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Ryan Ragan, new Director of Membership and Industry Relations at INDA Photo: INDA. Ryan Ragan, new Director of Membership and Industry Relations
18.08.2022

INDA: Ryan Ragan New Director of Membership and Industry Relations

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has named experienced operations and development officer Ryan Ragan as its new Director of Membership and Industry Relations to retain and grow memberships and enhance member values. He brings 20 years of experience from various bio-medical and healthcare organizations.

For the past four years he worked in domestic and international business development at the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, (ACHC).
He began his career the U. S. Marines before transitioning to business after being discharged. Ragan also helped the Central Jersey Blood Center achieve record-setting growth in his first two years as its Chief Operating Officer. In another role, he trained management candidates at Grifols to take over and run both existing and start up biomedical facilities.

As Business Development Manager for ACHC, he helped develop and launch pharmaceutical and home health programs in Italy and Saudi Arabia.  Ragan’s team also oversaw relationships with state and national associations.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has named experienced operations and development officer Ryan Ragan as its new Director of Membership and Industry Relations to retain and grow memberships and enhance member values. He brings 20 years of experience from various bio-medical and healthcare organizations.

For the past four years he worked in domestic and international business development at the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, (ACHC).
He began his career the U. S. Marines before transitioning to business after being discharged. Ragan also helped the Central Jersey Blood Center achieve record-setting growth in his first two years as its Chief Operating Officer. In another role, he trained management candidates at Grifols to take over and run both existing and start up biomedical facilities.

As Business Development Manager for ACHC, he helped develop and launch pharmaceutical and home health programs in Italy and Saudi Arabia.  Ragan’s team also oversaw relationships with state and national associations.

At INDA, he will work with members to help identify opportunities and work internally to determine how INDA can be a resource for solutions.  He will strive to add additional value to INDA members through education and new service lines.

Ragan holds a bachelor’s degree in Business, from the University of Phoenix.

 

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Anne Spranger Foto: BVMed
Anne Spranger
10.08.2022

BVMed baut wissenschaftliches Institut auf

Der Bundesverband Medizintechnologie (BVMed) baut ein wissenschaftliches Institut auf, das sich unter anderem der Versorgungs- und Gesundheitssystemforschung sowie Fragen der Methoden- und Nutzenbewertung von Medizinprodukten widmen wird. Die wissenschaftliche Kompetenz im Verband soll ausgebaut und die Evidenz der Patient:innenversorgung mit Medizinprodukten gestärkt werden.

Neben einer engen Zusammenarbeit mit Mitgliedsunternehmen, Behörden und Patient:innen-Vertretungen ist die Zusammenarbeit mit den Akteuren der Selbstverwaltung, beispielsweise dem Gemeinsamen Bundesausschuss (G-BA) von zentraler Bedeutung. Die Orientierungslinien für das BVMed-Institut sind die Patient:innensicherheit, der Ausrichtung an Nutzerbedürfnissen und die wissenschaftliche Qualitätssicherung.

Die Leitung des neuen BVMed-Instituts übernimmt die Gesundheits- und Wirtschaftswissenschaftlerin Anne Spranger. Sie war zuletzt an der TU Berlin im Fachgebiet „Management im Gesundheitswesen“ unter der Leitung von Prof. Dr. Reinhard Busse und dem „European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies“ tätig.

Der Bundesverband Medizintechnologie (BVMed) baut ein wissenschaftliches Institut auf, das sich unter anderem der Versorgungs- und Gesundheitssystemforschung sowie Fragen der Methoden- und Nutzenbewertung von Medizinprodukten widmen wird. Die wissenschaftliche Kompetenz im Verband soll ausgebaut und die Evidenz der Patient:innenversorgung mit Medizinprodukten gestärkt werden.

Neben einer engen Zusammenarbeit mit Mitgliedsunternehmen, Behörden und Patient:innen-Vertretungen ist die Zusammenarbeit mit den Akteuren der Selbstverwaltung, beispielsweise dem Gemeinsamen Bundesausschuss (G-BA) von zentraler Bedeutung. Die Orientierungslinien für das BVMed-Institut sind die Patient:innensicherheit, der Ausrichtung an Nutzerbedürfnissen und die wissenschaftliche Qualitätssicherung.

Die Leitung des neuen BVMed-Instituts übernimmt die Gesundheits- und Wirtschaftswissenschaftlerin Anne Spranger. Sie war zuletzt an der TU Berlin im Fachgebiet „Management im Gesundheitswesen“ unter der Leitung von Prof. Dr. Reinhard Busse und dem „European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies“ tätig.

Anne Spranger hält einen Master of Public Policy von der Hertie School of Governance und promoviert seit 2015 an der TU Berlin. Zuvor hatte sie Internationale Volkswirtschaftslehre und Europäische Studien an der Universität Tübingen und der Higher School of Economics in Moskau studiert.

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Prof. Christian Doetsch (l.) and Prof. Manfred Renner (r.)
09.08.2022

Fraunhofer UMSICHT: New institute directors

Prof. Manfred Renner and Prof. Christian Doetsch will take joint leadership of the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT from August 2022. As renowned scientists, they have most recently shaped the direction of the institute as heads of the Products division and Energy division respectively, and will now follow in the footsteps of Prof. Eckhard Weidner, who has entered retirement.

This is the first time in its history that Fraunhofer UMSICHT is led by two directors. Both institute directors began their professional careers at the institute and from August they will have a joint hand in its future.

Prof. Manfred Renner and Prof. Christian Doetsch will take joint leadership of the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT from August 2022. As renowned scientists, they have most recently shaped the direction of the institute as heads of the Products division and Energy division respectively, and will now follow in the footsteps of Prof. Eckhard Weidner, who has entered retirement.

This is the first time in its history that Fraunhofer UMSICHT is led by two directors. Both institute directors began their professional careers at the institute and from August they will have a joint hand in its future.

Prof. Manfred Renner holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering, specializing in process engineering and business development. Since 2006, he has held various roles at Fraunhofer UMSICHT, most recently heading up the Products division and overseeing its 126 employees and its budget of 14.8 million euros. He has set international standards through his award-winning research into a free of water tanning leather tanning process that uses compressed carbon dioxide. With the development of innovative aerogel-based insulation materials for building facades, he has made a significant contribution to environmentally friendly, circular applications in the construction industry and initiated a number of industrial projects. One of the notable technological breakthroughs made by his team was the development of a new type of fire-resistant glass, which can withstand even the most extreme heat. This won his development team the Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize in October 2020.

