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(c) JEC Group
21.11.2018

Celebration of Composite Materials at the 11th JEC Asia

The annual meeting for the Asia-Pacific professionals of the composites industry, organized for the second time in a row in Seoul, has met its high expectations attracting +12% participants and acting as a major showcase for the composites industry in the region.

KEY FIGURES

  • +230 companies
  • 45 speakers
  • +7,000 professional visits
  • 49 countries represented
  • 12 JEC Innovation Awards
  • +450 Business meetings
  • 3 Composites Tours
  • Top 3 visitors’ countries: Korea - China - Japan

 

The annual meeting for the Asia-Pacific professionals of the composites industry, organized for the second time in a row in Seoul, has met its high expectations attracting +12% participants and acting as a major showcase for the composites industry in the region.

KEY FIGURES

  • +230 companies
  • 45 speakers
  • +7,000 professional visits
  • 49 countries represented
  • 12 JEC Innovation Awards
  • +450 Business meetings
  • 3 Composites Tours
  • Top 3 visitors’ countries: Korea - China - Japan

 

Gauging from the attendance of more than 7,000 professional visits from 49 countries, Eric PIERREJEAN, CEO of JEC Group, has already announced during the opening ceremony that JEC Asia 2019 will return next year on November 13, 14, 15, 2019. This ceremony was attended by industrialists, academics and officials, reflecting the huge interest that composite materials generates. Thus, at this ceremony we could notice the participation of Mr. BANG Yun Hyuk, President of KCTECH, Mr. Song, Ha Jin Jeonbuk Provincial Governor, Mr. HAN Byung Do, Senior secretary to the South Korean President for political affairs, Mr. CHOI Jin Hyuk, Director at MOTIE, Mr. KIM Yang Won, Vice Mayor of Jeonju, demonstrating the whole support of the Korean community; and Mr. Fabien PENONE, French Ambassador, was also present to underline the strong links and industrial interactions between Korea and France.

Hosting, this year again, the International Carbon Festival organized by KCTECH and the Jeonju region, JEC Asia also provided a comprehensive program dedicated to the Automotive professionals with a leadership circle attended by top stakeholders of the industry worldwide, top-notch conferences on automotive automated processes and composite applications for structural parts with speakers from Hyundai Motor Group, e-Xstream Engineering, L&L Products, Cobra International, Hanwha Advanced Materials, Daimler, Hankuk Carbon, Arkema, Cetim, Saertex & Co. KG to name a few.

“Aeronautics: 53% and beyond” conferences took place and attracted many attendees to discover new composites solutions and their wider use in this sector with Stratasys,IS Group, Cevotec… JEC Asia also offered its participants a chance to find out new business opportunities, highlighting the most relevant for the region and various application sectors.
All in all, the show floor was filled with innovations as JEC Asia 2018 showcased innovative parts and awarded 12 composites International champions among which 3 were about automotive, at the JEC Innovation Awards ceremony.

Also, to be noted at JEC Asia was the focus on networking with pre-arranged Business meetings that generated +450 qualified one-to-ones over the 3 days. Likewise, 3 composites tours opened exclusive doors to attendees when they visited Hanyang University, the composite architecture of the House of Dior, LG Hausys & Kolon and a day trip in Jeonju region and the Carbon Valley of the KCTECH.
For the first time, JEC Asia teamed up with MAI Carbon to offer a brand-new Student Program that keeps abreast of composite-industry needs to hire young, committed well-trained engineers. The two-part program included workshops with a focus on theoretical foundations and a guided tour through the JEC Asia trade show and the innovation planet.

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JEC Group

MAPIC 2018: NEINVER stellt neue Outlet-Center in den Alpen und in Amsterdam vor (c) NEINVER
Amsterdam The Style Outlets
13.11.2018

MAPIC 2018: NEINVER stellt neue Outlet-Center in den Alpen und in Amsterdam vor

  • Alpes The Style Outlets hat alle Baugenehmigungen erhalten
  • NEINVER zeigt erstmals das architektonische Design von Amsterdam The Style Outlets und Alpes The Style Outlets
  • Leasing Director Barbara Somogyiova und Marketing & Retail Director Sebastian Sommer als Referenten auf dem MAPIC Outlet Summit

NEINVER, ein auf Immobilieninvestitionen, -entwicklung und -management spezialisiertes Unternehmen und ein führender Betreiber von Outlet-Centern in Europa, präsentiert auf der internationalen Immobilienmesse MAPIC Neuigkeiten zu zwei Schlüsselprojekten auf dem europäischen Outlet-Markt: Unter dem Markendach The Style Outlets eröffnen im Jahr 2020 in Amsterdam und in den französischen Alpen zwei Outlet-Center mit einer Gesamtbruttomietfläche (GLA) von 38.000 m².

  • Alpes The Style Outlets hat alle Baugenehmigungen erhalten
  • NEINVER zeigt erstmals das architektonische Design von Amsterdam The Style Outlets und Alpes The Style Outlets
  • Leasing Director Barbara Somogyiova und Marketing & Retail Director Sebastian Sommer als Referenten auf dem MAPIC Outlet Summit

NEINVER, ein auf Immobilieninvestitionen, -entwicklung und -management spezialisiertes Unternehmen und ein führender Betreiber von Outlet-Centern in Europa, präsentiert auf der internationalen Immobilienmesse MAPIC Neuigkeiten zu zwei Schlüsselprojekten auf dem europäischen Outlet-Markt: Unter dem Markendach The Style Outlets eröffnen im Jahr 2020 in Amsterdam und in den französischen Alpen zwei Outlet-Center mit einer Gesamtbruttomietfläche (GLA) von 38.000 m².

Alpes The Style Outlets hat alle notwendigen Baugenehmigungen erhalten. Das Outlet-Center entsteht in der Nähe der Schweizer Grenze, zwischen Genf (25 Minuten entfernt) und Lyon. Über einen direkten Autobahnanschluss ist das Outlet an die Autobahn A40 angebunden. Die wichtige Verkehrsader verbindet Frankreich und die Schweiz und wird von vielen Urlaubern auf dem Weg in beliebte Winterdomizile genutzt. Ebenfalls in unmittelbarer Nähe befindet sich der TGV-Bahnhof Bellegarde-sur-Valserine. Im Einzugsgebiet des Centers wohnen 5,3 Millionen Menschen. Die Shopping-Destination wird im Stil eines Alpendorfes errichtet, das sich ideal in die Umgebung einfügt. Nach der Fertigstellung bietet Alpes The Style Outlets seinen Besuchern auf über 19.000 m² Bruttomietfläche (GLA) 90 Einheiten mit einem exklusiven Mix international und national bekannter Marken.

Der Baustart von Amsterdam The Style Outlets, das im Herbst 2020 eröffnet werden soll, steht bevor. Aktuell werden letzte bauvorbereitende Maßnahmen getroffen. Das Projekt, das kürzlich in das Portfolio von Neptune (einem Joint Venture von NEINVER und TH Real Estate) aufgenommen wurde, wird 115 Shops auf 19.000 m² GLA umfassen. Das Center liegt strategisch günstig in Randstad, einer der wohlhabendsten Regionen Europas. Es profitiert von der guten Anbindung an Amsterdam sowie Haarlem und ist nur wenige Minuten vom internationalen Flughafen Schiphol entfernt. Die architektonische Gestaltung des Centers ist von niederländischer Landschaft und Tradition inspiriert und basiert auf zwei Hauptelementen: Wasser und Backsteine.

Auf der MAPIC stellt NEINVER zudem Modernisierungen verschiedener anderer europäischer Outlet-Center des Portfolios vor. Vicolungo The Style Outlets wird nach Erweiterungen in den Jahren 2008 und 2010 nun umfassend für eine Summe von 9 Millionen Euro modernisiert. Die Arbeiten werden voraussichtlich im Frühjahr 2019 abgeschlossen sein. In Roppenheim The Style Outlets (Frankreich) wurden die Außenbereiche erneuert. Das Center bietet seinen Besuchern nun neue Grünanlagen, einen Kinderspielplatz sowie neue Essbereiche im Freien. Im polnischen Factory Poznan liegt der Fokus der Renovierungsarbeiten auf einem neuen Innendesign mit leuchtenden Farben in Kombination mit großen Glasfenstern und Metalloberflächen. Hinzu kommen ein erneuerter Bodenbelag, ein Kinderspielplatz sowie Ruhezonen mit natürlicher Begrünung und Ladestationen für mobile Geräte.

