X-Rite Announces New Subscription Pricing For Color iMatch And Color iQC Software

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — September 29, 2020 — X-Rite Inc. and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, today announced new subscription-based pricing for its industry-leading color formulation software, Color iMatch, and quality control software, Color iQC. The new subscription model provides manufacturers and material suppliers greater flexibility and predictability for their operational budgets while ensuring they have access to the most up-to-date color formulation and quality control software. Included in the subscription offering are regular software updates and access to online training materials designed to help new and experienced users accelerate color development for the paints and coatings, plastic, and textile industries.

“In order to meet today’s challenging times, manufacturers need access to the latest technology without breaking their budgets,” said Richard Knapp, product manager, X-Rite and Pantone. “Our new subscription model makes budget planning easier and allows customers to stay competitive with the latest color formulation and quality control technology at an affordable cost. With X-Rite’s commitment to regular software updates, formulation and QC managers can have confidence they are using the most up-to-date software to help them submit bids quickly, win new business, and deliver the best products to their customers.”

Color iMatch is an intuitive, job-oriented color formula management software. It intelligently processes color data to provide optimal initial color matches and reduce wasteful formulation attempts. Color iMatch features a smarter multi-flux matching engine with a revolutionary new search and correct algorithm that enables better utilization of legacy data. With Color iMatch, lab managers and formulation professionals can streamline complicated workflows and deliver better color matches in fewer steps for faster formulation times, cost savings, and reduced waste. Color iQC is a quality control solution that monitors color from specification to material suppliers to manufacturing and final assembly. It delivers tight tolerances through connected solutions and expands from controlling quality to assuring quality.

The benefits to Color iMatch and Color iQC subscription-based pricing model include:

  • Notifications of all software updates for improved planning;
  • Access to all software updates remotely without on-site installation;
  • New online training materials exclusive to the subscription model;
  • One fixed subscription cost for improved budget planning; and
  • Ability for new customers to test formulation or quality control software without incurring a large capital expense.

Posted September 29, 2020

Source: X-Rite Inc.

Hyosung And Lenzing Collaborate To Launch New Sustainable “Home Everywhere” Collection

LENZING, Austria/SEOUL — September 29, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the clothing preference for many consumers as they now spend much of their time at home. Nowadays, more consumers look for comfortable, versatile, and sustainable apparel that can be worn for multiple occasions and last longer.

Riding on this trend, global fiber producers, Lenzing and Hyosung, have teamed up to develop a Home Everywhere collection of performance fabrics that feature their renowned fibers and yarns to offer consumers comfortable, sustainable and attractive loungewear and activewear.

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with Hyosung this year to develop more eco-friendly fiber collections that offer the combination of everlasting softness, comfort and performance,” said Andreas Guertler, senior manager of Global Business Development Active Sportswear at Lenzing. “With COVID-19, consumers are becoming more mindful of the world around them, triggering a greater demand for sustainable products that can help safeguard the planet. At Lenzing, we are committed to collaborating with more like-minded industry partners like Hyosung, as we continue to promote greater sustainability through textile innovations.”

The Home Everywhere collection is comprised of three fabric concept groups, which includes a variety of unique blends featuring Lenzing’s cellulose fibers and Hyosung’s range of multi-function spandex, polyester and nylon fibers. Key features are as follows:

  1. Deep, Rich Color features Hyosung’s creora® Color+ and TENCEL™ branded modal fibers with Eco Color technology to provide all-over, saturated color without grin through.
  2. Soft Touch collection highlights Hyosung’s 100-percent recycled regen aerolight polyester with TENCEL Modal fibers with Micro technology for sustainable, ultra-soft and light-weight comfort.
  3. Functional collection includes Hyosung’s Mipan aqua-X nylon with TENCEL Lyocell fibers offering cool-touch, UV protection and moisture management.

