New Plant & Equipment, M&A – Textile World https://www.textileworld.com Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:59:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.5 Omron Automation Selects Spartanburg County To Establish The Company’s First South Carolina Operation https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/2024/02/omron-automation-selects-spartanburg-county-to-establish-the-companys-first-south-carolina-operation/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:14:09 +0000 https://www.textileworld.com/?p=92881 COLUMBIA, S.C. — February 8, 2024 — Omron Automation (OMRON), a global supplier of industrial automation technology, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $9.2 million investment will create 162 new jobs in five years.

With over 90 years of experience, OMRON creates, sells and services fully integrated automation solutions that optimize manufacturing and improve safety. The company provides manufacturing solutions to customers in over 110 countries and has production facilities in Japan, Brazil, China, the Netherlands and the United States.

OMRON will lease and build out a 60,000-square-foot production facility located at 311 Genoble Road in Greer to manufacture industrial automation technologies including motion controllers and drives, machine vision, barcode readers, and barcode verification systems.

Operations will be online in April 2024. Individuals interested in joining the OMRON team should visit www.sctechjobs.com (enter “OMRON” as a keyword to narrow search) or the company’s careers page.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to this project. The council also awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to Spartanburg County to assist with the costs of building improvements.

“We are thrilled to establish our new location in Spartanburg County, expanding our market presence in the Southeast. This investment allows us to leverage cutting-edge technologies and generate high-quality manufacturing jobs, contributing to the growth and prosperity of the region.” -Omron Automation Americas President and CEO Robb Black

“We are proud to welcome Omron Automation to South Carolina. This announcement is further proof that our state’s reputation as an advanced manufacturing powerhouse continues to attract major international companies to establish operations within our borders.” -Gov. Henry McMaster

“Omron Automation’s decision to invest and create 162 jobs in Spartanburg County will have an immense impact on the state of South Carolina. We look forward to a strong partnership with OMRON for many years to come.” -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“We’re excited to welcome Omron Automation to Spartanburg County and excited to bring another innovative, high-tech project to our community. OMRON is another boost for our manufacturing sector and is a strong first announcement for Spartanburg in 2024.” -Spartanburg County Council Vice Chairman and Economic Development Committee Chairman David Britt

Omron Automation (OMRON) selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.

  • The company’s $9.2 million investment will create 162 new jobs in five years.
  • OMRON is an automation solutions provider.
  • The company will be located at 311 Genoble Road in Greer, S.C.
  • Individuals interested in joining the OMRON team should visit www.sctechjobs.com (enter “OMRON” as a keyword to narrow search) or the company’s careers page.

Posted: February 12, 2024

Source: Office of the Governor of South Carolina

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Ermenegildo Zegna Group To Open New Luxury Footwear And Leather Goods Production Facility In Sala Baganza, Parma, Italy https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/knitting-apparel/2024/02/ermenegildo-zegna-group-to-open-new-luxury-footwear-and-leather-goods-production-facility-in-sala-baganza-parma-italy/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:45:11 +0000 https://www.textileworld.com/?p=92797 MILAN — February 8, 2024 — Ermenegildo Zegna Group announced today that it will open a new luxury footwear and leather goods production facility in Sala Baganza (Parma). The new facility, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026, will expand the Group’s production capacity and allow for further focus on promoting and enhancing Italian craftsmanship.

Credit – ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel

Gildo Zegna, Chairman and CEO of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, said: “Luxury footwear and leather goods are flagships of Italian manufacturing. While we are creating a true center of excellence focused on these important aspects of the Italian luxury industry by opening this new facility, the center will be more than just a production facility.

Ermenegildo Zegna, Chairman and CEO of Ermenegildo Zegna Group , at the Group’s headquarters, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, July, 12, 2023. – Francesca Volpi for Financial Times

It will play an important role as a training ground for a new generation of artisans, ensuring the ongoing viability of these important skills and working to preserve the uniqueness of Made in Italy. Parma is the ideal location for this project, building on the region’s long history of craftsmanship and expanding our presence there.”

The Group is developing this cutting-edge center for excellence to meet the growing needs of its brands, focusing mainly on men’s footwear and leather goods and further supporting the growth of ZEGNA’s Triple StitchTM. The facility will also act as an important research and development (R&D) center, further strengthening the Group’s personalization offer as it seeks to meet clients’ growing demands. The new facility is expected to be completed by December 2026 and to employ over 300 people at full capacity in 2027.