MAPIC Outlet Summit

Am 13. November sprechen Barbara Somogyiova, European Leasing Director bei NEINVER, und Sebastian Sommer, NEINVERs Marketing & Retail Director, auf dem MAPIC Outlet Summit. Diese exklusive Veranstaltung, an der mehr als 150 Outlet-Experten teilnehmen, legt den Fokus auf die Angleichung des Online- an den Offline-Einzelhandel und bietet einen Überblick über geplante Outlet-Projekte in den nächsten Jahren.

MAPIC ist Europas größte internationale Messe für Einzelhandelsimmobilien. Sie findet vom 14. bis 16. November 2018 im Kongresszentrum von Cannes, im Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, statt. Auf der diesjährigen Veranstaltung mit dem Thema "Physical in the Age of Digital" präsentieren sich 800 Aussteller und mehr als 2.220 Einzelhändler auf 12.000 m².

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Hill+Knowlton Strategies

08.11.2018

PERFORMANCE DAYS: Awards for outstanding new developments in the area of function and sustainability

To receive an award at PERFORMANCE DAYS is the ultimate industry recognition. In selecting the winners of the (ECO) PERFORMANCE AWARDS, the jury handles with total integrity with no outside influence and is absolutely free in making its decisions. This season there are so many outstanding innovations at the exhibition that two awards are announced!

WATER – OUR RESPONSIBILITY, the current FOCUS TOPIC for the next trade fair on November 28-29th, seems to have spurred the PERFORMANCE DAYS exhibitors to peak performances. The trade fair has highlighted innovations every season for the past ten years, but seldom have there been so many outstanding new developments. So many in fact, that two awards are to be presented: the ECO PERFORMANCE AWARD for best sustainable development, and the PERFORMANCE AWARD for a new functional highlight.  

To receive an award at PERFORMANCE DAYS is the ultimate industry recognition. In selecting the winners of the (ECO) PERFORMANCE AWARDS, the jury handles with total integrity with no outside influence and is absolutely free in making its decisions. This season there are so many outstanding innovations at the exhibition that two awards are announced!

WATER – OUR RESPONSIBILITY, the current FOCUS TOPIC for the next trade fair on November 28-29th, seems to have spurred the PERFORMANCE DAYS exhibitors to peak performances. The trade fair has highlighted innovations every season for the past ten years, but seldom have there been so many outstanding new developments. So many in fact, that two awards are to be presented: the ECO PERFORMANCE AWARD for best sustainable development, and the PERFORMANCE AWARD for a new functional highlight.  

And the winner of the ECO PERFORMANCE AWARD is:
The jury is highly enthusiastic about the nomination of the ECO PERFORMANCE AWARD winner and described the award-winning fabric as the best ecological solution currently available on the market. This extraordinary laminate from Jou Jou Fish combines various sustainable technologies. Article "JYRNP0002 307" consists of 100% recycled nylon and is designed with a micro-porous membrane (functional performance 15K/10K) that is produced without solvents. This saves a lot of water, plus the fabric is made from pre-dyed fibres (solution-dyeing) and the DWR coating is applied using a dry-finish treatment. The only thing that could improve it: as the polyamide is currently produced from postindustrial waste products, it would be nice to have option of using post-consumer polyamides in the future.

And the winner of the PERFORMANCE AWARD is:
The PERFORMANCE AWARD recognizes another pioneering development. Never before has there been such a fine, yet still tear resistant, highly functional fabric. The winner is article "DPQ 1092 DWR" from Green Threads and with only 17g/m² an absolute lightweight. Particularly fine nylon yarns are used (7d and 4d); a 4d yarn has never before been used in functional fabrics. This plus the extremely good tear resistance clinched it for the jury. Another plus for the winner: this lightweight fabric can achieve with just 17 g comparable performance values to a 50g fabric; thereby, not only is the weight significantly reduced, but also the amount of raw materials and energy consumed in production. This is also a factor that protects the environment when the garment is disposed at the end of its useful life.

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Performance Days
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PERFORMANCE DAYS ® functional fabrics fair

08.11.2018

Zerobarracento brings the Made in Italy zero-waste to Budapest Fashion Week

For the third consecutive year, the Italian brand Zerobarracento was selected to embody the excellence of Italy at the Budapest Fashion Week. On November 14th, Zerobarracento will show on runway S/S 2019. The concept of connection to a fashion garment, and the idea of creating pieces to last is fundamental to this brand. 0 means: zero waste, reduced pollution, and reduced emissions. 100 means: 100% quality, Made in Italy, sustainability and transparency of the production. Patterns are developed with zero-waste techniques, that eliminates textile waste at the design stage, adopting a zero-waste design approach reduces textile waste and the demand on natural resources. The pieces are 100% made in Italy, created with premium sustainable and traceable materials.

For the third consecutive year, the Italian brand Zerobarracento was selected to embody the excellence of Italy at the Budapest Fashion Week. On November 14th, Zerobarracento will show on runway S/S 2019. The concept of connection to a fashion garment, and the idea of creating pieces to last is fundamental to this brand. 0 means: zero waste, reduced pollution, and reduced emissions. 100 means: 100% quality, Made in Italy, sustainability and transparency of the production. Patterns are developed with zero-waste techniques, that eliminates textile waste at the design stage, adopting a zero-waste design approach reduces textile waste and the demand on natural resources. The pieces are 100% made in Italy, created with premium sustainable and traceable materials.

Camilla Carrara, CEO and designer of Zerobarracento, describes the collection as follows: "garments are created with the GOTS certified Bacx™ by Centro Seta organic silks sourced from C.L.A.S.S. e.commerce and the Newlife™ transformed polyester. Shapes and colours were inspired by a Malaysian trip: simplicity and nature are blended giving life to saturated colours".
We are pleased that the collaboration with the Budapest Fashion Week lasts over time and is positive to see the growing interest for the issue of sustainability by consumers of this country.

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GB Network Marketing & Communication

(c) TRSA
08.11.2018

Hospitality Expert to Headline TRSA’s Inaugural Hospitality Conference

Feb. 2019 Event Targets Laundry Execs, Upper Management Teams Serving Hospitality and Hotel Lodging Markets

Anthony Melchiorri, the renowned hospitality expert, creator and host of The Travel Channel shows Hotel Impossible, Hotel Impossible: Five Star Secrets and Hotel Impossible: Showdown once thought of opening his own hotel laundry when he was fresh out of the Air Force and entering the hospitality industry. Attendees at TRSA’s inaugural Hospitality Conference, Feb. 20-21, 2019, will hear about that and more when Melchiorri delivers the keynote address at the Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Melchiorri’s 20 years of hospitality industry experience and resultant successes has provided a wealth of insights and actionable steps that he will share during his presentation, How to Build Your Personal Brand.

Feb. 2019 Event Targets Laundry Execs, Upper Management Teams Serving Hospitality and Hotel Lodging Markets

Anthony Melchiorri, the renowned hospitality expert, creator and host of The Travel Channel shows Hotel Impossible, Hotel Impossible: Five Star Secrets and Hotel Impossible: Showdown once thought of opening his own hotel laundry when he was fresh out of the Air Force and entering the hospitality industry. Attendees at TRSA’s inaugural Hospitality Conference, Feb. 20-21, 2019, will hear about that and more when Melchiorri delivers the keynote address at the Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Melchiorri’s 20 years of hospitality industry experience and resultant successes has provided a wealth of insights and actionable steps that he will share during his presentation, How to Build Your Personal Brand.

TRSA has added the Hospitality Conference to its growing professional-development opportunities in response to member requests for enrichment specific to this rapidly-growing market. Attendees for this event, which is targeted to laundry executives and their upper management teams who serve the hospitality and hotel lodging markets, will benefit from opportunities to build skills, learn best practices from industry leaders and spend time collaborating and sharing information. Agenda highlights include these general session topics:

  • Contracting with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs)
  • Hospitality Market Research
  • Understanding Hospitality Textiles

Panel discussions pay professional growth dividends in the form of networking and information-sharing. The TRSA Hospitality Conference’s agenda includes these interactive opportunities:

  • CEO Panel: Hospitality Market Trends
  • Customer Perspectives: Benefits and Challenges of In-House (OPLs) and Outsourcings
  • Making the Case for Outsourcing Laundry Services and Closing In-House or On-Premise Laundries (OPLs)

Day two of the agenda will consist of tours at these state-of-the art central Florida plants: Walt Disney World Textile Services Resort Linen Plant and Hotelier Linen Service. Following the plant tours, management teams will offer debriefing sessions that allow for comparison of operations, thereby enriching the discussion of alternative approaches to similar tasks among conference attendees.

Early-bird registration pricing for this event is open now through Jan. 11, 2019. An additional 10% off registration for three or more who register from the same company is also available. Visit www.trsa.org/hospitality for additional information. The full TRSA professional development calendar for 2019 can be viewed at www.trsa.org/calendar.

