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19.01.2023

Mahlo: Datengesteuerte Produktion in Echtzeit

Extrem steigende Energiepreise und zunehmende Unsicherheit in fast allen Industriezweigen: Viele produzierende Textilunternehmen stehen heute vor großen Herausforderungen. Um auf dem Markt bestehen zu können, müssen sie die Flexibilität und die Effizienz ihrer Produktion erhöhen und Herstellungskosten durch Reduzierung des Ressourceneinsatzes minimieren. Die Online-Qualitätskontrolle in textilen Produktionsprozessen ist aktuell wichtiger denn je.

Mahlo will zeigen, wie eine datengesteuerte Produktion Probleme in der Textilbeschichtung und -veredelung lösen kann.

I4.0-konforme Qualitätskontrollsysteme von Mahlo, die in einer modernen Textilbeschichtungsanlage installiert sind, zeigen die Vielfalt der Möglichkeiten zur Produktionssteuerung. Um unterschiedlichen Anforderungen gerecht zu werden, hat Mahlo ein breites Portfolio an intelligenten Sensoren und Messrahmen im Qualiscan QMS-System, die online Produkt- und Prozessparameter wie Flächengewicht, Auftragsgewicht, Dicke, Feuchtegehalt, Bahntemperatur, Restfeuchte, Abluftfeuchte, Luftdurchlässigkeit etc. in den verschiedenen Phasen der Produktion erfassen.

Extrem steigende Energiepreise und zunehmende Unsicherheit in fast allen Industriezweigen: Viele produzierende Textilunternehmen stehen heute vor großen Herausforderungen. Um auf dem Markt bestehen zu können, müssen sie die Flexibilität und die Effizienz ihrer Produktion erhöhen und Herstellungskosten durch Reduzierung des Ressourceneinsatzes minimieren. Die Online-Qualitätskontrolle in textilen Produktionsprozessen ist aktuell wichtiger denn je.

Mahlo will zeigen, wie eine datengesteuerte Produktion Probleme in der Textilbeschichtung und -veredelung lösen kann.

I4.0-konforme Qualitätskontrollsysteme von Mahlo, die in einer modernen Textilbeschichtungsanlage installiert sind, zeigen die Vielfalt der Möglichkeiten zur Produktionssteuerung. Um unterschiedlichen Anforderungen gerecht zu werden, hat Mahlo ein breites Portfolio an intelligenten Sensoren und Messrahmen im Qualiscan QMS-System, die online Produkt- und Prozessparameter wie Flächengewicht, Auftragsgewicht, Dicke, Feuchtegehalt, Bahntemperatur, Restfeuchte, Abluftfeuchte, Luftdurchlässigkeit etc. in den verschiedenen Phasen der Produktion erfassen.

Die Messwerte werden direkt in den Echtzeitprozessoren der Sensoren verarbeitet. Die fertigen Messdaten werden intern in einem intuitiven Steuerungsdisplay visualisiert oder über Schnittstellen (OPC-UA, Modbus etc.) an ein externes Netzwerk übertragen. Die implementierten Regelungsalgorithmen interagieren direkt mit den entsprechenden Aktoren der Textilbeschichtungsanlage und reduzieren die Abweichung vom Sollwert. So entsteht ein gleichmäßigeres Endprodukt. Dies ermöglicht optimierte Sollwertvorgaben und führt neben einer besseren Produktqualität zu deutlichen Einsparungen bei Rohstoffen und Energiekosten. Zudem steigen Prozesssicherheit und Produktionsdurchsatz. Neben der Online-Kontrolle der oben genannten Parameter ist die Bereitstellung detaillierter historischer Daten eine wichtige Funktion jedes Qualitätskontrollsystems.

Durch einen vereinfachten und direkten Datenaustausch kann der Endanwender jederzeit nachvollziehen, wo und vor allem wie sein Produkt gefertigt wird. Damit sei nicht nur eine reibungslose Wertschöpfungskette gewährleistet, so Wulbeck. Der Endverbraucher kann auch sicher sein, dass sein Stoff immer mit den richtigen Parametern produziert wird. "Diese Sicherheit ist in diesen unsicheren Zeiten von hohem Wert."

Source:

Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG

Photo Jandali/IFCO
19.01.2023

Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) fully booked

IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection taking place from February 8th to 11th, 2023 is fully booked. Over 600 exhibitors present themselves on 45,000 square meters in the Istanbul Exhibition Center and will be giving an overview of the new collections in the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, sportswear, night dresses, wedding dresses, lingerie, socks, leather and furs in 9 halls.

The CORE İSTANBUL, the new designer space at IFCO, will showcase the latest creations from Istanbul Fashion Week designers, such as Arzu Karpol, Aslı Filinta, Ceren Ocak, Gül Ağış, Çiğdem Akın etc. At IFCO Brands market leaders such as İpekyol, Damat, Kiğılı, Altınyıldız, B&G Store, Lufian, Jakamen or Tudors fly the flag and use the trade fair as a platform to expand their international customer network. LinExpo, a separate platform for lingerie and hosiery at IFCO, presents 140 manufacturers and FashionIST offers a wide range of wedding dresses, evening wear and suits, over 100 brands are shown here.

IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection taking place from February 8th to 11th, 2023 is fully booked. Over 600 exhibitors present themselves on 45,000 square meters in the Istanbul Exhibition Center and will be giving an overview of the new collections in the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, sportswear, night dresses, wedding dresses, lingerie, socks, leather and furs in 9 halls.

The CORE İSTANBUL, the new designer space at IFCO, will showcase the latest creations from Istanbul Fashion Week designers, such as Arzu Karpol, Aslı Filinta, Ceren Ocak, Gül Ağış, Çiğdem Akın etc. At IFCO Brands market leaders such as İpekyol, Damat, Kiğılı, Altınyıldız, B&G Store, Lufian, Jakamen or Tudors fly the flag and use the trade fair as a platform to expand their international customer network. LinExpo, a separate platform for lingerie and hosiery at IFCO, presents 140 manufacturers and FashionIST offers a wide range of wedding dresses, evening wear and suits, over 100 brands are shown here.

IFCO Sourcing offers the opportunity to network with manufacturing companies such as Talu, Zevigas, Bozkurt, Bilce Tekstil, Gelişim, Karar, Akademi, Bozpaor Demezoğlu. These international manufacturers provide insight into their performance profile in terms of production, delivery times, etc.
The manufacturing sector is an important branch of the economy for the industry, over 80% of the companies in Türkiye are active in this sector. Many competitive advantages result from production in Türkiye, such as short delivery times, the possibility of small minimum order quantities, high production quality, young and well-trained employees. However, Türkiye also has a lively and creative design scene and high-quality fashion brands that are redefining the image of "Made in Türkiye". IFCO brings these brands to the stage and puts the Turkish fashion world in a new light.

