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02.06.2022

Zhoukou Xuwang, China, starts up two ANDRITZ crosslapped spunlace lines

Zhoukou Xuwang Co., Ltd. has successfully started up two new ANDRITZ neXline spunlace lines at its facilities based in Henan province, China. Combining equipment from the aXcess and eXcelle ranges, both lines are dedicated to the production of spunlace fabrics of 30 to 120 gsm made out of viscose and polyester fibers. The ANDRITZ design will allow Zhoukou Xuwang to serve the premium product market, especially for premium hygiene and technical wipes, in China.

The ANDRITZ scope of supply for the two lines included:

  • aXcess opening and blending systems
  • high-performance eXcelle card and crosslapper
  • robust aXcess CA25 carding machine
  • efficient Jetlace Avantage hydroentanglement unit

This configuration will enable Zhoukou Xuwang to manufacture high-quality products while reducing raw materials consumption. These goals are further enabled by the installation of an ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau crosslapper PRO35-140, generating a uniform profile over the entire web width.

Zhoukou Xuwang Co., Ltd. has successfully started up two new ANDRITZ neXline spunlace lines at its facilities based in Henan province, China. Combining equipment from the aXcess and eXcelle ranges, both lines are dedicated to the production of spunlace fabrics of 30 to 120 gsm made out of viscose and polyester fibers. The ANDRITZ design will allow Zhoukou Xuwang to serve the premium product market, especially for premium hygiene and technical wipes, in China.

The ANDRITZ scope of supply for the two lines included:

  • aXcess opening and blending systems
  • high-performance eXcelle card and crosslapper
  • robust aXcess CA25 carding machine
  • efficient Jetlace Avantage hydroentanglement unit

This configuration will enable Zhoukou Xuwang to manufacture high-quality products while reducing raw materials consumption. These goals are further enabled by the installation of an ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau crosslapper PRO35-140, generating a uniform profile over the entire web width.

In spite of the difficult circumstances and supply chain disruptions related to the Covid crisis, both spunlace lines were installed smoothly and on time. They quickly went into commercial production, with a line speed of up to 100 m/min and high-performance MD/CD ratio.

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Andritz Andritz Nonwoven
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Andritz

02.06.2022

Suominen launches a nonwoven made with recycled paper

Suominen further strengthens its position as the frontrunner in sustainable nonwovens by launching HYDRASPUN® Circula, the market’s first ever nonwoven made with recycled paper.

HYDRASPUN® Circula is biodegradable, plastic-free and can be used in multiple applications. The product was created in cooperation with Codi Group, one of Europe’s leading wet wipe producers. Drawing from both parties’ industry expertise, the new product offers a variety of applications to meet consumers’ daily needs.

“It is important for Suominen to continuously develop new sustainable products to be able to offer even more choices to our customers. HYDRASPUN® Circula is a perfect example of how we can develop our nonwovens with innovations and more sustainable raw materials. HYDRASPUN® Circula is also a proof of great product development towards circular economy without compromising excellent quality and functionalities,” says Johanna Kivistö, Manager, Category Management, Europe.

Suominen further strengthens its position as the frontrunner in sustainable nonwovens by launching HYDRASPUN® Circula, the market’s first ever nonwoven made with recycled paper.

HYDRASPUN® Circula is biodegradable, plastic-free and can be used in multiple applications. The product was created in cooperation with Codi Group, one of Europe’s leading wet wipe producers. Drawing from both parties’ industry expertise, the new product offers a variety of applications to meet consumers’ daily needs.

“It is important for Suominen to continuously develop new sustainable products to be able to offer even more choices to our customers. HYDRASPUN® Circula is a perfect example of how we can develop our nonwovens with innovations and more sustainable raw materials. HYDRASPUN® Circula is also a proof of great product development towards circular economy without compromising excellent quality and functionalities,” says Johanna Kivistö, Manager, Category Management, Europe.

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Suominen nonwovens recycled paper
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Suominen

ECO-COAT minimum application unit (c) Brückner
Minimalauftragsaggregat ECO-COAT
02.06.2022

BRÜCKNER: Answering current challenges of the textile industry

The German machinery producer BRÜCKNER used exactly these chances and repositioned itself during the pandemic period. For more than 70 years, the family-run company has been specialized in individual finishing concepts for textiles, technical textiles, nonwovens and floor coverings. The current challenges in the textile industry are serious. The clear increase of the energy costs and the general uncertainty of the energy supply as well as political requirements make a profitable textile production more and more demanding for many companies.

The German machinery producer BRÜCKNER used exactly these chances and repositioned itself during the pandemic period. For more than 70 years, the family-run company has been specialized in individual finishing concepts for textiles, technical textiles, nonwovens and floor coverings. The current challenges in the textile industry are serious. The clear increase of the energy costs and the general uncertainty of the energy supply as well as political requirements make a profitable textile production more and more demanding for many companies.

The company responds to this with a newly developed stenter concept with double heating system. Depending on availability, the lines can be operated with gas or oil, but also other combinations with steam or renewable energies are possible. This means that production delays and machine downtimes can be avoided as far as possible. In addition, developed intelligent assistance systems for its machines have been developed that support the machine operator in using the best possible process to operate the line as energy-efficiently as possible. Further energy savings are possible with new energy-efficient motors or heat-recovery and exhaust air cleaning systems. This also helps to avoid harmful emissions.

But many textile producers are also focusing on reducing chemicals. For this purpose, BRÜCKNER's further developed ECO-COAT minimum application unit can make a decisive contribution. Knitted and woven fabrics, but also nonwovens can be finished on one or both sides via different fabric paths. With the minimum application via an engraved roller, a single-sided application of up to 100 g/m² can be achieved. A double-sided and higher application quantity is achieved, for example, by impregnation in the nip. Irrespective of the selected fabric path, a very small liquor reservoir means that only minimal quantities of waste water are produced when changing batches or liquors, and the use of chemicals can also be significantly reduced. In addition, less water has to be evaporated in the subsequent drying process than, for example, in the case of impregnation in a water bath, so the energy requirement is significantly reduced.

On the two upcoming trade fairs ITM in Istanbul and TECHTEXTIL in Frankfurt in June, interested customers can personally get an idea of BRÜCKNER's new developments.

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Brückner Trockentechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Trützschler Man-Made Fibers new TEC-O40 system for industrial yarn (c) Trützschler
Trützschler Man-Made Fibers new TEC-O40 system for industrial yarn
02.06.2022

Trützschler at Techtextil 2022

At this year’s Techtextil in Frankfurt/Main (June 21st to June 24th) Trützschler Nonwovens, Trützschler Card Clothing and Trützschler Man-Made Fibers present various new and proven solutions for the nonwoven, card clothing and man-made fiber sectors. Join us at booth D80 in hall 12.0!

Trützschler Nonwovens invites to talk sustainable fibers such as hemp or linen and out-of-the-box fibers such as nettle and pineapple fibers. Our solutions for manufacturing innovative nonwoven products include machinery and complete production lines for paper grade pulp, re-generated cellulose fibers, cotton and various other natural fibers.

