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19.10.2022

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol begrüßt Ralph Lauren als neues Mitglied

Das U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol freut sich, die Ralph Lauren Corporation als neues Mitglied begrüßen zu dürfen und sie in ihren Bemühungen sowie Nachhaltigkeitspraktiken zu unterstützen.

Basierend auf dem Konzept zeitloser Mode hat Ralph Lauren in seiner Global Citizenship and Sustainability strategy, Timeless by Design, das Engagement des Unternehmens für dauerhafte positive Auswirkungen auf den Planeten und seine verschiedenen Interessensgruppen in drei Säulen dargelegt: einen bewussten Kreationsprozess, Umweltschutz sowie die Förderung besserer Lebensbedingungen. In Orientierung an Timeless by Design arbeitet Ralph Lauren daran, die Bodengesundheit zu erhöhen – durch Programme, die regenerative Praktiken sowie eine genaue Messung der jeweiligen Auswirkungen fördern.

Das U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol freut sich, die Ralph Lauren Corporation als neues Mitglied begrüßen zu dürfen und sie in ihren Bemühungen sowie Nachhaltigkeitspraktiken zu unterstützen.

Basierend auf dem Konzept zeitloser Mode hat Ralph Lauren in seiner Global Citizenship and Sustainability strategy, Timeless by Design, das Engagement des Unternehmens für dauerhafte positive Auswirkungen auf den Planeten und seine verschiedenen Interessensgruppen in drei Säulen dargelegt: einen bewussten Kreationsprozess, Umweltschutz sowie die Förderung besserer Lebensbedingungen. In Orientierung an Timeless by Design arbeitet Ralph Lauren daran, die Bodengesundheit zu erhöhen – durch Programme, die regenerative Praktiken sowie eine genaue Messung der jeweiligen Auswirkungen fördern.

„Baumwolle macht mehr als drei Viertel unseres gesamten Materialverbrauchs aus, und wir haben uns verpflichtet, bis 2025 sicherzustellen, dass diese zentrale Faser in unserem Portfolio vollständig aus nachhaltigen Quellen stammt. Dieses ehrgeizige Ziel erfordert die Zusammenarbeit und Partnerschaft mit Organisationen wie dem Trust Protocol, mit dem wir daran arbeiten, nachhaltige Baumwolle weiter voranzutreiben – in unserem Unternehmen sowie in der gesamten Branche“, sagt Katie Ioanilli, Chief Global Impact & Communications Officer bei Ralph Lauren.

Das Trust Protocol setzt sich als Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative für eine kontinuierliche Verbesserung in sechs Nachhaltigkeitsbereichen ein: Landnutzung, Bodenkohlenstoff, Wassermanagement, Bodenverlust, Treibhausgasemissionen und Energieeffizienz. Das Trust Protocol integriert diese Nachhaltigkeitskriterien aus der Fieldprint®-Plattform von Field to Market und ermöglicht registrierten Landwirten, die Umweltauswirkungen ihres Betriebs zu messen und Möglichkeiten für kontinuierliche Verbesserungen zu erkennen. Gleichzeitig bekommen Marken und Einzelhändler die Möglichkeit, über aggregierte, von Control Union Certifications geprüfte Daten zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit zu berichten.

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol / Hill+Knowlton Strategies GmbH 

19.10.2022

Kornit Digital issues Second-Annual Impact Report

Kornit Digital Ltd. unveiled its Impact Report for 2021 highlighting progress made against goals and further expanding its commitment to a long-term strategy designed to transform the world of fashion and textiles into one that is more sustainable. The comprehensive analysis details Kornit’s performance related to climate action, waste management, green chemistry, and diversity in the workplace, as well as other areas of the Company’s Environmental, Social, and corporate Governance (ESG) framework.

Key Accomplishments Against Baseline (2021)  
Kornit’s ongoing dedication to improving ESG practices within its own operations has resulted in Company-wide achievements in the areas of:

Climate Action and Waste Management*

  • ~16% reduction in GHG emissions intensity from x 9.11-e to 7.68 MTCO2-e
  • 39% reduction in hazardous waste intensity from 1.7 tons to 1.04 tons
  • 57% reduction in non-hazardous waste intensity from 33 tons to 14 tons

Green Chemistry

Kornit Digital Ltd. unveiled its Impact Report for 2021 highlighting progress made against goals and further expanding its commitment to a long-term strategy designed to transform the world of fashion and textiles into one that is more sustainable. The comprehensive analysis details Kornit’s performance related to climate action, waste management, green chemistry, and diversity in the workplace, as well as other areas of the Company’s Environmental, Social, and corporate Governance (ESG) framework.

Key Accomplishments Against Baseline (2021)  
Kornit’s ongoing dedication to improving ESG practices within its own operations has resulted in Company-wide achievements in the areas of:

Climate Action and Waste Management*

  • ~16% reduction in GHG emissions intensity from x 9.11-e to 7.68 MTCO2-e
  • 39% reduction in hazardous waste intensity from 1.7 tons to 1.04 tons
  • 57% reduction in non-hazardous waste intensity from 33 tons to 14 tons

Green Chemistry

  • Complete elimination of Acute Toxic Amines (CLP category 1, 2, 3) CMR
  • 20% reduction of VOC level in Robusto Inkset and 30% of VOC in Eco Ink/Green

DEI and Community Engagement

  • An increase in women in management, from 30% to 35%
  • Reporting 88% of employees feeling respected and free to be authentic at work - *Intensity measures are per $1 million of revenue.

Kornit Digital’s Impact Strategy
Propelled by an ambition to make a positive impact across all areas of its business and throughout the fashion and textile industries, Kornit further adjusted its Impact Strategy this year towards more expansive, longer-term goals and objectives. Kornit’s refined strategy reflects the Company's dual role as a change agent in the industry—both as a leader empowering the fashion industry to be more sustainable, and as an accountable participant responsible for embracing social and environmental change to make the world a better place.  
The holistic strategy accounts for both roles, across two fundamental pillars—"Enable the Change” and “Be the Change”—and incorporates both social and environmental KPIs designed to meet the Company’s goals and respond to stakeholders’ input, as well as industry and ecosystem needs

Kornit is officially unveiling the report during a press event at PRINTING United Expo 2022.

*Intensity measures are per $1 million of revenue.

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Kornit Digital

17.10.2022

Kelheim Fibres partners with TextileGenesisTM for more transparency

Viscose speciality fibres manufacturer Kelheim Fibres partners with TextileGenesisTM, a traceability platform that creates radical transparency from fibre-to-retail and ensures authenticity d provenance of sustainable textiles against generics.