The program offers seminars and lectures. The special focus is on the topic of sustainability, which is curated by Ekoteks Laboratorium, the association's sustainability institute. Accademia de la Moda and WGSN give latest trend information. Up to ten shows will take place on the catwalk in the Fashion Show Center, including presentations showcasing their latest collections.

In combination with Texhibition, the trade fair for fabrics, trimmings and yarns, which takes place from March 8th to 10th, 2023 in the Istanbul Exhibition Center, ITKIB / IHKIB offers with IFCO the complete offer for the international textile industry and trade.

Source:

Jandali/IFCO

18.01.2023

SHIMA SEIKI presents WHOLEGARMENT® knitting at Pitti Filati

SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A., Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerized knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., will exhibit at the 92nd edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy. Products exhibited will include the new SWG-XR®154 and N.SVR®183 computerized flat knitting machines as well as APEXFiz® design software.

SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A., Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerized knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., will exhibit at the 92nd edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy. Products exhibited will include the new SWG-XR®154 and N.SVR®183 computerized flat knitting machines as well as APEXFiz® design software.

As pioneer of seam-free WHOLEGARMENT® knitting, SHIMA SEIKI has been setting the standard almost exclusively with nearly 30 years of experience in complete garment technology. Now that benchmark has been raised once again with its new SWG-XR® flagship WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine. SWG-XR® features 4 needle beds for all-needle knitting of high quality WHOLEGARMENT® products using the company's original SlideNeedle®. SWG-XR® features a renewed sinker system and a compact, light-weight carriage featuring 4 systems as well as auto yarn carriers. All contribute to increased productivity of more than 25% over the previous MACH2®XS machine, as well as increased product range using a wider variety of yarn for supporting knits for all seasons, and higher quality for knitting beautiful fabrics and silhouettes; even items that were impossible to knit with the MACH2® series. SWG-XR® sets new standards for the next generation of waste-free, sustainable WHOLEGARMENT® knitting.

A new proposal in WHOLEGARMENT® knitting will also be introduced in the form of the N.SVR®183 WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine. SHIMA SEIKI's global standard in shaped knitting, the N.SVR® series now features a model for producing WHOLEGARMENT® knitwear using every other needle in ultrafine gauge. N.SVR®183 is equipped with the R2CARRIAGE® system and a compact, lightweight carriage for even higher productivity. Shown in 21G at Pitti Filati 92, N.SVR®183 is the ideal machine for flexible, entry-level WHOLEGARMENT® production, with the versatility to respond to fluctuating market demand.

APEXFiz® subscription-based design software supports 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. APEXFiz® thereby helps to realize sustainability and digitally transform the fashion supply chain.

Source:

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.

(c) Iluna Group
18.01.2023

Iluna Group returns to Interfilière

For the SS24 Iluna focuses on the most precious lightness and intangibility with its Ultralight series of jacquardtronic laces reminiscent of the delicacy of Leavers.
This season, responsible developments did not stop at responsible ingredients and processes; in fact, the company focused on the circular economy! The stylistic research started from the company's historical archive, to give life to a collection that revisits the proposals in a "modern classic" key.
 
The company's design team recreated the iconic designs of the line, the heart of the Black Label proposal, ILUNA's signature line offering the finest laces. Focusing on upcycling, the team reworked archival stocks, creating new value through finishings, and reweaving from scratch only the missing widths in order to present a complete, coordinated underwear/nightwear range from allovers to galoons.

For the SS24 Iluna focuses on the most precious lightness and intangibility with its Ultralight series of jacquardtronic laces reminiscent of the delicacy of Leavers.
This season, responsible developments did not stop at responsible ingredients and processes; in fact, the company focused on the circular economy! The stylistic research started from the company's historical archive, to give life to a collection that revisits the proposals in a "modern classic" key.
 
The company's design team recreated the iconic designs of the line, the heart of the Black Label proposal, ILUNA's signature line offering the finest laces. Focusing on upcycling, the team reworked archival stocks, creating new value through finishings, and reweaving from scratch only the missing widths in order to present a complete, coordinated underwear/nightwear range from allovers to galoons.


For the SS24 season the Iluna team continues its developments with GOTS-certified organic cotton in its galoons and allovers, to add a natural touch to its Green Label line.
Among the ingredients chosen by Iluna Group are: Renycle® and Q-NOVA®, both GRS-certified pre-consumer recycled polyamide yarns in addition to the recycled stretch ROICA™ EF by Asahi Kasei. Among the new technical developments on laces, Iluna then worked on variable elasticity modules, resulting in reinforced edges or zones of differentiated elasticity that can be variously positioned within the laces.
All this results in a comfortable, ultralight product that remains true to a high value of creativity and responsibility. The option is applicable to all the Iluna laces, with modular solutions at the customer's request on fashion items as well, where research continues on FSC-certified pre-dyed viscoses and unexpected metallic gleams with lurex.

Moreover, the continuous path through the new dimension of responsibility continues in several directions: experiments with 16 different natural dyestuffs; and continued investment in technologies that can ensure significant savings in water and energy consumption, including GREENDROP, the new GOTS-certified digital pigment printing system.
From athleisure to fashion, through lingerie to the world of high fashion, Iluna's lace continues to expand its applications, confirming its extreme versatility, remarkable performance and inimitable beauty.

More information:
ILUNA Group INTERFILIERE Paris Lace
Source:

Iluna Group

Photo: Perstorp
Ib Jensen (right) takes over from Jan Secher (left) as new CEO of Perstorp Group.
18.01.2023

Ib Jensen takes over from Jan Secher as new CEO of Perstorp Group

Effective March 1st, Ib Jensen takes over from Jan Secher as Chief Executive Officer of Perstorp Group, a specialty chemicals company headquartered in Malmö, Sweden and since 2022 part of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG).

Ib Jensen is a highly respected senior industry executive with a long career as CFO and extensive experience from M&A and integration of acquired companies, something that will be required in the next phase for Perstorp.

After more than 9 successful years as the CEO of Perstorp Group, Jan Secher has decided to step down. This decision is based on a personal direction set more than a year ago, prior to the acquisition by PCG, allowing for a full search process to be conducted for his replacement. Ib Jensen has been CFO of Perstorp for the past year and was considered the most qualified candidate based on his knowledge of the company, long term experience of the specialty chemicals industry and high level of appreciation in both Perstorp as well as in PCG. Previous experience include CFO and executive roles within Finance and IT at companies such as Arxada, Lonza, Syngenta, Danisco and LEGO.

Effective March 1st, Ib Jensen takes over from Jan Secher as Chief Executive Officer of Perstorp Group, a specialty chemicals company headquartered in Malmö, Sweden and since 2022 part of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG).

