The Managing Board of Lenzing AG decided today to suspend the existing dividend policy of at least EUR 4.50 per share for an unlimited period of time.
Lenzing AG continues to expect higher EBITDA for the 2024 financial year compared to the previous year.
Lenzing AG
Foto: BVMed | Bundesverband Medizintechnologie e.V.
Mark Jalaß (58) von Lohmann & Rauscher ist auf der Mitgliederversammlung des Bundesverbandes Medizintechnologie (BVMed) am 11. April 2024 in Berlin zum neuen Vorstandsvorsitzenden gewählt worden. Er folgt auf Dr. Meinrad Lugan, der nach 17 Jahren die Führung des deutschen Medizintechnik-Verbandes übergibt. Mark Jalaß ist Direktor Marketing und Vertrieb ambulanter Bereich und Industrie bei Lohmann & Rauscher. Zu Stellvertretenden Vorsitzenden wurden Dorothee Stamm von Medtronic und Marc Michel von Peter Brehm gewählt.
Mark Jalaß ist seit 2018 im BVMed-Vorstand und seit 2008 als Sprecher verschiedener BVMed-Arbeitskreise aktiv. Seine berufliche Karriere begann der Industriekaufmann und systemischer Business Coach als Produktmanager und Außendienstmitarbeiter bei Schülke & Mayr. Danach war er bei Beiersdorf, BSN Medical und Coloplast tätig, bevor er 2009 zu Lohmann & Rauscher wechselte. Dort ist er seit 2017 Direktor Marketing und Vertrieb ambulanter Bereich und Industrie, Mitglied im globalen Vertriebs- und Marketingsteuerungsteam sowie seit 2020 Leiter von drei Handelstochterunternehmen von Lohmann & Rauscher in Deutschland.
Zu weiteren Vorstandsmitgliedern neben Mark Jalaß, Dorothee Stamm und Marc Michel wurden gewählt: Dr. Chima Abuba von GHD, Alexia Anapliotis von Merete, Stefan Geiselbrechtinger von OPED, Manuela Hoffmann-Lücke von PAUL HARTMANN, Frank Kirchner von B. Braun und Dr. med Hans-Christian Wirtz von Johnson & Johnson. Außerdem ist BVMed-Geschäftsführer Dr. Marc-Pierre Möll Mitglied des Vorstands.
Ausgeschieden aus dem BVMed-Vorstand sind neben Dr. Meinrad Lugan auch der bisherige Stellvertretende Vorsitzende Dr. Manfred Elff (Biotronik) sowie Manfred Hinz (3M) und Kristof Boogaerts (Johnson & Johnson Medical).
Dr. Meinrad Lugan und Dr. Manfred Elff wurden von den BVMed-Mitgliedern auf der Mitgliederversammlung aufgrund ihrer langjährigen Verdienste zu Ehrenmitgliedern des Vorstands gewählt.
BVMed | Bundesverband Medizintechnologie e.V.
Der Wirtschafts- und Arbeitgeberverband Südwesttextil begrüßt die Ankündigung der Landesregierung, eine zentrale Ausländerbehörde für Fachkräfte einzurichten.
Die grün-schwarze Landesregierung hat sich auf Eckpunkte für die Einrichtung einer Landesagentur für Zuwanderung von Fachkräften geeinigt.
Zuständig sollen zwei Ministerien, das Ministerium der Justiz und für Migration und – für Berufe aus dem Bereich Gesundheit und Pflege – das Ministerium für Soziales, Gesundheit und Integration, sein. Durch die zentrale Organisation sollen in Zukunft die Vorgänge deutlich beschleunigt werden und Baden-Württemberg attraktiver für Fachkräfte aus dem Ausland werden.
Hauptgeschäftsführerin Edina Brenner: „Die Zentralisierung der Zuständigkeiten und die Bündelung der Kompetenzen bei einer Behörde sorgen für eine erhöhte Transparenz für unsere mittelständisch geprägte Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie. Sich an eine Stelle wenden zu können, die den komplexen Prozess der Fachkräfteeinwanderung mit allen erforderlichen Voraussetzungen steuert und auch im Einzelfall entscheiden kann, wird hoffentlich große Entlastung und eine Beschleunigung der Verfahren bringen.“
Voraussetzung dafür, ist aus Perspektive des Arbeitgeber- und Wirtschaftsverbands, die entsprechende Ausstattung mit personellen Ressourcen, die Digitalisierung und Verringerung von Bürokratie: „Wir haben das weiterentwickelte Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz des Bundes als innovative, politische Trendwende begrüßt – gleichzeitig sind die Neuregelungen sehr komplex. Wir brauchen eine deutliche Verkürzung der Dauer der bisherigen und jetzt neuen Verfahren. Die Landesagentur für Zuwanderung von Fachkräften muss von Anfang an dafür ausgestattet sein. Dienstleistungsorientierte, proaktive Prozessabläufen von Behörden sind essenzieller Bestandteil einer Willkommenskultur für eine erfolgreiche Fachkräfteeinwanderung.“
Verband der Südwestdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie Südwesttextil e.V.