 

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(c) Messe Frankfurt / Yarn Expo Autumn edition
31.10.2018

Final report: Yarn Expo Autumn wraps up with 501 exhibitors and over 19,000 visitors

More exhibitors than ever joined Yarn Expo Autumn 2018, which was held concurrently with ITMA ASIA + CITME from 15 – 17 October at the National Exhibition Convention Centre (Shanghai). 501 suppliers from 14 countries & regions participated, with new countries to the show including France. This international diversification, as well as strong domestic numbers, demonstrated Yarn Expo’s increasing recognition as a top show in the industry. What’s more, almost 80% of exhibitors were returning from successful past editions, showing their support of the fair.

More exhibitors than ever joined Yarn Expo Autumn 2018, which was held concurrently with ITMA ASIA + CITME from 15 – 17 October at the National Exhibition Convention Centre (Shanghai). 501 suppliers from 14 countries & regions participated, with new countries to the show including France. This international diversification, as well as strong domestic numbers, demonstrated Yarn Expo’s increasing recognition as a top show in the industry. What’s more, almost 80% of exhibitors were returning from successful past editions, showing their support of the fair.

“Although Yarn Expo was unable to be held concurrently with Intertextile Apparel this year, more industry players recognise this fair as a top show for yarn and this is why the turnout remained very strong,” explained Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK). “Our product range was more diverse than ever as exhibitors increasingly see China as the ideal market to introduce their latest innovations. For example, this year we’ve welcomed premium French linen and advanced Italian chemical fibres. Yarn Expo is a platform that promises to gather all of the top suppliers under one roof for genuine buyers.”

With demand rising within the Chinese market for fancy & specialty yarns, suitable for stand-out fashion trends, the trade potential for this product category was high. Business for eco-friendly and natural yarns was also reported to remain steady this edition, reflected by the India Pavilion which increased in size by around 40% this year.

 

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Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

Concrete bar stool with hybrid carbon reinforcement for fast, cost-efficient part production (c) Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University
29.10.2018

ITA at the Composites Europe 2018 in Stuttgart

At the Composites Europe in Stuttgart /06 - 08 November 2018), the Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University, short ITA, will be showing products, components and machines along the fibre composite process chain. The ITA will present itself at the booth of the Aachen Center for Integrative Lightweight Construction (AZL) in hall 9, booth E70. Various demonstrators will be used to present selected innovative processes and products over the individual steps. The exhibits come from different fields of application: From mobility applications to the construction sector. Here is an example from the field of "construction composites":

With the concrete bar stool with hybrid carbon reinforcement, the ITA demonstrates that textiles as reinforcement structures for concrete elements allow a enormous geometrical freedom of Design. So far, manual positioning of the textile reinforcement used to be time-consuming and complex, as permitted tolerances are in the millimetre range. Thus the production mainly contributed to the high costs of textile concrete.

At the Composites Europe in Stuttgart /06 - 08 November 2018), the Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University, short ITA, will be showing products, components and machines along the fibre composite process chain. The ITA will present itself at the booth of the Aachen Center for Integrative Lightweight Construction (AZL) in hall 9, booth E70. Various demonstrators will be used to present selected innovative processes and products over the individual steps. The exhibits come from different fields of application: From mobility applications to the construction sector. Here is an example from the field of "construction composites":

With the concrete bar stool with hybrid carbon reinforcement, the ITA demonstrates that textiles as reinforcement structures for concrete elements allow a enormous geometrical freedom of Design. So far, manual positioning of the textile reinforcement used to be time-consuming and complex, as permitted tolerances are in the millimetre range. Thus the production mainly contributed to the high costs of textile concrete.

At the ITA, the two industrial partners Albani Group GmbH & Co. KG and DuraPact 2.0 Kompetenzzentrum Faserbeton GmbH developed a new hybrid reinforcement with integrated spacer. This hybrid reinforcement reduces the time required to position the reinforcement by up to 60 percent and thus makes the material significantly more

The new, cost-effective hybrid reinforcement contains an integrated spacer and thus faciliates the positioning of dry and coated reinforcements. The integrated spacer allows several layers of reinforcement to be stacked quickly, allowing the desired degree of reinforcement to be set. The hybrid reinforcement consists of a carbon or glass fibre grid joined with a permeable polyamide mat and will be available in roll form from industrial partners in the near future.

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Composites AZL
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Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University

Barhocker aus Beton mit hybrider Carbon-Bewehrung zur schnellen, kosteneffizienten Positionierung der Textilbewehrung (c) Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University
29.10.2018

ITA auf der Composites Europe 2018 in Stuttgart

Das Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University, kurz ITA, zeigt auf der Composites Europe in Stuttgart vom 06.-08. November Produkte, Bauteile und Maschinen entlang der Faserverbundprozesskette. Das ITA präsentiert sich auf dem Stand des Aachener Zentrums für integrativen Leichtbau (AZL) in Halle 9, Stand E70. Anhand verschiedener Demonstratoren werden ausgewählte innovative Prozesse und Produkte über die einzelnen Schritte hin dargestellt. Die Exponate stammen aus unterschiedlichen Anwendungsfeldern: Von Mobilitätsanwendungen bis hin zur Baubranche. Anbei ein Beispiel aus dem Baubereich:

Durch den Barhocker aus Beton mit hybrider Carbon-Textilbewehrung beweist das ITA, dass Textilbetonelemente eine enorme geometrische Gestaltungsfreiheit ermöglichen und gleichzeitig einfach herstellbar sind. Bislang war die manuelle Positionierung der Textilbewehrung zeitaufwändig und komplex, da zulässige Toleranzen im Millimeterbereich liegen. So trug die Fertigung hauptsächlich zu den hohen Kosten von Textilbeton bei.

Das Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University, kurz ITA, zeigt auf der Composites Europe in Stuttgart vom 06.-08. November Produkte, Bauteile und Maschinen entlang der Faserverbundprozesskette. Das ITA präsentiert sich auf dem Stand des Aachener Zentrums für integrativen Leichtbau (AZL) in Halle 9, Stand E70. Anhand verschiedener Demonstratoren werden ausgewählte innovative Prozesse und Produkte über die einzelnen Schritte hin dargestellt. Die Exponate stammen aus unterschiedlichen Anwendungsfeldern: Von Mobilitätsanwendungen bis hin zur Baubranche. Anbei ein Beispiel aus dem Baubereich:

Durch den Barhocker aus Beton mit hybrider Carbon-Textilbewehrung beweist das ITA, dass Textilbetonelemente eine enorme geometrische Gestaltungsfreiheit ermöglichen und gleichzeitig einfach herstellbar sind. Bislang war die manuelle Positionierung der Textilbewehrung zeitaufwändig und komplex, da zulässige Toleranzen im Millimeterbereich liegen. So trug die Fertigung hauptsächlich zu den hohen Kosten von Textilbeton bei.

Am ITA wurde gemeinsam mit den beiden Industriepartnern Albani Group GmbH & Co. KG und DuraPact 2.0 Kompetenzzentrum Faserbeton GmbH eine neue Hybridbewehrung mit integriertem Ab-standshalter entwickelt. Diese Hybridbewehrung senkt die erforderliche Zeit zur Positionierung der Bewehrung um bis zu 60 Prozent und macht den Werkstoff damit deutlich wettbewerbsfähiger.

Die kostengünstige, hybride Bewehrung enthält einen integrierten Abstandshalter und ermöglicht damit die einfache Positionierung von trockenen und beschichteten Bewehrungen. Durch den integrierten Abstandhalter lassen sich schnell mehrere Bewehrungslagen stapeln, wodurch der gewünschte Bewehrungsgrad einstellbar ist. Die Hybridbewehrung besteht aus einem Carbon- oder Glasfasergitter, das mit einer durchlässigen Matte aus Polyamid gefügt ist und in naher Zukunft bei den Industriepartnern als Rollenware erhältlich ist.

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Composites AZL
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Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University

(c) Trevira GmbH
Room acoustics section of the booth at Heimtextil 2018
22.10.2018

Trevira expands its joint fair booth for Heimtextil 2019

Following the success of Trevira GmbH’s joint booth concept at Heimtextil 2018, the company will be expanding its plans next year. At the 2019 Heimtextil, due to take place from 8-11 January in Frankfurt, Trevira be presenting a new joint booth. At over 2000 msq, the new booth in Hall 4.2 will be significantly larger, up from 1300 msq in 2018, and next year will also see an increase in the number of major customers joining Trevira at Heimtextil, from 16 this year to 22 in 2019.