“Our friends at Lenzing have been an ideal partner in the development of this innovative and sustainable fabric collection, which will enhance long-lasting comfort, performance and versatility consumers are craving in their apparel today,” said Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, EMEA marketing director, Hyosung. “Collaboration is the way forward as the textile industry seeks creative & performance solutions throughout the value chain and to meet changing market dynamics.”

Lenzing and Hyosung will be presenting the Home Everywhere collection at Interfilère Connect taking place online through October 24, 2020, and Performance Days Munich December 9-10, 2020.

Posted September 29, 2020

Source: Hyosung

New Nonwoven Development Center At Hof University Goes On Line In Cooperation With Lenzing

LENZING, Austria/HOF, Germany — September 28, 2020 — On Thursday, September 24, the Lenzing Group, a manufacturer of wood-based cellulosic specialty fibers, and Hof University opened a new Nonwoven Development Center (VEZ). As a strategic partner, Lenzing has access to a state-of-the-art development line at the campus in Münchberg with immediate effect. This offers new opportunities for sustainable fiber and nonwoven innovations for a wide range of applications including hygiene, body care and medical.

In line with the sCore TEN corporate strategy, the Lenzing Group is focusing on sustainable innovations, which are agreed in an optimum manner to the needs of the value chain. “We offer our customers and partners a decisive competitive advantage: agility. The pilot plant in the VEZ allows the resource-efficient development of fiber and nonwoven innovations on a small scale,” explainaed Jürgen Eizinger, vice president, business unit Nonwovens, at Lenzing.

The VEZ was completed according to schedule in September 2020, after Lenzing and the University of Hof signed a cooperation agreement for its use in 2019. The timing is perfect. Developments at political level, such as the directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, increase demand for responsibly manufactured nonwovens. The so-called Single-Use Plastics Directive aims at building awareness and greater transparency with regard to wet wipes and feminine hygiene products.

With its VEOCEL™ branded wood-based cellulose fibers, Lenzing has been laying the foundation for many years for sustainable nonwoven applications and will test and develop innovative ideas using the new possibilities offered by the VEZ. “We are noticing increasing interest in sustainable concepts from biodegradable cellulose fibers,” Eizinger said, summing up the market development of the last months, adding: “We are aware that the fibers used have an enormous influence on the final product. For this reason, our commitment extends beyond fiber production.”

With the spunlace pilot plant at the VEZ, Lenzing will support customers and partners more intensively in the development of new nonwoven applications and at the same time promote cooperation in the field of marketing. In the previous year, the company already established new certification standards for the VEOCEL brand. Since then certified manufacturers can only use the VEOCEL logo with blends of biodegradable cellulosic fibers. With this measure, the VEOCEL brand allows consumers to make a more conscious product selection.

With its #ItsInOurHands environmental initiative, the VEOCEL brand also actively contributes to creating awareness.

Posted September 28, 2020

Source: Lenzing Group

Hugues Schellenberg New UCMTF President

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PARIS — September 28, 2020 — The French Textile Equipment manufacturers’ Association, well known as UCMTF, as elected a new president following the retirement of Bruno Ameline who chaired the association since 2004.

Hugues Schellenberg who has been on the board for 10 years, has been unanimously elected to succeed Ameline. He is the CEO of Dollfus-Muller of Heimsbrunn in the French province of Alsace.

An engineer, Schellenberg got an MBA from Montpellier University in Southern France.

As president of UCMTF, Schellenberg will represent the French association on the board of Cematex, the owner of ITMAs.

After his election, Schellenberg initiated a standing ovation to thank Bruno Ameline for his outstanding job during his 4 terms of tenure, over 16 years. He stated: “It is a great honor but a stressing responsibility to become the UCMTF President in such the uncertain environment our companies have to face worldwide due to the Covid pandemic. For the long run, I am very positive thanks to our state-of-the- art equipments, our services which are up to the best standards, our teams which are so professionals and motivated but right now our business is on a bumpy road”

As CEO of Dollfus-Muller, Schellenberg spends at least half of his time with customers that he visits worldwide. This is how he keeps a firsthand contact and a deep connection with the needs of the market in order to both manage his company on a day to day basis and design its long term strategy.

