leathers news

12th Aug 2019

Pentaxia, a leading composites company from England, welcomed the Mono R from Briggs Automotive Company (BAC). Pentaxia was the main composite supplier for the Mono R, which is a lighter, more powerful second-generation version of the popular Liverpool-built car. The Mono R serves as the pinnacle of engineering and performance in the automotive...

10th Aug 2019

Garware Technical Fibres, a manufacturer of technical textiles for the Indian and global markets, has reported a decrease in net sales by 4.9 per cent to `232.3 crore in Q1 FY20 ending June 30, 2019, as compared to `244.3 crore in Q1 FY19. Net profit after tax dropped by 5.7 per cent to `29.6 crore in Q1 as against `31.4 crore in corresponding period...

8th Aug 2019

The global spunbond nonwovens market is projected to grow by $7.4 billion, guided by a compounded growth of 7.5 per cent, according to a report, which said the disposable segment has the potential to grow at over 7.7 per cent. Poised to reach over $12.7 billion by 2025, disposable will bring in healthy gains adding significant momentum to global...

8th Aug 2019

Dukane has acquired all the assets and intellectual property of Aurizon. Aurizon, based in the US, is a global leader in developing high-power rotary ultrasonic systems for converting nonwoven materials, bonding textiles & films, and sealing packages. Dukane, based in the US, is a global leader in manufacturing plastic welding technologies and...

8th Aug 2019

Suominen Corporation's net sales decreased by 6 per cent in April–June 2019 to €103.8 million against €110 million for same period last year. The net sales of the company decreased by 1 per cent in H1 2019 to €213.6 million against €216.6 million for H1 2018. Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes as well as for medical and hygiene...

7th Aug 2019

Scientists at the South Ural State University are working to improve the ballistic properties of glass fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP), a composite material commonly used in aviation, modern transport, and wind power plants. GFRP is popular since it is comparatively cheap while possessing high strength. Composites are increasingly becoming popular.

7th Aug 2019

Buoyed by strong growth prospects, manufacturers of flame resistant apparel are focusing on developing flame resistant apparel that is comfortable, stylish, sustainable and innovative, according to a report in quarterly 'Performance Apparel Markets'. The demand for flame resistant apparel is forecast to grow by 6.5 per cent per annum between 2018 and...

6th Aug 2019

Teijin has completed the acquisition of all the shares of Renegade Materials Corporation, a leading North American supplier of highly heat-resistant thermoset prepreg for the aerospace industry. The acquisition was completed on August 1, 2019. Teijin is a technology-driven global group offering advanced solutions in various areas of operations.

6th Aug 2019

KDH Defense Systems, a leading manufacturer of American-made, high-performance protective solutions, has got two separate delivery orders from the US Army worth approximately $40.0 million. These are new fair opportunity awards stemming from the contracts the company won in 2015. Production will be carried out at KDH’s manufacturing facility in Eden.