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28.03.2019

Hohenstein bietet Abwasserprüfungen an

  • Ab sofort setzt Hohenstein sein Know-how als Labor für ZDHC-Abwasserprüfungen ein

Durch die neue Anerkennung der ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) als Partnerlabor für Abwasserprüfungen, bietet Hohenstein nun seinen Kunden die Sicherheit, ZDHC-konform zu produzieren.

Als international akkreditiertes Testlabor sowie als Serviceanbieterund Forschungspartner der Textilindustrie unterstützt Hohenstein die Ziele der ZDHCsowie der ZDHC Roadmap.
Wie Hohenstein und die OEKO-TEX® Gemeinschaft, hat auch die ZDHC zum Ziel, umwelt-und gesundheitsschädigende Chemikalien im Herstellungsprozessvon Textilien, Leder und Schuhen wesentlich zu reduzieren oder gar komplett zu verbannen.

Durch die Prüfung der Abwasserwerte unterstützt Hohenstein die Industrie auf dem Weg eines minimierten Ausstoßes an gefährlichen Chemikalien. Hohenstein ist seit Dezember 2018 Mitglied der ZDHC und deren Laborarbeitsgruppe, die sich u.a. mit einheitlichen Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Abwasser beschäftigt. Mit Hilfe des ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® können bereits Chemikalien auf die ZDHC MRSL Konformität geprüft werden

  • Ab sofort setzt Hohenstein sein Know-how als Labor für ZDHC-Abwasserprüfungen ein

Durch die neue Anerkennung der ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) als Partnerlabor für Abwasserprüfungen, bietet Hohenstein nun seinen Kunden die Sicherheit, ZDHC-konform zu produzieren.

Als international akkreditiertes Testlabor sowie als Serviceanbieterund Forschungspartner der Textilindustrie unterstützt Hohenstein die Ziele der ZDHCsowie der ZDHC Roadmap.
Wie Hohenstein und die OEKO-TEX® Gemeinschaft, hat auch die ZDHC zum Ziel, umwelt-und gesundheitsschädigende Chemikalien im Herstellungsprozessvon Textilien, Leder und Schuhen wesentlich zu reduzieren oder gar komplett zu verbannen.

Durch die Prüfung der Abwasserwerte unterstützt Hohenstein die Industrie auf dem Weg eines minimierten Ausstoßes an gefährlichen Chemikalien. Hohenstein ist seit Dezember 2018 Mitglied der ZDHC und deren Laborarbeitsgruppe, die sich u.a. mit einheitlichen Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Abwasser beschäftigt. Mit Hilfe des ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® können bereits Chemikalien auf die ZDHC MRSL Konformität geprüft werden

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Hohenstein

(c) HeiQ ChemTex Inc.
27.03.2019

Powered by HeiQ Smart Temp technology, BUFF® launches CoolNet UV+® for activated cooling

Swiss textile innovator HeiQ partners with BUFF® on their new CoolNet UV+® fabric to stay dry and feel cool. For 25 years, BUFF® has premiered and innovated the tubular headwear category. Headquartered in Spain, the company was founded to keep warm the founder’s neck and head during his crosscountry motorcycle rides. Today, BUFF® continues its heritage of quality and reliability of multifunctional headwear.

HeiQ Smart Temp is an intelligent thermoregulation technology. Cooling is activated by rising body temperature and deactivated once cooling is complete. HeiQ Smart Temp keeps the wearer cooler, dryer and more comfortable.
“HeiQ and BUFF® have a shared vision of quality and reliability in our products. With the new CoolNet UV+® fabric, we are pleased that our HeiQ Smart Temp technology will allow the consumer to Stay Dry and Feel Cool”, says Christian von Uthmann, HeiQ’s Chief Sales Officer.

Swiss textile innovator HeiQ partners with BUFF® on their new CoolNet UV+® fabric to stay dry and feel cool. For 25 years, BUFF® has premiered and innovated the tubular headwear category. Headquartered in Spain, the company was founded to keep warm the founder’s neck and head during his crosscountry motorcycle rides. Today, BUFF® continues its heritage of quality and reliability of multifunctional headwear.

HeiQ Smart Temp is an intelligent thermoregulation technology. Cooling is activated by rising body temperature and deactivated once cooling is complete. HeiQ Smart Temp keeps the wearer cooler, dryer and more comfortable.
“HeiQ and BUFF® have a shared vision of quality and reliability in our products. With the new CoolNet UV+® fabric, we are pleased that our HeiQ Smart Temp technology will allow the consumer to Stay Dry and Feel Cool”, says Christian von Uthmann, HeiQ’s Chief Sales Officer.

Just like the first product from BUFF® in 1991, the new CoolNet UV+® was developed to keep customers safe and cool from the sun’s dangerous UV rays. Today the fabric is a recycled performance polyester microfiber with HeiQ Smart Temp’s activated cooling technology to keep the wearer cool and comfortable. The fabric also includes UPF 50+ sun protection, offers a 4-way ULTRA stretch weave and is 100% seamless for the perfect fit.

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HeiQ HeiQ Smart Temp
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HeiQ ChemTex Inc.

27.03.2019

2019 State of the U.S. Textile Industry Address

Outgoing 2018-19 National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Chairman Marty Moran delivered the trade association’s 2019 State of the U.S. Textile Industry overview at NCTO’s 16th Annual Meeting on March 21st at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC.

Mr. Moran’s speech outlined (1) U.S. textile supply chain economic, employment and trade data, (2) the 2019 policy priorities of domestic textile manufacturers, and (3) other NCTO activities.  

A link to his remarks as prepared for delivery are included in this press statement along with a link to a data infographic prepared by NCTO illustrating the current economic status of the U.S. textile industry.

Mr. Moran is CEO of Buhler Quality Yarns, Corp., a fine-count yarn supplier headquartered in Jefferson, Georgia with plants and/or offices in America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

NCTO is a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents domestic textile manufacturers.  

Outgoing 2018-19 National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Chairman Marty Moran delivered the trade association’s 2019 State of the U.S. Textile Industry overview at NCTO’s 16th Annual Meeting on March 21st at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC.

Mr. Moran’s speech outlined (1) U.S. textile supply chain economic, employment and trade data, (2) the 2019 policy priorities of domestic textile manufacturers, and (3) other NCTO activities.  

A link to his remarks as prepared for delivery are included in this press statement along with a link to a data infographic prepared by NCTO illustrating the current economic status of the U.S. textile industry.

Mr. Moran is CEO of Buhler Quality Yarns, Corp., a fine-count yarn supplier headquartered in Jefferson, Georgia with plants and/or offices in America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

NCTO is a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents domestic textile manufacturers.  

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

 

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NCTO

27.03.2019

Renowned meltblown specialist invests in Oerlikon nonwoven line

For Oerlikon Nonwoven, the IDEA, taking place between March 25 and 28 in Miami Beach, Florida USA, kicked off with the signing of a contract. The customer, a renowned European meltblown specialist, invested in a two-beam, stand-alone meltblown system from the Neumünster-based plant manufacturer in order to meet its strongly increasing demand. In the future, the system will be deployed to manufacture meltblown nonwovens for various application, especially from the filtration and wipes sector. The commercial production launch is scheduled for the first half of 2020. The market for meltblown nonwovens is expanding by an average of 6% per annum.

