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Lenzing in difficult market environment
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12.03.2020

Lenzing solid in a historically difficult market environment

 

 

  • Historically difficult market environment – trade tensions put textile value chain under pressure in 2019
  • Prices for standard viscose at a historic low
  • Positive development of the specialty fiber business with a revenue share of already 51.6 percent
  • Strategic investment projects are progressing according to plan
  • sCore TEN targets for 2024 defined – EBITDA of EUR 800 mn

Despite a generally difficult demand environment for textile fibers and a drastic drop in prices for standard viscose, the Lenzing Group recorded a solid business development in 2019. The disciplined implementation of the sCore TEN corporate strategy and the accompanying focus on specialty fibers once again helped to mitigate the effect of unprecedentedly low standard viscose prices.
As a result, revenue dropped by 3.3 percent from EUR 2.18 bn to EUR 2.11 bn in 2019, driven by lower selling prices as well as standard fiber volumes. Due to positive mix effects and more resilient specialty fiber prices, the share of specialty fibers increased from 45.5 percent to 51.6 percent of revenue.
The earnings development was largely influenced by the decline in revenue, but also by negative currency effects on material and personnel costs. EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) fell by 14.4 percent from EUR 382 mn to EUR 326.9 mn. The EBITDA margin declined from 17.6 percent to 15.5 percent. Net profit, at EUR 114.9 mn, was 22.4 percent lower than in the previous year at EUR 148.2 mn. Earnings per share amounted to EUR 4.63 (2018: EUR 5.61).

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Lenzing financial year 2019
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Corporate Communications, Lenzing AG

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ISKOs shared its R-TWO Platform
11.03.2020

ISKO shared R-TWO™ at Drapers Sustainable Fashion Forum

ISKO presented its 100% responsible platform, R-TWO™.

The denim ingredient brand hosted a special panel to discuss some of the advancements in technology that are making the fashion industry more responsible: from R-TWO™ to automated laser technology.

With the fashion industry being considered one of the world’s most polluting businesses-sectors, collaborating and knowledge sharing are key in finding solutions for a better future. Fully aware of this scenario, ISKO was the headline sponsor at The Drapers Sustainable Fashion Forum brings together responsible players to discuss what can be done to tackle the industry’s environmental and social issues through innovation and creativity.

ISKO presented its 100% responsible platform, R-TWO™.

The denim ingredient brand hosted a special panel to discuss some of the advancements in technology that are making the fashion industry more responsible: from R-TWO™ to automated laser technology.

With the fashion industry being considered one of the world’s most polluting businesses-sectors, collaborating and knowledge sharing are key in finding solutions for a better future. Fully aware of this scenario, ISKO was the headline sponsor at The Drapers Sustainable Fashion Forum brings together responsible players to discuss what can be done to tackle the industry’s environmental and social issues through innovation and creativity.

Sharing knowledge, collaborating for change.
As evidence of its Responsible Innovation™ approach, ISKO presented the R-TWO™ program, its latest
responsible achievement. Stemming from the mill’s holistic vision, R-TWO™ represents a great example of how reducing, reusing, and recycling strategies can be implemented in a textile business to improve its  environmental performance.
The R-TWO™ reduces the amount of raw material sourced by using a blend of reused cotton and recycled polyester – both certified –, improving sourcing efficiency throughout the entire field-to-fabric production.
Reused cotton is certified with the Content Claim Standard – or CCS – from the Textile Exchange. As for recycled polyester, it can be either Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) or Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified, depending on the content percentages. Together with this cutting-edge and fully responsible program, ISKO also uses automated laser
technology developed in partnership with Jeanologia.

“How technology can help make the fashion industry more sustainable”:
On March 11th, ISKO hosted a discussion about ways, to make the fashion industry more responsible
The panel was moderated by David Shah, consultant on design and marketing development, Publisher and CEO at Metropolitan Publishing BV and Associate Professor at ARTez (Arnhem, the Netherlands) and Associate Professor at Renmin University, (Beijing, China). The talk involved Keith O’Brien, ISKO Marketing & Business Development Manager, Victoria Soto, Jeanologia Custom Technology Consultant and Filippo Ricci, Fashion Open Studio Program & Partnership Manager.

 

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Menabò Group, Global Press and PR Support

TERASIL® BLUE W DYE (C) Huntsman Corporation
11.03.2020

HUNTSMAN TEXTILE EFFECTS introduces TERASIL® BLUE W DYE

  • Technology for dyeing polyester and its blends

TERASIL® BLUE W high wash fastness dye raises operational excellence of mills, providing right-first-time results leading to savings of water, energy and costs.

Huntsman Textile Effects introduces TERASIL® BLUE W, the latest addition to the TERASIL® W/WW range of wash fast disperse dyes. TERASIL® Blue W is designed to meet all major requirements for high performance sportswear and athleisure wear.

Polyester fiber has become the fiber of choice in the textile industry, the demand for polyester and man-made fibers is expected to rise over the long term, as sports and athleisure apparel markets expand around the world. At the same time, leading brands, retailers and mills are increasingly focused on achieving brilliant and deep shades, consistent shade reproducibility, as well as water, energy and cost savings.

  • Technology for dyeing polyester and its blends

TERASIL® BLUE W high wash fastness dye raises operational excellence of mills, providing right-first-time results leading to savings of water, energy and costs.

Huntsman Textile Effects introduces TERASIL® BLUE W, the latest addition to the TERASIL® W/WW range of wash fast disperse dyes. TERASIL® Blue W is designed to meet all major requirements for high performance sportswear and athleisure wear.

Polyester fiber has become the fiber of choice in the textile industry, the demand for polyester and man-made fibers is expected to rise over the long term, as sports and athleisure apparel markets expand around the world. At the same time, leading brands, retailers and mills are increasingly focused on achieving brilliant and deep shades, consistent shade reproducibility, as well as water, energy and cost savings.

TERASIL® BLUE W is developed by Huntsman Textile Effects to provide the leading solution for meeting industry’s wash fastness requirements. TERASIL® BLUE W offers an attractive shade and high build-up for deep blues which stays vibrant. TERASIL® BLUE W also provides quality assurance as products are bluesign® approved and suitable for STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified textile products.

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Huntsman Corporation

TERASIL BLUE W (c) HUNTSMAN
TERASIL BLUE W
11.03.2020

HUNTSMAN TEXTILE EFFECTS INTRODUCES TERASIL® BLUE W DYE

A BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY FOR DYEING POLYESTER AND ITS BLENDS

Huntsman Textile Effects introduces TERASIL® BLUE W, the latest addition to our TERASIL® W/WW range of wash fast disperse dyes. TERASIL® Blue W is designed to meet all major requirements for high-performance sportswear and athleisure wear. TERASIL® BLUE W stands out as the leading disperse wash fast blue dye in the market which is not sensitive to reduction, leading to higher reproducibility, right-first-time results and operational excellence.

