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31.08.2023

Lenzing's Indonesian site turns into a supplier of specialty viscose fibers

The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has made significant technical improvements to its Purwakarta site (PT. South Pacific Viscose). Lenzing has invested more than EUR 100 million since 2021 to convert existing production capacity to specialty viscose. With the imminent completion of the investment, Lenzing is in a better position to serve the strongly growing demand for specialty fibers.

Lenzing is striving for certification according to the standard of the internationally recognized EU Ecolabel1. The product portfolio would thus include LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded fibers for textiles and VEOCEL™ branded fibers for nonwoven applications. In the course of these substantial investments, Lenzing has set the goal of significantly reducing emissions at the site. Moreover, the site started to obtain renewable grid electricity and promotes a changeover to biomass in line with Lenzing's goals of reducing carbon emissions per ton of product by 50 percent by 2030 and achieving carbon-neutral production by 2050.

The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has made significant technical improvements to its Purwakarta site (PT. South Pacific Viscose). Lenzing has invested more than EUR 100 million since 2021 to convert existing production capacity to specialty viscose. With the imminent completion of the investment, Lenzing is in a better position to serve the strongly growing demand for specialty fibers.

Lenzing is striving for certification according to the standard of the internationally recognized EU Ecolabel1. The product portfolio would thus include LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded fibers for textiles and VEOCEL™ branded fibers for nonwoven applications. In the course of these substantial investments, Lenzing has set the goal of significantly reducing emissions at the site. Moreover, the site started to obtain renewable grid electricity and promotes a changeover to biomass in line with Lenzing's goals of reducing carbon emissions per ton of product by 50 percent by 2030 and achieving carbon-neutral production by 2050.

“Demand for specialty fibers with low environmental impacts continues to grow structurally. We see enormous growth potential in Asia in particular. Through our investments in Indonesia and also at other Lenzing sites worldwide, we are in a better position to serve this growing demand. At the same time, we continue working tirelessly to make the industries in which we operate even more sustainable and to drive the transformation of the textile business model from linear to circular,” says Stephan Sielaff, Chief Executive Officer of the Lenzing Group.

More information:
Lenzing speciality fibers indonesia

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Lenzing AG

TCO 21XL

(c) Trützschler Group SE

31.08.2023

TCO 21XL: 12 heads boost production

TRÜTZSCHLER Spinning presents an innovation for the textile machinery market: the high-performance comber TCO 21XL with 12 combing heads. For many decades, eight combing heads has been considered state-of-the-art in the spinning industry. Now, Trützschler’s advanced technology and engineering proves that it is possible to build a heavy-duty comber that maximizes productivity by 50 % and saves space without compromising on quality.

They say two heads are better than one, so just imagine what 12 heads can do! That’s the simple but effective idea behind the TCO 21XL. Increasing the number of combing heads by 50 % makes it possible to increase productivity by 50 %, enabling rates of up to 150 kg/h. As a result, two TCO 21XL combers offer the same production capacity as three conventional combers. And that means companies that buy and operate two machines instead of three can achieve significant benefits in terms of their price-performance-ratio (cost/kg). The costs of running the machines are broken down into 12 instead of eight heads, making the machine more cost-effective over its entire operating life.

TRÜTZSCHLER Spinning presents an innovation for the textile machinery market: the high-performance comber TCO 21XL with 12 combing heads. For many decades, eight combing heads has been considered state-of-the-art in the spinning industry. Now, Trützschler’s advanced technology and engineering proves that it is possible to build a heavy-duty comber that maximizes productivity by 50 % and saves space without compromising on quality.

They say two heads are better than one, so just imagine what 12 heads can do! That’s the simple but effective idea behind the TCO 21XL. Increasing the number of combing heads by 50 % makes it possible to increase productivity by 50 %, enabling rates of up to 150 kg/h. As a result, two TCO 21XL combers offer the same production capacity as three conventional combers. And that means companies that buy and operate two machines instead of three can achieve significant benefits in terms of their price-performance-ratio (cost/kg). The costs of running the machines are broken down into 12 instead of eight heads, making the machine more cost-effective over its entire operating life.

50 % higher productivity is great – and it can be even greater if the machine is operated with JUMBO cans. The can changer needs to keep up with the extra performance, and JUMBO cans can easily collect the additional output of the TCO 21XL because they feature a 1200 mm diameter. This makes it possible to minimize non-productive time when changing cans. Anybody who is planning a new spinning mill knows that every square meter of space adds to the overall costs. The new TCO 21XL comber offers huge benefits in this regard because 25 % less floor space is required to operate same number of combing heads. This reduces the initial building costs, while also decreasing operating costs related to lighting, air conditioning and other overheads.

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spinning machinery Trützschler comber machine

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Trützschler Group SE

31.08.2023

Renewcell’s CEO Patrik Lundström with new shares

Re:NewCell AB’s Chief Executive Officer, Patrik Lundström, has today exercised 6,970 warrants of series 2019/2023 in the Company for subscription of 453,050 new shares in the Company at a subscription price of SEK 48.43 per share. Patrik Lundström has previously exercised 3,494 warrants of series 2019/2023 for the subscription of 227,110 new shares in the Company. All warrants of series 2019/2023 have thus been exercised.

On 27 July 2023, Patrik Lundström sold shares in the Company for the purpose of using the sale proceeds in connection with an exercise of warrants of series 2019/2023 and intends to sell additional existing shares to enable payment of all shares that have been subscribed for today. The Board of Directors of the Company has resolved to extend the period for payment of the new shares up to and including 19 October 2023 to enable an orderly divestment.

Re:NewCell AB’s Chief Executive Officer, Patrik Lundström, has today exercised 6,970 warrants of series 2019/2023 in the Company for subscription of 453,050 new shares in the Company at a subscription price of SEK 48.43 per share. Patrik Lundström has previously exercised 3,494 warrants of series 2019/2023 for the subscription of 227,110 new shares in the Company. All warrants of series 2019/2023 have thus been exercised.

On 27 July 2023, Patrik Lundström sold shares in the Company for the purpose of using the sale proceeds in connection with an exercise of warrants of series 2019/2023 and intends to sell additional existing shares to enable payment of all shares that have been subscribed for today. The Board of Directors of the Company has resolved to extend the period for payment of the new shares up to and including 19 October 2023 to enable an orderly divestment.

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Renewcell shares

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Renewcell

30.08.2023

Autoneum: Half-Year Results 2023

Autoneum's consolidated revenue increased by 24.1% from CHF 888.7 million to CHF 1 102.6 million in the first half of 2023. The Group grew significantly both organically, thanks to a market recovery in Europe and North America, and inorganically, through the acquisition of the traditional German company Borgers. All business units improved their profitability compared to the prior-year period. EBIT adjusted for special effects increased by CHF 33.0 million to CHF 45.0 million and the EBIT margin rose from 1.4% to 4.1% compared to the prior-year period. EBIT rose by CHF 78.5 million to CHF 84.9 million in the same period, with an increase in EBIT margin of 7.0 percentage points to 7.7%. Autoneum achieved a solid net result of CHF 57.8 million. Business Group North America nearly reached break-even point before special effects. As planned, the Borgers units, consolidated for the first time in the second quarter, made a positive contribution to the overall result from day one.

