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Epson „Heat Free“-Tour (c) Epson Germany
Epson „Heat Free“-Tour
18.02.2020

Epson „Heat Free“-Tour

Epson lädt Fachhandelspartner aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz zu seiner „Heat-Free“-Tour ein. An insgesamt acht Lokationen stellt das Unternehmen im Februar und März 2020 den Epson Solution Plus+ Partnern seine Business-Inkjet-Strategie des nächsten Jahres vor. Die Besucher der Roadshow sind eingeladen, einen ersten Blick auf die kommende Generation der Epson Linehead Business-Inkjets sowie neue DIN A3 Scansysteme zu werfen. Daneben steht die Präsentation des neuen cloudbasierten Remote-Maintenance Tools für Fachhändler auf der Agenda. Auf der Veranstaltung haben Handelspartner die Möglichkeit, mit Epson Vertretern sowohl die neuen Maschinen als auch die Marketingmaßnahmen zu diskutieren.

Epson lädt Fachhandelspartner aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz zu seiner „Heat-Free“-Tour ein. An insgesamt acht Lokationen stellt das Unternehmen im Februar und März 2020 den Epson Solution Plus+ Partnern seine Business-Inkjet-Strategie des nächsten Jahres vor. Die Besucher der Roadshow sind eingeladen, einen ersten Blick auf die kommende Generation der Epson Linehead Business-Inkjets sowie neue DIN A3 Scansysteme zu werfen. Daneben steht die Präsentation des neuen cloudbasierten Remote-Maintenance Tools für Fachhändler auf der Agenda. Auf der Veranstaltung haben Handelspartner die Möglichkeit, mit Epson Vertretern sowohl die neuen Maschinen als auch die Marketingmaßnahmen zu diskutieren.

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Epson Germany

DyStar resigns from ETAD and joined TEGEWA
DyStar resigns from ETAD and joined TEGEWA
17.02.2020

DyStar resigns from ETAD and joined TEGEWA

DyStar, a leading specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation has resigned from Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers (ETAD) and joined TEGEWA as a member since January 2020.

Despite being one of the major sponsors and supporters of ETAD for many years, DyStar had to make this decision in response to the new industry challenges. The executive decision to leave ETAD and join TEGEWA was made after careful considerations on current global business needs, market demands and customers’ requirements. In conclusion, DyStar decided to work with an organization that can better represent and effectively support the Chemical Industry in a fast and challenging environment, and at the same time, provide essential support to the Textile Chemical Producers, the Brands and Retailers, among other stakeholders in the worldwide supply chain.

DyStar, a leading specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation has resigned from Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers (ETAD) and joined TEGEWA as a member since January 2020.

Despite being one of the major sponsors and supporters of ETAD for many years, DyStar had to make this decision in response to the new industry challenges. The executive decision to leave ETAD and join TEGEWA was made after careful considerations on current global business needs, market demands and customers’ requirements. In conclusion, DyStar decided to work with an organization that can better represent and effectively support the Chemical Industry in a fast and challenging environment, and at the same time, provide essential support to the Textile Chemical Producers, the Brands and Retailers, among other stakeholders in the worldwide supply chain.

TEGEWA, being a sector association within the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI), is also actively involved in the work of VCI. The association has over 100 members and represents manufacturers of chemical substances and mixtures, such as surfactants, textile, paper and leather auxiliaries, colorants, cosmetic raw materials, antimicrobial agents, polymeric flocculants and allied products.

TEGEWA has also deeply engaged with DyStar and its partners of GCIRT on many meaningful discussions for the industry, such as communications with the ZDHC Organisation.

Fanny Vermandel, Vice President, Global Marketing Coloration at DyStar said, “At DyStar, we are customer-focused. We find TEGEWA a good fit and appreciate their diverse network. Most importantly, we are delighted to learn that TEGEWA works with many organizations such as IVTG and t+m, Brands and Retailers and other stakeholders in the worldwide supply chain.”

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DyStar TEGEWA ETAD
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DyStar

Sicomin Launches New Bio Systems at JEC World 2020. (c) Sicomin
Sicomin Launches New Bio Systems at JEC World 2020.
17.02.2020

Sicomin Launches New Bio Systems at JEC World 2020.

Sicomin continues to assert itself as the leading formulator and supplier of high-performance, bio-based epoxy resin systems with the launch of new bioresins at JEC World 2020, Hall 6, Booth 43. The group will unveil a variety of products that are each available in industrial quantities for series production within Automotive, Wind Energy and Civil Engineering.

Sicomin continues to assert itself as the leading formulator and supplier of high-performance, bio-based epoxy resin systems with the launch of new bioresins at JEC World 2020, Hall 6, Booth 43. The group will unveil a variety of products that are each available in industrial quantities for series production within Automotive, Wind Energy and Civil Engineering.

Bio Fire Retardant Epoxy Gelcoat for Wind Energy and Infrastructure
Sicomin will showcase SGi 128, an innovative intumescent epoxy gelcoat developed specifically for fire retardant coating applications for critical components found in the Wind Energy and Civil Engineering markets.
SGi 128 Gelcoat is produced with 38% of its carbon content derived from non-oil sources and is a halogen free gelcoat that provides outstanding fire protection for epoxy laminates and extremely low smoke toxicity. Available with both fast and slow hardeners, this easy to apply epoxy system forms a much tougher and waterproof part surface than traditional intumescent coatings. Sicomin’s SGi 128 is available in industrial volumes with short lead times and has been successfully tested to EN 13501 (EUROCLASS B-S1-d0) and ASTM E84 (Class A).

NEW Bio Resin for HP-RTM processing for Automotive
Sicomin’s new bio-resin specifically formulated for HP-RTM processing, SR GreenPoxy® 28, is the sixth product in Sicomin’s renowned GreenPoxy® range. SR GreenPoxy® 28 is a fast cycle, low toxicity, third generation bio-based formulation aimed specifically at the HP-RTM moulding processes used for both high performance Automotive structural parts and aesthetic carbon fibre components. The new formulation has been optimized for fast production cycle times and superior mechanical performance and is a more sustainable alternative to traditional resins providing exceptional performance and quality for high volume programmes.

GreenPoxy® InfuGreen 810 on display with the GREENBOATS Flax 27 Daysailer on the JEC Planets
With very low viscosity at room temperature, InfuGreen 810 has been formulated to support manufacturers seeking bio-based alternatives for producing parts using injection or infusion techniques. Produced with 38% plant-based carbon content, InfuGreen 810 holds the DNV GL certification, providing extra assurance of the product’s quality, efficiency and safety standards. This high-performance epoxy infusion system is demonstrated at JEC World through the display of the GREENBOATS Flax 27 daysailer on the JEC Planets.

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JEC World Sicomin
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Geldscheine werden aus Baumwollfasern hergestellt (c) pixabay
Geldscheine werden aus Baumwollfasern hergestellt
17.02.2020

Baumwolltagung: Passion for Cotton!

  • 35. Internationale Baumwolltagung Bremen vom 25. - 27. März 2020
  • Spannend: Fluoreszierende Baumwolle, magnetische Baumwolle, Baumwolle als perfektes Funktionstextil – State of the Art der technischen Produkte

Bremen: Die Internationale Baumwolltagung vom 25. bis 27. März präsentiert Fachbesuchern aus allen wesentlichen Kontinenten im historischen Rathaus am Marktplatz der Hansestadt Bremen hochaktuelle und zukunftsträchtige Themen der Baumwolltextilbeschaffungskette und diskutiert daraus resultierende Herausforderungen für den Markt. Dabei sind Wissenschaft und Praxis gleichermaßen vertreten.

