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May172020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Picanol Realizes Production Milestone With 100,000th Rapier Weaving Machine

Picanol realized another impressive milestone when its 100,000th rapier weaving machine rolled off the production line at its plant in Ieper, Belgium. Picanol is also celebrating 45 years of manufacturing rapier weaving machines in 2020. Once again, this reaffirms the leading role Picanol plays in the rapier weaving machine segment worldwide. The 100,000th rapier weaving machine (an OptiMax-i) will be shipped to the company SAITEX Fabrics, which is based in Long Tho, Vietnam. Production center of high-tech rapier machines, Picanol Picanol has an extensive track record in the production of high-tech rapier machines. In 1975, it launched its very first weaving machine with a rapier insertion, which was named the PGW. Since the launch of the first rapier machine all that time ago, P...

May152020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

New Finishing Technology from Schoeller® : 3XDRY®

Dyeing – Finishing

3XDRY® finishing technology from Schoeller® allows the exterior of a textile to be water repellent, while the inside absorbs moisture and quickly distributes it over the surface. Today’s consumers demand versatility in their apparel, whether they’re shopping for work, sports or leisure wear. Work wear is no longer just about style, and sports and leisure wear is no longer just about stretch, while the demands for high-performance textiles in every category continue to increase. More and more consumer brands are looking to Schoeller’s established technologies to deliver not only beautiful fabrics that offer comfort and style but also breathability and the best in water and dirt repellence to their customers. Dry much faster in comparison to conventional textiles 3XDRY® finishing te

May132020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Mondi Adapts Its Production Line to Struggle COVID-19

Nonwoven

Mondi adapts production line in Germany to make much-needed face mask components. Mondi produces elastic, three-layer laminate straps using nonwoven material for one billion face masks. Plants in Gronau, Germany and Taicang, China increase production of this material. Mondi is committed to playing its part to produce important supplies and components during the COVID-19 outbreak. As a global leader in packaging and paper, Mondi's Personal Care Components team has found a way to convert a production line at its Gronau plant in Germany to manufacture soft, elastic straps which are now being used for face masks and used by medical professionals and consumers globally. Laminated straps Mondi’s plant in Gronau, Germany, typically focuses on making materials used in hygiene products suc

May112020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

INDA and EDANA Release Nonwovens Industry Report: Nonwoven Forecasts 2018-2023

Nonwoven

The new Worldwide Outlook for the Nonwovens Industry report forecasts strong market demand for nonwovens materials through the next five years. Strong market demand for nonwovens materials expected to continue. The new Worldwide Outlook for the Nonwovens Industry report forecasts strong market demand for nonwovens materials through the next five years. The sixth edition of the report is now available for purchase from both INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and EDANA, the International Association Serving the Nonwovens and Related Industries. Among the highlights of the report: In the historical period (2008–2018) production increased 5.7%, lead by growth in spunbond/spunmelt and drylaid hydroentanglement. China leads the growth in production, adding a

May62020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

New CEO Appointed at Loepfe

Spinning - Yarn, Textile, Weaving

Loepfe announced the appointment of Dr. Ralph Mennicke as Chief Executive Officer of Loepfe Brothers Ltd. Loepfe announced the appointment of Dr. Ralph Mennicke as Chief Executive Officer of Loepfe Brothers Ltd., effective from April 14, 2020. Ralph Mennicke takes over from Maurizio Wermelinger who, having joined Loepfe in 2007, became CEO in 2009 and is now retiring. The Loepfe Board of Directors appointed Ralph Mennicke as CEO to lead the company and its subsidiaries. Loepfe is the worldwide leading manufacturer and solution partner for online quality assurance systems in the textile sector. Machine manufacturers as well as spinning mills and weaving mills around the globe use and rely on Loepfe technology from Switzerland. Ralph Mennicke is a Graduate of Technical University o...

May42020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Grant Support from EU to ‘Transformation to Technical Textiles in Denizli’ Project

Technical Textiles

The European Union (EU) provided a grant of 5 million Euros for the 'Transformation to Technical Textiles in Denizli' project. DTO President Uğur Erdoğan hosted Turkey Home Textile Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (TETSİAD) President Hasan Hüseyin Bayram and the accompanying board members. Denizli Exporters Association (DENİB) and TETSİAD Vice President İbrahim Uzunoğlu and accompanying delegation exchanged views with Erdoğan about the textile sector. Denizli Chamber of Commerce (DTO) President Uğur Erdoğan stated that this project is a first in the history of the city, "Entrepreneurs who want will be able to work in this center and produce samples." said. Speaking during the visit, Uğur Erdoğan said that when Denizli is mentioned the textile and apparel industry fir

May32020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Oerlikon Nonwoven’s Large-Scale Meltblown Sold to Asia

Nonwoven

Oerlikon Nonwoven shortens delivery times due to rising demand for meltblown systems. A leading Asian large-scale manufacturer of manmade fibers and polymers has invested in a new Oerlikon Nonwoven meltblown system. The recently-signed contract comprises a 2-beam system for manufacturing filtration nonwovens – predominantly for medical products such as face masks – with a nominal capacity of up to 1,200 tons of nonwovens a year. The commercial production launch has been scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2020. The 2-beam system has an operating width of 1.6 meters and is equipped with the new patented Oerlikon Nonwoven electro-charging unit. The Oerlikon Nonwoven meltblown technology is recognized by the market as being the technically most efficient method for producing highly-sepa

Apr292020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

KARL MAYER Working on Further Promising Projects

Spinning - Yarn

KARL MAYER's new MULTIGUARD thread monitor gives advance warning in case of thread breakage. Modern sensor technology and data processing systems can be used to control all the important processing parameters and also to implement a wide range of optimisation measures. The production sequences can be optimised, as well as entire value-added chains. The efficient monitoring of yarn tension and feed during warp preparation can increase weaving efficiency by up to 5 %. The new MULTIGUARD stop motion from KARL MAYER can make an important contribution here. This innovative system gives a warning in the event of yarn breakages or tension peaks, and generates parameters that can be used for internal production data management as well as external quality assurances within the framework of a qua...

Apr242020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Saurer Automation Solutions is Meeting The Growing Demand

Spinning - Yarn

With Automation Solutions, Saurer takes next step toward automated factories. Textile companies are facing increasingly complex challenges: higher labour costs and employee turnover rates, not to mention the need to automate material flow, reduce lead times and boost productivity. Furthermore, companies increasingly require comprehensive automation solutions due to greater demands on yarn quality and ease of use as well as the trend towards large and heavy packages. Saurer already has 30 years of experience in planning and installation of transport systems, especially between roving frames and ring-spinning machines. The company has successfully implemented over 100 systems worldwide. Senses, the digital mill management system The new product line Saurer Automation Solutions se...

Apr222020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Itema Appoints Ugo Ghilardi As New CEO

Weaving

Itema Group announces appointment of Ugo Ghilardi as new CEO and moves towards a new stage of development and consolidation. Itema Group, multinational group part of the Radici world of companies manufacturing advanced weaving solutions including weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services and with majority interests in companies active in complementary businesses, announced that its Board of Directors has named Ugo Ghilardi, effective March 2, 2020, as Chief Executive Officer. Ugo Ghilardi, who is taking over from Carlo Rogora at the helm of the Colzate-based company, during his remarkable professional experience held positions of increasing responsibility in leading companies in the mechanical and automation industries. Mr. Ghilardi, in fact, boasts a long career in D