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ROICA™ Infuses Eco-Smart Technology into High Performance Stretch at EUROBIKE © GB Network Marketing & Communication
04.09.2019

ROICA™ Infuses Eco-Smart Technology into High Performance Stretch at EUROBIKE

  • Committed To Making a Better World

EUROBIKE, the world’s leading trade fair for the cycling industry, will include ROICA™ smart innovations into the race. Cycle retailers, brands and manufacturers will discover ROICA™ premium stretch that provides comfort and movement as it energizes.

Spearheading the premium stretch market, ROICA™ partners’ materials elevate new standards for high-tech performance that can enhance cycling products to compete responsibly. ROICA™ partners excite you as they show a fantastic range of stretch essentials for cycling clothing, gear, and apparel that offer solid performance perks.

Most importantly, visit ROICA™ partners at EUROBIKE to learn about their ongoing commitment to responsible innovation and creativity by experiencing their advanced responsible developments made with the ROICA Eco-SmartTM Family.

The ROICA Eco-Smart™ family offers two responsible made yarns with outstanding stretch performances that give free rein to designers’ creativity and guarantees the highest quality while complying to the most-cutting edge sustainable standards.

  • Committed To Making a Better World

EUROBIKE, the world’s leading trade fair for the cycling industry, will include ROICA™ smart innovations into the race. Cycle retailers, brands and manufacturers will discover ROICA™ premium stretch that provides comfort and movement as it energizes.

Spearheading the premium stretch market, ROICA™ partners’ materials elevate new standards for high-tech performance that can enhance cycling products to compete responsibly. ROICA™ partners excite you as they show a fantastic range of stretch essentials for cycling clothing, gear, and apparel that offer solid performance perks.

Most importantly, visit ROICA™ partners at EUROBIKE to learn about their ongoing commitment to responsible innovation and creativity by experiencing their advanced responsible developments made with the ROICA Eco-SmartTM Family.

The ROICA Eco-Smart™ family offers two responsible made yarns with outstanding stretch performances that give free rein to designers’ creativity and guarantees the highest quality while complying to the most-cutting edge sustainable standards.

  • The ROICA™ EF– GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified - is made with 58% of pre-consumer recycled content. GRS guarantees its sustainable mission with a certification by the influential Textile Exchange*, one of the most known and recognized global players in the market.
  • The ROICA™ V550   Indeed, it proudly breaks down without releasing harmful substance under the testing environment according to Hohenstein Environmental Compatibility certification. Made and engineered by Asahi Kasei R&D team, and produced in ROICA™ German plant only, the yarn offers additional and relevant circular economy advantages linked to material health as proved by a Gold Level Material Health Certificate by the Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Institute for a safe and biological end of life cycle.

Witness ROICA™ partners as leaders in high-tech performance fabrics for the world of sports for riders that want to stand out. See, feel, imagine and learn why choosing ROICA™ is a winning decision. View the unbeatable collection of well-constructed fabric

  • M.I.T.I. SpA (IT), Hall/Stand No. A7-215 partner with ROICA™ since the very beginning, develops and creates from more than 85 years, innovative stretch warp knitted fabrics for high performance sports.
  • Payen – ESF (FR), Hall/Stand No. A7 / A7-219, committed to develop durable performant solutions chooses ROICA Resistance™ range of high-tech protection stretch functions.
  • Piave Maitex (IT), Hall/Stand No. A7-123 presents AGAIN, the new smart and technically advanced line able to balance performances and sustainable features, formed of highly performing jerseys. Two premium sustainable ingredients have been involved for the creation of AGAIN: Global Recycled Standard (GRS) owned by Textile Exchange - premium stretch fiber ROICA™ EF and perPETual high quality sustainable polyester born from a cost-effective process that reverses engineer consumer waste PET bottles.
  • SITIP SpA (IT), Hall/Stand No. A7-213 creates high-tech innovative sports fabrics that are made in Italy including BeHot fabric constructed with ROICA™, providing a new dimension to active performance.
  • Sportwear Argentona S.A. (ES) Hall/Stand No. A7-322 based in Spain, these leaders in high-tech tech, optimal performance sports fabrics create specialized structures for all facets of sports including high comfort, elastic and performance.
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„Textilfabrik der Zukunft“ am Sächsischen Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (STFI) (c) STFI
Am STFI wird eine robotergestützte Bandeinfassung in Kombination mit einem Kamerasystem zur Arbeitssicherheit gezeigt.
03.09.2019

„Textilfabrik der Zukunft“ am Sächsischen Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (STFI)

  • Erleben und Erforschen textiler Zukunftstechnologien zur vernetzten Fertigung und selbstoptimierenden Produktion

Industrie 4.0 – als globale Revolution, die keine Branche auslässt – ist geprägt von künstlicher Intelligenz, IoT, Robotik, 3D-Druck, Wearables, Nanotechnologie und fortschrittlichsten Materialien. Der Digitale Wandel geht auch nicht an Traditionsbranchen wie der Textilwirtschaft vorbei.

Vor allem im Bereich Automatisierung, Prozessoptimierung und Datenaustausch nimmt die Industrie 4.0 zunehmend Fahrt auf. Sie gestaltet und transformiert textile Bereiche und bringt neue Produkte und Dienstleistungen hervor wie etwa Sensorik in Textilien oder Augmented Reality im Produktionsumfeld.

  • Erleben und Erforschen textiler Zukunftstechnologien zur vernetzten Fertigung und selbstoptimierenden Produktion

Industrie 4.0 – als globale Revolution, die keine Branche auslässt – ist geprägt von künstlicher Intelligenz, IoT, Robotik, 3D-Druck, Wearables, Nanotechnologie und fortschrittlichsten Materialien. Der Digitale Wandel geht auch nicht an Traditionsbranchen wie der Textilwirtschaft vorbei.

