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13.07.2022

Italian textile machinery sector returning to pre-Covid levels

  • Annual assembly of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers

  • Digitalization and Sustainability Key to Resiliency for Italian Textile Machinery Sector

The objective critical issues faced by Italy as a whole throughout the course of 2021, primarily dictated by a pandemic that upset any and all pre-existing equilibriums, have not slowed or halted the Italian textile machinery sector.

Indeed, data presented during the annual assembly of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, held on 1 July proved decidedly positive, showing that in 2021 the sector recovered significantly compared to 2020, to the point of returning to pre-Covid levels.

Specifically, Italian textile machinery production amounted to 2.388 billion euros (+35% over 2020 and + 5% over 2019), with total exports amounting to 2.031 billion euros (+37% over 2020 and +9% over 2019).

  • Annual assembly of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers

  • Digitalization and Sustainability Key to Resiliency for Italian Textile Machinery Sector

The objective critical issues faced by Italy as a whole throughout the course of 2021, primarily dictated by a pandemic that upset any and all pre-existing equilibriums, have not slowed or halted the Italian textile machinery sector.

Indeed, data presented during the annual assembly of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, held on 1 July proved decidedly positive, showing that in 2021 the sector recovered significantly compared to 2020, to the point of returning to pre-Covid levels.

Specifically, Italian textile machinery production amounted to 2.388 billion euros (+35% over 2020 and + 5% over 2019), with total exports amounting to 2.031 billion euros (+37% over 2020 and +9% over 2019).

However, these results do not cancel the obstacles that companies are still facing. Looking to the near future, expectations are for a rather uncertain outlook, as underscored by ACIMIT President Alessandro Zucchi: “2022 remains a year replete with unknown factors, starting with the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, along with the persistence of the pandemic, which seriously risk delaying expected growth consolidation for businesses in the sector. Difficulties in finding raw materials and components negatively affect the completion and fulfilment of orders processed as far back as 2021. To boot, rising energy costs and inflationary trends affecting numerous commodities are depressing overall business confidence. So the outlook for the sector is not so good.”
As such, the two cornerstones through which ACIMIT aims to support the Italian textile machinery sector are digitilization and sustainability.

4.0: The textile machinery sector looks to the future
The road to digital transformation has already led numerous manufacturers to completely rethink their production processes, rendering them more efficient and l ess expensive. The digital world is moving ahead at a decisive rate in the textile machinery sector, where the buzzwords are increasingly, for instance, the Internet of Things connecting to a company’s ecosystem, machine learning algorithms applied to production, predictive maintenance, and the integrated cloud management of various production departments. It is no coincidence that ACIMIT has focused decisively on its Digital Ready project, through which Italian textile machinery that adopt a common set of data are certified, with the aim of facilitating integration with the operating systems of client companies (ERP, MES, CRM, etc.).

A green soul
Combining production efficiency and respect for the environment: a challenge ACIMIT has made its own and which it promotes among its members through the Sustainable Technologies project. Launched by the association as early as 2011, the project highlights the commitment of Italian textile machinery manufacturers in the area of sustainability. At the heart of the project is the Green Label, a form of certification specifically for Italian textile machinery which highlights its energy and environmental performance. An all-Italian seal of approval developed in collaboration with RINA, an international certification body.
The assembly held on 1 July provided an opportunity to take stock of the Sustainable Technologies project, more specifically, with the presentation of the Rina Consulting survey on the Green Label’s evolution and impact in recent years.

The results have confirmed the initiative’s extreme validity. The technological advances implemented by the association’s machinery producers participating in the project have effectively translated into benefits in terms of environmental impact (reduction of CO2 equivalent emissions for machinery), as well as economic advantages for machinery users.

With reference to the year 2021, a total of 204,598 tons of CO2 emissions avoided on an annual basis have been quantified, thanks to the implementation of improvements on machinery. This is a truly significant reduction which, for the sake of comparison, corresponds to the carbon dioxide emissions generated by 36,864 automobiles travelling an average of 35,000 km a year. In terms of energy savings, the use of green labeled textile machinery has provided excellent performances in allowing for a reduction of up to 84% in consumption.

A round table discussion on the Green Label’s primary purpose
The environmental and economic impact generated in production processes for Italian textile machinery through the use of Green Label technologies was the focus of the round table which concluded the ACIMIT assembly.

Moderated by Aurora Magni (professor of the Industrial Systems Sustainability course at the LIUC School of Engineering), the debate involved Gianluca Brenna (Lipomo Printing House administrator and Vice President of the Italian Fashion System for Welfare), Pietro Pin (Benetton Group consultant and President of UNI for the textile-clothing area), Giorgio Ravasio (Italy Country Manager for Vivienne Westwood), as well as ACIMIT President Alessandro Zucchi.

Called on to compare common factors in their experiences relating to environmental transition processes for their respective companies, the participants were unanimous: the future of Italian textile machinery can no longer ignore advanced technology developments capable of offering sustainable solutions with a low environmental impact while also reducing production costs. This philosophy has by now been consolidated, and has proven to lead directly to a circular economy outlook.

The upcoming ITMA 2023 exhibition
Lastly, a word on ITMA 2023, the most important international exhibition for textile machinery, to be held in Italy from 8 to 14 June 2023 at Fiera-Milano Rho. Marking the 19th edition of ITMA, this trade fair is an essential event for the entire industry worldwide, providing a global showcase for numerous innovative operational solutions on display. A marketplace that offers participants extraordinary business opportunities. The participation of Italian companies is managed by ACIMIT.

(c) Enapter
06.07.2022

Fraunhofer UMSICHT: Start für Projekt Life Cycle Impact Zero

Der Elektrolyseur-Hersteller Enapter hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, den gesamten Produktionsprozess ohne negative Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt zu gestalten. Um diesem Ziel näher zu kommen, baut das Unternehmen derzeit den Enapter Campus, eine Produktionsstätte, die vollständig mit erneuerbaren Energien vor Ort und aus dem angrenzenden Bioenergiepark im nordrhein-westfälischen Saerbeck betrieben wird. Der Standort bündelt auf 82.000 Quadratmetern die Elektrolyseur-Produktion, Forschung und Entwicklung sowie Verwaltungs-, Besprechungs-, Büroräume und eine Kantine. Welche Maßnahmen sich darüber hinaus zur realen Umsetzung des »Life Cycle Impact Zero«-Anspruchs umweltverträglich umsetzen lassen, will das Unternehmen jetzt gemeinsam mit Forschenden von Fraunhofer UMSICHT, Wuppertal Institut und dem iSuN der FH Münster herausfinden.

Der Elektrolyseur-Hersteller Enapter hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, den gesamten Produktionsprozess ohne negative Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt zu gestalten. Um diesem Ziel näher zu kommen, baut das Unternehmen derzeit den Enapter Campus, eine Produktionsstätte, die vollständig mit erneuerbaren Energien vor Ort und aus dem angrenzenden Bioenergiepark im nordrhein-westfälischen Saerbeck betrieben wird. Der Standort bündelt auf 82.000 Quadratmetern die Elektrolyseur-Produktion, Forschung und Entwicklung sowie Verwaltungs-, Besprechungs-, Büroräume und eine Kantine. Welche Maßnahmen sich darüber hinaus zur realen Umsetzung des »Life Cycle Impact Zero«-Anspruchs umweltverträglich umsetzen lassen, will das Unternehmen jetzt gemeinsam mit Forschenden von Fraunhofer UMSICHT, Wuppertal Institut und dem iSuN der FH Münster herausfinden.

