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17.02.2023

BVMed begrüßt MDR-Änderungen

Der Bundesverband Medizintechnologie (BVMed) hat die heutige Entscheidung des Europäischen Parlament zu Änderungen an der EU-Medizinprodukte-Verordnung (MDR) begrüßt, fordert gleichzeitig aber auch Schritte, um das europäische Marktzugangssystem strategisch weiterzuentwickeln und im weltweiten Wettbewerb insbesondere um Innovationen besser aufzustellen. „Es ist ein gutes Signal für die medizinische Versorgung der Patient:innen und den Medizinprodukte-Standort Europa, dass Kommission, Rat und Parlament in den letzten Wochen Tempo gemacht und die notwendigen Änderungen im Schnellverfahren beschlossen haben“, so BVMed-Geschäftsführer und Vorstandsmitglied Dr. Marc-Pierre Möll.

Der Bundesverband Medizintechnologie (BVMed) hat die heutige Entscheidung des Europäischen Parlament zu Änderungen an der EU-Medizinprodukte-Verordnung (MDR) begrüßt, fordert gleichzeitig aber auch Schritte, um das europäische Marktzugangssystem strategisch weiterzuentwickeln und im weltweiten Wettbewerb insbesondere um Innovationen besser aufzustellen. „Es ist ein gutes Signal für die medizinische Versorgung der Patient:innen und den Medizinprodukte-Standort Europa, dass Kommission, Rat und Parlament in den letzten Wochen Tempo gemacht und die notwendigen Änderungen im Schnellverfahren beschlossen haben“, so BVMed-Geschäftsführer und Vorstandsmitglied Dr. Marc-Pierre Möll.

Zum Hintergrund: Die Medizintechnik-Branche bereitet sich seit Jahren intensiv auf die MDR vor. Die Kosten der Umsetzung für die Branche werden nach Schätzungen zwischen 7 und 10 Milliarden Euro liegen. Die Branche hat massiv investiert, beispielsweise in zusätzliches regulatorisches Personal. Das MDR-System ist aber nach wie vor nicht praxistauglich. Zentrales Problem bei der MDR-Implementierung sind die Kapazitätsengpässe bei den Benannten Stellen sowie die sehr aufwendigen Zertifizierungsverfahren.  

Zur Vermeidung von Engpässen bei Medizinprodukten haben Parlament, Rat und Kommission nun unter anderem die Abschaffung der Abverkaufsfrist und eine Verlängerung der Übergangsfrist für die neuen Vorschriften nach einem risikobasierten Ansatz beschlossen. Außerdem werden Klasse III-Sonderanfertigungen mit in die Fristenverlängerung aufgenommen.

Parallel zu dieser wichtigen Maßnahme zur Entzerrung des Flaschenhals bei der Zertifizierung der Bestandsprodukte müssen nach Ansicht der BVMed auch die untergesetzlichen Maßnahmen, die von der Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) Ende August 2022 veröffentlicht wurden, pragmatisch umgesetzt werden, damit Bestandsprodukte zeitnah in die MDR überführt werden können und auch in Zukunft der Gesundheitsversorgung zur Verfügung stehen.

Mittelfristig geht es dem deutschen Medizintechnik-Verband darum, dass die MDR strategisch weiterentwickelt werden muss, damit Europa im schärfer werdenden Innovationswettbewerb gegenüber USA und Asien nicht weiter an Boden verliert. Der Beschluss der Schweiz, künftig auch die FDA-Zulassung des US-Systems zuzulassen, verdeutliche die Gefahr, dass das EU-System mit der MDR den Innovationswettbewerb der Zukunft verliere.

BVMed-Geschäftsführer Dr. Marc-Pierre Möll: „Wenn wir mehr und mehr Forschung und Entwicklung durch Abwanderung verlieren, dann verlieren wir damit nicht nur viele kluge Köpfe, sondern künftig auch Produktion und Wertschöpfung in Europa. Wir müssen deshalb jetzt daran arbeiten, die Rolle Europas als attraktive Region für Investitionen in medizintechnische Innovationen wieder zu stärken. Mit unserem innovationsstarken Mittelstand haben wir dafür die besten Voraussetzungen.“

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BVMed Bundesverband Medizintechnologie Medizin und Gesundheitsindustrie
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BVMed | Bundesverband Medizintechnologie e.V.

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(c) Freudenberg Performance Materials
17.02.2023

Freudenberg: Packaging textile for automotive and industrial parts

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) is widening its product range of technical packaging textiles. Evolon® ESD protects automotive and industrial parts with electronic components from electrostatic discharge. This includes trim lines, dashboards, mirrors, steering wheels, etc.

The ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) feature of the new Evolon® technical packing textile provides permanent electrostatic discharging protection and the fabric’s surface resistivity can be customized. This eliminates ESD damage to electronic components during transport because electrostatic charging due to movement and friction is safely prevented. As this kind of damage cannot be detected with the naked eye, Evolon® ESD helps to avoid failures which can occur after the final product is assembled and released. Manufacturers benefit from fewer complaints and warranty costs, as well as better end customer satisfaction.

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) is widening its product range of technical packaging textiles. Evolon® ESD protects automotive and industrial parts with electronic components from electrostatic discharge. This includes trim lines, dashboards, mirrors, steering wheels, etc.

The ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) feature of the new Evolon® technical packing textile provides permanent electrostatic discharging protection and the fabric’s surface resistivity can be customized. This eliminates ESD damage to electronic components during transport because electrostatic charging due to movement and friction is safely prevented. As this kind of damage cannot be detected with the naked eye, Evolon® ESD helps to avoid failures which can occur after the final product is assembled and released. Manufacturers benefit from fewer complaints and warranty costs, as well as better end customer satisfaction.

Further protection feature
Unlike conventional ESD packaging solutions, Evolon® ESD also protects parts surfaces by avoiding micro-scratches or lint contamination. By using Evolon® reusable packaging to transport parts with highly-sensitive surfaces, customers reduce the number of damaged parts and the reject rate.

Additional benefits
Evolon® microfilament textiles are also extremely strong and are available in different weights to meet a wide range of requirements – from lightweight to heavy-duty. They can be used to pack and transport very heavy parts without damage. In addition, Evolon® fabrics are durable, and contain up to 85% recycled PET.

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Freudenberg Freudenberg Performance Materials packaging Packaging textiles Evolon Automotive
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Freudenberg Performance Materials

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17.02.2023

Haelixa: Traceability of wool fibers up to the final fabric

The Woolmark Company, the Italian wool fabric mill Vitale Barberis Canonico (VBC) and Haelixa took part in a trial to trace Australian wool fibers up to the final fabric.

Funded by Australian woolgrowers, The Woolmark Company (TWC) is an enterprise that focuses on investments that enhance the profitability, international competitiveness, and sustainability of Australian wool. In their operations, TWC seeks to be transparent and accountable. In line with this strategy, traceability is necessary to ensure transparency and maintain the credibility of TWC.

