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25th Jun 2018

Glatfelter, supplier of specialty papers and engineered materials, is taking over Georgia-Pacific’s European nonwovens business for $185 million. It has signed a definitive agreement in this connection. The deal is subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The proposed transaction includes Georgia-Pacific’s operations located in Steinfurt,...

25th Jun 2018

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, leading developer of spider silk based fibres, has produced its first roll of pure dragon silk fabric using its proprietary recombinant spider silk fibres. It will now use the dragon silk material to make finalised ballistic shoot packs, per the US Army specifications. This material will undergo ballistic performance...

23rd Jun 2018

A team of leading engineers has been constituted to make the UK a global competitor in composites and aerospace markets. The team is working at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to drive forward cutting edge capabilities for manufacturing composite components in ways not currently available in the supply chain.

23rd Jun 2018

Merger of A Schulman with LyondellBasell Industries has been approved by stockholders of A Schulman, supplier of high-performance plastic compounds, composites and resins. LyondellBasell will acquire the outstanding shares of A Schulman common stock. The advisory proposal regarding executive compensation related to the merger has also been approved.

22nd Jun 2018

The Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is investing in the first carbon fibre unit of India and has recently launched Reliance Composites Solutions (RCS) to venture in the composites market. The carbon fibre unit will cater to the requirements of defence and aerospace sectors. RIL will also make high-volume and low-cost composite...

22nd Jun 2018

Norafin Industries has recently inaugurated its first American production site in Mills River, North Carolina. The site with a new state-of-the-art spunlace line and modern lab and offices is expected to create 45 new positions by the end of 2018. Norafin has invested around €20 million in the new production facility in the last 12 months.

22nd Jun 2018

Foreign producers of technical textiles and nonwovens operating in Russia have urged President Vladimir Putin to block a new federal bill, which reportedly poses a serious threat to their businesses. The bill introduced criminal responsibility for adhering to US and European Union (EU) sanctions against Russia by all US and EU producers operating in...

21st Jun 2018

Diamond Wipes Internationals’ Hero Wipes received this year’s World of Wipes Innovation Award at the 12th annual World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference organised by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. The innovative new wipe removes toxic, cancer-causing carcinogens from firefighters’ skin. The conference was held during June ...

21st Jun 2018

3M has unveiled another advanced adhesive for medical devices in the form of 3M Single Coated Medical Extended Wear Adhesive Nonwoven Tape on Liner (3M 4077), a pressure sensitive adhesive that offers omni-directional stretch for superior conformability and breathability. The thin, water-resistant tape offers excellent initial skin adhesion.