Milliken & Company Celebrates R&D 100 Award for Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliken & Company is pleased to announce that Polartec^® Power Shieldâ„¢ Pro, a high-performance waterproof fabric, has been named a winner of the 2024 R&D 100 Awards. This recognition highlights Milliken's continued leadership in textile innovation as evidenced by the substantial contributions of Polartec, a distinguished Milliken brand.

"We are honored to receive an R&D 100 Award for Polartec Power Shield Pro," said Halsey Cook, president and CEO at Milliken. "This recognition underscores our dedication to developing high-performance textiles that meet the evolving needs of our customers. Congratulations to the Polartec team for their hard work and innovation."

The R&D 100 Awards, often referred to as the "Oscars of Innovation," celebrate the year's most significant advancements in science and technology. Designed for outdoor and active wear including jackets, pants, gloves, and vests, Power Shield Pro was selected for its outstanding combination of breathability, durability, and water resistance ― making it a top choice for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts who value plant-based products. Milliken has been recognized with R&D 100 Awards in the past, receiving honors for various innovations and advancements in specialty chemicals and performance textiles.

"Milliken remains committed to fostering a culture of innovation, ensuring that our textile products continue to set industry standards for excellence," said Allen Jacoby, EVP and president of Milliken's Textile Business. "This award is a reflection not only of our technical capabilities but also of the passion and expertise of our teams. We are incredibly proud of what the Polartec team has accomplished with Power Shield Pro."

Since its founding in 1865, Milliken has pioneered several advancements in fabric technology. From its early days as a small woolen fabric distributor, Milliken has grown into a global leader in performance and protective textiles, continually setting industry standards for quality and innovation. Polartec builds on Milliken's rich history of technological advancements with its capabilities in performance textiles, combining more than a century of expertise with cutting-edge research and development.  

About Milliken
Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About Polartec
Polartec^®, a Milliken & Company brand, are a collective of curious minds, relentless innovators and dedicated problem solvers. We look beyond the existing and we create original. If it can be made, we will make it. And if it can't? We'll find a way. We are the originators and inventors of fleece. Our unique unrivalled innovations continue to lead and layer the future. Complete trust and authenticity are inherent in all our products, ultimately empowering people to concentrate on their moment, their activity and their unique experience in life without distractions. Our fabrics go beyond industry standards, with lightweight wicking and cooling, warmth and insulation, breathable weather protection, fire resistance, enhanced durability and more. Polartec products are used by performance, lifestyle, and workwear brands from around the world, the U.S. Military and allied militaries, and contract upholstery markets. For more information, please visit Polartec.com and follow Polartec on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Milliken & Company Celebrates R&D 100 Award for Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta, a global leader in power management and provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, will return to the Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation Exhibition 2024, Malaysia (MARVEX) for the second consecutive year. From September 18-21, Delta will showcase its extensive range of smart building innovations at MARVEX 2024, addressing the growing demand for intelligent building solutions. This year, Delta will spotlight its energy-efficient retrofit solutions, including HVAC systems tailored for flexible building automation, LOYTEC's advanced network control, the UNOnext Indoor Air Quality Monitor, and the Delta Energy Online Energy Management System.

Mr. Jimmy Wan, Country Manager of Delta Singapore and Malaysia, said, "We are excited to return to MARVEX, where we can demonstrate Delta's commitment to advancing public health through smart and sustainable solutions. By integrating cutting-edge technologies with a profound understanding of our customers' needs, we aim to make a lasting impact on the well-being of communities in Southeast Asia and beyond, creating healthier, more efficient indoor environments for a better future."

Visitors to MARVEX 2024 will have the opportunity to explore Delta Electronics' products, such as LOYTEC's advanced intelligent network control solutions for building automation. Highlights include the L-INX automation server and the award-winning L-DALI lighting solution, both exemplifying top-tier connectivity and seamless system integration. Also featured is the Delta Energy Online Energy Management System, offering comprehensive real-time and historical energy data for efficient monitoring and optimization. Finally, the centerpiece of Delta's 2024 showcase is the UNO Indoor Air Quality Solution, a state-of-the-art system designed to ensure superior indoor air quality control and management.

Achieving healthier, cleaner and greener spaces with UNOnext

Pioneered by Delta, the UNOnext Indoor Air Quality Monitor is an advanced solution for indoor air quality control and management. It accurately detects multiple types of harmful indoor air factors and can integrate seamlessly with existing HVAC systems, ventilators, energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), and air purifiers to ensure a fresh and energy-efficient environment.

Utilizing IoT technology, UNO provides intuitive local and remote monitoring through visual panels and mobile apps. This plug-and-play device offers real-time indoor air information, historical data trends, and cloud storage. Aligned with global guidelines and recommendations on indoor air quality control, UNO has achieved recognition from RESET® and Works with WELL licensing program^[1] for its ability to enhance human health and well-being through its monitoring system. The innovative design of UNOnext also earned extra points from the LEED green building standards and WELL healthy building standards.

Suitable for homes, offices, classrooms, hospitals, and clinics, UNO has been installed in office buildings across Singapore and Malaysia.

Delta leads the way in advancing community well-being with smart, sustainable solutions. Through MARVEX, Delta Electronics seeks to collaborate with industry partners and support the growth of the air-conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation sectors in Malaysia and the region.

Learn more about Delta Electronics here.

[1] News Center - Delta Recognized with 'Works With WELL' Licensing Program for its Building Automation O3 Sensor Hub and UNO Indoor Air Quality Monitor - Delta (deltaww.com)

ABOUT DELTA ELECTRONICS INT'L (Singapore)
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Electronics, Inc.

ABOUT DELTA
Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow," Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainabilityâ„¢ Indices for 13 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for three times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for seven consecutive years.

For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.deltaww.com

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DELTA ELECTRONICS PRESENTS INTELLIGENT INDOOR AIR QUALITY SOLUTIONS, ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, AND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS AT MARVEX 2024