leathers news

12th Nov 2019

Karl Mayer, the world leader in the manufacture of textile machinery, intends to attend the ISPO Munich 2020, which will take place from January 26-29. The company has prepared a performance show of functional, warp-knitted textiles and smart, on-trend lingerie and clothing items for its visitors at the show. The company can be found on stand 408 in...

12th Nov 2019

AkzoNobel NV has acquired French aerospace coatings manufacturer Mapaero. The deal will strengthen its global position in aerospace coatings, notably in structural and cabin coating sub-segments. Combining world class product ranges from both companies will also enable it to provide customers with a wider portfolio of innovative and sustainable...

11th Nov 2019

Solvay is collaborating with Baker Hughes on implementing thermoplastic composite materials in offshore flexible pipes and risers for the oil and gas industry. Solvay's expertise in composite materials and polymers, and Baker Hughes' expertise in oilfield equipment will help accelerate use of composite technology in the oil and gas industry.

11th Nov 2019

The National Composites Centre (NCC) has recently launched a programme, SME Boost, where it will provide 50 per cent match funds up to £25k to assist UK SMEs to develop composites products. NCC works for the development of digital technologies for composites and growing the market for composites by driving innovation through collaboration and...

8th Nov 2019

Triumph Group and Embraer have joined hands to develop and demonstrate the airworthiness of a thermoplastic primary structure in flight. Triumph Aerospace Structures has been developing a thermoplastic elevator assembled using induction welding. Embraer will integrate the thermoplastic elevator structure in an aircraft platform and carry out in-flight...

8th Nov 2019

Bamco will showcase its BamcoFlor Bamboo Charcoal Flooring in New Orleans, US at the 'Leaping Forward Together to USA' to be held from November 12 to 14, 2019. The flooring has been awarded at the Brands For Good 2019 under 'Environment - Sustainable Resource Use' category. The patent-pending flooring is highly resilient and 100 per cent recyclable.

8th Nov 2019

Toray Industries has joined hands with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to promote utilisation of Japanese technology of personal protective equipment in Guinea to help it prepare for handling deadly infections such as Ebola. Through a pilot project, Toray will assess how Japanese technology could be introduced strategically in Guinea.

8th Nov 2019

The board of directors of Safran has selected Olivier Andries as successor to Philippe Petitcolin in the position of chief executive officer, with effect on January 1, 2021, after a transition period of one year starting on January 1, 2020. Safran is a high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space, and defence markets.

8th Nov 2019

Haydale has unveiled a range of graphene-enhanced prepreg material for lightning-strike protection, utilising functionalised nanomaterials to improve the electrical conductivity. The material has been developed in collaboration with Airbus UK, BAE Systems, GE Aviation and Element Materials Technology Warwick, within the NATEP-supported project.