France : September 2007, new success for MAISON&OBJET

The last session of MAISON&OBJET has shown an increase in foreign visitors with a 15% increase on September 06 now representing 39.5% of total visitors.

The MAISON&OBJET exhibition held on 7th to 11th September 2007 in Paris-Nord Villepinte, grouped together 2,916 exhibitors, who presented their latest new products in over 118,000 net metres of stand space.

For five days, they received 73,638 trade buyers i.e. an increase of almost 10% on September 2006. With the strong increase in foreign visitors (28,857 foreigners, i.e. a 15% increase on September 2006), the MAISON&OBJET platform confirms its positioning as a key international exhibition for buyers and specifiers.

For the first time during a September session, Italy comes first amongst the TOP 10 of international countries: Japan swaps places with Spain and for the 10th ranking, Portugal gives up its position to Greece. It is also necessary to highlight the 11th position of Russian visitors, with a 30% increase on September 2006 (501 visitors).

The strong points that marked this last session:

The noticeable launch of a new annual event, MAISON&OBJET OUTDOOR_INDOOR, dedicated to outdoor lifestyles.

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USA : Wellman donates textile testing equipment to Gaston College

January 4, 2008

Gaston College and Wellman In are pleased to announce that this Belmont Company will donate textile processing and testing equipment to The Textile Technology Center at Gaston College.

The equipment owned by Wellman and loaned to the Textile Technology Center to perform fibers and resin testing and transferred as a donation to Gaston College. The gift assures that the Textile Center will be positioned to carry out its mission of being a Center of Excellence for the textile industry in the future. The equipment, if it were to be purchased new today, has a value of over three million dollars.

The Textile Technology Center at Gaston College was chartered by the State of North Carolina in 2005 to be a “Center of Excellence” that serves the textile industry. Under the administrative direction of Gaston College, the Center serves over 200 textile firms along the textile product supply chain. Wellman, Inc., one of the international based corporations in North Carolina that the Textile Center serves, manufactures and markets high-quality polyester products.

Steve Ates, Wellman Vice President Sales and Marketing said, “Wellman strongly supports the Center of Excellence concept. We hope that other suppliers to the textile industry follow our lead and donate to the Textile Technology Center. Shared resources that support innovation and improved productivity are vital to the long term success of our industry.”

According to John Anderson, Director of the Textile Technology Center, “The Center serves the industry in several important ways. We provide yarn and fabric formation services with a modern pilot yarn spinning plant to assist the industry with innovation at a scale which allows clients to evaluate product without significant downtime on their own production equipment.

We offer extensive fiber, yarn and fabric testing and evaluation services on state-of- the-art testing equipment. We perform defect analysis and are assisted in that effort with a scanning electron microscope and a material identifier that couples FTIR technology with a large data base. We also consult formally and informally on process improvement, product innovation and we offer customized training to individual firms.”

Recently, the Textile Technology Center was recognized by the US Department of Commerce for its contribution in helping US textile companies develops global markets.

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Australia : Two-day workshop on control fibre orientation by TTNA

January 3, 2008

This two-day program will provide industry personnel with information and knowledge of the required techologoies to specify and ultimately control fibre orientation in nonwoven manufacturing, enabling a competitive advantage.

The TTNA is working collaboratively with the International Fibre Centre and Ramsay McDonald Pty Ltd to deliver training on fibre orientation in nonwoven textiles. The two-day workshop will be held at RMIT’s Brunswick campus in Victoria on 26th & 27th February 2008.

Course content will cover:
- Fibre alignment and materials rheology
- Materials characterization and mechanical properties obtained through fibre orientation
- Needle selection as it pertains to fibre type
- Needlepunching, woven upholstery cloth felting, needle wear and rotation
- Needle designs and their effect on the needled nonwoven
- Needled structures in automotive applications
- Barb kick-up - how much is enough
- Why needles break
- Fibre blending
- The need for fibre opening pre-blending
- The carding process
- Carding design for specific nonwoven applications.

The knowledge gained by participants will:
- Promote innovation in current textile manufacturing processes
- Encourage novel uses of fibre, yarn and textile manufacturing technologies
- Facilitate development of new markets for fibre, yarn and textile products.

