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Fabrics, tapes, organic sheets: Dornier presents machines and system solutions for efficiently manufacturing semi-finished composite fibre products at JEC
Dornier will present its Composite Systems business unit at the JEC World composite materials exhibition in Paris from March 6. - 8. The machine builder continues to establish its reputation as a system partner for component, fibre and polymer manufacturers for all matters relating to machinery and systems for manufacturing semi-finished textiles made from high-performance fibres.
Handcrafted single-item production, small lots – these keywords still characterize the production of fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) in all sectors which count on lightweight, fibre-based structural applications, including aerospace, automobile construction, machine building and even architecture.
This is why textile research institutions and sector enterprises are pushing to develop reliable, economical processes for manufacturing FRP components on an industrial scale. Their efforts are concentrated on new developments and advancements of machinery used to make semi-finished goods from carbon, glass, aramide and basalt for composites.
For more than 40 years, weaving machines by Lindauer Dornier GmbH are the benchmark for processing high-performance fibres like carbon. But with the innovations of its Composite Systems® division the highly respected family business now also covers a large portion of the semi-finished goods production spectrum for FRP components as well.
Josef Klingele, Product Manager for Dornier Composite Systems said, “At the JEC, we are going to demonstrate that the expertise we have acquired over decades in building machinery for producing semi-finished goods has also been applied to production equipment.”
KNEO with offices in Pune, Mumbai and Chennai is the exclusive Sales and Service Agent for Autefa Solutions nonwovens activities in India, since January 2018.
Autefa Solutions and KNEO, under the leadership of N. Krishnamurthy and Raju Kulkarni, already look back to a long lasting and very successful cooperation in the business fields of Autefa Automation and Autefa Baling technology as well as global service assistance in nonwoven equipment. In January 2018, Amar Surve complemented the KNEO team, taking over the position as sales manager for nonwovens machinery. He is located in Mumbai.
The overall market responsibility of Autefa Solutions is with Alexander Stampfer from Autefa Solutions Germany.
As a full line supplier for carded- crosslapped nonwovens lines, needlepunch nonwoven lines, spunlace and thermobonding Autefa Solutions meet customers’ requirements for quality web formation and web bonding, active weight regulation and minimal maintenance.
The brand combines expertise of the former companies Fehrer, F.O.R, OCTIR, AUTEFA and Strahm.
Twenty-seven Pakistan companies are showcasing a wide range of their high quality products including fabrics, garments, knitwear and denim at the 4 day 42nd edition of the Texworld exhibition being held in Paris from 11-14 February, 2018.
Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque visited the Pakistan Pavilion established at the exhibition and met various companies and thanked them for their participation. He appreciated the variety of high end fabrics, cotton wears, jeans and other textile products which were specially designed to meet the taste and preferences of European clients. The Ambassador also requested their feedback and recommendations to make participation of Pakistani companies more fruitful and result oriented in the upcoming fairs being held in Paris.
The Ambassador noted with satisfaction that the Pakistan’s exports to France are following an upward trajectory since the launch of economic diplomacy initiated by the Embassy in 2016. In the year 2016, Pakistan’s exports registered an increase of 16% while preliminary data for 2017 is also indicating a good increase in the exports.
Later, the Ambassador also met with the Mr. Micheal Scherpe, President of Texworld on the sidelines of the exhibition and discussed with him the ways and means to further improve participation of Pakistani companies in the Texworld fairs being held twice every year in Paris.
Some of the major Pakistani textile groups/exporters like Nishat Mills, Kohinoor, Sapphire, Kamal Limited, Siddique Sons and Master Textile had established their theme based customized pavilions which attracted large numbers of potential buyers.
The Texworld held twice every year is a popular trade fair exclusively for professionals from the textile and fashion industry. It is a valuable and efficient gateway to the European market for international textile manufacturers. Over 1000 exhibitors from 27 countries are participating in the fair.
Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of MSME [Independent Charge] gave away Guild certificates to 12 framers who had passed the examination in Picture Framing Technology on second day of 45th edition of IHGF-Delhi Fair Spring being held at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida from 23 – 27 February, 2018.
The MSME Minister appreciated the efforts and vision of Rakesh Kumar Executive Director – EPCH and said that he has both emotion and devotion which have strengthened the handicrafts sector.
