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May32020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Oerlikon Nonwoven’s Large-Scale Meltblown Sold to Asia

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

Apr212020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Nonwoven Industry Produce For COVID-19

Nonwoven

The nonwovens and related industries play a major role in producing materials essential to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The nonwovens and related industries play a major role in producing materials essential to reduce the spread of COVID-19. From disinfecting wipes to face mask and personal protective materials. EDANA's industry message to the EU Commission In these unprecedented times, the Nonwovens and Related Industries are proving to be an essential partner in the fight against the corona virus pandemic. In consequence, EDANA – as the European nonwovens industry association – has been working closely with the services of the European Commission to find solutions to the continued provision of the essential medical and protective equipment and to any bottleneck in the supply c

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

Apr82020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

DAVID NIEPER Partners with BRÜCKNER Textile Technologies

Dyeing – Finishing

DAVID NIEPER has installed a state of the art dyehouse with the latest BRÜCKNER finishing technology. DAVID NIEPER a British fashion house designing and manufacturing luxury women’s clothing, knitwear and nightwear in Derbyshire/ UK for almost 60 years has installed a state of the art dyehouse with the latest BRÜCKNER finishing technology. DAVID NIEPER Ltd. is a family owned fashion house founded in 1961. The company designs and manufacturers its entire women’s fashion collections in Alfreton, Der-byshire/ UK, including both knitting and sewing operations, as well as catalogue printing for its mail-order operations throughout Europe. Digital printing Superior product quality and customer satisfaction are the key factors for their long lasting success and in order to improve qualit

Mar312020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Cematex Elects Permanent Secretary General

Associations

Cornelia Buchwalder, Secretary General of the Swiss Textile Machinery Association, has been appointed as the permanent Secretary General to Cematex. A new Secretary General has been chosen by Cematex, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers. Cornelia Buchwalder has served on an interim basis since June 2019, following the retirement of Maria Avery, and was elected to the permanent position by the Cematex Board on March 12. Buchwalder has a wide knowledge of the global textile equipment sector, having managed the Swiss Textile Machinery Association since 2013 and been closely involved in organising participation at the major global trade shows and various international events. Her experience takes in the ITMA exhibitions in Europe at Milan (2015) and Barcelona (2019)...

Mar272020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Rajby Textile Uses Advanced Technologies in Fabric Production

Sustainability & Recycling, Weaving

Monforts customer Rajby Textiles is the first company in the world to have finally achieved the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Platinum Standard for a product. Its Beluga denim fabrics have gained the ultimate sustainability score in all five categories covered by the C2C standard, which is acknowledged as involving the toughest and most thorough testing and assessment it is possible to put a product through. As such, Beluga denim fabric is based on 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and employs no hazardous chemicals in its production. At the same time, it is both recyclable and biodegradable, with 100% of the energy used in its production offset by green energy and involving a closed loop system with no waste water generated and no material wastage. Until now, no company has been able t...

Mar232020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Rökona Trusts In Brückner Technology

Dyeing – Finishing, Knitting

RÖKONA trusts in BRÜCKNER lines for the finishing of their high-quality textiles. Shortly after the end of World War II, Gerhard Rösch established in 1949 with only one knitting machine the textile company Gerhard Rösch GmbH in Tübingen in the South of Germany. At that time the company produced mainly sleepwear textiles for ladies and polo shirts as well as men’s shirts. With the foundation of RÖKONA GmbH & Co. KG in 1963, the company established itself also as innovative textile producer beyond the clothing industry and provided very soon well-known automotive manufacturers with technical textile solutions. Today RÖKONA develops and produces a wide range of demanding textiles for the complete mobility sector as well as for industrial applications, from building protection to me