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Winner Medical Group Inc a leading manufacturer of medical dressings, medical disposables and non-woven fabric made from 100% natural PurCotton products in China, announced that it was honored to receive the Shenzhen Baoan District Quality Award from the Market Supervision Administration of Shenzhen Municipality. Winner Medical was awarded the top honor from a field of over 30 applicants, having undergone a rigorous evaluation by an independent board of examiners.
The Award recognizes Winner Medical's management team and quality, and affirms the Company is operating at a global management level and is able to compete with world-class organizations. The Award further spurs Winner Medical to continuously improve its quality, management and overall performance to enhance its competitiveness.
The Shenzhen Baoan District Quality Award is the District's highest honor for quality and organizational performance, excellence through innovation, improvement and visionary leadership. The evaluation of the Award is based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award criteria (or 'Baldrige Performance Excellence Program') in seven key categories: leadership, strategic planning, customer focus, measurement, analysis and knowledge management, workforce focus, process management and results.
The Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence not only provides a systems perspective for understanding performance management, but most importantly, it offers excellent and integral tools to self-assess and compare with applicants' benchmarks to achieve sustainable development.
Nowadays, textile manufacturers are interested to know and purchase energy-saving and environmental-friendly products. At textile machinery exhibitions in 2010, Groz-Beckert's litespeed needle became one of the focused products after it received a prestigious award in Germany in last April (2010).
Groz-Beckert is one of the key exhibitors of ShanghaiTex 2011 which will be held during Jun 14 –17, 2011 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, PR China. It is expected that Groz-Beckert's award-winning product and its latest innovations hit the market right and will become one of the focuses in Shanghaitex 2011.
Groz-Beckert describes that the litespeed needle is synonymous with precision and innovation in the best sense. "For the circular knitting machine, this means up to 20% lower temperature, less energy consumption, reduced oil requirement, minimized oil fogging and enormous carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction," the company said.
Tests found that if all relevant machines worldwide were equipped with litespeed needles, it would result in an annual CO2 reduction of over 457 million tonnes, according to Groz-Beckert.
The company was awarded the KYOCERA Environment Prize in 2010, which is one of the highest-value competitions for environmental protection in Germany stressing innovation, market potential, environmental relief and also transferability to other companies.
"Groz-Beckert is committed to assuming responsibility for conserving resources and preserving an intact environment, for present as well as future generations." Edelgard Keinath, Corporate Services, Public Relations & Advertising, said.
"The company operates with a sound quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001 and a comprehensive environmental management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14 001. Its products also fully conform to the RoHS and REACH standards. For the production of ecologically valuable textile applications, Groz-Beckert offers suitable precision component, systems and services.
"One of the latest projects implemented by Groz-Beckert is the textile-reinforced concrete bridge in Albstadt in the district of Lautlingen, Germany. This bridge is about to be opened for public use. More futuristic innovations will be made possible at the recently opened Technology and Development Centre at Groz-Beckert headquarters in Germany. Furthermore, products that are new to the market will be geared towards not only increased productivity but also energy saving." Ms. Keinath added.
In ShanghaiTex 2011, not only innovative products but also a series of environmental textile machineries and accessories will be found. Online registration is now open for visitors. Visitors can enter a lucky draw for the opportunity to win hotel accommodation. Details will be announced soon.
In an effort to further improve customer service and enhance marketing skills in the Chinese market, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Ltd (SSC) has decided to establish a wholly owned sales subsidiary in China.
All of the products manufactured by SSC, such as super absorbent polymers and electronic gases, will be handled by this new subsidiary.
Overview of Subsidiary
1. Company Name Sumitomo Seika Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Tentative name)
2. Location Shanghai, People's Republic of China
3. Representative Chairman, Toshio Hayashi
4. Primary Business Sales of super absorbent polymers (for disposable diapers, etc.), gas products (electronic gases, etc.), functional chemicals (for cosmetics, etc.), etc.
5. Capital 80 million yen
6. Ownership Wholly-owned by SSC
7. Date of Establishment Around March, 2011
Future Outlook
The establishment of this new subsidiary will have only a minor impact on our consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending in March, 2011.