As approved by local organizations, the 12,500 square meter facility will be constructed on a 10-hectare plot of land in the northern Emilian Apennines, located 10 km from the center of Parma. The architectural and landscape design of the new complex, developed by the internationally renowned Milan-based architecture and interior design studio ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, prioritizes the site’s unique environmental and natural features. In the ethos of designing an “oasis” as a tool for protecting and developing ecosystems, manufacturing and nature will coexist thanks to the innovative and sustainable architecture. Emphasizing a “design for tomorrow” philosophy, the facility will integrate large indoor and outdoor multifunctional spaces into the natural landscape and will be constructed with longevity and resilience at its core.

Posted: February 8, 2024

Source: Ermenegildo Zegna Group

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SEGULA Technologies Intensifies Footprint In The United States And Launches Its Local Tooling Automation Systems Division For Advanced Production Modernization https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/people/2024/02/segula-technologies-intensifies-footprint-in-the-united-states-and-launches-its-local-tooling-automation-systems-division-for-advanced-production-modernization/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:19:48 +0000 https://www.textileworld.com/?p=92669 NANTERRE CEDEX, France — February 6, 2024 — SEGULA Technologies, a global engineering group, today announced a major strengthening of its presence in the United States to support the exponential growth of its activities in the automotive and aerospace sectors. In just one year, the Group has doubled its business volume in North America, demonstrating its commitment and success in the local market.

The SEGULA Technologies teams, located in the strategic areas near Detroit, Wichita, Kan., Greensboro, N.C., Toledo, Ohio, and Los Angeles, work alongside renowned industrial partners.

SEGULA Technologies United States: a key player in the automotive and aerospace sectors

In the automotive sector, SEGULA Technologies plays a key role in supporting major automakers and OEMs in vehicle design, particularly in the current transition to electric vehicles. Current projects include electromobility initiatives, such as the integration of battery packs into vehicles or the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Xavier Chapuy, CEO SEGULA United States

Xavier Chapuy, CEO of SEGULA Technologies U.S., commented: “The transition to electric vehicles represents a major technical challenge for the automotive industry. It requires a whole specific production ecosystem (cells, battery, battery pack, electric vehicle, life cycle). SEGULA is ideally positioned to support the American market in this transition, thanks to its expertise in all areas of the automotive chain.”

In the aerospace sector, SEGULA Technologies U.S. provides essential technical and human resources for aircraft manufacturing, having recently signed contracts with Bombardier, Daher, Airbus and Airbus Atlantic.

Tooling Automation Systems to modernize production facilities

SEGULA Technologies is now deploying its Tooling Automation Systems (TAS) division in the United States to meet the growing demand for modernization of production facilities. Specializing in the design of automated production lines, this division strengthens SEGULA’s process engineering offering in the United States.

Jean-Yves Beguin, Director, TAS Division, SEGULA Technologies

Jean-Yves Beguin, Director of the TAS division, comments: “With 400 employees in Europe, we are the market leader for integrators for automakers and automotive suppliers. We decided to set up our division in the United States simply because we felt that our plant design offering matched the needs of the local market.  By expanding our activities, we hope to support American manufacturers in their industrial transformation.

SEGULA Technologies’ future prospects and vision

SEGULA USA plans to gradually expand its customer portfolio by working with other leading automakers, new industry players and Tier 1 OEMs. The group also plans to open new offices to extend its geographical coverage.

To support this growth, the Group is currently recruiting 400 positions for engineers, technicians and skilled workers in the Detroit, Wichita, Greensboro and Dallas regions: professionals in the fields of bodywork, interiors, exteriors, cost optimization, mechanics, designers, as well as skilled workers for the aeronautical sector like aircraft maintenance technicians or assemblers.

“Our positioning as an engineering company is special: by being present all over the world and active in several industries, we are able to build bridges between sectors and countries. As a result, we can offer high-quality, competitively-priced products and services, while enabling manufacturers in different sectors to benefit from best practices tailored to their needs. We look forward to accelerating our development in the United States, as the market is particularly conducive to such know-how transfers,” said Xavier Chapuy, CEO SEGULA United States U.S.