Im Rahmen des am 15. April 2022 gestarteten Projekts »Life Cycle Impact Zero« wollen die Beitragenden einen besonders umfangreichen und holistischen Ansatz zur Umweltbilanzierung entwickeln und anwenden. Dieser umfasst die Chemieproduktion sowie Fertigung der Elektrolyseure genauso wie etwa den Umgang mit den Ressourcen Energie und Wasser, die Entstehung von Abfällen oder allgemein den Faktor Mensch. Damit sind sämtliche Interaktionen zwischen Unternehmen und Menschen gemeint. Das schließt insbesondere Angestellte im Unternehmen, aber auch Menschen in vor- und nachgelagerten Wertschöpfungsketten, Nutzende der Technologie oder Anwohnende in der Umgebung der Produktionsstätten ein. Außerdem soll ein Konzept für eine nachhaltige Verpflegung der Mitarbeitenden entwickelt werden.

Die Grundlage für alle durchzuführenden Umweltbilanzierungen ist die ISO 14040. Die anerkannte internationale Norm unterteilt die Untersuchung in vier Phasen: Ziel und Untersuchungsrahmen, Sachbilanz, Wirkungsabschätzung sowie Interpretation. Als weitere Methoden kommen Sensitivitätsanalysen und Szenariotechniken zum Einsatz.

Auf Basis dieser Analysen sollen in dem 18-monatigen Projekt konkrete Maßnahmen beispielsweise in der Produktfertigung, in der Mitarbeitermobilität oder in der Energieversorgung abgeleitet werden, um die Umweltauswirkungen nach Möglichkeit vollständig zu vermeiden. Weiterhin wird geprüft, ob diese Maßnahmen auf andere Standorte von Enapter – etwa in Italien – übertragbar sind. Im Anschluss an das Projekt sollen die definierten Schritte in der nächsten Phase durch Enapter praktisch umgesetzt werden. In der darauffolgenden Phase 3 ist eine erneute Überprüfung geplant. In dieser wird ermittelt, ob die bis dahin erreichten technischen Neuerungen bei der Produktion und Anwendung der Elektrolyseure zusätzliche ökologische Verbesserungen ermöglichen.

Das Projekt »Life Cycle Impact Zero« wird vom Land NRW gefördert.

Quelle:

Fraunhofer UMSICHT

(c) INDA
06.07.2022

INDA: Highlights of the World of Wipes® International Conference

More than 450 participants from 18 countries made in-person connections and gained innovative insights into the segment’s future at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, reported strong attendance and activity at its 16th WOW conference, June 27-30. Highlights included a conference, award presentations, a separate 1.5-day WIPES Academy training course, and a new mentorship program.  

WOW speakers focused on the future of the $17 billion wipes sector amid changing consumer trends, supply chain complexities, sustainable packaging demands, and medical disinfection challenges. Program sessions included Circular and Sustainable Wipes, Supply Chain Challenges, Sustainable Substrates, Disinfection Concerns, Sustainable Packaging Trends, and Flushability Developments.

Tony Fragnito welcomed participants in his new role as INDA President for the first time since succeeding Dave Rousse, now President Emeritus and advisor.

More than 450 participants from 18 countries made in-person connections and gained innovative insights into the segment’s future at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, reported strong attendance and activity at its 16th WOW conference, June 27-30. Highlights included a conference, award presentations, a separate 1.5-day WIPES Academy training course, and a new mentorship program.  

WOW speakers focused on the future of the $17 billion wipes sector amid changing consumer trends, supply chain complexities, sustainable packaging demands, and medical disinfection challenges. Program sessions included Circular and Sustainable Wipes, Supply Chain Challenges, Sustainable Substrates, Disinfection Concerns, Sustainable Packaging Trends, and Flushability Developments.

Tony Fragnito welcomed participants in his new role as INDA President for the first time since succeeding Dave Rousse, now President Emeritus and advisor.

WOW highlights included the announcement of Nice’ N CLEAN® SecureFLUSH™ Technology Flushable Wipes from Nice-Pak as the winner of this year’s World of Wipes Innovation Award® for their flushable wipes made of 100 percent cellulose nonwoven. A specialty “lock and key” design of plant-based fibers and formula leverages patent-pending technology to ensure responsible care of plumbing and wastewater.

Other highlights included the presentation of the 2022 INDA Lifetime Technical Award to Richard Knowlson, Principal, RPK Consulting. The award honors an individual with a long-established nonwovens career that advance technology and the commercial success of the North American nonwovens industry. Knowlson pioneered the use of powder super absorbents in airlaid forming systems creating new period product designs for ultra-thin products. He co-founded Airformed Composites, co-invented the first commercial multi-bonded airlaid products in North America that were used in characters for Sesame Street and served in leadership positions with Rayonier, Ciba/Huntsman and Jacob Holm.

05.07.2022

Stahl: Reduction of Scope 3 upstream emissions by at least 25%

Stahl, a proponent of responsible chemistry, is submitting a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target that is aligned with the most recent guidance provided by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The new target marks a key milestone on the company’s journey toward carbon neutrality.

Stahl’s SBTi submission includes a specific commitment regarding the company’s Scope 3 upstream emissions, which Stahl aims to reduce by at least 25% over the next 10 years, compared with the base year (2021). This reduction would primarily be achieved by Stahl replacing its fossil-based raw materials with lower-carbon alternatives. The target is a major step towards the objective of limiting global warming temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050, as agreed at the 2015 Paris Climate Accords.
 
Stahl’s extended commitment builds on the company’s existing targets to reduce its emission for Scopes 1 and 2, which were set shortly after the Paris Agreement in 2015. Stahl has since reduced its Scope 1 and 2 (direct) GHG emissions by more than 30%, thanks to operational efficiency gains and by decarbonizing its energy supply.

Stahl, a proponent of responsible chemistry, is submitting a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target that is aligned with the most recent guidance provided by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The new target marks a key milestone on the company’s journey toward carbon neutrality.

Stahl’s SBTi submission includes a specific commitment regarding the company’s Scope 3 upstream emissions, which Stahl aims to reduce by at least 25% over the next 10 years, compared with the base year (2021). This reduction would primarily be achieved by Stahl replacing its fossil-based raw materials with lower-carbon alternatives. The target is a major step towards the objective of limiting global warming temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050, as agreed at the 2015 Paris Climate Accords.
 
Stahl’s extended commitment builds on the company’s existing targets to reduce its emission for Scopes 1 and 2, which were set shortly after the Paris Agreement in 2015. Stahl has since reduced its Scope 1 and 2 (direct) GHG emissions by more than 30%, thanks to operational efficiency gains and by decarbonizing its energy supply.

Scope 3 GHG emissions cover all the additional indirect emissions that can occur in the value chain, including those associated with purchased raw materials, packaging, business travel, and transportation. Stahl’s Scope 3 emissions currently represent over 90% of its carbon footprint.

Quelle:

Stahl Holdings B.V.

29.06.2022

Anmeldungen für A+A 2023 starten

Ab dem 29. Juni können sich ausstellende Unternehmen für die A+A 2023 anmelden! Die Messe und Kongressveranstaltung für persönlichen Schutz, betriebliche Sicherheit und Gesundheit bei der Arbeit findet vom 24. bis 27. Oktober 2023 in Düsseldorf statt.