What happens when sustainable meets digital? Trützschler Nonwovens and software partner Proptium introduce T-ONE, our new digital working environment for both fiber- and polymer-based nonwoven producers. T-ONE supports routine tasks such as quality control and recipe management but also enables systematic line monitoring and data collection for T-ONE’s line optimizations.

At this year’s Techtextil in Frankfurt/Main (June 21st to June 24th) Trützschler Nonwovens, Trützschler Card Clothing and Trützschler Man-Made Fibers present various new and proven solutions for the nonwoven, card clothing and man-made fiber sectors. Join us at booth D80 in hall 12.0!

Trützschler Nonwovens invites to talk sustainable fibers such as hemp or linen and out-of-the-box fibers such as nettle and pineapple fibers. Our solutions for manufacturing innovative nonwoven products include machinery and complete production lines for paper grade pulp, re-generated cellulose fibers, cotton and various other natural fibers.

What happens when sustainable meets digital? Trützschler Nonwovens and software partner Proptium introduce T-ONE, our new digital working environment for both fiber- and polymer-based nonwoven producers. T-ONE supports routine tasks such as quality control and recipe management but also enables systematic line monitoring and data collection for T-ONE’s line optimizations.

Trützschler Man-Made Fibers introduces the OPTIMA-based, versatile TEC-O40 and TEC-O80 systems for extruding and spinning industrial yarns (IDY). The modular OPTIMA platform is highly flexible and adaptable to manufacturing a broad spectrum of (semi-)industrial yarns from polyamide, polypropylene or polyester.

02.06.2022

Seven Senders Studie zur Nachhaltigkeit im E-Commerce

Viele wollen sich etwas leisten – und das Klima schützen. Im Spannungsfeld dieses scheinbaren Dilemmas operiert der florierende Onlinehandel in Europa. 60 Prozent der Deutschen sogar 64,2 Prozent der Franzosen halten den E-Commerce für eine Umweltsünde. Damit liegen sie falsch, wie wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen belegen. Das geht aus einer vorgestellten Studie von Seven Senders zur Nachhaltigkeit im Onlinehandel hervor. Sie führt die wichtigsten Forschungsergebnisse zum Thema zusammen, ergänzt sie durch eine aktuelle Umfrage unter Konsumenten in sieben europäischen Ländern und bündelt sie zu Praxistipps und Best Practices für E-Tailer.

Viele wollen sich etwas leisten – und das Klima schützen. Im Spannungsfeld dieses scheinbaren Dilemmas operiert der florierende Onlinehandel in Europa. 60 Prozent der Deutschen sogar 64,2 Prozent der Franzosen halten den E-Commerce für eine Umweltsünde. Damit liegen sie falsch, wie wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen belegen. Das geht aus einer vorgestellten Studie von Seven Senders zur Nachhaltigkeit im Onlinehandel hervor. Sie führt die wichtigsten Forschungsergebnisse zum Thema zusammen, ergänzt sie durch eine aktuelle Umfrage unter Konsumenten in sieben europäischen Ländern und bündelt sie zu Praxistipps und Best Practices für E-Tailer.

Wo die Potenziale liegen …
In der Generation Z, der junge Menschen zwischen 18 und 24 angehören, meinen neun von zehn, dass jedes Unternehmen Umweltverantwortung übernehmen sollte. Dabei interessieren sich 85 Prozent der europäischen Firmen für eine Reduktion ihrer Emissionen. Das betrifft auch die E-Commerce-Branche, obwohl sie – verglichen mit dem stationären Handel – in Sachen Umweltbelastung deutlich besser dasteht: Durchschnittlich ist der berechnete CO2-Ausstoß pro im Internet verkauftem Produkt um den Faktor 2,3 geringer. Dennoch gibt es in Sachen Klimaschutz noch Luft nach oben: Der Löwenanteil der im E-Commerce generierten Emissionen entfällt auf den Transport – First und Last Mile zusammengenommen. Er macht zwischen 35 und 65 Prozent der Gesamtumweltbelastung aus und bietet damit, neben Verpackung und Retourensteuerung, den größten Hebel für Verbesserungen.

Bewusstsein ist nicht gleich Handeln
Die Studie zeigt: Mit dem wachsenden Umweltbewusstsein der Onlineshopper in Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz, Frankreich, Italien, Spanien und den Niederlanden stieg zuletzt auch die Bereitschaft an, für nachhaltige Lieferoptionen mehr Geld in die Hand zu nehmen, und zwar von 54 Prozent 2021 auf 70 Prozent in diesem Jahr. Dies bedeutet nicht automatisch, dass die Option beim Checkout auch tatsächlich genutzt wird. Best Practices in der Studie von Seven Senders zeigen, dass eine gute Nutzerführung und Information über die Umweltwirkungen verschiedener Versandlösungen dazu beitragen, dass nachhaltige Optionen um bis zu viermal häufiger angenommen werden. Die Studie macht deutlich, dass der Onlinehandel für das Erreichen seiner Klimaziele auf die Mitwirkung seiner Kunden angewiesen: Eine Senkung der Retourenquote, die für vermeidbare Umweltbelastungen sorgt, oder mehr Akzeptanz für eine Zustellung an Out-of-Home-Sammelstellen schaffen Quick Wins fürs Klima, die jeder E-Tailer nur gemeinsam mit seinen Kunden erreichen – und damit tonnenweise CO2 einsparen kann. Wie viel genau, das beziffert Seven Senders im Rahmen eines DEKRA-zertifizierten Rechenmodells: Demnach verursacht die Zustellung an eine Out-of-Home-Sammelstelle im Vergleich zur Lieferung an eine Privatadresse durchschnittlich 300 g weniger CO2 pro Paket.

Nachhaltigkeit ist (k)ein Zukunftsthema
Trotzdem ist der Weg hin zu einem Onlinehandel, der keine Emissionen mehr verursacht, noch weit – und die Realisierung von CO2-neutralen Logistiklösungen, wie der Einsatz von E-LKWs, wird noch Jahre brauchen. Der Klimaschutz braucht schnell wirksame Lösungen, hier bietet sich die Kompensation von kurzfristig nicht vermeidbaren CO2-Emissionen als „goldene Brücke“ in eine emissionsarme oder sogar -freie Zukunft an, in der entsprechende Maßnahmen umsetzbar sind und greifen. Dass eine solche Strategie auch ein Wettbewerbsvorteil und Wachstumsimpuls für verantwortungsvoll agierende E-Tailer sein kann, zeigt die Studie ebenfalls: Durch die Skaleneffekte der E-Commerce-Logistik und abweichende Konsumgewohnheiten in den unterschiedlichen europäischen Märkten kann sogar eine Expansion zu positiven Effekten in der Klimabilanz führen. Thomas Hagemann, Gründer und Co-CEO von Seven Senders, sieht die E-Tailer auf einem guten Weg in Richtung Nachhaltigkeit: „Kaum eine Branche entwickelt sich so dynamisch wie der Onlinehandel, der sich mit Disruption auskennt wie kaum ein anderer. Frühzeitig auf die Wünsche von Konsument:innen einzugehen und diese rasch und effizient umzusetzen, gehört zu seinen Stärken. Die intensive Debatte um Umwelt- und Klimaschutz sowie mehr Nachhaltigkeit im Konsum können E-Tailer einmal mehr nutzen, um zu wachsen und an Stärke zu gewinnen.“

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Seven Senders GmbH

(c) Oerlikon
The Oerlikon Barmag eccentric screw pump
02.06.2022

Oerlikon Barmag presents innovations at the ACHEMA 2022

Focus on eccentric screw pumps and pumps for shear-sensitive materials

Improved productivity and increased lifespan and tailored solutions also for the most demanding applications within the chemicals and plastics industries and in PUR applications – these are the convincing arguments with which Oerlikon Barmag is showcasing its precision metering pumps at this year’s ACHEMA between August 22 and 26, 2022 in Frankfurt. The focus is on the new pump for shear-sensitive conveying media and the new eccentric screw pump.