Ib Jensen is a highly respected senior industry executive with a long career as CFO and extensive experience from M&A and integration of acquired companies, something that will be required in the next phase for Perstorp.

After more than 9 successful years as the CEO of Perstorp Group, Jan Secher has decided to step down. This decision is based on a personal direction set more than a year ago, prior to the acquisition by PCG, allowing for a full search process to be conducted for his replacement. Ib Jensen has been CFO of Perstorp for the past year and was considered the most qualified candidate based on his knowledge of the company, long term experience of the specialty chemicals industry and high level of appreciation in both Perstorp as well as in PCG. Previous experience include CFO and executive roles within Finance and IT at companies such as Arxada, Lonza, Syngenta, Danisco and LEGO.

Jan Secher remains in the CEO role until March 1st and will thereafter serve as an advisor to the new CEO and the Chairman, focusing on strategy and transferring external relationships. Monica Jönsson, currently deputy CFO, will take on the role as CFO when Ib Jensen assumes the position as CEO. PCG is fully committed to the Executive Leadership Team of Perstorp and expects the team to continue the successful integration work as well as dealing with the volatile global macro situation.

More information:
Petronas
Source:

Perstorp

17.01.2023

EuroShop Start-up Hub für junge Retail Technology Unternehmen

Auch in diesem Messejahr werden kreative junge Unternehmen vom 26. Februar bis 02. März 2023 wieder die Gelegenheit haben, auf der EuroShop, The World´s No. 1 Retail Trade Fair, Entscheidern aus der internationalen Retail-Branche ihre Lösungen für einen modernen, zukunftsfähigen Handel vorzustellen und ihre Kontakte auszubauen.

Dazu wird es wieder eine eigene Präsentationsfläche, den sogenannten Start-up Hub geben, der in der Dimension Retail Technology angesiedelt ist. Die Newcomer haben die Gelegenheit, ihre Entwicklungen und Angebote beispielsweise zu künstlicher Intelligenz, Analyselösungen, In-Store-Marketing, Smart Stores, POS-Lösungen und vieles mehr zu erläutern.

Ergänzt wird die Sonderfläche durch die Start-up Stage, auf der junge Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer ihre Best Practices und aktuellen Entwicklungen aus erster Hand vorstellen.

Einige Unternehmen des Start-up Hubs im Kurzportrait:

Adapta Robotics
Adapta Robotics ist Hersteller des Roboters ERIS, der speziell für den Einzelhandel entwickelt wurde und zur automatischen Erkennung von nicht mehr vorrätigen Waren und zur Vermeidung von Regalpreisfehlern eingesetzt wird.

Auch in diesem Messejahr werden kreative junge Unternehmen vom 26. Februar bis 02. März 2023 wieder die Gelegenheit haben, auf der EuroShop, The World´s No. 1 Retail Trade Fair, Entscheidern aus der internationalen Retail-Branche ihre Lösungen für einen modernen, zukunftsfähigen Handel vorzustellen und ihre Kontakte auszubauen.

Dazu wird es wieder eine eigene Präsentationsfläche, den sogenannten Start-up Hub geben, der in der Dimension Retail Technology angesiedelt ist. Die Newcomer haben die Gelegenheit, ihre Entwicklungen und Angebote beispielsweise zu künstlicher Intelligenz, Analyselösungen, In-Store-Marketing, Smart Stores, POS-Lösungen und vieles mehr zu erläutern.

Ergänzt wird die Sonderfläche durch die Start-up Stage, auf der junge Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer ihre Best Practices und aktuellen Entwicklungen aus erster Hand vorstellen.

Einige Unternehmen des Start-up Hubs im Kurzportrait:

Adapta Robotics
Adapta Robotics ist Hersteller des Roboters ERIS, der speziell für den Einzelhandel entwickelt wurde und zur automatischen Erkennung von nicht mehr vorrätigen Waren und zur Vermeidung von Regalpreisfehlern eingesetzt wird.

brighter AI
brighter AI bietet Anonymisierungs-Lösungen für Bilder und Videos auf der Basis modernster Deep-Learning-Technologie.

CNT
CNT Technology rüstet die vorhandene Kühltechnik mit sogenannten „SmartSaver“-Molekularfiltern unkompliziert auf und kann so unerwartete Ausfälle und deren Folgen erheblich reduzieren.

Crunch Analytics
Crunch Analytics ist eine im Retail-Bereich tätige Agentur für fortgeschrittene Datenanalyse, die Entscheidungsträger dabei unterstützt, eine hohe Rentabilität und Effizienz zu erreichen sowie Umweltbelastungen zu verringern.

Envelope
Envelope ist ein auf den Einzelhandel spezialisiertes Technologie-Startup, das Supermarktketten und Unternehmen der FMCG-Branche dabei hilft, eine lückenlose Verfügbarkeit von Produkten im Regal zu gewährleisten.

Freshflow
Freshflow ist eine KI-gestützte Bestelllösung für den Lebensmitteleinzelhandel, die eigens für die besonderen Herausforderungen im Handel mit Frischware entwickelt wurde.

GoodMaps
GoodMaps bietet eine branchenführende Navigations- und Karten-Technologie für die barrierefreie und integrative Wegweisung in Räumen und im Außenbereich per App.

GreenBill
GreenBill ermöglicht es Unternehmen, digitale Belege auszustellen. Im Gegensatz zu vergleichbaren Anbietern benötigt GreenBill keine Schnittstelle zu Kassensystemen, sondern kann ähnlich wie ein Drucker an jede Kasse angeschlossen werden.

Magenes
Magenes ist eine datenbasierte PLM- und Supplier Collaboration-Plattform. Mit Hilfe von KI-gesteuerten Auswertungen und Empfehlungen sowie durch eine nahtlose Integration in bestehende IT-Ökosysteme hilft die Plattform bei der Entwicklung, Planung und Lieferung der nächsten Kollektion.

Nomitri
Nomitri ist ein KI-Softwareunternehmen aus Berlin, das aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse auf dem Gebiet des eingebetteten, visuellen Deep Learning für innovative Lösungen im Einzelhandel und Quick Commerce nutzt.

Olmaya
Olmaya ist eine Stiftung, die eine Brücke zwischen israelischen Retail Technology Unternehmen und dem Weltmarkt schlagen will. Am Stand von Olmaya haben deshalb zehn innovative Start-ups aus Israel die Möglichkeit, ihre Entwicklungen dem Messe-Publikum vorzustellen. Die Start-ups kommen aus dem Hardware- und Software-Bereich und wollen die Einzelhandelsbranche nachhaltig verändern. Die ausgewählten Unternehmen stellen dabei nur einen Ausschnitt der lebendigen und dynamischen Startup-Szene in Israel dar.

Oriient
Oriient ist ein hochpräzises lndoor-Navigationssystem für den Einzelhandel und Smart Buildings, das den Besuch im Laden verbessern möchte.