“Our wood-based fibres are an environmentally friendly basis for sustainable textiles - it's just that consumers often don't know what's behind their garments. But they need to know it’s in their hands to minimise the ecological footprint of the textile industry. Transparency and traceability are the foundation that enables consumers to make informed decisions.”, says Dr. Marina Crnoja-Cosic, Director New Business Development at Kelheim Fibres.

TextileGenesisTM uses blockchain technology to track and verify the use of sustainable fibres all the way from fibre to garment. A digital fibercoin ensures transparency and reliability throughout the entire production line and beyond.

Viscose speciality fibres manufacturer Kelheim Fibres partners with TextileGenesisTM, a traceability platform that creates radical transparency from fibre-to-retail and ensures authenticity d provenance of sustainable textiles against generics.

“Our wood-based fibres are an environmentally friendly basis for sustainable textiles - it's just that consumers often don't know what's behind their garments. But they need to know it’s in their hands to minimise the ecological footprint of the textile industry. Transparency and traceability are the foundation that enables consumers to make informed decisions.”, says Dr. Marina Crnoja-Cosic, Director New Business Development at Kelheim Fibres.

TextileGenesisTM uses blockchain technology to track and verify the use of sustainable fibres all the way from fibre to garment. A digital fibercoin ensures transparency and reliability throughout the entire production line and beyond.

Amit Gautam, Founder & CEO at TexileGenesisTM:"Fashion and textile value chain is undergoing major transformation driven by sustainable materials, shifting consumer demand for sustainable products, and increasingly stringent regulations on transparency. Great to see Kelheim moving the industry forward by actively participating in the traceability journey."

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Kelheim Fibres GmbH

(c) Tonello
17.10.2022

Tonello presents Laundry (R)Evolution at Kingpins

Tonello will be unveiling the release of their new, more efficient and more responsible Laundry (R)Evolution, including three tools, at Kingpins Show in Amsterdam, from October 19-20.

Configurator
The new Configurator allows clients to choose the technologies, software, and accessories for their next laundry, combining diverse solutions and thus obtaining a real projection of energy and resource consumption, as well as savings and sustainability benefits.

B.O.P. (Be On Point)
The seamless integration with THE Laser, B.O.P. is based on the most recent developments in Computer Vision It makes positioning laser designs on garments automatic and rapid It allows a choice of different production modes and detects up to 8 garments at the same time.

Metro
Metro is a software that automatically and transparently measures the actual consumption of a laundry, summarizing these figures in each garment’s “environmental passport”.

Tonello will be unveiling the release of their new, more efficient and more responsible Laundry (R)Evolution, including three tools, at Kingpins Show in Amsterdam, from October 19-20.

Configurator
The new Configurator allows clients to choose the technologies, software, and accessories for their next laundry, combining diverse solutions and thus obtaining a real projection of energy and resource consumption, as well as savings and sustainability benefits.

B.O.P. (Be On Point)
The seamless integration with THE Laser, B.O.P. is based on the most recent developments in Computer Vision It makes positioning laser designs on garments automatic and rapid It allows a choice of different production modes and detects up to 8 garments at the same time.

Metro
Metro is a software that automatically and transparently measures the actual consumption of a laundry, summarizing these figures in each garment’s “environmental passport”.

At the show, Tonello will also demonstrate their technologies by washing the MSP Collection, in collaboration with PVH Europe, Kingpins, and designed by Piero Turk.

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Tonello

(c) INDA
17.10.2022

INDA announces new dates for IDEA®

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announces new dates for the 22nd edition of IDEA® – The World’s Preeminent Event for Nonwovens & Engineered Fabrics. Originally scheduled to take place April 23-25, 2024, IDEA® now will be held April 29-May 1, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, FL.

In 2022, IDEA® attracted 5,000 participants from across the global supply chain to engage with nonwovens & engineered materials senior-level leaders at the Miami Beach Convention Center. IDEA® 2022 was co-located with the second FiltXPO™, an exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to filtration and separation.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announces new dates for the 22nd edition of IDEA® – The World’s Preeminent Event for Nonwovens & Engineered Fabrics. Originally scheduled to take place April 23-25, 2024, IDEA® now will be held April 29-May 1, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, FL.

In 2022, IDEA® attracted 5,000 participants from across the global supply chain to engage with nonwovens & engineered materials senior-level leaders at the Miami Beach Convention Center. IDEA® 2022 was co-located with the second FiltXPO™, an exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to filtration and separation.

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INDA

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14.10.2022

EuroShop 2023 stellt Studie zu autonomen Geschäften vor

Die in den letzten Jahren mit hoher Geschwindigkeit voranschreitende Digitalisierung der Handelsbranche hat auch dazu geführt, dass stationäre Geschäfte mit immer mehr technologischer Intelligenz ausgestattet werden. So haben sich vielfältige automatisierte Store-Konzepte entwickelt, bei denen der Einkaufsvorgang weitestgehend digitalisiert abläuft. Deshalb ist das Thema Smart Stores eines der Hot-Topics der EuroShop 2023, The No.1 Retail Trade Fair, vom 26. Februar bis 02. März in Düsseldorf.

Es ist fast 40 Jahre her, dass der Erfinder David R. Humble auf die Idee der Selbstbedienungskasse kam, nachdem er angeblich in einer langen Schlange in einem Lebensmittelgeschäft in Südflorida gestanden hatte. Seitdem hat sich die Technologie massiv weiterentwickelt und ist in immer mehr Einzelhandelsgeschäften zu finden.

Die in den letzten Jahren mit hoher Geschwindigkeit voranschreitende Digitalisierung der Handelsbranche hat auch dazu geführt, dass stationäre Geschäfte mit immer mehr technologischer Intelligenz ausgestattet werden. So haben sich vielfältige automatisierte Store-Konzepte entwickelt, bei denen der Einkaufsvorgang weitestgehend digitalisiert abläuft. Deshalb ist das Thema Smart Stores eines der Hot-Topics der EuroShop 2023, The No.1 Retail Trade Fair, vom 26. Februar bis 02. März in Düsseldorf.

Es ist fast 40 Jahre her, dass der Erfinder David R. Humble auf die Idee der Selbstbedienungskasse kam, nachdem er angeblich in einer langen Schlange in einem Lebensmittelgeschäft in Südflorida gestanden hatte. Seitdem hat sich die Technologie massiv weiterentwickelt und ist in immer mehr Einzelhandelsgeschäften zu finden.