Following the success of Trevira GmbH’s joint booth concept at Heimtextil 2018, the company will be expanding its plans next year. At the 2019 Heimtextil, due to take place from 8-11 January in Frankfurt, Trevira be presenting a new joint booth. At over 2000 msq, the new booth in Hall 4.2 will be significantly larger, up from 1300 msq in 2018, and next year will also see an increase in the number of major customers joining Trevira at Heimtextil, from 16 this year to 22 in 2019.

Trevira has expanded its fair booth concept for 2019. Together with 22 of its biggest customers, the manufacturer of high-quality, flame retardant polyester fibres will tell the story of the entire textile value chain. Starting with the basics - fibre production and yarn manufacture – the exhibition will then move on to show the colouring, weaving and warp and weft knitting stages, eventually taking the visitor right up to the textile editing. Meanwhile, Trevira’s customers will reveal their Trevira CS collections for home and contract textiles at individual stands, demonstrating their contribution to the value chain. Visitors will catch a glimpse of the complex and complicated world of textiles manufacturing, while also gaining an insight into how polyester fibres are transformed into attractive, functional fabrics conveying true visual and sensory appeal along with authentic value.

Trevira GmbH’s CEO, Klaus Holz said: “The overwhelmingly positive market response to our joint booth at Heimtextil 2018 showed us that we are moving in the right direction, and we will continue to build on this concept in 2019, working together with an even larger group of Trevira CS customers to create a shared exhibition space displaying the entire textile value chain.”

(c) AGENCE APOCOPE
22.10.2018

12 Composites Innovators to receive a JEC Innovation Award in Seoul next November 15, 2018

Twelve companies from eight different countries will receive a JEC Innovation Award at JEC Asia 2018. Asia-Pacific is an innovative region that sets the tone for all other regions of the globe. Once again, the JEC Innovation Awards highlight how composites bring solutions considering the new challenges in terms of efficiency, sustainability and life-cycle analysis.

This year, JEC Group awards innovations in the following categories: aerospace (structural and tooling), automotive, commercial vehicles, e-mobility, marine, railway, sports & leisure, infrastructure & civil engineering, industrial equipment, sustainability and additive manufacturing.

The ceremony will take place on Thursday November 15, 2018 at the COEX Center of Seoul (South Korea). Ida DAUSSY (Seo Hye-na), will host the ceremony in front of officials, manufacturers, scientists and composites professionals.

Twelve companies from eight different countries will receive a JEC Innovation Award at JEC Asia 2018. Asia-Pacific is an innovative region that sets the tone for all other regions of the globe. Once again, the JEC Innovation Awards highlight how composites bring solutions considering the new challenges in terms of efficiency, sustainability and life-cycle analysis.

This year, JEC Group awards innovations in the following categories: aerospace (structural and tooling), automotive, commercial vehicles, e-mobility, marine, railway, sports & leisure, infrastructure & civil engineering, industrial equipment, sustainability and additive manufacturing.

The ceremony will take place on Thursday November 15, 2018 at the COEX Center of Seoul (South Korea). Ida DAUSSY (Seo Hye-na), will host the ceremony in front of officials, manufacturers, scientists and composites professionals.

Category: AEROSPACE – STRUCTURAL
Winner: CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories (India)

Most of the composite structures for aircraft are made of carbon-epoxy composites, which can withstand a maximum service temperature of 130°C. As a consequence, carbon-epoxy materials cannot be used in hot zones like engine vicinity areas. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and CSIR-NAL took up the challenge of developing high temperature resistant composites for use in hot zones of light combat aircraft, which would result in significant weight and cost savings, as well as a considerable reduction in the meantime between failures (MTBF) due to thermal ageing.

The first task was to choose a material system with a service temperature of about ~ 200°C. During the material selection process, it was found that BMI resins are a relatively young class of thermosetting polymers. Hence, a carbon-BMI prepreg was selected due to a number of unique features including excellent physical property retention at elevated temperatures and in wet environments.

It was realized that weight savings and performance can be maximized using co-curing technology. This results in a large reduction of fabrication cycle times, costs and weight. Co-cured structures have fewer fasteners, which results in shorter assembly cycle times and also reduces sealing issues.

A prototype engine bay door assembly was built and tested at 180°C for flight certification. The engine bay door consists of an inner skin and co-cured outer skin assembly with eight transverse stiffeners. The stiffeners were designed with ‘J’ sections. The door size was 1.5 m length, 1 m width and 0.4 m overall depth. The co-cured door was developed using autoclave moulding. Two doors were installed in prototype aircraft and successfully flown.

CHOMARAT Reinforcements, 3 Examples Offered in Live Demos at CAMX 2018 EXPO
Travis IRVIN, in live demos at CAMX 2017
17.10.2018

CHOMARAT Reinforcements, 3 Examples Offered in Live Demos at CAMX 2018 EXPO

  • 16-18 October 2018, Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, TX

A skateboard, architectural panels and a rigid roof for boats – all three products rely on CHOMARAT composite reinforcements. The three designs will be on display at CAMX Expo in the demonstration area of COMPOSITES ONE, partner of CHOMARAT and leader in composites distribution in North America. CHOMARAT’s reinforcements enable to give unique properties to these three applications.

Proof positive: reinforcements offer design flexibility & improved mechanical performance

These three applications give CHOMARAT the opportunity to demonstrate the performance of its uniquely designed reinforcements in real time. “The skateboard combines Rovicore™, the multi-function closed-mold reinforcement developed by CHOMARAT, with C-Weave™, its woven carbon fabric that offers both structural performance and aesthetics to the design. Rovicore™ provides the permeability, while C-Weave™ provides the carbon aspect,” explains Brian Laufenberg, president, CHOMARAT North America.

  • 16-18 October 2018, Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, TX

A skateboard, architectural panels and a rigid roof for boats – all three products rely on CHOMARAT composite reinforcements. The three designs will be on display at CAMX Expo in the demonstration area of COMPOSITES ONE, partner of CHOMARAT and leader in composites distribution in North America. CHOMARAT’s reinforcements enable to give unique properties to these three applications.

Proof positive: reinforcements offer design flexibility & improved mechanical performance

These three applications give CHOMARAT the opportunity to demonstrate the performance of its uniquely designed reinforcements in real time. “The skateboard combines Rovicore™, the multi-function closed-mold reinforcement developed by CHOMARAT, with C-Weave™, its woven carbon fabric that offers both structural performance and aesthetics to the design. Rovicore™ provides the permeability, while C-Weave™ provides the carbon aspect,” explains Brian Laufenberg, president, CHOMARAT North America.

During the live demos, architectural panels using Rovicore™ and a rigid boat roof in RTM will also be made. “With 60 years of expertise in designing composite reinforcements, CHOMARAT demonstrates that its reinforcements offer excellent mechanical performance and design for a large number of projects in sectors as diverse as sport and leisure, marine and building,” adds Travis IRVIN, Sales Manager and Closed Mould Process Expert at CHOMARAT.

Meet CHOMARAT teams at BOOTH V39 and see Live demos in the COMPOSITES ONE demonstration area at CAMX 2018 EXPO

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CHOMARAT Composites CAMX 2018 EXPO
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AGENCE APOCOPE

C.L.A.S.S. Proudly Supports Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference in Milan (c) GB Network Marketing & Communication
16.10.2018

C.L.A.S.S. Proudly Supports Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference

  • Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference - Milan, October 22-24, 2018
  • The theme of the 2018 conference is United by Action: Accelerating Sustainability in Textiles and Fashion.

The conference offers an opportunity to connect with industry pioneers and learn about cutting edge solutions and innovations in textile and apparel sustainability. As a result, C.L.A.S.S., headquartered in Milan, the global resource for smart material innovation, education, marketing and communication, will be on hand to support this year’s theme.

Many of the materials the C.L.A.S.S. team will showcase speak to circular economy such as Re.VerSo™, Bemberg™ and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, Iluna Group and TINTEX Textiles and many others that use technological breakthroughs to offer fashion materials that provide significant reductions in water during the manufacturing process, an important step toward responsible future fashion systems.

  • Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference - Milan, October 22-24, 2018
  • The theme of the 2018 conference is United by Action: Accelerating Sustainability in Textiles and Fashion.

The conference offers an opportunity to connect with industry pioneers and learn about cutting edge solutions and innovations in textile and apparel sustainability. As a result, C.L.A.S.S., headquartered in Milan, the global resource for smart material innovation, education, marketing and communication, will be on hand to support this year’s theme.

Many of the materials the C.L.A.S.S. team will showcase speak to circular economy such as Re.VerSo™, Bemberg™ and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, Iluna Group and TINTEX Textiles and many others that use technological breakthroughs to offer fashion materials that provide significant reductions in water during the manufacturing process, an important step toward responsible future fashion systems.

During Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference, Giusy Bettoni, C.L.A.S.S. CEO and Founder and her team will have a dedicated space to engage attendees in an open discussion regarding the importance of fashion business strategies. The experience in the space, that will reflect an New York event created for C.L.A.S.S. by Ginger Design, will start with the vision of a film by Cristina Picchi that represents harmony between the various phases of the textile process and the cycles of natural elements. Visitors will walk through a three-dimensional installation designed by Cécile Feilchenfeldt to inspire creativity and explore the limitless possibilities using innovative smart materials.

“We are always proud to have a presence at international events including this year’s Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference. It is a great way for us to share our expertise regarding responsible innovation and new business model strategies. As C.L.A.S.S. is headquartered in Milan, we are proud that they selected our city for this year’s conference. Being held in Milan provides a chance for us to support Textile Exchange regarding smart material innovation, many of them produced in Italy.” said Bettoni.

Just off their return from Première Vision in Paris, Bettoni who is also the Sustainability Consultant for Smart Creation, recognizes the importance for her company to have a strong international presence to spread C.L.A.S.S.’ message to a global audience regarding responsible creation. 

As C.L.A.S.S. enters their second decade of business, they have expanded their business activities to include e-commerce that provides an opportunity for fashion start-up to purchase up to a maximum of 50, an initiative launched to support fashion start-ups. And a new division, C.L.A.S.S. Education, an initiative Bettoni co-founded with James Mendolia, also a Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology. Mendolia has been visiting universities to speak to fashion design, business, textiles and production students in Europe, Asia and North America to encourage attendees to infuse a new way of design thinking and move from a linear to a circular business model.   

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GB Network Marketing & Communication

(c) Westfalenhallen Dortmund GmbH
12.10.2018

Schlussbericht: Premiere für die acoustex auf hohem fachlichen Niveau

  • Besucher aus 12 Ländern
  • 82 Prozent Entscheider
  • Aussteller äußern sich zufrieden

 
Die erste Fachmesse für Noise-Control und Sound-Design ist erfolgreich zu Ende gegangen. 1.468 Fachleute kamen am 10. und 11. Oktober zur acoustex in der Messe Dortmund. Atmosphäre und inhaltliches Niveau überzeugten. Sabine Loos, Hauptgeschäftsführerin der Westfalenhallen Dortmund GmbH, unterstreicht: „Als Messestandort besetzen wir die zukunftsorientierten Fachmessethemen der acoustex sehr gezielt.“ Schließlich würden Lärmreduzierung und Klanggestaltung im Alltag und in der Wirtschaft immer wichtiger. Die acoustex hat sich zu diesen Themen bereits bei der Premiere als Treffpunkt der Entscheider erwiesen und die Aussteller zufrieden gestellt.  

Die Messe brachte spannende Zielgruppen an die Stände und in die Foren. 82 Prozent der Besucher sind beratend oder entscheidend an Einkaufs- und Beschaffungs-entscheidungen beteiligt, so das Ergebnis der Besucherbefragung durch ein unabhängiges Messe-Marktforschungsinstitut. Entsprechend zufrieden zeigten sich die Aussteller.

  • Besucher aus 12 Ländern
  • 82 Prozent Entscheider
  • Aussteller äußern sich zufrieden

 
Die erste Fachmesse für Noise-Control und Sound-Design ist erfolgreich zu Ende gegangen. 1.468 Fachleute kamen am 10. und 11. Oktober zur acoustex in der Messe Dortmund. Atmosphäre und inhaltliches Niveau überzeugten. Sabine Loos, Hauptgeschäftsführerin der Westfalenhallen Dortmund GmbH, unterstreicht: „Als Messestandort besetzen wir die zukunftsorientierten Fachmessethemen der acoustex sehr gezielt.“ Schließlich würden Lärmreduzierung und Klanggestaltung im Alltag und in der Wirtschaft immer wichtiger. Die acoustex hat sich zu diesen Themen bereits bei der Premiere als Treffpunkt der Entscheider erwiesen und die Aussteller zufrieden gestellt.  

Die Messe brachte spannende Zielgruppen an die Stände und in die Foren. 82 Prozent der Besucher sind beratend oder entscheidend an Einkaufs- und Beschaffungs-entscheidungen beteiligt, so das Ergebnis der Besucherbefragung durch ein unabhängiges Messe-Marktforschungsinstitut. Entsprechend zufrieden zeigten sich die Aussteller.

Fast 60 Prozent der Besucher sind Unternehmer, Geschäftsführer, Bereichs- oder Abteilungsleiter. Stark vertreten waren unter anderem die Wirtschaftszweige Produktion, Forschung und Entwicklung, Architektur und Fachplanung sowie Ingenieur- und Technikbüros.

Rund 80 Prozent der Fachbesucher sagten bereits im Premierenjahr, an der acoustex sei nichts zu verbessern. 87 Prozent waren mit der Messe 2018 zufrieden, im Schnitt ergab das die Schulnote „gut“. Ausdrücklich gut bewertet wurden auch das umfangreiche Rahmenprogramm und die Atmosphäre auf der Messe.

Fachlicher Austausch im Fokus
Drei große Fachforen mit Beiträgen von rund 40 namhaften Referentinnen und Referenten sorgten in der Messehalle für kontinuierlichen fachlichen Austausch. Gemäß dem Gesamtkonzept der Messe waren die Foren in die Themenbereiche Architecture, Traffic und Industry unterteilt. Der Referent und Branchenkenner Dr. Patrick Kurtz, Acoustic Consultant, lobte das Konzept der acoustex: „Bisher fehlt der Branche ein Feedback der Anwender von Schallschutzlösungen an die Hersteller. Auf dieser Messe findet das endlich statt.“
 
Die acoustex wurde als effektive Netzwerk- und Informationsplattform genutzt. Eines der wichtigsten Ziele der Fachbesucher bei ihrem Messebesuch waren der Erfahrungs- und Informationsaustausch sowie die Marktorientierung. 47 Prozent der Fachbesucher besuchen keine andere Messe vergleichbarer Thematik, sodass die Aussteller auf der acoustex eine Vielzahl exklusiver Kontakte bekamen. Besonders großes Interesse der Fachbesucher galt den Themen Bau- und Raumakustik, Interior und Industriematerialien.
 
12 Prozent der Besucher kamen aus dem Ausland. Gäste aus einem Dutzend Ländern waren auf der acoustex zu Gast. Sie reisten neben Deutschland aus Belgien, Dänemark, Griechenland, Italien, Liechtenstein, den Niederlanden, Österreich, Polen, der Schweiz, der Türkei und Tschechien an.

Der Deutsche Verband für Lärmschutz an Verkehrswegen führte am Rande der acoustex seine aktuelle Mitgliederversammlung durch. „Das war die bestbesuchte Verbandsversammlung bislang“, freute sich DVLV-Geschäftsführer Hans-Jürgen Johannink. „Unsere Mitglieder sind sehr zufrieden mit den Rahmenbedingungen.“

Die Sonderschau „materialACOUSTICS – selected and presented by raumPROBE“ ergänzte das Aussteller- und Forenangebot. Sie gab mit ausgesuchten Exponaten in Form von Echtmustern einen aktuellen Überblick über das Thema Akustik- und Schallschutz-Materialien. Etwa 200 Exponate aus den Bereichen Raum- und Bauakustik waren ausgestellt. Joachim Stumpp, Geschäftsführer der raumPROBE OHG, zeichnete für die Sonderschau verantwortlich. Er sagt: „Unsere Sonderschau konnte Inspirationen zur Vielfalt der Materialen vermitteln. Viele ‚Akustiker‘ kennen ja sonst oft vor allem ihre Standardmaterialien."
 
Am Vortag der Messe, am 9. Oktober, wurde im Rahmen der acoustex eine Informationsfahrt für Fachleute angeboten. Die Exkursion „Raumakustik in ausgewählten Locations“ führte u.a. in folgende Einrichtungen: in die DASA Arbeitswelt-Ausstellung Dortmund (Akustische Gestaltung von Klassenräumen – Besichtigung eines Musterraumes), in das Lärmlabor der Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA) und in das L'Oreal-Bürogebäude in Düsseldorf (Akustik in Open Spaces).

2019 geht die Fachmesse in die zweite Runde. Die acoustex findet dann am 1. und 2. Oktober statt.

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Multicolour allover, gallon and delicates leaves guiipure & lace by Iluna Group with ROICA Eco - Smart ™ Family (c) ILUNA Group
Multicolour allover, gallon and delicates leaves guiipure & lace by Iluna Group with ROICA Eco - Smart ™ Family
09.10.2018

Iluna Group for the first time @ Interfilière New York edition

  • For the first time @Interfilière New York edition, the award winning Interfeel’Award Sustainability ILUNA Group with ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei
  • Interfilière New York, 17th–18th October 2018, booth 113

In line with the powerful global trend towards smarter fashion solutions, Iluna Group launches its Embroidery Division. Specialists in lace since 1985, the new Embroidery Division offers a complete and innovative product match in line with the modern expectations of brands and retailers. Staying true to Iluna’s DNA, the introduction of emb roidery and guipure are all produced with only recycled materials.

