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25th Jun 2021

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) has established Nexx Technologies Advanced Materials Business Unit, marking its entry into the advanced composites market. Nexx is to function within MGC America (MGCA), a subsidiary in the United States. MGC has developed a unique portfolio of advanced composite materials for all kinds of customers and market segments.

25th Jun 2021

Oerlikon Nonwoven displayed market- and customer-oriented solutions for hygiene and medical, filtration, and other industrial applications at the recently held Anex-Since expo in Shanghai, China, in stand 1H20. Visitors to the expo will be presented with the Neumünster-based systems constructor’s impressive and extensive product and process know-how.

24th Jun 2021

PFNonwovens, a Czech Republic nonwoven fabrics producer, is expanding its Cape Town site in South Africa. PFN has committed to invest at least $42.3 million, which will lead to the creation of up to 40 new jobs. With this investment, PFN's market leading position as the largest spunmelt producer in the hygiene market in South Africa will be reinforced.

23rd Jun 2021

Cygnet Texkimp, a leading global provider of fibre handling and converting technology, has joined National Composites Centre (NCC) as an SME affiliate scheme member. Launched in October 2020, SME affiliate scheme gives small and medium-sized enterprises affordable access to NCC's expertise, state-of-the-art technology, training and networking...

23rd Jun 2021

Trade body for UK’s composites industry Composites UK has announced the five people nominated onto its board of directors this year by its member companies. Luke Vardy of Cygnet Texkimp, Jonathan Howard of Dura Composites, Ben Wilson of MPM, Matt Bradney of Prodrive Composites and Adam Black of Technical Fibre Products have been voted in for 2021-23.

23rd Jun 2021

Unifrax, US-based provider of high-performance specialty materials and backed by Clearlake Capital, has announced it has signed definitive agreements to acquire Lydall, designer and producer of specialty filtration materials and advanced material solutions. Lydall shareholders will receive $62.10 per share, implying a total enterprise value of $1.3...

23rd Jun 2021

Finland’s Ahlstrom-Munksjö is expanding production capacity at its Malmedy plant in Belgium, specialised in the production of nonwovens for wallcovering. The €10 million investment, announced in January 2020, will double the capacity of the plant and diversify the production to cover filtration materials. The investment will also create some 40 new...

22nd Jun 2021

Cintas Corp, a leading provider of workplace first aid and safety supplies, has announced the launch of its Advantage 97 product line. The line includes all of Cintas' most trusted safety products and personal protective equipment (PPE) stocked locally in Cintas warehouses across the US, assuring customers that local inventory will always meet their...

22nd Jun 2021

The World of Wipes international conference has registered 400 attendees and over 350 wipes professionals. The conference will deliver the latest insights and material science developments with themes focused on sustainability issues, the impact of COVID-19 on consumer wipes, regulatory trends, flushability, and more, from July 12-15, 2021, in Atlanta.