21st Jul 2017
H.B. Fuller Company has signed an agreement to purchase adhesives company, Adecol, a highly respected manufacturer of quality adhesive technologies in Brazil. Adecol works closely with customers to develop innovative, high-quality hot melt, reactive and polymer-based adhesive solutions for customers in the packaging, converting and assembly markets.
21st Jul 2017
Michelman, a global developer of environmentally friendly materials for the coatings, printing and packaging markets, has hired new group vice presidents. Ginger Merritt, Michelman’s China country manager, is the new vice president of coatings, and Lisa DiGate, global director of R&D Systems at Michelman, is the new vice president of printing and...
19th Jul 2017
Technology Group Andritz has got an order from Vajda Papír to supply a complete tissue production line for its mill in Dunaföldvár, Hungary. The order comprises a PrimeLineCOMPACT VI tissue machine with steel Yankee and shoe press as well as a complete stock preparation system, including pumps, automation, electrification, auxiliaries, and services.
19th Jul 2017
Saertex has announced its contribution to the prototype production of a wind turbine blade with probably the longest and thickest carbon fibre spar cap made in vacuum infusion technology. The spar cap is part of the 83.6 metre blade prototype made by a major Chinese manufacturer in June 2017. The spar cap takes up most of the mechanical load.
19th Jul 2017
Don & Low has started a synthetic grass yarn line, after getting board approval to make this investment in 2016 end. The investment will allow for 3,500 tonnes of grass yarn production capacity for 2018 alone, with potential for further investment and expansion in 2019/2020, and allow Don & Low to meet the increasing demands of the synthetic turf...
19th Jul 2017
Chicopee, the leading brand of professional cleaning materials, has introduced a new and improved DuraWipe range. Ideal for all industrial cleaning tasks, from drying hands to cleaning machinery or wiping surfaces, the DuraWipe is now stronger and more cost-effective than ever. It is a high-performing alternative to paper wipes, rags and laundered...
18th Jul 2017
Chicopee, the leading brand of professional cleaning materials, has bagged the WOW (World of Wipes) innovation award, the prestigious international innovation award, for its Microfibre Floor Mop cleaning system. Chicopee’s disposable Microfibre Mopping System was voted the most innovative, technically sophisticated, and value for money product.
18th Jul 2017
Ontex Group has opened its new production plant in Ethiopia. The plant fits in Ontex' ongoing transformation into a leading consumer goods company, and ambition to expand the personal hygiene business around the world. In Ethiopia, under its Canbebe brand, Ontex can now produce baby diapers that specifically meet the needs of African families.
18th Jul 2017
Composites One has been presented the Platinum award by Great West Casualty Company as part of the 2016 National Safety Awards Programme. This is the 15th consecutive year that Composites One has been awarded and the 14th Platinum award in as many years. The programme recognises carriers based on their year-end preventable accident results.