27th Mar 2024
Germany's SGL Carbon experienced a minor sales decrease to €1.08 billion ($1.16 billion) in FY23, a 4.1 per cent drop from the previous year, yet stayed within the expected forecast. Adjusted EBITDA also declined by 2.5 per cent to €168.4 million, but the firm saw a marginal improvement in EBITDA margin from 15.2 per cent to 15.5 per cent.
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.
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...
1st Mar 2024
Beckmann Converting introduces the 'CC' roll, featuring a unique bonding pattern for high inter-ply adhesion in textile composites. The pattern covers close to 10 per cent of the full laminate web, enhancing appearance and performance. Ideal for products like wipers and car covers, it suits lighter-weight materials but is not suitable for heavy...
21st Feb 2024
TotalEnergies Corbion and Bluepha collaborate to enhance PLA and PHA fibre applications in China. Their blend of Bluepha PHA and Luminy PLA promises lightweight, durable, potentially antibacterial fibres. The collaboration’s main focus is to address issues such as uneven dyeing and fibre thermal stability. First commercial releases anticipated by ...
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...
5th Feb 2024
Indian firm Garware Technical Fibres reported a 5 per cent increase in Q3 FY24 net sales to ?289.4 crore and an 18 per cent increase in net profit to ?43.3 crore. The company’s EPS grew by 20 per cent to ?21.23 in Q3 FY23. Despite a 1 per cent decline in 9M FY24 net sales, profits and EPS surged by 23 per cent and 25 per cent respectively.
15th Jan 2024
Toray Industries has introduced Torayca M46X carbon fibre, boasting a 20 per cent strength increase compared to the Torayca MX series, while maintaining a high tensile modulus. Achieving this strength boost without compromising modulus involved nano-level control of graphite crystallite structures, resulting in ultrafine, ultrahigh orientation.
10th Jan 2024
Vartega has secured $10mn in an oversubscribed preferred equity financing round led by Diamond Edge Ventures. The funding, which also included CIF, HG Ventures, and Techstars, will support Vartega's mission to address advanced materials recycling challenges. The funds will be used to expand operations, and establish Vartega as a circular economy...