25th Aug 2022
INDA has announced the three finalists that will present their innovative material science solutions as they compete for the prestigious RISE Innovation Award during the 12th edition of the Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference (RISE) to be held in person September 27-28, 2022 at the North Carolina State University.
25th Aug 2022
Finnish nonwovens manufacturer Suominen has achieved a silver level rating in its first-ever EcoVadis assessment for its sustainability work. The company received 63/100 points, which is only three points from reaching the next, gold level. The result places Suominen in the top 8 per cent of textile manufacturing companies rated by EcoVadis.
24th Aug 2022
Technical textiles such as geotextiles hold tremendous opportunities for infrastructure projects in the north-eastern region, especially in Manipur, the state’s chief minister said at the recent Technical Textiles Conference held in Imphal. As north-eastern states are prone to floods, landslides, and soil erosion, there is ample scope for geotextiles...
23rd Aug 2022
Beaulieu International Group has invited EuroGeo7 attendees to Stand MS15 Hall M to discover geotextile solutions promoting sustainability for future civil engineering projects. The conference from September 4 will offer specialist insight into the geosynthetic industry state-of-the-art practice and research, with speakers from Europe and all over the...
23rd Aug 2022
Alkegen, a specialty materials platform that provides high performance materials used in advanced applications including filtration media, battery technologies, high temperature insulation and fire protection, has announced expansion efforts aimed at increasing its total micro-fine glass fibre (MFGF) manufacturing capacity by 30 per cent.
23rd Aug 2022
Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will be presenting Evolon eco-friendly microfibre reinforcement material for leather goods that is manufactured in Europe with no solvent and no chemical binder at the Lineapelle international trade show for the leather industry. The international exhibition will be held from September 20-22 in Italy.
20th Aug 2022
CHT USA has introduced a new approach for brands and retailers to incorporate high performance properties into performance apparel and outerwear designs. The new designs also meet the sustainability goals for today’s eco-conscious consumers. CHT provides a full suite of innovation effects that can be engineered to create unique performance textiles.
20th Aug 2022
An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, Peak Rock, a leading middle-market private investment firm, has announced that it has completed an acquisition of The Tranzonic Companies. Tranzonic is a US-based, leading distributor of cleaning and hygiene products serving customers in a diverse set of end markets, including healthcare, and facility services.
19th Aug 2022
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has named operations and development officer Ryan Ragan as its new director of membership and industry relations to retain and grow memberships and enhance member values. He brings 20 years of experience from various bio-medical and healthcare organisations, and has also worked for the ACHC.