leathers news

9th Jun 2021

Hygiene and health company Essity has announced that Sahil Tesfu will join Essity's executive management team in the newly created position senior vice president group function strategy and business development. Tesfu joins Essity from the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company bringing significant experience in growth strategies and...

9th Jun 2021

Fraunhofer IZM in Berlin has set up a new Textile Prototyping Lab (TPL) with a view to create creative high-tech textiles. The lab varies from the style of usual research laboratories by its design, and displays patterns, seams and mannequins. In collaboration with Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin, TPL is busy creating textile-integrated electronics.

8th Jun 2021

Hexion has worked with Rassini for composite leaf spring application in Ford’s new model of the F-150 pickup truck. Rassini has developed the hybrid rear suspension, which comprises a parabolic main steel leaf supported by a composite helper. It has used Hexion’s Epikote epoxy resin system since it enables mass production of the composite helper spring.

7th Jun 2021

ArianeGroup has joined hands with the European Space Agency (ESA) as the lead contractor for the PHOEBUS (Prototype of a Highly OptimizEd Black UpperStage) project. The programme aims to further the development of composite technologies, for the future upper stage of the launch vehicle, Ariane 6. ArianeGroup is a French leader in space launchers.

7th Jun 2021

Manchester, UK-based Diamorph Group Holdings Limited has signed a conditional agreement to acquire Permali Gloucester Limited, a Gloucester-based manufacturer of composites, predominately for the defence sector. Diamorph, a manufacturer of proprietary advanced materials, is anticipating completion of the Permali acquisition within the coming months.

4th Jun 2021

Further to the announcement in February 2021, that hygiene and health company Essity had entered an agreement to acquire the remaining 63.8 per cent of the shares in Asaleo Care, Essity has announced that Asaleo Care shareholders voted in favour of accepting the offer. Essity will acquire remaining 63.8 per cent of the shares for AUD 1.40 cash per...

4th Jun 2021

Kudos, a US-based sustainable diaper manufacturer, has raised $2.4 million in seed funding from investors like Foundation Capital, XFund, PJC, Precursor Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures, SV Angel, Underscore VC, Alpha Bridge Ventures, April Underwood among others. It is the first disposable diaper to earn the cotton natural seal from Cotton Inc, said the...

4th Jun 2021

An installation created by an artist and experimental designer Megan McGlynn using Suominen’s sustainable product portfolio - a biodegradable nonwoven made of cellulosic fibres - is being showcased at Glasshouse Helsinki, a retail environment that has opened for visitors. Glasshouse Helsinki encourages individuals and companies to think sustainably.

3rd Jun 2021

Gurit, a manufacturer of advanced composite materials and composite tooling equipment, has announced a five-year materials supply contract extension with the Swiss manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. The agreement is a continuation of a long-standing partnership and is expected to generate double digit million CHF net sales over the 2021-2025 period.