Purcell
Das S1 von Purcell ist ein plastikfreies, intelligentes Spender- und Nachfüllsystem für Lebensmittel und Produkte des täglichen Bedarfs.

Redimi
Die Redimi GmbH ist ein deutsches Start-up, das Anfang 2022 in Berlin mit der Vision gegründet wurde, die Branche der digitalen Geschenkkarten und Coupons im Einzelhandel sowie im E-Commerce zu modernisieren.

Snapfix
Snapfix ist eine Aufgabenverwaltungs-Plattform, mit der Wartungsaufgaben in Geschäften und Einkaufszentren von überall gesteuert werden können.

Sykell
Sykell steht für zeitgemäße und nachhaltige Mehrwegverpackungen im Einzelhandel. Die Mehrweg-Lösung „Einfach Mehrweg“ sorgt für die effiziente Erfüllung der Mehrwegpflicht nach §33 VerpackG, indem es innovative Mehrwegbehälter und ein offenes und zentral gesteuertes Pool-System anbietet.

TareTag
TareTag bringt mittels eines QR-Codes, der dauerhaft auf einem Mehrweg-Gefäß angebracht wird, Verpackungsinformationen auf ein digitales Etikett.

Tokinomo
Tokinomo ist ein Regalwerberoboter, der Produkte ins Rampenlicht stellt und eine völlig andere Art der Markenkommunikation am Point of Sale ermöglicht.

Viziotix
Viziotix bietet eine leistungsstarke Barcode Scanning-Software für den Einzelhandel.

Mehr Informationen zu den Unternehmen finden Sie hier.

Source:

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

 

17.01.2023

ECHA adds nine hazardous chemicals to Candidate List

ECHA has added nine chemicals to the Candidate List because of their hazardous properties. They are used for example in flame retardants, paints and coatings, inks and toners, coating products, plasticisers and in the manufacture of textile, leather or fur and paper.

Entries added to the Candidate List on 17 January 2023:

  • 1,1'-[ethane-1,2-diylbisoxy]bis[2,4,6-tribromobenzene]
  • 2,2',6,6'-tetrabromo-4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol
  • 4,4'-sulphonyldiphenol
  • Barium diboron tetraoxide
  • Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof
  • Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
  • Melamine
  • Perfluoroheptanoic acid and its salts
  • reaction mass of 2,2,3,3,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-4-(1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropan-2-yl)morpholine and 2,2,3,3,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-4-(heptafluoropropyl)morpholine

Information on these substances' uses and reasons for inclusion on the Candidate List is available here.

 

ECHA has added nine chemicals to the Candidate List because of their hazardous properties. They are used for example in flame retardants, paints and coatings, inks and toners, coating products, plasticisers and in the manufacture of textile, leather or fur and paper.

Entries added to the Candidate List on 17 January 2023:

  • 1,1'-[ethane-1,2-diylbisoxy]bis[2,4,6-tribromobenzene]
  • 2,2',6,6'-tetrabromo-4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol
  • 4,4'-sulphonyldiphenol
  • Barium diboron tetraoxide
  • Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof
  • Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
  • Melamine
  • Perfluoroheptanoic acid and its salts
  • reaction mass of 2,2,3,3,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-4-(1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropan-2-yl)morpholine and 2,2,3,3,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-4-(heptafluoropropyl)morpholine

Information on these substances' uses and reasons for inclusion on the Candidate List is available here.

 

More information:
ECHA chemicals hazardous
Source:

European Chemicals Agency

(c) FET Ltd
17.01.2023

FET looks forward following sucessful year

Fibre Extrusion Technology Limited (FET) of Leeds, England, a supplier of laboratory and pilot melt spinning systems, is celebrating a record breaking year of sales and product innovation. “Sales revenue for 2022 has easily beaten our previous high” said FET Managing Director, Richard Slack “and the research projects we have collaborated in have become increasingly challenging in terms of technical specification.”

Prestigious new projects during 2022 included a multifilament melt spinning line for Senbis Polymer Innovations, Netherlands enabling the development of textile fibres from recycled polymers or biopolymers; a FET-200LAB wet spinning system at the University of Manchester which will play a major part in advanced materials research in collaboration with the renowned Henry Royce Institute; and a FET-103 Monofilament line for RHEON LABS of London to help develop a hyper viscoelastic fibre from RHEON™ which displays high strain-rate sensitive properties. The latter two of these examples were aided by significant UK grants to develop advanced materials.

Fibre Extrusion Technology Limited (FET) of Leeds, England, a supplier of laboratory and pilot melt spinning systems, is celebrating a record breaking year of sales and product innovation. “Sales revenue for 2022 has easily beaten our previous high” said FET Managing Director, Richard Slack “and the research projects we have collaborated in have become increasingly challenging in terms of technical specification.”

Prestigious new projects during 2022 included a multifilament melt spinning line for Senbis Polymer Innovations, Netherlands enabling the development of textile fibres from recycled polymers or biopolymers; a FET-200LAB wet spinning system at the University of Manchester which will play a major part in advanced materials research in collaboration with the renowned Henry Royce Institute; and a FET-103 Monofilament line for RHEON LABS of London to help develop a hyper viscoelastic fibre from RHEON™ which displays high strain-rate sensitive properties. The latter two of these examples were aided by significant UK grants to develop advanced materials.

FET is now looking forward to 2023 with a record order book. The company’s newly opened Fibre Development Centre features over £1.5 million investment in customer laboratory systems that will further enable fibre trials and product R&D. Three new polymer types were developed with clients in 2022 and several more are lined up in 2023, which is expected to bring the total of different polymer types to more than 40 in multifilament, monofilament and nonwoven formats.

FET will be exhibiting at two major exhibitions in 2023; INDEX 23, a leading Nonwovens show at Geneva in April; and ITMA, Milan, an international textile and garment technology exhibition in June.

Source:

FET Ltd

17.01.2023

Freudenberg Performance Materials: New brand for filter media

Freudenberg Performance Materials announces the launch of Filtura, its new product brand for filter media solutions. Filtura is a comprehensive portfolio of innovative high-performance filter media products and customized solutions for air and liquid filtration. The company is debuting Filtura at Filtech, the international trade fair for the filtration technology industry, in Cologne in February 2023.

Freudenberg Performance Materials’ established Colback®, Enka®solutions, Evolon®, Karbofil and Lutradur® brands are being brought together under the Filtura brand. With the new brand, the specialist for technical textiles is pooling its know-how more effectively across products lines and giving innovations for the filter media market a further boost. Filtura will enable Freudenberg Performance Materials to extend its position in this market.

