From the Sector

• Einladung zur Abschlusskonferenz des Projektes iMulch

Während Kunststoffe in maritimen Gewässern aktuell zahlreiche gesellschaftliche Akteure beschäftigen, finden Bodenbelastungen durch Kunststoffe in Äckern und Feldern durch landwirtschaftliche Folien bisher kaum Beachtung. Besonders Mulchfolien kommen sowohl zur Ertragssteigerung als auch infolge klimatischer Ursachen, immer häufiger zum Einsatz.

Dieser Thematik widmeten sich daher die Forschenden des Projektes iMulch. Um einen Nachweis von Kunststoffen in Böden und Drainagewässern zu erbringen und mögliche Folgen aufzuzeigen, untersuchte und verglich das Forschungsteam den Einfluss konventioneller erdölbasierter Mulchfolien mit bio-abbaubaren Alternativen.

Die gesammelten Projektergebnisse präsentiert das Konsortium mit Unterstützung externer Expertinnen und Experten am 28. April von 10-17 Uhr online im Rahmen der iMulch Abschlusskonferenz. Eine Anmeldung zur kostenlosen Teilnahme sowie die Veranstaltungsagenda finden sie unter dem folgenden Link:
http://imulch.eu/abschlusskonferenz/

Kunststoffemission in Böden
Um untersuchen zu können, ob der Einsatz von Mulchfolien auf Böden kritische Kunststoffemissionen verursacht, entwickelten die Forschenden zunächst eine umfassende Teststrategie. Diese ermöglichte es, Informationen zu Menge, Typ und Größe der Kunststoffpartikel sowie zu ihrem Transportverhalten und Verbleib im Boden zu gewinnen. Der erste Schritt bestand in der Entwicklung geeigneter Test-Methoden zur Bestimmung von Polymermenge, Polymerart und Polymergröße. Einsatz fanden besonders die Thermoextraktions-Desorptions-Gaschromatographie-Massenspektrometrie (TED-GC-MS), FT-IR-Spektrometrie und die konfokale Raman-Mikroskopie (CRM).

In Laborständen untersuchten sie parallel die Verwitterung von Folien in Böden und in Drainagewasser sowie das Adsorptionsverhalten von Folien in Bezug auf Schadstoffe. Ein weiterer Untersuchungsschwerpunkt bestand in der möglichen Toxizität der Folien auf aquatische und terrestrische Organismen. Die Ergebnisse dieser Experimente boten wertvolle Rückschlüsse zum Verhalten und Verbleib landwirtschaftlicher Folien in der Umwelt.

Über mehr als 12 Monate hinweg erforschte das Team zudem den Transport der in den Folien eingesetzten Polymere in Freilandlysimetern. Hierbei analysierten sie sowohl den Transport im Boden als auch die Aufnahme in Pflanzen. Die Ergebnisse erlauben Rückschlüsse zur Frage, ob Polymerpartikel aus dem Boden ins Grundwasser eintreten oder durch eine Aufnahme in Pflanzen in die Nahrungskette gelangen können.

Mikrobielles Upcycling durch Bakterien
Eine vielversprechende Lösung zum Abbau und zur Nutzbarmachung von Mulchfolienresten scheinen mikrobielle Upcycling-Ansätze zu bieten. Diese nutzen Mikroorganismen, welche in der Lage sind, Kunststoff-Moleküle im Rahmen von Stoffwechselprozessen umzuwandeln.

Hierbei können sie Moleküle von industriellem Interesse produzieren, beispielsweise das Biopolymer PHA. Eine Optimierung der Stoffwechselwege des Mikroorganismus Cupriavidus necator demonstrierten die Forschenden erfolgreich am Beispiel von PBAT-Monomeren und realisierten dort eine effektive Umwandlung zum Biopolymer PHA. Diese stoffliche Nutzung von Mulchfolien durch mikrobielles Upcycling kann zukünftig zu einer signifikanten Verbesserung der Ökobilanz landwirtschaftlicher Folien beitragen. Das Projekt iMulch wird mit Mitteln aus dem Europäischen Fond für regionale Entwicklung (EFRE) „Investitionen in Wachstum und Beschäftigung“ gefördert.