Posted: February 6, 2024

Source: SEGULA Technologies

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SRTX Announces New Fully Vertical Global Headquarters In Montreal https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/nonwovens-technical-textiles/2024/02/srtx-announces-new-fully-vertical-global-headquarters-in-montreal-canada/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:57:51 +0000 https://www.textileworld.com/?p=92625 MONTREAL — February 1, 2024 — SRTX, best known for its first technology, the patent-pending Sheertex® Rip-Resist knit, proudly announces the inauguration of its new global headquarters. The state-of-the-art facility, now fully vertical, marks a significant milestone in SRTX’s unwavering commitment to durability, sustainability, and technological innovation.

SRTX Announces New Fully Vertical Global Headquarters in Montreal Canada

Founded in 2017 by Katherine Homuth, SRTX has made it its mission to build textiles with materials designed for longevity and environmental responsibility. The new global headquarters, now spanning an impressive 300,000 square feet — more than double the size of the first 120,000-square-foot facility, marks a pivotal move in SRTX’s commitment to vertical integration. This expansion positions SRTX to oversee the entirety of the production process, including the in-house extrusion of the high performance polymer ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). This polymer is a key part of what makes Sheertex tights practically unbreakable. SRTX’s goal is to take this polymer and make it available outside its traditional industries of bullet-proof vests, fishing line, and climbing equipment through apparel grade quality and mass market pricing. With SRTX’s new facility you can expect UHMWPE to begin entering all aspects of apparel, enabling stronger, lighter weight, hydrophobic, and traceable garments that will make nylon and teflon a thing of the past. SRTX will not only be using its extruded fibers for Sheertex tights, but will begin introducing new ingredient technologies to the apparel industry like membranes, and fabrics using UHMWPE.

The strategic shift towards end-to-end integration focuses on vertically enabled cost reduction and production of apparel grade UHMWPE, ensuring comprehensive control over product quality and solidifying SRTX’s position as an industry leader in the pursuit of vertical excellence.

SRTX is B-corp certified, aligning the brand’s commitment to technological innovation with the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. A global pioneer, SRTX stands among very few companies worldwide achieving such vertical integration, especially in the domain of UHMWPE. In terms of financial investment, the new facility underscores SRTX’s dedication to creating a world-class production hub and is a major milestone in the company’s journey, having raised over $200 million in both equity and debt to achieve vertical integration. Coinciding seamlessly with SRTX’s sustainability goals, the new global headquarters incorporates eco-conscious practices in every aspect of the brand’s operations.

Despite achieving success throughout North America, the decision for the headquarters to stay in Montreal was paramount to the brand. Hamouth emphasized that this choice transcends mere business strategy; it represents a heartfelt commitment to bringing manufacturing back to North America.

Hamouth shared: “Keeping our global headquarters in Montreal is more than a strategic decision. It is an effort to produce a North American factory that is a beacon for others looking for a roadmap to bring manufacturing back to North America through vertical integration and best in class automation. Montreal’s rich textile history is not only a backdrop for our operations, but it is woven into the very fabric of SRTX’s identity. This city has inspired us, nurtured our growth, and provided a home for our innovative spirit.”

Beyond technological advancements, Hamouth asserted that “the expansion of our global headquarters has already generated an additional 100 jobs, with plans to increase employment to nearly 500 in the next few years. This not only contributes to local economic growth but also aligns with our commitment to making a positive impact on a global scale.”

Posted: February 2, 2024

Source: SRTX

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Solesis To Open First Manufacturing Site In Costa Rica Dedicated To Custom Polymer And Textile Healthcare Solutions https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/nonwovens-technical-textiles/2024/02/solesis-to-open-first-manufacturing-site-in-costa-rica-dedicated-to-custom-polymer-and-textile-healthcare-solutions/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:35:42 +0000 https://www.textileworld.com/?p=92619 TELFORD, Pa. — February 1, 2024 — Solesis — a custom designer, developer, and manufacturer of textile- and polymer-based healthcare solutions for the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries — has announced plans to build a new manufacturing site in Costa Rica. This is the first site dedicated to producing implantable textile components, polymer-based devices and components, and single-use technologies. The Solesis family of companies is comprised of Secant Group, Polyzen, Charter Medical and SanaVita Medical, who together enable technologies and therapies for next-generation patient care.

“Expanding into Costa Rica will significantly increase our global capacity, enabling us to rapidly expand and optimize our resources to provide our customers with comprehensive business continuity avenues that mitigate supply chain risks,” said Jeff Robertson, COO of Solesis. “Costa Rica is a global medical device hub and a prime location for expanding the production of our critical healthcare solutions. In fact, many of our customers already have established manufacturing operations in this region and we look forward to continued collaboration with them.”

