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Saurer to show Autoairo in Asia for the first time at 2nd CIIE
Originating in Switzerland and founded in 1853, Saurer is a leading globally operating technology group focusing on machinery and components for yarn processing. After having participated in the first CIIE last year, Saurer will once again take part in this important event this year, presenting its new air-spinning machine Autoairo, which the company launched at ITMA Barcelona on 20 June 2019. At the CIIE in November, the Autoairo will be exhibited in Asia for the first time.
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The foundation for high yarn quality is established in the blow room. Careful bale opening is a fundamental pillar of this process. Only in this way, a homogenous tuft flow is ensured for optimal downstream processing. The latest Truetzschler innovation in the blowroom offers more quality and economy as well: The Portal Bale Opener BO-P allows significantly more bales to be placed side by side and processes them in parallel using two opening rolls. This results in significantly better blending and higher productions of up to 3,000 kg/h.
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The first line of the new RF5 generation has successfully extruded the first filaments at the nonwoven manufacturer PFN. Reifenhäuser Reicofil sets new standards in quality, output, line availability, efficiency, and machine intelligence with the new technology for the production of spunbond, meltblown, and composite nonwovens. The spunbond and meltblown technologies were totally revised for the RF5 technology The RF5 is also equipped with digital solutions from the Reifenhäuser Digital Business Platform. This paves the way for intelligent machines and intelligent production.
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Trusted information is crucial when decisions have to be made and solutions found. In the spinning mill, production efficiency and business profitability depend on reliable data measurement and sophisticated analysis. Translating that into practical advice makes life easier for every level of management. That’s why USTER® QUALITY EXPERT has become indispensable at Matesa Textiles in Turkey.
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Saurer’s highly efficient FusionTwister at ShanghaiTex 2019
In its 19th year, the international textile industry exhibition ShanghaiTex will take place from 25 to 28 November 2019. Saurer Twisting Solutions would be delighted to welcome customers and visitors to Saurer's Stand D40 in Hall E1. The focus is on the highly efficient FusionTwister for staple fibre yarns.
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Spinnova’s technology for sustainable textile fibres gets 11 MEUR investment for commercial scaling
With new growth capital of 11 million euros, the sustainable fibre technology company Spinnova is now starting the commercialization phase of the world’s most sustainable textile fibre. The company aims to revolutionize the raw material base of the textile industry with its cellulose-based fibre products in collaboration with major textile brands.
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Quality Control made easy
Running a spinning mill can be quite challenging, when it comes to quality control and quality assurance. The complexity of these tasks increases with the number of different yarns produced simultaneously. Controlling the quality during the various production processes is labor intensive and requires experienced staff. On the other hand, highest yarn qualities are crucial, to maintain the customer satisfaction and to avoid costly complaints. To manage these challenges, GRG Cotspin, India, utilized the unique features of Loepfe´s MillMaster TOP.
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USTER® TESTER 6 offers two new features
It’s the acknowledged global standard in testing, at the heart of the laboratory in every quality-conscious textile mill. And USTER® TESTER 6 – the latest edition of the legendary Uster Technologies instrument – still keeps on improving, with innovative solutions to keep pace with latest industry trends.
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100,000 garbage bags made from recycled plastic for the RhineCleanUp Day on September 14
For the second time in a row, volunteers in six countries will join together to collect garbage and waste along the River Rhine on September 14. To support this project, 100,000 sponsored garbage bags made from 100 percent recycled plastic waste will be sent now to key locations throughout Germany. From there, the bags will be distributed to the teams participating in the cleanup.
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Oerlikon names Philipp Müller CFO
Oerlikon announced that Philipp Müller has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the company’s Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2020, succeeding Jürg Fedier, who will retire at the end of December 2019.
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The Truetzschler Card TC 19i: The first intelligent card
Is there a formula for successful innovations? Definitely not. But how does Truetzschler manage to continuously raise the bar in carding technology? How can the Truetzschler Card TC15 be surpassed in terms of quality and performance?
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Sales revenue declines in the first half of 2019
Sales revenue decreased by 17.5% to RMB 3 816 million // Profit before tax dropped by 32.6% to RMB 381 million // Asia (excl. China/India) region grew by almost 15% // Uzbekistan and Mexico performed well
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Fully optimized production for maximum competitiveness
Over the last years, the textile industry in Taiwan has to deal with a tough business environment. Compared to other countries in the region wages are not only relatively high, but they are still rising. As a result there have been no investments in new spinning capacities in Taiwan for years. Taiwanese spinning companies are investing mainly in China and Vietnam, utilizing the advantageous cost structure in these countries. Today, Taiwanese spinning mills are operating 1.35 Million spindles in China and 450,000 spindles in Vietnam, while there are only 500,000 spindles in operation in Taiwan itself.
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