Giriraj Singh also lauded the efforts of EPCH in creating a marketing platform in the IHGF-Delhi fair where exhibitors from across the country can display their products to global buyers.
He also acknowledged the role of 70 lakhs artisans who are backbone of the handicrafts sector and are engaged in production of handicrafts and commended EPCH for giving them the opportunity to display their intricate craftsmanship in this show.
The Minister forecast that exports of handicrafts would cross Rs. 30,000 crores very soon.
The MSME Minister disclosed that he has introduced spinning technology and estimates employment generation of 5 crore people working in the MSME sector.
Rakesh Kumar informed that EPCH in collaboration with M/s Lion India has taken an initiative to upgrade the picture framing industry in India by conducting l GCF training programme for the Indian framers in association of Fine Art Trade Guild, London, UK to enable the framers to acquiring higher skills and produce quality workmanship as per the bespoke market to International standards.
The training programme was held from 6 to 12 November, 2017 in Kolkata. 20 participants from all over India, came to Kolkata to participate in the above course and appeared and among them 12 participants have passed the Guild Certified Framers examination.
Rakesh Kumar disclosed that Mohd. Asif from EPCH was also one of 12 participants who passed the examination successfully
Fashion shows were the highlight of 2nd day and models displayed fashion jewellery and accessories from Kenway Sartaj Worldwide, Asian Handicrafts, Veva Fashion, Gramin and Vikas Chetna Sansthan amongst others.
Sarah Jessica Parker actress, designer who starred in a series of Gap ads in early 2000, is launching worldwide the Gap X SJP kid’s collection. This limited edition collection captures the nostalgia of well-loved pieces being passed along to family and friends. The collection also features an assortment of girls and boys’ apparel and accessories available in toddler and kids sizing as well as two women’s dress styles that SJP worked with Gap to create.
Stemming from Parker’s family tradition of saying “rabbit, rabbit” on the first of every month for good luck, the collection celebrates love, luck and magic and is inspired by SJP's own childhood fashion heirlooms.
Directing Parker’s good luck tradition, there are embroidered rabbits found throughout the collection as well as special ‘property of:’ sewn-in tags to detail each wearer throughout the years which takes inspiration from her own family’s rituals.
The Gap X SJP kid’s collection uses classic Gap silhouettes but with an added SJP twist: think ginghams, stripes and florals mixed with texture, eyelet details and quickly trims.
Last year, fashion photographer Lisa Vogl joined department-store chain Macy's development programme, The Workshop, which helps businesses owned by women and minorities. Macy’s has now launched the Verona Collection, making it the latest company to try to capture a piece of the lucrative Muslim clothing market.
The Verona collection is now available in stores and online, along with the option of international shipping. Maxi dresses, long tops, hand-dyed hijabs, cardigans and pants are priced from US$12.95 (S$17) to US$84.95.
The collection could help Macy's sales target which has, for years, battled sluggish sales largely due to exponential rise in online discount retailers. In November, Macy revealed that sales had fallen for the 11th consecutive quarter. In 2016, it announced plans to shut around 100 stores.
Data from the latest Global Islamic Economy report states internationally consumers spent US$254 billion in 2016 on Muslim attire and estimates that the market could be valued at US$373 billion by 2022.
Luxury retailers, including Dolce & Gabbana and Burberry as well as companies that specialise in trendy casual wear, like Uniqlo, H&M and Zara have seen the writing on the wall. Last year, Nike released Pro Hijab for Muslim athletes, which is also available on Macy's website; and American Eagle offered customers a limited-edition denim hijab, which sold like hot cakes. Some of these retailers have launched collections targeted at Muslim customers who live in the Middle East and in the US.
Data from a 2014 study by the American Muslim Consumer Consortium report that of two billion Muslims worldwide, about nine million are in North America.
According to the Global Islamic Economy report, Muslim millennials are a powerful and growing economic force that will continue to transform the retail space using digital spending.
The need for speed continues to intensify with ever changing consumer trends that evolve as technology makes it possible for ideas to spread quickly – creating the demand for the see now, buy now mindset. To succeed, fashion companies need to adopt technology and embrace digitalization to streamline workflows, which enable greater agility and speed without sacrificing quality and design.
Guus Backelandt, CEO of Grosso Moda, Amsterdam says that the market evidence and conversations with the customers have helped the need for digitalization.
