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10th Apr 2017

Producer of high performance polymer solutions Victrex Plc has acquired Zyex, a manufacturer of PEEK based fibres, mainly used in the aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. The acquisition strengthens Victrex's fibre products range, application expertise and resources, while also developing new and existing solutions for customers.

10th Apr 2017

More than 100 stakeholders from across the carbon fibre and composites supply chain will convene in Munich during October 10-12, 2017 for the annual Global Outlook for Carbon Fibre conference, the only event which focuses entirely on carbon fibre and provides a global forum for manufacturers, composite industry executives, technologists and new...

10th Apr 2017

Toray Industries has consolidated its North American Carbon Fiber Composite Materials businesses by merging Toray Composites (America) and Toray Carbon Fibers America into a single business entity. The merged entity has been named Toray Composite Materials America, with the merger expected to better enable meet demands of Toray customers.

7th Apr 2017

Scientists have developed "smart" composite leading edges for aircraft wings which have embedded heaters to protect the wings against ice build-up, while reducing weight and boosting efficiency compared to existing systems, under a joint project involving University of Sheffield, and Boeing and aerospace companies Meggitt PLC and AeroTex UK.

7th Apr 2017

The overall production of nonwovens in Europe grew by 2.5 per cent in 2016 to reach 2,378,700 tonnes despite an uncertain economic climate, according to the latest figures disclosed by EDANA. While growth in output in the European Union outperformed Greater Europe overall, some countries demonstrated impressive development. The data was released at...

7th Apr 2017

DuPont Protection Solutions is celebrating 50th anniversary of DuPont Tyvek, a unique nonwoven material that has been used in a wide range of applications including protection, security and safety by various industries. The company is organising celebratory events throughout the year and has planned special activities to involve customers and end-users.

7th Apr 2017

Groz-Beckert, a leading supplier of industrial machine needles, precision parts and fine tools, and services for the production and joining of textile fabrics, is set to show its comprehensive products and services for the textile value chain at Techtextil 2017, a leading technical textile expo, from May 9 to 12, 2017, in Germany, in booth F03, hall...

6th Apr 2017

Pegas Nonwovens, a manufacturer of polypropylene and polyethylene nonwoven textiles for the hygiene, industrial, construction, agricultural, medical, and other sectors, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the supplier of production technology, Reifenhauser Reicofil, to purchase a new production line for the production plant in South...

6th Apr 2017

EDANA has announced winners of the INDEX17 awards which mark excellence and innovations in the field of nonwovens and related industries. INDEX17 is the largest global meeting place for the nonwovens supply chain and their customers. The winners were presented with their specially commissioned bronze sculpture and a diploma at the exhibition.