In December 2021, Haelixa marked wool fibers with their DNA tracing solution. There are infinite DNA markers that could be produced and used to indicate a specific origin, supply chain, material, or particular collection. In this case, a single DNA has been applied to greasy wool and a second DNA marker to scoured wool. The first DNA identifies the origin of the Australian wool, while the second determines the manufacturer where the wool has been further processed; at Vitale Barberis Canonico mill.

The Woolmark Company, the Italian wool fabric mill Vitale Barberis Canonico (VBC) and Haelixa took part in a trial to trace Australian wool fibers up to the final fabric.

Funded by Australian woolgrowers, The Woolmark Company (TWC) is an enterprise that focuses on investments that enhance the profitability, international competitiveness, and sustainability of Australian wool. In their operations, TWC seeks to be transparent and accountable. In line with this strategy, traceability is necessary to ensure transparency and maintain the credibility of TWC.

In December 2021, Haelixa marked wool fibers with their DNA tracing solution. There are infinite DNA markers that could be produced and used to indicate a specific origin, supply chain, material, or particular collection. In this case, a single DNA has been applied to greasy wool and a second DNA marker to scoured wool. The first DNA identifies the origin of the Australian wool, while the second determines the manufacturer where the wool has been further processed; at Vitale Barberis Canonico mill.

Samples were collected from various production stages, where a qPCR test was used to detect each specific DNA marker. Haelixa uses a “Key-Lock” system to detect a marker; one needs to know the particular DNA to screen for, ensuring that the system is tamper-proof. The DNA markers stay safely embedded in the product, enabling traceability of greasy and scoured wool up to greige fabric and finished fabric, respectively.

With increasing cost pressure and competition in the wool fabric market, traceability is becoming a prerequisite to proving authenticity and origin. TWC and Vitale Barberis Canonico support the culture of sustainability and collaboration.

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Haelixa The Woolmark Company Vitale Barberis Canonico wool Fibers
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Haelixa AG

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17.02.2023

FiloFlow & C.L.A.S.S: "Sustainability from A to Z" at Filo

FiloFlow and C.L.A.S.S. join forces and showcase the "Sustainability from A to Z" desk at the upcoming 59th edition of Filo.

Filo and C.L.A.S.S. have always shared the commitment to a tangible sustainability of products and processes of the textile industry. The Yarn Show realizes this through the FiloFlow project, while the international eco-hub founded by Giusy Bettoni demonstrates its commitment through services that support companies in their journey towards responsible innovation.

With this shared commitment, Filo and C.L.A.S.S. are making available to the companies that will join the 59th edition of the Yarn Show a new service dedicated to information and guidance in the field of sustainability.

Within the FiloFlow Area, C.L.A.S.S. will curate the "Sustainability from A to Z" desk, designed to provide companies with an orientation about sustainability matter in textiles: from certifications to environmental impact and end-of-life measurements, the importance of ethics and the energy savings; from responsible innovation to new generation communication.

The 59th edition of Filo takes place on February 22nd and 23rd, 2023 in Milan.

FiloFlow and C.L.A.S.S. join forces and showcase the "Sustainability from A to Z" desk at the upcoming 59th edition of Filo.

Filo and C.L.A.S.S. have always shared the commitment to a tangible sustainability of products and processes of the textile industry. The Yarn Show realizes this through the FiloFlow project, while the international eco-hub founded by Giusy Bettoni demonstrates its commitment through services that support companies in their journey towards responsible innovation.

With this shared commitment, Filo and C.L.A.S.S. are making available to the companies that will join the 59th edition of the Yarn Show a new service dedicated to information and guidance in the field of sustainability.

Within the FiloFlow Area, C.L.A.S.S. will curate the "Sustainability from A to Z" desk, designed to provide companies with an orientation about sustainability matter in textiles: from certifications to environmental impact and end-of-life measurements, the importance of ethics and the energy savings; from responsible innovation to new generation communication.

The 59th edition of Filo takes place on February 22nd and 23rd, 2023 in Milan.

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C.L.A.S.S. FILO Milano FiloFlow Sustainability
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C.L.A.S.S

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(c) Archroma
16.02.2023

Archroma closing acquisition of Huntsman Textile Effects on 28 February 2023

Archroma, a manufacturer of sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions for industries such as textiles, packaging & paper, paints and coatings, announced that it has secured all regulatory approvals required to complete the acquisition of the Textile Effects business from Huntsman Corporation (“Huntsman Textile Effects”).

Both parties expect the transaction, which was first announced on 09 August 2022, to close on 28 February 2023.

Archroma is a portfolio company of US-based private investment firm SK Capital Partners. Since its formation in 2013, Archroma acquired and successfully integrated the global textile chemicals businesses of BASF as well as BASF’s stilbene-based OBA business for paper applications, and M. Dohmen, a specialist in coloration for automotive textiles.

Archroma, a manufacturer of sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions for industries such as textiles, packaging & paper, paints and coatings, announced that it has secured all regulatory approvals required to complete the acquisition of the Textile Effects business from Huntsman Corporation (“Huntsman Textile Effects”).

Both parties expect the transaction, which was first announced on 09 August 2022, to close on 28 February 2023.

Archroma is a portfolio company of US-based private investment firm SK Capital Partners. Since its formation in 2013, Archroma acquired and successfully integrated the global textile chemicals businesses of BASF as well as BASF’s stilbene-based OBA business for paper applications, and M. Dohmen, a specialist in coloration for automotive textiles.

Heike van de Kerkhof, Archroma Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), commented: “We are very excited to see this acquisition nearing completion. I am deeply grateful to the project teams of Archroma and Huntsman who are preparing for a smooth transition for our employees and partners. After closing, we will be able to bring together our expert teams and highly complementary product portfolios to offer our customers and brand partners the high performance they expect, whilst respecting natural resources and the planet.”

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Archroma Huntsman Textile Effects acquisition
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Archroma

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16.02.2023

Registration for World of Wipes® International Conference 2023 opened

The 17th edition of the WOW will take place July 17-20 2023 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia. INDA announced that registration and tabletop exhibit reservations are open.

WOW 2023 will feature the latest wipes intelligence on the Energy Crisis, Coping with Inflation, Supply Chain Challenges from material availability to import pressures, Market Trends, Plastics Issues such as single use plastics, renegade plastics and microplastics, Sustainability and Traceability from sourcing to end-of-life, Private Label vs. Brand, and Flushability Developments including legislative and labeling efforts, collection studies, and regulatory topics.

The event includes 11+ hours of networking with industry influencers, thought leaders, and C-suite executives. In addition to two nights of tabletop displays and receptions on July 18 and 19, a highlight of WOW 2023 will be Lightning Talks. Tabletop exhibitors will give “supersized elevator speeches” for five minutes. Participants will have the opportunity to follow up with tabletop exhibitors during the reception.