(c) Groz-Beckert KG
In recent years, Italian circular knitting machine manufacturer Santoni (part of the Lonati Group) and Groz-Beckert have worked together to develop a new self-cleaning knitting system for the INNOTAS circular knitting machine. The knitting system is also called INNOTAS and consists of the circular knitting machine needle SAN™ DUO and the corresponding sinker SNK DUO-OL.
Following various preliminary investigations, the go-ahead was finally given in January 2015 for the joint development of a self-cleaning system in the needle area with side-by-side needles and a low shank.
The circular knitting machine needle SAN™ DUO with the sinker SNK DUO-OL was developed to meet the desired requirements. In the knitting system, there are two needles in the needle channel and two sinkers in one sinker channel. The benefits became apparent in initial field trials with experienced end customers in 2016. In the following years, the knitting system was continuously analyzed and further optimized.
The double filling in the needle channel significantly reduces soiling. In addition, the further developed shape of the knitting system ensures that any yarn lint is automatically removed from the machine during the knitting process. This extends the cleaning interval, making work more time-efficient and increasing productivity.
Both the needle SANTM DUO and the sinker SNK DUO-OL are characterized by a particularly low shaft with a predetermined breaking notch. The low shank minimizes soiling, while the predetermined breaking groove enables controlled needle breakage in the event of wear at the desired point. This reduces errors in the knitting process and machine downtimes.
Groz-Beckert KG
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Stratasys Ltd. announced the appointment of Amir Kleiner as Chief Operating Officer. The 12-year Stratasys veteran will lead the company’s Global Operations, MIS, and Quality team, while continuing to manage the Customer Success team. The appointment is set to strengthen the connection between the Customer Success organization and the Operations and Supply Chain divisions.
Kleiner has served in numerous leadership positions during his Stratasys career. Previously, he served as VP of Global Operations, and for the past three and a half years as the Global VP of Customer Success, where he led improvements in customer experience and oversaw an increase in revenues from services to all-time highs.
Kleiner will succeed Yossi Azarzar who is stepping down to pursue family interests. He has been pivotal in leading our Global Operations, Quality, Facilities & Real Estate and MIS teams, preparing the company in its transition to providing manufacturing-grade solutions. A gradual handover of responsibilities will begin immediately.
Stratasys Ltd.
INDA
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced three recipients for the INDA Lifetime Service Award and Lifetime Technical Achievement Awards. David Powling, Paul Latten, and Arnold Wilkie are being recognized for their key contributions to the advancement of the nonwovens industry and INDA.
David Powling and Paul Latten will receive their awards at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, June 18th beginning at 4:30 pm
Arnold Wilkie will receive his award at the RISE® Conference, October 1st at 4:30 pm.
The Award recipients are:
David Powling
David Powling has worked for Kimberly-Clark Corporation for nearly 25 years and has been a contributor to the Wipes Task Force and Technical Committees at INDA and EDANA for over 15 years. Powling served as Chairman of the INDA Wipes Task Force from 2009-2013. His work on these committees include developing the first and second edition of the Flushability Guidance Document (GD) and he was later instrumental in the roll out of the third and fourth edition GDs. Throughout this time, Powling coordinated activities with Kimberly-Clark Corporation to provide critical supporting data, as these flushability test protocols were developed.
Powling has been actively involved in collection studies where he was key in framing the work packages of those studies, collating and analyzing the data, and drafting reports. These collection studies include: Moraga, CA (advisor); Maine – Part #1 and Part #2 (hands-on); Jacksonville (hands-on); and the Northern and Southern California studies in 2023, which combined, was the largest study to date. Powling led the charge in the California study and was personally involved in identifying 1,745 samples.
