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(c) Scott Racing Team Italia
06.05.2020

First sustainable biking uniform

  • Launched by SCOTT Sports Racing Team with Sitip, Rosti and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei

The collection was designed starting from the needs of the athletes with the aim to offer them the best solution in terms of style and ergonomics, high performance, easy maintenance and perfect fit being also sustainable.

Ispo 2020 saw the celebration of the partnership started last year between Scott Racing Team, Rosti, Sitip and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei for the supply of the team riders’ uniforms. Rosti worked on style and packaging, Sitip on technical fabrics ‘BE-HOT - Heat Generating fabrics’, while ROICA™ provided its premium stretch ingredient. The collaboration carries an interesting news: uniforms are not just highly performing but also, and above all, sustainable.

Sitip created the Native fabric entirely made with recycled yarns and featuring the premium high performing  ROICA™ EF elastomer. The yarn is certified GRS - Global Recycled Standard certification (and also provides special dyeability) with Rosti’s design and high care garment manufacturing.

  • Launched by SCOTT Sports Racing Team with Sitip, Rosti and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei

The collection was designed starting from the needs of the athletes with the aim to offer them the best solution in terms of style and ergonomics, high performance, easy maintenance and perfect fit being also sustainable.

Ispo 2020 saw the celebration of the partnership started last year between Scott Racing Team, Rosti, Sitip and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei for the supply of the team riders’ uniforms. Rosti worked on style and packaging, Sitip on technical fabrics ‘BE-HOT - Heat Generating fabrics’, while ROICA™ provided its premium stretch ingredient. The collaboration carries an interesting news: uniforms are not just highly performing but also, and above all, sustainable.

Sitip created the Native fabric entirely made with recycled yarns and featuring the premium high performing  ROICA™ EF elastomer. The yarn is certified GRS - Global Recycled Standard certification (and also provides special dyeability) with Rosti’s design and high care garment manufacturing.

The main rider of Scott Racing Team Italy, the young and award-winning champion Juri Ragnoli, the “end user” of the uniforms, explaines the requirements that garments should possess in order to meet the sporting challenges that await athletes: breathability, comfort on the skin, performance, durability of the shape and maintenance of the characteristics throughout the course of use of the garment. When asked about the arrival of a new sustainable uniform, the champion said that “it’s right and important to take this direction, which perfectly meets the team’s values, as love for nature and respect for the environment. It will be nice to wear something that follows exactly what you believe in”.

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ROICA™ Asahi Kasei SITIP Rosti
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GB Network Marketing Communications Srl

06.05.2020

CHT teams up with HeiQ in fight against COVID-19

The corona pandemic continues to put a strain on health systems around the globe. Many places lack effective textile protective kit among others for their medical personnel. HeiQ, a Swiss specialty chemicals company, has developed antiviral and antibacterial protective kit that is quickly effective against Coronaviruses (229E), as confirmed in wide-ranging studies. In cooperation with HeiQ, the CHT Group is supplying this technology to the market to help decrease the global shortage in protective wear.

A wide number of studies have proven that viruses and bacteria can remain active on textile surfaces for a longer period. The SARS-COV-2 virus, which causes the COVID-19 disease, can stay active on a textile for up to two days and therefore be infectious. Shortages in textile protective kit create a high risk for medical personnel who are in contact with COVID-19 patients: often, doctors and nurses cannot change their protective masks and clothing as frequently as would be necessary in order to adhere to hygiene rules and to prevent the spreading of the virus.

The corona pandemic continues to put a strain on health systems around the globe. Many places lack effective textile protective kit among others for their medical personnel. HeiQ, a Swiss specialty chemicals company, has developed antiviral and antibacterial protective kit that is quickly effective against Coronaviruses (229E), as confirmed in wide-ranging studies. In cooperation with HeiQ, the CHT Group is supplying this technology to the market to help decrease the global shortage in protective wear.

A wide number of studies have proven that viruses and bacteria can remain active on textile surfaces for a longer period. The SARS-COV-2 virus, which causes the COVID-19 disease, can stay active on a textile for up to two days and therefore be infectious. Shortages in textile protective kit create a high risk for medical personnel who are in contact with COVID-19 patients: often, doctors and nurses cannot change their protective masks and clothing as frequently as would be necessary in order to adhere to hygiene rules and to prevent the spreading of the virus.

The HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 that has been developed by HeiQ is a new technology that is also effective against Coronaviruses (229E) thanks to its antibacterial and antiviral properties. Comprehensive studies have demonstrated the kit‘s effectiveness. A combination of silver salts with a vesicle technology deactivates bacteria and viruses on textile surfaces within a few minutes and renders the bacteria and viruses harmless. Textiles equipped in this way reduce the rate of infection by 99.99%, which stops the transmission and the spread of bacteria and viruses through textiles.

Viroblock can be used on all types of fibers – not only for protective kit and masks, but also for work clothing, bed linen, towels and home textiles. The kit is wash-resistant and still highly effective after 30 standard wash processes.

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HeiQ CHT Group corona virus
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CHT Gruppe

06.05.2020

Lenzing’s performance impacted by historically difficult market environment

  • Fiber prices and demand under pressure due to COVID-19 crisis
  • Measures to maintain operations and to protect employees, customers and suppliers implemented successfully
  • Hygiene competence center established to produce personal protective equipment in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic
  • Strategic investment projects in Brazil and Thailand progressing according to plan
  • Management Board proposes not to distribute a dividend for 2019 – AGM rescheduled for June 18, 2020

In a historically difficult market environment with increased pressure on prices and volumes resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, the Lenzing Group held its ground well in the first quarter of 2020. Thanks to a diversified business model and its global footprint on the one hand, and the disciplined implementation of the sCore TEN corporate strategy on the other, the effect on the revenue and earnings development was partially offset.

  • Fiber prices and demand under pressure due to COVID-19 crisis
  • Measures to maintain operations and to protect employees, customers and suppliers implemented successfully
  • Hygiene competence center established to produce personal protective equipment in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic
  • Strategic investment projects in Brazil and Thailand progressing according to plan
  • Management Board proposes not to distribute a dividend for 2019 – AGM rescheduled for June 18, 2020

In a historically difficult market environment with increased pressure on prices and volumes resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, the Lenzing Group held its ground well in the first quarter of 2020. Thanks to a diversified business model and its global footprint on the one hand, and the disciplined implementation of the sCore TEN corporate strategy on the other, the effect on the revenue and earnings development was partially offset.

In the first quarter of 2020, revenue declined by 16.7 percent in comparison with the prior-year quarter and amounted to EUR 466.3 mn. The main reason was the development of prices for standard viscose (due to significant overcapacity in the market) and other standard fibers. The impact of the COVID-19 crisis further increased pressure on prices and volumes. The prices for standard viscose dropped to a new all-time low of 9,150 RMB/ton by March 31 – up to 33 percent lower than in the prior-year quarter. The comparatively positive development of the specialty fiber business and slightly higher demand for fibers in the medical and hygiene segments partially offset the decline in revenue. The share of specialty fibers increased from 47.3 percent in the first quarter of the previous year to 60.9 percent. The earnings development reflects the decline in revenue: EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) decreased by 24.3 percent to EUR 69.6 mn. The EBITDA margin declined from 16.4 percent to 14.9 percent. Net profit for the period was down 58.6 percent to EUR 17.7 mn. Earnings per share amounted to EUR 0.84 compared with EUR 1.65 in the first quarter of the previous year.