The 17th edition of the WOW will take place July 17-20 2023 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia. INDA announced that registration and tabletop exhibit reservations are open.

WOW 2023 will feature the latest wipes intelligence on the Energy Crisis, Coping with Inflation, Supply Chain Challenges from material availability to import pressures, Market Trends, Plastics Issues such as single use plastics, renegade plastics and microplastics, Sustainability and Traceability from sourcing to end-of-life, Private Label vs. Brand, and Flushability Developments including legislative and labeling efforts, collection studies, and regulatory topics.

The event includes 11+ hours of networking with industry influencers, thought leaders, and C-suite executives. In addition to two nights of tabletop displays and receptions on July 18 and 19, a highlight of WOW 2023 will be Lightning Talks. Tabletop exhibitors will give “supersized elevator speeches” for five minutes. Participants will have the opportunity to follow up with tabletop exhibitors during the reception.

WOW 2023 begins with the WIPES Academy, July 17-18, led by Heidi Beatty, Chief Executive Officer, and her team of wipes professionals from Crown Abbey LLC. Participants will gain insights from product concept to commercialization. Participants will also develop insights about materials, design, manufacturing, packaging, and cost implications for industrial, institutional and consumer wipes applications.

Cotton Incorporated and Rockline Industries are sponsoring the WOW 2023.

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WOW nonwovens World of Wipes® International Conference World of Wipes
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INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

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(c) Oerlikon
16.02.2023

Oerlikon Barmag: Manufacturing high-titer products using the POY and DTY process optimized

  • Longer parking times for greater efficiency

Since 2018, Oerlikon Barmag has been offering the market’s only currently available concept for high-end home textile applications using the POY and DTY process. The spinning concept with the WINGS HD winding unit in conjunction with an automatic eAFK Big V Multispindle texturing machine manufactures high-titer yarns with maximum machine efficiency.
 
“We have correspondingly modified WINGS HD in order to once again better align the increased requirements of these special yarns to the spinning process and make everyday production even simpler for our customers”, comments Stephan Faulstich, POY Process Technology Manager. The parking times are extremely short when winding high titers. We have increased the parking times by up to three times in the case of the new WINGS HD models. To this end, the parking time for a 300d/384f yarn, for example, has been increased from a standard 6.5 min. to 15.7 min. – and, in the case of a 400d/192f yarn, from 4.3 min. to 10.3 min. This makes the doffing process more even, hence increasing doffing reliability.

  • Longer parking times for greater efficiency

Since 2018, Oerlikon Barmag has been offering the market’s only currently available concept for high-end home textile applications using the POY and DTY process. The spinning concept with the WINGS HD winding unit in conjunction with an automatic eAFK Big V Multispindle texturing machine manufactures high-titer yarns with maximum machine efficiency.
 
“We have correspondingly modified WINGS HD in order to once again better align the increased requirements of these special yarns to the spinning process and make everyday production even simpler for our customers”, comments Stephan Faulstich, POY Process Technology Manager. The parking times are extremely short when winding high titers. We have increased the parking times by up to three times in the case of the new WINGS HD models. To this end, the parking time for a 300d/384f yarn, for example, has been increased from a standard 6.5 min. to 15.7 min. – and, in the case of a 400d/192f yarn, from 4.3 min. to 10.3 min. This makes the doffing process more even, hence increasing doffing reliability.

At the same time, the draw unit now has a more flexible design, meaning that two-godet operation is also possible in the case of products with low overall titers. This has a positive impact on the winding unit’s energy consumption.

12 POY packages of up to 600d/576f (final) are produced in the spinning process using WINGS HD 1800. This is made possible as a result of an additional godet, which ensures that the high yarn tensions developing in the process are reduced to the yarn tensions common in the case of the winding process to date. At the same time, the newly-developed suction unit with the accompanying yarn cut-ting device (yarn collecting system) ensures – both during string-up and in the event of a yarn break – reliable handling of the yarn with an overall titer of 7,200 den (final).

Whereas DTY yarns up to 1,200 den and with up to 784 filaments have in the past, as standard, been plied from four POY 300d/192f bobbins using DTY machines, high titers can also be manufactured directly using the WINGS HD take-up machine. Combining the WINGS HD and the eAFK Big V allows all available winding positions to be utilized during texturing.

 

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Oerlikon Barmag spinning high-titer yarns
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Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG

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(c) Carbios
15.02.2023

Carbios: Four new Board members to strengthen international expertise

  • Carbios strengthens its Board of Directors with the appointments of Prof. Karine AUCLAIR, Sandrine CONSEILLER, Amandine DE SOUZA and Mateus SCHREINER GARCEZ LOPES
  • Carbios has reached its CSR objective of 60% independent directors ahead of 2024 target date, and has increased its female representation

Carbios‘four new members to its Board of Directors:  Prof. Karine AUCLAIR, professor of Chemistry at McGill University, Sandrine CONSEILLER, former CEO of Aigle, Amandine DE SOUZA, General Manager of LE BHV MARAIS, Eataly and Home, DIY and Leisure Purchasing at Galeries Lafayette Group, and Mateus SCHREINER GARCEZ LOPES, Global Director for Energy Transition and Investments at Raizen, have all been appointed members of Carbios’ Board of Directors.  In the new structure, Prof. Karine AUCLAIR succeeds Jacqueline LECOURTIER, Sandrine CONSEILLER succeeds Jean FALGOUX, Amandine DE SOUZA succeeds Alain CHEVALLIER, and Mateus SCHREINER GARCEZ LOPES succeeds Jean-Claude LUMARET.

  • Carbios strengthens its Board of Directors with the appointments of Prof. Karine AUCLAIR, Sandrine CONSEILLER, Amandine DE SOUZA and Mateus SCHREINER GARCEZ LOPES
  • Carbios has reached its CSR objective of 60% independent directors ahead of 2024 target date, and has increased its female representation

Carbios‘four new members to its Board of Directors:  Prof. Karine AUCLAIR, professor of Chemistry at McGill University, Sandrine CONSEILLER, former CEO of Aigle, Amandine DE SOUZA, General Manager of LE BHV MARAIS, Eataly and Home, DIY and Leisure Purchasing at Galeries Lafayette Group, and Mateus SCHREINER GARCEZ LOPES, Global Director for Energy Transition and Investments at Raizen, have all been appointed members of Carbios’ Board of Directors.  In the new structure, Prof. Karine AUCLAIR succeeds Jacqueline LECOURTIER, Sandrine CONSEILLER succeeds Jean FALGOUX, Amandine DE SOUZA succeeds Alain CHEVALLIER, and Mateus SCHREINER GARCEZ LOPES succeeds Jean-Claude LUMARET.

