nylon news

26th Sep 2017

Polartec, provider of innovative textile solutions, will launch new fabric collections specifically engineered for contractors, electricians, and oil and gas professionals, produced after many years of development work with the US Military and workwear markets, at the National Safety Council (NSC) Expo, the largest annual gathering of safety...

26th Sep 2017

LyondellBasell, a plastics, chemicals and refining company, has announced startup of a new polypropylene (PP) compounding plant in Dalian, China. This is the company's third facility in China, strategically located to serve the region's growing automotive market. The plant will allow the company to serve automotive customers in the North China region.

25th Sep 2017

European Disposables And Nonwovens Association (Edana) based in Belgium, discussed the need for management of waste in nonwovens and its related industry at a workshop held recently. The objective of the workshop was to develop a strong network and relationship with relevant stakeholders directly or indirectly involved in waste management in South...

23rd Sep 2017

W. L. Gore & Associates, global materials science company, has introduced high-visibility orange and high-visibility yellow options to its new line of Gore FR Apparel products – performance FR outerwear garments that provide protection, comfort, and durability for oil and gas workers in physically demanding and extreme environmental conditions.

23rd Sep 2017

Europe’s leading producer of flame retardant fabrics, Carrington will launch Flametech 300AS at A+A trade fair during October 17 -20 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Available in five separate colours, including hi-vis orange and hi-vis red, the fabric is available in a range of hi vis and contrast trim colours to EN20471 standards, providing much-needed choice.

23rd Sep 2017

Solvay will begin the production of high-performance polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) polymers in US early next year, to support its composite materials business to meet growing aerospace demand. PEKK is used in thermoplastic composites reinforced with carbon fibres and in additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, in a range of industrial...

22nd Sep 2017

Shanghai Shenda and International Automotive Components (IAC) Group have jointly formed Auria Solutions, a new supplier of soft trim and acoustical products for automotive industry. Shenda has a 70 per cent stake in the joint venture and IAC has a 30 per cent interest. The UK-based Auria will have its regional headquarters in Southfield and Dusseldorf.

22nd Sep 2017

UK-based PPSS Group, specialised in the design, development, production and supply of British made certified high performance body armour, has unveiled emergency body armour designed for individual protection. It incorporates field-tested body armour technology, displaying truly outstanding protection from edged weapon, such as machetes and knives.

22nd Sep 2017

Hexion, a leader in thermoset resins, has developed a new epoxy resin system with low fire, smoke and toxicity (FST) properties built into the resin structure, providing manufacturers a novel, homogeneous material for use in composite parts for aircraft interiors, marine, rail and architectural applications. The new system is halogen and phenolic free.