Teijin Establishes Europe Sustainable Technology Innovation Center

TOKYO — January 21, 2021 — Teijin Ltd. announced today that it has established the European Sustainable Technology Innovation Center (ESTIC) in Arnhem, Netherlands, as a research and development facility tasked with developing technologies for a more sustainable world.

As a research and development hub for Teijin’s environmental-value solutions, ESTIC will facilitate collaboration among researchers across borders to strengthen development initiatives in Teijin’s various business units. ESTIC will also undertake the challenge of developing all-new businesses that leverage the lifecycle capabilities of Teijin’s core materials and the development of green materials to support the global circular economy. This includes efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and to stimulate the hydrogen economy.

ESTIC will also establish a satellite office at Brightlands Chemelot Campus, an international open-innovation community active in performance materials, sustainable processes and biomedical solutions in Sittard-Geleen, Netherlands, to further activate communication with external innovation communities and research institutes.

Teijin, aiming to be a company that supports the society of the future as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), looks forward to ESTIC contributing to the development of sustainable products and technologies that help to lower environmental impact.

Since the signing of the Paris Agreement, the world has come to recognize decarbonization as an urgent global task, based on which the agreement’s signatory nations have declared their respective national goals to realize carbon neutrality. Teijin declared its long-term goals for reducing environmental impact in the company’s 2020-2022 management plan, entitled ALWAYS EVOLVING, that was announced in February 2020. The company is now pursuing growth and development in line with these goals. Teijin also supports the United Nations Global Compact as well as the SDGs through measures such as developing environmental solutions for a more sustainable world.

Under Teijin’s medium-term management plan to continuously create accurate business opportunities and accelerate market development, the company is prioritizing initiatives to strengthen internal and external collaboration, further diversity and inclusion, and fast-track innovation, ultimately to support the company’s development of innovative products and services.

Posted January 21, 2021

Source: Teijin

Fit For Life Adds adidas And Reebok To Its Portfolio Of Prestigious Fitness Brands

NEW YORK CITY — January 20, 2021 — Fit for Life announces it has added adidas and Reebok to its world-class portfolio of brands. adidas and Reebok join Fit for Life’s already impressive portfolio of active brands including Gaiam, SPRI and Tommie Copper.

Fit for Life is the market leader in small, at-home fitness gear at popular retailers including Dick’s, Amazon, Target, Walmart and Kohl’s. Its brands and product lines continue to experience strong growth and resonate with consumers as they increase their practice of at-home health and wellness routines. RFE Sporting Goods recognizes Fit for Life’s success and credibility among top-tier active brands and is proud to partner on distribution for adidas and Reebok fitness equipment.

“RFE is excited to partner with Fit for Life, a proven company, with deep relationship across the US market,” said Dean Jackson, CEO of RFE Sporting Goods. “The Fit for Life expertise along with RFE products and brands is a strong recipe for success.”

Fit for Life is eager to begin innovating with adidas and Reebok brands, creating new products to meet the growing demand for at-home fitness and wellness.

“Adding adidas and Reebok to our portfolio of brands will be a powerful way to continue to penetrate the market and expand into new categories,” said Joey Shamah, co-founder and CEO of Fit for Life. “RFE’s trust and partnership is a true testament to our market knowledge and respected position in the industry.”

The distribution deal between RFE Sporting Goods and Fit for Life kicked off on January 1, 2021 and will quickly bring real value to consumers across the United States.

Posted January 20, 2021

Source: Fit for Life

S&S Activewear Announces New Investment To Support Long-Term Growth

NEW YORK CITY — January 20, 2021 — S&S Activewear and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) announced a new partnership in which CD&R-managed funds will invest alongside current owners and management to acquire S&S, a North American distributor of imprintable apparel and accessories. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

With approximately four million square feet of warehouse space and more than 2,000 employees, S&S specializes in distributing blank sportswear, corporate apparel, and accessories, including T-shirts, fleece & sweatshirts, headwear, athletics and outerwear from more than 100 leading brands such as adidas, Champion, Columbia, Bella+Canvas, Next Level Apparel and Gildan. The company stocks more than 80,000 products and serves a broad range of customers, including screen printers & embroiderers, promotional product distributors, e-decorators, and team dealers.