Autoneum's consolidated revenue increased by 24.1% from CHF 888.7 million to CHF 1 102.6 million in the first half of 2023. The Group grew significantly both organically, thanks to a market recovery in Europe and North America, and inorganically, through the acquisition of the traditional German company Borgers. All business units improved their profitability compared to the prior-year period. EBIT adjusted for special effects increased by CHF 33.0 million to CHF 45.0 million and the EBIT margin rose from 1.4% to 4.1% compared to the prior-year period. EBIT rose by CHF 78.5 million to CHF 84.9 million in the same period, with an increase in EBIT margin of 7.0 percentage points to 7.7%. Autoneum achieved a solid net result of CHF 57.8 million. Business Group North America nearly reached break-even point before special effects. As planned, the Borgers units, consolidated for the first time in the second quarter, made a positive contribution to the overall result from day one.

Economic conditions in the automotive supply industry improved in the first half of 2023 compared to the prior-year period. There was a slight easing of supply chains and a rise in production volumes among vehicle manufacturers already in the first quarter of 2023. This was especially true in markets that had previously been heavily impacted by supply chain bottlenecks.

Global automobile production climbed by 11.8%* compared with the prior-year period, although consumer demand was somewhat dampened by high vehicle prices in some markets. In this improved market environment and supported by the acquisition of the automotive business from Borgers, a long-standing German company, as of April 1, 2023, Autoneum increased its revenue and net result substantially in the first six months compared with the same period of the previous year.

Positive revenue development supported by inorganic growth
Significant improvement of operational profitability and solid net profit
Equity ratio influenced by the acquisition of Borgers Automotive
Creation of a capital band
Business Groups
Integration of Borgers automotive business
Working on behalf of electromobility with sustainable noise absorption in underbody
shields
Change to the Group Executive Board
SBTi recognizes Autoneum’s science-based targets

Outlook unchanged
According to the current S&P market forecasts, it is expected that global automobile production will climb by 5.7%* in 2023 compared with 2022. Autoneum anticipates that production volumes in the various regions will develop in line with the forecasts. Customer negotiations are ongoing and Autoneum expects that the increase in costs for raw materials, energy, transportation and staff will be completely offset in the second half of the year. Based on the forecast market development and the renegotiated customer agreements, Autoneum confirms the outlook that it published in March 2023. The Company expects total revenue of CHF 2.4 to 2.5 billion at unchanged exchange rates for the financial year 2023, an EBIT margin of 3.5% to 4.5% excluding one-time effects and a free cash flow in the higher double-digit millions, excluding acquisition-related net cash outflows.

For more information, see attached document.

*Source: S&P market forecast – August 15, 2023

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Autoneum Automotive acoustic financial year 2023

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Autoneum Management AG

Jeff Journey joins BW Packaging as Vice President of Aftermarket

(c) Barry-Wehmiller

Jeff Journey, Vice President of Aftermarket

30.08.2023

Jeff Journey joins BW Packaging as Vice President of Aftermarket

BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s global team of packaging professionals, announces that Jeff Journey has joined the company as the Vice President of Aftermarket. In his new role, he will work with BW Packaging divisional aftermarket leaders and digital innovation teams to drive strategic plans that leverage technology, tools and business process optimization to create new value for customers.

Journey also will review BW Packaging’s existing portfolio of aftermarket products and services —including the rapid delivery of spare and replacement parts, customer and field service programs, and operator training (in-house and onsite) — and will determine how best to maximize these solutions.

Journey brings a wealth of expertise to his new position. Recently, he served as a key leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Life Sciences group, spearheading strategy, innovation, marketing and sales for the $300M-plus global service and support business. Under his guidance, Thermo Fisher underwent a successful digital transformation of its service model, resulting in improved instrument uptime and service contract revenue.

BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s global team of packaging professionals, announces that Jeff Journey has joined the company as the Vice President of Aftermarket. In his new role, he will work with BW Packaging divisional aftermarket leaders and digital innovation teams to drive strategic plans that leverage technology, tools and business process optimization to create new value for customers.

Journey also will review BW Packaging’s existing portfolio of aftermarket products and services —including the rapid delivery of spare and replacement parts, customer and field service programs, and operator training (in-house and onsite) — and will determine how best to maximize these solutions.

Journey brings a wealth of expertise to his new position. Recently, he served as a key leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Life Sciences group, spearheading strategy, innovation, marketing and sales for the $300M-plus global service and support business. Under his guidance, Thermo Fisher underwent a successful digital transformation of its service model, resulting in improved instrument uptime and service contract revenue.

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Barry-Wehmiller packaging President

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Barry-Wehmiller

(c) Delta Development

28.08.2023

Positive Footprint Wearhouse in Dorsten kurz vor Fertigstellung

Nach 16 Monaten Bauzeit ist Deutschlands erstes Positive Footprint Wearhouse fast fertiggestellt. Mit der innovativen Logistikimmobilie „Positive Footprint Wearhouse“ holt der niederländische Projektentwickler Delta Development den Denim Leader Levi Strauss & Co. in die Region und, realisiert gleichzeitig die deutschlandweit erste Logistikfläche, die dem Nachhaltigkeitsanspruch Cradle-to-Cradle® entspricht.

Nach 16 Monaten Bauzeit ist Deutschlands erstes Positive Footprint Wearhouse fast fertiggestellt. Mit der innovativen Logistikimmobilie „Positive Footprint Wearhouse“ holt der niederländische Projektentwickler Delta Development den Denim Leader Levi Strauss & Co. in die Region und, realisiert gleichzeitig die deutschlandweit erste Logistikfläche, die dem Nachhaltigkeitsanspruch Cradle-to-Cradle® entspricht.

Circa 70.000 m² umfasst die neue Logistikimmobilie auf dem revitalisierten Bergbaustandort, die der Modemarke Levi Strauss für eine Mietdauer von 20 Jahren als Distributionszentrum dienen wird. Das C2C- Zentrum verfügt unter anderem über eine Material-Datenbank zur effizienten Wiederverwertung, höchster Materialgesundheit, nachhaltiges Energie- und Ressourcenmanagement sowie einem „Human Centered Design“. Das Großprojekt erfüllt die steigenden Nachhaltigkeitsansprüche an die Baubranche. Ein wesentlicher Fokus des Neubaus liegt auf der Verwendung von Materialien, die auf Wiederverwertung, Ressourcenschonung und Abfallreduktion ausgelegt sind. So wurden etwa Betonfundamente der stillgelegten Zeche Wulfen, die sich auf dem Entwicklungsgrundstück befunden haben, recycelt und anschließend im Neubau wiederverwendet.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Logistikzentrum Levi Strauss

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textschwester GmbH & Co.KG

DyStar Systainability Report 2022/23

DyStar Singapore Pte Ltd

25.08.2023

DyStar Releases 2022 – 2023 Integrated Sustainability Report

DyStar, a leading specialty chemical company announced the release of its thirteenth annual Integrated Sustainability Report. The report is prepared in accordance with the updated GRI Standards 2021: Core Options. Despite the challenging business landscape and economic situations, DyStar remains committed to delivering tangible values that the Group has strategically created through the six major capitals, using the Integrated Reporting <IR> framework.

