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(c) Indorama Ventures
18.11.2021

Indorama Ventures included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical company, announced its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI Emerging Markets) for the third and fifth consecutive year respectively. The successive years of DJSI inclusion reflect IVL’s strong commitment to sustainability with globally recognized industry best-in-class practices.

This year, 139 chemical companies were selected from more than 11,000 companies from 61 industries and about 5,300 companies eligible for S&P Global ESG indices. IVL ranked in the 97th percentile with full scores in the areas of environmental and social compliance, enabling policies through industry associations, human rights protections in the workplace and value chain, and sustainable water management including forecasting potential water related risks in operations.

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical company, announced its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI Emerging Markets) for the third and fifth consecutive year respectively. The successive years of DJSI inclusion reflect IVL’s strong commitment to sustainability with globally recognized industry best-in-class practices.

This year, 139 chemical companies were selected from more than 11,000 companies from 61 industries and about 5,300 companies eligible for S&P Global ESG indices. IVL ranked in the 97th percentile with full scores in the areas of environmental and social compliance, enabling policies through industry associations, human rights protections in the workplace and value chain, and sustainable water management including forecasting potential water related risks in operations.

Yash Lohia, Chief Sustainability Officer at Indorama Ventures, said, "As a global leader, this is an important milestone in our operations as we transform the chemical industry. Our inclusion in the DJSI for the fifth year running is a tribute to how IVL’s operations are contributing to a more sustainable future. Our strategy includes focusing on climate action, aligning with the world's net zero ambitions, strengthening the circular economy and PET recycling with our ambitious targets, and enhancing shared value with our stakeholders.”

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) are a global benchmark for sustainability-driven companies, evaluating material governance & economic, environmental and social factors.

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Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited

18.11.2021

Seven Senders: Klimaneutraler Versand im Onlinehandel

Nachhaltigkeit wird für Konsumenten beim Onlineshopping immer wichtiger – und damit auch für E-Tailer. Gleichzeitig steigen das Versandaufkommen und die transportbedingten CO2-Emissionen. Doch es geht auch anders: Seven Senders, eine Delivery-Plattform für den Cross-Border-Versand in Europa, begibt sich mit seiner Mission Zero nicht nur selbst auf den Weg zum klimaneutralen Unternehmen, sondern möchte auch Onlinehändler beim Klimaschutz unterstützen.

Orientierung am Pariser Klimaabkommen
Immer mehr Branchen erkennen die Bedeutung von Umwelt- und Klimaschutz. Und viele Unternehmen möchten in diesem Bereich selbst aktiv werden, um ihren Teil beizutragen. Als Orientierung dient dabei das Pariser Klimaabkommen: 2015 haben sich in Paris 196 Nationen dazu verpflichtet, die globale Erwärmung gemeinsam auf maximal 1,5 Grad zu begrenzen. Auch Seven Senders, die führende Delivery-Plattform in Europa, hat sich Nachhaltigkeit auf die Fahne geschrieben und verfolgt das Pariser Klimaziel: „Mit unserer Mission Zero möchten wir auf lange Sicht klimaneutral werden“, so Dr. Johannes Plehn, Gründer und CEO von Seven Senders.

Nachhaltigkeit wird für Konsumenten beim Onlineshopping immer wichtiger – und damit auch für E-Tailer. Gleichzeitig steigen das Versandaufkommen und die transportbedingten CO2-Emissionen. Doch es geht auch anders: Seven Senders, eine Delivery-Plattform für den Cross-Border-Versand in Europa, begibt sich mit seiner Mission Zero nicht nur selbst auf den Weg zum klimaneutralen Unternehmen, sondern möchte auch Onlinehändler beim Klimaschutz unterstützen.

Orientierung am Pariser Klimaabkommen
Immer mehr Branchen erkennen die Bedeutung von Umwelt- und Klimaschutz. Und viele Unternehmen möchten in diesem Bereich selbst aktiv werden, um ihren Teil beizutragen. Als Orientierung dient dabei das Pariser Klimaabkommen: 2015 haben sich in Paris 196 Nationen dazu verpflichtet, die globale Erwärmung gemeinsam auf maximal 1,5 Grad zu begrenzen. Auch Seven Senders, die führende Delivery-Plattform in Europa, hat sich Nachhaltigkeit auf die Fahne geschrieben und verfolgt das Pariser Klimaziel: „Mit unserer Mission Zero möchten wir auf lange Sicht klimaneutral werden“, so Dr. Johannes Plehn, Gründer und CEO von Seven Senders.

Nachhaltigkeit in der Logistik: Relevanz der letzten Meile
Nachhaltigkeit spielt zugleich bei den Kaufentscheidungen der Konsumenten eine immer größere Rolle: Das wirkt sich auch auf den E-Commerce-Markt aus: Für Onlineshops reicht es heutzutage nicht mehr, einfach nur schnell Pakete auszuliefern. Die Konsumenten wünschen sich, dass auch die Logistik den Klimaschutz berücksichtigt. Denn beim Paketversand – insbesondere über Grenzen hinweg – entsteht besonders viel klimaschädliches CO2. Vor allem die Lieferung auf der letzten Meile verursacht eine hohe C02-Belastung. Um hier die Nachhaltigkeit zu erhöhen, gibt es viele Möglichkeiten: beispielsweise eine optimierte Nachtzustellung, dynamische Tourenplanungen und den Ausbau von Paketstationen.

Was bedeutet klimaneutral?
Doch auch Onlinehändler selbst haben die Möglichkeit, etwas zum Umweltschutz beizutragen. „E-Tailer, die den Wunsch ihrer Kunden nach mehr Nachhaltigkeit berücksichtigen möchten, können auf einen klimaneutralen Versand umstellen“, so Dr. Plehn. Ein Versand ist grundsätzlich klimaneutral, wenn dabei kein CO2 entsteht, also zum Beispiel bei einer Zustellung per Fahrrad. Dass auf dem gesamten Lieferweg kein CO2 freigesetzt wird, ist für Onlinehändler in der Praxis jedoch kaum umsetzbar. Eine Alternative ist daher, die entstandenen Emissionen nachträglich auszugleichen. Dazu wird der CO2-Ausstoß der gesamten Lieferkette berechnet, der wiederum mit einer Investition in Umweltschutzprojekte oder klimafördernde Maßnahmen ausgeglichen werden kann. Durch diese Kompensation wird rechnerisch die Klimaneutralität wieder hergestellt. Onlinehändler haben die Möglichkeit, dies entweder direkt durch beispielsweise Baumpflanzungen zu tun oder indirekt, etwa durch die Förderung von Projekten zum Klimaschutz. Der direkte Weg ist für Onlinehändler sehr aufwendig und kostenintensiv. Darüber hinaus hat nicht jeder die Möglichkeit, selbst ein Umweltschutzprojekt zu starten. Hier kommt die Delivery-Plattform Seven Senders ins Spiel: Sie unterstützt E-Tailer mit 7SGreen auf dem Weg zum klimaneutralen Versand.

Unterstützung beim klimaneutralen Versand
Durch das umfassende Logistik-Know-how und den Digitalisierungsschwerpunkt gelingt es Seven Senders, die Lieferprozesse von Onlinehändlern transparent und klimaneutral zu gestalten. Mit 7SGreen hilft der Logistik-Experte E-Tailern zusätzlich, ihre Klimaziele zu erreichen und ermöglicht ihnen, ihren Kunden einen klimaneutralen Versand anzubieten: Mit drei Cent pro Sendung, die in zertifizierte Klimaschutzprojekte fließen, werden die transportbedingten CO2-Emissionen exakt ausgeglichen. „Onlinehändler erhalten zudem jährliche Zertifikate, die einen Überblick über die eingesparten Emissionen geben und mit denen sie ihr Engagement an ihre Kunden kommunizieren können“, so Dr. Plehn.
 