Founded in 1988, S&S has grown under the current management team and owners from a successful midwestern T-shirt and fleece distributor into an industry leader with approximately $1.5 billion in sales. S&S emphasizes speed and quality of service, having made significant investments in national distribution capacity and technology and established the largest one & two-day distribution footprint in the industry. The company has also expanded geographically with three acquisitions since 2010, including the acquisition of the largest wholesale apparel distributor in Canada, Technosport, in 2020.  Today, S&S products can reach 99 percent of the U.S. and Canada population within two days, and 44 states in just one day.

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021, at which point S&S President Jim Shannon will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and CD&R Operating Partner John Compton, former president of Pepsico, will become chairman of the board.

“This transaction is an important milestone for S&S and a validation of our continued success; as successful as we have been over the last two decades, we believe our growth story is just beginning,” Shannon said. “CD&R has a deep understanding of our business, from sourcing, freight, and distribution center scaling to technology and sales and marketing.”

“We are delighted to partner with a talented, entrepreneurial S&S team that shares our core values in a business we know and understand,” said Ken Giuriceo, CD&R Partner. “We look forward to working together to achieve our vision for continued strong growth that creates exciting opportunities for employees, vendors and customers, as well as the local communities where they operate.”

Barclays, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC acted as financial advisors and Debevoise & Plimpton LLP acted as legal advisor to CD&R in connection with the transaction. Baird served as the exclusive financial advisor and McDermott Will & Emery LLP acted as legal advisor to S&S.

Posted January 20, 2021

Source: Clayton, Dubilier & Rice

Messe Frankfurt India Set To Host The First Hybrid Edition Of Techtextil India In 2021

MUMBAI — January 19, 2021 — The new hybrid edition of Techtextil India poised to be held from September 1-3, 2021, at Hall 4, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, will connect technical textile players from across the globe through its multimodal platform. The combination of physical and digital platforms will enable exhibitors to connect with wider audiences, increase their market presence and expand their business alliances significantly.

The demand for medical textiles, particularly spun bond nonwovens have skyrocketed ever since the onset of the pandemic. Geotextile products in India have also experienced a strong leap in demand supported by government’s continual investments in the development of highways and roadways. With a manifold of opportunities lying ahead for the technical textile segment, it is crucial for the players to increase their market presence and build networks to effectively leverage imminent demands.

Over the years, the editions of Techtextil India have been instrumental in uniting the technical textile fraternity and creating an atmosphere of collaboration through its physical platform. However, the new hybrid edition that is set to be held from 1 – 3 September 2021 will not only physically, but also digitally unite exhibitors from the technical textile industry with key buyers and suppliers PAN India and worldwide.

While the physical fair offers the benefit of face-to-face interaction under strict observance of safety protocols, the digital platform will help exhibitors increase their brand exposure and interact with potential buyers from across the globe via features such as live streaming, video calls, live chats and more. Live product demonstration on dual platforms will further enable exhibitors to showcase their products and new emerging technologies to a vast array of business attendees.

The hybrid fair will also make collaborative engagements extremely simple through its AI assisted platform. Potential suppliers will be automatically matched when buyers launch product or service queries, following which virtual appointments can be set-up at a mutually agreed upon time.

Organizer of the fair, Messe Frankfurt India, is also looking forward to incorporate online panel discussions and knowledge programs to impart erudite market insights and rejuvenate confidence among players across the 12 application areas of technical textiles.

Currently the Indian technical textile industry is pegged at USD 19 billion (growing at a CAGR of 12 percent since the past five years) and accounts to approximately 13 percent of India’s total textile and apparel market*. With new demands arising in the segment, the hybrid edition of Techtextil India 2021 will enable technical textile players to engage with businesses beyond geographical constraints, forge new alliances and gain specialised insights to strategically equip themselves for the new normal.

Posted January 20, 2021

Source: Messe Frankfurt India

AMETEK Surface Vision Launches Remote Training For SmartView ® Customers

HAYWARD, Calif. — January 19, 2021 — AMETEK Surface Vision now offers remote training courses to provide safe, convenient instructions on how to get the best performance from its industry-leading online surface inspection solutions.