For Oerlikon Nonwoven, the IDEA, taking place between March 25 and 28 in Miami Beach, Florida USA, kicked off with the signing of a contract. The customer, a renowned European meltblown specialist, invested in a two-beam, stand-alone meltblown system from the Neumünster-based plant manufacturer in order to meet its strongly increasing demand. In the future, the system will be deployed to manufacture meltblown nonwovens for various application, especially from the filtration and wipes sector. The commercial production launch is scheduled for the first half of 2020. The market for meltblown nonwovens is expanding by an average of 6% per annum.

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Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG

Der neue Cabrioverdeckstoff mobiltex 388 © Schmitz Textiles. Der neue Cabrioverdeckstoff mobiltex 388
27.03.2019

Schmitz Textiles mit drei Marken auf Techtextil/Texprocess 2019

  • Textile Intelligenz made in Germany – Messehighlight: zukunftsweisender Cabrioverdeckstoff

Von intelligenten Geweben für Automotive, Aircraft und Rail, über Absorber bis hin zu Outdoor-Textilien: Schmitz Textiles, Tochtergesellschaft der Schmitz-Werke GmbH + Co. KG, präsentiert auf der Techtextil und Texprocess 2019 umfassende textile Kompetenz. Diese zeigt sich in den Produkten der drei Marken mobiltex, drapilux und swela.

Der Spezialist für die textile Ausstattung in den Bereichen Automobil, Nutzfahrzeuge, Eisenbahn, Luftfahrt, Industrie und Verkehr mobiltex stellt erstmals auf der Messe einen völlig neuen Cabrioverdeckstoff vor. Ebenfalls in dieser Form neu auf dem Markt sind die textilen akustischen Lösungen von drapilux. swela, eine der führenden Marken für Sonnenschutz-Textilien, Outdoor-Bezugsstoffe und maritime Stoffe, zeigt fünf Innovationen in großer Farbauswahl. Besonderheit der qualitativ hochwertigen Textilien aller drei Marken sind ihre mechanischen und intelligenten Funktionen sowie ihre Schutzeigenschaften.

  • Textile Intelligenz made in Germany – Messehighlight: zukunftsweisender Cabrioverdeckstoff

Von intelligenten Geweben für Automotive, Aircraft und Rail, über Absorber bis hin zu Outdoor-Textilien: Schmitz Textiles, Tochtergesellschaft der Schmitz-Werke GmbH + Co. KG, präsentiert auf der Techtextil und Texprocess 2019 umfassende textile Kompetenz. Diese zeigt sich in den Produkten der drei Marken mobiltex, drapilux und swela.

Der Spezialist für die textile Ausstattung in den Bereichen Automobil, Nutzfahrzeuge, Eisenbahn, Luftfahrt, Industrie und Verkehr mobiltex stellt erstmals auf der Messe einen völlig neuen Cabrioverdeckstoff vor. Ebenfalls in dieser Form neu auf dem Markt sind die textilen akustischen Lösungen von drapilux. swela, eine der führenden Marken für Sonnenschutz-Textilien, Outdoor-Bezugsstoffe und maritime Stoffe, zeigt fünf Innovationen in großer Farbauswahl. Besonderheit der qualitativ hochwertigen Textilien aller drei Marken sind ihre mechanischen und intelligenten Funktionen sowie ihre Schutzeigenschaften.

Highlight ist ein völlig neuer Cabrioverdeckstoff: mobiltex 388. Das Produkt hat signifikant weniger „White Marks“, Knickfalten, Krähenfüße, Fadenverschiebungen und Einfallstellen als vergleichbare Stoffe. Die Entwicklung individueller Varianten und Produktion erfolgen – wie auch bei den anderen Marken des Unternehmens – am Standort Emsdetten. Hier können auch kleinere Mengen für Sondereditionen hergestellt werden. Das schafft Designvielfalt.

Die Techtextil und die Texprocess finden vom 14. bis 17. Mai 2019 in Frankfurt am Main statt. Schmitz Textiles ist in Halle 3.0/G67 zu finden.

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26.03.2019

“Kornit Discover” events around the globe

  • Exclusive market insights, best practices and inspirational thoughts, alongside previews of Kornit’s new dedicated polyester printing technology

Kornit Digital, (NASDAQ: KRNT), a global market leader in digital textile printing technology, invites all textile printers, garment decorators, Kornit users, prospective customers and anyone who is curious about the latest trends and technology in digital textile printing, to its “Kornit Discover” events.

  • Exclusive market insights, best practices and inspirational thoughts, alongside previews of Kornit’s new dedicated polyester printing technology

Kornit Digital, (NASDAQ: KRNT), a global market leader in digital textile printing technology, invites all textile printers, garment decorators, Kornit users, prospective customers and anyone who is curious about the latest trends and technology in digital textile printing, to its “Kornit Discover” events.

Taking place April 3-4 in the New York Metropolitan area, April 11-12 in Duesseldorf, Germany and April 15-17 in Hong Kong, each event will feature educational workshops with real-world insights delivered by high-level guest speakers. Highlighting the North American event will be a keynote by Breakaway Sports owner Scott Goldstone, multiple case study presentations, and a panel discussion with editors of key publications serving the imprinted apparel industry. The European event will feature a keynote called “The Future of Retail” by futurist Kai Gondlach, a digital transformation review of the textile industry by Tansy Fall, editor-in-chief of Digital Textile 4.0 and an insightful chat with Kornit user Shirtracer, Nuremburg. The Asian instance will feature Ron Gilboa as main speaker and Kornit’s customer Paintory.

Omer Kulka, Kornit Digital’s Vice President of Marketing and Product Strategy, said: “There are still a lot of perceptions and opinions in the market about direct-to-garment printing and what its opportunities and limitations are. Printing on dark polyester is a prime example: there is an opinion in the market that digital printing and dark poly don’t go well together, and we just lifted this barrier. With Kornit Discover, we are creating an industry event that will challenge these established thinking patterns. In fact, we will transform the way visitors think and print!”

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Kornit Digital Ltd.

26.03.2019

TINTEX awarded prestigious ‘IAPMEI’ innovation accolade for 2019

TINTEX is this year sole recipient of the unique and prestigious annual award from The “Instituto de Apoio às Pequenas e Médias Empresas e à Inovação” (IAPMEI). TINTEX has been selected in recognition of its pioneering, Naturally Advanced global leadership, and the company’s superior and responsible fabric making for a fashion system that is driven by investments, transparency and fully traceable innovation.

TINTEX is pleased to open its doors as the Naturally Advanced centre of excellence in the latest IAPMEI OPEN DAY for textile leaders, protaganists, media and customers to experience, understand and enjoy the unique achievements TINTEX offers to the contemporary Portuguese textiles industry . “We selected TINTEX to underline the importance of taking advantage of digitization and modernization at different levels in the textile industry being stunned by their commitment, shedding light on our territory’s most advanced and responsible processes and skills” José Marques dos Santos, president of IAPMEI.