  • 35. Internationale Baumwolltagung Bremen vom 25. - 27. März 2020
  • Spannend: Fluoreszierende Baumwolle, magnetische Baumwolle, Baumwolle als perfektes Funktionstextil – State of the Art der technischen Produkte

Bremen: Die Internationale Baumwolltagung vom 25. bis 27. März präsentiert Fachbesuchern aus allen wesentlichen Kontinenten im historischen Rathaus am Marktplatz der Hansestadt Bremen hochaktuelle und zukunftsträchtige Themen der Baumwolltextilbeschaffungskette und diskutiert daraus resultierende Herausforderungen für den Markt. Dabei sind Wissenschaft und Praxis gleichermaßen vertreten.

Schon am Eröffnungstag, am Mittwoch, den 25. März, beschäftigt sich eine hochspannende Session mit alternativer und bisher wenig bekannter Verwendung des natürlichen, erneuerbaren und biologisch abbaubaren Rohstoffs Baumwolle in innovativen Produkten mit hohem Nutzwert. Innerhalb der Session ,Innovative Textile and Technical Products‘ wird anhand von vier Beispielen deutlich, dass die Nutzung von Baumwolle weit über Haushaltstextilien und Bekleidung hinausgeht. Vielmehr ist Baumwolle wegen ihrer intelligenten Eigenschaften auch in technischen Produkten oder auch in Smart-Textilien zu finden.

Michael Jänecke, Director Brand Management Technical Textiles & Textile Processing bei der Messe Frankfurt, leitet mit seiner umfassenden Markterfahrung die Session. Schon seit vielen Jahren ist er unter anderem für die Organisation internationalen Leitmessen Techtextil und Texprocess verantwortlich.

Fallbeispiel 1:
Nachhaltige Baumwolle für fälschungssichere Geldscheine

Bernadette O’Brian vom Directorat Banknoten bei der Europäischen Zentralbank in Frankfurt (EZB) ist verantwortlich für die umwelt- und gesundheitsgerechte sowie die fälschungssichere Produktion von Banknoten. In ihrem Vortrag ‚Der Einsatz von nachhaltigen Baumwollfasern in Euro-Banknoten‘ beleuchtet sie im Rahmen der globalen Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie der EZB die europaweiten Herstellungspraktiken von Banknotenpapier inklusive der Kontrolle der Fertigungsprozesse.

Fallbeispiel 2:
Fluoreszierende, supermagnetische und wasserabweisende Baumwolle

Dr. Filipe Natalio gehört als leitender Mitarbeiter und Forscher dem Weizmann Institut für Wissenschaft in Rehovot, Israel an und arbeitet hier für die Abteilung Pflanzen- und Umweltforschung, angeschlossen an das Kimmel Zentrum für Archäologische Studien. Er präsentiert unter dem Thema ‚Rohstofflandwirtschaft: Die Züchtung von Baumwolle mit einzigartigen Funktionen‘ Ergebnisse seiner Arbeiten, bei denen Baumwolle mit fluoreszierenden, supermagnetischen und wasserabweisenden Fähigkeiten ausgestattet werden kann. Dies geschieht nicht etwa durch eine chemische Veränderung, sondern biologisch durch die Implementierung eines speziell entwickelten Glukosemoleküls in Baumwolle. Die Entwicklung hat das Potential, großformatig in baumwollbasierten Funktionsmaterialien und -textilien eingesetzt zu werden.

Fallbeispiel 3:
Innovative Wattierungen und Gewebe für Einrichtung und Outdoor

In einem Doppelvortrag stellen Matthias Boehme und Daniel Odermatt innovative Textilien für den Einrichtungs- und Outdoorsektor vor. Matthias Boehme ist Inhaber der Bremer Agentur Textile Solutions & Consulting. Er präsentiert Produktideen für Wattierungen zur Anwendung in Möbeln des deutschen Vliesstoff- und Composite-Herstellers Norafin Industries, Mildenau. Diese sind nicht etwa aus ölbasierten Chemiefasern, sondern aus Baumwolle und weiteren biobasierten Naturfasern und finden Anwendung im Bereich Heimtex (z. B. Tapeten) oder auch bei funktionellen Komponenten für technische Textilien und für Bekleidungsentwicklungen.

Daniel Odermatt ist Divisionmanager der Gewebemanufaktur Stotz & Co. AG, Zürich, Schweiz. Das Unternehmen ist bekannt für die Entwicklung hochfunktionaler Baumwollgewebe. Zum Beispiel werden Extra-Langstapelfasern weich gesponnen und gezwirnt und dann in höchstmöglicher Dichte verwoben. Das Resultat ist ein dichtes Allwettergewebe mit natürlichen Eigenschaften und höchstem Tragekomfort. Das Material ist regenfest, absolut winddicht und mit einer Atmungsaktivität ausgestattet, die nur mit Naturmaterialien erreicht werden kann.

Fallbeispiel 4:
3D-Gewebe aus Baumwolle/Leinen zur Behandlung von Hautkrankheiten

Dr. Iwona Frydrych von der Universität für Technologie in Łódź, Polen, ist Professorin an der Fakultät für Materialentwicklung und Textildesign. Ihr Thema ist die Unterstützung medizinischer Behandlung von Hautkrankheiten durch ein 3D-Design für Bekleidung aus Baumwoll-Leinen-Mischungen. Auf das Material werden Mikrokapseln mit erwiesen hautberuhigenden Pflanzensubstanzen aufgetragen. Das so ausgerüstete Material hat direkten Kontakt mit der Haut. Der Inhalt der Mikrokapseln wird durch Körperwärme und -feuchtigkeit freigesetzt. Studien zufolge führt dies zu einer Linderung von Hautbeschwerden.

 

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Bremer Baumwollbörse

RIRI and COEURDOR join forces
RIRI and COEURDOR join forces
14.02.2020

RIRI and COEURDOR join forces

Riri and Coeurdor announce that they are creating the largest metal accessories group dedicated to the high-end luxury brands. The combination of the two companies will result in a unique value proposition, offering the full range of metal trims. This will allow luxury brands to simplify their supply-chain and benefit from unique innovation capabilities, including new technology like 3D printing and stainless steel. They will also rely on a production network that spans from France, Italy, Switzerland to Portugal, offering maximum flexibility and security of supply adapted to the fashion market requirements.

Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Maîche (France), Coeurdor is a manufacturer of metal accessories for the luxury industry. The company is specialized in surface finishings and manufacture of metal products for Luxury leather goods, with production facilities in France and Portugal. The company is well-known for the quality of its products, its innovation capabilities and strong customer relationships.

Riri and Coeurdor announce that they are creating the largest metal accessories group dedicated to the high-end luxury brands. The combination of the two companies will result in a unique value proposition, offering the full range of metal trims. This will allow luxury brands to simplify their supply-chain and benefit from unique innovation capabilities, including new technology like 3D printing and stainless steel. They will also rely on a production network that spans from France, Italy, Switzerland to Portugal, offering maximum flexibility and security of supply adapted to the fashion market requirements.

Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Maîche (France), Coeurdor is a manufacturer of metal accessories for the luxury industry. The company is specialized in surface finishings and manufacture of metal products for Luxury leather goods, with production facilities in France and Portugal. The company is well-known for the quality of its products, its innovation capabilities and strong customer relationships.

Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mendrisio (Switzerland), Riri is a well-known brand, producing zippers and buttons, through Riri and Cobrax brands, mostly for the high-end luxury market. Riri is the privileged choice of many brands in light of high quality of the creations released season after season, ever-ending effort in terms of innovation, personalization of details and high service levels. The company has a world commercial presence, with commercial offices in Paris, New York City, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Shanghai and four manufacturing sites across Switzerland and Italy.

Robert Jeambrun, Chairman of Coeurdor said: “We are very excited to open this new chapter of our history together with Riri. We believe the two organizations share the same values, including a focus on innovation and dedication to high service levels for our customers. Crossing our path with Riri will enable us to continue our growth story and increase our financial means, becoming the supplier of choice of high-end luxury brands.”

Renato Usoni, CEO of Riri Group said: “We are welcoming the Coeurdor family. The alliance of the two groups will create a new leader in the market with a unique business model and industrial means capable of supplying all metal pieces needed by our clients, from zippers to buttons and metal trims, all at once. The combined offering will be highly synergetic and will allow our clients to better industrialize their supply chains and benefit from unique innovation capabilities.”

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Riri Group coeurdor
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PFAFF INDUSTRIAL auf der Messe SIMAC Tanning Tech (c) PFAFF Industrial
PFAFF INDUSTRIAL auf der Messe SIMAC Tanning Tech
13.02.2020

PFAFF INDUSTRIAL at SIMAC Tanning Tech

At this year’s trade fair „SIMAC Tanning Tech“, PFAFF Industrial, together with DÜRKOPP ADLER and the regional agency DAP ITALIA, will present the latest solutions for shoe and leather processing. The fair will take place in Milan from 19th to 21st of February 2020. The joint booth is located in Hall 14, No. C09.

PFAFF News and Highlights:

PFAFF 3806
New integrated workplace for closing rub-down seams, such as heel-, front- and side seams on street shoes, slippers and leg boots. The PFAFF 3806 is equipped with two-thread chainstitch high-speed seamer head PFAFF 5487 with drop feed and variable top feed, high lift and adjustable top feed pressure, which ensures consistently high quality. Reinforcing tapes, which may be applied from top impart greater durability to the seams and prevent fine leathers from being pulled out of shape. Automatic control sequences (via parameter or photocell) reduce the manual handling and increase the process reliability and output.

At this year’s trade fair „SIMAC Tanning Tech“, PFAFF Industrial, together with DÜRKOPP ADLER and the regional agency DAP ITALIA, will present the latest solutions for shoe and leather processing. The fair will take place in Milan from 19th to 21st of February 2020. The joint booth is located in Hall 14, No. C09.

PFAFF News and Highlights:

PFAFF 3806
New integrated workplace for closing rub-down seams, such as heel-, front- and side seams on street shoes, slippers and leg boots. The PFAFF 3806 is equipped with two-thread chainstitch high-speed seamer head PFAFF 5487 with drop feed and variable top feed, high lift and adjustable top feed pressure, which ensures consistently high quality. Reinforcing tapes, which may be applied from top impart greater durability to the seams and prevent fine leathers from being pulled out of shape. Automatic control sequences (via parameter or photocell) reduce the manual handling and increase the process reliability and output.

PFAFF 1591
On the fair PFAFF INDUSTRIAL will show its electronic single-needle shoe post-bed machine with touch-control panel, new thread trimmer for short thread ends (< 5 mm) and new programmable thread tension. The key benefit of “programmable thread tension” is that suitable thread tensions can be applied for different material thicknesses and/or for different seam sequences (as these can be programmed on electronic machines). The tensions can be accessed and/or set via a knee switch or stitch counting. Manual setting of the thread tension, as is common with current shoe machines, is no longer necessary with the programmed thread tension.

PFAFF 8303i
The ot-air taping machine for welding continuous seams on water-resistant, waterproof and breathable materials will be exhibited as “shoe version” with very small/slim post from back. Effortlessly shoe uppers with small radii can be taped. The slim post and the differential feed (via two separate drive motors for the top and bottom feed roller) ensures absolute neat seams and a requested fullness und shaped parts.
 

Ascend to purchase compounding and masterbatch businesses of Poliblend and Esseti Plast. (c) Ascend Performance Materials, APMPR041
Ascend to purchase compounding and masterbatch businesses of Poliblend and Esseti Plast.
13.02.2020

Ascend to purchase compounding and masterbatch businesses of Poliblend and Esseti Plast

Ascend Performance Materials, the largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 66 resin, announced today it signed an agreement to purchase Poliblend and Esseti Plast GD from D’Ottavio Group. The acquisition includes a manufacturing facility in Mozzate, Italy, the masterbatch portfolio of Esseti Plast GD and the engineering plastics portfolio of Poliblend, which consists of virgin and recycled grades of PA66, PA6, PBT and POM.

Poliblend offers compounding and masterbatch services, including color and additive concentrates that enhance the appeal and end-use performance of plastics products, packaging and fibers. Its certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO TS 16949.

Giancarlo D’Ottavio, Poliblend’s president, will continue to run Poliblend’s operations and join Ascend’s European management team. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter.

Ascend Performance Materials, the largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 66 resin, announced today it signed an agreement to purchase Poliblend and Esseti Plast GD from D’Ottavio Group. The acquisition includes a manufacturing facility in Mozzate, Italy, the masterbatch portfolio of Esseti Plast GD and the engineering plastics portfolio of Poliblend, which consists of virgin and recycled grades of PA66, PA6, PBT and POM.

Poliblend offers compounding and masterbatch services, including color and additive concentrates that enhance the appeal and end-use performance of plastics products, packaging and fibers. Its certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO TS 16949.

Giancarlo D’Ottavio, Poliblend’s president, will continue to run Poliblend’s operations and join Ascend’s European management team. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter.

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EMG

The first Platinum Cradle to Cradle Certificate awarded to Rajby Textiles. (c) AWOL Media
The first Platinum Cradle to Cradle Certificate awarded to Rajby Textiles.
12.02.2020

World’s first C2C Platinum for Rajby Textiles

Monforts customer Rajby Textiles is the first company in the world to have finally achieved the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Platinum Standard for a product. Its Beluga denim fabrics have gained the ultimate sustainability score in all five categories covered by the C2C standard, which is acknowledged as involving the toughest and most thorough testing and assessment it is possible to put a product through.

As such, Beluga denim fabric is based on 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and employs no hazardous chemicals in its production. At the same time, it is both recyclable and biodegradable, with 100% of the energy used in its production offset by green energy and involving a closed loop system with no waste water generated and no material wastage.

The new Beluga denim fabrics, however, represent a new zenith in circular denim production. To meet the active cycling requirement, Rajby has committed to using Beluga denim fabric exclusively in apparel products sold by retailers with take back programmes in place and estimated expected cycling rates for such products

Monforts customer Rajby Textiles is the first company in the world to have finally achieved the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Platinum Standard for a product. Its Beluga denim fabrics have gained the ultimate sustainability score in all five categories covered by the C2C standard, which is acknowledged as involving the toughest and most thorough testing and assessment it is possible to put a product through.

As such, Beluga denim fabric is based on 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and employs no hazardous chemicals in its production. At the same time, it is both recyclable and biodegradable, with 100% of the energy used in its production offset by green energy and involving a closed loop system with no waste water generated and no material wastage.