Three of the new members have strong, proven expertise in various industries covering fashion, retail and energy, as well as business development and senior executive management in high-growth markets and sectors around the world.  The new scientific expertise will also help enhance and advance Carbios’ research into biological solutions for the life cycle of plastics and textiles.  In addition, a sensitivity to CSR issues and proven results in this field was also a key selection factor to join the Board.  The new members’ combined strategic vision, solid industry experience and CSR commitments will support Carbios in its industrial and commercial plans.
 
Prof. Karine AUCLAIR is Professor of Chemistry at McGill University and holds the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Antimicrobials and Green Enzymes.  She has received numerous awards over the years, including the Clara Benson Award of the Canadian Society of Chemistry, the McGill Tomlinson Professorship, the Leo Yaffe Teaching Award, and the McGill Fessenden Professorship, to name a few. She is an internationally recognized bioorganic chemist with significant scientific contributions to the fields of antimicrobial resistance, biocatalysis and enzymology. Her research led to several patents notably in the clean enzymatic depolymerization of untreated, high crystallinity PET plastics for closed-loop recycling.  Her work has been published in nearly 100 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, and often highlighted by the media.  As a recognized leader in her field, she is often invited to speak at industrial and academic conferences around the world, and to review theses and grant applications for worldwide institutions.
 
Sandrine CONSEILLER is former Chief Executive Officer of Aigle (the emblematic French brand committed to sustainable fashion).  Prior to joining Aigle, Sandrine was Group Marketing & Branding Executive Vice-President at Lacoste (another historic French fashion brand) from 2011 to 2015.  She contributed to the Lacoste maison turnaround with strong growth and numerous professional awards including several Cannes Lions Awards.  She was also Member of the Executive Board.  Sandrine began her career at Unilever and spent 20 years leading global businesses within various divisions, mainly in Personal Care, in Latin America, Europe, and Asia.  Sandrine is also Member of the Board of Phildar (the iconic French knitwear brand), Member of the Board of Raise Sherpa (the first philantropic endowment fund dedicated to start-ups) and is a funding partner of NEO FOUNDERS (a venture fund mentoring impact start-ups).
 
Amandine DE SOUZA is General Manager of LE BHV MARAIS (French retail, decoration and fashion department stores), Eataly (an Italian gastronomy concept franchise) and Home, DIY and Leisure Purchasing at Galeries Lafayette Group since 2018.  She has been a Member of its Executive Committee since 2020.  Amandine has 17 years’ experience in different types of companies of various sizes: from family business, to start-up,  and multinational.  She was General Manager for France at Westwing (an e-commerce start-up) from 2015 to 2018.  From 2009 to 2015, she was International Merchandise Director at Casino Group (food and non-food retail distribution).  Prior to this, she worked as a strategic consultant at Bain & Company within their Distribution and Consumer Goods Division in France and internationally.
 
Mateus SCHREINER GARCEZ LOPES is Global Director for Energy Transition and Investments at Raizen (global leader in bioenergy from Brazil), leading technology, new business development and intellectual property at the company.  He was previously Global Manager for Innovation and Business Development in Renewable Chemicals at Braskem (the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas and the world’s largest producer of biopolymers).  Before his transition to the corporate world, Mateus held several researcher and lecturer positions on Synthetic Biology and metabolic Engineering at Universities in Mexico, Germany, United States and Brazil.  He is also a Board Member of Iogen Energy Corporation, Vice-Chairman of the Board of the Brazilian Association of Bio Innovation, and Advisory Committee Member from the MIT Energy Initiative.

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(c) Perstorp
15.02.2023

Perstorp: Reduction targets for water and waste

Sustainable solutions provider Perstorp has added new corporate sustainability targets, for water and waste, to its sustainability strategy. Its long-term sustainability ambition is to become Finite Material Neutral, which involves water and waste, along with raw materials, energy and catalysts. In 2021 the company set its first 2030 targets, for greenhouse gas emissions (using approved science-based targets) and (eco) toxic impact. Now Perstorp has added new sustainability targets that will address its long-term ambition.

These new 2030 corporate targets (all measured using 2019 as the base year) are:

Sustainable solutions provider Perstorp has added new corporate sustainability targets, for water and waste, to its sustainability strategy. Its long-term sustainability ambition is to become Finite Material Neutral, which involves water and waste, along with raw materials, energy and catalysts. In 2021 the company set its first 2030 targets, for greenhouse gas emissions (using approved science-based targets) and (eco) toxic impact. Now Perstorp has added new sustainability targets that will address its long-term ambition.

These new 2030 corporate targets (all measured using 2019 as the base year) are:

  • 30% absolute reduction of freshwater consumption
  • 30% absolute reduction of hazardous waste directed to disposal
  • 30% absolute reduction of non-hazardous waste directed to disposal

"Fresh water consumption and waste are two areas of big importance in reducing our environmental impact and working toward increased circularity," says Anna Berggren, Vice President Sustainability at Perstorp Group. "Fresh water scarcity is already a fact around the world, and we have a responsibility to reduce our consumption and utilize alternative water sources. We must also minimize waste generation and find new circular solutions of reusing and recycling the waste streams into new products, either ourselves or so that a third party can use them as raw material. We have set ambitious and absolute sustainability targets, that are to be achieved regardless of production growth. To be able to reach these targets we have several large projects planned that will contribute significantly."

All Perstorp production plants use water for multiple purposes, including, for example: for cooling, as a solvent for chemical reactions, as a carrier for products, and as a heat-transfer medium. One way to reduce fresh water consumption is to purify and recycle wastewater. Perstorp sees this as an important core technology and is planning to invest in wastewater recycling projects at several of its production sites.

A key to reducing waste directed to disposal is to develop circular solutions that use waste streams as raw materials for new products. One example is Project Air, in which captured carbon dioxide together with residue streams from Perstorp's production plant in Stenungsund, Sweden, will serve as raw material for production of sustainable methanol that will replace all the virgin fossil methanol used by Perstorp in Europe.

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Perstorp corporate sustainability zero waste wastewater treatment technologies
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Perstorp

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(c) NatureWorks
15.02.2023

New Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand

NatureWorks, the manufacturer of low-carbon polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, hosted a cornerstone laying ceremony to celebrate construction of their new Ingeo™️ PLA manufacturing complex in Thailand. The ceremony which took place on February 1st, 2023 commemorated the progress made to date on the new fully integrated biopolymer facility. The day also featured a ceremonial groundbreaking that mirrored the ceremony held in Blair, Nebraska, USA in 2000 when NatureWorks began construction on the world’s first commercial scale PLA manufacturing facility.

The new manufacturing facility located on the Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex (NBC) in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand is designed to be fully integrated including production sites for lactic acid, lactide, and polymer. With completion expected in the second half of 2024, the manufacturing site will have an annual capacity of 75,000 tons and will produce the full portfolio of Ingeo biopolymer grades.