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Lenzing AG
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Lenzing AG

06.05.2020

Lenzing Board proposes waiver of dividend for 2019

The Management Board of the Lenzing Group reassessed its original resolution for a dividend distribution of EUR 1.00 and decided to propose to the Supervisory Board and the Annual General Meeting not to distribute a dividend for the 2019 financial year due to the COVID-19 crisis.

The Management Board of the Lenzing Group reassessed its original resolution for a dividend distribution of EUR 1.00 and decided to propose to the Supervisory Board and the Annual General Meeting not to distribute a dividend for the 2019 financial year due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Lenzing AG Dividende
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Lenzing AG

ITA Academy General Manager Nicolina Praß (c) ITA Academy
05.05.2020

Online Remote Trainings an der ITA Academy

Digitisation, Industry 4.0 and the expertise in this field should make fit for the working world of tomorrow. Nevertheless, these important topics are pushed into the back-ground in times of Corona. says ITA Academy ofefrs now online remote trainings for home-office: "Digital Transformation", the "Textile Summer School" and "Basics of Textile Technology"

The "Textile Summer School" will be held from 13 - 15 May and the training course "Basics of textile technology" from 28 - 30 July. They will impart expertise about the entire textile process chain. Starting with fibre science, through yarn and surface production to finishing and textile testing methods, all essential topics are cov-ered.
Both training courses are therefore suitable for interested employees and trainees from all areas of the company along the textile chain who wish to acquire or refresh specialist knowledge. This also gives lateral entrants and specialists with training from outside the indus-try the opportunity to enter the world of textiles more easily.

Digitisation, Industry 4.0 and the expertise in this field should make fit for the working world of tomorrow. Nevertheless, these important topics are pushed into the back-ground in times of Corona. says ITA Academy ofefrs now online remote trainings for home-office: "Digital Transformation", the "Textile Summer School" and "Basics of Textile Technology"

The "Textile Summer School" will be held from 13 - 15 May and the training course "Basics of textile technology" from 28 - 30 July. They will impart expertise about the entire textile process chain. Starting with fibre science, through yarn and surface production to finishing and textile testing methods, all essential topics are cov-ered.
Both training courses are therefore suitable for interested employees and trainees from all areas of the company along the textile chain who wish to acquire or refresh specialist knowledge. This also gives lateral entrants and specialists with training from outside the indus-try the opportunity to enter the world of textiles more easily.

The "Textile Summer School" addresses both international and national customers. A good knowledge of English is required for participation. The course "Basics of Textile Technology" will be held in German.

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ITA Academy

CHIC zum ersten Mal digital (c) CHIC ONLINE
(c) CHIC ONLINE
04.05.2020

CHIC zum ersten Mal digital

  • CHIC ONLINE vom 22. bis 24. April 2020
  • Erfolgreiche Premiere der digitalen Ausgabe der CHIC vom 22.-24. April 2020
  • Mehr als 1.350 Austeller nahmen an den über 100 Online-Aktivitäten der Messe teil
  • Alle Vertriebskanäle des chinesischen Handels waren auf der Plattform vertreten
  • Im Fokus der Kunden: innovatives, kreatives Design und hochwertige Produkte

1.350 teilnehmende Aussteller, über 100 Online-Aktivitäten, über 60 Live-Medienberichte, bis zu 157.403 Besuche verzeichnete die erste CHIC ONLINE vom 22. bis 24. April 2020.

Die aktuell weltweit schwierige wirtschaftliche Situation durch die Corona-Pandemie läßt die Unternehmen nach neuen Lösungsansätzen für ihre Geschäftsmöglichkeiten suchen.
CHIC, China International Fashion Fair, hat mit CHIC ONLINE, ihrer ersten digitalen Messe, an drei Tagen die Möglichkeit geboten, sich mit Entscheidern des chinesischen Modehandels zu vernetzen, sich auszutauschen und Ressourcen zu bündeln.

  • CHIC ONLINE vom 22. bis 24. April 2020
  • Erfolgreiche Premiere der digitalen Ausgabe der CHIC vom 22.-24. April 2020
  • Mehr als 1.350 Austeller nahmen an den über 100 Online-Aktivitäten der Messe teil
  • Alle Vertriebskanäle des chinesischen Handels waren auf der Plattform vertreten
  • Im Fokus der Kunden: innovatives, kreatives Design und hochwertige Produkte

1.350 teilnehmende Aussteller, über 100 Online-Aktivitäten, über 60 Live-Medienberichte, bis zu 157.403 Besuche verzeichnete die erste CHIC ONLINE vom 22. bis 24. April 2020.

Die aktuell weltweit schwierige wirtschaftliche Situation durch die Corona-Pandemie läßt die Unternehmen nach neuen Lösungsansätzen für ihre Geschäftsmöglichkeiten suchen.
CHIC, China International Fashion Fair, hat mit CHIC ONLINE, ihrer ersten digitalen Messe, an drei Tagen die Möglichkeit geboten, sich mit Entscheidern des chinesischen Modehandels zu vernetzen, sich auszutauschen und Ressourcen zu bündeln.

„Der Start der CHIC ONLINE ist ein historischer Tag für CHIC, die nach ihrer Gründung vor 28 Jahren hiermit zum ersten Mal online gegangen ist.“ Chen Dapeng, Präsident der China National Garment Association und CHIC, Vizepräsident der China Textile Industry Federation.

Mehr als 1.350 Hersteller haben ihre Angebote in die Online-Meeting-Räume von Tencent Meeting und Ding Talk hochgeladen und an den über 100 Online-Meeting-Aktivitäten von CHIC ONLINE teilgenommen. Die über Jahrzehnte gesammelten Ressourcen der CHIC, ihr Netzwerk und ihre Erfahrungen beim Informationsaustausch sind bei dem Event zum Tragen gekommen. CHIC ONLINE ist ein positiver Ansatz für die digitale Transformation der Messe und gleichzeitig ein pragmatischer Schritt die Geschäftskanäle und Ressourcen miteinander zu verknüpfen.

In dieser speziellen Zeit ist CHIC ONLINE für die gesamte chinesische Bekleidungsindustrie und ihre internationalen Teilnehmer kostenfrei geöffnet gewesen, als Unterstützungsmaßnahme der CHIC für Chinas Mode- und Lifestyle-Industrie.

