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(c) Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH
28.04.2023

Freudenberg showcases Superabsorbers and Coated Foams at EWMA 2023

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) is expanding its product portfolio by adding an elastic variant of its flexible superabsorbers for modern wound dressings. These superabsorbers increase the comfort level for patients as well as enabling longer wear time, thus reducing the frequency of dressing changes. Further highlights at EWMA include components for more sustainable wound care, PU foams with directly applied silicone adhesives, antimicrobial systems and an innovative hydrophilic debridement foam. The global manufacturer will be welcoming visitors to Exhibition Stand from May 3 – 5 at EWMA 2023.

Freudenberg uses a new technology to manufacture the elastic superabsorbers. Unlike other methods, this technology does not perforate or slit the material, thus achieving a high degree of consistent elasticity. Furthermore, the technology used by Freudenberg bonds the superabsorbent fibers more uniformly with the material, thus enhancing the integrity of this layer in the wound dressing.

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) is expanding its product portfolio by adding an elastic variant of its flexible superabsorbers for modern wound dressings. These superabsorbers increase the comfort level for patients as well as enabling longer wear time, thus reducing the frequency of dressing changes. Further highlights at EWMA include components for more sustainable wound care, PU foams with directly applied silicone adhesives, antimicrobial systems and an innovative hydrophilic debridement foam. The global manufacturer will be welcoming visitors to Exhibition Stand from May 3 – 5 at EWMA 2023.

Freudenberg uses a new technology to manufacture the elastic superabsorbers. Unlike other methods, this technology does not perforate or slit the material, thus achieving a high degree of consistent elasticity. Furthermore, the technology used by Freudenberg bonds the superabsorbent fibers more uniformly with the material, thus enhancing the integrity of this layer in the wound dressing.

Further highlights
Freudenberg is also presenting the M 1714 wound pad component, one example of a sustainable solution that simultaneously delivers on performance. The dressing consists of bio-based fibers and exhibits a smooth wound contact layer. M 1714 has been evaluated for industrial compostability and conforms to ISO 13432. This enables certification of product biodegradability. Further highlights to be presented in Milan include material systems for the antimicrobial treatment of chronic wounds, including systems that do not use active substances.

Wound dressing with silicone adhesive border
With Freudenberg’s silicone coated foams, manufacturers can reduce the number of process steps, thereby avoiding waste, saving energy and simplifying the supply chain. Compared with conventional foam dressings, the Freudenberg foam product also offers higher flexibility for optimal wound bed contouring and reduces the risk of infection by preventing exudate pooling. Freudenberg is showcasing the prototype of a bordered dressing with a silicone adhesive border. In addition, the variant with an extra-strong silicone border enables longer wear time while at the same time ensuring minimal adherence to new skin that forms at the wound edges.

More effective cleansing results and greater patient comfort
Freudenberg is also showcasing an innovative hydrophilic debridement foam. It is ideally suited for use in wound cavities, offers better cleansing results and reduced risk as well as greater patient comfort.

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Freudenberg Performance Materials Freudenberg EWMA medical textiles
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Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH

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28.04.2023

ANDRITZ: Outlook for the full year 2023

International technology group ANDRITZ has started the 2023 business year with unchanged high growth dynamics despite a slowing global economy. Revenue and operating result both increased significantly by well over 20 percent in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the same period of the previous year. Net income improved by almost 50 percent to 104.5 million euros (MEUR). Order intake reached a favorable level of 2.4 billion euros but was 6.5 percent below the figure for the first quarter of 2022, when the booking of two large-scale orders had provided a peak.

The key financial figures developed as follows during the reporting period:

International technology group ANDRITZ has started the 2023 business year with unchanged high growth dynamics despite a slowing global economy. Revenue and operating result both increased significantly by well over 20 percent in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the same period of the previous year. Net income improved by almost 50 percent to 104.5 million euros (MEUR). Order intake reached a favorable level of 2.4 billion euros but was 6.5 percent below the figure for the first quarter of 2022, when the booking of two large-scale orders had provided a peak.

The key financial figures developed as follows during the reporting period:

  • Order intake amounted to 2,420.2 MEUR and was thus 6.5% below the high level of the previous year’s reference period (Q1 2022: 2,588.6 MEUR), which included two large-scale orders. The Metals business area was able to increase its order intake significantly compared to the previous year’s reference period.
  • The order backlog as of March 31, 2023 amounted to 10,407.8 MEUR and has thus increased compared to 2022 (December 31, 2022: 9,976.5 MEUR).
  • Revenue at 1,962.6 MEUR was 28.5% higher than the reference figure for the previous year’s reference period (Q1 2022: 1,526.9 MEUR). All four business areas were able to significantly increase their revenue compared to the previous year.
  • The operating result (EBITA) increased in line with revenue, reaching a very favorable level at 158.5 MEUR in the first quarter of 2023 (+29.6% versus Q1 2022: 122.3 MEUR). The Group’s profitability (EBITA margin) increased slightly to 8.1% (Q1 2022: 8.0%).
  • Net income (without non-controlling interests) increased significantly to 104.5 MEUR (Q1 2022: 71.5 MEUR).

Following the successful first quarter, ANDRITZ confirms its previously published outlook for the full year 2023. Both revenue and earnings for the full year are expected to be above the level of 2022.

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Andritz financial year 2023
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ANDRITZ AG

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28.04.2023

BVMed kritisiert GKV-Vertragsentwurf zu Pflegehilfsmitteln

Der Bundesverband Medizintechnologie (BVMed) kritisiert den neuen Vertragsentwurf des GKV-Spitzenverbandes für zum Verbrauch bestimmte Pflegehilfsmittel als rückwärtsgerichtet und überbürokratisch. „Keine Spur von Entbürokratisierung, Digitalisierung oder Nachhaltigkeit. Der GKV-Verband hat die Zeichen der Zeit nicht erkannt und macht das Gegenteil von dem, was notwendig wäre“, so BVMed-Geschäftsführer und Vorstandsmitglied Dr. Marc-Pierre Möll.

Der Bundesverband Medizintechnologie (BVMed) kritisiert den neuen Vertragsentwurf des GKV-Spitzenverbandes für zum Verbrauch bestimmte Pflegehilfsmittel als rückwärtsgerichtet und überbürokratisch. „Keine Spur von Entbürokratisierung, Digitalisierung oder Nachhaltigkeit. Der GKV-Verband hat die Zeichen der Zeit nicht erkannt und macht das Gegenteil von dem, was notwendig wäre“, so BVMed-Geschäftsführer und Vorstandsmitglied Dr. Marc-Pierre Möll.

Gesetzlich Pflegeversicherte haben bei entsprechender Erfordernis Anspruch auf Pflegehilfsmittel (PHM) in Höhe von bis zu 40 Euro monatlich. Dazu gehören beispielsweise Einmalhandschuhe, Bettschutzeinlagen oder Desinfektionsmittel. Einzelheiten werden in Verträgen der Hilfsmittel-Leistungserbringer mit dem GKV-Spitzenverband geregelt. Zu den Mitgliedern des BVMed gehören neben Herstellern von Medizinprodukten auch Hilfsmittel-Leistungserbringer und Homecare-Versorger, die Patient:innen ambulant unter anderem mit Pflegehilfsmitteln versorgen. Diese Pflegeleistung ist im Gegensatz zu anderen Leistungen unbürokratisch und leicht beantragbar. Die eigentlichen Hürden ergeben sich aus dem Rahmenvertrag des GKV-Spitzenverbandes zur Versorgung und Abrechnung dieser Produkte.