Powling has been a key technical contributor to the INDA Government Relation efforts that has resulted in labelling regulations in multiple U.S. states. He has also been an active participant in efforts to develop an ISO standard for flushable products. In this effort, he was a test method sub-team leader during the preparation of the proposed ISO standard responsible for organizing appendices of existing flushability methodologies. Additionally, Powling has been awarded, or has pending, 25+ U.S. patents, including many covering the development of dispersible wet wipes.
Paul Latten
Paul Latten has been an active member of the nonwoven and fiber industries for over 35 years. Most recently he has led innovation at Southeast Nonwovens, commercializing more than 75 new nonwoven products per year. Prior to joining Southeast Nonwovens, Latten held senior leadership positions with Basofil, Consolidated Fibers, Invista, and KoSa (and Trevira and Hoechst Celanese precursors to KoSa.)
Latten has a successful career of reinvigorating company R&D efforts by instilling a focus on customer-centric innovation. He is an inventor of record for a number of patents and pending applications. Latten has given numerous presentations on innovative nonwoven materials, at events such as INDA’s World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, RISE® (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics), the VISION International Conference, and the Converting and Bonding (CAB) Conference.
His recent innovations have been diverse in scope and include nonwovens for use in hydrogen fuel cells, moisture detection media, proprietary wipe designs, and natural fiber-based packaging. Aside from new fiber and nonwoven products, Latten has championed process innovation that has resulted in tangible output gains that broadened the market opportunity for his current and prior companies.
Latten’s portfolio of innovations has spanned across the nonwoven markets, often involving wetlaid and drylaid nonwovens. These include materials for moisture detection, synthetic papers, fuel cell cathodes, protective covers for treats, melamine nonwovens for surface treatment, and the development of binder fibers. His work also touched upon disposable hygiene applications entailing dry-laid web containing hollow synthetic fibers to improve absorbent core fluid uptake.
Latten has been a board member of INDA for multiple terms and served as Chairman in 2008-2010. Additionally, he has contributed to many INDA conference planning committees, helping drive the success of these events.
Arnold Wilkie
Arnold Wilkie has a distinguished career in advancing yarn, fiber, and nonwoven technologies since 1970. Since 1988, he has been President and Owner of Hills, Inc. where he has sustained their innovative culture. Wilkie has over 40 patents and applications covering yarns, bicomponent fibers, ultra-fine fibers, nanofibers, dissolvable filaments, meltblown nonwovens, and polymer processing innovations. He established Hills as a leading innovator in bicomponent fiber nonwovens and in the equipment to produce these materials. During Wilkie’s time leading Hills, their pilot capabilities have become well-known and highly regarded for enabling material innovations.
Many of his patents pertain to the development of equipment solutions that enable the production of complex bi- and multi-component fiber structures. These solutions include the method of forming a continuous filament spun-laid web, the method and apparatus for producing polymer fibers and fabrics including multiple polymer components, the method and apparatus for controlling airflow in a fiber extrusion system, and controlling the dissolution of dissolvable polymer components in plural component fibers.
Arnold Wilkie, President, Hills, Inc., earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee and an MBA from the University of West Florida. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida, and has been engaged in the synthetic fibers industry since 1970. The first 17 years were with the Monsanto Company, where he held positions in Fiber Process Engineering, Fiber Product R&D, and Product Management. Since 1988, he has been a majority Owner and President of Hills, Inc., a 52-year-old company located in West Melbourne, Florida, specializing in the development, manufacture, and supply of advanced custom fiber extrusion equipment. Wilkie has been involved with and supported The Nonwovens Institute, since its founding in 1991 as the Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center (NCRC), with Hills joining as a Member in 2001
INDA
Foto Mayer GmbH TechConcepts
Die Textildruckerei Mayer heißt von nun an “Mayer GmbH TechConcepts”. Das Unternehmen hat im Jahr seines 50-jährigen Bestehens die Umfirmierung vollzogen, die dem Wandel des Portfolios Rechnung trägt. Im Jahr 1974 war Unternehmensgründer Heinrich Mayer mit klassischem Textildruck in den Markt eingetreten. Heute bietet Mayer TechConcepts unter der Leitung von Michael Steidle, Schwiegersohn des Gründers, Lösungen im Bereich der Sensorik, Aktorik sowie 3D-Hartbeschichtungen an.