NatureWorks, the manufacturer of low-carbon polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, hosted a cornerstone laying ceremony to celebrate construction of their new Ingeo™️ PLA manufacturing complex in Thailand. The ceremony which took place on February 1st, 2023 commemorated the progress made to date on the new fully integrated biopolymer facility. The day also featured a ceremonial groundbreaking that mirrored the ceremony held in Blair, Nebraska, USA in 2000 when NatureWorks began construction on the world’s first commercial scale PLA manufacturing facility.

The new manufacturing facility located on the Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex (NBC) in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand is designed to be fully integrated including production sites for lactic acid, lactide, and polymer. With completion expected in the second half of 2024, the manufacturing site will have an annual capacity of 75,000 tons and will produce the full portfolio of Ingeo biopolymer grades.

The expanded global production of Ingeo biopolymer will support growth in markets including 3D printing and hygiene as well as compostable coffee capsules, tea bags, flexible packaging, and food serviceware that demand sustainable, low-carbon biomaterials and require the high-performance attributes that Ingeo is uniquely suited to deliver.

“This ceremony is a meaningful milestone for the entire NatureWorks team,” said Rich Altice, president and CEO of NatureWorks. “For the last three decades, we have not only been building a company and manufacturing facilities, but also a whole new industry and market for low-carbon, renewable biomaterials that are revolutionizing the sustainability and safety of packaging and product materials used in our everyday lives.”

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NatureWorks PLA biopolymer
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NatureWorks

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15.02.2023

Härtefallhilfen kommen endlich, aber mit hohen Hürden

Südwesttextil begrüßt den Beschluss des Ministerrats vom 14.02.2023 zu den Härtefallhilfen Energie für KMU, sieht die hohen Auflagen aber kritisch.

Nach langen Diskussionen zwischen Bund und Ländern sind gestern die Härtefallhilfen Energie im Ministerrat beschlossen worden. Die Unterstützungen kommen aus Bundesmitteln und sollen besonders betroffene kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen (KMU) zusätzlich zu den Strom- und Gaspreisbremsen sowie dem Dezemberzuschlag des Bundes entlasten. Südwesttextil, der Verband der südwestdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie, begrüßt, dass die Hilfen voraussichtlich ab März bei der Landesbank beantragt werden können.

Südwesttextil begrüßt den Beschluss des Ministerrats vom 14.02.2023 zu den Härtefallhilfen Energie für KMU, sieht die hohen Auflagen aber kritisch.

Nach langen Diskussionen zwischen Bund und Ländern sind gestern die Härtefallhilfen Energie im Ministerrat beschlossen worden. Die Unterstützungen kommen aus Bundesmitteln und sollen besonders betroffene kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen (KMU) zusätzlich zu den Strom- und Gaspreisbremsen sowie dem Dezemberzuschlag des Bundes entlasten. Südwesttextil, der Verband der südwestdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie, begrüßt, dass die Hilfen voraussichtlich ab März bei der Landesbank beantragt werden können.

Hauptgeschäftsführerin Edina Brenner kommentiert die Entscheidung: „Die Härtefallhilfen Energie kommen, aber leider spät und vor allem mit hohen Auflagen. Die Kombination der Eingrenzung auf eine Größe von bis zu 500 Beschäftigten mit den verknüpften Vorgaben des negativen EBITDA 2022, des Mindestanteils der Energiekosten von sechs Prozent an den Gesamtkosten und der Mindeststeigerung um den Faktor drei, wird dazu führen, dass viele stark betroffene Unternehmen gar keine Hilfen erhalten werden. Die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit eines Unternehmens leidet z.B. auch, wenn dessen Energiekosten knapp unter der genannten Verdreifachung liegen.“

Diese Auflagen entsprechen damit längst nicht den Empfehlungen der Expertenkommission Gas und Wärme, Unterstützungen unabhängig von Branche und Größe zur Verfügung zu stellen. Es ist zudem fraglich, ob der zugeteilte Umfang der Fördermittel durch den Bund für Baden-Württemberg ausreichen wird. Der Verband begrüßt nichtsdestotrotz den Einsatz der baden-württembergischen Landesregierung, sich für energieträgerunabhängige Härtefallhilfen einzusetzen und mit einem eigenen Landesprogramm Entlastung zu schaffen.

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Südwesttextil Verband der Südwestdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie Südwesttextil e.V. Energie Härtefallhilfen
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Verband der Südwestdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie Südwesttextil e.V.

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15.02.2023

BTE kooperiert mit DMI: Modetrendanalysen für den Handel

Der Grundstein für den wirtschaftlichen Erfolg von Textil-, Schuh- und Accessoiregeschäften wird maßgeblich im Einkauf gelegt. Durch eine neue Kooperation mit DMI (vormals Deutsches Mode-Institut) bietet der BTE daher interessierten Fashionhändlern ab sofort auch wertvolle Modetrendanalysen zu einem attraktiven - und für EHV-Mitglieder noch einmal vergünstigten - Preis an. Diese helfen den Händlern, ihr modisches Angebot so zu gestalten, dass es auf allen Ebenen - vom Einkauf bis zum Visual Merchandising - den Nerv der Zeit trifft.
 
Den Kern dieses neuen Informations- und Inspirationsangebots bilden zwei saisonale Trendstudien von DMI, die speziell auf die Anforderungen des Modefachhandels ausgerichtet sind. Die hochprofessionellen Mode-Informationen können bzw. sollten noch in der aktuellen Orderrunde für Herbst/Winter 2023 genutzt werden. Aktuell umfasst das Kooperationsangebot von BTE und DMI zwei Produkte:

Der Grundstein für den wirtschaftlichen Erfolg von Textil-, Schuh- und Accessoiregeschäften wird maßgeblich im Einkauf gelegt. Durch eine neue Kooperation mit DMI (vormals Deutsches Mode-Institut) bietet der BTE daher interessierten Fashionhändlern ab sofort auch wertvolle Modetrendanalysen zu einem attraktiven - und für EHV-Mitglieder noch einmal vergünstigten - Preis an. Diese helfen den Händlern, ihr modisches Angebot so zu gestalten, dass es auf allen Ebenen - vom Einkauf bis zum Visual Merchandising - den Nerv der Zeit trifft.
 
Den Kern dieses neuen Informations- und Inspirationsangebots bilden zwei saisonale Trendstudien von DMI, die speziell auf die Anforderungen des Modefachhandels ausgerichtet sind. Die hochprofessionellen Mode-Informationen können bzw. sollten noch in der aktuellen Orderrunde für Herbst/Winter 2023 genutzt werden. Aktuell umfasst das Kooperationsangebot von BTE und DMI zwei Produkte:

  1.  Orderinfo – The Bestsellers To Come: Bereits zum Auftakt der Orderrunde wurde eine umfassende Orientierung über die Themen, Key Pieces und Must-Haves in der Women’s und Men‘s Wear inklusive Accessoires als Grundlage für die eigene Saison-Order erstellt. Diese erhielt nach den Messen in Berlin und Düsseldorf auf Grundlage der ersten Orderergebnisse ein umfangreiches Update, das die Highlights der Saison noch einmal zusammenfasst und zusätzliche Ordersicherheit gibt.
  2. Orderinfo Schuhe & Taschen – The Must Haves To Come: Diese spezifische Analyse enthält sämtliche für Einkäufer von Schuhen und Taschen relevanten Trendinformationen und -inspirationen. In Vorträgen mit opulenten Moodboards wird zunächst in die jeweilige Farb- und Gedankenwelt der Trendthemen eingeführt und die Must-Have-Produkte im Bereich Schuhe und Taschen herausgearbeitet. Zusätzlich zu dem Zugang zum Video-Streaming erhält man eine umfangreiche digitale Dokumentation mit dem gesamten Bildmaterial und den wichtigsten Informationen.