Alongside becoming institute director, Prof. Renner will also take over the leadership of the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE in August 2022. In this role, he will represent the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft on a national and international level with regard to the transformation of industry and society to a circular economy. In addition, he will start his professorship in Responsible Process Engineering at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Over the course of his professorship, he will shape the systemic development of the circular economy at a corporate, regional and European level.

Prof. Christian Doetsch has worked in energy research for more than 25 years, spending most of this time at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. As head of the Energy division, he managed a team of around 145 employees and was responsible for a budget of approximately 10.4 million euros. His technological focal points are energy storage, Power-to-X technologies including hydrogen electrolysis and chemical conversion, catalysts, and energy system modeling and optimization. His overarching aim is the integration of renewable energies into a cross-sectoral, resilient energy system.

In 2015, Doetsch co-founded the award-winning start-up Volterion GmbH & Co. KG, which develops redox flow batteries. He attained high visibility on a global scale by redesigning stacks, one of the main components of redox flow batteries, an achievement for which he, his team and Volterion representatives were awarded the Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize in May 2021. The energy expert also acts as deputy spokesperson for the Fraunhofer Energy Alliance and task manager for the energy storage group at the International Energy Agency (IEA). He also co-founded the “Open District Hub e. V.,” an association that promotes the energy transition in the sector by means of energy systems integration.

Since January 2020, he has been Professor of Cross Energy Systems at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. In this role, he conducts research into ecological evaluation and resilience of cross-sectoral energy systems.

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IVL
03.08.2022

Winners of the RECO Sustainable Young Designer Competition

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) named the winners of ‘RECO Young Designer Competition’, Thailand's largest upcycling fashion design event, parading haute couture garments containing at least 60% recycled materials.

Eleven finalists showcased 33 handmade sustainable outfits at the 9th edition of the fashion show at IVL’s headquarters in Bangkok, using recycled PET and polyester items to craft creative fashions. Under the concept of ‘REVIVE: Start from the Street,’ RECO supports young Thai designers while raising awareness of recycling. The designs use a range of recycled materials including recycled PET yarns, discarded fabric from factories, and even repurposed safety belts.

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) named the winners of ‘RECO Young Designer Competition’, Thailand's largest upcycling fashion design event, parading haute couture garments containing at least 60% recycled materials.

Eleven finalists showcased 33 handmade sustainable outfits at the 9th edition of the fashion show at IVL’s headquarters in Bangkok, using recycled PET and polyester items to craft creative fashions. Under the concept of ‘REVIVE: Start from the Street,’ RECO supports young Thai designers while raising awareness of recycling. The designs use a range of recycled materials including recycled PET yarns, discarded fabric from factories, and even repurposed safety belts.

RECO awarded finalists and winners with 500,000 baht in prizes to support their careers. First prize of 125,000 baht was awarded to 23-year-old emerging furniture designer Prem Buachum for his ‘The Origin of Rebirth’ collection, using fabric recycled from post-consumer PET bottles. The first runner-up, Sathitkhun Boonmee, was awarded 75,000 baht for his ‘Remembering Your Favorite Teddy Bear’ collection, using old dolls made of polyester fibers. Second runners-up, Worameth Monthanom and Tanakorn Sritong, received 50,000 baht for their ‘Regeneration of Nature (into Spring)’ collection, using unused fabrics and discarded PET film. Napat Tansuwan, a finalist with his’ Don’t Judge’ collection, will go on to create designer merchandise for sponsor Buriram United Football Club using local weaving techniques from communities in Buriram province.

Mrs. Aradhana Lohia Sharma, Vice President at Indorama Ventures and RECO Young Designer Competition Chairperson, said, “Since 2011, RECO's ambition has been to uplift recycling and inspire people to realize the value of recyclable materials to produce great new products for daily life. We have witnessed many thoughtful initiatives on upcycling through the collections created by our talented young Thai designers. The designs this year showcase stunning wearability and innovation while using a large percentage of recycle materials. Public interest in recycling has been growing immensely, and we are grateful to strengthen the relationship with partners like Buriram United Football Club.”

“Indorama Ventures hopes this competition will be a driving force in nurturing sustainable fashion concepts and increasing the acceptance of recycled materials, especially post-consumer PET. We are proud to be a stepping-stone for our youth's design journey and our community’s sustainable future.”

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25.07.2022

WEITBLICK: Diversity Leitbild

Ende 2021 hat der Workwear-Produzent aus Kleinostheim die Arbeitsgruppe „Diversity“ initiiert, um damit stärkeres Bewusstsein für Vielfalt im Unternehmen zu schaffen. Die Ergebnisse daraus hat Weitblick zu einem eigenen, verbindlichen Diversity Leitbild zusammengetragen, um das Thema im Unternehmen deutlich sichtbar zu machen und offen an alle Mitarbeitenden zu kommunizieren. Die Kernbotschaft lautet: „Bei Weitblick bin ich Mensch.“

Die Diversity Arbeitsgruppe trifft sich regelmäßig zum Austausch und entwickelt gemeinsam Ideen und Strategien, wie bei Weitblick Gleichberechtigung über alle Facetten hinweg zukunftsfähig ausgearbeitet und etabliert werden kann.

„Wir verstehen Diversität als eine Bereicherung und ziehen daraus jede Menge Kraft, Innovation und Leistungsfähigkeit. Davon profitieren alle Mitarbeitenden, aber natürlich auch unsere Kunden und das Unternehmen selbst“, erläutert Susanne Hasenstab, Head of Human Resources bei Weitblick.

Ende 2021 hat der Workwear-Produzent aus Kleinostheim die Arbeitsgruppe „Diversity“ initiiert, um damit stärkeres Bewusstsein für Vielfalt im Unternehmen zu schaffen. Die Ergebnisse daraus hat Weitblick zu einem eigenen, verbindlichen Diversity Leitbild zusammengetragen, um das Thema im Unternehmen deutlich sichtbar zu machen und offen an alle Mitarbeitenden zu kommunizieren. Die Kernbotschaft lautet: „Bei Weitblick bin ich Mensch.“

Die Diversity Arbeitsgruppe trifft sich regelmäßig zum Austausch und entwickelt gemeinsam Ideen und Strategien, wie bei Weitblick Gleichberechtigung über alle Facetten hinweg zukunftsfähig ausgearbeitet und etabliert werden kann.

„Wir verstehen Diversität als eine Bereicherung und ziehen daraus jede Menge Kraft, Innovation und Leistungsfähigkeit. Davon profitieren alle Mitarbeitenden, aber natürlich auch unsere Kunden und das Unternehmen selbst“, erläutert Susanne Hasenstab, Head of Human Resources bei Weitblick.

