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Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2020 opens next Monday: new digital tools complement in-person meetings   (c) Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2020
21.08.2020

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2020 opens next Monday: new digital tools complement in-person meetings

Asia’s leading trade platform for the home and contract textile industry, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles, is ready to welcome over 600 exhibitors to China’s commercial hub from 24 – 26 August. As China’s economy continues its recovery, the upcoming fair will serve as a key platform for the industry to reconnect and prepare for the seasons ahead. Taking consideration of current international travel restrictions, Intertextile has launched a brand new online business matching platform, enabling participation for those who cannot travel to Shanghai.

Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd commented: “2020 has been a difficult and unpredictable year for every business and industry across the world, so we are pleased to be providing a platform for the home textile industry to connect and recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles is the first physical trade event for the sector held by Messe Frankfurt since January, so we hope that the fair assists the sector to join forces and overcome this challenging year together.”

Asia’s leading trade platform for the home and contract textile industry, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles, is ready to welcome over 600 exhibitors to China’s commercial hub from 24 – 26 August. As China’s economy continues its recovery, the upcoming fair will serve as a key platform for the industry to reconnect and prepare for the seasons ahead. Taking consideration of current international travel restrictions, Intertextile has launched a brand new online business matching platform, enabling participation for those who cannot travel to Shanghai.

Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd commented: “2020 has been a difficult and unpredictable year for every business and industry across the world, so we are pleased to be providing a platform for the home textile industry to connect and recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles is the first physical trade event for the sector held by Messe Frankfurt since January, so we hope that the fair assists the sector to join forces and overcome this challenging year together.”

Ms Wen continued: “Our first priority is to create a clean and hygienic space for all participants to source and network. To achieve this goal, the fair will implement extra health care and hygiene precautions onsite. On the other hand, we are aware that a number of travel restrictions are still in place across the world. With this in mind, Intertextile will offer a series of online services for those who are unable to travel to Shanghai, allowing the fair to reach as wide an audience as possible.”

2020 fair highlights

To provide buyers with greater efficiency, the fair, which covers four halls, will be divided clearly by product categories: Household Hall (hall 3), International Brands / Upholstery Hall (hall 4.1), Brand Fabrics Hall (hall 5.1) and Sofa Fabrics Hall (hall 6.1).

In addition, the Contract Business 360° concept will return this year, with over 40 premier upholstery exhibitors presenting their latest textile products and furnishing solutions for contract use. Exhibitors include Guangzhou Yuanzhicheng Home Textile, Haining Julai Textile, JAB, Morgan Shanghai, Symphony Mills, Suzhou Roufang, Ter Molst International, Zhejiang Hexin and Zhejiang Maya Fabric. Furthermore, top brands such as Agmamito from Poland and Wollsdorf Leather from Austria will be exhibiting for the first time at Intertextile.

Online business matching platform offers new sourcing landscape

Although face-to-face interaction is irreplaceable, a virtual complement has become more important as a result of the worldwide pandemic. To support the industry during these unprecedented times, Intertextile has launched a brand new online business matching platform. With this free service, participants are able to source and network at their fingertips. The virtual platform will offer many new features including:

  • Easy sourcing: exhibitors are categorised by product groups including Sofa / Decorative Fabrics, Curtains and Accessories, Bedding and Finished products, Shading and Accessories, and Editors
  • Live-streamed product presentations of exhibitors
  • Smart recommendations: pre-selected exhibitor lists will be provided to buyers based on their personal preferences and interests
  • Convenience: participants are able to use the service through computers or portable devices without the need to download any software

High quality fringe programme covers comprehensive topics
 
The fair’s event programme will once again provide the industry with the latest trends and insights in four topics: Design Inspiration, Business O2O, Textile & Technology and Industry Empowerment. One of the highlights will be the 2021 Intertextile Trend Forum, led by Shen Lei, the Chinese representative of the Intertextile International Lifestyle Trend Committee. The forum will bring together five prominent Chinese designers including Ben Chen, Ben Wu, Meng Ye, Paul Pang and Xie Ke, who will delve into the theme of 2021 Intertextile Trends–“BOUND”, as well as the Chinese market conditions. The event will be held on day 1 of the fair, from 14:00 – 17:00 in hall 5.1 booth C18, and streamed live online.

Another not-to-be-missed event is the Ride the Storm – Home Textile Digital Printing Forum, which will include an array of educating seminars that cover the latest digital textile printing trends and technologies. The forum will be held on day 2 of the fair, from 13:20 – 17:20 in hall 3, booth M12.

Furthermore, joining forces with Tmall Global, the largest cross border B2C online retail platform in China, the fair will host a series of seminars delivering the solutions and strategies for industry digitalisation during the afternoon of day 1. In addition, the well-received Furniture & Home Textile Direct Negotiation Event will return to provide an excellent opportunity for furniture companies and fabric brands to collaborate.

Additional health care and hygiene precautions will be in place

As trade fair co-organisers, Messe Frankfurt’s number one priority always remains the health and safety of fairgoers. To maintain a clean and hygienic environment for visitors and exhibitors to meet in, extra measures will be in practice at the fair. These include: real-name registration, onsite temperature checks, frequent sterilisation of public areas and distancing measures for forum / seminar audiences, amongst others.

10,460 kilometers: First direct complete train with Austrian TENCEL™ branded fibers from Vienna to China (c) Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft
Departure ceremony with Federal Minister Leonore Gewessler
20.08.2020

10,460 kilometers: First direct complete train with Austrian TENCEL™ branded fibers from Vienna to China

  • Due to the short-term increase in demand from Chinese customers, Lenzing AG is breaking new ground. For the first time in the history of Austria, a local company is sending goods that are 100 percent produced in Austria directly to China by train.

Vienna – The Lenzing Group stands for the ecologically responsible production of specialty fibers made from the renewable raw material wood. Due to the high demand from Chinese brands and retailers for sustainably produced fibers, Lenzing delivers fibers from the two Austrian production sites Lenzing and Heiligenkreuz directly to customers in China by train for the first time.

  • Due to the short-term increase in demand from Chinese customers, Lenzing AG is breaking new ground. For the first time in the history of Austria, a local company is sending goods that are 100 percent produced in Austria directly to China by train.

Vienna – The Lenzing Group stands for the ecologically responsible production of specialty fibers made from the renewable raw material wood. Due to the high demand from Chinese brands and retailers for sustainably produced fibers, Lenzing delivers fibers from the two Austrian production sites Lenzing and Heiligenkreuz directly to customers in China by train for the first time.

Austria's first complete train with goods exclusively “Made in Austria” will leave the Vienna South Terminal towards China on August 20, 2020 at 11 am. The train is loaded with Lenzing fibers and provided by NUNNER Logistics. In strict compliance with the COVID-19 protective measures, Leonore Gewessler, Federal Minister for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, His Excellency Xiaosi Li, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Austria, Stefan Doboczky, CEO of the Lenzing Group, Thomas Kargl, Board Member of the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group, Erwin Cootjans, CEO Nunner Logistics and Erich Hampel, Chairman of the Board of the B&C Private Foundation, took part in the departure ceremony.

The train, which started at Vienna, brings 41 containers with TENCEL™ branded Lyocell and Modal fibers with a total value of EUR 1.8 million directly to customers in China. On its 16-day trip to Shanghai, the train covers a total of 10,460 kilometers and passes seven countries: Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan and China. “With this new transport route, we can meet the high demand from our customers for sustainably produced fibers more quickly. Thanks to train transport, the urgently needed fibers arrive at our customers in China twice as quickly as by sea freight,” says Stefan Doboczky, CEO of the Lenzing Group. Lenzing has had very good experiences with rail transport for a long time when it comes to delivering the renewable raw material wood to its plants. Almost 70 percent of the wood processed at the Lenzing site is already delivered by rail. “Our declared goal is to shift more freight traffic to rail. Rail is the only way to combine climate goals and economic interests and thus transport growth. That is why we are happy to be part of this unique project for our long-standing customer,” says Thomas Kargl, Board Member of the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group. “Transporting goods by rail to China is possible. And this train from Vienna to China is an integral part of climate protection. Because we want to support the shift from road to rail, especially in freight transport. Today's train is the first step – I am convinced this train will set an example”, says Leonore Gewessler, Federal Minister for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology.