Beide Produkte sind für Mitglieder im Einzelhandelsverband zum Sonderpreis von jeweils 199 Euro erhältlich, Nicht-EHV-Mitglieder zahlen 226 Euro (jeweils zzgl. MwSt.). Weitere Informationen und Bestellung auf der BTE-Website.

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BTE DMI-Orderinfo
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BTE Handelsverband Textil Schuhe Lederwaren

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15.02.2023

FIRE+ICE x Gregory Siff: Launch of Spring/Summer 2023 collaboration

FIRE+ICE extends its collaboration from last Winter 2022 with US-based artist Gregory Siff, launching another collaboration for Spring/Summer 2023.

Inspired by the sun-drenched streets and iconic beaches of Los Angeles, artist Gregory Siff's unique artwork and storyboards celebrate the vibe of LA in summer.
The new prints, including surfboards, palm trees and waves are featured on a variety of styles for men and women, including shirts, hoodies, pants and accessories.

FIRE+ICE extends its collaboration from last Winter 2022 with US-based artist Gregory Siff, launching another collaboration for Spring/Summer 2023.

Inspired by the sun-drenched streets and iconic beaches of Los Angeles, artist Gregory Siff's unique artwork and storyboards celebrate the vibe of LA in summer.
The new prints, including surfboards, palm trees and waves are featured on a variety of styles for men and women, including shirts, hoodies, pants and accessories.

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Willy Bogner GmbH Bogner collection summer collection
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Willy BOGNER GmbH

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15.02.2023

Yanfeng recognized for global environmental leadership

Automotive supplier, Yanfeng has been awarded a second consecutive A−rating by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the group's global leadership in transparency and action on climate change in 2022. Nearly 15,000 companies were rated based on data which they submitted to the organization. Yanfeng also received an Environmental Leadership Award by CDP China

CDP is a non-profit organization which operates a global disclosure system to enable investors, companies, cities, states, and regions to manage their environmental impacts. Every year, several thousand companies worldwide are analyzed about their strategic approach to the challenges of climate change and their climate management activities are rated on the basis of a comprehensive list of criteria. CDP’s annual environmental disclosure and rating process is widely recognized as the gold standard for corporate environmental transparency.

Automotive supplier, Yanfeng has been awarded a second consecutive A−rating by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the group's global leadership in transparency and action on climate change in 2022. Nearly 15,000 companies were rated based on data which they submitted to the organization. Yanfeng also received an Environmental Leadership Award by CDP China

CDP is a non-profit organization which operates a global disclosure system to enable investors, companies, cities, states, and regions to manage their environmental impacts. Every year, several thousand companies worldwide are analyzed about their strategic approach to the challenges of climate change and their climate management activities are rated on the basis of a comprehensive list of criteria. CDP’s annual environmental disclosure and rating process is widely recognized as the gold standard for corporate environmental transparency.

Yanfeng improved its scores in value chain engagement and climate-related requirements for suppliers, as well as targets for increasing low-carbon energy consumption or production.
“As our company-wide target for carbon neutrality, we aim to achieve 100% of our total energy consumption from renewable energy sources by 2030,” said Gunnar Büchter, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Yanfeng. All European plants converted to renewable energy by the beginning of 2022, and other regions also increased their utilization of renewable energy sources. Significant progress has been made in China. By end of 2021 a total of 30% of energy came from renewable sources.

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Yanfeng Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Automotive Carbon Disclosure Project Sustainability
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15.02.2023

Spendenaufruf der MedTech-und Pharma-Verbände für Erdbebenopfer

Die Medizinprodukte- und Pharma-Verbände BAH, BPI, vfa, Pro Generika, der PHAGRO, BVMed, SPECTARIS und eurocom unterstützen das Hilfswerk Medeor in der türkischen und syrischen Erdbebenregion. Gemeinsam rufen die Verbände zu Spenden auf. Neben gespendeten medizinischen Hilfsgütern sind insbesondere Geldspenden sehr willkommen. Mit ihnen können die Mitarbeiter von medeor gezielt die benötigten Produkte bedarfsgerecht in den betroffenen Gebieten bereitstellen.

Das Erdbeben in der Region rund um die türkisch-syrische Grenze ist nun gut eine Woche her. Viele Helfer und Helferinnen haben vor Ort bereits mit angepackt. Auch das Medikamenten-Hilfswerk Action medeor ist mit seinen Partnern bereits vor Ort, hat die letzten Tage aber auch genutzt, um alle Wege für medizinische Hilfe in der Region zu ebnen.

Deutschland leistet humanitäre staatliche Hilfe in dieser Notsituation, um den Betroffenen zu helfen. Die Türkei meldet nunmehr Bedarfe zuverlässig über den EU-Krisenmechanismus (UCPM).

Die Medizinprodukte- und Pharma-Verbände BAH, BPI, vfa, Pro Generika, der PHAGRO, BVMed, SPECTARIS und eurocom unterstützen das Hilfswerk Medeor in der türkischen und syrischen Erdbebenregion. Gemeinsam rufen die Verbände zu Spenden auf. Neben gespendeten medizinischen Hilfsgütern sind insbesondere Geldspenden sehr willkommen. Mit ihnen können die Mitarbeiter von medeor gezielt die benötigten Produkte bedarfsgerecht in den betroffenen Gebieten bereitstellen.

Das Erdbeben in der Region rund um die türkisch-syrische Grenze ist nun gut eine Woche her. Viele Helfer und Helferinnen haben vor Ort bereits mit angepackt. Auch das Medikamenten-Hilfswerk Action medeor ist mit seinen Partnern bereits vor Ort, hat die letzten Tage aber auch genutzt, um alle Wege für medizinische Hilfe in der Region zu ebnen.

Deutschland leistet humanitäre staatliche Hilfe in dieser Notsituation, um den Betroffenen zu helfen. Die Türkei meldet nunmehr Bedarfe zuverlässig über den EU-Krisenmechanismus (UCPM).