TINTEX is this year sole recipient of the unique and prestigious annual award from The “Instituto de Apoio às Pequenas e Médias Empresas e à Inovação” (IAPMEI). TINTEX has been selected in recognition of its pioneering, Naturally Advanced global leadership, and the company’s superior and responsible fabric making for a fashion system that is driven by investments, transparency and fully traceable innovation.

TINTEX is pleased to open its doors as the Naturally Advanced centre of excellence in the latest IAPMEI OPEN DAY for textile leaders, protaganists, media and customers to experience, understand and enjoy the unique achievements TINTEX offers to the contemporary Portuguese textiles industry . “We selected TINTEX to underline the importance of taking advantage of digitization and modernization at different levels in the textile industry being stunned by their commitment, shedding light on our territory’s most advanced and responsible processes and skills” José Marques dos Santos, president of IAPMEI.

In a fast moving globalized market, all companies must be able to adapt quickly and using innovation, creativity, and responsibility can help deliver successes. And here TINTEX can network between Technological Centers, Universities, and Knowledge Centers, as a strategic business and holistic imperative. And so sharing the Naturally Advanced strategy of TINTEX as a driver for change, IAPMEI recognizes this TINTEX OPEN DAY as a demonstration of practical market potential, and has partnered with CENTI  (Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials the Institute for New Technologies) and CITEVE (an institution of national and international reference for the promotion of Innovation and Technological Development) as a way to guarantee this success.
 
Being able to drive material innovation, and to promote a new generation of sustainable values to contemporary fashion, active, sports and lingerie markets through responsible supply chains can be transformative for our future fashion systems, and TINTEX is proud to be selected as part of the Make Fashion Circular initiative by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, helping  to better activate these changes across the fashion industry for all to enjoy.

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GB Network Marketing & Communication

Die Basketball-Unified Mannschaft vom Team Special Olympics Deutschland gewann Silber. (c) SOD/Sascha Klahn
Die Basketball-Unified Mannschaft vom Team Special Olympics Deutschland gewann Silber.
25.03.2019

ERIMA gratuliert Team Special Olympics Deutschland zu 118 Medaillien

Vor wenigen Tagen gingen in der Hauptstadt der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate die Special Olympics World Summer Games 2019 zu Ende. Die Deutsche Delegation konnte insgesamt 118 Medaillen mit nach Hause nehmen.

Beim weltweit größten Sportereignis für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung stattete ERIMA die insgesamt 229 Personen umfassende deutsche Delegation mit Sportbekleidung aus. Die 163 Athletinnen, Athleten und Unified Partner vom Team Special Olympics Deutschland (SOD) gewinnen 41 Gold-, 47 Silber- und 30 Bronzemedaillen. Bei den Unified Wettbewerben bilden Sportlerinnen und Sportler mit und ohne geistige Behinderung ein Team. In den Mannschaftssportarten holten sich das Unified Volleyball- und Basketballteam jeweils Silber, das Unified Handball Team gewann Bronze.

ERIMA Inhaber und Geschäftsführer Wolfram Mannherz zieht eine positive Bilanz: „ERIMA gratuliert der gesamten Deutschen Delegation für so erfolgreiche Weltspiele in Abu Dhabi. Wir waren begeistert vom Teamspirit, der jederzeit zu spüren war und auch in der deutschen Berichterstattung bei vielen journalistischen Beiträgen im Fokus stand - eben GEMEINSAM GEWINNEN.“

Vor wenigen Tagen gingen in der Hauptstadt der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate die Special Olympics World Summer Games 2019 zu Ende. Die Deutsche Delegation konnte insgesamt 118 Medaillen mit nach Hause nehmen.

Beim weltweit größten Sportereignis für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung stattete ERIMA die insgesamt 229 Personen umfassende deutsche Delegation mit Sportbekleidung aus. Die 163 Athletinnen, Athleten und Unified Partner vom Team Special Olympics Deutschland (SOD) gewinnen 41 Gold-, 47 Silber- und 30 Bronzemedaillen. Bei den Unified Wettbewerben bilden Sportlerinnen und Sportler mit und ohne geistige Behinderung ein Team. In den Mannschaftssportarten holten sich das Unified Volleyball- und Basketballteam jeweils Silber, das Unified Handball Team gewann Bronze.

ERIMA Inhaber und Geschäftsführer Wolfram Mannherz zieht eine positive Bilanz: „ERIMA gratuliert der gesamten Deutschen Delegation für so erfolgreiche Weltspiele in Abu Dhabi. Wir waren begeistert vom Teamspirit, der jederzeit zu spüren war und auch in der deutschen Berichterstattung bei vielen journalistischen Beiträgen im Fokus stand - eben GEMEINSAM GEWINNEN.“

Als offizieller Sportausrüster des Team Special Olympics Deutschland stellte das Traditionsunternehmen aus Baden-Württemberg vor allem den SportlerInnen und TrainerInnen neben den Reisetaschen, individuelle Wettkampf- und Präsentationsbekleidung aus der ERIMA Deutschlandkollektion zur Verfügung. Der Sportartikelhersteller aus Pfullingen ist dank seiner Multiteamsport-Ausrichtung darauf spezialisiert, eine große Bandbreite an Sportarten abzudecken.

2023 ist Deutschland Gastgeber der nächsten Weltsommerspiele.

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ERIMA GmbH

(c) Eton Systems
25.03.2019

Materials handling for Industry 4.0 concepts from Eton Systems

With over 5,000 tailored installations for a range of industries installed in over 60 countries, Eton Systems, headquartered in Gånghester, Sweden, has established a reputation as a clear leader in the field of complete material handling systems.

At ITMA 2019 in Barcelona from June 20-26th, the company will be demonstrating a complete installation based on a future production concept, with advanced software providing real-time information covering every aspect of the process.

With over 5,000 tailored installations for a range of industries installed in over 60 countries, Eton Systems, headquartered in Gånghester, Sweden, has established a reputation as a clear leader in the field of complete material handling systems.

At ITMA 2019 in Barcelona from June 20-26th, the company will be demonstrating a complete installation based on a future production concept, with advanced software providing real-time information covering every aspect of the process.

“Our systems are a natural fit with the major Industry 4.0 networked manufacturing plants that are now being constructed worldwide for sectors such as the garment and home textiles manufacturing and automotive industries,” says Eton’s Sales and Commercial Director Roger Ryrlén. “We have had a very busy last 12 months, with more major projects in the pipeline. We understand, however, that one solution does not fit all situations, which is why we think in terms of custom-made solutions matched to specific customer needs. Buying a system from us, is buying a solution and a partnership. Each system includes support, service, training and knowledge built on more than 70 years of experience. When a customer invests in an Eton System the increased efficiency normally results in savings of between 40-60%.”

A typical system consists of overhead conveyors with individually-addressable product carriers which automatically steer their way through programmed operation sequences. They are monitored by a computer providing all the necessary data for optimally measuring and managing processes. The systems are also highly flexible and can be rapidly modified to changes in the production line or the need for expansion.

