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8th Mar 2024

Belgium-based Ontex has received recognition from CDP for climate actions in collaboration with suppliers, achieving high ratings in the 2023 Supplier Engagement Rating Leaderboard. Through supplier engagement and adherence to sustainability guidelines, Ontex aims to reduce scope 3 emissions, aligning with Science Based Target initiative goals.

8th Mar 2024

Heberlein, a leading provider of air interlacing and texturing jets, will present key innovations like the PolyJet-TG-3 at Techtextil from April 23. The PolyJet-TG-3 enhances yarn evenness and knot reliability, achieving over 12 knots per meter with various yarn parameters. Features include a quick-release system for jet packs and tear-resistant...

7th Mar 2024

Hexcel Corporation debuts HexTow IM9 24K carbon fibre at JEC World, boasting 12 per cent higher tensile strength than IM7. With 24,000 filaments, it offers over 6,300 MPa tensile strength, 298 GPa modulus, and 1.9 per cent strain. Targeted for aerospace applications, it promises enhanced value and productivity, being compatible with various resin...

7th Mar 2024

Belgium-based Drylock Technologies has invested $26.9 million in its first US baby care production facility in Reidsville, creating 113 jobs in Rockingham County. The 450,000-square-foot plant aims to accelerate product development for US clients. The project will receive a $300,000 performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund.

6th Mar 2024

Kimberly-Clark has earned the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies recognition from Ethisphere for the sixth consecutive year. Among 136 honourees spanning 20 countries and 44 industries, Kimberly-Clark is one of three in consumer products. This assessment underscores Kimberly-Clark's strong values across various aspects of its operations.

6th Mar 2024

The European Parliament and Council have agreed on revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging. The aim is to make packaging safer and more sustainable, by requiring all packaging to be recyclable, minimising the presence of harmful substances, reducing unnecessary packaging, boosting use of recycled content and improving collection and...

5th Mar 2024

Evonik Industries’ FY23 sales fell 17 per cent to €15.3 billion ($16.6 billion). Adjusted EBITDA hit €1.66 billion. Smart materials division saw a 15 per cent sales drop, with adjusted EBITDA down 27 per cent to €540 million. Performance materials sales decreased 22 per cent, while the adjusted EBITDA plummeted 68 per cent to €111 million.

4th Mar 2024

Arkema will present innovative and sustainable materials for composites at JEC World in Paris, addressing industry challenges like decarbonisation and circular economy. Highlighting polyimide films from PI Advanced Materials for extreme conditions and Bostik's adhesive solutions, Arkema will also showcase UDX brand semi-finished products.

2nd Mar 2024

Essity reported a 6.7 per cent rise in FY23 net sales, reaching SEK 147 billion, with adjusted EBITA surging 57 per cent to SEK 18.9 billion. The health and medical segment saw a 12.2 per cent sales jump to SEK 27,729 million. Consumer goods rose 10.6 per cent to SEK 79,912 million, while professional hygiene sales rose 14.8 per cent to SEK 39,481...