With just 3 months to go before Techtextil Frankfurt, UK company Fibre Extrusion Technology Limited (FET), is looking forward to exhibiting at this trade show once again. Techtextil attracts international blue-chip companies at the cutting edge of technology, seeking innovative solutions to technical challenges, so this event represents an ideal opportunity to demonstrate how FET can help achieve their goals.

FET is an acknowledged leader in laboratory and pilot meltspinning equipment for a vast range of applications, such as precursor materials used in high value technical textiles, sportswear, medical devices and specialised novel fibres from exotic and difficult to process polymers. Where melt spinning solutions are not suitable, FET provides a viable alternative with pilot and small scale production wet spinning systems.

However, FET will also showcase at Techtextil its more recent laboratory scale spunbond system, which enables client development of nonwoven fabrics in a number of formats and polymers. FET already has a number of spunbond systems in the field, including composite systems which utilise both spunbond and meltspun functions.

A major theme to be highlighted on the FET stand is Sustainability. The FET range of laboratory and pilot extrusion lines is ideally suited for both process and end product development of sustainable materials.

FET has successfully processed almost 30 different polymer types in multifilament, monofilament and non-woven formats, collaborating with specialist companies worldwide to promote greater sustainability through innovative manufacturing processes.

• Carbios has succeeded in producing a 100% enzymatically recycled white PET fiber from colored textile waste
• At the same time, the company has produced the first 100% recycled PET bottles, that have successfully passed the food contact validation tests, from the same textile waste.
• Carbios received €827,200 for the validation of this final technical stage of the project co-funded by ADEME

Carbios announced the validation of the 3^rd and final technical step of the CE-PET research project, co-funded by ADEME3 (France’s Environment and Energy Management Agency), for which Carbios is the lead partner alongside its academic partner TWB. This achievement confirms, once again, the full potential and breadth of Carbios’ enzymatic recycling process, C-ZYME™. This breakthrough innovation makes it possible to produce a wide variety of products of equivalent quality to those of petro-sourced origin from any PET waste, including textiles.
 
The first white PET fiber recycled enzymatically from colored textile waste
Worldwide, around 90 million tons of PET are produced each year, more than 2/3 of which are used to manufacture fibers. However, only 13% of textile waste is currently recycled, mainly for downcycling, i.e. for lower quality applications (such as padding, insulators or rags). By successfully manufacturing at pilot scale a white PET fiber that is 100% enzymatically recycled from colored textile waste, Carbios is paving the way for the circular economy in the textile industry.  C-ZYME™ is now on the doorstep of industrialization and will soon enable the biggest brands to move closer to their sustainability goals.
 
Emmanuel Ladent, Chief Executive Officer of Carbios: « Thanks to our breakthrough process, it will soon be possible to manufacture, on a large scale, t-shirts or bottles using polyester textile waste as raw material. This is a major breakthrough that gives value to waste that currently has little or no value. It is a concrete solution that opens up a global market of 60 million tons per year of potential raw materials and will help to reduce the use of fossil resources. »
 
Separate collection of textile waste soon to be mandatory in Europe
From 1 January 2025 the separate collection of textile waste, which is already in place in some countries, will be mandatory for all EU Member States (European Directive 2018/851 on waste).  Carbios’ process will enable this waste to be sustainably recovered and included in a true circular economy model.
 
These technological validations were carried out as part of the CE-PET research project, co-funded by ADEME3. In particular, the project aimed to develop Carbios’ enzymatic PET recycling process on textile waste. The C-ZYME™ technology is complementary to thermomechanical recycling and will make it possible to process plastic and textile waste deposits that are currently not or poorly recovered. For the validation of this stage of the project, Carbios received €827,200 (€206,800 in grants and €620,400 in repayable advances).

• In a meeting dedicated to reviewing the association’s 2021 figures, validating ambitious projects, and preparing for the future, beyond this year’s final celebrations of its 50th Anniversary, the Board of EDANA appointed Mr Murat Dogru as Deputy General Manager.

