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FINDEISEN: Mohammed Fellah übernimmt Leitung Qualitätskontrolle (c) FINDEISEN
Mohammed Fellah, Leiter Qualitätskontrolle
20.10.2023

FINDEISEN: Mohammed Fellah übernimmt Leitung Qualitätskontrolle

Mit sofortiger Wirkung übernimmt Mohammed Fellah die Leitung der Qualitätskontrolle beim Nadelvlies-Hersteller FINDEISEN in Ettlingen. Fellah ist seit 18 Jahren in verschiedenen Positionen im Unternehmen tätig, seit 2018 engagiert er sich im Bereich der Qualitätssicherung. Als Leiter der Qualitätskontrolle wird er auch die Verantwortung über die hauseigenen Prüflabore mit insgesamt 3 Mitarbeitern haben.

Er entlastet damit Ralf Winter, den Leiter Qualitätsmanagement und Entwicklung, der mit den freiwerdenden Kapazitäten primär die Entwicklung neuer und innovativer Produkte für FINDEISEN vorantreiben wird.

Mit sofortiger Wirkung übernimmt Mohammed Fellah die Leitung der Qualitätskontrolle beim Nadelvlies-Hersteller FINDEISEN in Ettlingen. Fellah ist seit 18 Jahren in verschiedenen Positionen im Unternehmen tätig, seit 2018 engagiert er sich im Bereich der Qualitätssicherung. Als Leiter der Qualitätskontrolle wird er auch die Verantwortung über die hauseigenen Prüflabore mit insgesamt 3 Mitarbeitern haben.

Er entlastet damit Ralf Winter, den Leiter Qualitätsmanagement und Entwicklung, der mit den freiwerdenden Kapazitäten primär die Entwicklung neuer und innovativer Produkte für FINDEISEN vorantreiben wird.

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FINDEISEN GmbH

20.10.2023

CHT awarded as “TOP PERFORMER” by adidas

In its latest evaluation, adidas ranked the suppliers of chemical products and auxiliaries used in the manufacture of its products. With 98 % ZDHC Level 3 auxiliaries and colorants in its portfolio CHT is supplier of choice in this ranking. On the one hand, this pays off the innovative strength of CHT's research and development, and on the other hand, it shows that CHT is the preferred partner for the sustainable chemical treatment of certifiable brand products.

CHT invests in sustainable textile value chains
In 2022, the CHT Group generated 77 % of its total sales with sustainably classified products. The company's own research and development is working ceaselessly to make the entire textile value chain more sustainable.
Customers from the manufacturing textile industry benefit from CHT’s know-how and technical expertise in machine application.

In its latest evaluation, adidas ranked the suppliers of chemical products and auxiliaries used in the manufacture of its products. With 98 % ZDHC Level 3 auxiliaries and colorants in its portfolio CHT is supplier of choice in this ranking. On the one hand, this pays off the innovative strength of CHT's research and development, and on the other hand, it shows that CHT is the preferred partner for the sustainable chemical treatment of certifiable brand products.

CHT invests in sustainable textile value chains
In 2022, the CHT Group generated 77 % of its total sales with sustainably classified products. The company's own research and development is working ceaselessly to make the entire textile value chain more sustainable.
Customers from the manufacturing textile industry benefit from CHT’s know-how and technical expertise in machine application.

CHT and textile standards
In this regard, CHT has already been active as a ZDHC Contributor since 2019 with a comprehensive range of more than 2200 certified products. Of these, 70 % are textile auxiliaries and 30 % are dyes in the portfolio that are certified to Level 3 ZDHC, bluesign® or C2C standards.
CHT supports its customers and business partners and invests in compliance and regulatory measures. Especially in the textile sector, the group of companies cooperates with all renowned standards and labels. Among others bluesign®, C2C or GOTS. Especially in the context of the ZDHC program, CHT is one of the global leaders. More than 2200 products certified by CHT currently reach LEVEL 3, the highest possible level for safe textile chemistry. It is particularly noteworthy that this includes textile auxiliaries (70 %) as well as dyes and pigments (30 %).

CHT Group is involved in several ZDHC task teams and is also a member of the ZDHC internal Chemical Industry Advisory Group (CIAG).

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CHT Germany GmbH

20.10.2023

Paul Smith gestaltet E-Commerce-Geschäft mit Storybloks CMS

Die britische Designermarke Paul Smith kooperiert mit dem Enterprise Headless CMS Storyblok, um ihre Website und das Kundenerlebnis zu modernisieren und zukunftssicher zu gestalten.

Paul Smith implementierte – mithilfe der auf E-Commerce spezialisierten Agentur Limesharp – innerhalb einer achtmonatigen Frist die Headless-CMS-Technologie von Storyblok und erzielte eine gesteigerte Seitenladegeschwindigkeit von etwa 50%, zusammen mit höheren Conversion- und Umsatzraten.

Zur Feier des 50-jährigen Unternehmensjubiläums plante das Team von Paul Smith, die Kundenansprache sowie -Kommunikation zu transformieren und seine Marke neu zu etablieren. Zusätzlich wurde die Website neu gestaltet, um das Kundenerlebnis ihres Flagship-Stores in Los Angeles auf den Online-Shop zu übertragen. Vor allem aber suchte das Unternehmen nach einer Lösung, die sein Online-Business fit für die Zukunft macht und dabei hilft, auch in den nächsten fünfzig Jahren relevant zu bleiben.

Die britische Designermarke Paul Smith kooperiert mit dem Enterprise Headless CMS Storyblok, um ihre Website und das Kundenerlebnis zu modernisieren und zukunftssicher zu gestalten.

Paul Smith implementierte – mithilfe der auf E-Commerce spezialisierten Agentur Limesharp – innerhalb einer achtmonatigen Frist die Headless-CMS-Technologie von Storyblok und erzielte eine gesteigerte Seitenladegeschwindigkeit von etwa 50%, zusammen mit höheren Conversion- und Umsatzraten.

Zur Feier des 50-jährigen Unternehmensjubiläums plante das Team von Paul Smith, die Kundenansprache sowie -Kommunikation zu transformieren und seine Marke neu zu etablieren. Zusätzlich wurde die Website neu gestaltet, um das Kundenerlebnis ihres Flagship-Stores in Los Angeles auf den Online-Shop zu übertragen. Vor allem aber suchte das Unternehmen nach einer Lösung, die sein Online-Business fit für die Zukunft macht und dabei hilft, auch in den nächsten fünfzig Jahren relevant zu bleiben.

Das Team von Paul Smith entwickelte das neue Backend intern, während Limesharp das Frontend erstellte. Durch die Implementierung der Technologie von Storyblok profitieren die Content-Teams von Paul Smith nun von mehr Flexibilität und können – völlig eigenständig – Designs und Layouts aktualisieren, Content planen, zahlreiche Updates gesammelt durchführen und auf verschiedenste Wege auf Daten zugreifen.

Mit Storyblok und der Headless-Technologie konnte Paul Smith sein CMS mit einer Vielzahl externer Anwendungen verknüpfen – darunter Larevel für Middleware, Magento für E-Commerce, Cloudinary für das Management digitaler Assets (DAM) und Klevu für Suchanfragen, Produktempfehlungen und Visual Merchandising.

Dank dieser digitalen Transformation erhielt Paul Smith sogar den ‘Best Digital Experience Award’ bei den MACH Impact Awards 2023 und einen Preis für Digitale Innovation bei den Retail TouchPoints 2023 Brand Experience Awards.