Polyester fiber has become the fiber of choice in the textile industry, the demand for polyester and man-made fibers is expected to rise over the long term, as sports and athleisure apparel markets expand around the world. At the same time, leading brands, retailers and mills are increasingly focused on achieving brilliant and deep shades, consistent shade reproducibility, as well as water, energy and cost savings.

A BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY FOR DYEING POLYESTER AND ITS BLENDS

Huntsman Textile Effects introduces TERASIL® BLUE W, the latest addition to our TERASIL® W/WW range of wash fast disperse dyes. TERASIL® Blue W is designed to meet all major requirements for high-performance sportswear and athleisure wear. TERASIL® BLUE W stands out as the leading disperse wash fast blue dye in the market which is not sensitive to reduction, leading to higher reproducibility, right-first-time results and operational excellence.

Polyester fiber has become the fiber of choice in the textile industry, the demand for polyester and man-made fibers is expected to rise over the long term, as sports and athleisure apparel markets expand around the world. At the same time, leading brands, retailers and mills are increasingly focused on achieving brilliant and deep shades, consistent shade reproducibility, as well as water, energy and cost savings.

With cutting-edge disperse dye technology at its heart, TERASIL® BLUE W is developed by Huntsman Textile Effects to provide the leading solution for meeting industry’s wash fastness requirements. TERASIL® BLUE W offers an attractive shade and high build-up for deep blues which stays vibrant. TERASIL® BLUE W also provides quality assurance as products are bluesign® approved and suitable for STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified textile products(1).

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Huntsman Textile Effects
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HUNTSMAN

NCTO (c) NCTO
11.03.2020

NCTO Responds to China Commission’s Report on Forced Labor in China to Produce Global Products

National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued the following statement today in response to the Congressional-Executive Commission on China’s staff report on the forced labor of Uyghurs and other minorities in China to produce consumer products for global companies.

We share the concerns of the bipartisan China commission regarding forced labor in China that is used to produce goods for global companies. We agree with the findings and the commission’s recommendations to the administration and Congress to take action against the systemic abuse of forced labor.

As the commission’s report details, Chinese apparel exporters have clearly profited from the virtual enslavement of this minority population, and we call for continued scrutiny and the end to this exploitation of a repressed people. The commission has served a fair warning to U.S. businesses and consumers to not be complicit in these forced labor practices.

NCTO is a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents domestic textile manufacturers, including artificial and synthetic filament and fiber producers. 

National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued the following statement today in response to the Congressional-Executive Commission on China’s staff report on the forced labor of Uyghurs and other minorities in China to produce consumer products for global companies.

We share the concerns of the bipartisan China commission regarding forced labor in China that is used to produce goods for global companies. We agree with the findings and the commission’s recommendations to the administration and Congress to take action against the systemic abuse of forced labor.

As the commission’s report details, Chinese apparel exporters have clearly profited from the virtual enslavement of this minority population, and we call for continued scrutiny and the end to this exploitation of a repressed people. The commission has served a fair warning to U.S. businesses and consumers to not be complicit in these forced labor practices.

NCTO is a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents domestic textile manufacturers, including artificial and synthetic filament and fiber producers. 

  • U.S. employment in the textile supply chain was 594,147 in 2018. 
  • The value of shipments for U.S. textiles and apparel was $76.8 billion in 2018. 
  • U.S. exports of fiber, textiles and apparel were $30.1 billion in 2018. 
  • Capital expenditures for textile and apparel production totaled $2.0 billion in 2017, the last year for which data is available
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NCTO

TexCoat F4 Baldwin's revolutionizing Textile finishing system (c) Baldwin
TexCoat F4 Baldwin's revolutionizing Textile finishing system
11.03.2020

Baldwin to introduce TexCoat G4 fabric finishing system at Techtextil North America

Non-contact precision spray technology enhances productivity, sustainability and process control

Baldwin Technology Company Inc. has announced that it will showcase the TexCoat G4 non-contact precision spray fabric finishing system at the Techtextil North America tradeshow, held from May 12 to 14, 2020, in Atlanta (booth #3048).

With extensive sustainability benefits, unprecedented tracking and process control, and industry 4.0 integration, the TexCoat G4 provides consistently high-quality fabric finishing, with no chemistry waste, as well as minimal water and energy consumption. 

Non-contact precision spray technology enhances productivity, sustainability and process control

Baldwin Technology Company Inc. has announced that it will showcase the TexCoat G4 non-contact precision spray fabric finishing system at the Techtextil North America tradeshow, held from May 12 to 14, 2020, in Atlanta (booth #3048).

With extensive sustainability benefits, unprecedented tracking and process control, and industry 4.0 integration, the TexCoat G4 provides consistently high-quality fabric finishing, with no chemistry waste, as well as minimal water and energy consumption. 

Baldwin’s innovative non-contact spray technology eliminates chemistry dilution in wet-on-wet processes. The TexCoat G4 consistently and uniformly sprays chemistry across the fabric surface and applies it only where needed, on one or both sides of the fabric. Customers can expect no bath contamination during the finishing process, as well as minimal downtime during changeovers, which are made easy with recipe management that includes automated chemistry and coverage selection.

The TexCoat G4 also enhances sustainability by wasting no chemistry during color, fabric or chemistry changeovers, and because only the required chemistry volume is applied to the fabric, wet pick-up levels can be reduced by up to 50 percent—leading to 50 percent less water and energy consumption. Furthermore, in single-side applications, drying steps can be eliminated for various textiles, including those that are back-coated and laminated, thereby streamlining and simplifying the production process.

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Baldwin

Stephan Trubrich neuer Vice President Capital Markets bei Lenzing
Stephan Trubrich neuer Vice President Capital Markets bei Lenzing
10.03.2020

Stephan Trubrich new Vice President Capital Markets at Lenzing

Stephan Trubrich assumed the new role as Vice President Capital Markets, effective as at March 01, 2020. In his capacity, Trubrich will oversee the Lenzing Group’s capital markets activities, including Investor Relations and ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Reporting. He will report directly to Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of the Lenzing Group.

Stephan Trubrich has more than 9 years of experience in the field of equity research with Kepler Cheuvreux, UniCredit and Deutsche Bank. For many years, he has been Austria’s top ranked equity analyst. Trubrich holds a Master’s Degree in Science in Accounting and Finance from Aston Business School, UK. He is also a CFA Charterholder.

Stephanie Kniep, Head of Investor Relations, will leave Lenzing, effective as of April 30, 2020 to pursue new endeavors.