20.08.2020

Energy efficiency in textile dyeing and finishing - VDMA continues technology webtalks

  • Energy efficiency will be the topic of VDMA’s next edition of Textile Machinery Webtalks on 27 August 2020 (2 pm - 4 pm CEST).  

Efficient energy management is of increasing importance in textile dyeing and finishing. Innovative machine designs with minimal water and energy consumption as well as the recovery and use of the heat energy produced in the processes represent valuable potential savings for any modern company.

The presenters at a glance:

  • Energy efficiency will be the topic of VDMA’s next edition of Textile Machinery Webtalks on 27 August 2020 (2 pm - 4 pm CEST).  

Efficient energy management is of increasing importance in textile dyeing and finishing. Innovative machine designs with minimal water and energy consumption as well as the recovery and use of the heat energy produced in the processes represent valuable potential savings for any modern company.

The presenters at a glance:

  • Ludger Sommer, Thies, will show how to manage heat energy in wetprocessing.
  • Benjamin Schnabel, Brückner Textilmaschinen is going to demonstrate how to make one of the most energy consuming processes in textile manufacturing more sustainable, eco-friendly and cost effective.
  • Fabian Buckenmayer, PLEVA Sensors and Controls will inform about the specific opportunities for an energy-efficient textile production via measuring and controlling process parameters.  

After the presentations, the experts will be available to answer the participants' questions. The webtalk series is very well received by the textile industry. During the first three webtalks, VDMA welcomed almost 900 registered participants from more than 50 countries. Registration is still possible.

Source:

VDMA e. V. Textilmaschinen

 

Alten Bekannten auf der Spur: Tiny-House-Ausstellung startet Tour © Folkwang Universität der Künste
In der Tiny-House-Ausstellung werden die vielseitigen Facetten der Bioökonomie erlebbar gemacht.
19.08.2020

Alten Bekannten auf der Spur: Tiny-House-Ausstellung startet Tour

  • Die Tiny-House-Ausstellung »Wunderkammer der Bioökonomie« startet Ost-West-Tour im Wissenschaftsjahr.
  • Besucher*innen lernen »Alte Bekannte« - vergessene Pflanzen - neu kennen.

In der interaktiven Ausstellung dreht sich alles um Pflanzen, Böden, Mikroben und Kulturen. Fraunhofer UMSICHT koordiniert das Projekt und entwickelte zusammen mit der Folkwang Universität der Künste die Workshops und Partizipationsformate. Ziel: Allen interessierten Menschen die vielseitigen Themen der Bioökonomie näherbringen und erlebbar machen.

Vom 26. bis zum 30. August 2020 startet die interaktiven Tiny-House-Ausstellung »Wunderkammer der Bioökonomie« ihre Deutschlandtour in Oppenheim (Rheinhessen). Mithilfe der »Alten Bekannte«, alltäglichen oder in Vergessenheit geratenen Dingen wie Sauerkraut, Wein oder Kompost, schlägt das im Wissenschaftsjahr 2020/21 geförderte Projekt eine Brücke zur Bioökonomie. Das komplexe Thema wird so anschaulich und in Workshops, Touren und Debatten erlebbar gemacht. Beim ersten Tourstopp stehen Pflanzen und deren Relevanz für die Bioökonomie im Mittelpunkt.

  • Die Tiny-House-Ausstellung »Wunderkammer der Bioökonomie« startet Ost-West-Tour im Wissenschaftsjahr.
  • Besucher*innen lernen »Alte Bekannte« - vergessene Pflanzen - neu kennen.

In der interaktiven Ausstellung dreht sich alles um Pflanzen, Böden, Mikroben und Kulturen. Fraunhofer UMSICHT koordiniert das Projekt und entwickelte zusammen mit der Folkwang Universität der Künste die Workshops und Partizipationsformate. Ziel: Allen interessierten Menschen die vielseitigen Themen der Bioökonomie näherbringen und erlebbar machen.

Vom 26. bis zum 30. August 2020 startet die interaktiven Tiny-House-Ausstellung »Wunderkammer der Bioökonomie« ihre Deutschlandtour in Oppenheim (Rheinhessen). Mithilfe der »Alten Bekannte«, alltäglichen oder in Vergessenheit geratenen Dingen wie Sauerkraut, Wein oder Kompost, schlägt das im Wissenschaftsjahr 2020/21 geförderte Projekt eine Brücke zur Bioökonomie. Das komplexe Thema wird so anschaulich und in Workshops, Touren und Debatten erlebbar gemacht. Beim ersten Tourstopp stehen Pflanzen und deren Relevanz für die Bioökonomie im Mittelpunkt.

Seit jeher spielen Pflanzen für den Menschen eine besondere Rolle. Sie ernähren uns, versorgen uns mit Sauerstoff, wir bauen Möbel aus ihnen und verbrennen sie, um Wärme zu erzeugen. Pflanzen liefern uns Textilfasern und Biokunststoffe; sie sind für uns Stromquelle, Luftfilter und Schattenspender. Über Jahrtausende wurden diverse Pflanzen durch Zucht so verändert, dass wir sie vielfältig nutzen können. Doch der Klimawandel und der hohe Ressourcenverbrauch bringen neue Herausforderungen für die Pflanzenzucht mit sich. Können die »Alten Bekannten« einen Beitrag leisten, ihnen zu begegnen?

Alte und neue Pflanzenzuchtmethoden

Die »Wunderkammer der Bioökonomie« hält Antworten bereit und lässt Besucher*innen dabei selbst zu Entdecker*innen werden. In einem Workshop können mit altbekannten Methoden Zimmerpflanzen für zu Hause gezüchtet werden, die das Raumklima verbessern und anschließend auch mitgenommen werden dürfen. Expert*innen geben ihr Wissen über alte und neue Pflanzenzuchtmethoden weiter und debattieren anschließend mit dem Publikum, ob und wie diese zu einer nachhaltigen Gesellschaft beitragen können. Schließlich erwartet Interessierte eine Wanderung durch die Weinberge der Region Oppenheim, bei der sie erfahren, warum und wie Weinstöcke gezüchtet werden.

Nach dem einwöchigen Auftakt geht die Deutschlandtour des Projekts an drei weiteren Stationen weiter: Vom 22. bis zum 28. September dreht sich in Dresden alles um das Thema Boden, im Oktober werden in Thüringen Mikroorganismen unter die Lupe genommen und im November fragt die »Wunderkammer« in Dortmund, was Bioökonomie mit Kultur zu tun hat. Die Teilnahme an den Workshops ist kostenlos.

Wie können wir nachhaltiger leben, Ressourcen schonen und gleichzeitig unseren hohen Lebensstandard erhalten? Das Wissenschaftsjahr 2020|21 – Bioökonomie hält Antworten auf diese Frage bereit. Bürgerinnen und Bürger sind dazu eingeladen, im Dialog mit Wissenschaft und Forschung den Wandel hin zu nachhaltigen, biobasierten Produktions- und Konsumweisen zu diskutieren. In vielfältigen Formaten wird das Konzept der Bioökonomie mit all seinen Potenzialen und Herausforderungen erlebbar gemacht und aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven beleuchtet. Die Wissenschaftsjahre sind eine Initiative des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) gemeinsam mit Wissenschaft im Dialog (WiD).

Source:

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

Die drapilux-Monatsempfehlung für klassische und moderne Hotels  sowie Healthcare-Einrichtungen © drapilux
Dessin-Minimalismus: drapilux 188
19.08.2020

Die drapilux-Monatsempfehlung für klassische und moderne Hotels sowie Healthcare-Einrichtungen

Textilien sind untrennbarer Teil des Interieurs, denn sie geben einem Raum Atmosphäre und eine gute Akustik. Doch welcher Stoff ist für welchen Zweck am besten geeignet?

  • Dessin-Minimalismus: drapilux 188

Das minimalistische Dessin mit dem großzügigen Rapport ist Benita Koch-Otte gewidmet – einer der bekanntesten Studentinnen der Bauhaus-Weberei. Ab 1925 leitete sie die Weberei an der Kunstgewerbeschule Burg Giebichstein in Halle. Ihr Liebe zum Minimalismus spiegelt sich in drapilux 188 wider: Kette und Schuss sind unifarben, die Musterung erfolgt lediglich über einen Bindungswechsel. Fünf der sechs Kolorits liegen im naturnahen Bereich, die Ausnahme bildet ein leuchtendes Rot in zwei unterschiedlichen Nuancen. Die modern-minimalistische Optik harmoniert auch mit kräftigen Farben wunderbar – ein passender Stoff sowohl für den Einsatz im Hotel als auch im Büro und Healthcare-Bereich.