Sumitomo Seika is a chemical company offering products with unique functions. Our flagship products are super absorbent polymers for disposable diapers, polymer products for cosmetics, electronics gases for liquid crystal and LED, fine chemicals for pharmaceutical intermediates, oxygen gas generators for steel manufacturers, and many other products.
Maaji swimwear is known by fashionistas across the globe for their stunning swimwear. The new 2011 swimwear collection is pretty and feminine. Each piece is made using a fusion of retro prints in soft to the touch swimwear materials. Buttons, bows, frills and embellishments are used to make the swimwear quirky and unique. There is nothing else in the market remotely like this South American swimwear brand.
For those who don’t know Maaji – let us at Sandstorm Boutique provide a little information about them for you. We at Sandstorm Boutique love working with Maaji Swimwear and we provide their gorgeous collections to our customers based across the globe. The 2011 Collection is simply stunning and we are sure it will be a big hit with both our established customers and new customers in the coming year.
The Maaji swimwear look is subtle – it is not overtly sexy or in your face. This makes the swimwear suitable for; kids, teenagers and women who are in their 20, 30s or 40s ...... in fact it is great for any women who like to be ‘on trend’ on the beach - no matter what their age!
Designer Manuela Sierra and her team have created a collection of ‘breath-taking’ pieces which will make you say WOW! I want one of those! The swimwear is expertly produced in Colombia and each piece consists of different matching and contrasting prints. The palette of colours and patterns are repeated across the collection so many of the pieces can be mixed and matched together enabling you to create a summer wardrobe which is unique.
The 2011 Maaji collection is made up of swimwear in rich, deep and vibrant colours – they are beautiful works of art as each piece of swimwear is made up of a number of different panelled prints. Each swimsuit is fully lined in a contrasting print and this makes many of the pieces fully reversible, so you can get a number of looks out of just one or two key pieces from the Maaji collection. The swimwear works with complimenting accessories and beach wear; there are floating feminine covers, funky little shorts and pretty yet practical sandals. Everything co-ordinates beautifully and creates a complete summer look.
Still not sure about the magic of the Maaji brand - let us tell you one of the pieces which we have fallen in love with;
The Fancy Power Suit. This swimsuit looks very pretty and then when you examine the trend setting bandeau monokini close up you will be delighted to see the workmanship as that it is made up of 6 different patterned fabrics all panelled together – it creates a unique look! The colours are; lively, pastel and bold and the suit is completed with a racer back tie fastening. It is gorgeous and it provides great coverage for those who love the Maaji look but prefers to wear a one-piece.
Sandstorm Boutique which is based in the UK successfully sells Maaji swimwear to customers across the globe. We offer the complete collection and we are always happy to liaise with Maaji and ship items which are not visible on the website.
Sunpower Group Ltd is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jiangsu Sunpower Technology Co Ltd has signed a RMB149.5 million (S$28.8 million) contract with Heng Li Petrochemical (Da Lian) Ltd, a subsidiary of Heng Li Group, one of Asia’s largest textile enterprises.
Under the contract, Sunpower Technology will supply energy efficient core equipment made up of titanium and titanium alloy, for phase one of Heng Li Petrochemical’s Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) project. With a PTA production capacity of 1.2 million tons per annum, Heng Li Petrochemical aims to build a world class environmental plant that integrates energy efficient technology. This latest deal adds to the list of major PTA contracts that the Group has successfully secured with Zhejiang Shaoxing Yuandong Petro-chemcial Co. Ltd, Jiaxing Petroleum Co. Ltd, BP Belgium, etc.
Using Sunpower’s highly advanced technological expertise; the pressure vessels will be made up of Titanium and Titanium alloy, a non-ferrous metal, which is considered a high-end product in the industry. Expected to be delivered in FY2011 and FY2012, the contract will positively impact the Group performance over the next 2 years.
The industry outlook remains bright for the Group as it expects to be a direct beneficiary from the Chinese government’s continuing efforts in advocating energy efficiency, energy conservation and environmental protection.