In addition to UCMTF, Schellenberg is very active in many national, regional and national associations, including the chairmanship of a trade association to improve the employment of underprivileged workers.

Posted September 28, 2020

Source: UCMTF – French Textile Equipment

G-III Apparel Group Announces The Election of Robert L. Johnson To Its Board of Directors

NEW YORK CITY — September 24, 2020 — G-III Apparel Group Ltd. today announced the election of Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies LLC and former founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET), to the company’s board of directors.

Morris Goldfarb, G-III’s Chairman and CEO, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Bob to our board of directors. Bob’s success as an entrepreneur and significant business expertise across multiple industries will provide a valuable perspective as we continue to execute our strategy, drive profitability and enhance value for all our stakeholders.”

Johnson is the founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies, a business network that owns or holds interests in businesses operating across multiple industries. Prior to forming The RLJ Companies, Johnson was the founder and chairman of BET, the nation’s first black-owned cable television network. Johnson’s career accolades include, among others, successfully taking three companies public, being named to USA Today’s “25 Most Influential Business Leaders of the Past 25 Years” and Black Enterprise’s 40th Anniversary issue’s list of “Titans: The 40 Most Powerful African Americans in Business”.

Upon joining the G-III Board, Johnson, said: “It is an honor to join the dedicated management team and Board of G-III. The Company has embarked on several strategic initiatives to capitalize on its broad range of globally recognized power brands and diversified product categories to position itself well to navigate the current environment. I look forward to applying my extensive experience to assist G-III in building upon these initiatives as G-III advances its leadership position in the apparel industry.”

With the addition of Johnson, the company’s board now consists of 12 members, with Johnson being the eighth independent director on the Board.

Posted September 25, 2020

Source: G-III Apparel Group Ltd.

Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification For Emerald Textiles’ San Diego Plant

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — September 25, 2020 — Emerald Textiles, a healthcare linen provider serving the West Coast market, has had its San Diego, Calif., plant certified  Hygienically Clean for Healthcare. This is the second of Emerald Textiles’ locations to achieve the certification, since its Turlock, Calif. plant earned the Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification in 2019. Hygienically Clean is the quantified, validated standard and measure for hygienically clean textiles in North America since 2011, and achieving this certification reflects its commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and their capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing based on established hygienically clean healthcare textile methods and standards.

The Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification confirms this organization’s continuing dedication to infection prevention, compliance with recognized industry standards and processing healthcare textiles using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, a focal point for Hygienically Clean inspectors’ evaluation. The independent, third-party inspection must also confirm essential evidence that:

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

To achieve certification initially, laundries pass three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean Healthcare textiles and diminished presence of yeast, mold and harmful bacteria. They also must pass a facility inspection. To maintain their certification, they must pass quarterly RODAC and semi-annual USP 62 testing (RODAC results less than or equal to 20 cfu per square diameter and USP 62 results must show an absence of specified microorganisms) to ensure that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained. Re-inspection occurs every two to three years.

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 hospitals, surgery centers, medical offices, nursing homes and other medical facilities.

Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification acknowledges laundries’ effectiveness in protecting healthcare operations by verifying quality control procedures in linen, uniform and facility services operations related to the handling of textiles containing blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Certified laundries use processes, chemicals and BMPs acknowledged by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, American National Standards Institute and others. Introduced by TRSA in 2012, Hygienically Clean Healthcare brought to North America the international cleanliness standards for Hygienically Clean healthcare linens and garments used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization

Objective experts in epidemiology, infection control, nursing and other healthcare professions work with Hygienically Clean launderers to ensure the certification continues to enforce the highest standards for producing clean healthcare textiles.

“Congratulations to Emerald Textiles on their most recent certification,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their commitment to infection prevention and that their laundries take every step possible to prevent human illness.”