Focus on eccentric screw pumps and pumps for shear-sensitive materials

Improved productivity and increased lifespan and tailored solutions also for the most demanding applications within the chemicals and plastics industries and in PUR applications – these are the convincing arguments with which Oerlikon Barmag is showcasing its precision metering pumps at this year’s ACHEMA between August 22 and 26, 2022 in Frankfurt. The focus is on the new pump for shear-sensitive conveying media and the new eccentric screw pump.

Eccentric screw pumps – robust all-rounders convey any medium
The requirements for pumps are considerable, as the demand for customized solutions for increasingly complex processes is rising. This is particularly true for Oerlikon Barmag’s new eccentric screw pump range. High wear-resistance, increased durability and robust operation – the new pump is tailor-made for conveying highly-filled, high-viscosity and abrasive media, such as filled adhesives, filled silicones and filled casting compounds, for example. The is the multi-stage seal system, which considerably increases the pump’s lifespan. The upstream shaft sealing ring protects the slide ring seal against excessively-fast wear caused by challenging media. In turn, the optimum alignment of the drive shaft – ball bearing-supported and centrally-guided through the shaft sealing ring – prevents any metal debris caused by friction and hence ensures considerably greater durability. Producers benefit from considerably greater productivity, as the pumps’ maintenance intervals and hence machine downtimes are significantly reduced.

New pump for shear-sensitive materials
For increasingly complex customer-specific process solutions, Oerlikon Barmag is now expanding its GA series, developed especially for the challenging conveying of high-viscosity media, to include the GAB51F for shear-sensitive conveying media. The newly-developed pump with its viscosity range of max. 300 Pas is tailored to conveying high-viscosity, shear-sensitive materials such as adhesives and silicones, for example. “The shear forces impacting the medium within the pump are reduced to a minimum as a result of a specially geometry”, explains Thorsten Wagener, Senior Sales Manager within the Pump Construction business unit. The material is conveyed through the pump in an as gentle and low-pulsation manner as possible and metered precisely at the outlet – ensuring it retains its characteristic properties.

High-speed metering pump with sealed product space
The high-speed metering pump has been especially developed for metering poorly-lubricating media. Here, the main benefit is the sealed product space, which extends the pump’s lifespan considerably. The space that comes into contact with the media is limited to the area around the gears. “As a result, the high-speed pump is particularly suited for applications in the chemicals industry, which frequently involve aggressive acids”, comments Thorsten Wagener.

GM series for low-viscosity media
The pumps in the GM and GA series provide precision metering with low-pulsation feeding of the conveying medium. The multi-stage GM pump conveys low-viscosity media (i.e. 250 bar, 100 mPas) even under high pressure and in the most challenging conditions. The square design from the proven GM series is the standard pump for many metering tasks. The development of the multi-stage pump expands the applications range for the GM series considerably. The round 2-stage GM pump has been developed especially for use in high-pressure technology. It masters the particular challenge of conveying small throughputs with low viscosities. The pump is perfect for 0.05 through 20 cm³/rev feed sizes and is excellently suited for use in high-pressure machines for PUR molded parts, foam slab stock, refrigeration unit insulations and sandwich panels, for example.

GA series pumps for high-viscosity media
The Oerlikon Barmag GA range has been especially developed for the challenging conveying of media with higher viscosities. The GA series pumps are available for conveying volumes of between 1.25 and -30 cm³/rev (0.6-144 l/h). They have been designed for pressures of up to 200 bar, for viscosities of up to 1.500 Pas as well as for temperatures of up to max. 225 °C. With this range of pumps, Oerlikon Barmag offers its customers tailor-made solutions for many technical processes in which high-precision and even metering is of paramount importance.

The drum pump – conveying and metering using a single unit
With the drum pump, the Oerlikon Barmag pump specialists have created a pump designed specifically for conveying and metering high-viscosity materials such as adhesives, silicones and other high-viscosity materials from drums and other large containers and for pressures of up to 250 bar. Its special features not only include the fact that it removes high-viscosity materials from the drum, but that it also meters the medium directly without any additional interim stops.

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Oerlikon

(c) MWIDE NRW
02.06.2022

Fraunhofer UMSICHT: Marktfähige Power-to-X-Technologien entwickeln

Im Rahmen eines neuen Projektes des Spitzenclusters Industrielle Innovationen (SPIN) entsteht eine offene Versuchsplattform für die Entwicklung von Power-to-X-Technologien. Untersucht werden dabei Möglichkeiten, CO2-haltige Abgasströme zunächst in ein Synthesegas aus Kohlenmonoxid und Wasserstoff und dann in verschiedene Produkte für die Chemie-, Kraftstoff- und Kunststoffindustrie umzuwandeln. Die nordrhein-westfälische Landesregierung fördert dieses Vorhaben mit 5,3 Mio. Euro.

Im Rahmen eines neuen Projektes des Spitzenclusters Industrielle Innovationen (SPIN) entsteht eine offene Versuchsplattform für die Entwicklung von Power-to-X-Technologien. Untersucht werden dabei Möglichkeiten, CO2-haltige Abgasströme zunächst in ein Synthesegas aus Kohlenmonoxid und Wasserstoff und dann in verschiedene Produkte für die Chemie-, Kraftstoff- und Kunststoffindustrie umzuwandeln. Die nordrhein-westfälische Landesregierung fördert dieses Vorhaben mit 5,3 Mio. Euro.

Die Federführung des Projektes »PtX-Plattform« liegt bei der Mitsubishi Power Europe GmbH. Gemeinsam mit SPIN sowie den Projektpartnern – dem Fraunhofer UMSICHT, dem Lehrstuhl für Umweltverfahrenstechnik und Anlagentechnik (LUAT) der Universität Duisburg-Essen sowie Evonik Industries – will das Unternehmen marktfähige Lösungen für die effiziente Nutzung überschüssigen Stroms entwickeln. Ein Schwerpunkt werden dabei Wasserstoff- sowie Carbon-Capture-Use-and-Storage-Technologien sein: CCU und CCS. Entsprechende containerbasierte Anlagen entstehen auf dem Gelände des LUAT. Sie umfassen u.a. CO2-Abtrennung und katalytische Co-Elektrolyse und stellen alle notwendigen Energie- und Stoffströme zur Verfügung.