Nachhaltigkeit bei Liefer- und Softwareprozessen
Seven Senders unterstützt E-Tailer nicht nur bei der Umsetzung eines klimaneutralen Versands, sondern sorgt gleichzeitig für klimafreundlichere Liefer- und Softwareprozesse. Bei der Zusammenstellung ihres umfassenden Carrier-Netzwerks hat die Delivery-Plattform ihr Hauptaugenmerk auf verlässliche Zustellung, Transparenz und den entsprechenden CO2-Ausgleich gelegt. „Überall wo es geht, setzen wir zudem auf Carrier, die schon e-mobil unterwegs sind“, ergänzt der Gründer von Seven Senders. Weitere Lösungsansätze, die den Paketversand nachhaltiger gestalten, sind beispielsweise das Zusammenlegen von Sendungen, um so Leerfahrten zu vermeiden, oder die Erhöhung der Zustellrate durch vermehrte Lieferungen an Pick-up Points.

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Seven Senders GmbH / HARTZKOM GmbH

(c) JEC Group
16.11.2021

JEC Forum DACH: Latest news about the event

JEC Forum DACH will open its doors from November 23 – 24, 2021, the promise of a two-days gathering around business meetings and conferences. JEC Forum DACH will offer actors of the composites profession in the region the opportunity to exchange and learn about current and future developments of the industry through a rich program of conferences, the JEC Composites Startup Booster, and the AVK Innovation Awards. It also includes pre-arranged Business Meetings between sponsors and attendees as well as sponsors’ workshops.

CONFERENCES, KEYNOTES, AND MARKET OVERVIEW
JEC Forum DACH will feature cutting-edge live conferences with experts from the industry as well as
exclusive keynotes organized by the AVK.

MEETINGS PROGRAM
In  order  to  help  the  sponsors  to  save  time  and  establish  connections  with  real-interest business partners, JEC Group has developed a Business Meetings program: an efficient facilitator to connect precise needs to corresponding offers. These one-to-one meetings will be held on the sponsors’ booths during the two days of the event.

JEC Forum DACH will open its doors from November 23 – 24, 2021, the promise of a two-days gathering around business meetings and conferences. JEC Forum DACH will offer actors of the composites profession in the region the opportunity to exchange and learn about current and future developments of the industry through a rich program of conferences, the JEC Composites Startup Booster, and the AVK Innovation Awards. It also includes pre-arranged Business Meetings between sponsors and attendees as well as sponsors’ workshops.

CONFERENCES, KEYNOTES, AND MARKET OVERVIEW
JEC Forum DACH will feature cutting-edge live conferences with experts from the industry as well as
exclusive keynotes organized by the AVK.

MEETINGS PROGRAM
In  order  to  help  the  sponsors  to  save  time  and  establish  connections  with  real-interest business partners, JEC Group has developed a Business Meetings program: an efficient facilitator to connect precise needs to corresponding offers. These one-to-one meetings will be held on the sponsors’ booths during the two days of the event.

FEATURED SPONSORS’ WORKSHOPS
JEC Forum DACH will host 9 sponsors’ workshops during the two days: CMS SPA, Elantas Europe S.r.l., Kisling AG, Kroenert GmbH & Co KG, Maschinenfabrik Herbert MEYER GmbH, Netzsch Process Intelligence GmbH and Schwarzpunkt (part of Helvoet Group), Saertex GmbH & Co KG and SVT, Trima Spol Sro and Walter Mäder AG will present their know-how and technology during 30 minutes’ presentations in front of the attendees as well as in livestreaming.

FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH THE JEC COMPOSITES STARTUP BOOSTER
JEC Composites Startup Booster is the leading startup competition in the world of composites.
It enables the community to find and assess innovations with a potential impact on their respective industries. The competition will be held at JEC Forum DACH for the first time with the pitches’ session on November 23rd at 2:15pm followed by the Awards ceremony at 6:15 pm.
The finalists are: ANYBRID (Germany), CARBON CLEANUP (Austria), CARBON-DRIVE (Germany), FIBRECOAT (Germany), and TOUCH SENSITY (France).

CELEBRATING INNOVATION WITH THE AVK INNOVATION AWARDS
This year at JEC Forum DACH, JEC Group and AVK will co-organize the AVK Innovation Award.
One of the goals of the AVK Innovation Awards is to give prominence to the innovations and the companies/institutions behind them, thus publicizing their performance throughout the industry. These awards will celebrate innovations in fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) / composites during the Awards ceremony on Tuesday 23rd, at 6:15pm.

Full program and speakers list here.

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JEC Group

Mahlo: Two heads of subsidiaries celebrate anniversaries (c) Mahlo
Michel Bruni, CEO of Mahlo Italia
16.11.2021

Mahlo: Two heads of subsidiaries celebrate anniversaries

At the subsidiaries of the German Mahlo GmbH + Co KG, two branch managers are celebrating anniversaries this year. Alan Lavore, CEO of Mahlo America Inc., has been with the machine builder for 25 years. Michel Bruni, CEO of Mahlo Italia, has been part of the Mahlo family for 40 years.

Bruni began his career at Mahlo in 1981 as a service technician in the French branch Mahlo Ouest. Just one year later, he moved to Mahlo Italia, where he was appointed branch manager in 1996. He still holds this position today. Bruni is also sales manager for the Benelux countries, the Maghreb countries and Madagascar. The Mahlo Italia CEO's recipe for success includes expertise paired with experience and passion. To remain loyal to a company for so many years also testifies to a special relationship. "Then as now, I work with a dynamic and committed team. We also have a very good relationship with the employees of the parent company in Germany," says Bruni.

At the subsidiaries of the German Mahlo GmbH + Co KG, two branch managers are celebrating anniversaries this year. Alan Lavore, CEO of Mahlo America Inc., has been with the machine builder for 25 years. Michel Bruni, CEO of Mahlo Italia, has been part of the Mahlo family for 40 years.

Bruni began his career at Mahlo in 1981 as a service technician in the French branch Mahlo Ouest. Just one year later, he moved to Mahlo Italia, where he was appointed branch manager in 1996. He still holds this position today. Bruni is also sales manager for the Benelux countries, the Maghreb countries and Madagascar. The Mahlo Italia CEO's recipe for success includes expertise paired with experience and passion. To remain loyal to a company for so many years also testifies to a special relationship. "Then as now, I work with a dynamic and committed team. We also have a very good relationship with the employees of the parent company in Germany," says Bruni.

The culture and integrity with which business is conducted in the family-owned company were among the reasons why Mahlo America Inc. CEO Alan Lavore has also been with Mahlo for 25 years. "I just love working with all the great people at Mahlo." Lavore joined Mahlo in 1996 as a territory sales manager and took over as CEO in 2005. During this time, he drove the company's expansion from a textile specialist to a supplier for various production sectors such as film, paper, coating and converting or nonwovens.

More information:
Mahlo nonwovens Automation
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Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG

16.11.2021

RGE: Second Annual Update on Textile Fibre Innovation and Technology

Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) has released its 2021 progress report on its commitment to invest USD200 million in next-generation textile fibre innovation and technology over a ten-year period which started in 2019.

The annual report provides an update on the activities undertaken by RGE and its business groups (Sateri, APR, APRIL, Bracell) involved in the fashion value chain to advance its ambition towards closed-loop, circular and climate-positive cellulosic fibre.