DyStar’s business strategies have proven their effectiveness and delivered significant progress toward its 2025 targets. The company has successfully reduced its environmental footprint in Greenhouse Gas Emission intensity and Wastewater production intensity by more than 30%, compared to the baseline year 2011.

More specifically, DyStar’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions intensity was 45% lower (tCO₂e per ton production) than the baseline year 2011, with a totaled GHG emission of 56.91 thousand tCO₂e. This is also 9% lower when compared to FY2021.

DyStar, a leading specialty chemical company announced the release of its thirteenth annual Integrated Sustainability Report. The report is prepared in accordance with the updated GRI Standards 2021: Core Options. Despite the challenging business landscape and economic situations, DyStar remains committed to delivering tangible values that the Group has strategically created through the six major capitals, using the Integrated Reporting <IR> framework.

DyStar’s business strategies have proven their effectiveness and delivered significant progress toward its 2025 targets. The company has successfully reduced its environmental footprint in Greenhouse Gas Emission intensity and Wastewater production intensity by more than 30%, compared to the baseline year 2011.

More specifically, DyStar’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions intensity was 45% lower (tCO₂e per ton production) than the baseline year 2011, with a totaled GHG emission of 56.91 thousand tCO₂e. This is also 9% lower when compared to FY2021.

Similarly, for Wastewater production intensity, DyStar achieved a 52% reduction compared to baseline year 2011, and a 24% reduction from FY2021.

Some other key highlights and value-adds include (when compared to FY2021):

Financial Capital: The results of production efficiency and streamlining manufacturing indirectly contributed to the reduction of 5.8% in operating cost
Manufactured Capital: Apart from ensuring quality suppliers through DyStar’s internal audit, DyStar’s effort on environmental performance and climate impacts with the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE) was recognized and ranked second by industry on IPE’s Green Supply Chain Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI)
Intellectual Capital: The innovative Cadira® modules continue to support the supply chain with a lower carbon footprint
Human Capital: The full launch of DyStar University (DSU), a proprietary LMS, supports the learning and development of employees globally
Social Capital: DyStar’s culturally diverse workforce organized a variety of activities and events in support of its global community and made a total contribution of USD 128,946 to various corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) program.

Despite the harsh economic headwinds, these figures further demonstrated the effectiveness of DyStar’s initiatives that were installed throughout the reporting year.

DyStar maintains a cautious yet optimistic outlook on its global performance.

More information:
DyStar Sustainability Report

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DyStar Singapore Pte Ltd

Nachhaltigkeits-Kodex

BVMed | Bundesverband Medizintechnologie e.V.

25.08.2023

BVMed: Muster-Kodex Nachhaltigkeit für MedTech-Unternehmen

Der Bundesverband Medizintechnologie (BVMed) hat für seine Branche einen Muster-Kodex Nachhaltigkeit veröffentlicht, der die wesentlichen Aspekte für nachhaltiges Handeln von Medizintechnik-Unternehmen zusammenfasst.

Mit diesem Muster-Kodex möchte der BVMed zu einem einheitlichen Branchenstandard beitragen. Er bietet MedTech-Unternehmen Orientierung in Nachhaltigkeitsfragen sowie die Möglichkeit, gegenüber Geschäftspartnern das eigene Nachhaltigkeitsverständnis zu verdeutlichen. Dabei geht der Muster-Kodex auf die drei Säulen der Nachhaltigkeit (sozial, ökologisch, ökonomisch) ein, bildet das dort geltende Recht ab und legt es einheitlich aus.

Übersicht der Inhalte des Muster-Kodex:

Der Bundesverband Medizintechnologie (BVMed) hat für seine Branche einen Muster-Kodex Nachhaltigkeit veröffentlicht, der die wesentlichen Aspekte für nachhaltiges Handeln von Medizintechnik-Unternehmen zusammenfasst.

Mit diesem Muster-Kodex möchte der BVMed zu einem einheitlichen Branchenstandard beitragen. Er bietet MedTech-Unternehmen Orientierung in Nachhaltigkeitsfragen sowie die Möglichkeit, gegenüber Geschäftspartnern das eigene Nachhaltigkeitsverständnis zu verdeutlichen. Dabei geht der Muster-Kodex auf die drei Säulen der Nachhaltigkeit (sozial, ökologisch, ökonomisch) ein, bildet das dort geltende Recht ab und legt es einheitlich aus.

Übersicht der Inhalte des Muster-Kodex:

Soziale Nachhaltigkeit: Einhaltung von Arbeitsschutzpflichten, Förderung von Diversität und Inklusion, Diskriminierungsfreiheit, Zahlung eines angemessenen und gleichen Arbeitslohns, Koalitionsfreiheit sowie Verbot der Sklaverei, Zwangs- und Kinderarbeit.
Ökologische Nachhaltigkeit: Ressourcenschonung, Reduktion der CO2-Emissionen, Abfallreduktion und Recycling sowie Vermeidung von Umweltverschmutzung.
Ökonomische Nachhaltigkeit und Governance: Verantwortungsvolle Unternehmensführung und Strategie sowie nachhaltige und transparente Lieferketten.

Der Muster-Kodex kann freiwillig von allen Unternehmen der Medizintechnologie für sich übernommen und um individuelle Selbsterklärungen erweitert werden.

Zur Umsetzung des Muster-Kodex Nachhaltigkeit gibt der BVMed drei Grundprinzipien vor:

Egalitätsprinzip
Gewährung eines unterschiedslosen Zugangs zu Medizinprodukten und damit verbundenen Gesundheitsleistungen. In Bezug auf Arbeitsbedingungen sollen vergleichbare Sachverhalte nicht ohne triftigen Grund ungleich behandelt werden.
Vorrangprinzip
Vorrang einer schonenden Verwendung von Ressourcen (Reduce – Reuse – Recycle) und der Einrichtung und Befolgung effizienter Prozesse.
Vorsorgeprinzip
Ergreifen von präventiven Maßnahmen, um negative ökologische und soziale Auswirkungen der wirtschaftlichen Tätigkeit zu vermeiden oder möglichst gering zu halten.