The new Beluga denim fabrics, however, represent a new zenith in circular denim production. To meet the active cycling requirement, Rajby has committed to using Beluga denim fabric exclusively in apparel products sold by retailers with take back programmes in place and estimated expected cycling rates for such products

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Rajby C2C
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AWOL Media

Joe Kline (c) Baldwin Technology
Joe Kline
12.02.2020

Baldwin Technology appoints Joe Kline as new President and CEO

     Experienced people-centric leader to strengthen product and service capabilities

The leadership team of Baldwin Technology Company Inc. has appointed Joe Kline as its new President and CEO, effective January 17, 2020. Baldwin is a leading global manufacturer of innovative process-automation technology for the printing, packaging and converting industries. Acting CEO Kyle Chapman will continue as Baldwin’s Chairman, and devote greater focus to BW Forsyth Partners’ rapidly expanding portfolio. In 2012, Forsyth acquired thenpublic Baldwin and took it private.

Prior to joining Baldwin, Kline served as the president of a division in Eaton’s electrical sector. In addition, his previous experience includes commercial leadership roles at Eaton, Duke Manufacturing and Emerson. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Ohio University and a Master of Business Administration in international business from Saint Louis University.

     Experienced people-centric leader to strengthen product and service capabilities

The leadership team of Baldwin Technology Company Inc. has appointed Joe Kline as its new President and CEO, effective January 17, 2020. Baldwin is a leading global manufacturer of innovative process-automation technology for the printing, packaging and converting industries. Acting CEO Kyle Chapman will continue as Baldwin’s Chairman, and devote greater focus to BW Forsyth Partners’ rapidly expanding portfolio. In 2012, Forsyth acquired thenpublic Baldwin and took it private.

Prior to joining Baldwin, Kline served as the president of a division in Eaton’s electrical sector. In addition, his previous experience includes commercial leadership roles at Eaton, Duke Manufacturing and Emerson. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Ohio University and a Master of Business Administration in international business from Saint Louis University.

Kline’s appointment follows the 2019 appointments of four Baldwin business segment presidents: Rich Bennett at AMS Spectral UV, Tomas Anderbjer at Baldwin Precision Applications, Vince Balistrieri at Baldwin Vision Systems, and Matt Shishikura at Baldwin Japan.

 

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Baldwin Technology

Ecosensor Logo (c) GB Network
Ecosensor Logo
11.02.2020

Asahi Kasei Advance champions sustainability at ISPO 2020 with ECOSENSOR ™

A true New Eco High-Tech Force of Nature

At ISPO, AKA – Asahi Kasei Advance keept the planet fit and healthy at the same time. The cutting edge department of global material innovator Asahi Kasei, unveils ECOSENSOR™, the cutting-edge fabric collection boosting responsible innovation with a “New Eco High-tech Force of Nature” new generation of performance.

Harnessing AKA expertise in yarning a smarter future, the new range focuses on sportwear, urban and athleisure fabrics. “At ISPO we launch the energetic protein fitting perfectly in textiles for clothes with an active imprint, comfort touch and smooth style. From-yarn-to-dyeing and along the whole supply chain, the collection is 100% traceable.” Says Nishizawa Akira, President & Representative Director Asahi Kasei Advance corporation.

With ECOSENSOR™, Asahi Kasei Advance truly innovates at ISPO as the very first producers choosing the high-performance path with sustainable values.

A true New Eco High-Tech Force of Nature

At ISPO, AKA – Asahi Kasei Advance keept the planet fit and healthy at the same time. The cutting edge department of global material innovator Asahi Kasei, unveils ECOSENSOR™, the cutting-edge fabric collection boosting responsible innovation with a “New Eco High-tech Force of Nature” new generation of performance.

Harnessing AKA expertise in yarning a smarter future, the new range focuses on sportwear, urban and athleisure fabrics. “At ISPO we launch the energetic protein fitting perfectly in textiles for clothes with an active imprint, comfort touch and smooth style. From-yarn-to-dyeing and along the whole supply chain, the collection is 100% traceable.” Says Nishizawa Akira, President & Representative Director Asahi Kasei Advance corporation.

With ECOSENSOR™, Asahi Kasei Advance truly innovates at ISPO as the very first producers choosing the high-performance path with sustainable values.

Indeed, the flexible and multitasking range is the high-tech solution for sportwear, outerwear and beyond. The collection embraces the casual and sporty mood of active urban surfers as well as that easy-to-wear attitude for a relaxing free-time at home.

 

More information:
ISPO Munich ECOSENSOR
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GB Network

Ballet Rosa –Inter Jersey Milano – ROICA Resistance™ (c) GB Network
Ballet Rosa – Inter Jersey Milano – ROICA Resistance™
11.02.2020

ISPO 2020: ROICA™ invited to a ‘reversed’ journey into sustainable sportwear and introduces the next level of smart innovation

From smart collections born from the collaboration with style-setting brands to the company’s ultimate yarns, the cutting-edge ingredients empowering sportwear with a responsible attitude.

For the 2020 edition of ISPO Munich, the influential fashion and textile fair dedicated to sportwear and athleisure-wear, ROICA™ has created an interactive booth inviting visitors to explore a backward path from the final sportwear to the yarn. The sustainable premium stretch fiber by leading materials manufacturer Asahi Kasei, has conceived the exhibition as a sort of ‘reversed’ journey in three acts.

THE NEXT LEVEL – For ROICA™, being a world’s leader in smart stretch is not enough. The company shows that responsible innovation is not only about how the premium yarn is made but its functionalities as well. “It’s time to go to the next level of innovation: empowering sustainability with additional performances”. At ISPO, ROICA™ presents the new Global Recycled Standard -GRS- certified ROICA™ EF which innovates with excellent dyability and the Cradle to Cradle Material Health Gold level-certified ROICA™ V550 yarn which allows excellent and durable printability.

From smart collections born from the collaboration with style-setting brands to the company’s ultimate yarns, the cutting-edge ingredients empowering sportwear with a responsible attitude.

For the 2020 edition of ISPO Munich, the influential fashion and textile fair dedicated to sportwear and athleisure-wear, ROICA™ has created an interactive booth inviting visitors to explore a backward path from the final sportwear to the yarn. The sustainable premium stretch fiber by leading materials manufacturer Asahi Kasei, has conceived the exhibition as a sort of ‘reversed’ journey in three acts.

THE NEXT LEVEL – For ROICA™, being a world’s leader in smart stretch is not enough. The company shows that responsible innovation is not only about how the premium yarn is made but its functionalities as well. “It’s time to go to the next level of innovation: empowering sustainability with additional performances”. At ISPO, ROICA™ presents the new Global Recycled Standard -GRS- certified ROICA™ EF which innovates with excellent dyability and the Cradle to Cradle Material Health Gold level-certified ROICA™ V550 yarn which allows excellent and durable printability.

THE ‘REVERSED’ JOURNEY: the first section of the backwards path showcases ROICA™’s ultimate collaborations for the contemporary wardrobe with leading brands. Guests are then guided to explore the cutting-edge innovation interwoven into high- performing textiles and finally led to discover the company’s sustainable yarns and ultimate products.

More information:
ROCIA ISPO Munich
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GB Network

3XDRY®-Technologie von schoeller®: Die Aussenseite eines Textils ist wasserabweisend (c) Schoeller Textil AG
3XDRY®-Technologie von schoeller®: Die Aussenseite eines Textils ist wasserabweisend
11.02.2020

Popular all-in-one garments feature 3XDRY® textile technology from schoeller®

Today’s consumers demand versatility in their apparel, whether they’re shopping for work, sports or leisure wear. Work wear is no longer just about style, and sports and leisure wear is no longer just about stretch, while the demands for high-performance textiles in every category continue to increase. More and more consumer brands are looking to Schoeller’s established technologies to deliver not only beautiful fabrics that offer comfort and style but also breathability and the best in water and dirt repellence to their customers.