The following presenters will travel to Melbourne specifically for this program:
- Mr Paul Verbeke - Technical Director, Bekaert Carding Solutions, France
- Ing. Giacomo Meucci, Regional Sales Director for Nonwoven Technology Oerlikon Neumag Italy S.p.A.
- Mr Bernd Rödig, Sales Manager Felting Needles, Groz-Beckert KG.

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USA : Mr Kocourek as Polymer Group VP, CAO

January 3, 2008

Polymer Group Inc announced that the company appointed Robert (Bob) Kocourek as vice president and Chief Accounting Officer (CAO). Kocourek assumes the responsibilities of the principal accounting officer, which were previously performed by Willis C. Moore III, the company's chief financial officer. Such responsibilities include the development of global financial accounting policies, interpretations of accounting literature and ensuring that the company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles on a global basis. Kocourek will continue to report to Moore, who remains chief financial officer. Kocourek previously served as vice president, corporate finance and treasurer since he joined the company in May 2006. Prior to joining the company, Kocourek assisted the company in its Sarbanes-Oxley implementation efforts and other financial accounting and reporting projects as a consultant and gained extensive financial and accounting experience working with Ernst & Young, LLC and Coopers and Lybrand earlier in his career. "I am very pleased that Bob has agreed to take this position and believe it will further our on-going efforts to achieve best in class accuracy and transparency of our global financial reporting," said Moore.

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China : CNITA sponsors HongDa Auto Textiles Innovation Forum

January 2, 2008

China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA) sponsored the First Forum of HongDa Cup’s China Auto Textiles Innovation that was held on December 12, 2007 in Shanghai. The event was organized by Zhejiang Hongda Warp Knitting Co. Ltd. CNITA Chairman Zhu MinRu, Chairman of China National Garment Association (CNGA) Du YuZhou, as well as Fu GuangWei, Chairman of Zhejiang Hongda Warp Knitting Co, attended the forum. Zhu MinRu gave a detailed introduction to the proceedings of Chinese industrial textiles industry, as well as briefing the history and current situation of the industry. He also praised the development of the textile products used in the traffic and transportation and auto industry. At the forum, the experts and scholars emphasized the huge demand on the auto textile products in China and the progress of the industry. They stressed that the auto textile products must be not only cheap, high-quality, comfortable, safe, eco-friendly and beautiful, but also created from recycling materials. Experts believe that the industry players must follow international standards and take inspiration from advanced nations to offer wide variety of innovative products.

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UK : Klopman develops new Soft Plus finish for FR fabrics

January 2, 2008

In addition to the primary requirement for appropriate EN accreditation when choosing fabric for flame retardant (FR) garments, there are also increasing demands for higher standards of strength and appearance, FR performance and long-term durability, as well as an increasing recognition of the vital importance of wearer comfort.

Working in occupations and conditions requiring the protection of flame retardant garments requires great care and attention as well as exacting and high levels of concentration at all times. It is therefore essential that personnel performing this work are as comfortable as possible.

In recognition of this requirement, Klopman International – Europe’s leading manufacturer of polyester/cotton and cotton fabrics for the workwear, protectivewear and casual apparel markets – has developed Soft Plus, a new dedicated soft finish for its Flamesafe range of FR fabrics with PROBAN.

Made possible by Klopman’s recent substantial investments in advanced technology, the Soft Plus finish makes FR fabrics measurably softer as proven in tests carried out by independent French testing house IFTH. The Soft Plus finish is available as standard on Scala FR and Challenger 5000 FR and as an option on the other fabrics in the Flamesafe PROBAN range.

The Flamesafe range consists of a choice of 100% cotton and cotton-rich fabrics in a range of weights. It offers advanced levels of performance, achieved by exploiting the advantages of Klopman’s continuous processing technology with the integration of the most up-to-date PROBAN FR finishing plant.

Klopman International manufactures cotton and polyester blended fabrics used in protectivewear and work uniforms, with clients coming from such sectors as emergency services, food and drink production, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. The company has manufacturing plants in Italy and Tunisia, and additional offices in London, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, and Sweden.