Unter dem Motto „Der Mensch zählt“ präsentieren auf der A+A 2023 zahlreiche Aussteller innovative Lösungen und Konzepte rund um das sichere und gesunde Arbeiten. Das thematische Dach der internationalen Messe bilden diesmal die großen Megatrends Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit.  

Angefangen von persönlicher Schutzausrüstung (PSA), betrieblichem Brand-, Umwelt- oder Katastrophenschutz bis hin zu Angeboten für die ergonomische und gesunde Arbeitsplatzgestaltung bietet die internationale Messe eine breite Produkt- und Lösungsvielfalt.

Dabei stehen Themen wie beispielsweise Nachhaltigkeit und Kreislaufwirtschaft von Produkten, digitale Services in der Bereitstellung, Pflege und Lagerung von PSA, mobiles Arbeiten sowie Exoskelette (Wearable Robots) und Wearables im Fokus. Foren und Side Events sowie eine innovative Start-up Zone ergänzen die Messe und setzen neue Impulse.     

Ab dem 29. Juni können sich ausstellende Unternehmen für die A+A 2023 anmelden! Die Messe und Kongressveranstaltung für persönlichen Schutz, betriebliche Sicherheit und Gesundheit bei der Arbeit findet vom 24. bis 27. Oktober 2023 in Düsseldorf statt.

Unter dem Motto „Der Mensch zählt“ präsentieren auf der A+A 2023 zahlreiche Aussteller innovative Lösungen und Konzepte rund um das sichere und gesunde Arbeiten. Das thematische Dach der internationalen Messe bilden diesmal die großen Megatrends Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit.  

Angefangen von persönlicher Schutzausrüstung (PSA), betrieblichem Brand-, Umwelt- oder Katastrophenschutz bis hin zu Angeboten für die ergonomische und gesunde Arbeitsplatzgestaltung bietet die internationale Messe eine breite Produkt- und Lösungsvielfalt.

Dabei stehen Themen wie beispielsweise Nachhaltigkeit und Kreislaufwirtschaft von Produkten, digitale Services in der Bereitstellung, Pflege und Lagerung von PSA, mobiles Arbeiten sowie Exoskelette (Wearable Robots) und Wearables im Fokus. Foren und Side Events sowie eine innovative Start-up Zone ergänzen die Messe und setzen neue Impulse.     

Mehr Informationen zur Anmeldung finden Sie hier.

Quelle:

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

27.06.2022

ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei Advance SS 2023

The Japanese textile manufacturer ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei Advance presents its SS 2023 collection, made of high-tech fabrics implementing new-generation values, with the aim of keeping nature, body and mind in harmony.

ECOSENSOR™ presents 40 new references that meet the needs of the contemporary consumer, such as durability, wellbeing and performance. Being capable of combining active climate control, exquisite touch, lightness and comfort with sustainable values, ECOSENSOR™ stands out as a unique eco-high-tech performance proposition in its market. The collection covers the different market applications with 7 items for INNERWEAR, 2 for OUTERWEAR, 17 for SPORT KNIT and 14 for SPORT WOVEN.

Furthermore, all of ECOSENSOR™ fabrics are made with sustainable materials which are certified by internatinal certification such as GRS, RCS or self-certification by each yarn supplier, through a traceable and transparent production process and supply chain.
100% of the stretch articles (representing 35% of the collection) are made with ROICA™ EF by Asahi Kasei, the recycled stretch yarn made from pre-consumer materials.

The Japanese textile manufacturer ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei Advance presents its SS 2023 collection, made of high-tech fabrics implementing new-generation values, with the aim of keeping nature, body and mind in harmony.

ECOSENSOR™ presents 40 new references that meet the needs of the contemporary consumer, such as durability, wellbeing and performance. Being capable of combining active climate control, exquisite touch, lightness and comfort with sustainable values, ECOSENSOR™ stands out as a unique eco-high-tech performance proposition in its market. The collection covers the different market applications with 7 items for INNERWEAR, 2 for OUTERWEAR, 17 for SPORT KNIT and 14 for SPORT WOVEN.

Furthermore, all of ECOSENSOR™ fabrics are made with sustainable materials which are certified by internatinal certification such as GRS, RCS or self-certification by each yarn supplier, through a traceable and transparent production process and supply chain.
100% of the stretch articles (representing 35% of the collection) are made with ROICA™ EF by Asahi Kasei, the recycled stretch yarn made from pre-consumer materials.

The main fibers are GRS certified recycled polyester and recycled polyamide, but the collection also features some blends, such as in Bemberg™, the high-tech yarn born from the transformation of cotton linters through a circular, transparent and traceable process with a precious hand, optimal moisture management characteristics,  whose end of life guarantees its biodegradability.
Even the dyeing and finishing phases have been certified by international labels such as bluesign® or OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

Quelle:

ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei / C.L.A.S.S.

(c) VDMA
Award winners with foundation chairman and professors
23.06.2022

VDMA: Junior engineers with focus on sustainability

On the occasion of the Techtextil fair in Frankfurt, the Chairman of VDMA’s Walter Reiners-Stiftung Foundation, Peter D. Dornier, has awarded prizes to seven successful young engineers. For the first time, the Foundation awarded two Sustainability Awards. They are awarded to academic works in which, for example, solutions for resource-saving products and technologies are developed.

A Sustainability Prize in the category Project Work, endowed with 3.000 euros was awarded to Simon Hoebel, TU Dresden, for his thesis on recycled thermoplastic fibres for composite components.
Marina Michel, TU Dresden, received a Sustainability Award in the category Master, worth 3.500 euros. The topic of her master thesis was the functionalisation of yarns for the filtration of micro- and nanoplastics from water.

A Promotion Prize in the category Project Work, endowed with 4.000 euros, was awarded to a student group from RWTH Aachen. The teamwork of Luis Gleissner, Leopold Habersbrunner, Frederic Olbrich and Frederik Schicks was the construction of a test rig for tests on oil-adsorbing textiles.

On the occasion of the Techtextil fair in Frankfurt, the Chairman of VDMA’s Walter Reiners-Stiftung Foundation, Peter D. Dornier, has awarded prizes to seven successful young engineers. For the first time, the Foundation awarded two Sustainability Awards. They are awarded to academic works in which, for example, solutions for resource-saving products and technologies are developed.

A Sustainability Prize in the category Project Work, endowed with 3.000 euros was awarded to Simon Hoebel, TU Dresden, for his thesis on recycled thermoplastic fibres for composite components.
Marina Michel, TU Dresden, received a Sustainability Award in the category Master, worth 3.500 euros. The topic of her master thesis was the functionalisation of yarns for the filtration of micro- and nanoplastics from water.

A Promotion Prize in the category Project Work, endowed with 4.000 euros, was awarded to a student group from RWTH Aachen. The teamwork of Luis Gleissner, Leopold Habersbrunner, Frederic Olbrich and Frederik Schicks was the construction of a test rig for tests on oil-adsorbing textiles.

Felix Zerbes, RWTH Aachen, was awarded a Promotion Prize of 3.500 euros in the category Master. He developed a technical solution for air jet weaving to improve the quality of woven fabric.

Quelle:

VDMA e. V.

22.06.2022

Autoneum veröffentlicht Corporate Responsibility Report 2021

  • Beitritt zur «Science Based Targets»-Initiative

Mit der 2018 lancierten «Advance Sustainability»-Strategie 2025 hat Autoneum ambitionierte Ziele in den Bereichen Umwelt, Soziales und Governance definiert. Im vergangenen Jahr wurden wesentliche quantitative wie qualitative Verbesserungen erreicht, wie der heute veröffentliche Corporate Responsibility Report 2021 zeigt. So konnten die CO2-Emissionen 2021 reduziert und der Anteil von wiederverwertetem Produktionsausschuss (Recycling) deutlich erhöht werden.