In addition to the launch of the Embroidery Division, this season novelties include:

1. Since  September  2018,  Iluna  Group’s  products with the right percentage of transformed content are GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified.

2. Of  major  interest  today,  the  launch  of eco - velvet lace  entirely made  of  sustainable  materials  including ROICA Eco - Smart™  Family, Tencel™ Lyocell and  Q - Nova® .

  • For the first time @Interfilière New York edition, the award winning Interfeel’Award Sustainability ILUNA Group with ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei
  • Interfilière New York, 17th–18th October 2018, booth 113

In line with the powerful global trend towards smarter fashion solutions, Iluna Group launches its Embroidery Division. Specialists in lace since 1985, the new Embroidery Division offers a complete and innovative product match in line with the modern expectations of brands and retailers. Staying true to Iluna’s DNA, the introduction of emb roidery and guipure are all produced with only recycled materials.

In addition to the launch of the Embroidery Division, this season novelties include:

1. Since  September  2018,  Iluna  Group’s  products with the right percentage of transformed content are GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified.

2. Of  major  interest  today,  the  launch  of eco - velvet lace  entirely made  of  sustainable  materials  including ROICA Eco - Smart™  Family, Tencel™ Lyocell and  Q - Nova® .

3. Within  the Black  Label  collection,  the  Ultralight series  is  enriched  with  new  multicolor geometric  and floral galloons and allovers: here Iluna changes the color of  the  thread  not  only  in  the background,  but  also  in  the design,  the  same  article  reinvents  itself  in a  variety  of great visual impact.

4. Green   Label   collection, the   Iluna   dedicated range featuring a new responsible approach in respect of the  planet  and  people, able  to deliver  innovation,  beauty and quality, at 360°. In addition to the all over, jacquard, double jacquard and mesh offer, the line is also featuring new stretch Galloon laces fully made with GRS certified recycled materials,  including  the  stretch  thanks  to the introduction of the  unique ROICA™ sustainable yarn part of the ROICA Eco - Smart™ Family.

5. ILUNA has  strategically  included  in  all  their  stretch  laces  only ROICA Eco- Smart™  Family of sustainable yarns since some time.

6. ILUNA can also boast its new STeP (Sustainable Textile Production) certification by Oeko-Tex, a certification  that  clarifies  and  communicates  the  company’s  sustainable  production  commitment. In
addition to this, all products are Oeko - Tex 100 certified.

7. ILUNA has  created  the  new e- shop offering  its  exclusive  materials  to  smaller companies   looking   for   added   values   as: creativity,   innovation,   made   in   Italy   and responsibility.

8. The  whole  collection  is  also  visible online at  its  web  site,  previous  registration, and   orders   can   be   done   directly   online always aiming to customers care.

Nevertheless, for ILUNA smart innovation is not   just   a   project even,   its   space at Interfilière will  be  the stage  where visitors will have  the  opportunity  to  discover the new  collection and to also  to experience and  touch latest boundaries  of  lace smart innovations.

Today ILUNA represents the largest European lace producer, and thanks to its journey toward the most contemporary  way  to  innovate  that  includes  responsibility,  has  also  become  a  reference  point  in  the
international market for a lace offer that is beautiful, innovative and responsible at the same time.  An  alchemy  of  design  and  sustainable  innovation, the  only  eco-fashion  line  that  includes  lace  and stockings,  capable  of  combining  ethics  and  high  quality  standards  with  a  fashion  image  of  bright  and deep colors.

acoustex 2018 (c) Westfalenhallen Dortmund GmbH
acoustex 2018
05.10.2018

acoustex 2018 - the sound of innovation

Die erste Fachmesse für Noise-Control und Sound-Design
Mit der acoustex findet am 10. und 11. Oktober 2018 in der Messe Dortmund die erste Fachmesse für Noise-Control und Sound-Design überhaupt statt. Die acoustex bietet Fachforen mit Beiträgen von rund 40 Referentinnen und Referenten sowie Best-Practise-Exkursionen am Tag vor der Messe – und natürlich die Produkte und Dienstleistungen der Aussteller.

Die erste Fachmesse für Noise-Control und Sound-Design
Mit der acoustex findet am 10. und 11. Oktober 2018 in der Messe Dortmund die erste Fachmesse für Noise-Control und Sound-Design überhaupt statt. Die acoustex bietet Fachforen mit Beiträgen von rund 40 Referentinnen und Referenten sowie Best-Practise-Exkursionen am Tag vor der Messe – und natürlich die Produkte und Dienstleistungen der Aussteller.

Auf der acoustex 2018 sind Noise-Control und Sound-Design die alleinigen Leitthemen – ein Konzept, das es bisher in der Messelandschaft noch nicht gibt. Die Themenwelten der Fachmesse sind mit Architecture, Industry und Traffic überschrieben. Die Themenwelt Architecture (Building & Interior) beinhaltet Produkte und Dienstleistungen, die einen positiven akustischen Einfluss auf Räume haben. Die Themenwelt Industry (Materials, Equipment & Production) thematisiert, wie Arbeitsplätze in der Produktion, aber auch industrielle Produkte leiser werden oder angenehmer klingen können. In der Themenwelt Traffic (Vehicles & Transit) zeigt die Industrie, welche Lösungen und Technologien für eine Lärmreduktion entlang von Verkehrswegen bereit stehen.

Weitere Informationen sowie den gesamten Artikel gibt es in der PDF.

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Westfalenhallen Dortmund GmbH

acoustex 2018 (c) Westfalenhallen Dortmund GmbH
acoustex 2018
03.10.2018

Erste Fachmesse für Noise-Control und Sound-Design

Mit der acoustex findet am 10. und 11. Oktober 2018 in der Messe Dortmund die erste Fachmesse für Noise-Control und Sound-Design statt. Die acoustex bietet Fachforen mit Beiträgen von rund 40 Referentinnen und Referenten sowie Best-Practise-Exkursionen am Tag vor der Messe – und natürlich die Produkte und Dienstleistungen der Aussteller.

Auf der acoustex 2018 sind Noise-Control und Sound-Design die alleinigen Leitthemen – ein Konzept, das es bisher in der Messelandschaft noch nicht gibt. Die Themenwelten der Fachmesse sind mit Architecture, Industry und Traffic überschrieben. Die Themenwelt Architecture (Building & Interior) beinhaltet Produkte und Dienstleistungen, die einen positiven akustischen Einfluss auf Räume haben. Die Themenwelt Industry (Materials, Equipment & Production) thematisiert, wie Arbeitsplätze in der Produktion, aber auch industrielle Produkte leiser werden oder angenehmer klingen können. In der Themenwelt Traffic (Vehicles & Transit) zeigt die Industrie, welche Lösungen und Technologien für eine Lärmreduktion entlang von Verkehrswegen bereit stehen.

Mit der acoustex findet am 10. und 11. Oktober 2018 in der Messe Dortmund die erste Fachmesse für Noise-Control und Sound-Design statt. Die acoustex bietet Fachforen mit Beiträgen von rund 40 Referentinnen und Referenten sowie Best-Practise-Exkursionen am Tag vor der Messe – und natürlich die Produkte und Dienstleistungen der Aussteller.

Auf der acoustex 2018 sind Noise-Control und Sound-Design die alleinigen Leitthemen – ein Konzept, das es bisher in der Messelandschaft noch nicht gibt. Die Themenwelten der Fachmesse sind mit Architecture, Industry und Traffic überschrieben. Die Themenwelt Architecture (Building & Interior) beinhaltet Produkte und Dienstleistungen, die einen positiven akustischen Einfluss auf Räume haben. Die Themenwelt Industry (Materials, Equipment & Production) thematisiert, wie Arbeitsplätze in der Produktion, aber auch industrielle Produkte leiser werden oder angenehmer klingen können. In der Themenwelt Traffic (Vehicles & Transit) zeigt die Industrie, welche Lösungen und Technologien für eine Lärmreduktion entlang von Verkehrswegen bereit stehen.

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Westfalenhallen Dortmund GmbH

Internatioal Conference on Natural Fibers 2019 (c) University of Minho
Internatioal Conference on Natural Fibers 2019
01.10.2018

International Conference on Natural Fibers 2019

The fourth edition of the ICNF - International Conference on Natural Fibers – Smart Sustainable Solutions will be taking place from 1-3 July 2019 in Porto, Portugal, is accepting extended abstracts of two full pages until 31st January 2019.
The Conference, focused on the latest scientific and technical advances in natural fibers will bring together more than 300 participants from universities, research and technological centers and companies.