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Storyblok

Sitip fabrics to feature at "Sculpture by the Sea" in Australia Photo: Elena Redaelli
20.10.2023

Sitip fabrics to feature at "Sculpture by the Sea" in Australia

On display at Sculpture by the Sea, the land art event that brings the Sydney coastline to life every year, is “Seabilia”, Elena Redaelli’s latest work created using waste fabric from Sitip’s production processes. A creation that draws attention to the environment and its fragility in the face of human activity, “Seabilia” is a reminder of how precious yet delicate this balance is, and how humans must become mindful of their actions before the effects end up being completely irreversible.

Sitip's commitment to environmental sustainability struck a chord with Elena Redaelli, and a meeting between the Bergamo-based textile company and the artist from Erba, Italy, led to “Seabilia”, a work that will be displayed as part of Sculpture by the Sea on Tamarama Beach near Bondi in Sydney.

It’s one of the most popular events to take place in this corner of Australia, attracting half a million visitors who flock to these Aussie beaches to admire more than one hundred works created by artists from all over the world.

On display at Sculpture by the Sea, the land art event that brings the Sydney coastline to life every year, is “Seabilia”, Elena Redaelli’s latest work created using waste fabric from Sitip’s production processes. A creation that draws attention to the environment and its fragility in the face of human activity, “Seabilia” is a reminder of how precious yet delicate this balance is, and how humans must become mindful of their actions before the effects end up being completely irreversible.

Sitip's commitment to environmental sustainability struck a chord with Elena Redaelli, and a meeting between the Bergamo-based textile company and the artist from Erba, Italy, led to “Seabilia”, a work that will be displayed as part of Sculpture by the Sea on Tamarama Beach near Bondi in Sydney.

It’s one of the most popular events to take place in this corner of Australia, attracting half a million visitors who flock to these Aussie beaches to admire more than one hundred works created by artists from all over the world.

Held since 1997, this event captures the imagination of its visitors for three weeks each austral spring and, thanks to the vast area it covers, has earned the title of largest annual sculpture exhibition in the world.

The 2023 edition, scheduled to take place from 20 October to 6 November, will feature Elena Redaelli's work created using waste Native-Cosmopolitan Kyoto fabric which, having failed the company's quality control tests, was donated to the artist.

A post-consumer recycled circular knit fabric composed of 89% recycled polyester (PLR), 11% elastane (EA), and weighing 240 grams, the Native-Cosmopolitan Kyoto is made from recycled yarns derived from plastic waste that’s been recovered from the environment, particularly from the sea and from recycling centres. The fabric is Bluesign, GRS (Global Recycled Standard) and OEKO-TEX certified, attesting to Sitip's commitment to environmental responsibility and protection.

During the process, the artist hand-cut the waste fabric and crocheted the pieces together using recycled cotton and other types of thread.

In the creative mind of the artist, the genesis of “Seabilia” arose from deep in the ocean where tiny creatures inhabit the darkest, least explored parts of the planet. A place where the rhythm of life for the inhabitants is marked by silence and obscurity, while waves and tides agitate the surface above. The life of the ocean, such a vast and imposing environment, is impacted every single day by human activity, slowly weakening its delicate balance. “Seabilia” is intended to act as a reminder of how precious yet extremely fragile this balance is, and how humans must become more aware of the consequences of their actions before it’s too late and such a vital asset is lost forever.

“Following Emersione, a work that was exhibited at the Ex Ateneo in Bergamo during Fiber Storming, a textile art exhibition organised by ArteMorbida Textile Arts Magazine and curated by Barbara Pavan, Seabilia is the second art project where I’ve had the opportunity to utilise SITIP's fabrics. – explains the artist, Elena Redaelli. As it was going to be displayed on the rocks at Tamarama Beach, my installation needed a durable, elastic fabric with structural characteristics capable of withstanding ocean winds and sudden changes in weather. Using waste Native-Cosmopolitan Kyoto fabric was the obvious choice, not just because of its very high quality, but also, and more importantly, because it’s made from recycled yarns derived from plastic waste that’s been recovered from the environment, often even from the sea itself. The different textures and shades of white enabled me to create a varied work that, despite the almost monochromatic tones, conjures a diverse range of tactile sensations. The biomorphic modular composition evokes skeletons of sea creatures that appear to have been deposited onto the rocks by a wave and left there to wither in the blazing Australian sun.”

 

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Sitip

20.10.2023

Rieter: Further job cuts, outlook for 2023 confirmed

Rieter’s cumulative sales in the first nine months of 2023 amounted to CHF 1 092.9 million (2022: CHF 987.4 million), an increase of 11% compared to the prior-year period. In particular, supply bottlenecks eased slightly, which allowed more machines to be delivered than in the same period last year. Sales in the third quarter of 2023
were CHF 334.7 million (Q3 2022: CHF 366.8 million).

The Business Group Machines & Systems generated total sales of CHF 749.6 million in the first nine months of 2023 (+18%). The Business Group Components posted sales of CHF 206.8 million, 11% lower than in the corresponding period of the previous year, while the Business Group After Sales recorded growth of 13% to CHF 136.5 million in the first nine months of 2023.

Order intake in the reporting period was characterized by restrained investment in new machinery in almost all regions except China. Demand for consumables, wear & tear and spare parts continued to weaken due to the slowdown in spinning mill capacity utilization. Rising interest rates and high energy and raw material prices also had a dampening effect.

Rieter’s cumulative sales in the first nine months of 2023 amounted to CHF 1 092.9 million (2022: CHF 987.4 million), an increase of 11% compared to the prior-year period. In particular, supply bottlenecks eased slightly, which allowed more machines to be delivered than in the same period last year. Sales in the third quarter of 2023
were CHF 334.7 million (Q3 2022: CHF 366.8 million).

The Business Group Machines & Systems generated total sales of CHF 749.6 million in the first nine months of 2023 (+18%). The Business Group Components posted sales of CHF 206.8 million, 11% lower than in the corresponding period of the previous year, while the Business Group After Sales recorded growth of 13% to CHF 136.5 million in the first nine months of 2023.

Order intake in the reporting period was characterized by restrained investment in new machinery in almost all regions except China. Demand for consumables, wear & tear and spare parts continued to weaken due to the slowdown in spinning mill capacity utilization. Rising interest rates and high energy and raw material prices also had a dampening effect.

In this market environment, the Rieter Group received orders totaling CHF 452.2 million in the first nine months of 2023 (2022: CHF 1 095.8 million). In the third quarter of 2023, orders decreased by 44% year-on-year to CHF 127.2 million (2022: CHF 226.4 million).

Rieter expects the market to have bottomed out in the year 2023 and anticipates a gradual market recovery in the course of the 2024 financial year.

As of September 30, 2023, Rieter has an order backlog of around CHF 900 million (September 30, 2022: CHF 2 000 million). The current order backlog will allow good capacity utilization at the production facilities into the coming year. The cancellation rate in the reporting period was within the usual range, averaging around 5% of the order backlog, with a slight downward trend.

In July 2023, the Group launched the “Next Level” performance program aimed at strengthening sales excellence, sharpening customer focus, improving cost efficiency in production and optimizing fixed cost structures. By taking these measures, Rieter intends to create the basis for providing an even more agile response to the cyclical nature of the machinery business. The objective of the planned initiatives is to ensure the profitable and sustainable development of the group.

The performance program includes provisions for the net reduction of approximately 300 positions in overhead functions across the group, primarily in Germany and Switzerland. The consultation processes initiated with the employee representatives in Ingolstadt (Germany) and Winterthur (Switzerland) were completed in the third quarter of 2023. The majority of these workforce reductions are expected to be implemented by the end of December 2023.

