leathers news

14th Mar 2019

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced the election by membership of seven industry leaders to serve on its Board of Directors for a three-year term. These accomplished professionals represent a cross-section of INDA membership and bring a high level of expertise and perspective to the management of the association.

13th Mar 2019

Decision makers from all the major industries touching technical textiles and non-wovens attended Techtextil North America conducted business and discovered the latest product developments and industry trends. Moving the show from Chicago to the Southeast proved popular among the industry, making the 2019 edition the highest attended odd-year show to...

13th Mar 2019

Total Composite Solutions (TCS) has launched FAR 25.853 compliant epoxy prepreg solution for aero interior applications. The material range developed and manufactured by Microtex Composites Srl, TCS’s prepreg partner, will allow substitution of traditional phenolic systems whilst exceeding the requirements of industry standard FAR 25.853.

13th Mar 2019

Fortify has tied up with DSM, a science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living, to develop high performance composite materials for 3D printing of structural parts. The partnership brings together Fortify’s Digital Composite Manufacturing (DCM) platform and fibre processing expertise with DSM’s application knowledge in 3D printing.

13th Mar 2019

Tarasafe, a company providing complete solutions in flame retardant (FR) protective clothing, is offering a new range of FR clothing compliant to latest norm of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, standard for electrical safety in workplace. Compliance with NFPA 70E prevents injuries and casualties due to electrocution, shocks, arc flashes ...

13th Mar 2019

Specialty chemicals leader Nouryon unveiled a new version of its Butanox M50 vanishing red peroxide at the ongoing JEC World, an event for the composites market. The new version contains a less-hazardous dye solvent that makes it safer for customers to handle and reduces its environmental impact while maintaining its industry-leading performance.

12th Mar 2019

Michelman, a global developer of advanced materials, is showcasing its hydrosize carbon series at JEC World 2019 from today onwards till March 14 in Paris. Hydrosize carbon allows carbon fibre manufacturers to optimise the interfacial adhesion between polymers and fibres by tailoring surface chemistry of reinforcement fibres to the chemistry of matrix...

12th Mar 2019

Invel, which manufactures infrared-based apparel and products, is moving its global headquarters from Brazil to Orlando, marking its official footprint in the United States. Company chief executive officer Carla Taba feels it is much better to operate from the United States than from Brazil for easier and smooth operations across the world.

12th Mar 2019

Protective Industrial Products Inc (PIP), a portfolio company of Audax, has acquired West Chester Protective Gear (West Chester), a leader in providing personal protective equipment to industrial and retail channels. Investment banking advisors, Lincoln International, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to West Chester throughout the sale process.