20th Jul 2018
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), via its indirect subsidiary, Indorama Netherlands B.V., has acquired a packaging business in Egypt. A purchase agreement was signed on July 18, 2018 with Middle East Glass S.A.E. and Mohamed Hassan Samaha for the acquisition of 74 per cent of the shares of Medco Plast for Packing and Packaging Systems...
18th Jul 2018
Over 500 exhibitors from around 20 countries and regions will participate at Cinte Techtextil China, Asia’s largest biennial event for technical textiles and nonwovens sector, during September 4-6. The show will host some of the industry’s biggest overseas machinery brands, ensuring a wide range of sourcing options for both domestic and international...
17th Jul 2018
Essity has got a contract by NASA to design the next-generation JOBST compression orthostatic intolerance garment (OIG) for potential use on future Orion human deep-space missions. Post-spaceflight orthostatic intolerance means experiencing rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, or lightheadedness while standing upright or feeling faint upon return to...
16th Jul 2018
The Lenzing Group recently introduced Lenzing as the specialty industrial brand, which provides smart solutions from botanic origins that are made in environmentally sound production processes. The Lenzing brand covers a broad range of industrial applications ranging from agriculture to engineered products, packaging to protective wear and workwear.
16th Jul 2018
Spirit AeroSystems has expanded manufacturing operations in Subang, Malaysia by building the site's new logistics warehouse. The 50,000-square-foot facility will accommodate increasing volumes of assembly work on aerostructure components for commercial airliners. Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defence...
16th Jul 2018
Oakley, together with Bioracer, a designer and manufacturer of innovative, customised clothing for cycling teams and individuals, and for other sporting activities, has unveiled the G+ Graphene Aero Jersey containing Directa Plus’ graphene-based products. Directa Plus is a producer and supplier of graphene-based products for consumer and industrial...
13th Jul 2018
Composites Evolution, manufacturer of fibres, resins and prepreg intermediates, has now completed the final stage of its move to a new prepreg manufacturing facility in Chesterfield, UK. This marks the start of the next chapter in the company’s journey as a supplier of innovative composite materials for automotive, aerospace, marine and other sectors.
12th Jul 2018
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibre and products converting company headquartered in Japan, has announced that it will participate in Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018, in stand #MR208. The world’s largest international sports and outdoor trade fair will be held at the Colorado convention centre in Denver, US, from July 23 to 26, 2018.
12th Jul 2018
Andritz has acquired 70 per cent stake in Diatec, a leading manufacturer of converting machines for the hygiene industry. The remaining 30 per cent will stay in the hands of the two current shareholding families. With this acquisition, Andritz complements its product portfolio in nonwoven and is now able to offer the complete supply and value chain.