and adidas® — bluesign has become a guarantee of responsible and transparent production processes.

To become a bluesign system partner, a chemical company must undergo a strict onsite assessment to examine the transparency of its manufactured chemical products and their risks. To pass the assessment, the chemical company must meet strict criteria of resource efficiency, work safety and environmental and consumer protection.

Becoming a bluesign system partner was a natural progression for Kemin Textile Auxiliaries, as Garmon is a pioneer in sustainability with a long history of developing eco-friendly and safe solutions. Garmon was one of the first chemical companies in the garment finishing industry to certify its products, offering its customers further guarantee of its ecological performance.

With many Garmon products already in the ZDHC Gateway, the database of safer chemicals adopted by the majority of fashion brands, and the company’s adherence to bluesign system, Kemin Textile Auxiliaries can meet all its customers’ needs in terms of sustainability — all while maintaining the highest standards of quality and traceability to meet brand expectations.

Posted December 2, 2020

Source: Kemin Industries Inc.

Loepfe Brothers Ltd. Has Announced Its New YarnMaster® EOS For Unprecedented Yarn Quality On Open-End Machines

WETZIKON, Switzerland — December 2, 2020 — Loepfe Brothers Ltd. has announced today that its new YarnMaster® EOS is in series production and ready for shipping. Featuring state-of-the-art optoelectronic technology, this is the latest in a range of products designed and launched to support maximum productivity for spinning mills.

The new YarnMaster EOS provides the most reliable yarn clearing results in the open-end spinning process and can be mounted on the widest variety of machines in the market. YarnMaster EOS features a newly developed optical sensor that offers unrivaled stability and enables accurate yarn clearing tailored to the desired yarn quality. Engineered to last, the new technology is embedded within YarnMaster EOS’ sleek outer casing that allows for its versatile use on an even wider range of open-end machines than its predecessor. Loepfe also prioritized implementation of an intuitive user interface for EOS’ advanced functions.

Loepfe YarnMaster yarn clearer products have made history with their optoelectronic technology, bringing yarn inspection and quality assessment closest to that of the human eye. Loepfe’s yarn clearers fulfill the combined requirements for consistent yarn quality and maximum machine efficiency.

Loepfe’s Head of Products & Solutions Guido Wieland said: “This is a must-have for all open-end spinning machine owners — the combination of consistency and efficiency offered by the YarnMaster EOS is unrivaled anywhere on the planet. It gives owners greater control of yarn quality than they have ever had before, while ensuring that machine efficiency is optimized for maximum productivity.”

Loepfe’s CEO Dr. Ralph Mennicke commented: “Despite the challenging times in which we are living, Loepfe has remained true to its values and kept on investing in R&D. Recognizing the challenges faced by all in the spinning and weaving industry today, our investment in developing the finest Swiss technologies to support our customers continues at full speed. I look forward to the months and years to come when we will be sharing information about further developments and milestones.”

Posted December 2, 2020

Source: Loepfe Brothers Ltd.

INDA Releases New North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook Report 

CARY, N.C. — December 2, 2020 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry has released a new industry outlook report, North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook, 2019-2024.

This report marks INDA’s eleventh analysis of the nonwoven/engineered materials market since its first overview of the industry in 1995. INDA’s exclusive content provides analysis across all of the nonwoven end-use markets, including 133 disposable and 129 durable categories, to provide the most comprehensive and accurate view available of the total North American nonwovens industry. Detailed supply (capacity, production, and trade flows) and demand data are presented for the North American industry for 2014, 2019, and a forecast for 2024.

INDA designed this report to support strategic business planning and decision-making using INDA’s proprietary demand model of 262 nonwoven categories. The projections in the report were made by analyzing current market trends and driving forces to highlight the market potential in terms of dollar value, units, and volume in both square meters and tonnage.

Dave Rousse, INDA President, said: “This report provides the most actionable insights available on demand prospects in the most important disposable and durable market segments. No other report has the primary data that INDA gathers, making this the most reliable and definitive view of the industry through 2024. Anyone who must assess, understand, and manage the assets of an organization would benefit from this essential business planning tool.”