The online training sessions allow customers to discover all the features and benefits of the SmartView defect detection and identification system, building technical proficiency, increasing operational productivity, and maximizing system uptime.

Conducted by highly skilled, experienced professionals, the training is divided into sections for specific job functions or system components. It uses a “live” training system to reinforce the material and focus on particular customer tasks.

Each course typically consists of four-hour sessions held over three consecutive days; they are available for both US and central European office hours.

The subjects covered in the next four months are:

  • SmartView Fundamentals
  • SmartView Advanced
  • SmartView Maintenance and Troubleshooting

These training programs will enable those attending to achieve added benefits from their SmartView system. All that is required is a PC, an internet connection, the Microsoft Teams application, a headset, a large screen, and a webcam for class interaction.

Paul Stuyt, Global Manager of Projects from AMETEK Surface Vision said: “Our expert training courses are designed with the customer in mind, answering any questions that may arise and providing a deeper understanding of our products, systems, and applications.

“With online tuition, customers can learn how to set up their system, inspect live production, display, and report on defects and process conditions, and maintain system health. All of this without the inconvenience and safety risks associated with travel during the current COVID-19 global pandemic.

“For those staff members working from home, there’s no reason for their training and development to stop. We continue to provide everything they need to achieve optimum SmartView performance for their processes.”

Posted January 20, 2021

Source: AMETEK Surface Vision

Biocrystal® Launches Fabric With Stress-Relief Performance

RIJEKA, Croatia — January 20, 2021 — An award-winning developer and provider of Biocrystal® technology, BC Tech company launches Biocrystal fabric layer, a multipurpose stress-relief layer, as much needed product upgrade for all bedding and furniture manufacturers.

Performance fabric from Biocrystal® confirmed to relieve stress

With scientifically tested and confirmed properties coming from Biocrystal powder already implemented into the fabric, the Biocrystal fabric layer announces a new era of performance fabric layers.

Being easily implemented into bedding and/or furniture products, the Biocrystal fabric layer provides to an end-customer reduced level of stress, faster relaxation, reduced muscle tension, and increased oxygen level as measured effectiveness.

The Biocrystal fabric is a multipurpose stress-relief layer produced on polyethersulfone (PES) base composition with Biocrystal Powder implemented by printing process with 176g/m2 weight and it is washable.

Minimum effort to implement

Whit its super-easy implementation, Biocrystal fabric requires minimum effort by manufacturer, requiring only to be inserted as the inner sewn layer, placed together with other layers of the end-product.

“Deciding to implement Biocrystal fabric layer into your product, you decide to offer your customers a much-needed stress-relief experience. This was our idea when creating Biocrystal fabric — to offer an easy yet provenly efficient way for manufacturers to upgrade their products, and respond to the most common problem of customers today — stress,” said Vesna Pavletic, CEO at BC Tech.

A webinar on new expectations from Bedding and Furniture industry

BC Tech is organizing a webinar on Wednesday, January 27 to discuss the new demands put in front of the bedding and furniture industry, considering increased stress problems and stress-relief demands coming from the customers. Register https://bit.ly/2LHxhSx and find out how you can easily yet cost-effectively provide an anti-stress treatment through your products using Biocrystal solutions.

Posted January 20, 2021

Source: BC Tech

Sangzor Spinning Mills Shares Experiences With Uster Quality Expert And Its Alarm Center

USTER, Switzerland — January 20, 2021 — A push notification appears on Muhammad Ashraf’s mobile phone. It reports that there is a variation in the CVm level at his mill. Ashraf calls his foreman to inform him, so he can take immediate action. The problem is quickly identified and fixed — thanks to the Alarm Center function with Uster Quality Expert. It gives round-the-clock monitoring of vital processes in the mill, and keeps management constantly informed of any issues.

In the case outlined here, the fault was rapidly pinpointed to a mix-up of bobbins at the Sangzor spinning mills in Uzbekistan, where Ashraf is general manager. Ashraf has been using the Uster Mobile Alerts app for three months. Sangzor exports yarns to Pakistan, Turkey, Russia and China, and all its customers naturally expect to receive exactly the quality they specified. Ashraf knows the value of quality in keeping customers satisfied. It’s a top priority, so he likes to be informed of any deviations — whether at his desktop in the mill or on his mobile phone when he’s out.