Die Online-Messehalle unterteilte sich in die Segmente Men, Women, Impulses (Designer), KIDZ, Winter (Leder und Pelz, Daunen), CHIC YOUNG BLOOD (Streetwear), Tailoring (Bespoke), Accessoires, Taschen und Schuhe, Fashion Journey (internationale Marken) und Sourcing. Die Meeting-Räume waren klar nach Angebot und Nachfrage strukturiert, eine direkte Brücke für die Kommunikation in Echtzeit.
Alle Kanäle des chinesischen Handels waren bei CHIC ONLINE vertreten: E-Commerce Plattformen wie Tmall, Jingdong, VIP Shop, oder NetEase Yeaton (Chinas "Muji"), eine der beliebtesten Online-Plattformen in China und Biyao Shop - ursprünglich gegründet als Verkaufsplattform für Luxusprodukte direkt vom Hersteller zu günstigeren Preisen - mit mittlerweile 20 Millionen Abonnenten, über 80.000 Bestellungen täglich.

Department Stores wie die Wangfujing-Gruppe, Weifang Department Store Group, LiQun Gruppe nutzten CHIC ONLINE für die Suche nach neuen Marken genauso wie zahlreiche Multi-brand Boutiquen darunter HANATEBAKO Designer Brand Collection Store aus Qingdao, dessen Direktor Jiang Shixiang in der Angebotsvielfalt und Diversifikation der Kategorien die Zukunft der Offline-Stores im chinesischen Markt sieht. Besonders die Segmente Accessoires und Schuhe seien für die Boutiquen wichtige Themen.

Auch internationale Einkäufer nutzten die Messe für die Suche nach Produzenten, wie Social Cloud Co., Dont Give Up Co., und WHYNOTCo. aus Italien.

Kollektionen mit starkem Design, innovative und individuelle Produkte standen im Fokus der Kunden. Ein grundlegender Trend sind gestiegene Qualitätsanforderungen für alle Produktsegmente, auch für die Basisprodukte. Der Konsument wünscht sich qualitativ hochwertige Ware, Qualität vor Quantität. Das ist während der CHIC ONLINE von den Marktteilnehmern hervorgehoben worden.

Chen Dapeng resümiert: „Die digitale Premiere der CHIC ist bei allen Teilnehmern auf positive Resonanz gestoßen. Als verläßlicher Partner der Branche ist es CHICs Absicht und Zweck der Industrie und dem Handel pragmatische Unterstützung zu bieten. Wir sind überzeugt, dass Chinas Modeindustrie neu gestartet ist.“

Freudenberg Vliesstoffproduktion (c) Freudenberg
Freudenberg Vliesstoffproduktion
04.05.2020

Freudenberg startet Masken-Produktion

  • In der Krise Kräfte gebündelt

Weinheim - Das globale Technologieunternehmen Freudenberg hat mit der Produktion von Mund-Nase-Masken für Endverbraucher begonnen. Diese sind ab dem 11. Mai unter dem Markennamen „Collectex“ – zunächst nur für Deutschland – im Vileda-Online-Shop und über Handelspartner der Geschäftsgruppe Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (FHCS) erhältlich.

In den vergangenen Wochen haben drei Geschäftsgruppen der Freudenberg Gruppe – Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions und Freudenberg Performance Materials – ihre Expertise in technischen Vliesstoffen, Filtermedien und Distribution gebündelt. Gemeinsam haben die Freudenberg-Spezialisten in kürzester Zeit eine eigene Maskenfertigung aufgebaut und zuerst die Freudenberg-Standorte mit den nötigen Mengen versorgt. „Ziel war es, unserer Verantwortung gegenüber unseren Mitarbeitern und der Gesellschaft gerecht zu werden. Wir haben schnell gehandelt, unsere Kapazitäten ausgebaut und in Produktionsanlagen für die Konfektionierung von Mund-Nase-Masken investiert“, so Dr. Mohsen Sohi, CEO der Freudenberg Gruppe.

  • In der Krise Kräfte gebündelt

Weinheim - Das globale Technologieunternehmen Freudenberg hat mit der Produktion von Mund-Nase-Masken für Endverbraucher begonnen. Diese sind ab dem 11. Mai unter dem Markennamen „Collectex“ – zunächst nur für Deutschland – im Vileda-Online-Shop und über Handelspartner der Geschäftsgruppe Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (FHCS) erhältlich.

In den vergangenen Wochen haben drei Geschäftsgruppen der Freudenberg Gruppe – Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions und Freudenberg Performance Materials – ihre Expertise in technischen Vliesstoffen, Filtermedien und Distribution gebündelt. Gemeinsam haben die Freudenberg-Spezialisten in kürzester Zeit eine eigene Maskenfertigung aufgebaut und zuerst die Freudenberg-Standorte mit den nötigen Mengen versorgt. „Ziel war es, unserer Verantwortung gegenüber unseren Mitarbeitern und der Gesellschaft gerecht zu werden. Wir haben schnell gehandelt, unsere Kapazitäten ausgebaut und in Produktionsanlagen für die Konfektionierung von Mund-Nase-Masken investiert“, so Dr. Mohsen Sohi, CEO der Freudenberg Gruppe.

Neben der Qualität der Masken ist Freudenberg eine faire und bedarfsorientierte Verteilung wichtig. Dies soll durch den Verkauf über den Vileda-Online-Shop und einer Maximalbestellung von

zwei Verpackungseinheiten pro Online-Besteller sichergestellt werden. Dies ermöglicht eine breite Streuung, so dass möglichst viele Menschen Masken erhalten können.

Die Produktion findet in Deutschland statt und läuft seit Ende April. Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions vertreibt die Masken unter dem Namen „Collectex“. Im Gegensatz zu den inzwischen häufig vorkommenden industriell oder privat gefertigten Baumwollmasken werden die Freudenberg-Masken aus einem hochwertigen, dreilagigen Filtermedium hergestellt.

Dieses Filtermedium besteht aus hochtechnischen Vliesstoffen, die ebenfalls in Deutschland hergestellt werden. Die Materialien werden in neu angeschafften, sukzessive anlaufenden Konfektionierungsanlagen zu Masken weiterverarbeitet – zunächst für den deutschen Markt. Freudenberg plant, die Kapazität in den nächsten Wochen weiter auszubauen, so dass schließlich täglich rund eine Million Masken im Vierschichtbetrieb rund um die Uhr an sieben Tagen die Woche hergestellt werden können. Darüber hinaus liefert das Technologieunternehmen weiterhin Flächenware an professionelle Konfektionierungsfirmen und bestehende Kunden.

Derzeit laufen Vorbereitungsarbeiten, um auch in Nordamerika Masken für den dortigen Markt zu produzieren. Die Freudenberg-Geschäftsgruppe Japan Vilene Company fertigt seit jeher Masken für den asiatischen Markt, allem voran Japan. Allerdings unterliegen diese Produkte den COVID-19 geschuldeten Ausfuhrbeschränkungen der jeweiligen Länder.

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Freudenberg & Co. KG

Kindergerechte Behelfmaske von Cotonea © Elmer & Zweifel
Kindergerechte Behelfmaske von Cotonea
04.05.2020

Cotonea produziert Kinder-Behelfsmasken

Im Zusammenhang mit der COVID19-Pandemie gilt seit letzter Woche in vielen Bundesländern eine Maskenpflicht auch für Kinder ab einem Alter von sechs Jahren. Sofern richtig angewandt, kann eine Behelfs-Mund-Nasenmaske verhindern, dass größere Tröpfchen von Kindern auf das Umfeld übergehen.