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WEITBLICK® GmbH & Co. KG

3 D Muster im Textil (Design und Foto: Gesa Balbig)
21.07.2022

„Design Goals“ in Augsburg – Alumni setzen Zeichen für nachhaltige Textilien

Noch bis zum 14. September 2022 zeigt das Staatliche Textil- und Industriemuseum Augsburg (tim) die Sonderausstellung „Design Goals“ zu nachhaltigen Textilien. Die Exponate stammen von Designerinnen, die am Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik an der Hochschule Niederrhein ihre Master-Ausbildung absolvierten und nun im Rahmen eines Europäischen Mentoring-Programms zusammen mit Professorin Dr. Marina-Elena Wachs ausstellen.

Zu sehen sind Modeentwürfe und andere Designobjekte aus Airbag-Stoffen, aus Textil-Ausschussware, aus Flusen, aus Herbstlaub, Papiergarnen und vieles mehr. Vor dem Hintergrund endlicher Ressourcen liegt der Fokus der zukunftsweisenden Arbeiten auf einem nachhaltigen Umgang mit dem Material Textil.

Die Ausstellung thematisiert den kreativen Prozess hinter vielversprechenden Innovationen im Mode-, Textil-, Interior- und Automotive Design und in der Architektur. Die Ausstellung gibt Einblicke in analoge und digitale Prozesse heutigen Gestaltens in einer nachhaltigen Welt von morgen.

Noch bis zum 14. September 2022 zeigt das Staatliche Textil- und Industriemuseum Augsburg (tim) die Sonderausstellung „Design Goals“ zu nachhaltigen Textilien. Die Exponate stammen von Designerinnen, die am Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik an der Hochschule Niederrhein ihre Master-Ausbildung absolvierten und nun im Rahmen eines Europäischen Mentoring-Programms zusammen mit Professorin Dr. Marina-Elena Wachs ausstellen.

Zu sehen sind Modeentwürfe und andere Designobjekte aus Airbag-Stoffen, aus Textil-Ausschussware, aus Flusen, aus Herbstlaub, Papiergarnen und vieles mehr. Vor dem Hintergrund endlicher Ressourcen liegt der Fokus der zukunftsweisenden Arbeiten auf einem nachhaltigen Umgang mit dem Material Textil.

Die Ausstellung thematisiert den kreativen Prozess hinter vielversprechenden Innovationen im Mode-, Textil-, Interior- und Automotive Design und in der Architektur. Die Ausstellung gibt Einblicke in analoge und digitale Prozesse heutigen Gestaltens in einer nachhaltigen Welt von morgen.

Der Titel „Design Goals“ bezieht sich auf die Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung (Sustainable Development Goals SDGs) der Vereinten Nationen. Die Ausstellung zeigt Design-Lösungen und Strategien in Form von Produkten, Materialien und Konzepten für die Zukunft: Kreative und textiltechnische Lösungen aus bisher ungenutzten Ressourcen.

 

Jude Morgan (dopamin Models) (c) Sebatian Brüll
21.07.2022

Düsseldorf Fashion Days: So wird der Sommer

Leinen los für die Sommermode im kommenden Jahr. „Bislang haben wir stets in Berlin groß gefeiert. Doch diesmal wollen wir Flagge für Düsseldorf zeigen. Die Stadt hat sich nach zwei Corona-Jahren als stabiler, zuverlässiger Business-Standort behauptet. Hier haben wir unseren Showroom und hier verkaufen wir unsere Kollektionen“, sagt Felicitas Gutjahr von Modehersteller Riani. „Und weil zu unserer Marke auch das Schiff Blue Rhapsody passt, laden wir zu einem Fashion Festival auf dem Rhein ein.“

Am Samstagabend lichtet die schwimmende Location die Anker zu einem Cruise Event vor der leuchtenden Kirmes-Kulisse. Rund 400 geladene Gäste werden erwartet. Auf dem roten Teppich werden unter anderem erwartet Natalia Wörner, Barbara Becker, Cathy Hummels, Bella Lesnik und Frauke Ludowig. Aus Düsseldorf sind die Influencerinnen Anna Hiltop und Gitta Banko vertreten. Riani plant auf allen Schiffsebenen eine Fashion Installation, bei der international bekannte Models auf Podesten die modischen Highlights präsentieren. Musikalisch sind die Band Parallel, die Sängerin Leony und das Duo Saxity mit von der Partie. Für Stimmung sorgen DJane 2Elements und DJ David Puentez.

Leinen los für die Sommermode im kommenden Jahr. „Bislang haben wir stets in Berlin groß gefeiert. Doch diesmal wollen wir Flagge für Düsseldorf zeigen. Die Stadt hat sich nach zwei Corona-Jahren als stabiler, zuverlässiger Business-Standort behauptet. Hier haben wir unseren Showroom und hier verkaufen wir unsere Kollektionen“, sagt Felicitas Gutjahr von Modehersteller Riani. „Und weil zu unserer Marke auch das Schiff Blue Rhapsody passt, laden wir zu einem Fashion Festival auf dem Rhein ein.“

Am Samstagabend lichtet die schwimmende Location die Anker zu einem Cruise Event vor der leuchtenden Kirmes-Kulisse. Rund 400 geladene Gäste werden erwartet. Auf dem roten Teppich werden unter anderem erwartet Natalia Wörner, Barbara Becker, Cathy Hummels, Bella Lesnik und Frauke Ludowig. Aus Düsseldorf sind die Influencerinnen Anna Hiltop und Gitta Banko vertreten. Riani plant auf allen Schiffsebenen eine Fashion Installation, bei der international bekannte Models auf Podesten die modischen Highlights präsentieren. Musikalisch sind die Band Parallel, die Sängerin Leony und das Duo Saxity mit von der Partie. Für Stimmung sorgen DJane 2Elements und DJ David Puentez.

Rund um die Düsseldorf Fashion Days laufen erstmals verteilt im Stadtgebiet wieder etliche Veranstaltungen mit viel Publikum: Angefangen beim „Kamingespräch“ in der Sansibar, einem Cocktailempfang auf der Plaza am Karl-Arnold-Platz und den After Work Drinks bei Apropros über das Medien-Fashion Dinner im „New Paradise“ bis zur InStyle-Lounge. Während der Düsseldorf Festival Edition heißt es am Samstag ab 13 Uhr auch Treffen zum Sundowner am Kö-Bogen.