  • Beitritt zur «Science Based Targets»-Initiative

Mit der 2018 lancierten «Advance Sustainability»-Strategie 2025 hat Autoneum ambitionierte Ziele in den Bereichen Umwelt, Soziales und Governance definiert. Im vergangenen Jahr wurden wesentliche quantitative wie qualitative Verbesserungen erreicht, wie der heute veröffentliche Corporate Responsibility Report 2021 zeigt. So konnten die CO2-Emissionen 2021 reduziert und der Anteil von wiederverwertetem Produktionsausschuss (Recycling) deutlich erhöht werden.

Nach Autoneums letztjähriger Entscheidung, seine Umweltziele mit einem Zeithorizont bis 2027 und mit quantifizierbaren Zielen für alle direkten und indirekten Treibhausgasemissionen zu erweitern, hat das Unternehmen kürzlich die Erklärung zum Beitritt zur «Science Based Targets»-Initiative unterzeichnet. Autoneum anerkennt den dringenden Handlungsbedarf und wird der SBTi seine wissenschaftlich fundierten Ziele zur kurzfristigen Reduktion der CO2-Emissionen vorlegen. Ausserdem berichtet Autoneum zum ersten Mal vollständig über seine Scope-3-Emissionen. Im Einklang mit dem strategischen Ziel, den Strombezug aus fossilen Energieträgern kontinuierlich abzubauen und durch erneuerbare Energien zu ersetzen, wurden 2021 weltweit zehn  Werke auf erneuerbare Energien umgestellt.

Autoneum hat im vergangenen Jahr wiederum eine Vielzahl an Projekten in den Bereichen «nachhaltige Produkte und Produktionsprozesse», «fairer und attraktiver Arbeitsplatz», «Good Corporate Citizenship» und «verantwortungsvolle Beschaffung» umgesetzt: 29 Ökoeffizienz-projekte mit Schwerpunkt auf Materialeffizienz und Recycling haben weltweit zu einer umwelt-freundlicheren Produktion und entsprechend nachhaltigeren Komponenten beigetragen. Das Ergebnis war eine deutliche Abfallreduktion und Prozessoptimierung bei einer Reihe von Produkten. Darüber hinaus wurden neue ökoeffiziente Produkte erfolgreich im Markt lanciert.

Eine vollständige Übersicht über alle Ziele und Aktivitäten des vergangenen Jahres ist im Corporate Responsibility Report 2021 aufgeführt.

Quelle:

Autoneum Management AG

20.06.2022

Beaulieu Fibres International at Techtextil 22

  • Bio circular Fibre - Shaping Sustainable Living

The European staple fibre producer Beaulieu Fibres International turns the spotlight on future-focused solutions for nonwovens & engineered fabrics at Techtextil 22. A key priority is innovation in polyolefin fibres and bicomponent polyester/polyolefin fibres, to advance sustainable design, end-of-life recyclability, and resource and carbon footprint reduction for industrial and hygiene applications.

The new sustainability roadmap - Route 2030 outlines how the company is targeting the reduction of our environmental footprint to zero, taking care of people and doing business in a transparent, ethical way. Sustainability is key to Beaulieu Fibre International’s long-term strategy, and the company is heavily focused on defining its green portfolio to support evolution in diverse market applications and to work towards a circular economy with the whole supply chain.

  • Bio circular Fibre - Shaping Sustainable Living

The European staple fibre producer Beaulieu Fibres International turns the spotlight on future-focused solutions for nonwovens & engineered fabrics at Techtextil 22. A key priority is innovation in polyolefin fibres and bicomponent polyester/polyolefin fibres, to advance sustainable design, end-of-life recyclability, and resource and carbon footprint reduction for industrial and hygiene applications.

The new sustainability roadmap - Route 2030 outlines how the company is targeting the reduction of our environmental footprint to zero, taking care of people and doing business in a transparent, ethical way. Sustainability is key to Beaulieu Fibre International’s long-term strategy, and the company is heavily focused on defining its green portfolio to support evolution in diverse market applications and to work towards a circular economy with the whole supply chain.

Beaulieu Fibres International will offer ISCC Plus (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus) certified bio circular MONO-PP and BICO PP/PE fibres in 1,3-8,9 dtex, available with all the main available finish classes. These drop-in solutions, with no loss in quality, will support customers reduce reliance on virgin fossil carbon in their nonwoven and engineered fibre applications, contributing to the transition towards a circular economy.

Quelle:

Beaulieu Fibres International

20.06.2022

Suominen strengthens its capabilities in sustainable products

Suominen strengthens its capabilities in sustainable products by enhancing and upgrading one of its production lines in Nakkila, Finland. The investment is made in line with Suominen’s strategy and supports company’s vision to be a frontrunner in sustainability.

“As we foresaw in our strategy the market demand in Europe has changed remarkably towards more sustainable products. With this investment we respond to the increased demand for environmentally friendly products and also enhance our operational performance in terms of safety, quality and productivity,” says Petri Helsky, President and CEO of Suominen.

The total value of the investment is approximately EUR 6 million and the investment project will be completed in the second half of 2023.

Suominen strengthens its capabilities in sustainable products by enhancing and upgrading one of its production lines in Nakkila, Finland. The investment is made in line with Suominen’s strategy and supports company’s vision to be a frontrunner in sustainability.

“As we foresaw in our strategy the market demand in Europe has changed remarkably towards more sustainable products. With this investment we respond to the increased demand for environmentally friendly products and also enhance our operational performance in terms of safety, quality and productivity,” says Petri Helsky, President and CEO of Suominen.

The total value of the investment is approximately EUR 6 million and the investment project will be completed in the second half of 2023.

Weitere Informationen:
Suominen Sustainability nonwovens
Quelle:

Suominen

(c) Billi London
17.06.2022

Billi London: Accelerated degradation in Landfill

Billi London is shaping the future of fashion with eco legwear. Founded by Sophie Billi-Hardwick and Marie Bouhier in November 2020, the pair’s goal was to create durable and comfortable hosiery that was no longer seen as disposable or for single-use.
 
Each piece is made with innovative enhanced degradable yarns Amni Soul Eco® nylon and ROICA ™ V550 elastane. Amni Soul Eco® is degrading in a time of 5 years*, 20x faster than the normal 40–100-year timeframe. The materials break down into biomass and biogas, create renewable energy and do not leave behind microplastics in landfill. The soft yet chic fabrics have revolutionised the legwear industry as well as pioneering a change across the fashion sector which rarely goes beyond just using recyclable materials.

This year, Billi London was selected as one of only five brands to present as an Organic Exhibitor at the Salon International de la Lingerie (SIL) from 18-20 June at Porte de Versailles in Paris.

*In landfill conditions. Reference system: ASTM D5511 - Std test 

Billi London is shaping the future of fashion with eco legwear. Founded by Sophie Billi-Hardwick and Marie Bouhier in November 2020, the pair’s goal was to create durable and comfortable hosiery that was no longer seen as disposable or for single-use.
 