Cotonea hat eine speziell auf Kinder im Alter von sechs bis zwölf Jahren zugeschnittene Behelfs-Mund-Nasenmaske entwickelt. Sie besteht aus weichem Jersey, das auch ohne Elastan dehnbar ist und bequemer auf der Haut sitzt als festere Stoffe. Statt Gummis, die schnell zu eng sitzen können, schließen zwei Baumwollbänder zum Zubinden die Maske, was sie längenverstellbar macht. Die Masken sind in verschiedenen Farben erhältlich.

Eine steigende Nachfrage hatte Cotonea jüngst veranlasst, die Produktion der Behelfs-Mund-Nasenmasken für Erwachsene zu erhöhen. Auch hier stehen künftig Farben zur Auswahl. Die Materialien in Bioqualität kommen ohne bedenkliche Substanzen nach dem weltweiten Standard für Naturtextilien aus.

Im Zusammenhang mit der COVID19-Pandemie gilt seit letzter Woche in vielen Bundesländern eine Maskenpflicht auch für Kinder ab einem Alter von sechs Jahren. Sofern richtig angewandt, kann eine Behelfs-Mund-Nasenmaske verhindern, dass größere Tröpfchen von Kindern auf das Umfeld übergehen.

Cotonea hat eine speziell auf Kinder im Alter von sechs bis zwölf Jahren zugeschnittene Behelfs-Mund-Nasenmaske entwickelt. Sie besteht aus weichem Jersey, das auch ohne Elastan dehnbar ist und bequemer auf der Haut sitzt als festere Stoffe. Statt Gummis, die schnell zu eng sitzen können, schließen zwei Baumwollbänder zum Zubinden die Maske, was sie längenverstellbar macht. Die Masken sind in verschiedenen Farben erhältlich.

Eine steigende Nachfrage hatte Cotonea jüngst veranlasst, die Produktion der Behelfs-Mund-Nasenmasken für Erwachsene zu erhöhen. Auch hier stehen künftig Farben zur Auswahl. Die Materialien in Bioqualität kommen ohne bedenkliche Substanzen nach dem weltweiten Standard für Naturtextilien aus.

Wichtige Produktinformation
Cotonea betont, dass das neue Produkt nicht für den Gebrauch im Gesundheits- und Pflegewesen als Atemschutzmaske geeignet ist, sondern nur für den privaten Gebrauch. Bei korrekter Anwendung kann die Maske größere Tröpfchen, die etwa beim Husten des Anwenders entweichen, daran hindern, auf andere Menschen überzugehen. Zudem kann das Produkt vorbeugen, dass der Träger sich mit den Händen ins Gesicht fasst.

Die Maske muss den Bereich von Kinn bis Nasenrücken bedecken und gut auf dem Gesicht anliegen. Ständiges Auf- und Abnehmen ist zu unterlassen: Nach dem Aufsetzen sollte der Träger die Maske nicht  mehr berühren. Eltern sind dazu angeraten, bei ihren Kindern darauf zu achten. Wer die Maske später abnimmt, sollte die Vorderseite nicht anfassen. Direkt nach dem Tragen und sobald sie feucht ist, sollte man die Maske waschen oder desinfizieren.

Für den größten Schutz vor einer Corona-Infektion sind nach wie vor die zentralen Verhaltensregeln einzuhalten, darunter regelmäßiges Händewaschen, Niesen und Husten in die Armbeuge und ein  ausreichender Sicherheitsabstand zu anderen Menschen.

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(c) UBERMUT Studio für Kommunikation

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Oerlikon expands labatory capacities
30.04.2020

Oerlikon Nonwoven expands it laboratory nonwovens production capacities

Materials for in excess of one million protective masks
Within the context of supporting the critical infrastructure in Germany, Oerlikon Nonwoven immediately began converting its laboratory systems in Neumünster to manufacture nonwovens at the end of March. With this, only small local businesses and companies were initially supported in the manufacture of oronasal masks.
With the laboratory system at the R&D Center material for more than one million protective masks a month can be manufactured.

The laboratory has meanwhile run out of raw materials and new orders for replacement materials had to be placed before Easter – with current delivery times of approx. 3 weeks. This will allow production to be resumed, and even considerably expanded, in May.
The laboratory system is now once again being deployed to produce nonwovens that will be used to make more than million face masks / oronasal masks a month. “We will not be manufacturing the masks ourselves. We have meanwhile found both corresponding partner companies and also private individuals demanding nonwovens”, adds Andreas Frisch, commenting on the developments.

Materials for in excess of one million protective masks
Within the context of supporting the critical infrastructure in Germany, Oerlikon Nonwoven immediately began converting its laboratory systems in Neumünster to manufacture nonwovens at the end of March. With this, only small local businesses and companies were initially supported in the manufacture of oronasal masks.
With the laboratory system at the R&D Center material for more than one million protective masks a month can be manufactured.

The laboratory has meanwhile run out of raw materials and new orders for replacement materials had to be placed before Easter – with current delivery times of approx. 3 weeks. This will allow production to be resumed, and even considerably expanded, in May.
The laboratory system is now once again being deployed to produce nonwovens that will be used to make more than million face masks / oronasal masks a month. “We will not be manufacturing the masks ourselves. We have meanwhile found both corresponding partner companies and also private individuals demanding nonwovens”, adds Andreas Frisch, commenting on the developments.

Boom in orders
Furthermore, Oerlikon Nonwoven has also fired up the production of the machines and systems used for its meltblown technology. The demand from Germany, Europe and the rest of the world has quickly
secured the company a high in orders..
We will be commissioning the first meltblown system at the site of a leading Western European nonwovens producers in the second quarter of 2020. The capacities for respiratory masks available in Europe to date are predominantly manufactured on Oerlikon
Nonwoven systems.

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Marketing, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

Flight Design selects Hexcel’s HexPly® M79 Carbon Fiber Prepregs for Ultralight Aircraft (c) Hexcel Corporation
30.04.2020

Flight Design selects Hexcel’s HexPly® M79 Carbon Fiber Prepregs for Ultralight Aircraft

STAMFORD – German ultralight aircraft specialist Flight Design has chosen Hexcel as its key supplier adopting low-temperature curing prepreg into its aircraft production. Hexcel’s HexPly® M79 Carbon Fiber prepregs deliver a more consistent final product by ensuring constant material quality and processing parameters and produce a lighter and stronger aircraft at a more competitive overall cost.

Flight Design has always relied heavily on composites for its aircrafts’ ultralight construction and turned to long-term composite materials partner Lange + Ritter, part of Hexcel’s European distribution network, when they began searching for a prepreg material solution. Hexcel and Lange + Ritter created several new product codes specifically for Flight Design and then supplied materials for initial handling trials and prototyping. Hexcel’s HexPly M79 low temperature curing out of autoclave solution was first used in the new F2 prototype. As part of its material supply package, Lange + Ritter also sent a team for on-site training and technical support, allowing the Flight Design production team to get up to speed with prepreg as quickly as possible.