In 2021, Sateri achieved full compliance with the emission limits set out in the European Union Best Available Techniques Reference Document (EU-BAT BREF) for all of its five viscose mills in China, two years ahead of schedule. Bracell completed construction of the world’s largest and greenest new generation pulp mill in São Paulo which uses cutting-edge technology for fossil fuel-free generation.

Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) has released its 2021 progress report on its commitment to invest USD200 million in next-generation textile fibre innovation and technology over a ten-year period which started in 2019.

The annual report provides an update on the activities undertaken by RGE and its business groups (Sateri, APR, APRIL, Bracell) involved in the fashion value chain to advance its ambition towards closed-loop, circular and climate-positive cellulosic fibre.

In 2021, Sateri achieved full compliance with the emission limits set out in the European Union Best Available Techniques Reference Document (EU-BAT BREF) for all of its five viscose mills in China, two years ahead of schedule. Bracell completed construction of the world’s largest and greenest new generation pulp mill in São Paulo which uses cutting-edge technology for fossil fuel-free generation.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to restrict travel and collaboration, RGE persisted in building upon existing partnerships, while entering into new agreements. Sateri strengthened its strategic collaboration with Infinited Fiber Company, participating in the company’s EUR30 million funding round, which attracted new and existing investors such as H&M Group, Adidas, BESTSELLER and Zalando.

New partnerships formed by RGE included a five-year textile recycling research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University Singapore, and a three-year strategic partnership with the Textile and Fashion Federation Singapore which seeks, among others goals, to advance research and innovation in circular economy approaches to fashion waste in Asia.

RGE’s in-house R&D team has made good progress in advancing its textile-to-textile project, focusing on producing quality viscose using recycled cotton textiles as feedstock. To support plans to build a textile recycling facility in Indonesia, and as part of commercial feasibility analysis, studies examining the availability of textile waste and textile recycling landscapes in China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were completed.

Sateri remains on track in developing a product with 50 per cent recycled content by 2023, and to reach 100 per cent by 2030. It also aims for 20 per cent of its feedstock to contain alternative or recycled materials by 2025. In this similar vein, APR will source 20 per cent of its feedstock from alternative or recycled materials by 2030.

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RGE / Omnicom Public Relations Group

(c) evo
Christian Basler wurde zum neuen Vorstandsvorsitzenden des UMSICHT-Fördervereins gewählt und tritt die Nachfolge von Bernd Homberg an
16.11.2021

UMSICHT-Förderverein unterstützt Forschungsprojekte

Jedes Jahr unterstützt der Förderverein des Fraunhofer UMSICHT zwei Projekte mit einer Anschubfinanzierung. Die finanzielle Starthilfe ebnet den Weg, um vielversprechende Forschungsvorhaben zeitnah zu realisieren. Sein Engagement um den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs unterstreicht der Verein mit der Prämierung herausragender Bachelor- und Masterarbeiten. Die diesjährigen Auszeichnungen erfolgten im Rahmen der gestrigen Mitgliederversammlung, auf der evo-Vorstand Christian Basler als neuer Vorstandsvorsitzender des Fördervereins gewählt wurde.

Jedes Jahr unterstützt der Förderverein des Fraunhofer UMSICHT zwei Projekte mit einer Anschubfinanzierung. Die finanzielle Starthilfe ebnet den Weg, um vielversprechende Forschungsvorhaben zeitnah zu realisieren. Sein Engagement um den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs unterstreicht der Verein mit der Prämierung herausragender Bachelor- und Masterarbeiten. Die diesjährigen Auszeichnungen erfolgten im Rahmen der gestrigen Mitgliederversammlung, auf der evo-Vorstand Christian Basler als neuer Vorstandsvorsitzender des Fördervereins gewählt wurde.

Der UMSICHT-Förderverein ist ein wichtiger Partner des Oberhausener Forschungsinstituts und verfügt über ein großes Netzwerk aus Politik, Wirtschaft und Industrie. Neben der Verleihung des UMSICHT-Wissenschaftspreis ist die gezielte Nachwuchs- und Projektförderung ein zentrales Anliegen des mittlerweile über 30 Jahre bestehenden Vereins. So werden auf der jährlichen Mitgliederversammlung Menschen ausgezeichnet, die innovative Projekte bearbeiten und besondere Arbeit geleistet haben. In diesem Jahr erhielten die UMSICHT-Forschenden Laura Huwald und Tobias Rieger eine finanzielle Zuwendung von je 10 000 Euro für ihre Forschungsvorhaben. Die beiden Studentinnen Sonja Frerich und Hannah Brenner freuten sich über insgesamt 750 Euro Preisgeld für ihre herausragenden Bachelor- und Masterarbeiten.

Neuartige Brennstoffzellen
Laura Huwald, Abteilung Elektrochemische Energiespeicher, untersucht die »Entwicklung und Charakterisierung kohlenstoffbasierter poröser Transportlagen für Brennstoffzellen«. Dank der Substitution durch kohlenstoffbasierte Materialien kann das neuartige Zellkonzept mittels kostengünstiger und langzeitstabiler Komponenten realisiert werden. Ihre Arbeit bietet die Grundlage zur Initiierung eines Nachfolgeprojekts mit Industriebeteiligung, in dem ein Prototyp des neuartigen Brennstoffzellenkonzepts mit den am Fraunhofer UMSICHT entwickelten Bipolarplatten realisiert werden soll.

Innovative Recyclingverfahren für Kunststoffabfälle
Tobias Rieger überprüft im Projekt SubForceH2 das »Chemische Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen zur Substitution fossiler Rohstoffe in der chemischen Industrie und der Erzeugung von Wasserstoff«. Dadurch können z. B. CO2-Emissionen eingespart werden, da der in Kunststoffabfällen gebundene Kohlenstoff nicht durch konventionelle Müllverbrennung freigesetzt, sondern durch die Umsetzung zu chemischen Grundstoffen im Kreislauf gehalten wird. Als Nebenprodukt entsteht zudem Wasserstoff, welcher in zahlreichen industriellen Anwendung benötigt und zur Speicherung von Energie zunehmend an Bedeutung gewinnt.

Masterarbeit: Kunststoffe in Böden
Im Rahmen ihrer Masterarbeit »Entwicklung, Validierung und Anwendung einer Methode zur Untersuchung von Kunststoffemissionen auf landwirtschaftlichen Nutzflächen« entwickelte Hannah Brenner eine praxisorientierte Methode, mit der Bodenproben nach ihrer Entnahme auf dem Feld aufbereitet und hinsichtlich ihres Mikroplastikgehalts analysiert werden können. Ziel ist die Einschätzung der Belastung von Feldflächen durch Kunststoffemissionen und der anschließende Vergleich mit anderen Habitaten. Dadurch soll eine schnellstmögliche Reduzierung des Mikroplastikeintrags in terrestrische Ökosysteme erreicht werden.

Herausragende Bachelorarbeit
Hauptbestandteil von Sonja Frerichs Bachelorarbeit war es, die mechanische Eignung eines neuartigen, am Fraunhofer UMSICHT entwickelten Materials für den Einsatz in Brennstoffzellen zu untersuchen. Im Fokus stand die Umformbarkeit von thermoplastbasiertem Folien-BPP (BPP: Blasextrudiertes Polypropylen), um Gasverteilungsstrukturen für Wasserstoff und Sauerstoff einprägen zu können. Die Vermessung der eingeprägten Strukturen wurde unter anwendungsnahen Bedingungen durchgeführt.

