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25th Sep 2023

Toray Industries and Honda have partnered to develop chemical recycling technology for glass-fibre reinforced nylon 6 parts from end-of-life vehicles. They use subcritical water to depolymerise the nylon 6, regenerating it as caprolactam, a raw monomer. The technology was adopted by the ministry of environment for a decarbonised circular economy...

25th Sep 2023

Kolon Industries has achieved International EPD certificates for its nonwoven textile products 'Finon' and 'Finon Eco,' becoming the first in the global primary backing for the carpet and filtration media industry to do so. These certifications enhance the company's sustainability efforts and competitive advantage in response to growing environmental ...

22nd Sep 2023

Sandler has undergone a comprehensive rebranding. The updated corporate and employer branding reflects the company's values and commitment, with a new purpose highlighting Sandler as a partner for enhancing everyday comfort. It has launched a revamped website offering insights into the Sandler Group, career opportunities, and industry-specific...

19th Sep 2023

India will enforce QCO from October 7 this year to standardise 12 categories of protective textiles, including those offering fire, water, and industrial protection. The order aims to maintain a standard quality for both domestically produced and imported products in the domestic market. However, the guidelines will not affect the export market.

18th Sep 2023

Berry has received an 'A' ESG rating from MSCI for its effective management of ESG factors. The rating acknowledges Berry's progress in areas like carbon emissions reduction, labour management, and chemical safety in packaging materials. The company's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 contributed to its improved carbon emissions...

18th Sep 2023

Kimberly-Clark Corporation has appointed Deeptha Khanna to its board of directors, expanding the board's size to 13 members. Khanna, currently the executive VP and chief business leader at Royal Philips, brings extensive experience in strategy, innovation, and the consumer goods and health sectors. She has previously held positions at Johnson &...

18th Sep 2023

Careismatic Brands has implemented Jesta's supply chain ERP suite to optimise its global product processes. This includes sourcing, demand forecasting, inventory management, and customer service. The company plans to scale and expand its global supply chain and brand strategies using this technology, emphasising the importance of supply chain...

15th Sep 2023

India focuses on technical textile standardisation with a new quality control order (QCO) taking effect in October 2023. Covering 19 different geotextile products, manufacturers will need to obtain a licence to produce for the domestic market, fostering a 100 per cent standard of perfection. The requirement is exempt for the export market.

15th Sep 2023

Finland-based Ahlstrom has appointed Niklas Beyes as CFO and Wolfgang Laures as COO, both joining the executive management team. Beyes, with experience in leading finance transformations, aims to support Ahlstrom's sustainable growth. Current CFO Jorn P Jensen is scheduled to exit on September 15 and Laures will assume the role of COO from October...