Zusammen mit seiner Frau Claudia führt er die Mayer GmbH TechConcepts, wie das Unternehmen offiziell seit Ende Februar 2024 heißt, in zweiter Generation. Textilien sind zwar weiterhin Teil des Portfolios, die Bandbreite wurde jedoch deutlich vergrößert. Beschichtet werden auch andere Materialien von Plastik und Metallen bis Kunstleder.
Das Unternehmen lebt von seinen technischen Lösungen. Neben Keramikbeschichtung sind das vor allem Flächenlösungen mit Sensorik, beispielsweise ein leicht formbares Material ausgestattet mit einem flächigen Drucksensor, welches bei medizinischen Geräten zum Einsatz kommt. Ein anderes Beispiel ist eine Flächenheizung, die durch Druck aktiviert wird.
Ende April zeigt Mayer TechConcepts auf der Techtextil in Frankfurt seine neusten Entwicklungen. Dazu gehören ultradünne, flexible Sensorflächen, die das Unternehmen im Endlosdruck herstellt. Sie eignen sich beispielsweise für eine automatische Abschaltlösung bei medizinischen Geräten. Mit Sensorik und Aktorik ausgestattete Flächenlösungen bis 1,6 m² finden außerdem als hochwertige und smarte Auto-Interieurs ihre Anwendung. Des Weiteren präsentiert das Unternehmen seine neuen Bio-Polyurethane, die Mayer TechConcepts für seine patentierte CERAPUR Keramikbeschichtung einsetzt.
Mayer GmbH TechConcepts
Formidable Media
Quickly becoming the benchmark for sustainability, circularity presents a simple solution for many of the world’s complex waste issues. However, in a quickly changing textile marketplace with increasing regulatory pressures, designing circular products can be anything but simple.
To help demystify this accelerating paradigm shift, the Designing for Circularity panel is coming to Portland’s Functional Fabric Fair, where expert panelists will inform and inspire the next generation of product designers and developers.
Scheduled for Wednesday, April 17th at 2:00pm and hosted by textile industry communications agency Formidable Media, the Designing for Circularity panel will bring together experts in materials sourcing, textile finishes, trims, sustainability, recycling, natural materials, and more, to help designers, product developers, and brand representatives make the choices needed to become leaders in the future of sustainable products.
“Fashion is regularly listed among the top five largest polluting industries in the world and our panel of experts hope to help shape future design and sustainability decisions to mitigate fashion’s outsized impact on the environment,” said Scott Kaier, Founder and President of Formidable Media. “Informed and innovative design is the first step in creating circular products, so today’s designers will be instrumental in creating a cleaner, more sustainable future.”
Hand-picked from across the outdoor, fashion, lifestyle, and footwear industries, the Designing for Circularity panelists include:
Formidable Media
Beim Zertifikatslehrgang „Intensivtraining Digital Fashion Development” können sich Teilnehmende ab September 2024 zu qualifizierten 3D-Produktentwicklern in der Bekleidungsbranche fortbilden. Zielgruppe sind Fachleute, die bereits über Grundkenntnisse der digitalen Produktentwicklung verfügen und ihr Know-how vertiefen wollen.
Unter Anleitung von 3D-Experten lernen sie im Intensivtraining, realistische virtuelle Kleidungsstücke zu entwerfen. Das Themenspektrum reicht vom optimalen Umgang mit Schnitt, Material und Avatar bis zur virtuellen Anprobe und Visualisierung.
Die 3D-Produktentwicklung fördert die nahtlose Zusammenarbeit zwischen Teams von Unternehmen und Zulieferern. Durch die Visualisierung und Bearbeitung virtueller Prototypen können Designer,
Ingenieure und Marketingfachleute in Echtzeit zusammenarbeiten. Dies kann helfen, Missverständnisse zu vermeiden, Innovation zu fördern und Ergebnisse zu optimieren. Zudem können Unternehmen ihren Kunden und Auftraggebern die Produkte ansprechend präsentieren.
Das Schulungsprogramm umfasst 85 Stunden, verteilt auf 20 Einheiten. Davon finden zwei Tage in Präsenz in der Hohenstein Academy am Stammsitz Bönnigheim statt. Die übrigen Lehrinhalte werden in 18 Online-Workshops jeweils donnerstags und freitags vermittelt. Start des Lehrgangs ist am 12./13. September 2024. Voraussetzung, um daran teilzunehmen, sind der Zugang zu CLO, Style3D oder VStitcher sowie Erfahrung mit mindestens einem dieser 3D Simulations-Programme.
