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Oerlikon announces robust first-quarter performance - INglass acquisition positions Polymer Processing Solutions for growth
“We delivered a robust Group performance in the first quarter, which was driven by our structural cost-out actions and the recovery in the global automotive and tooling markets,” said Dr. Roland Fischer, CEO Oerlikon Group. “Assuming markets continue to pick up, and there are no further significant disruptions from COVID-19, we confirm our guidance for 2021.”
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Visco+ – innovative vacuum filter for IV setting
Under vacuum, the new BB Engineering large-area filter produces a homogeneous, pure melt with a targeted IV setting – for instance, for returning polyester production waste to the melt flow, but also for achieving a homogeneous viscosity in the case of virgin material.
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Rieter has doubled down on its R&D efforts since the onset of the pandemic to accelerate the development of its suite of intelligent and automated machines and systems so customers can manufacture yarns more profitably, efficiently and sustainably. This also empowers mill owners to respond flexibly to fast-changing markets. Rieter will present a selection of these innovations at the upcoming ITMA Asia + CITME 2020 in Shanghai in June.
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In a series of webinars focusing on industrial textiles and processes, the Manmade Fibers division experts from the Swiss Oerlikon Group provide their clients with information on manufacturing safety yarns and on state-of-the-art recycling technologies. If you are interested in these webinars, you can register by going to www.oerlikon.com/manmade-fibers.
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Oerlikon signs agreement to acquire INglass to accelerate expansion strategy in polymer processing market
Oerlikon, a leading provider of surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Italy-headquartered INglass S.p.A. and its innovative hot runner systems technology operating under its market-leading HRSflow business. INglass is a global leader in high precision polymer flow control equipment.
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Per Olofsson new Managing Director of SSM
SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG, has appointed Per Olofsson as Managing Director and member of the SSM Group’s management team effective April 1, 2021.
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My Shop – Truetzschler service never sleeps
In 2019, Truetzschler expanded its service range with its own online shop. Thanks to the “My Shop” online platform, customers can now order spare parts for spinning preparation systems as well as card clothings for their machines – around the clock and 365 days a year.
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The BD 480 rotor-spinning machine has been upgraded to the BD 480 Plus: as a company with a long history, Saurer has continued to lead innovation in the industry, and has always been supporting customers in improving their profitability and optimising their competitiveness. The classic semi-automatic rotor- spinning machine BD 480 has been optimised and upgraded to the BD 480 Plus, which will bring more benefits to customers.
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Truetzschler Man-Made Fibers introduced the new member of the “Optima” carpet yarn machine platform family at the trade fair in Shanghai; the MO40-E for fine filaments. Now customers can choose between the compact MO40-C extrusion system for standard yarn and the flexible “E” variant for standard and specialty Bulked Contiunous Filament (BCF) yarn production.
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Spinning corespun yarns with SSM Dual Core
In the past, items of clothing such as jeans were produced purely from cotton. Some time ago now, elastic woven fabrics became established in the clothing industry thanks to their positive characteristics. To produce these elastic yarns, so-called corespun yarns with a dual core that are spun on a ring spinning machine are used for weft threads and sometimes also warp threads. Due to the increased demand for elastic yarns, traditional ring spinning mills are upgrading their machines to compete in this market.
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Reifenhäuser Reicofil with new management
Effective April 01, Dr. Bernd Kunze (60) hands over the management of Reifenhäuser Reicofil to his two successors Dr. Boerge Wessling (41) and Stephan Gerharz (43) after more than 20 years in this position.
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Drawing fibers to perfection
The popular phrase ‘hanging by a thread’ really means something in yarn applications for protective wear, as well as in medical, automotive and aviation. Man-made fibers for these sectors have to fit specifications precisely, to be on the safe side for both producers and end-users – and Retech develops godet rolls as the key manufacturing components to ensure these standards are met.
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Indian company Sagar shares their secret to success in the spinning industry
A modern building in Bhopal, India. A man is about to enter his office. It looks as if he is entering a temple: He takes off his shoes and bends down to touch the ground. This sign is proof enough that traditional Indian culture and values are lived in this company. The gentleman is Mr. Sudhir Kumar Agrawal, Chairman of Sagar Group, the fastest growing company conglomerate in Madhya Pradesh, India. He says: “I always had firm belief in our strong value system at Sagar Group. Our biggest strength and treasure are our people.”
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Picanol Group acquires minority stake in Rieter Holding AG
Picanol Group has today acquired a minority stake in Rieter Holding AG (SWX: RIEN), amounting to a total of 467,236 shares for a price of 45.4 million EUR (or a price per share of 107.5 CHF). Rieter is the world’s leading supplier of systems for short-staple fiber spinning.
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Interview with Dr. K.V.Srinivasan - CEO Premier Group India
Over the last 60 years, the Premier Group has built an international reputation for quality and innovation in the textile industry. Premier Mills, part of Premier Group, was first established in 1949 and from its headquarters in Coimbatore, India, manufactures and exports fine combed cotton yarn, producing over 18 million kilograms each year.
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