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India : MAHATECH - Industrial Exhibition in Pune

January 1, 2008

An Exclusively Industrial Exhibition has been scheduled between April 10-13, 2008 at Engineering College Ground, Shivajinagar, Pune.

Industrial Trade-fairs has gained worldwide acceptance as an unsurpassed medium to attract the right the type of audience and ensure maximum benefit to its participants.

With this in mind Maharashtra Industries Directory, with the foundation of it's unique publication, has entered the field of Industrial Exhibitions and Technical conferences covering a wide range of industries sectors.

MAHATECH 2008:
The Industrial Trade Show offers a host of business opportunities to exhibitors:
• Show case the latest products, machinery, equipment & developments in the industry for marketing and generating business
• Sourcing requirements from upcountry Maharashtra
• Technology adaptation and upgradation
• One to one business meetings and networking opportunities
• Identify market trends
• Strategy for developing brand loyalty
• Explore the opportunity for market exposure
• Locate new distributors / dealers

Our Last Exhibitions:
• MAHATECH-2004
• MAHATECH-2005
• MAHATECH-2006.

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Singapore : New Petroleum Laboratory inside Universal Oil Terminal

December 31, 2007

Intertek, the world’s leading provider of testing and inspection services, has opened a new petroleum laboratory inside the Universal Terminal on Jurong Island.

Universal Terminal is Asia’s largest commercial oil storage facility and is co-owned by Singapore Oil Trading Firm Hin Leong and PetroChina.

The new Intertek laboratory provides important quality testing and inspection services to customers of the large storage complex, complementing the extensive expertise and laboratory testing capabilities provided by the nearby Intertek Singapore Technical Centre laboratory. Marc Hoffer, President for Intertek Oil, Chemical & Agri in Asia Pacific, said “Singapore is a key petroleum hub for the region. Our new facility at Universal Terminal is a strategic investment for Intertek, increasing support available to key petroleum clients and supporting their business needs across the region.” Occupying 8,000 sq feet, the new Intertek Universal Laboratory provides comprehensive laboratory testing services to support Universal Terminal Tenant needs as well as Intertek regional customers. Intertek is the only third-party independent laboratory in the terminal. Intertek provides support services such as fuel quantity and quality inspection, petroleum testing, bunker fuel testing to ISO 8217, bunker fuel quantity surveying, In-line Automatic Sampling, along with fuel oil and gasoline blending. Additional services include fuel and logistical consultancy, marine services, and storage tank calibration. The new laboratory operates on a 24/7 basis and operates with a new state-of-the-art information management system (LIMS). Singapore customers also benefit from Intertek’s fast on-site sample-pick-up system, FastLab. It is expected that the new laboratory will be ISO 17025 accredited by 2008.

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India : Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn to raise Equity Capital

December 31, 2007

Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn Ltd has informed that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on December 31, 2007, has decided to raise the Equity Capital upto Rs 160 Crores by way of QIP to meet out the expansion project cost of Terry Towel from 3000 Tones p.a. to 15000 Tones p.a. and 12mw power plant project cost.

At present company’s existing range includes blended, quilted and embroidered fabrics, fusible interlining and specialized technical textile fabrics for defence and para military forces.

Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn Ltd

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Croatia : BIAM International Machine-tools & Tool Fair

December 31, 2007

19th BIAM-International Machine Tool and Tools Fair will start from April 22, next year, and is set to go on till 26 of the month.


Since 1971, when it was first held, the international fair BIAM -International Machine-tools and Tool Fair- has turned into an unavoidable meeting spot for home and foreign experts and businessmen interested in various technological producedures.

As in previous years this year's BIAM will present high technological achievements in the field of machine-tools,tool and accessories for metal, timber and plastics processing.

331 exhibitors from 23 countries participated in previous year and occupied the total of 11.000 m2 of exhibition area.