Brad Kalil, the report author and INDA’s Director of Market Intelligence & Economic Insights, said: “This is a great time to be in nonwovens … statistically and emotively. North American nonwoven production growth exceeded U.S. Real GDP growth for the sixth consecutive year. Production growth exceeded capacity growth for the third consecutive year and industry’s overall operating rate in 2019 improved for the third consecutive year. Nonwovens are a healthy business that attracts investment and performs best when it manages its capacity growth sensibly. The information in this report is intended to advance that cause.”

The report:

  • Provides insight into the overall impacts of Covid-19 through to 2024;
  • Details overall markets based on an in-depth combination of primary and secondary research;
  • Provides baseline economic and demographic trends and forecasts, as they are significant drivers of demand within the North American nonwovens industry;
  • Develops industry consumption figures by sales, units, square meters, and tonnage for nonwoven materials in 11 main end use markets and their numerous subcategories for 2014 and 2019, and provide a forecast for 2024;
  • Explains industry trends and drivers within each of the end use markets;
  • Defines and clarifies end use market segmentation and production processes to provide greater precision in categorizing the industry

The 350-page report — including 166 figures and 95 tables — is available for $3,500 for INDA Members, and $5,000 for Non-members.  To purchase the report, contact INDA, info@inda.org

Posted December 2, 2020

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Evolution St. Louis Collaborates With 2Lu, St. Louis Blues To Provide Made in St. Louis Fan Gear

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — December 2, 2020 — Evolution St. Louis recently partnered with 2Lu and the St. Louis Blues to produce elevated fan apparel for the 2020-21 season.

Evolution St. Louis — a high-tech, highly advanced knitting facility in the United States — produced men’s and women’s sweaters and a scarf at its manufacturing facility at 3830 Washington Blvd. as part of the Blues’ holiday assortment that will be sold exclusively through stlauthentics.com.

“We’re proud to provide St. Louis Blues fans with gear made right here in St. Louis,” said Steve Chapman, executive vice president/chief revenue officer of the St. Louis Blues. “We are always looking for new ways to connect with community partners and support local businesses and this new collaboration with 2Lu and Evolution St. Louis allows us to do just that.”

“Evolution St. Louis is creating new opportunities for brands and retailers interested in domestic manufacturing, with the ability to offer both large and small batch production and create complex products using our leading-edge technology,” said John Elmuccio, cofounder of Evolution St. Louis. “Customers are excited when they see innovative apparel made right here in St. Louis.”

2Lu, a woman-owned and operated fan gear company founded by sisters Melissa Nieberle and Drea Ranek, provides premium boutique-style and private label products for sports brands. Ranek is a member of the Saint Louis Fashion Fund board of directors.

“We are intentional about working with locally owned businesses to support the St. Louis fashion ecosystem and this collaboration was a great opportunity,” Nieberle said. “The staff at Evolution St. Louis have a great sense of style and the programmers helped make our designs a reality.”

“This project is a great example of how the Saint Louis Fashion Fund can foster collaboration across the entire fashion landscape in St. Louis,” Ranek said. “Businesses like 2Lu and Evolution St. Louis are putting our city back on the map as a fashion capital.”

Evolution St. Louis is located down the street from where the St. Louis Blues play and just eight miles from 2Lu.

“St. Louis has a long history in the fashion industry and deep roots in manufacturing, and we are proud to help continue that tradition as a member of the city’s thriving business community,” said Jon Lewis, co-founder of Evolution St. Louis. “Our flatbed knitting machines allow us to create high-end, sustainable products such as the sweaters and produced in partnership with 2Lu.”

Posted December 2, 2020

Source: Evolution St. Louis

Unifi Continues Support For Sustainability Across College Campuses

GREENSBORO, N.C. — December 2, 2020 — COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the landscape of college sports, and Unifi Inc., an innovator in recycled and man-made yarns, is showing its support for Stanford Athletics and the environment. As a proud sponsor of the Pac-12 Team Green, Unifi is teaming up with Stanford’s Tree House program.

Stanford Athletics is staging more than 450 trees — its beloved unofficial mascot — in its stadium. As part of the program, fans can join the Tree House and receive a pair of performance socks donated by Unifi, as well as a commemorative t-shirt, both made with REPREVE recycled fiber.