Der BVMed hatte der Krankenkassenseite im August 2022 daher „umfangreiche Handlungsoptionen für Bürokratieabbau, Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit beim Pflegehilfsmittel-Vertrag vorgeschlagen“, erläutert BVMed-Hilfsmittelexpertin Juliane Pohl.

  • Zur administrativen Verschlankung schlug der BVMed beispielsweise eine allgemeine Genehmigung der individuellen Versorgung mit Pflegehilfsmitteln über alle Produkte hinweg vor. Einzelne Kassen praktizieren dies bereits und reduzieren damit den Abstimmungsaufwand. Gleiches gilt für die Aufhebung zeitlicher Genehmigungsfristen zur Vermeidung von aufwendigen Folgeprozessen Diese Maßnahmen führen zudem zur Senkung der Verwaltungskosten bei den Pflegekassen.
  • Für eine stärkere Digitalisierung und Automatisierung von Prozessen sprach sich der BVMed für eine verpflichtende Einführung eines elektronischen Kostenvoranschlagsverfahrens und die Einführung der papierlosen Abrechnung aus. Aktuell müssen nach Informationen der BVMed-Mitglieder noch rund 50 Prozent der Genehmigungen gegenüber der Pflegekasse in Papierform erfolgen. Ein großer Anteil der Genehmigungen ist zudem befristet, sodass der Aufwand wiederholt anfällt. Dies ist weder nachhaltig noch passt es in die Digitalstrategie der Bundesregierung

Der am 5. April 2023 vom GKV-Spitzenverband vorgelegte Pflegehilfsmittel-Vertragsentwurf ist aus Sicht der BVMed-Expertin vor dem Hintergrund einer notwendigen Entbürokratisierung und Digitalisierung dagegen eine einzige Enttäuschung. „Er erhöht die teilweise analogen Dokumentationspflichten, hält an analogen Prozessen zum Kostenvoranschlag und zur Abrechnung fest oder fordert sogar neue Dokumente in Papierform, bläht Prozesse damit auf und verursacht damit vermeidbare Aufwände und ökologische Kosten auf Seiten der Leistungserbringer und der Pflegekassen“, so Pohl. „Wir brauchen endlich auch bei den Pflegehilfsmitteln schlankere, digitale und nachhaltige Prozesse, die eine zeitnahe Versorgung der Betroffenen ermöglichen und einen optimierten Ressourceneinsatz gewährleisten“, fordert der BVMed

 

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BVMed Medizin und Gesundheitsindustrie Handschuhe Digitalisierung Nachhaltigkeit
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BVMed | Bundesverband Medizintechnologie e.V.

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Manfred Hackl, CEO EREMA Group GmbH
28.04.2023

EREMA Group ends financial year 2022/23

Around EUR 355 million in overall turnover, 350 extruders delivered creating an additional recycling capacity for 1.6 million tons of recycled pellets as a result - these are the figures with which the EREMA Group was able to close the 2022/23 financial year in March.

"With demand for recycled plastics remaining high, the past financial year brought many challenges that we needed to handle," says Manfred Hackl, CEO of EREMA Group GmbH. The challenges included persistent delays in the supply chain and unexpected supplier outages. Logistics and production processes had to be adapted several times as a result. The situation has improved significantly meantime as a result of these measures and more stable supply chains.

Around EUR 355 million in overall turnover, 350 extruders delivered creating an additional recycling capacity for 1.6 million tons of recycled pellets as a result - these are the figures with which the EREMA Group was able to close the 2022/23 financial year in March.

"With demand for recycled plastics remaining high, the past financial year brought many challenges that we needed to handle," says Manfred Hackl, CEO of EREMA Group GmbH. The challenges included persistent delays in the supply chain and unexpected supplier outages. Logistics and production processes had to be adapted several times as a result. The situation has improved significantly meantime as a result of these measures and more stable supply chains.

The production locations in Austria manufactured 270 extruders and delivered them to customers around the globe. Taking the whole group into consideration, this figure rises to 350 including the extruders from PLASMAC, the Italian subsidiary. The recycled pellet production capacity of all extrusion systems delivered in financial year 2022/23 adds up to around 1.6 million tonnes per year. On top of that there are around 130 additional components and modules such as filter systems and ReFresher anti-odour units.

Recycling innovations for high-quality pellets
K 2022 - the highlight trade fair of the past financial year - saw the EREMA Group launch seven
new recycling systems and components. These included the new INTAREMA® TVEplus® DuaFil® Compact recycling system and the EcoGentle® plasticising unit, which was also newly developed. Thanks to their gentle polymer treatment and significantly lower melt temperature, both extrusion innovations deliver effective advantages in terms of the quality of the melt, recycled pellets, and final product, as well as impressive energy efficiency in post consumer and PET recycling applications. The significance of these innovations for plastics recycling is underlined by the nomination of the DuaFil® Compact technology for one of this year's Plastics Recycling Awards Europe in the category Recycling Machinery Innovation of the Year.
The same applies to the READYMAC 1109 TVE machine made to stock by EREMA Group subsidiary UMAC, as well as to the new ALPHA XS edge trim recycling machine for the inhouse recycling segment made by PLASMAC. The market launch of the deinking system presented at K 2022 by the EREMA Group company KEYCYCLE delivering a throughput of 1,200 kilograms per hour has been a success, as has the commissioning of a further unit sold to a film manufacturer.

40 years of EREMA
The beginning of the new financial year falls almost to the day on EREMA's 40th anniversary. On 14 April 1983, Helmut Bacher, Helmuth Schulz and Georg Wendelin founded EREMA Engineering Recycling Maschinen und Anlagen GesmbH, laying the foundation for the 40-year success story. In celebration, the comapny will hold the event EREMA Discovery Day at the company headquarters on the 1st of June. This event with live insights into the latest post consumer and PET recycling technologies will also see the official opening of the newly built research and development centre.

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EREMA EREMA Group financial year 2022 plastics recycling Recycling PET recycling
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EREMA Group GmbH

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(c) AlphaTauri
26.04.2023

AlphaTauri und Deutsche Telekom launchen Heatable Capsule Collection 3.0

Nach gelungener Etablierung der beiden vorangegangenen Kapselkollektionen launchen AlphaTauri und die Deutsche Telekom nun die Heatable Capsule Collection 3.0 (HCC 3.0). Mit der beheizbaren HCC 3.0, die sich per Knopfdruck, Smartphone-App (für Android und iOS) sowie Apple Watch aktivieren und steuern lassen, führen die Partner das branchenübergreifende, kollektive Projekt fort.

Die HCC-Technologie wird hierbei erstmalig in den AlphaTauri Bestseller ORATA – einer Caban-Jacke für Herren – integriert. Der doppelreihige Caban ORATA ist eine elegante, gerade geschnittene Herrenjacke mit Stehkragen. Das Obermaterial ist ein wasserabweisender Wollmix mit softer Haptik. Zwei aufgesetzte Pattentaschen und eine Innentasche bieten ausreichend Stauraum. Die neue beheizbare Modulvariante unterscheidet sich vom Ursprungsmodell durch ein modifiziertes Innenfutter und eine Schaltfläche zum Beheizen der Jacke.