Laut dem Bericht Global EPOS and Self-Checkout 2022 des Strategieforschungs- und Beratungsunternehmens RBR wuchs der Weltmarkt im vergangenen Jahr um 11 Prozent, wobei im Jahr 2021 weltweit 200.000 Selbstbedienungsgeräte ausgeliefert wurden. Die Technologie verspricht enorme Vorteile, wie kürzere Wartezeiten für die Kunden und Kundinnen und eine verbesserte Effizienz der Geschäfte für die Einzelhändler, aber wie bei den meisten Dingen ist sie nicht ohne Makel.

Ist der Einzelhandel auf dem Weg in eine reibungslosere Zukunft, wenn Unternehmen wie Amazon vollautomatische Läden einrichten, in denen die Kundschaft den Kassiervorgang ganz überspringen kann? „Die Zeiten des 20. Jahrhunderts, in denen jeder einzelne Artikel langsam über einen Barcode-Scanner gescannt wurde, sind vorbei“, erklärt Will Glaser, CEO des US-Unternehmens Grabandgo. „Der Käufer ist in der Lage, das Geschäft zu wählen, das er aufgrund von Preis und Komfort bevorzugt.“

2018 sorgte der Online-Handelsriese Amazon für Schlagzeilen, als er in seiner Heimatstadt Seattle seinen ersten kassenlosen Laden eröffnete, der mit der „Just Walk Out“-Technologie des Unternehmens ausgestattet ist. Heute gibt es mehr als 40 Amazon Go- und Amazon Fresh-Standorte in den USA und Großbritannien, und weitere sollen weltweit eröffnet werden. Das so genannte "Just Walk Out"-Einkaufserlebnis nutzt die gleichen Technologien wie selbstfahrende Autos, einschließlich Computer Vision, Deep Learning-Algorithmen und Sensorfusion, und ermöglicht es den Kunden und Kundinnen, den Laden zu betreten, das Gewünschte zu nehmen und zu verlassen. Während Amazon laut RBR derzeit weltweit die meisten kassenlosen Läden betreibt, experimentieren auch andere Supermarktketten wie Tesco, ALDI und REWE mit Technologien, die das Einkaufserlebnis im Laden erleichtern sollen. RBR prognostiziert, dass es bis Ende 2027 weltweit mehr als 12.000 Geschäfte mit kassenloser Technologie geben könnte.

Laut Rebecca Hobbs von der Trendforschungsagentur Stylus gibt es mehrere treibende Kräfte, die das Wachstum der autonomen Geschäfte anführen, abgesehen von der schieren Geschwindigkeit und dem Komfort, die normalerweise als Hauptvorteile angesehen werden. „Der größte Vorteil für die Verbraucher besteht darin, dass die Marken in der Lage sind, Online- und Offline-Verbraucherdaten leichter zusammenzuführen“, sagt sie. „Sie können ein System einrichten, bei dem sich die Verbraucher in einem Kundenkonto anmelden müssen, um ein Geschäft zu betreten, so dass jeder im Geschäft dasselbe Profil hat wie online. Dies hilft ihnen, das Kaufverhalten zu ermitteln und Entscheidungen über den Warenbestand und das Merchandising zu treffen. „Diese Geschäfte können sogar feststellen, was ein Kunde mitnimmt und was er wieder wegwirft“, fügt Hobbs hinzu. „Wenn viele Kunden und Kundinnen einen Artikel in die Hand nehmen, ihn wegwerfen und sich dann dafür entscheiden, das Produkt online zu kaufen, wäre das eine Bestätigung für die Entscheidung, das Produkt im Geschäft zu haben, um es zu entdecken. Dieses Maß an Konnektivität wird den Aufstieg des Omnichannel-Einzelhandels vorantreiben - ein Wort, das schon seit Jahren in aller Munde ist, aber mit dieser Art von Technologie erst richtig zur Geltung kommen wird.“

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Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

(c) IDTechex
13.10.2022

Innovations in wearable sensor technology through watches and skin patches

IDTechEx report: Wearable Sensors 2023-2033

Overall, this report provides insight into how wearable sensors could be integrated into society long term - the technology underpinning value within the trend towards 'the quantified self'. The main drivers for growth identified are digital health and remote patient monitoring, extended reality, and the metaverse and performance analytics of athletes and sports people.

IDTechEx report: Wearable Sensors 2023-2033

Overall, this report provides insight into how wearable sensors could be integrated into society long term - the technology underpinning value within the trend towards 'the quantified self'. The main drivers for growth identified are digital health and remote patient monitoring, extended reality, and the metaverse and performance analytics of athletes and sports people.

More people than ever before are turning to wearable sensors to monitor their activity levels. Despite its origin in simple step counting, the market for wearable sensors is expanding into the more complex arena of health monitoring. Innovations in wearable sensor technology are expanding the envelope of biometrics accessible through watches and skin patches, addressing the rising demand for remote patient monitoring and decentralized clinical trials but also increasing consumer expectations. This includes easier access to health data, and extends further to sensor integration into headsets and accessories for immersive AR/VR experiences.
 
Motion sensors finding applications beyond step counting
Motion sensing hardware is well established, with accelerometers integrated into almost every wearable. Therefore, as profit margins for manufacturers diminish with commoditization, expanding the application space is crucial to maintain growth. This report provides an outlook for emerging use cases such as health insurance rewards, clinical trials, and professional athlete monitoring.
 
Optical sensors seeking to go further than heart-rate detection
Smart-watch wearers are familiar with the red and green lights on the back of their devices, used to obtain heart-rate data or blood oxygen and further analyzed for insights into calorie burn, VO2 max, and sleep quality.
Sensor developers are interested in pushing the boundaries of what can be measured non-invasively with light - whether it be through new software to analyze photoplethysmography (PPG) signals or new hardware for spectroscopy. Multiple companies are competing to lead in the commercialization of wearable blood pressure, with others setting their sights on ambitious 'clinic on the wrist' devices to replace common hospital tests and even glucose monitoring. This report appraises the potential for optical sensors, and overviews challenges for calibration requirements and regulatory approval.
 
Monitoring of the heart, muscle, and brain
Incorporating conductive materials into wearable technology is a simple concept. However, it has led to a vast variety of wearables sensors including wet electrodes stuck on the skin to measure the heart, dry electrodes in headphones to analyze brain signals, and microneedles within skin patches to quantify muscle movements. As such, this also creates a broad application space for electrodes ranging from vital sign monitoring and sleep analysis for healthcare, to emotional response and stress monitoring for marketing and productivity. This report dedicates a section to the four key categories of electrodes: wet, dry, microneedle, and electronic skin. This includes a summary of key material and manufacturing requirements.
 