„Geschäftspartner:innen, Krankenhäuser und andere Stakeholder verlangen zunehmend von den Medizintechnik-Herstellern weitreichende Verpflichtungserklärungen zur Einhaltung des Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetzes. Mit unserem Muster-Kodex Nachhaltigkeit können die Unternehmen ihr soziales, ökologisches und ökonomisches Nachhaltigkeitsverständnis erklären“, so BVMed-Geschäftsführer und Vorstandsmitglied Dr. Marc-Pierre Möll. Der neue Muster-Kodex wurde vom BVMed gemeinsam mit der Anwaltskanzlei Clifford Chance entwickelt und durch das Bundeskartellamt geprüft. Er kann unter www.bvmed.de/kodex-nachhaltigkeit heruntergeladen werden.

Bereits 2022 gab das BVMed-Institut eine Nachhaltigkeitsstudie zur Bestimmung des sozialen, ökologischen und ökonomischen Fußabdrucks der MedTech-Branche in Auftrag. Die „SEE-Impact-Study der deutschen MedTech-Branche“ des WiFOR-Instituts setzte die Grundlage für eine umfassende Nachhaltigkeitsmessung der Lieferkette und damit einen neuen wissenschaftlichen Standard. Die Studie kann unter bvmed.de/branchenstudien eingesehen werden.

More information:
BVMed Kodex Medizintechnik

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BVMed | Bundesverband Medizintechnologie e.V.

FoxCore

25.08.2023

Exist research transfer project FoxCore successfully launched

The FoxCore founding team and the ITM at TU Dresden aim to usher in a new era for fastening solutions in lightweight construction with the start of the Exist research transfer project FoxCore. The project started on June 1, 2023, and will run until November 30, 2024, with support from the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) and the European Social Fund (ESF).

The innovative company is to develop and offer new and customer-oriented fastening solutions for lightweight construction applications. Safety and performance of lightweight solutions in various industries are to be increased. FoxCore's objective is to take a leading role in fastening technology.

Daniel Weise, Philipp Schegner, Michael Vorhof and Cornelia Sennewald form the FoxCore team; they will work closely with the Institute of Textile Machinery and Textile High Performance Materials (ITM) at TU Dresden. Together, they will develop optimal manufacturing technologies and establish a widespread network of customers and suppliers.

The FoxCore founding team and the ITM at TU Dresden aim to usher in a new era for fastening solutions in lightweight construction with the start of the Exist research transfer project FoxCore. The project started on June 1, 2023, and will run until November 30, 2024, with support from the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) and the European Social Fund (ESF).

The innovative company is to develop and offer new and customer-oriented fastening solutions for lightweight construction applications. Safety and performance of lightweight solutions in various industries are to be increased. FoxCore's objective is to take a leading role in fastening technology.

Daniel Weise, Philipp Schegner, Michael Vorhof and Cornelia Sennewald form the FoxCore team; they will work closely with the Institute of Textile Machinery and Textile High Performance Materials (ITM) at TU Dresden. Together, they will develop optimal manufacturing technologies and establish a widespread network of customers and suppliers.

More information:
ITM Technische Universität Dresden, technische Textilien, Leichtbau lightweight construction research FoxCore

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Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology (ITM)
TU Dresden

ElasTool in a lifting unit, e.g. for logistics, transport or mining

Grafik JUMBO-Textil

ElasTool in a lifting unit, e.g. for logistics, transport or mining

22.08.2023

JUMBO-Textil: Lubricant-free tensioning and clamping system

From mechanical engineering to the construction industry, from logistics to rescue technology – tensioning and clamping systems fulfil important tasks in a number of industries. The possible uses of technical textiles for industrial applications of this kind are manifold.

Patented and precisely configured
The ElasTool system from the elastics expert consists of a connection tool and a rubber rope connected to this tool via integrated locking elements. The stainless steel, aluminium or plastic connection tool and the rubber rope – with a thickness of between 12 and 38 mm – are each configured to fit precisely. The highlight of the patented connection solution: the more tensile force is exerted, the more the rope is jammed. Thanks to the locking system, ElasTool still provides a secure hold even when the diameter of the rubber rope narrows to up to 60 percent due to the tensile load. A crucial advantage over conventional end connections by pressing.

From mechanical engineering to the construction industry, from logistics to rescue technology – tensioning and clamping systems fulfil important tasks in a number of industries. The possible uses of technical textiles for industrial applications of this kind are manifold.

Patented and precisely configured
The ElasTool system from the elastics expert consists of a connection tool and a rubber rope connected to this tool via integrated locking elements. The stainless steel, aluminium or plastic connection tool and the rubber rope – with a thickness of between 12 and 38 mm – are each configured to fit precisely. The highlight of the patented connection solution: the more tensile force is exerted, the more the rope is jammed. Thanks to the locking system, ElasTool still provides a secure hold even when the diameter of the rubber rope narrows to up to 60 percent due to the tensile load. A crucial advantage over conventional end connections by pressing.

Economical and low maintenance
The system has further advantages: the textile solution runs quietly. Unlike clamping systems with steel cable springs, there is no creaking here. In addition, textiles, plastic and aluminium are particularly lightweight materials. ElasTool therefore saves energy. Another benefit: the connection system works without lubricating oil. While conventional tensioning and clamping solutions in industrial plants and products have to be oiled regularly, the JUMBO textile system works completely maintenance-free.

Versatile and easily interchangeable
Depending on the area of application of the ElasTool, the interchangeable head can be exchanged: Plastic hook instead of aluminium eyelet, stainless steel flange instead of aluminium hook – for example. The interchangeable head can be replaced effortlessly and without special tools.

"A lifting system in a high-bay warehouse, a trolley in a crane, damping for compressors or crash systems – these are just three of the many possible applications. We adapt the dimensions, material, force-stretch behaviour, flame retardancy – like all properties – specifically to the respective project," emphasises Carl Mrusek, Chief Sales Officer of JUMBO-Textil. "Thus, with ElasTool, we offer a safe load connection for a wide variety of applications in industry."

ElasTool from JUMBO-Textil

Lightweight and flexible alternative to conventional tensioning and clamping systems
Suitable even in small installation spaces
With individual specifications and infinitely customisable dimensions
Connection tool optionally made of plastic, aluminium or stainless steel
Rubber rope in a thickness of 12 to 38 mm
Rubber rope made of polyamide, polyester, recycled PES, polypropylene, aramid, Dyneema, monofilament, natural fibres
Different interchangeable head shapes possible
As an end connection or for coupling with other machine elements
Tensile load up to 600 N, in individual cases more than this
Individually configurable e.g. with hook, eyelet or flange

More information:
Jumbo Jumbo-Textil tensioning system

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JUMBO-Textil

Adidas: Official Match Balls of 2023/24 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women’s Champions League

adidas

22.08.2023

Adidas: Official Match Balls of 2023/24 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women’s Champions League

adidas revealed the Official Match Balls for the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Set on a metallic silver background, the men’s iteration of the Official Match Ball integrates a single letter from the instantly recognisable chorus lyric – ‘THE CHAMPIONS’ - onto each of the 12 stars, in an opulent calligraphy style. Visual representations of the musical tones of the song interject the stars, in striking royal purple, red and blue - colours specifically chosen to represent the footballing royalty competing for the coveted UEFA Champions League trophy.

