leathers news

27th Dec 2018

Total Composite Solutions (TCS) and Brabham Automotive have announced a partnership in advanced material and process development for current and future vehicle builds. TCS will utilise its prepregs, advanced resins and adhesive systems for developing lighter, stiffer structural and cosmetic material solutions for Brabham’s BT62 car model.

26th Dec 2018

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has entered into a deal to take over 25 per cent of shares in ELG Carbon Fibre (ECF) from ELG Carbon Fibre International (ECFI), a subsidiary of ELG Haniel (ELG) in Germany. Under the deal, MC will promote the sales and marketing of ECF products through the company’s channels already engaged in the business of plastic resin...

25th Dec 2018

Solvay has appointed Composites One as its North America distributor for process materials and tooling product lines. Composites One, now part of Solvay’s authorised distribution network, will offer a large range of consumables including vacuum bagging films, release films, release fabrics, peel plies, breather fabrics, sealant tapes and adhesive...

24th Dec 2018

Thai Acrylic Fibre Co (TAF), a subsidiary of India-based Aditya Birla Group, will unveil 10 new shades of Durashine fibre—its premium solution dyed acrylic fibre—at the upcoming Heimtextil in Frankfurt from January 8 -11, 2019. Fabrics with Durashine are mainly used for outdoor applications as they are considered to be the most weather-resistant.

24th Dec 2018

Sabrina, a global leader in performance apparel, and Versalume, an integrated fibre-laser solutions provider, have announced the joint development of wearable smart garments. The introduction of lighted fibre integrated with sensors into smart clothing would help users monitor biometric symptoms of the body while running, biking, or resting in bed.

22nd Dec 2018

Arvind Ltd and JCB India Ltd have announced a partnership to introduce protective, smart, comfortable, and stylish ready-to-wear industrial uniforms. The partnership is the first of its kind to offer co-branded protective wear and industrial uniforms for India’s workforce. JCB is a leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment in India.

21st Dec 2018

The state government of Tamil Nadu is seeking suggestions about how geosynthetics could be utilised for infrastructural development in the state. This was said by Kumar Jayant, principal secretary handlooms, textiles and khadi department, at a seminar on geosynthetics at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management...

21st Dec 2018

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global chemical producer, is taking over Invista Resins & Fibres, which owns a high value-added PET manufacturing facility located in Gersthofen, Germany. IVL has signed a deal in this connection. The Gersthofen site has a combined capacity of 282,000 tonnes/ annum, and employs approximately 140...

20th Dec 2018

University of Sheffield is collaborating with GKN Aerospace to boost new digital technologies in aerospace manufacturing. It has become a partner in GKN Aerospace’s new £32 million Global Technology Centre (GTC), funded by a £17m commitment from GKN Aerospace and a £15m commitment from the UK government, through the Aerospace Technology Institute.