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28th Jun 2017

Fibermaq has initiated the distribution of equipment produced by US-based Autometrix, a company specialised in automatic systems for cutting special fabrics, such as carbon and aramid, as well as prepreg materials which reinforce composite parts consumed by the sports and leisure, aerospace, transportation and insulation sectors, among others.

28th Jun 2017

Avio, headquartered in Rome, and Toray Industries, headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, have signed a long term supply agreement to be covered until 2027 (including extension). The agreement aims long-term supply commitment about Torayca carbon fibres to Avio for rocket motor case application, strengthening cooperation between the groups for space...

28th Jun 2017

To boost research and commercial use of coir geo textiles, Coir Board of India is all geared up for collaboration with an Australian University and Australian Research Council. In an attempt to increase the production of geo textiles of the Coir Board, the Central Coir Research Institute (CCRI), Kerala has developed a fully automatic powerloom.

27th Jun 2017

JEC Group, a leading composite organisation promoting composite markets by providing global and local networking services, has released a new book, “Overview of the global composites market – at the crossroads”. An in-depth analysis of the composites market and the materials’ potential, the book also highlights the challenges that lie ahead in this...

27th Jun 2017

Kordsa, the global player of tire, composite, and construction reinforcement technologies market, has announced that the company has developed a new resin technology that for fast curing prepreg systems under 3 minutes. The new Kordsa technology provides speed and efficiency in the automotive industry, reflecting the company’s power in composites.

25th Jun 2017

Don & Low has launched next generation in compost cover fabrics - Windrow TX. The new fabric was designed and created after a recent study conducted by the James Hutton Institute (JHI), which highlighted the need for lightweight and breathable compost covers on open windrow installations - particularly for odour control at sites close to urbanisation.

25th Jun 2017

Deakin University has paved the way to dramatically cut the cost of carbon fibre manufacturing, joining forces with LeMond Composites in a $US44 million deal to revolutionise its use across the world. The partnership allows LeMond Composites to license technology developed by Deakin’s world-leading carbon fibre research centre, Carbon Nexus.

25th Jun 2017

Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire the United States based privately-owned Automated Dynamics that specialises in the manufacturing of advanced composite components. Composites are a strategic, adjacent technology for Trelleborg with high potential in a multiple of industries.

24th Jun 2017

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced that it is accepting nominations for the prestigious Hygienix Innovation Award. INDA will present the award at Hygienix 2017, to be held from November 6 to 9, 2017, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, in Austin, Texas. Nominations will be accepted online by July 17, at INDA’s website.