Nach gelungener Etablierung der beiden vorangegangenen Kapselkollektionen launchen AlphaTauri und die Deutsche Telekom nun die Heatable Capsule Collection 3.0 (HCC 3.0). Mit der beheizbaren HCC 3.0, die sich per Knopfdruck, Smartphone-App (für Android und iOS) sowie Apple Watch aktivieren und steuern lassen, führen die Partner das branchenübergreifende, kollektive Projekt fort.

Die HCC-Technologie wird hierbei erstmalig in den AlphaTauri Bestseller ORATA – einer Caban-Jacke für Herren – integriert. Der doppelreihige Caban ORATA ist eine elegante, gerade geschnittene Herrenjacke mit Stehkragen. Das Obermaterial ist ein wasserabweisender Wollmix mit softer Haptik. Zwei aufgesetzte Pattentaschen und eine Innentasche bieten ausreichend Stauraum. Die neue beheizbare Modulvariante unterscheidet sich vom Ursprungsmodell durch ein modifiziertes Innenfutter und eine Schaltfläche zum Beheizen der Jacke.

Die Styles der Heatable Capsule Collection (HCC) verfügen über beheizbare Zonen. Die Bereiche befinden sich in den beiden vorderen Taschen sowie rechts und links am Rücken. Sie können neben den verschiedenen Heizmodi „Pulse“, „Intense“ und „Swap“ überdies auf eine bestimmte Zieltemperatur eingestellt werden, die dann automatisch gehalten und auch gespeichert werden kann. Mit Strom versorgt werden die Jacken per Power Bank, die in einer separaten Tasche am Rücken angeschlossen und verstaut wird. Die Deutsche Telekom bietet dafür ein spezielles Modell an.

Ab Herbst/Winter 2023 wird die beheizbare Variante des AlphaTauri Beststellers ORATA erhältlich sein.

More information:
AlphaTauri Deutsche Telekom Heatable Capsule Collection Herrenmode
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AlphaTauri

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26.04.2023

STFI: Bionanopolis Open Call to support companies

The international association that will manage the Single-Entry-Point (SEP) of the BIONANOPOLYS project has been formally constituted and will be able to support companies across the European Union in the market introduction of bionanomaterials through technical, legal, regulatory, safety, economic and financial support services.

The SEP was established as an AISBL (non-profit entity) on 17 February 2023 in the framework of the European project BIONANOPOLYS, funded by the Horizon 2020 programme. The technical director of ITENE and coordinator of this project, Carmen Sánchez, is the president of this association in which representatives of other project partners also act as directors. Specifically, the CTP (Centre Technique du Papier) from France; CIDAUT (Fundación para la Investigación y Desarrollo en Transporte y Energía), from Spain; CENTI (Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials), from Portugal, and the law firm Gil & Robles - San Bartolome & Associés, from Luxembourg.

The international association that will manage the Single-Entry-Point (SEP) of the BIONANOPOLYS project has been formally constituted and will be able to support companies across the European Union in the market introduction of bionanomaterials through technical, legal, regulatory, safety, economic and financial support services.

The SEP was established as an AISBL (non-profit entity) on 17 February 2023 in the framework of the European project BIONANOPOLYS, funded by the Horizon 2020 programme. The technical director of ITENE and coordinator of this project, Carmen Sánchez, is the president of this association in which representatives of other project partners also act as directors. Specifically, the CTP (Centre Technique du Papier) from France; CIDAUT (Fundación para la Investigación y Desarrollo en Transporte y Energía), from Spain; CENTI (Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials), from Portugal, and the law firm Gil & Robles - San Bartolome & Associés, from Luxembourg.

The BIONANOPOLYS SEP will reduce the risks and barriers to the commercial exploitation of bio-based materials and polymeric bionanocomposites with nanotechnology and accelerate market penetration and innovation processes. SMEs, large companies, and potential customers who are users of the BIONANOPOLYS OITB (Open Innovation Test Bed) will be able to access the services offered by the project partners through this entity, which will act as a one-stop shop, at affordable costs and conditions.

The test bed consists of 14 enhanced pilot plants and complementary services to support technological and commercial breakthroughs. Collaboration between all the partners that make up BIONANOPOLYS and access through the SEP allows joint access to all the services offered by the partners and helps to drive collaborative open innovation.

Call for access to the BIONANOPOLYS OITB
The SEP and the project partners will be in charge of evaluating the projects submitted to the BIONANOPOLYS platform once the open call launched last February to select five projects from different European countries that will be able to access its services free of charge to develop, test or scale-up bionanomaterials in the BIONANOPOLYS OITB closes.

Companies wishing to access the services to develop or test nanomaterials can submit their applications until 30 April.

The BIONANOPOLYS test bed could benefit companies involved in the production of biopolymers, cellulose paper, nonwovens, foams, or coatings, as well as the packaging, agriculture, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, hygiene, textiles and 3D printing sectors.

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Bionanopolis STFI project bio-based nanotechnology
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Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (STFI)

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(c) Yoonaverse
26.04.2023

Förderung für Yoonaverse® zur Fashion Week im Juli

Das Yoonaverse® Event wird mit einem Preisgeld von 100.000 Euro im Rahmen des Wettbewerbs "Innovative Formate der Kreativ- und Medienwirtschaft" vom Berliner Senat gefördert. Die Veranstaltung, die im Juli 2023 zur Fashion Week Berlin zurückkehrt, überzeugte die Jury mit ihrem Konzept, das Design und Technologie zusammenführt und sowohl physisch in Berlin als auch im Metaverse erlebbar macht.

Aus 42 Einreichungen wählte die aus Branchenexpert*innen bestehende Jury insgesamt 11 Veranstaltungskonzepte für die kommende Fashion Week aus, die mit Preisgeldern in Höhe von insgesamt 750.000 Euro unterstützt werden. Der Wettbewerb wurde von der Berliner Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe organisiert und zielt darauf ab, die Hauptstadt als Standort der Kreativ- und Medienwirtschaft mit neuen Formaten in den Fokus zu rücken.

Das Yoonaverse® Event wird mit einem Preisgeld von 100.000 Euro im Rahmen des Wettbewerbs "Innovative Formate der Kreativ- und Medienwirtschaft" vom Berliner Senat gefördert. Die Veranstaltung, die im Juli 2023 zur Fashion Week Berlin zurückkehrt, überzeugte die Jury mit ihrem Konzept, das Design und Technologie zusammenführt und sowohl physisch in Berlin als auch im Metaverse erlebbar macht.

Aus 42 Einreichungen wählte die aus Branchenexpert*innen bestehende Jury insgesamt 11 Veranstaltungskonzepte für die kommende Fashion Week aus, die mit Preisgeldern in Höhe von insgesamt 750.000 Euro unterstützt werden. Der Wettbewerb wurde von der Berliner Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe organisiert und zielt darauf ab, die Hauptstadt als Standort der Kreativ- und Medienwirtschaft mit neuen Formaten in den Fokus zu rücken.

In der 4. Ausgabe des Yoonaverse®, die am 11. Juli 2023 beginnt, erwartet die Besucher ein umfangreiches Programm mit Akteuren aus der Mode- und Techbranche, die wichtige Innovationen vorstellen werden. Fachleute, Designer*innen, Kreative und Branchenführer*innen werden dabei nicht nur ihre Expertise und Erfahrungen mit den Teilnehmer*innen teilen, um die Zukunft der nachhaltigen Designindustrie gemeinsam zu gestalten, sondern auch in Workshops gemeinsam mit den Gäst*innen innovative Lösungen für eine nachhaltigere und verantwortungsvollere Branche entwickeln, um einen positiven Wandel voranzutreiben.

