6th Oct 2020
Sabic, a leader in diversified chemicals, is strengthening partnership with Brückner Maschinenbau, a leader in film manufacturing technologies. The collaboration is aimed at encouraging flexible packaging manufacturers to use Sabic's Trucircle solutions for certified circular polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) to create more sustainable products.
5th Oct 2020
Freudenberg Performance Materials is expanding its production capacity for nonwoven media used exclusively to manufacture certified face masks of the mouth-nose protection type pursuant to the EN14683 standard, as well as FFP1, 2, and 3 masks pursuant to the EN149 standard. The company is a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles.
5th Oct 2020
The tenth edition of RISE (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) conference, which was held virtually from September 29-October 1, 2020, hosted over 150 professionals in product development, materials science, and new technologies. The event was co-organised by INDA, The Nonwovens Institute, and the North Carolina State University.
1st Oct 2020
Fitesa has completed the acquisition of the assets of Fibre Dynamics (FDI), a producer of engineered nonwovens. FDI manufactures meltblown and carded nonwovens for disinfectant wipes, filtration, face masks, automotive, medical, hygiene, and other industrial applications. Headquartered in Brazil, Fitesa is one of the largest global nonwoven’s...
1st Oct 2020
Composites UK and the National Composites Centre (NCC) have joined hands to help the composites industry benefit from the new government Kickstart Gateway scheme. The scheme provides funds to employers, even if not member of Composites UK or NCC, to create new six-month jobs for young people who are on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term...
30th Sep 2020
IRT Jules Verne has initiated a project called ZEBRA to develop 100 per cent recyclable composite wind turbine blades in cooperation with industrial partners. The project, launched for a period of 42 months with a budget of €18.5 million, aims to demonstrate the technical, economic and environmental importance of thermoplastic wind turbine blades.
30th Sep 2020
Composite Integration and Hill Helicopters have joined hands to manufacture the disruptive, ground-up new helicopter, the HX50. The five-seat, turbine-powered, 500-horsepower rotorcraft is the world's first truly private, luxury helicopter that has been designed to deliver a whole new experience in safety, performance, adventure, comfort, and elegance.
29th Sep 2020
The Hockey Club Ambrì-Piotta (HCAP) has selected HeiQ Viroblock protective face masks for the upcoming reopening of hockey stadiums in Switzerland. HeiQ is a global leader in textile innovation, creating some of the most effective, durable, and high- performance textile technologies on the market today. The company is headquartered in Switzerland.
29th Sep 2020
With over 150 delegates from across the nonwovens and related industries, the recently held Outlook 2020 was the key industry occasion for the sector. The event showcased Edana’s mission to support the growth and promote the sustainable development of the industry. The personal care and hygiene products conference was held online for the first time.