Each piece is made with innovative enhanced degradable yarns Amni Soul Eco® nylon and ROICA ™ V550 elastane. Amni Soul Eco® is degrading in a time of 5 years*, 20x faster than the normal 40–100-year timeframe. The materials break down into biomass and biogas, create renewable energy and do not leave behind microplastics in landfill. The soft yet chic fabrics have revolutionised the legwear industry as well as pioneering a change across the fashion sector which rarely goes beyond just using recyclable materials.

This year, Billi London was selected as one of only five brands to present as an Organic Exhibitor at the Salon International de la Lingerie (SIL) from 18-20 June at Porte de Versailles in Paris.

*In landfill conditions. Reference system: ASTM D5511 - Std test 

Quelle:

Billi London / C.L.A.S.S.

15.06.2022

Lenzing kooperiert mit TfS zur Schaffung globaler nachhaltiger Lieferketten

  • Lenzing setzt weiterhin auf Partnerschaften für den systemischen Wandel
  • Klares Bekenntnis zur Verbesserung des ökologischen Fußabdruckes der Textil- und Vliesstoffindustrien
  • Globale Initiative TfS fördert nachhaltige Gestaltung globaler Lieferketten

Die Lenzing Gruppe, weltweit führender Anbieter von holzbasierten Spezialfasern für die globalen Textil- und Vliesstoffindustrien, ist der Initiative für nachhaltige Lieferketten in der Chemieindustrie, Together for Sustainability (TfS), beigetreten. Mit Lenzing haben sich zahlreiche international tätige Chemieunternehmen der Initiative angeschlossen. Ihr gemeinsames Ziel es, die globalen Lieferketten der chemischen Industrie nachhaltig zu gestalten.

  • Lenzing setzt weiterhin auf Partnerschaften für den systemischen Wandel
  • Klares Bekenntnis zur Verbesserung des ökologischen Fußabdruckes der Textil- und Vliesstoffindustrien
  • Globale Initiative TfS fördert nachhaltige Gestaltung globaler Lieferketten

Die Lenzing Gruppe, weltweit führender Anbieter von holzbasierten Spezialfasern für die globalen Textil- und Vliesstoffindustrien, ist der Initiative für nachhaltige Lieferketten in der Chemieindustrie, Together for Sustainability (TfS), beigetreten. Mit Lenzing haben sich zahlreiche international tätige Chemieunternehmen der Initiative angeschlossen. Ihr gemeinsames Ziel es, die globalen Lieferketten der chemischen Industrie nachhaltig zu gestalten.

„Der Beitritt zur TfS-Initiative ist ein weiteres klares Bekenntnis zur Verbesserung des ökologischen Fußabdruckes der globalen Textil- und Vliesstoffindustrien und zeigt, dass in Lenzing das Thema Nachhaltigkeit sehr ernst genommen wird – und zwar so sehr, dass die Nachhaltigkeit im Mittelpunkt unserer Geschäftsstrategie steht. Die Industrie braucht Innovationen, um den Wandel von einem linearen zu einem Geschäftsmodell der Kreislaufwirtschaft weiter voranzutreiben. Lenzing arbeitet auch in Zukunft mit Partnern in der gesamten Lieferkette zusammen, um diese Vision zu verwirklichen“, sagt Robert van de Kerkhof, Chief Commercial Officer Fiber bei Lenzing.

Partnerschaften für systemischen Wandel
Komplexe globale Herausforderungen in Bezug auf Nachhaltigkeit verlangen einen kooperativen Ansatz bei der Entwicklung systemischer Lösungen, unter Einbeziehung vieler Stakeholder-Gruppen. Um die globalen Textil- und Vliesstoffindustrien nachhaltiger zu gestalten und systemischen Wandel herbeizuführen, baut Lenzing daher innerhalb ihrer Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie „Naturally Positive“ seit vielen Jahren auch auf Partnerschaften.

„Ich bin sehr stolz darauf, Lenzing in der TfS-Familie willkommen zu heißen, womit sich die Zahl der TfS-Mitglieder auf 37 erhöht. Gemeinsam mit unseren strategischen Partnern bauen wir unsere Reichweite weiter aus und verstärken weltweit unseren Einfluss auf die Nachhaltigkeitsleistung in den chemischen Lieferketten. Angesichts der rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen, der klimatischen Herausforderungen und der Marktbedingungen wird der Bedarf an nachhaltigen Unternehmen immer größer. TfS ist der entscheidende Wegbereiter, um Lieferketten und Unternehmen insgesamt nachhaltiger zu machen und zur Entwicklung einer besseren Welt beizutragen“, sagt TfS-Präsident Bertrand Conquéret.

Die globale TfS-Initiative folgt den Grundsätzen des UN Global Compact und Responsible Care.

Quelle:

Lenzing AG

(c) ​Yanfeng
15.06.2022

Yanfeng zeichnet seine Zulieferer in Europa aus

Yanfeng, ein weltweit führender Automobilzulieferer, hat die Leistungen seiner europäischen Zulieferer mit seinen jährlichen Lieferantenauszeichnungen gewürdigt. Im Rahmen einer Preisverleihung in der Europazentrale des Unternehmens in Neuss erhielten gestern insgesamt 13 Lieferanten die Auszeichnungen in zwei Kategorien.

Mit einem Distinguished Supplier Award und zwölf Supplier Excellence Awards in fünf Unterkategorien bewertete YF seine Lieferanten nach mehreren Kriterien. Besonders wichtig waren dabei die Vision des Unternehmens in Bezug auf Technologie und Innovation sowie die Nachhaltigkeit. Darüber hinaus wurden auch Qualität, Kosten, Service und Kundenzufriedenheit bewertet.

Die Preisträger aus Europa sind:

Yanfeng, ein weltweit führender Automobilzulieferer, hat die Leistungen seiner europäischen Zulieferer mit seinen jährlichen Lieferantenauszeichnungen gewürdigt. Im Rahmen einer Preisverleihung in der Europazentrale des Unternehmens in Neuss erhielten gestern insgesamt 13 Lieferanten die Auszeichnungen in zwei Kategorien.

Mit einem Distinguished Supplier Award und zwölf Supplier Excellence Awards in fünf Unterkategorien bewertete YF seine Lieferanten nach mehreren Kriterien. Besonders wichtig waren dabei die Vision des Unternehmens in Bezug auf Technologie und Innovation sowie die Nachhaltigkeit. Darüber hinaus wurden auch Qualität, Kosten, Service und Kundenzufriedenheit bewertet.

Die Preisträger aus Europa sind:

Distinguished Supplier Award:
- BASF Polyurethanes GmbH, Deutschland
 
Supplier Excellence Award – Quality:
- Industrias Alegre S.A., Spanien
 
Supplier Excellence Award – Customer Satisfaction:
- DSSI International, LLC, Slowakei
- SIGIT d.o.o., Serbien
 
Supplier Excellence Award – Sustainability:
- HOFFMANN + VOSS GmbH, Deutschland
 
Supplier Excellence Award – Technology and Innovation:
- SemsoTec GmbH, Deutschland
- Lightworks GmbH, Deutschland
 
Supplier Excellence Award – Service:
- CTP, Tschechien
- Milsped d.o.o., Serbien
- Prewave GmbH, Österreich
- Schneider Electric SE, Frankreich
- SPARETECH GmbH, Deutschland
- Weber GmbH & Co. KG, Deutschland

Quelle:

Yanfeng

(c) Borealis
10.06.2022

Borealis-Strategie 2030: Nachhaltigkeit im Fokus

  • Strategie und Unternehmenszweck bestätigen die Vision der Borealis Gruppe als ein Unternehmen für fortschrittliche und nachhaltige Lösungen in den Bereichen Chemicals & Materials
  • Nachhaltigkeit im Zentrum all der Aktivitäten – damit unterstützt das Unternehmen die Ambition der OMV Gruppe, bis 2050 ein klimaneutrales Unternehmen zu werden
  • Starkes Fundament unterstützt laufende geographische Expansion mit starkem Fokus auf den Nahen & Mittleren Osten, Asien und Nordamerika

Borealis gibt die Einführung der Borealis Strategie 2030 bekannt, in deren Mittelpunkt die Nachhaltigkeit steht. Diese strategische Weiterentwicklung baut auf einem starken Fundament, beruhend auf Borealis‘ Engagement für Sicherheit (safety first), Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter, Innovation und Technologie sowie Leistungen im gesamten Unternehmen. Dieses Fundament liefert auch die Grundlage für Borealis‘ kontinuierliche geographische Expansion und die laufende Transformation hin zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft.