Ausgewählte Designs teilnehmender Brands werden physisch wie auch im Metaverse – und damit weltweit erlebbar sein. Das eigens für die Veranstaltung konzipierte Metaversum vereint Erlebnis, Ausstellung, Konferenz & Shopping-Raum – und macht, durch eigene Metaverse-FashionWeek-Reporter, sogar den “Besuch” der Shows möglich, da diese auf Videoscreens im Metaverse gezeigt werden.

Bis einschließlich Freitag, 14. Juli 2023 dürfen sich Besucher*innen auf ein inspirierendes Programm freuen. Vor Ort stehen am Dienstag, 11. Juli 2023, neuste Technologien zur Verfügung – so können sich Fachbesucher*innen von der digitalen Anprobe, über das Gestalten vom eigenen Avatar bis hin zur Kreation von den innovativsten Start-Ups der Szene begleiten lassen.

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Yoonaverse® yoona.ai Fashion Week Innovative Formate der Kreativ- und Medienwirtschaft Förderung Innovationspreis
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yoona.ai / Together.Partners

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(c) IVL
26.04.2023

Indorama Ventures joins “Together for Sustainability” initiative

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) has joined “Together for Sustainability” (TfS), a global initiative for sustainable supply chains. Indorama Ventures joins a network of 47 TfS member companies representing the global chemical industry, reinforcing its commitment to driving sustainable solutions in its supply chain management.

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) has joined “Together for Sustainability” (TfS), a global initiative for sustainable supply chains. Indorama Ventures joins a network of 47 TfS member companies representing the global chemical industry, reinforcing its commitment to driving sustainable solutions in its supply chain management.

By joining TfS, Indorama Ventures is encouraging suppliers to meet high sustainability standards, reduce the risk of supply chain disruptions, and improve overall climate maturity. The collaboration will help foster an expansion of the company’s sustainable supply chain program. The company will contribute to the TfS Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) workstream that developed and finetunes the Guideline for calculating Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) in the chemical industry and beyond and, will develop an IT solution that will enable companies to share PCFs efficiently. This membership allows Indorama Ventures to further align with the UN Global Compact Principles.
 
Through this initiative, Indorama Ventures will also be partnering with EcoVadis to assess their suppliers to identify risks and opportunities along the value chain, improve sustainability practices, and encourage collaboration among members.

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Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited Together for Sustainability Sustainability chemical industry
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Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited 

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26.04.2023

Tata Communications führt 3C-Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie ein

Tata Communications, ein globaler Anbieter von digitalen Ökosystemen, verkündet heute seine Verpflichtung, bis zum Jahr 2035 in allen seinen globalen Betrieben das Netto-Null-Ziel zu erreichen. Anlässlich des "Earth Day 2023/Invest in our Planet" hat sich Tata Communications das Ziel gesetzt, noch mehr in die Nachhaltigkeit zu investieren.

Im Rahmen dieses Ziels skizziert Tata Communications seine 3Cs für den Umweltschutz und wie sie Unternehmen unterstützen können:

Tata Communications, ein globaler Anbieter von digitalen Ökosystemen, verkündet heute seine Verpflichtung, bis zum Jahr 2035 in allen seinen globalen Betrieben das Netto-Null-Ziel zu erreichen. Anlässlich des "Earth Day 2023/Invest in our Planet" hat sich Tata Communications das Ziel gesetzt, noch mehr in die Nachhaltigkeit zu investieren.

Im Rahmen dieses Ziels skizziert Tata Communications seine 3Cs für den Umweltschutz und wie sie Unternehmen unterstützen können:

  • Climate Action - Umweltengagement durch Steigerung der Energieeffizienz und den weltweiten Einsatz erneuerbarer Energien. Dadurch will das Unternehmen bis zum Geschäftsjahr 2030 kohlenstoffneutral* und bis 2035 Netto-Null** werden.
  • Customer GHG (Green House Gas Emission) Savings - Durch die Entwicklung und Bereitstellung grüner oder kohlenstoffarmer Lösungen in den Bereichen IoT-Lösungen, Media & Entertainment Services, Cloud, Business Collaboration-Plattformen, mit denen die Lieferketten der Kunden umweltfreundlicher werden und zugleich ihre Wettbewerbsfähigkeit gesteigert wird. Dafür beträgt das Potenzial zur Reduzierung der Treibhausgasemissionen der Kunden des Unternehmens um 20X bis zum Geschäftsjahr 2027 (X steht für die Scope 1- und Scope 2-Emissionen* von Tata Communications).
  • Circular Economies in India - Durch die Implementierung eigener IoT-Lösungen, einschließlich intelligenter Messgeräte zur Echtzeitverfolgung des Wasserverbrauchs sowie von Wasserlecks an den wichtigsten Standorten des Unternehmens in Indien, die Einführung von Regenwasserauffangsystemen und die Steigerung des Wasser- und Abfallrecyclings in den Hauptstandorten des Unternehmens in Indien. So will das Unternehmen den Frischwasserverbrauch bis zum Geschäftsjahr 2030 um 20 % senken (im Vergleich zum Geschäftsjahr 2020). Zudem hat sich das Unternehmen verpflichtet, bis 2027 in Indien keine Abfälle mehr zu deponieren, wobei die Abfälle entweder wiederverwendet, recycelt oder kompostiert werden.

Mit Vertrauen und digitaler Kompetenz hat sich Tata Communications das Ziel gesetzt, nachhaltige Lösungen, skalierbare Ergebnisse und sichere Ökosysteme zu schaffen. Die Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie von Tata Communications orientiert sich an den Zielen für nachhaltige Entwicklung der Vereinten Nationen und der Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie der Tata Group, um einen gemeinsamen Wert für alle zu schaffen.

* Klimaneutral ist in Bezug auf Scope-1- und Scope-2-Emissionen. Scope 1-Emissionen beziehen sich auf direkte Emissionen aus eigenen oder kontrollierten Quellen. Ein Beispiel sind die Emissionen von Dieselaggregaten. Scope 2-Emissionen beziehen sich auf indirekte Emissionen aus der Erzeugung von gekauftem Strom, d.h. Netzstrom.
** Netto-Null ist in Bezug auf Scope 1, Scope 2 und Scope 3. Scope 1 und Scope 2 sind oben beschrieben. Scope 3 umfasst alle anderen indirekten Emissionen, die in der Wertschöpfungskette eines Unternehmens entstehen. Dazu gehören beispielsweise THG-Emissionen, die in der Lieferkette, durch Geschäftsreisen usw. entstehen.

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Tata Communications Nachhaltigkeit Recycling erneuerbare Energien
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(c) adidas AG
26.04.2023

adidas: 96% of all Polyester used in Products is Recycled Polyester

adidas has announced a new milestone in its journey towards replacing virgin polyester with recycled polyester . 96% of all polyester used in adidas products is now recycled polyester. The achievement of the ambition that adidas first set in 2017 – to replace all virgin polyester with recycled wherever possible by the end of 2024 – is on track to be achieved earlier than expected.

Since the first adidas high-performance shoe was made with recycled materials in 2015, the brand has been working towards reducing its dependency on virgin polyester. Last year it announced that in 2021, more than 90% of the polyester used in adidas products was recycled, which – if it had been virgin polyester - would have accounted for 390 thousand metric tons of CO2e – the equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions generated to provide power to 50 thousand homes in the US[1].