Neben gespendeten medizinischen Hilfsgütern sind insbesondere Geldspenden sehr willkommen. Mit ihnen können die Mitarbeiter von medeor gezielt die benötigten Produkte bedarfsgerecht in den betroffenen Gebieten bereitstellen. Als Notapotheke der Welt kauft und sammelt action medeor Arzneimittel und andere medizinische Produkte und versendet diese über qualifizierte Partner an Verteilerstationen, Krankenhäuser, Pflegestationen oder Ärzte in von Krisen betroffenen Ländern.

Wenn Sie mit Produktspenden helfen wollen, wenden Sie sich bitte mit Ihren Angeboten an noelia.martinez@medeor.de.

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BVMed Medizin und Gesundheitsindustrie Spenden Türkei
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BVMed | Bundesverband Medizintechnologie e.V.

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13.02.2023

CELLIANT cleared to market in 50+ countries

  • Registered in majority as a class 1 medical device  

CELLIANT -  a performance textile that converts body heat into infrared energy - is designated as a Class 1 Medical Device in Australia, Canada, the EU and European Economic Area (EEA), Japan, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. CELLIANT is cleared to market in China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, with more countries and regions to follow.

  • Registered in majority as a class 1 medical device  

CELLIANT -  a performance textile that converts body heat into infrared energy - is designated as a Class 1 Medical Device in Australia, Canada, the EU and European Economic Area (EEA), Japan, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. CELLIANT is cleared to market in China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, with more countries and regions to follow.

In 2017, the FDA determined that products containing CELLIANT are medical devices as defined in section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and are general wellness products because they are intended to temporarily increase blood flow and local circulation at the site of the application in healthy individuals.
 
At Hologenix®, whose CELLIANT® infrared technology is an ingredient in world-class brands across many categories, science matters. The company has a distinguished Science Advisory Board composed of experts in the fields of photobiology, nanotechnology, sleep medicine, diabetes and wound care. The Science Advisory Board has overseen nine peer-reviewed published studies that collectively demonstrate CELLIANT’s effectiveness and the benefits of infrared energy. This claim set provides the basis for products containing CELLIANT to be designated as a Class 1 Medical Device in 38 countries and cleared to market in 15, with more countries and regions to follow. This elevated status in 53 countries translates to CELLIANT being an ideal partner for global companies who are seeking innovation in textiles to distinguish their products.   

“We have laid the groundwork for our partner brands to capitalize on the benefits of our infrared technology and to enhance their ability to do business,” said Seth Casden, Hologenix co-founder and CEO.  “We firmly believe that regulatory status matters and that is why we have grown the number of countries we have such relationships with by over a third in the last three years. It is definitely a competitive advantage of our company and CELLIANT.”

“Globally, the awareness of the benefits of infrared textiles, which absorb body heat and reflect it back as therapeutic infrared energy, has grown exponentially over the last 10 years,” continued Casden. “And in the United States infrared is gaining a strong foothold.”

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Celliant infrared textiles Hologenix
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Hologenix

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Photo CHIC Shanghai
13.02.2023

CHIC Shanghai postponed by three weeks to March 28-30, 2023

CHIC - China International Fashion Fair starts the new year with a new date and fresh ideas. The unrestricted entry to China is possible again and CHIC March will be postponed by three weeks to facilitate visa applications.

From March 28 to 30, 2023 around 1,600 exhibitors will meet on 117,200 sqm at CHIC at the National Exhibition & Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai.

In 5 halls the fair presents itself in clearly structured segments with the big players and young, up-and-coming designers as well as exciting niche brands in the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, shoes, bags and accessories, young fashion, sportswear, designer brands and overseas brands.

CHIC - China International Fashion Fair starts the new year with a new date and fresh ideas. The unrestricted entry to China is possible again and CHIC March will be postponed by three weeks to facilitate visa applications.

From March 28 to 30, 2023 around 1,600 exhibitors will meet on 117,200 sqm at CHIC at the National Exhibition & Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai.

In 5 halls the fair presents itself in clearly structured segments with the big players and young, up-and-coming designers as well as exciting niche brands in the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, shoes, bags and accessories, young fashion, sportswear, designer brands and overseas brands.

Around 120,000 trade visitors are expected at the upcoming CHIC, serving all major distribution channels in China such as large shopping malls and department stores, agents, distributors, buyers from multi-brand and concept stores, live stream providers, etc. The CHIC organizers invest in intensive visitor marketing measures. CHIC Matching, the successful networking system of CHIC, brings exhibitors and visitors together efficiently and individually. New contacts can be made and cooperation opportunities explored. Comprehensive marketing activities via all relevant channels such as the CHIC WeChat Public Account (> 200,000 subscriptions), the CNGA WeChat mini program (> 100,000 subscriptions) and TikTok ensure visibility.

New: CHIC Showroom, the innovative young showroom concept in Beijing, which is to be expanded and will enable international brands to enter the Chinese market in the medium term.

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CHIC Shanghai
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JANDALI

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13.02.2023

Tarifrunde 2023: Textil- und Modeindustrie nennt Forderung der IG Metall völlig realitätsfern

Zum Auftakt der Tarifverhandlungen für die rund 100 000 Beschäftigten der westdeutschen Textil- und Modeindustrie fordern die Arbeitgeberinnen und Arbeitgeber die IG Metall zu einer klaren und vor allem auch realistischen Sicht auf die Zahlen auf. Markus Simon, Verhandlungsführer der Arbeitgeberseite: „Der schonungslose Blick auf die Zahlen zeigt: Für uns ist 2023 ein Schicksalsjahr. Wer auf breiter Front mit historischen Rekordkosten für Energie und Rohstoffe zu kämpfen hat, kann nicht eine historisch einmalige Forderung der IG Metall nach 8 Prozent mehr für 12 Monate bezahlen!“

Zum Auftakt der Tarifverhandlungen für die rund 100 000 Beschäftigten der westdeutschen Textil- und Modeindustrie fordern die Arbeitgeberinnen und Arbeitgeber die IG Metall zu einer klaren und vor allem auch realistischen Sicht auf die Zahlen auf. Markus Simon, Verhandlungsführer der Arbeitgeberseite: „Der schonungslose Blick auf die Zahlen zeigt: Für uns ist 2023 ein Schicksalsjahr. Wer auf breiter Front mit historischen Rekordkosten für Energie und Rohstoffe zu kämpfen hat, kann nicht eine historisch einmalige Forderung der IG Metall nach 8 Prozent mehr für 12 Monate bezahlen!“

Die deutsche Bekleidungsindustrie ist längst nicht wieder auf Vor-Corona-Niveau, die Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher wollen in diesem Jahr bei Mode sparen. Die Hersteller von Garnen, Stoffen, Heimtextilien, Spezialtextilien und technischen Textilien drücken Rekord-Kosten für Energie und Rohstoffe, wie es sie in der Geschichte der deutschen Textilindustrie noch nie gegeben hat – das ist die Ausgangslage der Tarifverhandlungen, die in der vergangenen Woche in die erste Runde ging. Nach einer Umfrage des Gesamtverbandes textil+mode unter seinen Mitgliedern ist die Einschätzung der Gesamtlage bei Umsatz, Export, Auslastung und Auftragsbestand für dieses Jahr durchweg negativ.