EXHIBITION PROGRAMME:

- Flexible automatic products, modules, systems and lines
- Metal - working machines for chip-removal shaping
- Metal-forming machine tools
- Physic-chemical process machine- tools
- Machines for thermic treatment of metal
- Surface treatment of machines and equipment
- Assembly and maintenance techniques (equipment and systems)
- Handling and transport equipment
- Industrial robots
- Hand robots
- Tools for machine-tools
- Work and tool holders
- Control and measuring tools
- Accessories and components for machine-tools
- CAD/CAM systems (hardware, software)
- Electric and electronic equipment for machine-tools
- Sensor and diagnostic technique
- Testing machines
- Organization and technical support, technical publications
- Machines and tools for timber processing
- Machines and tools for stone processing.

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USA : ARTA Director co-chair of Medical Textile Conference, Greenville

December 29, 2007

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY is hosting its next Medical Textile Conference in Greenville, S.C, on March 26-27, 2008.

ARTA Director Howard Zins of Howard M. Zins Assoc is the conference co-chair.

ARTA speakers are featured prominently at the conference. In addition to Zins, the program includes presentations by executives from Standard Textile and W.L. Gore.

Speakers from industry and the university will discuss topics of interest in the field of high-tech healthcare textiles and surgical products.

American Reusable Textile Association

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USA : Seminar on reusable medical textiles in Durham

December 29, 2007

If you are serious about serving the healthcare market, plan on attending the upcoming two-day seminar on reusable medical textiles from April 30 to May 1, 2008 in Durham, N.C.

If you are serious about saving dollars, register before Feb. 25 and save $100 on each registration.

For this seminar, ARTA is partnering with TRSA and North Carolina State University, the nation’s premier facility for academic research on textile development.

Once again, TRSA President Roger Cocivera will serve as moderator for the seminar.

“The Insider’s Guide II: Reusable Medical Textiles — The Role of Textiles and Successful Packroom Operations” focuses on the details and specifics of running a successful healthcare laundry.

The seminar will give special focus on the role of textiles during surgical intervention and how to develop a successful packroom operation.

Speakers added In addition to the speakers listed in the last issue of Reusable Textiles, staff from SRI, H2e and North Carolina State University will also make presentations.

ARTA’s program agenda also features speakers from the Mayo Clinic, the Centers for Disease Control, W.L. Gore, Standard Textile and Gurtler Industries.

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Uzbekistan : 4th CAITME 2008 to showcase latest technology

December 28, 2007

4th Central Asian International Textile Machinery Exhibition (CAITME 2008) will take place from April 16 to 18 in Uzexpocentre, Uzbekistan.

The largest international textile machinery exhibition in Central Asia. CAITME is a showcase of the latest technology and a meeting place for buyers and sellers from all over the world.

Uzbekistan Textile Industry Development:
Only in 2006 twenty two new textile enterprises with total cost over $108 millions and 7980 job opportunities were started up. 14 of them are directed toward textile garments manufacturing.

Export potential of the enterprises at full capacity is $125 millions a year. Foreign founders of created plants are German, British and Turkish companies having great experience in textile manufacturing and product export to EU countries and USA.

With the object of further textile industry development it is necessary to continue technical re-equipment and reconstruction of old mills and create mobile manufactures as well as creation of new enterprises with full line of production up to ready-made articles with high surplus value.

In accordance with the Resolution of Cabinet of Ministries if the Republic of Uzbekistan N 38 “About Measures on Investment Attraction in textile Industry” of the 27th of January, 2005, the Textile Industry Investment Program for 2005-2008 was affirmed.

94 projects with investments with total amount of $1.2 billions were included in this Program. The investments are set aside for technical re-equipment, modernization and full reconstruction of textile mills with full line of production. It is supposed that realization of those projects lead to phased increasing volume of high technological local proceeding up to 50% of total cotton fiber made in Uzbekistan.

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Australia : Frankfurt to be IWTO Congress venue 2009

December 28, 2007

Voting for the IWTO Congress venue 2009 has been just closed. The vote was in favour of Frankfurt (Germany), no other candidates have been presented.

It is therefore confirmed that the 2009 Congress will take place in Frankfurt in the Conference Centre of our Associate Member ‘Messe Frankfurt’.

The date of the Congress will be 14. to 17.June 2009, and will be held parallel to the exhibition ‘Techtextil’, the leading fair for technical textiles.

The Congress will be organised in cooperation with Messe Frankfurt and supported by our German National Committee.

International Wool Textile Organisation

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