Textilien sind untrennbarer Teil des Interieurs, denn sie geben einem Raum Atmosphäre und eine gute Akustik. Doch welcher Stoff ist für welchen Zweck am besten geeignet?

  • Dessin-Minimalismus: drapilux 188

Das minimalistische Dessin mit dem großzügigen Rapport ist Benita Koch-Otte gewidmet – einer der bekanntesten Studentinnen der Bauhaus-Weberei. Ab 1925 leitete sie die Weberei an der Kunstgewerbeschule Burg Giebichstein in Halle. Ihr Liebe zum Minimalismus spiegelt sich in drapilux 188 wider: Kette und Schuss sind unifarben, die Musterung erfolgt lediglich über einen Bindungswechsel. Fünf der sechs Kolorits liegen im naturnahen Bereich, die Ausnahme bildet ein leuchtendes Rot in zwei unterschiedlichen Nuancen. Die modern-minimalistische Optik harmoniert auch mit kräftigen Farben wunderbar – ein passender Stoff sowohl für den Einsatz im Hotel als auch im Büro und Healthcare-Bereich.

Source:

schönknecht : kommunikation gesellschaft

18.08.2020

Rieter Places Bond for a Total of CHF 75 Million

August, 18 2020 Rieter has placed a bond of CHF 75 million with a term of four years and a coupon of 1.55%. This serves to partially refinance the existing bond of CHF 100 million, which is due on September 29, 2020. The bond was issued by Commerzbank. The bond will be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

August, 18 2020 Rieter has placed a bond of CHF 75 million with a term of four years and a coupon of 1.55%. This serves to partially refinance the existing bond of CHF 100 million, which is due on September 29, 2020. The bond was issued by Commerzbank. The bond will be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

Source:

Rieter Management AG

The Nordic countries’ first industrial end-of-life textile refinement plant will open in Paimio in 2021. (c)Paimion
Rester Paimio end-of-life textile refinement
18.08.2020

The Nordic countries’ first industrial end-of-life textile refinement plant will open in Paimio in 2021.

Rester Oy, which is developing the plant in Paimio, recycles companies' end-of-life textiles, and Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto Oy (LSJH), which will hire a production area at the same facility, processes households' end-of-life textiles. The plant will process 12,000 tonnes of end-of-life textiles every year, which represents about 10% of Finland’s textile waste.

The textile industry’s end-of-life textile problem is intolerable. Natural resources are increasingly used to manufacture products, but these materials are lost at the end of their life cycle. About 100 million kilograms of textile waste are generated annually in Finland alone. Reusing this material could reduce the textile industry’s carbon footprint and significantly reduce the use of natural resources.

Rester Oy, which is developing the plant in Paimio, recycles companies' end-of-life textiles, and Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto Oy (LSJH), which will hire a production area at the same facility, processes households' end-of-life textiles. The plant will process 12,000 tonnes of end-of-life textiles every year, which represents about 10% of Finland’s textile waste.

The textile industry’s end-of-life textile problem is intolerable. Natural resources are increasingly used to manufacture products, but these materials are lost at the end of their life cycle. About 100 million kilograms of textile waste are generated annually in Finland alone. Reusing this material could reduce the textile industry’s carbon footprint and significantly reduce the use of natural resources.

Rester Oy and LSJH will drive the textile sector towards a circular economy and begin processing textile waste as an industrial raw material. The Nordic countries’ first industrial end-of-textile refinement plant will open in Paimio in 2021. The 3,000-square-metre plant is being developed by Rester Oy, which recycles companies' end-of-life textiles and industrial waste materials. LSJH, which processes households’ end-of-life textiles on its production line, will hire part of the plant.

Outi Luukko, Rester Oy’s board chair, says, “The processing plant will begin a new era of textile circular economy in Finland. As industry pioneers, we are launching a system change in Scandinavia. The transition of the textile industry from a linear model to a circular economy is essential, as virgin materials cannot sustain the current structure of the textile industry. And why should it, when there is so much recyclable material available?”

From the perspective of Rester Oy’s main owner, work clothing supplier Touchpoint, the circular economy plant not only represents resource efficiency, but is also necessary from the perspective of the entire life cycle of a responsible work clothing collection.

Luukko adds, “Finding a local solution to a global problem is a huge leap in the right direction and raises Finland's profile as a pioneer of circular economy."

The future plant will be able to process 12,000 tonnes of end-of-life textiles annually, which represents about 10% of Finland’s textile waste. Both production lines produce recycled fibre, which can be used for various industrial applications, including yarn and fabric, insulating materials for construction and shipping industries, acoustic panels, composites, non-woven and filter materials, and other technical textiles, such as geo-textiles.

LSJH is piloting a full-scale refinement plant

LSJH has launched a pilot production line for processing households' end-of-life textiles. Unfortunately, consumers' end-of-life textiles are heterogeneous, making them a challenging raw material for further processing. Before processing, the textiles are sorted by material into various fibre classes using optical identification technology developed by LSJH and its partners. This ensures the quality of the raw material and the resulting fibre products.

Jukka Heikkilä, managing director for Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto, explains: “On the basis of the experiences gathered from the pilot project, Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto is preparing a full-scale refinement plant in the Turku region. As soon as 2023, the plant will process Finnish households' end-of-life textiles. The project involves all waste treatment plants owned by Finnish municipalities.”

Paimio has ambitious goals for circular economy companies

Rester’s initiative aims to create a circular economy cluster in Paimio that combines the processing and reuse of end-of-life textile fibres. Paimion Kehitys Oy, which is owned by the City of Paimio and the local association of enterprises, supports the development of circular economy companies in Paimio.

Mika Ingi, managing director for Paimion Kehitys Oy, says, “We want to step out of our traditional municipal role and create significant added value for everyone taking part. That is why we are involved in the development of a new modern service model based on ecosystem thinking. We are piloting the textile cluster, followed in the coming years by clusters focusing on plastic, construction, and energy. The aim of our service is to support and help develop new profitable business by bringing circular economy companies and their potential customers to innovate together."

The foundation stone of the processing plant was laid today (18 August 2020). The processing plant will begin operations in February 2021.

Thomas Dippold appointed as new member of the Board of Management of SGL Carbon SE (c) Schaltbau Holding
Thomas Dippold
17.08.2020

Thomas Dippold appointed as new member of the Board of Management of SGL Carbon SE

  • Thomas Dippold succeeding Dr. Michael Majerus as CFO

During its meeting on August 17, 2020, the Supervisory Board of SGL Carbon SE decided to appoint Thomas Dippold (48) as CFO and member of the Board of Management of SGL Carbon SE effective December 1, 2020 with a tenure of five years. Thomas Dippold will succeed the long-standing CFO Dr. Michael Majerus, who will resign from his office as of November 30, 2020 by mutual amicable consent.

Thomas Dippold (German Diploma in Business Administration, MBA in USA) began his career at HSBC Bank in London and Düsseldorf. Further appointments led him to Schott AG amongst others in Singapore, followed by commercial management jobs and CFO positions in internationally active industrial companies headquartered in Germany. Mr. Dippold is currently CFO of the stock listed transportation technology company Schaltbau Holding AG.

  • Thomas Dippold succeeding Dr. Michael Majerus as CFO

During its meeting on August 17, 2020, the Supervisory Board of SGL Carbon SE decided to appoint Thomas Dippold (48) as CFO and member of the Board of Management of SGL Carbon SE effective December 1, 2020 with a tenure of five years. Thomas Dippold will succeed the long-standing CFO Dr. Michael Majerus, who will resign from his office as of November 30, 2020 by mutual amicable consent.

Thomas Dippold (German Diploma in Business Administration, MBA in USA) began his career at HSBC Bank in London and Düsseldorf. Further appointments led him to Schott AG amongst others in Singapore, followed by commercial management jobs and CFO positions in internationally active industrial companies headquartered in Germany. Mr. Dippold is currently CFO of the stock listed transportation technology company Schaltbau Holding AG.

The Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of SGL Carbon SE, Mrs. Susanne Klatten, welcomes Mr. Dippold: “With the appointment of Mr. Dippold, we are pleased to have gained a convincing and highly respected personality in his field. We are convinced that Mr. Dippold possesses key qualifications to sustainably support SGL Carbon SE in its upcoming tasks given his comprehensive and long-standing experience as CFO.“

The Supervisory Board thanks Dr. Majerus very much for his great achievements in the interest of SGL Carbon. In the past six years, Dr. Majerus has stabilized the Company even in difficult times with several major capital market transactions and has meaningfully contributed to the strategic realignment of the Company with the successful divestment of the graphite electrode and cathode businesses. For nine months up to and including May 2020, Dr. Majerus additionally assumed nearly all responsibilities from the recently departed CEO and provided leadership to the Company as the Speaker of the Board of Management. In this position, he safely steered the Company through the immediate impacts of the Corona pandemic. In addition, he developed substantial future growth perspectives with, amongst others, the conclusion of a large supply agreement for fuel cell components. The Supervisory Board wishes him all the best and further success in his future endeavors.

Source:

SGL Carbon SE

14.08.2020

Two More Sateri Mills Confirmed EU-BAT Compliant

  • World’s largest viscose producer well on track for all of its five mills to be EU-BAT compliant by 2023

Two more Sateri mills in China, Sateri Jiujiang and Sateri Jiangxi, have received verification of compliance to the emissions limits set out in the European Union Best Available Techniques Reference Document (EU-BAT BREF) on Polymers. This brings the total number of EU-BAT compliant mills to three of five, accounting for over 60 per cent of Sateri’s overall fibre production capacity. In April this year, Sateri Fujian was the company’s first mill to be verified as being EU-BAT compliant. Verified by independent consultant Sustainable Textile Solutions (STS), a division of BluWin Limited (UK), the parameters of the EU-BAT BREF assessed included resource utility efficiency, wastewater discharge and air emission. As a highlight, STS’ assessment concluded that the energy intensity and air emission of Sateri Jiujiang and Sateri Jiangxi were well under EU-BAT norms for viscose production. Considering the EU-BAT energy requirements limit of 30GJ/MTf, the mills were each saving about 1,100 kg CO2/MT of fibre production.

  • World’s largest viscose producer well on track for all of its five mills to be EU-BAT compliant by 2023

Two more Sateri mills in China, Sateri Jiujiang and Sateri Jiangxi, have received verification of compliance to the emissions limits set out in the European Union Best Available Techniques Reference Document (EU-BAT BREF) on Polymers. This brings the total number of EU-BAT compliant mills to three of five, accounting for over 60 per cent of Sateri’s overall fibre production capacity. In April this year, Sateri Fujian was the company’s first mill to be verified as being EU-BAT compliant. Verified by independent consultant Sustainable Textile Solutions (STS), a division of BluWin Limited (UK), the parameters of the EU-BAT BREF assessed included resource utility efficiency, wastewater discharge and air emission. As a highlight, STS’ assessment concluded that the energy intensity and air emission of Sateri Jiujiang and Sateri Jiangxi were well under EU-BAT norms for viscose production. Considering the EU-BAT energy requirements limit of 30GJ/MTf, the mills were each saving about 1,100 kg CO2/MT of fibre production.

The mills also followed local requirements for controlling ecological impact for viscose production, and there were no gaps identified against EU-BAT. Sateri Jiangxi is a 16-year-old mill and the company’s first and oldest, while Sateri Jiujiang was acquired and expanded in 2015. Said Allen Zhang, President of Sateri, “For three of our five mills to meet the EU-BAT emissions limits in such a short span of time is a testament to our continued investment in best-in-class technologies. This applies to all our mills – regardless of whether they are existing, acquired, or newly constructed ones – as we aim to achieve a high level of sustainability performance across all our operations.”

The company is well on track for its remaining two mills, Sateri Jiangsu and Sateri China which were acquired and newly-built in 2019 respectively, to comply with EU-BAT’s recommended emission levels by 2023.

Source:

Omnicom Public Relations Group

13.08.2020

As expected, SGL Carbon’s second quarter impacted by Corona pandemic

  • Sales and recurring EBIT significantly decreased in first half of 2020

As expected, the second quarter of SGL Carbon was impacted by the Corona pandemic, but not to the extent predicted in May when the quarterly statement for the period ended March 31, 2020 was published. Sales in the three months as per end of June decreased approximately 23 percent year-on-year, whereas Group recurring EBIT was at around 2 million euros and thus higher than anticipated. In total, SGL Carbon reached Group sales of 457 million euros in the first half year. This corresponds to a decrease of around 19 percent year-on-year. The decline is due to a pandemic-related overall weaker business development as well as expected declining developments in the market segments Battery & other Energy (GMS) and Textile Fibers (CFM) due to capacity adjustments. Group recurring EBIT was down approximately 71 percent to 11 million euros.

At a glance*:

  • Sales and recurring EBIT significantly decreased in first half of 2020

As expected, the second quarter of SGL Carbon was impacted by the Corona pandemic, but not to the extent predicted in May when the quarterly statement for the period ended March 31, 2020 was published. Sales in the three months as per end of June decreased approximately 23 percent year-on-year, whereas Group recurring EBIT was at around 2 million euros and thus higher than anticipated. In total, SGL Carbon reached Group sales of 457 million euros in the first half year. This corresponds to a decrease of around 19 percent year-on-year. The decline is due to a pandemic-related overall weaker business development as well as expected declining developments in the market segments Battery & other Energy (GMS) and Textile Fibers (CFM) due to capacity adjustments. Group recurring EBIT was down approximately 71 percent to 11 million euros.

At a glance*:

  • Sales in the second quarter approximately 23 percent below prior-year period; Group recurring EBIT of around 2 million euros was slightly better than anticipated at the presentation of the results of the first quarter 2020
  • Group sales in the first half year 2020 at almost 457 million euros and thus around 19 percent below the prior-year period; decrease in sales due to pandemic-related overall weaker business development as well as expected declining developments in the market segments Battery & other Energy (GMS) and Textile Fibers (CFM)
  • Group recurring EBIT down approximately 71 percent to 11 million euros
  • As a result of measures taken at an early stage and contrary to the normal seasonal trend, cash and cash equivalents at nearly 154 million euros as of June 30, 2020 developed very positively compared to the end of 2019
  • According to the full year forecast published on July 28, 2020, SGL Carbon expects Group sales to decline by 15 to 20 percent and a slightly positive operating recurring EBIT
  • Dr. Torsten Derr, CEO of SGL Carbon: "My ambition is to achieve lasting success with SGL Carbon. Over the past two months, we have been conducting a comprehensive analysis of our processes, structures and markets. Based on this, we will identify the options that will enable us to sustainably increase our profitability. The Corona pandemic is forcing us to act even faster."

*Please read the attached document for more information

More information:
SGL Carbon Coronakrise Umsatz
Source:

SGL CARBON SE Corporate Communications

13.08.2020

Rieter Wins Patent Dispute in China

  • Rieter protects its innovations and products with patents and registered designs.

The company takes consistent action against patent and design infringements. In mid-July 2020, in a legal dispute, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court of the People’s Republic of China ruled in favor of Rieter Ingolstadt GmbH (Germany).

Rieter machines stand for outstanding quality, high operational safety, excellent performance and user-friendliness as well as unique design. In order to benefit from these characteristics, competitors copy the successful Rieter machine concepts and even adopt the coveted Rieter design.

Rieter protects its innovations by means of patents and registered designs. The company takes consistent action against companies that infringe Rieter patents or designs and copy products or machines. In 2018, Rieter registered design infringe-ments by Shenyang Hongda Textile Machinery Co., Ltd. in relation to double-head draw frames, and decided to file a lawsuit against the Chinese company.

  • Rieter protects its innovations and products with patents and registered designs.

The company takes consistent action against patent and design infringements. In mid-July 2020, in a legal dispute, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court of the People’s Republic of China ruled in favor of Rieter Ingolstadt GmbH (Germany).

Rieter machines stand for outstanding quality, high operational safety, excellent performance and user-friendliness as well as unique design. In order to benefit from these characteristics, competitors copy the successful Rieter machine concepts and even adopt the coveted Rieter design.

Rieter protects its innovations by means of patents and registered designs. The company takes consistent action against companies that infringe Rieter patents or designs and copy products or machines. In 2018, Rieter registered design infringe-ments by Shenyang Hongda Textile Machinery Co., Ltd. in relation to double-head draw frames, and decided to file a lawsuit against the Chinese company.