The introduction of a bespoke anthem for the UEFA Women’s Champions League in the 2021/22 season, marked the start of a new dawn for the tournament. In honour of that moment, the new design incorporates the lyrics of the song in two of the ball’s eye-catching star panels – creating a unique circular text pattern in bright orange. The remaining ten stars feature a wavy purple and pink print, curated using the same words from the anthem, but significantly enlarged to create an abstract and attention-grabbing look.

adidas revealed the Official Match Balls for the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Set on a metallic silver background, the men’s iteration of the Official Match Ball integrates a single letter from the instantly recognisable chorus lyric – ‘THE CHAMPIONS’ - onto each of the 12 stars, in an opulent calligraphy style. Visual representations of the musical tones of the song interject the stars, in striking royal purple, red and blue - colours specifically chosen to represent the footballing royalty competing for the coveted UEFA Champions League trophy.

The introduction of a bespoke anthem for the UEFA Women’s Champions League in the 2021/22 season, marked the start of a new dawn for the tournament. In honour of that moment, the new design incorporates the lyrics of the song in two of the ball’s eye-catching star panels – creating a unique circular text pattern in bright orange. The remaining ten stars feature a wavy purple and pink print, curated using the same words from the anthem, but significantly enlarged to create an abstract and attention-grabbing look.

The balls are optimised to cope with the demands of the modern game, incorporating a range of adidas performance technology – including a PRISMA surface texture which offers Europe’s finest players precision on the ball. The outer texture coating, found on all UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women’s Champions League Official Match Balls, offers secure grip and control on the ball while the thermally bonded seamless construction ensures the balls retain optimum shape to deliver ultimate performance on the pitch.

More information:
adidas adidas AG

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adidas

Grafik Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (STFI)

22.08.2023

Sächsische Textilbranche wirbt um Quereinsteiger beim Frühstück

STFI Akademie-Frühstück informiert Textilbranche am 23. August 2023. Neue Wege für die textile Fachkräftequalifizierung.

Derzeit arbeiten in Deutschland rund 120.000 Menschen für 1.400 Unternehmen in der Textilbranche, in Sachsen sind es ca. 12.000 Mitarbeitende. Längst ist auch die Textilbranche vom Fachkräftemangel betroffen und sucht nach Lösungen.

Erneut wird ein Verlust an Fachwissen befürchtet. Wechselten in längerer Vergangenheit gut ausgebildete Fachkräfte in andere Berufe, steht heute die Babyboomergeneration vor der Pensionierung. Diese Lücke sollen vermehrt Quereinsteiger schließen. Nun gilt es für Unternehmen Fachwissen zu bewahren und an die Quereinsteiger weiterzugeben, um weiterhin fortschrittlich und innovationsorientiert am Markt agieren zu können.

Am 23. August 2023 bringt das STFI Ansprechpartner der IHK und der Agentur für Arbeit und Unternehmen der Textilbranche an einen Tisch zum ersten STFI-Akademie-Frühstück, um sich mit den Akteuren über Chancen für hervorragend qualifizierten Fachkräfte von morgen auszutauschen.

STFI Akademie-Frühstück informiert Textilbranche am 23. August 2023. Neue Wege für die textile Fachkräftequalifizierung.

Derzeit arbeiten in Deutschland rund 120.000 Menschen für 1.400 Unternehmen in der Textilbranche, in Sachsen sind es ca. 12.000 Mitarbeitende. Längst ist auch die Textilbranche vom Fachkräftemangel betroffen und sucht nach Lösungen.

Erneut wird ein Verlust an Fachwissen befürchtet. Wechselten in längerer Vergangenheit gut ausgebildete Fachkräfte in andere Berufe, steht heute die Babyboomergeneration vor der Pensionierung. Diese Lücke sollen vermehrt Quereinsteiger schließen. Nun gilt es für Unternehmen Fachwissen zu bewahren und an die Quereinsteiger weiterzugeben, um weiterhin fortschrittlich und innovationsorientiert am Markt agieren zu können.

Am 23. August 2023 bringt das STFI Ansprechpartner der IHK und der Agentur für Arbeit und Unternehmen der Textilbranche an einen Tisch zum ersten STFI-Akademie-Frühstück, um sich mit den Akteuren über Chancen für hervorragend qualifizierten Fachkräfte von morgen auszutauschen.

Nico Teutsch, Geschäftsführer der OTEX Textilveredlung GmbH, Flöha, wird von seinen Erfahrungen rund um die Qualifizierung von Quereinsteigern berichten. Die OTEX Textilveredlung GmbH in Flöha fördert ihre mittlerweile 110 Mitarbeiter seit einigen Jahren gezielt und schöpft so aus einem profunden Erfahrungsschatz zur Fachkräftequalifizierung und Personalentwicklung.

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18.08.2023

Indorama Ventures: Performance Summary of 2Q23

Revenue of US$4B, a decline of 1% QoQ and 27% YoY
Reported EBITDA of US$321M, an increase of 7% QoQ and decrease of 68% YOY
Operating cash flows of US$491M
Net Operating Debt to Equity of 0.95x
Reported EPS of THB 0.04

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) reported marginally improved quarterly earnings as the company’s inherent advantages and continued focus on improving competitiveness helped bolster its business amid a continued weak operating environment.

Revenue of US$4B, a decline of 1% QoQ and 27% YoY
Reported EBITDA of US$321M, an increase of 7% QoQ and decrease of 68% YOY
Operating cash flows of US$491M
Net Operating Debt to Equity of 0.95x
Reported EPS of THB 0.04

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) reported marginally improved quarterly earnings as the company’s inherent advantages and continued focus on improving competitiveness helped bolster its business amid a continued weak operating environment.

Indorama Ventures achieved Reported EBITDA of $321 million in 2Q23, an increase of 7% QoQ and a decline of 68% YoY. Sales volumes remained resilient, rising 4% QoQ, amid continued destocking in the global chemicals industry from its peak in 4Q last year. Management is taking steps to conserve cash and safeguard the company’s competitive advantages as the global industry is impacted by increased capacity and lower margins with China boosting exports to offset muted domestic demand. Measures include redoubling efforts to reduce working capital and capex targeting $500 million of cash savings this year, optimizing the company’s European manufacturing footprint, and continued focus on Project Olympus, digitalization, and organizational enhancement.

