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THE GRETE PROJECT DEFINED READY-TO-UPSCALE GREEN CHEMICALS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE WOOD-TO-TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN 

MILANO, Italy, 27-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — On March 9th the GRETE achievements were celebrated by sharing them publicly with a high-profile audience. 220+ stakeholders of the cellulose value chain attended the 4th Cellulose Fibres Conference in Cologne, Germany. The project results were disseminated through different media: several oral presentations allowed the GRETE experts to expose the outcomes first-hand, while scientifically relevant details of the research work were illustrated through a total of 4 posters. Furthermore, a large exhibition set up in the conference foyer offered space for the GRETE samples, catching the interest of the attendees and stimulating the conversation with the present consortium members.

The innovative technologies developed in GRETE respond to the increasing demand for sustainable textile fibres. The work carried out in the research and innovation initiative commits to reducing the environmental footprint of the textile industry. The GRETE project has developed new and better technologies for wood pulp modification, cellulose dissolution and generation of high-quality textile fibres, complying with sustainability requirements and market needs.

Today, the textile industry is one of the most polluting industries globally, and the demand for textile fibres is estimated to nearly double by 2030 due to population growth. Man-made fibres based on natural polymers are a valuable alternative to fossil-based synthetic fibres and controversially sourced natural fibres. Accessing wood pulp, especially paper-grade pulp as a raw material for man-made cellulosic fibres may open up the current bottlenecks and enable a sustainable textile industry.

“Metsä Group makes use of every part of the tree for the purpose it is best suited for – logs are delivered to our sawmills, while pulpwood is used for pulp, biochemicals and further processing into other bioproducts. Thanks to the GRETE research we’re able to look at integrating the production of textile fibres into paper pulp production.”

Consortium partner Metsä Spring – Metsä Group

After almost four years of intense collaboration amongst the eight consortium members, GRETE is presenting innovative green chemicals for man-made cellulosic fibres manufacturing that are based on novel liquid salts. Thanks to chemical and enzymatic modification procedures for softwood and hardwood Kraft pulp, a novel raw material for bio-based textiles is made accessible. The fibre modification treatments developed enable introduction of fire-retardant and improved dyeing properties to the regenerated fibres.

“We aim to implement processes for the continuous improvement of environmental performance, reducing our ecological footprint, increasing the operational efficiency of our industrial units and raising productivity through the promotion of sustainable forest management. If the paper-grade pathway developed in GRETE will be further explored and scaled up, it will be a true breakthrough for the whole industry.”

Consortium partner Celbi – Altri Group

GRETE enhances the utilisation of wood biomass from sustainable European sources for the textile industry. Pulp manufacturing is already a highly competitive and sustainable bio-based industry in Europe. Combining novel cellulose-based textile manufacturing with such a solid platform is a key element in re-introducing extensive European man-made cellulosic fibre production. The industrial exploitation of the achieved results is expected to happen throughout the next decade.

The achieved results are going to be shared via the GRETE final webinar on March 29th 11:00 – 13:00 CEST. The online presentation is open and freely accessible upon registration, and offers the opportunity for a first-hand question & answer exchange with the experts involved in the research project.

SOURCE: EuropaWire

Haizol celebrate Chinese New Year by offering their customers lower prices on their part manufacturing

SHANGHAI, 2022-Feb-3 — /EPR INDUSTRIAL NEWS/ — OEM manufacturing platform Haizol are a Chinese sourcing platform and in-house manufacturer of metal and plastic custom parts and products. Based in Shanghai, they are currently celebrating the Chinese New Year, the year of the tiger.

Haizol’s platform has over 600,000 manufacturing partners in China, providing on-demand manufacturing to more than 100 countries around the world. Haizol offer their customers direct access to the best specialized engineers and factories across China enabling small and medium sized enterprises to streamline and lower the cost of their supply chain by outsourcing their production efficiently and at high quality.

To celebrate the turn of a new year, Haizol are offering reduced prices on their on-demand manufacturing services, bringing increased savings to their customers. Whether it is a prototype, or full scale production, customers can receive low cost quotations with fast lead times. Covering both components and whole products, as well as reverse engineering, Haizol provide tailor made services

As of today, Haizol has achieved five rounds of financial and industrial investments, including Haier Financial Capital, Fortune Capital under Tsinghua Holdings, ZD Capital and Hong Tai Ji. From 2015 Haizol has grown into a leading domestic manufacturing supply chain and production services.

It is a great time to check out their capabilities and make savings on your manufacturing projects.