Options for smart factories
Eton’s Flexible Productivity Concept (FPC) is based on two system platforms with a wide range of options, including:

  • Multiple rails for sorting at workstations.
  • Buffering
  • Automatic loading devices, pick-ups and work delivery robots.
  • Bridges and elevators that link systems and floors.
  • Historical links to products after completion.
  • Module-based software.

Via an addressable product carrier, an Eton system transports all the components of a complete product through the manufacturing process.

Eton Systems will be at stand A214, in Hall 2 at the Barcelona exhibition.

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AWOL Media

(c) Fong’s Europe GmbH
25.03.2019

FONG’S EUROPE celebrates the 100th anniversary of its flagship THEN brand at ITMA

FONG’S EUROPE, based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its flagship THEN brand for advanced dyeing technology with a special reception for customers and agents at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona.

The company, which has been a member of the CHTC FONG’S group since 2004, has its origins in the German city of Chemnitz, where back in 1919 Rudolf Then founded a barrel-making business which soon branched out into piece dyeing machines.

The company’s reputation for innovation began early, with the introduction of ceramic linings for dye baths, which were then made of wood, in order to avoid staining and allow easy cleaning. At the end of the 1920s, Rudolf Then was also quick to recognise the acid-resistant advantages of stainless steel for dyeing vessels.

Relocating to West Germany after World War 2, Rudolf Then ran a number of businesses in Schwäbisch Hall, eventually founding THEN in 1955 with partner Karl Kurz, who later took over the business specialising in dye vats and other textile equipment.

FONG’S EUROPE, based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its flagship THEN brand for advanced dyeing technology with a special reception for customers and agents at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona.

The company, which has been a member of the CHTC FONG’S group since 2004, has its origins in the German city of Chemnitz, where back in 1919 Rudolf Then founded a barrel-making business which soon branched out into piece dyeing machines.

The company’s reputation for innovation began early, with the introduction of ceramic linings for dye baths, which were then made of wood, in order to avoid staining and allow easy cleaning. At the end of the 1920s, Rudolf Then was also quick to recognise the acid-resistant advantages of stainless steel for dyeing vessels.

Relocating to West Germany after World War 2, Rudolf Then ran a number of businesses in Schwäbisch Hall, eventually founding THEN in 1955 with partner Karl Kurz, who later took over the business specialising in dye vats and other textile equipment.

Throughout the 1960s and 70s, the company continued to further improve its technologies, but it was the introduction of the first THEN AIRFLOW system at ITMA 1983 in Milan which significantly boosted the company’s fortunes, representing a milestone in the development of dyeing machines.

Prior to this, the dyeing of just one kilo of fabric required around 150 litres of water and THEN’s AIRFLOW system, invented by engineer Wilhelm Christ and colleagues, drastically reduced the requirement to between just 35-40 litres. Instead of the traditional dye liquor used for hydraulic fabric transport it efficiently distributed much smaller amounts of dye liquor via aerosol. This technology has subsequently been further developed in successive machine models and has made an enormous impact on sustainable dyeing operations.

Now, as FONG’S EUROPE, the company continues to innovate, and at ITMA 2019 is showcasing the THEN SMARTFLOW TSF hydraulic high temperature dyeing machine, designed to achieve the lowest possible energy and water consumption rates available on the market for jet dyeing.

The company has a number of patents pending on the innovative new features of this machine, including the SMARTFLOW’s fabric transport design. This is based on a smart, winchless fabric transport system which eliminates the need for a loading rope, and a circular plaiter with programmable rotation speeds which provides full filling of the drop zone.

Its newly-developed nozzles and reel-less transport, in combination with smart controlled circular plaiting and variable chamber adjustment, provide even fabric treatment without entanglements and the highest loading capacity with the lowest kier volume

“Further developments, including the new THEN AIRFLOW PLUS system with a round design are in the development pipeline and will once again result in further reductions in power consumption without sacrificing performance,” says FONG’s Europe Sales Director Richard Fander. “Similar innovations are being made to our hydraulic long shape machine, the THEN SUPRATEC LTM. The ability to transport fabrics with reduced tension and without the need for a transport winch which is being introduced on all of our recent machines will allow new fabrics to be created and further increase the efficiency of textile finishing.

Fong’s Europe will be at stand D101 in Hall 2 at ITMA 2019.

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Fong’s Europe GmbH
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AWOL Media

The Mayer & Cie. management trio: Benjamin Mayer, Sebastian Mayer and Marcus Mayer (from l. to r.) (c) Mayer & Cie. The Mayer & Cie. management trio: Benjamin Mayer, Sebastian Mayer and Marcus Mayer (from l. to r.)
22.03.2019

Mayer & Cie. at ITMA: Focus on sport and new customer experiences

Albstadt-based circular knitting machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. (MCT) is exhibiting at this year’s leading textile and garment technology trade fair ITMA with the slogan “Stay a winner. With Mayer & Cie.” The focus of the company’s presentation will be on sport. Sportswear, active leisurewear and sports shoes are increasingly made of circular knitted fabrics and the long-established German firm has the right machines to cater for this trend. Mayer & Cie. is also going for the improved customer experiences that consistent digitization makes possible.

For years global demand for circular knitted goods has increased continuously. An important growth driver is the sportswear and sports fashion sector, including sports shoes. According to Euromonitor the market segment grew by about seven per cent per year between 2013 and 2017. By 2017 Euromonitor estimated its total market value to be around USD 78 billion. Lightweight synthetic fibres, new patterns and attractive functionalities are the key requirements in this area.

Albstadt-based circular knitting machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. (MCT) is exhibiting at this year’s leading textile and garment technology trade fair ITMA with the slogan “Stay a winner. With Mayer & Cie.” The focus of the company’s presentation will be on sport. Sportswear, active leisurewear and sports shoes are increasingly made of circular knitted fabrics and the long-established German firm has the right machines to cater for this trend. Mayer & Cie. is also going for the improved customer experiences that consistent digitization makes possible.

For years global demand for circular knitted goods has increased continuously. An important growth driver is the sportswear and sports fashion sector, including sports shoes. According to Euromonitor the market segment grew by about seven per cent per year between 2013 and 2017. By 2017 Euromonitor estimated its total market value to be around USD 78 billion. Lightweight synthetic fibres, new patterns and attractive functionalities are the key requirements in this area.

Mayer & Cie. can already fulfil many requirements with a portfolio of machines considered to be the largest in the industry. Lightweight mesh structures, often requested for running shirts, are a speciality of the IG 3.2 QCe interlock machine, for example. Jacquard machines from the OVJA family, in contrast, are suitable for the manufacture of shoe uppers. Compared with the conventional methods flat knitting and warp knitting, circular knitting scores points for productivity and significantly shorter set-up times.

Series production of the Spinit 3.0 E spinning and knitting machine has been under way since the end of 2018. It combines two previously separate processes – spinning and knitting – in one machine. That saves time, space and energy compared with conventional manufacturing processes. Mayer & Cie. has already won several awards for this approach, the latest being the Innovation Prize for the Climate and the Environment (IKU) that the Federal Environment Ministry and the Confederation of German Industry (BDI) award every other year. The company is presenting at ITMA its further developments of this machine.