STAMFORD – German ultralight aircraft specialist Flight Design has chosen Hexcel as its key supplier adopting low-temperature curing prepreg into its aircraft production. Hexcel’s HexPly® M79 Carbon Fiber prepregs deliver a more consistent final product by ensuring constant material quality and processing parameters and produce a lighter and stronger aircraft at a more competitive overall cost.

Flight Design has always relied heavily on composites for its aircrafts’ ultralight construction and turned to long-term composite materials partner Lange + Ritter, part of Hexcel’s European distribution network, when they began searching for a prepreg material solution. Hexcel and Lange + Ritter created several new product codes specifically for Flight Design and then supplied materials for initial handling trials and prototyping. Hexcel’s HexPly M79 low temperature curing out of autoclave solution was first used in the new F2 prototype. As part of its material supply package, Lange + Ritter also sent a team for on-site training and technical support, allowing the Flight Design production team to get up to speed with prepreg as quickly as possible.

HexPly M79 prepregs can be cured at temperatures as low as 70˚C for eight hours or 80˚C for four hours, reducing tooling costs and increasing build rates. When combined with Hexcel’s innovative air venting Grid Technology, HexPly M79 UD carbon tapes can also be laminated with reduced debulking steps to produce void contents <1% irrespective of laminate thickness. With consistently low void contents and improved mechanical properties, designers and engineers are able to further optimize highly loaded composite aerostructures.

As more and more of its composite aircraft parts are transferred to prepreg technology, Flight Design is seeing the benefits of its switch to HexPly M79. Lay-up is cleaner and more precise, low temperature oven curing is quick and energy efficient, and the manufacturing process consistently outputs exceptionally high-quality laminates and components. The long-term strategy is to integrate HexPly M79 across the range, with Hexcel materials lightening the ultralight aircraft at Flight Design even further.

“The materials and technology package from Hexcel and Lange + Ritter has been a big success for us at Flight Design,” comments Daniel Gunther, Managing Director at Flight Design. “When we took the decision to switch to prepreg, we looked at many options but only Hexcel and Lange + Ritter could offer us low temperature out-of-autoclave (OOA) curing, globally respected material quality and the customer service levels we were searching for.”

30.04.2020

SANITIZED AG announces new partnership with Consolidated Pathways Inc. Midland

  • Expanding global textile and polymer business

SANITIZED AG announces that it has entered into an agreement with Consolidated Pathways Inc. Midland, Michigan USA to globally promote the Sanitized® odor-management, hygiene function and material protection technologies to brands and retailers. Consolidated Pathways will also support the advancement of the trusted Sanitized® Quality Seal and related branding concepts. The longtime co-operation between SANITIZED AG and ARCHROMA remains unchanged and is supported by the activities of Consolidated Pathways.

Consolidated Pathways acts as global brand and technical representative for the Sanitized® line of antimicrobial products. Consolidated Pathways will be focusing on commercializing Sanitized® products in textiles and will use its broad experience in polymer-based antimicrobials to extend the reach of the unique technologies that SANITIZED AG offers.

Consolidated Pathways, Inc is based in Midland, Michigan USA. The Principals of Consolidated Pathways have over two decades of experience with commercializing polymer-based antimicrobials and sustainable surface modification technologies.

  • Expanding global textile and polymer business

SANITIZED AG announces that it has entered into an agreement with Consolidated Pathways Inc. Midland, Michigan USA to globally promote the Sanitized® odor-management, hygiene function and material protection technologies to brands and retailers. Consolidated Pathways will also support the advancement of the trusted Sanitized® Quality Seal and related branding concepts. The longtime co-operation between SANITIZED AG and ARCHROMA remains unchanged and is supported by the activities of Consolidated Pathways.

Consolidated Pathways acts as global brand and technical representative for the Sanitized® line of antimicrobial products. Consolidated Pathways will be focusing on commercializing Sanitized® products in textiles and will use its broad experience in polymer-based antimicrobials to extend the reach of the unique technologies that SANITIZED AG offers.

Consolidated Pathways, Inc is based in Midland, Michigan USA. The Principals of Consolidated Pathways have over two decades of experience with commercializing polymer-based antimicrobials and sustainable surface modification technologies.

 

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Sanitized AG

Strategic partneship between HUNTSMAN and PPJ
Logo HUNTSMAN and PPJ
29.04.2020

HUNTSMAN TEXTILE EFFECTS and PPJ to tap growth potential

Huntsman Textile Effects and Phong Phu International (PPJ) today announced a strategic partnership agreement that aims to promote PPJ’s growth in Vietnam as a manufacturer of  textiles and garments for brands and retailers all over the world.
Vietnam-based PPJ will leverage technical support from Huntsman Textile Effects to enhance its manufacturing processes across its denim/twill and knit mills, and develop new products that deliver sustainability along with advanced performance, protection and comfort.

Huntsman Textile Effects and Phong Phu International (PPJ) today announced a strategic partnership agreement that aims to promote PPJ’s growth in Vietnam as a manufacturer of  textiles and garments for brands and retailers all over the world.
Vietnam-based PPJ will leverage technical support from Huntsman Textile Effects to enhance its manufacturing processes across its denim/twill and knit mills, and develop new products that deliver sustainability along with advanced performance, protection and comfort.

The development of workwear and textile for the American, European and Japan markets  will be a key project for the two partners. They will use advanced Huntsman Textile Effects barrier solutions such as PHOBOL®, PHOBOTEX® and ZELAN™, along with other finishing effects.Huntsman Textile Effects will additionally support PPJ to promote its Sinnika Fabric collection, leveraging Huntsman’s advanced dyeing technology and finishing effects to deliver high-value market-focused solutions to brands and retailers.

The new agreement strengthens a  relationship that has already seen PPJ develop denim, knitwear and woven fabrics and garments using Huntsman Textile Effects technologies including AVITERA® SE dyes, NOVACRON® Atlantic dyes and High IQ® intelligent effects.
 

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Huntsman Textile Effects

Die Gesichtsschilde bieten einen zusätzlichen Schutz zu den Mund-Nasen-Masken. © Fraunhofer UMSICHT
29.04.2020

Gesichtsschutzschilde aus dem 3D-Drucker

Neben den Mund-Nasen-Bedeckungen bieten Gesichtsschutzschilde einen zusätzlichen Schutz vor einer Tröpfcheninfektion mit dem COVID-19-Virus. Das Fraunhofer UMSICHT produziert diese auf Basis eines Open Source-Konstruktionsplans mittels 3D-Druck in seiner offenen Werkstatt DEZENTRALE und unterstützt so Krankenhäuser in der Region.

Freiwillige mit fundiertem technischen Wissen haben sich als Online-Bewegung weltweit zusammengeschlossen, um zusätzliche Schutzausrüstung gegen eine Ansteckung mit COVID-19-Erregern zu entwickeln und zu produzieren. Das Fraunhofer UMSICHT fertigt Gesichtsschutzschilde an und nutzt dazu die Produktionskapazitäten der 3D-Drucker in der offenen Werkstatt (»FabLab«) der DEZENTRALE in Dortmund. Basis ist der Open Source-Konstruktionsplan des so genannten »Prusa Shields« der Firma Prusa Printers. Dieses Gesichtsschutzschild besteht aus einer 3D-gedruckten Kopfhalterung mit einem dünnen, transparenten Kunststoffschild. Das Design der Halterungen wird laufend aktualisiert, und auch den Nutzerinnen und Nutzern ist es freigestellt, eigene Veränderungen vorzunehmen, um Ergonomie und Sicherheit zu optimieren.