3XDRY® finishing technology from schoeller® allows the exterior of a textile to be water repellent, while the inside absorbs moisture and quickly distributes it over the surface. As a result, textiles with 3XDRY® dry much faster in comparison to conventional textiles. Since the launch of 3XDRY® in 2001, the technology has proven performance focused mostly on sportswear. Now that demands within the fashion industry are also trending toward performance textiles, more of its apparel brands are also turning to the patented 3XDRY® technology’s reliability and versatility for functional jackets, pants and shirts.

Today’s consumers demand versatility in their apparel, whether they’re shopping for work, sports or leisure wear. Work wear is no longer just about style, and sports and leisure wear is no longer just about stretch, while the demands for high-performance textiles in every category continue to increase. More and more consumer brands are looking to Schoeller’s established technologies to deliver not only beautiful fabrics that offer comfort and style but also breathability and the best in water and dirt repellence to their customers.

3XDRY® finishing technology from schoeller® allows the exterior of a textile to be water repellent, while the inside absorbs moisture and quickly distributes it over the surface. As a result, textiles with 3XDRY® dry much faster in comparison to conventional textiles. Since the launch of 3XDRY® in 2001, the technology has proven performance focused mostly on sportswear. Now that demands within the fashion industry are also trending toward performance textiles, more of its apparel brands are also turning to the patented 3XDRY® technology’s reliability and versatility for functional jackets, pants and shirts.

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Archroma is at Première Vision to present its 'Color Atlas by Archroma®' of colors for polyester. (c) Archroma
Archroma is at Première Vision to present its 'Color Atlas by Archroma®' of colors for polyester.
11.02.2020

ARCHROMA, TOGETHER WITH CARLIN, PRESENTS THE FIRST “COLOR ATLAS”

FOR POLYESTER AND “ACTIVE WEAR” COLOR TRENDS FOR WINTER 2021/2022

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is at the Première Vision exhibition to present its 'Color Atlas by Archroma®' for polyester. This very first color library for polyester brings together 1,440 colors for sportswear and athleisure, swimwear, children's clothing, shoes, as well as for fashion and home textiles. In this context of innovation, Carlin, a pioneer in anticipating trends since 1947, will present its selection of trends in active wear and will unveil the 3 hottest colors for winter 2021/2022: “In our societies now ruled by the vital need for ENTERTAINMENT, the DIVERGENT "extroverted Slashers", free-spirited and efficient, stimulate a MAXIMUM SELF-EXPRESSION which combines communicative power and contagious adrenaline.

FOR POLYESTER AND “ACTIVE WEAR” COLOR TRENDS FOR WINTER 2021/2022

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is at the Première Vision exhibition to present its 'Color Atlas by Archroma®' for polyester. This very first color library for polyester brings together 1,440 colors for sportswear and athleisure, swimwear, children's clothing, shoes, as well as for fashion and home textiles. In this context of innovation, Carlin, a pioneer in anticipating trends since 1947, will present its selection of trends in active wear and will unveil the 3 hottest colors for winter 2021/2022: “In our societies now ruled by the vital need for ENTERTAINMENT, the DIVERGENT "extroverted Slashers", free-spirited and efficient, stimulate a MAXIMUM SELF-EXPRESSION which combines communicative power and contagious adrenaline.

In terms of shapes, we imagine assertive, shaked, keeled proportions, with volume contrasts: ultra-tight and stretched volumes. Concerning the materials, this refers to compact knits, fine nervous gauges (neo milano stretch pop), embossed ribs, colored furs, knitted materials, city: ultra-matte color drapery, double sides, jeans, over dye, deep dye.”

Selected in collaboration with fashion, sportswear and trend experts, the Color Atlas by Archroma® Polyester Library brings together new colors for in line with current trends, from the most neutral tones to the most vivid hues to fluorescent colors.

 

 

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11.02.2020

Bemberg™ debuts a full range of smart fabric collaborations

Empowering sportwear and athleisurewear with a sustainable imprint

Bemberg™ products including its now-iconic cupro fiber are made from a cotton linter pre consumer material, a natural derived source, and a truly unique one in the smart fiber arena that doesn’t deplete forestry resources.

In Munich, the company is pleased to announce its ultimate collaborations with Sidonios Malhas, SA. They have created Jacquard jersey with a very interesting look and graceful touch for the athleisure solutions.

Matias & Araujo which has developed, using ZUE’s Bemberg™/Polyamide intermingle yarn, a unique beautiful touch and physical property that suit the athleisure markets; and leading manufacturer of smart jersey TINTEX Textiles created a delicate and luxurious 100% Bemberg™ interlock with silky touch guaranteed by Plummy Technology®, GOTS certified light, fluid and soft Jersey that combine Bemberg™ with organic cotton enriched by the Naturally Clean® technology.

Bemberg™ also presents unique fabrics made in Japan with a special technology of combined yarn through texturizing process and blended yarn.

Empowering sportwear and athleisurewear with a sustainable imprint

Bemberg™ products including its now-iconic cupro fiber are made from a cotton linter pre consumer material, a natural derived source, and a truly unique one in the smart fiber arena that doesn’t deplete forestry resources.

In Munich, the company is pleased to announce its ultimate collaborations with Sidonios Malhas, SA. They have created Jacquard jersey with a very interesting look and graceful touch for the athleisure solutions.

Matias & Araujo which has developed, using ZUE’s Bemberg™/Polyamide intermingle yarn, a unique beautiful touch and physical property that suit the athleisure markets; and leading manufacturer of smart jersey TINTEX Textiles created a delicate and luxurious 100% Bemberg™ interlock with silky touch guaranteed by Plummy Technology®, GOTS certified light, fluid and soft Jersey that combine Bemberg™ with organic cotton enriched by the Naturally Clean® technology.

Bemberg™ also presents unique fabrics made in Japan with a special technology of combined yarn through texturizing process and blended yarn.

Bemberg™ by leading materials manufacturer Asahi Kasei is the sole maker of one-of-a-kind, matchless, high-tech natural fibers with a unique touch and feel as well as unique performances such as moisture control and is antistatic.

Atop the exquisite and precious touch, Bemberg™ fabrics are imbued with circular economy - from its source, manufacture and end-of-life. It is all supported by the LCA study, signed by ICEA and validated by Paolo Masoni, confirming a new quality profile and standard with a more responsible and unique position today. Full GRS certification, Oeko-Tex 100, ISO 14001, & Eco-Mark. Bemberg™ also has a new Compostability Certification.

 

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Doppelter Jubel für swela: German Design Award für zwei Outdoor-Stoffe ©Team Lutz Sternstein, Quelle: German Design Council
Freude über den German Design Award: Vertriebsleiter Wouter Hof, Designerin Miriam Arend und Marketing Director Markus Overbeck bei der Verleihung in Frankfurt am Main.
11.02.2020

Doppelter Jubel für swela: German Design Award für zwei Outdoor-Stoffe

  • Preisverleihung in Frankfurt

Emsdetten - Der German Design Award ging in diesem Jahr im Doppelpack an swela, eine Marke der Schmitz Textiles. Die Emsdettener nahmen den begehrten Preis am vergangenen Freitag (7. Februar 2020) für den swela Outdoor-Vorhang Botanic und für den Outdoor-Bezugsstoff GRID entgegen.

