leather footwear technology news

8th Aug 2022

Glatfelter Corporation has reported a loss from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2022 of $2.5 million, or $0.05 per share, compared with net income of $1.5 million, or $0.03 per share, in the same period a year ago. On an adjusted basis, earnings from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2022 were a loss of $1.6 million.

5th Aug 2022

The net sales of Berry Group were $3.7 billion in the third quarter of 2022, up by 6 per cent on a comparable basis. The growth is attributed to increased selling prices of $301 million due to the pass through of inflation. On a two-year basis, organic volumes were up 3 per cent, as the company reported strong organic volume growth of 5 per cent a year ...

4th Aug 2022

Scientists at Fraunhofer IKTS in Germany have created a textile vest with integrated acoustic sensors that helps in monitoring the lung function of patients with severe respiratory diseases. The Pneumo.Vest features a technology via which noises in the lungs are recorded and these signals are converted and displayed visually using software.

4th Aug 2022

Finland’s Ahlstrom-Munksjo is set to invest in new technology and convert its existing boilers at its Mosinee and Rhinelander plants in Wisconsin, United States, to reduce its carbon emissions and landfill waste. The Mosinee plant will enable a reduction in its carbon footprint by 20 per cent, and a reduction of landfill waste by more than 10 per cent.

4th Aug 2022

Hygienix US to display reusable and recyclable products and new inputs offering growth opportunities in absorbent hygiene and personal care products, from November 14-17, 2022, in New Orleans. Industry participants throughout the supply chain will convene and connect for the eighth edition of the premier event for the fast-growing segment.

3rd Aug 2022

US’ Kimberly-Clark has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition honours the company’s leadership and commitment to business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices. Ethisphere defines the standards of ethical business practices.

3rd Aug 2022

The sales of Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology leader in seating and e-systems, in the second quarter went up 7 per cent to $5.1 billion. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, commodities and acquisitions, sales were up 8 per cent, reflecting the addition of new business in business segments and increased production on key Lear...

2nd Aug 2022

Fibre Extrusion Technology (FET) enjoyed another successful Techtextil, with high quality enquiries from technical companies worldwide, but in particular from customers based in Europe. The company’s principle theme at Techtextil was sustainability, since FET extrusion systems are ideally suited for process and end-product development of sustainable...

2nd Aug 2022

International technology group Andritz has announced that its revenue reached €1,790.1 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2022, rising by 16.7 per cent compared to the previous year’s reference period (Q2 2021: €1,533.8 million). Revenue in the first half (H1) of 2022 was up 9.6 per cent and amounted to €3,317.0 million, compared to H1 2021.