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19th May 2022

Monadnock Non-Wovens (MNW), a manufacturer of meltblown synthetic media for automotive, surgical face masks and air and liquid filtration, has announced that James (Jim) Cree has joined the company as president. In his new role, Cree will lead the MNW team with a strategic and creative vision for the future. Cree will assume his role effective...

19th May 2022

The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has called on the European Commission (EC) to fully understand the enormous sustainability benefits of geosynthetics when considering how to reduce microplastics in the environment. Geosynthetics are part of the solution. US’ IGS has submitted its response to the Commission’s public consultation on...

18th May 2022

Uster will present its quality assurance solutions for nonwovens, as well as spinners at the upcoming Techtextil Germany and ITM in Turkey in June. In medical, hygienic and cosmetic applications flawless end-products are essential. And that means contamination in the fibre raw material is not allowed. Uster Jossi Vision Shield N is the solution.

16th May 2022

Radiation Shield Technologies (RST), headquartered in the US, has launched its Demron multi-threat, multi hazard, protection garment. Demron is the only true anti-nuclear garment that protects against radiation, chemical, biological agents, and heat stress. Other suits claim to be antinuclear however they only block alpha particles which any fabric can ...

13th May 2022

Following their merger, Freudenberg Performance Materials, Low & Bonar, Mehler Texnologies, and Filc will be presenting their innovative solutions at a joint stand for the first time at this year’s Techtextil exhibition in Frankfurt. The focus is on sustainability. Customers will find the companies at stand C51, hall 12.1, from June 21-24, 2022.

13th May 2022

Wacker, a pioneer and global leader in chemical R&D and manufacturing, recently held a grand opening of its new innovation centre and regional headquarters in Ann Arbor. Corporate leadership hosted Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, along with several other state, county and township officials, in conducting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and touring the...

13th May 2022

The global composites community reunited at JEC WORLD 2022 on May 3rd to 5th for three busy, rewarding days of innovation, networking and knowledge sharing. Overall, the Paris edition of the event welcomed over 32,000 professional visits, in person and online, from more than 115 countries and featured 1,201 exhibitors along with 26 pavilions.

13th May 2022

BMSvision is set to exhibit at Techtextil 2022 in Frankfurt at the Belgium National Pavilion in hall 12.0, stand D35, from June 24-26, 2022, focusing on automatic on-loom fabric inspection, Industry 4.0, and energy monitoring solutions for the entire textile value chain. BMSvision has been a pioneer in the field of camera based on-loom inspection...

12th May 2022

Germany’s Sandler is set to display sustainable nonwovens at Techtextil 2022, in Frankfurt at booth D50, hall 12.1. The focus is on innovations and initiatives geared towards cooperating closely with partners to implement performance and sustainability throughout the product life cycle and beyond. Sandler develops and manufactures nonwoven roll goods.