The governors also confirmed that Murat will take over from Pierre Wiertz as General Manager, from 1st July 2022 onwards. Pierre will then officially retire after 18 years in this position and a 39 year long career at EDANA.

Mr. Dogru, 42 years old, holds an MSc in Advertising and Communications and has over 10 years of association management experience through various management consultancy positions within MCI, following 5 years as advertising sales executive for The Economist. He is fluent in English and French, with an excellent command of Arabic and Turkish.

“My experience in association management, from technology sectors to healthcare, via societies of engineers, researchers and medical doctors, has brought me a drive and passion for responding to members’ needs in fast-moving environments”, said Dogru. “I am very much looking forward to learning from the EDANA member companies and the expert staff and building on the great assets and strengths of the association, to lead it through the turbulent times facing the industry, with raw materials, energy and transportation costs, as well as regulatory and sustainability challenges”, he added.

The EDANA Board also validated several ambitious projects in the areas of product stewardship, standardisation, sustainability, and advocacy, and was presented with a report on record membership levels (+31% in 3 years), and on the excellent success of EDANA’S training courses, publications and events in 2021, including INDEX™ 20 last October.

Sustainability has become a major trend in the global home textiles industry. It is more common nowadays to find natural and sustainable fibres in an extensive range of home furnishing products. From this angle, the Lenzing Group (Lenzing) will take led in a brand new pavilion at Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition. Lenzing is the world’s leading manufacturer of renewable specialty fibres, and will highlight the latest eco-friendly fibres that can meet the ever-rising sourcing demand. The fair is set to take place from 14 – 16 April 2022 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

As an upswing from the growing public awareness of environmental issues, consumers are now more willing to switch to sustainable products. According to a CottonWorks’ survey, 90% of the interviewed Chinese consumers want their home textiles to be environmentally friendly[1]. It also found that more consumers are paying attention to the fibre content that can deliver safe and sustainable home textiles.
Furthermore, the Chinese government’s ‘Outline Of the Development of the Textile Industry during the 14th Five Year Plan’, also encourages the acceleration of low cost, functional and sustainable renewable fibres in the local textile industry.

The Lenzing satellite pavilion: a one-stop platform for green home textile materials
To help home textile suppliers source a variety of eco-friendly materials efficiently, one of the fair’s long-time exhibitors is set to form a new pavilion at the upcoming Spring show. Lenzing, the Austrian brand widely known for its ecologically responsible production of specialty fibres made from renewable raw material wood, gathers seven of its local downstream supply chain manufacturers to showcase their renewable products.

Mr David Dai, Senior Commercial Director Textile China of Lenzing spoked about why they decided to organise a new pavilion at the show: “As we received positive feedback from our pavilion at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, our business partners from the home textile supply chain were hoping for a similar arrangement in this sector. We believe all the participating manufacturers can benefit from this pavilion by finding ways to better serve their clients and consumers.”

Brands in the Lenzing satellite pavilion will include:
•    Lenzing Group will introduce the first Carbon-zero TENCEL™ fibres which are CarbonNeutral™ certified products by Natural Capital Partner.
•    Botou Jinglun Textiles Co Ltd focuses on new fibre yarns. The company develops multi-component yarns for cotton, wool, silk and linen with combinations of MODAL, TENCEL™ fibres and various functional materials.
•    Fujian Yongtai County Huaerjin Textile Co Ltd provides high-quality, natural, renewable pure and blended yarns including TENCEL™ fibres, US cotton, Australian cotton, acrylic cotton, silk and other plant-based yarns.
•    Jiangsu Dasheng Group Co Ltd has one of the largest cellulosic fibre yarn spinning mills in China and focuses on producing top-quality home textiles.
•    Qingdao Textiles Group produces natural fibres, cellulose fibres, copper antimicrobial fibres and other nature-based materials for home and contract textiles.
•    Suzhou Zhenlun Spinning Co Ltd is an advanced enterprise specialising in regenerated cellulose yarns like ECO VERO, FSC Viscose, Circulose, Carbon Zero Yarn and more.
•    Ton Design Industrial Co Ltd produces medium and high-end bedding fabrics. The brand’s TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres and TENCEL™ fibres blend cotton series products are certified by Lenzing.
•    Wuxi Tianmu Extra Width Printing Dyeing Co Ltd mainly produces extra-wide, high-count and high-density down-proof fabrics and fabrics for bedding. The technique can handle different procedures for dealing with pure cotton, bamboo fibres, TENCEL™ fibres and other fibre fabrics.

