chemicals news

16th Oct 2024

Integris Composites is showcasing advanced military armour at AUSA 2024, featuring composite armor kits and personal protection plates for defense contracts. Their portfolio includes solutions for land, sea, and air operations, addressing evolving threats like drones and explosives. Notably, Integris is the sole armour supplier for Bell Textron’s...

16th Oct 2024

The National Composites Centre (NCC), Bristol Composites Institute (BCI), and Vestas have formed a strategic partnership to advance wind blade technology and bolster the UK’s clean energy ambitions. This collaboration aims to enhance product development, reduce energy costs, and foster sustainability, targeting a £92 billion (≈$119.61 billion)...

14th Oct 2024

Asahi Kasei and Italy's Aquafil have signed an MOU to develop a new 3D printing material combining Aquafil's recycled Econyl Polymer and Asahi Kasei's cellulose nanofibre (CNF). This compound offers superior formability and strength, ideal for automotive and aeronautical applications. Trial sales are set for the third quarter of 2025 in the EU, US, ...

14th Oct 2024

The inaugural Asia Nonwovens Technology Expo (ANTEX Asia 2024) will be held from November 13-15 in Bangkok, showcasing Thailand’s leadership in sustainable nonwoven technologies. With a market share of 48 per cent in Southeast Asia, Thailand aims to strengthen its position as a production hub. The expo will feature more than 100 exhibitors.

9th Oct 2024

Berry’s subsidiary, Treasure Escrow Corporation, plans to issue $500 million in senior secured notes, due 2031. Proceeds will fund cash distributions related to the merger of Berry's nonwovens business with Glatfelter, repay Glatfelter's debt, and cover fees. The combined entity will be renamed Magnera Corporation. The notes are offered only to...

8th Oct 2024

HealthyBaby has launched SmartyPants, the first EWG verified safe and plastic-neutral diapers. This initiative supports developmental health and safety; building on their 2020 achievement of the first EWG verified safe diaper. In partnership with RePurpose Global, HealthyBaby has prevented over 1 million pounds of plastic from entering the...

7th Oct 2024

The 2024 RISE Conference, co-hosted by INDA and The Nonwovens Institute, focused on sustainability in nonwovens, covering recycling, bio-based materials, and circular economy strategies. Hempitecture won the Innovation Award for PlantPanel insulation. Arnold Wilkie received the INDA Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to fiber and...

5th Oct 2024

India’s Ministry of Textiles has issued new QCOs to enhance safety and efficiency on construction sites by setting stringent standards for ropes, cordages, geotextiles, and industrial textiles. These materials are vital for lifting, soil stabilisation, and worker protection. The QCOs, effective from April 2025 with a three-month grace period for...

5th Oct 2024

Researchers at McMaster University's Injury Biomechanics Lab, led by Professor Cheryl Quenneville, are enhancing hockey safety by evaluating neck guards. They’ve partnered with Niko Apparel Systems to assess the AEGIS Impact Interceptor neck guard, designed for impact attenuation. Preliminary data shows it performs over 30 per cent better than...