23rd Jun 2023
Naltex diamond nettings, used as feed spacers in water filtration systems, optimise hydraulic conditions by creating turbulence on the membrane surface, reducing pressure losses. The plastic mesh design improves membrane flux and ensures even water dispersion. Made of FDA-approved materials, Naltex products meet strict standards for water...
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
Shemesh Automation has launched BuckIT TKS25, an automated turnkey packaging line for buckets. The line offers high throughput, versatility for various bucket specifications, and customisation for jumbo nonwoven wet wipes. It provides a one-stop-shop solution with design, manufacturing, installation, training, and support services all in one place.
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.