TenCate (Xennia) is introducing nano process technology for textile applications
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Xennia Technology, a subsidiary of Royal Ten Cate, presents today its process
demonstrator for printing and finishing of textile materials. This new nano
process technology is based on inkjet technology, whereby ink or coating
particles are applied with great production precision and speed. With this
technology a breakthrough has been accomplished in the field of industrial
processes, which were until recently applicable in the textile industry.
Inkjet technology not only is leading to an innovative printing technology, but
also to a new nano process technology which can apply high added value
functionalities on (textile) substrates.
One of the additional advantages of this last mentioned technology is - apart
from new technological possibilities - that this production process realizes
large environmental benefits and energy savings. Through the combination of a
patented continuous process and special designed chemistry the textile industry
will face a huge change in a economical and ecological way.
The transformation to digital production processes in the textile industry will
gradually take place, since new machines will have to be introduced. One of the
building blocks of the business model of Xennia is the alignment with machine
builders in order to create an 'installed base'. In this model Xennia is the
supplier of the technological solution, consisting of modules like print
engines, software, ink systems, etcetera and specially developed high quality
inks. The relevant machine producers (OEM's) have, apart from the design and
build capabilities, the necessary sales and service network.
Alliance with Reggiani Macchine
With respect to textiles applications Xennia entered into an alliance with
Reggiani Macchine, Bergamo (IT). This Italian company has started the production
and sales of industrial digital printing machines and will in cooperation with
Xennia continue this development process on a joint basis. The production
version of the continuous textile printing machine will be ready before the end
of this year.
In these processes Xennia will increasingly be involved in the development and
production of special inks. New ink formulations with special characteristics
will create new entries in the textiles printing market in the future which will
create an increasing level of market penetration for digital printing
techniques.
Reggiani Macchine is an established brand in the field of textile printing and
dying and finishing machines for textiles. This company has an international
presence with its sales and service network and was one of the first companies
engaged in digital printing processes on textiles. Reggiani will specialize
itself further in this area with Xennia as technology partner.
Importance for TenCate
Xennia contributed positively to the result of TenCate during 2009. This
contribution will increase dramatically as from 2010 on the basis of current
components / systems developments regarding print platforms for various machine
configurations and research projects for third parties. Based on the current
market outlook and R&D projects, Xennia's level of ambition for the total
revenues for the years 2015 - 2017 amounts to ? 300 - 400 million.
Xennia will also concentrate on modifying print heads of third parties for
special applications under its own brand name and the production of proprietary
inks for applications such as textile printing and finishing. Xennia owns
several patents related to ink formulas.
Worldwide the textile printing market amounts to 21 billion meters. Currently
less than 1% relates to digital printing. It is envisaged that through the
alliance mentioned herein, Xennia and Reggiani Macchine will become major
players in this market and that the market share of digital printing will
gradually increase.
The strategic contribution of Xennia to TenCate mainly refers to technology.
TenCate will be enabled through technological innovation to reduce its
production costs and will develop new unique materials, which will strengthen
its leading position in its core markets. As a result of this technology the
environmental footprint will substantially be reduced.
The importance of this new technology for the innovative ability for the region
of Eastern Holland is large. The Regional Innovation Platform and the Twente
University as well as the Province of Overijssel make an endeavour to support
innovation projects regarding new materials and nanotechnology.
The innovations of TenCate will in the first place relate to the market theme
safety and protection (like protective fabrics for industrial and defence
applications and outdoor fabrics). Those materials need prints and coatings in
order to provide for the required functional aspects.
In due course the solutions which are developed by Xennia will also be used for
other business areas of TenCate such as composites, synthetic grass and for
conductive coatings / prints (sensors).
Royal Ten Cate
Almelo, The Netherlands, Thursday 18 February 2010
For further information:
Digital visual material is available upon request via media(at)tencate.com
Royal Ten Cate
F.R. Spaan, director investor relations & corporate development
Telephone: +31 (0)546 544 977
Mobile: +31 (0)06 12 96 17 24
E-mail: f.spaan(at)tencate.com
Internet: www.tencate.com
Xennia Technology ltd
Alan Hudd PhD, managing director
Telephone: +44 (0)1462705220
E-mail: ahudd(at)xennia.com
Internet: www.xennia.com
Xennia Technology ltd is specialist in inkjet technology for industrial
applications. As the world's leading chemistry-driven industrial ink jet
integrator, Xennia has been instrumental in revolutionising outdated
manufacturing processes by creating reliable inkjet solutions for markets like
product decoration, ceramics, textile printing and electronics. Xennia solutions
comprise research and development capabilities, printers and printing modules,
software and printing fluids. Xennia has a plant in the United Kingdom and the
Netherlands.
Royal Ten Cate (TenCate) is a multinational company which combines textile
technology with related chemical processes and material technology in the
development and production of functional materials with distinctive
characteristics. Products of TenCate are sold worldwide.
Systems and materials from TenCate come under four areas of application: safety
& protection, space & aerospace, infrastructure & the environment, and sport &
recreation. TenCate occupies leading positions in protective fabrics, composites
for space and aerospace, antiballistics, geosynthetics and synthetic turf.
TenCate is listed on the NYSE Euronext (AMX).
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