Der Zertifikatslehrgang kostet 4.750,- Euro. Bei Anmeldung bis zum 31.05. bietet Hohenstein aktuell einen Frühbucher-Rabatt in Höhe von 15 % (4040,00 € Gesamtkosten) an.
Hohenstein
(c) John Lewis Partnership
The John Lewis Partnership announces the appointment of Jason Tarry as its seventh Chairman following Sharon White’s decision to step down at the end of her term.
Jason brings over 33 years of experience at Tesco where he was most recently the UK & Ireland CEO, a role he held for six years. His experience spans grocery, general merchandise and fashion in senior commercial, operational and general management positions, having joined the Tesco graduate programme in 1990.
In addition to delivering market leading grocery performance in the UK, he led the expansion of F&F Clothing across Europe as Group CEO. Jason is expected to take up the role in September, at which point Sharon will step down and support the transition as required.
Rita Clifton, Deputy Chairman and Chair of the Nomination Committee, said: “The Board extends its huge thanks to Sharon for successfully leading the Partnership through one of the most testing periods in its history - first Covid and then the cost of living crisis. She has faced into the toughest decisions and overseen the Partnership's financial recovery; we are in good financial health with a return to profit, and have a strong balance sheet with record investment planned this year. Sharon has also helped ensure that employee ownership of the Partnership is secure, is demonstrably focused on its purpose as a force for good and with an open and inclusive culture.
“As the Partnership moves into the next phase of its modernisation focused on our core retail business as well future growth, we are confident that Jason will provide the kind of inspirational leadership, a proven track record in multi-channel, multi-category retail success and a strong identification with Partnership values that we are seeking in this role. Jason has impressed everyone throughout the interview process with his warmth, his belief in the Partnership’s ideals and democratic principles and his appreciation for our unique and special brands.”
John Lewis Partnership
Indorama Ventures' Combined PET business segment will enter into a consultation process with representatives of site employees to evaluate the possible future for production activities at its PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) and PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) plants, located at its integrated production site in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The evaluation follows a comprehensive review aimed at bolstering the site's competitiveness. However, it occurs amidst notable competitive and macroeconomic challenges, including increasing labor, raw material, and energy costs, alongside the influence of low-cost imports. Structural shifts in the industry are contributing to a growing divergence in raw material expenses between China and Europe, with limited anticipated recovery. Consequently, there is a need to optimize the company's asset portfolio to enhance its position and ensure resilience in response to evolving market dynamics.
Customers will not be affected as Indorama Venture’s extensive global footprint will enable seamless operations leveraging alternative assets.
The company will focus on mitigating negative impact and providing care and support for any affected people.
This update follows the company’s announcement of 'IVL 2.0' earlier in 2024, signaling a new strategic chapter focused on optimizing financial structures, fostering organic growth, and delivering enhanced value to customers through sustainable solutions. The strategic pillars of action involve optimizing asset utilization, driving operational excellence, unlocking portfolio value, and maintaining leadership in core markets.
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
(c) Mango
Victoria Beckham's new collection for Mango, which coincides with the brand’s 40th anniversary, will go on sale internationally on April 23th, 2024.
The collaboration is part of Mango’s new 2024-26 Strategic Plan Elevate lever, which aims to reinforce the company’s differential value proposition based on aspirationalism, quality and its unique style.
Mango is teaming up with Victoria Beckham to launch a new capsule collection, which will be available internationally on April 23, 2024. Victoria Beckham x Mango has been designed by Victoria Beckham and reflects the essence of the designer's eponymous label, considered the perfect blend of classic British luxury with a subtle contemporary twist, as well as the shared values of both fashion brands, such as quality and femininity.
The new collection, which coincides with Mango's 40th anniversary, is the latest in a series of collaborations with other brands, artists and talents including SIMONMILLER, Camille Charrière, and Pernille Teisbaek. It follows the latest edition in Mango’s Capsule collection, a collection of eventwear for woman differentiated by the quality of its materials and finishes, which was released in March 2024 after being launched in 2023.
Mango’s collaboration with Victoria Beckham is part of the new Strategic Plan 2024-26, which aims to generate total turnover of more than 4 billion euros by 2026 through a differentiated value proposition, strong expansion drive, and improving sales in existing stores and online channels, as presented by the company last March.