The world-class facility is scheduled to begin operations in the spring of 2025 in the Greenpark Free Trade Zone, the first industrial park and Free Trade Zone in Latin America that is environmentally sustainable. The new site will encompass cleanrooms to produce high-quality healthcare solutions that are critical to customers, and ultimately to the patients they serve.

“This expansion is a significant milestone for Solesis and we are looking forward to being part of the San Jose community,” said Lindsay Walker, vice president of Human Resources of Solesis. “We are excited to work with the strong talent pool that lives in Costa Rica and plan to announce which roles we will be recruiting for in the latter half of 2024.”

“We extend a warm welcome to Solesis as a significant contributor to the rapidly expanding medical devices industry in our country. Our leadership, talent pool, extensive experience, and sterling reputation in the precision and medical equipment sector (constituting 42 percent of the country’s exports in 2023) have inspired confidence, leading companies such as Solesis to choose Costa Rica as the location for establishing their facility,” said Manuel Tovar, Minister of Foreign Trade in Costa Rica.

Posted: February 2, 2024

Source: Solesis

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Toray Celebrates The Commissioning Of Expanded TORAYCA™ T1100 Production Capacity At Its Decatur, Ala., Carbon Fiber Plant https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/fiber-world/2024/01/toray-celebrates-the-commissioning-of-expanded-torayca-t1100-production-capacity-at-its-decatur-alabama-carbon-fiber-plant/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:42:43 +0000 https://www.textileworld.com/?p=92486 DECATUR, Ala. — January 29, 2024 — Toray Composite Materials America Inc., a manufacturer of advanced composites, celebrates the commissioning of the upgraded carbon fiber production line in its Decatur, Ala., facility. The $15 million upgrade doubles the production capacity of the TORAYCA™ T1100 carbon fiber and adds critical redundancy to support the rising demand for defense applications. Toray’s T1100 carbon fiber is vital to several United States Department of Defense (DoD) weapons systems and the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program.

Congressman Dale Strong of the Fifth Congressional District of Alabama delivered the event’s opening remarks and highlighted Toray’s contributions to national defense. “I am thrilled to see Toray’s commitment to investments in Decatur and North Alabama. Toray provides high performance carbon fibers which are critical to our defense industrial base and national security. I want to thank them for their investment in Alabama and wish them continued success,” said Congressman Strong.

Major General Tom O’Connor, commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, participated as the featured guest in a policy discussion led by former Commander of the Army Material Command, retired General Paul Kern. The discussion focused on the importance of a strong domestic industrial base following the January 11, 2024 release of the Department of Defense’s inaugural National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS).

Other esteemed guests included a cross-section of local and federal government, industry, and academia.

Toray has already begun production utilizing this new capability and are in the process of qualifying the new line with a number of customers. “Our team in Decatur worked tirelessly to advance the commissioning of our upgraded carbon fiber production line to support the strong demand from the defense industry. As the DoD prioritizes developing a resilient supply chain as part of the NDIS, Toray’s focus is to ensure that we are doing our part to produce and increase material availability for various defense programs,” said Dennis Frett, President of Toray Composite Materials America.

Toray is the largest carbon fiber and prepreg producer in the United States. The Decatur Plant has operation lines from precursor to carbon fiber and is one of three Toray manufacturing facilities. The company has other locations in Tacoma, Washington, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, producing precursor, carbon fiber, and prepreg. Toray’s comprehensive portfolio of carbon fiber composite materials supports customers in aerospace and defense, industrial, and automotive industries.

Posted: January 30, 2024

Source: Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.

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Update On Woodspin Ramp-Up – The Development Of The Raw Material Production Process Advances https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/fiber-world/2024/01/update-on-woodspin-ramp-up-the-development-of-the-raw-material-production-process-advances/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:56:09 +0000 https://www.textileworld.com/?p=92460 JYVÄSKYLÄ, Finland — January 30, 2024 The ramp-up of Woodspin’s first factory is progressing. As announced in August, the raw material provider Suzano has been working on the eucalyptus-based micro fibrillated cellulose (MFC) raw material specifications, and now, recent tests have been successful.

“We are pleased that Suzano has passed some important milestones related to the MFC raw material development. Spinnova continues to finalize the fibre and textile material development work so that fibre deliveries from Woodspin to customers, made from Suzano MFC, can begin in the coming months,” explained Spinnova’s CEO Tuomas Oijala.