Along with machine development Mayer & Cie. has set itself another target for ITMA and thereafter: to improve the customer experience, a task of which Sebastian Mayer is in charge. His responsibilities at Mayer & Cie. are for corporate development and digitization. Digitization of the company’s extensive customer and machinery know-how is currently under way. Customers will be able to see and test the initial results at ITMA. Available for testing will be the new Web shop, linked with an analogue model of the high-bay warehouse in Albstadt-Tailfingen, and machine maintenance by means of HoloLens.

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Mayer & Cie. GmbH & Co. KG

22.03.2019

SMART COMPOSITES: IPC UNVEILS AN INTELLIGENT MOTORCYCLE HELMET AND A MULTIFUNCTIONAL WIND TURBINE BLADE

IPC, the Industrial Technical Centre with expertise dedicated to plastic and composite innovation, is presenting two prototypes on its stand: an intelligent motorcycle helmet and a multifunctional windturbine blade. "With these two prototypes, IPC demonstrates its ability to functionalize composites, particularly with printed electronic components. Live demos will be organized during the three days of the show on our booth," explains Bertrand Fillon, General Manager of Research at IPC. The helmet was manufactured in partnership with the technical and creative paper manufacturer Arjowiggins, and the wind turbine blade, with the CEA. These two demonstrators will also be exhibited in Germany at the LOPEC exhibition 2019 in Munich on 20-21 March.

IPC, the Industrial Technical Centre with expertise dedicated to plastic and composite innovation, is presenting two prototypes on its stand: an intelligent motorcycle helmet and a multifunctional windturbine blade. "With these two prototypes, IPC demonstrates its ability to functionalize composites, particularly with printed electronic components. Live demos will be organized during the three days of the show on our booth," explains Bertrand Fillon, General Manager of Research at IPC. The helmet was manufactured in partnership with the technical and creative paper manufacturer Arjowiggins, and the wind turbine blade, with the CEA. These two demonstrators will also be exhibited in Germany at the LOPEC exhibition 2019 in Munich on 20-21 March.

IMPROVE THE USER EXPERIENCE
The objective is to add new features to improve the user experience, without impacting security. The motorcycle helmet is equipped with sensors and NFC communication functions. "Here, printed organic electronics are used in the helmet to allow remote temperature changes," adds Lionel Tenchine, Program Line Manager for "Technologies for Intelligent Products" at IPC. The helmet manufacturing process is based on the use of composites and the infusion process.

DETECTING POTENTIAL DAMAGE IN ADVANCE
Developing predictive maintenance is an important issue when it comes to avoiding sudden, serious accidents. A recent McKinsey study estimates that by 2025 it will save $630 billion for companies, for example. The wind turbine blade presented at JEC World detects potential damage that could occur on the blade structure beforehand, making it possible to carry out preventive repairs on the one-meter-long blade. Printed organic electronics are used in the demonstrator to integrate strain gauges and the temperature detection function.

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IPC JEC World 2019
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AGENCE APOCOPE

(c) Dressler Bekleidungswerke Brinkmann GmbH & Co. KG
21.03.2019

“NINETY YEARS – for personalities” ANNIVERSARY EDITION inspired by Till Brönner – Autumn/Winter 2019

„NINETY YEARS – for personalities” verkörpert die Vision des Firmengründers Eduard Dressler, der 1929 den Grundstein für die Philosophie des Unternehmens legte: Jeder Mann sollte die Möglichkeit erhalten, seine Persönlichkeit durch hochwertige, stilvolle Kleidung zum Ausdruck zu bringen – ohne dabei Kompromisse in Qualität, Passform und Verarbeitung einzugehen.

So ist zum 90. Geburtstag gemeinsam mit dem Jazzvirtuosen und Markenbotschafter Till Brönner die ANNIVERSARY EDITION zur Herbst/Winter Kollektion 2019 entstanden. Den Startrompeter und EDUARD DRESSLER verbinden Wertewelt, Qualitätsanspruch, Kennerschaft, Internationalität und Handwerkskunst. Werte, die sich in der limitierten Kollektion wiederfinden. Jeder einzelne Look, inspiriert durch den kosmopolitischen Style des Musikers, überrascht durch unerwartete Kombinationen in Material und Design. Zu sehen sind Outfits mit einem Crossover aus smarten, ungezwungenen Allday Looks und eleganter Evening Wear.

„NINETY YEARS – for personalities” verkörpert die Vision des Firmengründers Eduard Dressler, der 1929 den Grundstein für die Philosophie des Unternehmens legte: Jeder Mann sollte die Möglichkeit erhalten, seine Persönlichkeit durch hochwertige, stilvolle Kleidung zum Ausdruck zu bringen – ohne dabei Kompromisse in Qualität, Passform und Verarbeitung einzugehen.

So ist zum 90. Geburtstag gemeinsam mit dem Jazzvirtuosen und Markenbotschafter Till Brönner die ANNIVERSARY EDITION zur Herbst/Winter Kollektion 2019 entstanden. Den Startrompeter und EDUARD DRESSLER verbinden Wertewelt, Qualitätsanspruch, Kennerschaft, Internationalität und Handwerkskunst. Werte, die sich in der limitierten Kollektion wiederfinden. Jeder einzelne Look, inspiriert durch den kosmopolitischen Style des Musikers, überrascht durch unerwartete Kombinationen in Material und Design. Zu sehen sind Outfits mit einem Crossover aus smarten, ungezwungenen Allday Looks und eleganter Evening Wear.

Die Edition präsentiert Samtsmokings, Dinner Jackets und Mäntel mit auffälligen Dessins. Zudem sorgen lässige Anzüge, Sakkos, Jacken, Hosen und Hemden für einen kosmopolitischen Auftritt. Klassische Qualitäten treffen auf Funktionalität und zeigen feinfädige Wollstoffe – elastisch konstruiert und technisch ausgerüstet – mit einer unglaublich eleganten Optik. So entstehen Styles mit einem stilistischen Twist aus Tradition und Moderne. Kombinationen mit Knitwear in Rundhals oder Stehkragen sowie Jogpants unterstreichen die Lässigkeit der Outfits. Die Farben sind gedeckt und reichen von einem warmen Oliv, einem sportiven, frischen Blau über ein elegantes Bordeaux bis hin zu Abstufungen in Schwarz und Weiß. Zum absoluten Highlight gehört die Soft Silhouette. Neu interpretiert, weiterentwickelt und durch den gekonnten Verzicht auf technische Zutaten zeigt sie sich mit einer unglaublich lässigen Leichtigkeit. Ein völlig neuer Look entsteht. So wirken Soft Suits und Soft Jackets entspannter - ohne ihren Anspruch auf höchste Schneiderkunst zu verlieren. Die Stilistik ist auch die Basis für den „Broken Suit“, womit die Marke dem aktuellen Zeitgeist folgt und den Charakter des Mannes noch stärker in den Fokus rückt. Dieser Style ermöglicht dem Mann, seinem Anzug eine persönliche Note zu verleihen.

