announcement

23rd Oct 2024

Autoneum aims for revenue up to CHF 3 billion (~$3.47 billion) and an EBIT margin of 6-8 per cent with its new 'Level Up' strategy, presented at Capital Markets Day in Czechia. The strategy focuses on product innovation, global growth, and sustainability. It includes targets for a 20 per cent CO2 reduction and a 40 per cent decrease in...

23rd Oct 2024

Web Industries has appointed Suzanne Rotherham as chief operating officer. With over 25 years of experience in supply chain, IT, and general management, she has led transformative initiatives, including ERP implementation. Rotherham previously served as VP and managing director at Hollingsworth & Vose and held leadership roles at Johns Manville.

22nd Oct 2024

Minna Rouru has been appointed as the chief people and communications officer at Suominen, effective February 2025. She joins from Kone Corporation, bringing extensive experience in HR management and change leadership across Asia, America, and Europe. President and CEO Tommi Björnman expressed confidence in Rouru's ability to enhance Suominen's...

22nd Oct 2024

The Advanced Textiles Expo 2024, hosted by the Advanced Textiles Association, attracted over 4,295 attendees and featured around 380 exhibitors. The event included educational sessions, networking opportunities, and the Textiles Challenge competition. Highlights included a focus on women in textiles, with leadership sessions and a networking walk.

22nd Oct 2024

Composites One has announced a leadership transition, effective December 31, 2025: Leon Garoufalis will become vice chair, while Al Dobbeck, currently COO, will step up as CEO. Dave Smith is appointed as the new chief commercial officer (CCO) to enhance customer care and drive growth. Brendan Gilboy joins as chief financial officer (CFO).

18th Oct 2024

Gessner has introduced its Alphastar tribo-electric and NeenahPure meltblown nonwovens, featuring an activated carbon layer for pleatable and bag filters. These high-efficiency electrostatic filter media capture impurities like VOCs and odours, tailored to individual needs. The Alphastar offers superior filtration performance, while NeenahPure...

18th Oct 2024

Graphene-X has launched its performance tech shirt on Kickstarter, integrating HeiQ's skin care technology to nourish the skin with probiotics. Made from boron nitride-integrated polyester, the shirt offers advanced heat dissipation, breathability, and comfort. This innovation marks a significant step in wearable tech, seamlessly integrating health ...

17th Oct 2024

Prada and Axiom Space have formed a groundbreaking partnership to produce NASA's spacesuits for the Artemis III lunar mission, the first crewed moon landing since December 1972. Unveiled at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) represents a collaboration of technology and creativity.

17th Oct 2024

Henkel’s Düsseldorf site has received ISCC PLUS certification for its polyurethane production, marking its third European facility to achieve this. This certification emphasises the use of bio-based raw materials and enhances product traceability, addressing customer sustainability demands. The mass balance model ensures transparency and supports a ...