Due to the current market situation, further market- and volume-related adjustments in the range of 400 to 600 positions will be necessary, mainly in production. However, the actual number of positions to be reduced depends on the order intake in the coming months.

Rieter continues to expect that the strategic and operational measures initiated will result in one-off restructuring costs of around CHF 45 to 50 million, which will impact earnings in the 2023 financial year.

Outlook for the full year 2023 confirmed
As announced on July 20, 2023, in view of the economic situation and the ongoing cyclical market weakness, Rieter continues to expect below-average demand for new equipment in the coming months. A revival is not anticipated until the end of 2023 at the earliest. Likewise, Rieter believes that demand for consumables, wear & tear and spare parts will not recover until towards the end of 2023.

For the full year 2023, Rieter expects an EBIT margin of around 5 to 7% (including positive special effects of less than 2%) and sales at the previous year’s level of around CHF 1.5 billion.

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Rieter Holding AG

20.10.2023

A+A: New Work und Gesundheit in der hybriden Arbeitswelt

Hybrides Arbeiten ist gekommen, um zu bleiben. Viele Menschen schätzen die Vorzüge des mobilen Arbeitens so sehr, dass sie kaum noch im Unternehmen sind. Doch so mancher Arbeitgeber wünscht sich seine Leute wieder mehr zurück ins Büro. Wie können Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz gewährleistet werden, wenn Beschäftigte multilokal tätig sind. Wie bringt man sie dazu, auch gerne im Büro zu sein.

„So wie vor der Pandemie wird es nie mehr“, sagt Dr. Stefan Rief vom Fraunhofer IAO. „Allein der Wegfall des Arbeitsweges ist für die Menschen eine große Zeitersparnis. „Diese Zeit wird teilweise darauf verwendet, mehr zu arbeiten. Aber viele nutzen sie auch für ihre Freizeit und soziale Aktivitäten“, ergänzt Dr. Michael Barth, Arbeitsmediziner bei der B·A·D GmbH. „Das wollen die Menschen sich nicht mehr wegnehmen lassen.“

Hybrides Arbeiten ist gekommen, um zu bleiben. Viele Menschen schätzen die Vorzüge des mobilen Arbeitens so sehr, dass sie kaum noch im Unternehmen sind. Doch so mancher Arbeitgeber wünscht sich seine Leute wieder mehr zurück ins Büro. Wie können Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz gewährleistet werden, wenn Beschäftigte multilokal tätig sind. Wie bringt man sie dazu, auch gerne im Büro zu sein.

„So wie vor der Pandemie wird es nie mehr“, sagt Dr. Stefan Rief vom Fraunhofer IAO. „Allein der Wegfall des Arbeitsweges ist für die Menschen eine große Zeitersparnis. „Diese Zeit wird teilweise darauf verwendet, mehr zu arbeiten. Aber viele nutzen sie auch für ihre Freizeit und soziale Aktivitäten“, ergänzt Dr. Michael Barth, Arbeitsmediziner bei der B·A·D GmbH. „Das wollen die Menschen sich nicht mehr wegnehmen lassen.“

Umgekehrt sind viele Beschäftigte der Videokonferenzen und des Home Office überdrüssig. Sie sehnen sich nach Kontakt mit den Kollegen. „Es braucht grundsätzlich attraktive Arbeitsstätten, damit die Leute, die Zeit, die sie mit dem Wegfall des Arbeitsweges sparen, gerne investieren, um wieder ins Büro zu kommen“, sagt Barth. „Unterstützende Angebote wie Kantine und Kinderbetreuung können da helfen.“

Wichtig ist auch Transparenz. Denn einige fürchten, niemanden im Büro anzutreffen. Weil Menschen Menschen anlocken, sollte sichtbar gemacht werden, wer wann vor Ort ist. „Wenn ich weiß, dass bestimmte Kollegen da sein werden, dann komme ich auch“, sagt Rief. „Es muss auch zu sehen sein, was in den Räumen passiert. Im Prinzip ist so etwas wie ein Centermanager nötig, um das Büro zu kuratieren. Büros entwickeln sich eher zu Betreiberimmobilien, um die sich jemand bewusst kümmern muss. Es braucht ein Grundrauschen, damit die Leute zueinanderkommen.“

Früher „Luft, Licht, Lärm“ – heute „Küchenstuhl, Kinder, Kalorien“
Doch natürlich gilt es auch, die Mitarbeiter, die vorzugsweise im HO sind, gesund zu halten. Waren im Büro die drei „L“ Luft, Licht, Lärm das Thema, sind es heute die drei „K“ Küchenstuhl, Kinder, Kalorien. „Wir stellen eine Zunahme an Rückenschmerzen, insbesondere Kreuz- und Nackenschmerzen fest. Das Ausmaß an Bewegung ist zuhause oft kleiner und die Abgrenzung von beruflichen zu privaten Abforderungen fällt nicht immer leicht. Wir beobachten, dass auch die Belastung des visuellen Systems durch die vielen Videokonferenzen und reine Bildschirmarbeit – also immer im Nahbereich – neben anderen Faktoren zu einem neuen Phänomen, der Zoom Fatigue, beiträgt. Und die Informationsdichte erhöht zusätzlich noch das Stressempfinden“, sagt Barth. „Die Ausstattung zuhause lässt meist zu wünschen übrig, obwohl laut Arbeitsstättenverordnung an beiden Orten dieselben Bedingungen herrschen sollten“, beobachtet auch David Wiechmann, Vorsitzender von DNB e.V. „Die meisten Unternehmen sind gut ausgestattet, aber das lässt sich nicht aufs HO übertragen. Der Küchentisch ist repräsentativ. Wenige Leute haben die Möglichkeit, in einem separaten Arbeitszimmer zu arbeiten.“ In den Herbst- und Wintermonaten ist Beleuchtung ein Riesenproblem. „Da investieren wahrscheinlich bislang die wenigsten in hochwertige Beleuchtung“, fürchtet Rief. „Wenn Menschen 2-3 Tage in der Woche zuhause arbeiten, muss der Arbeitgeber das aber ernst nehmen und sie unterstützen. Denn das sind ja meine Mitarbeiter, die optimalerweise auch wieder zurück zu mir ins Büro kommen und die ich an meinen Betrieb binden will.“

Sensorbasierte Coachings und Stärkung der Eigenverantwortlichkeit
Für Beratung und Coachings im Home Office kann man digitale Kanäle und Videokonferenz-Tools einsetzen. Auch Unterweisungen aus dem Pflichtenheft können so vorgenommen werden. Als Antwort auf die zunehmenden Rückenschmerzen gibt es auch mobil einsetzbare, sensorbasierte Analysen von Bewegungsmustern am Arbeitsplatz (auch zuhause) über einen mehrwöchigen Zeitraum mit anschließenden Verhaltensempfehlungen und Tutorials. „Das Wichtigste aber ist die Stärkung der Eigenverantwortlichkeit und der Kompetenz der Beschäftigten - nicht nur was Ergonomie, sondern auch was psychische Belastungen angeht. Man sollte Selbstmanagement ins Coaching aufnehmen. Die Basis von allem ist und bleibt aber ein ergonomischer Arbeitsplatz“, betont Wiechmann.

Individualisierung auch in der modernen Arbeitswelt von Bedeutung
Doch in Zukunft reicht es nicht, nur vom Aufgaben- oder Tätigkeitsbereich ausgehen. Denn Menschen sind Individuen. „In der hybriden neuen Welt kommt es mehr darauf an, wie mein Charakter ist. Bin ich introvertiert, extrovertiert, suche ich Nähe zu Menschen, suche ich nach mehr Information. Ein Teil der Menschen würde gerne ins Büro kommen, hat aber Sorge, dort niemanden anzutreffen. Vielleicht kann ich aus dieser Gruppe einige zurückgewinnen? Vorgesetzte müssen lernen, individueller zu führen“, sagt Rief.