Vor allem im Bereich Automatisierung, Prozessoptimierung und Datenaustausch nimmt die Industrie 4.0 zunehmend Fahrt auf. Sie gestaltet und transformiert textile Bereiche und bringt neue Produkte und Dienstleistungen hervor wie etwa Sensorik in Textilien oder Augmented Reality im Produktionsumfeld.

Seit 2014 arbeiten die Akteure in futureTEX in einem interdisziplinären Kompetenznetzwerk aus Industrie- und Forschungspartnern. Damit unterstützt das Projekt den Wandel der traditionsreichen Textilbranche im Zeitalter der Digitalisierung zum zukunftsfähigen Industrieplayer – mit Technischen Textilien als Fundament. Alle Aktivitäten haben zum Ziel, die Position Deutschlands als Weltmarktführer im Textilmaschinenbau zu stärken sowie den Weg zu einer globalen Spitzenposition bei den Technischen Textilien bis 2025 weiter zu ebnen. futureTEX legt damit eine wichtige Grundlage für die Entwicklung der Branche zu einem der modernsten Wertschöpfungsnetzwerke zur Herstellung Technischer Textilien, Vliesstoffe und Composites.

Im Frühjahr 2016 wurde im Rahmen des Projektes der Aufbau einer Anschauungs- und Testumgebung initiiert. Im futureTEX Forschungs- und Versuchsfeld „Textilfabrik der Zukunft“ am Sächsischen Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (STFI) zeigen zwei Demonstratorlinien die Herstellung Technischer Textilien vor dem Hintergrund der vernetzten Fertigung sowie der selbstoptimierenden Produktion anhand einer kontinuierlichen Vliesstoffproduktion. Lösungen für unterschiedliche textile Technologien, Automatisierungsgrade und Prozessstufen für die Textilbranche werden damit erlebbar und praxisnah dargestellt. Gleichzeitig dienen die Demonstratoren als Schnittstelle zwischen Wissenschaft und Industrie, um mittelständische Unternehmen für die technologischen und wirtschaftlichen Potenziale zu sensibilisieren.

Seit ihrer Inbetriebnahme wird die „Textilfabrik der Zukunft“ kontinuierlich weitergedacht. So wurde unter anderem an der Entwicklung und dem Einsatz von Industrierobotern gearbeitet. Diese ermöglichen Unternehmen unabhängig von der Unternehmensgröße Fertigungsprozesse flexibel zu gestalten und zu automatisieren.

Besonders die Handhabung biegeschlaffer Textilien stellte Robotersysteme in der Vergangenheit vor große Herausforderungen. Die stetige Weiterentwicklung von Schlüsseltechnologien ebnet nun den Weg für die Integration in ein textiles Umfeld. Durch den Einsatz von Nährobotern, die mit speziellen Sensorsystemen ausgestattet sind, werden zum Beispiel Verformungen des Textils oder Falten im Material erkannt und durch entsprechende Aktoren ausgeglichen. In der „Textilfabrik der Zukunft“ lässt sich ein Blick auf entsprechende Lösungen werfen, wie zum Beispiel zur robotergestützten Bandeinfassung, einem fahrerlosen Transportsystem, einem mobilen Roboter und einem Kamerasystem zur dreidimensionalen Raumüberwachung.

Interessierte Unternehmen können an den Demonstratorlinien die praxisnahe, branchenspezifische Umsetzung von Industrie 4.0-Konzepten erleben sowie damit experimentieren, um bestenfalls Lösungen auf ihre eigenen Prozesse zu übertragen. Gleichzeitig bietet sich die Möglichkeit, den klein- und mittelständischen Textilunternehmen schulungs- und trainingsbezogene Unterstützung bei der digitalen Transformation zu geben.

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P3N MARKETING

03.09.2019

Spreadshirt expands partnership with Kornit Digital

Growth is driven by increased demand and expansion into new categories such as polyester sports clothing

Kornit Digital and Spreadshirt announced an expanded partnership for Spreadshirt to grow and renew its fleet of DTG printers to support increased demand and to expand into new categories.

Spreadshirt, a global on-demand apparel brand printing more than 5.5 million items annually, recently launched a division for third-party fulfilment that is already seeing rapid growth. The company also plans to expand into polyester sports clothing. Spreadshirt prioritizes quality and customer satisfaction and will be investing in Kornit’s most innovative print technologies in order to meet the highest quality standards and deliver fast turnaround to their customers, while increasing productivity and efficiency.

Growth is driven by increased demand and expansion into new categories such as polyester sports clothing

Kornit Digital and Spreadshirt announced an expanded partnership for Spreadshirt to grow and renew its fleet of DTG printers to support increased demand and to expand into new categories.

Spreadshirt, a global on-demand apparel brand printing more than 5.5 million items annually, recently launched a division for third-party fulfilment that is already seeing rapid growth. The company also plans to expand into polyester sports clothing. Spreadshirt prioritizes quality and customer satisfaction and will be investing in Kornit’s most innovative print technologies in order to meet the highest quality standards and deliver fast turnaround to their customers, while increasing productivity and efficiency.

“Winterstorm”: the Riri Group presents the new collection for the FW season 2020-21. (c) RIRI Group
02.09.2019

“Winterstorm”: the Riri Group presents the new collection for the FW season 2020-21

  • Ice, style and performance

These are the keywords which describe the new eclectic creations by the Riri Group for the Fall Winter season 2020-2021: a journey through the winter, its atmosphere and its colours Mendrisio, September 2019 - Première Vision Paris (17 - 19 September) will set the stage for the new proposals for the Fall Winter 2020-21 collection by the Riri Group, a leading brand in the zip and button manufacturing sector for high couture and outdoor apparel. A preview of the new collection by the Swiss group will take place at Munich Fabric Start (3 – 5 September).

COLOURS, MATERIALS AND TEXTURES

  • Ice, style and performance

These are the keywords which describe the new eclectic creations by the Riri Group for the Fall Winter season 2020-2021: a journey through the winter, its atmosphere and its colours Mendrisio, September 2019 - Première Vision Paris (17 - 19 September) will set the stage for the new proposals for the Fall Winter 2020-21 collection by the Riri Group, a leading brand in the zip and button manufacturing sector for high couture and outdoor apparel. A preview of the new collection by the Swiss group will take place at Munich Fabric Start (3 – 5 September).

COLOURS, MATERIALS AND TEXTURES

Winter landscapes and polar tones have inspired the colours of this new collection: nuances of grey, azure and white remind us of the typical tones of ice; also dominant is the presence of blue, intense and rich in contrast thanks to the attractive green inserts; black interventions are then harmoniously inserted as part of the colour palette, creating an appealing interplay of colour references. Tapes, pullers and chains provide new pleasant tactile sensations and unexpected visual inputs, through the search for always new processing methods the iceberg effect reproduced with a laser system, the texture reminding us of snake skin, from marble effect to horn processing, and freehand diamond turning, as well as the three-dimensional drop varnishing and the stylish mother-of-pearl effect.

NOVELTIES

The guiding thread for the new “Winterstorm” collection is the use of nuanced colours and ‘ice-like’ effects, reminding us of winter landscape and climates, as in the new Decor Cristal zip with transparent chain or in the Aquatyre zip, available also in a new luminescent version. Among the new creations, the Metal 3H zip stands out: the smallest and most innovative in the collection, lightweight and with a streamlined design. The provocations for this fall-winter have reached extreme levels, with a zip made of synthetic fur and incorporated buttons, whose cover can be removed and then reapplied, to face polar temperatures with a touch of glamour. Alongside the most fashionable novelties, the research by the Riri group does not cease to surprise in the outdoor sector also as regards buttons. This is confirmed by Rislide, the snap closure with a nylon body and Zama button. The innovative b-lock pressure button – with high lateral hold – has been restyled with a silicone shaped head in three colours. As part of a collection characterised by style and performance elements, it is definitely worth mentioning Zero, also in its invisible version: this button – thanks to its elegant design, combines practicality and style without compromising on performance.

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RIRI PRESS OFFICE Menabò Group

Monforts (c) A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
02.09.2019

Monforts: Responding to China’s requirements in 2019

It’s well-known that the astonishing success of China’s economy over the past decade has sent wages soaring and made it difficult for the country’s textile manufacturers to find and retain trained machine operators, while operating in a highly competitive market where optimised production and full resource efficiency are of paramount importance.

In direct response to this situation, A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG has introduced a range of new Industry 4.0 technologies aimed at simplifying machine operation while providing easy access to all data and instant or remote assistance.

At the forthcoming Shanghaitex 2019 textile machinery exhibition, which takes place from November 25-28 in Shanghai, Monforts specialists will be at stand A10 in Hall W and look forward to discussing the company’s latest developments in this area with valued Chinese customers.

They include the latest Qualitex full touch panel control system, with its digital twinning capability and Smart Check and Smart Support apps, reinforced by the comprehensive Monforts Smart Sensor machine monitoring programme.

It’s well-known that the astonishing success of China’s economy over the past decade has sent wages soaring and made it difficult for the country’s textile manufacturers to find and retain trained machine operators, while operating in a highly competitive market where optimised production and full resource efficiency are of paramount importance.

In direct response to this situation, A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG has introduced a range of new Industry 4.0 technologies aimed at simplifying machine operation while providing easy access to all data and instant or remote assistance.

At the forthcoming Shanghaitex 2019 textile machinery exhibition, which takes place from November 25-28 in Shanghai, Monforts specialists will be at stand A10 in Hall W and look forward to discussing the company’s latest developments in this area with valued Chinese customers.

They include the latest Qualitex full touch panel control system, with its digital twinning capability and Smart Check and Smart Support apps, reinforced by the comprehensive Monforts Smart Sensor machine monitoring programme.

(c) TUDALIT e.V.
02.09.2019

TUDALIT e.V. entwickelt sich zum größten Industrieverband im Bereich Textil- und Carbonbeton

Der TUDALIT e.V. ist seit längerem Partner des C³ - Carbon Concrete Composite e.V., dem mittlerweile rund 170 Mitglieder aus Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft angehören. Damit entwickelt sich TUDALIT zum bundesweit größten Industrieverband im Bereich Textil- und Carbonbeton. Auf den von TUDALIT ins Leben gerufenen Carbon- und Textilbetontagen werden jedes Jahr die neuesten Entwicklungen und Erkenntnisse aus Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft vorgestellt. Die diesjährigen 11. Carbon- und Textilbetontage in Kooperation zwischen TUDALIT und C³ finden am 24. und 25. September 2019 in Dresden statt.

Der TUDALIT e.V. ist seit längerem Partner des C³ - Carbon Concrete Composite e.V., dem mittlerweile rund 170 Mitglieder aus Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft angehören. Damit entwickelt sich TUDALIT zum bundesweit größten Industrieverband im Bereich Textil- und Carbonbeton. Auf den von TUDALIT ins Leben gerufenen Carbon- und Textilbetontagen werden jedes Jahr die neuesten Entwicklungen und Erkenntnisse aus Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft vorgestellt. Die diesjährigen 11. Carbon- und Textilbetontage in Kooperation zwischen TUDALIT und C³ finden am 24. und 25. September 2019 in Dresden statt.

Auf der letzten TUDALIT Mitgliederversammlung am 27.06.2019 ist ein neuer Vorstand gewählt worden und nach vorangegangener Bewerbungsphase die Entscheidung für einen hauptamtlichen Geschäftsführer gefallen, der ab dem 01.09.2019 den ehrenamtlichen Geschäftsführer Roy Thyroff ablöst. Gleichzeitig wurde Roy Thyroff in den TUDALIT Vorstand gewählt. Zum neuen Vorstand gehören: Ulrich Assmann als Vorstandsvorsitzender mit dem Ressort Finanzen / Recht und die stellvertretenden Vorstandsvorsitzenden Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manfred Curbach (Ressort Wissenschaft / Forschung & Entwicklung / Koordination AiF Arbeitsgemeinschaft industrieller Forschungsvereinigungen), Dr.-Ing. Christian Kulas (Ressort Beratung / Information), Michael Rumel (Ressort Bauaufsicht / Gütezeichenerteilung), Roy Thyroff (Ressort Lobbyarbeit / Netzwerke / Verbandskooperationen / Marketing / Öffentlichkeitsarbeit), Dr.-Ing. Silvio Weiland (Ressort Weiterbildung / Qualifikation / Veranstaltungen / Internationales). Neuer TUDALIT Geschäftsführer ist Dr. rer. nat. Klaus Jansen.

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LENZING™ fibers are fully biodegradable in water, soil and compost (c) Lenzing
30.08.2019

LENZING™ fibers are fully biodegradable in water, soil and compost

  • Organic Waste Systems and TÜV confirm fiber biodegradability also in fresh water
  • All white LENZING™ Viscose, Modal and Lyocell fibers are now certified for all environments
  • Global legislators aim at limiting plastic waste persisting in the environment for centuries
  • EU Single-Use Plastics Directive partly regulates usage of plastic products
  • Biodegradable materials such as wood-based fibers are the best alternative to single-use plastics

The Lenzing Group received confirmation of the full biodegradability of its fibers in fresh water by the independent research laboratory Organic Waste Systems (OWS). The new and existing international certifications conducted by OWS and issued by TÜV Austria verify that LENZING™ Viscose fibers, LENZING™ Modal fibers and LENZING™ Lyocell fibers are biodegradable in all natural and industrial environments: in the soil, compost as well as in fresh and in marine water.

  • Organic Waste Systems and TÜV confirm fiber biodegradability also in fresh water
  • All white LENZING™ Viscose, Modal and Lyocell fibers are now certified for all environments
  • Global legislators aim at limiting plastic waste persisting in the environment for centuries
  • EU Single-Use Plastics Directive partly regulates usage of plastic products
  • Biodegradable materials such as wood-based fibers are the best alternative to single-use plastics

The Lenzing Group received confirmation of the full biodegradability of its fibers in fresh water by the independent research laboratory Organic Waste Systems (OWS). The new and existing international certifications conducted by OWS and issued by TÜV Austria verify that LENZING™ Viscose fibers, LENZING™ Modal fibers and LENZING™ Lyocell fibers are biodegradable in all natural and industrial environments: in the soil, compost as well as in fresh and in marine water.

The biodegradability of cellulosic products and the synthetic fiber polyester was tested in fresh water at OWS according to valid international standards, e.g. ISO 14851. At the end of the trial period, LENZING™ wood-based cellulosic fibers, cotton and paper pulp were shown to be fully biodegradable in fresh water in contrast to synthetic polyester fibers. The fact that synthetic materials are not biodegradable leads to major problems in wastewater treatment plants and potentially marine litter. In turn, this not only harms fish and birds living in and close to the oceans but also all marine organisms and us humans.

“The Lenzing Group operates a truly circular business model based on the renewable raw material wood to produce biodegradable fibers returning to nature after use. This complete cycle comprises the starting point of the core value of sustainability embedded in our company strategy sCore TEN and is the ‘raison d’etre’ of our company”, says Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of the Lenzing Group. “In living up to this positioning, we not only enhance the business of our suppliers, customers and partners along the value chain but also improve the state of the entire textile and nonwovens industries.”

Both the textile and nonwovens industries face huge challenges with respect to littering. If current trends continue, the oceans could contain more plastic than fish by 2050. Therefore, legislative bodies worldwide can no longer ignore the issue and have moved towards plastics legislation aimed at limiting the vast amount of waste. In response, European lawmakers issued the Single-Use Plastics Directive currently being transposed into national legislation in the EU member states.

Conventional wet wipes and hygiene products mostly contain plastic and were thus identified as one of the product categories to be singled out. Less polluting alternatives are generally encouraged by NGOs and legislators, e.g. products made of biodegradable wood-based cellulosic fibers. Plastic waste including microplastic can persist in the environment for centuries. In contrast, biodegradable materials are the best alternative to single-use plastics because they fully convert back to nature by definition and thus do not require recycling.

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Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft

Stoff-Empfehlung des Monats August: Elegante Glanzpunkte für den Healthcare-Bereich und das Hotel © drapilux
QF Art 189 Raum c drapilux
30.08.2019

Stoff-Empfehlung des Monats August: Elegante Glanzpunkte für den Healthcare-Bereich und das Hotel

  • Elegante Glanzpunkte: drapilux 189 85

Textilien sind untrennbarer Teil des Interieurs, denn sie geben einem Raum Atmosphäre und eine gute Akustik. Doch welcher Stoff ist für welchen Zweck am besten geeignet? Die drapilux-Empfehlung dieses Monats ist Artikel 189 85 und richtet sich an den Healthcare-Bereich sowie an klassische und moderne Hotels.

  • Elegante Glanzpunkte: drapilux 189 85

Textilien sind untrennbarer Teil des Interieurs, denn sie geben einem Raum Atmosphäre und eine gute Akustik. Doch welcher Stoff ist für welchen Zweck am besten geeignet? Die drapilux-Empfehlung dieses Monats ist Artikel 189 85 und richtet sich an den Healthcare-Bereich sowie an klassische und moderne Hotels.

Der Blickfang bei diesem Deko entsteht durch seine besondere Webtechnik, die sogenannte Scherlitechnik. Dabei werden zusätzlich eingetragene füllige Fäden, die lose auf der Rückseite des Gewebes liegen, nach dem Weben abgeschnitten bzw. geschert (Schweizer Ausdruck: Scherli). Bei drapilux-Artikel 189 85 bestehen die gescherten Schussfäden aus einem Filamentgarn, das sich durch seinen charakteristischen Glanz vom matten Untergrund abhebt. Das Ergebnis ist ein großzügiger Rapport (116 cm hoch x 140 cm breit) mit zwei sich überlappenden Rechtecken aus schillernden, in Scherlitechnik gewebten Punkten. Die Glanzpunkte umfassen trendige Farbtöne wie Currygelb, Aqua, Oliv, Puderrosa und Koralle. Die Fondfarben hingegen sind neutral gehalten. Das verleiht dem Stoff eine angemessene Zurückhaltung. Damit passt der Deko gut zum angesagten natürlichen Boho-Trend oder auch zu einer skandinavisch angehauchten Einrichtung. Insgesamt ist der Artikel in vier hellen und drei dunklen Kolorits erhältlich. 

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gesellschaft für public relations und marketing mbh

29.08.2019

Autoneum sets new standards with online configurator “Acoustic Garage”

With “Acoustic Garage”, Autoneum launches an online configurator for the acoustic management of vehicles as the first automotive supplier worldwide ever. The portal offers a comprehensive information and product experience on all aspects of noise protection in cars. In addition, users can customize various acoustic components according to their individual requirements. In this way, Autoneum supports vehicle manufacturers in ensuring optimal acoustics in future models. Acoustic Garage is now available for free at acoustics.autoneum.com.

Autoneum not only sets benchmarks in automotive noise and heat protection with its innovative components and technologies, but now also with its online application Acoustic Garage. The new and especially user-friendly configurator allows interested parties – whether customers, science representatives or end consumers – to design a customized noise protection package at the touch of a button.

With “Acoustic Garage”, Autoneum launches an online configurator for the acoustic management of vehicles as the first automotive supplier worldwide ever. The portal offers a comprehensive information and product experience on all aspects of noise protection in cars. In addition, users can customize various acoustic components according to their individual requirements. In this way, Autoneum supports vehicle manufacturers in ensuring optimal acoustics in future models. Acoustic Garage is now available for free at acoustics.autoneum.com.

Autoneum not only sets benchmarks in automotive noise and heat protection with its innovative components and technologies, but now also with its online application Acoustic Garage. The new and especially user-friendly configurator allows interested parties – whether customers, science representatives or end consumers – to design a customized noise protection package at the touch of a button.

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Autoneum Management AG

(c) Epson Deutschland GmbH
29.08.2019

EPSON gewinnt DataMaster Lab Print Awards

Das unabhängige Testlabor DataMaster belegt die Umweltfreundlichkeit von Epson Business-Inkjet-Druckern und zeichnete während des Testzeitraumes 2019 neun Produkte des Herstellers in Umweltkategorien aus. Die DataMaster Lab Print Awards würdigen dabei diejenigen A4- und A3-Multifunktionsgeräte mit Green Awards, welche über ihren gesamten Lebenszyklus die geringste Belastung für die Umwelt darstellen. Zusätzlich gewinnen Epson Geräte der WorkForce Pro C869-Serie den Award „Ausgabe der ersten Seite“ (Klasse Farbe, A3, 22 - 29 ppm) und die Epson WorkForce Enterprise WF-C17590 und WF-C20590 die Auszeichnung „Einfachste Bedienung eines Bürokopierers“ (Klasse Farbe, A3, >= 50 ppm). Bei der Auswahl der Preisträger werden Faktoren wie Fertigung, Vertrieb und Design berücksichtigt.

Weltweit über 40 Millionen EcoTanks verkauft - Epson EcoTank Systeme weiter auf Erfolgskurs
Epson knackt im August 2019 die Marke von weltweit 40 Millionen verkauften EcoTank Druckern seit Einführung der Geräte.

 

Das unabhängige Testlabor DataMaster belegt die Umweltfreundlichkeit von Epson Business-Inkjet-Druckern und zeichnete während des Testzeitraumes 2019 neun Produkte des Herstellers in Umweltkategorien aus. Die DataMaster Lab Print Awards würdigen dabei diejenigen A4- und A3-Multifunktionsgeräte mit Green Awards, welche über ihren gesamten Lebenszyklus die geringste Belastung für die Umwelt darstellen. Zusätzlich gewinnen Epson Geräte der WorkForce Pro C869-Serie den Award „Ausgabe der ersten Seite“ (Klasse Farbe, A3, 22 - 29 ppm) und die Epson WorkForce Enterprise WF-C17590 und WF-C20590 die Auszeichnung „Einfachste Bedienung eines Bürokopierers“ (Klasse Farbe, A3, >= 50 ppm). Bei der Auswahl der Preisträger werden Faktoren wie Fertigung, Vertrieb und Design berücksichtigt.

Weltweit über 40 Millionen EcoTanks verkauft - Epson EcoTank Systeme weiter auf Erfolgskurs
Epson knackt im August 2019 die Marke von weltweit 40 Millionen verkauften EcoTank Druckern seit Einführung der Geräte.

 

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Epson Deutschland GmbH

28.08.2019

Filip Miermans is the new head of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations at Lenzing

Starting at the beginning of September, Filip Miermans will head the department of “Corporate Communications & Investor Relations” at Lenzing AG. In this capacity, he will report directly to Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of Lenzing. Filip Miermans will succeed Waltraud Kaserer, who will continue to support Lenzing in the future in the field of public affairs.

Starting at the beginning of September, Filip Miermans will head the department of “Corporate Communications & Investor Relations” at Lenzing AG. In this capacity, he will report directly to Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of Lenzing. Filip Miermans will succeed Waltraud Kaserer, who will continue to support Lenzing in the future in the field of public affairs.

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Lenzing AG

Trevira awarded “Systematic Safety” seal of approval © BGHM: "Systematic Safety" seal of approval
27.08.2019

Trevira awarded “Systematic Safety” seal of approval

On 5 August 2019, Trevira received the “Systematic Safety” seal of approval from the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the Raw Materials and Chemical Industry (Berufsgenossenschaft Rohstoffe und chemische Industrie, BG RCI). The award confirms that Trevira GmbH meets the requirements for systematic and effective occupational health and safety management through the company’s occupational health and safety management system, which helps optimise production workflows and demonstrates the value that Trevira GmbH places on the health and safety of its employees. The “Systematic Safety” award, valid for three years, also certifies that Trevira fully meets the requirements of industry standard ISO 45001:2018. The award was handed over to Trevira CEO Klaus Holz together with management representative Stefan Rauterkus.

On 5 August 2019, Trevira received the “Systematic Safety” seal of approval from the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the Raw Materials and Chemical Industry (Berufsgenossenschaft Rohstoffe und chemische Industrie, BG RCI). The award confirms that Trevira GmbH meets the requirements for systematic and effective occupational health and safety management through the company’s occupational health and safety management system, which helps optimise production workflows and demonstrates the value that Trevira GmbH places on the health and safety of its employees. The “Systematic Safety” award, valid for three years, also certifies that Trevira fully meets the requirements of industry standard ISO 45001:2018. The award was handed over to Trevira CEO Klaus Holz together with management representative Stefan Rauterkus.

(c) PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen GmbH
23.08.2019

PFAFF INDUSTRIAL on FILTECH fair 2019 in Cologne

Production units with latest joining technologies for the filtration industry

The core competence of PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen GmbH is the joining of flexible materials. The company not only masters industrial sewing applications, but has also been an innovation leader in textile welding applications for decades. Depending on the material and customer requirements, customer solutions are implemented using the ULTRASONIC, HOT-AIR or HOT WEDGE welding methods. In addition to the classical industries such as 'clothing, shoes, home and car upholstery', the company has made a name for itself as a specialist supplier of production solutions for the filter industry. Whether it be filters for dry filtration (dust removal, air conditioning and ventilation technology) or for liquid filtration, such as pleating filters, tube filters, stocking filters, pocket filters, bag filters, etc., the articles must first be assembled. In close dialogue with the customer, PFAFF defines the right joining technology and implements this in the machine or production line.

Production units with latest joining technologies for the filtration industry

The core competence of PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen GmbH is the joining of flexible materials. The company not only masters industrial sewing applications, but has also been an innovation leader in textile welding applications for decades. Depending on the material and customer requirements, customer solutions are implemented using the ULTRASONIC, HOT-AIR or HOT WEDGE welding methods. In addition to the classical industries such as 'clothing, shoes, home and car upholstery', the company has made a name for itself as a specialist supplier of production solutions for the filter industry. Whether it be filters for dry filtration (dust removal, air conditioning and ventilation technology) or for liquid filtration, such as pleating filters, tube filters, stocking filters, pocket filters, bag filters, etc., the articles must first be assembled. In close dialogue with the customer, PFAFF defines the right joining technology and implements this in the machine or production line.

With the brands PFAFF INDUSTRIAL and KSL, the company has the necessary experience in process engineering, electrical engineering, automation technology and robotics to meet customer requirements for reliable, partly fully automatic solutions. A fully automatic production line for the manufacture of filter bags (with longitudinal seams) for an Asian customer is currently being manufactured in Kaiserslautern/Germany. At the heart of the system are the exchangeable hot-wedge welding and 3-thread chainstitch sewing units. Depending on the application, these can be implemented in the manufacturing process in just a few minutes. The raw material is unrolled, precisely formed and quickly and reliably fed to the sewing or welding unit. After joining, the 'tubes' are cut (filter length selectable via display) and automatically ejected. Optionally, the parts can be labelled using a printer. Depending on the material, the plant reaches a production speed of 10m/min.

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Pfaff Industrial
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PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen GmbH

(c) Meister & Cie AG
23.08.2019

150 Jahre Meisterleistung: Meister & Cie AG feiert ihr Jubiläum

Erfolgsstory: Die Meister & Cie AG feiert ihr 150-jähriges Jubiläum und setzt weiterhin auf eine Symbiose von Tradition und Innovation.

Erfolgsstory: Die Meister & Cie AG feiert ihr 150-jähriges Jubiläum und setzt weiterhin auf eine Symbiose von Tradition und Innovation.

So manches Unternehmen strauchelt auf dem Seiltanz zwischen Tradition und Moderne. Doch nicht die Meister & Cie AG – im Gegenteil: Dem Familienunternehmen der fünften Generation gelingt der perfekte Spagat. Kein Wunder, schliesslich kennt sich die Meister & Cie AG bestens mit Seilen aus – und das seit sehr vielen Jahren: Der führende Hersteller von hochwertigen Textilgeflechten mit rund 30 Mitarbeitern feiert dieses Jahr sein 150-jähriges Jubiläum. Dabei jubiliert die Meister & Cie AG quasi doppelt: Sie feiert nicht nur ihr 150-jähriges aber auch ihr erfolgreiches Bestehen. Denn die Meister & Cie AG ist mittlerweile aus dem Schweizer Heim- und Handwerkermarkt nicht mehr wegzudenken: Wer Bedarf an Faserseilen, Kordeln, Bindfäden, Schnüren, Netzen, Ketten, Hebe- oder Zurrgurten und entsprechendem Zubehör hat, kommt an Meister kaum vorbei. Die Meister & Cie AG beliefert den Schweizer Eisenwarenfachhandel und namhafte Vertriebspartner wie die «Do-it + Garden»-Fachmärkte der Migros, die Jumbo-Filialen, oder die Landi-Geschäfte oder die ABB. Doch was ist das Erfolgsrezept des Unternehmens mit Sitz im idyllischen Emmental?

Die Meister & Cie AG setzt mit hochwertigen Textilgeflechten für technische Anwendungen auf beste Qualität – und auf eine Symbiose von Tradition und Erfindergeist. So auch mit der Sparte Meister Medical, mit welcher Meister & Cie AG seit 2009 ihre Dienste als OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Medizinprodukteherstellern anbietet.

(c) Checkpoint Systems GmbH
22.08.2019

Checkpoint Systems: Super Flag Tag – the next generation in product protection

Checkpoint Systems has announced the launch of its new dual-purpose RF merchandise protection label – the Super Flag Tag.

The innovative, dual purpose, Super Flag Tag safeguards against theft and product tampering, enabling retailers and brands to protect a greater variety of products without obscuring messaging or impacting the planogram. There is no other label on the market that combines these benefits, enabling visible Source Tagging without obscuring legal wording or branding.

The tamper resistant tag wraps easily around the corners of boxes, sealing the opening and features a large surface area with a high-bond adhesive making it difficult to remove without visibly damaging the products packaging.

Equipped with the world’s smallest best performing RF label range with optional Black Lock logo, proven to reduce shrink by up to 50%, Checkpoint’s Super Flag Tag is ideal for protecting small, high-risk items such as cosmetics, pharmaceutical goods and other accessories from theft, while the clear label ensures barcodes and other key information are not obscured.

Checkpoint Systems has announced the launch of its new dual-purpose RF merchandise protection label – the Super Flag Tag.

The innovative, dual purpose, Super Flag Tag safeguards against theft and product tampering, enabling retailers and brands to protect a greater variety of products without obscuring messaging or impacting the planogram. There is no other label on the market that combines these benefits, enabling visible Source Tagging without obscuring legal wording or branding.

The tamper resistant tag wraps easily around the corners of boxes, sealing the opening and features a large surface area with a high-bond adhesive making it difficult to remove without visibly damaging the products packaging.

Equipped with the world’s smallest best performing RF label range with optional Black Lock logo, proven to reduce shrink by up to 50%, Checkpoint’s Super Flag Tag is ideal for protecting small, high-risk items such as cosmetics, pharmaceutical goods and other accessories from theft, while the clear label ensures barcodes and other key information are not obscured.

Paper Converting Machine Company (c) PCMC
16.08.2019

Paper Converting Machine Company acquires RDP Marathon and IPT Digital

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of the Barry-Wehmiller Converting Solutions Platform, is joining with RDP Marathon Inc. and IPT Digital, and expanding its offerings for customers to include digital printing technology.

RDP Marathon has delivered engineered machine solutions for a variety of printing and packaging markets for 30 years. Through a partnership with IPT Digital, RDP Marathon also provides systems that convert existing presses into high-speed digital printing platforms, broadening its capabilities and reach across multiple packaging markets. Adding this innovative technology to PCMC’s portfolio of solutions not only will accelerate the company’s growth in its current markets, but also support its expansion into new markets, particularly the folded carton business.

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of the Barry-Wehmiller Converting Solutions Platform, is joining with RDP Marathon Inc. and IPT Digital, and expanding its offerings for customers to include digital printing technology.

RDP Marathon has delivered engineered machine solutions for a variety of printing and packaging markets for 30 years. Through a partnership with IPT Digital, RDP Marathon also provides systems that convert existing presses into high-speed digital printing platforms, broadening its capabilities and reach across multiple packaging markets. Adding this innovative technology to PCMC’s portfolio of solutions not only will accelerate the company’s growth in its current markets, but also support its expansion into new markets, particularly the folded carton business.

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Barry-Wehmiller

DOMO Chemicals (c) DOMO Chemicals
15.08.2019

DOMO Chemicals erwirbt europäisches Performance-Polyamid-Geschäft

Die Vereinbarung umfasst die Bereiche Technische Kunststoffe in Frankreich und Polen, Hochleistungsfasern in Frankreich, Polymer- und Zwischenprodukte in Frankreich, Spanien und Polen.

  • Die Übernahme wird das nachgelagerte nylonbasierte Geschäft mit technischen Werkstoffen von DOMO Chemicals deutlich stärken und einen europäischen Marktführer von Format hervorbringen.
  • Die starke Reputation der Marke Technyl® wird das Polyamid-Portfolio von DOMO perfekt ergänzen.

DOMO Chemicals und Solvay haben heute eine Vereinbarung zur Übernahme des europäischen Performance-Polyamid-Geschäfts von Solvay unterzeichnet. Die Vereinbarung umfasst die Bereiche Engineering Plastics in Frankreich und Polen, High Performance Fibers in Frankreich, Polymer- und Zwischenprodukte in Frankreich, Spanien und Polen. Die Vereinbarung beinhaltet auch ein Joint Venture zwischen BASF und DOMO in Frankreich zur Herstellung von Adipinsäure.

Die Vereinbarung umfasst die Bereiche Technische Kunststoffe in Frankreich und Polen, Hochleistungsfasern in Frankreich, Polymer- und Zwischenprodukte in Frankreich, Spanien und Polen.

  • Die Übernahme wird das nachgelagerte nylonbasierte Geschäft mit technischen Werkstoffen von DOMO Chemicals deutlich stärken und einen europäischen Marktführer von Format hervorbringen.
  • Die starke Reputation der Marke Technyl® wird das Polyamid-Portfolio von DOMO perfekt ergänzen.

DOMO Chemicals und Solvay haben heute eine Vereinbarung zur Übernahme des europäischen Performance-Polyamid-Geschäfts von Solvay unterzeichnet. Die Vereinbarung umfasst die Bereiche Engineering Plastics in Frankreich und Polen, High Performance Fibers in Frankreich, Polymer- und Zwischenprodukte in Frankreich, Spanien und Polen. Die Vereinbarung beinhaltet auch ein Joint Venture zwischen BASF und DOMO in Frankreich zur Herstellung von Adipinsäure.

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DOMO Chemicals
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DOMO Chemicals GmbH

Oerlikon (c) Oerlikon
15.08.2019

Oerlikon: Further EvoQuench PA POY systems destined for China

Oerlikon Barmag recently signed contracts for two orders with a total of 120 spinning positions for manufacturing polyamide POY yarn with Chinese yarn manufacturers. What makes this so special is the fact that all positions will be equipped with the EvoQuench radial quenching system for polyamide.

With this, two well-known yarn manufacturers are now committing to the EvoQuench concept to produce polyamide yarn, equipping themselves for the efficient manufacture of microfiber yarns in the process. The benefits of radial quenching vis-à-vis conventional cross-flow quenching when manufacturing microfibers are well-known from polyester processing: manufacturing outstanding quality in a more production-reliable manner, i.e. with fewer yarn breaks, is a convincing argument and makes producing polyamide microfibers considerably more efficient. “Used to create fabrics, the materials feel very pleasant to the touch”, comments Stephan Faulstich, Head of Development POY Process at Oerlikon Barmag, who has held the results of the currently sole operator of such a system in his hands. “I can imagine this will be used above all in the manufacture of sports apparel and underwear.”

Oerlikon Barmag recently signed contracts for two orders with a total of 120 spinning positions for manufacturing polyamide POY yarn with Chinese yarn manufacturers. What makes this so special is the fact that all positions will be equipped with the EvoQuench radial quenching system for polyamide.

With this, two well-known yarn manufacturers are now committing to the EvoQuench concept to produce polyamide yarn, equipping themselves for the efficient manufacture of microfiber yarns in the process. The benefits of radial quenching vis-à-vis conventional cross-flow quenching when manufacturing microfibers are well-known from polyester processing: manufacturing outstanding quality in a more production-reliable manner, i.e. with fewer yarn breaks, is a convincing argument and makes producing polyamide microfibers considerably more efficient. “Used to create fabrics, the materials feel very pleasant to the touch”, comments Stephan Faulstich, Head of Development POY Process at Oerlikon Barmag, who has held the results of the currently sole operator of such a system in his hands. “I can imagine this will be used above all in the manufacture of sports apparel and underwear.”

More information:
Oerlikon Polyamidfaser
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Oerlikon

Montalvo (c) Montalvo
13.08.2019

Montalvo Announces All New Load Cell: N Micro

Montalvo, international specialists in web tension control, announces its latest addition to their growing load cell portfolio, the N Micro Cantilever Load Cell. N Micro Load Cells are ideal for narrow web, light tension applications requiring precise, superior tension control measurement. Montalvo’s N-Micro load cell are commonly used in applications producing labels, tapes, and more, delivering higher quality results for higher quality end product.

Director of Sales and Marketing, Bryon Williams says, “Montalvo is one of the few web tension control specialists continuously developing new products for the constantly evolving industry. The N Micro is designed for narrow web applications, often running multiple webs of material that all need to be precisely tensioned at the same amount to effectively perform as one end product. It is a cost-effective solution for these applications whether they are running web or more.

Montalvo, international specialists in web tension control, announces its latest addition to their growing load cell portfolio, the N Micro Cantilever Load Cell. N Micro Load Cells are ideal for narrow web, light tension applications requiring precise, superior tension control measurement. Montalvo’s N-Micro load cell are commonly used in applications producing labels, tapes, and more, delivering higher quality results for higher quality end product.

Director of Sales and Marketing, Bryon Williams says, “Montalvo is one of the few web tension control specialists continuously developing new products for the constantly evolving industry. The N Micro is designed for narrow web applications, often running multiple webs of material that all need to be precisely tensioned at the same amount to effectively perform as one end product. It is a cost-effective solution for these applications whether they are running web or more.

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Montalvo Corporation

PCMC (c) BW Company
12.08.2019

PCMC to bring its Meridian laser anilox cleaner to Labelexpo Europe

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, will be showcasing its Meridian laser anilox cleaner at Labelexpo Europe (booth 11C36), held 24 to 27 Sept., 2019, in Brussels. This is the first time the Meridian will be showcased with live demonstrations at this show.

Attendees may visit the PCMC booth anytime to watch as the Meridian quickly deep-cleans anilox cells by using a laser to remove deposited particles inside of the cells. This cleaning technology extends the life of anilox rolls and does not require any chemicals, sodium bicarbonate, polymer beads, water or detergents—making it a sustainable cleaning technology with a very low environmental impact. PCMC’s newest Meridian models are designed for the narrow web market and include a new internal traversing vacuum system.

“We’re very excited to welcome people into our booth to view the new innovations on our Meridian firsthand,” said Rodney Pennings, PCMC’s Printing, Coating and Laminating Sales Director. “I think they’ll be impressed by its technology, speed and effectiveness.”

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, will be showcasing its Meridian laser anilox cleaner at Labelexpo Europe (booth 11C36), held 24 to 27 Sept., 2019, in Brussels. This is the first time the Meridian will be showcased with live demonstrations at this show.

Attendees may visit the PCMC booth anytime to watch as the Meridian quickly deep-cleans anilox cells by using a laser to remove deposited particles inside of the cells. This cleaning technology extends the life of anilox rolls and does not require any chemicals, sodium bicarbonate, polymer beads, water or detergents—making it a sustainable cleaning technology with a very low environmental impact. PCMC’s newest Meridian models are designed for the narrow web market and include a new internal traversing vacuum system.

“We’re very excited to welcome people into our booth to view the new innovations on our Meridian firsthand,” said Rodney Pennings, PCMC’s Printing, Coating and Laminating Sales Director. “I think they’ll be impressed by its technology, speed and effectiveness.”

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BW Company