Mit der ANNIVERSARY EDITION inspired by Till Brönner setzt EDUARD DRESSLER ein weiteres Statement. Die Kollektion steht für den Dialog zwischen Tradition und Moderne bei hochwertigen Materialien, in der Silhouette und den gewählten Looks. Sie verkörpert die Leichtigkeit in der Stilistik und spricht den Mann mit kontemporärem Stil an.

Die zeitlich begrenzte und limitierte Kollektion wird ab September 2019 im Handel zu sehen sein und wird durch POS Maßnahmen vor Ort unterstützt.

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21.03.2019

C.L.A.S.S. launches an in-depth study path of8 stages devotedto Polimoda students

Prompted by the need to offer an adequate in-depth analysis of topics such as the integration of sustainability in fashion and the importance of the transition to the circular economy, the shared journey of C.L.A.S.S., the multi-platformhub, a reference resource since 2007 for smart innovationin fashion and Polimoda, the internationally recognized institute, world-renowned for its independent approach and innovative vision in terms of “fashion education”, as a result of the perfect combination of business and design.

Prompted by the need to offer an adequate in-depth analysis of topics such as the integration of sustainability in fashion and the importance of the transition to the circular economy, the shared journey of C.L.A.S.S., the multi-platformhub, a reference resource since 2007 for smart innovationin fashion and Polimoda, the internationally recognized institute, world-renowned for its independent approach and innovative vision in terms of “fashion education”, as a result of the perfect combination of business and design.

Eight sessionsduring which topicsrelated to smart innovation, the new role of the designer and the importance of a new generation of communication along withthe urgency of a transversalcooperation and the development of new business models strictly linked to a circular economy approach.
An inspirational path,intensive and engaging, aimed at involving Polimoda students of theFashion Design and Design ManagementMasters –in their future role of protagonists of the fashion industry.
A shared project, aimed at fostering the development of punctual knowledges on responsible innovation, which is to consider effective because of that concrete approach that involves the introduction of smart materials with a view to a circular economy approach.
This is how Polimoda, the fashion institute that boasts an innate and strong policy and strategic vision on the fashion universe at 360 °, and C.L.A.S.S, a reference point since 2007, specialized in the integration of smartvalues withinproducts and fashion companies, in addition to education, partneringto givelife to a driving force thattranslates into a culturalbackground for students.

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GB Network Marketing & Communication

20.03.2019

Lenzing AG: New members proposed for appointment to the Supervisory Board

  • Christian Bruch and Stefan Fida proposed to serve as new members of the Supervisory Board
  • Hanno Bästlein and Christoph Kollatz will resign from their positions on the Supervisory Board at the upcoming Annual General Meeting

Prior to the Annual General Meeting of the publicly traded company Lenzing AG scheduled for April 17, 2019, the Nomination Committee dealt with the future composition of the Supervisory Board. It has proposed that the Annual General Meeting appoint Christian Bruch to serve on the Supervisory Board. Mr. Bruch has been a member of the Executive Board of Linde AG since 2015 and a member of the Management Committee of Linde plc since 2019. The graduate in mechanical engineering will contribute his extensive experience in plant engineering and various technical and management positions in internationally operating industrial companies. The Viennese lawyer Stefan Fida has also been nominated as a future member of the Supervisory Board.

  • Christian Bruch and Stefan Fida proposed to serve as new members of the Supervisory Board
  • Hanno Bästlein and Christoph Kollatz will resign from their positions on the Supervisory Board at the upcoming Annual General Meeting

Prior to the Annual General Meeting of the publicly traded company Lenzing AG scheduled for April 17, 2019, the Nomination Committee dealt with the future composition of the Supervisory Board. It has proposed that the Annual General Meeting appoint Christian Bruch to serve on the Supervisory Board. Mr. Bruch has been a member of the Executive Board of Linde AG since 2015 and a member of the Management Committee of Linde plc since 2019. The graduate in mechanical engineering will contribute his extensive experience in plant engineering and various technical and management positions in internationally operating industrial companies. The Viennese lawyer Stefan Fida has also been nominated as a future member of the Supervisory Board.

As previously announced, Hanno Bästlein will resign from his position on the Supervisory Board at the upcoming Annual General Meeting in order to be able to increasingly devote his attention to his own business activities. Christoph Kollatz will also step down from the Supervisory Board for professional reasons at the Annual General Meeting in April 2019.

“We would like to thank Hanno Bästlein and Christoph Kollatz for their dedicated work on the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG. Thanks to their expertise, they made a major contribution to important strategic decisions in the company. During his four years as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Hanno Bästlein decisively supported the strategy of the Lenzing Group and thus contributed to the enhanced resilience of the company based on the expansion with specialty fibers”, says Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of Lenzing AG.

 

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Lenzing AG

(c) Manteco
20.03.2019

MANTECO welcomes European Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska

On March 7th, European Commissioner on the Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises has been welcomed in Prato by the mayor Matteo Bittoni and by the Councilor for Productive Activities Daniela Toccafondi, together with the economic categories for a meeting organized by the Department of Economic Development with reference to the Fashion System.

By the end of the meeting, the only company visit planned has followed, and brought to the Manteco headquarter. Manteco is a firm leader in the production of wool and recycled fabrics since 1943.  Today led by Matteo and Marco Mantellassi, Manteco is able to value territory, sharing economy, sustainability, internationalization and the use of renewable energies – not only as an investment policy but also as a distinctive element for the identification of the company as an international reference point for the fashion textile sector.

On March 7th, European Commissioner on the Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises has been welcomed in Prato by the mayor Matteo Bittoni and by the Councilor for Productive Activities Daniela Toccafondi, together with the economic categories for a meeting organized by the Department of Economic Development with reference to the Fashion System.

By the end of the meeting, the only company visit planned has followed, and brought to the Manteco headquarter. Manteco is a firm leader in the production of wool and recycled fabrics since 1943.  Today led by Matteo and Marco Mantellassi, Manteco is able to value territory, sharing economy, sustainability, internationalization and the use of renewable energies – not only as an investment policy but also as a distinctive element for the identification of the company as an international reference point for the fashion textile sector.

The company visit was attended by European Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska, Justina Morek, member of the Commissioner's Cabinet, Beatrice Covassi, director of the Representation of the European Commission in Rome, Slawomir Tokarski, director for advanced and innovative manufacturing in the general direction of the internal market and European Commission industry, MEP Hon. Nicola Danti, dr. Alberto Biginelli, Councilor Daniela Toccafondi; The Mayor of Prato Matteo Bittoni, the Mayor of the Municipality of Montemurlo, Mauro Lorenzini.

The key topic of the meeting has been the circular economy  – that is to consider very close to Manteco – along with some others explored such as the value of Made in Italy, the importance of a responsible approach to reuse and the need for a traceability system. Noteworthy the visit to the Manteco Archive, during which the focus has been on raw materials, with reference to the tradition and experience that today are perfectly combined with the strong innovative drive and creativity. Upon request of the European Commissioner, the corporate approach with a view to circular economy, km0 production system and how it fits into the productive district were also dealt with.
 