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Fraunhofer-UMSICHT

16.11.2021

Gina Tricot and We aRe SpinDye in a resource-efficient collaboration

Gina Tricot releases its first collection that has been produced with We aRe SpinDye. The collection is part of Gina Tricot's innovation program Gina Lab. and consists of a coat, shirt, trousers and two bags colored with We aRe SpinDye's method.

With the collaboration, Gina Tricot continues to focus on sustainability, now with the coloring process at the center. Of all the resources that arise during the entire lifespan of a garment - from the production of raw materials, to recycling, 80% is used during the production phase itself. To maximize the effects of the sustainability changeover, an increased focus is required on the entire production process and in particular on the most resource-intensive of them all: the dyeing.

Gina Tricot releases its first collection that has been produced with We aRe SpinDye. The collection is part of Gina Tricot's innovation program Gina Lab. and consists of a coat, shirt, trousers and two bags colored with We aRe SpinDye's method.

With the collaboration, Gina Tricot continues to focus on sustainability, now with the coloring process at the center. Of all the resources that arise during the entire lifespan of a garment - from the production of raw materials, to recycling, 80% is used during the production phase itself. To maximize the effects of the sustainability changeover, an increased focus is required on the entire production process and in particular on the most resource-intensive of them all: the dyeing.

One of Gina Tricot's focus is to explore new methods and technologies in sustainability, which makes the collaboration with We aRe Spin Dye feel just right for us. Together we get a product with more durable and circular fibers, in addition with a more sustainable textile production with a focus on minimal water use. We are extremely proud of this collaboration. says Emma Garrote, Global Production & Sustainability Manager at Gina Tricot.

Gina Tricot is a shining example of an agile organization with short decision-making processes. They have managed to enthuse both the design and production department. It has been crucial to reach the launch of this collection that takes place today, says Andreas Andrén, CEO of We aRe SpinDye®.

Gina Tricot
Gina Tricot is a Swedish fashion brand that offers fashion to women in over 30 countries. Today, Gina Tricot has over 160 stores around Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, as well as e-commerce throughout Europe. With around 1,900 employees, 98% of these are girls. For Gina Tricot, it is important to build pride from the inside out, we are a company that chooses to invest in and highlight women.

We aRe Spin Dye
The company is a Swedish cleantech company that provides and offers a process and platform for production and quality control that enables players in the fashion and clothing industry to significantly reduce their environmental impact. The company's business concept is to establish a new, sustainable and transparent standard for dyeing synthetic textiles in the fashion and apparel industry in a simple and user-friendly way.

More information:
We are SpinDye We aRe Spin Dye
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We aRe SpinDye

(c) Deutsche Lichtmiete
15.11.2021

Deutsche Lichtmiete: Nachhaltige Beleuchtungssanierung für IGEFA WEINBRENNER

Energie effizient nutzen – diese Mission verfolgt die IGEFA WEINBRENNER Energy Solutions GmbH mit einer Vielzahl von Innovationen. Als einer der führenden Hersteller von Wärmetauschern konzentriert sich das Handeln des Unternehmens dabei längst nicht nur auf die Wirksamkeit der angebotenen Systeme, sondern auf den gesamten Herstellungsprozess. Das betrifft auch vermeintliche Nebenschauplätze wie die Beleuchtung der Produktionshallen. Nach einer umfassenden Beleuchtungssanierung nutzt IGEFA WEINBRENNER – ebenso wie andere Unternehmen der ZILONIS Gruppe – nicht nur energie- und kostensparende LED-Technik, sondern auch das innovative Light as a Service Konzept der Deutschen Lichtmiete.

Energie effizient nutzen – diese Mission verfolgt die IGEFA WEINBRENNER Energy Solutions GmbH mit einer Vielzahl von Innovationen. Als einer der führenden Hersteller von Wärmetauschern konzentriert sich das Handeln des Unternehmens dabei längst nicht nur auf die Wirksamkeit der angebotenen Systeme, sondern auf den gesamten Herstellungsprozess. Das betrifft auch vermeintliche Nebenschauplätze wie die Beleuchtung der Produktionshallen. Nach einer umfassenden Beleuchtungssanierung nutzt IGEFA WEINBRENNER – ebenso wie andere Unternehmen der ZILONIS Gruppe – nicht nur energie- und kostensparende LED-Technik, sondern auch das innovative Light as a Service Konzept der Deutschen Lichtmiete.

„Als Hersteller von Produkten der Wärme- und Verfahrenstechnik wissen wir, wie wichtig effiziente und kostensparende Systeme in einer zukunftsorientierten Industrie sind“, sagt Musa Smakaj, Geschäftsführer von IGEFA WEINBRENNER. Nachhaltigkeit mitzudenken bestimmt hier sämtliche interne und externe Prozesse auf dem Weg zu maßgeschneiderten, kundenspezifischen Lösungen. „Unser Ziel ist, die CO2-Emissionen unserer Kunden anhaltend zu reduzieren“, so Smakaj und verweist auf eine Vielzahl von Forschungsprojekten bei ZILONIS, bei denen Themen wie Wasserstoffproduktion, Fernwärmeanbindung und Solarstrom im Mittelpunkt stehen.

 

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Deutsche Lichtmiete / HARTZKOM

(c) Avgol
15.11.2021

Avgol at Hygienix™ 2021 with biotransformation technology in nonwovens

Avgol, an Indorama Ventures company and manufacturer of high-performance nonwoven fabric solutions, will be showcasing its latest work in biotransformation technology for polyolefin fibers and nonwoven fabrics at this year’s Hygienix™ event.

Nick Carter, Vice President, Nonwovens Marketing at Avgol, will be a guest speaker at the event, giving a presentation alongside Dr. DeeAnn Nelson, R&D and Innovation Manager with Avgol in North America, on ‘Biotransformation Technology in Polyolefin Fibers and Nonwoven Fabrics, Focus on Fugitive Used Articles’. “Today, the word “sustainability” does not have a unified meaning in the industries we serve,” said Nick. “Perform a regional analysis on any given customer or consumer, delve into a legislative body or advocacy group’s positioning and you will find each are likely to use the word ‘sustainable’ with varying interpretations, implementations, and implications.

The Avgol presentation, part of the Product & Process Innovation in AHPs series, will take place at 2pm on Tuesday, November 16.

Avgol, an Indorama Ventures company and manufacturer of high-performance nonwoven fabric solutions, will be showcasing its latest work in biotransformation technology for polyolefin fibers and nonwoven fabrics at this year’s Hygienix™ event.

Nick Carter, Vice President, Nonwovens Marketing at Avgol, will be a guest speaker at the event, giving a presentation alongside Dr. DeeAnn Nelson, R&D and Innovation Manager with Avgol in North America, on ‘Biotransformation Technology in Polyolefin Fibers and Nonwoven Fabrics, Focus on Fugitive Used Articles’. “Today, the word “sustainability” does not have a unified meaning in the industries we serve,” said Nick. “Perform a regional analysis on any given customer or consumer, delve into a legislative body or advocacy group’s positioning and you will find each are likely to use the word ‘sustainable’ with varying interpretations, implementations, and implications.

The Avgol presentation, part of the Product & Process Innovation in AHPs series, will take place at 2pm on Tuesday, November 16.

From their base at the tabletop event, Nick and the Avgol team will be discussing the global challenge of eliminating incineration, chemical treatment, landfill, dumping and, in particular, fugitive material pollution from non-woven products.