According to Textile Exchange[2], global recycled polyester fiber production volume increased in 2021, but still accounts for just 14.8% of all global polyester production.

adidas has announced a new milestone in its journey towards replacing virgin polyester with recycled polyester . 96% of all polyester used in adidas products is now recycled polyester. The achievement of the ambition that adidas first set in 2017 – to replace all virgin polyester with recycled wherever possible by the end of 2024 – is on track to be achieved earlier than expected.

Since the first adidas high-performance shoe was made with recycled materials in 2015, the brand has been working towards reducing its dependency on virgin polyester. Last year it announced that in 2021, more than 90% of the polyester used in adidas products was recycled, which – if it had been virgin polyester - would have accounted for 390 thousand metric tons of CO2e – the equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions generated to provide power to 50 thousand homes in the US[1].

According to Textile Exchange[2], global recycled polyester fiber production volume increased in 2021, but still accounts for just 14.8% of all global polyester production.

Sport is about meeting challenges head-on and finding ways to overcome those – material innovation is no different. For the team at adidas, the road to 96% has been long and full of challenges. The confirmation of its polyester commitment in 2017 was a crucial step in helping to initiate a transformation across adidas and its entire supply chain. This transformation has been made possible through creating technical solutions and imagining new possibilities that previously didn’t exist.

To accompany the announcement, adidas has created a short film about its new ‘PB’, featuring star athlete Jazmin Sawyers. The film highlights the sports brand’s pride in making progress, and its determination to push further.

As the brand looks ahead to 2024 and beyond, it will continue to expand its focus beyond recycled polyester. It will be doing this through three main areas of focus: changing materials by testing and scaling new raw materials, rethinking entire processes to design products that have a circular end-of-life solution, and reducing its carbon footprint.

[1] adidas Footprint Analytics team
[2] Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber & Materials Market Report, October 2021, https://textileexchange.org/app/uploads/2022/10/Textile-Exchange_PFMR_2022.pdf

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adidas polyester Sustainability Recycling Sportswear
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26.04.2023

Ben Noteboom appointed as member of AkzoNobel’s Supervisory Board

AkzoNobel shareholders voted in favor of all resolutions at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
 
As well as adopting the company's 2022 financial statements, the dividend policy and total dividend per share of €1.98 for 2022 were also agreed. In addition, Mr. Ben Noteboom was appointed by the AGM as a new member of the company’s Supervisory Board. The intention is to elect Mr. Noteboom as Chair of AkzoNobel’s Supervisory Board as of May 25, 2023, when he will resign as member of the Supervisory Board of Aegon N.V.
 
Mr. Byron Grote, Deputy Chair of AkzoNobel’s Supervisory Board, commented: “We’re very pleased with the appointment of Ben Noteboom. His strong track record in executive and non-executive roles, and his broad experience in different industries – including the chemical industry – will be valuable additions to AkzoNobel. We wish him every success in his new role.”
 
Mr. Noteboom will succeed Mr. Nils Smedegaard Andersen, who has served as a member and Chair of the Supervisory Board since 2018.

Mrs. Jolanda Poots-Bijl and Mr. Dick Sluimers were both reappointed as member of the Supervisory Board.

AkzoNobel shareholders voted in favor of all resolutions at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
 
As well as adopting the company's 2022 financial statements, the dividend policy and total dividend per share of €1.98 for 2022 were also agreed. In addition, Mr. Ben Noteboom was appointed by the AGM as a new member of the company’s Supervisory Board. The intention is to elect Mr. Noteboom as Chair of AkzoNobel’s Supervisory Board as of May 25, 2023, when he will resign as member of the Supervisory Board of Aegon N.V.
 
Mr. Byron Grote, Deputy Chair of AkzoNobel’s Supervisory Board, commented: “We’re very pleased with the appointment of Ben Noteboom. His strong track record in executive and non-executive roles, and his broad experience in different industries – including the chemical industry – will be valuable additions to AkzoNobel. We wish him every success in his new role.”
 
Mr. Noteboom will succeed Mr. Nils Smedegaard Andersen, who has served as a member and Chair of the Supervisory Board since 2018.

Mrs. Jolanda Poots-Bijl and Mr. Dick Sluimers were both reappointed as member of the Supervisory Board.

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AkzoNobel Coatings general meeting Supervisory Board
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(c) INDEX™ | Palexpo SA
26.04.2023

INDEX™23 concludes successfully with over 610 exhibitors

The international nonwovens community came together once again in Geneva this week for INDEX™23, with with 12,017 attendees from over 100 countries and 610 exhibitors from 43 countries joining the event.

Exhibitors made the most of the four intensive days to meet potential new customers and extend business with existing clients. As one of the world’s leading nonwovens exhibitions, INDEX™ demonstrated the latest breakthroughs and innovative developments across all nonwovens’ applications.

The INDEX™ Lab, an exchange hub displaying samples from innovations and new developments, also showcased the winners and runners up from each of the five categories of the INDEX™ Innovation Award. Open to any EDANA member company or exhibitor at INDEX™23, the winners were announced on the first day of the exhibition during a dedicated ceremony at the EDANA stand.

The winners (more infomation):

The international nonwovens community came together once again in Geneva this week for INDEX™23, with with 12,017 attendees from over 100 countries and 610 exhibitors from 43 countries joining the event.

Exhibitors made the most of the four intensive days to meet potential new customers and extend business with existing clients. As one of the world’s leading nonwovens exhibitions, INDEX™ demonstrated the latest breakthroughs and innovative developments across all nonwovens’ applications.

The INDEX™ Lab, an exchange hub displaying samples from innovations and new developments, also showcased the winners and runners up from each of the five categories of the INDEX™ Innovation Award. Open to any EDANA member company or exhibitor at INDEX™23, the winners were announced on the first day of the exhibition during a dedicated ceremony at the EDANA stand.

The winners (more infomation):

  1. Nonwoven roll goods
    Winner: Suominen – HYDRASPUN® Circula Nonwoven
  2. Finished products made from, or incorporating nonwovens
    Winner: Henkel – Smart Adult Care
  3. Raw materials or components (e.g., fibre, binder, polymer, tape), of special relevance to the nonwovens industry and related converted products
    Winner: Fiberpartner – BicoBio
  4. Innovation in machinery of special relevance to the nonwovens industry
    Winner: Curt G. Joa, Inc. – ESC-8™
  5. Sustainable Product
    Winner: Sparkle Innovations – SugaFluff™

The "Nonwovens Journey", an immersive experience that takes a look at the innovative role of nonwovens, as well as how innovation has progressed in time around both sustainability, and how nonwovens are used in everyday life, also allowed visitors to discover the versatility of nonwovens.

Running alongside the exhibition itself, there was also a full programme of side events that were enjoyed by participants: Exhibitor Product Presentations from 33 exhibitors; a series of informative seminars covering a myriad of topics including medical nonwovens, sustainability, circular economy, geosynthetics, textiles, mobility, fair trade, gender equity, innovation, and market trends; country-specific briefings offering insights into the nonwovens market in various regions around the world; and a nonwovens tutorial intended as an induction to nonwovens for those new to the industry. These topics were all presented by leading industry experts and guest speakers, including among others, the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Concern for the environment has in recent years become increasingly important, and once again remained a key topic at INDEX™23, with companies pushing to achieve further CO2 reductions and circularity across the supply chain.