In mid-July 2020, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court of the People’s Republic of China determined that the double-head draw frames JWF1316 and JWF1316T of Shenyang Hongda Textile Machinery Co., Ltd. are similar to and fall within the scope of protection of the design patent concerned. The defendant Shenyang Hongda Textile Machinery Co., Ltd. was sentenced to compensate the plaintiff Rieter Ingolstadt GmbH for financial losses and expenses.

 

More information:
Rieter China patent Design
Source:

Rieter Holding AG

Sappi: High-quality face masks – in top-quality packaging (c) Wolford AG
For the packaging of its ‘Care Mask’, Wolford used the high-quality Algro Design Advanced solid bleached board from Sappi.
12.08.2020

Sappi: High-quality face masks – in top-quality packaging

  • The quality of Sappi’s Algro Design Advanced solid bleached board makes the difference for Wolford

The unique combination of physical and optical features combined within the Algro Design range of products, convinced the textile manufacturer, Wolford, to use the range to package its innovative face mask. When creating the packaging solution for its ‘Care Mask’ the company chose to combine the premium 350 gsm Algro Design Advanced solid bleached board with extremely challenging ink covering and a number of finishing options. The end result is a packaging solution that is as elegant as it is creative and as a result, perfectly complements the product inside.

  • The quality of Sappi’s Algro Design Advanced solid bleached board makes the difference for Wolford

The unique combination of physical and optical features combined within the Algro Design range of products, convinced the textile manufacturer, Wolford, to use the range to package its innovative face mask. When creating the packaging solution for its ‘Care Mask’ the company chose to combine the premium 350 gsm Algro Design Advanced solid bleached board with extremely challenging ink covering and a number of finishing options. The end result is a packaging solution that is as elegant as it is creative and as a result, perfectly complements the product inside.

  • Premium packaging for premium products
  • Perfect for complex graphic applications
  • Unique service from the innovation leader Sappi

Wolford, founded in Bregenz, Austria, in 1950, is the global market leader in skinwear ‘made in Europe’. Since its establishment, the company has come up with numerous product innovations and is always at the cutting edge. Even before the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe, product developers were considering the idea of launching their own face mask protection, having witnessed the effects of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in Asia. Thanks to an outstanding, highly efficient development division, a new product, ‘Care Mask’, was quickly brought to market.

It meets the high-quality standards of Wolford and consists of a premium, soft, breathable material that ensures high wearing comfort. Wolford is particularly proud that such a high-quality product could be developed in just a few weeks, despite reduced working hours and staff working from home. It generally takes some time to progress from development to product maturity. In this case however, everything was ready for market launch within two weeks.

Top quality meets top quality

Alongside the product, Wolford developed an appropriate packaging solution for their high-quality product, in collaboration with their in-house graphics department. To enable the ‘Care Mask’ to be quickly launched, a suitable material needed to be found, which could meet Wolford’s high standards in terms of quality, appearance and feel.
 
Wolford’s long-term partner, Sappi Europe had the perfect solution right away with its 350 g/m2 Algro Design Advanced solid bleached board. Thanks to its double-coated top and lightly coated back, the material from the innovation leader is a perfect choice for premium packaging.

The high brightness and silky, soft touch of the paperboard gives the packaging a premium, exclusive look and feel. The colour brilliance of Algro Design Advanced and the continuous, precise reproduction of complex print motifs were exactly what Wolford was looking for and met the high standards of the brand. Thanks to its additional outstanding finishing and processing properties, further processing with grooves, hot-foil embossing, paint finishes and adhesives was also easily achievable, which made it perfect for Wolford’s needs.

Service comes first at Sappi

Product capability alone was not enough for this venture however. To allow Wolford to achieve their goal of two weeks from inception to market ready, they also required a highly responsive service level from their trusted partner and Sappi responded at every level.  From selecting the right quality and size to the precise delivery of the paperboard to the printers, all in the space of five days, Sappi was flexible and immediately ready to respond. Thanks in no small part to the proactive support provided by all contributors to the creative process, the ‘Care Mask’ was launched at the end of March 2020 and was a resounding success. 5,000 masks were sold out within an hour and were sent on their way to the customers in their exclusive packaging.

Source:

Sappi Europe

Sample from the development of the nano porous high-temperature thermal insulation material Sample from the development of the nano porous high-temperature thermal insulation material (© ZAE Bayern).
12.08.2020

Consortium develops new generation of thermal insulation for high-temperature furnaces

In the joint project "AeroFurnace" funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), the consortium, consisting of the Bavarian Center for Applied Energy Research e.V. (ZAE Bayern) as joint coordinator, the furnace manufacturer FCT Systeme, and SGL Carbon has succeeded in improving the thermal insulation properties of a new composite material by up to 120 percent compared to commercially available felt-based carbon materials. This enabled the project partners to move into a new quality level of thermal insulation in high-temperature industrial applications and pave the way for more energy efficient thermal insulation.

Dr. Gudrun Reichenauer, coordinator of the joint project and head of the work group Nanomaterials at ZAE Bayern: "In this project, we have been able to make the latest findings from the world of nanomaterials accessible to the market through intensive cooperation and thus set new standards in the field of thermal insulation materials."

In the joint project "AeroFurnace" funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), the consortium, consisting of the Bavarian Center for Applied Energy Research e.V. (ZAE Bayern) as joint coordinator, the furnace manufacturer FCT Systeme, and SGL Carbon has succeeded in improving the thermal insulation properties of a new composite material by up to 120 percent compared to commercially available felt-based carbon materials. This enabled the project partners to move into a new quality level of thermal insulation in high-temperature industrial applications and pave the way for more energy efficient thermal insulation.

Dr. Gudrun Reichenauer, coordinator of the joint project and head of the work group Nanomaterials at ZAE Bayern: "In this project, we have been able to make the latest findings from the world of nanomaterials accessible to the market through intensive cooperation and thus set new standards in the field of thermal insulation materials."

Dr. Thomas Kirschbaum, project manager at SGL Carbon: "In furnace simulations at the partner FCT, we have already been able to demonstrate what the new material can do: Depending on the temperature program, up to 40 percent of the required process energy can be saved with the new thermal insulation material. The potential of the new material is great." This prediction will be reviewed under real conditions in a demonstrator component in the second half of 2020 as part of the still ongoing BMWi project.

Dr. Jürgen Hennicke, project lead and head of R&D at FCT Systeme: "As a leading manufacturer of industrial vacuum or inert gas high temperature furnaces, the new generation of insulating materials enables us to create furnaces with a more favorable ratio of usable space to external dimensions, thus offering customers improved cost efficiency and productivity".

Based on laboratory samples in plate form it has already been demonstrated that the production of the new material can be represented by technically simple processes and is in principle well scalable. However, there is still a long way to go before the product is ready for serial production.

The third largest share of final energy in Germany is used for the generation of heat in industrial processes (22.6 percent). In many industries, e.g. in the steel and ceramics industry, energy-intensive high-temperature processes run above 1000°C – these alone require almost 50 percent of the industrial process heat. Suitable thermal insulation materials can significantly reduce energy demand while maintaining the same usable volume.

Source:

SGL CARBON SE

Bäst-i-Test Award: Zum siebten Mal für Isbjörn! (c) Isbjörn of Schweden
Kinder-Outdoor-Bekleidung und -Accessoires, Isbjörn of Schweden
11.08.2020

Bäst-i-Test Award: Zum siebten Mal für Isbjörn!

  • Der extrem haltbare und nachhaltige Penguin Snowsuit gewinnt zum siebten Mal in Folge den renommierten Bäst-i-Test Award.

Der wahrhaftig nachhaltige Hersteller von Kinder-Outdoor-Bekleidung und -Accessoires, Isbjörn of Schweden, feiert erneut, nachdem er zum siebten Mal den begehrten Bäst-i-Test (Best in Test) Award in der Premium-Kategorie für seinen meistverkauften Penguin Schneeanzug erhalten hat.

Bei dem renommierten Feldtest, der vom skandinavischen Online-Testinstitut Bäst-i-Test ausgeführt wird, wurden während einer langen und harten Wintersaison in Schweden verschiedene Winteroveralls in einer Kindertagesstätte einer Waldschule über einen Zeitraum von drei Monaten getestet. Die Produkte wurden dazu täglich bei jedem Wetter und nach Outdoor-Aktivitäten mit wiederholtem Waschen und Trocknen im Trockner eingesetzt.

