Textile

Nov182020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Redesigning our future – The new WeftMaster SFB

Spinning - Yarn, Technical Textiles, Textile, Weaving

Have you ever wondered how your parcels arrive safely? We know the answer! E-commerce has gained ground worldwide - and it’s here to stay. Warehouses and trucks are working hard to ensure that a whole variety of goods are not only available for customers, but also that they are shipped in the fastest possible way. In this hectic online shopping world, tarpaulins are all around us! Protecting goods from adverse weather and other factors helps to ensure satisfied end-customers. Loepfe's WeftMaster SFB-L yarn brake is the perfect system for producing these coated technical fabrics on projectile and rapier looms in the most economical way. The WeftMaster SFB weft brake has been in use on projectile and rapier weaving machines worldwide for many years. Since its foundation in 1955, Loepfe

Nov112020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

USTER® fabric inspection system also reduce waste and improve yield

Testing, Textile

Automated solutions for quality satisfaction Fabric inspection solutions cover the value chain from weaving to finishing.The ingenious design of USTER®Q-BAR 2 and USTER®EVS FABRIQ VISIONfits every production line – delivering the right quality, while reducing waste and optimizing fabric yield. USTER’s Think Quality approach now takes in automatic fabric inspection, bringing much-needed precision and security to demanding technical textiles applications– and to all weaving mills where quality matters. Quality standards everywhere are increasing all the time: in sectors such as the automotive industry, zero-defect levels are already mandatory. Applications such as airbags, headliners, upholstery and tire cords require flawlessquality, continuously. But there are also many other textile

Nov102020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Calvi Achieves Efficient, Eco-Conscious Production on Demand with Kornit Digital

Printing & Digital Printing, Sustainability & Recycling, Textile

"We are sustainable; we don’t have to create more water waste or use more resources.” Kornit Digital (Nasdaq: KRNT), a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology, announced Vizela, Portugal-based Calvi has implemented the Kornit Avalanche HD6 system for efficient, retail-quality digital decoration on demand. Founded in 1977, Calvi is a textile manufacturing company that works with national and international partners to deliver sportswear and casual apparel for men, women, and children. Now occupying a 6,600-square-meter facility and employing a team of more than 120 qualified professionals, they are committed to the evolution of textiles with regard to three fundamental values: quality, availability, and efficiency. In addition to their own e-commerce operation, C

Nov92020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

VDMA textile machinery webtalk on 12th November 2020, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (CET)

Associations, Dyeing – Finishing, Textile

"Sustainable denim production: latest finishing technologies” Sign up HERE and be part of this important Event. No participation fee. Volker Kunzmann, Area Sales Director, FONG’S EUROPE will present highly efficient and innovative wet finishing solutions for denim by combining modular systems adapted to the product and customer’s and local specifications. Title of the presentation: “Denim Finishing combined solutions” www.fongs.eu Hans-Gerhard Wroblowski, Area Sales Director SEA, Head of Productmanagement – Denim Sales, A. Monforts Textilmaschinen will speak about advanced denim finishing technologies with a focus on ecological and economical energy consumption. Furthermore, a new yarn dyeing process will be presented. Title of the presentation: “Customized Solutions for Den

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...

Apr182020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Rieter Discontinue The Assembly of Machines at Winterthur

Textile

Rieter announced its intention to discontinue the assembly of machines at the Winterthur location due to structural changes in the market situation. After intensive discussion and detailed examination of the submitted proposals, the discontinuation of assembly and the associated reduction of 87 jobs was confirmed.The final position was communicated to the employee representatives and the Office for Economy and Labor of the Canton of Zurich. Rieter’s employees were informed of the result. The decision will be implemented gradually during 2020. Comprehensive social plan in place Rieter has a comprehensive social plan. The focus is on the reintegration of affected employees with the support of the Regional Employment Centre (RAV) as well as a job center and the avoidance of hardship

Feb212020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Operating Costs: A Vital Factor in Investment Decisions

Spinning - Yarn, Textile

Textile mills need to calculate more than the immediate benefits, says Sivakumar Narayanan, Executive Vice President Uster Technologies. When market demand is relatively low, textile mills have to perform a balancing act, involving many delicate choices. The deployment of capital and management of personnel levels are critical, not only to current profitability but also to long-term business success when an upturn arrives. When the going gets tough, customers become more demanding, especially regarding quality and value for money, making markets ever more competitive for suppliers. At such times, investment decisions might tend to focus on quality improvement as a key criterion. But there is often a temptation to snatch at a narrow range of perceived benefits, for instant gains:

Nov112019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Italian Textile Brands at Expotextil

Fairs, Textile

Expotextil, which was held in Lima, Peru between October 24th and 27th, brought together the textile and garment sector. At Expotextil there was also be a large representation of Italian textile machinery manufacturers. Inside the Italian pavilion organized by Italian Trade Agency and ACIMIT, the Association of Italian textile machinery manufacturers, 18 Italian companies exhibited: Arioli, Biancalani, Bianco, Btsr, Danitech, Ferraro, Itema, Lawer, Marzoli, Mcs, Ms Printing Solutions, Proxima, Pugi Group, Ratti, Roj, Santex Rimar Group, Stalam and Ugolini. Over 95% of The World Production of Fiber is Produced in Peru In Peru, the textile and clothing industry is one of the leading sectors of the local economy. In fact, the Country is the world's leading producer of alpaca fibers (...

May172019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Saurer Announces Robust Performance for 2018

Genel, Textile

Despite characterised by uncertainty of 2018, Saurer’s revenue growth increased by 5.8% to RMB 9 220 million. Group highlights Revenue growth increased by 5.8% to RMB 9 220 million. Net profit grew by 14.3% . Strong sales performance in Bangladesh (64.5%), Germany (34.7%), Switzerland (34.7%) and the USA (33.5%) . Launch of new technology centre to support R&D. Mr Clement Woon, Chief Executive Officer, says: “Saurer weathered the uncertainty of 2018 well, with sales revenue for the group increasing by almost 6%. Both its segments Spinning Solutions and Technologies supported this growth. The group posted sales revenue amounting to RMB 9 220 million, a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 5.8% (2017: RMB 8 713 million). Saurer’s sales in its biggest market, China, rose

May152019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

EFI Reggiani Significantly Strengthening Its Presence in Turkey

Printing & Digital Printing, Textile

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI) in the previous days announced that it has acquired privately held BDR Boya Kimya San. Tic. A.S. Based in Bursa, Turkey EFI Reggiani is a leading, state-of-art technology provider with an extensive line up of industrial textile inkjet printers utilizing water-based inks. It is part of a complete EFI ecosystem of advanced products for textile design and production, including EFI Fiery® proServer digital front ends and Fiery DesignPro software, and the EFI Optitex® 2D and 3D integrated platform for product development and design. Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq:EFII) in the previous days announced that it has acquired privately held BDR Boya Kimya San. Tic. A.S. Based in Bursa, Turkey, BDR is a leading manufacturer of reactive inkjet inks for i