Wearable sensors are fundamental to continuous monitoring of health, fitness, and wellness. As applications for wearable technology grow, there are increasing opportunities for sensors that detect parameters ranging from glucose levels to pressure and from motion to temperature. Based on a decade of market research on wearable technology hardware, this report analyses the technological and commercial landscape of this growing industry, both today and into the future. IDTechEx's research in wearables tracks the progress of over 50 wearable electronic product types. Within each of these products, a key focus of the research has been understanding and characterizing the prevalence of sensor types integrated into each.

More information:
wearable sensors IDTechex
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IDTechex

(c) BVMed
13.10.2022

BVMed: Ergebnisse der Herbstumfrage 2022

Die Umsatzentwicklung der Medizintechnik-Branche zeigt sich nach den Ergebnissen der Herbstumfrage des Bundesverbandes Medizintechnologie (BVMed) mit einem prognostizierten Plus von 3,3 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahr leicht erholt. Die Gewinne der MedTech-Branche werden 2022 jedoch aufgrund der dramatischen Kostensteigerungen bei den Transport-, Rohstoff- und Energiepreisen sowie den regulatorischen Mehraufwand durch die EU-Medizinprodukte-Verordnung (MDR) insgesamt zurückgehen. Dennoch schaffen die Unternehmen neue Arbeitsplätze und investieren in Produktionsstandorte, so das Ergebnis der BVMed-Herbstumfrage, die BVMed-Geschäftsführer Dr. Marc-Pierre Möll auf der Jahrespressekonferenz des MedTech-Verbandes vorstellte.

Die Kostensteigerungen und bürokratischen Hemmnisse durch die MDR führen zudem zu einem Rückgang der Innovationsdynamik der Branche. Der Innovationsklima-Index der MedTech-Branche ist mit 3,6 auf einer Zehnerskala auf einem Tiefstwert. „Das zeigt die Dramatik der Herausforderungen für die KMU-geprägte MedTech-Branche in Deutschland auf“, so Möll. An der Herbstumfrage nahmen 120 Mitgliedsunternehmen des BVMed teil.

Die Umsatzentwicklung der Medizintechnik-Branche zeigt sich nach den Ergebnissen der Herbstumfrage des Bundesverbandes Medizintechnologie (BVMed) mit einem prognostizierten Plus von 3,3 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahr leicht erholt. Die Gewinne der MedTech-Branche werden 2022 jedoch aufgrund der dramatischen Kostensteigerungen bei den Transport-, Rohstoff- und Energiepreisen sowie den regulatorischen Mehraufwand durch die EU-Medizinprodukte-Verordnung (MDR) insgesamt zurückgehen. Dennoch schaffen die Unternehmen neue Arbeitsplätze und investieren in Produktionsstandorte, so das Ergebnis der BVMed-Herbstumfrage, die BVMed-Geschäftsführer Dr. Marc-Pierre Möll auf der Jahrespressekonferenz des MedTech-Verbandes vorstellte.

Die Kostensteigerungen und bürokratischen Hemmnisse durch die MDR führen zudem zu einem Rückgang der Innovationsdynamik der Branche. Der Innovationsklima-Index der MedTech-Branche ist mit 3,6 auf einer Zehnerskala auf einem Tiefstwert. „Das zeigt die Dramatik der Herausforderungen für die KMU-geprägte MedTech-Branche in Deutschland auf“, so Möll. An der Herbstumfrage nahmen 120 Mitgliedsunternehmen des BVMed teil.

Detaillierte Informationen zur Umfrage finden Sie hier.

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BVMed | Bundesverband Medizintechnologie e.V.

(c) JEC Group
13.10.2022

JEC Forum DACH reveals the Startup Booster Finalists

JEC Forum DACH‘s primary goal is to promote the DACH region’s dynamic composites ecosystem. Besides an extensive program of business meetings and conferences, innovation will have a special place in Augsburg from November 29 to 30, 2022 as attendees will have the opportunity to witness the JEC Composites Startup Booster and the AVK Awards. Winners of both competitions will be announced during a dedicated ceremony on November 29th.

The five finalists are:

BioWerkz: Closing the Loops
At BioWerkz a new bio-based, resource-efficient, and CO2-negative material called “NEWood” is developed,  using only wood waste and agricultural waste bound using fungal mycelium; the root network of mushrooms as a natural binder without the need for any synthetic binders.

Bufo Technology – HARDCORK: High-Performance Biobased Composite – Superior by nature
Bufo Technology has developed the high-performance composite material HARDCORK® made from cork, fibers and a thermosetting matrix. HARDCORK® can be manufactured as a core material, sandwich panel or complex molded part.

JEC Forum DACH‘s primary goal is to promote the DACH region’s dynamic composites ecosystem. Besides an extensive program of business meetings and conferences, innovation will have a special place in Augsburg from November 29 to 30, 2022 as attendees will have the opportunity to witness the JEC Composites Startup Booster and the AVK Awards. Winners of both competitions will be announced during a dedicated ceremony on November 29th.

The five finalists are:

BioWerkz: Closing the Loops
At BioWerkz a new bio-based, resource-efficient, and CO2-negative material called “NEWood” is developed,  using only wood waste and agricultural waste bound using fungal mycelium; the root network of mushrooms as a natural binder without the need for any synthetic binders.

Bufo Technology – HARDCORK: High-Performance Biobased Composite – Superior by nature
Bufo Technology has developed the high-performance composite material HARDCORK® made from cork, fibers and a thermosetting matrix. HARDCORK® can be manufactured as a core material, sandwich panel or complex molded part.

Cavicore: Water soluble salt cores for the production of hollow carbon fiber parts
CAVICORE produces ready-to-use water soluble cores for the realization of hollow composite parts. Their “lost cores” have the advantage of being temperature-resistant, stable as well as eco-friendly and recyclable, as they consist of pure salts without binders.

Composite Recycling: Closing the loop on Composite Materials
Composite Recycling has developed a highly energy efficient and sustainable process to separate the resin from the fibres. With the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, the team has designed a post-treatment to clean the fibres and make them reusable in new composites, closing the loop.

Microwave Solutions GmbH: Imagineering a sustainable future
Agile and modular microwave plasma and selective depolymerization technology for molecular recycling, fiber recovery and nanomaterial creation.

12.10.2022

PCG completes acquisition of Perstorp

Perstorp has been acquired by PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), Malaysia´s leading integrated chemicals provider and part of PETRONAS Group, on 11 October 2022.

In May this year, PCG signed a Securities Purchase Agreement with Financière Forêt S.à.r.l, a company under PAI Partners, a European private equity firm, to acquire the entire equity interest in Perstorp, a leading sustainability-driven global specialty chemicals company based in Sweden. With the completion of the acquisition, Perstorp is now PCG’s wholly-owned subsidiary.