Workation fördert die Kreativität
Und mittlerweile erfreut sich noch eine andere Art zu arbeiten wachsender Beliebtheit. Die Menschen begeben sich auf Workation (work und vacation zusammengezogen). D.h. sie verreisen, auch in andere Länder, verlängern das Wochenende und arbeiten in und aus der Ferne. Dazu bedarf es einer Betriebsvereinbarung. Ist die einmal erteilt, spricht nichts dagegen. „Mehr als die Hälfte der Beschäftigten wünschen sich Workation, bei den unter 35-Jährigen sind es 68 Prozent“ sagt Rief. Auch hier sei es wichtig, Begegnungszeiten zu vereinbaren. Die Leute könnten so auf Menschen von anderen Unternehmen treffen und kämen hoffentlich mit neuen Inspirationen im Gepäck zurück. Sie könnten beispielsweise eine App oder ein Geschäftsmodell kennenlernen, die oder das es nur in einem anderen Land gibt. Schon das sei gut. „Unterwegs sammelt man viel neue Informationen und Eindrücke. Das fördert auf jeden Fall die Kreativität“, findet auch Wiechmann.

Digitalisierung und immersive Meeting-Strukturen
Ein anderer Game Changer in der Arbeitswelt ist Künstliche Intelligenz (KI). Sie bringt enorme Erleichterungen und kann zum Beispiel bei Dokumentationsprozessen helfen. Die KI befreit von Routinearbeiten. Beschäftigte haben mehr Zeit, um die wirklichen Probleme zu lösen.

Großes Potenzial bietet aber noch eine weitere Neuheit. „Ich warne davor zu glauben, dass wir die hybride Arbeitswelt richtig verstanden hätten. Sie schenkt uns viel Freiheit, aber jetzt arbeiten wir gerade mal seit zwei Jahren so. Was den Menschen fehlt, ist das Über-die-Schulter-Schauen, das informelle Mitbekommen. Das können wir digital noch nicht so richtig gut abbilden. Wir wollen im Institut eine immersive Meeting-Infrastruktur aufbauen mit dem Ziel, auch virtuell miteinander und nebeneinander zu arbeiten. In einer immersiven Welt könnte ich während eines Treffens auf meine Kollegen zugehen. So wird ein Gefühl von Nähe erzeugt. Oder ich könnte übers Metaverse statt im grauen Büro an einem See in Norwegen sitzen. Das kann ich räumlich oder digital lösen, am besten beides“, fordert Rief.  

Was real und digital möglich ist und wie New Work aussehen kann, zeigt die A+A in den Hallen 4 und 5.

 

Source:

Messe Düsseldorf

Groz-Beckert opens sales office in Surat, India (c) Groz-Beckert KG
18.10.2023

Groz-Beckert opens sales office in Surat, India

In order to be even closer to the customer, Groz-Beckert opened a new sales office in Surat, Gujarat, India. The inauguration of the new sales office took place on Sunday, October 15, 2023, with an official opening ceremony.

With the new office, Groz-Beckert aims to provide even better support for its customers from the knitting industry – especially from the circular knitting and warp knitting industry – as well as from the sewing industry in the growing market in Surat and the surrounding area.

Surat has a very old textile production and trade history, dating back to the 16th century. The city is known as the “Textile and Silk City” of India. Today it is an important hub for large-scale production of synthetic textiles and skilled workforce. The textile Industry in Surat produces est. 25 Million meters of fabrics per day. It is also considered to be the financial capital and the growth engine of Gujarat.

In order to be even closer to the customer, Groz-Beckert opened a new sales office in Surat, Gujarat, India. The inauguration of the new sales office took place on Sunday, October 15, 2023, with an official opening ceremony.

With the new office, Groz-Beckert aims to provide even better support for its customers from the knitting industry – especially from the circular knitting and warp knitting industry – as well as from the sewing industry in the growing market in Surat and the surrounding area.

Surat has a very old textile production and trade history, dating back to the 16th century. The city is known as the “Textile and Silk City” of India. Today it is an important hub for large-scale production of synthetic textiles and skilled workforce. The textile Industry in Surat produces est. 25 Million meters of fabrics per day. It is also considered to be the financial capital and the growth engine of Gujarat.

Source:

Groz-Beckert KG

18.10.2023

adidas: Preliminary third quarter results and increases full year guidance

adidas announced preliminary results for the third quarter of 2023. In Q3, currency-neutral revenues increased 1% versus the prior year level. In euro terms, the company’s revenues declined 6% to € 5.999 billion (2022: € 6.408 billion). The company’s gross margin improved 0.2 percentage points to 49.3% in Q3 (2022: 49.1%). Operating profit reached € 409 million during the quarter (2022: € 564 million), reflecting an operating margin of 6.8% (2022: 8.8%). While the company’s performance in the quarter was again positively impacted by the sale of parts of its remaining Yeezy inventory, the underlying adidas business also developed better than expected.

Consequently, the company has updated its full year guidance: adidas now expects currency-neutral revenues to decline at a low-single-digit rate in 2023 (previously: decline at a mid-single-digit rate). At the same time, the company’s underlying operating profit – excluding any one-offs related to Yeezy and the ongoing strategic review – is now anticipated to reach a level of around €100 million in 2023 (previously: around break-even level).

adidas announced preliminary results for the third quarter of 2023. In Q3, currency-neutral revenues increased 1% versus the prior year level. In euro terms, the company’s revenues declined 6% to € 5.999 billion (2022: € 6.408 billion). The company’s gross margin improved 0.2 percentage points to 49.3% in Q3 (2022: 49.1%). Operating profit reached € 409 million during the quarter (2022: € 564 million), reflecting an operating margin of 6.8% (2022: 8.8%). While the company’s performance in the quarter was again positively impacted by the sale of parts of its remaining Yeezy inventory, the underlying adidas business also developed better than expected.

Consequently, the company has updated its full year guidance: adidas now expects currency-neutral revenues to decline at a low-single-digit rate in 2023 (previously: decline at a mid-single-digit rate). At the same time, the company’s underlying operating profit – excluding any one-offs related to Yeezy and the ongoing strategic review – is now anticipated to reach a level of around €100 million in 2023 (previously: around break-even level).

Including the positive impact from the two Yeezy drops in Q2 and Q3, the potential write-off of the remaining Yeezy inventory of now around € 300 million (previously: € 400 million) and one-off costs related to the strategic review of up to € 200 million (unchanged), adidas now expects to report an operating loss of around € 100 million in 2023 (previously: loss of € 450 million).

Source:

adidas AG

18.10.2023

SHIMA SEIKI at A+A 2023

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan will participate in the A+A 2023—Safety, Security and Health at Work International Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany (24th-27th October 2023). On display will be the company's latest safety-related technology through its new SPG®-R pile glove knitting machine and the prototype SFG®-R next-generation glove knitting machine. Each of these machines drew attention at SHIMA SEIKI's booth at the International Textile Machinery (ITMA 2023) Exhibition in Milan.

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan will participate in the A+A 2023—Safety, Security and Health at Work International Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany (24th-27th October 2023). On display will be the company's latest safety-related technology through its new SPG®-R pile glove knitting machine and the prototype SFG®-R next-generation glove knitting machine. Each of these machines drew attention at SHIMA SEIKI's booth at the International Textile Machinery (ITMA 2023) Exhibition in Milan.