  • Strategie und Unternehmenszweck bestätigen die Vision der Borealis Gruppe als ein Unternehmen für fortschrittliche und nachhaltige Lösungen in den Bereichen Chemicals & Materials
  • Nachhaltigkeit im Zentrum all der Aktivitäten – damit unterstützt das Unternehmen die Ambition der OMV Gruppe, bis 2050 ein klimaneutrales Unternehmen zu werden
  • Starkes Fundament unterstützt laufende geographische Expansion mit starkem Fokus auf den Nahen & Mittleren Osten, Asien und Nordamerika

Borealis gibt die Einführung der Borealis Strategie 2030 bekannt, in deren Mittelpunkt die Nachhaltigkeit steht. Diese strategische Weiterentwicklung baut auf einem starken Fundament, beruhend auf Borealis‘ Engagement für Sicherheit (safety first), Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter, Innovation und Technologie sowie Leistungen im gesamten Unternehmen. Dieses Fundament liefert auch die Grundlage für Borealis‘ kontinuierliche geographische Expansion und die laufende Transformation hin zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft. Die aktualisierte Strategie formuliert neue Nachhaltigkeitsziele im Hinblick auf die Treibhausgasemissionen, den Energieverbrauch und Maßnahmen im Zusammenhang mit der Kreislaufwirtschaft. Der Borealis-Strategie 2030 liegt zudem ein weiter entwickelter Unternehmenszweck („Purpose“) zugrunde: „Essentielle Ressourcen für ein nachhaltiges Leben neu erfinden.“ – Eine Einstellung, die fest in der gesamten OMV Gruppe verankert ist.*

* Mehr Informationen finden Sie im Anhang.

Quelle:

Borealis / ikp

09.06.2022

GFA: New sustainability actions at Global Fashion Summit

The Global Fashion Summit was hosted by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) in Copenhagen on 7-8 June. The event was centred around the theme ‘Alliances for a New Era’ and convened over 900 leaders from brands, retailers, NGOs, policy, manufacturers, and innovators to drive urgent action.

Attendees heard from 112 speakers including HRH The Crown Princess of Denmark; Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability & institutional Affairs Officer, Kering; Leo Rongone, CEO, Bottega Veneta; Thierry Andretta, CEO, Mulberry; Lily Cole, Author & Podcaster on climate solutions and Advisor for UNECE; Nicolaj Reffstrup, Founder, GANNI; Maximillian Bittner, CEO, Vestiaire Collective; Paul Polmon, Co-Author, Net Positive; Bobby Kolade, Fashion Designer; Halide Alagöz, Chief Product Officer, Ralph Lauren Corporation; Aditi Mayer, Sustainable fashion blogger and labor rights activist; Lindita Xhaferi Salihu, Fashion Charter Lead, UNFCCC; and more.

Multiple companies, such as GFA, Ralph Lauren, Apparel Impact Institute, Fashion Revolution, GANNI, TrusTrace and Mulberry, chose to announce their latest sustainability measures at the landmark event.

The Global Fashion Summit was hosted by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) in Copenhagen on 7-8 June. The event was centred around the theme ‘Alliances for a New Era’ and convened over 900 leaders from brands, retailers, NGOs, policy, manufacturers, and innovators to drive urgent action.

Attendees heard from 112 speakers including HRH The Crown Princess of Denmark; Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability & institutional Affairs Officer, Kering; Leo Rongone, CEO, Bottega Veneta; Thierry Andretta, CEO, Mulberry; Lily Cole, Author & Podcaster on climate solutions and Advisor for UNECE; Nicolaj Reffstrup, Founder, GANNI; Maximillian Bittner, CEO, Vestiaire Collective; Paul Polmon, Co-Author, Net Positive; Bobby Kolade, Fashion Designer; Halide Alagöz, Chief Product Officer, Ralph Lauren Corporation; Aditi Mayer, Sustainable fashion blogger and labor rights activist; Lindita Xhaferi Salihu, Fashion Charter Lead, UNFCCC; and more.

Multiple companies, such as GFA, Ralph Lauren, Apparel Impact Institute, Fashion Revolution, GANNI, TrusTrace and Mulberry, chose to announce their latest sustainability measures at the landmark event.

Innovation Forum connected fashion companies with sustainable solution providers
This year’s Summit also presented an Innovation Forum, enabling small and large companies to meet with 24 sustainable solution providers – equipping them with the tools to turn words into meaningful actions. More than 300 facilitated business meetings between fashion companies and sustainable solution providers took place during the two days of the Summit.

Quelle:

GFA

RadiciGroup slashed greenhouse gas emissions by 70% (c) RadiciGroup
08.06.2022

RadiciGroup slashed greenhouse gas emissions by 70%

Setting concrete environmental sustainability objectives for abating direct greenhouse gas emissions and leveraging investments and state-of-the-art technology. This is the approach that has always guided RadiciGroup in operating its businesses with a wide range of products: chemical intermediates, polyamide polymers, high performance engineering polymers and advanced textile solutions.

Between 2011 and 2020, overall Group greenhouse gas emissions were cut by 70%, falling from about 700,000 metric tons per year of CO2 equivalent to 200,000 metric tons.  

Setting concrete environmental sustainability objectives for abating direct greenhouse gas emissions and leveraging investments and state-of-the-art technology. This is the approach that has always guided RadiciGroup in operating its businesses with a wide range of products: chemical intermediates, polyamide polymers, high performance engineering polymers and advanced textile solutions.

Between 2011 and 2020, overall Group greenhouse gas emissions were cut by 70%, falling from about 700,000 metric tons per year of CO2 equivalent to 200,000 metric tons.  

These results were largely achieved through the action implemented by the Group’s Specialty Chemicals Business Area at its plants in Novara, Italy, and in Germany, which are the heart of RadiciGroup’s chemicals business. Here the Group produces an essential intermediate for synthesizing polyamide 66, adipic acid, whose production process releases nitrous oxide as a by-product. Nitrous oxide in itself is not particularly problematic (in fact, it is used in the medical sector as an anaesthetic and in the food industry as a spray propellant, in cans of whipped cream, for instance), but, if it is released into the atmosphere, it has a much higher greenhouse gas effect than carbon dioxide.

At the Radici Chimica site in Novara, a multiyear investment budget of over EUR 10 million was dedicated to lowering these emissions through three important undertakings: in 2004, putting into operation a three catalyst bed reactor, designed and patented by the company, to decompose nitrous oxide into nitrogen and oxygen, the two elements it is composed of, thus making it innocuous for the atmosphere; in 2013, installing an EnviNOx plant to decrease the release of nitrous oxide formed in the production of nitric acid, and, in 2021, a further improvement in the emissions abatement system associated with nitric acid production.