In addition to the new pavilion, a number of other featured exhibitors will also showcase their sustainable products at the fair. This includes Cotton Council International (CCI) promoting US cotton fibres and cotton products, and Zhangjiagang Coolist Life Technology Co Ltd bringing their unique bedding products made from organic and environmental-friendly materials.

• Order intake of CHF 2 225.7 million at record level
• Sales of CHF 969.2 million despite bottlenecks in the supply chains
• EBIT margin of 4.9% and net profit of 3.3% of sales
• Milestones achieved in strategy implementation
• Dividend of CHF 4.00 per share proposed
• Outlook

The 2021 financial year was characterized by a rapid market recovery. As market and technology leader, Rieter succeeded in this environment in posting a record order intake, significantly increased sales compared with the previous year despite the bottlenecks in the supply chains, and generated an EBIT margin of 4.9%. This success is based on the investments in innovation and competitiveness of Rieter in recent years. Crisis management in the 2020 pandemic year, which aimed at benefiting from the expected market recovery after the pandemic, was also a contributing factor. With the acquisition of three businesses from the Saurer Group, a further milestone in the implementation of the strategy has been achieved. The acquisition strengthens Rieter’s market position by completing the ring and compact-spinning system. With the laying of the foundation stone for the Rieter CAMPUS in September 2021, an important prerequisite for the expansion of the company’s technology leadership has been created.

Order Intake and Sales
At the end of 2021, the company had an order backlog of around CHF 1 840 million (December 31, 2020: around CHF 560 million). Rieter closed the 2021 financial year with sales of CHF 969.2 million, which corresponds to an increase of 69% compared to the previous year (2020: CHF 573.0 million).

EBIT, Net Profit and Free Cash Flow
The profit at the EBIT level in the 2021 financial year was CHF 47.6 million, which represents 4.9% of sales. At the net profit level, a profit of CHF 31.7 million accrued, which corresponds to 3.3% in relation to sales. Free cash flow at CHF 128.1 million is a result of the positive developments in earnings and net working capital. The acquisition of three businesses from the Saurer Group for a purchase price of CHF 321.4 million resulted in net debt of CHF 161.9 million; as of December 31, 2020, net liquidity amounted to CHF 41.3 million. At December 31, 2021, liquid funds amounted to CHF 249.4 million (2020: CHF 283.2 million). The equity ratio as of December 31, 2021, was 27.6% (previous year’s reporting date: 36.4%).

Sales by Region
Sales increased in all regions, with the exception of Africa. The highest growth of CHF 126.0 million compared to CHF 50.8 million in the previous year was achieved in India, followed by North and South America with CHF 149.9 million in 2021 compared to CHF 66.4 million in the previous period, and the Asian countries excluding China, India and Turkey with CHF 318.7 million (2020: CHF 184.8 million). In Turkey, Rieter increased sales to CHF 182.3 million (2020: CHF 122.0 million), in China to CHF 135.3 million (2020: CHF 92.8 million) and in Europe to 43.3 million (2020: CHF 38.4 million). In Africa, sales were below the prior-year level at CHF 13.7 million (2020: CHF 17.8 million).