SHIMA SEIKI's original SPG®, developed in 1979 as the world’s first automatic glove knitting machine to produce seamless pile-knitted gloves, is now reborn as a next-generation model. Pile gloves feature special traits that include cushioning, shock-reduction and thermal insulation and cold protection, making them popular especially in the field of industrial safety. Now, SPG® is redesigned from the ground up and re-introduced as the SPG®-R. The new SPG®-R features a new moveable sinker system with selectable loop presser function. Combined with a new belt-driven carriage it allows SPG® to provide efficient and reliable production of fashionable, high-quality pile gloves. Shown in 7 gauge at A+A, SPG®-R surpasses the previous generation with pioneering technology, improved capability and reliable productivity.

SHIMA SEIKI's original product on which the company was founded was the fully automated seamless glove knitting machine. While the original model evolved to become the current SFG® series, SFG®-R exhibited at A+A is its spiritual successor. With a new sinker system, a belt-driven 2-cam carriage and auto yarn carriers SFG®-R is a completely new machine for knitting gloves that conform better to the shape of the hand for improved fit. Furthermore its greater design potential offers users the opportunity to break out of the work glove market and into the fashion market. SFG®-R is shown as a prototype next-generation model in 12 gauge at A+A.

Also demonstrated will be SHIMA SEIKI's APEXFiz® design software. The importance of design software is made even more significant by the new patterning capabilities of SPG®-R and SFG®-R. Both machines now feature increased design potential that allow each of their products—pile gloves and work gloves, respectively—to expand their market into fashion. APEXFiz® is available for developing these designs. Furthermore virtual sampling on APEXFiz® is especially effective in streamlining the production process. Ultra-realistic simulation capability allows the use of virtual samples for evaluating design variations without producing actual samples for each variation, thereby minimizing the time, cost and resources normally required with sample-making, supporting smart, speedy and sustainable production.

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SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.

Duluth Trading launched Underwear and Sleepwear Collection with CELLIANT technology  Photo: Duluth Trading Company
18.10.2023

Duluth Trading launched Underwear and Sleepwear Collection with CELLIANT technology

Hologenix is teaming up with lifestyle brand Duluth Trading Company on two Duluth Trading product collections this fall that are infused with CELLIANT® infrared technology.
 
CELLIANT is an all-natural bioceramic blend of minerals that converts body heat to full-spectrum infrared energy, then reflects it back to the body – increasing local blood circulation and improving cellular oxygenation.
 
Known for their problem-solution products, Duluth Trading launched two collections this fall that feature the CELLIANT technology: Men’s Redwood Recovery Underwear and the recovIR Sleepwear Collection (available in men’s and women’s). With the help of CELLIANT, the collections aim to provide the wearer with faster recovery and more restful sleep.

Hologenix is teaming up with lifestyle brand Duluth Trading Company on two Duluth Trading product collections this fall that are infused with CELLIANT® infrared technology.
 
CELLIANT is an all-natural bioceramic blend of minerals that converts body heat to full-spectrum infrared energy, then reflects it back to the body – increasing local blood circulation and improving cellular oxygenation.
 
Known for their problem-solution products, Duluth Trading launched two collections this fall that feature the CELLIANT technology: Men’s Redwood Recovery Underwear and the recovIR Sleepwear Collection (available in men’s and women’s). With the help of CELLIANT, the collections aim to provide the wearer with faster recovery and more restful sleep.

More information:
Hologenix Celliant Duluth Trading
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Hologenix, LLC

18.10.2023

Tonello at Kingpins with new technologies

Once again Tonello will be present their technologies and partnerships at Kingpins from October 18-19.

DyeMate, the ozone, THE Laser
DyeMate is Tonello's new "patent-pending" technology that reinterprets the traditional indigo garment dyeing process, by making it automatic and repeatable, efficient and sustainable: carried out in a nitrogen atmosphere, without oxygen, with controlled reduction and oxidation, to achieve results that are perfectly comparable, in terms of authenticity and "aesthetic flavor," to those of denim that fades and becomes vintage with the passage of time.

Tonello will present a collection of garments with super bleach effects. With OBleach, EGO and O-Zone triad redefined the garment bleaching process, including no harmful chemicals such as chlorine and permanganate, in favor of sustainable and healthy production.

The entire collection will be embellished and finished with aesthetic solutions and details: the natural overdyeing of Wake, the ultra-thin graphics made with THE Laser Lab, the reproducible breakages of THE Laser T and TM.

Once again Tonello will be present their technologies and partnerships at Kingpins from October 18-19.

DyeMate, the ozone, THE Laser
DyeMate is Tonello's new "patent-pending" technology that reinterprets the traditional indigo garment dyeing process, by making it automatic and repeatable, efficient and sustainable: carried out in a nitrogen atmosphere, without oxygen, with controlled reduction and oxidation, to achieve results that are perfectly comparable, in terms of authenticity and "aesthetic flavor," to those of denim that fades and becomes vintage with the passage of time.

Tonello will present a collection of garments with super bleach effects. With OBleach, EGO and O-Zone triad redefined the garment bleaching process, including no harmful chemicals such as chlorine and permanganate, in favor of sustainable and healthy production.

The entire collection will be embellished and finished with aesthetic solutions and details: the natural overdyeing of Wake, the ultra-thin graphics made with THE Laser Lab, the reproducible breakages of THE Laser T and TM.

Collections, design, collaborations
The MSP - Most Sustainable Product - collection, developed together with Kingpins and Denim House, designed by Piero Turk and Serena Conti, and processed in Tonello's Research and Development Center with the latest responsible finishing technologies, returns this year.

Tonello will also present another project: ONE Denim. A collection that aims to combat resource waste in the denim industry by demonstrating concretely how many new denim garments could be made from a single fabric by optimizing processes and choosing appropriate technologies and production methods. The fabrics chosen are from Sharabati Denim, the design is by Piero Turk, and the collection is processed by Tonello.

SA-KE
This project was born out of a dialogue between Tonello's technology and the creativity of British designers Sadia Rafique and Kelly Harrington, who produced as many as 70 artworks that are partly physically present at Kingpins and partly published in a book-zine that tells the philosophy and logic of this unique and original work. A work that combines technology, expressive research and all new forms of image generation, across the boundary between natural and artificial, but still totally human.

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Tonello

18.10.2023

Magnus Håkansson as new CEO of Renewcell

The Board of Renewcell has appointed Magnus Håkansson as the new acting CEO. Magnus has experience from leading roles in the retail and fashion sector and from leadership in a listed environment. On Monday, October 16, he started his position, replacing Patrik Lundström, who has been the company's CEO since 2019.

Magnus Håkansson has a degree in economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. He started his career as a management consultant at McKinsey and has since held several leading roles in global growth companies in the retail sector, as well as the pulp industry, including many years with experience from a listed environment. He most recently came from a role as CEO of MediaMarkt Sweden.

The Board of Renewcell has appointed Magnus Håkansson as the new acting CEO. Magnus has experience from leading roles in the retail and fashion sector and from leadership in a listed environment. On Monday, October 16, he started his position, replacing Patrik Lundström, who has been the company's CEO since 2019.

Magnus Håkansson has a degree in economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. He started his career as a management consultant at McKinsey and has since held several leading roles in global growth companies in the retail sector, as well as the pulp industry, including many years with experience from a listed environment. He most recently came from a role as CEO of MediaMarkt Sweden.