Since activating the last plant just 9 months ago, more than 35,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent have been cut. All the above-mentioned actions have enabled Radici Chimica Novara to record a nitrous oxide emissions level less than 10 ppm, a value close to zero.

Quelle:

RadiciGroup

(c) Lisa Rato
07.06.2022

Messe Frankfurt informierte in New York zu textilen Nachhaltigkeitsaktivitäten

Mit ihren Textilveranstaltungen engagiert sich die Messe Frankfurt weltweit für die Sichtbarkeit der Nachhaltigen Entwicklungsziele. Dabei arbeitet sie zusammen mit dem Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network und dem UN Office for Partnerships. Am 2. Juni kam das internationale Netzwerk am Sitz der Vereinten Nationen zur ersten Jahrestagung zusammen.

Mit ihren Textilveranstaltungen engagiert sich die Messe Frankfurt weltweit für die Sichtbarkeit der Nachhaltigen Entwicklungsziele. Dabei arbeitet sie zusammen mit dem Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network und dem UN Office for Partnerships. Am 2. Juni kam das internationale Netzwerk am Sitz der Vereinten Nationen zur ersten Jahrestagung zusammen.

Bereits seit mehr als 15 Jahren macht die Messe Frankfurt auf ihren weltweiten Textilveranstaltungen unter dem Dach des Texpertise Network auf das Thema Nachhaltigkeit aufmerksam, gibt spezielle Messe-Guides heraus, initiiert Talkrunden, bietet geführte Touren zu Aussteller*innen mit entsprechendem Portfolio, erstellt Materialgallerien mit nachhaltigen Textilinnovationen und veranstaltet eigene Events, wie etwa die Neonyt, ausschließlich zu nachhaltiger Mode. Seit 2019 arbeitet die Messe Frankfurt mit dem Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network und dem UN Office for Partnerships zusammen, um zusätzlich die Nachhaltigen Entwicklungsziele (SDGs) auf ihren weltweiten Textilveranstaltungen bekannt zu machen und so einen Beitrag zu deren Erreichung in der Mode- und Textilindustrie zu leisten. Am 2. Juni kam das internationale Netzwerk aus Vertreter*innen der Mode- und Lifestyle-Branche, Medien, Regierungen und UN-Institutionen zu seiner ersten Jahrestagung am Hauptsitz der Vereinten Nationen in New York zusammen – mit dabei das Texpertise Network der Messe Frankfurt.
 
In Anbetracht der enormen Auswirkungen des Mode- und Lifestyle-Sektors auf Mensch und Umwelt gab das Jahrestreffen des Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network einen Überblick darüber, wie die Plattform ein transparentes, umfassendes und transformatives Engagement globaler Stakeholder fördert, um dringende Maßnahmen für Nachhaltigkeit voranzutreiben. Hauptziel des Netzwerks ist es, vorhandenes Fachwissen, Innovation, Technologie und Ressourcen für eine nachhaltige und ganzheitliche Erholung nach COVID-19 zu mobilisieren, wobei die Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung als Leitrahmen dienen.
 
In einer gemeinsamen Paneldiskussion sprachen Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies bei der Messe Frankfurt, Sara Kozlowski, Vice President Education and Sustainability Initiatives beim Council of Fashion Designers of America, Sergio Fernández de Córdova, Vorsitzender der PVBLIC Foundation und Roberta Marcenaro, CEO der Strategieberatung IMARK und Strategin bei der POLIMODA über die Bedeutung von Partnerschaften und Zusammenarbeit bei der Erreichung der Nachhaltigen Entwicklungsziele. Moderiert wurde die Diskussion von Lucie Brigham, Chief of Office des United Nations Office for Partnerships und Mitgründerin des Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Networks.

„Die Textilindustrie ist eine Branche mit starken Gegensätzen. Man findet hier sowohl traditionelle Handwerkskunst als auch Hightech mit vollständig digitalisierten und automatisierten Fertigungsprozessen. Gleichzeitig sind die Lieferketten so komplex und global vernetzt wie in kaum einer anderen Branche. Nachhaltigkeit kann nur im engen Zusammenspiel der richtigen Partner*innen erreicht werden“, so Olaf Schmidt während der Diskussion. „Als Messeveranstalter machen wir selbst die Textilindustrie zwar nicht unmittelbar nachhaltiger. Unsere zentralen Aufgaben im Texpertise Network der Messe Frankfurt sind jedoch andere: Wir bieten Plattformen zum Netzwerken und bringen auf weltweit rund 60 Textilveranstaltungen die richtigen Partner*innen zusammen. Wir schaffen Sichtbarkeit, indem wir der Branche eine Bühne bieten, um ihr Nachhaltigkeitsengagement ins Blickfeld zu rücken. Wir bieten Bildung und Wissenstransfer auf zahlreichen Konferenz- und Talkformaten rund um das Thema Nachhaltigkeit. Und wir gehen mit gutem Beispiel voran. Mit unseren weltweiten Aktionen zu den SDGs haben wir bislang schätzungsweise rund 9.200 Aussteller*innen und 195.500 Besucher*innen erreicht – auch in Zeiten der Pandemie.“

Gemeinsam mit der Messe Frankfurt waren Vertreter*innen der Textil- und Modeunternehmen Hugo Boss, Heiq, Ocean Safe, Lectra, Madewell und des KTC Korea Textile Center vor Ort. Weitere Sprecher*innen auf der Veranstaltung waren zudem Arch and Hook, Catcher in the Style, Calik Denim, DRESSX, Fashion Impact Fund, Fashion Revolution, Jakarta Fashion Week, Lenzing, Lycra, nft now, People Tree, Remake, Saheli Women, Sourcing Journal, The Business of Fashion, Timberland, Tech Crunch, Textile Exchange, Transformers Foundation, The Canvas Global, Vogue, WWD sowie Designer*innen wie Anyango Mpinga, Gabriela Hearst, Patrick McDowell und Shivam Punjya.
 
Die nächsten Gelegenheiten, sich umfassend zur textilen Wertschöpfungskette einschließlich innovativer textiler Materialien, Herstellungsverfahren sowie Einrichtungs- und Objekttextilien und nachhaltiger Mode zu informieren, bieten die internationalen Leitmessen Techtextil, Texprocess und das Heimtextil Summer Special vom 21. bis 24. Juni 2022 sowie die erste DtoC-Ausgabe der Neonyt, das Neonyt Lab, vom 24. bis 26. Juni 2022 in Frankfurt.

Quelle:

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

07.06.2022

EPTA World Pultrusion Conference 2022 explores composites sustainability

The European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) has published a report from its latest conference, which focuses on advances in sustainability and recycling.

More than 130 professionals from the global pultrusion community gathered at the 16th World Pultrusion Conference in Paris on 5-6 May 2022. Organised by EPTA in collaboration with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), the event featured 25 international speakers sharing insight on market trends, developments in materials, processing and simulation technologies, and innovative pultruded applications in key markets such as building and infrastructure, transportation and wind energy.

The European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) has published a report from its latest conference, which focuses on advances in sustainability and recycling.

More than 130 professionals from the global pultrusion community gathered at the 16th World Pultrusion Conference in Paris on 5-6 May 2022. Organised by EPTA in collaboration with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), the event featured 25 international speakers sharing insight on market trends, developments in materials, processing and simulation technologies, and innovative pultruded applications in key markets such as building and infrastructure, transportation and wind energy.