Auf Einladung des Vereins Fashion Net feiert der größte Branchentreff seine Premiere in den Rheinterrassen. Ibiza-Feeling im lässig-lockeren Boho-Style erwartet dort die 700 Geladenen am Sonntagabend. Influencer:innen wie Alexandra Lapp, Mrs. Bella, sowie die Moderatorinnen Verena Kerth und Prinzessin Elna-Margret zu Bentheim stehen neben den Entscheider:innen der Modebranche auf der hochkarätigen Gästeliste. QVC sorgt bei sommerlichen Temperaturen mit einem Softeisstand für die nötige Erfrischung, in der Beauty Lounge von SEPHORA können sich die Gäste beispielsweise Lippenstift und Foundation auffrischen lassen und das Produktportfolio entdecken. Im Außenbereich wartet eine SEPHORA Beauty Kirmes, bei der tolle Produkte gewonnen werden können.

Zum Finale des Party-Reigens am kommenden Montag trumpft Modehersteller Bugatti Holding Brinkmann ganz groß auf. „Today, Tomorrow, Together“ heißt es, wenn das 75-jährige Firmenjubiläum in den Kasematten am Unteren Rheinwerft mit Fashion Show zum Sonnenuntergang, Live-Musik und Kulinarik gebührend zelebriert wird. 350 Gäste sind geladen.

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19.07.2022

IVL: Corpus Christi Polymers plant in Texas resumes construction

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) announced that construction of an integrated PTA-PET plant in Corpus Christi, Texas, will resume in August this year. Corpus Christi Polymers LLC (CCP), a partnership between three companies, is expected to begin production in 2025 and ensure continued cost-competitive production to support the growth of IVL’s global PET operations into the next decade.

CCP was formed in 2018 as a joint venture between Indorama Ventures Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Indorama Ventures; DAK Americas LLC, a subsidiary of Alpek S.A.B. de C.V.; and APG Polytech USA Holdings, Inc, a subsidiary of Far Eastern New Century, following the purchase of a partially constructed facility of M&G Resins in Corpus Christi. Each partner will procure its own raw materials and receive one third of the PTA and PET produced at the facility to sell and distribute independently.

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) announced that construction of an integrated PTA-PET plant in Corpus Christi, Texas, will resume in August this year. Corpus Christi Polymers LLC (CCP), a partnership between three companies, is expected to begin production in 2025 and ensure continued cost-competitive production to support the growth of IVL’s global PET operations into the next decade.

CCP was formed in 2018 as a joint venture between Indorama Ventures Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Indorama Ventures; DAK Americas LLC, a subsidiary of Alpek S.A.B. de C.V.; and APG Polytech USA Holdings, Inc, a subsidiary of Far Eastern New Century, following the purchase of a partially constructed facility of M&G Resins in Corpus Christi. Each partner will procure its own raw materials and receive one third of the PTA and PET produced at the facility to sell and distribute independently.

Construction of the plant is resuming following a period of pandemic-related disruptions. Through the pandemic, the partners firmly resolved to continue planning amid continued robust demand for PET packaging and the need for shorter supply chains. As the impact of the pandemic eased in 2022, the management team was strengthened in preparation for the resumption in activities.

CCP is expected to be the largest vertically integrated PTA-PET production plant in the Americas, and IVL’s biggest greenfields project in the U.S. since the development of the AlphaPet production facility at Decatur, Alabama in 2009. The new Texas facility is a significant addition to IVL’s leading global footprint, and will expand its coverage to customers across the U.S. The plant’s vertical integration optimizes PTA-PET production and, together with the availability of raw materials Paraxylene and Mono Ethylene Glycol in the U.S., ensures long-term competitive-cost supply for IVL’s locally integrated polyester value chain.

The facility will have nominal annual capacities of 1.1 million metric tons of PET and 1.3 million metric tons of PTA, shared between the partners. It will employ three state-of-the-art technologies: PTA: IntegRex®, PET melt: Invista, and PET solid state: Easy Up (HCIRR – Horizontal Continuous slightly Inclined Rotary Reactor).

CCP is adding to its leadership team to prepare for the new growth opportunities. Mr Russell Wilson will leave his role with IVL as Head of Manufacturing Americas, Combined PET, to take up a new role as Chief Executive Officer of CCP from 18 July. He brings 30 years of Aromatics and PET leadership experience including prior roles with Amoco and BP before joining IVL. Mr Todd Hogue, IVL’s Global Head of EH&S, replaces Mr Wilson as IVL’s representative on CCP’s Board. Mr Michael Day joined CCP as Project Director in June and brings 34 years of construction leadership experience including senior roles with Bilfinger, KBR, and CB&I.  Mr Jeff Shea will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer on 18 July.  Mr Shea has been in the PET industry for the last 22 years and has managed PET sites for the last 17. 

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Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited

(c) Andreas Endermann
15.07.2022

Fashion Net Round Table zur Zukunft des Modestandorts Düsseldorf

Zum vierten Mal fand der Fashion Net Round Table in Düsseldorf statt. Das Who-is-who der Modebranche diskutierte über die Zukunft des Modestandorts Düsseldorf und entwickelte Ideen zur Stärkung des lokalen Ordergeschäfts. Zentraler Impuls der Expert*innen ist die mögliche Einführung weiterer Orderwochen in Düsseldorf neben den bereits etablierten Düsseldorf Fashion Days (DFD) im Juli und Januar.

Wiebke Schilbock, Managing Partner Delicate Love, betonte, dass die meisten Kund:innen ihre Order in den Messezeiträumen abschließen und deshalb ein zusätzlicher Orderzeitraum sinnvoll sei. Previews für die Frühjahr-/Sommerkollektion im Mai und für die Herbst-/Winterkollektion im November seien gut, um eine bessere Struktur zu generieren, ergänzt Joachim Klüner, Hagemeyer. Im Fokus dieser Überlegungen stehe die Ausrichtung hin zu einer serviceorientierteren, komfortableren Order für Einkäufer in Düsseldorf. Konzentrierte Ordertermine im Frühling und Herbst seien hier Schritte in die richtige Richtung, erklärte Angelika Firnrohr, Geschäftsführerin Fashion Net Düsseldorf e.V..

Zum vierten Mal fand der Fashion Net Round Table in Düsseldorf statt. Das Who-is-who der Modebranche diskutierte über die Zukunft des Modestandorts Düsseldorf und entwickelte Ideen zur Stärkung des lokalen Ordergeschäfts. Zentraler Impuls der Expert*innen ist die mögliche Einführung weiterer Orderwochen in Düsseldorf neben den bereits etablierten Düsseldorf Fashion Days (DFD) im Juli und Januar.