Often in the fashion development cycle, processes are fragmented and complex. As a longtime user of Gerber’s industry-leading AccuMark pattern design, grading, marker making and production planning software, Grosso Moda realized the strength of automating processes. Adding YuniquePLM Cloud to improve the collaboration and organization of the overall design process will help their customer better leverage data so they can focus on the needs of their consumers, ensuring they get the right products to market, at the right time.
YuniquePLM Cloud product lifecycle management software serves as a central repository of critical data and eliminates problems companies often face when using multiple Excel spreadsheets, email or tracking documents to communicate throughout the stages of product development and management. YuniquePLM Cloud creates a single version of the truth, connecting a company’s creative process with their supply chain and production processes.
Frank Heislitz will be the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Freudenberg Performance Materials with effect from April 1, 2018.
Heislitz, currently CTO of Freudenberg Performance Materials, succeeds Bruce Olson, who will retire at the end of March 2018 after 11 years at Freudenberg. Bruce Olson will continue to serve as Chairman of the Shareholders' Committee of Japan Vilene Company Ltd., a joint venture between Freudenberg and Toray Industries, until the end of 2019.
Heislitz joined the Freudenberg Group in 2001 as assistant to the Management Board. In 2002, he was appointed head of the Competence Center Freudenberg Stamping and Forming Technology at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, after that, he took over management of the Lead Center Simmerring Europe in 2005.
On January 1, John McNabb took over the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Freudenberg Performance Materials from Richard Shaw, who retired at the end of 2017 after 32 years at Freudenberg. As of April 1, 2018, McNabb will take over the position of CTO of Freudenberg from Heislitz. He will be based in Weinheim.
With effect from April 1, 2018, the Management Board of Freudenberg Performance Materials will consist of three members: Frank Heislitz (CEO), John McNabb (CTO) and René Wollert (CFO).
Texfusion, an international sourcing textile show in the UK, is expected to launch a new section for denim this year.
About 150 international exhibitors and over 2500 visitors are expected to attend this edition of The London Print Design Fair (TLPDF), a leading print design show in London, and Texfusion, which will be held on March 20 and 21, 2018, in the UK.
A new hall focussing on denim is expected to be launched next month, with about 15 global manufacturers. The hall will display denim fabric, accessories and garments from international manufacturers. Among the countries presenting their wares are Spain, Pakistan, Italy, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey.
John Kelley, the show organiser announced, “After the launch of the garments section last March, we realised that the range of Texfusion products was not complete and something was missing. We noticed that the UK market showed an increasing attention to this product and we decided to create a denim section within Texfusion. Denim manufacturers don’t belong to any other sections and they deserve a special hall within the show.”
From March, there will also be an area dedicated to the trends for Spring/Summer 2019. Four moods will be displayed divided between fashion and technical.
The collaboration with Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) has led to the launch of a new display area from Taiwan, where during this edition, which will focus on technical fabrics.
Ten companies from Taiwan will showcase their latest collections of functional and eco-friendly, functional non-woven fabrics, insulation, and Seawool functional fabrics and functional wool collection as well as integrated garment solutions, functional tights and leggings.
Over 1,200 fashion brands will showcase their wares at Asia's largest fashion fair, CHIC Shanghai, from March 14 to 16, 2018
China's economy is back on track after seven years recording 6.9 per cent economic growth in 2017. A recent McKinsey survey reveals that with more millionaires in China in 2018 than in any other country, by 2025, their share is expected to account for 44 per cent of purchases in the global luxury market, which is equivalent to around EUR 131 billion.
The Chinese are thus more open to spend money and this is also seen in middle to upper income groups, however what these consumers are looking for is quality over price.
Expenditure on the "key desires" in China is rising, and the supply of these goods must be increased. Tariffs on consumer goods, including those for apparel and footwear, will be lowered to make way for global brands that can offer price levels in China similar to their domestic prices.
Key drivers of consumption are China's millennials, who value authenticity, individuality and sustainability.
The desire for individual offers and collections is on top of the mind by CHIC also the retail sector, which focuses on lifestyle concepts and exclusive and creative brands. Multi-brand stores and boutiques have become co-operation partners of CHIC.
CHIC provides valuable input on current fashion trends in China thus over 15 Chinese and international brands will take centre stage at Asia's leading fashion and lifestyle fair. As part of the CHIC Talk, market experts and trend analysts will discuss current developments in the fashion business in China, both for offline and online business.