‘Bio-pultrusion’:  
Composites based on natural fibres offer a number of benefits, including low density and high specific strength, vibration damping, and heat insulation. The German Institutes for Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are developing pultrusion processes using bio-based resins and natural fibres. Projects include the BioMat Pavilion at the University of Stuttgart, a lightweight structure which combines ‘bamboo-like’ natural fibre-based pultruded profiles with a tensile membrane.

Applications for recycled carbon fibre (rCF):
The use of rCF in composite components has the potential to reduce their cost and carbon footprint. However, it is currently used to a limited extent since manufacturers are uncertain about the technical performance of available rCF products, how to process them, and the actual benefits achievable. Fraunhofer IGCV is partnering with the Institute for Textile Technology (ITA) in the MAI ÖkoCaP project to investigate the technical, ecological and economic benefits of using rCF in different industrial applications. The results will be made available in a web-based app.

Circularity and recycling:
The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) is drafting a circularity roadmap for the composites industry. It has collaborated with the European Cement Association (CEMBUREAU) on a position paper for the EU Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) which outlines the benefits of co-processing end-of-life composites in cement manufacturing, a recycling solution that is compliant with the EU’s Waste Framework Directive and in commercial operation in Germany. Initial studies have indicated that co-processing with composites has the potential to reduce the global warming impact of cement manufacture by up to 16%. Technologies to allow recovery of fibre and/or resin from composites are in development but a better understanding of the life cycle assessment (LCA) impact of these processes is essential. EuCIA’s ‘circularity waterfall,’ a proposed priority system for composites circularity, highlights the continued need for co-processing.

Sustainability along the value chain:
Sustainability is essential for the long-term viability of businesses. Resin manufacturer AOC’s actions to improve sustainability include programmes to reduce energy, waste and greenhouse gas emissions from operations, the development of ‘greener’ and low VOC emission resins, ensuring compliance with chemicals legislation such as REACH, and involvement in EuCIA’s waste management initiatives. Its sustainable resins portfolio includes styrene-free and low-styrene formulations and products manufactured using bio-based raw materials and recycled PET.

Quelle:

European Pultrusion Technology Association EPTA

03.06.2022

B.I.G. is ready for a sustainable future

With an annual report entitled 'Here.We.Go' and a sustainability report 'Shaping sustainable living, together', B.I.G. is also publishing a strong ambition for a sustainable future.

Offering sustainable flooring and material solutions will be the number one priority for the coming years.

The Group's first sustainability report is built around a self-designed sustainability model - "Route 2030" - which is based on achievable commitments, covers the main priorities and reflects B.I.G.'s vision in a sincere way.

Their vision for the B.I.G. change is to actively build a better future by their our carbon footprint to zero and doing business in a transparent, integer way. In this sense, it is the translation of the Group's purpose defined in 2021: shaping sustainable living, together.

With an annual report entitled 'Here.We.Go' and a sustainability report 'Shaping sustainable living, together', B.I.G. is also publishing a strong ambition for a sustainable future.

Offering sustainable flooring and material solutions will be the number one priority for the coming years.

The Group's first sustainability report is built around a self-designed sustainability model - "Route 2030" - which is based on achievable commitments, covers the main priorities and reflects B.I.G.'s vision in a sincere way.

Their vision for the B.I.G. change is to actively build a better future by their our carbon footprint to zero and doing business in a transparent, integer way. In this sense, it is the translation of the Group's purpose defined in 2021: shaping sustainable living, together.

Pol Deturck adds “By 2030, together with a broad group of suppliers, stakeholders and partners, we want to be the leader in sustainable flooring and material solutions. Specifically, our future value proposition is based on products and services that are environmentally & climate friendly, circular and offered by talented, innovative people with an emphasis on integrity and respect for values. This results more in a recurring value proposition for the future.”

Clear growth ambitions
As a 100% family-owned international Group with a clear long-term vision, B.I.G. stayed true to their plans and kept on investing in all areas of their business.
“The ambition for 2021 was to invest over 100 mio euro. But we were held back by external, unforeseen factors: from delays on quotes and execution to the lack of availability and resources due to the pandemic. If all goes as planned, we’ll make up for it in 2022 with an investment budget well over 100 million euro. The main areas of interest will be sustainability, innovation and Industry 4.0.” says Pieter-Jan Sonck, CFO of B.I.G.

Adding to the gradual top-line growth of recent years, the Group can look back on an unprecedented financial boom. The driving forces: favorable market conditions, a revitalized growth strategy and a team of nearly 5.000 first-class employees.

B.I.G. reported a turnover of EUR 2,5 billion, an increase of 45 % compared to 2020. The Group ebitda amounted to EUR 451 million, an increase of 120 % compared to 2020 and a net result of EUR 274 million, a growth of 215% compared to 2020.

Fruitful year for all Business Units
It was a fruitful year for all 3 business units, but the Group's business unit Polymers stood out. Exceptionally strong demand in Europe and North America, combined with raw material shortages and unplanned shutdowns of competitors, pushed prices and margins up to highs. The Polymers facilities ran at full capacity to meet the customers’ needs and hit all-time profit records during several months.

The Group's business unit Flooring Solutions also fared well. Most divisions and regions outperformed amid surging energy prices, disrupted supply chains, cost volatility in transport and raw materials, and other challenges. Their sustained focus on innovation, design and product differentiation led to an improved operating result at the end of 2021.

The achievements by Engineered Solutions echo those of the other two business units, from volume increases to budget increases. B.I.G. took big leaps forward in all its key markets, including the automotive sector, geotextiles and filtration.

Quelle:

Beaulieu International Group / EMG

(c) RadiciGroup
27.05.2022

RadiciGroup's sustainable Repetable yarn at Emirates FA Cup final

RadiciGroup's sustainable Repetable yarn took to the field alongside Liverpool and Chelsea during the Emirates FA Cup final, which took place on 14 May at Wembley Stadium.
 
Over 47,000 plastic bottles were collected from previous events at Wembley stadium and transformed into Repetable, the innovative RadiciGroup yarn made from PET flakes, which was then used to make the red banner 105 meters long and 68 meters wide, unveiled during the opening ceremony of the event and decorated with the logos of the two teams.
 
Compared to virgin polyester, Repetable® allows lower CO2 emissions (-45%), lower water consumption (-90%) and lower energy consumption (-60%), guaranteeing high performance.

The red banner will be recycled again to make backpacks and sports bibs that the FA will donate to the local community to inspire the eco-players of the future: an initiative in the name of circularity!

RadiciGroup's sustainable Repetable yarn took to the field alongside Liverpool and Chelsea during the Emirates FA Cup final, which took place on 14 May at Wembley Stadium.
 
Over 47,000 plastic bottles were collected from previous events at Wembley stadium and transformed into Repetable, the innovative RadiciGroup yarn made from PET flakes, which was then used to make the red banner 105 meters long and 68 meters wide, unveiled during the opening ceremony of the event and decorated with the logos of the two teams.
 
Compared to virgin polyester, Repetable® allows lower CO2 emissions (-45%), lower water consumption (-90%) and lower energy consumption (-60%), guaranteeing high performance.

The red banner will be recycled again to make backpacks and sports bibs that the FA will donate to the local community to inspire the eco-players of the future: an initiative in the name of circularity!

Weitere Informationen:
RadiciGroup yarn Recycling Sustainability
Quelle:

RadiciGroup