Digital Manufacturing platform Haizol expands with a new office in Suzhou, China

LONDON, 9-Jan-2022 — /EPR INDUSTRIAL NEWS/ — Headquartered in Shanghai, China, Haizol are growing from strength to strength in the manufacturing industry. From inception in 2015, they have opened offices throughout China year on year. Haizol now have a presence in 12 cities across China, making them the go to platform for connecting with manufacturers for custom OEM parts and products. Currently Haizol are in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Wuxi, Dongguan, Foshan, Huizhou, Suzhou, Changzhou, and Hangzhou. Last month they opened a new office in Suzhou, with an opening ceremony attended by government officials.

Haizol assists small and medium sized manufacturing enterprises in the procurement of resources, meeting output quotas, and manufacturing of traditional parts and components. Their one-stop sourcing solutions platform offers buyers a complete service from start to finish. From your requirements, they locate the best suppliers, then take care of the whole process from the initial order, to quality and inspection, and shipment.

Haizol’s connections span throughout China, having partnered with the best factories that specialize in CNC Machining, Injection Molding, Casting, Stamping, Fabrication, and Mold Making. Haizol also manufacturing products, from a simple CAD design, they can produce the product from prototype to full scale production. Haizol are experts in reverse engineering, whereby products are broken down into the separate parts in order to re-build and re-brand them.

Haizol’s instant quoting technology and extensive network of suppliers has revolutionized the custom manufacturing industry. Providing customers with quotes in under a minute, they get on demand access to high quality low cost manufacturing. For startups or large companies, 2D or 3D drawings can be securely uploaded to receive a dynamic quotation.

SOURCE: EuropaWire

Go!Foton Announces a New SELFOC® µ-Fluorescence Detector: the FLE 1100

Leveraging upon the success of the FLE 1000 Fluorescence Detector, Go!Foton announces the availability of a fiber-optic fluorescence detector with up to 0.5 nM* or better sensitivity which is two times higher than the FLE 1000 that it replaces.

The FLE 1100 detector is housed in a very compact body that can be built into other analyzers. The Go!Foton FLE1100 fluorescence detector works in high ambient light, is highly portable, and is vibration resistant. It can be used as a standalone detector or integrated into other instruments such as automatic DNA analyzers, chromatographic measuring instruments such as HPLC, flow cytometers, or customized for instruments including environmental monitors for air or water that test for trace amounts of contaminants or pathogens.

The FLE 1100 is available in three fixed wavelengths: a B type (FITC, FAM, SYBR Green, GFP, etc.), a G Type (Cy3, Resorufin, etc.), and an R type (Cy5, etc.) A UV version will be available shortly.
* depending on the specimen and at S/N =3.

About Go!Foton Holdings
SELFOC ® is a registered trademark of Nippon Sheet Glass Co., LTD. (NSG Group).
Go!Foton is an exclusive distributor of NSG’s microlenses worldwide for the optical communications industry and is a manufacturer of and developer of other optical components and modules.

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Go!Foton Announces SELFOC µ-Fluorescence Photometer

Go!Foton announces the availability of a fiber-optic fluorescence detector with 1 nM sensitivity which is housed in a very compact body that can be built into other analyzers.

The Go!Foton FLE1000 fluorescence detector works in high ambient light, is highly portable, and is vibration resistant. It can be used as a standalone detector or integrated into other instruments such as automatic DNA analyzers, chromatographic measuring instruments such as HPLC, flow cytometers, or customized for instruments including environmental monitors for air or water that test for trace amounts of contaminants or pathogens.

About Go!Foton Holdings
SELFOC ® is a registered trademark of Nippon Sheet Glass Co., LTD . (NSG Group). Go!Foton is an exclusive distributor of NSG’s microlenses worldwide for the optical communications industry and is a manufacturer of and developer of other optical components and modules.

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Bakner Limited Forms Strategic Partnership With Glovetex and Texinpro

Bakner Limited today announced a strategic partnership with Glovetex and Texinpro designed to expand their Global business. Glovetex and Texinpro are leaders in textile engineering. Bakner Limited develops, manufactures, and consults with partners in China to serve their Global clients.

“The partnership expands Bakner’s capabilities in fiber and yarn extrusion, spinning and blending,” said Jason Baker, Bakner’s cofounder. “We will enhance Bakner’s intellectual property by developing and patenting new high performance yarns.”

“We are excited to be partnering with two high-quality manufacturing and development companies and this agreement represents a great opportunity to grow our business,” said Matthew Wagner, cofounder.

“The combination of Glovetex and Texinpro’s efficiency, capability, and knowledge after 15 years in the textile field, and the revolutionary innovations and continuous development of Bakner, will provide positive results to our Global clients,” said Wongchai Sermsak, CEO of Glovetex.

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