The value of staying connected

Spinners around the world share a combination of requirements: controlling quality through immediate actions, while improving productivity and minimizing waste. Uster understands this need — and has responded with the Alarm Center, one of five Value Modules included with Uster Quality Expert. The Alarm Center prompts early intervention in quality issues. Key processes are monitored, and performance is displayed on a dashboard. It allows spinners to recognize problems at a glance, enabling immediate reactions.

Smart algorithms and in-built Uster Application Intelligence ensure reliable alerting. The Application Intelligence embedded in Assistant Q can immediately recognize issues, with no need for configuration by the spinner. Users receive problem-solving suggestions, and can also expand the knowledge base with actions they enter themselves. The learning system grows according to customer needs and ensures that relevant know-how is retained in mills.

The Alarm Center is also available on a mobile app, for quality management that is independent of time and location. There is no limit to the number of app users with one Quality Expert system. Mobile Alerts can be used by as many staff as required, to suit the mill’s organization of processes and responsibilities. Since the launch of the standalone version of Uster Quality Expert, the community of Uster Mobile Alert app users has grown more rapidly. Uster Quality Expert Standalone connects Uster quality testing and monitoring instruments and leverages their value towards significant profitability gains. With the new standalone version, a relatively small investment means cotton spinners can quickly optimize quality and profitability at the same time.

Alerts – negative, positive and customized

Mobile Alerts shows critical issues and the Alarm Center provides negative alarms as well as positive ones. That means it points out quality issues but also suggests potential improvements. Ashraf says: “I very much appreciate the positive information, as improvement is part of the game. If you don’t improve you will stay behind.” With the latest release of Uster Quality Expert, alarms and improvements are listed separately for fast focus on serious issues — and for making quality managers easily aware of so far unnoticed improvement possibilities.

The mill for which Ashraf is responsible started operation 14 months ago with almost all new machines. He’s sure that the Mobile Alerts app will become even more important to him over time, as parts begin to show the first signs of wear. But he is already feeling the benefit of the app, especially for its performance, design and user-friendliness.

The facility to preselect which alarms to receive is another well-appreciated feature of Quality Expert. Users can customize and activate or deactivate the kind of alarms, or the area of events, they want to get as push messages.

Make it a better life for spinners

Before the introduction of Uster Mobile Alerts, it was more difficult for spinners to see alarms. Now, quality management has become both safer and easier, as issues can be identified and located immediately. Problem-solving guidance is also another popular feature, as the app proves its worth across different staff groups, such as lab personnel, maintenance managers and all who share responsibility for professional quality supervision.

“Thanks to Uster quality assurance systems, textile spinning gradually becomes easier,” Ashraf says. “I enjoy Uster Quality Expert. It gathers and analyzes our online and offline results and keeps sending quality alerts and exceptions with possible root causes displayed graphically on my mobile phone 24/7 — and it’s good news that Uster Quality Expert expands its insightful analytics with valuable intelligence as each additional instrument is connected.”

Posted January 20, 2021

Source: Uster Technologies AG

Polyprint Releases A New 2-in-1 ‘Fit & Flat’ Snap-On Face Mask Platen  

THESSALONIKI, Greece — January 14, 2021 — Polyprint, a specialized direct-to-garment printer manufacturer, announced the creation of a new addition to its product portfolio — the 2-IN-1 ‘Fit & Flat’ Snap-On, face mask platen.

Garment decorators can now broaden their printing portfolio with personalized face masks. Polyprint’s 2-IN-1 face mask platen allows TexJet users to print on both Fit and Flat type masks. Dtg printers can now use one main platen with two different set-up options: The Fit type for triangular masks and the Flat type for flat masks. It’s also simple to swap from Fit to Flat upon their production needs.

“It’s snap-on design allows easy placement and quick runs. Created due to popular customer demand, Polyprint aims to improve the dtg printing market by pushing forward with new products that help DTG businesses stay at the top of their game.” said George Benglopoulos, CEO of Polyprint.

