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16th Feb 2021

EconCore has appointed Olivier Rozant as chief technical officer from January 2021. Rozant gained extensive experience at DuPont exploring the potential uses of Nomex and Kevlar aerospace honeycombs, for which he secured a DuPont sustainable growth excellence award. EconCore provides core technologies for most economic honeycomb sandwich panels and...

16th Feb 2021

AkzoNobel has set up a new research centre to develop products for the fast-growing area of powder on wood at its site in Como, Italy. This is the first phase of the company’s expansion into powder on wood, with plans to open additional R and D centres in Asia and North America, as customers worldwide realise the sustainability benefits that powder...

15th Feb 2021

Huntsman, the global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals, has announced the appointment of Gurmeet Kaur as the head of Strategic Marketing for the Polyurethanes India sub-continent business, effective February 15, 2021. Kaur's most recent stint was with Honeywell as marketing director for Transportation Systems Business.

15th Feb 2021

Lotus Teknik, Turkey, a leading nonwoven roll good producer, is buying a neXline wetlace CP (carded pulp) line for producing biodegradable, plastic-free wet wipes, from the international technology Group Andritz. The line is scheduled for start-up by the end of 2021. Andritz developed the neXline wetlace CP line in view of demand for sustainable wipes.

12th Feb 2021

Oerlikon Nonwoven has installed a double-beam meltblown plant with ecuTEC+ electro charging unit at Wolf PVG. With this, the East Westphalian company can now supply nonwovens for producing surgical and FFP2 masks. In addition to this filter material, high-quality meltblown nonwovens can also be produced for medical and industrial filter applications.

12th Feb 2021

Researchers at the North Carolina State University have created a soft, flexible sensor system using electrically conductive yarns to help map problematic pressure points in the socket of an amputee’s prosthetic limb. The system can be integrated into textiles, and therefore doesn’t cause discomfort for the user. It could be worn on a more regular...

12th Feb 2021

Berry Global Group, a leading global nonwovens manufacturer, in investing over $70 million in its United States wipe substrate capabilities. The funds will be used in establishing a new line, producing additional capacity, and enabling the company to better serve its global customers. Supporting the continuing growth of business will also be a focus...

12th Feb 2021

Solvay and Leonardo have joined hands to set up a research lab for the purpose of developing novel thermoplastic composite materials and production processes, crucial for the future of the aerospace industry. The partnership represents an important milestone in facilitating a step-change in composite part manufacture and in reducing environmental...

12th Feb 2021

SanMar Corporation, supplier of wholesale accessories and apparel, has entered into a collaboration with WonderWink to offer world-class healthcare scrubs. The move combines SanMar's extensive distribution network and industry expertise with WonderWink innovative design, product quality and styling, marking SanMar's entry into healthcare apparel sector.