Der Penguin Schneeanzug erhielt 10 von 10 Punkten für Langlebigkeit, hervorragende Funktionalität, Qualität und Komfort – ein Beweis dafür, dass dieser die perfekte Wahl ist, um Kinder bei nassen und kalten Winterbedingungen trocken und thermisch ausgeglichen zu halten.

  • Der extrem haltbare und nachhaltige Penguin Snowsuit gewinnt zum siebten Mal in Folge den renommierten Bäst-i-Test Award.

Der wahrhaftig nachhaltige Hersteller von Kinder-Outdoor-Bekleidung und -Accessoires, Isbjörn of Schweden, feiert erneut, nachdem er zum siebten Mal den begehrten Bäst-i-Test (Best in Test) Award in der Premium-Kategorie für seinen meistverkauften Penguin Schneeanzug erhalten hat.

Bei dem renommierten Feldtest, der vom skandinavischen Online-Testinstitut Bäst-i-Test ausgeführt wird, wurden während einer langen und harten Wintersaison in Schweden verschiedene Winteroveralls in einer Kindertagesstätte einer Waldschule über einen Zeitraum von drei Monaten getestet. Die Produkte wurden dazu täglich bei jedem Wetter und nach Outdoor-Aktivitäten mit wiederholtem Waschen und Trocknen im Trockner eingesetzt.

Der Penguin Schneeanzug erhielt 10 von 10 Punkten für Langlebigkeit, hervorragende Funktionalität, Qualität und Komfort – ein Beweis dafür, dass dieser die perfekte Wahl ist, um Kinder bei nassen und kalten Winterbedingungen trocken und thermisch ausgeglichen zu halten.

Mitarbeiter und Eltern, die zusammen mit den Kindern an dem dreimonatigen Testprozess teilgenommen haben, kommentierten gemeinsam: „Dieser robuste und dennoch nachhaltige Schneeanzug beeindruckt nach wie vor, hält allen Arten von Winterwetter stand und jeden einzelnen Tropfen Regen und Schnee fern. Ja, der Pinguin-Schneeanzug ist zunächst eine teurere Langzeit-Anschaffung, aber insgesamt spart die hervorragende Haltbarkeit des Schneeanzugs echtes Geld, da er über Jahre und viele Besitzer hinweg hält. Hergestellt aus hochwertigen und dennoch nachhaltigen Materialien, kann er an Geschwister und Freunde weitergegeben werden. Bei nassem Wetter und thermischer Leistung macht er absolut keine Kompromisse, dabei bietet der Penguin Snowsuit hervorragende Atmungsaktivität und Wasserdichtigkeit und damit Kindern bei allen Outdoor-Abenteuern optimalen Komfort. Es hält viele Winter voller Spaß im Schnee und unsere Kleinen bei nassem Wetter sicher trocken.“

Maria Frykman Forsberg, Mitgründerin und CEO von Isbjörn of Sweden, kommentiert: „Unser strapazierfähiger Penguin Snowsuit, der seit vielen Jahren für seine Langlebigkeit bekannt ist, wurde erneut, zum nun siebten Mal mit diesem prestigeträchtigen Bäst-i-Test ausgezeichnet. Es geht allein um Langlebigkeit, unter Verwendung der nachhaltigsten geprüften bluesign® Materialien wie PrimaLoft Insulation Eco und Bionic Finish Eco, die unseren begehrten Schneeanzug herausragen lassen und die fortwährend vom Bast-i-Test-Team unabhängig bestätigt wird.“

Archroma joins hands with Liberty Textile Mills Limited to produce life-saving PPE in Pakistan © Liberty Textile Mills Limited
Product lines of Liberty Textile Mills Limited.
07.08.2020

Archroma joins hands with Liberty Textile Mills Limited to produce life-saving PPE in Pakistan

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has joined hands with Liberty Textile Mill Limited (Liberty), a leading producer in healthcare textiles to produce high quality personal protective equipment (PPE).

Liberty will be benefitting from Archroma’s specialty solutions for hygiene protection, and well-established technical expertise in the area of medical textiles. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the PPEs manufactured by Liberty are aimed at easing the current shortage of PPEs for medical professionals in Pakistan.

Liberty carries over two decades of experience in medical textiles and exporting them all over the world. Its partnering with Archroma is a major step forward towards creating enhanced protection in the current crisis. With its advanced scientific knowledge and technical expertise, Archroma provides a complete set of specialty chemicals required to produce PPEs, in particular in the area of antimicrobial and barrier coatings. The project will assist in enhancing medical standards in hospitals, isolation centers and intensive care units, in Pakistan and, very soon, worldwide.

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has joined hands with Liberty Textile Mill Limited (Liberty), a leading producer in healthcare textiles to produce high quality personal protective equipment (PPE).

Liberty will be benefitting from Archroma’s specialty solutions for hygiene protection, and well-established technical expertise in the area of medical textiles. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the PPEs manufactured by Liberty are aimed at easing the current shortage of PPEs for medical professionals in Pakistan.

Liberty carries over two decades of experience in medical textiles and exporting them all over the world. Its partnering with Archroma is a major step forward towards creating enhanced protection in the current crisis. With its advanced scientific knowledge and technical expertise, Archroma provides a complete set of specialty chemicals required to produce PPEs, in particular in the area of antimicrobial and barrier coatings. The project will assist in enhancing medical standards in hospitals, isolation centers and intensive care units, in Pakistan and, very soon, worldwide.

“By continuously challenging the status quo, we at Archroma are able to support our customers operating in or entering the area of medical textiles, with a holistic and expert approach to hygiene protection. With our collaboration with Liberty, we are so proud to be able to bring state-of-the art protection to health professionals and the general public,” comments Mujtaba Rahim, CEO of Archroma Pakistan.

“Liberty has a presence of more than five decades with high achieving accolades. Our processing units are fully equipped with latest equipment complying with international standards. We take this new partnership with Archroma as a start of building a strong relationship in the area of medical textiles. The COVID-19 pandemic has given a wake-up call to work extensively towards enhancing healthcare facilities. We are looking forward to new innovations in producing top-class PPEs,” adds Taimoor Mukaty, Director of Liberty Textile Mills Limited.

 Epson Tochtergesellschaften Robustelli und For.Tex fusionieren (c) Robustelli
Die Unternehmen Robustelli (Bild) und For.Tex fusionieren
07.08.2020

Epson Tochtergesellschaften Robustelli und For.Tex fusionieren

  • Zusammenschluss erhöht Effizienz bei der Entwicklung neuer Textildrucksysteme

Meerbusch, 3. August 2020 – Die Unternehmen Robustelli und For.Tex, ansässig in der italienischen Region Como, einem der größten Textildruckzentren der Welt, sind die wichtigsten Epson Gesellschaften im Segment des Textildrucks (DTF – Direct-to-Fabric). Während Robustelli sich hauptsächlich mit der Entwicklung und Produktion von Textildrucksystemen wie der Monna Lisa beschäftigt, sorgt For.Tex für die Herstellung und den Vertrieb der passenden Tinten.

  • Zusammenschluss erhöht Effizienz bei der Entwicklung neuer Textildrucksysteme

Meerbusch, 3. August 2020 – Die Unternehmen Robustelli und For.Tex, ansässig in der italienischen Region Como, einem der größten Textildruckzentren der Welt, sind die wichtigsten Epson Gesellschaften im Segment des Textildrucks (DTF – Direct-to-Fabric). Während Robustelli sich hauptsächlich mit der Entwicklung und Produktion von Textildrucksystemen wie der Monna Lisa beschäftigt, sorgt For.Tex für die Herstellung und den Vertrieb der passenden Tinten.

Epson sieht den Textildruck als einen der am stärksten wachsenden Bereiche für sein Geschäft mit professionellen Drucklösungen. Die positive Entwicklung des Textildruckmarktes wird dabei primär durch eine Verlagerung des traditionellen plattenbasierten Analogdrucks hin zu digitalen Drucklösungen getrieben. Epson erwartet hervorragende Möglichkeiten, seine professionelle Tintenstrahltechnologie in diesem Geschäftssegment einzusetzen und verstärkt aus diesem Grund seine Produktreihe für diesen Bereich deutlich. Durch den Zusammenschluss von Robustelli und For.Tex wird dieses Vorhaben unterstrichen und versetzt Epson in die Lage, seinen Kunden stets bedarfsgerechte Lösungen für Tintenstrahldrucksysteme, Verbrauchsmaterialien und Dienstleistungen anzubieten. Die Fusion beider Tochterunternehmen von Epson soll bis Ende 2020 abgeschlossen sein.

