fashion accessories news

20th Jun 2018

Workwear manufacturer Ballyclare has introduced new hi vis range of polycotton garments after consultation with wearers from across the UK, expanding the range of female fit garments which it supplies to several industrial sectors including rail, utilities, construction and engineering. The new range is supported by a new section on the Ballyclare...

20th Jun 2018

SCIGRIP and its Italian distributor Mastikol have been working together with the Ferretti Group and have been able to qualify Lloyds approved SG230 HVA in key structural bonding processes at Ferretti. One parameter that has great impact on structural and quality performance of manufactured components is bonding, which often has challenging requirements.

19th Jun 2018

Faurecia has joined hands with one of the leading Chinese automobile manufacturer, FAW Group, to develop cockpit of the future technologies and sustainable mobility solutions. The two have signed a strategic partnership framework agreement in this connection. Founded in 1997, Faurecia has grown to become a major player in the global automotive industry.

19th Jun 2018

Asahi Kasei, supplier of high-performance thermoplastic compounds, has unveiled Thermylene P11, next-generation glass-reinforced polypropylene (PP) compounds with unprecedented strength, increasing performance of conventional glass reinforced polypropylene design and opening opportunities for thinwall molding of interior and exterior automotive parts.

18th Jun 2018

Autoneum, a leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, has improved its environmental, social and ethical performance in 2017, according to the new Corporate Responsibility Report which presents key activities and achievements of the past year and also introduces the Corporate Responsibility Strategy 2025, a set of ambitious targets.

18th Jun 2018

INDA has recognised Bryan Haynes, Ph.D., senior technical director in global nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation with its prestigious 2017 Lifetime Technical Achievement Award. INDA president, Dave Rousse, presented the award at the association’s annual World of Wipes International Conference, which was held from June 5 to 8, 2018, in Chicago, IL.

16th Jun 2018

API, an Italian company specialised in the production of thermoplastic elastomeric compounds and bioplastics, which was acquired by global materials company Trinseo in July 2017, and ICM (Industria Chimica Mediterranea), a key player in the footwear and leather goods industry, have joined hands to facilitate innovative and sustainable technical fabrics.

15th Jun 2018

Adient plc, a leader in automotive seating, has named Frederick A. Henderson as interim chief executive officer and John M. Barth, Adient’s current lead director, as interim chairman of Adient’s Board. Henderson succeeds R. Bruce McDonald, who is stepping down as the chairman and CEO, and will remain as an advisor to the CEO until September 30, 2018.

15th Jun 2018

The Bostik Regional Smart Summit shared insights about the global disposable hygiene industry and also discussed the value of smart adhesive solutions. The global nonwovens company seized the opportunity to reach the dynamic Asia market through the summit and also participated in the Asia Nonwovens Exhibition and Conference (ANEX) 2018 tradeshow.