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21st Apr 2023

Elkem will exhibit at Techtextil North America 2023, showcasing its silicone solutions for technical textiles. Elkem's Bluesil and Silbione coating solutions are versatile, easy to process, and provide dynamic performance features and durability. The event will be held in Atlanta from May 10-12, 2023, and Elkem will be exhibiting at booth number 2211.

21st Apr 2023

Technical Fibre Products (TFP) has announced the launch of Ecoveil, a new range of customisable nonwovens made from naturally derived or recycled fibres, including jute, recycled carbon, and bio-derived polyamide. The new nonwovens will be showcased at the upcoming JEC World event and are designed to provide high performance and sustainability.

21st Apr 2023

Austria-based Andritz has been contracted by Columbian wipes producer Quimicolor to provide a complete neXline spunlace line for nonwovens production at its Medellin plant. This will be the first spunlace line in South America outside Brazil and will process viscose and polyester fibres to produce more than 10,000 tons of nonwoven roll-goods annually.

21st Apr 2023

Ahlstrom, a leading company in the global filtration industry, is furthering its commitment to sustainability and customer service by adding calendering capability at its filtration media production plant in Hyun Poong, South Korea. This investment will be fully operational by the second quarter of 2023 and will advance synthetic filter media...

20th Apr 2023

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg), a leading global provider of technical textiles, has unveiled its next generation range of sustainable carpet backing products for the flooring industry. The new range, named Colback ECO and Lutradur ECO, is designed to support customers in their transition towards producing more sustainable carpets.

20th Apr 2023

The collaboration between Airbus, Fraunhofer, DTU, and EconCore on the EcoRudder project is aimed at developing a green and sustainable rudder structure for an Airbus A320 aircraft, based on thermoplastic honeycomb sandwich composites. This project is part of the larger FASTER H2 initiative, which is funded by the EU’s Clean Aviation Research...

19th Apr 2023

Andritz has completed the delivery of a second tissue production line to MG TEC Industry at its Romanian mill, featuring a PrimeLineCompact tissue machine, stock preparation system, pumps, automation, and ventilation. The installation enables MG TEC to produce high-quality tissue products with low energy consumption and reduced environmental impact.

19th Apr 2023

ITA Holding, the Italia Technology Alliance, has welcomed Sadas, a company based in Lucca, Italy specialising in system integration, automation solutions, and electrification for industrial plants, into its group. This move is part of ITA's strategic development plan, which aims to expand its portfolio and capabilities in various industries.

18th Apr 2023

The LYCRA Company is exhibiting its latest innovations at Index23 in Geneva, Switzerland. The company is launching LYCRA EnviroFit fibre, a sustainable product that reduces fibre weight while maintaining quality and performance. Additionally, it is showcasing the Trio Loop Technology by BTSR International as well as the Knotter Type 093E by Mesdan.