Die globale Textildruckindustrie steht vor der Herausforderung, den Anforderungen der Verbraucher nach individuellen Designs in kleinen Auflagen gerecht zu werden. Entscheidend für ein erfolgreiches Engagement in diesem Bereich ist zudem, kurzfristige Lieferungen sicherzustellen und parallel die Umweltbelastung zu reduzieren. Die Inkjetlösungen von Epson steigern die Produktivität der Druckdienstleister und vermindern gleichzeitig den ökologischen Fußabdruck ihres unternehmerischen Handelns. Somit ist es möglich, kostengünstig bei geringer Umweltbelastung auch kleine Auflagen Textilien zu produzieren.

More information:
Robustelli Epson For.Tex
Source:

Epson Deutschland GmbH

Der Einzelhandel trifft Vorkehrungen: Steigende Covid-19-Fallzahlen und mögliche Schutzmaßnahmen des Handels - Checkpoint Systems (c) Checkpoint Systems
Checkpoint Systems bietet System für Einzelhandel
06.08.2020

Der Einzelhandel trifft Vorkehrungen: Steigende Covid-19-Fallzahlen und mögliche Schutzmaßnahmen des Handels - Checkpoint Systems

Der Einzelhandel ist besorgt über erneut ansteigende Covid-19-Fallzahlen und ergreift Schutzmaßnahmen für Kunden und Mitarbeiter

  • Checkpoint Systems verwendet SmartOccupancy
  • System steuert die Belegung zum Schutz der Gesundheit automatisch
  • Gewährleistet somit Social Distancing

Hirschhorn – Aufgrund des erneuten rapiden Anstiegs der Covid-19-Fallzahlen in ganz Europa während des letzten Monats ist die Möglichkeit einer zweiten Welle, welche den Kontinent treffen könnte, nicht zu leugnen. Nach Angaben des Europäischen Zentrums für die Prävention und Kontrolle von Krankheiten (ECDC) [1] wurden in Europa mittlerweile mehr als drei Millionen Fälle [2] gemeldet, angeführt vom Vereinigten Königreich, Spanien, Italien, Deutschland und Frankreich.

Aufgrund dieser Situation verstärkt der Einzelhandel seine Maßnahmen zum Schutz der Gesundheit und des Wohlbefindens seiner Kunden und Mitarbeiter durch innovative Lösungen, die eine soziale Distanzierung durch die Kontrolle der Belegung der Einzelhandelsgeschäfte ermöglichen.

Der Einzelhandel ist besorgt über erneut ansteigende Covid-19-Fallzahlen und ergreift Schutzmaßnahmen für Kunden und Mitarbeiter

  • Checkpoint Systems verwendet SmartOccupancy
  • System steuert die Belegung zum Schutz der Gesundheit automatisch
  • Gewährleistet somit Social Distancing

Hirschhorn – Aufgrund des erneuten rapiden Anstiegs der Covid-19-Fallzahlen in ganz Europa während des letzten Monats ist die Möglichkeit einer zweiten Welle, welche den Kontinent treffen könnte, nicht zu leugnen. Nach Angaben des Europäischen Zentrums für die Prävention und Kontrolle von Krankheiten (ECDC) [1] wurden in Europa mittlerweile mehr als drei Millionen Fälle [2] gemeldet, angeführt vom Vereinigten Königreich, Spanien, Italien, Deutschland und Frankreich.

Aufgrund dieser Situation verstärkt der Einzelhandel seine Maßnahmen zum Schutz der Gesundheit und des Wohlbefindens seiner Kunden und Mitarbeiter durch innovative Lösungen, die eine soziale Distanzierung durch die Kontrolle der Belegung der Einzelhandelsgeschäfte ermöglichen.

Große Einkaufszentren und Outlets, aber auch Supermärkte und Modeeinzelhändler haben sich für den Einsatz von Tools wie SmartOccupancy an ihren Standorten entschieden. SmartOccupancy verwendet innovative Technologie von Checkpoint Systems, um die Belegung automatisch in Echtzeit zu steuern und dadurch die Gesundheit der Menschen zu schützen. Ziel ist es, in den Geschäften soziale Distanzierung sicherzustellen und das Risiko einer möglichen Ansteckung zu minimieren, indem die neuen Belegungsgrenzen eingehalten werden.

Die Kunden haben sich der Nutzung dieser Technologien gegenüber offen gezeigt, da sie es ihnen ermöglichen, beruhigter und sicherer einzukaufen. Denn die Technologien tragen dazu bei, Menschenmassen zu verhindern, die zur Verbreitung des Virus führen könnten.

Angesichts des erneuten Anstiegs der Fallzahlen und der Wahrnehmung einer möglichen Lockerung der sozialen Distanzierungsmaßnahmen installieren die Einzelhändler Tools zur Belegungskontrolle. Konkret wurde SmartOccupancy von der Welttourismusorganisation (UNWTO) – einer Organisation der Vereinten Nationen – aus über 1.000 Unternehmen und Lösungen aus mehr als 100 Ländern als Finalist ausgewählt, und zwar als eine der innovativsten und bahnbrechendsten Lösungen zur Minimierung der Auswirkungen von COVID-19 auf den Tourismus.

Das System zählt automatisch und präzise alle eintretenden Personen, ebenso alle, welche das Geschäft wieder verlassen. Bei Annäherung oder Überschreitung der Kapazitätsgrenzen des Geschäfts sendet SmartOccupancy eine Warnung an das Personal. Dieses kann mit Hilfe eines Tablets, das ein Farbsystem zur Bestimmung der Belegungsgrenze der Einrichtung verwendet, eine Alarmmeldung ausgeben. Darüber hinaus wird bei Änderungen ein zusätzlicher Alarm an die Mitarbeiter gesendet, damit diese angemessen reagieren können.

Miguel Garcia Manso, Business Unit Director Germany von Checkpoint Systems, kommentiert: „Der Einzelhandelssektor ist entschlossen, zusammenzukommen, um auf ein gemeinsames Ziel hinzuarbeiten: Gesundheit für alle. Checkpoint bietet die richtige Technologie, um dieses Engagement zu unterstützen, und wir sind zum perfekten Partner geworden, wenn es darum geht, die Gesundheit der Menschen zu schützen und soziale Distanzierung an jedem Ort und in jedem geschlossenen Raum umzusetzen.“

Source:

Carta GmbH

ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei launches its new fabric collection imbued with the brand’s sustainable story-making © GB Network
ECOSENSOR™ 100% recycled polyamide fabrics
06.08.2020

ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei launches its new fabric collection imbued with the brand’s sustainable story-making

  • ECOSENSOR™’s new references combine high-performance and innovation to empower people with the possibility to live life naturally both for mind and body.
  • The new range is woven from certified ingredients, a completely traceable production process and highly certified suppliers               

"A New Eco high-tech force of Nature", a bold claim, a daring attitude and true facts. ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei has concentrated all its key values into a Nature-driven and high-tech fabric collection that respects the environment and human being.

Sustainability, active climate control, exquisite touch and extreme performance co-habit the textiles: the collection is made of wovens and knits where the main technology is represented by GRS - Global Recycle Standard certified polyamide and polyesters, sometime combined with ROICA™ recycled stretch yarns and dyed and finished with Oekotex Standard 100 certified processes and/or by BlueSign® partners’ companies.

But there is much more than it meets the eye.

Behind the new collection is a great story of sustainability.

  • ECOSENSOR™’s new references combine high-performance and innovation to empower people with the possibility to live life naturally both for mind and body.
  • The new range is woven from certified ingredients, a completely traceable production process and highly certified suppliers               

"A New Eco high-tech force of Nature", a bold claim, a daring attitude and true facts. ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei has concentrated all its key values into a Nature-driven and high-tech fabric collection that respects the environment and human being.

Sustainability, active climate control, exquisite touch and extreme performance co-habit the textiles: the collection is made of wovens and knits where the main technology is represented by GRS - Global Recycle Standard certified polyamide and polyesters, sometime combined with ROICA™ recycled stretch yarns and dyed and finished with Oekotex Standard 100 certified processes and/or by BlueSign® partners’ companies.

But there is much more than it meets the eye.

Behind the new collection is a great story of sustainability.

