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02.10.2024

Archroma: Leadership and organizational changes

Rajiv Sharma has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Archroma with key responsibility for the Textile Effects business, effective October 1, 2024. Current Group CEO Mark Garrett will transition to the Archroma Board of Directors.

Rajiv Sharma comes to Archroma following a 14-year tenure with Coats Group plc, where he was Group Chief Executive for the last eight years. As head of the UK-listed company, which is the world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, Mr. Sharma created a platform for profitable growth and shaped a company culture based on customer centricity, innovation, digitalization and sustainability.

Rajiv Sharma has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Archroma with key responsibility for the Textile Effects business, effective October 1, 2024. Current Group CEO Mark Garrett will transition to the Archroma Board of Directors.

Rajiv Sharma comes to Archroma following a 14-year tenure with Coats Group plc, where he was Group Chief Executive for the last eight years. As head of the UK-listed company, which is the world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, Mr. Sharma created a platform for profitable growth and shaped a company culture based on customer centricity, innovation, digitalization and sustainability.

In parallel with these leadership changes, Archroma’s Packaging Technologies business will be established as a focused business activity from October 1, 2024, with the aim of increasing its focus on the packaging business and accelerating its development. It will continue under the leadership of its CEO, Sameer Singla, who will report directly to the Archroma Board of Directors. Packaging Technologies has also delivered substantial growth with more dedicated leadership over the past two years and the organizational changes will help both Textile Effects and Packaging Technologies continue to focus on best serving their respective customers and markets.

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Archroma

Preisverleihung auf der Cinte (c) Dilo Systems GmbH
02.10.2024

DILO für Neuenentwicklung „MicroPunch“ ausgezeichnet

Bei der CINTE Techtextil 2024 in Shanghai hat DILO den Innovation Award für die Intensivvernadelungstechnik „MicroPunch“ erhalten. Mit dieser Neuentwicklung gelang es, die benötigte Energie zur Herstellung von Leichtvliesstoffen um ca. 75 % im Vergleich zu den bisher verwendeten Verfestigungstechnologien zu senken.

Die jüngeren Entwicklungen der Energiekosten, vornehmlich für Strom und Gas, in Verbindung mit der Verknappung der Ressource Wasser, führen seit einigen Jahren zu einem Umdenkungsprozess, wo neben der Wirtschaftlichkeit auch die Ökologie der Produktion bestimmend geworden sind.

DILO hat vor diesem Hintergrund seine Vernadelungstechnik für den Fein- und Leichtvliessektor in den Fokus gerückt. Die einzelnen Elemente der Intensivvernadelungstechnik wurden geprüft und einer umfassenden Revision unterzogen.

Bei der CINTE Techtextil 2024 in Shanghai hat DILO den Innovation Award für die Intensivvernadelungstechnik „MicroPunch“ erhalten. Mit dieser Neuentwicklung gelang es, die benötigte Energie zur Herstellung von Leichtvliesstoffen um ca. 75 % im Vergleich zu den bisher verwendeten Verfestigungstechnologien zu senken.

Die jüngeren Entwicklungen der Energiekosten, vornehmlich für Strom und Gas, in Verbindung mit der Verknappung der Ressource Wasser, führen seit einigen Jahren zu einem Umdenkungsprozess, wo neben der Wirtschaftlichkeit auch die Ökologie der Produktion bestimmend geworden sind.

DILO hat vor diesem Hintergrund seine Vernadelungstechnik für den Fein- und Leichtvliessektor in den Fokus gerückt. Die einzelnen Elemente der Intensivvernadelungstechnik wurden geprüft und einer umfassenden Revision unterzogen.

Die hohen Produktionsleistungen sind nur mit den Elementen einer zweidimensionalen Kinematik des Nadelbalkens „HyperPunch“ bzw. „CyclcoPunch“ zu erbringen. Die dazu benötigten hohen Vorschübe von ca. 50 mm pro Hub bei gleichzeitig höchsten Einstichdichten für gute Werte des Abriebwiderstands, bedeutete, die Anzahl der Nadeln bzw. die Nadeldichte von ca. 20.000 Nadeln/Meter/Brett auf ca. 45.000 Nadeln/Meter/Brett zu verdoppeln.

