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7th Mar 2016

German textile technology manufacturer Monforts has introduced a new coating technology with resins for composites by featuring magnetic roller

26th Sep 2013

India based, A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd, which represents several renowned global textile machinery brands in India, will participate in the

15th Jun 2019

Polygenta Technology Ltd in Maharashtra will help Adidas eliminate the use of virgin plastics in its products by 2024 by producing polyester filament yarn from discarded polyethylene terephthalate bottles at its Nashik factory. The firm, with a capacity to process 30 tonnes of bottles daily, plans to scale up to 100 tonnes a day in two years to meet...

3rd Feb 2020

Cobra International, OEM manufacturers of composite products for water sports, automotive, marine and civil engineering, and Aditya Birla Chemicals, a manufacturer of epoxy resins and advanced materials, have announced that their latest sustainability project has been recognised and selected as a finalist for the 2020 JEC Innovation awards.

10th Mar 2008

Based on layering systems currently utilized by mountaineering professionals and designed by the U.S. Army, GEN III ECWCS changes the way the

22nd May 2019

Leading European fibre producer Advansa has developed a new microfibre which can find application in processes such as needlepunch, spunlace, thermo-bonding and chemical bonding for various end uses. With a diameter of only 8 μm, the new fibre known as AdvaStaple, is very soft, and suitable especially for hygiene products, medical textiles and...

2nd Jan 2020

Ahlstrom-Munksjö, a global leader in sustainable and innovative fibre-based materials, has completed the sales of its glass fibre reinforcement business in Mikkeli, Finland, to Vitrulan Composites Oy, a fully owned subsidiary of Vitrulan Group and part of the family-owned industrial holding Adcuram Group. The transaction was announced on November 21,...

12th Nov 2019

AkzoNobel NV has acquired French aerospace coatings manufacturer Mapaero. The deal will strengthen its global position in aerospace coatings, notably in structural and cabin coating sub-segments. Combining world class product ranges from both companies will also enable it to provide customers with a wider portfolio of innovative and sustainable...

24th Jan 2020

Albany International, a manufacturer of engineered components, has announced that its board of directors has appointed A William Higgins as president & CEO, to succeed Olivier Jarrault, who resigned by mutual agreement. Erkie Kailbourne, who currently serves as director, will return to his role as chairman of board of directors, succeeding Higgins.

23rd May 2018

American & Efird (A&E), a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles, has unveiled Anefil Poly using Repreve. The sustainable, continuous-filament, polyester sewing thread uses Repreve fibre made from recycled drinking bottles and is available in a comprehensive colour range.