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UK firm Cygnet Texkimp joins NCC as SME affiliate scheme member

23 Jun '21
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Pic: Cygnet Texkimp
Pic: Cygnet Texkimp

Cygnet Texkimp, a leading global provider of fibre handling and converting technology, has joined National Composites Centre (NCC) as an SME affiliate scheme member. Launched in October 2020, SME affiliate scheme gives small and medium-sized enterprises affordable access to NCC’s expertise, state-of-the-art technology, training and networking opportunities.
 
“We have been working together with the NCC for some time and so joining as an SME affiliate member is natural progression. We look forward to developing our relationship and collaborating on many projects going forward. Working alongside the NCC, with access to its capabilities and technology, we are excited to advance our technologies for the sector,” Luke Vardy, CEO at Cygnet Texkimp, said in a press release.
 
Cygnet Texkimp manufactures advanced machinery for the composites and high-performance fibre markets. The company also designs and builds technologies to process technical fibres for worldwide markets in aerospace, automotive, wind energy, sporting goods and industrial.
 
“We’re really pleased to welcome Cygnet Texkimp as an SME affiliate member and are looking forward to continuing to build on the work we’ve already completed with them to date. Together we’ll be looking at the next generation of process equipment for future fibre technology, as well as application specific products,” Ed Goodman, business unit director for emerging markets at the NCC said.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (JL)

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