In der Konstruktion der Nadelbretter wurden neue Wege beschritten, um eine rasche Austauschbarkeit der Module und eine hohe mechanische Präzision zu erreichen. Die bisherige Vernadelungstechnik hatte ihre Domäne in Flächenmassen ab ca. 100 g/m² bis zu mehreren Kilogramm pro m² Flächenmasse. Die Erschließung des Bereiches unter 100 g/m² bis in Bereiche um 30 g/m² rundet die Anwendbarkeit der Vernadelungstechnik ab und ermöglicht durch die Intensivvernadelungstechnik „MicroPunch“ eine höhere Wirtschaftlichkeit bei Leichtvliesstoffe, die nun mit einem rein mechanischen Verfahren hergestellt werden können.

Die erzielten Produkteigenschaften, beispielsweise bei den Abriebswerten, sind vergleichbar mit wasserstrahlverfestigten Vliesstoffen, jedoch sind die genadelten Vliesstoffe etwas voluminöser und höher dehnbar bei vergleichbaren Höchstzugkraftwerten. Diese besonderen Qualitätsmerkmale sind insbesondere interessant für Anwendungsfelder in der Hygiene, Medizin, Kosmetik und Technik.

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Dilo Systems GmbH

02.10.2024

Ontex sells its Brazilian business to Softys

Ontex Group NV (Euronext: Ontex), international developer and producer of personal care products, announced a binding agreement to sell its Brazilian business activities to Softys S.A. for an enterprise value of BRL 671 million (or approximately €110 million*).

Softys is a personal hygiene company with operations across Latin America, that also acquired Ontex’s Mexican business activities in 2023. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Empresas CMPC S.A., which is headquartered in Chile.

The transaction includes Ontex’s business in Brazil and its manufacturing facility in Senador Canedo in the State of Goiás. The business develops, manufactures, commercializes and distributes diapers and pants for the baby care market under the PomPom, Cremer, Sapeka and Turma da Mônica brands, as well as for the adult care market under the Bigfral brand. It has approximately 1,400 employees and contributed revenue of €97 million and adjusted EBITDA of €13 million to the Group in the first half of 2024.

Ontex Group NV (Euronext: Ontex), international developer and producer of personal care products, announced a binding agreement to sell its Brazilian business activities to Softys S.A. for an enterprise value of BRL 671 million (or approximately €110 million*).

Softys is a personal hygiene company with operations across Latin America, that also acquired Ontex’s Mexican business activities in 2023. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Empresas CMPC S.A., which is headquartered in Chile.

The transaction includes Ontex’s business in Brazil and its manufacturing facility in Senador Canedo in the State of Goiás. The business develops, manufactures, commercializes and distributes diapers and pants for the baby care market under the PomPom, Cremer, Sapeka and Turma da Mônica brands, as well as for the adult care market under the Bigfral brand. It has approximately 1,400 employees and contributed revenue of €97 million and adjusted EBITDA of €13 million to the Group in the first half of 2024.

Subject to customary balance sheet adjustments, the net proceeds of the transaction, after deduction of tax-related payments and transaction fees, are expected to be approximately €82 million*, of which up to €18 million* will be held in escrow. The transaction will generate a net gain on disposal of approximately €39 million* and trigger the recognition of a non-cash accounting loss of approximately €(140) million* related to the accumulated currency translation reserves.

Ontex and Softys aim to close the transaction, which is subject to customary conditions, including merger clearance from the Brazilian antitrust authority, during the first half of 2025.

Weitere Informationen:
Ontex BV Softy's Brasilien
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Ontex Group NV

breathable waterproof solutions (c) eVent® Fabrics
02.10.2024

eVent Fabrics: New talents for global expansion

eVent®️ Fabrics, a global leader in waterproof and breathable laminates, announced the hiring of three key team members to assist with growing demand for the brand’s expanding line of performance laminates and recent expansion into the South Korean market. Founded in 1999, the company impressed the industry with the first air-permeable 100% waterproof membrane and continues to innovate with sustainable, high-performance textiles. eVent is globally recognized for its breathable waterproof solutions and commitment to reliable, high-performance laminates.

Recent hires include Bartosz Lassak to the US sales team and Xie Yi to engineer the next generation of eVent textiles. For the recent expansion into Korea, Terry Kim will assist as eVent’s Korean Market Consultant.

eVent®️ Fabrics, a global leader in waterproof and breathable laminates, announced the hiring of three key team members to assist with growing demand for the brand’s expanding line of performance laminates and recent expansion into the South Korean market. Founded in 1999, the company impressed the industry with the first air-permeable 100% waterproof membrane and continues to innovate with sustainable, high-performance textiles. eVent is globally recognized for its breathable waterproof solutions and commitment to reliable, high-performance laminates.