Spinnova and Suzano continue to work together to improve the efficiency of the production process, and the operating expense and capital expenditure usage of both Suzano’s raw material process and Spinnova’s process, so that Woodspin can move to commercial scale production in future plants.

As announced earlier, the production volumes of Woodspin’s first factory are expected to be limited in the short term as the factory is currently primarily being used for testing MFC batches and optimizing the entire production process. The market opportunity and ambition level with Suzano to scale Woodspin’s production capacity with future plants remains unchanged.

Posted: January 30, 2024

Source: SPINNOVA PLC

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TextileGenesis Launches Two Consortia With The Footwear And Leather Industries To Advance Traceability In These Sectors https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/knitting-apparel/2024/01/textilegenesis-launches-two-consortia-with-the-footwear-and-leather-industries-to-advance-traceability-in-these-sectors/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:12:39 +0000 https://www.textileworld.com/?p=92441 PARIS — January 30, 2024 — TextileGenesis, a Lectra Group company, has announced the launch of two new consortia bringing together players in the footwear and leather industries. TextileGenesis, which has already developed a pioneering solution to ensure the traceability of textile materials, aims to extend its contribution to the emergence of more responsible and sustainable supply chains.

The footwear and leather industries need to improve the traceability of the materials they use.

Nowadays, the supply chains and production systems of the footwear and leather industries are globalized, fragmented and highly complex. They are increasingly facing regulatory and compliance challenges of establishing better traceability of the materials used.

As Amit Gautam, founder and CEO of TextileGenesis, explained: “The number of unique components required to make a single pair of shoes could range from 10 to 50+ parts while leather has an extremely fragmented and opaque upstream supply chain, this exposes these industries to major social and environmental risks. At a time when governments are tightening regulations on traceability and forcing brands to be more transparent, it is imperative that the players in the footwear and leather ecosystems unite to collectively meet these challenges”.

In the fashion sector, TextileGenesis has distinguished itself by giving manufacturers and brands using sustainable textiles access to a reliable, secure and totally digital traceability of the material. Its pioneering traceability mechanism relies on advanced digital-token based traceability technology, digitizing every kilogram of fiber at the point of origin, and a network of material certification partners, as recently illustrated by the launch of eTrackit in partnership with Textile Exchange, and announcement of a memorandum of understanding with the International Cotton Association (ICA).

The TextileGenesis SaaS platform ensures complete traceability of sustainable textiles, guaranteeing their authenticity and provenance at every stage of the supply chain, from fiber to retail. For conventional textiles, the platform also includes a new module that combines a declarative mode with tests on random samples carried out by certified forensic or tracer-testing organizations. The origin and quantities of materials used are identified by tracing the supply chain, from the finished product to the intermediaries involved in its production.

Building on the advances it has made in the fashion industry, the TextileGenesis team is now looking to broaden its scope to help the leather and footwear industries meet the traceability challenges of these two key sectors of the fashion industry.

Greater transparency in the footwear and leather ecosystems

The common objective of the two consortia initiated by TextileGenesis is to encourage the sharing of the information needed to improve the tracking of materials throughout the supply chains of the footwear and leather ecosystems, guaranteeing ethical and sustainable practices. By tracing every component of footwear and leather production, these industries can drive positive change and strengthen the confidence of their consumers and all their stakeholders.

The collaboration of the different stakeholders around a shared traceability platform paves the way for a future where consumers can make informed decisions, where brands can deliver on their commitments, and where both industries can thrive in the long term.

Textile Genesis has brought together a number of key players from fiber producers, material standard organizations, and industry associations such as Lenzing, Coats, Fashion for Food, and the Forest Stewardship Council®.  The consortium works in close collaboration with seven leading global fashion brands.

“While, to date, the traceability of the leather value chain remains a complex challenge for the fashion industry, it is essential to ensure that the leather originates from sources free of deforestation. Additionally, with this set to be addressed by the upcoming EUDR legislation, TextileGenesis’ initiative to unite various actors in the supply chain to tackle these complexities comes at an opportune time.” says Katrin Ley, Managing Director, Fashion for Good.

Amit Gautam concludes: “We hope that these initiatives will lead to significant advances in the footwear and leather industries. We are determined to promote greater traceability in the apparel sector and are delighted to be able to contribute, with the creation of these consortiums, to the collective work of all the players in order to move together towards more sustainable production methods”.