"Our international team strives to innovate with a human-based approach to research and develop solutions that meet high-performance standards as well as the transparency and traceability of both the ingredients and the supply chain", says Mr. Hashimoto, Senior Managing Director of Asahi Kasei Advance, the global materials innovator and manufacturer.

Indeed, the company has set the high bar all its suppliers and partners must match. Such criteria include: thoroughly transparency and traceability of both materials and production, corporate responsibility at all levels and a strategic commitment granted by influential certifications such as GRS - Global Recycle Standard for recycled ingredients and processes, as well as Bluesign® and OekoTex Standard 100 certifications, which focus on environmentally-friendly impact of the dyeing and finishing processes.

The human, environmentally-friendly and cutting-edge imprint of ECOSENSOR™ ultimate collection reflects a vision for a more responsible way of fabric manufacturing.

A new force of nature, because story telling truly must match the story making.

Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft (c) Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft
Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft
05.08.2020

COVID-19 impacts revenue and earnings of the Lenzing Group in the first half of 2020

  • Fiber prices and demand under pressure
  • Measures to protect employees, customers and suppliers and to keep plants operational implemented successfully
  • Joint venture Hygiene Austria established for industrial production of protective masks in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic – new distribution channel via shop.hygiene-austria.at
  • Strategic investment projects progress according to plan – financing agreements for construction of pulp plant in Brazil concluded as planned
  • Revenue and operating result in the remaining quarters of 2020 expected to exceed that of the second quarter

Lenzing – In the first half of 2020, the Lenzing Group faced a historically difficult market environment with increased pressure on prices and volumes resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. To counteract that, Lenzing intensified its cooperation with partners along the value chains and adjusted its production volumes and sales prices to market reality.

  • Fiber prices and demand under pressure
  • Measures to protect employees, customers and suppliers and to keep plants operational implemented successfully
  • Joint venture Hygiene Austria established for industrial production of protective masks in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic – new distribution channel via shop.hygiene-austria.at
  • Strategic investment projects progress according to plan – financing agreements for construction of pulp plant in Brazil concluded as planned
  • Revenue and operating result in the remaining quarters of 2020 expected to exceed that of the second quarter

Lenzing – In the first half of 2020, the Lenzing Group faced a historically difficult market environment with increased pressure on prices and volumes resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. To counteract that, Lenzing intensified its cooperation with partners along the value chains and adjusted its production volumes and sales prices to market reality. The disciplined implementation of the sCore TEN corporate strategy and the focus on specialty fibers continued to have a positive impact.*

*Please read the attached document for more information

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Lenzing AG Covid-19 Coronakrise
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Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft

HITEXBAU geht mit Carbonbeton in die Offensive bei der industriellen Fußbodensanierung (c) HITEXBAU
HITEXBAU Bodensanierung
05.08.2020

HITEXBAU geht mit Carbonbeton in die Offensive bei der industriellen Fußbodensanierung

  • Nachhaltiges Bauen mit Carbonbeton: schnell, kostenreduziert, umwelt- und ressourcenschonend

Carbonbeton bringt zahlreiche Vorteile in der bautechnischen Verstärkung und Instandsetzung mit sich, speziell auch bei der Sanierung von Industriefußböden. Die HITEXBAU GmbH produziert auf Wirkmaschinen neuester Bauart und mit eigenen Beschichtungsanlagen Armierungsgitter für Beton aus Carbon, Basalt und AR-Glas. In einem innovativen, vollautomatischen Prozess können besonders großflächige und vielfältige Hochleistungs-Carbongelege kostengünstig für die Baubranche hergestellt werden. Wie zum Beispiel für die tschechische Firma Immogard s.r.o., die an verschiedenen Standorten Industrieflächen vermietet, u.a. im Industriepark Libravské Údolí. Hier waren rund 3.000 m² Industrieböden in drei Hallen zu sanieren. In Kooperation zwischen HITEXBAU und der Koch GmbH, Kreuztal, einem Spezialisten für Carbonbetonanwendungen im Sanierungsbereich, wurde ein Instandsetzungskonzept erarbeitet.

Spezielle Projektanforderungen: Hohe Traglast auf schwierigen Untergründen

  • Nachhaltiges Bauen mit Carbonbeton: schnell, kostenreduziert, umwelt- und ressourcenschonend

Carbonbeton bringt zahlreiche Vorteile in der bautechnischen Verstärkung und Instandsetzung mit sich, speziell auch bei der Sanierung von Industriefußböden. Die HITEXBAU GmbH produziert auf Wirkmaschinen neuester Bauart und mit eigenen Beschichtungsanlagen Armierungsgitter für Beton aus Carbon, Basalt und AR-Glas. In einem innovativen, vollautomatischen Prozess können besonders großflächige und vielfältige Hochleistungs-Carbongelege kostengünstig für die Baubranche hergestellt werden. Wie zum Beispiel für die tschechische Firma Immogard s.r.o., die an verschiedenen Standorten Industrieflächen vermietet, u.a. im Industriepark Libravské Údolí. Hier waren rund 3.000 m² Industrieböden in drei Hallen zu sanieren. In Kooperation zwischen HITEXBAU und der Koch GmbH, Kreuztal, einem Spezialisten für Carbonbetonanwendungen im Sanierungsbereich, wurde ein Instandsetzungskonzept erarbeitet.

Spezielle Projektanforderungen: Hohe Traglast auf schwierigen Untergründen

Aufgrund der stark sanierungsbedürftigen Böden und sehr schwieriger Untergründe – minderfester Altbeton mit partiellen Ausbrüchen und Rissen, teilweise mit nicht tragfähigen Beschichtungen – war es wichtig, eine robuste und dauerhafte Lösung zur Erneuerung des Fabrikbodens umzusetzen. Zudem mussten hohe Nutzungsanforderungen als Produktionshalle mit dynamischen Sonderlasten durch bis zu 15 Tonnen schwere Maschinen sowie Staplerverkehr berücksichtigt werden. Die Randbedingungen und Gegebenheiten ergaben zwei Alternativen für die Erneuerung der Hallenböden: Den kompletten Rück- und Neubau der Böden aus Stahlbeton oder die Sanierung mit Carbonbeton.

Bodensanierung mit Carbonbeton: schneller und preiswerter

Nach Kostenermittlung beider Varianten empfahl sich eindeutig die Sanierung mit Carbonbeton. Diese brachte auch weitere, wesentliche Vorteile mit sich: Eine sehr schnelle Instandsetzung mit geringen Ausfallzeiten von lediglich 2 bis 3 Wochen vom Start des Projektes bis zur vollen Belastbarkeit und Nutzung des Bodens mit schweren Maschinen und Staplern. Zum Vergleich: Der vollständige Rück- und Neubau einer Stahlbeton-Bodendecke von 12 cm Stärke, ohne Beschichtung, würde 8 bis 10 Wochen benötigen. Im Kostenvergleich lag die Carbonbeton-Variante ca. 20 % unter der Stahlbeton-Variante. Die Instandsetzung mit Carbonbeton eines weniger geschädigten Bodens ohne Sonderbelastungen ergäbe einen Preisvorteil von über 30 %.

Unterschiedliche Carbon-Gelege: von flexibel bis starr und mit diversen Geometrien

Ziel der Instandsetzung war ein mechanisch stark beanspruchbarer, abriebarmer Boden. Für die neuen Industrieböden der drei Fabrikhallen – eine große Halle mit ca. 2.300 m², eine Halle mit ca. 380 m² und eine Halle mit ca. 600 m² altem Fliesenbelag – kamen je nach Erfordernis unterschiedliche Arten der Untergrundvorbereitung (Stemmen, Fräsen, Schleifen, Kugelstrahlen) zur Ausführung. Nach der Grundierung der Flächen wurden rund 5.000 m² der Carbonbewehrung verlegt. Optimal abgestimmt auf die unterschiedlichen Oberflächen wurden nach vorherigen Tragfähigkeitsberechnungen flexible und starre Gitter-Gelege diverser Geometrien kostenoptimiert verwendet.
     
3.300 m² Bodensanierung mit Carbonbeton in nur 2 bis 3 Wochen

Die Instandsetzung von industriellen Böden mit Carbonbeton erfolgt in sechs zeitnahen, zum Teil abschnittsbezogen, parallellaufenden Schritten: Abfräsen, Kugelstrahlen, Grundieren, Carbon-Gelege aufbringen, Egalisierungsschicht, abriebfeste Deckschicht.