The fourth edition of the ICNF - International Conference on Natural Fibers – Smart Sustainable Solutions will be taking place from 1-3 July 2019 in Porto, Portugal, is accepting extended abstracts of two full pages until 31st January 2019.
The Conference, focused on the latest scientific and technical advances in natural fibers will bring together more than 300 participants from universities, research and technological centers and companies.

Program topics
Following up the success of ICNF2017 held in Braga, Portugal, focusing on the topic ‘Advanced Materials for a Greener World’, next year’s ICNF is devoted to the topic ‘Smart Sustainable Solutions’.
The conference topics include:

•    New processes for natural fiber agriculture extraction and processing;
•    Natural fiber reinforced biopolymers;
•    Innovative natural fibers & structures;
•    Functional natural fibers;
•    Natural fiber modification techniques;
•    Advanced fibrous structures based on natural fibers;
•    Nanodimensional natural fibers;
•    Natural fiber based polymeric composites;
•    Green composites;
•    Natural fiber based cementitious composites;
•    Applications of natural fibers in high end sectors;
•    Analytics, modeling and prediction of properties and behavior;
•    Biomimetics;
•    Product development based on natural fibers;
•    Markets for natural fibers;
•    Sustainability of natural fibers: life cycle assessment studies;
•    Textile processing of natural fibers;
•    Properties & characterization of natural fibers & structures.

Natural Fibrenamics Award 2019
After the success of last editions, the Natural Fibrenamics Award is again included in the ICNF2019 program to award the best innovative products in the field of natural fibers. The innovative product applications will be shown during the Conference in a special showroom and evaluated by a selected jury in terms of innovation, design and functionality. The contest intends to be a showcase of the latest innovations in the field of natural fibers, both for the scientific and industrial communities.

The online abstract submission is open until January 31, 2019 at the official ICNF2019 website: www.icnf2019.fibrenamics.com

Messe Düsseldorf feiert Richtfest der Neuen Messe Süd (c) Messe Düsseldorf, Ansgar M. van Treeck; Im Bild von links nach rechts: Holger Meyer, Polier Köster GmbH, Thomas Kleine-Kalmer, Prokurist und Bereichsleitung Großprojekte Köster GmbH, Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, Jurek Slapa, Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter slapa oberholz pszczulny architekten, Thomas Geisel, Oberbürgermeister der Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf und Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats der Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, Thomas Schulte, Polier Köster GmbH
Messe Düsseldorf feiert Richtfest der Neuen Messe Süd
17.09.2018

Messe Düsseldorf feiert Richtfest der Neuen Messe Süd

Halbzeit bei einem der ambitioniertesten Bauprojekte in der Geschichte der Messe Düsseldorf: Auf der Großbaustelle am Rhein wurde das Richtfest der neuen Halle 1 gefeiert. Das beeindruckende Gebäudeensemble aus der neuen Halle 1 und dem modernen Eingang Süd stärkt die Messe Düsseldorf als internationalen Industrietreffpunkt sowie als Wirtschaftsfaktor für die Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf.

Auf der Baustelle der Neuen Messe Süd brachten am 14. September 2018, die Poliere Thomas Schulte und Holger Meyer der Osnabrücker Köster GmbH den traditionellen Richtspruch aus. Zu ihren Zuhörern zählten neben der Geschäftsleitung der Messe Düsseldorf und den am Bau beteiligten Handwerkern, Bauarbeitern und Messemitarbeitern auch Vertreter von Politik und Verwaltung, die Aufsichtsräte der Messe Düsseldorf und Düsseldorf Congress und die Architekten des Düsseldorfer Büros slapa oberholz pszczulny | sop.

Halbzeit bei einem der ambitioniertesten Bauprojekte in der Geschichte der Messe Düsseldorf: Auf der Großbaustelle am Rhein wurde das Richtfest der neuen Halle 1 gefeiert. Das beeindruckende Gebäudeensemble aus der neuen Halle 1 und dem modernen Eingang Süd stärkt die Messe Düsseldorf als internationalen Industrietreffpunkt sowie als Wirtschaftsfaktor für die Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf.

Auf der Baustelle der Neuen Messe Süd brachten am 14. September 2018, die Poliere Thomas Schulte und Holger Meyer der Osnabrücker Köster GmbH den traditionellen Richtspruch aus. Zu ihren Zuhörern zählten neben der Geschäftsleitung der Messe Düsseldorf und den am Bau beteiligten Handwerkern, Bauarbeitern und Messemitarbeitern auch Vertreter von Politik und Verwaltung, die Aufsichtsräte der Messe Düsseldorf und Düsseldorf Congress und die Architekten des Düsseldorfer Büros slapa oberholz pszczulny | sop.

Bis zum Herbst 2019 entsteht neben der neuen multifunktionalen Halle 1 mit Konferenzräumen auch der komplett verglaste neue Eingang Süd mit einem transluzenten beleuchteten Vordach und angeschlossener Tiefgarage. Die 12.027 Quadratmeter große Halle 1 wird bis zu 10.000 Menschen Platz bieten. Hinzu kommen im ersten Obergeschoss sechs verglaste Konferenzräume à 200 Quadratmeter für je 198 Personen. Einer dieser Räume ragt ins Foyer des neuen Eingangs Süd, das 2.112 Quadratmeter an Veranstaltungsfläche bietet. Davor wird sich in 20 Metern Höhe das 7.800 Quadratmeter große Vordach über einen Platz mit Taxivorfahrten, Haltestellen für den öffentlichen Personennahverkehr und den Eingang zur neuen Tiefgarage erstrecken. Dieser Vorplatz eignet sich ebenfalls für Veranstaltungen. „Das Gebäudeensemble wird die internationale Anziehungskraft der Messe Düsseldorf weiter erhöhen und ihre Funktion als zentralen Treffpunkt für verschiedenste Industrien stärken“, so Werner M. Dornscheidt, Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung der Messe Düsseldorf. „Damit sind wir optimal aufgestellt.“

Auch das CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf, das mit einem Übergang direkt an die Halle 1 angebunden ist, erhält dank des Bauprojekts ein neues Gesicht und erweitert seine Kapazität auf 16.000 Personen. Hilmar Guckert, Geschäftsführer von Düsseldorf Congress, zeigt sich erfreut: „Mit dem Neubau, der erhöhten Kapazität und der besseren Aufenthaltsqualität rüstet sich das CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf noch besser für die Anforderungen großer Kongresse, Tagungen und Firmenevents. Das ist ein wichtiger Schritt in die Zukunft des internationalen Kongressgeschäfts in der Landeshauptstadt.“ Der Düsseldorfer Oberbürgermeister Thomas Geisel, Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender der Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, hebt darüber hinaus die Vorteile für die Landeshauptstadt hervor: „Das ist nicht nur ein Gewinn für Messe und Congress Center, sondern auch ein Gewinn für die Stadt Düsseldorf. Die internationalen Kunden der Düsseldorfer Messen und Kongresse geben im Jahr schließlich mehr als eine Milliarde Euro in der Stadt aus, sie sichern mehr als 16.600 Arbeitsplätze in Düsseldorf und sorgen für knapp ein Drittel aller Übernachtungen in der Stadt. All das führt zu einem jährlichen Steueraufkommen von mehr als 36 Millionen Euro. Die Neue Messe Süd wird dazu beitragen, diesen Erfolg zu sichern und auszubauen.“

Mit dem Bauwerk erhält die Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf zudem ein neues architektonisches Highlight. Es wird das neue Gesicht der Messe hin zur Stadt und bildet zukünftig den Abschlusspunkt der städtischen Rheinsilhouette im Norden Düsseldorfs. Jurek M. Slapa, Gründer und geschäftsführender Gesellschafter des beauftragten Architekturbüros slapa oberholz pszczulny | sop zeigte sich begeistert vom Baufortschritt: „Es ist großartig zu sehen, wie unsere Ideen, die auf Papier entstanden sind, in die Realität umgesetzt werden. Es freut uns sehr, dass wir mit dem Projekt zwischen Rhein und Nordpark einen neuen, architektonischen Akzent für die Messe und die Stadt Düsseldorf setzen dürfen.“ Thomas Kleine-Kalmer, Prokurist und Bereichsleiter Großprojekte der Köster GmbH, die als Generalunternehmen das Bauwerk umsetzt: „Das Dach und die Gebäudehülle der neuen Halle 1 und des Konferenzriegels stehen – nun folgen der Innenausbau, die Tiefgarage und das Vordach. Es ist schön, dass der Baufortschritt für so viele staunende und freudige Gesichter sorgt. Das motiviert uns umso mehr, das zukünftige Aushängeschild der Messe Düsseldorf zu bauen.“

Die Neue Messe Süd ist Teil des Masterplans Messe Düsseldorf 2030, der das Gelände mit zahlreichen Bau- und Sanierungsmaßnahmen attraktiv und wettbewerbsfähig hält. Dazu gehören bereits fertiggestellte Projekte wie der Neubau der Hallen 6, 7 und 8, der Neubau des Eingangs Nord und die Komplettmodernisierung von sieben Hallen. Werner M. Dornscheidt sieht darin eine entscheidende Investition in die Zukunft: „So passen wir unser Gelände weiter der Nachfrage und den Anforderungen unserer Kunden an und erhöhen weiter den Servicefaktor“, so Dornscheidt. Insgesamt investiert die Messe Düsseldorf 650 Millionen Euro in die Umsetzung ihres Masterplans. Allein in die Neue Messe Süd fließen 140 Millionen Euro. „Und das alles geschieht ohne Subventionen“, macht Dornscheidt deutlich. So bereitet sich die Messe Düsseldorf optimal für die Zukunft vor.