Perstorp has been acquired by PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), Malaysia´s leading integrated chemicals provider and part of PETRONAS Group, on 11 October 2022.

In May this year, PCG signed a Securities Purchase Agreement with Financière Forêt S.à.r.l, a company under PAI Partners, a European private equity firm, to acquire the entire equity interest in Perstorp, a leading sustainability-driven global specialty chemicals company based in Sweden. With the completion of the acquisition, Perstorp is now PCG’s wholly-owned subsidiary.

PCG will strive to ensure the timely completion of Perstorp’s growth projects in a safe and cost-effective manner. Perstorp has several projects lined up in the near future, including the launch of Project Air which aims to reduce carbon emissions through the production of sustainable methanol. Recently, The European Union Innovation Fund selected Project Air, as one of the 17 large-scale green tech projects, which together will be granted more than EUR 1.8 billion. Project Air is a gamechanger for the chemical industry, moving from fossil raw materials to recycled and bio-based feedstock, thereby enabling sustainable chemical products to a large variety of industries and end products. At full capacity, it will reduce global CO2 emissions with close to 500,000 metric tons per year from today’s levels, corresponding to one percent of current emissions in Sweden.

More information:
Perstorp PCG
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EMG for Perstorp

(c) adidas AG
11.10.2022

adidas and SOUL CAP announce partnership to make swimming more accessible

  • The adidas x SOUL CAP partnership aims to promote greater diversity and inclusivity in the world of swimming, by helping to break down social barriers in the sport.
  • The debut swim cap has been designed for people with long or voluminous hair in a range of sizes, for adults and children, in an exclusive linen green colorway.

adidas announces its first swim cap made in partnership with London-based start-up SOUL CAP , which will be available from 26th September. This collaboration – which follows the launch of adidas’ full-cover and inclusive sizing swimwear ranges last summer – is part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to make water sports more accessible.

  • The adidas x SOUL CAP partnership aims to promote greater diversity and inclusivity in the world of swimming, by helping to break down social barriers in the sport.
  • The debut swim cap has been designed for people with long or voluminous hair in a range of sizes, for adults and children, in an exclusive linen green colorway.

adidas announces its first swim cap made in partnership with London-based start-up SOUL CAP , which will be available from 26th September. This collaboration – which follows the launch of adidas’ full-cover and inclusive sizing swimwear ranges last summer – is part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to make water sports more accessible.

The idea for SOUL CAP was born in 2017 when founders Michael Chapman and Toks Ahmed took up adult swimming lessons, after not having learned how to swim as children. They noticed a problem during their classes – every swimmer wore the same size swim cap, no matter what hairstyle they had, which often resulted in people struggling with ill-fitting caps. This observation led to them creating SOUL CAP, a company that makes swim caps designed for people with long or voluminous hair.

The adidas x SOUL CAP swim cap is made from 100 per cent silicone, which creates less snag on the hair ensuring a more comfortable fit. Built with extra space, it provides a snug fit and tight seal to keep long and voluminous hair dry and healthy through every type of swim. The collection consists of an adult cap in sizes Regular-XXL and a children’s cap in sizes Regular-L, in an exclusive linen green colorway.

More information:
adidas SOUL CAP Sportswear
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adidas AG

(c) BTMA
The James Heal AirPro air permeability tester
11.10.2022

BTMA: Testing equipment manufacturer James Heal celebrates 150th anniversary

Long-standing BTMA member James Heal is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, the company’s formation dating back to 1872, when it was listed as an oil and tallow merchant and mill furnisher in Yorkshire, UK.

Today, as a testing equipment manufacturer for textiles and nonwovens, James Heal continues to expand its range, with a focus on making testing simple – most notably with the introduction of its Performance Testing collection of instruments, most recently the AirPro and HydroView systems.

AirPro
The new James Heal AirPro air permeability tester is used to test the resistance of the flow of air through woven, knitted and nonwoven textiles. Its software offers flexibility with standards and  comprehensive reporting options and different test head sizes are available, making it suitable for a range of applications and standards

Long-standing BTMA member James Heal is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, the company’s formation dating back to 1872, when it was listed as an oil and tallow merchant and mill furnisher in Yorkshire, UK.

Today, as a testing equipment manufacturer for textiles and nonwovens, James Heal continues to expand its range, with a focus on making testing simple – most notably with the introduction of its Performance Testing collection of instruments, most recently the AirPro and HydroView systems.

AirPro
The new James Heal AirPro air permeability tester is used to test the resistance of the flow of air through woven, knitted and nonwoven textiles. Its software offers flexibility with standards and  comprehensive reporting options and different test head sizes are available, making it suitable for a range of applications and standards

HydroView
The HydroView hydrostatic head tester is meanwhile designed to measure the penetration of water in materials which have an end use that requires water resistance, such as those in the medical, geotextiles and nonwovens sectors. It is also proving essential in the testing of end-use applications for technical textiles, such as in protective gloves, diving dry suits and winter sports apparel, to fishing waders, roofing, tenting, ground sheets and more.

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11.10.2022

EURATEX and ATP: 10th European Textile & Apparel Convention in Porto

On 13-14 October, EURATEX in partnership with ATP is organising the 10th European Textile & Apparel Convention in Porto, Portugal; the convention marks also the 24th Textile Industry Forum for Portugal.

The Porto Convention – titled Sustainability meets Competitiveness: How to Square the Circle? – will look at how companies can anticipate the new European regulatory framework, embrace innovation, and develop a business model where sustainability becomes a source of competitiveness and growth. In the current economic, social and political environment, Europe is facing many challenges: increased energy prices, unforeseen inflation and climate change, which add to the day-to-day challenges of running a business. Embracing the European Union’s commitment to a green and digital transformation, the textile industry needs to also move towards a new circular economy where recycling is at the core of the design process supported by digitalisation, innovation and new skills, and creativity. The conference will address explore solutions to turn quality and sustainability into a source of competitiveness.

On 13-14 October, EURATEX in partnership with ATP is organising the 10th European Textile & Apparel Convention in Porto, Portugal; the convention marks also the 24th Textile Industry Forum for Portugal.

The Porto Convention – titled Sustainability meets Competitiveness: How to Square the Circle? – will look at how companies can anticipate the new European regulatory framework, embrace innovation, and develop a business model where sustainability becomes a source of competitiveness and growth. In the current economic, social and political environment, Europe is facing many challenges: increased energy prices, unforeseen inflation and climate change, which add to the day-to-day challenges of running a business. Embracing the European Union’s commitment to a green and digital transformation, the textile industry needs to also move towards a new circular economy where recycling is at the core of the design process supported by digitalisation, innovation and new skills, and creativity. The conference will address explore solutions to turn quality and sustainability into a source of competitiveness.

