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23rd Jun 2023

India's technical textiles sector aims to reach a turnover of $40 billion by 2024. Collaborations among start-ups, research institutions, and textile companies are fostering innovation. Government initiatives, such as the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), support R&D. Medical textiles and anti-microbial textiles are noted as fast-growing...

23rd Jun 2023

French tyre manufacturer Michelin will acquire Flex Composite Group (FCG) for €700 million in line with Michelin’s 2030 strategy. The move will boost Michelin’s polymer composite activities, while also improving FCG’s environmental footprint. The acquisition will grow Michelin’s High-Tech Materials revenue by approximately 20 per cent.

22nd Jun 2023

Freudenberg introduced the 37xx PES Series interlinings, which combine the comfort of cotton with enhanced durability and low-temperature fusing. The 100 per cent PES-based interlinings, certified by OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I, broaden options for apparel. The interlinings have better resilience and improved yields up to 150 cm in width.

21st Jun 2023

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC), a subsidiary of Albany International, has delivered its first components for the Airbus Wing Box Assembly demonstrator programme. The collaboration is part of AEC's efforts to develop sustainable manufacturing technologies for next-gen aircraft. The company aims to be a preferred partner to aerospace OEMs and Tier...

19th Jun 2023

Industry veteran Michael Lynch has been appointed as the nonwoven sales manager at IMA Teknoweb and IMA North America. Lynch will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and creating tailored solutions for customers in the nonwoven industry. The company aims to expand its presence in North America with Lynch's contribution.

19th Jun 2023

Glatfelter Corporation's GlatPure ADL, Absorbent Core have achieved the class 4 OK Biobased certification from TUV Austria. These components, used in menstrual care items, have a biobased carbon content of 100 per cent, demonstrating Glatfelter's commitment to sustainability. The certification verifies that the materials are derived from renewable...

18th Jun 2023

DYPER has launched a newly designed diaper and fully recyclable kraft paper packaging manufactured in North America. Their mission is to reduce plastic waste in the diapering industry and create a healthier planet. The new product line includes thinner diapers with optimised sizing, and the packaging is made from paper and post-consumer resin.

16th Jun 2023

Albany International is set to acquire Heimbach Group in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately €153 million. The acquisition will enhance Albany's scale, technology, and geographic footprint, allowing them to better serve markets in Europe and Asia. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals.

15th Jun 2023

The finalists for the World of Wipes Innovation Award, to be presented at the WOW International Conference, have been announced. The three products competing for the award are a cleaning and disinfecting device by 2XL Corporation, a wipe utilising biotransformation technology by Avgol Nonwovens, and a reusable towel dispensing system by Yowel.