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6th Jun 2019

Saertex, the manufacturer of multiaxial fabrics and core materials for the production of fibre-reinforced composites, has produced a prototype of a wind turbine blade with probably the longest carbon fibre spar cap made in vacuum infusion technology so far. Other than Saertex, the prototype production was supported by Windnovation, Composyst and CTP AM.

6th Jun 2019

Ineos has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Aramco and Total, France, to build three new plants in Saudi Arabia. As part of a $5 billion petrochemical complex (Jubail 2), the three plants will produce key building blocks for carbon fibre, engineering polymers and synthetic lubricants that are pivotal to economic growth in the region.

5th Jun 2019

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living, has partnered with Adaptive3D, an additive manufacturing polymer resin supplier. DSM will help produce, distribute and sell Adaptive3D’s newest product, Soft ToughRubber, a new 3D printable photopolymer. This will guarantee its availability in production volumes...

5th Jun 2019

Aquafil SpA has finalised acquisition of 100 per cent of O’Mara Incorporated through a privately placed bond subscribed by Pricoa Capital group for a total amount of €40 million with a term of 10 years including an initial interest-only period of 3 years and annual fixed rate of 1.87 per cent. The deal was completed through its US subsidiary Aquafil...

5th Jun 2019

This year’s Outlook Conference, sponsored by Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), was held recently at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Ga, US. The conference attracted 111 textile manufacturer leaders, who gathered for education and updates on government relations, economics and sustainability.

4th Jun 2019

Launched at last month’s Techtextil fair in Frankfurt, Indorama Ventures Limited’s (IVL) new rPET fibre brand Deja will join sustainable innovations featuring CoolVisions dyeable polypropylene at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver from June 18–20. Deja is available as 100 per cent post-consumer rPET recycled flake, pellet, fibre and filament.

4th Jun 2019

Evonik Corporation, one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals, and Evolve Additive Solutions, Inc, have announced a joint development agreement where the companies will work together to formulate Evonik’s thermoplastic materials to be used in Evolve’s selective thermoplastic electrophotographic process (STEP) additive manufacturing solutions.

4th Jun 2019

Garware Technical Fibres Ltd, a leading manufacturer of technical textiles for the Indian and global markets, has reported revenue growth of 23.3 per cent to ₹289.5 cr in Q4FY19 for the financial year ending March 31, 2019, as compared to ₹234.8 cr in Q4FY18. For FY19, revenue grew by 14.9 per cent to ₹1017.8 cr in FY19 as against ₹885.5 cr in FY18.

4th Jun 2019

Solmax, the world’s largest geosynthetics manufacturer, has appointed Eric Blond to serve as its global technical director effective June 3, 2019. Blond holds nearly 25 years of experience in geosynthetic testing, research and knowledge of civil engineering and polymeric construction materials. He holds a master’s degree in geotechnical engineering.