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2nd Jan 2019

Arkansas Department of Labour has honoured Rockline Industries’ Springdale campus for exceptional safety, achieving 10 million safe work hours without a lost time accident (LTA). This puts Rockline Industries – Northwest Arkansas (NWA) in elite group as this has been achieved only six other times since Arkansas began recognising workplace safety in...

2nd Jan 2019

Scientists from Nottingham Trent University have developed a technology to embed miniaturised solar cells into yarn that can then be knitted and woven into textiles. This can lead to clothing embedded with tiny solar cells the size of a flea which will allow wearers to generate electricity on the move and charge items like mobile phones and...

31st Dec 2018

Technora black, the strong, flame-retardant para-aramid fibre of Teijin Ltd, has been selected for use in the back panel of the newest Aquos zero, Sharp’s flagship smartphone model. The new model, which weighs just 146g, has a plastic back panel reinforced with Technora black and a frame made of magnesium alloy. It will be the world’s lightest...

31st Dec 2018

MB Spritzgusstechnik has installed a Negri Bossi Bipower i2700P injection moulding machine with 27,000 Kilonewton clamping force and injection capacity of 28kg in HDPE. The machine is designed to provide a homogenous and consistent melt quality of recycled material. It includes a special barrier screw with feeder aids to ensure optimal processing...

29th Dec 2018

Encompass has been awarded new group purchasing agreements with Premier. These include disposable non-sterile protective apparel, VCT anti-embolism stockings, cubicle curtains, tracks and privacy screens, and reusable textiles and textile services. With integrated data and analytics, collaboration and other services, Premier enables outcomes at a lower ...

28th Dec 2018

Freudenberg Performance Materials, a leading global manufacturer of innovative technical textiles, will be exhibiting at Domotex - the world’s leading trade fair for floor coverings. The company will present high performance backing materials for textile flooring under the headline, ‘Sustainable Backings’ in Hannover, Germany, from January 11 to 14,...

28th Dec 2018

BMW Group has chosen SGL Carbon to supply carbon fibres and semi-finished textile products for a range of components in its upcoming next-generation electric vehicle, the BMW iNEXT. The framework agreement also covers a number of different glass and carbon fibre fabrics. Delivery is expected to start in 2021 and will last for the vehicle’s entire...

27th Dec 2018

McDermott International Inc, has been awarded a technology contract by HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL) for the license and basic engineering design of two 490 KTA polypropylene plants in India. The plants will use Lummus’ proprietary Novolen process reactors and NHP catalyst to produce full range of polypropylene products for Indian and regional...

27th Dec 2018

Auria Solutions Shanghai Co Ltd, a joint venture between automotive supplier Auria Solutions Ltd and Shanghai Car Carpet Plant Co Ltd (a Shanghai Shenda company), held a ground breaking ceremony at its newest location in Wuhan, China. The 22,500 square metre facility will produce automotive carpeting for Chevrolet and Buick models produced and sold in...