Automobile Textiles

11th Nov 2021

Autoliv, a Swedish leader in automotive safety systems, and Piaggio, a manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles, are set to develop an airbag for powered two-wheelers, for greater rider safety. A joint development agreement was signed for the purpose of developing airbags to provide greater protection for two-wheeler riders and enhance riding pleasure.

4th Nov 2021

Lear Corporation, US’ automotive technology leader in seating and E-systems, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of Kongsberg Automotive’s Interior Comfort Systems (ICS) business unit. Under the terms of the deal, Lear will acquire Kongsberg Automotive’s ICS business unit for €175 million, on a cash and debt free basis.

22nd Oct 2021

German company, Röchling automotive is intensifying research and development in fibre-based reinforced plastics. Lightweight structural engineering based on fibre-reinforced plastics is replacing heavy metal solutions in body-in-white and battery applications. The lightweight designs particularly support the strengths of alternative drive systems.

6th Oct 2021

Hexcel has collaborated with HP Composites, a leader in the production of carbon fibre components for automotive and motorsports, to develop carbon fibre Class A body panels for super cars. Hexcel’s automotive composites portfolio is the result of decades of industry experience and the creation of strategic partnerships to develop leading-edge...

30th Sep 2021

Sabic has introduced Noryl GTX 9500 resin, a new addition to a range of unfilled Noryl GTX resin grades, which delivers excellent dimensional stability under hot and humid conditions, addressing the challenge for highly demanding automotive applications. Ranked among the leading petrochemicals manufacturers, Sabic is a company based in Riyadh, Saudi...

1st Sep 2021

British luxury car company, Bentley Motors, has become the first car manufacturer to join the Leather Working Group. As part of their ambition to become the world’s most sustainable automotive brand, Bentley has joined the Leather Working Group (LWG). Bentley now leads the way for responsible leather use within the global automotive supply chain.

28th Jul 2021

With lacklustre sales of commercial carpet tiles and wall coverings and drop in domestic and overseas automobile related sales due to global economic slowdown, Suminoe Textile, a Japanese manufacturer and seller of interior products, posted 12.9 per cent fall in its sales to ¥79.7 billion during FY21 ended on May 31, 2021, against ¥91.5 billion in FY20.

21st Jul 2021

E-Xstream engineering, part of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, has been chosen by McLaren Racing to provide materials data management for its Formula 1 cars. The historic racing team uses advanced materials to get optimal performance from its race cars. The team has selected the MaterialCenter materials lifecycle management system.

15th Jul 2021

Autoneum, an automotive supplier, has announced that its carpets have become more environmental friendly by replacing the latex commonly used in standard backcoatings with thermoplastic material, which also improved the recyclability of carpets. In addition, the innovative manufacturing process greatly reduces water and energy consumption, and CO2...