Wiebke Schilbock, Managing Partner Delicate Love, betonte, dass die meisten Kund:innen ihre Order in den Messezeiträumen abschließen und deshalb ein zusätzlicher Orderzeitraum sinnvoll sei. Previews für die Frühjahr-/Sommerkollektion im Mai und für die Herbst-/Winterkollektion im November seien gut, um eine bessere Struktur zu generieren, ergänzt Joachim Klüner, Hagemeyer. Im Fokus dieser Überlegungen stehe die Ausrichtung hin zu einer serviceorientierteren, komfortableren Order für Einkäufer in Düsseldorf. Konzentrierte Ordertermine im Frühling und Herbst seien hier Schritte in die richtige Richtung, erklärte Angelika Firnrohr, Geschäftsführerin Fashion Net Düsseldorf e.V..

Teilnehmer des Round Tables waren Luca Bazzanella (Head of Sales und Brand Manager der Thomas Rath Fashion Group & Vorstandsmitglied Fashion Net), Oliver Bitterroff (Modeagentur Bitterroff), Angelika Firnrohr (Geschäftsführerin Fashion Net), Joachim Klüner (Senior Buyer, Hagemeyer Minden), Jörg Labatz (Prokurist Betty Barclay), Sabine Schäfer (Head of Sales Anette Görtz), Wiebke Schilbock (Managing Partner Delicate Love).

David Herberg Photo: Adient
David Herberg, Vice President Engineering EMEA at automotive supplier Adient
12.07.2022

David Herberg is a Rising Star 2022

David Herberg, Vice President Engi-neering EMEA at automotive supplier Adient, has been named Rising Star 2022 in the Engineering category by Automotive News Europe magazine.

Every year since 2010, Automotive News Europe has recognized talents in the European automotive industry for their outstanding careers and special achievements in the service of their company and the industry as a whole. To be eligible, candidates must have a minimum of ten years’ experience in the industry, speak at least two languages and be aged 45 years or younger at the time of the nomination.

"The 19 people we are honoring this year are special," said Luca Ciferri, Associate Publisher & Editor of Automotive News Europe. "They’ve made it to the top from a pool of more than 130 candidates, making this year's selection process the most competitive in the history of the award."

David Herberg, Vice President Engi-neering EMEA at automotive supplier Adient, has been named Rising Star 2022 in the Engineering category by Automotive News Europe magazine.

Every year since 2010, Automotive News Europe has recognized talents in the European automotive industry for their outstanding careers and special achievements in the service of their company and the industry as a whole. To be eligible, candidates must have a minimum of ten years’ experience in the industry, speak at least two languages and be aged 45 years or younger at the time of the nomination.

"The 19 people we are honoring this year are special," said Luca Ciferri, Associate Publisher & Editor of Automotive News Europe. "They’ve made it to the top from a pool of more than 130 candidates, making this year's selection process the most competitive in the history of the award."

Herberg, graduate industrial engineer and aged 45, looks back at a career spanning more than ten years at Adient, a leading supplier of seating systems for the automotive industry. After several years at the management consultancy McKinsey and various management positions at Adient as well as its predecessor Johnson Controls, Herberg has been responsible for around 1,200 employees in the development of seat structures, trim and complete seating systems since May 2020.

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Adient

Trützschler Group SE expands Board of Directors (c) Trützschler Group SE
Dr. Ulrich Schwenken, CEO
06.07.2022

Trützschler Group SE expands Board of Directors

The Trützschler Group SE has appointed Dr. Ulrich Schwenken and Heinrich Krull to its Board of Directors with effect from July 1, 2022. Dr. Schwenken will serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Heinrich Krull will serve as Chief Operations Officer (COO).

Dr. Schwenken will assume responsibility for Development, Digitalization, IT and Corporate Communications. As a doctoral graduate specialized in engineering, he has many years of experience in automotive and mechanical applications. Since 2008, he has held various management positions in the areas of Service, Sales and Development at companies including Porsche AG and Volkswagen AG, where his responsibility covered a range of key topics such as digital transformation. Most recently, Dr. Schwenken served as CSO, CTO and CDO at Leistritz AG, and was responsible for the strategic focus on innovative growth areas.

The Trützschler Group SE has appointed Dr. Ulrich Schwenken and Heinrich Krull to its Board of Directors with effect from July 1, 2022. Dr. Schwenken will serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Heinrich Krull will serve as Chief Operations Officer (COO).

Dr. Schwenken will assume responsibility for Development, Digitalization, IT and Corporate Communications. As a doctoral graduate specialized in engineering, he has many years of experience in automotive and mechanical applications. Since 2008, he has held various management positions in the areas of Service, Sales and Development at companies including Porsche AG and Volkswagen AG, where his responsibility covered a range of key topics such as digital transformation. Most recently, Dr. Schwenken served as CSO, CTO and CDO at Leistritz AG, and was responsible for the strategic focus on innovative growth areas.

Mr. Krull joined Trützschler Group SE in September 2020. As a graduate engineer for production engineering and management with international experience in mechanical and production site engineering, he has comprehensive expertise related to operations. He also has extensive experience of production technologies, including in-depth knowledge of Lean Management methods and expertise in post-merger integration. As COO, he will be responsible for the areas of Production, Purchasing and Logistics, Quality Assurance as well as Supply Chain.

Until his scheduled retirement at the end of 2022, Dr. Dirk Burger will act as Co-CEO to Dr. Schwenken.

The responsibilities of the Board of Directors of Trützschler Group SE as of July 1, 2022 are as follows: Dr. Ulrich Schwenken (CEO) is responsible for Development, Digitalization, IT and Corporate Communications; Dr. Dirk Burger will take over the role of Co-CEO to Dr. Schwenken until the end of 2022; Dr. Ralf Napiwotzki (CFO) is responsible for Finance and Controlling, Human Resources, Legal and Compliance; Alexander Stampfer (CSO) is responsible for Sales, Marketing and Service; Heinrich Krull (COO) is responsible for Production, Purchasing and Logistics, Quality Assurance as well as Supply Chain.

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Trützschler Group SE

01.07.2022

Award for best master's thesis of the German Textile Mechanical Engineering 2022 goes to young engineer of ITA Aachen

The 2002 prize of the Walter Reiners Foundation of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association for the best Master's thesis in German textile mechanical engineering was awarded to a young engineer from the ITA Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University. The prize ceremony took place at Techtextil 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Peter D. Dornier, Chairman of the Board of the Walter Reiners Foundation, presented the award at the VDMA Textile Machinery Association’s booth.

Felix Xaver Zerbes, M.Sc., was awarded the "Promotional Prize for the Best Master's Thesis of the German Textile Machinery Industry 2022", endowed with 3,500 EUR, for his master's thesis "Development and Construction of a Separation Unit for Weft Yarns in Air Jet Weaving".