Stephan Trubrich assumed the new role as Vice President Capital Markets, effective as at March 01, 2020. In his capacity, Trubrich will oversee the Lenzing Group’s capital markets activities, including Investor Relations and ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Reporting. He will report directly to Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of the Lenzing Group.

Stephan Trubrich has more than 9 years of experience in the field of equity research with Kepler Cheuvreux, UniCredit and Deutsche Bank. For many years, he has been Austria’s top ranked equity analyst. Trubrich holds a Master’s Degree in Science in Accounting and Finance from Aston Business School, UK. He is also a CFA Charterholder.

Stephanie Kniep, Head of Investor Relations, will leave Lenzing, effective as of April 30, 2020 to pursue new endeavors.

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Lenzing AG

Rieter: Financial Year 2019 (c) Rieter
Rieter: Financial Year 2019
10.03.2020

Rieter: Financial Year 2019

  • Order intake up 7% on previous year; orders amounting to CHF 401.6 million booked in fourth-quarter 2019 (4th quarter 2018: CHF 119.0 million)
  • As expected, sales significantly down on previous year, falling by 29% to CHF 760 million
  • EBIT margin of 11 .2% and net profit of 6.9% of sales, non - recurring profit contribution from sale of real estate in Ingolstadt (Germany)
  • Proposed dividend of CHF 4. 5 0 per share

In financial year 2019, Rieter recorded an order intake of CHF 926.1 million, which was 7% up on the prior-year period (2018: CHF 868.8 million). This development is attributable to a strong fourth quarter, in which Rieter booked orders totaling CHF 401.6 million (4th quarter 2018: CHF 119.0 million). At the end of 2019, the company had an order backlog of about CHF 500 million (December 31, 2018: about CHF 325 million).

In 2019, Rieter Group sales amounted to CHF 760.0 million (2018: CHF 1 075.2 million), which corresponds to a decrease of 29% compared to the previous year.

  • Order intake up 7% on previous year; orders amounting to CHF 401.6 million booked in fourth-quarter 2019 (4th quarter 2018: CHF 119.0 million)
  • As expected, sales significantly down on previous year, falling by 29% to CHF 760 million
  • EBIT margin of 11 .2% and net profit of 6.9% of sales, non - recurring profit contribution from sale of real estate in Ingolstadt (Germany)
  • Proposed dividend of CHF 4. 5 0 per share

In financial year 2019, Rieter recorded an order intake of CHF 926.1 million, which was 7% up on the prior-year period (2018: CHF 868.8 million). This development is attributable to a strong fourth quarter, in which Rieter booked orders totaling CHF 401.6 million (4th quarter 2018: CHF 119.0 million). At the end of 2019, the company had an order backlog of about CHF 500 million (December 31, 2018: about CHF 325 million).

In 2019, Rieter Group sales amounted to CHF 760.0 million (2018: CHF 1 075.2 million), which corresponds to a decrease of 29% compared to the previous year.

EBIT Margin, Net Profit and Free Cash Flow

Rieter generated an EBIT margin of 11.2% or CHF 84.9 million (2018: 4.0% or CHF 43.2 million). This includes the non - recurring profit from the sale of real estate in Ingolstadt in the amount of CHF 94.5 million. As a result of the capacity adjustment and cost reduction measures, the number of employees decreased by 11% to 4 591 (December 31, 2018: 5 134).

Net profit rose to CHF 52.4 million (6.9% of sales) and thus was significantly higher than in the previous year (2018: CHF 32.0 million or 3.0% of sales). The contribution from the sale of real estate in Ingolstadt had an impact of CHF 67.2 million (EUR 61.6 million) at the net profit level. Free cash flow in 2019 was CHF 42.3 million (2018: CHF 63.6 million). Net liquidity rose to CHF 162.1 million (December 31, 2018: CHF 150.2 million ). The equity ratio as of December 31, 2019, was 47.8% (prior-year balance sheet date: 44.6%).

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Rieter
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Rieter

futureTEX-GESICHTER Foto. WESKO GmbH
futureTEX-GESICHTER
09.03.2020

futureTEX-GESICHTER

Erzgebirgisches Technologieunternehmen wirkt an Transporttasche der Zukunft mit - futureTEX Vorhaben Inmouldtronic verbindet Elektronik mit Textilien

Als Zulieferer für Elektromobilität ist das erzgebirgische Unternehmen WESKO GmbH (WESKO), Stollberg europaweit erfolgreich. Die Produkte aus Werkzeug- und Formenbau finden bei nahezu jedem Automobilhersteller Anwendung.

So stellt WESKO auch Prüfadapter für Prüfanlagen von Batterien her, die in der E-Mobilität, z. B. bei Daimler, zum Einsatz kommen. Präzision und innovative Lösungen sind Schlüsselkomponenten des Unternehmens und entscheidend, sowohl für die Entwicklung als auch für die Fertigung von Spritzgieß- und speziellen Sonderwerkzeugen.

Erzgebirgisches Technologieunternehmen wirkt an Transporttasche der Zukunft mit - futureTEX Vorhaben Inmouldtronic verbindet Elektronik mit Textilien

Als Zulieferer für Elektromobilität ist das erzgebirgische Unternehmen WESKO GmbH (WESKO), Stollberg europaweit erfolgreich. Die Produkte aus Werkzeug- und Formenbau finden bei nahezu jedem Automobilhersteller Anwendung.

So stellt WESKO auch Prüfadapter für Prüfanlagen von Batterien her, die in der E-Mobilität, z. B. bei Daimler, zum Einsatz kommen. Präzision und innovative Lösungen sind Schlüsselkomponenten des Unternehmens und entscheidend, sowohl für die Entwicklung als auch für die Fertigung von Spritzgieß- und speziellen Sonderwerkzeugen.

Durch den Strukturwandel hin zur E-Mobilität erzielte WESKO in den letzten drei Jahren ein durchschnittliches Wachstum im zweistelligen Bereich. Darüber hinaus erwartet das Werkzeugbauunternehmen weitere Zuwächse, zum einen durch die Produkte in den Bereichen Elektrik/Elektronik und Interieur, als auch durch die Arbeit als Kunststoffserienfertiger. Kunststoffteile spielen bei Elektrofahrzeugen durch die Gewichtseinsparungen eine große Rolle.

Michael Wiesehütter arbeitete seit 2009 als Prokurist und Kaufmännischer Leiter bei WESKO. Seit 2019 ist er nun der Geschäftsführer. Im futureTEX-Interview gibt er einen Einblick, wie das weitreichende Know-how und die langjährige Erfahrung des Unternehmens im Werkzeug- und Formenbau mit der Arbeit als Vorhabenpartner im Projekt futureTEX einhergehen.

