On February 1-2, 2011 a high-level conference on the latest developments and future trends in the personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) market will take place in Brussels. It will be organised by EURATEX – The European Apparel and Textile Confederation and European Textile Technology Platform together with other key stakeholders of the European PPE sector such as the European Technology Platform on Industrial Safety (ETPIS), the European Safety Federation (ESF), the European Textile Services Association (ETSA) as well as Centexbel, the research institute of the Belgian textile industry.
The purpose of the PPE Conference 2011 is to take stock of the activities of the European Lead Market for Protective Textiles over the last 3 years and to explore evolving end user needs, emerging technology and innovation trends as well as business developments in the European and global markets for Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment.
The 1 ½ day event will especially seek an intensive exchange between buyers and users of such products on the one side and the PPE value chain on the other. Finally the event will also benefit from contributions of policy makers, regulators and other public sector stakeholders with impact on the future shape of the European PPE market.
Xerium Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of industrial textiles and rolls used primarily in the paper production process, announced full commercial availability of a technologically advanced new series of roll cover products designed for improved machine performance, better wear and longer, more efficient product life.
The latest range of patented roll cover products are designed to reduce operational costs and maximize the output of existing equipment, while enhancing product customization capabilities for each individual customer.
"These latest technological advancements in our rolls business mirror what we've been doing in our clothing business, as we push hard to offer the greatest range of innovation in the marketplace," said Stephen R. Light, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. "We are working closely with our customers to enhance their operating efficiencies and quality, while significantly lowering their cost of operation and inventories."
The latest family of roll cover products from Xerium includes:
GEMINI: Gemini's increased fiber fraction and nanoparticle technology deliver exponential increased toughness and durability for the most demanding calendaring applications, while still maintaining superior surface finish. New Gemini nanoparticle covers feature the most advanced technology available for today's high performance calendars and supercalendars. With significantly more high strength fiber reinforcement per cover surface area, Gemini covers are extremely tough and have already demonstrated superior performance in the most demanding calendar applications.