The 2002 prize of the Walter Reiners Foundation of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association for the best Master's thesis in German textile mechanical engineering was awarded to a young engineer from the ITA Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University. The prize ceremony took place at Techtextil 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Peter D. Dornier, Chairman of the Board of the Walter Reiners Foundation, presented the award at the VDMA Textile Machinery Association’s booth.

Felix Xaver Zerbes, M.Sc., was awarded the "Promotional Prize for the Best Master's Thesis of the German Textile Machinery Industry 2022", endowed with 3,500 EUR, for his master's thesis "Development and Construction of a Separation Unit for Weft Yarns in Air Jet Weaving".

The subject of the master's thesis was the development of a mechanism with which faulty sections in the weft yarn can be sorted out before they are woven into the textile. This way, both yarn-related weft defects and material defects can be drastically reduced. The prototype developed by Mr Zerbes shows how this can be done even during the ongoing weaving process without having to stop production. Due to its modular design, the yarn rejection unit can be retrofitted to many different types of air-jet weaving machines, which represents an enormous savings potential not only in Germany but in weaving mills all over the world.

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ITA – Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University

Bild: VDTF. Oben: Paresh H. Patel, Peter Schomakers, Lothar Hentz, Prof Dr. Michael Rauch. Unten: Harald Bäumle, Andreas Troscheit, Lukas Hartmann.
30.06.2022

Verband Deutscher Textilfachleute VDTF wählt Präsidium und Vorstand

Zum neuen Präsidenten des VDTF wurde Prof. Dr. Michael Rauch gewählt, der den Master-Studiengang „Sustainable Textiles“ an der Hochschule Hof leitet und dort auch das Lehrgebiet Verfahrenstechnik der Textilveredlung betreut. Er ist Vorstand der Regionalgruppe Bayern-Nord und Schatzmeister des internationalen Textilverbandes IFATCC (International Federation of Associations of Textile Chemists and Colorists).

Zum neuen Präsidenten des VDTF wurde Prof. Dr. Michael Rauch gewählt, der den Master-Studiengang „Sustainable Textiles“ an der Hochschule Hof leitet und dort auch das Lehrgebiet Verfahrenstechnik der Textilveredlung betreut. Er ist Vorstand der Regionalgruppe Bayern-Nord und Schatzmeister des internationalen Textilverbandes IFATCC (International Federation of Associations of Textile Chemists and Colorists).

Ihm zur Seite stehen aus dem bisherigen Vorstand Peter Schomakers, der bis zu seinem Ruhestand bei der Fa. Thies GmbH &Co. KG beschäftigt war und weiterhin im IHK-Prüfungsausschuss für Textilveredlung in NRW tätig ist, sowie Paresh H. Patel, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der Chemie Impex, Reutlingen. Neu im Vorstand sind Harald Bäumle, Technischer Direktor der Wendler Einlagen GmbH & Co.KG, sowie Andreas Troscheit, bisher tätig für die CHT Germany GmbH in den Anwendungsbereichen Ausrüstung und Beschichtung, künftig bei der Fa. Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH &Co. KG in Leonberg. Weiter werden Lothar Hentz, Sales Manager für den Bereich DACH bei der Fa. Tanatex, B.V. Niederlande sowie Lukas Hartmann, Geschäftsführer Intex Consulting GmbH, im Vorstand mitarbeiten.

Die Wahlen im Verband Deutscher Textilfachleute VDTF e.V. standen im üblichen dreijährigen Rhythmus an. Laut Satzung dürfen Präsident und Vorstandsmitglieder nur einmal wiedergewählt werden, sodass aus dem aktuellen Vorstand nur zwei Personen erneut kandidieren konnten. Die offizielle Amtszeit des neuen Vorstandes beginnt nach der Mitgliederversammlung 2022 am 24. September in Nordhorn.

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VDTF

30.06.2022

Bremer Baumwollbörse: Wahlen für Präsidium und Vorstand

Die 148. ordentliche Generalversammlung der Bremer Baumwollbörse im 150. Gründungsjahr des Vereins fand am 30. Juni 2022 statt.

Der Vorstand wählte Stephanie Silber (42), Geschäftsführerin der Otto Stadtlander GmbH, Bremen erneut zur Präsidentin der Bremer Baumwollbörse. Neu als Vize-Präsident vertreten ist Jean-Paul Haessig (60), Direktor der Asian Cotton Traders PTE Ltd., Vietnam. Die bisherigen Vizepräsidenten Jens D. Lukaczik (56), geschäftsführender Gesellschafter des Serviceunternehmens Cargo Control Germany GmbH & Co. KG in Bremen und Fritz A. Grobien (64), geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der Albrecht, Müller-Pearse & Co. Trade (GmbH & Co.) KG, Bremen wurden in ihrem Amt bestätigt. Ernst Grimmelt (55), geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der Spinnerei und Weberei Velener Textil GmbH in Velen, Nordrhein-Westfalen schied als langjähriges Präsidiumsmitglied aus, bringt sich aber als Vorstandsmitglied weiter ein.

Die 148. ordentliche Generalversammlung der Bremer Baumwollbörse im 150. Gründungsjahr des Vereins fand am 30. Juni 2022 statt.

Der Vorstand wählte Stephanie Silber (42), Geschäftsführerin der Otto Stadtlander GmbH, Bremen erneut zur Präsidentin der Bremer Baumwollbörse. Neu als Vize-Präsident vertreten ist Jean-Paul Haessig (60), Direktor der Asian Cotton Traders PTE Ltd., Vietnam. Die bisherigen Vizepräsidenten Jens D. Lukaczik (56), geschäftsführender Gesellschafter des Serviceunternehmens Cargo Control Germany GmbH & Co. KG in Bremen und Fritz A. Grobien (64), geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der Albrecht, Müller-Pearse & Co. Trade (GmbH & Co.) KG, Bremen wurden in ihrem Amt bestätigt. Ernst Grimmelt (55), geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der Spinnerei und Weberei Velener Textil GmbH in Velen, Nordrhein-Westfalen schied als langjähriges Präsidiumsmitglied aus, bringt sich aber als Vorstandsmitglied weiter ein.

Neuwahlen des Vorstands
Während der Generalversammlung fanden die Neuwahlen des Vorstandes statt. Neu im Vorstand ist Dr. Uwe Mazura, Hauptgeschäftsführer des Gesamtverbandes der deutschen Textil- und Modeindustrie. Konrad Schroer, Setex-Textil-GmbH, Hamminkeln-Dingden, schied turnusgemäß aus dem Vorstand aus und wurde neu in das Gremium gewählt. Auch Peter Spoerry, Spoerry 1886 AG, Flums/Schweiz, wurde erneut in den Vorstand berufen. Er vertritt zudem die Schweizer Textilindustrie.