The new face mask platen is compatible with TexJet® echo2, shortee2 and echo. Users will require to perform a Firmware upgrade, as well as a Software update in order to obtain the new Cadlink face mask templates.

Snap-on Face Mask Platen

  • 1 main platen
  • 2 Flat type plates for flat masks
  • 2 Fit type plates for triangular masks
  • Easy to swap between the two
  • Simple to replace, due to its snap-on design
  • Compatible with TexJet® echo2, TexJet® shortee2, TexJet echo

Posted January 20, 2021

Source: PolyPrint

Cordura® Brand Launches Digital Fabric Finder

WICHITA, Kan. — January 14, 2021 —On January 18, 2021, the Cordura® brand will launch the Cordura® Fabric Finder — a digital fabric library that will allow brands to navigate a user-friendly digital interface to view an assortment of more than 500 fabrics and growing. The resource is located at https://www.cordura.com/en/fabric-finder.

The Fabric Finder will include images of all fabric angles, and close-up details as well as fabric content information so that partners can choose the best fabric fit for their upcoming collections. In the past, Cordura brand partners needed to request fabrics based on characteristics to be shipped to them for in-person viewing, but the Cordura Fabric Finder will allow partners to self select fabrics, and build their next season’s offerings more quickly and efficiently.

As the world is changing and moving to digital design and prototyping, Cordura is adapting to provide product and services that facilitate customer needs. Cordura believes that it can accelerate time to market while consuming fewer resources by providing a digital experience for brand designers to explore and shop Cordura fabrics. The brand will increase accessibility to its fabric offering with an easy-to-use digital interface. The Fabric Finder will create a mutual benefit for strategic partner mills by promoting its certified fabric portfolio in a collaborative and transparent platform that will enable sharing of brand partner opportunities, unmet needs, and insights.

The Cordura Fabric Finder will:

  • Educate designers on Cordura brand portfolio offerings and technologies, and showcase
    new and trending Cordura fabrics;
  • Provide detailed photography of Cordura fabric offering;
  • Expedite the turnaround time for fabric selection;
  • Create a customer-first experience that focuses on meeting the ever-growing digital needs of the designer community; and
  • Reduce waste by creating an environment that allows the designer to navigate our portfolio and select the fabrics that work for them.

Posted January 20, 2021

Source: Cordura

Datacolor® Introduces High-Efficiency Benchtop Spectrophotometer Series, Spectro 1000/700

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — January 19, 2021 — Datacolor®, a global supplier of color management solutions, announced today the launch of the Spectro 1000/700 series, a family of close-tolerance benchtop spectrophotometers designed for high efficiency and confidence in color formulation and quality control in a wide range of industries.

The new series features the high inter-instrument agreement Datacolor customers have come to rely on, to ensure uniform color assessments across various instruments and multiple locations throughout the supply chain. The systems are designed to increase productivity and improve workflow efficiency through high measurement speeds and seamless backward capability with other Datacolor benchtop instruments. The Spectro 1000/700 family is optimized for the future of color management, featuring internet connectivity for upcoming remote services.

“Heightened by the pandemic and remote working trends, the need for digital exchange of color data has increased. Datacolor set out to develop a family of high-efficiency spectrophotometers designed to meet the industry needs of today while also staying ahead of tomorrow’s trends,” said Albert Busch, President and CEO, Datacolor. “With the Spectro 1000/700 series, users can feel confident their instruments are ready to take advantage of future product enhancements, allowing for remote service and data analytics thanks to internet connectivity.”

Users of the Spectro 1000/700 series will also enjoy greater confidence in their color measurements thanks to its ability to capture the temperature of samples measured. This is an essential new quality control feature for those who work with materials that need be within certain temperature ranges to assure accurate color measurement.

“The Datacolor 1000 is a game changer,” said Dave Ertle, Advanced R&D Engineer and Solution Center Manager at GEON® Performance Solutions, a Datacolor customer. “There’s no more guessing if a user measured a specimen that had properly cooled to ambient temperature.”

To learn more about Spectro 1000/700, please visit www.datacolor.com/Spectro-1000 and www.datacolor.com/spectro-700.

Posted January 19, 2021

Source: Datacolor®

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