The Porto Convention will see representatives of national and European institutions, experts from the industry and like-minded entrepreneurs come together to discuss ideas, share experiences and find solutions to face common challenges.

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EURATEX

07.10.2022

AkzoNobel: Q3 update following high macro-economic uncertainty

AkzoNobel provides a Q3 update as high macro-economic uncertainty - especially in Europe and China - led to near historical low consumer confidence. In anticipation, customers and channel partners in the paints and coatings industry are proactively destocking in these regions.
 
The Q3 adjusted operating income is now expected to be in the range of €195 million to €215 million (2021: €241 million), excluding a retroactive impact from hyperinflation accounting regarding Türkiye.
 
Current demand trends are expected to continue in Q4, whilst benefits will come from the company’s own initiatives to reduce costs, improve working capital and ongoing pricing initiatives. While Q3 will see the highest raw material cost impact since the inflation cycle started early 2021, pricing will continue to offset raw material and freight inflation. Overall raw material supply is normalizing and raw material prices are starting to soften broadly.
 
Financial results for Q3 of 2022 will be announced on October 20.

AkzoNobel provides a Q3 update as high macro-economic uncertainty - especially in Europe and China - led to near historical low consumer confidence. In anticipation, customers and channel partners in the paints and coatings industry are proactively destocking in these regions.
 
The Q3 adjusted operating income is now expected to be in the range of €195 million to €215 million (2021: €241 million), excluding a retroactive impact from hyperinflation accounting regarding Türkiye.
 
Current demand trends are expected to continue in Q4, whilst benefits will come from the company’s own initiatives to reduce costs, improve working capital and ongoing pricing initiatives. While Q3 will see the highest raw material cost impact since the inflation cycle started early 2021, pricing will continue to offset raw material and freight inflation. Overall raw material supply is normalizing and raw material prices are starting to soften broadly.
 
Financial results for Q3 of 2022 will be announced on October 20.

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AkzoNobel

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07.10.2022

CWS Workwear: Hygienische Arbeitskleidung bei Finzelberg

Das Unternehmen Finzelberg GmbH & Co. KG. ist mit über 150 verschiedene pflanzliche Rohstoffen ein weltweit agierender Hersteller pflanzlicher Wirkstoffe für Arzneimittel und Nahrungsergänzungsmittel. Dabei spielt neben professionellen Abläufen und Hygiene bei der Produktion auch das Management der Berufskleidung der Mitarbeiter:innen eine wichtige Rolle.

Mit über 230 Mitarbeiter:innen, die täglich Arbeitskleidung tragen – auch bei sensiblen Herstellungsprozessen, ist diese nicht nur für geregelte Abläufe, sondern auch für die Einhaltung der hohen Hygienestandards, ein wichtiger Eckpfeiler. Bereits seit über 10 Jahren arbeitet Finzelberg daher mit CWS Workwear, einem Serviceanbieter für Arbeitskleidung zusammen. Eine strenge Trennung von privaten Textilien und Arbeitskleidung sowie ein schneller Zugang zur Kleidung für die Mitarbeiter:innen sind wichtige Voraussetzungen für die Einhaltung aller professionellen Abläufe.

Das Unternehmen Finzelberg GmbH & Co. KG. ist mit über 150 verschiedene pflanzliche Rohstoffen ein weltweit agierender Hersteller pflanzlicher Wirkstoffe für Arzneimittel und Nahrungsergänzungsmittel. Dabei spielt neben professionellen Abläufen und Hygiene bei der Produktion auch das Management der Berufskleidung der Mitarbeiter:innen eine wichtige Rolle.

Mit über 230 Mitarbeiter:innen, die täglich Arbeitskleidung tragen – auch bei sensiblen Herstellungsprozessen, ist diese nicht nur für geregelte Abläufe, sondern auch für die Einhaltung der hohen Hygienestandards, ein wichtiger Eckpfeiler. Bereits seit über 10 Jahren arbeitet Finzelberg daher mit CWS Workwear, einem Serviceanbieter für Arbeitskleidung zusammen. Eine strenge Trennung von privaten Textilien und Arbeitskleidung sowie ein schneller Zugang zur Kleidung für die Mitarbeiter:innen sind wichtige Voraussetzungen für die Einhaltung aller professionellen Abläufe.

Schranksysteme und professionelle Reinigung
CWS Workwear übernimmt als Dienstleister die Ausstattung der Mitarbeiter:innen sowie sämtliche Services rund um die Arbeitskleidung im Unternehmen. Damit alle Finzelberg-Beschäftigten morgens einen geregelten Zugang zu ihrer Arbeitskleidung haben, installierte CWS Workwear in der unternehmenseigenen Kleiderkammer Schranksysteme. Jeder Mitarbeitende hat sein persönliches Schrankfach, in dem immer frische Berufskleidung verfügbar ist. Die getragene Kleidung wird regelmäßig von CWS hygienisch gewaschen und wieder bis in die einzelnen Schrankfächer angeliefert. Dafür hat CWS ein zertifiziertes Hygienemanagement nach RABC DIN EN 14065 sowie Qualitätsmanagement nach DIN ISO 9001, wodurch die Hygienesicherheit in der Wäscheversorgung sichergestellt wird. Defekte Kleidung wird zudem repariert oder ersetzt, Finzelberg entlastet dadurch insgesamt seine Mitarbeiter:innen und optimiert eigene interne Prozesse.

Mehr Sicherheit
Das Pharmaunternehmen hat seine Teams jeweils mit unterschiedlicher Arbeitskleidung ausgestattet, denn jedes hat andere Hygieneanforderungen. Anhand der verschiedenen Farben können die Mitarbeiter:innen einfach ihren Abteilungen zugeordnet werden, was das Finzelberg Qualitäts- und Sicherheitskonzept unterstützt.

Der Großteil der Beschäftigten in der Produktion trägt eine grüne Fairtrade-Workwear bestehend aus Hose, Arbeitsjacke und Poloshirt. Die Techniker hingegen tragen eine blaue Berufskleidung und wechseln in rote HACCP-Berufskleidung, wenn sie den sensiblen Reinraum betreten. Für den professionellen Team-Auftritt wurden auf den Oberteilen Unternehmenslogo sowie jeweils der Mitarbeitername angebracht. Damit jedes Teil passt, wurde die Kleidung vorab individuell auf jeden Beschäftigten angepasst, zu lange Hosenbeine oder Ärmel gekürzt.