Elektrolytische Herstellung von Synthesegas
Das Fraunhofer UMSICHT erarbeitet im Zuge des Projektes u.a. Grundlagen, um in einem Power-to-X-Reaktor die elektrolytische Herstellung von Synthesegas im Labormaßstab zu demonstrieren. »Dazu skalieren wir neuartige Gasdiffusionselektroden und setzen sie für die Aufgabe in angepassten Reaktoren ein«, erklärt Prof. Dr. Ulf-Peter Apfel, Leiter der Abteilung Elektrosynthese. »Weitere Komponenten der Elektrolysezellen werden so aufeinander abgestimmt, dass Verlustleistungen und Gasleckagen minimiert sowie die Zusammensetzung des Synthesegases möglichst kontrolliert variiert werden können.« Neben der Erstellung der erforderlichen Komponenten führt das Institut auch die Entwicklung, Errichtung und Inbetriebnahme eines skalierten Elektrolysesystems (inkl. der Teststandperipherie) durch und integriert alles in die Containerumgebung der Plattform.

Charakterisierung von Katalysatoren
Darüber hinaus testen die Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler des Fraunhofer UMSICHT Katalysator-Systeme, die neu von Evonik entwickelt worden sind und bei der Synthese von Alkoholen zum Einsatz kommen. »Wir schauen uns Umsatz, Menge und Konzentration sowohl der auftretenden Produkte als auch der Nebenprodukte an und haben dabei vor allem die Lebensdauer des Katalysators im Blick«, so Prof. Apfel. »Auf Basis unserer Testergebnisse nimmt Evonik dann weitere Optimierungen der Katalysatoren sowie deren Scale-up in Angriff.« Das beste System wird dann für den Pilotreaktor ausgewählt.

Die Bedeutung des Projektes hob Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart bei der Übergabe des Förderbescheids hervor. »Die aktuellen Ereignisse zeigen einmal mehr, wie wichtig eine sichere und unabhängige Energieversorgung ist«, betonte der NRW-Minister für Wirtschaft, Innovation, Digitalisierung und Energie. »Eine zukunfts- und wettbewerbsfähige Industrie benötigt große Energiemengen und klimaneutral erzeugte Rohstoffe für ihre Produktionsprozesse. Power-to-X kann nicht nur dazu beitragen, dass wir unsere ehrgeizigen Klimaschutzziele erreichen, sondern auch zu einer unabhängigen Versorgung mit synthetischen Kraftstoffen und Chemikalien für unsere Industrie und unser Energiesystem der Zukunft.«

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Fraunhofer-Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik UMSICHT

AkzoNobel acquires African paints and coatings activities from Kansai Paint (c) AkzoNobel
01.06.2022

AkzoNobel acquires African paints and coatings activities from Kansai Paint

AkzoNobel is to further strengthen its African footprint after reaching an agreement with Kansai Paint to acquire its paints and coatings activities in the region. Completion, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected during the course of 2023.
 
Present in 12 countries in Africa, Kansai Paint has regional consolidated revenue of around €280 million. The transaction includes the Plascon brand, which has more than 100 years of heritage in South Africa. Together with our own Dulux brand, they’re the longest-established paint brands in the region. The intended acquisition also includes automotive and protective coatings, and coatings for wood and coil.
 
“Acquiring Kansai Paint’s activities in the region will help us to further expand our paints and coatings business in Africa and provide a strong platform for future growth,” says AkzoNobel CEO, Thierry Vanlancker. “Kansai Paint shares our commitment to innovation and sustainability, and we look forward to combining our expertise, which will result in a wider range of innovative products and more sustainable solutions for our customers.”
 

AkzoNobel is to further strengthen its African footprint after reaching an agreement with Kansai Paint to acquire its paints and coatings activities in the region. Completion, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected during the course of 2023.
 
Present in 12 countries in Africa, Kansai Paint has regional consolidated revenue of around €280 million. The transaction includes the Plascon brand, which has more than 100 years of heritage in South Africa. Together with our own Dulux brand, they’re the longest-established paint brands in the region. The intended acquisition also includes automotive and protective coatings, and coatings for wood and coil.
 
“Acquiring Kansai Paint’s activities in the region will help us to further expand our paints and coatings business in Africa and provide a strong platform for future growth,” says AkzoNobel CEO, Thierry Vanlancker. “Kansai Paint shares our commitment to innovation and sustainability, and we look forward to combining our expertise, which will result in a wider range of innovative products and more sustainable solutions for our customers.”
 
Adds Kunishi Mori, Kansai Paint’s president: “We are convinced that AkzoNobel is the best owner as AkzoNobel considers the decorative paints business as a core business and will therefore be able to unlock the full potential of the business, thereby contributing to the development of the African economy.
 
”For Prejay Lalla and Arvind Shekhawat, Chief Executive Officers of KPAL and KPEA (the respective Africa entities being sold by Kansai Paint in this transaction), this agreement is an opportunity to further enhance growth. “We believe that AkzoNobel will be the owner who will elevate the business to the next level as AkzoNobel is willing to invest in ESG, is committed to innovation, workforce development and broader career opportunities as well as the long-term success of its paint businesses in Africa.”
 
The intended acquisition follows on from a series of recent acquisitions by AkzoNobel across paints and coatings over the last two years, including Titan Paints in Spain and Portugal, New Nautical Coatings in the US and, most recently, Grupo Orbis in Latin America.

More information:
AkzoNobel Coatings Automotive
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AkzoNobel

SHIMA SEIKI releases digital content web service "SHIMA Datamall™" (c) SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.
01.06.2022

SHIMA SEIKI releases digital content web service "SHIMA Datamall™"

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. announces the release of its new "SHIMA Datamall™" digital content web service.

SHIMA Datamall™ is an online service that allows users to search, browse and purchase a variety of useful data for the planning, production and sales of fashion items. With SHIMA Datamall, users of the SDS®-ONE APEX series 3D design system, APEXFiz™ Design subscription software and SHIMA SEIKI flat knitting machines will be able to streamline their operations and further promote the digital transformation of textile manufacturing, thereby realizing a shift toward sustainable manufacturing.

Digital content available on SHIMA Datamall™, together with yarn data from the yarnbank™ digital yarn sourcing web service, are meant to support knit manufacturing from planning and design to production and sales, by arranging the data on SDS®-ONE APEX and APEXFiz™.

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. announces the release of its new "SHIMA Datamall™" digital content web service.

SHIMA Datamall™ is an online service that allows users to search, browse and purchase a variety of useful data for the planning, production and sales of fashion items. With SHIMA Datamall, users of the SDS®-ONE APEX series 3D design system, APEXFiz™ Design subscription software and SHIMA SEIKI flat knitting machines will be able to streamline their operations and further promote the digital transformation of textile manufacturing, thereby realizing a shift toward sustainable manufacturing.

Digital content available on SHIMA Datamall™, together with yarn data from the yarnbank™ digital yarn sourcing web service, are meant to support knit manufacturing from planning and design to production and sales, by arranging the data on SDS®-ONE APEX and APEXFiz™.

Membership is not limited to users of SHIMA SEIKI products. Anyone can search and browse from digital data comprising over 6,000 items, free of charge. Information gathered on SHIMA Datamall is useful for product planning and ideas for new collections. SHIMA SEIKI users can furthermore purchase and download data to facilitate communication with suppliers.

More information:
Shima Seiki digital yarn
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SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.

