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20th Apr 2023

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg), a leading global provider of technical textiles, has unveiled its next generation range of sustainable carpet backing products for the flooring industry. The new range, named Colback ECO and Lutradur ECO, is designed to support customers in their transition towards producing more sustainable carpets.

20th Apr 2023

The collaboration between Airbus, Fraunhofer, DTU, and EconCore on the EcoRudder project is aimed at developing a green and sustainable rudder structure for an Airbus A320 aircraft, based on thermoplastic honeycomb sandwich composites. This project is part of the larger FASTER H2 initiative, which is funded by the EU’s Clean Aviation Research...

19th Apr 2023

ITA Holding, the Italia Technology Alliance, has welcomed Sadas, a company based in Lucca, Italy specialising in system integration, automation solutions, and electrification for industrial plants, into its group. This move is part of ITA's strategic development plan, which aims to expand its portfolio and capabilities in various industries.

18th Apr 2023

The LYCRA Company is exhibiting its latest innovations at Index23 in Geneva, Switzerland. The company is launching LYCRA EnviroFit fibre, a sustainable product that reduces fibre weight while maintaining quality and performance. Additionally, it is showcasing the Trio Loop Technology by BTSR International as well as the Knotter Type 093E by Mesdan.

18th Apr 2023

Reifenhauser Reicofil is showcasing its new RF5 XHL production platform for nonwovens at the Index23 trade fair. The technology uses the patented BiCo process to create a bimetallic effect and optimally crimp the fibre, resulting in super soft and drapeable nonwovens for the hygiene industry. The platform is also equipped with energy-efficient...

18th Apr 2023

Belgium-based Beaulieu Fibres International is showcasing a range of environmentally friendly products at Index23 in Switzerland, including bicomponent fibres for industrial and hygiene applications, offering a significant reduction in material and carbon footprint. The company is also making progress in moving away from virgin fossil-based fibres.

16th Apr 2023

Finnish manufacturer Suominen Corporation has completed the consultation procedure concerning its plan to permanently close manufacturing at its Mozzate plant in Italy. The closure will result in the termination of employment for 54 employees, with an estimated one-off expense of €2.3 million to be recognised in the second quarter of 2023.

15th Apr 2023

NatureWorks has unveiled a new addition to its Ingeo biopolymer product line with the introduction of Ingeo 6500D. This innovation from NatureWorks promises enhanced performance attributes for hygiene applications, delivering increased softness, strength, and improved fluid management when combined with optimised hydrophilic surface finish technology.

14th Apr 2023

The partnership between Andritz, Pellenc ST, Nouvelles Fibres Textiles marks a significant step in establishing the first industrial-scale automatic textile sorting line in France. With their expertise in sorting technologies, textile machinery and processes, and post-consumer textile value chains, they are poised to revolutionise the recycling...