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CWS

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07.10.2022

INDA: Highlights of the 12th edition of RISE®

  • DiaperRecycle Wins RISE® Innovation Award for Technology that Transforms Used Diapers into Cat Litter

Product development and innovators in nonwovens & engineered materials gained expert insights on material science innovation and sustainability at the 12th edition of RISE® — Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics conference, organized by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Sept. 27-28 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.

More than 20 industry, academic, and government experts from across the globe presented technical developments in sessions focused on circularity and sustainable inputs from such sources as Polylactic Acid Polymers (PLA), natural fibers, biofibers, and waste products.

  • DiaperRecycle Wins RISE® Innovation Award for Technology that Transforms Used Diapers into Cat Litter

Product development and innovators in nonwovens & engineered materials gained expert insights on material science innovation and sustainability at the 12th edition of RISE® — Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics conference, organized by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Sept. 27-28 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.

More than 20 industry, academic, and government experts from across the globe presented technical developments in sessions focused on circularity and sustainable inputs from such sources as Polylactic Acid Polymers (PLA), natural fibers, biofibers, and waste products.

Highlights included presentations on Achieving Supply Chain Circularity, by Kat Knauer, Ph.D., Program Manager – V Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NREL; The Global Plastic Crisis: Winners/Losers in the Marketplace, by Bryan Haynes, Ph.D., Senior Technical Director, Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Sustainable Fibers – Development and the Future by Jason Locklin, Ph.D. Director, University of Georgia – New Materials Institute; PLA & PLA Blends: Practical Aspects of Extrusion by Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor, and Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University; and Mitigation of Quat Incompatibility with Cotton and other Cellulosic-based Substrates, by Doug Hinchliffe, Ph.D., Research Molecular Biologist, USDA-ARS.

RISE® Innovation Award Winner
DiaperRecycle was awarded the RISE® Innovation Award for its innovative technology to recycle used diapers into absorbent and flushable cat litter. The annual award recognizes innovation in areas within and on the periphery of the nonwovens industry that use advanced science and engineering principles to develop unique or intricate solutions to problems and advance  nonwovens usage.

By diverting used diapers from households and institutions, and separating the plastic and fiber, DiaperRecycle strives to decrease the climate-changing emissions of diapers from landfills.  “I am thrilled and grateful to win this award — as it proves we are on the right track,” said Cynthia Wallis Barnicoat, CEO of DiaperRecycle.

Other award finalists included Binder BioHook® by Gottlieb Binder GmbH & Co. KG and Sero® hemp fibers from Bast Fibre Technologies, Inc. (BFT).

The 13th edition of RISE® — Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics conference will be held Sept. 12-13, 2023 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.

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INDA

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07.10.2022

adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams drop new Collection

Just ahead of the fall season, adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams return to launch an array of new colors of their gender-neutral Humanrace Premium Basics Collection. The FW22 drop features a premium, heavyweight jersey crafted from cotton from Better Cotton, which supports more sustainable cotton farming. Designs are punctuated with the signature puff-print logo execution and large ‘Humanrace’ chest branding on select pieces.

The collection comprises the PW Basics Tee, PW Basics Short, PW Basics Hoodie, PW Basics Pant, PW Basics Crew , and PW Basics Long Sleeve Tee. Each item is available in sizes ranging from 3XS-2XL and in seven colors chosen by Pharrell, including Night Grey, Alumina, Light  Grey Heather, Linen Green, Halo Blue, Almost Pink, and Almost Yellow.

Just ahead of the fall season, adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams return to launch an array of new colors of their gender-neutral Humanrace Premium Basics Collection. The FW22 drop features a premium, heavyweight jersey crafted from cotton from Better Cotton, which supports more sustainable cotton farming. Designs are punctuated with the signature puff-print logo execution and large ‘Humanrace’ chest branding on select pieces.

The collection comprises the PW Basics Tee, PW Basics Short, PW Basics Hoodie, PW Basics Pant, PW Basics Crew , and PW Basics Long Sleeve Tee. Each item is available in sizes ranging from 3XS-2XL and in seven colors chosen by Pharrell, including Night Grey, Alumina, Light  Grey Heather, Linen Green, Halo Blue, Almost Pink, and Almost Yellow.

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adidas AG

07.10.2022

BVMed unterstützt GKV-Vorschlag zur Senkung der Mehrwertsteuer auf Arznei- und Hilfsmittel

Der Bundesverband Medizintechnologie (BVMed) unterstützt den Vorschlag des GKV-Spitzenverbandes, die Mehrwertsteuer auf Arznei- und Hilfsmittel einheitlich abzusenken.

Aufgrund der unterschiedlichen Besteuerung bei Medizinprodukten sei es notwendig, mit einem einheitlichen Steuersatz für Klarheit bei allen Beteiligten zu sorgen. Als Beispiele nannte der BVMed Herzschrittmacher und Elektroden, die unterschiedliche Mehrwertsteuersätze hätten. Für Hüft- und Knieimplantate gelte der ermäßigte Mehrwertsteuersatz nur bei Bestellung von kompletten gelenkbildenden Komponenten. Für einzelne Teile und Zubehör, wie beispielsweise einem Hüftkopf, zähle dagegen der volle Mehrwertsteuersatz. Auch bei Wirbelsäulenschraubensystemen gebe es in der Praxis immer wieder Abgrenzungs- und Definitionsprobleme. „Wir sollten die jetzige Diskussion nutzen, um hier endlich Klarheit und Rechtssicherheit zu schaffen“, so Möll.

Der Bundesverband Medizintechnologie (BVMed) unterstützt den Vorschlag des GKV-Spitzenverbandes, die Mehrwertsteuer auf Arznei- und Hilfsmittel einheitlich abzusenken.

Aufgrund der unterschiedlichen Besteuerung bei Medizinprodukten sei es notwendig, mit einem einheitlichen Steuersatz für Klarheit bei allen Beteiligten zu sorgen. Als Beispiele nannte der BVMed Herzschrittmacher und Elektroden, die unterschiedliche Mehrwertsteuersätze hätten. Für Hüft- und Knieimplantate gelte der ermäßigte Mehrwertsteuersatz nur bei Bestellung von kompletten gelenkbildenden Komponenten. Für einzelne Teile und Zubehör, wie beispielsweise einem Hüftkopf, zähle dagegen der volle Mehrwertsteuersatz. Auch bei Wirbelsäulenschraubensystemen gebe es in der Praxis immer wieder Abgrenzungs- und Definitionsprobleme. „Wir sollten die jetzige Diskussion nutzen, um hier endlich Klarheit und Rechtssicherheit zu schaffen“, so Möll.

