3rd Apr 2017
Technical Absorbents, a super absorbent fibre manufacturer, will display the new washable super absorbent fibre (SAF) nonwoven fabric technology at TechTextil, the technical textiles and nonwovens trade fair. The trade fair, being organised at Messe Frankfurt during May 9-12, 2017, will cover the entire industry with its 12 application areas.
3rd Apr 2017
For the three months ended March 4, 2017, net income at global adhesives producer H.B. Fuller Company slipped to $14.8 million, or $0.29 per diluted share as against net income of $18.9 million, or $0.37 per diluted share in the prior fiscal's first quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the reporting quarter was $58.9 million, or 11.7 per cent of net revenue.
1st Apr 2017
Mount Vernon FR, part of Mount Vernon Mills' Apparel Fabrics Group, producing denim, flame resistant, and piece-dyed fabrics, is expanding its collection of flame resistant (FR) FlexTex line of fabrics for comfortable clothing options, including workwear. The FlexTex line is engineered for increased mobility with no reduction in FR protection or...
31st Mar 2017
Germany's leading systems supplier and technology market leader, Bruckner, is set to show a wide range of applications for technical textiles which can be finished on tailor-made and resource -saving Bruckner machines at Techtextil 2017, a leading textile machinery expo, to be held from May 9 to 12, 2017, at Frankfurt, Germany, in hall 3.0, stand F29.
31st Mar 2017
Thies Textilmaschinen, Germany's leading company for textile machinery and dyeing machines, is set to participate in Techtextil 2017, international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, to be held from May 9 to 12, 2017 at Frankfurt, Germany, in booth H3/F23, presenting its latest trends and innovation in technical textile applications.
31st Mar 2017
The Indian textiles industry, currently estimated at around $108 billion, is expected to reach $223 billion by 2021. Expanding in the same proportion as the entire textile industry, the market for technical textiles in India, which stood at Rs 92,499 crore in 2015-16, is expected to grow at 12 per cent CAGR and reach 1,16,217 crore by 2017-18.
31st Mar 2017
A smart fabrics programme will be the special attraction at the IFAI Expo 2017, being organised in New Orleans during September 26-29. The expo will bring together textile industry experts, manufacturers, members and attendees to deliver innovative, industry-shaping solutions. The event will also be marked by an advanced textiles conference.
30th Mar 2017
Mitsubishi Rayon Carbon Fiber and Composites (MRCFCAC) has acquired US based Gemini Composites LLC, a company engaged in design, engineering and prototyping, using forged composite technology. MRCFCAC, which is a subsidiary of Japan headquartered Mitsubishi Rayon Co Ltd (MRC) has acquired all the shares of Gemini, currently owned by its founder.
30th Mar 2017
Stratasys, the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, has initiated a partnership with the UK's Manufacturing Technology Centre with an aim to demonstrate new processes and technologies that overcome barriers and push the boundaries of traditional manufacturing. The deal will make additive manufacturing central to MTC's projects.