Freudenberg Performance Materials announces the launch of Filtura, its new product brand for filter media solutions. Filtura is a comprehensive portfolio of innovative high-performance filter media products and customized solutions for air and liquid filtration. The company is debuting Filtura at Filtech, the international trade fair for the filtration technology industry, in Cologne in February 2023.

Freudenberg Performance Materials’ established Colback®, Enka®solutions, Evolon®, Karbofil and Lutradur® brands are being brought together under the Filtura brand. With the new brand, the specialist for technical textiles is pooling its know-how more effectively across products lines and giving innovations for the filter media market a further boost. Filtura will enable Freudenberg Performance Materials to extend its position in this market.

Source:

Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding SE & Co. KG

17.01.2023

EU agreement on deforestation-free supply chains

The viscose fibre manufacturer Kelheim Fibres - exclusively using FSC® or PEFCTM certified pulps exclusively from sustainably managed sources - welcomes the preliminary political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on an EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains. The new rules, adopted at the end of 2022, are intended to prevent goods that cause forest degradation or deforestation from being placed on the EU market.

As one of the largest economies worldwide, the EU is a major consumer of wood-based raw materials. Therefore, the new law can significantly contribute to reducing global deforestation and forest degradation as well as protecting threatened forest areas.

The viscose fibre manufacturer Kelheim Fibres - exclusively using FSC® or PEFCTM certified pulps exclusively from sustainably managed sources - welcomes the preliminary political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on an EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains. The new rules, adopted at the end of 2022, are intended to prevent goods that cause forest degradation or deforestation from being placed on the EU market.

As one of the largest economies worldwide, the EU is a major consumer of wood-based raw materials. Therefore, the new law can significantly contribute to reducing global deforestation and forest degradation as well as protecting threatened forest areas.

“Wood is an incredibly versatile and valuable renewable resource and the basis for countless products. Our viscose fibres are just one example – they offer an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic materials in various applications and are thus a promising material for the future. Of course, this only applies if the production of our raw materials does not take place at the expense of our earth's natural forest resources. These forests are a bastion of biodiversity and climate protection for our entire planet and must be protected at all costs. No one can escape this responsibility," says Craig Barker, CEO at Kelheim Fibres.

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Kelheim Fibres GmbH

Photo HeiQ Materials AGHugo Boss
BOSS x HeiQ AeoniQ™ Polo Shirt
16.01.2023

HUGO BOSS: First Polo Shirt with HeiQ AeoniQ™ fiber

The German premium fashion company HUGO BOSS presents the first product made with HeiQ AeoniQ™ fiber - a seamless high-performance Polo Shirt.

The product is crafted with 87% HeiQ AeoniQ™, a cellulosic yarn created from certified wood pulp, one of the many renewable raw materials it can be made of, featuring the same performance attributes as polyester.
 
This new style is part of the BOSS Green collection line, designed for urban environments with BOSS’ renowned performance-driven qualities and worn by Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini. 

The German premium fashion company HUGO BOSS presents the first product made with HeiQ AeoniQ™ fiber - a seamless high-performance Polo Shirt.

The product is crafted with 87% HeiQ AeoniQ™, a cellulosic yarn created from certified wood pulp, one of the many renewable raw materials it can be made of, featuring the same performance attributes as polyester.
 
This new style is part of the BOSS Green collection line, designed for urban environments with BOSS’ renowned performance-driven qualities and worn by Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini. 

More information:
Hugo Boss HeiQ AeoniQ polyester
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HeiQ Materials AG

Photo CHT Gruppe
16.01.2023

CHT TEXTILE SOLUTIONS - Smart approaches to energy cost reduction and climate protection

Within its TEXTILE SOLUTIONS, the CHT Group has developed solution approaches for manufacturing companies in the textile value chain that have to use a lot of energy for their production. This is intended to compensate high energy costs and make a positive contribution to climate protection.Application specialists work with customers to develop individual savings potentials that are specifically tailored to the production facilities and requirements. Thus, depending on the process, fabric and machine, energy savings of up to 30% can be achieved with the use of innovative CHT textile auxiliaries, dyes/pigments and the corresponding process optimisations. In addition, the numerous concepts and optimally matched products can minimise water consumption or shorten the process time.


Energy-efficient cold bleaching instead of pad-steam bleaching processes in continuous pretreatment and the 4SUCCESS process for energy-efficient and resource-saving pretreatment and dyeing of cotton help to save energy. Likewise, the use of polymer binders, which do not require energy-intensive fixation, saves energy.

Within its TEXTILE SOLUTIONS, the CHT Group has developed solution approaches for manufacturing companies in the textile value chain that have to use a lot of energy for their production. This is intended to compensate high energy costs and make a positive contribution to climate protection.Application specialists work with customers to develop individual savings potentials that are specifically tailored to the production facilities and requirements. Thus, depending on the process, fabric and machine, energy savings of up to 30% can be achieved with the use of innovative CHT textile auxiliaries, dyes/pigments and the corresponding process optimisations. In addition, the numerous concepts and optimally matched products can minimise water consumption or shorten the process time.


Energy-efficient cold bleaching instead of pad-steam bleaching processes in continuous pretreatment and the 4SUCCESS process for energy-efficient and resource-saving pretreatment and dyeing of cotton help to save energy. Likewise, the use of polymer binders, which do not require energy-intensive fixation, saves energy.

Efficient pretreatment with the new polymer technology CPT (Comb Polymer Technology) achieves good cleaning effects even with low liquor ratios and thus less water to heat up. To save costs for energy-consuming heating, there is also the gentle low-temperature fixation in the easy care finishing. The OrganIQ EMS Jeans system enables jeans finishing with a reduced application temperature compared to standard processes.

With TIME BOOST, a process for fast polyester dyeing processes, not only significant energy but also time savings are achieved by omitting pre-washing and by shortening heating and migration times. SHORT CUT also leads to shorter process times when dyeing polyamide.

To avoid cost-intensive intermediate drying, the CHT Group offers the SCREEN-2-SCREEN with PRINTPERFEKT S2S which facilitates printing in a wet-on-wet technology.

In addition to numerous other products, the CHT Group also offers its customers digital tools to optimally support process optimizations. The "BEZAKTIV Soaping Advisor" calculation program within the CHT Textile Dyes app can be used to evaluate and improve dyeing and soaping processes in a simple and target-oriented way.

Source:

CHT Group

(c) MUNICH FABRIC START
13.01.2023

MUNICH FABRIC START announces programme for upcoming event

The Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH announces the programme for the upcoming editions of MUNICH FABRIC START (24 to 26 January 2023) and BLUEZONE & KEYHOUSE (24 and 25 January 2023).
From 24 to 26 January 2023, visitors can expect a range of the latest trends, fabric, accessories and denim highlights from around 900 international exhibitors, an event programme with expert panels, keynotes and trend lectures, as well as numerous networking opportunities.