Business Groups
Despite the well-known challenges in the supply chain, the Business Group Machines & Systems posted an order intake of CHF 1 708.6 million (2020: CHF 363.9 million) and achieved sales of CHF 590.3 million, double the previous year’s figure (2020: CHF 295.8 million). Ring and compact-spinning systems, on whose customer benefits Rieter has worked intensively in recent years, were particularly in demand.
The order intake of the Business Group Components was CHF 296.0 million, 75% above the previous year’s level (2020: CHF 169.1 million). Against the backdrop of successful strategy implementation and good capacity utilization at spinning mills worldwide, sales increased to CHF 231.5 million (2020: CHF 174.3 million). The Business Group After Sales recorded an order intake of CHF 221.1 million, 106% higher than the previous year (2020: CHF 107.2 million). Sales reached a level of CHF 147.4 million (2020: CHF 102.9 million). The positive evolution of the Business Group After Sales was also significantly influenced by successful strategy implementation and good capacity utilization at spinning mills around the world.

Acquisition of three Saurer businesses
Effective from December 1, 2021, Rieter is consolidating the components businesses acquired from Saurer. With the acquisition of Accotex (elastomer components for spinning machines) and Temco (bearing solutions for filament machines), Rieter is strengthening its market position in the components business. The acquisition of the third business from Saurer (automatic winder) completes and thus considerably increases the attractiveness of Rieter’s ring and compact-spinning system. This acquisition marks an important milestone in the implementation of the company’s strategy as an innovative systems supplier. The transaction is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2022.

Rieter CAMPUS
On September 8, 2021, at the Winterthur location, the foundation stone was laid for the Rieter CAMPUS, which includes a customer and technology center as well as an administration building. With the Rieter CAMPUS, the company is creating a state-of-the-art and creative working environment, ensuring access to cutting-edge European technology and enhancing its ability to attract young talent. Thus, the Rieter CAMPUS will make an important contribution to the implementation of the innovation strategy and to the enhancement of the company’s technology leadership position.

Dividend
In view of the profit of CHF 31.7 million at the net profit level in the 2021 financial year, the Board of Directors proposes to the shareholders for 2021 the distribution of a dividend of CHF 4.00 per share. This corresponds to a payout ratio of 57%.

Changes to the Group Executive Committee
With effect from March 1, 2021, the Board of Directors of Rieter Holding AG appointed Roger Albrecht as Head of the Business Group Machines & Systems and a member of the Group Executive Committee.

Board of Directors and Annual General Meeting
At the 130th Annual General Meeting held on April 15, 2021, the shareholders approved all motions proposed by the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board Bernhard Jucker and the Directors This E. Schneider, Hans-Peter Schwald, Peter Spuhler, Roger Baillod, Carl Illi and Luc Tack were confirmed for a further one-year term of office. Stefaan Haspeslagh was newly elected to the Board of Directors for a one-year term of office. This E. Schneider, Hans-Peter Schwald and Bernhard Jucker, the members of the Remuneration Committee who were standing for election, were also each re-elected for a one-year term of office.

Changes to the Board of Directors
The two members of the Board of Directors, Luc Tack and Stefaan Haspeslagh, resigned from Rieter’s Board of Directors with effect from August 30, 2021.

Outlook
Rieter anticipates a gradual normalization of the demand for new systems in the coming months. The company expects demand for wear and spare parts to remain at a good level due to high capacity utilization at spinning mills. For the full year 2022, due to the high order backlog and the consolidation of the businesses acquired from Saurer, Rieter anticipates sales of around CHF 1 500 million. Sales in the second half of 2022 are expected to be higher than in the first half of the year. The realization of sales from the order backlog continues to be associated with risks in relation to the well-known bottlenecks in the supply chains, the ongoing pandemic and the geopolitical uncertainties. Despite the price increases already implemented, the rise in global costs poses a risk to the development of profitability.