Volumes are expected to improve in the second half of the year, with all three of Indorama Ventures’ business segments benefiting from the management measures and a gradual improvement in the outlook for the industry. Combined PET, the company’s largest segment, posted Reported EBITDA of $194 million, a 37% increase QoQ as destocking eased in most markets and supported stable volumes. Sales volumes are expected to grow in the second half of the year as manufacturing is optimized in Europe and expansion projects ramp up in India.

Fibers segment achieved Reported EBITDA of $20 million, a decrease of 37% QoQ, impacted by lower margins in the Lifestyle vertical and weak demand for Hygiene products in Europe. Volumes are expected to improve as manufacturing in Europe is optimized and expansion projects come online in the U.S and India. Mobility fibers volumes will see improvement in line with increasing automotive demand. Integrated Oxides and Derivatives (IOD) segment posted a 27% decline in QoQ Reported EBITDA to $94 million amid destocking in Crop Solutions market. Volumes will continue to be supported by reducing levels of destocking in the downstream portfolio.

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adidas: Celebrating Women's Tennis with FW23 New York Collection

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18.08.2023

adidas: Celebrating Women's Tennis with FW23 New York Collection

As part of the 12-piece collection, adidas introduces the SST Jacket – for men and women – as well as the Avacourt in a refreshed look. Both pieces share a bold blue hue – synonymous with the outfit that Billie Jean King wore in the Battle of the Sexes match – which is applied throughout the collection as a consistent design story.

The SST Jacket is inspired by the classic adidas tennis tracksuits from the era when Billie Jean King was at the height of her career, changing tennis on and off the court for years to come.

As part of the 12-piece collection, adidas introduces the SST Jacket – for men and women – as well as the Avacourt in a refreshed look. Both pieces share a bold blue hue – synonymous with the outfit that Billie Jean King wore in the Battle of the Sexes match – which is applied throughout the collection as a consistent design story.

The SST Jacket is inspired by the classic adidas tennis tracksuits from the era when Billie Jean King was at the height of her career, changing tennis on and off the court for years to come.

The Avacourt, having originally launched in 2022, is created and engineered to best support women when playing tennis – featuring a women’s specific last, increased torsion, softer materials and a midfoot support saddle. Updates for the 2023 season bridge today’s silhouette with the one worn by Billie Jean King 50 years ago – which was adidas’ first ever signature tennis shoe for women – via its color story, as well as key material updates. The suede leather tongue has a retro feel and soft premium touch, with the toe guard made from a synthetic suede finishing. Adding to the comfort, the heel collar is lined with terry cloth – a fabric synonymous with the era.

Other key pieces in the collection include the Tennis Modular Leotard AEROREADY Pro with detachable skirt, the Tennis Transformative AEROREADY Dress Pro that evolves into two different styles, and the Tennis Reversible AEROREADY Match Skirt Pro with Tennis HEAT.RDY Short Tight Pro layered underneath. For men, key pieces include the Tennis HEAT.RDY Freelift Polo Shirt Pro, the Tennis Reversible AEROREADY Freelift T-Shirt Pro and the Tennis AEROREADY 2 IN 1 Short Pro.

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Trützschler and Balkan join forces

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Markus Wurster, Director Sales and Marketing at Trützschler Group (left), and Osman Balkan, Owner of Balkan Textile Machinery INC.CO (right).

18.08.2023

Trützschler and Balkan join forces

Trützschler announces their cooperation with Balkan Textile Machinery. INC.CO, a partner which completes Trützschler's product portfolio for recycling by cutting and pulling solutions.

Both Balkan and Trützschler are family-owned companies for whom sustainability in the textile chain is a major concern. Balkan is well established in Turkey, one of the most important markets for textile recycling. Their robust and reliable machines help to cut, mix and tear textile waste to individual fibers, and to press them into bales of secondary fibers. These bales can be fed to the preparation process with Trützschler machines.

Trützschler announces their cooperation with Balkan Textile Machinery. INC.CO, a partner which completes Trützschler's product portfolio for recycling by cutting and pulling solutions.

Both Balkan and Trützschler are family-owned companies for whom sustainability in the textile chain is a major concern. Balkan is well established in Turkey, one of the most important markets for textile recycling. Their robust and reliable machines help to cut, mix and tear textile waste to individual fibers, and to press them into bales of secondary fibers. These bales can be fed to the preparation process with Trützschler machines.

“We are now able to provide a complete line-up of technologically leading machinery which has been specifically developed for rotor and ring yarns from recycled materials”, says Markus Wurster, Director Sales and Marketing at Trützschler Group. “Customers benefit from less complexity when planning and executing a mill project. The combined processes from Trützschler and Balkan are perfectly fine-tuned, reliable and reproducible. And of course, customers have access to Trützschler’s premium service.” Osman Balkan, Owner of Balkan Textile Machinery. INC.CO, adds: “I am very happy that we can join forces with such a strong international player like Trützschler. Together we can make a significant contribution to dealing with textile waste globally."

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SHIMA SEIKI at Preview in SEOUL

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18.08.2023

SHIMA SEIKI at Preview in SEOUL

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Korean subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI KOREA INC., will participate in the Preview in SEOUL exhibition in Seoul, Republic of Korea this month (23rd - 25th of August 2023).

SHIMA SEIKI will show its SWG061N2 compact WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine which can produce a wide range of WHOLEGARMENT® items in their entirety without the need for linking or sewing. The SWG-N2 series “Mini” range is suited to the production of small knit items and accessories such as gloves, socks, hats and scarves as well as cozies, shoe uppers, bags, card cases, glasses cases, smartphone covers and other personal items. The N.SVR093SP is a conventional shaped knitting machine featuring a loop presser bed that yields novel fabrics with special inlay patterns that are produced by inserting yarn into knit fabric in a weave fashion, offering new and exciting possibilities in hybrid knit-weave textiles. Both machines will be shown knitting such items as bags and sporting goods to demonstrate the capability of current knitting technology for producing non-apparel items.

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Korean subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI KOREA INC., will participate in the Preview in SEOUL exhibition in Seoul, Republic of Korea this month (23rd - 25th of August 2023).

SHIMA SEIKI will show its SWG061N2 compact WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine which can produce a wide range of WHOLEGARMENT® items in their entirety without the need for linking or sewing. The SWG-N2 series “Mini” range is suited to the production of small knit items and accessories such as gloves, socks, hats and scarves as well as cozies, shoe uppers, bags, card cases, glasses cases, smartphone covers and other personal items. The N.SVR093SP is a conventional shaped knitting machine featuring a loop presser bed that yields novel fabrics with special inlay patterns that are produced by inserting yarn into knit fabric in a weave fashion, offering new and exciting possibilities in hybrid knit-weave textiles. Both machines will be shown knitting such items as bags and sporting goods to demonstrate the capability of current knitting technology for producing non-apparel items.