Markus Simon: „Wenn selbst die IG Metall von einer Umfrage berichtet, nach der 35 Prozent der Beschäftigten die Lage in ihrem Unternehmen als schlecht bis sehr schlecht einschätzen, versteht sich von selbst, dass 8 Prozent mehr weit ab von jedem realistischen Abschluss sind.“

40 Prozent ihrer Umsätze macht die deutsche Textil- und Modeindustrie im Export. Die höchsten Strompreise in Europa, Rekordkosten für Gas und Rohstoffe haben die Situation der Branche stark angespannt. Viele Unternehmen befinden sich im vierten Krisenjahr in Folge und bangen um ihre Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.

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Tarifverhandlungen Tarifvertrag IG Metall
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Südwesttextil – Verband der Südwestdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie e.V.

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13.02.2023

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles confirms August 2023

With many trade fairs restarting their event schedules worldwide, and China notably relaxing border restrictions for travellers entering the country, global industry players are looking forward to the return of the Asian home textile show.

The Autumn Edition, which is more targeted towards international participants, will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from 16 – 18 August 2023. Due to easing travel restrictions and the promising home textiles market, the organisers expect to welcome more overseas exhibitors and visitors to the upcoming show.  

With China’s reopened borders the latest step in the global home textiles industry getting back on track, international suppliers have been actively seeking ways to reinvigorate business growth stunted by the pandemic, and participating in reputable trade fairs is a common choice.

With many trade fairs restarting their event schedules worldwide, and China notably relaxing border restrictions for travellers entering the country, global industry players are looking forward to the return of the Asian home textile show.

The Autumn Edition, which is more targeted towards international participants, will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from 16 – 18 August 2023. Due to easing travel restrictions and the promising home textiles market, the organisers expect to welcome more overseas exhibitors and visitors to the upcoming show.  

With China’s reopened borders the latest step in the global home textiles industry getting back on track, international suppliers have been actively seeking ways to reinvigorate business growth stunted by the pandemic, and participating in reputable trade fairs is a common choice.

According to TexPro, the global home textiles market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 3.5% between 2020 and 2025, with the market size to reach over USD 151 billion by the end of the forecast period. Regionally, China is expected to remain the world’s largest home textiles market with a share of over 28%.

As an important sector for the home textiles industry and the global economy in general, China has announced several policies to facilitate business and trading activities that involve foreign companies. One of the most important is the ease of the travel regulations when entering the country.

735 exhibitors and over 20,000 buyers joined the previous edition, and participants can expect a comprehensive platform in autumn. The fair will comprise a wide range of home textile products, including bedding & towelling, rugs, table & kitchen linen, upholstery & curtain fabrics, editors, home textile technologies and textile design. Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Home Textile Association (CHTA).

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Messe Frankfurt HK, Ltd Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles
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Messe Frankfurt HK, Ltd.

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13.02.2023

LANXESS-Software ermittelt CO2-Fußabdruck für konzerneigene Produkte

LANXESS hat ein Tool entwickelt, das automatisiert den CO2-Fußabdruck für die Produkte des Konzerns berechnet. Die „Product Carbon Footprint Engine“ greift dabei auf vorhandene Daten aus unterschiedlichen Unternehmensbereichen zu und berechnet die entstandenen Emissionen nach dem Cradle-to-Gate-Ansatz (Wiege bis Werkstor). Dieser umfasst Treibhausgas-Emissionen während der Produktion, produktspezifische Emissionen, die mit den eingesetzten Rohstoffen, Energien, Betriebsmitteln und den Transporten zusammenhängen sowie Emissionen bei der Abfallentsorgung. Der TÜV Rheinland hat das Tool nach der Norm ISO 14067 zur Quantifizierung des Carbon Footprints von Produkten zertifiziert.

Mit der „Product Carbon Footprint Engine“ möchte der Spezialchemie-Konzern seine Kunden dabei unterstützen, ihre Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu erreichen. Kunden können den Emissionswert bei ihrem Vertriebskontakt anfragen. Die Datengrundlage zur Berechnung des CO2-Fußabdrucks wird kontinuierlich verbessert. Dadurch können zukünftig auch Emissionswerte für Produkte ermittelt werden, für die aktuell noch keine ausreichend qualifizierten Daten vorliegen.

LANXESS hat ein Tool entwickelt, das automatisiert den CO2-Fußabdruck für die Produkte des Konzerns berechnet. Die „Product Carbon Footprint Engine“ greift dabei auf vorhandene Daten aus unterschiedlichen Unternehmensbereichen zu und berechnet die entstandenen Emissionen nach dem Cradle-to-Gate-Ansatz (Wiege bis Werkstor). Dieser umfasst Treibhausgas-Emissionen während der Produktion, produktspezifische Emissionen, die mit den eingesetzten Rohstoffen, Energien, Betriebsmitteln und den Transporten zusammenhängen sowie Emissionen bei der Abfallentsorgung. Der TÜV Rheinland hat das Tool nach der Norm ISO 14067 zur Quantifizierung des Carbon Footprints von Produkten zertifiziert.

Mit der „Product Carbon Footprint Engine“ möchte der Spezialchemie-Konzern seine Kunden dabei unterstützen, ihre Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu erreichen. Kunden können den Emissionswert bei ihrem Vertriebskontakt anfragen. Die Datengrundlage zur Berechnung des CO2-Fußabdrucks wird kontinuierlich verbessert. Dadurch können zukünftig auch Emissionswerte für Produkte ermittelt werden, für die aktuell noch keine ausreichend qualifizierten Daten vorliegen.

Auch LANXESS nimmt seine Emissionen entlang der gesamten Lieferkette stärker in den Fokus. Im August 2022 hatte der Konzern verkündet, diese bis 2050 klimaneutral zu machen (Scope 3). Dieses Ziel umfasst indirekt entstehende Emissionen, insbesondere bei eingekauften Rohstoffen, aber auch in der Logistik und bei den Endprodukten. Für direkte Emissionen in der Produktion (Scope 1) und bei Energieträgern (Scope 2) hatte LANXESS bereits vor drei Jahren das Ziel ausgegeben, bis 2040 klimaneutral zu sein.

Die Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) hatte zuvor bestätigt, dass die Klimaziele von LANXESS im Einklang mit dem 1,5 °C Pfad und dem Pariser Klimaschutz-Abkommen stehen.
Um seine Scope-3-Ziele zu erreichen, hat LANXESS das unternehmensweite „Net Zero Value Chain Program“ gestartet. In diesem Zuge steigert der Spezialchemie-Konzern den Bezug nachhaltiger Rohstoffe, implementiert eine „grüne“ Logistik und baut sein Portfolio an klimaneutralen Produkten aus.

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CO2-Emissionen Fußabdruck Lanxess
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Lanxess AG

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