„Wir sind absolut happy“, sagte swela-Vertriebsleiter Wouter Hof bei der Übergabe der Auszeichnungen in Frankfurt am Main. „Diese beiden Auszeichnungen sind das Ergebnis einer tollen Teamleistung: Design Studio, technische Entwicklung und Produktion – da hat offensichtlich alles gestimmt.“ Am selben Abend wurden auch die Ausstellungen Excellent Communication Design und Excellent Architecture im Museum Angewandte Kunst eröffnet. Bis zum 23. Februar werden dort alle Gewinner des German Design Awards gezeigt.

  • Preisverleihung in Frankfurt

Emsdetten - Der German Design Award ging in diesem Jahr im Doppelpack an swela, eine Marke der Schmitz Textiles. Die Emsdettener nahmen den begehrten Preis am vergangenen Freitag (7. Februar 2020) für den swela Outdoor-Vorhang Botanic und für den Outdoor-Bezugsstoff GRID entgegen.

„Wir sind absolut happy“, sagte swela-Vertriebsleiter Wouter Hof bei der Übergabe der Auszeichnungen in Frankfurt am Main. „Diese beiden Auszeichnungen sind das Ergebnis einer tollen Teamleistung: Design Studio, technische Entwicklung und Produktion – da hat offensichtlich alles gestimmt.“ Am selben Abend wurden auch die Ausstellungen Excellent Communication Design und Excellent Architecture im Museum Angewandte Kunst eröffnet. Bis zum 23. Februar werden dort alle Gewinner des German Design Awards gezeigt.

swela gehört zu den führenden Herstellern von Sonnenschutz-Textilien, Outdoor-Bezugsstoffen und maritimen Stoffen. Maßstäbe setzt das Emsdettener Unternehmen durch die technische Ausrüstung der Produkte: Sie sind formstabil, pflegeleicht sowie wetterfest, wasserabstoßend, schmutz-, fett- und ölabweisend. Die Auszeichnung mit dem German Design Award 2020 zeigt, dass swela auch beim Design überzeugt.

Die Gewinner im Detail:

Winner für swela Outdoor-Vorhang Botanic in der Kategorie Excellent Product Design – Gardening and Outdoor Living

Sichtschutz nach innen bei nahezu ungehinderter Sicht nach draußen – das bietet der swela Outdoor-Vorhang Botanic. Verbunden mit einer schmutzabweisenden Ausrüstung und hoher Lichtechtheit ist der Artikel für den Einsatz in Wintergärten sowie auf Balkonen und Terrassen geeignet. Neben der Funktion überzeugt auch das Design: Fotorealistische florale Elemente werden mit geometrischen Kachelmustern kombiniert. Abgerundet durch den soften textilen Touch entsteht so ein einzigartiges Produkt für die Außendekoration. Genau das ist auch der Grund, warum die Jury den Artikel zum „Winner“ erklärt hatte: „Dieser Vorhang ist Teil des Trends hin zur Verwendung von Inneneinrichtung im Außenbereich. Er ist energisch, praktisch und modern, mit einem auffälligen Wechselspiel zwischen symmetrischen Formen und botanischen Elementen.“

Winner für swela Outdoor-Bezugsstoff GRID in der Kategorie Excellent Product Design – Gardening and Outdoor Living
 
Der Outdoor-Bezugsstoff GRID besticht durch seine Vielfarbigkeit. Die stilsichere Kombination der farbigen Garne in Kette und Schuss ergibt ein einzigartiges Minikaromuster. Dies sei „ein optisches Highlight in einem Stoff, der sich durch Robustheit und Zweckmäßigkeit auszeichnet“, resümiert die Jury. Gewebt wird der Artikel aus hochwertig verzwirnten Garnen, die speziell für den Outdoor-Bereich entwickelt wurden. Durch sie ist der Stoff widerstandsfähig, licht-, wetter- und farbbeständig, zudem besonders reiß- und reibfest, formstabil und elastisch. Mit insgesamt sieben Farbdesigns entsteht so ein vielseitiger Outdoor-Bezugsstoff für anspruchsvolle Einsatzzwecke.

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(c) Stephan Schambach, NewStore
11.02.2020

Burton Snowboards setzt auf Omnichannel-Plattform von NewStore

Digitale Transformation im Handel

  • Das weltweit führende Snowboard-Unternehmen wird in Zukunft seinen Verkauf über Smartphones abwickeln
  • Die innovative Omnichannel-Lösung beinhaltet Warenwirtschaft, „Endless Aisle“, „Fulfillment“ und mobiles Bezahlen

Berlin/Boston – NewStore, der erste Omnichannel-as-a-Service-Anbieter, gibt bekannt, dass Burton Snowboards in Zukunft in allen Filialen weltweit die NewStore-Omnichannel-Plattform nutzt. Für die Umsetzung baut NewStore auf die Partnerschaft mit Salesforce: Dank der Verbindung zur Salesforce Commerce Cloud erhält Burton eine einheitliche Plattform zur Verwaltung von E-Commerce-Aktivitäten, Transaktionen, der Kundenbetreuung, des Shop-Managements sowie der Warenwirtschaft.

Digitale Transformation im Handel

  • Das weltweit führende Snowboard-Unternehmen wird in Zukunft seinen Verkauf über Smartphones abwickeln
  • Die innovative Omnichannel-Lösung beinhaltet Warenwirtschaft, „Endless Aisle“, „Fulfillment“ und mobiles Bezahlen

Berlin/Boston – NewStore, der erste Omnichannel-as-a-Service-Anbieter, gibt bekannt, dass Burton Snowboards in Zukunft in allen Filialen weltweit die NewStore-Omnichannel-Plattform nutzt. Für die Umsetzung baut NewStore auf die Partnerschaft mit Salesforce: Dank der Verbindung zur Salesforce Commerce Cloud erhält Burton eine einheitliche Plattform zur Verwaltung von E-Commerce-Aktivitäten, Transaktionen, der Kundenbetreuung, des Shop-Managements sowie der Warenwirtschaft.

Burton ist der weltweite Marktführer für Snowboards und bekannt für sein starkes Engagement rund um den Wintersport. Im Jahr 1977 in Vermont von Jake Burton Carpenter gegründet, entwickelt Burton heute führende Produkte rund ums Snowboarden und den dazugehörigen Lifestyle. Zum Sortiment zählen Snowboards, Stiefel, Bindungen, Oberbekleidung, Thermowäsche sowie Alltagskleidung, Rucksäcke, Taschen und Accessoires. Es gibt 70 Burton-Filialen auf der ganzen Welt, darunter Flagship-, Outlet- und Partnergeschäfte. Darüber hinaus sind Burton-Produkte international bei tausenden von Großhändlern erhältlich.