“We’re proud to be a part of Pac-12 Team Green and support sustainability across college campuses,” said Jay Hertwig, senior vice president of commercialization at Unifi. “Each t-shirt is made from Repreve fiber using six recycled plastic bottles, and each pair of Repreve socks uses one recycled bottle. Everything we do is for the good of tomorrow, and we hope this will encourage people to continue recycling and keep bottles out of landfills.”

The drought-tolerant, locally sourced trees will remain in Stanford Stadium all season long. Stanford Athletics will water and care for the trees throughout the season, and afterwards, the trees will be replanted in Bay Area communities. Local city works departments and other nonprofits will replant the trees to grow urban forest canopy, help address climate change, and create healthier communities that are greener and more resilient.

“While Stanford’s fans can’t be at the stadium in person, we hope this program is a fun way to help them continue to cheer on their team while improving the environment at the same time,” said Jamie Zaninovich, deputy commissioner and COO of Pac-12. “When companies like Unifi that are dedicated to sustainable futures get involved in projects like this, we create a global force for good in the drive towards a greener world to help leave a positive legacy.”

Posted December 2, 2020

Source: Unifi, Inc.

Kaman Expands Composite Repair To The Aftermarket Through Partnership With C&L Aerospace

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. — December 1, 2020 — Kaman Composites – Wichita Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Kaman Corp., announced today the expansion of its composite repair services to the business jet aftermarket with industry leading MRO provider and distributor, C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group Company of Bangor, Maine. Kaman Composites named C&L Aerospace its exclusive distributor for composite structural repairs out of its FAA Part 145 Repair Station in Wichita, Kan.

“Historically, Kaman Composites has provided structural repair exclusively for military programs,” explained Malissa Nesmith, senior director of Business Development for Kaman Composites. “However, this collaboration with C&L expands our repair services into the business aviation aftermarket, which we are looking forward to supporting.”

Kaman Composites and C&L Aerospace will be offering structural repairs for a variety of business jet platforms, including Textron and Bombardier platforms. Last year, Kaman Composites formed the Radome Center of Excellence, which provides not only radome production, but also design and engineering services. Radome repair will be one of the capabilities offered through C&L Aerospace.

“We are excited to collaborate on this program with a well-respected aviation supplier like Kaman Corporation. This partnership will allow C&L to expand our product offerings,” said Brad Vieux, director of Business Development, C&L Aerospace. “We can now offer customers structural repairs for customer owned units, or we can offer an immediate exchange. It gives our customers more options and we look forward to growing the program with Kaman.”

Posted December 1, 2020

Source: Kaman Corporation

Applied Nanoscience To Commence U.S.-Based Production Of NanoFense™ Formulation In The Fight Against COVID-19

LAS VEGAS — December 1, 2020 — Applied Nanoscience Inc. (ANI), a nanotechnology-based air filtration performance company, today announced that construction of a pilot plant has begun in Downs, Kan., with direct participation of the Kansas Department of Commerce. Last month, a wholly owned LLC of the company was awarded a personal protective equipment (PPE) Manufacturing Grant to aid in the global fight against COVID-19. ANI had earlier this year announced the completion of process enhancements to ensure reliable production scale-up of the company’s proprietary antimicrobial NanoFense technology, a U.S. patented nanoparticle formulation. The company is working closely with both Downs Enterprises, Inc. and Kansas State University’s Technology Development Institute (TDI) on the project.

“This award from the Kansas Department of Commerce acknowledges the global need for air filtration companies to offer genuinely protective and higher-performance products. This better positions ANI as an attractive, strategic partner with filter media producers as well as established air filtration product companies who can now fully exploit our technology in efforts to better protect people from harmful pathogens.  Our technology, disruptive product design efforts and issued patent protection are all intended to provide more safety to consumers while creating an effective competitive advantage in many markets currently utilizing generic, untreated filter media,” stated Thomas Allen, President and CEO, ANI.

ANI has (16) issued international patents protecting their broad NEFT™ platform in 13 countries spanning five continents.  The patent coverage includes three main methods of associating nanoparticles with filter media: (1) coating the filter media with a powder of nanoparticles, (2) impregnating the nanoparticles into the filter media, and (3) having pellets of nanoparticles located adjacent to the filter media.

Posted December 1, 2020

Source: Applied Nanoscience Inc.

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