Comment from Michael Berg, Chairman of the Board of Renewcell:
"With a slower adoption in the value chain, and thus lower sales growth, than expected, the Board has decided that a new leadership in the company is necessary. I would like to thank Patrik for his contribution to the development of Renewcell, he has been instrumental in taking the company from the development stage to listing, factory construction and production.

We are very pleased that Magnus Håkansson is now stepping in as acting CEO. His experience from consumer focused companies and his solid leadership skills will add value to the company in its current phase – focusing on sales to brand companies in the clothing retail sector, where we see continued strong interest."

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Re:NewCell AB

adidas Originals and Edison Chen announce Partnership (c) adidas AG
18.10.2023

adidas Originals and Edison Chen announce Partnership

adidas Originals and Edison Chen announce their global partnership, adidas Originals by Edison Chen, as Chen makes his return to the brand to begin a new era of collaboration that will redefine creative innovation and build a cultural legacy for the future.

Chen is the Founder and Creative Director of global lifestyle brand CLOT, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. After moving from Vancouver to Hong Kong in his youth, the clash of East meets West began for him as he adapted to the exposure to different cultures. His experiences and new perspectives opened his eyes to globalism and started to lay the foundation for what would eventually become CLOT.

For his partnership with adidas Originals, Chen will bring an innovative vision and creative prowess to introduce exclusive collaboration styles, leveraging adidas’ extensive archive and history in the process. With a focus on fostering cultural exchange between the East and West, adidas is partnering with Chen to introduce collections that push boundaries and defy the norms with his thought-provoking designs.

adidas Originals and Edison Chen announce their global partnership, adidas Originals by Edison Chen, as Chen makes his return to the brand to begin a new era of collaboration that will redefine creative innovation and build a cultural legacy for the future.

Chen is the Founder and Creative Director of global lifestyle brand CLOT, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. After moving from Vancouver to Hong Kong in his youth, the clash of East meets West began for him as he adapted to the exposure to different cultures. His experiences and new perspectives opened his eyes to globalism and started to lay the foundation for what would eventually become CLOT.

For his partnership with adidas Originals, Chen will bring an innovative vision and creative prowess to introduce exclusive collaboration styles, leveraging adidas’ extensive archive and history in the process. With a focus on fostering cultural exchange between the East and West, adidas is partnering with Chen to introduce collections that push boundaries and defy the norms with his thought-provoking designs.

Celebrating the shared commitment to creative innovation between adidas Original and Edison Chen, the “Change The Generation” collection explores three distinctly different styles ranging from ultra-lifestyle to formal dress and active/streetwear bringing to life a collection that can be explored individually as well as a collision of the three lifestyles together.  

Pieces from the collection will start becoming available in January 2024.

More information:
adidas adidas Originals partnership
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adidas AG

17.10.2023

Library of Colors fully Integrated Into Shima Seiki Design System With Color Atlas By Archroma®

Archroma and Shima Seiki have expanded their partnership to bring the industry’s largest library of colors for cotton and polyester to the SDS®-ONE APEX design, planning and virtual sampling system and APEXFiz® (hereafter SDS®-ONE APEX series) subscription software.

Now offering a total of 5,760 color references, SDS-ONE APEX series has added all 1,440 colors for polyester from The Color Atlas by Archroma® to its color library of 4,320 Color Atlas colors for cotton poplin. The new polyester collection ranges from neutral earth tones to vibrant jewel tones and on-trend fluorescent colors, with shades suitable for sportswear, fashion, home furnishings, automotive textiles and more.

The extended color library in SDS®-ONE APEX series will help designers and manufacturers to visualize and evaluate their design choices on realistic fabric simulations and then put them into production with dyes and finishes that meet their desired sustainability profile. The Shima Seiki system also offers a smooth transition to machine programming for quick and accurate production, reduced waste and accelerated time to market.

Archroma and Shima Seiki have expanded their partnership to bring the industry’s largest library of colors for cotton and polyester to the SDS®-ONE APEX design, planning and virtual sampling system and APEXFiz® (hereafter SDS®-ONE APEX series) subscription software.

Now offering a total of 5,760 color references, SDS-ONE APEX series has added all 1,440 colors for polyester from The Color Atlas by Archroma® to its color library of 4,320 Color Atlas colors for cotton poplin. The new polyester collection ranges from neutral earth tones to vibrant jewel tones and on-trend fluorescent colors, with shades suitable for sportswear, fashion, home furnishings, automotive textiles and more.

The extended color library in SDS®-ONE APEX series will help designers and manufacturers to visualize and evaluate their design choices on realistic fabric simulations and then put them into production with dyes and finishes that meet their desired sustainability profile. The Shima Seiki system also offers a smooth transition to machine programming for quick and accurate production, reduced waste and accelerated time to market.

Each of the 5,760 Color Atlas color references in the SDS®-ONE APEX series design software is available as a physical color standard that includes precise dyeing recipes and compliance data, as well as access to expert technical support from Archroma around the world.

“Polyester remains the most popular choice across many textile segments where high performance is a must. Users of Shima Seiki’s advanced SDS®-ONE APEX series platform will now be able to select from the industry’s largest library of colors for both cotton and polyester and, more importantly, trust that their choice can be reliably executed,” Chris Hipps, Head of Strategic Business Development, Archroma Color Management, said.

“Our colors are formulated with dyes that comply with international eco-standards and work with Archroma’s groundbreaking coloration systems, like FAST SPORT,” he continued.

More information:
Color Atlas Archroma Shima Seiki
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Archroma

Was die Befragten gegen den Klimawandel tun Epson Studie | Klimabarometer (de)
Was die Befragten gegen den Klimawandel tun
13.10.2023

Epson-Studie: Klimawandel kritische Herausforderung, Technologie Teil der Lösung

Epson befragte für sein diesjähriges Klimabarometer rund 30.000 Menschen aus 39 Ländern. Ein besonderes Augenmerk legt die Studie in 2023 auf die „Generation COP“ – die Generation, die seit der ersten Klimakonferenz im Jahr 1995 geboren wurde und die mit den zunehmenden Folgen des Klimawandels groß geworden ist.
 
Die aktuelle Studie zeigt: Der Klimawandel wird von den Befragten über alle Generationen und Ländergrenzen hinweg als das zentrale globale Problem genannt. Erwartet wird von den Umfrageteilnehmer:innen jedoch, dass Technologie ein entscheidender Faktor für dessen Lösung sein wird. In Deutschland sehen über die Hälfte (55 Prozent) der Befragten den Klimawandel als das größte Problem an, mit denen die Welt heute konfrontiert ist – das entspricht auch dem weltweiten Durchschnittswert. Der Klimawandel positioniert sich damit noch vor der Inflation (51 Prozent) und der Armut (41 Prozent). Die Umfrage fand im Juli 2023 statt, in Deutschland wurden über 1.000 Personen befragt.
 
Die „Generation COP“ – Optimismus bei denjenigen, die mit den Folgen des Klimawandels am längsten leben müssen

Epson befragte für sein diesjähriges Klimabarometer rund 30.000 Menschen aus 39 Ländern. Ein besonderes Augenmerk legt die Studie in 2023 auf die „Generation COP“ – die Generation, die seit der ersten Klimakonferenz im Jahr 1995 geboren wurde und die mit den zunehmenden Folgen des Klimawandels groß geworden ist.
 