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Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

ROICA™ Joins Première Vision Paris’ Smart Square (c) ROICA™
05.09.2018

ROICA™ Joins Première Vision Paris’ Smart Square

  • September 19, 20, and 21, 2018
  • This September visit Première Vision’s Smart Square for a great opportunity to meet and greet ROICA™ experts to discuss responsible innovation and well-being.


ROICA™ experts showcase the world-first ROICA™ Eco Smart family that offers 2 responsible made yarns: a GRS (Global Recycled Standard) version 3 certified yarn and the world’s first yarn awarded Cradle2Cradle Material Health Gold Level Certificate and Hohenstein Environment compatibility certification.

On display in the Smart Square, a 800-sq. m. area dedicated to shed light on a new generation of values combining creativity, innovation and sustainability, is a  unique  range of ROICA™ Eco-Smart family based fabrics, the world's first responsibly made premium stretch fibers creating ROICA™ smart yarns that offer sustainable solutions with impressive certifications:

  • September 19, 20, and 21, 2018
  • This September visit Première Vision’s Smart Square for a great opportunity to meet and greet ROICA™ experts to discuss responsible innovation and well-being.


ROICA™ experts showcase the world-first ROICA™ Eco Smart family that offers 2 responsible made yarns: a GRS (Global Recycled Standard) version 3 certified yarn and the world’s first yarn awarded Cradle2Cradle Material Health Gold Level Certificate and Hohenstein Environment compatibility certification.

On display in the Smart Square, a 800-sq. m. area dedicated to shed light on a new generation of values combining creativity, innovation and sustainability, is a  unique  range of ROICA™ Eco-Smart family based fabrics, the world's first responsibly made premium stretch fibers creating ROICA™ smart yarns that offer sustainable solutions with impressive certifications:

  • Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified by Textile Exchange - ROICA™ constructed with more than 50% pre-consumer recycled content.
  • Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold Level for Material Health product and ingredients - ROICA™ yarn evaluated throughout the supply chain for lower impacts on human and environmental health. Striving toward eliminating all toxic and unidentified chemicals for a safe continuous cycle. Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certificate - ROICA™ proudly breaks down without releasing harmful substances.

ROICA™ experts empower attendees with knowledge, and inspire creativity as they demonstrate ROICA™ Eco-Smart family functionality. Engage the experts in the Smart Square, ask questions and learn about the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible innovation. At the corporate level, ROICA™ has achieved the following certifications: Oeko Tex 100, ISO 14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008. Moreover, ROICA™ mills in Germay achieved the certification of ISO 50001:2001.

ROICA™ partners exhibiting at Première Vision Paris presenting ROICA™ Eco-Smart family:

  • Fukui Warp Knitting CO.,LTD  (JP) Hall 6 booth H15
  • Iluna Group S.p.A (IT) Hall 5 booth N14 P13
  • Jackytex (IT) Hall 5 booth M24 N23
  • Lanificio Europa (IT) Hall 6 stand D12, F49
  • Maglificio Ripa S.p.A. (IT) Hall 5 booth 5P29
  • M.I.T.I. Spa (IT) Hall 6 booth G19
  • Penn Textile Solutions GmbH / Penn Italia (DE/IT) booth 6G17
  • Sofileta (FR) Hall 6 booth H18 6J13
  • TINTEX Textiles (PT) Hall 5 booth N56

Additional ROICA™ partners at Première Vision also exhibiting a wide-range of other ROICA™ specialties:

  • Eusebio (IT) Hall 5 booth 5P34 5R15
  • Kurabo Industries LTD (JP) Hall 6 booth C20 D21

Lastly, on Friday 21st September 2018, at 1.30 pm, you are invited to join Dr. Stephan Hütte at Première Vision Smart Square as he facilitates an open discussion with exhibitors and introduces the audience to ROICA™ Eco-Smart family. Dr. Hütte will discuss ROICA™ textile innovations for contemporary consumer within the fashion, lingerie and activewear markets.

Recognizing Asahi Kasei for spearheading the premium stretch market, the Dorbinbirn-GFC Global Fiber Congress has invited Dr. Stephan Hütte, Development Manager ROICA™ Fibers at Asahi Kasei to present ROICA™ Eco-Smart family at this year’s congress. The Europe-centered innovation platform for the fiber industry is a distinguished idea and network generator hosting top-ranking international experts in fiber innovations. The event includes 700 participants from 30 nations and will take place September 12th through the 14th in Austria.

Last but not least, at Première Vision ROICA™ is proud to welcome Shinichiro Haga, Senior Executive Manager - ROICA™ Division. The company also announces an internal appointment: Mr. Hiroaki Shinohe elected as Chief Marketing Officer for European market.

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GB Network Marketing & Communication

JEC Asia returns to COEX, Seoul (c) JEC Group
04.09.2018

JEC Asia returns to COEX, Seoul

  • Back to Seoul: JEC Asia gathers the composites industry in Korea for its 11th edition
  • JEC Asia, November 14-16, 2018 – COEX Center, Seoul, South Korea

Paris - After the record-breaking figures of the 2017 edition, that marked the move of JEC Asia from Singapore to Seoul, the event is returning to the capital city of the Republic of Korea with a strong program, not only on the exhibition floor, but also in the conference sessions and all services at the disposal of every attendee.

“We are very grateful for the support of the industry, government bodies, and academics, regarding the evolution of JEC Asia, that has led to the success of the platform. Indeed, 90% of the show floor is already booked which bodes well for the preparation of the event.” Commented Christian STRASSBURGER, Events Director Asia for JEC Group.

“On top of that, the event is truly international, as 45% of the exhibitors are coming from outside Asia. JEC Asia will welcome pavilions from Germany, France, Italy, Japan, China and Singapore, as well as the major composite clusters in Korea.” He added.

  • Back to Seoul: JEC Asia gathers the composites industry in Korea for its 11th edition
  • JEC Asia, November 14-16, 2018 – COEX Center, Seoul, South Korea

Paris - After the record-breaking figures of the 2017 edition, that marked the move of JEC Asia from Singapore to Seoul, the event is returning to the capital city of the Republic of Korea with a strong program, not only on the exhibition floor, but also in the conference sessions and all services at the disposal of every attendee.

“We are very grateful for the support of the industry, government bodies, and academics, regarding the evolution of JEC Asia, that has led to the success of the platform. Indeed, 90% of the show floor is already booked which bodes well for the preparation of the event.” Commented Christian STRASSBURGER, Events Director Asia for JEC Group.

“On top of that, the event is truly international, as 45% of the exhibitors are coming from outside Asia. JEC Asia will welcome pavilions from Germany, France, Italy, Japan, China and Singapore, as well as the major composite clusters in Korea.” He added.

FOCUS ON THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

The future of mobility is a hot topic for composite materials and JEC Asia will represent, promote and provide information about the increasing integration of composites in automotive developments.
Numerous programs will be offered, such as a whole day conference on Composites in Automotive, a Leadership Composites Circle, an Auto Planet, showcasing parts, a B2B meetings program, a JEC Innovation´Award category and Composites tours (site visits of composite-related facilities).

Finally, for the second time, JEC Asia will host the International Carbon Festival, organized by KCTECH and the Jeonju region, with top-notch conferences and international speakers.

Key Figures 2017

  • +230 companies
  • 6,271 professional visits
  • 43 speakers
  • 42 countries represented
  • 12 JEC Innovation Awards
  • 400 B2B meetings
  • 2 Composites Tour
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AGENCE APOCOPE