nylon news

18th Oct 2017

JEC Group, one of the largest composite organisations in the world, will recognise 12 international companies for innovation in several major application sectors: Aeronautics, Automotive, Construction, Marine, Racing Car, Railway, Transportation, Wind Energy and Sports & Leisure. The JEC Asia International Composites event will kick-start from...

18th Oct 2017

Teijin has produced a cooling vest that protects firefighters with unprecedented heat-resistance, flame-retardance and body-heat reduction, including through the use of small electric fans. Teijin has unveiled the cooling vest during A+A 2017, the largest international trade fair for work-related safety and health, held in Germany during October 17-20.

17th Oct 2017

Advanced composites manufacturer, Teledyne CML Composites, has become one of the UK’s first companies to complete an audit on the compliance requirements of the new AS9100 Rev D. The audit was successfully done with no Non-Conformances identified. Recently introduced, AS9100 Rev D is built on the latest quality management system standard ISO...

17th Oct 2017

Gurit will transfer its UK prepreg business to its Spanish prepreg production facility by summer 2018. The technology change from the use of pre-impregnated fibres (prepregs) to infusion technology for wind blades in the global wind energy industry over the past 10 years has led to non-utilisation and underutilisation of Gurit’s prepreg production...

16th Oct 2017

Advanced Absorbent Technologies’ Alyne Protective Underwear, Kimberly-Clark’s Huggies Little Snugglers Nano Preemie Diaper and Procter & Gamble’s Pampers Swaddler Preemie Diapers are finalists for the Hygienix Innovation Award 2017 that will be selected by attendees of the premier absorbent hygiene and personal care event during November 6-9 in Texas.

16th Oct 2017

The DiloGroup, Germany’s leading machine-building company for needle felting technology and numerous innovations and inventions, has announced that the company has received an order from Foss Floors, a well-known leader and pioneer in nonwoven needle punch floor coverings and specialty flooring products, to supply a complete Dilo needlepunch line.

15th Oct 2017

Supreme Corporation has been chosen for the Show Stopper award for innovative excellence at the 2017 Industrial Fabric Association International (IFAI) Conference in New Orleans. Supreme Corporation took first place in the Fabrics, Fibres and Films category for showcasing the Volt Smart Yarns capabilities as a leader of high-tech, innovative textiles.

14th Oct 2017

INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has produced print and web versions of a new directory of pilot lines for nonwoven/engineered materials product development. The directory catalogues 32 pilot facilities in the US, Europe and Asia with brief note on each facility’s process capability, size or throughput limits, and contact information.

13th Oct 2017

Albany International has announced that its subsidiary, Albany International France, has begun discussions with the employee Works Council regarding a proposal to restructure operations at the company’s Machine Clothing production facilities in Sélestat, France. The proposed restructuring would reduce employment by approximately 54 positions.