• C.L.A.S.S. ICON 2021 winner DUARTE returns to Milan Fashion Week launching its SEASON 2 “Eco-Street Dance” collection as a special feature at White Sustainable Milano inside the “Unveiling the fashion backstage” event

By mixing C.L.A.S.S. responsible materials, colorful prints, urban feels and artistic inspiration, the Portuguese streetwear brand creates a new style and a clear yet cool message for conscious fashion consumers
The rewarded 2021 C.L.A.S.S. Icon Award Portuguese brand Duarte is ready to presents its Fall/Winter 2022/23 collection developed in collaboration with C.L.A.S.S. Eco Hub during Milan Fashion Week. With the support of WHITE, Duarte’s creations will be featured as a special project at WSM (WHITE Sustainable Milano) platform space inside “Unveiling the fashion Backstage”, a docu-event focusing on an immersive journey into the amazing world of premium and smart supply chains that make innovative and responsible fashion wardrobes a reality.

For its second collection Duarte still counts on C.L.A.S.S. support in sourcing materials and communication activities as part of the Icon Award yearly program. The streetwear designer Ana Duarte, with the help of the Milanese hub, is back with a renewed collection that counts 40 pieces continuing the concept and the story behind the previous World Keeper: the irresistible superhero Tadao - Ana Duarte’s dog – fighting against the environmental issues created by mankind and personified as Smog Man (air pollution), Fire Man (climate change), Deforestation Man (forests destruction) and Wave Man (water overconsumption).

This time the inspiration is also Street Dance drawn directly from the city streets, with majorly unisex pieces (apart from some small specific details linked to sizes or ergonomics) and materials that both respect the planet and keep you warm. The prints drawn from ripped posters giving birth to a sort of new style that we can name “Eco-Street Dance”. The color palette explores the dark shades of grey, cream, blue and black, with artistic pops of color of a hopeful urban culture that tears apart posters from the past and turns them into a new brighter story. 

The linings complete the full sustainable picture, thanks to Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei fabrics by Gianni Crespi Foderami. Bemberg™ is a new generation material made from the smart-tech transformation of cotton linter pre-consumer material, converted through a traceable and transparent closed loop process. Entirely made in Japan, it comes with Compostability and Ecotoxicity Certifications verified by Innovhub-SSI, RCS, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and the Eco Mark certifications. The factory is ISO 14001 certified, too.

The collection will mark the return of Duarte’s cool and responsible style to Milan Fashion week and White Sustainable Milano. “We are proud to support Duarte as her style, her creations, visual communication and message are so beautiful, innovative and responsible. On top of that, her message to the consumer is so clear and easy for everybody to understand. With Duarte it is very easy to make a “conscious choice” without any sacrifice, and completely in line with the C.L.A.S.S. manifesto” says Giusy Bettoni, C.L.A.S.S. CEO & founder.

• Neueste Produktreihe von Mimaki sorgt für Effizienz- und Qualitätssteigerung in der Werbetechnik und im Textildruck
• Mimaki bringt neue Druckerserie 330 und Schneideplotter-Serie CG-AR im Einstiegssegment auf den Markt

Mimaki Europe gab heute die Markteinführung der brandneuen Inkjetdrucker-Serie 330 für das Großformat mit JV330-160, CJV330-160 und TS330-1600 sowie der neuen Schneideplotter-Serie CG-AR bekannt. Auf Basis einer plattformübergreifenden Strategie bieten die bei der Veranstaltung Global Innovation Days erstmals vorgestellten Modelle der 330-Serie eine qualitativ hochwertige, doch gleichzeitig auch kostengünstige Lösung für mehrere Bereiche. Ebenso bieten die Schneideplotter der CG-AR-Serie im Einstiegssegment neue Funktionen zur Workflow-Optimierung und sind in drei Größen erhältlich. Beide Markteinführungen stehen im Einklang mit dem strategischen Ziel von Mimaki, Kunden bei der Erweiterung und Verbesserung ihrer Druckdienstleistungen und ihres Produktangebots zu unterstützen.
 
330 Serie: Markteinführung der neuesten Drucker von Mimaki
 
Folgend auf die erfolgreichen Serien 100 und 300 Plus zeichnen sich die für das mittlere und höhere Segment entwickelten Modelle der 330-Serie durch hohe Bildqualität und Produktivität aus. Mit ihrem großen Farbraum und beständigen Druckbild sowie ihrer hohen Auflösung sind die neuesten Drucker von Mimaki für den Einsatz in der Werbetechnik und im Textildruck perfekt geeignet.
 
