4th Nov 2018
Lubrizol will introduce its custom-designed Multi-Tech Commuter (MTC) jacket prototypes at IDTechEx which is to be held during November 14-15, 2018 in Santa Clara, CA. Designed for stylish and functional street-to-office wearability, the MTC jacket features Lubrizol materials that ensure function, comfort and durability over the life of the garment.
3rd Nov 2018
Albany International Corp (AEC), a global advanced textiles processing company, has reported net income of $28.2 million in Q3 2018 compared to $15.3 million in Q3 2017. The net income increased by $0.7 million as a result of adoption of new revenue recognition standard (ASC 606). Net sales were $253.3 million, an increase of 14 per cent compared to...
2nd Nov 2018
Velox has announced that it has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with Ashland for Sweden, Norway and Denmark, effective December 12, 2018. The agreement includes Ashland's complete product range of unsaturated polyester resins, gelcoat and bonding pastes, epoxy vinylesters, fire retardant resins, specialty resins and low profile...
2nd Nov 2018
Avgol, a global leader in the manufacture of high-performance nonwoven fabric solutions for the hygiene market and subsidiary of Indorama Ventures Plc, has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Shachar Rachim. Rachim has been a longstanding member of the senior management team at Avgol, having served as CFO and deputy CEO earlier.
1st Nov 2018
Majestic, MCR Safety, Protective Industrial Products (PIP), Superior Glove Works, Youngstown Glove have won the fifth-annual DuPont Kevlar Glove Innovation Awards. The awards mark excellence in innovative glove and sleeve designs from DuPont Kevlar licensees who push the limits of what is possible to make work gloves and sleeves more durable and...
31st Oct 2018
Cevotec’s EVP, Neven Majic participated in the GOCarbon Fibre forum 2018 where he emphasised on the virtual process chain as key enabler for patch-based composites. GOCarbon provides a unique global forum for all parties involved in the carbon fibre supply chain where high calibre speakers give a comprehensive update on the industry’s development.
31st Oct 2018
Drylock Technologies, a company with experience and proven capability in the absorbent hygiene industry, has invested $30 million to expand its existing production at its Eau Claire site in US with a new office building and adult incontinence machinery. The expansion comes just 18 months post the acquisition of Presto Absorbant Products in 2017.
30th Oct 2018
Burlington Glass Fabrics (BGF) Industries, a Porcher Industries’ subsidiary, has announced its planned investment of $7 million to relocate its headquarters and research & development (R&D) activities from Greensboro, NC to the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County, VA. BGF Industries was one of the first US-based weavers of fiberglass textiles in...
30th Oct 2018
Bitrez Ltd, a leading manufacturer of specialist polymers and chemicals, will show its capabilities at Advanced Engineering 2018 from Wednesday in the UK. Based in Wigan, Bitrez manufactures high performance synthetic resin, catalysts and curing agents for world-class companies across aerospace, automotive, defence, energy and general industrial.