leathers news

19th Jun 2018

Faurecia has joined hands with one of the leading Chinese automobile manufacturer, FAW Group, to develop cockpit of the future technologies and sustainable mobility solutions. The two have signed a strategic partnership framework agreement in this connection. Founded in 1997, Faurecia has grown to become a major player in the global automotive industry.

19th Jun 2018

Asahi Kasei, supplier of high-performance thermoplastic compounds, has unveiled Thermylene P11, next-generation glass-reinforced polypropylene (PP) compounds with unprecedented strength, increasing performance of conventional glass reinforced polypropylene design and opening opportunities for thinwall molding of interior and exterior automotive parts.

18th Jun 2018

INDA has recognised Bryan Haynes, Ph.D., senior technical director in global nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation with its prestigious 2017 Lifetime Technical Achievement Award. INDA president, Dave Rousse, presented the award at the association’s annual World of Wipes International Conference, which was held from June 5 to 8, 2018, in Chicago, IL.

16th Jun 2018

API, an Italian company specialised in the production of thermoplastic elastomeric compounds and bioplastics, which was acquired by global materials company Trinseo in July 2017, and ICM (Industria Chimica Mediterranea), a key player in the footwear and leather goods industry, have joined hands to facilitate innovative and sustainable technical fabrics.

15th Jun 2018

Adient plc, a leader in automotive seating, has named Frederick A. Henderson as interim chief executive officer and John M. Barth, Adient’s current lead director, as interim chairman of Adient’s Board. Henderson succeeds R. Bruce McDonald, who is stepping down as the chairman and CEO, and will remain as an advisor to the CEO until September 30, 2018.

15th Jun 2018

The Bostik Regional Smart Summit shared insights about the global disposable hygiene industry and also discussed the value of smart adhesive solutions. The global nonwovens company seized the opportunity to reach the dynamic Asia market through the summit and also participated in the Asia Nonwovens Exhibition and Conference (ANEX) 2018 tradeshow.

15th Jun 2018

The recently concluded International Conference on Nonwoven Technical Textiles focused on technological innovation. The three-day event helped the participants to know about the advanced nonwovens production process and technology, functional requirements, market potential, standards, raw materials used and applications in various industries.

15th Jun 2018

Premier acoustic panel manufacturer Snowsound has introduced new patented Snowsound-Fibre textiles, textile products and panels, providing designers new tools to meet the growing demand for acoustic comfort. Snowsound-Fibre textiles are made from high-quality 100 per cent polyester fibre and come in six different patented microscopic weave geometries.

14th Jun 2018

Volt Smart Yarns, a leading producer of revolutionary highly conductive yarns and products for smart textiles, is exhibiting at this year’s WEAR 2018 smart fabrics conference, which is being held in New York City from June 11 to 13, 2018. The programme is focussing on current trends in workwear, occupational, athletics, medical, and other textiles.