21st Feb 2022
US’ Bemis Associates has invested in Novoloop, as a part of Novoloop’s Series A financing. The company believes it is its corporate responsibility to commit to environmental sustainability by measuring and reducing all scopes of emissions across global operations. Bemis works with leading brands in adhesives, coatings, tapes, and specialty films.
21st Feb 2022
Autoliv, Inc., the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, and Nuro, a leading autonomous vehicle company, are collaborating to ensure a high safety standard for Nuro’s new third-generation, production-grade autonomous delivery vehicle. Nuro’s fully electric, zero-emission vehicles are designed for a full day of operation from a single charge.
18th Feb 2022
Bast Fibre Technologies Inc. (BFT), a manufacturer of premium natural fibres, has announced that it has completed its purchase of Georgia-Pacific’s Lumberton Cellulose LLC. The Lumberton, NC site is a highly automated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with approximately 25 employees that will now operate under the new name of BFT Lumberton.
18th Feb 2022
Canadian sustainable clothing retailer Frank And Oak has launched the Aero ultra light packable jacket as a multi-seasonal puffer for women - the latest in a line of sustainability-centred garments. The new ultra light Aero jacket provides wearers with a trendy outerwear piece, suitable as an extra layer underneath bulkier coats for added warmth.
18th Feb 2022
INDA has named experienced policy advocate Jennifer Greenamoyer as its new director of government affairs to raise the association’s profile in Washington, DC. Greenamoyer brings 25 years of experience at associations, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and on Capitol Hill. Greenamoyer will take on responsibility at INDA from February 22.
18th Feb 2022
International technology group Andritz will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at IDEA 2022 in Miami, US, from March 29-31, 2022, in booth 4104. IDEA is the leading, premier event for nonwovens and engineered fabrics. Andritz offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems and services.
17th Feb 2022
US’ Flexcon, an innovator in adhesive coating and laminating, has announced an expansion of its L-59FR series flame-retardant adhesive portfolio. The Flexcon L-59FR series, featuring a self-extinguishing, non-halogenated flame-retardant adhesive, is now available in both 2.0 mil and 4.0 mil adhesive coat weights as either a transfer tape or coated film.
17th Feb 2022
Lysol, a leader in germ kill, has announced that Lysol disinfecting wipes made from 100 per cent plant-based fibres have been named the 2022 'Product of the Year' award winner in the disinfecting wipes category by the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation in the country. The wipes are available in a fresh citrus scent and multiple...
17th Feb 2022
US’ Victrex and the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University have begun process specifications for Automated Fibre Placement systems (AFP), according to NCAMP protocol. NCAMP, the National Centre for Advanced Materials Performance, helps qualify material systems and populate materials database that can be viewed...