„Burton ist kundenorientiert. Wir entwickeln, fertigen und testen alle Produkte nachhaltig und strategisch im Hinblick auf die Wünsche unserer Kundschaft und den Snowboard-Lifestyle“, so Josee Larocque, Senior Vice President Operations bei Burton Snowboards. „Beim Markenerlebnis ist es nicht anders. Für 2020 streben wir die vollständige digitale Transformation unseres Betriebs an. Die Einführung der NewStore-Plattform ist ein entscheidender Teil dieser Planungen. Ob auf der Piste oder im Shop – wir wollen unseren Kunden stets das beste Erlebnis bieten.“

NewStore ist die erste Plattform, die ein Cloud-basiertes Omni-Auftragsmanagement mit mobilem Point-of-Service ermöglicht. Dadurch können Umsatztreiber wie „Endless Aisle“ und „Store Fulfillment“ direkt in der Filiale angeboten werden. „Omnichannel-as-a-Service“ vereinfacht die Kaufabwicklung und sorgt für ein individuelles Einkaufserlebnis. Der eigentliche Bestellvorgang wird dabei im Back-End abgewickelt. Burton wird die folgenden Funktionen der NewStore Omnichannel Plattform nutzen:

Mobile Checkout macht das Anstellen an der Kasse überflüssig. Die Kunden können direkt beim Verkaufspersonal auf der Fläche bezahlen – benutzerfreundlich, schnell und sicher per Smartphone.
Clienteling unterstützt das Verkaufspersonal mit kundenspezifischen Informationen auf dem Smartphone/iPad für Up-Selling/Cross-Selling. Das ermöglicht ein personalisiertes Einkaufserlebnis.
Endless Aisle ist die „verlängerte Ladenzeile“, wodurch das Verkaufspersonal im Laden auch Zugriff auf Bestände in anderen Lagern/Geschäften hat. Damit kann man Waren verkaufen, obwohl sie nicht in der eigenen Filiale vorliegen.

Omni Order Management Bei NewStore ist das Auftragsmanagement direkt in die Plattform integriert.

„Burton versteht sich als Vertreter eines bestimmten Lebensstils. Das lässt das Kauferlebnis im Laden so entscheidend werden“, so Stephan Schambach, Gründer und CEO von NewStore. „Geschäftspartner und Kunden von Burton teilen dieselbe Liebe zur Marke. Sie gehören der gleichen Community an. Die NewStore-Technologie greift diese Verbundenheit auf und garantiert beiden Seiten ein unkompliziertes Einkaufserlebnis. Erstmals werden hierbei das ‚Omni-Order-Management‘ mit einem mobilen Point-of-Service verknüpft und in Form einer eleganten iPhone-App bereitgestellt.“

Epson Studie: Zuschauen war gestern! (c) Epson
Die Nachfrage nach Erlebnischarakter nimmt stetig zu. Menschen möchten nicht mehr nur Zuschauer sein, sondern wollen bei Veranstaltungen und Events aktiv dabei sein.
11.02.2020

Epson Studie: Zuschauen war gestern!

  • Rund 6 von 10 der europäischen Kunden möchten mitmachen und nicht nur zuschauen

Meerbusch – Technologien eröffnen Händlern innovative, interessante Möglichkeiten, mit ihren Zielgruppen in Kontakt zu treten. Aktuelle Untersuchungen zeigen, dass sich besonders die Freizeitbranche eignet, auf diese Weise neue Interessenten zu gewinnen. Mehr als die Hälfte (59 Prozent) aller Besucher von Veranstaltungen in Europa möchten aktiv teilnehmen und nicht nur zuschauen.

Eine aktuelle europäische Studie mit dem Titel „The Experiential Future“, die von Epson in Auftrag gegeben wurde, zeigt auf, wie die Meinung der Kunden unterschiedlicher Altersgruppen zur Teilnahme an Veranstaltungen ist. Dabei wurden die Ansichten zum Einsatz immersiver Technologien bei Events wie Großprojektionen, interaktive Anzeigen, Hologramme sowie Virtual Reality und Augmented Reality abgefragt.

  • Rund 6 von 10 der europäischen Kunden möchten mitmachen und nicht nur zuschauen

Meerbusch – Technologien eröffnen Händlern innovative, interessante Möglichkeiten, mit ihren Zielgruppen in Kontakt zu treten. Aktuelle Untersuchungen zeigen, dass sich besonders die Freizeitbranche eignet, auf diese Weise neue Interessenten zu gewinnen. Mehr als die Hälfte (59 Prozent) aller Besucher von Veranstaltungen in Europa möchten aktiv teilnehmen und nicht nur zuschauen.

Eine aktuelle europäische Studie mit dem Titel „The Experiential Future“, die von Epson in Auftrag gegeben wurde, zeigt auf, wie die Meinung der Kunden unterschiedlicher Altersgruppen zur Teilnahme an Veranstaltungen ist. Dabei wurden die Ansichten zum Einsatz immersiver Technologien bei Events wie Großprojektionen, interaktive Anzeigen, Hologramme sowie Virtual Reality und Augmented Reality abgefragt.

Besonders beliebt sind Veranstaltung mit hohem immersiven Charakter bei den Millennials. So haben mehr als zwei Drittel der Befragten dieser Altersgruppe in den letzten 12 Monaten an einem Event dieser Art teilgenommen. Über die Hälfte (56 Prozent) dieser Gruppe sind jedoch der Meinung, dass auch heute noch nicht genügend dieser Mittel eingesetzt werden. Mehr als ein Viertel der Generation Z (29 Prozent) und der Millennials (27 Prozent) haben aus diesem Grund sogar einen Event im Ausland besucht. Bei der Generation X waren es 23 Prozent, bei den Babyboomern 21 Prozent. Diese Resultate machen deutlich, dass sich Freizeit- und Eventunternehmen auf diese Weise starke Wettbewerbsvorteile schaffen können. Zudem geben sie klare Hinweise, wie die Branchen von diesem Trend profitieren können. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass über die Hälfte (58 Prozent) der Millennials Veranstaltungen oder Events mit hohem Erlebniswert bevorzugen. 57 Prozent der Generation X und 51 Prozent der Generation Z und der Babyboomer schließen sich dieser Meinung an.

Ein Besuchererlebnis, das starke Emotionen auslöst, schafft eine enge Verbindung zu einer Marke. Dies ist nicht nur für Veranstaltungsorte und das Gastgewerbe wichtig, um neue Kunden zu gewinnen, sondern auch, um diese stets neu zu begeistern. Knapp zwei Drittel (65 Prozent) der Millennials und der Generation X würden immer wieder solche Veranstaltungen besuchen. Über die Hälfte der Generation Z (57 Prozent) und der Babyboomer (56 Prozent) stimmen dieser Einschätzung zu – ein klarer Beleg dafür, dass Technologien, die starke Erlebnisse schaffen, dazu beitragen, Kunden zu binden.

„Neue Technologien verändern entscheidend die Veranstaltungen und Events der Zukunft. Unsere Studie zeigt, dass Unternehmen Erlebnisse als Motor nutzen sollten, um die Besuchsfrequenz zu erhöhen und zudem auch Folgegeschäft zu generieren. Babyboomer und die Generation Z erwarten geradezu immersive Veranstaltungen. Jetzt ist es an den Unternehmen der Freizeit- und Erlebnisbranche, diese Erwartungen zu erfüllen“, so Jörn von Ahlen, Leiter Marketing der Epson Deutschland GmbH.

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Epson Deutschland GmbH

Bremer Baumwollbörse, Bremer Rathaus (c) Bremen Cotton Exchange
Bremer Baumwollbörse, Bremer Rathaus
10.02.2020

International Cotton Conference Bremen 2020: keynotes

Focus on Sustainability and Climate Change

Passion for Cotton: The 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen starts on 25 March in the Hanseatic city’s historic Town Hall. But before subject-specific questions are discussed in depth in the individual sessions, the concise and inspiring keynotes by leading business experts from science and industry will draw attention to the current trends and challenges in the industry at the start of the conference. A large part of the presentations is shaped by the current discussion on environmental and sustainability issues and the resulting consequences for the global economy.

