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27th May 2021

The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has announced a new geosynthetics industry event entitled GeoNashville 2021: Geotechnical Innovations, Renewed Connections. The event to be held on November 4-5, 2021, at the Music City Center in Nashville, will gather leading geosynthetics...

27th May 2021

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is organising the triennial IDEA conference on the future of nonwoven and engineered materials supply, production capacity and demand during March 28-31, 2022, in Florida. The conference will deliberate upon the impact of the pandemic on the global nonwoven supply chain and ways of recovery.

26th May 2021

Cristex Composite Materials, a UK-based premier supplier of high performance fibres and fabrics, has announced the arrival of the Ribamatic slitting machine. Cristex have made significant investments over the past 12 months to ensure the company can continuously support its customers’ needs and support the growth of its own production department.

26th May 2021

Albaad Group, a manufacturer of wet wipes and tampons, has taken over Spanish wet wipes producer Optimal Care. The acquired company becomes the "Albaad Iberia" division, which will be integrated into Albaad's European subsidiary in Germany. Through this acquisition, Albaad expands its presence as the leading manufacturer of wet wipes in Europe.

26th May 2021

Magma Global, manufacturer of PEEK and carbon-fibre composite m-pipe, has supplied the world’s first high-pressure composite riser pipe to HWCG’s storage location on the US Gulf Coast, completing its rapidly deployable Offset Flexible Riser (OFR) system. The m-pipe is meant to enhance HWCG’s rapid deployment emergency well containment system.

26th May 2021

Henkel has joined hands with medical technology company Smartz to work on smart adult care solutions. The two have signed a joint marketing and development agreement. The partnership unites their expertise - conductive inks from Henkel´s printed electronics portfolio and Smartz’ existing adult care Internet of Things (IoT) hardware and software...

25th May 2021

India's leading trade fair in technical textiles, nonwovens and composites, Techtextil India, to be held in September 2021, has been postponed to November 25-27, 2021. On account of the current COVID situation and its impact on the safety and well-being of business, Messe Frankfurt India has taken this decision in consultation with industry...

25th May 2021

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has launched the sixth edition of the Nonwoven Material Sampler & Guide, a unique educational and technical resource with 124 material samples to touch and compare. Professionals in nonwovens and engineered materials will now have the latest nonwoven material options at their fingertips.

25th May 2021

Toray Advanced Composites has installed a next-generation high heat laminate press at its Nijverdal facility in The Netherlands. This expands the company’s thermoplastic composite material capabilities for high-performance applications. Laminates made using the new press are 50 per cent larger than existing laminates in this performance category.