15th Jan 2021
International Newsletters, the publisher of Technical Textiles International magazine, has announced that the first online edition of World Congress on Textile Coating, will be held from 11-12 & 18-19 February 2021. The organisers have developed a well-structured programme of five sessions over four days with live discussion forums following each...
15th Jan 2021
Messe Frankfurt India is set to host the first hybrid edition of Techtextil India from September 1-3, 2021, in hall 4, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The combination of physical and digital platforms will enable exhibitors to connect with wider audiences, increase their market presence, and expand their business alliances significantly.
15th Jan 2021
Freudenberg Performance Materials has now begun using the Eco-Check label to identify particularly sustainable products within its portfolio. The label helps customers to quickly and clearly identify sustainable products. Freudenberg Performance Materials is a global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets and...
13th Jan 2021
Partners Group, the global private markets investment manager, has taken over Careismatic Brands, a designer, marketer and distributor of branded medical apparel. The company was acquired from New Mountain Capital, an alternative investment manager. Careismatic sells its products in 70 countries. Partners Group will help it further expand...
13th Jan 2021
Selden has recently launched new carbon fibre furling masts for cruising, to provide convenient sail-handling for the meticulous and performance-oriented sailor of a larger yacht. The company, headquartered in Sweden, is a manufacturer of masts, in particular furling masts, which is more a standard than an option with a production cruising boat.
12th Jan 2021
Glatfelter Corporation, a leading global supplier of engineered materials, is taking over Georgia-Pacific's US nonwovens business. It has signed a definitive agreement in this connection. Glatfelter is making the purchase for $175 million, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. This will help Glatfelter expand operations in the...
11th Jan 2021
Sweden-based company, Polygiene, has recently acquired supplier of high performance additives, Addmaster, making it a comprehensive supplier of antimicrobial solutions for both soft and hard surfaces. Polygiene, a leading international supplier of odour control and freshness technologies, has acquired Addmaster at a purchase price of SEK 374 million.
11th Jan 2021
Teledyne CML Composites has been awarded the “Life Of Programme” contract by Airbus for the supply of composite wing components and assemblies on the A400M Tactical Airlifter. The awarded package of parts includes a range of thermoplastic and pre-preg composite components to be supplied to the Airbus A400M composite wing box assembly line in Bristol.
8th Jan 2021
COMAC subsidiary, SAMC (Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Company), AVIC Supply, and GKN Aerospace have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement last month for the manufacture of composite and metallic aerostructures in Jingjiang, Jiangsu Province, China. This is a milestone in GKN Aerospace’s ambition to grow in the commercial aerospace market within China.