Visit of Korean business delegation in KICOX program at ITA

On 24 June 2019 the ITA hosted a delegation of Korean company representatives as part of a visit to the federal state of NRW organized by NRW Invest. First, the business location NRW in the middle of Europe was presented. The RWTH has a special significance here as a university of excellence as a research and development forge of the federal state. The close cooperation with companies from all over the world distinguishes the university in particular.

Lenzing solid in a significantly more challenging market environment

The Lenzing Group continued its solid business development in the first half of 2019. Despite a significantly more challenging market environment with historically low prices for standard viscose, Lenzing recorded a slight increase in revenue. The disciplined implementation of the sCore TEN strategy and the focus on specialty fibers continue to have a positive impact. Thanks to ongoing high demand for sustainably produced specialty fibers and positive currency effects, the impact of low standard viscose prices was largely offset in earnings.

“Operation Clean Sweep� arrives in the RadiciGroup Synthetic Fibres Business Area

RadiciGroup has expanded its Operation Clean Sweep project – started up over one year ago in its engineering polymers business – to its Synthetic Fibres Business Area. Noyfil SA (Stabio - CH), a company specializing in the manufacture of polyester continuous yarn, has joined Operation Clean Sweep (OCS), an international programme promoted by Plastics Europe with the goal of “Zero Pellet Loss�.

Further EvoQuench PA POY systems destined for China

Oerlikon Barmag recently signed contracts for two orders with a total of 120 spinning positions for manufacturing polyamide POY yarn with Chinese yarn manufacturers. What makes this so special is the fact that all positions will be equipped with the EvoQuench radial quenching system for polyamide.

EFI appoints Jeff Jacobson as CEO

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (“EFI� or the “Company�) today announced the appointment of Jeff Jacobson, a 30-year veteran of the digital imaging and industrial technology sector, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Jacobson will retain his position as Executive Chairman. Mr. Jacobson succeeds Bill Muir, who is stepping down for personal reasons.

Project CONTEXT - intelligent textile surfaces for the smart home

For our homes to become smart and intelligent, technical systems must be installed wherever we need them. However, the necessary power and communication connections are not always available. In the new ConText project, a consortium consisting of the German Institutes for Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) and the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) is developing a user-friendly and intuitive technology for smart textile surfaces that renders walls and floors in living areas usable for cable-based power supply and communication.

SGL Carbon increases sales in the first half-year 2019

Against the backdrop of a slowing global economy, SGL Carbon held up well in the first half of 2019. Sales revenue grew by approximately 6 percent compared to the previous year to reach 562 million euros. Adjusted for a positive one-time effect of around 4 million euros in the prior year, Group recurring EBIT reached nearly 38 million euros, approximately 2 million euros below prior year’s first half.

Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Segment increased order intake and sales in 2019

Resilient performance with Group sales growth in a challenging environment. Guidance adjusted due to lack of visibility of market recovery.

Software

Vilebrequin chooses Gerber Technology

Vilebrequin, the iconic swimwear brand, has selected Gerber Technology’s integrated solutions, YuniquePLM® and AccuMark® CAD, to facilitate quick product development and centralize all information, making it easily accessible to every member of the team. Gerber Technology, the world-leading flexible materials and fashion technology innovator, enables innovation by helping its customers compete and win in today’s ‘on-demand’ markets through their integrated technology and service offerings that any brand or manufacturer can easily adopt to unleash their full potential.

Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

ANDRITZ launches new StrataPress SX single-seam press felt technology

International technology Group ANDRITZ has launched its new-generation “StrataPress™ SX� felt with patented, integrated single-seam technology.

Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

Toray donating advanced fabric for Canopy shelters and hats

Toray Industries, Inc., has announced it is joining hands with tent manufacturer Sakura Corporation to donate three Kantantent™*1 canopy shelters incorporating SUMMER SHIELD™, to the Kyoto City Government. The triple laminated structure of this Toray-developed woven polyester fabric shields against heat, light, and ultraviolet rays. The tents will be deployed for the Gion Matsuri (festival of Yasaka Shrine), Japan’s most famous fete, which features grand processions of floats called “Yamaboko�.

Composites

Teijin completes acquisition of Renegade

Teijin Limited announced today that it has completed the acquisition of all the shares of Renegade Materials Corporation (Renegade), a leading North American supplier of highly heat-resistant thermoset prepreg for the aerospace industry. The acquisition was completed on August 1, Eastern Standard Time.

Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

Master Builders Solutions® launches new MasterFiber website

The Master Builders Solutions® experts have launched their new website www.masterfiber.basf.com presenting the benefits of MasterFiber and the unique customer service offered by a global team of concrete experts. With MasterFiber, customers can save money and have greater flexibility in the production process. The innovative fibers can partially, or completely, replace the conventional steel reinforcement of concrete. This reflects in a strong sustainability contribution as it enables customers to eliminate the use of steel which is costly, heavy, difficult to handle and generates waste.

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Intertextile Apparel’s overseas exhibitors discuss potential and strategies in China

The attraction for overseas brands to meet Chinese trade buyers is clear – with a huge domestic population, and a rising level of high income households who associate European brands with quality, the potential for lucrative partnerships in China is high. Meanwhile, rising high-end Chinese designers seek fabrics with high-quality materials and designs, which can be found from international suppliers.