22nd Mar 2024
Teijin Aramid has received Tire Technology International Materials Innovation of the Year award for Twaron with recycled aramid fibre. This innovation emphasises sustainable solutions without compromising performance. Through collaboration and industrial-scale production, Teijin Aramid leads in driving sustainability in tire manufacturing.
15th Jun 2023
Teijin Aramid has achieved a significant milestone by successfully producing Twaron, a high-modulus filament yarn, using recycled feedstock. Twaron fibres exhibit the same exceptional strength and durability as the original fibres. This development demonstrates Teijin Aramid's commitment to sustainability and its progress towards a circular economy.
7th Apr 2023
Sabic will be showcasing its Sabic Purecares and Trucircle materials for the healthcare and hygiene market at Index23 in Geneva, Switzerland from April 18-21, 2023. The company will present its innovative material technology that is designed to enhance sustainability, optimise consumer comfort, and drive performance in the hygiene industry.
5th Jul 2022
Netherlands’ Rivertex has announced that the sustainable credentials of RiverCyclon were recently tested by EPEA, an institute who have pioneered innovations for environmentally friendly and circular industrial products. The product circularity passport confirms that RiverCyclon is made of environmentally friendly, non-toxic and recyclable materials.
10th Mar 2022
The net sales of Suominen were recorded at €47.0 million in 2021. In 2021, net sales of the Americas business area amounted to €265.2 million and net sales of the Europe business area to €178.1 million. The manufacturer’s ability to innovate and meet market needs is reflected in the share of new products of net sales which was above 25 per cent in 2021.
3rd Mar 2022
Netherlands-based Rivertex Technical fabrics Group has introduced Rivercyclon, a non-toxic, recyclable, lightweight and cost-effective alternative to PVC coated fabrics. It is made from a single polymer that contains no plasticisers or other toxins and can be fully recycled. Rivercyclon is up to 40 per cent lighter than PVC coated alternatives.
31st Jan 2022
Strohm and Evonik have been awarded certification from DNV, attesting that the unidirectional Carbon Fibre PA12 tape “VESTAPE PA12-CF” (PA12) used for Strohm’s Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) is fit to use for dynamic sweet and sour hydrocarbons, water, and gas injection applications according to DNV-ST-F119. Strohm is Netherlands’ manufacturer TCPs.
25th Jan 2022
Synova, an advanced technology firm focused on production of high value chemicals such as olefins and BTX from waste, has announced the appointment of Jörg Krüger as chief executive officer. He will be based in Maassluis where he will lead the planning, execution and evaluation of the Synova strategy. is an advanced recycling company from the...
1st Nov 2021
Wearable, stitchable and sensitive sensors from flexible polymers and carbon fibre bundles have been created by researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Like human skin, these respond to pressure, can measure body position and movement, and can be used to measure progress in Parkinson's disease, or sense joint movement in athletes.