Weitere Mitglieder im Vorstand sind:
Hannes Drolle, Getzner Textil AG, Bludenz/Österreich, Henning Hammer, Otto Stadtlander GmbH, Bremen, in Shanghai verantwortlich für das Asiengeschäft, Jan Kettelhack, Hch. Kettelhack GmbH + Co. KG, Rheine, Roland Stelzer, Gebr. Elmer & Zweifel GmbH & Co. KG, Bempflingen sowie Axel Trede, Cotton Service International GmbH, Bremen. Als beratendes Mitglied ist Manfred Kern als Repräsentant der Vereinigung Textilindustrie Österreich im Vorstand vertreten.

Die Mitglieder des Vorstands und des Präsidiums gehören überwiegend Unternehmen aus verschiedenen Bereichen der Baumwollbeschaffungskette wie Handel, Verarbeitung und Dienstleistung an. Dies bietet dem Rohstoffverband Zugang zu einem umfassenden Netzwerk sowie globalen Informationsressourcen innerhalb des weltweiten Baumwollsektors und darüber hinaus.

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Bremer Baumwolbörse

Gregoire Poux-Guillaume Gregoire Poux-Guillaume. Photo: AkzoNobel
28.06.2022

Gregoire Poux-Guillaume new CEO of AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel has announced that Gregoire Poux-Guillaume will become the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as of November 1, 2022.

He will succeed Thierry Vanlancker, who has been CEO and member of the Board of Management since 2017, and whose term of office is coming to an end.

Gregoire (52), a French national, is an international business leader with 25 years of experience. He has a distinguished track record of building successful, profitable businesses in challenging environments, accelerating business growth and improving margins.

Previous roles include CEO of Sulzer, CEO of GE Grid Solutions (previously Alstom Grid) and Senior Managing Director of CVC Capital Partners.

AkzoNobel has announced that Gregoire Poux-Guillaume will become the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as of November 1, 2022.

He will succeed Thierry Vanlancker, who has been CEO and member of the Board of Management since 2017, and whose term of office is coming to an end.

Gregoire (52), a French national, is an international business leader with 25 years of experience. He has a distinguished track record of building successful, profitable businesses in challenging environments, accelerating business growth and improving margins.

Previous roles include CEO of Sulzer, CEO of GE Grid Solutions (previously Alstom Grid) and Senior Managing Director of CVC Capital Partners.

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AkzoNobel

27.06.2022

Ranga Yogeshwar presents third Top 100 award to Mayer & Cie.

Albstadt-based Mayer & Cie. has been named a Top 100 award-winner for the third time as one of Germany’s most innovative small and mid-range businesses. The jury made special mention of the circular knitting and braiding machine manufacturer’s innovative processes. At the centre of the family firm’s further digital development is on the aim to boost its customers’ productivity. Last Friday, 25 June, members of the Mayer & Cie. management received the award from the science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar at the SMB summit in Frankfurt am Main.

For some time now, the focus of development work at Mayer & Cie. has been on lean management in assembly processes, on optimisation of aftersales service, including setting up an online shop for spare parts, and on product lifecycle management, or PLM, which stands for a concept of seamless integration of all the information that arises during a product’s lifecycle. A clean data structure is the basis for these measures, it’s called the “digital backbone”. It means that all product data is processed in the same database and all information is available only once and can be downloaded immediately.

Albstadt-based Mayer & Cie. has been named a Top 100 award-winner for the third time as one of Germany’s most innovative small and mid-range businesses. The jury made special mention of the circular knitting and braiding machine manufacturer’s innovative processes. At the centre of the family firm’s further digital development is on the aim to boost its customers’ productivity. Last Friday, 25 June, members of the Mayer & Cie. management received the award from the science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar at the SMB summit in Frankfurt am Main.

For some time now, the focus of development work at Mayer & Cie. has been on lean management in assembly processes, on optimisation of aftersales service, including setting up an online shop for spare parts, and on product lifecycle management, or PLM, which stands for a concept of seamless integration of all the information that arises during a product’s lifecycle. A clean data structure is the basis for these measures, it’s called the “digital backbone”. It means that all product data is processed in the same database and all information is available only once and can be downloaded immediately.

In all, 436 companies, including about ten per cent from machinery and plant engineering, competed for the Top 100 seal of innovation this year. Nearly 300 were successful and were congratulated in person by Ranga Yogeshwar at the SMB summit. He noted that the award winners set a role model example. “Innovators are thought leaders; they are always pioneers too,” said Yogeshwar, who mentors the competition. “They put their products to the test and ask themselves what an ecological society and a climate-oriented world will require of them. And they check the opportunities and challenges that increasing digitisation will bring for forms of cooperation, social relationships and, with them, for employee retention.”

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Mayer & Cie.

22.06.2022

Dr Sharon McGuinness selected as ECHA’s new Executive Director

The Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency has selected Dr Sharon McGuinness as ECHA’s next Executive Director. As part of the appointment procedure, she will make a statement before the European Parliament and answer questions from its members. This is tentatively scheduled for 4 July 2022.

Dr Sharon McGuinness, an Irish national, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in Ireland since 2018. Prior to this, she was the Assistant Chief Executive for the Chemicals and Prevention Division within the Authority, with responsibility for division management, policy provision, advice and enforcement for a wide range of occupational health and safety, chemical and market surveillance legislation aimed at protecting human health and safety for workers and consumers.

She was a member of ECHA’s Management Board between 2014-2020 and Chair of the Board between 2016-2020. She graduated from the University College Dublin with a B.Sc. (Hons) in pharmacology and chemistry, and she holds a PhD in pharmacology, as well as diplomas in Legal Studies and Company Direction.

The Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency has selected Dr Sharon McGuinness as ECHA’s next Executive Director. As part of the appointment procedure, she will make a statement before the European Parliament and answer questions from its members. This is tentatively scheduled for 4 July 2022.

Dr Sharon McGuinness, an Irish national, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in Ireland since 2018. Prior to this, she was the Assistant Chief Executive for the Chemicals and Prevention Division within the Authority, with responsibility for division management, policy provision, advice and enforcement for a wide range of occupational health and safety, chemical and market surveillance legislation aimed at protecting human health and safety for workers and consumers.

She was a member of ECHA’s Management Board between 2014-2020 and Chair of the Board between 2016-2020. She graduated from the University College Dublin with a B.Sc. (Hons) in pharmacology and chemistry, and she holds a PhD in pharmacology, as well as diplomas in Legal Studies and Company Direction.

