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US company PCMC unveils Paragon tissue rewinder

18th Jun 2021

Paper Converting Machine Company, a division of Barry-Wehmiller and supplier of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, package-printing and bag-converting industries, has unveiled Paragon tissue rewinder. Paragon is characterised by a patent-pending centre-surface design that produces superior caliper, bulk and diameter...

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US’ Toray Advanced Composites gets high heat press at Nijverdal

25th May 2021

Toray Advanced Composites has installed a next-generation high heat laminate press at its Nijverdal facility in The Netherlands. This expands the company’s thermoplastic composite material capabilities for high-performance applications. Laminates made using the new press are 50 per cent larger than existing laminates in this performance category.

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UK company Permali gets new waterjet cutter and CNC machining centre

21st May 2021

Permali has got a new CMS tecnocut idroline S2040 5-axis waterjet cutter and CMS MX5 gantry 5-axis CNC machining centre for its manufacturing site in Gloucester, UK. This enhances Permali’s production capacity and upgrades its in-house 3D machining capabilities. The additions will also help Permali to target new business in both defence and civil...

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Andritz gets order for spunlace line from China's Zhejiang Kingsafe

21st May 2021

Andritz has received an order from Zhejiang Kingsafe in Hezhou, China, to supply a complete new neXline spunlace line. The line is scheduled for installation and start-up during the second quarter of 2022. Andritz is a supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel, and...

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Austria’s Andritz to supply batt forming line to Italy’s Pratrivero

20th May 2021

Andritz is set to supply a new eXcelle batt forming line to Pratrivero for their production facilities in Valdilana, Italy. Pratrivero is a leader in the production of nonwoven fabrics using stitch-bonding technology. Andritz supplies plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, metalworking, steel, and others.

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US innovator Weav3D gets $999,943 NSF grant

17th May 2021

Norcross-based Weav3D, an innovator in composite materials, manufacturing processes and processing equipment, has received a $999,943 National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant. The two-year award will be used to design, fabricate and test a continuous composite forming machine that uses ultrasonic...

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Austria's Andritz starts batt forming line at Romatex, South Africa

10th May 2021

Andritz has successfully started up a new batt forming line at Romatex Home Textiles, based in Cape Town, South Africa. Romatex is one of the largest household textile manufacturers in South Africa. Andritz, which is headquartered in Austria, is an international technology group providing plants, systems, equipment, and services for various industries.

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German Schmidt & Heinzmann establishes second subsidiary in US

7th May 2021

Bruchsal-based composite equipment manufacturer Schmidt & Heinzmann has set up a second subsidiary in the US. The move will help it further target the American market. Despite low economic forecasts for Germany and Europe, the company continues to grow. Amidst the current economic scenario, American companies are preparing to gain a competitive...

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UK’s Antich improves capability in 3D multilayer woven preforms

6th May 2021

Fabric producer Antich and Sons has attained advanced capability to produce finished 3D multilayer woven preforms for advanced composites used in aerospace and automotive sectors through a project with the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). These preforms will allow for efficient use of material within a component.

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