Drei Fragen an Michael Wiesehütter, Geschäftsführer der WESKO GmbH, Stollberg

Welche Ziele verfolgen Sie mit Ihrer Arbeit im Projekt futureTEX?
Unser Ziel im Vorhaben Inmouldtronic war es, gemeinsam mit den Vorhabenpartnern intelligente textile Transporttechnik für Fahrradkuriere zu entwickeln. Wir realisierten die Idee einer smarten Tasche mit Standardadapter. Sensible Transportgüter, wie z. B. Medikamente, sollen unabhängig von überlasteten Straßen in Großstädten oder verteuerter Energie sicher ans Ziel gebracht werden. Um Produkte zu befördern, ist es unabdingbar, vernetzbare textile Geräte mit standardisierten Schnittstellen zu entwickeln, die eine Stromversorgung sowie einen Transfer mit Kabel oder sogar kabellos ermöglichen.
Im weiteren Anwendungsfeld eHealth des Projekts, nutzen wir die Technologie der leitfähigen Fasern in textilen Strukturen für den Bekleidungsbereich. Diese wurden mit einer Software zur Auswertung medizinisch relevanter Daten gekoppelt. Die Integration einer Funktionsdiagnostik in entsprechende Kleidung unterstützt, z. B. die Überwachung von Patienten oder Leistungssportlern. Über ein modulares Konzept werden z. B. Informationen über die Temperatur aufgezeichnet.

In welchem Vorhaben arbeiten Sie aktiv mit? Was sind Ihre Aufgaben?
WESKO war von 2016 bis 2019 im Umsetzungsvorhaben Inmouldtronic als Vorhabenpartner aktiv. Unsere Aufgaben bestanden darin, die einzelnen Bestandteile zu konstruieren, um später die Werkzeuge, als auch die Formeinsätze für das Spritzgießen der Steckverbinder zu erstellen. Spritzguss ist ein Verfahren, bei welchem Kunststoff unter Druck in ein Werkzeug eingespritzt wird, um dann als Fertigteil herauszukommen. Einmal angefertigt, können die Werkzeuge mit austauschbaren Formeinsätzen immer wieder die gleichen Bauteile fertigen, wodurch die Herstellungskosten erheblich sinken.
Zudem entwickelten wir die grundlegenden technischen Anforderungen für die einzelnen Bauteile der späteren Transporttasche: vom Steckverbinder über die ins Textil zu integrierenden elektronischen Komponenten bis hin zur textilen Verschaltung. Schlussendlich realisierten wir eine vollständige Struktur für den gesamten Herstellungsprozess, unter Berücksichtigung des Gefahrenpotentials.

Welchen Mehrwert möchte Ihr Unternehmen aus der Arbeit in futureTEX ziehen?
Durch die Beteiligung in den F&E-Verbundvorhaben haben wir Gelegenheit, von Beginn an in verschiedenen innovativen Themen mitzuarbeiten und die Entwicklung sogar maßgeblich zu beeinflussen. Im Idealfall generieren wir hierdurch künftiges Neugeschäft, ernten so die Früchte unserer Entwicklungsarbeit und sind mit neuen Technologien und Entwicklungen als Erstes am Markt. Besonderes Innovationspotenzial bietet dabei die interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit mit Akteuren verschiedener Branchen. Weiterhin gibt es im Bereich unserer Kernkompetenz „Steckverbinder“ auch eine Vielzahl denkbarer Anwendungsfälle in Marktsegmenten, in denen wir aktuell noch nicht unterwegs sind und die wir gern erschließen möchten.

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P3N Marketing

Logo monforts
Logo monforts
09.03.2020

Monforts ATC adventures in aquaculture

Monforts has recently been involved in a number of R&D trials aimed at improving the performance of the fishing cage nets employed in fish farming operations at its Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Germany.

The cultivation of both freshwater and saltwater fish populations under controlled conditions is a global industry valued at around $200 billion annually and only made possible with the use of huge aquaculture nets.

Monforts has recently been involved in a number of R&D trials aimed at improving the performance of the fishing cage nets employed in fish farming operations at its Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Germany.

The cultivation of both freshwater and saltwater fish populations under controlled conditions is a global industry valued at around $200 billion annually and only made possible with the use of huge aquaculture nets.

Biofouling
“These nets are very prone to biofouling and to avoid its negative impacts, high-pressure robotic jets are now used to clean them,” explains Monforts Head of Technical Textiles Jürgen Hanel. “Net cleaning is expensive and can also damage current antifouling coatings on the nets, causing contamination as well as fish health and welfare risks.
The development of more effective antifouling coatings for fishing cage nets has been one aspect of R&D work at the Monforts ATC, while the use of how alternative fibres could potentially be coated or finished to replace the polyamide which is currently most widely used has also been explored.
The issue of plastics and synthetic fibres in the oceans has generated global media attention recently, and the aquaculture industry is exploring all avenues that will lead to more sustainable practices.

Expansions
Since its opening in 2013, over €3 million has been invested in equipment at the Monforts ATC, which over an area of 1,200 square metres houses two full finishing lines, engineered to accommodate an extremely diverse range of processes, in addition to a Thermex range for the continuous dyeing of denim.

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AWOL Media

autoneum: Konzernergebnis 2019
autoneum: Konzernergebnis 2019
04.03.2020

autoneum: Konzernergebnis 2019

Autoneum ist 2019 organisch um 2.5% gewachsen und hat damit den rückläufigen Markt deutlich übertroffen. In Schweizer Franken stieg der Umsatz leicht auf 2 297.4 Mio. CHF. Wie bereits kommuniziert haben jedoch vor allem operative Ineffizienzen in Nordamerika und Wertberichtigungen auf Anlagen in dieser Region die Profitabilität stark belastet und zu einem Konzernverlust von –77.7 Mio. CHF geführt. Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt daher, für das Geschäftsjahr 2019 auf eine Dividende zu verzichten. Für 2020 werden basierend auf dem Anfang des Jahres neu lancierten Turnaroundprogramm in Nordamerika deutliche Profitabilitätssteigerungen erwartet.

Autoneum ist 2019 organisch um 2.5% gewachsen und hat damit den rückläufigen Markt deutlich übertroffen. In Schweizer Franken stieg der Umsatz leicht auf 2 297.4 Mio. CHF. Wie bereits kommuniziert haben jedoch vor allem operative Ineffizienzen in Nordamerika und Wertberichtigungen auf Anlagen in dieser Region die Profitabilität stark belastet und zu einem Konzernverlust von –77.7 Mio. CHF geführt. Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt daher, für das Geschäftsjahr 2019 auf eine Dividende zu verzichten. Für 2020 werden basierend auf dem Anfang des Jahres neu lancierten Turnaroundprogramm in Nordamerika deutliche Profitabilitätssteigerungen erwartet.