«I visited a textile company that recycles or reuses waste materials to produce wool of the highest quality: this is an excellent example of circular economy. The circular economy is an extremely interesting subject everywhere in Europe, because we are leaders in sustainability, and we want our children and ourselves to be able to live in a country that is livable in the future, so that's why it is worthwhile to show stories in Europe of success like this, which is a good practice that we are putting into practice, starting with the big industries and the energy-intensive ones » - Elzbieta Bienkowska -

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GB Network Marketing & Communication

18.03.2019

Kreislaufwirtschaft mit PrimaLoft® Bio™-Fasern

  • Erste Synthetikfaser aus 100 % Recyclingmaterial, die biologisch abbaubar* ist und vollständig innerhalb des Wirtschaftskreislaufs verbleiben kann.

PrimaLoft, Inc., Pionier im Bereich Materialforschung, gab bekannt, dass seine PrimaLoft® Bio™-Fasern im Sinne echter Kreislaufwirtschaft erneuerbar sind. In unabhängigen Tests haben sich die Polyesterfasern als chemisch recycelbar erwiesen. In diesem Prozess wird Polyester in seine Bestandteile zerlegt, die dann vollständig zu neuem Grundstoff für technische Materialien verarbeitet werden können, ohne an Leistung einzubüßen. PrimaLoft ist somit die erste Marke, die eine zu 100 % recycelte Synthetikfaser für Isolationen und Stoffe anbietet, die biologisch abbaubar* ist und vollständig innerhalb des Wirtschaftskreislaufs verbleiben kann.

  • Erste Synthetikfaser aus 100 % Recyclingmaterial, die biologisch abbaubar* ist und vollständig innerhalb des Wirtschaftskreislaufs verbleiben kann.

PrimaLoft, Inc., Pionier im Bereich Materialforschung, gab bekannt, dass seine PrimaLoft® Bio™-Fasern im Sinne echter Kreislaufwirtschaft erneuerbar sind. In unabhängigen Tests haben sich die Polyesterfasern als chemisch recycelbar erwiesen. In diesem Prozess wird Polyester in seine Bestandteile zerlegt, die dann vollständig zu neuem Grundstoff für technische Materialien verarbeitet werden können, ohne an Leistung einzubüßen. PrimaLoft ist somit die erste Marke, die eine zu 100 % recycelte Synthetikfaser für Isolationen und Stoffe anbietet, die biologisch abbaubar* ist und vollständig innerhalb des Wirtschaftskreislaufs verbleiben kann.

„Ziel der Entwicklung von PrimaLoft® Bio™ war es von Anfang an, eine Lösung für das Problem des Lebensendes von Kleidungsstücken sowie für das branchenweite Problem von Mikroplastik zu finden“, so Mike Joyce, Präsident und CEO von PrimaLoft. „Biologische Abbaubarkeit ist eine Lösung für das Lebensende von Produkten, die sich nahtlos in das Konzept der Kreislaufwirtschaft einfügt. Mit der Möglichkeit, unsere Fasern tatsächlich wiederzuverwerten, verschieben wir den Fokus vom klassischen Recycling zur echten Kreislaufwirtschaft. Darin sehen wir den nächsten großen Schritt im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit, und wir haben bereits jetzt bewiesen, dass wir dazu in der Lage sind.“

Unabhängige Tests haben gezeigt, dass sich aus PrimaLoft® Bio™-Fasern nach vollständigem chemischem Recyceln 95 % hochqualitatives Material gewinnen lassen. Damit können wieder Isolationen oder Funktionsstoffe hergestellt werden, die nichts an Leistung eingebüßt haben.

In einer echten Kreislaufwirtschaft liegt der Fokus auf Abfallminimierung sowie Wiedergewinnung und Wiederverwertung von Ressourcen. Damit sinkt der Bedarf, neue Rohstoffe in das System einzuführen. Es entsteht ein geschlossener Kreislauf. Die Kreislaufwirtschaft ist eine nachhaltige Alternative zur traditionellen linearen Wirtschaft, die Ressourcen nach dem Muster „Abbau, Fertigung, Entsorgung“ nutzt.

* 86,1 % biologischer Abbau in 499 Tagen unter ASTM D5511-Bedingungen. Standardtestmethode zur Bestimmung des anaeroben biologischen Abbaus von Kunststoffmaterialien unter anaeroben Verdauungsbedingungen mit hohem Feststoffgehalt

* 57.4% biologischer Abbau in 486 Tagen unter ASTM D6691-Bedingungen. Standardtestmethode zur Bestimmung des aeroben biologischen Abbaus von Kunststoffmaterialien in maritimer Umgebung durch ein definiertes mikrobielles Konsortium oder ein natürliches Meerwasser-Inokulum

 

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crystal communications GmbH

15.03.2019

Covestro: Wässrige bioabbaubare Textilbeschichtung

Um die Nachhaltigkeit einer Textilbeschichtung zu beurteilen, muss der komplette Produktzyklus betrachtet werden: Herkunft der Rohstoffe, Produktion und Anwendung. Genauso wichtig ist jedoch zu berücksichtigen, was nach dem Gebrauchsende passiert. Hier ist es ein großer Vorteil, wenn Substanzen am Ende des Produktlebenszyklus durch Mikroorganismen biologisch abgebaut werden können. Covestro bietet mit Impranil® DLN-SD eine wässrige Polyurethan (PU)-Dispersion an, aus der sich bioabbaubare Textilbeschichtungen (1) herstellen lassen.

„Rohstoffe von Covestro ermöglichen bioabbaubare Beschichtungen, aber auch Verbundwerkstofflösungen“, sagt Dr. Torsten Pohl, globaler Leiter Textilbeschichtung bei Covestro. „Damit leisten sie einen Beitrag zu einer modernen Kreislaufwirtschaft.“ Wie Tests zeigen, wird unter den speziellen Bedingungen des OECD-Standards 301 mehr als die Hälfte der PU-Dispersion innerhalb von 28 Tagen abgebaut. Damit ist die Abbaurate deutlich größer als die von Polyacrylaten und anderen Filmbildnern. Covestro stellt die Testergebnisse auf der European Coatings Show 2019 vom 19. bis 21. März in Nürnberg vor.

Um die Nachhaltigkeit einer Textilbeschichtung zu beurteilen, muss der komplette Produktzyklus betrachtet werden: Herkunft der Rohstoffe, Produktion und Anwendung. Genauso wichtig ist jedoch zu berücksichtigen, was nach dem Gebrauchsende passiert. Hier ist es ein großer Vorteil, wenn Substanzen am Ende des Produktlebenszyklus durch Mikroorganismen biologisch abgebaut werden können. Covestro bietet mit Impranil® DLN-SD eine wässrige Polyurethan (PU)-Dispersion an, aus der sich bioabbaubare Textilbeschichtungen (1) herstellen lassen.

„Rohstoffe von Covestro ermöglichen bioabbaubare Beschichtungen, aber auch Verbundwerkstofflösungen“, sagt Dr. Torsten Pohl, globaler Leiter Textilbeschichtung bei Covestro. „Damit leisten sie einen Beitrag zu einer modernen Kreislaufwirtschaft.“ Wie Tests zeigen, wird unter den speziellen Bedingungen des OECD-Standards 301 mehr als die Hälfte der PU-Dispersion innerhalb von 28 Tagen abgebaut. Damit ist die Abbaurate deutlich größer als die von Polyacrylaten und anderen Filmbildnern. Covestro stellt die Testergebnisse auf der European Coatings Show 2019 vom 19. bis 21. März in Nürnberg vor.