Professor Guo Hong Xin, Executive Chairman of Sunpower, comments on the outlook of Sunpower: “The series of contracts clinched highlights our Group’s proven expertise in the PTA equipment manufacturing industry. This has further strengthened our reputation and track record as a reliable energy efficient solution provider for our PTA clients. In fact, we secured this major contract through a previous collaboration with another subsidiary of the Heng Li Group, Jiangsu Heng Li Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Moving forward, in line with China’s environmental drive, we believe that there will be more business opportunities for us to expand and grow.”
PRC-based Sunpower Group Ltd. Specializes in the design, R&D and manufacture of customized energy saving and environmental protection products using heat-transfer technologies. Its products range from heat exchangers and pressure vessels, heat pipes and heat-pipe exchangers, pipe supports, and energy-saving and environmental protection systems. They are used in various industries such as petrochemical, steel, transportation, chemicals, metallurgy, solar energy etc, particularly in energy projects that benefit from the products’ energy-saving and energy-efficiency features.
Sunpower has a strong customer base and is a member of both China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC) materials supply network and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) first-tier network. These memberships pre-qualify the Group to supply products to companies in the SINOPEC and CNPC groups. To date, the Group has 65 patents registered in China to its proprietary heat technologies.
Winner Medical Group Inc, a leading manufacturer of medical dressings, medical disposables and non-woven fabric made from 100% natural PurCotton products in China, reported that a successful promotional event was recently held by Winner Medical and Cotton Incorporated to promote PurCotton brand and Natural trademark in a high footprint shopping mall in Shanghai.
Customers' feedback continues to be excellent, as PurCotton's superior quality and functionality have been embraced. Winner Medical is expanding its chain store openings to introduce its concept and products in the Pearl River Delta, Yangzte River Delta and Bohai Sea District. In December, three PurCotton stores were opened in Shanghai and one store opened in Beijing. As of today, 27 stores have been opened in high traffic shopping malls in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong province. Products are divided into four categories, including feminine care products, mother and baby products, home care products and medical care products.
Shenzhen PurCotton Technology Ltd. is the only Chinese company to be awarded the global, well-known Natural trademark which is owned by Cotton Inc. and implies green, natural and eco-friendly. Winner Medical and Cotton Inc. promoted PurCotton brand and Natural trademark in China jointly. The event's theme was "Natural cotton is beside you" and focused on educating consumers about its new product applications for cotton.
Xiuyuan Fang, CFO, Treasurer and Director of Winner Medical, gave a presentation to explain the environmental benefits of cotton with the objective of demonstrating how medical grade 100% cotton non-woven PurCotton products can be used to improve consumer living standards. Jerry Lin, a manager of Cotton Inc. based in the Shanghai office, emphasized in his presentation that cotton is natural, renewable, recyclable, sustainable, and safe for the environment, and encouraged consumers to use cotton related products.
The event was well attended and included free gifts to target customers, a modeling show, and special product incentives in conjunction with its goal to educate consumers on the advantages of cotton, which provided further opportunity to enhance consumers' attention and build PurCotton brand awareness and adoption.
Cotton Inc. is a U.S. non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the demand for and profitability of cotton and cotton textile products in the world through market information, technical services, advertising, fashion forecasts and retail promotions.
Winner Medical is a leading medical disposable products manufacturer in China, with business operations consisting of manufacturing, researching, developing and marketing cotton-based medical dressings and medical disposables, as well as consumer products.
Premier U.S. manufacturer of organic cotton socks, expanded their product line with three new styles specifically designed to simplify life for parents and kids. Zkano socks are made from the highest quality 100% certified organic cotton, grown without the use of synthetic chemicals, and finished without the use of harmful heavy metal dyes.
In addition to offering the same comfort, sustainability and durability as its adult line, Zkano Kids incorporates the following features: o Stitched in sizing – With sizes sewn into the soles of each sock, stressful sock pairing becomes a thing of the past.
Easy Left & Right Distinction – A fun way for little ones to learn to distinguish between left and right.
Comfortable Seam Construction – Unlike irritating and uncomfortable seams found in other socks, Zkano’s flat seams deliver maximum comfort for kids.
Perfect Fit – Made with optimal stretch and elasticity, Zkano socks conform perfectly to children's feet and stay in place even when kids do not.
