leathers news

16th Sep 2019

GKN Aerospace, which currently has four independent divisions, is undertaking a reorganisation of its business to create a simpler, more competitive, customer-focused business. The new structure will enable the business to better serve its customers, improve operational performance, collaborate internally and maximise its potential for future growth.

16th Sep 2019

Covestro's Maezio continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites have added a new tool to automotive designers' toolbox for designing unique appearances. These have been used in the wheels of the ES8 and ES6, the all-electric SUVs from Chinese Electric Vehicle startup NIO. The wheels feature aluminum rims with opt-in carbon fibre blade inserts.

16th Sep 2019

Honeywell has announced that Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical Company Ltd is using Honeywell UOP's C3 Oleflex technology to produce 450,000 metric tons per year of polymer-grade propylene for a new petrochemicals complex in China. This is the second C3 Oleflex unit now operating with Satellite. Honeywell UOP delivered Satellite's first Oleflex unit in...

13th Sep 2019

Royal HaskoningDHV, CEAD and DSM have partnered to make the first lightweight 3D printed FRP pedestrian bridge prototype using a composite material. It comprises a glass filled thermoplastic PET (Arnite) and is combined with continuous glass fibres which are added in the 3D printing process. This provides high strength with versatility and...

13th Sep 2019

Braskem's I'm green Polyethylene (PE) bioplastic has been used in ProdTek's new Turf Cushion line of turf underlay products, enhancing its sustainability. ProdTek's Turf Cushion is installed under artificial turf for applications such as play grounds, play areas, sports fields, roof tops, and indoor play areas where shock attenuation is critical for...

13th Sep 2019

Sympatex is set to display the pilot production slots of Utmospheric, a seamless, no-stitch three-dimensional waterproof inner shoe, for 2020/2021 winter season, at Lineapelle, in hall 22P M11-M19/N12-N20. The international exhibition of leather, accessories, components, fabrics, synthetics, and models will be held from October 2-4, 2019, in Milan.

13th Sep 2019

Metsa Tissue, part of Metsa group, has applied for a new environmental permit in Mariestad, Sweden, as part of its Future Mill programme. In the first phase, the plan includes a new tissue paper machine, an automated warehouse, and an office building in the Mariestad mill. The investments in first phase are estimated to amount to approximately €230...

12th Sep 2019

Ineos, one of the world’s largest chemicals companies, has taken over the entire composites business of Ashland Global Holdings. The acquisition also includes a BDO facility in Germany. Ashland's Composites Business will become Ineos Composites. It aims to emerge as a global leader in unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins and gelcoats.

12th Sep 2019

Johns Manville (JM), a market-leading manufacturer of continuous filament glass fibre and a Berkshire Hathaway company, is showcasing affordable thermoplastic composites products for lightweight applications at the ongoing Composites Europe 2019 show in Stuttgart, Germany. The new technology includes OS-6 series and the new NCF-6 and CR-6 series.