Karl Mayer earns an excellent reputation for warp elastane yarns

April 01, 2008

KARL MAYER’s elastane warping machines have proved themselves time and time again, and enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide.

They can produce a warp beam build of unrivalled quality, guarantee optimum performance during subsequent processing, and are extremely efficient. The DSE-H 50/30 is, therefore, an extremely successful production machine, surpassed only by its successor.

A change of generation, which is currently being undertaken, envisages the replacement of this successful, top-selling machine by an Elast-O-Matic type DSE-HH 50/32, which will improve precision and ease of operation, and increase productivity even further. The new warping machine for processing extremely sensitive elastane yarns is now up to 25% more efficient, thanks to its optimised technology.

The focus of the development work carried out on the high-speed machine was to replace the existing drive system with multi-motor drives. The software for fault analysis and for re-cording the beam data has also been brought up to the level of KARL MAYER’s state-of-the-art KAMCOS technology, and the Teleservice package has been integrated into the overall machine concept – with obvious advantages for the user.

For example, the new Elast-O-Matic enables the beam data for the individual section warp beams to be displayed and compared; any faults can be dealt with before they can cause any problems during subsequent processing.

Right from the start, the new Elast-O-Matic rules out any discrepancies in the warp beam quality as a result of the tension differences in the packages by using new pressure meas-urement technology. This high-tech solution consists of sensors, which are integrated directly into the bearings of the pre-drawing unit. This system equalises the tension differences be-tween and within the yarn packages automatically.

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H.B. Fuller to establish technology center in Shanghai

March 31, 2008

H.B. Fuller Company announced that it will establish a regional lab in Shanghai, as part of its five-year strategic plan. The move will facilitate innovation and the development of customer intimacy, and ultimately, help drive growth in the Asia Pacific region.

The new lab will focus on reactive chemistry, and help the company promote product development and localization of initiatives in key markets, including Performance Wood, encompassing Window; Flooring; and Textile, which includes Footwear. H.B. Fuller is currently working to identify a site for the lab; it is anticipated that operations will be underway later this year. Beyond the formation of the lab, additional technical resources are being dedicated within Asia Pacific to support acceleration of growth in the Hygiene (Nonwoven) and Packaging industries, further enabling the company to be responsive to the needs of regional customers. “We are committed to accelerating growth in this important region, and the addition of a lab is a critical step,” said Michele Volpi, president and chief executive officer of H.B. Fuller. “By basing technical support in Shanghai, rather than sourcing it from other regions, we can better serve customers, add value to our offerings, and foster innovation.” H.B. Fuller Company is a leading worldwide formulator and marketer of adhesives, sealants, paints and other specialty chemical products, with fiscal 2007 net revenue of $1.4 billion.

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Textile expo to boost local sector

March 29, 2008

To boost the local textile industry, an exhibition of textile products was held on March 27, in Amritsar. The event was a result of initiative taken by the Ministry of Textiles and the Shawl Club (India) Amritsar. The local manufacturers displayed a wide range of items including blankets, textile fabric, shawls and yarns, to offer the domestic and global buyers. This meet is the first of its kind, where buyers and sellers came face to face. The fair proved to be a perfect ground to find solutions to problems like increasing competition, high cotton prices, rupee appreciation and loss faced by exporters as well as absence of adequate downstream integration projects in weaving and processing. Top textiles manufacturers including GTZ from Germany, Oswal Woollen Mills Ltd, Amritsar Swadeshi Textile Corp Pvt Ltd, OCM India Ltd, Apollo Shawls, are some of the companies who actively participated here. The local manufacturers requested the Union Ministry to hold such events at regular basis so that domestic entrepreneurs can get maximum benefit by signing new business accords. They also urged the authorities for regular update to be provided regarding developmental schemes like Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (STTP), Group Workshed Scheme (GWS), Group Insurance Scheme (GIS) for power loom workers at low a premiums. Along with revival of Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS),that provides subsidy on loans to set up modern textile machinery and their smooth implementation. Exhibition was addressed by Chief Guest V K Kohli, Regional Director, Ministry of Textiles. Along with Dr S K Chaudhuri, Guest of Honor, Area Director, of The Woolmark Company. Mr Parneet Bhardwaj, Additional Deputy Commissioner presided over the inaugural ceremony.

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FESPA selects 3P InkJet for Planet-Friendly Trail

March 28, 2008

Chosen from numerous entries 3P InkJet Textiles AG has been included on the FESPA Digital Green (Planet-Friendly) Trail. First time FESPA Digital in Geneva will devise Green and Blue Trail 'piste maps', informing visitors of those companies whose products or services are either particularly environmentally-friendly, or innovative. "We are delighted that 3P InkJet Textiles AG has been selected for this trail, which recognizes the significance of ecological standards," said Thomas Pötz, director of marketing and product development of 3P InkJet Textiles AG. "We have been focused on environmental protection since our foundation. All innovations of late are environmentally friendly and help customers improve their environmental performance." 3P InkJet Textiles AG offers a wide range of recyclable fabrics for digital printing. The complete "green" Value line for direct sublimation printing is recyclable, also the new UV-Transfer line for transfer sublimation and UVcurable inks. The natural cotton fabrics Country Cotton and Simply Tex, printable with water-based dye or pigmented inks are biodegradable and disappear very quickly into nature with the help of light, water and microorganisms. 3P InkJet Textiles AG attaches great importance to environmental protection. Therefore 3P established a production process according to the internationally accepted environmental management system ISO 14001 and has been validated to the European Union Eco-Audit and Management Scheme (EMAS). Additionally 3P emphasizes high quality standards, versatility, and user-friendliness.

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