Rick Stanford is the Vice President of Global Business Development for Baldwin Technology’s Textile Division. He and his wife Lisa reside in Rock Hill, South Carolina. They have one daughter. Rick is a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Industrial Management. He has more than 30 years in the textile industry. […]
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The transition from pad application to digital spray finishing and its positive effect on the environment and the bottom line
Rick Stanford Brands and Retailers and consequently textile manufacturers are under tremendous pressure from consumers to provide products that are manufactured in a sustainable way. Baldwin Technology will present case studies how transitioning from pad application to spray finishing saves water, chemistry and significantly lowers the carbon footprint in the finishing department.
Ludwig Huber
Ludwig was born in 1988 in Bavaria, Germany and studied chemistry and biology with focus on teaching. After his master thesis on the solvatochromism of indigo dyes he started in 2015 his doctorate in organic chemistry in the working group of Dr. Henry Dube at LMU in Munich , where he focused on the development […]
Unlocking the Potential of Biobased Materials for Reduction of Environmental Impact
Dr. Ludwig Huber The upcoming economic transformation towards a more sustainable use of materials andenergy to decouple economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions will be anoutstanding challenge for the next decades. Key drivers influencing these ambitions fortransition is customer expectations, approaching regulations, and the intrinsic motivationto design state of the art of sustainable chemistry. In […]
Jeffrey (Jeff) L. Neuville
Jeff Neuville joined the Manufacturing Solutions Center in June 2022 as Director, where he oversees a staff of 26 people dedicated to supporting US manufacturing and creating and retaining US jobs. The Manufacturing Solutions Center assists US manufacturers with product development and prototyping services, hosts an on-site business incubator, and has an ISO accredited testing […]
History, Capabilities and Future Plans for the Manufacturing Solutions Center
Jeff NeuvilleDirector, Manufacturing Solutions Center at Catawba Valley Community College Created as the Hosiery Technology Center in 1990, the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College has evolved into a nationally known and trusted resource for manufacturers throughout the United States. With an ISO accredited testing lab, knitting labs for product development support, […]
Dr. Jan Beringer
Dr. Jan Beringer is the Senior Scientific Expert for Hohenstein. In this role, he uses an interdisciplinary approach to develop the comfort, fit and workmanship of garments, functionalization of fabrics, textile UV protection and textile reprocessing. He has extensive knowledge in textile and fiber chemistry, functionalization, nanotechnology, coating and finishing and clothing physiology. Dr. Beringer […]
Measuring UV Protection for Apparel Fabrics
Diana Wyman Most people understand why UV protection is important – exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause uncomfortable sunburns and deadly cancers. Clothing and headwear are key sources of protection when they are tested, labeled, and worn correctly. Examine the science of ultraviolet protection factor, or UPF, and the art of making […]
Diana Wyman
Diana Wyman is Executive Vice President of AATCC, a professional association, education resource, and standards development organization for the textile industry. Diana has been involved in all aspects of textile testing—from managing a contract lab to developing specifications for a retail brand. She participates in the ongoing standards development process through several global organizations. Diana […]