SDS®-ONE APEX design system and APEXFiz® subscription-based design software will also be on display. Both support the creative side of fashion from planning and design to colorway evaluation, realistic fabric simulation and 3D virtual sampling. Virtual samples are a digitized version of sample making that are accurate enough to be used effectively as prototypes, replacing physical sampling and consequently reducing time, cost and material that otherwise go to waste. Virtual samples can furthermore be used in e-commerce to gauge consumer demand before production begins. Feeding that information back to production and combined with on-demand WHOLEGARMENT® knitting technology, production can be adjusted to optimize inventory and minimize leftover waste. APEXFiz® thereby helps to realize sustainability and digitally transform the fashion supply chain.

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SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.

18.08.2023

Baldwin Launches New PrintEnomic$ Online Resource

Baldwin Technology Co. Inc. has launched PrintEnomic$, a new online resource of specialized eBooks and resources for corrugated, narrow web and sheet-fed and web offset printers at PrintEnomics.com.

The collection of Baldwin videos, podcasts and instructional guides are available for free and without firewalls to help maximize printer profitability. The eBooks analyze trends, issues, and technology options specific to printers in all three categories.

More than 5,000 print industry professionals have already downloaded or viewed earlier, limited-release eBooks “Untangling the Web” for narrow web and “From Beast to Beauty” for corrugated. The addition of “Video Didn't Kill the Radio Star. And Digital Didn't Kill Print” for sheet-fed and web offset printers completes the comprehensive PrintEnomic$ portfolio.

Through interviews with customers, industry insiders, in-house engineers – and reviews of the latest reporting – the eBooks explore pressing topics including sustainability, labor challenges, counterfeiting, and brand protection.

Baldwin Technology Co. Inc. has launched PrintEnomic$, a new online resource of specialized eBooks and resources for corrugated, narrow web and sheet-fed and web offset printers at PrintEnomics.com.

The collection of Baldwin videos, podcasts and instructional guides are available for free and without firewalls to help maximize printer profitability. The eBooks analyze trends, issues, and technology options specific to printers in all three categories.

More than 5,000 print industry professionals have already downloaded or viewed earlier, limited-release eBooks “Untangling the Web” for narrow web and “From Beast to Beauty” for corrugated. The addition of “Video Didn't Kill the Radio Star. And Digital Didn't Kill Print” for sheet-fed and web offset printers completes the comprehensive PrintEnomic$ portfolio.

Through interviews with customers, industry insiders, in-house engineers – and reviews of the latest reporting – the eBooks explore pressing topics including sustainability, labor challenges, counterfeiting, and brand protection.

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Baldwin Technology Company Inc.

Breuninger feiert 10 Jahre Düsseldorf

© Hojabr Riahi / Breuninger

Foto v.l.n.r.: Andreas Rebbelmund (GF Breuninger Düsseldorf), Breuni-Bär von Künstler Steffen Mumm, David Zimmermann (GF Breuninger Düsseldorf) und Andreas Stolz (Head of Asset Management NRW, Art-Invest Real Estate)

17.08.2023

Breuninger feiert 10 Jahre am Kö-Bogen mit Fashion Catwalk

Mit einem ereignisreichen Jubiläumswochenende am 01. und 02. September bedankt sich Breuninger Düsseldorf gemeinsam mit der Architektur-Ikone Kö-Bogen für zehn Jahre Fashion und Lifestyle am Rhein. Herzstück des Events sind acht Fashion Shows mit den aktuellen Herbst-/Winterkollektionen verschiedener Premium- und Luxusmarken. Neben den Modeschauen erwarten die Besucher:innen weitere Highlights wie exklusive Shopping-Aktionen, Late Night Shopping bis 22 Uhr, musikalische und künstlerische Live Acts sowie die Neuinterpretation des goldenen Breuni-Bären von Steffen Mumm.

Auf das Re-Opening des Erdgeschosses im Frühjahr 2023 folgt mit dem 10-jährigen Jubiläum das nächste Highlight im „Haus der schönen Dinge". Seit 2013 hat sich Breuninger mit einem Mix aus Fashion & Lifestyle, Entertainment, Gastronomie und Services in Düsseldorf positioniert und etabliert. Persönliche Beratung, ein kuratiertes Angebot an Premium- und Luxusmarken sowie die Verzahnung von online-offline Services überzeugt Rheinländerinnen und Rheinländer bereits seit einem Jahrzehnt.

Mit einem ereignisreichen Jubiläumswochenende am 01. und 02. September bedankt sich Breuninger Düsseldorf gemeinsam mit der Architektur-Ikone Kö-Bogen für zehn Jahre Fashion und Lifestyle am Rhein. Herzstück des Events sind acht Fashion Shows mit den aktuellen Herbst-/Winterkollektionen verschiedener Premium- und Luxusmarken. Neben den Modeschauen erwarten die Besucher:innen weitere Highlights wie exklusive Shopping-Aktionen, Late Night Shopping bis 22 Uhr, musikalische und künstlerische Live Acts sowie die Neuinterpretation des goldenen Breuni-Bären von Steffen Mumm.

Auf das Re-Opening des Erdgeschosses im Frühjahr 2023 folgt mit dem 10-jährigen Jubiläum das nächste Highlight im „Haus der schönen Dinge". Seit 2013 hat sich Breuninger mit einem Mix aus Fashion & Lifestyle, Entertainment, Gastronomie und Services in Düsseldorf positioniert und etabliert. Persönliche Beratung, ein kuratiertes Angebot an Premium- und Luxusmarken sowie die Verzahnung von online-offline Services überzeugt Rheinländerinnen und Rheinländer bereits seit einem Jahrzehnt.

Umgeben von den geschwungenen Fassaden des vom New Yorker Stararchitekten Daniel Libeskind entworfenen Kö Bogens präsentieren 32 Models des Fashion- und Lifestyle-Unternehmens die neuesten Designer-Kreationen für Herbst-Winter 2023 auf einem 228 Meter langen Open Air Catwalk. In diesem Jahr wurde der Laufsteg hinter der Brücke um 35 Meter verlängert und schafft somit eine insgesamte Laufsteglänge auf dem Wasser von 112 Metern.

Anlässlich des Jubiläums bemalt der Künstler Steffen Mumm den Breuni-Bären, das seit 1952 bestehende Maskottchen des Mode- und Lifestyle-Unternehmens Breuninger. Der Düsseldorfer ist bekannt für seinen auffälligen Stil, der sich durch eine einzigartige Kombination aus Graffiti, Kalligrafie und Illustration auszeichnet und dabei Detailgenauigkeit und Intuition harmonisch vereint. Steffen Mumm orientiert sich bei der Gestaltung am Jubiläumslogo von Breuninger und greift damit die Düsseldorfer Stadtfarben und den traditionsreichen Bergischen Löwen auf.