2019 war ein für die Automobilindustrie extrem herausforderndes Jahr. Die anhaltend schwache Weltkonjunktur, weiterhin bestehende Handelsstreitigkeiten und die zunehmende Regulierung der Mobilität haben sich negativ auf die Fahrzeugnachfrage ausgewirkt. Doch auch intern war 2019 für Autoneum ein Jahr des Wandels. So hat eine durch die neue Konzernleitung im Herbst durchgeführte Situationsanalyse ergeben, dass die kurz- und mittelfristige Geschäftsentwicklung des Konzerns neu bewertet werden muss. In der Business Group North America haben sich die operativen und kommerziellen Probleme als weiter reichend erwiesen als ursprünglich angenommen. Dementsprechend ist das im Frühjahr 2019 lancierte Turnaroundprogramm Anfang 2020 durch ein dezidiertes, weit umfassenderes Programm für die nordamerikanischen Standorte ersetzt worden.

Umsatzwachstum trotz rückläufigen Weltmarkts
Infolge der Nachfrageschwäche ist die Zahl der weltweit produzierten Fahrzeuge 2019 gegenüber dem Vorjahr erneut und deutlich gesunken, wobei das Produktionsminus mit knapp –6% wesentlich ausgeprägter war als 2018. Dank zahlreicher Neuanlaufe und des vorteilhaften Modellportfolios konnte Autoneum trotz der globalen Marktabkühlung ein organisches Umsatzwachstum von 2.5% erzielen. Der in Schweizer Franken konsolidierte Umsatz stieg von 2 281.5 Mio. CHF um 0.7% auf 2 297.4 Mio. CHF.

Profitabilität leidet unter operativen Ineffizienzen und Wertberichtigungen
Operative Ineffizienzen in Nordamerika und Wertberichtigungen auf Anlagen in dieser Region sind der Hauptgrund für das 2019 erstmalig negative Konzernergebnis. Zusätzlich wirkten sich die stark gesunkene Automobilproduktion in Europa und China sowie die damit verbundene schwächere Auslastung der Fertigungskapazitäten in den betroffenen Business Groups negativ auf die Profitabilität des Konzerns aus. Dementsprechend sank das EBITDA vor IFRS-16-Effekten auf 126.0 Mio. CHF (2018: 197.2 Mio. CHF), was einer EBITDA-Marge von 5.5% entspricht (2018: 8.6%). Der Einmaleffekt aus Wertberichtigungen in Höhe von –68.0 Mio. CHF hat das EBIT belastet, wodurch es sich auf –32.9 Mio. CHF (2018: 114.1 Mio. CHF) reduzierte. Ohne diesen Einmaleffekt summierte sich das EBIT auf 35.0 Mio. CHF. Die EBIT-Marge lag 2019 vor Wertberichtigungen bei 1.5%, unter Berücksichtigung derselben bei –1.4% (2018: 5.0%).

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 Gilberto Calzolari look with Eco Fisset1 (c) GB Network
Gilberto Calzolari look with Eco Fisset1
04.03.2020

Italian Converter presents new materials

And finishings of the E.C.O. KOSMOS cross-collection, continuing its ethical and sustainable path and having also exclusives collaborations with international brands
Italian Converter, a leading manufacturer of innovative fabrics for fashion, footwear and accessories, expands E.C.O. Kosmos, the fully traceable, transparent and 100% Made in Italy cross-collection. The acronym E.C.O. - Ecologic, Conversion, Optimization perfectly reflects the founding values of the Italian Converter philosophy and represents a further step in the company's responsible path. E.C.O. Kosmos has also been selected to be part of C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy) and also welcomed with enthusiasm the proposal to support C.L.A.S.S. Smart Materials Bank, the educational platform and e-shop of C.L.A.S.S. designed for young designers who want to discover and experiment with innovative and sustainable textile solutions from the best manufacturers in ways suitable for their reality.

Here are some highlights of the collection:

And finishings of the E.C.O. KOSMOS cross-collection, continuing its ethical and sustainable path and having also exclusives collaborations with international brands
Italian Converter, a leading manufacturer of innovative fabrics for fashion, footwear and accessories, expands E.C.O. Kosmos, the fully traceable, transparent and 100% Made in Italy cross-collection. The acronym E.C.O. - Ecologic, Conversion, Optimization perfectly reflects the founding values of the Italian Converter philosophy and represents a further step in the company's responsible path. E.C.O. Kosmos has also been selected to be part of C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy) and also welcomed with enthusiasm the proposal to support C.L.A.S.S. Smart Materials Bank, the educational platform and e-shop of C.L.A.S.S. designed for young designers who want to discover and experiment with innovative and sustainable textile solutions from the best manufacturers in ways suitable for their reality.

Here are some highlights of the collection:

  • E.C.O. Alba – E.C.O. Aurora, fabrics made of 50% casual cotton combined with AMNI SOUL ECO ® technology.
  • E.C.O. Sonica is a semi-shiny satin with an elegant and refined appearance. the textile sector at an international level.
  • E.C.O. Aly is a vintage effect raffia, a very trendy theme right now.

 

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Italian Converter
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GB Network

Autoneum (c) autoneum
Autoneum
04.03.2020

Autoneum: Report on financial year 2019

Net result impacted by operating losses and high impairments in North America

In 2019, Autoneum grew organically by 2.5% and has thereby significantly outperformed the declining market. In Swiss francs, revenue rose slightly to CHF 2 297.4 million. However, as previously communicated, operational inefficiencies in North America and impairments on fixed assets in that region had a particularly strong impact on profitability and led to a net loss of CHF –77.7 million. The Board of Directors therefore proposes that no dividend bedistributed for the 2019 financial year. Based on the new turnaround program launched in North America at the beginning of this year, significant profitability increases are expected for 2020.

Net result impacted by operating losses and high impairments in North America

In 2019, Autoneum grew organically by 2.5% and has thereby significantly outperformed the declining market. In Swiss francs, revenue rose slightly to CHF 2 297.4 million. However, as previously communicated, operational inefficiencies in North America and impairments on fixed assets in that region had a particularly strong impact on profitability and led to a net loss of CHF –77.7 million. The Board of Directors therefore proposes that no dividend bedistributed for the 2019 financial year. Based on the new turnaround program launched in North America at the beginning of this year, significant profitability increases are expected for 2020.