The collaboration supports Elevate, one of the core pillars of the Plan. Elevate focuses on promoting a differential value proposition in all lines through aspirationalism, quality and a unique style designed in Barcelona, with excellent customer service. Since its inception, Mango has a very clear DNA and its own design and style proposal, whose main attribute is a positioning of superior quality to its competitors.
Mango
(c) Freudenberg Performance Materials
Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel Europe (Freudenberg) has reached a further sustainability milestone: The new Freudenberg Apparel Competence Center in Sant’Omero, Italy, successfully completed the 4sustainability® Chemical Management protocol (4s CHEM) recently and reached the Advanced Level. The aim of the protocol is to progressively eliminate toxic and hazardous chemicals and related risks throughout the production process.
Competence center for interlinings
Freudenberg opened its Apparel Competence Center in Sant’Omero in May 2023. The factory in Italy is an innovative competence center that coats and finishes nonwoven, woven and weft interlinings for apparel customers in Europe.
Freudenberg has now taken the next logical step: as part of a comprehensive audit, the Apparel Competence Center has implemented ZDHC guidelines in its production process. To achieve this, Freudenberg called in the experts from Process Factory, a consultancy that specializes in sustainability topics. With their support, Freudenberg’s Sant’Omero site has reached the Advanced level of the 4sustainability® Chemical Management protocol (4s CHEM), in line with the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Program.
Implementation is controlled annually based on this protocol and offers companies in the fashion industry a degree of reliability. It guarantees structured, fully transparent procedures, regular monitoring, and continuous control of Freudenberg’s production processes.
ZDHC
By demonstrating its rejection of environmentally harmful chemicals and substances, the Apparel Competence Center shows that Freudenberg gives top priority to taking responsibility for people and the environment.
The aim of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation and its globally recognized Roadmap to Zero Program is to eliminate the release of toxic chemicals in the textile and fashion industry’s supply chain based on the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL).
By applying the 4s CHEM protocol, the production site in Sant’Omero is sending a clear signal to the fashion industry that Freudenberg products meet the highest quality standards and are also safe and environmentally friendly.
Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH
Vom 23. bis 26. April präsentiert die CHT auf der Techtextil 2024 nachhaltige Hilfsmittel für technische Textilien.
Das Produktportfolio der CHT Gruppe umfasst wässrige, aber auch silikonbasierte (z.B. LSR) Ausrüstungs- und Beschichtungssysteme, die neue innovative Funktionalitäten zulassen.
Produkte der TUBCOSIL-Reihe sind LSR-Beschichtungen, die auf fast allen Textilien und Nonwoven appliziert werden können. Aufgrund ihrer Materialeigenschaften können sie höchste technische Anforderungen hinsichtlich Beständigkeit, Mechanik, Haptik und Optik erfüllen. TUBCOSIL-Produkte sind lösemittelfrei und somit auch aus ökologischer Sicht interessant.
Ein sortenreines Endprodukt (z.B. Teppiche, Filter, Gepäcknetze usw.) lässt sich leicht recyceln und kann damit dem Wertstoffkreislauf wieder zugeführt werden. CHTs TUBICOAT PET-Linie ist speziell für sortenreine Materialien auf Basis Polyester (PES) entwickelt worden.
TUBINGAL® RISE ist der erste Textilweichmacher der CHT Gruppe aus recycelten Silikonen. Ganz im Sinne der Kreislaufwirtschaft werden „End-oflife“-Silikone wiederverwertet und mit Emulgatoren aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen zu einem neuen hydrophilen Weichmacher formuliert. Die Produktqualität ist identisch zu einem Silikonweichmacher aus Primärrohstoffen – nur nachhaltiger. TUBINGAL® RISE ist für alle Faserarten geeignet.
Ebenfalls nach den Prinzipien der Kreislaufwirtschaft hat die CHT Gruppe das Produkt ARRISTAN rAIR entwickelt. Hierbei werden Kunststoffabfälle in ein hochwertiges Textilveredelungsprodukt umgewandelt, um damit beispielsweise ein optimales Feuchtigkeitsmanagement bei Sport- und Aktivbekleidung zu erzielen. Weitere Anwendungsfelder sind Socken und Strumpfhosen im Bekleidungsbereich, Filtrationsmedien und Vliesstoffe im Bereich der technischen Textilen sowie Kissen und Vorhänge bei den Heimtextilien.