Posted: January 30, 2024

Source: TextileGenesis, a Lectra company

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Latco America Polymers Has Selected FiberQuest To Be Sole Distribution Partner https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/fiber-world/2024/01/latco-america-polymers-has-selected-fiberquest-llc-to-be-sole-distribution-partner/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 17:57:05 +0000 https://www.textileworld.com/?p=92390 QUERETARO, MX — January 24, 2024 — Latco America Polymers, a recycled polyester staple fiber manufacturer with operations in Queretaro, Mexico, announced today that it had selected FiberQuest as the sole sales distribution partner for North America.

Latco America Polymer, Fiber Division, has been in operation since 2019 and produces 6,000 tons per month of recycled polyester staple fiber for sale into a variety of applications including home furnishings, apparel, consumer goods, automotive, filtration, geo textiles and automotive. Their capacity is expected to grow over the next five years as they look to expand adding additional capacity.

FiberQuest, headquartered in Florence, S.C., specializes in the sale and distribution of polyester staple fiber. FiberQuest has been in the polyester staple fiber business for more than 15 years with vast knowledge in virgin and recycled staple fiber.

Fernando Rubio, Latco America Polymer owner, stated: “This is an exciting time as we partner with FiberQuest. FiberQuest understands the polyester market as we have worked together in the past. This will allow us to concentrate on quality as their team handles all distribution. In addition, this gives our customers one point of contact to work with as we continue to grow our business.”

Brad Dutton, owner of FiberQuest, stated: “we are extremely happy to be working with Latco America Polymer Fiber Division, as they are a quality driven company. The team they have assembled and the facility they have built is second to none. This partnership will allow us to provide the best quality and service for all our customers.”

Posted: January 28, 2024

Source: FiberQuest, LLC

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A Match Made For Comfort: Barrett Distribution Centers Partners With #1 Pillow Maker COOP Sleep Goods https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/2024/01/a-match-made-for-comfort-barrett-distribution-centers-partners-with-1-pillow-maker-coop-sleep-goods/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:04:21 +0000 https://www.textileworld.com/?p=92384 FRANKLIN, Mass. — January 24, 2024 — Today, Barrett Distribution Centers, a pioneering name in third-party logistics (3PL) since 1941, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with the rapidly growing, direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand COOP Sleep Goods. Following a rigorous selection process, which saw several industry competitors vying for the opportunity, COOP has chosen Barrett as their 3PL provider to support their current eCommerce fulfillment needs as well as their rapid omnichannel expansion. COOP will also be taking advantage of the robust Managed Transportation solution at Barrett.

Bailey Kelly, senior director of Operations & Supply Chain, spearheaded the selection process on behalf of COOP. “We felt like Barrett had everything COOP needed in a level-up 3PL partner: extensive B2B/Retail Compliance experience, NetSuite & retail trading partner integrations along with a very competitive Managed Transportation product,” Bailey said. “We had a very successful holiday peak season with Barrett in 2023 and have been very pleased with our decision.”

COOP Sleep Goods launched out of the Memphis region this past October, where Barrett maintains a strong campus of premium eCommerce fulfillment centers powered by automated, robotics-driven pick solutions.

Mark Healy, vice president of Customer Solutions, shared his perspective: “We are thrilled to be the chosen partner of COOP Sleep Goods. The COOP brand is growing rapidly across multiple channels, which was a perfect fit for Barrett’s omnichannel fulfillment expertise. Very proud to be supporting their dynamic growth and brand awareness as the #1 rated pillow by Consumer Reports.”

COOP Sleep Goods, renowned for their innovative approach to sleep comfort, offers a range of adjustable, quality sleep products. Its flagship product, “The Original” pillow, along with others like “The Eden” and “The Original Body Pillow,” highlight COOP’s commitment to versatile, comfortable sleep solutions that cater to various sleeping styles. Emphasizing individual comfort, COOP designs products like the “Original Maternity Pillow” and the “Eden Cool+” collection, which provide targeted support and cooling features. This focus on adaptability and customer satisfaction, evident in their 100-day return policy, cements COOP’s position as a leader in enhancing sleep experiences.

Barrett’s partnership with COOP Sleep Goods highlights the logistics company’s industry reputation. With its extensive North American network, Barrett excels in blending large-scale capabilities with a personalized approach to service. This unique combination enables them to efficiently handle major demands while maintaining a deep commitment to their partners’ success, a balance that’s crucial for COOP Sleep Goods and other growing brands.

Posted: January 25, 2024

Source: Barrett Distribution Centers

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