23rd Jun 2023
Swiss Precision Active is presenting CopperActive, a groundbreaking medical scrub at FIME Miami Fair. The innovative scrub incorporates copper and natural organic fabrics to combat bacteria and set a new industry standard. The mission is to provide healthcare professionals with innovative solutions that benefit both health and the environment.
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
French tyre manufacturer Michelin will acquire Flex Composite Group (FCG) for €700 million in line with Michelin’s 2030 strategy. The move will boost Michelin’s polymer composite activities, while also improving FCG’s environmental footprint. The acquisition will grow Michelin’s High-Tech Materials revenue by approximately 20 per cent.
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.