textiles technology organization news

7th Jul 2022

Saudi Arabia’s Advanced Petrochemical Company has announced that Advanced Polyolefins Industry Company has signed various Islamic facility agreements worth 6.1 billion Saudi riyals ($1.6 billion) with a consortium of financial institutions to finance the construction of three plants – PDH, PP and IPA plants – at the Jubail Industrial City II.

6th Jul 2022

A new and improved version of N95 face masks has been developed by researchers from the New York-based Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The masks boast of antiviral and antibacterial properties, and also last longer and cause less plastic waste. These masks would be highly useful in the fight against COVID-19 as they can kill germs on contact.

5th Jul 2022

EDANA, the leading association serving nonwovens and related industries, has elected six new governors and a new team of officers for 2022-23. Mikael Staal Axelsen (Fibertex Personal Care) remains as chair, supported by new vice-chairs Omar Hoek (SWM International, Luxembourg) and Jörg Ortmeier (TWE, Germany) and Treasurer Giorgio Mantovani (Corman,...

5th Jul 2022

Netherlands’ Rivertex has announced that the sustainable credentials of RiverCyclon were recently tested by EPEA, an institute who have pioneered innovations for environmentally friendly and circular industrial products. The product circularity passport confirms that RiverCyclon is made of environmentally friendly, non-toxic and recyclable materials.

1st Jul 2022

Carrington Textiles, a global manufacturer of textiles for workwear, has announced a successful presence at Techtextil, reporting a high number of enquiries received on sustainable products of its Balance Range as well as on high stretch fabrics. Carrington Textiles’ 100 square metre stand at Techtextil also received outstanding feedback from visitors.

1st Jul 2022

International technology group, Andritz, has received an order from Yanpai filtration technology, China, to supply batt forming equipment with an aXcess card and crosslapper for a needlepunch line producing PTFE filtration products at its site in Tiantai. Andritz is a leader in four of its business areas; pulp & paper, metals, hydro, and separation.

30th Jun 2022

International technology group, Andritz, has established a new inline Wetlace CP pilot line with an original design at its centre of competence in Montbonnot, France. Andritz partners can conduct trials and test all options available for wipes production – from carded staple fibres to pulp and various combinations thereof, with the inline Wetlace CP...

29th Jun 2022

Visitors to the Swiss Textile Machinery Association pavilion at Techtextil Frankfurt were definitely in the right place to find technology partners for their future projects. They could also see inspiring textile machinery solutions, as association members always make the most of such events as a platform for real innovation and strong partnerships.

29th Jun 2022

Finland’s Ahlstrom-Munksjo has announced the appointment of Emmanuelle Picard as executive vice president (EVP) of the building materials division, effective September 26, 2022. With a multi-year career within the building materials industry, Picard is well-equipped to lead the established division and pursue the strategic objectives of...