Economic Environment
Conflicts, inflation, recession, energy crisis, massive inequality, climate change - how companies can position themselves securely in a volatile market environment - this is deciphered by trend analyst David Shah in his key note "Self-Empowerment" and numerous industry experts, futurologists and leading fashion editors in the lecture series "The Status Quo of Fashion" by strategy and communication consultants Alex Vogt and Jana Kern.

The Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH announces the programme for the upcoming editions of MUNICH FABRIC START (24 to 26 January 2023) and BLUEZONE & KEYHOUSE (24 and 25 January 2023).
From 24 to 26 January 2023, visitors can expect a range of the latest trends, fabric, accessories and denim highlights from around 900 international exhibitors, an event programme with expert panels, keynotes and trend lectures, as well as numerous networking opportunities.

Economic Environment
Conflicts, inflation, recession, energy crisis, massive inequality, climate change - how companies can position themselves securely in a volatile market environment - this is deciphered by trend analyst David Shah in his key note "Self-Empowerment" and numerous industry experts, futurologists and leading fashion editors in the lecture series "The Status Quo of Fashion" by strategy and communication consultants Alex Vogt and Jana Kern.

Next to David Shah (View-Publications), the panel will include Siems Luckwaldt (CAPITAL and BUSINESS PUNK, RTL Germany), Shamin Vogel (WeAr Global Magazine), Ben Hanson (The Interline), Maria Cristina Pavarini (The SPIN OFF) and Carl Tillessen (DMI)

Digital Era
From digital colour apps, digital twins and virtual models to 3D simulation and virtual dressing rooms - the world of digital fashion will not only be discussed in numerous lectures in Munich, but also brought to life in the new Assyst Experience. Whether it's Carola Seybold, Head of Global Key Accounts at Pantone, Jan Hilger from Roland Berger, Arndt Johannes from Verce, Dr. Stefan Hauswiesner, CEO of Reactive Reality or the experts of the panel "Textilfabrik X.0 - New Marketing Buzz Words or One Step Ahead": everyone will be looking at virtual fashion from a different angle and providing insights into the latest state of the art. In her trend presentation "The weird & wonderful world of fashion cores" at BLUEZONE, Angela Velasquez (Rivet) sheds light on how viral TikTok trends are reshaping denim merchandising.

Sustainable Future
Digitisation and sustainability - the third major theme of the event programme - could not be more closely intertwined. Lisa Lang, Director of Policy & EU Affairs Orchestrator of EIT Climate KIC in an interview with Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate) kicks things off about the importance of a green transformation for the industry. Other topics in focus: Liv Simpliciano from Fashion Revolution gives an overview of where the world's biggest fashion brands and retailers stand in terms of transparency. Tricia Carey from Renewcell, David Shah (View-Publications), Lien van der Schueren and Guy Buyle (CISUTAC & HEREWEAR), Mateusz Wielopolski (Circulix) and Mario Malzacher (Circular.Fashion) critically discuss whether the circular economy is really the solution for everything or just a placebo. Circular ecosystems are also presented by Franziska von Becker from Hachmeister & Partner.

The race of the new sustainable materials of the future will be opened by Kirsi Terho from Infinited Fiber, Kuben Edwards from Onezero8, Marianne Uddman from Trustrace and Simon Angel, Sustainable Innovations Curator of MUNICH FABRIC START in a panel discussion with Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate). New products for a sustainable future in the denim industry will be discussed at BLUEZONE.
Another highlight: In cooperation with the Transformers Foundation, an expert panel will also be held at BLUEZONE on both days of the trade show.

Trends Spring.Summer 2024
Gerd Müller-Thomkins, Carl Tillessen and Niels Holger Wien from the Deutsches Mode Institut (DMI) see a "vibe shift" - a turning point. They will analyse what this means for fashion in their trend presentation on Wednesday. The Women's Fashion Trends SS 24 with the must haves of the season will be analysed by Karin Schmitz from the Trend Forecast Institute Peclers Paris - from the glamorous appearance in everyday life, to the play with gender identity, to simplicity combined with functionality and mobility.

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MUNICH FABRIC START / KERN. Consulting

13.01.2023

MS Printing Solutions and JK Group announce Christopher Bernat as General Manager

MS Printing Solutions and JK Group announce the appointment of Christopher Bernat as General Manager of North America and the Caribbean markets. He will be the main point of contact for overall business in the region. Chris joins MS Printing Solutions and JK Group with over 20 years of industry experience.

He was Director of Sales at Sawgrass Technologies prior to starting Vapor Apparel in 2004. He currently serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of Printing United and resides in Charleston, South Carolina.

MS Printing Solutions and JK Group announce the appointment of Christopher Bernat as General Manager of North America and the Caribbean markets. He will be the main point of contact for overall business in the region. Chris joins MS Printing Solutions and JK Group with over 20 years of industry experience.

He was Director of Sales at Sawgrass Technologies prior to starting Vapor Apparel in 2004. He currently serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of Printing United and resides in Charleston, South Carolina.

Source:

JK Group SpA

13.01.2023

Source Fashion: New international fashion sourcing platform in UK

The international fashion sourcing platform Source Fashion, taking place from 12th – 14th February at Olympia London, has announced a compelling line-up of country pavilions and over 150 audited, quality manufacturers from around the world including Peru, India, China, Pakistan, Italy, Spain, Greece, North Macedonia,  the UAE, Madagascar, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, the UK and many more who will join the inaugural show, which runs parallel to Pure London.

Bringing a textile pavilion to the UK for the first time, the Peru Pavilion will showcase six manufacturers specialising in high-quality alpaca wool from the raw material right through to garment production, as well as cotton and other natural mixtures.

The international fashion sourcing platform Source Fashion, taking place from 12th – 14th February at Olympia London, has announced a compelling line-up of country pavilions and over 150 audited, quality manufacturers from around the world including Peru, India, China, Pakistan, Italy, Spain, Greece, North Macedonia,  the UAE, Madagascar, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, the UK and many more who will join the inaugural show, which runs parallel to Pure London.

Bringing a textile pavilion to the UK for the first time, the Peru Pavilion will showcase six manufacturers specialising in high-quality alpaca wool from the raw material right through to garment production, as well as cotton and other natural mixtures.

The main Indian Pavilion at this year’s Source Fashion, in collaboration with the Wool and Woollens Export Promotion Council, will showcase 20 established garment and textile exporters specialising in wool, woollen and acrylic fibres. The exhibitors will be showing full garments including men’s, women’s and kidswear as well as a selection of fabrics and raw materials. These exhibitors are regular export partners to the UK retail industry and already work with some big retailers in white label production.

The China Pavilion will present a selection of high-quality Chinese manufacturers ranging from full garment manufacturing through to raw materials, fabrics, cashmere and components.