Recent hires include Bartosz Lassak to the US sales team and Xie Yi to engineer the next generation of eVent textiles. For the recent expansion into Korea, Terry Kim will assist as eVent’s Korean Market Consultant.

eVent’s recent expansion into the Korean market includes a new strategic partnership with GEO International Co., LTD, a leading Korean company in the textile industry. This collaboration will introduce eVent’s high-performance waterproof breathable laminate solutions for apparel, footwear, and accessories to the Korean market, catering to the increasing demand for premium outdoor and performance apparel.

eVent’s newest team members include:

Bartosz Lassak – Senior Sales Manager
Based in Washington D.C., Bartosz is a Senior Sales Manager for the Eastern U.S. region and will help expand eVent’s sales footprint as new customers are added to the eVent portfolio. Bartosz brings 20 years of global industry experience and has a deep knowledge of outerwear materials, end use applications, and component brand sales. Most recently, Bartosz was a Territory Sales and Marketing Manager for Primaloft, managing ingredient brand distribution in the UK, Germany, Eastern Europe, Russia, Turkey, and North America.
 
Xie Yi – Textile Engineer
Having recently graduated with a double Master’s Degree in Textile Materials and Product Design from the highly regarded Donghua University, Xie joins the eVent team full time as a Textile Engineer. Xie will be integral as eVent continues to enhance product strategy and new product introductions. Throughout her academic career, Xie worked as a Production Assistant for Oya Jacquard Belt limited and a Research and Development Assistant at Atelier LUMA.

Terry Kim – Senior Consultant in Korea
Terry will support the expansion of eVent’s global footprint into Korean markets and assist with marketing efforts in the Korean market as well. Terry has significant experience in the industry including 20 years working in roles such as Sales Director and New Business Development Director in his time at Gore-Tex. In his most recent role, Terry was the Managing Director of Fabric Division for Gore-Tex.

Weitere Informationen:
eVent® Fabrics Korea expansion
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eVent® Fabrics

02.10.2024

CARBIOS: Half-year 2024 financial results show a loss of €18.1 million

  • Construction progress of world’s first PET enzymatic biorecycling plant in France: in line with production targets in 2026
  • Commercial development: several Letters of Intent signed in view of licensing agreements
  • Consolidated cash position of €120.7 million on 30 June 2024, plus €23.4 million in term deposits classified as financial assets. In addition, €42.5 million in public funding is expected.

CARBIOS, a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, reported its operating and financial results for the first half of 2024.
The financial statements as of 30 June 2024 were approved by CARBIOS' Board of Directors.

The improvement in the financial results is mainly due to the increase in the Company’s financial income from interest on money market investments and term deposits of its cash and cash equivalents. Cash is systematically invested in risk-free, highly liquid money market products.

The decrease in financial expenses is mainly due to the capitalization of borrowing costs for the Longlaville plant.

  • Construction progress of world’s first PET enzymatic biorecycling plant in France: in line with production targets in 2026
  • Commercial development: several Letters of Intent signed in view of licensing agreements
  • Consolidated cash position of €120.7 million on 30 June 2024, plus €23.4 million in term deposits classified as financial assets. In addition, €42.5 million in public funding is expected.

CARBIOS, a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, reported its operating and financial results for the first half of 2024.
The financial statements as of 30 June 2024 were approved by CARBIOS' Board of Directors.

The improvement in the financial results is mainly due to the increase in the Company’s financial income from interest on money market investments and term deposits of its cash and cash equivalents. Cash is systematically invested in risk-free, highly liquid money market products.

The decrease in financial expenses is mainly due to the capitalization of borrowing costs for the Longlaville plant.

The Group’s operating income (loss) shows a loss of €18.1 million at 30 June 2024 (€13.7 million loss at 30 June 2023).

The Group’s cash position stands at €120.7 million at 30 June 2024, plus
€23.4 million in term deposits classified as financial assets (for a total cash of €144 million after incorporation of term deposits) (€192 million at 31 December 2023).

On the basis of cashflow position to date, and the Company’s forecast operating expenses, CARBIOS considers to be able to cover its needs beyond the next 12 months. In addition, €42.5 million euros in public funding is expected.

In the first six months of 2024:

  • The Group incurred €11,771 thousand in R&D expenses. The rise in R&D costs is mainly due to increased staff costs in line with the development of the Group’s various activities.
  • The Group reported €1,952 thousand of Subsidies and other business income, which partially offset these R&D expenses. This item mainly consists of €1,379 thousand in tax credit for first-half 2024, of which €1,043 thousand relates to CARBIOS and €336 thousand to Carbiolice.