“Following our recent success at Index 20, we will be sharing insight to our research and development strategy with Hygienix attendees, addressing the degradation performance of our products and the path forward for the industry in terms of the use of new bio-colorants, biosurfactants and new technologies. Of course, we will also be demonstrating our latest Forward Innovative Thinking (FITTM) range of hygiene materials too, including natureFITTM”, says Nick Carter.

natureFIT™ is the newest innovation in the Avgol™ technology platform, designed to imbue nonwoven fabrics with additional qualities and benefits that anticipate the shifting demands of the consumer-led retail space. The suite of fabric solutions is focused on replacing elements of spun melt fabric design, where possible, with natural alternatives. The advanced technology affords product designers a significant reduction in polymer consumption to reduce environmental impact while simultaneously enhancing softness and conformability.

Hygienix™ runs from 15 – 18 November 2021 at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

More information:
Avgol Hygienix™ 2021 nonwovens
Source:

Avgol / PHD Marketing Ltd

15.11.2021

Kelheim Fibres once again finishes high in Canopy's Hot Button Ranking

In the Canopy’s 2021 Hot Button Ranking, Kelheim Fibres once again occupies a leading position: With a increase of 2.5 points in the evaluation, the Bavarian viscose speciality fibre manufacturer tied for third place out of around 40 viscose fibre manufacturers worldwide and a dark green/green shirt for the second year running. The Hot Button Report not only stands for responsible raw material sourcing - it is an overall sustainability indicator for viscose fibre producers.

Especially in the areas of transparency and procurement, the NGO Canopy, which is committed to the preservation of ancient and endangered forests, awarded Kelheim Fibres top points: Kelheim Fibres is the only EMAS-certified viscose fibre manufacturer worldwide and publishes all environmentally relevant data publicly.

Kelheim Fibres also gained points in the area of "Next Generation Solutions" - the use of alternative raw materials in fibre production. Together with the Swedish textile recycling company Renewcell, the fibre experts are planning to realise the large-scale production of high-quality viscose fibres from up to 10,000 tonnes of the 100% textile recyclate Circulose® per year.

In the Canopy’s 2021 Hot Button Ranking, Kelheim Fibres once again occupies a leading position: With a increase of 2.5 points in the evaluation, the Bavarian viscose speciality fibre manufacturer tied for third place out of around 40 viscose fibre manufacturers worldwide and a dark green/green shirt for the second year running. The Hot Button Report not only stands for responsible raw material sourcing - it is an overall sustainability indicator for viscose fibre producers.

Especially in the areas of transparency and procurement, the NGO Canopy, which is committed to the preservation of ancient and endangered forests, awarded Kelheim Fibres top points: Kelheim Fibres is the only EMAS-certified viscose fibre manufacturer worldwide and publishes all environmentally relevant data publicly.

Kelheim Fibres also gained points in the area of "Next Generation Solutions" - the use of alternative raw materials in fibre production. Together with the Swedish textile recycling company Renewcell, the fibre experts are planning to realise the large-scale production of high-quality viscose fibres from up to 10,000 tonnes of the 100% textile recyclate Circulose® per year.

Source:

Kelheim Fibres GmbH

15.11.2021

Autoneum: Flexi-Loft with high acoustic performance

The acoustic performance of components for the vehicle interior such as inner dashes or carpets depends on the noise-reducing quality as well as the geometrical adaptability and fill power of their material. With Flexi-Loft, Autoneum offers a new felt-based technology that thanks to a unique blend of recycled cotton and functional fibers reduces product weight and allows for accurate adaptation even to complex shapes. The textile material therefore provides a versatile and more sustainable alternative to foam.

The acoustic performance of components for the vehicle interior such as inner dashes or carpets depends on the noise-reducing quality as well as the geometrical adaptability and fill power of their material. With Flexi-Loft, Autoneum offers a new felt-based technology that thanks to a unique blend of recycled cotton and functional fibers reduces product weight and allows for accurate adaptation even to complex shapes. The textile material therefore provides a versatile and more sustainable alternative to foam.

In order to achieve high acoustic performance at minimum weight and maximum sustainability, Autoneum is continuously advancing its textile product portfolio. When it comes to components for the vehicle interior, for example, standard thermoplastic felts excel through their acoustic absorption, robustness and environmental friendliness. However, since felt-based materials are generally less voluminous and moldable as foam components, they require more weight to thoroughly fill the areas of varying thickness between the surface of the component and the vehicle’s body-in-white. In contrast, Autoneum’s Flexi-Loft technology is significantly lighter, more flexible and more adaptable than standard felts. In addition, the fiber-based material is versatile and clearly outperforms current foam products in terms of sustainability.

Thanks to its blend of recycled cotton and polyester fibers, Flexi-Loft substantially reduces component weight while improving geometrical adaptability and acoustic performance, especially in areas of low thickness. Thanks to the specific properties of the fibers, Flexi-Loft enables a precise adaptation to a wide variety of vehicle bodies, thereby improving the noise-insulating qualities of the respective product. Even at low weight, Flexi-Loft covers a wide range of material thicknesses, thus proving to be an ideal decoupling material for interior components with complex shapes such as inner dashes and automotive carpets. As a lightweight, flexible and sustainable alternative to both standard felts and foam, Flexi-Loft distinguishes itself by its versatile application in combination with existing Autoneum technologies such as Hybrid-Acoustics and Prime-Light. Moreover, the material helps to reduce odor and dust inside the vehicle.

Flexi-Loft consists of at least 50% recycled cotton fibers, and cut-offs generated during the manufacturing process are reclaimed, processed and then reused in the production of new felt blanks.

Autoneum is already using Flexi-Loft worldwide as an insulator for various carpets, inner dashes and other acoustic components based on its Prime-Light technology. The application of the material as an effective decoupler in inner dashes made of Hybrid-Acoustics will be launched on the European market in 2023.

More information:
Autoneum Automotive acoustic
Source:

Autoneum Management AG

(c) Abu Dhabi Government Media Office
15.11.2021

Partnership between ADNOC and Borealis to expand Borouge Facility

  • ADNOC and Borealis confirm final investment agreement to build Borouge 4 in Ruwais, United Arab Emirates (UAE), which will produce 1.4 million tons of polyethylene per annum
  • Expansion project includes construction of a 1.5 million tonnes ethane cracker, two state-of-the-art Borstar® polyethylene plants and a cross-linked polyethylene plant
  • Borouge 4 will meet growing customer demand across the Middle East, Africa and Asia with differentiated polyolefin solutions in energy, infrastructure, and advanced packaging
  • New facility will benefit from industry-leading technologies to significantly improve energy efficiency and lower emissions, with carbon capture study underway
  • Upon expansion, Borouge will be the world's largest single-site polyolefin complex and will supply feedstock to TA'ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone Body

ADNOC and Borealis AG signed an USD 6.2 billion investment agreement to build the fourth Borouge facility – Borouge 4 – at the polyolefin manufacturing complex in Ruwais, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

  • ADNOC and Borealis confirm final investment agreement to build Borouge 4 in Ruwais, United Arab Emirates (UAE), which will produce 1.4 million tons of polyethylene per annum
  • Expansion project includes construction of a 1.5 million tonnes ethane cracker, two state-of-the-art Borstar® polyethylene plants and a cross-linked polyethylene plant
  • Borouge 4 will meet growing customer demand across the Middle East, Africa and Asia with differentiated polyolefin solutions in energy, infrastructure, and advanced packaging
  • New facility will benefit from industry-leading technologies to significantly improve energy efficiency and lower emissions, with carbon capture study underway
  • Upon expansion, Borouge will be the world's largest single-site polyolefin complex and will supply feedstock to TA'ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone Body

ADNOC and Borealis AG signed an USD 6.2 billion investment agreement to build the fourth Borouge facility – Borouge 4 – at the polyolefin manufacturing complex in Ruwais, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The world-scale expansion confirms both partners’ commitment to the growth of Borouge and to support chemical production, and advanced manufacturing and industry in Ruwais, a key pillar of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s technology, innovation and industrial development strategy. Borouge produces crucial industrial raw materials, which are exported to customers globally and used by local companies, boosting local industrial supply chains and enhancing In-Country Value.