Dr McGuinness was one of the candidates preselected by the European Commission after an open competition and interviewed by the Management Board for the post.

Her selection follows that of Bjorn Hansen who retired in March 2022. Since 1 April 2022, Shay O’Malley has been ECHA’s acting Executive Director.

The term of office of the Executive Director is five years. It may be prolonged by the Management Board once, for a further term of five years.

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Alberto Paccanelli Photo: Euratex
Alberto Paccanelli
17.06.2022

Alberto Paccanelli re-elected as President of EURATEX

Italian textile entrepreneur, Alberto Paccanelli, has been re-elected as President of EURATEX during its General Assembly on 17 June; he will thus extend his mandate with 2 more years, until June 2024. Paccanelli is CEO of the Martinelli Ginetto Group, active in the high-end home textiles. He is also a Board member of Sistema Moda Italia and Confindustria Bergamo.

Italian textile entrepreneur, Alberto Paccanelli, has been re-elected as President of EURATEX during its General Assembly on 17 June; he will thus extend his mandate with 2 more years, until June 2024. Paccanelli is CEO of the Martinelli Ginetto Group, active in the high-end home textiles. He is also a Board member of Sistema Moda Italia and Confindustria Bergamo.

On the occasion of his re-election, Paccanelli presented his vision on the future of the European textiles industry: “With the adoption of the EU Textile Strategy on 30 March, the European Commission  has launched a very ambitious journey that will change the nature of our industry: more focus on sustainability and durability, more transparency within the supply chain, more communication with the consumer, but also a better level playing field for our European companies, and more investment in innovation, digitalisation and skills development. That is a very ambitious agenda, which needs to result in a more resilient European textile industry. The coming 2 years will be critical to translate that vision into specific legislation and concrete programmes. This requires a strong EURATEX, to actively contribute to that process. I am honoured to continue leading the organisation and fulfil this challenging task.”

EURATEX GA also elected 4 other members of the Presidency Team: Bodo Bölzle (Amann, Germany), Jean François Gribomont (Utexbel, Belgium), Grégory Marchant (UTT, France) and Ismail Kolunsag (Cross Tekstil, Turkey). During the Assembly, EURATEX also welcomed new memberships from Ukrlegprom (Ukraine) and Astrico (Romania), and a partnership with Inditex (Spain).

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Eurtaex

(c) INDA
14.06.2022

INDA promotes Tony Fragnito to President

The Board of Directors at INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, elevated Tony Fragnito from Chief Operating Officer of INDA to President of INDA effective May 31. Fragnito will assume the position currently held by Dave Rousse, who will become President Emeritus and provide support and assistance to Fragnito as needed until Rousse fully retires in January, 2023.

Fragnito joined INDA November 29, 2021 as Chief Operating Officer and has been leading INDA’s implementation of its new Strategic Plan, as well as updating INDA’s technology platform. This follows decades of leadership experience assisting trade and professional organizations in realizing their organizational and operational potential. A certified public accountant, Fragnito brings strong financial acumen in addition to extensive information technology, human resource and program management accomplishments from organizations representing a variety of professions and industries.  

The Board of Directors at INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, elevated Tony Fragnito from Chief Operating Officer of INDA to President of INDA effective May 31. Fragnito will assume the position currently held by Dave Rousse, who will become President Emeritus and provide support and assistance to Fragnito as needed until Rousse fully retires in January, 2023.

Fragnito joined INDA November 29, 2021 as Chief Operating Officer and has been leading INDA’s implementation of its new Strategic Plan, as well as updating INDA’s technology platform. This follows decades of leadership experience assisting trade and professional organizations in realizing their organizational and operational potential. A certified public accountant, Fragnito brings strong financial acumen in addition to extensive information technology, human resource and program management accomplishments from organizations representing a variety of professions and industries.  

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INDA

Photo Carbios. Lionel Arras
30.05.2022

Carbios strengthens Executive Committee for Expansion Plans

Carbios announces the appointment of two new members to its Executive Committee: Lionel Arras, Industrial Development Director, and Mathieu Berthoud, Sourcing and Public Affairs Director.

Lionel Arras joined Carbios’ teams in 2021 to support the industrial growth of PET enzymatic recycling technology as Industrial Development Director. He was appointed to the Company’s Executive Committee on May 2. An engineer who graduated from ENSIC Nancy and holds an MBA from the Lyon School of Management, Lionel Arras has more than 25 years of experience in the field of process engineering and the chemical industry.
At Carbios, he now heads a team of around 50 people mobilized around three major divisions:
- the industrial demonstration plant, inaugurated last September in Clermont-Ferrand,
- technological development,
- the first Reference Unit project, installed on the Indorama Ventures site in Longlaville, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France.

Carbios announces the appointment of two new members to its Executive Committee: Lionel Arras, Industrial Development Director, and Mathieu Berthoud, Sourcing and Public Affairs Director.

Lionel Arras joined Carbios’ teams in 2021 to support the industrial growth of PET enzymatic recycling technology as Industrial Development Director. He was appointed to the Company’s Executive Committee on May 2. An engineer who graduated from ENSIC Nancy and holds an MBA from the Lyon School of Management, Lionel Arras has more than 25 years of experience in the field of process engineering and the chemical industry.
At Carbios, he now heads a team of around 50 people mobilized around three major divisions:
- the industrial demonstration plant, inaugurated last September in Clermont-Ferrand,
- technological development,
- the first Reference Unit project, installed on the Indorama Ventures site in Longlaville, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France.

Lionel Arras, Carbios’ Industrial Development Director: “After the successful start-up of our industrial demonstration plant in Clermont-Ferrand, we are continuing our scale-up with the construction of the first enzymatic recycling plant in the world in Longlaville, France. Its launch, scheduled for early 2025, will enable the processing of 50,000 tons of post-consumer PET waste or the equivalent of 2 billion bottles. It is a great source of pride for me to be able to support Carbios in this strategic development phase.”

Mathieu Berthoud will join Carbios as Sourcing and Public Affairs Director on June 1, 2022. With more than 30 years of experience, including 10 years at Rhodia (now Solvay) and more than 20 years at Suez, in various commercial development or subsidiary management positions, he was most recently Technical and Performance Director for the Group’s recycling and recovery activities. A university-trained scientist, he also holds an MBA from HEC Paris. At Carbios, he will be responsible for securing the supply of PET waste for the future reference plant in Longlaville and the other industrial sites that will follow. He will also manage the Company’s public affairs.