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8th Nov 2024

The US International Trade Commission yesterday determined that revoking the existing anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on laminated woven sacks from Vietnam would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. As a result, the existing orders on imports of these products from Vietnam will ...

8th Nov 2024

OC Oerlikon has reported Q3 2024 sales of CHF 580 million (~$667 million), down 6.9 per cent YoY, with an order intake of CHF 538 million (~$623.3 million), a 5.1 per cent decline. Operational EBITDA was CHF 98 million, a 7.3 per cent drop. For 9M 2024, sales decreased by 15.2 per cent to CHF 1,747 million (~$2,009 million). EBITDA margin outlook ...

7th Nov 2024

University of Bristol's high-performance composites launched for testing on the ISS. Designed to withstand extreme space conditions, these materials could aid in building future spacecraft and space habitats. The project, a five-year effort with UKSA and ESA support, involved Bristol researchers and students, with scaling support from the National...

7th Nov 2024

Berry Global has completed the merger of its health, hygiene, and specialties nonwovens business with Glatfelter Corporation, creating Magnera Corporation, the world's largest nonwovens company. Magnera began trading on the NYSE under the ticker ‘MAGN’. The transaction, structured as a Reverse Morris Trust, was finalised on November 4, 2024.

6th Nov 2024

Toray Advanced Composites has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Gordon Plastics' assets and technology in Englewood, Colorado. This acquisition enhances Toray's capabilities in continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites, with a focus on unidirectional tapes. The new facility will support growth in industries like sporting goods, oil and ...

4th Nov 2024

Researchers have developed a wireless textile energy grid using MXene nanomaterials, which can power devices such as warming elements and biosensors. This innovative grid, printed on flexible cotton, overcomes the limitations of bulky batteries and improves washability. It opens up new possibilities for wearable technology, particularly in health...

4th Nov 2024

The EU-funded REWIND project focuses on enhancing the circularity of end-of-life wind turbine blades through improved dismantling technologies and new recycling and repurposing methods for composites in construction and automotive sectors. Anticipated outcomes include better recyclability and sustainability of wind energy systems and new recycling...

2nd Nov 2024

Protech Textiles, essential for protecting individuals in industrial and military settings, are also used for outdoor activities like mountaineering and diving. The global market is led by China, followed by Vietnam, Italy, and Germany, with significant import demand in war-affected and industrialising regions like Russia, Ukraine, and West Asia.

1st Nov 2024

Freudenberg Performance Materials has launched a new website for its Filtura filter media brand, offering an intuitive platform for exploring advanced filtration solutions in air, liquid, and automotive markets. The site highlights Filtura's custom solutions emphasising performance and energy efficiency, while showcasing a range of products.