Borouge 4 will capitalize on the projected growth in customer demand for polyolefins, driven by their use in manufactured products in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The facility will also enable the next phase of growth at the Ruwais Industrial Complex by supplying feedstock to the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone.

Borouge 4 will have an industry-leading focus on sustainability leveraging the capabilities of both shareholders. The facility will utilize Borealis’ proprietary Borstar technology, to produce a product portfolio focused on durable applications for energy, infrastructure, advanced packaging, and agriculture sectors. This unique technology, in combination with hexene co-monomer, will enable the production of advanced packaging grades with up to 50% recycled polyethylene content.

Subject to an in-depth study, a Carbon Capture unit that would reduce CO2 emissions by 80% could also be operational in time for Borouge 4’s start-up. The facility is also designed to capitalize on ADNOC’s recent initiatives on clean energy, decarbonizing its power supply through access to Abu Dhabi’s clean power sources. These initiatives are aligned with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.

The first Borouge facility, producing 450,000 tons of polyethylene per annum was commissioned in 2001. Borouge 2 and Borouge 3 took capacity to 2 million tons and 4.5 million tons of polyethylene and polypropylene per annum in 2010 and 2014 respectively.  Borouge 4 will boost the company’s annual polyolefin production to 6.4 million tons, making Borouge one of the world’s largest single-site polyolefin facilities.

The new Borouge 4 facility will comprise:

  • An ethane cracker, with 1.5 million tons ethylene output per annum, which will be the fourth cracker in Borouge’s integrated petrochemical complex in Ruwais
  • Two additional Borstar® polyethylene (PE) plants, each with 700 thousand tons per annum capacity, using state-of-the-art Borealis Borstar third generation (3G) technology
  • A cross-linked PE (XLPE) plant of 100 thousand tons per annum capacity.
  • A hexene-1 unit, which will produce co-monomers for certain grades of polyethylene.
Source:

Borealis

12.11.2021

Stahl to set Scope 3 carbon emission targets by mid 2022

Stahl, an active proponent of responsible chemistry, today announces that – by the end of Q2 2022 – it will extend its GHG reduction targets to cover Scope 3 emissions. This step underlines Stahl’s commitment to aligning its strategy with the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement goals, updated at the recent COP26 in Glasgow.

Between 2015 and 2020 Stahl reduced its Scope 1 and 2 (direct) GHG emissions by 37%, and has committed to a further 2% reduction each year to 2030. Scope 3 emissions cover all the indirect emissions that can occur in a company’s value chain, including raw material acquisition, transportation, and the end-of-life impact of its products. By focusing on Scope 3 emissions, Stahl is committing to de-fossilizing its supply chain and ensuring further accountability for its total environmental impact.

Stahl, an active proponent of responsible chemistry, today announces that – by the end of Q2 2022 – it will extend its GHG reduction targets to cover Scope 3 emissions. This step underlines Stahl’s commitment to aligning its strategy with the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement goals, updated at the recent COP26 in Glasgow.

Between 2015 and 2020 Stahl reduced its Scope 1 and 2 (direct) GHG emissions by 37%, and has committed to a further 2% reduction each year to 2030. Scope 3 emissions cover all the indirect emissions that can occur in a company’s value chain, including raw material acquisition, transportation, and the end-of-life impact of its products. By focusing on Scope 3 emissions, Stahl is committing to de-fossilizing its supply chain and ensuring further accountability for its total environmental impact.

Michael Costello, Stahl Group ESG Director: “Only by focusing on reducing Scope 3 emissions can we accurately align our de-fossilization strategy with the global goal of limiting global average temperature increase to 1.5°C, as agreed at the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement and the COP26 in Glasgow. We look forward to working with partners across our industry and value chain to make this happen.”

More information:
Stahl Stahl Group
Source:

Stahl Holdings B.V.

Montalvo promotes Bryon Williams to Chief Executive Officer (c) Montalvo
Bryon Williams, Chief Executive Officer
12.11.2021

Montalvo promotes Bryon Williams to Chief Executive Officer

Montalvo has promoted Bryon Williams to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Having previously served as Montalvo’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Williams will continue to develop, expand, and execute Montalvo’s short-term and long-term growth strategies expanding into new markets, developing Montalvo’s product line, strengthening Montalvo’s international presence, and growing Montalvo’s market.  

Montalvo has promoted Bryon Williams to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Having previously served as Montalvo’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Williams will continue to develop, expand, and execute Montalvo’s short-term and long-term growth strategies expanding into new markets, developing Montalvo’s product line, strengthening Montalvo’s international presence, and growing Montalvo’s market.  

Mr. Williams says “It has been such an honor working at this company over the past 11 years, and I only see greater success for the company as Montalvo has one of the strongest teams in its history, with a focus on innovation and achieving our vision of becoming the global leader in Web Control Systems and solutions. We are expanding our reach into new industries and will be coming out with new products and solutions that reset expectations on Web Control, while at the same time branching out to offer customers complete solutions for their Web Handling needs through in-house capabilities and a strong partner network. We continue to provide one of the highest levels of application, product, and process knowledge, and are constantly recognized by our customers for providing levels of support and service that others simply can’t.”

Source:

Montalvo

Foto: Strube
v.l.n.r. Dr. Kristin Stechemesser (UBA), Dr. Ulf Jaeckel (BMU), Sandy Baumgarten, Jenny Sanitz (DERBE) und Henning Scholtz (RAL)
12.11.2021

Blauer Engel für Hamburger Streetwear von DERBE

"Stylish, nordisch und nachhaltig" - die T-Shirts von DERBE tragen nun auch das Umweltzeichen Blauer Engel. 2020 hat sich DERBE entschieden, das komplette Sortiment der T-Shirts und Kleider aus 100% Bio-Baumwolle (verschiedene Designs, Konfektionsgröße Frauen: XXS-5XL, Konfektionsgröße Männer: XXS-5XL, Kinderoberbekleidung in den Konfektionsgrößen 92-176), die in Portugal hergestellt werden, mit dem Gütesiegel Blauer Engel zertifizieren zu lassen.

Dr. Ulf Jaeckel, Leiter des Referats „Nachhaltiger Konsum, Produktbezogener Umweltschutz“ im Bundesumweltministerium, verlieh im Rahmen der deutsch-niederländischen Veranstaltung „All Good(s) - Multistakeholder Workshop on Circular Textiles“ in Berlin die Urkunde. Er betonte: „Die Kriterien für die Vergabe des Umweltzeichens für Textilien (DE-UZ 154) sind streng. Sie schließen von der Rohfaser bis zum Fertigprodukt die gesamte textile Kette ein und bilden alle umwelt- und gesundheitsrelevanten Prozesse ab. Ich freue mich, dass das Unternehmen sich für den Blauen Engel, das Umweltzeichen der Bundesregierung, entschieden hat um Verbraucher*innen ihr Engagement für die Umwelt am Produkt zu verdeutlichen.“

"Stylish, nordisch und nachhaltig" - die T-Shirts von DERBE tragen nun auch das Umweltzeichen Blauer Engel. 2020 hat sich DERBE entschieden, das komplette Sortiment der T-Shirts und Kleider aus 100% Bio-Baumwolle (verschiedene Designs, Konfektionsgröße Frauen: XXS-5XL, Konfektionsgröße Männer: XXS-5XL, Kinderoberbekleidung in den Konfektionsgrößen 92-176), die in Portugal hergestellt werden, mit dem Gütesiegel Blauer Engel zertifizieren zu lassen.