(c) Mario Stumpf/Sascha Priesters
01.06.2022

Neonyt zeigt progressive Looks unter dem Motto „Biosphere-Technosphere“

Mode inspiriert von Natur und Technologie: In einer exklusiven Fashion Show am 23. Juni 2022 zeigt die Neonyt gemeinsam mit Presenting Partner Dr. Hauschka progressive und trendweisende Looks unter dem Motto „Biosphere-Technosphere“ im Atelier Lihotzky im Frankfurter Ostend.

Der Fokus liegt damit auf der Verbindung der Natur mit den Elementen Wasser, Luft und Erde mit allem, was die Menschen erschaffen – von Infrastruktur über Architektur, die industrielle Landwirtschaft und die digitale Welt. Die Kombination dieser scheinbar kontroversen Themen spannt den Bogen zu unserem gegenwärtigen Erdzeitalter, dem Anthropozän, in dem der Mensch zu einem der wichtigsten Einflussfaktoren auf die biologischen, geologischen und atmosphärischen Vorgänge auf der Erde geworden ist.

Mode inspiriert von Natur und Technologie: In einer exklusiven Fashion Show am 23. Juni 2022 zeigt die Neonyt gemeinsam mit Presenting Partner Dr. Hauschka progressive und trendweisende Looks unter dem Motto „Biosphere-Technosphere“ im Atelier Lihotzky im Frankfurter Ostend.

Der Fokus liegt damit auf der Verbindung der Natur mit den Elementen Wasser, Luft und Erde mit allem, was die Menschen erschaffen – von Infrastruktur über Architektur, die industrielle Landwirtschaft und die digitale Welt. Die Kombination dieser scheinbar kontroversen Themen spannt den Bogen zu unserem gegenwärtigen Erdzeitalter, dem Anthropozän, in dem der Mensch zu einem der wichtigsten Einflussfaktoren auf die biologischen, geologischen und atmosphärischen Vorgänge auf der Erde geworden ist.

Natur vs. Technik
Bei der Neonyt Fashion Show werden verschiedene Multibrand-Looks inszeniert – von kleinen unabhängigen Brands und Newcomer-Labeln über international etablierte Marken bis hin zu Designerstücken, kuratiert von der Stylistin Claudia Hofmann. Der Themenkomplex Biosphere präsentiert Mode und Textilien in Anlehnung an die Natur und ihre Elemente, Technosphere spiegelt die Themen Kreislaufwirtschaft und Recycling.

Das Beste aus beiden Welten
Unter dem Titel „Biosphere-Technosphere“ werden in der Neonyt Fashion Show Themen verbunden, die auf den ersten Blick gegensätzlich scheinen und damit Fragen aufwerfen. Das Publikum wird dazu eingeladen, sich auf eine Reise zu begeben, in der die Natur der Erde, ihre Elemente und die daraus resultierenden regenerativen Ansätze mit Ideen der digitalen Welt kombiniert werden, sodass daraus neue Dimensionen und vernetzte Systeme entstehen – für eine Revolution der Modebranche. Das Event wird gemeinsam mit Naturkosmetik-Brand und Presenting Partner Dr. Hauschka umgesetzt. Die Creative Direction liegt bei studio MM04.

Frankfurt Fashion Week – shows sustainable Fashion, Design & Art
In der Woche vom 20. bis 26. Juni 2022 steht die Stadt Frankfurt am Main ganz unter dem Zeichen von sustainable Fashion, Design & Art. Im gesamten Stadtgebiet finden unter der Dachmarke Frankfurt Fashion Week zahlreiche Veranstaltungen statt. Ausstellungen, Fashion Shows, Talks, Präsentationen und Open Studios laden alle interessierten Bürger*innen ein, Mode und alle Themen rund um nachhaltiges Design zu erkunden und zu erleben. Die Dachmarke Frankfurt Fashion Week bietet damit gleichzeitig eine Marketingplattform für die regionale Fashion- & Designszene sowie Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft. Parallel zur Frankfurt Fashion Week organisiert die Messe Frankfurt das Neonyt Lab vom 24. bis 26. Juni 2022 in der Union Halle, das sich an Nachhaltigkeit interessierte Konsument*innen und Modeprofis richtet. Darüber hinaus bündelt die Messe Frankfurt vom 21. bis 24.Juni 2022 die global ausgerichteten B2B-Veranstaltungen Techtextil, Texprocess und Heimtextil Summer Special, die für die internationale Fashion- und Livingbranche relevante Themen besonders herausstellt.

Das Neonyt Lab findet vom 24. bis 26. Juni 2022 in der Union Halle in Frankfurt am Main statt.

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Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

(c) Chantelle Lingerie GmbH
01.06.2022

Chantelle launcht nachhaltige Lingerie Serie

Nach erfolgreichem Auftakt in Frankreich bringt der Lingerie-Konzern Chantelle jetzt seine 100% recycelbare Serie Chantelle One auf den deutschen Markt – und revolutioniert damit die Dessous-Branche. War es bisher nicht möglich, einen aus bis zu 50 Einzelteilen und verschiedenen Komponenten bestehenden BH komplett wiederzuverwerten, lassen sich alle Produkte der neuen nachhaltigen Chantelle Serie vollständig recyceln und produzieren dabei keinen Abfall. Die Herstellung mit einer innovativen, lösungsmittelfreien Faser, die das übliche Elasthan ersetzt, macht es möglich.

Nach erfolgreichem Auftakt in Frankreich bringt der Lingerie-Konzern Chantelle jetzt seine 100% recycelbare Serie Chantelle One auf den deutschen Markt – und revolutioniert damit die Dessous-Branche. War es bisher nicht möglich, einen aus bis zu 50 Einzelteilen und verschiedenen Komponenten bestehenden BH komplett wiederzuverwerten, lassen sich alle Produkte der neuen nachhaltigen Chantelle Serie vollständig recyceln und produzieren dabei keinen Abfall. Die Herstellung mit einer innovativen, lösungsmittelfreien Faser, die das übliche Elasthan ersetzt, macht es möglich.

„Nachhaltigkeit ist seit langem ein zentrales Thema in unserem Unternehmen. Doch mit Chantelle One konnten wir nun eine Neuheit auf den Markt bringen, die das ganze Thema Umweltschutz, Recycling und Zero Waste noch mal auf eine neue Ebene hebt. Das ist unsere eindeutige Antwort auf die Anforderungen unserer Kundinnen“, erklärt Renaud Cambuzat, Creation & Image Director bei Chantelle. „Laut einer aktuellen Studie besitzen Frauen im Durchschnitt zehn BHs, getragen werden allerdings lediglich drei. Wir haben mit Chantelle One eine zeitlose, alltägliche Serie kreiert, die sich auf das Wesentliche konzentriert und reagieren damit auf den Wunsch nach bewusstem und nachhaltigem Konsum.“