Die BVMed-Expert:innen verweisen in diesem Zusammenhang auf die Änderung der EU-Mehrwertsteuerrichtlinie (Richtlinie [EU] 2022/542) vom April 2022, die bis spätestens Ende 2024 national umgesetzt werden muss. Die EU-Richtlinie eröffnet die Möglichkeit für einen ermäßigten Mehrwertsteuersatz nicht nur „für Arzneimittel, die für ärztliche und tierärztliche Zwecke verwendet werden, einschließlich der Erzeugnisse für Zwecke der Empfängnisverhütung und der Monatshygiene sowie absorbierende Hygieneprodukte“, sondern auch „für medizinische Geräte, Vorrichtungen, Produkte, Artikel, Hilfsmittel und Schutzausrüstung, einschließlich Atemschutzmasken, die üblicherweise für die Verwendung in der Gesundheitsversorgung oder für den Gebrauch von Behinderten bestimmt sind, Gegenstände die wesentlich sind um eine Behinderung auszugleichen oder zu bewältigen, sowie die Anpassung, Instandsetzung, Vermietung und Leasing solcher Gegenstände.“

„Die EU ermöglicht einen ermäßigten Mehrwertsteuersatz auf Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte. Der Vorschlag ist sinnvoll, denn er entlastet die Krankenkassen und Krankenhäuser und sorgt für Klarheit und Rechtssicherheit bei den Herstellern. Ein einheitlicher Mehrwertsteuersatz muss endlich umgesetzt werden!“, so BVMed-Geschäftsführer Möll.

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BVMed - Bundesverband Medizintechnologie e.V.

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TAD Teintures et Apprêts Danjoux
06.10.2022

Coisne et Lambert: Acquisition of TAD Teintures et Apprêts Danjoux

Coisne et Lambert, the group composed of the two companies TDV Industries and Klopman International, a leader in the production and marketing of technical fabrics for the professional clothing and PPE sector, announced the acquisition of TAD Teintures et Apprêts Danjoux.

TAD is specialized in the dyeing and finishing of knitted fabrics and has been in the market for over 30 years. Based in Le Coteau (France), the company has a production site of 9,000 m² and is a major player in the civil and administrative markets for technical textiles for professional clothing, medical, sport and apparel.

With a well equipped R&D laboratory, responsive and innovative sampling and production processes, TAD is ISO 14001 certified to manage its environmental performance.

TAD will extend the group's textile know-how adding expertise in knitwear finishing (dyeing, finishing and functionalities). The complimentary nature of their skillsets will allow the three companies to develop synergies for the benefit of their common and specific markets.

Coisne et Lambert, the group composed of the two companies TDV Industries and Klopman International, a leader in the production and marketing of technical fabrics for the professional clothing and PPE sector, announced the acquisition of TAD Teintures et Apprêts Danjoux.

TAD is specialized in the dyeing and finishing of knitted fabrics and has been in the market for over 30 years. Based in Le Coteau (France), the company has a production site of 9,000 m² and is a major player in the civil and administrative markets for technical textiles for professional clothing, medical, sport and apparel.

With a well equipped R&D laboratory, responsive and innovative sampling and production processes, TAD is ISO 14001 certified to manage its environmental performance.

TAD will extend the group's textile know-how adding expertise in knitwear finishing (dyeing, finishing and functionalities). The complimentary nature of their skillsets will allow the three companies to develop synergies for the benefit of their common and specific markets.

This integration will enable TAD to strengthen its specific business model and its services as a French finishing company over the long term, for the benefit of its historical and future customers.

The group, which is made up of the two companies TDV Industries and Klopman International, achieved a turnover of 185 million euros for the 2021-2022 financial year and employs more than 600 people. It also intends to expand its presence in new markets and geographical areas. Klopman International and TDV Industries want to offer markets more complete, flexible and competitive solutions for professional, civil and military clothing.

04.10.2022

EURATEX response to the latest EU Energy Council decision

  • More ambition and joint European efforts needed

On Friday 30 September, the EU Energy ministers approved a Council Regulation proposal to address high energy prices. The Regulation focusses on the electricity prices and electricity demand reduction, on a solidarity levy from the fossil fuel sector and a retail levy for SMEs. While these initiatives are driven by goodwill, they miss the point of bringing gas prices down – the one measure that would bring the biggest impact on European industry.

EURATEX – as the voice of the European apparel and textiles manufacturers – regrets this lack of ambition: the Regulation does not foresee any meaningful action to directly support the European industry. This can accelerate the de-industrialisation of Europe and loss of industrial capacity to secure the European standard of living and implementing the Green Deal.

  • More ambition and joint European efforts needed

On Friday 30 September, the EU Energy ministers approved a Council Regulation proposal to address high energy prices. The Regulation focusses on the electricity prices and electricity demand reduction, on a solidarity levy from the fossil fuel sector and a retail levy for SMEs. While these initiatives are driven by goodwill, they miss the point of bringing gas prices down – the one measure that would bring the biggest impact on European industry.

EURATEX – as the voice of the European apparel and textiles manufacturers – regrets this lack of ambition: the Regulation does not foresee any meaningful action to directly support the European industry. This can accelerate the de-industrialisation of Europe and loss of industrial capacity to secure the European standard of living and implementing the Green Deal.

“We call on the EU and Member States to pursue our common European interests. The hesitation to adopt a European price cap on natural gas, accompanied by massive national spending programs to subsidise domestic gas consumption, is a dereliction of duty”, said Director General Dirk Vantyghem.

Triggering competition among Member States rather than promoting cooperation in bringing gas prices down for all European companies will also prove ineffective: indeed, the industrial structure in the European Union is fully integrated. Once a segment of the value chain perishes because of the crisis in one country, all companies based in the EU will suffer its negative effect, driving prices up in the supply chain and adding further strain to our operations. The European industry will be saved as a unified industry, or it will not be saved at all. Fragmenting the internal market will not protect any Member State’s domestic manufacturing.

In addition to a EU-wide price cap on gas, EURATEX calls on the European Commission to swiftly amend the Temporary Crisis Framework, making sure the criteria and thresholds applied do not exclude vulnerable companies from possible support (e.g. in textile finishing and services). Euratex also encourages the European Commission to revise the ETS Indirect Carbon Leakage mechanism and include the man-made fibres, non-wovens, spinning and weaving sectors.

It is high time now for the European Union, said the association – in particular for Member States and the Commission – to step up their ambition and adopt a European vision: a chaotic and fragmented approach will not mitigate the crisis but accelerate it.

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Euratex