Other producers and manufacturers attending Source Fashion from across Europe and the UK include:

  • Mivania - an Italian knitwear manufacturer producing garments in 100% cashmere and cashmere blends.
  • SATCoL (Salvation Army Trading Company) - a charity-owned textiles collector in the UK, actively working with retailers to reduce their carbon footprints.
  • Kusilas - a Spanish company monitoring all the stages of the production process.
  • Prime Casual - based in Leicester, UK, they specialise in the design and manufacture of ladies clothing from fast fashion, wholesale to bespoke tailoring.
  • Athos Pallas - a fashion and textile agency located in Thessaloniki, Greece.

 

Source:

Source Fashion by Hyve / Good Results PR

(c) adidas AG
SS23 Melbourne Tennis Collection - Felix Auger Aliassime
13.01.2023

adidas introduces the new SS23 Melbourne Tennis Collection

  • adidas unveils its SS23 Melbourne Tennis Collection – an apparel range fit for performance
  • Inspired by plants and florals, the collection features bold prints, vibrant colorways and a moiré effect textile
  • The adidas SS23 Melbourne Tennis Collection will be available from Jan 13 2023

adidas launches its new SS23 Melbourne Tennis Collection, a range of performance apparel featuring striking colorful prints, inspired by plant life and nature. Select pieces feature a contrast-color mesh layering that when in motion creates a moiré effect and helps to mask the player’s movements and positioning on court.

With the help of innovation, adidas is seeing possibilities in turning towards new resources. For these products adidas turned to a greenhouse gas technology. It uses captured industrial emissions as a new material feedstock. CO2 is fermented into ethanol which constitutes 30% by weight of a polyester yarn. adidas knitted this yarn into various products and now this carbon-based ethanol makes up a minimum of 15% by weight of these garments.

  • adidas unveils its SS23 Melbourne Tennis Collection – an apparel range fit for performance
  • Inspired by plants and florals, the collection features bold prints, vibrant colorways and a moiré effect textile
  • The adidas SS23 Melbourne Tennis Collection will be available from Jan 13 2023

adidas launches its new SS23 Melbourne Tennis Collection, a range of performance apparel featuring striking colorful prints, inspired by plant life and nature. Select pieces feature a contrast-color mesh layering that when in motion creates a moiré effect and helps to mask the player’s movements and positioning on court.

With the help of innovation, adidas is seeing possibilities in turning towards new resources. For these products adidas turned to a greenhouse gas technology. It uses captured industrial emissions as a new material feedstock. CO2 is fermented into ethanol which constitutes 30% by weight of a polyester yarn. adidas knitted this yarn into various products and now this carbon-based ethanol makes up a minimum of 15% by weight of these garments.

In addition, the collection also utilizes HEAT.RDY and Aeroready technologies. HEAT.RDY technology is designed to maximize airflow and optimize sweat distribution, while AEROREADY is powered by moisture-wicking fabric that absorbs sweat quickly for a dry feeling, helping players to move freely and comfortably on court.

The SS23 Melbourne Tennis Collection will be premiered on court by adidas athletes, including Stefanos Tsitsipas, Felix Auger Aliassime, Garbiñe Muguruza, Qiang Wang and Maria Sakkari.

The SS23 Melbourne Tennis Collection will be available from Jan 13.

More information:
adidas Sportswear polyester yarns
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adidas AG

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13.01.2023

Zünd: New subsidiary in Spain

As of the beginning of 2023, Zünd Systemtechnik AG acquired its long-standing sales partner Sign-Tronic S.A, which is based in Barcelona.

Sign-Tronic S.A. has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Zünd Systemtechnik AG since the start of 2023 and now operates under the name Zund Ibérica. Sign-Tronic S.A. was established in 1990 and has been an official sales and service partner of Zünd Systemtechnik AG since 1994. Zund Ibérica serves numerous customers in Spain, Portugal and Andorra.

Jordi Lorente is the new CEO of Zund Ibérica. For the time being, he will be actively supported by the previous co-owner and Managing Director Flemming Jensen. Rosa Miralles, also a co-owner, will continue to work in an executive capacity at Zund Ibérica.

As of the beginning of 2023, Zünd Systemtechnik AG acquired its long-standing sales partner Sign-Tronic S.A, which is based in Barcelona.

Sign-Tronic S.A. has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Zünd Systemtechnik AG since the start of 2023 and now operates under the name Zund Ibérica. Sign-Tronic S.A. was established in 1990 and has been an official sales and service partner of Zünd Systemtechnik AG since 1994. Zund Ibérica serves numerous customers in Spain, Portugal and Andorra.

Jordi Lorente is the new CEO of Zund Ibérica. For the time being, he will be actively supported by the previous co-owner and Managing Director Flemming Jensen. Rosa Miralles, also a co-owner, will continue to work in an executive capacity at Zund Ibérica.

Zund Ibérica currently employs 15 people. With more than 1,000 cutters installed, Zund Ibérica is one of the most experienced distributors of both digital cutting systems and software and workflow solutions on the Iberian market. It has its own showroom, which allows customers and interested parties to experience the many possibilities of Zünd’s digital cutting technology in person. Its staff consists of proven experts in consulting, training, installation, and service.

Source:

Zünd Systemtechnik AG

Photo: Carbios
13.01.2023

Carbios and Novozymes deepen collaboration in biorecycling of PET

Carbios and Novozymes announced an exclusive long-term global strategic partnership. This major agreement ensures the long-term production and supply of Carbios’ proprietary PET-degrading enzymes at an industrial scale for the world’s first biological PET-recycling plant due to start production in 2025 in Longlaville (France), as well as Carbios’ future licensee customers.
 
Carbios and Novozymes have had a partnership since 2019 to develop enzyme-based solutions and address  the sustainability challenge of plastic pollution, both within PET-recycling[1] and PLA-biodegradation[2].  Building on the current Joint Development Agreement (JDA), under the new agreement, Carbios and Novozymes will extend their collaboration to develop, optimize and produce enzymes that will subsequently be supplied by Novozymes to all licensees of Carbios’ technology.  The new agreement grants both parties exclusivity in the field of the partnership.
 

Carbios and Novozymes announced an exclusive long-term global strategic partnership. This major agreement ensures the long-term production and supply of Carbios’ proprietary PET-degrading enzymes at an industrial scale for the world’s first biological PET-recycling plant due to start production in 2025 in Longlaville (France), as well as Carbios’ future licensee customers.
 
Carbios and Novozymes have had a partnership since 2019 to develop enzyme-based solutions and address  the sustainability challenge of plastic pollution, both within PET-recycling[1] and PLA-biodegradation[2].  Building on the current Joint Development Agreement (JDA), under the new agreement, Carbios and Novozymes will extend their collaboration to develop, optimize and produce enzymes that will subsequently be supplied by Novozymes to all licensees of Carbios’ technology.  The new agreement grants both parties exclusivity in the field of the partnership.
 
