leathers news

1st Jul 2019

The Teijin Group’s advanced high-performance materials and technologies will be used in the latest solar-powered, carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) vehicle developed by the Kogakuin University Solar Team for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, the world’s biggest biennial solar car race, which will take place in Australia from October 13-20.

29th Jun 2019

The third edition of the China International Nonwovens Expo & Forum (CINE - supported by Techtextil) highlighted that there was strong demand for nonwovens in the automotive, hygiene and eco sectors. The expo attracted 107 companies. There were 3,738 trade buyers from 19 countries and regions at the show which was held during June 3 - 5 in Shanghai.

29th Jun 2019

Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of textile expertise, has named Steve Layton as the president of its newly acquired Polartec business. Polartec, the strong global brand, which joined Milliken in June, is known for its innovative performance textiles for outdoor and military apparel.

29th Jun 2019

Engineers at Performance Engineered Solutions (PES) are working on a project to develop a high-performance hybrid composite-metal anti-roll bar for trucks and trains. The project is co-funded by UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, with Tinsley Bridge, a supplier of anti-roll bars, and University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre...

28th Jun 2019

Composite Cluster Singapore (CCS) is working with Eviation Aircraft on 'Alice' - a fully electric aircraft structure. CCS has designed the wing and belly fairings for Eviation and delivered the first shipset for assembly to Vannes. The work on the second prototype is on. The aircraft was displayed at the 53rd International Paris Air Show in France.

28th Jun 2019

New technologies in biocomposites and their applications in the automotive and construction sectors as well as in consumer products will be the focus of the "8th Biocomposites Conference Cologne", scheduled to be held from November 14 to 15 in Cologne. The conference will present an overview of current developments, product diversity and applications.

28th Jun 2019

Sekisui Chemical has signed a stock purchase agreement with Liberty Hall Capital Partners, LP, and others to acquire all outstanding stock in AIM Aerospace Corporation and indirectly acquire its six subsidiaries. The AIM Aerospace group manufactures and sales carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) for aircraft, drones and other composite mould...

28th Jun 2019

The Composites Business Unit of Siempelkamp Group, established in the market as a system supplier for composites presses, has received a first order to deliver a 1,200 US t-SMC press system to a new US American customer. The Texan company will use this equipment for the production of fibre reinforced components used in infrastructure for road...

28th Jun 2019

South Korean textile conglomerate Hyosung Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, to cooperate on carbon fibre technology. The MoU was among the 12 deals signed between South Korean firms and Aramco on the occasion of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Seoul this week.