Dr. Ulf Jaeckel, Leiter des Referats „Nachhaltiger Konsum, Produktbezogener Umweltschutz“ im Bundesumweltministerium, verlieh im Rahmen der deutsch-niederländischen Veranstaltung „All Good(s) - Multistakeholder Workshop on Circular Textiles“ in Berlin die Urkunde. Er betonte: „Die Kriterien für die Vergabe des Umweltzeichens für Textilien (DE-UZ 154) sind streng. Sie schließen von der Rohfaser bis zum Fertigprodukt die gesamte textile Kette ein und bilden alle umwelt- und gesundheitsrelevanten Prozesse ab. Ich freue mich, dass das Unternehmen sich für den Blauen Engel, das Umweltzeichen der Bundesregierung, entschieden hat um Verbraucher*innen ihr Engagement für die Umwelt am Produkt zu verdeutlichen.“

Sandy Baumgarten, Produktmanagerin von DERBE: „Dies ist eine tolle Bestätigung unserer Anstrengungen zum Schutz der Umwelt. Wir haben mit zunehmendem Wachstum und der damit verbundenen größeren Verantwortung immer mehr unsere Lieferkette hinterfragt. Wir setzen uns kritisch mit unseren Produkten auseinander und sind uns im vollen Bewusstsein darüber, dass wir erst am Anfang einer langen Reise zu einer ökologischen und sozialverträglichen Textil- und Bekleidungsherstellung stehen. Unsere Siegel und Standards, die Beziehungen zu unseren Lieferant*innen, das Thema Transparenz, nachhaltige Maßnahmen und Ziele, Tierschutz und der ökologisch motivierte Materialeinsatz unserer Kollektionen liegen uns am Herzen.“

Der Blaue Engel gibt verlässliche Orientierung für den Konsum nachhaltiger Textilien. Produkte, die mit dem Umweltzeichen für Textilien zertifiziert sind, erfüllen hohe Umweltstandards. Sie wurden ohne gesundheitsgefährdende Chemikalien hergestellt und weisen gute Gebrauchseigenschaften auf. Beispielsweise ist garantiert, dass bei der Verwendung von Baumwolle diese zu 100 Prozent aus ökologischem Anbau stammt. Im Herstellungsprozess sind hohe Umweltstandards einzuhalten, zum Beispiel durch Verminderung der Abwasser- und Luftemissionen. Die Kriterien geben vor, dass bei der Herstellung im Endprodukt keine gesundheitsbelastenden Chemikalien wie Flammschutzmittel verwendet werden. Im Kern ist der Blaue Engel ein Umweltzeichen, doch Verbraucher*innen hinterfragen auch zunehmend die Arbeitsbedingungen während der Herstellung. Daher werden neben den klassischen Umweltanforderungen auch soziale Aspekte bei den Textilien berücksichtigt.

More information:
Blauer Engel streetwear DERBE
Source:

UBA

(c) GRAFE Advanced Polymers GmbH
11.11.2021

GRAFE: Additive masterbatches instead of Special Plastics

  • GRAFE optimises properties of numerous high-performance and technical materials

Highly effective additive masterbatches with low dosage to improve the properties in engineering materials are recommended by GRAFE, Blankenhain, as an alternative instead of specially modified high-performance plastics. GRAFE has a wide range of additives for high-performance and technical materials, including PPA, PSU, PA6, PA6.6, PA GF, PET, PBT and POM.


"The use of our additive batch enables a more stable processing window of e.g. PPA, the melt flow is improved, the components cool down more evenly and easier mould filling is generated in injection moulding applications," explains Danny Ludwig, Head of Product Management Color & Functional Masterbatches.

  • GRAFE optimises properties of numerous high-performance and technical materials

Highly effective additive masterbatches with low dosage to improve the properties in engineering materials are recommended by GRAFE, Blankenhain, as an alternative instead of specially modified high-performance plastics. GRAFE has a wide range of additives for high-performance and technical materials, including PPA, PSU, PA6, PA6.6, PA GF, PET, PBT and POM.


"The use of our additive batch enables a more stable processing window of e.g. PPA, the melt flow is improved, the components cool down more evenly and easier mould filling is generated in injection moulding applications," explains Danny Ludwig, Head of Product Management Color & Functional Masterbatches.

According to him, a PPA material, for example, can be processed at lower temperatures and with reduced injection pressure on the injection moulding machine. "Overall, the friction forces are lower, which means that burns or damage to critical geometries can be avoided and more complex elements can be realised," says Ludwig. The surface quality of the components is also improved and demoulding is made easier. "Overall, a significant reduction in cycle time can be achieved," reports the expert.

More information:
GRAFE Grafe Advanced Polymers
Source:

GRAFE Advanced Polymers GmbH

(c) EREMA Group GmbH
11.11.2021

EREMA awarded for the Recycling Machinery Innovation of the Year

EREMA is winner at this year´s Plastics Recycling Awards Europe. At the award ceremony as part of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe at 5th November in Amsterdam, EREMA was awarded for its recycling system INTAREMA® TVEplus® RegrindPro® + ReFresher in the category Recycling Machinery Innovation of the Year. Thanks to the combination of its recycling machine with the ReFresher technology that reduces odour downstream of the extrusion process, EREMA has enabled the PCR-HDPE produced with it to be used in proportions of up to 100 percent for the production of packaging for direct contact with food and beverages, as confirmed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The judges recongised this innovation as a step change in eliminating unwanted odour from waste plastics, allowing recyclate to replace virgin palstics in high end applications. This type of innovation is essential for meeting EU targets for recycled content of food contact plastics.
The market also confirms awarding this technology. By the end of 2021, EREMA customers will produce 450,000 tonnes of high-quality, odor-optimized regranulate per year, with it.

EREMA is winner at this year´s Plastics Recycling Awards Europe. At the award ceremony as part of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe at 5th November in Amsterdam, EREMA was awarded for its recycling system INTAREMA® TVEplus® RegrindPro® + ReFresher in the category Recycling Machinery Innovation of the Year. Thanks to the combination of its recycling machine with the ReFresher technology that reduces odour downstream of the extrusion process, EREMA has enabled the PCR-HDPE produced with it to be used in proportions of up to 100 percent for the production of packaging for direct contact with food and beverages, as confirmed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The judges recongised this innovation as a step change in eliminating unwanted odour from waste plastics, allowing recyclate to replace virgin palstics in high end applications. This type of innovation is essential for meeting EU targets for recycled content of food contact plastics.
The market also confirms awarding this technology. By the end of 2021, EREMA customers will produce 450,000 tonnes of high-quality, odor-optimized regranulate per year, with it.

More information:
EREMA Recycling
Source:

EREMA Group GmbH

11.11.2021

SGL Carbon: Q3 2021 confirms encouraging upward trend

  • Sales increase 8.8% to €743.5 million compared to the same period of the previous year
  • EBITDApre improves by 59.1% to €108.5 million
  • Despite burdens from higher raw material and energy prices, stable revenue and earnings expected for Q4 2021

Following consolidated sales of €241.5 million in Q1 2021 and €255.2 million in Q2 2021, Q3 2021 confirms SGL Carbon's encouraging sales performance with €246.8 million. Due to increasing demand from almost all market segments, Group sales increased to a total of €743.5 million in the first nine months of the fiscal year (9M 2020: €683.5 million). This corresponds to an increase of 8.8% compared to the same period of the previous year.