Die Eco-Solvent-Inkjetdrucker JV330-160 und CJV330-160 bieten die für Werbetechnik im Innen- und Außenbereich erforderliche hohe Bildqualität durch das neue Eingabeprofil „Deep Color Natural“ mit brillanten Volltonfarben, natürlichen Hauttönen sowie tiefen Rot- und neutralen Grautönen. Mit einem Durchsatz von 21,0 m2/h im Standard-Vierfarbdruck eignet sich dieser Drucker hervorragend für eilige Druckaufträge. Die integrierten Reinigungsmechanismen und Überwachungsfunktionen sorgen für einen effizienten Workflow und eine längere Betriebsdauer.
 
Beide Modelle verfügen über ein neu entwickeltes Aufwicklungssystem für das gleichzeitige Laden von drei Materialrollen, wodurch der Zeit- und Arbeitsaufwand für den Materialwechsel erheblich verringert wird. Durch einfaches Drehen der Wechselvorrichtung kann ein Bediener das gewünschte Material problemlos positionieren. Eine andere neue Standardfunktion ist ein „XY Slitter“ zum Längs- und Querschneiden. Auf diese Weise erübrigen sich das Abwickeln und Schneiden, wodurch Druckdienstleister die Weiterverarbeitung mit weniger manuellen Eingriffen beschleunigen können.
 
Das reine Druckermodell JV330-160 sowie der Drucker mit integrierter Schneidefunktion CJV330-160 werden im April 2022 weltweit erhältlich sein.
 
Abgesehen von der neuen Lösung für die Werbetechnik hat Mimaki auch den TS330-1600 auf den Markt gebracht, einen Inkjet-Sublimationsdrucker für die Textilindustrie. Der für hohe Produktivität und Bildqualität ausgelegte und mit neuen Funktionen für stabilen Druckbetrieb ausgestattete TS330-1600 hat einen Durchsatz von bis zu 69 m2/h im Draft- bzw. Entwurfsmodus mit 4 Farben bzw. von bis zu 135 m2/h im schnellsten Modus. Mit dem neu entwickelten Reinigungsmechanismus werden unerwünschte Tintenrückstände von der Düsenoberfläche mit einem textilen Wiper entfernt. Dadurch werden Tintenspritzer reduziert und die generelle Wartung der Maschine verbessert.
 
Zudem hat der TS330-1600 optionale Erweiterungen zur weiteren Effizienzsteigerung, wie die Zufuhreinheit mit 10 kg-Tintenbehältern, die die Tintenkosten im Vergleich zum 2 Liter-Tintenpack verringert und einen längeren, kontinuierlichen Druckbetrieb ermöglicht. Zum Laden vom Thermotransferpapier und zur weiteren Verringerung der Betriebskosten kann auch eine Mini-Jumbo-Rolleneinheit ergänzt werden.
 
Ein verbessertes Aufwicklungssystem mit zwei Motoren auf beiden Seiten des Druckers sorgt für gleichmäßige Lastverteilung und stabiles Aufwickeln des bedruckten Papiers selbst bei großen Stückzahlen. TxLink4, die RIP-Software von Mimaki für den Textildruckmarkt, gehört zum Lieferumfang jedes TS330-1600.

Effizienzsteigerung mit den Schneideplottern CG-AR im Einstiegssegment
 
Neben den Druckern der 330-Serie bietet Mimaki jetzt auch die neuen Schneideplotter der CG-AR-Serie, die in drei verschiedenen Größen (CG-60AR, CG-100AR und CG-130AR) erhältlich sind. Diese Plotter bieten weitaus bessere Funktionen als heute erhältliche Konkurrenzmodelle für das Einstiegssegment. Aufgrund der starken Kundennachfrage nach kürzeren Lieferzeiten haben diese Schneideplotter eine höhere Geschwindigkeit und Präzision und zeichnen sich durch hohe Bedienerfreundlichkeit aus. Außerdem unterstützen sie eine große Vielzahl von Materialien, wie PVC-, transparente und reflektierende Folien.