2019 was an extremely challenging year for the automobile industry. The continuing weakness of the global economy, ongoing trade disputes and the increasing regulation of mobility impacted vehicle demand negatively. But 2019 was also a year of change for Autoneum internally. An in-depth analysis carried out by the new Group Management in the fall showed a need to reevaluate the Group’s performance over the short- to medium-term. In Business Group North America, the operational and commercial problems have proven more extensive than originally assumed. As a result, the turnaround program launched in spring 2019 was replaced at the beginning of 2020 with a dedicated and far more comprehensive program for the North American sites.

Revenue growth despite a shrinking global market
As a result of weak demand, the number of light vehicles produced worldwide fell again sharply in 2019 compared to the previous year; whereby the decline of almost –6% was much steeper than in 2018. Thanks to numerous production ramp-ups and a favorable model portfolio, Autoneum generated organic revenue growth1 of 2.5%, despite the global market cooling. Revenue consolidated in Swiss francs rose by 0.7% from CHF 2 281.5 million to CHF 2 297.4 million.

Profitability2 impacted by operational inefficiencies and impairments
Operational inefficiencies in North America and impairments on fixed assets in this region were the main reason for the – first-ever – negative net result in 2019. In addition, the sharp drop in automobile production in Europe and China as well as associated lower utilization of production capacities in the affected Business Groups also burdened the Group’s profitability. EBITDA excluding IFRS 16 effects decreased to CHF 126.0 million (2018: CHF 197.2 million), which corresponds to an EBITDA margin of 5.5% (2018: 8.6%). One-time charges from impairments in the amount of CHF –68.0 million had a negative impact on EBIT, reducing it to CHF –32.9 million (2018: CHF 114.1 million). Without these one-time charges, EBIT amounted to CHF 35.0 million. The EBIT margin 1 Change in revenue in local currencies, adjusted for hyperinflation. 2 The figures for the 2019 financial year include IFRS 16 effects. Autoneum Management Ltd . Media Release . March 4, 2020 Page 2/5 excluding impairments was at 1.5% in 2019, and taking those into account the margin decreased to –1.4% (2018: 5.0%).

 

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Simian Chooses Kornit Atlas for Scaling of Direct-to-Garment Apparel Decoration (c) Kornit Atlas
Simian Chooses Kornit Atlas for Scaling of Direct-to-Garment Apparel Decoration
03.03.2020

Simian Chooses Kornit Atlas for Scaling of Direct-to-Garment Apparel Decoration

Netherlands-based operation expands on-demand garment decoration capabilities

Kornit Digital (Nasdaq: KRNT), a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology, announces Netherlands-based Simian, an online total print provider to more than half a million businesses and end-consumers, is implementing the Kornit Atlas digital direct-to-garment (DTG) system to increase its capacity for delivering sustainable, retail-ready decorated apparel on demand. Simian is the parent company of online print providing sites Reclameland, Drukland, and Flyerzone.

Netherlands-based operation expands on-demand garment decoration capabilities

Kornit Digital (Nasdaq: KRNT), a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology, announces Netherlands-based Simian, an online total print provider to more than half a million businesses and end-consumers, is implementing the Kornit Atlas digital direct-to-garment (DTG) system to increase its capacity for delivering sustainable, retail-ready decorated apparel on demand. Simian is the parent company of online print providing sites Reclameland, Drukland, and Flyerzone.

Having established itself as a total print solutions provider for signage, banners, posters, flags, and other digitally printed textiles, Simian first entered the decorated apparel market by implementing two entry-level, single-pallet DTG systems. Kornit Atlas, which can imprint more than a thousand garments per day with a single operator, will enable them to increase capacity to accommodate ongoing growth in this line of business.
Offering lower total cost of ownership than other DTG systems, Atlas meets the retail quality, wash and light fastness, and sustainability standards of the world’s largest apparel brands. Simian will use the system for nontoxic decoration of baby apparel and accessories, in addition to t-shirts, polos, sweaters, vests, and tote bags.

 

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PR4U

Compact II (c) Owl Media
Compact II
03.03.2020

Eltex of Sweden AB reports success with its Eye Compact II yarn

A close eye on quality with the Eye Compact II

Eltex of Sweden AB, a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association, reports solid success with its Eye Compact II yarn monitoring system for carpet tufting machines, since its launch at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona last June.

The sensor units of the Eye Compact II,Brian Hicks, Eltex CEO explains, have been successfully miniaturised to approximately a third of the size of those with the established Compact system, allowing them to be mounted on the very latest high speed tufting machines that are graphics driven, with limited space at the puller rollers.

Early stage prevention
Unlike the sensor systems that are employed at later positions on tufting machines – in order to detect faults in the formed fabric – Eye Compact II technology is about prevention at an earlier stage, through the detection of missing yarns.

A close eye on quality with the Eye Compact II

Eltex of Sweden AB, a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association, reports solid success with its Eye Compact II yarn monitoring system for carpet tufting machines, since its launch at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona last June.

The sensor units of the Eye Compact II,Brian Hicks, Eltex CEO explains, have been successfully miniaturised to approximately a third of the size of those with the established Compact system, allowing them to be mounted on the very latest high speed tufting machines that are graphics driven, with limited space at the puller rollers.

Early stage prevention
Unlike the sensor systems that are employed at later positions on tufting machines – in order to detect faults in the formed fabric – Eye Compact II technology is about prevention at an earlier stage, through the detection of missing yarns.

Critically, the sensors need to be installed after the last puller roller and before the tufting needles, because otherwise the roller could still be feeding yarns that will not been successfully taken by the needles. This is only possible with the extremely slim Eye Compact II units, which can also be positioned either above or below the rollers.

Guarantee
Another benefit is that the sensors can be arranged more closely together, with each of them monitoring 16 yarn positions, and their robustness ensures that once fitted, there is little the technicians or operators need to do.

Automatic
The Eye Compact II system easily learns pattern changes and displays the number of yarns involved to the operator for confirmation, and different parameters for different yarns groups can also even be set if required. With its research and development work primarily carried out at its headquarters in Osby, Sweden, and North American sales and service operated from its subsidiary in South Carolina, the manufacturing plant of Eltex has been located at Templemore in Ireland since 1976, providing significant advantages in terms of high flexibility and logistical services to customers on both sides of the Atlantic.

 

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Owl Media

PINKO expandiert in den koreanischen Markt
PINKO expandiert in den koreanischen Markt
02.03.2020

PINKO enters Korean market

In keeping with the brand’s internationalization strategy, Pinko is glad to announce an ambitious retail expansion plan in the Korean market.
The first phase of this retail project, developed in collaboration with Mitsui & Co. Italia and La Pace as local partner, saw the opening of two stores located inside two of the most important and prestigious Korean duty free shopping destinations.