Die aktuelle Studie zeigt: Der Klimawandel wird von den Befragten über alle Generationen und Ländergrenzen hinweg als das zentrale globale Problem genannt. Erwartet wird von den Umfrageteilnehmer:innen jedoch, dass Technologie ein entscheidender Faktor für dessen Lösung sein wird. In Deutschland sehen über die Hälfte (55 Prozent) der Befragten den Klimawandel als das größte Problem an, mit denen die Welt heute konfrontiert ist – das entspricht auch dem weltweiten Durchschnittswert. Der Klimawandel positioniert sich damit noch vor der Inflation (51 Prozent) und der Armut (41 Prozent). Die Umfrage fand im Juli 2023 statt, in Deutschland wurden über 1.000 Personen befragt.
 
Die „Generation COP“ – Optimismus bei denjenigen, die mit den Folgen des Klimawandels am längsten leben müssen
Auch wenn es regionale Unterschiede gibt: Das Klimabarometer macht deutlich, dass die „Gen COP“ weltweit gesehen diejenige Generation ist, die insgesamt mit dem größten Optimismus in die Zukunft blickt. Fast die Hälfte der Befragten dieser Gruppe (49 Prozent) geht international davon aus, dass die Klimaprobleme noch zu ihren Lebzeiten gelöst werden. Dem gegenüber blicken die Altersgruppen der 45- bis 54-Jährigen (42 Prozent) sowie Personen ab 55 Jahren mit 32 Prozent am wenigsten optimistisch auf die kommende Zeit.
 
Bei den deutschen Befragten herrscht weniger Optimismus: nur knapp ein Drittel (32 Prozent) der unter 30-Jährigen Befragten schaut positiv in die Zukunft und geht davon aus, dass die Klimaprobleme noch zu deren Lebzeiten gelöst werden. Bei den über 45- und über 54-Jährigen sind es sogar nur gut ein Viertel (26 Prozent).
 
In der Umfrage wurde ebenfalls deutlich, dass es zwischen den Generationen hinsichtlich der Maßnahmen, die zum Schutz des Klimas ergriffen werden müssen, unterschiedliche Meinungen gibt. Auch die selbst ergriffenen Maßnahmen unterscheiden sich in den Altersgruppen. Gemessen am weltweiten Durchschnitt zeigt die Gen COP in neun der 14 Kategorien eine geringere Aktivität, um den Klimawandel zu beeinflussen. In 12 von 14 Kategorien sind sie ebenfalls weniger aktiv als ihre Mütter und Väter.
 
Aktivität und Inaktivität bei persönlichen Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz
Auf globaler Ebene berichten gut ein Drittel aller Befragten (38 Prozent), dass sie Auslandsreisen aus geschäftlichem oder privatem Anlass bereits reduziert haben und weitere 30 Prozent geben an, die Reduktion der Auslandsreisen zu beabsichtigen. Andererseits sagt jedoch fast jeder sechste „Das werde ich niemals tun“ (17 Prozent). Bei den deutschen Befragten liegt der Anteil derjenigen, die das Reisen bereits eingeschränkt haben, bei 43 Prozent und der Anteil derjenigen, die keine Einschränkungen bei ihren Reisen planen, bei 23 Prozent.
 
Die „Inaktiven“ lassen sich in allen abgefragten Bereichen feststellen, sind aber in der deutlichen Minderheit. Zu den Punkten zählen beispielsweise „Geringerer Konsum tierischer Produkte“ (18 Prozent), „Nicht nachhaltige Marken boykottieren“ (15 Prozent) und „Freunde und Familie dazu anspornen, sich besser über die Klimakrise zu informieren“ (10 Prozent).
Die Gründe für diese Inaktivität sind vermutlich vielfältig. Sie umfassen unter anderem geografische, kulturelle und wirtschaftliche Faktoren und wohl auch das Vertrauen in die Fähigkeit der Menschheit, das Problem zu lösen, ohne dass individuelle Maßnahmen ergriffen werden müssen.
 
Technologie als Möglichmacher („Enabler“)
Technologie ist für die Befragten eines der wichtigsten Mittel im Kampf gegen die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels. Bei der Frage, welche wichtigste Maßnahme Unternehmen zur Lösung des Klimaproblems beitragen könnten, gab es fünf Bereiche, die eindeutig am häufigsten angegeben wurden. 48 Prozent nennen dabei die Investition in Umwelttechnologien. Fast genauso oft werden Verbesserungen im Recycling und bei der Wiederverwendung von Produkten (45 Prozent) genannt, gefolgt von geringerem Ressourcenverbrauch (28 Prozent), dem Anspornen von Mitarbeiter:innen zur Beteiligung an Maßnahmen für den Umweltschutz (21 Prozent) sowie die Kompensation schädlicher Auswirkungen von CO2 und Kunststoff (21 Prozent).

More information:
Epson Klimawandel Umfrage
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Epson Deutschland GmbH

12.10.2023

STFI auf der A+A 2023 in Düsseldorf

Das STFI präsentiert sich vom 24. bis 27. Oktober 2023 mit eigenem Messestand auf der A+A vor Ort. Experten rund um Hendrik Beier, den Leiter der Zertifizierungsstelle PSA (CE 0516), informieren zu Schutzkleidung sowie Produktnormen.

Mit Erfahrung und Kompetenz in der Prüfung und Zertifizierung Persönlicher Schutzausrüstung (PSA) unterstützt das STFI einen wichtigen Bestandteil für die Marktbereitstellung von Schutzkleidung. Die Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle des STFI bietet ein breites Spektrum an Dienstleistungen im Bereich textiler PSA. Sowohl für Schutzkleidung gegen Hitze und Flammen gemäß EN ISO 11612 als auch für Schutzkleidung zum Schweißen und verwandte Verfahren nach EN ISO 11611 bietet das sächsische Institut alle Prüfverfahren aus einer Hand. Auch die Prüfung und Bewertung von Schutztextilien gegen die thermischen Risiken elektrischer Störlichtbogen gehört zum Portfolio der Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle.

Das STFI präsentiert sich vom 24. bis 27. Oktober 2023 mit eigenem Messestand auf der A+A vor Ort. Experten rund um Hendrik Beier, den Leiter der Zertifizierungsstelle PSA (CE 0516), informieren zu Schutzkleidung sowie Produktnormen.

Mit Erfahrung und Kompetenz in der Prüfung und Zertifizierung Persönlicher Schutzausrüstung (PSA) unterstützt das STFI einen wichtigen Bestandteil für die Marktbereitstellung von Schutzkleidung. Die Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle des STFI bietet ein breites Spektrum an Dienstleistungen im Bereich textiler PSA. Sowohl für Schutzkleidung gegen Hitze und Flammen gemäß EN ISO 11612 als auch für Schutzkleidung zum Schweißen und verwandte Verfahren nach EN ISO 11611 bietet das sächsische Institut alle Prüfverfahren aus einer Hand. Auch die Prüfung und Bewertung von Schutztextilien gegen die thermischen Risiken elektrischer Störlichtbogen gehört zum Portfolio der Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle.

Von der Verfahrensentwicklung bis zur internationalen Normung tragen die Fachleute dazu bei, die Arbeit im Bereich elektrischer Anlagen sicherer machen. Für die Bewertung elektrostatisch ableitfähiger Schutzkleidung beschäftigen sich die Experten des STFI neben der Prüfung und Zertifizierung intensiv mit der Erforschung elektrostatischer Phänomene und der daraus abgeleiteten Entwicklung geeigneter Prüfverfahren. Wurde bereits vor vielen Jahren die EN 1149-3 als europaweit harmonisierter Prüfstandard für Textilien mit eingebauten leitfähigen Fasersystemen maßgeblich im Institut entwickelt, arbeiten die Spezialisten heute an Methoden zur Prüfung und Bewertung kompletter Kleidungssysteme.

More information:
STFI A+A
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Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V.