"Inspired by my 2-year old nephew, I designed Zkano Kids to offer cozy, organic socks for the whole family,” said Gina Locklear, Zkano founder and owner. “The kids socks are perfect for parents looking for ways to simplify sock pairing, teach children their left from right, while maintaining their green values.”
As a father and daughter team of sock makers, Zkano manufactures and markets pure, soft, natural feeling socks. Zkano socks are made from the highest quality 100% certified organic cotton, grown without the use of pesticides, chemicals or toxins.
NY futures were on a rollercoaster ride, but in the end March closed the week just 200 points higher at 148.12 cents, while new crop December dropped 95 points to close at 95.80 cents.
It was yet another historic week, with March setting a new all-time high at 159.12 cents on December 22, although intra-day prices based on spreads were trading as high as 166 cents. The spot month finished every session of the week with a limit move - three limit-ups followed by two limit-downs.
Technical traders seemed to get more excited by what happened after the March contract jumped to a new historic high. Because the market left gaps on the chart that isolated the record-setting session of December 22, it formed what's called an "island top reversal", which is regarded as a rare and powerful reversal pattern. It often serves as a good indicator of a primary trend change that provides a 'tradable top'. Reinforcing this island reversal is the fact that it coincides with what looks like the beginning of a double top on the longer-term chart.
So we currently have bearish technical forces clashing with a bullish fundamental scenario and session serves as a great example of this struggle. After overnight selling had forced the March contract limit down, a surprisingly strong US export sales report (over 400'000 bales of Upland and Pima combined) emboldened buyers in the morning and as a result the spot month rallied by over 700 points in a little over an hour, only to see renewed spec selling knock it back down again.
China Linen Textile Industry Ltd, a China-based producer of linen yarn and fabric, announced that on December 20, 2010, the Company commenced operations at its new linen yarn dyeing facility.
China Linen completed construction and equipment testing of the new dyeing facility on Dec. 21, 2010. The facility is located in Lanxi County, Heilongjiang province, adjacent to its linen yarn and fabric production facility. The new 23,681 square foot facility will add 600 tons of linen yarn dyeing capacity per year.
"We are very pleased to commence operations at our new linen yarn dyeing facility," commented Mr. Gao Ren, Chairman and CEO of China Linen. "The new dyeing capability will further expand our vertically integrated business model downstream and enhance our competitive position. We are confident that this new facility will further to increase our gross margin in fiscal year 2011."
China Linen Textile Industry Ltd is principally engaged in the production and sale of linen yarn and various types of linen fabric. The Company is also involved in consultation and R&D related to linen technology and linen products.
China Linen Textile Industry Ltd
Medelita, maker of breakthrough performance in lab coats for both men and women, announces their global expansion with a new European distributor, Italian firm Medica-Group Scarl. Medelita, which is known for their exceptional quality and fabrics in lab coats as well as medical scrubs, anticipate continued and significant growth with the Medelita international business.
Medelita is eager and optimistic about the new partnership with Medica-Group Scarl. A company with the same ideologies, dedication, and commitment to customers as that of Medelita constitutes for a paramount business relationship. As the brand name grows and establishes itself in the United States, Medelita looks to provide high-quality performance lab coats throughout many European countries as well as many other markets such as those in Canada, Japan, Russia and Mexico to name a few.
"We’ve seen the demand for Medelita lab coats and scrubs in the international market growing steadily as the brand grows in the US,” shares Joe Francisco, Partner & VP Sales, Medelita, “ Medelita offers distributors a unique opportunity to add to their existing medical apparel business without trading dollars. In fact, the opportunity to distribute Medelita gives our partners exclusivity and a product unmatched in terms of quality, performance and style. A massive competitive advantage"
With Medelita triumphing as the leader in quality lab coats, nursing scrubs, clinician scrubs and the Italian firm receiving exclusivity, the two companies can expect an explosive growth in the Medelita brand name. In addition, with the New Year quickly approaching, Medelita can expect a prosperous year ahead, and with great opportunity for further growth in providing reinvented high-performance lab coats to all medical professionals.
Medelita has one purpose: to reinvent the way women and men of all healthcare professions present themselves at work by offering the highest quality, best fitting, and most comfortable medical apparel available, including women’s lab coats, men’s lab coats, embroidered lab coats and medical scrubs.
