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American firm Ashland forecasts sales of $2.3-$2.4 bn in FY23

5th May 2023

Ashland expects weaker global demand dynamics to affect its sales in the range of $2.3 billion to $2.4 billion in FY23. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to range from $580 million to $610 million. Ashland has initiated inventory-control actions to reduce inventories for certain product lines, which may negatively impact adjusted EBITDA by $20 million in...

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ASICS to launch smart shoes in partnership with nnf

9th Jan 2020

ASICS is developing a range of smart shoes in partnership with Japanese start-up and sensor technology developers no new folk studio (nnf). This was announced by ASICS at the ongoing CES 2020 where it is showcasing the ASICS Energy Research Lab. The collaboration will fuse nnf's precise, multi-dimensional sensors with ISS's expertise in human movement.

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Aspen Surgical acquires Precept Medical Products

5th May 2020

Aspen Surgical Products, Inc, a leader in surgical disposable products, announced the acquisition of Precept Medical Products. Precept designs, manufactures, and markets nonwoven, single-use disposable protective medical apparel that addresses infection control challenges faced by healthcare professionals, with a strong emphasis on the US market.

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Sweden’s Autoliv unveils revolutionary passenger Bernoulli airbag

13th Jun 2023

Autoliv has unveiled a passenger airbag module based on Bernoulli's principle. The module efficiently inflates larger airbags, reducing development time and cost. By utilising pressure differences, Autoliv leverages surrounding air to inflate airbags in electric vehicles. The airbag generates less heat, is lighter and reduces customer development...

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US’ Avery Dennison implements Carbon Trust footprinting tool

31st Mar 2023

Avery Dennison Corporation, a leader in labelling and packaging materials & solutions, is partnering with the Carbon Trust to develop a bespoke carbon footprinting tool. The tool will be used to measure and report on the environmental impact of their label products, in response to growing demand for transparency and sustainability in product supply...

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China’s Babycare joins Eastman, Avery Dennison for sustainability

24th Feb 2023

Babycare has entered into strategic partnerships with specialty materials maker Eastman and pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes producer Avery Dennison, with the aim of creating safer maternity and parenting lifestyles. The signing of the new agreements with Eastman and Avery Dennison increases Babycare’s number of strategic partners worldwide to eight.

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Bally Ribbon Mills displaying high-performance products at US’ SHOT

16th Jan 2023

Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM), developer of highly specialised engineered woven webbing and speciality fabrics, is presenting its high-quality, high-performance products at the two-day SHOT show supplier showcase, that began today as part of the SHOT Show, in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian Congress centre in Las Vegas, Nevada, in booth #51238.

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BNF to donate 350,000 masks to US hospitals for COVID-19

6th Apr 2020

Barco's Nightingales Foundation (BNF) has announced that it will be donating 350,000 masks to four California hospital organisations that are treating patients infected with COVID-19. In 2008, BNF was founded by Barco's chairman of the board, Michael Donner, and his wife Frida, in hopes of lifting-up the lives of children all around the world.

BASF to show sustainable textile solutions at Techtextil in Germany
BASF to show sustainable textile solutions at Techtextil in Germany

22nd Apr 2024

At the upcoming Techtextil 2024, BASF will unveil sustainable textile solutions, emphasising circularity. Loopamid, the first PA6 entirely from textile waste, promotes fashion circularity. Ultramid Ccycled uses chemically recycled plastic, while Ultramid BMB integrates biowaste. Elastollan TPU offers versatility, including bio-based options.

Bayer launches ‘INSQIN’ solution for PU coated fabrics
Bayer launches ‘INSQIN’ solution for PU coated fabrics

16th Jul 2014

Bayer MaterialScience, one of the world’s leading polymer producers, announces the launch of INSQIN, a novel turnkey solution for a new generation of

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