Textilbeschichtungen, die auf Impranil® DLN-SD beruhen, fühlen sich angenehm weich und trocken an; darüber hinaus sind sie abrieb- und waschbeständig und sehr flexibel. Die Dispersion ist ferner ein guter Filmbildner und zeigt eine gute Kompatibilität mit Nitrilkautschuk (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber, NBR). Sie ist deshalb auch in anderen Produktanwendungen einsetzbar, zum Beispiel in Latexhandschuhen und Verpackungen.

Da es sich bei Impranil® DLN-SD um eine aliphatische PU-Dispersion handelt, lassen sich mit ihr sehr lichtbeständige Beschichtungen formulieren. Die Dispersion kann im Haftstrich, im Zwischenstrich und im Deckstrich eingesetzt werden. Biologisch abbaubare Beschichtungen auf Basis von Impranil® DLN-SD kommen dem Trend nach umweltverträglichen und über den ganzen Zyklus nachhaltigen Produkten entgegen.

(1) Nach ersten internen Tests an reinen Polymerfilmen ohne Zusatz von Additiven, Vernetzern und Pigmenten.

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Covestro Beschichtung
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Covestro AG

14.03.2019

Lenzing Group achieves fourth best full-year results in its history

  • Challenging market environment due to low prices for standard viscose, less favorable exchange rates and higher raw material and energy prices
  • Very positive development of specialty fiber business with revenue share exceeding 45 percent
  • Dividend proposal of EUR 3.00/share plus a special dividend of EUR 2.00/share
  • Results for 2019 expected at about the level of 2018 despite a significantly more demanding market environment

The Lenzing Group’s business developed well in the 2018 financial year. A significantly more challenging market environment led to a decline in revenue as well as earnings compared with the record results of the previous year. This was primarily caused by lower selling prices for standard viscose, exchange rate effects as well as higher raw material and energy costs.

  • Challenging market environment due to low prices for standard viscose, less favorable exchange rates and higher raw material and energy prices
  • Very positive development of specialty fiber business with revenue share exceeding 45 percent
  • Dividend proposal of EUR 3.00/share plus a special dividend of EUR 2.00/share
  • Results for 2019 expected at about the level of 2018 despite a significantly more demanding market environment

The Lenzing Group’s business developed well in the 2018 financial year. A significantly more challenging market environment led to a decline in revenue as well as earnings compared with the record results of the previous year. This was primarily caused by lower selling prices for standard viscose, exchange rate effects as well as higher raw material and energy costs.

Group revenue declined by 3.7 percent compared with the previous year to EUR 2.18 bn. The predicted challenging market environment for standard viscose, plus less favorable exchange rates and a slight decline in sales volume were the key contributing factors. EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) was down by 24 percent to EUR 382 million due to price increases for key raw materials and higher energy and personnel costs. The EBITDA margin dropped from 22.2 percent in the 2017 financial year to 17.6 percent in the reporting year. EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) fell by 36 percent to EUR 237.6 mn, leading to a lower EBIT margin of 10.9 percent (2017: 16.4 percent). Net profit for the year after one-off effects dropped by 47.4 percent from EUR 281.7 mn in the previous year to EUR 148.2 mn. Earnings per share equaled EUR 5.61 (2017: EUR 10.47).

The Management Board and the Supervisory Board will propose a stable dividend of EUR 3.00 per share plus a special dividend of EUR 2.00 per share at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. In total, the paid dividend will amount to EUR 5.00 per share, corresponding to a dividend payment to shareholders of roughly EUR 133 mn.

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Lenzing Group
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Lenzing AG

13.03.2019

MIPS kritisiert den Mangel an Standards bei Prüfung von Rotationsbewegungen

Das weltweit führende Unternehmen für helmbasierte Sicherheits-Technologien, MIPS, begrüßt neue Rotationssysteme auf dem Markt, kritisiert jedoch den Mangel an Standards bei der Prüfung von Rotationsbewegungen. Die Sicherheit des Anwenders müsse immer an erster Stelle stehen.

MIPS forscht seit über 20 Jahren am Thema Gehirn-Schutz. Das vom Unternehmen patentierte Brain Protection System (BPS) wurde entwickelt, um die Rotationsbewegungen zu reduzieren, die durch seitliche Stöße auf den Kopf auf das Gehirn übertragen werden, und Sicherheit für die Menschen im Freien zu gewährleisten, vom Anfänger bis zum Profi-Sportler.

Bei einem Sturz können die Kräfte auf den menschlichen Kopf in radiale und tangentiale Kräfte unterteilt werden. Die Prüfung auf Radialkräfte zeigt meist die Fähigkeit eines Helmes, den Kopf vor Schädelfrakturen zu schützen, während die Prüfung auf Tangentialkräfte die Fähigkeit eines Helmes zeigt, mögliche Hirnverletzungen wie diffuse axonale Verletzungen, subdurale Hämatome und Gehirnerschütterungen zu verhindern. Derzeit konzentrieren sich die Helmtests für Verbraucher auf Radialkräfte, ungeachtet der ebenfalls wirkenden Tangentialkräfte.

Das weltweit führende Unternehmen für helmbasierte Sicherheits-Technologien, MIPS, begrüßt neue Rotationssysteme auf dem Markt, kritisiert jedoch den Mangel an Standards bei der Prüfung von Rotationsbewegungen. Die Sicherheit des Anwenders müsse immer an erster Stelle stehen.

MIPS forscht seit über 20 Jahren am Thema Gehirn-Schutz. Das vom Unternehmen patentierte Brain Protection System (BPS) wurde entwickelt, um die Rotationsbewegungen zu reduzieren, die durch seitliche Stöße auf den Kopf auf das Gehirn übertragen werden, und Sicherheit für die Menschen im Freien zu gewährleisten, vom Anfänger bis zum Profi-Sportler.

Bei einem Sturz können die Kräfte auf den menschlichen Kopf in radiale und tangentiale Kräfte unterteilt werden. Die Prüfung auf Radialkräfte zeigt meist die Fähigkeit eines Helmes, den Kopf vor Schädelfrakturen zu schützen, während die Prüfung auf Tangentialkräfte die Fähigkeit eines Helmes zeigt, mögliche Hirnverletzungen wie diffuse axonale Verletzungen, subdurale Hämatome und Gehirnerschütterungen zu verhindern. Derzeit konzentrieren sich die Helmtests für Verbraucher auf Radialkräfte, ungeachtet der ebenfalls wirkenden Tangentialkräfte.

Die durch diese tangentialen Kräfte verursachte Drehbewegung ist genau das, worauf MIPS ausgelegt ist. Die MIPS-Technologie ermöglicht einen 10-15 mm Bewegungsspielraum in jeder Richtung unter starker Belastung in weniger als 10 Millisekunden nach einem Aufprall und reduziert damit die durch Rotationsbewegungen verursachten Reißeffekte auf das Gehirn.

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MIPS
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crystal communications