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13th Dec 2021

US’ Noble Biomaterials, a leader in antimicrobial and conductivity solutions, has announced the integration of its Ionic+ fabric treatment across Silvon Home’s bed, bath, and mask products. Ionic+ is an advantage in fabric technology, engineered with positively charged silver ions that provide natural self-cleansing of microbes on fabric for protection.

13th Dec 2021

Canadian company, Solmax, has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Propex, a leading North American geosynthetics manufacturer with a strong track record in the construction, transportation, flood protection, and automotive industries. Solmax further reinforces its position as the world’s premier  geosynthetics-solutions provider. 

10th Dec 2021

Nice-Pak International, which produces wipes for global brands and retailers, has been working with customers to cut out plastic from more than 60 per cent of its products, up from less than 10 per cent in 2018. The UK-based manufacturer is heading towards a plastic-free future, having removed more than 15,000 tonnes in the last three years.

10th Dec 2021

India-based Polyplex Corporation has announced that a 10.6 meter Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) Film Line with a capacity of 60K TPA by PT Polyplex Films Indonesia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polyplex (Thailand) Public Company Limited (PTL), Thailand, (51 per cent subsidiary of the company) has commenced operations this week.

10th Dec 2021

Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) has unveiled a riot protection suit for security forces that absorbs kinetic trauma and reduces and diverts the transfer of a blow to the body. IWI manufactures small arms for the military and law enforcement bodies.The company said its gal versatile protective suit is designed to protect forces while maintaining public...

10th Dec 2021

Woodspin, the joint venture of Finnish sustainable textile material company Spinnova and pulp company Suzano, is proceeding with its factory project in Central Finland according to the original schedule. The production spaces are expected to be ready for technology installations at the end of next summer, and for the factory to be completed by end of...

9th Dec 2021

Austria’s Andritz has received an order from Liansheng Pulp & Paper to supply two tissue machines, including stock preparation equipment, to its mill in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China. Start-up is planned for the second quarter of 2022. Andritz offers a broad portfolio of plants, equipment, systems, and services for the pulp and paper industry.

9th Dec 2021

Canada’s Fab-Form has entered into a fabric development agreement with Japanese firm Hagihara. The agreement will enable both companies to research, test, and develop a unique fabric optimised for the Fast-Tube fabric column form. Concrete pressures in the fabric form induce tensile force in the weft direction only, not in the warp direction.

9th Dec 2021

US’ composites company, Hexcel, and Metyx are set to manufacture high-performance carbon pultruded profiles made from polyurethane (PU) resin and unidirectional carbon fibre for the wind energy market. Metyx is a manufacturer of high-performance NCF and woven glass and carbon, consumables, core, and fabric kitting, moulds, prototypes, and components.