Finally, the Group continued to capitalize the Development expenses of its PET biorecycling project, booking a total €1,618 thousand in the first half of 2024, in accordance with IAS 38 capitalization criteria.

During this first period of the 2024 financial year, CARBIOS forged several international strategic partnerships with a view to deploying its licensing model for its technology and know-how in the field of PET plastic and textile enzymatic biorecycling.

Weitere Informationen:
Carbios financial year 2024
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Carbios

Geerntete Baumwolle (c) canva
02.10.2024

„Baumwolle Entwicklungstreiber für Afrika“

Anlässlich des World Cotton Day weist die Bremer Baumwollbörse auf das Potenzial von Baumwolle zur Gestaltung einer nachhaltigeren Welt hin. Für etwa 100 Millionen Bauern ist Baumwolle eine Existenzgrundlage und für viele Menschen ein Kulturgut, das bis in die Anfänge der menschlichen Zivilisation zurückreicht. Vor sechs Jahren folgten die Vereinten Nationen einem Vorschlag der sogenannten „Cotton Four“, der westafrikanischen Baumwollanbauländer Benin, Burkina Faso, Tschad und Mali, den 7. Oktober zum Weltbaumwolltag zu erklären.

In diesem Jahr wird der Tag von dem westafrikanischen Land Benin ausgerichtet, wo sich über 400 Akteure aus der Baumwollweltgemeinschaft treffen. Aufmerksam gemacht werden soll auf die Vorteile der natürlichen Ressource und ihr Potenzial für wirtschaftliche Entwicklung weltweit. Der World Cotton Day 2024 steht unter dem Motto „Cotton for good“. Zu den diesjährigen Themen gehören regenerative Landwirtschaft und die Förderung von Biodiversität, die Rolle von Frauen in der Baumwollproduktion, die fast die Hälfte der Baumwollfarmer weltweit ausmachen, und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit von afrikanischen Kleinbauern.

Anlässlich des World Cotton Day weist die Bremer Baumwollbörse auf das Potenzial von Baumwolle zur Gestaltung einer nachhaltigeren Welt hin. Für etwa 100 Millionen Bauern ist Baumwolle eine Existenzgrundlage und für viele Menschen ein Kulturgut, das bis in die Anfänge der menschlichen Zivilisation zurückreicht. Vor sechs Jahren folgten die Vereinten Nationen einem Vorschlag der sogenannten „Cotton Four“, der westafrikanischen Baumwollanbauländer Benin, Burkina Faso, Tschad und Mali, den 7. Oktober zum Weltbaumwolltag zu erklären.

In diesem Jahr wird der Tag von dem westafrikanischen Land Benin ausgerichtet, wo sich über 400 Akteure aus der Baumwollweltgemeinschaft treffen. Aufmerksam gemacht werden soll auf die Vorteile der natürlichen Ressource und ihr Potenzial für wirtschaftliche Entwicklung weltweit. Der World Cotton Day 2024 steht unter dem Motto „Cotton for good“. Zu den diesjährigen Themen gehören regenerative Landwirtschaft und die Förderung von Biodiversität, die Rolle von Frauen in der Baumwollproduktion, die fast die Hälfte der Baumwollfarmer weltweit ausmachen, und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit von afrikanischen Kleinbauern.

Die Cotton Four Länder als Impulsgeber für den World Cotton Day gehören zu den führenden Baumwollproduzenten Afrikas. Der Beitrag der Baumwollproduktion zum jeweiligen Bruttoinlandsprodukt und der Anteil der Baumwollexporte an den gesamten landwirtschaftlichen Exporterlösen gehört zu den höchsten weltweit. Die Baumwollindustrie ist ein zentraler Pfeiler für die wirtschaftliche und soziale Entwicklung in Benin, Burkina Faso, Tschad und Mali. Baumwolle ist insbesondere für ländliche Gemeinschaften ein Schlüsselsektor für die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung und zur Linderung von Armut.

Ins Leben gerufen wurde der World Cotton Day 2019 am Hauptsitz der Welthandelsorganisation (WTO) in Genf, zusammen mit vier weiteren Gründungsorganisationen, dem Internationalen Baumwollsekretariat (ICAC), dem Internationalen Handelszentrum (ITC), der Welternährungsorganisation (FAO) und der Welthandels- und Entwicklungskonferenz (UNCTAD). Auch die Bremer Baumwollbörse beteiligt sich regelmäßig am Weltbaumwolltag.

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Bremer Baumwollbörse