leathers news

2nd Apr 2019

Toray Industries has succeeded in developing a new polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) resin with world’s highest flexibility level while maintaining its superior heat and chemical resistance. The company plans to start proposing applications of the new resin for automobiles in April and will pursue expansion of its application into various industrial material ...

1st Apr 2019

Karl Mayer Technische Textilien GmbH successfully showcased high-tech machines for the composites sector at the JEC composites show, which was held from March 12-14 in Paris. The company presented the Cop Max 4, an efficient multiaxial warp knitting machine for processing glass, as well as the Cop Max 5, especially designed for processing carbon fibres.

1st Apr 2019

Alexium International, a company that produces flame retardant products, has appointed Rosheen Garnon as its new board chair. The appointment follows the retirement of non-executive chair Sue Thomas from the board with effect from March 31, 2019. Garnon was appointed to the board in September 2018 and currently chairs the audit and risk committee.

1st Apr 2019

Saertex is collaborating with the internationally operating manufacturer of resins, gelcoats, adhesives and specialty polymers Scott Bader for production and distribution of its Saertex Leo system. The two have signed a cooperation agreement that combines the strength of the partners to meet the highest fire protection and further developing the Leo...

1st Apr 2019

Boston Materials, a Massachusetts-based startup that manufactures breakthrough Carbon Supercomposite products using a patented Z-axis reinforcement technology in a carbon fibre composite, has generated $1.75 million in initial funding led by Clean Energy Ventures with participation from SABIC Ventures and members of the Clean Energy Venture Group.

1st Apr 2019

Scientists at the Washington State University have a way to recycle carbon fibre plastics, used in everything from modern airplanes and sporting goods to the wind energy industry. The work reported in Polymer Degradation and Stability and Green Chemistry, mentions ways to re-use the expensive carbon fibre and materials that make up the composites.

30th Mar 2019

In April, Milliken & Company will begin building the largest clarifier plant in history in Blacksburg, South Carolina. The world-class plant will begin operations in 2020 and will boost capacity of Milliken’s Millad NX 8000 clarifier by approximately 50 per cent. The expansion is needed to meet fast-growing global demand for Millad NX 8000 plastic...

30th Mar 2019

Braskem has formed a new US distribution partnership with PolyQuest, a leading North American polymer resin distributor and recycler, for Braskem’s growing US polypropylene (PP) business. As a distributor of PP and largest distributor of PET in US, PolyQuest has long-standing relationships with customers in the sheet, film, textiles, strapping and BCF...

30th Mar 2019

Arkema has successfully started up a Kepstan Poly-Ether-Ketone-Ketone (PEKK) plant at Axis located in Mobile County in Alabama, US. Recently inaugurated, this investment is a new step in Arkema’s ambitious growth strategy in high-performance polymers and advanced materials, the development of which is supported by the group’s cutting-edge technologies.