The strategic partnership supports the large-scale industrial deployment of Carbios’ patented PET-recycling technology starting with Carbios’ future industrial reference unit in Longlaville (France), which will be the world’s first biological PET-recycling plant. Construction will begin later this year, and both building and operating permits having been filed with local authorities.  Production at the plant is set to start in 2025 and the processing capacity will be 50,000 tonnes of waste per year.

Source:

Carbios

13.01.2023

DyStar: Global market changes cause leadership adaptions

Yalin Xu has been appointed Managing Director and President of DyStar Group by the Board of Directors. He will be directly responsible for the management and operations of DyStar Group. Mr Xu first joined DyStar in 2010 and has since been the Executive Board Director.
 
Eric Hopmann has been redesignated as CCO (Chief Commercial Officer), with a focus on Sales and Marketing of DyStar Group. He will continue to report to Yalin Xu. Mr Hopmann was with DyStar when the company started in 1995 and has been leading various leadership positions at DyStar Group, including the most recent CEO role, to which he was appointed in 2014.
 
DyStar’s leadership change is in response to the rapid global market changes, and to enable the group to accelerate growth and drive productivity. The group wants to streamline their operations and better utilise resources efficiently across the network.

Yalin Xu has been appointed Managing Director and President of DyStar Group by the Board of Directors. He will be directly responsible for the management and operations of DyStar Group. Mr Xu first joined DyStar in 2010 and has since been the Executive Board Director.
 
Eric Hopmann has been redesignated as CCO (Chief Commercial Officer), with a focus on Sales and Marketing of DyStar Group. He will continue to report to Yalin Xu. Mr Hopmann was with DyStar when the company started in 1995 and has been leading various leadership positions at DyStar Group, including the most recent CEO role, to which he was appointed in 2014.
 
DyStar’s leadership change is in response to the rapid global market changes, and to enable the group to accelerate growth and drive productivity. The group wants to streamline their operations and better utilise resources efficiently across the network.

More information:
DyStar
Source:

DyStar Singapore Pte Ltd

11.01.2023

Trevira CS: Rückblick 2022 anlässlich der Heimtextil

Das zurückliegende Jahr war von Krisen gekennzeichnet: Die anhaltende Corona Pandemie, gestörte Lieferketten sowie die durch den Ukrainekrieg ausgelöste Energiekrise prägten die weltwirtschaftlichen Rahmenbedingungen. Auch das Geschäft mit flammhemmenden Trevira Fasern und Filamentgarnen geriet unter diesen Einflüssen unter Druck, insbesondere aufgrund der rasant ansteigenden Energie- und Rohstoffkosten. Polyesterprodukte sind hier in besonderem Maße betroffen, da sie zum einen in energieintensiven Herstellungsverfahren produziert und zum anderen aus Erdölderivaten hergestellt werden.

Insgesamt war 2022 für den Bereich der schwer entflammbaren Trevira Fasern und Filamentgarne ein anspruchsvolles Jahr. Aufgrund der massiv ansteigenden Energiekosten und der davon getriebenen Inflation war es unvermeidbar, Preisanpassungen vorzunehmen. Die generell vorherrschende große Verunsicherung im Markt führte auch auf dem europäischen Objektmarkt zu einer Kaufzurückhaltung, die im 4. Quartal ihren Höhepunkt erreichte. Insgesamt ist das Unternehmen für 2023 leicht optimistisch gestimmt, erwartet aber eine Erholung des Marktes erst wieder im 2. – 3. Quartal.

Das zurückliegende Jahr war von Krisen gekennzeichnet: Die anhaltende Corona Pandemie, gestörte Lieferketten sowie die durch den Ukrainekrieg ausgelöste Energiekrise prägten die weltwirtschaftlichen Rahmenbedingungen. Auch das Geschäft mit flammhemmenden Trevira Fasern und Filamentgarnen geriet unter diesen Einflüssen unter Druck, insbesondere aufgrund der rasant ansteigenden Energie- und Rohstoffkosten. Polyesterprodukte sind hier in besonderem Maße betroffen, da sie zum einen in energieintensiven Herstellungsverfahren produziert und zum anderen aus Erdölderivaten hergestellt werden.

Insgesamt war 2022 für den Bereich der schwer entflammbaren Trevira Fasern und Filamentgarne ein anspruchsvolles Jahr. Aufgrund der massiv ansteigenden Energiekosten und der davon getriebenen Inflation war es unvermeidbar, Preisanpassungen vorzunehmen. Die generell vorherrschende große Verunsicherung im Markt führte auch auf dem europäischen Objektmarkt zu einer Kaufzurückhaltung, die im 4. Quartal ihren Höhepunkt erreichte. Insgesamt ist das Unternehmen für 2023 leicht optimistisch gestimmt, erwartet aber eine Erholung des Marktes erst wieder im 2. – 3. Quartal.

Im Bereich der flammhemmenden Stapelfasern wird 2022 mengenmäßig in etwa auf Vorjahresniveau abgeschlossen. Dabei lag das Unternehmen nach den ersten 9 Monaten noch gut 10 % über der Vorjahresmenge, was aber durch einen deutlichen Nachfragerückgang im vierten Quartal relativiert wurde.

Hervorzuheben ist die starke Nachfrage nach recycelten Fasern (pre-consumer) für den Einsatz in Trevira CS eco Textilien. Aufgrund von Verzögerungen konnten in der Anlaufphase die nachgefragten Mengen nicht vollumfänglich bedient werden. Für 2023 werden deutliche Wachstumspotentiale gesehen. Die Investition in einen neuen Schmelzefilter für eine der Spinnanlagen wird durch die hiermit verbundene Prozessoptimierung dazu beitragen, die steigenden Nachfrage besser erfüllen zu können. Als besonders robust hat sich unser Geschäft in Italien und in der Türkei erwiesen, wo wir die uns gesetzten Ziele für 2022 erreicht haben.

Auch im Bereich der flammhemmenden Filamentgarne wurden die Ziele für 2022 mengenmäßig mit ca. 4 % unter Plan leicht unterschritten. Das Trevira CS Geschäft hat seinen Fokus nach wie vor auf Europa, mit den wichtigsten Märkten Italien, Deutschland und Skandinavien. Eine starke Nachfrage ist im Office-Bereich zu verzeichnen, wo Garne mit hohen Scheuerbeständigkeiten zum Einsatz kommen.   

Für 2023 formuliert Trevira CS bei flammhemmenden Filamentgarnen ein Wachstumsziel von 5 %. Generiert werden soll dieses durch neue Produktentwicklungen und die Verstärkung der Aktivitäten im Schifffahrtsbereich und im türkischen Markt.

Source:

Trevira GmbH