Continuing on from its success during COVID-19, the INDEX™23 Mobile App and Virtual Platform was back. This tool offered participants – both in Geneva and those following from home – the chance to watch presentations live and interact with speakers, exhibitors, and other participants. Attendees were able to plan their visit and organize meetings, which was highly appreciated. Video recordings from the sessions will remain available online in the app and platform for the coming weeks.

The next INDEX™ will take place in three years from 21-24 April 2026.

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INDEX nonwovens INDEX™ Innovation Award Innovation award
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INDEX™ | Palexpo SA

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(c) Remei AG
26.04.2023

Remei feiert 40-jähriges Jubiläum mit Kampagne

Remei, ein Spezialist für eine integrierte Wertschöpfungskette von der Faser bis zum fertigen Textil, feiert sein 40-jähriges Bestehen mit einer umfassenden Kampagne. Im Fokus steht die innovative und systemverändernde Lösung von Remei für rückverfolgbare Textilien aus Bio-Baumwolle. Mit der Kampagne unterstreicht Remei sein Engagement für eine verantwortungsvolle Produktion von Textilien.

Remei wurde in den 1983 als konventionelles Garnhandelsunternehmen gegründet. Bereits im darauffolgenden Jahrzehnt wurden die Bio-Baumwollbetriebe in Indien und Tansania aufgebaut, was den Beginn der direkten und partizipativen Zusammenarbeit mit den lokalen Bio-Baumwollbäuer*innen nach den Grundsätzen des fairen Handels markiert. Seit 2008 handelt Remei ausschließlich mit Produkten aus Bio-Baumwolle und schon seit 2013 sind mit der Einführung eines digitalen Tracking Tools alle Textilien aus der Lieferkette von Remei bis zum Ursprung rückverfolgbar.

Remei, ein Spezialist für eine integrierte Wertschöpfungskette von der Faser bis zum fertigen Textil, feiert sein 40-jähriges Bestehen mit einer umfassenden Kampagne. Im Fokus steht die innovative und systemverändernde Lösung von Remei für rückverfolgbare Textilien aus Bio-Baumwolle. Mit der Kampagne unterstreicht Remei sein Engagement für eine verantwortungsvolle Produktion von Textilien.

Remei wurde in den 1983 als konventionelles Garnhandelsunternehmen gegründet. Bereits im darauffolgenden Jahrzehnt wurden die Bio-Baumwollbetriebe in Indien und Tansania aufgebaut, was den Beginn der direkten und partizipativen Zusammenarbeit mit den lokalen Bio-Baumwollbäuer*innen nach den Grundsätzen des fairen Handels markiert. Seit 2008 handelt Remei ausschließlich mit Produkten aus Bio-Baumwolle und schon seit 2013 sind mit der Einführung eines digitalen Tracking Tools alle Textilien aus der Lieferkette von Remei bis zum Ursprung rückverfolgbar.

Heute arbeiten Remei und ihre Tochterunternehmen mit 5.000 unabhängigen Kleinbäuer*innen zusammen, um den Rohstoff Baumwolle zu sichern. Das Textilshandelsunternehmen produziert rund 1 Million rückverfolgbare Bio-Baumwolltextilien in einer vollständig transparenten Lieferkette mit 29 verlässlichen Produktionspartnern vom Saatgut bis zum fertigen Textil für mehr als 20 internationale Retailer und Marken.

Dabei verfolgt Remei einen besonderen Ansatz. «Wir integrieren die Bäuerinnen und Bauern in die Lieferkette und setzen nicht auf Shareholder-, sondern auf All-Holder-Value – in dem wir alle Akteur*innen in die Wertschöpfung einbeziehen», sagt Co-CEO Simon Hohmann.

Mit dem Jubiläum feiert Remei nicht nur die 40-jährige Geschichte, die Partnerschaften mit dem Handel und der kompletten Lieferkette sowie die daraus resultierende Plattform für nachhaltige Innovationen, sondern vor allem eine Lösung für rückverfolgbare Bio-Baumwolltextilien, die das Unternehmen heute auf den Markt bringt. «Wir sind überzeugt, dass es immer entscheidender sein wird, die richtigen Allianzen zu finden, um relevante Lösungen für die Zukunft zu entwickeln», so Co-Geschäftsführerin Marion Röttges.

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Remei Jubiläum Baumwolle Bio-Baumwolle Nachhaltigkeit
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(c) Hypetex
26.04.2023

Hypetex: Coloured Carbon Fibre Bike Wheels launched at The Cycle Show

The first set of coloured carbon fibre bike wheels made a debut public appearance at The Cycle Show at Alexandra Palace.

Developed in partnership with leading wheel brand Parcours, the Chrono carbon fibre wheels feature a gold finish made of Hypetex’s Zlatan uni-directional material and offer a lighter and higher-performance product than the traditional painted alternative.

Hypetex is a sustainable colouring technology for advanced materials, such as carbon fibre. Born out of Formula 1 racing, its patented paint-replacing process is a key step in advancing the lightweight revolution. Combining water-based eco-resins with a sustainable curing process, Hypetex materials are made with bold, colourful aesthetics as well as technical and cost-saving benefits.

Parcours is a leading wheel brand that offers high-performance, premium wheelsets that employs the latest advancements in aerodynamic technology. The Parcours X Hypetex gold wheels were featured at The Cycle Show in London on a bespoke Handsling A1R0evo, which was nominated for the Jaw Droppers trophy - a competition for the industry’s most striking designs.

The first set of coloured carbon fibre bike wheels made a debut public appearance at The Cycle Show at Alexandra Palace.

Developed in partnership with leading wheel brand Parcours, the Chrono carbon fibre wheels feature a gold finish made of Hypetex’s Zlatan uni-directional material and offer a lighter and higher-performance product than the traditional painted alternative.

Hypetex is a sustainable colouring technology for advanced materials, such as carbon fibre. Born out of Formula 1 racing, its patented paint-replacing process is a key step in advancing the lightweight revolution. Combining water-based eco-resins with a sustainable curing process, Hypetex materials are made with bold, colourful aesthetics as well as technical and cost-saving benefits.

Parcours is a leading wheel brand that offers high-performance, premium wheelsets that employs the latest advancements in aerodynamic technology. The Parcours X Hypetex gold wheels were featured at The Cycle Show in London on a bespoke Handsling A1R0evo, which was nominated for the Jaw Droppers trophy - a competition for the industry’s most striking designs.

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HYPETEX® carbon fibers textile colour
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Photo: ANDRITZ
26.04.2023

ANDRITZ: High-speed hygiene converting lines to Predo, Türkiye

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Predo Health Products Inc, Türkiye, for delivery of two high-speed hygiene converting lines to produce adult open diapers and feminine sanitary napkins. With this investment, Predo is entering the growing adult and femcare market. The company already operates four baby diaper lines from ANDRITZ.

The two state-of-the-art lines are designed for high-speed production and contain the most advanced forming technology for absorbent core and SAP (superabsorbent polymers) dosing. Based on their flexibility and user-friendly configuration, Predo will be able to produce a wide range of different product compositions and sizes. In addition, the lines are designed for zero waste production. This will enable Predo to produce high-performing products with a sustainable approach.

The lines will be installed in Predo’s factory in Gaziantep, with start-up scheduled for the first half of 2024.