Ein zukunftsorientierter Ansatz, der das Mode- ebenso wie das Umweltbewusstsein der Kundinnen gleichermaßen bedient. „Allein bei der Herstellung eines BHs gehen grundsätzlich 30% des Materials im Schneide- und Produktionsprozess verloren“, erläutert Marta Krall, Head of Communication bei Chantelle. „Warum Dessous bisher noch nicht zu 100% recycelt wurden, lässt sich deshalb relativ einfach erklären. Zum einen bestehen BHs aus vielen verschiedenen Einzelteilen und Materialien wie Bügel, Haken oder Träger und zum anderen ist das häufig in Wäschetextilien enthaltene Elasthan, in Kombination mit anderen Fasern, nur sehr schwer recycelbar. Insgesamt ein sehr aufwendiger, kostenintensiver und äußerst komplexer Prozess.“

Wird ein Produkt der Chantelle One Serie nicht mehr getragen, kann es retourniert werden und die Kundin erhält im Gegenzug einen Gutschein, der im Onlineshop eingelöst werden kann. Jeder einzelne Bestandteil des Produkts wird dann vollständig wiederverwertet. Die BHs und Slips werden, genauso, wie die Schnittabfälle aus der Produktion, komplett eingeschmolzen und zu Mikroperlen verarbeitet. Diese dienen wiederum der Herstellung neuer Chantelle One-BHs, indem daraus Bügel, Verschlüsse, Trägerschnallen etc. gemacht werden. Ein lückenloser Kreislauf, der absolut keine Abfälle hinterlässt.

Forward Design mit Chantelle One
Chantelle One gibt es in zwei Ausführungen: Chantelle One Mesh und Chantelle One Lace. Die Serien bestehen, je nach Farbe, jeweils aus drei bis vier BH-Schnittformen. Dabei stehen zwei BH-Modelle zur Auswahl, ein Triangel-BH ohne Bügel und ein Modell mit Bügeln sowie tiefem Ausschnitt, erhältlich in Mesh oder Spitze. Die Größen reichen von Cup B bis F, bzw. bei bügellosen Modellen von XS bis XL. Passend dazu kann zwischen einem Slip und einem trendigen Taillenslip gewählt werden. Neben Schwarz und Mineralweiß, unterstreicht die Kollektion durch zarte Farben, wie Lavender, Opal und Yellow Tender, die feminine Schönheit.

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Chantelle lingerie Nachhaltigkeit
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Chantelle Lingerie GmbH / PR + Presseagentur textschwester

(c) adidas AG
01.06.2022

adidas Originals and Wales Bonner present their Spring Summer 2022 Collection

adidas Originals and Wales Bonner return to present their Spring Summer 2022 collection. Continuing to explore and respond to the sportswear brand’s vast archive, for its fourth season the creative partnership focuses on styles from the 1970s and 80s. The offering draws on Wales Bonner’s research into the music and photography of Burkina Faso, West Africa, in these decades, and pays homage to creative energy and individuality of style.

The latest adidas Originals by Wales Bonner collaboration reimagines key looks through the lens of music and movement and blends textures, silhouettes and graphic prints. This season adidas Originals and Wales Bonner introduce athletic jacquard knitwear and a new Seventies-inspired take on the classic WB Track Top and Track Pants. The colour palette is bold and joyful, with a trio of colours appearing across the offering: primary red, sun yellow and pale pink.

adidas Originals and Wales Bonner return to present their Spring Summer 2022 collection. Continuing to explore and respond to the sportswear brand’s vast archive, for its fourth season the creative partnership focuses on styles from the 1970s and 80s. The offering draws on Wales Bonner’s research into the music and photography of Burkina Faso, West Africa, in these decades, and pays homage to creative energy and individuality of style.

The latest adidas Originals by Wales Bonner collaboration reimagines key looks through the lens of music and movement and blends textures, silhouettes and graphic prints. This season adidas Originals and Wales Bonner introduce athletic jacquard knitwear and a new Seventies-inspired take on the classic WB Track Top and Track Pants. The colour palette is bold and joyful, with a trio of colours appearing across the offering: primary red, sun yellow and pale pink.

The footwear offering similarly reimagines iconic adidas styles through Wales Bonner’s distinctive lens, emphasising soulful and elegant comfort. The collection presents two elevated riffs on the adidas Country silhouette and sees the return of the WB Samba sneaker, a highlight of the inaugural collection – in two bright color updates. 

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adidas Wales Bonner footwear
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adidas AG

31.05.2022

Epson auf der EuroCIS 2022 in Düsseldorf

Epson präsentiert auf seinem Stand der EuroCIS 2022 (31. Mai bis 2. Juni, Messe Düsseldorf) sein Angebot an kundenorientierten PoS-Lösungen. Das Unternehmen stellt dabei in den vier Zonen „Supermarkt“, „Pop-up-Store“, „Quick-Service-Restaurant“ und „Food-Truck“ seine Lösungen vor. Bei der Station „Supermarkt“ liegt ein Fokus auf der Präsentation des Epson TM-T88VII Bondruckers, der sehr gute Druckergebnisse auf dem beliebten, umweltfreundlichen Blue4est®Papier von Koehler Paper erzielt. Die anderen Stationen konzentrieren sich auf den flexiblen Einsatz des Epson TM-m30II-S und TM-m30II-SL als kombiniertes Tabletstand/Drucksystem in ihren unterschiedlichen Varianten. Die beiden kompakten mPOS-Lösungen wurden entwickelt, um die Nachfrage des Marktes nach stylischen, einfach zu bedienenden POS-Systemen zu begegnen. Begleitet werden die verschiedenen Anwendungen durch den Einsatz der mobilen TM-P-Drucker und der TM-L-Serie für selbstklebende Bons.

Ergänzend werden zum jeweiligen Thema passend in praxisgerechten Anwendungen verschiedene Epson ColorWorks Farbetikettendrucker gezeigt, die schnell und zuverlässig haltbare individuelle Etiketten stückzahlgenau produzieren.

Epson präsentiert auf seinem Stand der EuroCIS 2022 (31. Mai bis 2. Juni, Messe Düsseldorf) sein Angebot an kundenorientierten PoS-Lösungen. Das Unternehmen stellt dabei in den vier Zonen „Supermarkt“, „Pop-up-Store“, „Quick-Service-Restaurant“ und „Food-Truck“ seine Lösungen vor. Bei der Station „Supermarkt“ liegt ein Fokus auf der Präsentation des Epson TM-T88VII Bondruckers, der sehr gute Druckergebnisse auf dem beliebten, umweltfreundlichen Blue4est®Papier von Koehler Paper erzielt. Die anderen Stationen konzentrieren sich auf den flexiblen Einsatz des Epson TM-m30II-S und TM-m30II-SL als kombiniertes Tabletstand/Drucksystem in ihren unterschiedlichen Varianten. Die beiden kompakten mPOS-Lösungen wurden entwickelt, um die Nachfrage des Marktes nach stylischen, einfach zu bedienenden POS-Systemen zu begegnen. Begleitet werden die verschiedenen Anwendungen durch den Einsatz der mobilen TM-P-Drucker und der TM-L-Serie für selbstklebende Bons.

Ergänzend werden zum jeweiligen Thema passend in praxisgerechten Anwendungen verschiedene Epson ColorWorks Farbetikettendrucker gezeigt, die schnell und zuverlässig haltbare individuelle Etiketten stückzahlgenau produzieren.