Neben den Mund-Nasen-Bedeckungen bieten Gesichtsschutzschilde einen zusätzlichen Schutz vor einer Tröpfcheninfektion mit dem COVID-19-Virus. Das Fraunhofer UMSICHT produziert diese auf Basis eines Open Source-Konstruktionsplans mittels 3D-Druck in seiner offenen Werkstatt DEZENTRALE und unterstützt so Krankenhäuser in der Region.

Freiwillige mit fundiertem technischen Wissen haben sich als Online-Bewegung weltweit zusammengeschlossen, um zusätzliche Schutzausrüstung gegen eine Ansteckung mit COVID-19-Erregern zu entwickeln und zu produzieren. Das Fraunhofer UMSICHT fertigt Gesichtsschutzschilde an und nutzt dazu die Produktionskapazitäten der 3D-Drucker in der offenen Werkstatt (»FabLab«) der DEZENTRALE in Dortmund. Basis ist der Open Source-Konstruktionsplan des so genannten »Prusa Shields« der Firma Prusa Printers. Dieses Gesichtsschutzschild besteht aus einer 3D-gedruckten Kopfhalterung mit einem dünnen, transparenten Kunststoffschild. Das Design der Halterungen wird laufend aktualisiert, und auch den Nutzerinnen und Nutzern ist es freigestellt, eigene Veränderungen vorzunehmen, um Ergonomie und Sicherheit zu optimieren.

Schutz für risikobehaftete Berufsgruppen
Die derzeitigen Mund-Nasen-Masken müssen aufgrund von Knappheit oftmals länger getragen werden, so dass ein zusätzliches Gesichtsschild ein weiteres Hindernis für Infektionserreger darstellt. Der Bedarf ist hoch – sowohl in Deutschland als auch international. »Wir hoffen, mit den Schutzschilden insbesondere das Personal zu entlasten, das konstant dem Ansteckungsrisiko ausgesetzt ist wie z. B. in Krankenhäusern«, erklärt Patrick Jaruschowitz vom Fraunhofer UMSICHT. Aktuell verfügt die DEZENTRALE über drei verschiede 3D-Druckverfahren (FDM, SLA und SLS) und insgesamt über zehn unterschiedliche 3D-Drucker. Täglich werden auf diesen 30 bis 50 Schilder produziert. Die gedruckten Gesichtsschilde werden verschiedenen Krankenhäusern sowie Pflege- und Therapieeinrichtungen zur Verfügung gestellt.

Kooperationspartner gesucht: Schutzausrüstung weiterentwickeln
Das Fraunhofer UMSICHT ist im neu gegründeten Produzentennetzwerk in der Corona-Krise der Ruhr-Universität Bochum vertreten. Organisiert wird das Kooperationsnetzwerk durch den Lehrstuhl für Produktionssysteme und dient dazu, Produzenten und Abnehmer für Gesichtsschilde schnell und unkompliziert zusammenzubringen.

Die Gesichtsschilde druckt das Fraunhofer UMSICHT derzeit kostenlos und aus eigenem Engagement, auch wenn die Kapazitäten eines Forschungsinstituts nur einen kleinen Teil des Bedarfs decken können. Die Praxis zeigt gleichzeitig, dass die heutigen Atem-Schutz-Masken, Gesichtsschilde oder weiteren Komponenten der persönlichen Schutzausrüstung nicht für jede Anwendung und jede Person optimal sind. Daher ist es notwendig, diese Systeme weiterzuentwickeln. Dafür sucht das Fraunhofer UMSICHT derzeit Kooperationen mit Unternehmen und Organisationen.

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Fraunhofer UMSICHT

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Mimaki starts to produce masks
29.04.2020

Energiapura: production of masks

Energiapura – Production of reusable, customised protective masks that are also fashion accessories

Energiapura – Production of reusable, customised protective masks that are also fashion accessories

  • The Italian company, a specialist manufacturer of functional sportswear, conducted research and began producing masks in response to the COVID-19 crisis
  • Using Mimaki sublimation printers, the masks can be customised, getting away from their connotation with hospitals and transforming them into a fashion accessory

From functional sportswear to combatting the spread of the Coronavirus: Energiapura, an Italian company has developed a mask that meets the Class I medical device requirements. The EP PA 2020 (Energiapura Pure Air) facial device, optimised for air filtering and breathability, provides protection while working, and can be reused. But Energiapura has gone even further, branding and customising the masks with sublimation printing.
The EP PA 2020 mask, compliant with 93/42 EEC Medical Devices – Class I washable, meets the essential requirements of UNI EN 14683:2019. Having redirected the manufacturing process, Energiapura is now stepping up production levels to meet the rising demand from hospitals, pharmacies, chemists, companies and consumers.

Pure Air, Energiapura’s mask
The EP PA 2020 is based on a functional concept: protection, breathability and reusability are the main principles. EP PA 2020 is made up of three layers of fabric: the first, the outer layer, is DWR-treated polyester, the second is TNT polyester, providing a filtering function, and the third, which comes into contact with the face, is polyester containing special fibres, such as coolmax and carbon.  Therefore it can be reused via normal washing and steam ironing, which also sterilises it.
The CEO of Enegiapura, Alberto Olivietto explains the idea of the customisation of the mask: “We wanted to disassociate our masks from the hospital image. By decorating them with company branding and designs provided by customers.” This is where the Mimaki JV300 wide-format printer comes in.

 

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 CAALO SS2020 collection with Bemberg™ lining (c) CAALO Bemberg™
CAALO SS2020 collection with Bemberg™ lining
29.04.2020

Bemberg™ key-statement for sustainability

  • Bemberg™ presents a great deal of novelties with a true key-statement for sustainability: Let’s Make it Circular!
  • The lifespan of Bemberg™’s regenerated cellulose fiber Cupro derived from cotton is fully circular: from the source to manufacturing.


“Sustainability is the founding pillar of our company,” says SHUNSUKE SATO, sales manager of Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei. “Indeed, the smart fiber is made from a cotton linter which is pre-consumer material, a natural derived source, that doesn’t deplete forestry resources”.

In Bemberg™’s production the whole sustainable closed-loop process is supported by the LCA study, signed by ICEA (Istituto per la Certificazione Etica e Ambientale) and validated by President of Ecoinnovazione Paolo Masoni ex Research Director of ENEA (Ente per le Nuove tecnologie, l’Energia e l’Ambiente).

  • Bemberg™ presents a great deal of novelties with a true key-statement for sustainability: Let’s Make it Circular!
  • The lifespan of Bemberg™’s regenerated cellulose fiber Cupro derived from cotton is fully circular: from the source to manufacturing.