POLYAVIN bPEN ist die neue Plug-in-Lösung zum Ersatz von fossilen Rohstoffen. POLYAVIN bPEN ist das erste Ausrüstungsmittel mit einer Kohlenstoffaufnahme. Die Reduktion wird durch die Verwendung von biobasierten Rohstoffen, die Kohlendioxid aus der Atmosphäre binden, erreicht. Das Produkt kann als Prozesshilfsmittel eingesetzt werden, um die Reibung von Garnen zu verringern, um Nähschäden bei der Konfektionierung zu verhindern, um gleichmäßige Raueffekte zu erzielen sowie um das Sanforisieren/Kompaktieren von Maschenwaren und Geweben zu unterstützen. POLYAVIN bPEN eignet sich auch als Leistungsadditiv zur Erhöhung der Reiß- und Scheuerfestigkeit sowie zur Veränderung der Haptik.
Produkte der APYROL-Reihe sind Flammschutzmittel, die im Brandfall die Flammenausbreitung zeitlich verzögern und so gefährdeten Personen mehr Zeit für Rettungs- bzw. Löschmaßnahmen oder zur Flucht verschaffen.
Eine Weiterentwicklung, speziell für die Anforderungen im Bereich wässriger Beschichtungen, stellt die neue PFC-freie Hydrophobierungsgamme unter der Bezeichnung ECOPERL COAT dar.
Die TUBICOAT PU ECO-Gamme umfasst biobasierte Beschichtungslösungen auf Basis von wässrigen Polyurethandispersionen.
CHT Germany GmbH
(c) A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
At the upcoming Techtextil show for technical textiles, which will take place in Frankfurt from April 23-25, Monforts will launch its new coaTTex coating unit dedicated to air knife and knife-over-roller coating.
For single-sided application with paste or foam, the versatile coaTTex is suitable for both incorporation into existing finishing ranges as well as installation with new Monforts lines, notably the Montex stenter systems.
A wide range of coatings can be applied to fabrics for providing functions such as waterproofing, liquid and gas protection and breathability, in addition to foam lamination and coating, including black-out coating.
The considerable technical textile end-use applications envisaged for the coaTTex range from window blinds to abrasive cloths and from airbags to sails.
With an operational speed of up to 40 metres per minute, coaTTex units are available in nominal widths of between 1800mm to 3600mm and their robust construction is characterised by a rotating beam for the fixation of up to three different knife executions.
Central adjustment of both the horizontal and vertical position of the beam, and also of the knife angle, enables easy adaptation to new projects and automatic tension control guarantees high quality production. In addition, the cleaning blade for the coating roller is pneumatically controlled, as is the lifting of the beam at seams and clamping during fabric standstill.
A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
Das Modeunternehmen „Sara Linke GmbH“ hat wieder eine Zukunft außerhalb der Insolvenz: Die Gläubiger haben einstimmig den Insolvenzplan angenommen und damit den Weg freigemacht für die Aufhebung des Verfahrens. Das Unternehmen wird sich künftig auf die Vermarktung der eigenen Designer-Kollektion „Sara Linke“ konzentrieren sowie Dienstleistungen für Kunden aus der Textil- und Bekleidungsbranche anbieten.
Grundlage für den Sanierungsplan ist eine neue strategische Ausrichtung des Unternehmens: So wird die Sara Linke GmbH künftig keine eigene Produktion mehr unterhalten und sich auf zwei Geschäftsbereiche konzentrieren: Zum einen den Vertrieb des erfolgreichen eigenen Designerlabels „Sara Linke“, das über den Onlineshop www.saralinke.com sowie weitere Online-Plattformen, Boutiquen und Shop-in-Shop-Geschäfte angeboten wird. Die neue Sommerkollektion wird Mitte April an den Start gehen.
Das zweite Standbein bilden Dienstleistungen rund um Design, Entwicklung und Produktion für Textil- und Bekleidungsunternehmen. Dieser Geschäftsbereich wird künftig unter „Studio 1912“ firmieren. Die neue Homepage ist bereits online, der neue Standort in Zwickau wird am 12. April eröffnet. „Mit der neuen strategischen Ausrichtung können wir unser Design- und Produktions-Know-how Dritten als Dienstleistung zugänglich machen und gleichzeitig unser eigenes erfolgreiches Label für extrovertierte Designermode weiter voranbringen“, so Geschäftsführerin Sara Linke.