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15.08.2023

Autoneum’s Re-Liner nominated as finalist for 2023 PACE Award

Using recovered resin from discarded car bumpers, Autoneum’s sustainable Re-Liner technology transforms a previously unusable waste product into lightweight and durable wheelhouse outer liners. In addition to their high recycled content, the eco-friendly components require significantly less energy to produce than conventional alternatives. The innovation presents another important step towards a more sustainable circular economy and has now been nominated for the 2023 PACE Award.

Autoneum has been selected as one of the finalists for the 2023 Automotive News PACE Awards. Entering its 29th year, this prestigious award honors superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance among automotive suppliers.

Using recovered resin from discarded car bumpers, Autoneum’s sustainable Re-Liner technology transforms a previously unusable waste product into lightweight and durable wheelhouse outer liners. In addition to their high recycled content, the eco-friendly components require significantly less energy to produce than conventional alternatives. The innovation presents another important step towards a more sustainable circular economy and has now been nominated for the 2023 PACE Award.

Autoneum has been selected as one of the finalists for the 2023 Automotive News PACE Awards. Entering its 29th year, this prestigious award honors superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance among automotive suppliers.

Re-Liner is based on a core of polyolefins recovered from post-consumer bumpers and has a textile top layer made of fibers from recycled materials. “Autoneum has recognized the untapped potential of recovered resin from automotive bumper covers as a resource and is giving this former waste product a second life,” explained Dan Moler. “The core resin of Re-Liner is 100% automotive post-consumer recycled material, not just a filler or additive to a virgin material. Lightweight, durable, and sustainable wheelhouse outer liners based on this technology are expected to reduce waste generated by bumper covers by nearly one million kilograms in 2023.”

For more than a quarter century of a century, the PACE Award has honored innovations driven by automotive suppliers. The award is known in the global automotive industry for identifying and recognizing the latest game-changing innovation: from the plant floor to the product to the showroom. In 2000, Autoneum (then Rieter Automotive) already received a PACE Award for its Ultra-Light technology. In addition, two of the Company’s technologies have also been nominated as finalists in the past: Ultra-Silent in 2010 and Theta-Fiber in 2012.

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Hochschule Kaiserslautern – Campus Pirmasens: Modelltechnik

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Hochschule Kaiserslautern – Campus Pirmasens: Modelltechnik

15.08.2023

DEICHMANN-Stiftung vergibt Stipendien für "Leder- und Textiltechnik"

Schuheinzelhändler unterstützt Hochschule in der Schuhstadt Pirmasens mit Stipendien: Europas größter Schuheinzelhändler DEICHMANN vergibt zum kommenden Wintersemester zehn Stipendien für den bundesweit einzigartigen Studiengang „Leder- und Textiltechnik“.

In Pirmasens vereinen sich Wissen und fundierten Fachkompetenz rund um das Schuhwerk. Dafür steht neben der Deutschen Schuhfachschule und dem International Shoe Competence Center ISC insbesondere der Campus Pirmasens der Hochschule Kaiserslautern mit seinem Studiengang für Lederverarbeitung und Schuhtechnik.

Die DEICHMANN-Stiftung hat mit der Hochschule Kaiserslautern eine Vereinbarung zur Förderung von Stipendiatinnen und Stipendiaten im Rahmen des Deutschlandstipendiums an ihrem Standort in Pirmasens geschlossen. Das Unternehmen wird zum kommenden Wintersemester zehn Stipendien im Studiengang „Leder- und Textiltechnik“ fördern. Im Zuge dessen erhalten die Studierenden ein Jahr lang eine monatliche Förderung von jeweils insgesamt 300 Euro.

Schuheinzelhändler unterstützt Hochschule in der Schuhstadt Pirmasens mit Stipendien: Europas größter Schuheinzelhändler DEICHMANN vergibt zum kommenden Wintersemester zehn Stipendien für den bundesweit einzigartigen Studiengang „Leder- und Textiltechnik“.

In Pirmasens vereinen sich Wissen und fundierten Fachkompetenz rund um das Schuhwerk. Dafür steht neben der Deutschen Schuhfachschule und dem International Shoe Competence Center ISC insbesondere der Campus Pirmasens der Hochschule Kaiserslautern mit seinem Studiengang für Lederverarbeitung und Schuhtechnik.

Die DEICHMANN-Stiftung hat mit der Hochschule Kaiserslautern eine Vereinbarung zur Förderung von Stipendiatinnen und Stipendiaten im Rahmen des Deutschlandstipendiums an ihrem Standort in Pirmasens geschlossen. Das Unternehmen wird zum kommenden Wintersemester zehn Stipendien im Studiengang „Leder- und Textiltechnik“ fördern. Im Zuge dessen erhalten die Studierenden ein Jahr lang eine monatliche Förderung von jeweils insgesamt 300 Euro.

Ausgezeichnete Berufsaussichten in wachstumsstarken Branchen
Der bundesweit einzigartige Bachelor-Studiengang in Pirmasens vermittelt fundierte Kenntnisse entlang der Wertschöpfungskette der Textil- und Lederindustrie. Er orientiert sich an aktuellen Marktanforderungen und dem vermehrten Einsatz von gewichtsreduzierenden und nachhaltigen Materialen. Zur Vermittlung des dafür nötigen Wissens verknüpft der Studiengang die Grundlagen der Ingenieurswissenschaften, Materialkunde und Polymerchemie mit praxisnahen Bereichen wie Qualitätsmanagement, Materialprüfung, CAD-Design, Prozessdigitalisierung, Schuhfertigung und Nachhaltigkeit in der Textil- und Lederindustrie. Nach dem Abschluss bietet den Absolventen ein Ingenieurtitel ausgezeichnete Berufsaussichten in wachstumsstarken Branchen. Auch das Unternehmen DEICHMANN beschäftigt eine ganze Reihe von Absolventen des Studiengangs, etwa in den Bereichen Qualitätssicherung, Schuhtechnik oder Nachhaltigkeit.

Das vielseitige Studienangebot der Hochschule Kaiserslautern umfasst mehr als 70 Studiengänge - von Virtual Design über Elektrotechnik, Applied Live Sciences, Architektur, Informatik, Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Wirtschaft und Recht bis hin zu Pharmazie und Chemie. Dieses vielfältige Know-how in der Lehre und Forschung kommt der gesamten Hochschule und allen Studienrichtungen zugute.

Informationen zum Stipendium
Informationen zum Stipendium sind erhältlich bei Christian Schwarz (telefonisch unter 0631 3724-7094 und per Mail an christian.schwarz@hs-kl.de) oder beim Referat Wirtschaft und Transfer (jens.urschel@hs-kl.de); Christian Schwarz beantwortet auch Fragen zum Studiengang und Schwerpunkt Lederverarbeitung und Schuhtechnik. Weitere Informationen gibt es unter www.hs-kl.de. Eine Anmeldung ist ab sofort bis zur Einschreibung möglich.

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