“Sustainability is the founding pillar of our company,” says SHUNSUKE SATO, sales manager of Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei. “Indeed, the smart fiber is made from a cotton linter which is pre-consumer material, a natural derived source, that doesn’t deplete forestry resources”.

In Bemberg™’s production the whole sustainable closed-loop process is supported by the LCA study, signed by ICEA (Istituto per la Certificazione Etica e Ambientale) and validated by President of Ecoinnovazione Paolo Masoni ex Research Director of ENEA (Ente per le Nuove tecnologie, l’Energia e l’Ambiente).

While recyclability is granted by the Global Recycle Standard - GRS certification by the renown Textile Exchange (an influential guarantee that involves the whole production process and supply chain behind the company’s smart yarns), Bemberg™ yarns are also entirely biodegradable and ecotoxicity-free - meaning that at the end of their life circle they break down into the environment leaving no trace in terms of toxic substances as attested by the Innovhub-SSI report.

A special focus deserves Velutine™ Evo, the new fibrillation finishing technology for Bemberg™ fabrics only that guarantees another level of sustainable benefits without sacrificing the Bemberg™ amazing and unique touch. As part of the company’s continuous innovation, Velutine™ Evo brings better environmental, energy and water profiles for the benefit of Bemberg™ partners in the manufacture of their ranges.
The sustainable achievements of the new finishing technology have been measured by LCA - Life Cycle Assessment study by ICEA and proved to guarantee environmental benefits such as -16.5% of greenhouses gas emissions and -21% of overall consumption of energy resources. On top of that Velutine™ Evo means also -20.5% of electricity savings, -15.9% of steam production and -19.5% of water consumption.

The first Bemberg™ partner to present a commercial collection enriched by Velutine™ Evo is the Portuguese Matias & Araújo. With an innovative spirit, dynamism and a determined entrepreneurial spirit, the company is a leading knitwear producer for the textile industry.

Bemberg™ collaborated also with the premium brand CAALO that is making its mark in the outerwear market with its Sustainably produced Functional-Luxury proposal. For SS20, CAALO uses Bemberg™ lining because of the sustainability properties and it’s unique colour.

CAALO uses as much eco-friendly and sustainable materials as possible without compromising on design or quality. This Bemberg™ lining was a perfect fit. This versatile blazer features a removable hood, hidden welt pockets, button closure, and removable cargo pockets.

 

Primary Vittorio Segramora of San Gerardo Hospital with a nurse wearing one of the 1,800 donated gowns (c) GB Network
Primary Vittorio Segramora of San Gerardo Hospital with a nurse wearing one of the 1,800 donated gowns
29.04.2020

Call to action of the fashion world

  • Diana, Giusy, Simona and Marina. The call to action of the fashion world was born from four women engaged in the field of sustainability. On the occasion of Fashion Revolution Week, we tell you their story and the results achieved

A task force of Italian textile companies active in our area supported the first call to action launched at the fashion world by four women who have always been involved in the field of sustainability. The appeal launched on March 19th by the green journalist Diana de Marsanich, Giusy Bettoni, founder and CEO of C.L.A.S.S.

  • Diana, Giusy, Simona and Marina. The call to action of the fashion world was born from four women engaged in the field of sustainability. On the occasion of Fashion Revolution Week, we tell you their story and the results achieved

A task force of Italian textile companies active in our area supported the first call to action launched at the fashion world by four women who have always been involved in the field of sustainability. The appeal launched on March 19th by the green journalist Diana de Marsanich, Giusy Bettoni, founder and CEO of C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy)the eco multi-platform hub specialized in integrating a new generation of eco values into fashion, products and companies, Simona Roveda, Editorial Director and Director of Institutional Communication of LifeGate and Marina Spadafora, Italian Country Coordinator of Fashion Revolution and currently collaborating with Luxury Fashion Brands to implement responsible strategies in their companies have luaunched a call-to-action project which has brought together textile companies to manufacture PPE garments for the medical staff working in San Gerardo Hospital in Monza, near Milan.

The companies that answered the call-to-action are: Filo d’Oro, Mantero, ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy) e Zerobarracento, Iluna Group, Lg Electronics, Jimmy Lion, Personal Genomics, Isamar Holyday Village, Marcolin Eyewear, Maglificio Ripa.

During the last weeks the 4 women collected about 1,800 non-drip cotton and non-woven TNT gowns for sanitary use, about 400 protective masks for multipurpose washable, bacteriostatic, breathable and water-repellent prevention, 1,000 washable cotton surgical caps, 150 complete protective googles eye masks, two microwave ovens for hospital departments to offer support to medical and healthcare personnel by helping them in the few breaks during the grueling shifts of this period, a supply of samples of cotton socks, 300 cotton masks + polyester outer layer, water-repellent and antibacterial, and free weekly stays made available to doctors, nurses, civil protection personnel and families with related children involved in the Covid-19 pandemic.

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GB Network Marketing Communications Srl

 

Dr. Torsten Derr (c) SGL Carbon SE
28.04.2020

Designated CEO of SGL Carbon SE assumes position earlier

On February 10, 2020, the Supervisory Board of SGL Carbon SE appointed Dr. Torsten Derr as Chief Executive Officer of SGL Carbon SE for the duration of five years effective July 1, 2020. In agreement with his current employer, Dr. Derr will now take up his position as CEO of SGL Carbon one month earlier on June 1, 2020. The Supervisory Board very much welcomes this development in view of the challenges that these extraordinary times pose.  

Since 2016, Dr. Torsten Derr is holding the position of Managing Director of SALTIGO GmbH, a subsidiary of LANXESS AG. Following his master degree and attainment of his PhD in chemistry at the University of Bremen, Dr. Derr began his professional career 1997 at Bayer AG, and since 2003 at LANXESS AG, where he was Vice President for Plastic Intermediates, Head of the Business Units Material Protection Products and EPDM-Elastomers, as well as holding various other management functions, amongst others as Head of Commercial & Supply Chain Excellence & Chief Commercial Officer of LANXESS AG.

On February 10, 2020, the Supervisory Board of SGL Carbon SE appointed Dr. Torsten Derr as Chief Executive Officer of SGL Carbon SE for the duration of five years effective July 1, 2020. In agreement with his current employer, Dr. Derr will now take up his position as CEO of SGL Carbon one month earlier on June 1, 2020. The Supervisory Board very much welcomes this development in view of the challenges that these extraordinary times pose.  

Since 2016, Dr. Torsten Derr is holding the position of Managing Director of SALTIGO GmbH, a subsidiary of LANXESS AG. Following his master degree and attainment of his PhD in chemistry at the University of Bremen, Dr. Derr began his professional career 1997 at Bayer AG, and since 2003 at LANXESS AG, where he was Vice President for Plastic Intermediates, Head of the Business Units Material Protection Products and EPDM-Elastomers, as well as holding various other management functions, amongst others as Head of Commercial & Supply Chain Excellence & Chief Commercial Officer of LANXESS AG.