Hygienically Clean reflects the evolution of healthcare laundry certification in light of growing global concerns about infection control, documenting practices that ensure elimination of potentially harmful microbial content while adding quantifiable verification of continuous improvement in overall cleanliness.

Posted September 25, 2020

Source: TRSA

American & Efird To Purchase Charles Craft Performance Yarns

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — September 25, 2020 — Elevate Textiles Inc. — a global provider of advanced, high quality products and mission critical textile solutions — is pleased to announce that its American & Efird (A&E) division has agreed to purchase the high performance yarn business of Charles Craft Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance flame resistant/cut resistant industrial yarns and other specialty products. The purchase is expected to close in early October.

The combination of these legacy brands brings together leading technical yarn expertise and expands A&E’s product offering related to thermal protection, cut resistant and flame retardant yarns. The purchase includes the assets of the Charles Craft manufacturing operation in Hamer, S.C., which will operate as part of the American & Efird U.S. manufacturing platform.

“We are very excited to welcome the Charles Craft high performance yarn line-up into the A&E and Elevate family of brands,” says Mark Hatton, managing director, American & Efird Americas. “Charles Craft is a respected brand in the industry known for its high-end industrial yarns and quality service to the safety apparel markets. Bringing together these two longstanding brands benefits both and allows us to support our combined customer base with an expanded product offering and enhanced technical expertise, all with the same reliable service they expect.”

Frank Buie, vice president, sales for Charles Craft, will join American & Efird as part of the sales management team. “Charles Craft is excited to have its performance yarn business become part of Elevate Textiles and join with some of the industry’s most iconic brands,” Buie said. “More than 53 years ago my father, Charles Buie, acted on his life-long dream to create a small business, which grew into a leading industry brand. Becoming part of the larger A&E brand provides new life and longevity to our well-known technical yarns, while offering new opportunities for our employees and customers. We are committed to a very smooth transition for our customers and look forward to greater collaboration and synergies ahead.”

Hatton added: “We welcome Charles Craft customers and employees to our Elevate and A&E family. We are excited to explore many opportunities ahead to continue our tradition of yarn innovation and quality service.”

Posted September 25, 2020

Source: Elevate Textiles Inc.

Precision Textiles Invests In New Equipment To Make PPE Manufacturing Permanent Part Of Its Product Portfolio

TOTOWA, N.J. — September 24, 2020 — Six months ago, when Precision Textiles put a toe in the water to try its hand at producing personal protective equipment (PPE), the strategy was designed to keep its plant open and employees working. But the strategy has been so successful, that the supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive, healthcare and home furnishings industries has now purchased additional manufacturing equipment to make the PPE line a permanent part of its product portfolio.

With the addition of six new laminating machines dedicated to producing medical gown fabric, Precision Textiles can now produce an additional 1.5 million yards of domestically-sourced fabric each month. These additional machines have allowed the company to hire 25 new machine line operators and supervisors that will solely produce medical gown fabric.

“When the coronavirus pandemic erupted, we began manufacturing medical gown and mask fabrics in order for us to remain an essential business. We saw what our country needed, and we were able to respond quickly to this demand. We see now that PPE materials made domestically and are readily available to meet the needs of our customers are more important than ever, and we look forward to further expanding into this category,” said Scott Tesser, CEO, Precision Textiles.

During the initial outbreak, Precision Textiles’ 210,000-square-foot manufacturing facility became an essential business providing more than 28 million yards of PPE to hospitals, businesses and non-profit organizations to-date. Along with production, which was completed in

the New Jersey factory, all the polyester staple film, TPU fiber and other materials used to make the fabrics were sourced domestically.

To continue making PPE domestically, Precision Textiles is committed to sourcing the necessary materials state-side, as well as bringing all PPE production to its U.S. facilities. This move will also create numerous of jobs within the industry.

