switzerland

23rd Jun 2023

Swiss Precision Active is presenting CopperActive, a groundbreaking medical scrub at FIME Miami Fair. The innovative scrub incorporates copper and natural organic fabrics to combat bacteria and set a new industry standard. The mission is to provide healthcare professionals with innovative solutions that benefit both health and the environment.

26th Apr 2023

Gurit has reported a 26.6 per cent YoY growth in Q1 net sales, reaching CHF 117.4 million, attributed to its composite materials division's performance, which achieved a 36.2 per cent YoY increase in net sales. The company’s guidance for FY23 remains unchanged, with an expected net sales of CHF 450-510 million and an operating profit margin of 2-5 per ...

28th Mar 2023

A team at ETH Zurich led by Professor Carlo Menon has developed a smart textile sensor that can measure physical exhaustion. Integrated into athletic leggings, the sensor uses a unique fibre structure to capture body movements precisely. The sensor’s potential applications could extend to preventing exhaustion-related injuries in the workplace and more.

27th Mar 2023

ExxonMobil will showcase its sustainable hygiene product portfolio, including polypropylene and Vistamaxx performance polymers, at Index23 in Geneva. The company will present a model baby diaper and nonwoven solution made of its products. The company hopes to help customers unlock business opportunities and meet their circularity goals with its...

6th Mar 2023

Switzerland based Gurit, a company that specialises in advanced composites, has reported a 52.9 per cent increase (at constant rates) to Swiss franc (CHF) 325.5 million in the sales of its composite materials segment in fiscal 2022 (FY22). The company’s net sales were CHF 499.5 million, an increase of 6.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY), for FY22.

3rd Mar 2023

International technology group Andritz will be presenting its nonwovens production and textile solutions at Index23 in Geneva, Switzerland, at booth 2114 from April 18–21, 2023. At the event, Andritz will highlight its sustainable products and solutions to produce nonwovens and will present them at the EDANA Sustainability panel on April 19, 2023.

3rd Mar 2023

Autoneum, a Swiss-based leading acoustic and thermal management supplier for vehicles, has posted a net result of Swiss franc (CHF) 10.9 million in fiscal 2022 (FY22). The company’s revenue in local currencies increased by 8.5 per cent (6.5 per cent in Swiss francs). However, the company's EBIT fell compared to the previous year, declining from 3.4 per ...

2nd Mar 2023

Switzerland-based systems manufacturer Oerlikon Nonwoven will be presenting its product portfolio for nonwovens applications for numerous technical, hygiene, and medical solutions focusing on sustainability, quality, and efficiency at Index, the world’s leading nonwovens trade fair. The fair will be held in Geneva, Switzerland between April 18-21, 2023.

11th Feb 2023

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Switzerland-based Autoneum’s science-based emissions reduction targets. The validation by the SBTi is an important milestone in Autoneum’s efforts to reduce its direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions along the entire value chain. Autoneum is the leader in acoustic and thermal...