Predo is one of the leading manufacturers of baby care products and is expanding its business to other hygiene sectors. The company exports to 55 countries across the globe.

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Predo Health Products Inc, Türkiye, for delivery of two high-speed hygiene converting lines to produce adult open diapers and feminine sanitary napkins. With this investment, Predo is entering the growing adult and femcare market. The company already operates four baby diaper lines from ANDRITZ.

The two state-of-the-art lines are designed for high-speed production and contain the most advanced forming technology for absorbent core and SAP (superabsorbent polymers) dosing. Based on their flexibility and user-friendly configuration, Predo will be able to produce a wide range of different product compositions and sizes. In addition, the lines are designed for zero waste production. This will enable Predo to produce high-performing products with a sustainable approach.

The lines will be installed in Predo’s factory in Gaziantep, with start-up scheduled for the first half of 2024.

Predo is one of the leading manufacturers of baby care products and is expanding its business to other hygiene sectors. The company exports to 55 countries across the globe.

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Andritz Predo Turkey Hygiene polymers
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ANDRITZ AG

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(c) CWS International GmbH
21.04.2023

CWS digitalisiert den Waschraum

Als Anbieter von Waschraumlösungen arbeitet CWS an der Entwicklung des Waschraums der Zukunft. Die neueste Innovation: eine IoT-basierte Lösung für die Waschraumserie PureLine, die die Wartung von Waschräumen effizienter macht und somit für höheren Komfort und Hygiene sorgt – sowohl bei Anwendern als auch bei Waschraumbetreibern.

Die neue IoT-Lösung namens smartMate ermöglicht es Gebäudebetreibenden, Waschräume mit PureLine-Spendern in Echtzeit zu überwachen und zu warten. Über das Webportal von smartMate erhalten Kunden Informationen und Datenanalysen, die ihnen helfen, Stoßzeiten vorauszusehen und leere Spender zu vermeiden. Eine Standortanzeige der betroffenen Spender hilft ihnen dabei, den entsprechenden Waschraum gezielt aufsuchen zu können.

Als Anbieter von Waschraumlösungen arbeitet CWS an der Entwicklung des Waschraums der Zukunft. Die neueste Innovation: eine IoT-basierte Lösung für die Waschraumserie PureLine, die die Wartung von Waschräumen effizienter macht und somit für höheren Komfort und Hygiene sorgt – sowohl bei Anwendern als auch bei Waschraumbetreibern.

Die neue IoT-Lösung namens smartMate ermöglicht es Gebäudebetreibenden, Waschräume mit PureLine-Spendern in Echtzeit zu überwachen und zu warten. Über das Webportal von smartMate erhalten Kunden Informationen und Datenanalysen, die ihnen helfen, Stoßzeiten vorauszusehen und leere Spender zu vermeiden. Eine Standortanzeige der betroffenen Spender hilft ihnen dabei, den entsprechenden Waschraum gezielt aufsuchen zu können.

Mit der smartMate-App können Kunden auch unterwegs auf die Echtzeit-Informationen zugreifen. Dazu gehören Batteriestatus, Verbrauchsmaterialstatus und Online-Status. Das entsprechende Webportal ermöglicht auch eine umfassende Datenanalyse. Anhand Statistiken, wie der Gesamtzahl der ausgegebenen Portionen und der Anzahl der Nachfüllungen, erkennt smartMate Spitzenzeiten und demonstriert diese im benutzerfreundlichen Dashboard. Dies führt zu einer schnelleren Reaktionszeit bei der Planung und einer besseren Bestandsverwaltung.

Die smartMate-Lösung von CWS basiert auf neuester IoT-Technologie (= Internet of Things, zu Deutsch „Internet der Dinge“), mit der physische Objekte wie Seifenspender, Handtuchspender und Toilettenpapierhalter mit Sensoren und Software über das Internet verbunden werden. Auf diese Weise können Daten mit anderen Geräten und Systemen ausgetauscht werden. Für die CWS PureLine bedeutet die Ausstattung mit IoT-Lösungen, dass die Effizienz und die Hygiene der Waschräume verbessert und letztendlich das Erlebnis der Nutzenden optimiert wird.

Die Kunden können die Verbrauchsmaterialien auffüllen, kurz bevor sie aufgebraucht sind, und vermeiden so unnötigen Abfall. In der Nachhaltigkeitsoptimierung ist smartMate also eine wichtige Stütze, um die Verschwendung von Verbrauchsmaterialien zu reduzieren, indem der Verbrauch überwacht und die Nachfüllpläne optimiert werden. Zudem können die Abgabemengen der Spender so angepasst werden, dass mehr Nutzungen pro Füllung möglich sind.

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CWS CWS International GmbH Handtuch Digitalisierung
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CWS International GmbH

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21.04.2023

DyStar announces Restructuring Plan for Ludwigshafen Plant Facility

DyStar announces the plan to restructure its Ludwigshafen facility located in Germany. The strategic decision is made by the company in response to changing business conditions and market shifts.

Mr. Xu Yalin, Managing Director, and President of DyStar Group said, “This is an important strategic move for DyStar. We will focus on developing key emerging markets, which have been shifting over a decade. In the wake of higher energy costs and inflation, DyStar is determined to further improve cost efficiency and drive sustainable productivity as we continue to deliver the highest quality of innovative products that support the global supply chain.”

Mr. Eric Hopmann, Chief Commercial Officer of DyStar Group said, “The restructuring of this facility will be carried out in a phased manner. DyStar will diversify the production activity out of Europe and start with the reduction of manpower as a consequence. DyStar’s customers can be further assured of undisrupted supply, hence their production should not be affected as we will work closely to meet their specific requirements.”

DyStar announces the plan to restructure its Ludwigshafen facility located in Germany. The strategic decision is made by the company in response to changing business conditions and market shifts.

Mr. Xu Yalin, Managing Director, and President of DyStar Group said, “This is an important strategic move for DyStar. We will focus on developing key emerging markets, which have been shifting over a decade. In the wake of higher energy costs and inflation, DyStar is determined to further improve cost efficiency and drive sustainable productivity as we continue to deliver the highest quality of innovative products that support the global supply chain.”

Mr. Eric Hopmann, Chief Commercial Officer of DyStar Group said, “The restructuring of this facility will be carried out in a phased manner. DyStar will diversify the production activity out of Europe and start with the reduction of manpower as a consequence. DyStar’s customers can be further assured of undisrupted supply, hence their production should not be affected as we will work closely to meet their specific requirements.”

The facility has been an integral part of DyStar’s global network. DyStar inherited this facility from their founders who started the Indigo research and manufacturing more than 125 years ago.

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DyStar specialty chemicals company specialty chemicals
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DyStar

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21.04.2023

REVECOL® by ERCA: Textile chemical auxiliaries obtained from vegetable oils

REVECOL® (Recycled Vegetable Cooking Oil) represents a new generation of textile chemical auxiliaries, which are high-performing and obtained from vegetable exhausted cooking oil.

Chemical auxiliaries play a crucial role in several stages of the textile production cycle, from material preparation to dyeing and finishing, but represent a complex challenge from the point of view of reducing environmental impact. Herein lies the revolutionary aspect of REVECOL® by ERCA: for the first time, not just one product, but a complete range of auxiliary chemicals is available that meets the criteria of circularity.