Climate Change and Sustainability

“Climate change - a storm in a teacup?” asks Kai Hughes, Executive Director of the International Cotton Advisory Committee, Washington D.C., USA, in a provocative speech. The aim of his presentation is to work out the challenges of climate change especially for agriculture and cotton production. This should form the basis for later discussion on concrete approaches and solutions within the cotton community.

Focus on Sustainability and Climate Change

Passion for Cotton: The 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen starts on 25 March in the Hanseatic city’s historic Town Hall. But before subject-specific questions are discussed in depth in the individual sessions, the concise and inspiring keynotes by leading business experts from science and industry will draw attention to the current trends and challenges in the industry at the start of the conference. A large part of the presentations is shaped by the current discussion on environmental and sustainability issues and the resulting consequences for the global economy.

Climate Change and Sustainability

“Climate change - a storm in a teacup?” asks Kai Hughes, Executive Director of the International Cotton Advisory Committee, Washington D.C., USA, in a provocative speech. The aim of his presentation is to work out the challenges of climate change especially for agriculture and cotton production. This should form the basis for later discussion on concrete approaches and solutions within the cotton community.

With his lecture “The HUGO BOSS sustainability programme ... and what our customer has to do with it” Andreas Streubig, Director of Global Sustainability at Hugo Boss AG, Metzingen, Germany, rolls up the textile value chain from a different angle, starting at the consumer level. As a representative of a premium brand for women's and men's clothing, Streubig discusses sustainability as a strategic element of the corporate strategy and provides information on how elements of the strategy are being implemented at Hugo Boss.

Rüdiger Senft, Head of Sustainability at Commerzbank, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, looks at the changing role of banks in financing the cotton market. In addition to a general introduction to the topic of sustainability and banking regulation, Senft's presentation deals with the financing of the cotton trade from a social and ecological point of view.
The opening session on 25 March is hosted by Bill Ballenden, founder and owner of Dragontree, Swindon, UK, an online auction platform for the cotton trade. As a former cotton manager for Louis Dreyfus in Europe and Asia, Bill Ballenden has many years of experience in the industry.

Cross-Cutting Issues: Digitalisation, Gender, Value Chains

The subsequent session in the conference programme with the headline “A Wider View” is devoted to currently defining trends and important cross-cutting issues in the industry. This goes far beyond classic cotton themes.

A lecture by Mark Messura, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain Marketing for Cotton Incorporated, Cary, North Carolina, deals with the role of cotton in an increasingly digitally controlled supply chain. Significant keywords here are faster delivery times, vertical integration, transparency and traceability.

The presentation by Roger Gilmartin, Managing Director of Tri-Blend Consulting, Charlotte, USA, entitled “The secret recipe for timely, cost-optimised and high-quality cotton clothing” promises exciting and enlightening insights. Tri-Blend Consulting conducts studies on the performance of different cotton varieties during the entire consumption process to the finished yarn and evaluates them from an economic point of view.

Amy Jackson, from the Better Cotton Initiative, London, UK, presents ICA Liverpool's “Women in Cotton” initiative. With this commitment, the initiative aims to increase the influence of women in the cotton industry and give them a stronger voice, for example by building networks in cooperation.

Navdeep Singh Sodhi, International Strategic Management Consultant at the Gherzi Textile Organisation, Switzerland, gives an insight into the current development of the value chain for cotton, textiles and clothing in Africa. Looking ahead to the coming decades, also in view of population growth, Africa is seen as having a high potential for building economic structures to improve income and prosperity.

Thomas Schneider, Professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Berlin and active in the field of production planning and control, textile materials and materials testing will host the session. A leading light in his field, Thomas Schneider has more than 30 years of experience in scientific and application-oriented research in the textile and fibre sector, including at the Fibre Institute Bremen e.V.

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Bremer Baumwollbörse

The SFL-2000 is the result of a four-year development project (c) AWOL
10.02.2020

ACG Kinna and ACG Nyström teamed up with Juki Corporation


In the latest technology innovation from members of TMAS (the Swedish textile machinery association), ACG Kinna and ACG Nyström have teamed up with Juki Corporation – the world’s leading sewing machine manufacturer – in the development of a new automated line concept that can considerably speed up the production of finished filter bags.

Woven or nonwoven filter bags employed in a wide range of industrial processes may be under the radar as products, but they represent a pretty significant percentage of technical textiles production.

According to a recent report from BCC research, a leading US analyst covering this sector, industrial filtration represented a $555 million market in 2019 and some of the key areas where such filter bags are employed include:


In the latest technology innovation from members of TMAS (the Swedish textile machinery association), ACG Kinna and ACG Nyström have teamed up with Juki Corporation – the world’s leading sewing machine manufacturer – in the development of a new automated line concept that can considerably speed up the production of finished filter bags.

Woven or nonwoven filter bags employed in a wide range of industrial processes may be under the radar as products, but they represent a pretty significant percentage of technical textiles production.

According to a recent report from BCC research, a leading US analyst covering this sector, industrial filtration represented a $555 million market in 2019 and some of the key areas where such filter bags are employed include:

  • Metal fabrication, with effective filtration required for manual and automated welding, thermal cutting, blasting and machining, especially for coolant filtration.
  • The process and energy industries, including foundries, smelters, incinerators, asphalt works and energy production plants.
  • Other key manufacturing fields – often where dust is generated – including the production of timber, textiles, composites, waste handling and minerals, in addition to chemicals, food production, pharmaceuticals, electronics and agriculture.

Line integration
The new SFL-2000 line is the result of a four-year development project between Juki Central Europe, headquartered in Poland, and the two ACG companies.

It is capable of handling a wide range of different filter media, and as an all-in-one solution, can produce high quality and accurate seams to pre-defined parameters, with optional modules allowing for customised constructions.

 

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ACG Kinna ACG Nyström TMAS
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10.02.2020

Innovatives Effektgarn: drapilux 111

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

Die drapilux-Empfehlung dieses Monats ist Artikel drapilux 111 und richtet sich an klassische und moderne Hotels.
 
Besteht dieser Stoff wirklich aus Polyester? Diese Frage drängt sich beim neuen Artikel drapilux 111 auf. Die Antwort ist: ja, zu 100 Prozent! Dennoch ist er, wie alle drapilux-Stoffe, schwer entflammbar. Das Geheimnis liegt in einem neuen Effektgarn. Dieses wird im Schuss mit einem anderen Polyestergarn eingesetzt. Das Ergebnis ist ein Stoff, der sich absolut natürlich anfühlt und auch so fällt. Die Farbpalette besteht aus 15 Kolorits in warmen, naturnahen Trendfarben.

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

Die drapilux-Empfehlung dieses Monats ist Artikel drapilux 111 und richtet sich an klassische und moderne Hotels.
 
Besteht dieser Stoff wirklich aus Polyester? Diese Frage drängt sich beim neuen Artikel drapilux 111 auf. Die Antwort ist: ja, zu 100 Prozent! Dennoch ist er, wie alle drapilux-Stoffe, schwer entflammbar. Das Geheimnis liegt in einem neuen Effektgarn. Dieses wird im Schuss mit einem anderen Polyestergarn eingesetzt. Das Ergebnis ist ein Stoff, der sich absolut natürlich anfühlt und auch so fällt. Die Farbpalette besteht aus 15 Kolorits in warmen, naturnahen Trendfarben.

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