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Epson EuroCIS Einzelhandel
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Epson Deutschland GmbH / LEWIS

31.05.2022

Fraunhofer UMSICHT: Grüner Wasserstoff aus einer Hand

Von der Komponentenentwicklung für Elektrolyse und Brennstoffzellen über die Erstellung von Konzepten zu Speicherung und Transport bis zur Implementierung sektorenübergreifender Ansätze: Forschende des Fraunhofer UMSICHT liefern aus einer Hand Lösungen zur Bereitstellung und Nutzung von Wasserstoff. Wer Einblicke in Kompetenzen und Dienstleistungen des Instituts gewinnen möchte ist herzlich zu Gesprächen auf der E-world 2022 eingeladen. Das Fraunhofer UMSICHT ist am Gemeinschaftsstand des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen zu finden.

Von der Komponentenentwicklung für Elektrolyse und Brennstoffzellen über die Erstellung von Konzepten zu Speicherung und Transport bis zur Implementierung sektorenübergreifender Ansätze: Forschende des Fraunhofer UMSICHT liefern aus einer Hand Lösungen zur Bereitstellung und Nutzung von Wasserstoff. Wer Einblicke in Kompetenzen und Dienstleistungen des Instituts gewinnen möchte ist herzlich zu Gesprächen auf der E-world 2022 eingeladen. Das Fraunhofer UMSICHT ist am Gemeinschaftsstand des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen zu finden.

Dort stellen Wissenschaftler*innen u.a. das Konzept eines ohmschen Reaktors vor. Seine Aufgabe: die dezentrale und flexible Bereitstellung von Wasserstoff durch die Zersetzung von Ammoniak. Das Besondere: Die Forschenden bringen die Wärme nicht von außen ein, sondern – mittels Strom – direkt in den speziell hierfür entwickelten Katalysator. »Dadurch können wir bei deutlich geringeren Temperaturen arbeiten und haben nicht diese große Überschuss-Energie. Konkret versprechen wir uns von diesem Verfahren, dass es die Effizienz bereits existierender Prozesse um wenigstens 20 Prozent verbessert«, so Dr. Andreas Menne, Leiter der Abteilung Low Carbon Technologies.

Darüber hinaus haben Messebesucher*innen Gelegenheit, den DYNAFLEX®-Check kennenzulernen. »Der DYNAFLEX®-Check ist ein Tool zur Selbsteinschätzung, das wir gerade entwickeln. Mit seiner Hilfe können kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen aus dem produzierenden Gewerbe ihre Bedarfe und Herausforderungen im Bereich Sektorenkopplung identifizieren«, erklärt Dr. Esther Stahl, Leiterin der Abteilung Strategische Projekte.

Dass und wie sich solche Ansätze durch cross-industrielle Netzwerke realisieren lassen, ist ebenfalls Thema auf der E-world: UMSICHT-Forschende stellen Projekte und Initiativen vor, bei denen auf regionaler Ebene dezentrale systemische Lösungen erarbeitet und umgesetzt werden. Beispielsweise das Leistungszentrum DYNAFLEX®, welches flexible Lösungen für die Energie- und Rohstoffwende entwickelt sowie in Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft transferiert.

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Fraunhofer UMSICHT

Huntsman
30.05.2022

Huntsman Textile Effects at Outdoor Retailer Summer 2022

Huntsman Textile Effects, a global leader in innovative solutions and environmentally sustainable products, will be at Outdoor Retailer in Denver, Colorado this week to present end-to-end solutions that enable outdoor apparel brands to achieve the functionality that outdoor adventurers crave with on-trend aesthetics and a high degree of sustainability.

Resource-saving solutions
Huntsman will highlight the AVITERA® SE Fast process. This technology delivers the lowest environmental impact for dyeing polyester-cellulosic (PES-CO) blends. It combines alkali-clearable TERASIL® W/WW disperse dyes and AVITERA® SE reactive dyes to cut processing time from around nine hours to just six, helping mills to reduce the water and energy required for production by up to 50% and to increase output by up to 25% or more. The new process also delivers outstanding wet-fastness to ensure that sportswear will not bleed or stain during home laundering or while in storage or transit.

Huntsman Textile Effects, a global leader in innovative solutions and environmentally sustainable products, will be at Outdoor Retailer in Denver, Colorado this week to present end-to-end solutions that enable outdoor apparel brands to achieve the functionality that outdoor adventurers crave with on-trend aesthetics and a high degree of sustainability.

Resource-saving solutions
Huntsman will highlight the AVITERA® SE Fast process. This technology delivers the lowest environmental impact for dyeing polyester-cellulosic (PES-CO) blends. It combines alkali-clearable TERASIL® W/WW disperse dyes and AVITERA® SE reactive dyes to cut processing time from around nine hours to just six, helping mills to reduce the water and energy required for production by up to 50% and to increase output by up to 25% or more. The new process also delivers outstanding wet-fastness to ensure that sportswear will not bleed or stain during home laundering or while in storage or transit.

EROPON® E3-SAVE is another next-generation water-saving innovation. An all-in-one textile auxiliary for PES processing, it allows pre-scouring, dyeing and reduction clearing to be combined in a single bath and eliminates the need for anti-foaming products, which shortens processing time and further saves water and energy.

Eco-friendly stain and rain resistance
Huntsman will also present eco-friendly finishes that repel water and stains to help garments look new for longer. Continuing its long-standing relationship with Chemours, Huntsman is highlighting Teflon™ EcoElite with Zelan™ R3 technology. The industry’s first renewably sourced water-repellent finish, it contains 63% plant-based materials and exceeds performance levels possible with traditional fluorinated technologies, preserving breathability while offering excellent water repellency and durability.

Another breakthrough for brands and mills is PHOBOTEX® RSY for outerwear. A next-generation non-fluorinated water-repellent finish, its performance is comparable to formulations based on per-fluorinated chemicals (PFCs), delivering sustainable protection that keeps the wearer dry, even in the most demanding environments. It is a perfect combination of excellent water repellency and extremely high wash durability.

Innovative odor control solutions
Huntsman will also showcase antimicrobial and odor-control solutions as part of its partnership with Sciessent. Sciessent’s latest anti-odor technology, NOBO™, has been specifically developed to reduce odors in natural and synthetic fabrics. It can be incorporated into virtually any fabric, making it ideal for everything from base layer and activewear tops to socks and underwear to hiking pants, chinos and hard shell jackets. It offers a cost-effective way to upgrade everyday garments.

In addition, the partners will also present Sciessent’s Agion Active X2®, a next-generation odor-control solution that combines advanced antimicrobial and odor-absorbing technologies to both capture and fight odor-causing bacteria, and Lava X2®, a standalone odor adsorption product and key component of Agion Active X2® that attracts, adsorbs and degrades odors for long-lasing odor protection.

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Huntsman

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.

(c) adidas AG
Felix Auger-Aliassime
30.05.2022

adidas commitment to end plastic waste with SS22 Tennis Collection

adidas launches its SS22 Tennis Collection, a high-performance tennis apparel line featuring graphics inspired by Paris’ botanical gardens and green spaces, garments in the collection were made either in part with Parley Ocean Plastic or in part with recycled content.

Launching ahead of the most prominent clay court tournament of the summer, the SS22 Tennis Collection is being premiered on court by adidas next-gen athletes, Elena Rybakina and Felix Auger-Aliassime, alongside Maria Sakkari, Dominic Thiem and Stefanos Tsitsipas who all share a passion for championing sustainability and working together towards a better future for our planet.