  • Sales increase 8.8% to €743.5 million compared to the same period of the previous year
  • EBITDApre improves by 59.1% to €108.5 million
  • Despite burdens from higher raw material and energy prices, stable revenue and earnings expected for Q4 2021

Following consolidated sales of €241.5 million in Q1 2021 and €255.2 million in Q2 2021, Q3 2021 confirms SGL Carbon's encouraging sales performance with €246.8 million. Due to increasing demand from almost all market segments, Group sales increased to a total of €743.5 million in the first nine months of the fiscal year (9M 2020: €683.5 million). This corresponds to an increase of 8.8% compared to the same period of the previous year.

Almost all business units contributed to the positive sales development. As largest business unit with a 44.7% share of Group sales, Graphite Solutions (GS) contributed €332.7 million to Group sales in the first nine months of 2021 (9M 2020: €308.0 million). The sales increase of 8.0% is based in particular on the positive development of the important market segments Semiconductor & LED as well as Automotive & Transportation. The business units Carbon Fibers and Composite Solutions contributed €244.7 million (9M 2020: €223.4 million) and €92.1 million (9M 2020: €60.7 million), respectively, to Group sales and benefited primarily from increased demand from the automotive industry. Compared to the previous year, sales increased by 9.5% in Carbon Fibers and by 51.7% in Composite Solutions. Only the Process Technology business unit, with sales down 4.9% to €62.1 million, was not yet able to participate in the general economic upward trend.

See the attached document for more infomation.

More information:
SGL Carbon sales
Source:

SGL CARBON SE

11.11.2021

Berto travels zero km to support B2C brands

In 2021, Berto Industria Tessile embarked on a series of journeys through the denim supply chain, touching both B2B and B2C worlds.

The first journey of this adventure, aimed at discovering and publicizing the world of indigo and, began by talking about the collaboration with the turkish garment maker blue matters creating a green collection to be proposed to the world's top brands, continuing with “su mirura project” in the second chapter.
This project has its objective in supports, with a ready on stock fabrics, (which at this time of difficult availability of product becomes extremely relevant), young emerging talents in the world of fashion that, in our industry, both for problems related to  minimum order quantities and for problems related to financial commitments of startups, would having difficulty in the raw materials research.

In this third chapter of the personal voyage into the world of denim, Berto Industria Tessile talks about two realities that are not only made in Italy, but also made in veneto, for a zero km circularity supports.

In 2021, Berto Industria Tessile embarked on a series of journeys through the denim supply chain, touching both B2B and B2C worlds.

The first journey of this adventure, aimed at discovering and publicizing the world of indigo and, began by talking about the collaboration with the turkish garment maker blue matters creating a green collection to be proposed to the world's top brands, continuing with “su mirura project” in the second chapter.
This project has its objective in supports, with a ready on stock fabrics, (which at this time of difficult availability of product becomes extremely relevant), young emerging talents in the world of fashion that, in our industry, both for problems related to  minimum order quantities and for problems related to financial commitments of startups, would having difficulty in the raw materials research.

In this third chapter of the personal voyage into the world of denim, Berto Industria Tessile talks about two realities that are not only made in Italy, but also made in veneto, for a zero km circularity supports.

Two brands that are part of two different segments of the indigo world of b2c, one operating in the world of clothing and one in the creation of fashion accessories, but who have a common denominator between them, the use of 100% in their collections of denim fabric Berto.*

* See attached document for more information.

Source:

Berto Industria Tessile / EFFE-BI

10.11.2021

Wolford wählt NewStore als globale Omnichannel-Store-Lösung

  • Die Luxus-Skinwear-Marke führt im Rahmen ihrer Omnichannel-Digitalisierungsinitiative Wolford X die NewStore Omnichannel-Plattform ein, um physische und digitale Kanäle zu vereinen

NewStore, eine schlüsselfertige Omnichannel-Store-Lösung, unterstützt die Luxus-Skinwear-Marke WOLFORT bei ihrer Omnichannel-Digitalisierungsinitiative „Wolford X“. Die Marke arbeitet daran, alle Direktvertriebskanäle zu integrieren, einschließlich Geschäfte, E-Commerce und soziale Medien, um Kunden weltweit nahtlose Erlebnisse und sofortigen Service zu bieten.

Wolford nutzt dabei die Möglichkeiten von NewStore, mehrere Sprachen und Währungen, globale Zahlungen und Lieferungen sowie Lokalisierungsprozesse zu unterstützen, die eine Anbindung globaler Touchpoints vereinfacht. Die NewStore Omnichannel-Plattform kombiniert mobilen Point-of-Sale (mPOS), Auftragsmanagement, Kundenbindung, Inventarisierung und Fulfillment. Das System kann von Wolford in einer beliebigen Anzahl von Ländern betrieben.

  • Die Luxus-Skinwear-Marke führt im Rahmen ihrer Omnichannel-Digitalisierungsinitiative Wolford X die NewStore Omnichannel-Plattform ein, um physische und digitale Kanäle zu vereinen

NewStore, eine schlüsselfertige Omnichannel-Store-Lösung, unterstützt die Luxus-Skinwear-Marke WOLFORT bei ihrer Omnichannel-Digitalisierungsinitiative „Wolford X“. Die Marke arbeitet daran, alle Direktvertriebskanäle zu integrieren, einschließlich Geschäfte, E-Commerce und soziale Medien, um Kunden weltweit nahtlose Erlebnisse und sofortigen Service zu bieten.

Wolford nutzt dabei die Möglichkeiten von NewStore, mehrere Sprachen und Währungen, globale Zahlungen und Lieferungen sowie Lokalisierungsprozesse zu unterstützen, die eine Anbindung globaler Touchpoints vereinfacht. Die NewStore Omnichannel-Plattform kombiniert mobilen Point-of-Sale (mPOS), Auftragsmanagement, Kundenbindung, Inventarisierung und Fulfillment. Das System kann von Wolford in einer beliebigen Anzahl von Ländern betrieben.

„NewStore ermöglicht es Markenanbietern, stationäre Läden als Erweiterung ihres Onlinegeschäfts zu betreiben. Unabhängig vom Standort haben die Filialmitarbeiter von Wolford über alle Vertriebskanäle Zugriff auf Bestandsdaten, Produktdetails und Kundeninformationen in Echtzeit. All das ist in schönen, einfach zu bedienenden Apps verfügbar“, sagte Stephan Schambach, Gründer und CEO von NewStore. „Wir machen es Marken leicht, die Erwartungen des Omnichannel-Shoppers von heute zu übertreffen. Mitarbeiter können Transaktionen verarbeiten, Inventar nachschlagen und alles von ihrem Mobilgerät aus bedienen.“

Wolford X ist eine umfassende Omnichannel-Digitalisierungsinitiative, die im zweiten Quartal 2022 live gehen wird. Sie besteht aus mehreren Teilprojekten, die alle notwendigen Funktionsbereiche abdecken, um die Markenwahrnehmung und das Engagement weltweit zu ermöglichen.

„NewStore ist eine Schlüsselkomponente der Wolford X-Initiative, die unseren bestehenden, monolithischen Technologie-Stack ersetzen und zum Rückgrat unsere Retail Operations wird“, sagte Rainer Knapp, Global Director IT & Digital, Wolford. „Wir haben uns für die NewStore Omnichannel-Plattform entschieden, weil sie schnell, flexibel und einfach zu bedienen ist. Darüber hinaus brauchten wir eine Einzelhandelslösung, die zu unserer Strategie passt, eine skalierbare Best-of-Breed-Architektur aus spezialisierten und hochintegrierten Technologien zu implementieren.

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NewStore GmbH