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SGL Carbon SE Dr. Torsten Derr
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SGL Carbon SE

CRAFT produziert Community Masks für den Einkauf im Sportfachhandel (c) CRAFT / NEW WAVE GmbH
CRAFT produziert Community Masks für den Einkauf im Sportfachhandel
28.04.2020

CRAFT – Support your local dealer

  • Support Your Local Dealer geht in die nächste Runde
  • CRAFT produziert Community Masks für den Einkauf im Sportfachhandel

Funktions-Spezialist CRAFT produziert ab sofort Mund-Nasen-Masken (Typ 1) für seine Handelspartner. Die Community Masks sollen nicht nur dabei helfen, die Masken-Pflicht im Sportfachhandel umzusetzen, sondern mit dem Aufdruck “Support your local dealer” bewusst dazu animieren, den Sporthändler um die Ecke zu unterstützen. Damit setzt der schwedische Spezialist für Funktionsbekleidung nahtlos an den ersten Teil seiner “Support your local Dealer”-Aktion an, als sie für alle Partner ohne eigenen Online-Shop den Versand an deren Endverbraucher übernahmen.

  • Support Your Local Dealer geht in die nächste Runde
  • CRAFT produziert Community Masks für den Einkauf im Sportfachhandel

Funktions-Spezialist CRAFT produziert ab sofort Mund-Nasen-Masken (Typ 1) für seine Handelspartner. Die Community Masks sollen nicht nur dabei helfen, die Masken-Pflicht im Sportfachhandel umzusetzen, sondern mit dem Aufdruck “Support your local dealer” bewusst dazu animieren, den Sporthändler um die Ecke zu unterstützen. Damit setzt der schwedische Spezialist für Funktionsbekleidung nahtlos an den ersten Teil seiner “Support your local Dealer”-Aktion an, als sie für alle Partner ohne eigenen Online-Shop den Versand an deren Endverbraucher übernahmen.

“COVID-19 und die daraus resultierende temporäre Schließung vieler Ladengeschäfte trifft den Sportfachhandel sehr hart. Dass nun eine Vielzahl von Geschäften wieder öffnen dürfen, ist eine positive Entwicklung Richtung Normalität. Trotzdem stehen unsere Partner vor einer neuen Herausforderung: Die Umsetzung sämtlicher Hygiene-Maßnahmen und die Einhaltung der Maskenpflicht auf ihren Verkaufsflächen”, sagt Andre Bachmann, Geschäftsführer CRAFT Deutschland.

“Warum das Ganze nicht etwas orgineller gestalten? Wir bieten unseren Händlern Mund-Nasen-Masken im CRAFT-Design und der Aufschrift ‘Support your local dealer’ an, um die Maskenpflicht entsprechend umzusetzen und den Händlern ein Marketing-Tool an die “Hand zu geben: ‘Bestellt oder holt Euch die Masken bei uns und besucht uns in unserem lokalen Geschäft’ – support your local dealer eben”, so Bachmann weiter.“

Die CRAFT Community Masks sind wiederverwendbar, waschbar bei 90°, wasserabweisend auf der Außenseite und sanitized bakteriell ausgerüstet auf der Innenseite. Zudem sind die Masken (87% Polyester, 13% Elasthan) made in Europe.

Selbst wenn CRAFT damit bewusst seine Partner im stationären Handel unterstützen möchte, gilt das Kredo dieser Zeit universell und darf von Jedermann getragen werden, um seine Unterstützung für den kleinen Supermarkt, Gemüsehändler, die Lieblings-Bar oder den Lieblings-Italiener um die Ecke zum Ausdruck zu bringen.

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Covid-19 CRAFT Mundschutzmasken
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CRAFT / NEW WAVE GmbH

27.04.2020

PCMC launches Smart TOUCH HMI

  • New human-machine interface brings smart features to tissue operations

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, has launched Smart TOUCH HMI, a new human-machine interface available on Forte tissue converting lines.

Following high-performance design principles, PCMC’s Smart TOUCH HMI offers users a clean, modern interface and enhanced help features. The smart analytic capabilities are aimed at providing customer insights to improve overall equipment effectiveness. The Smart TOUCH HMI works much like today’s mobile devices with swipe functionality, enabling a short learning curve and increased productivity.

“We designed our new HMI with operators in mind,” said Jason Hilsberg, PCMC Tissue Sales Director. “PCMC is always working to improve the capabilities and features of our machines for our customers, and more specifically, to enhance the experience of the operators. With simplified controls and navigation, robust help functions and easy recipe management, this new design will provide operators with a more efficient process to keep tissue operations running quickly and smoothly.”

  • New human-machine interface brings smart features to tissue operations

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, has launched Smart TOUCH HMI, a new human-machine interface available on Forte tissue converting lines.

Following high-performance design principles, PCMC’s Smart TOUCH HMI offers users a clean, modern interface and enhanced help features. The smart analytic capabilities are aimed at providing customer insights to improve overall equipment effectiveness. The Smart TOUCH HMI works much like today’s mobile devices with swipe functionality, enabling a short learning curve and increased productivity.

“We designed our new HMI with operators in mind,” said Jason Hilsberg, PCMC Tissue Sales Director. “PCMC is always working to improve the capabilities and features of our machines for our customers, and more specifically, to enhance the experience of the operators. With simplified controls and navigation, robust help functions and easy recipe management, this new design will provide operators with a more efficient process to keep tissue operations running quickly and smoothly.”

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Paper Converting Machine Company

27.04.2020

Using chemistry to fight Covid-19: CHT Group expands product portfolio

In mid-March, CHT Germany GmbH, which specializes in specialty chemicals, took up production and distribution of hand disinfectant. Now the company is expanding its product portfolio by adding important medical supplies that can help fight Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2). Starting immediately, CHT is providing its business customers with surface disinfectant, textile supplies for medical protective wear as well as supplies for test kits and face masks.

In mid-March, CHT Germany GmbH, which specializes in specialty chemicals, took up production and distribution of hand disinfectant. Now the company is expanding its product portfolio by adding important medical supplies that can help fight Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2). Starting immediately, CHT is providing its business customers with surface disinfectant, textile supplies for medical protective wear as well as supplies for test kits and face masks.

Following increased demand for disinfectant in the wake of the new coronavirus, the CHT Group began already a month and a half ago to produce hand disinfectant at its factory in Dußlingen. Since then, more of its factories around the world had joined in. Now the CHT Group is complementing this offering by producing its own surface disinfectant based on ethanol. As with the hand disinfectant, the production of the surface disinfectant received a special approval, based on the expanded general ruling by the German Federal Agency  for Chemicals (BAuA). Both types of disinfectant use publicly available standard formulas for alcohol-based disinfectant from the World Health Organization (WHO). The sale of CHT’s surface disinfectant, which is available in 5-, 10- and 30-liter canisters, is exclusively for use by industry customers.

In addition, the CHT Group is manufacturing a range of textile-relevant products that provide protection from Covid-19. These include functional supplies for face masks for medical protective wear, as well as flocking for test kits. Through these offerings, the CHT Group also wants to support the textile sector, which has been strongly affected by the crisis.

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surface disinfectant CHT Gruppe
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CHT Gruppe