From Insight to Action
The SS22 Tennis Collection is another step adidas is taking on its journey to help end plastic waste, and its athletes are sharing this commitment. For adidas athletes, what they wear on the court is not only performance attire but an expression of their personal style and beliefs.

adidas launches its SS22 Tennis Collection, a high-performance tennis apparel line featuring graphics inspired by Paris’ botanical gardens and green spaces, garments in the collection were made either in part with Parley Ocean Plastic or in part with recycled content.

Launching ahead of the most prominent clay court tournament of the summer, the SS22 Tennis Collection is being premiered on court by adidas next-gen athletes, Elena Rybakina and Felix Auger-Aliassime, alongside Maria Sakkari, Dominic Thiem and Stefanos Tsitsipas who all share a passion for championing sustainability and working together towards a better future for our planet.

From Insight to Action
The SS22 Tennis Collection is another step adidas is taking on its journey to help end plastic waste, and its athletes are sharing this commitment. For adidas athletes, what they wear on the court is not only performance attire but an expression of their personal style and beliefs.

Felix Auger-Aliassime, elite tennis player, commented: "I'm part of a generation of players who care about having an impact on and off the court. When I think about the future, it's not just about my future as a tennis player, but also about the future of the planet. . That's why I wear the new adidas SS22 collection made in part with Parley Ocean Plastic or in part with recycled materials – to send a message that we can all do our part by helping to end plastic waste.“

Fashion-foward Performance
The SS22 Tennis Collection is designed to be bold yet fully functional on court. Each garment features HEAT.RDY technology which is designed to keep players feeling cool, dry and confident as they take on their next challenge.

The Collection features two dresses, tank tops, long sleeve tees and a match skirt for female players. For male players, the collection consists of two tees, a sleeveless tee, a polo tee, a TECHFIT long sleeve top and two different types of shorts.

It is available in a number of different bold graphic prints, all inspired by the Serres d'Auteuil botanical garden. The prominent colors of the collection are black and white.

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adidas AG

(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!

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RadiciGroup

26.05.2022

EREMA Group: Growing revenues, plant sizes and production capacities

The EREMA Group, which comprises EREMA Group GmbH and its subsidiaries EREMA, PURE LOOP, UMAC, 3S, KEYCYCLE and PLASMAC, closed the 2021/22 financial year with a 17 percent increase in revenue. Consolidated Group revenue amounted to EUR 295 million, and the number of employees increased to over 840. The EREMA Group remains on course for continued growth.

A closer look at the post consumer segment clearly shows a trend towards larger plants, both for PET recycling and for processing polyolefins. For example, the first VACUREMA® Basic 2628 T machine with an annual capacity of up to 40,000 tonnes was recently commissioned at a customer's site in Brazil. This plant features a ten-meter-long special geometry screw with a diameter of 280 millimetres and a weight of 3.5 tonnes. The screw was developed and manufactured by 3S, a subsidiary of EREMA GmbH.

The EREMA Group, which comprises EREMA Group GmbH and its subsidiaries EREMA, PURE LOOP, UMAC, 3S, KEYCYCLE and PLASMAC, closed the 2021/22 financial year with a 17 percent increase in revenue. Consolidated Group revenue amounted to EUR 295 million, and the number of employees increased to over 840. The EREMA Group remains on course for continued growth.

A closer look at the post consumer segment clearly shows a trend towards larger plants, both for PET recycling and for processing polyolefins. For example, the first VACUREMA® Basic 2628 T machine with an annual capacity of up to 40,000 tonnes was recently commissioned at a customer's site in Brazil. This plant features a ten-meter-long special geometry screw with a diameter of 280 millimetres and a weight of 3.5 tonnes. The screw was developed and manufactured by 3S, a subsidiary of EREMA GmbH.

Demand for previously-owned machines at UMAC also remained high during the past financial year. In addition to the general trend towards plastics recycling, the decisive factor here is that customers are more frequently opting for previously-owned systems available at short notice due to the tense situation on the procurement markets. At the same time, businesses that have so far had little contact with recycling are also becoming increasingly interested in this topic. Their need for feasibility studies, consulting and engineering services, project management and turnkey projects are now also very successfully catered for by KEYCYCLE, an EREMA Group company. KEYCYCLE has also acquired from Cadel Deinking the patent, technology and distribution rights for an innovative ink removal technology, which is now being further developed using the know-how of the EREMA Group and shaped into a product that meets industrial standards.

The initiative launched four years ago to modernise and expand existing EREMA Group sites was continued during the past financial year with the expansion and construction of a dedicated machine demonstration centre for PLASMAC in Milan. Equipped with additional production floor space and new and enlarged customer centres, all companies within the group are now well prepared to meet rising demand, and with the new research and development centre under construction in Ansfelden, the framework for further outstanding plastics recycling milestones from EREMA is currently being optimised.

Source:

EREMA Group GmbH

26.05.2022

New french recycling technology to recycle 50 million PET food trays per year

Indorama Ventures, VALORPLAST, Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) and CITEO collaboration delivers a commercial recycling solution for monolayer PET trays

Thai-based Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) with its facility Wellman France Recycling in Verdun, has been working on the PET trays recycling for 6 years and through an ongoing project with VALORPLAST and supported by CITEO.

The project has the objective to develop and validate recycling for monolayer and multilayer PET trays. VALORPLAST has collected significant quantities of post-consumer PET trays and several industrial runs have been conducted by Wellman. The produced flakes are being tested by several actors to develop high quality applications. Those tests have led by IVL to develop a commercially feasible recycling solution for monolayer PET trays with the collaboration of Klöckner Pentaplast.
The new technology is processing monolayer PET trays used for food packaging (meat, produce and cheese) into a high-quality product, suitable for new tray production.

This new recycling innovation will see over 50 million post-consumer PET trays diverted away from landfill or incineration.

Indorama Ventures, VALORPLAST, Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) and CITEO collaboration delivers a commercial recycling solution for monolayer PET trays

Thai-based Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) with its facility Wellman France Recycling in Verdun, has been working on the PET trays recycling for 6 years and through an ongoing project with VALORPLAST and supported by CITEO.

The project has the objective to develop and validate recycling for monolayer and multilayer PET trays. VALORPLAST has collected significant quantities of post-consumer PET trays and several industrial runs have been conducted by Wellman. The produced flakes are being tested by several actors to develop high quality applications. Those tests have led by IVL to develop a commercially feasible recycling solution for monolayer PET trays with the collaboration of Klöckner Pentaplast.
The new technology is processing monolayer PET trays used for food packaging (meat, produce and cheese) into a high-quality product, suitable for new tray production.

This new recycling innovation will see over 50 million post-consumer PET trays diverted away from landfill or incineration.

Testing has now moved into commercial production. 500 tonnes of PET trays are now being processed monthly and transformed into a high-quality tray flake, which can be used to produce new trays. The purity of the flakes is comparable with high-quality bottle flake. A further scale up is foreseen, and the company plans to process 10KT of tray flake in 2022.

More information:
PET recycling fibers
Source:

 Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited