Evonik Industries will build a new production plant for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in Jilin Province in northeastern China. An investment of more than one hundred million Euro in the project sees Evonik moving another step forward in its endeavor to access new sales markets for this environmentally friendly oxidant.
Scheduled to be completed by the end of 2013, the plant will boast an annual production capacity of 230,000 metric tons, thus increasing Evonik’s current overall annual capacity of around 600,000 tons for H2O2 production by nearly 40 percent. The Group believes it is the world’s second largest manufacturer of hydrogen peroxide.
Evonik will supply its H2O2 from Jilin directly to the adjacent propylene oxide plant run by Jishen Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. via a pipeline that will link the two facilities. A long-term supply agreement has already been concluded between the companies. Jishen will use innovative technology—the so-called HPPO process— to make propylene oxide from the hydrogen peroxide.
Evonik and ThyssenKrupp Uhde GmbH, a Dortmund/Germany based engineering firm, this summer entered a licensing agreement with Jishen Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. for its use of the HPPO process. Propylene oxide is mainly used in manufacturing polyurethane intermediates. The polyurethanes then go into making things like upholstery for car seats or furniture. The HPPO process was developed by Evonik in collaboration with Uhde.
“Our investment in Jilin”, explains Dr. Dahai Yu, member of the Evonik Executive Board, “is an excellent example of how we’re developing innovative technology in order to enable us to access new sales markets for hydrogen peroxide. This move is also part of our growth strategy that sees us making targeted investments in Asia and that will help us to achieve growth in that region.”
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Kashmiri handicrafts important for J&K economy
Kashmiri handicrafts are important for the economy of the Indian State of Jammu & Kashmir, Chief Secretary Madhav Lal has said.
During a visit to the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) at Nowshera, Mr. Madhav Lal stressed on the need to expand the market for Kashmiri handicrafts. He said the design and development of handicrafts can be further improved through the use of modern technology. He added that the old heritage needs to be promoted along with new trends.
The Chief Secretary was shown new designing techniques developed by IICT for various Kashmiri handicrafts. He showed keen interest in the new loom designed by the IICT, which weavers are finding suitable to work with.
Mr. Lal said the handicrafts sector offers plenty of opportunities to the educated youth to earn their livelihood. He asked the State handicrafts department to increase its efforts to attract the educated youth towards employment opportunities and to conduct skill-based training programmes and workshops to support new generation of artisans.
Zubair Ahmad Mir, Director IICT, said the institute is developing computerized designed script and carpet design with the help of software and as per market requirements, the services are provided on nominal charges.
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During a visit to the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) at Nowshera, Mr. Madhav Lal stressed on the need to expand the market for Kashmiri handicrafts. He said the design and development of handicrafts can be further improved through the use of modern technology. He added that the old heritage needs to be promoted along with new trends.
The Chief Secretary was shown new designing techniques developed by IICT for various Kashmiri handicrafts. He showed keen interest in the new loom designed by the IICT, which weavers are finding suitable to work with.
Mr. Lal said the handicrafts sector offers plenty of opportunities to the educated youth to earn their livelihood. He asked the State handicrafts department to increase its efforts to attract the educated youth towards employment opportunities and to conduct skill-based training programmes and workshops to support new generation of artisans.
Zubair Ahmad Mir, Director IICT, said the institute is developing computerized designed script and carpet design with the help of software and as per market requirements, the services are provided on nominal charges.
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Saturday, October 8, 2011
Teijin Fibers Takes Energy saving initiative
A Japanese government-sponsored initiative known as Cool Biz has encouraged companies to allow employees to dress more casually, including shedding the traditional suit coat and tie, in an effort to save energy for the past several summers.
This year, however, in the aftermath of the March 11 disaster and resulting decline in electrical power production, an updated version of the energy initiative, called Setsuden (power-conserving) Biz, encouraged office people to replace their business attire with genuine loose-fitting, built-for-comfort casual clothing. The program is said to have helped stimulate the Japanese apparel and retail markets.
A wide variety of special materials were used to produce extra-comfortable clothing, including sweat-absorption, quick-drying and heat-shielding materials for innerwear, sportswear, uniforms and fashion wear this summer. Teijin Fibers Limited, the Teijin group’s polyester fiber company, was proud to do its part by offering functional materials with special properties.
These included textiles made of fibers that expand when moist and contract when dry, helping to increase ventilation and disperse steam, and curtain materials with heat-shielding properties.
The need to conserve energy will remain high in Japan during cooler times of the year. Teijin Fibers is already working to help save energy further, this time with heat-retentive, thermal-insulating and wind-blocking materials for clothing.
The following is a list of innovative energy-saving products that Teijin Fibers is supplying for this year’s autumn and winter season lineups: Heat-retentive material incorporating Teijin’s unique polymer technology to absorb infrared radiation from the sun and convert it into thermal energy.
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This year, however, in the aftermath of the March 11 disaster and resulting decline in electrical power production, an updated version of the energy initiative, called Setsuden (power-conserving) Biz, encouraged office people to replace their business attire with genuine loose-fitting, built-for-comfort casual clothing. The program is said to have helped stimulate the Japanese apparel and retail markets.
A wide variety of special materials were used to produce extra-comfortable clothing, including sweat-absorption, quick-drying and heat-shielding materials for innerwear, sportswear, uniforms and fashion wear this summer. Teijin Fibers Limited, the Teijin group’s polyester fiber company, was proud to do its part by offering functional materials with special properties.
These included textiles made of fibers that expand when moist and contract when dry, helping to increase ventilation and disperse steam, and curtain materials with heat-shielding properties.
The need to conserve energy will remain high in Japan during cooler times of the year. Teijin Fibers is already working to help save energy further, this time with heat-retentive, thermal-insulating and wind-blocking materials for clothing.
The following is a list of innovative energy-saving products that Teijin Fibers is supplying for this year’s autumn and winter season lineups: Heat-retentive material incorporating Teijin’s unique polymer technology to absorb infrared radiation from the sun and convert it into thermal energy.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Officially Launched ICA-Bremen Centre of Excellence
On Tuesday 4 October 2011, at a special meeting in Bremen, Germany, the International Cotton Association (ICA) and the Bremer Baumwollboerse (BBB) signed the final contract to officially launch the ‘ICA Bremen International Quality Testing and Research Centre'.
The centre, known as ‘ICA Bremen' for short, is now fully operational and able to offer its expert services to the global cotton community in areas of quality testing, training and research.
Operating from existing, state of the art laboratory facilities in Bremen, ICA Bremen combines the global reach of the ICA with the quality expertise of Bremer Baumwollboerse and the Bremen Fibre Institute (FIBRE) to position itself as a ‘centre of excellence'.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, ICA President, Mr Ray Butler said: "The signing of the ICA Bremen contract marks a significant day in the cotton world, establishing the joint venture between the ICA and BBB as a global centre for cotton quality related matters. Through the combined expertise of both organisations and the support of Bremen Faserinstitut, which has a worldwide reputation in fibre and textile research, ICA Bremen can now begin to offer its leading services to the cotton industry."
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The centre, known as ‘ICA Bremen' for short, is now fully operational and able to offer its expert services to the global cotton community in areas of quality testing, training and research.
Operating from existing, state of the art laboratory facilities in Bremen, ICA Bremen combines the global reach of the ICA with the quality expertise of Bremer Baumwollboerse and the Bremen Fibre Institute (FIBRE) to position itself as a ‘centre of excellence'.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, ICA President, Mr Ray Butler said: "The signing of the ICA Bremen contract marks a significant day in the cotton world, establishing the joint venture between the ICA and BBB as a global centre for cotton quality related matters. Through the combined expertise of both organisations and the support of Bremen Faserinstitut, which has a worldwide reputation in fibre and textile research, ICA Bremen can now begin to offer its leading services to the cotton industry."
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Sanogiene - Kills 99.99% of bacteria on textiles
In the United States, Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) account for countless lives lost and billions of dollars expended each year. In response, BioMedProtect, LLC co-founders Ronald Pass, Chairman/CEO, and Dr. Howard Rosing, President/CMO, have announced the introduction of effective, affordable and EPA-approved Sanogiene Antimicrobial Process for textiles to the international healthcare community. Patented Sanogiene is proven safe with an ongoing effective kill rate of over 99.99% on new and existing garments and soft goods against the most dangerous bacteria of our time.
The antimicrobial effectiveness of Sanogiene begins immediately to eliminate MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) staph bacteria – perhaps the best-known HAI – as well as Escherichia Coli, Klebsiella, Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) and Clostridium Difficile. Sanogiene protects and preserves garments and textiles from contamination by the bacteria that cause HAIs.
As reported in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, bacteria can survive for extended periods of time on untreated medical garments such as hospital gowns, scrubs, lab coats, privacy curtains, bed linens and all types of soft goods regularly used in hospitals, clinics and medical office environments. In studies reported in the American Journal of Infection Control, up to 60% of hospital staff uniforms are colonized with potentially pathogenic bacteria, including drug-resistant organisms. In fact, healthcare providers’ garments have been found to regularly harbor dangerous pathogens. And, cross contamination contributes to HAIs. This is especially prevalent between caregiver, textile and patient
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States one in 20 hospital-acquired infections are fatal. Researchers from the University of Iowa disclosed that disease-causing bugs, including drug-resistant varieties such as MRSA and VRE, were found on 95% of hospital room privacy curtains tested.
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The antimicrobial effectiveness of Sanogiene begins immediately to eliminate MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) staph bacteria – perhaps the best-known HAI – as well as Escherichia Coli, Klebsiella, Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) and Clostridium Difficile. Sanogiene protects and preserves garments and textiles from contamination by the bacteria that cause HAIs.
As reported in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, bacteria can survive for extended periods of time on untreated medical garments such as hospital gowns, scrubs, lab coats, privacy curtains, bed linens and all types of soft goods regularly used in hospitals, clinics and medical office environments. In studies reported in the American Journal of Infection Control, up to 60% of hospital staff uniforms are colonized with potentially pathogenic bacteria, including drug-resistant organisms. In fact, healthcare providers’ garments have been found to regularly harbor dangerous pathogens. And, cross contamination contributes to HAIs. This is especially prevalent between caregiver, textile and patient
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States one in 20 hospital-acquired infections are fatal. Researchers from the University of Iowa disclosed that disease-causing bugs, including drug-resistant varieties such as MRSA and VRE, were found on 95% of hospital room privacy curtains tested.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Campaign on sustainability in textiles from Fibre2fashion
“Move towards greener pastures”.
After all green is the only colour which will drive the textile industry in the near future.
In an effort to contribute to the cause of making the entire textile value-chain greener, Fibre2fashion - the world’s largest global textile, apparel and fashion industry B2B portal is launching an Impact Feature on 'Latest Issues and Innovations in Textile Sustainability'.
The challenge to make textile processes sustainable is becoming a pressing reality. An enlightened few have already adopted sustainable means of production, but the rest too need to pick up the challenge of making their processes environmentally friendly.
Globally acclaimed apparel retailers, pushed by various non-governmental agencies like Greenpeace and environmentally-conscious customers have already started the process of walking the talk and are re-looking in to their supply chain processes to make it greener.
A study conducted by University of Missouri researchers reveals that, consumers are willing to pay 15-20 percent more for products produced by sustainable measures. This could prove to one good very reason for companies across the textile-value chain to adopt sustainable initiatives.
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After all green is the only colour which will drive the textile industry in the near future.
In an effort to contribute to the cause of making the entire textile value-chain greener, Fibre2fashion - the world’s largest global textile, apparel and fashion industry B2B portal is launching an Impact Feature on 'Latest Issues and Innovations in Textile Sustainability'.
The challenge to make textile processes sustainable is becoming a pressing reality. An enlightened few have already adopted sustainable means of production, but the rest too need to pick up the challenge of making their processes environmentally friendly.
Globally acclaimed apparel retailers, pushed by various non-governmental agencies like Greenpeace and environmentally-conscious customers have already started the process of walking the talk and are re-looking in to their supply chain processes to make it greener.
A study conducted by University of Missouri researchers reveals that, consumers are willing to pay 15-20 percent more for products produced by sustainable measures. This could prove to one good very reason for companies across the textile-value chain to adopt sustainable initiatives.
Read Entire Post Campaign on sustainability in textiles from Fibre2fashion
Monday, August 29, 2011
Technicaltextile.Net Unveils Project Costing Report on Spunbond Nonwoven
Project Report, Nonwoven Report for Spunbond Nonwoven Fabric Manufacturing in India. Developing economies like India, China, Brazil, Russia and some other Asian & African Countries shows great promise in coming years for technical textiles and Nonwoven Textiles industries. As these economies, investing heavily in infrastructure, healthcare, and also government policies for these countries encourages SMEs to invest more in this sector. Indian technical textiles industry is projected to grow from current estimated Rs. 570 billion ($12.67 billion) in 2010-11 (FICCI-Wazir Advisors-Ernst & Young Knowledge joint paper) to Rs. 1.4 trillion by 2016-17 according to research paper. And nonwoven is one of key component of technical textiles.
India’s nonwoven market is growing at a rate of 8-10%. At present, the production of Nonwoven in India is touching 190000 tons out of this Spun bond nonwoven fabrics production is approximately 83000 Tons. As per the expert report, the per capita Nonwoven fabric consumption in India is 155 gm; which will touch to 350 gm by 2015 and 600 gm by 2020.
In order that Indian entrepreneurs may capitalize on this very lucrative market prospect, Technicaltextile.net – a portal exclusively for the burgeoning technical textiles sector, has unveiled a project report on Costing and Profitability Report for Spun bond Nonwoven Fabric Manufacturing in India exclusively for the Indian market.
Nonwoven project report includes the detailed costing and profitability for new ventures for 20 years. All the data will be provided in a programmed excel sheet. One just needs to input variable prices to get the final profitability calculations. In short, the nonwoven project report from technicaltextile.net is a one-stop solution for those Indian entrepreneurs wishing to encash the lucrative proposition of setting up a spun bond nonwoven manufacturing facility, without the hassles of appointing a project consultant and collecting relevant data from various sources.
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