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24th Oct 2019

Solvay has set up two new innovation centres, one each in the US and Europe, for thermoplastic composites. The centres highlight the company's research and innovation (R and I) capabilities and engagement with customers, in high performance materials for aerospace, automotive and oil and gas markets. Solvay's advanced materials replace heavier metals.

24th Oct 2019

A new report published by INDA and Edana, forecasts strong market demand for nonwovens materials through the next five years, according to the Worldwide Outlook for the Nonwovens Industry, 2018-2023. INDA is the association of the nonwoven fabrics industry, and Edana is the international association serving the nonwovens and related industries.

22nd Oct 2019

Notus Composites achieved a major manufacturing milestone when its one millionth m2 of fire retardant (FR) epoxy prepreg was shipped from its facility in UAE this month. Notus supplies FR materials for several infrastructure projects in the Middle East. The latest batch of material was supplied for the new composite Museum of the Future in Dubai.

22nd Oct 2019

Colloids Group, manufacturer of innovative masterbatches, compounds, and performance enhancing additives, is financing a joint collaborative PhD research project with the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of Manchester. The centre specialises in the rapid development and scale up of graphene and other 2D materials...

22nd Oct 2019

The director of aerospace, defence, and space of the National Composites Centre (NCC), Janet Mitchell, will be the recipient of this year's outstanding contribution to the Composites Industry Award, from Composites UK. NCC delivers innovation in the design and rapid manufacture of composites and facilitates their widespread industrial exploitation.

22nd Oct 2019

Dymag, the company behind the state-of-the-art performance wheels used on some of the top performance vehicles, is all set to increase production capacity to drive down costs as it strikes agreements with leading tier I automotive suppliers which specialise in wheels and structural composite components for the automotive, industrial and aerospace...

21st Oct 2019

Lydall has appointed Sara Greenstein as the new president and chief executive officer of the company, effective November 18, 2019. Greenstein will succeed Dale G. Barnhart, who will be retiring after more than 12 years of service with Lydall. The company produces specialty engineered products for the thermal/acoustical and filtration/separation markets.

21st Oct 2019

Global petrochemicals leader Sabic has unveiled Xenoy Htx resin, a polyester-based, high-heat technology that can be used to produce light, impact resistant and high performing structural automotive components. Relevant applications include body-in-white components, structural reinforcements and battery protection systems for electric vehicles (EVs).

21st Oct 2019

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) will be showcasing the country’s sustainable textiles and performance fabrics during Taiwan Smart & Functional Textiles press conference at Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, US, on October 22. Attendees will have opportunity to take part in discussion by industry leaders on latest trends in...