The first Pinko shop in Korea opened its doors at the end of January at Seoul’s Shilla Duty Free Downtown Store, which houses the boutiques of the most prestigious global luxury brands. The inauguration of the second Pinko store in Korea was celebrated with an opening party on Feb. 20. This store is located in Seoul at the Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Dongdaemun, one of the most important Korean touristic attractions at day and night, thanks to its wide offering of merchan-dising categories, spanning from international luxury and fashion items to the highly popular Made in Korea beauty products.

In keeping with the brand’s internationalization strategy, Pinko is glad to announce an ambitious retail expansion plan in the Korean market.
The first phase of this retail project, developed in collaboration with Mitsui & Co. Italia and La Pace as local partner, saw the opening of two stores located inside two of the most important and prestigious Korean duty free shopping destinations.

The first Pinko shop in Korea opened its doors at the end of January at Seoul’s Shilla Duty Free Downtown Store, which houses the boutiques of the most prestigious global luxury brands. The inauguration of the second Pinko store in Korea was celebrated with an opening party on Feb. 20. This store is located in Seoul at the Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Dongdaemun, one of the most important Korean touristic attractions at day and night, thanks to its wide offering of merchan-dising categories, spanning from international luxury and fashion items to the highly popular Made in Korea beauty products.

Pinko’s retail expansion plan in the Korean market also includes the opening of two new stores by the end of 2020, while the company aims to operate a total of 14 boutiques, 6 inside department stores and 8 at Duty Free destinations, within three years.

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NETWORK PUBLIC RELATIONS

02.03.2020

TESCA announces the acquisition of Willy SCHMITZ

TESCA and Willy SCHMITZ announce that they have closed a transaction whereby TESCA is acquiring the business of Willy SCHMITZ and its operations, located in Germany.

TESCA, headquartered in Paris France, is a major supplier of automotive fabrics, value added textile parts and seating components. TESCA employs 3,500 people and operate 22 facilities globally.

Willy SCHMITZ, headquartered in Monchengladbach, Germany is a major supplier of fabrics to the German automotive manufacturers, but also to other industries, including via its affiliated company OGUS. Willy SCHMITZ employs 150 people and operates in two facilities in Germany.

“The TESCA and Willy SCHMITZ businesses are very complementary in terms of customer interface and geography”, said Carl de Freitas, TESCA CEO. “Merging our activities will provide a broader more efficient platform to support our customers globally.”

TESCA and Willy SCHMITZ announce that they have closed a transaction whereby TESCA is acquiring the business of Willy SCHMITZ and its operations, located in Germany.

TESCA, headquartered in Paris France, is a major supplier of automotive fabrics, value added textile parts and seating components. TESCA employs 3,500 people and operate 22 facilities globally.

Willy SCHMITZ, headquartered in Monchengladbach, Germany is a major supplier of fabrics to the German automotive manufacturers, but also to other industries, including via its affiliated company OGUS. Willy SCHMITZ employs 150 people and operates in two facilities in Germany.

“The TESCA and Willy SCHMITZ businesses are very complementary in terms of customer interface and geography”, said Carl de Freitas, TESCA CEO. “Merging our activities will provide a broader more efficient platform to support our customers globally.”

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Tesca Willy Schmitz GmbH Ogus Netze
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Agence Apoce

Textildruckerei Mayer baut zweites Standbein auf (c) Heinrich Mayer GmbH
Textildruckerei Mayer baut zweites Standbein auf
02.03.2020

Textildruckerei Mayer baut zweites Standbein auf

Das bulgarische Tochterunternehmen der Textildruckerei Mayer aus Meßstetten-Unterdigisheim hat zum Jahresbeginn 2020 sein Portfolio erweitert. Während der Schwerpunkt bisher auf textiler Lohnveredlung lag, hat Amcotec nun seine Kapazitäten für Montage- und Fertigungsaufträge ausgebaut und Mitarbeiter in den Bereichen Prüfen, Montieren und Veredeln geschult. Für Maschinenbauer und Elektronikunternehmen schafft Amcotec damit ein Angebot zur Auslagerung lohnintensiver Arbeitsschritte. Gleichzeitig stellt das Unternehmen mit diesem Ansatz erneut seine Fähigkeit unter Beweis, bestehende Kompetenzen schnell neuen Marktchancen anzupassen.
 
Nachfrage formt Dienstleistungsangebot
„Die aktuelle Lage der Weltwirtschaft macht dem gesamten Maschinenbau zu schaffen“, so Michael Steidle, Geschäftsführer der Textildruckerei Mayer, „das Auftragsvolumen ist zurückgegangen und die Hersteller stehen unter großem Preisdruck. Für sie kann die Auslagerung ausgesuchter Montage- und Fertigungsschritte ein wichtiger finanzieller Vorteil sein.“

Das bulgarische Tochterunternehmen der Textildruckerei Mayer aus Meßstetten-Unterdigisheim hat zum Jahresbeginn 2020 sein Portfolio erweitert. Während der Schwerpunkt bisher auf textiler Lohnveredlung lag, hat Amcotec nun seine Kapazitäten für Montage- und Fertigungsaufträge ausgebaut und Mitarbeiter in den Bereichen Prüfen, Montieren und Veredeln geschult. Für Maschinenbauer und Elektronikunternehmen schafft Amcotec damit ein Angebot zur Auslagerung lohnintensiver Arbeitsschritte. Gleichzeitig stellt das Unternehmen mit diesem Ansatz erneut seine Fähigkeit unter Beweis, bestehende Kompetenzen schnell neuen Marktchancen anzupassen.
 
Nachfrage formt Dienstleistungsangebot
„Die aktuelle Lage der Weltwirtschaft macht dem gesamten Maschinenbau zu schaffen“, so Michael Steidle, Geschäftsführer der Textildruckerei Mayer, „das Auftragsvolumen ist zurückgegangen und die Hersteller stehen unter großem Preisdruck. Für sie kann die Auslagerung ausgesuchter Montage- und Fertigungsschritte ein wichtiger finanzieller Vorteil sein.“

Den Markt, über den er spricht, kennt Michael Steidle gut: Er ist ausgebildeter Elektromechanikermeister und hat seine Lehrzeit beim Waagenhersteller Bizerba absolviert, bevor er über seine Frau zur Textilindustrie kam. Die Entscheidung, im Werk in Bulgarien einen Arbeitsbereich für Montagedienstleistungen aufzubauen, ist deshalb so naheliegend wie fundiert.

Amcotec, das Tochterunternehmen der Textildruckerei Mayer in Petrich besteht seit 2011. Ziel der Ausgründung war es, ausgewählte textile Aufträge günstiger bearbeiten zu können. Außerdem begleitete die Textildruckerei Mayer damit einige ihrer wichtigsten Kunden bei deren eigener Produktionsverlagerung. Diese Zusammenarbeit vor Ort in Bulgarien besteht vielfach bis heute.