“Over the course of my career, I watched how garment production slowly made its way overseas and never came back,” Tesser said. “I started in this business straight out of college; my father was in the apparel industry and my grandfather before him. I remember the days of garment racks being pushed down the streets and cutting rooms full of hustle. To me, it was what our country was built on. Hard work and labor. We were a country that made things.

“I was proud to be a part of that, and it’s time to bring manufacturing back to the United States. I don’t want to see our nation’s reliance on PPE in the hands of foreign manufacturers. We can and we will make it here,” he added.

Posted September 24, 2020

Source: Precision Textiles

Trinity Technology Group (TTG) Welcomes Bruce Anneaux To The Executive Team

HIGGINSVILLE, Mo. — September 24, 2020 — Trinity Technology Group — a producer of ePTFE technology for the industrial, apparel, automotive, and medical markets — has hired Bruce Anneaux as the company’s chief technology officer. Dr. Anneaux brings to his new position extensive experience in the fluoropolymer and medical applications industries, both of which are extremely relevant to TTG’s current and future business.

“Bruce’s credentials are impeccable and his education and work experiences will help TTG expand and secure a leadership position in our key market segments,” said Greg Vas Nunes, TTG’s CEO. “I am excited to see the contributions Bruce makes to all our market segments, especially to our medical segment, and to our company as a whole.”

In his new role at TTG, Dr. Anneaux is charged with ePTFE technology and application development to drive new growth while serving our core customers’ requirements. He will also focus on expanding TTG’s pulse plasma oleo treatment technology and working with outside partners and advisers to bring new products to market.

An electrical engineer by training, Bruce’s passion for patient care innovations guided him to a career in medical device and biotech R&D and bioengineering product development. Prior to joining TTG, Dr. Anneaux worked for Poly-Med, a bioresorbable polymer startup, where he served as the Manager of Medical Devices and Engineering and as an R&D leader. He also worked for more than ten years as the Corporate Director of R&D for Zeus Industrial Products, a polymer technology company. His reputation as a biomaterials and bioprocessing subject matter expert is reinforced with more than 80 patents and patents pending that credit him as the inventor or co-inventor.

Bruce Anneaux holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. in bioengineering from Clemson University, a B.S. in extracorporeal circulation technology from the Medical University of South Carolina, and a B.S. in electrical engineering from Clemson University. He has served as an adjunct faculty member for Clemson University’s Department of Bioengineering and is a member of the Advisory Board for the University of South Carolina’s Department of Biomedical Engineering. He will relocate from South Carolina to Missouri.

Posted September 24, 2020

Source: Trinity Technology Group

Sterling Auxiliaries Announces Agreement To Acquire Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Chemicals Manufacturing Site From Baker Hughes

SOUTHBURY, Conn. — September 24, 2020 — Sterling Auxiliaries Pvt. Ltd. and its parent company, Artek Surfin Chemicals Ltd., a leading producer of specialty chemicals with manufacturing capabilities across four continents, have agreed to acquire the land and assets associated with Baker Hughes’ Sand Springs, Oklahoma, chemicals manufacturing facility.

The Sand Springs facility, which includes approximately 120 employees who will transfer with the sale to Sterling, manufactures oilfield specialty chemicals. As part of the transaction, Baker Hughes will enter into a long-term toll manufacturing agreement with Sterling at the Sand Springs manufacturing site. The new Sand Springs entity will be called Sterling Specialty Chemicals LLC.

“The purchase of Baker Hughes’ Sand Springs chemicals manufacturing assets is another key step in our global vision and growth strategy as we continue to pursue additional strategic acquisitions such as this,” said Vishal Goenka, director, Artek Surfin Chemicals Ltd., parent company of U.S.-based Galata Chemicals and India-based Sterling Auxiliaries. “Sterling and Baker Hughes have worked together globally for nearly 10 years. This transaction is a testament of our deep relationship, and we look forward to continue this partnership in the years ahead.”

The transaction is expected to close by September 30, 2020.

Posted September 24, 2020

Source: Artek Surfin Chemicals Ltd.

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