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Oerlikon 2020 full-year results
“Despite a challenging market environment heavily impacted by the pandemic, we reacted swiftly and executed well in 2020,” said Dr. Roland Fischer, CEO Oerlikon Group. “Our global and regional footprint and supplier network enabled us to fulfill customers’ orders and needs even during the lockdowns.”
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Reifenhäuser Group among top 50 at "Germany's best employers 2021
Reifenhäuser is one of the top 50 employers in Germany and the second best employer in the category "Mechanical and Plant Engineering". The family-owned company was thus chosen ahead of renowned groups such as Liebherr and Siemens.
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The new Truetzschler card TC 19i for Recycling: Turning textile waste into sustainable success
The market for recycled textiles is growing rapidly – because fashion is faster than ever, environmental regulations are stricter than ever, and the consumer focus on sustainability is sharper than ever. That’s why companies around the globe are seeking solutions to the key challenges involved in turning textile waste into high-quality yarn. Truetzschler is now launching an intelligent card that is specifically designed for this application. It’s called the TC 19i for Recycling.
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Which yarn clearing technology should spinners choose? Now there’s only one answer, as Uster launches the new Quantum 4.0 clearer generation. This world-beating innovation combines both capacitive and optical sensors in one – delivering comprehensive security, prevention and flexibility.
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Oerlikon (SIX: OERL) today makes a strong public commitment to sustainability by publishing its first Sustainability Report, Innovation for a Sustainable Future.
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Hybrid trade show concept with various innovations for the entire manmade fibers industry
This year's trade fair appearance of Oerlikon's Manmade Fibers Division at ITMA ASIA + CITME will focus on the latest machine and plant developments as well as customer services around the motto "Clean Technology. Smart Factory." In Hall 7 of the China National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, Oerlikon will present as one of the leading suppliers for high-end technology solutions for the entire manmade fibers industry its innovations from 12 to 16 June 2021 at its hybrid booth A48 on more than 225 m².
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Focus on home textiles
Oerlikon Manmade Fibers kicks off the new year with a series of webinars on the topic of home textiles. Traditionally, the company’s event calendar begins with the DOMOTEX trade fair and the supplementary BCF Symposium. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world market leader for BCF yarn systems has an alternative event for its customers this year. Those interested can register to take part in the webinars via the Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Division corporate Website.
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After-Sales Service is the USTER advantage
It starts with a handshake, or a signature on a sales contract. That’s when the USTER After-Sales Service team springs into action to support the customer. Its expert staff will make sure every piece of equipment is installed perfectly and running smoothly. But that’s only the beginning of a relationship that lasts the full lifespan of the new equipment, guaranteeing rapid technical backup whenever and wherever it’s needed – even in the remotest of market regions.
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Truetzschler started delivering its new Truetzschler Draw Frame TD 10 to customers in India at the beginning of 2020 – and the response has been incredibly positive.
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Rieter posted a globally and broadly supported order intake of CHF 215.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. Thus, the recovery that began in the third quarter of 2020 after the slump in demand in the second quarter continued (order intake second quarter: CHF 45.7 million, third quarter: CHF 174.4 million). Overall, Rieter’s annual order intake for the 2020 financial year totaled CHF 640.2 million, which corresponds to a decrease of 31% compared to the previous year.
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Setting new quality standards with preciforce™
Gebrüder Otto sets new quality standards thanks to the SSM preciforce™ high precision backpressure system. Established in 1901, the company Gebrüder Otto GmbH & Co. KG is the leading manufacturer of premium yarns and twists, with two plants located in Southern Germany. The innovative company supplies yarns of highest quality for a wide variety of applications. Gebrüder Otto employs around 160 people and achieves an annual revenue of about 25 million Euros.
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Oerlikon Barmag Huitong Engineering commissions its first PBS system
A polybutylene succinate (PBS) polycondensation system was commissioned at Yingkou Kanghui Petrochemical Co. Ltd. in Dalian in the Chinese Liaoning Province at the beginning of January 2021. The PBS system, for which Oerlikon Barmag Huitong Engineering supplied both equipment and engineering, has a daily production capacity of 100 tons
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Quality management 24/7 – issues and improvement potential
A push notification appears on Muhammad Ashraf’s mobile phone. It reports that there is a variation in the CVm level at his mill. Ashraf calls his foreman to inform him, so he can take immediate action. The problem is quickly identified and fixed – thanks to the Alarm Center function with Uster Quality Expert. It gives round-the-clock monitoring of vital processes in the mill, and keeps management constantly informed of any issues.
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Gama Recycle in Gaziantep: The pioneer in textile recycling
At Gama Iplik ve Dokuma Sanayi A.S. in Gaziantep, south-east Turkey, everything has revolved around spinning used textiles into regenerated yarns since 1997. 100 tons of yarn and 50 tons of polyester fibers are the daily output.
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Vandewiele has reached an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of Savio Group
Vandewiele informs they have reached an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of Savio Group. They are convinced that the Savio Group will be a valued member of Vandewiele, consisting of several textile machine companies, all trendsetters in their field.
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Operating costs successfully lowered by SSM
Energy efficiency as an underestimated success factor in yarn production - Yarn producers have always had to keep their operating costs – and consequently their energy costs – as low as possible, as these costs have a direct impact on the profitability of their company. Low energy consumption and subsequently low energy costs are therefore important factors when deciding to invest in new or replacement resource-saving equipment.
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