·BONTEX® commitment and implementation of environmental and innovative initiatives. ·BONTEX® ongoing product improvement initiatives through use of post consumer and post industrial RECYCLED® raw materials. ·BONTEX® cellulose product line innovations and improvements through use of renewable resources as partners with customers and suppliers. ·BONSTITCH®®non-woven product line innovations and improvements both in stitch bonded and needle punctured. ·BONTEX®innovative molding technology. ·BONTEX®commitment to quality control and consistency. SATRA® accredited lab and ISO 9001 certification. ·BONTEX®partnership with customers relative to
environmental responsibility. BONTEX® is an equal opportunity employer.
BONTEX® Implementation of Innovations
· BONTEX®is totally committed to incorporating SATRA® standards in all new and existing material development initiatives. · BONTEX®will not sacrifice material quality control standards. Protecting the integrity of our customers brand names means everything to BONTEX®. · New and existing products follow stringent assessment guidelines that focus on return on investment, strategic fit, risk assessment, customer impact, process technology requirements, and environmental impact. · BONTEX®follows a Six Sigma approach to new product development. We solicit customer and field feedback and develop measurable requirements, hi level detailed product design and development concepts, samples, and tests perSATRA® and stringent customer standards for total compliance. · New and existing products are not released until they are proven 100% compliant. · BONTEX®is committed to lean manufacturing procedures
BONTEX® Product Development BONTEX® Improvements:
· Application of new chemistry to improve wet and dry strength allowingBONTEX® to take advantage of more economical fiber and synthetic latices product construction.
· Exploration of water holdout chemistry to improve the consistency of the product and meet customer application demands.
· Modified UV Security Mark to improve our anti-counterfeit efforts Customer Benefits: · By working with suppliers to reduce costs and maintain material quality, BONTEX® is able to regularly offer significant material Cost Reductions without sacrificing material quality.
· BONTEX®assures the consistency of material form one pallet to the next. This is a primary goal to maintain our customers quality consistency.
BONTEX® Laboratory Development
BONTEX® Improvements:
· Expansion of the BX 134 Economy segment of the product line in accordance with customer specifications.
· This line offers a more cost effective option to the premium products.
· Concurrently worked with customers to utilize lighter weight insoles in the finished product. Customer Benefits: · BONTEX®product line extension to augment model line growth in accordance with customer specifications.
· Innovative material solutions to support end use customer benefits. BONTEX® Non-woven Development
BONTEX® Improvements/Solutions:
Introduced BONSTITCH®® 2020 as the first light weight dual stitch bonded fabric, treated inside for adhesive holdout. This product evolved into a water resistant (G) chemistry, BONSTITCH®® 2020G. · Improved version of BONSTITCH®® 3000 approved as the first fully sustainable, RECYCLED®, and recyclable strobel product. · Introduced and adopted a thicker BONSTITCH®® 381G, as the most water resistant non-woven not using filmic materials. · Introduced BONSTITCH®® 3D cushioned product, a unique fully RECYCLED® and recyclable insole. Customer Benefits:
· Innovative approach to improve adhesion while reducing adhesive use and incorporating both post consumer and post industrial RECYCLED® pulp fibers.
· Stitch Bonded fabric incorporating RECYCLED® materials to assure lighter weight and reduced costs.
· Most innovative water resistant insole material on the market today. Proven legacy supporting many soccer shoes.
· Highly innovative cushioning solution directly benefiting the end user. BONTEX® "Molding Technology" BONTEX® Improvements:
· Introduced direct metal deposition techniques for rapid changeover in outsole and mid-sole molding.
· Considered by customers but not adopted, although used in other industries Customer Benefits:
· Improved manufacturing throughput and reduced costs to augment net income initiatives.
· Material development initiative that is significantly advanced to meet the abilities of today's manufacturing environment stands prepared for tomorrow. BONTEX® Quality Control & Product Consistency BONTEX® Improvements: · BONTEX® continuously reviews process variation to assess opportunities for improvement.
· Continuous update ofBONTEX®manufacturing procedures to meet customer specifications.
· Alignment of our production standards with customer requirements. Product consistency is used to set targets.
· Lean manufacturing procedures Customer Benefits:
· Fewer defects at the manufacturing site.
· Continuous improvement and reviews assure adherence to customer standards.
· Protects customer brand names by assuring only the finest materials are incorporated into product specifications