Die Sara Linke GmbH hatte im März 2023 ein Insolvenzverfahren in Eigenverwaltung beantragt. Hintergrund waren die Auswirkungen der Corona-Pandemie auf den Textil-Einzelhandel sowie gestiegene Kosten für Material und Personal, die vor allem die Produktion belasteten. Im Zuge des Eigenverwaltungsverfahrens wurde das Unternehmen strategisch neu und mit einer schlankeren Kostenstruktur ausgerichtet.
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(c) Anita Dongre
Bemberg™, a brand of cupro fibre by Asahi Kasei Corporation, Japan, announces its collaboration with luxury couture label Anita Dongre to unveil the ‘Azure’ collection.
Anita Dongre, known for her timeless elegance and commitment to sustainability, has integrated Bemberg™ yarn into the ‘Azure’ collection, symbolizing a dedication to responsible fashion practices. Bemberg™ yarn, sourced from Asahi Kasei in Japan, embodies luxury and environmental responsibility.
The ‘Azure’ collection captures the serene essence of the sea, evoking the tranquil ebb and flow of waves against a backdrop of pristine skies. With soft hues and delicate color palettes, the collection introduces a fresh, breezy aesthetic, featuring flowy dresses, kaftans, and elegant sets designed to elevate the simplicity of spring-summer fashion.
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Archroma launched the ONE WAY+ to help mills and brands to improve their productivity and efficiency, and to reduce their environmental impact.
The program is a three-phase process of establishing the baseline, process design and implementation, and ongoing improvement. Tailor-made for selected customers, it draws on the expertise of a curated team of Archroma processing experts and leverages specialist tools and technologies, including Archroma’s ONE WAY Impact Calculator combined with Sustainability Improvement Program.
Mills that adopt Super Systems+ through the ONE WAY+ process can expect enhanced productivity and reduced resource utilization and utilities costs; in addition, also cleaner chemistry and the co-development of new aesthetics and functionalities. Participation in the ONE WAY+ process also indicates to brand partners that mills are committed to remaining sustainable by adopting global best practices and using products that are compliant with current and future regulatory requirements.
Brands that work with Archroma under ONE WAY+ will be supported with a roadmap to their sustainability targets. They will gain a better understanding of the sustainability status of their current suppliers and how this impacts their supply chain. Ultimately, the aim is to optimize efficiencies in the supply chain and connect with suppliers that are able to meet target sustainability commitments.
From base-line audit to results review, ONE WAY+ is usually carried out over 16 weeks, with a team of two or three Archroma experts working closely with the customer’s technical teams. Results achieved so far include the following:
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Photo CHT Group
As of April 1, 2024, Eva Baumann takes over the position of CEO in CHT. Together with Prof. Dr. Klaus Müller, who acts as CFO, she forms the management of the internationally active CHT Group.
Until 2020, Eva Baumann had worked for many years in a leading global company in the chemical industry. She has been part of the CHT Group since January 2020 and, as Group Vice President, has headed the Business Field General Industries at Group level. As CEO, Eva Baumann is now responsible for Marketing, Sales, Corporate Strategy, Human Resources and Sustainability.
Eva Baumann has ambitious plans for the future of the CHT Group: "Together with my management team, I will continue to expand the CHT Group as a successful and profitable specialty chemicals group. We focus on what we have been particularly good at for over 70 years: turning innovative ideas into specialty applications. These ideas help our customers to secure their success and at the same time make a sustainable contribution to development. Our customer proximity and the outstanding quality of our products and services set us apart in the market.
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The exhibition “Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection” at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, which opened on 16 March, features a STOLL work that has been part of the museum’s permanent collection since 2017.
Visitors can expect more than 150 works that have been compiled from the museum’s collection and new acquisitions since 2017. The selection, which includes works by design pioneers of the recent past, also includes a highly functional balaclava from STOLL.
Blend of design and functionality.
The flat knitted balaclava from STOLL is part of an exhibition area that visualises the defining themes of our time. Alongside a hijab, it stands for considering inclusivity in design. The balaclava offers protection from extreme cold, is stylish and is the result of a combination of creativity and technology.
The balaclava integrates an NFC chip for near-field communication, a heater to warm breathable air, a positive and negative power connector and reflective strips for passive visibility, all knitted directly into the fabric. STOLL’s state-of-the-art flat knitting technology is the basis for straightforward integration. Circuits and conductive yarns can also be incorporated in a fully automated process exactly where they are needed.
Other performance features do not require additional components. A knitted-to-shape 3D design – made possible by the goring technique – offers a perfect fit by following anatomy and eliminating the need for complex tailoring.
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