Jedoch ist das Land mit dem niedrigsten Lohnniveau der EU nicht nur ein attraktiver Standort für Textilveredlung. Der Vorteil kommt bei allen lohnintensiven Arbeitsschritten zum Tragen – auch bei Montagedienstleistungen. Deshalb umfasst das Portfolio der bulgarischen Amcotec seit Jahresbeginn 2020 auch Baugruppen- und Kleinmontagen, Baugruppenfertigungen, Kunststoffbearbeitung und Kommissionierung. Kurzum: Das Team in Petrich prüft, montiert und veredelt, was der Kunde wünscht.

Vorteilhafte Rahmenbedingungen
Ein baden-württembergisches Elektronikunternehmen ist bereits Kunde bei Amcotec. Michael Steidle: „Je geringer das Gewicht der Teile, die in Bulgarien weiterverarbeitet werden sollen, desto größer der Vorteil für den Kunden. Dasselbe gilt, wenn mehrere Arbeitsschritte an einem Teil vorzunehmen sind. Dann kann der Kunde von den Lohneinsparungen profitieren, ohne diese durch einen aufwendigen Transport, den wir ebenfalls koordinieren, wieder zu schmälern.“

Seinen Preisvorteil kombiniert Amcotec mit der Tatsache, dass das Werk seit jeher unter Leitung des deutschen Geschäftsführers Volker Hildebrand steht. „Kunden aus Deutschland und Baden-Württemberg dürfen sich auf jeden Fall gut verstanden fühlen“, sagt Michael Steidle mit einem Augenzwinkern.

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Heinrich Mayer GmbH

Trevira CS sample wall in the special exhibition "Textile Future by Trevira CS“ (c) Trevira
Trevira CS sample wall in the special exhibition "Textile Future by Trevira CS“
28.02.2020

Trevira at BCFA Open Berlin

Trevira will be joining the first BCFA Open Berlin pop-up exhibition, which will be held at the British Embassy on 6 May at the same time of Berlin Design Week (4 – 10 May 2020). The one-day fair is being organised by the British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA), and members of the association will have the opportunity to display their products in the atrium of the post-modern embassy building.  

At the exhibition, specially invited interior designers and furnishers, along with purchasers from the contract market, will be able to find out more about the collections and products of high-end British manufacturers and textile houses, and attend interesting talks by two top specialists of the sector.

Trevira will be joining the first BCFA Open Berlin pop-up exhibition, which will be held at the British Embassy on 6 May at the same time of Berlin Design Week (4 – 10 May 2020). The one-day fair is being organised by the British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA), and members of the association will have the opportunity to display their products in the atrium of the post-modern embassy building.  

At the exhibition, specially invited interior designers and furnishers, along with purchasers from the contract market, will be able to find out more about the collections and products of high-end British manufacturers and textile houses, and attend interesting talks by two top specialists of the sector.

Trevira will be showing a selection of Trevira CS fabrics which were on display earlier this year at the Heimtextil 2020, where they featured in the special exhibition ‘Textile Future by Trevira CS’. These fabrics are permanently flame retardant and can be deployed in a wide range of applications, as Berlin design company studio aisslinger impressively showed in the exhibition at the Trevira stand. For the Heimtextil fair, the prestigious studio aisslinger design team worked together with Trevira, creating a concept that revealed just how attractive and playful Trevira CS fabrics can be in a variety of settings on the contract market, including hospitality, healthcare, workspaces, public spaces and transport.

Designers and architects who are interested in taking part in the event are welcome to register their details with Trevira.

 

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Trevira

Michael Roellke, Volker Schmid, Jochen Adler und André Wissenberg (von links nach rechts) bei der Podiumsdiskussion zusammen mit Sudipto Mandal aus der indischen Niederlassung. (c) Oerlikon Manmade Fibers
Michael Roellke, Volker Schmid, Jochen Adler und André Wissenberg (von links nach rechts) bei der Podiumsdiskussion zusammen mit Sudipto Mandal aus der indischen Niederlassung.
27.02.2020

Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment sets a trend with three Customer Days in India

Technology transfer that is creating waves

For more than a decade now, the Manmade Fibers segment of the Swiss Oerlikon Group has been hosting a comprehensive technology symposium at the beginning of each year in the Indian region around Silvassa/Daman. Numerous Indian manmade fiber producers have settled in this area, around a four-hour drive north of Mumbai. Fed from Oerlikon polycondensation and extrusion systems, these companies manufacture polyester, nylon and polypropylene on large-scale installations with Oerlikon Barmag WINGS POY, WINGS FDY, IDY and DTY product lines and using Oerlikon Neumag’s staple fiber and BCF technologies. Reason enough for the Manmade Fibers segment’s experts to regularly provide their clientèle with detailed specialist presentations in India on the latest developments of the product and service portfolio.

Technology transfer that is creating waves

For more than a decade now, the Manmade Fibers segment of the Swiss Oerlikon Group has been hosting a comprehensive technology symposium at the beginning of each year in the Indian region around Silvassa/Daman. Numerous Indian manmade fiber producers have settled in this area, around a four-hour drive north of Mumbai. Fed from Oerlikon polycondensation and extrusion systems, these companies manufacture polyester, nylon and polypropylene on large-scale installations with Oerlikon Barmag WINGS POY, WINGS FDY, IDY and DTY product lines and using Oerlikon Neumag’s staple fiber and BCF technologies. Reason enough for the Manmade Fibers segment’s experts to regularly provide their clientèle with detailed specialist presentations in India on the latest developments of the product and service portfolio.

And this was once again the case at the event held at the beginning of 2020, where around 450 managers and employees from local businesses took the opportunity to exchange ideas and information. For the third time in succession, Oerlikon also entered into dialog with the next generation of managers at major Indian polyester and nylon manufacturers in a separate event hosted in Mumbai beforehand. The technology symposium was again held – for the very first time – just a few days later and in a slightly modified form at a second venue: in Kolkata in West Bengal, a potential second future key location for manufacturing manmade fibers in India according to plans revealed by the Indian government. Here, the discussions held by the Oerlikon experts focused above all on the transfer of technologies for manufacturing polyester, nylon and polypropylene. Oerlikon is able to offer the entire process chain – from the melt to the textured yarn or the fibers and including the necessary semi- and fullyautomated logistics process – from a single source. This is of interest above all for potential new customers and investors in West Bengal and neighboring Bangladesh, as some do not have decades of expertise in manufacturing manmade fibers, as is the case for most companies in the region around Silvassa/Daman.

 

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Oerlikon Manmade Fibers