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24th Feb 2024

STFI will showcase lightweight construction innovations at JEC World, including a hemp-based snowboard with recycled carbon fibres. VliesComp project partners aim to reintroduce recycled materials into various solutions, such as a lightweight end shield for electric motors. STFI will also present bast fibres for reinforcement, extracted from hemp.

12th Feb 2024

Oerlikon Barmag will exhibit its pump lineup at UTECH Europe from April 23-25. This exhibition will offer a platform to show innovations and networking within the sector. With PUR playing a vital role in sectors like automotive, medical technology, and insulation, Oerlikon Barmag's precision gear pumps offer tailored solutions for complex...

23rd Jan 2024

Henkel inaugurated its largest Asia-based R&D centre in Shanghai, investing approximately 100 million RMB. The centre aims to attract top scientific talent and enhance local R&D capabilities in hair and laundry & home care. This state-of-the-art facility supports agile product innovations based on regional consumer habits across eleven Asian...

18th Jan 2024

PFI confirms Trans-Textil and Covestro's Aquair water-based technology is 100 per cent vegan, meeting high technical and ethical standards. The microporous PU system, based on sustainable Insqin tech, offers unique properties with reduced water and energy use. The regional 'Made in Germany' production emphasises creative freedom in design and...

14th Dec 2023

Voith Group reported a 13 per cent increase in FY23 sales to €5.51 billion. Orders surged 19 per cent to €6.14 billion, reaching a record €7.22 billion. EBIT was €245 million, with sales return rising to 4.4 per cent and ROCE to 12.1 per cent. Net income increased to €73 million. For FY24, the company forecasts stable growth with a focus on...

30th Nov 2023

German company Covestro has introduced Impranil CQ DLU, an aliphatic polyester carbonate polyether polyurethane (PU) dispersion for textile coating with around 34 per cent plant-based carbon content. This product expands the range of partially bio-based dispersions, offering the same properties as its petroleum-based counterpart, Impranil DLU.

21st Nov 2023

LyondellBasell will construct its first advanced recycling plant in Germany, using innovative MoReTec technology. Operational by 2025, the plant aims for net zero GHG emissions and a 50,000-tonne capacity. It will process difficult-to-recycle plastics, reducing environmental impact. The facility marks a significant step in sustainable polymer...

17th Nov 2023

Effective January 1, Freudenberg will see Dr Andreas Raps become CEO, succeeding Dr Frank Heislitz, and Marco Altherr take over as CFO from Thomas Herr. The board will include John McNabb as CTO. Raps, a member of Freudenberg SE's executive council, was previously CEO of EagleBurgmann. Altherr, CFO of Vibracoustic SE, held roles at Freudenberg & Co....

30th Oct 2023

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel has introduced 2 advanced thermal insulation items, Down Feel WA 150LB and Fiberball WB 400LB, to their comfortemp range, offering sustainable alternatives to down for garments. These products use low-level Bisphenol A (BPA) recycled PET fibres (rPET) and surpass strict Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I...