12.10.2023

OETI offers ZDHC training for India's textile and leather industry

OETI, a Member of TESTEX Group, is an official ZDHC Approved Solution Provider under the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme. Expanding beyond its existing role as a ZDHC Approved MRSL Certification Body for OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT around the globe, OETI now offers comprehensive ZDHC training services in India.

The ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) Roadmap to Zero Programme drives sustainable chemical management in the global textile, apparel, leather, and footwear sectors. OETI's ZDHC training services empower brands, manufacturers, and other ZDHC stakeholders to master sustainable chemical management, adopting ZDHC guidelines, platforms, and solutions.

This programme delivers a comprehensive understanding of chemical management systems (CMS) and their practical implementation within the textile and leather industries. Targeting various organisational departments, including management, chemical teams, procurement, compliance, and sustainability, this training fosters collaboration within the departments regarding sustainable chemical management.

OETI, a Member of TESTEX Group, is an official ZDHC Approved Solution Provider under the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme. Expanding beyond its existing role as a ZDHC Approved MRSL Certification Body for OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT around the globe, OETI now offers comprehensive ZDHC training services in India.

The ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) Roadmap to Zero Programme drives sustainable chemical management in the global textile, apparel, leather, and footwear sectors. OETI's ZDHC training services empower brands, manufacturers, and other ZDHC stakeholders to master sustainable chemical management, adopting ZDHC guidelines, platforms, and solutions.

This programme delivers a comprehensive understanding of chemical management systems (CMS) and their practical implementation within the textile and leather industries. Targeting various organisational departments, including management, chemical teams, procurement, compliance, and sustainability, this training fosters collaboration within the departments regarding sustainable chemical management.

More information:
ZDHC chemicals OETI Training
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OETI

Responsible Care Federal Competition 2023 Photo Rudolf GmbH
12.10.2023

RUDOLF wins Responsible Care Federal Competition 2023

The innovative company RUDOLF has been honoured for its outstanding achievements in the field of sustainability and environmental protection and has won the coveted Responsible Care Federal Competition 2023 in the category SME.

The innovative company RUDOLF has been honoured for its outstanding achievements in the field of sustainability and environmental protection and has won the coveted Responsible Care Federal Competition 2023 in the category SME.

The award was presented as part of a competition organised by the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI). Responsible Care is a voluntary initiative of the chemical industry. Its aim is continuous improvement in the areas of environmental protection, health and safety. Chemical companies and associations in more than 50 countries support the initiative. The award-winning project of the innovative company RUDOLF impressed the jury with its pioneering technology, which reduces CO2 emissions by up to 99.9 % compared to conventional cooling systems. „The project uses near-surface geothermal energy for industrial cooling - according to the motto „Efficiency First“ the most efficient way has been chosen!“ - Jury statement
 
TerraCool‘s winning system uses near-surface geothermal energy as the most natural form of cooling. It utilises the constant temperature of around 10°C at a depth of around 10 metres below ground. A specially developed heat exchanger system takes advantage of this natural cooling effect. In the future, it will be used to cool chemical production processes at RUDOLF. The main advantage of this technology is that it is CO2 neutral. The technology is highly efficient and consumes only 0.1 % of the electricity used by conventional cooling systems.  By using natural resources, the system reduces CO2 emissions by up to 99.9 % compared to conventional cooling systems, resulting in a very presentable carbon footprint. Another impressive aspect is its high energy efficiency. With just 1 kW of electrical energy, the system generates up to 600 kW of cooling capacity, thanks to the use of a highly energyefficient circulating pump system. Energy is, and will continue to be, a valuable „raw material“ for our industry and one that we need to manage carefully. The system is self-contained and has no contact with groundwater. No environmentally harmful refrigerants or antifreeze are required. With this technology, RUDOLF has made a pioneering contribution to the climate-neutral transformation of the economy, proving that innovative solutions can go hand in hand with environmental protection and sustainability. The Responsible Care award recognises the company‘s commitment to a greener future.

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Rudolf GmbH

11.10.2023

Toray expands French Carbon Fiber Production Facilities

Toray Industries, Inc. will expand the French subsidiary Toray Carbon Fibers Europe S.A.’s production facilities for regular tow medium- and high-modulus carbon fibers (up to 24,000 filaments). This move will increase annual capacity at the Abidos plant (South-West France) from 5,000 metric tons annually, to 6,000 metric tons. Production is expected to start in 2025.

Demand for medium- and high-modulus carbon fibers is rising in Europe, driven by a push to move towards a net-zero society. This growth is mainly due to higher build rates for commercial aircrafts (secondary structures and engines), as well as centrifuge for energy production, satellites, and high-end automobiles. By boosting carbon fiber production capacity in Europe, Toray is responding to its customers’ demand for medium and high-modulus carbon fibers, as befits the market leader.

Toray Industries, Inc. will expand the French subsidiary Toray Carbon Fibers Europe S.A.’s production facilities for regular tow medium- and high-modulus carbon fibers (up to 24,000 filaments). This move will increase annual capacity at the Abidos plant (South-West France) from 5,000 metric tons annually, to 6,000 metric tons. Production is expected to start in 2025.

Demand for medium- and high-modulus carbon fibers is rising in Europe, driven by a push to move towards a net-zero society. This growth is mainly due to higher build rates for commercial aircrafts (secondary structures and engines), as well as centrifuge for energy production, satellites, and high-end automobiles. By boosting carbon fiber production capacity in Europe, Toray is responding to its customers’ demand for medium and high-modulus carbon fibers, as befits the market leader.

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Toray Industries

Adient presented seating innovations at IAA (c) Adient
11.10.2023

Adient presented seating innovations at IAA

Adient, a leader in automotive seating, has presented its latest innovations at the IAA 2023.
 
The current automotive business landscape is marked by shifting industry dynamics, showcasing a strong desire for mobility, with an emphasis on digitalization, cost, and sustainable products. In line with this, Adient’s overall approach is characterized by responding to the need for more sustainable material use, while taking advantage of the potential that sustainable practices hold for streamlining processes.

Adient, a leader in automotive seating, has presented its latest innovations at the IAA 2023.
 
The current automotive business landscape is marked by shifting industry dynamics, showcasing a strong desire for mobility, with an emphasis on digitalization, cost, and sustainable products. In line with this, Adient’s overall approach is characterized by responding to the need for more sustainable material use, while taking advantage of the potential that sustainable practices hold for streamlining processes.

Responding to the need for overall cost and complexity reduction in manufacturing, the Pure Essential seat is especially lightweight. Environmentally-conscious practices such as material separation and recycling, and design for disassembly are embedded into the manufacturing process from the development stage. The visionary seat consists of two materials only – green steel and recyclable polyester (PET).
 
New customer needs in terms of premium comfort are met with the Autonomous Elegance seat, specifically developed to fit Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). State-of-the-art findings on ergonomics and human body kinematics have been incorporated following extensive occupant research. They are complemented by advanced comfort assets such as noise cancellation and advanced climate functions. “Our seat demonstrators provide solutions to our customers’ main concerns, and we are looking forward to continuing the strategic product dialogue with them, based on our new demonstrators” highlights David Herberg, Vice President Engineering Adient EMEA. Most features of the seat can already be offered for sourcing, such as the metal structure and seat kinematics (adjustment functions and mechanisms).

Considering optimized use of space as well as sustainability aspects, the automotive supplier has also given its Smart Efficiency seat an update: the seat features a slimmer appearance than its predecessor without compromising on comfort. This design does not only help save space, but also paves the way for new mobility concepts based on battery packaging in electric vehicles.
 
The showcased products will be available for demonstration in customer roadshows as of December 2023.

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