The result of ERCA's continuous research, REVECOL® are in fact born from critical waste materials (exhausted vegetable oils), which, thanks to an environmentally and safety-friendly manufacturing process, are transformed into a line of innovative chemical auxiliaries destined for the entire textile industry and its various applications: from underwear to home textiles.

REVECOL® (Recycled Vegetable Cooking Oil) represents a new generation of textile chemical auxiliaries, which are high-performing and obtained from vegetable exhausted cooking oil.

Chemical auxiliaries play a crucial role in several stages of the textile production cycle, from material preparation to dyeing and finishing, but represent a complex challenge from the point of view of reducing environmental impact. Herein lies the revolutionary aspect of REVECOL® by ERCA: for the first time, not just one product, but a complete range of auxiliary chemicals is available that meets the criteria of circularity.

The result of ERCA's continuous research, REVECOL® are in fact born from critical waste materials (exhausted vegetable oils), which, thanks to an environmentally and safety-friendly manufacturing process, are transformed into a line of innovative chemical auxiliaries destined for the entire textile industry and its various applications: from underwear to home textiles.

EVECOL® by ERCA has obtained several certifications – GRS, RCS, listed into ZDHC Chemical Gateway, bluesign® and GOTS, and are also finalizing the third-party certified PCF (Product Carbon Footprint), - as well as various international recognitions – first prize RESPONSIBLE CARE®, in Italy, from Federchimica, inclusion in the BAT (Best Available Techniques) document from the European Community.

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REVECOL® ERCA textile chemical auxiliaries Textile Chemicals chemical auxiliaries
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ERCA S.p.A

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(c) adidas AG
21.04.2023

adidas TERREX and National Geographic launch hiking collection

adidas TERREX announces a multi-season collaboration with National Geographic, consisting of high-performance outdoor wear. The inaugural collection is built to celebrate the role of photography in the culture of outdoor sport - as well-equipped hikers turn their ability to explore more places, and spirit of adventure, into stunning content.

To celebrate this relationship, designers at adidas TERREX combed the National Geographic photography archives for stunning stills of some of the most remote yet moving locations on earth, integrated in unique all over prints in a bold new hiking collection. All pieces are unified by National Geographic’s iconic yellow icon.

Places celebrated in the collection include a snow-covered sandstone monocline in Comb Ridge, Utah, a 120-mile-long, north to south stretch that defines the State’s red rock landscape, as well as textured portraits of shale, - captured on the coast of Norway’s northernmost county - highlighting the sedimentary rock’s distinctive formations.

adidas TERREX announces a multi-season collaboration with National Geographic, consisting of high-performance outdoor wear. The inaugural collection is built to celebrate the role of photography in the culture of outdoor sport - as well-equipped hikers turn their ability to explore more places, and spirit of adventure, into stunning content.

To celebrate this relationship, designers at adidas TERREX combed the National Geographic photography archives for stunning stills of some of the most remote yet moving locations on earth, integrated in unique all over prints in a bold new hiking collection. All pieces are unified by National Geographic’s iconic yellow icon.

Places celebrated in the collection include a snow-covered sandstone monocline in Comb Ridge, Utah, a 120-mile-long, north to south stretch that defines the State’s red rock landscape, as well as textured portraits of shale, - captured on the coast of Norway’s northernmost county - highlighting the sedimentary rock’s distinctive formations.

The 51-piece collection includes women’s, men’s, and gender-neutral offerings – all built to equip the wearer in multi-terrain environments:

  • A part of the collection is the RAIN.RDY Jacket; a 2.5L waterproof and seam-sealed outer garment built to facilitate epic adventures. The men’s jacket features a bold print of the shell formations in the Porsanger Peninsula, Norway, while the women’s is inspired by stills of White Sands National Park in New Mexico.
  • A long sleeve shirt is finished with the bold National Geographic yellow icon and reflective details.
  • The TERREX Swift R3 GORE-TEX Hiking shoes offer the peak combination of a lightweight construction and cushioning as seen in trail running shoes with the stability of a hiking boot. Finished in a print inspired by a stunning aerial shot of Earth, the hiking shoes come with a GORE-TEX lining and membrane seal so water is kept out, and a Continental™ Rubber outsole for optimal grip in wet or dry conditions.
  • The WIND.RDY: GET SHELTERED Jacket, with wind-resistant technology and a water repellent ripstop fabric, allows explorers to feel protected and confident in many weather conditions. The men’s and women’s versions come with bold prints inspired by photography including that of sandstone and snow at Comb Ridge, Utah. Smart design features including a bungee-cord enabled adjustable hem, a lightweight fabric and reflective details. Additionally, it features a bold new lenticular logo design that alternates between Terrex and National Geographic from different perspectives – and is made in part with recycled materials.
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adidas Outdoor outdoor apparel
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adidas AG

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(c) Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH
21.04.2023

Freudenberg launches biodegradable fusible cotton shirt interlining range

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg) launches its biodegradable fusible cotton shirt interlinings range 46xx. With this innovation, the world’s leading specialist in woven, knitted, weft and nonwoven interlinings reduces its impact on the environment and supports customers in achieving their own sustainability objectives. In Asia, the series is marketed under the name 42xx series.

Approved biodegradability and non-toxicity by Hohenstein Laboratories
The new Freudenberg fusible interlinings for shirts and blouses have been developed in such a way that they are harmless to people and the environment at the end of their life cycle. Germany’s independent Hohenstein Laboratories performed biodegradation tests on the 46xx series, based on the Hohenstein method which draws on DIN EN ISO 11721-2:2003 and EN ISO 846, and approved it as biodegradable and ecotoxicologically harmless. The tests by Hohenstein showed no negative effects on either the germination of garden cress nor on earthworms in the acute toxicity test.

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg) launches its biodegradable fusible cotton shirt interlinings range 46xx. With this innovation, the world’s leading specialist in woven, knitted, weft and nonwoven interlinings reduces its impact on the environment and supports customers in achieving their own sustainability objectives. In Asia, the series is marketed under the name 42xx series.

Approved biodegradability and non-toxicity by Hohenstein Laboratories
The new Freudenberg fusible interlinings for shirts and blouses have been developed in such a way that they are harmless to people and the environment at the end of their life cycle. Germany’s independent Hohenstein Laboratories performed biodegradation tests on the 46xx series, based on the Hohenstein method which draws on DIN EN ISO 11721-2:2003 and EN ISO 846, and approved it as biodegradable and ecotoxicologically harmless. The tests by Hohenstein showed no negative effects on either the germination of garden cress nor on earthworms in the acute toxicity test.

Energy-saving interlining
The new biodegradable shirt interlinings also show great potential for energy saving, as the fusing can be performed at a low temperature. Concretely, this means that the resulting temperature between the upper fabric and the shirt interlining during fusing is only 127°C which is significantly lower than the commonly used temperature of 143°C. Certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Class II for successfully testing for no harmful substances, the shirt interlinings are washable at up to 40°C and resistant to dry cleaning. In addition, it has also passed all ecological-toxicological tests and is a perfect end-of-life cycle solution.

Product details and availability
The products in range 46xx are available in Europe in the color white and the following weight classes: 4605 (90g/m2), 4616 (150g/m2) and 4618 (55g/m2). The adhesive of the interlinings consists of a 100% degradable bio-polymer. The shirt interlinings are ideal for reinforcing shirt and blouse collars, cuffs and plackets used in fashion, leisure and business clothing. The biodegradable, non-toxic interlinings are particularly important for labels with an ecologically sustainable claim.

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Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH

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