• The vaccine pass will no longer be required for your fair
• March 24 – 28, ­­­­­2022   Paris ­­­­­­­

The French government has announced the suspension of the vaccine pass starting on March 14, in addition to the end of the mask requirement indoors (except for on public transport).Only one requirement remains...as always, you must have your badge with you to enter the fair.

So don’t wait: get ready for your visit to the fair, and prepare to rediscover the joy of spotting the season’s future must-have products.

• Besuchen Sie Stand R12 in Halle 7 für innovative Polypropylen-Mono- und -Bikomponenten-Fasern
• Gemeinschaftsentwicklungen zur kostengünstigen Effizienzsteigerung im Rampenlicht
• Entdecken Sie unsere Pilotanlage in Terni, Italien, für kürzere Entwicklungszyklen und schnellere Markteinführung neuer Produkte

Auf dem Weg zur Filtech zeigt sich Beaulieu Fibres International entschlossen, die im Rahmen der Unternehmensführung immer wichtigeren Prioritäten für saubere Luft und Energie durch die Förderung gemeinschaftlicher Produktentwicklungen aufzugreifen. Der führende europäische Polyolefin- und Biko-Faseranbieter stellt erstmals auf der Messe für Filter- und Trenntechnik aus (Halle 7, Stand R12).

„Der Markt sucht ständig nach neuen Lösungen, die auf energieeffiziente Weise zur Verbesserung der Luftqualität und zur Steigerung der Qualität von Lebensmitteln und Industrieflüssigkeiten beitragen. Das Optimieren der Filtrierleistung bei niedrigem Druckverlust ist eine zentrale Herausforderung in diesem kontinuierlichen Prozess, der laufend neue Maßstäbe setzt, und wir freuen uns sehr über das Potenzial unserer Polypropylenfasern für Innovationen in diesem Bereich“, sagt Jefrem Jennard, Sales Director Industrial Fibres, Beaulieu Fibres International.

„Enge Zusammenarbeit und Gemeinschaftsentwicklungen sind heute elementar für eine rasche und wirksame Ausrichtung auf neu entstehende Bedürfnisse. Die Filtech bietet eine ausgezeichnete Plattform, um ins Gespräch mit Besuchern zu kommen und Möglichkeiten zum Nutzen vielfältigster Anwendungen auszuloten.“

Beaulieu Fibres International bietet eine breite Palette von Mono- und Bikomponentenfasern aus Polypropylen (PP) für die Filtration von Luft und Flüssigkeiten. Das Unternehmen arbeitet aktiv daran, den Filtrationsmarkt für Anwendungen mit Lebensmittelkontakt kontinuierlich weiterzuentwickeln und auszubauen, und ist entschlossen, die Einsatzmöglichkeiten seiner Fasern zur Verbesserung der Filtrationsleistung in Marktsegmenten der Luftfiltration zu erweitern.

Mit einer Vielzahl von verschiedenen Fasertitern, Festigkeiten und Texturen für Volumen-, Oberflächen- und Tiefenfiltration schaffen die Fasern die Fasern herausragende Möglichkeiten zur Steigerung der Filtrierleistung, ohne Druckverluste in Kauf zu nehmen. Das führt zu Filtermedien, die in Heizungs-, Lüftungs- und Klimatisierungsanlagen oder in Fahrzeuginnenraumfiltern die Luftqualität verbessern und in der Lebensmittelverarbeitung für eine erhöhte Partikelrückhaltung sorgen.

PP gilt als besonders relevant für die verstärkte Fokussierung auf saubere Luft, da es chemisch inert und beständig gegen Mikrobenbefall ist. Es nimmt keine Feuchtigkeit auf und ist statisch aufladbar. Mit der neuesten Ultrabond-Faser von Beaulieu Fibres International können vollständig recycelbare Einzelpolymer-Filtermedien mit erhöhter Haftfähigkeit und Steifigkeit realisiert werden.