nylon news

18th Dec 2017

Versare Solutions has launched new line of colours for its premium portable partitions and sound panels. The colours - raspberry, caramel, burnt orange and key lime - come in the same premium acoustical fabric as the other colours and are built in Minneapolis warehouse. The biggest sellers are Versare’s smaller sound products, Work Forts and Sound...

16th Dec 2017

For fiscal 2018, Hexcel Corporation, a leading advanced composites company, is expecting the sales to be around $2.10 to $2.20 billion with commercial aerospace leading the company’s sales growth. In addition, the company expects 2018 diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $2.80 to $2.94, and free cash flow to be in excess of $230 million.

15th Dec 2017

Spectex , a materials converting and contract manufacturing company specialising in textile, rubber, plastics, and related materials, has qualified for ISO 9001:2015 certification by Bureau Veritas. The certification, considered the global flagship quality management standard, came after a rigorous audit of business processes and Quality Management...

15th Dec 2017

Pegas Nonwovens SA will set up a new semi-commercial production line at the plant in Znojmo, a major town in the Czech Republic. The plant is expected to begin its operation in the fourth quarter of the year 2019. Pegas Nonwovens has signed a contract with Reifenhäuser Reicofil GmbH & Co. KG which will deliver a new production line for the Znojmo plant.

15th Dec 2017

Michelman and Mafic have agreed to partner for innovation and production development, focusing on increasing the performance and surface characteristics of basalt fibre and its use in high performance composites. Michelman’s leading position as a sizing and surface treatment expert and Mafic’s advanced basalt fibre technology will be useful to the...

14th Dec 2017

Hologenix, the manufacturer of Celliant technology, has named Jim Calhoun as chief executive officer. He replaces co-founder, Seth Casden. Casden will now focus on sales, science and innovation. Calhoun remains an officer on the Hologenix board of directors and was most recently president and CEO of Converse, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nike.

13th Dec 2017

The government of India’s Andhra Pradesh state has identified Visakhapatnam as a potential zone for technical textiles with special emphasis on medical textiles due to warehousing and port facilities, state handlooms and textiles secretary I Srinivas Srinaresh said recently at a workshop on investment opportunities in technical and medical textiles.

12th Dec 2017

The studies have shown that Vestex effectively repels fluids and reduces the bioburden of certain tested multi-drug resistant microorganisms on the fabric by more than 99 per cent compared to conventional medical scrubs. Vestagen Protective Technologies develops Vestex Active Barrier fabric healthcare uniforms, lab coats and patient garments.

12th Dec 2017

Diab has signed long-term deals with three major European luxury boat builders for Divinycell core materials. A superior product quality, an improved product offering and a stable supply chain were crucial for the deal. The company’s history in the marine market and builders in Europe has contributed to multi-million euro contracts and signed...