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27th Oct 2023

GS has partnered with Latvian startup Phystep to incorporate Compo-SiL silicone rubber technology into their sportswear. This collaboration aims to redefine sportswear by integrating kinesiology into activewear, offering athletes a 20 per cent increase in caloric burn with every movement. The silicone rubber technology offers versatility for...

27th Oct 2023

Milliken & Company has made an investment in Orak, a Paris-based company specialising in carpet maintenance and flooring reuse. This partnership is focused on creating sustainable floor covering solutions and advancing the circular economy in the industry. It offers Milliken customers access to upcycled carpet tile that meets their sustainability...

27th Oct 2023

Abena has established a new company, Abena Osterreich GmbH, in Austria to enhance its presence in the European market. Abena has a 70-year history of providing quality products for healthcare and various industries, with a focus on improving users quality of life and supporting healthcare professionals through digital solutions like Abena Nova and...

27th Oct 2023

Hexcel is set to showcase its latest marine market innovations at METSTRADE 2023. These developments include new intermediate and high modulus fibre HexPly M79 prepregs, designed for highly loaded components in applications like rigs and foils. The company is also introducing HexTow HM54 fibre with HexPly M79 resin for high-stiffness applications.

26th Oct 2023

US-based safety solutions firm MSA Safety reported a 17 per cent YoY increase in Q3 FY23 net sales, reaching $447 million. The company posted a GAAP operating income of $94 million and adjusted income of $101 million. Adjusted earnings were $70 million in Q3 FY23. MSA Safety also invested $13 million in capital expenditures and repaid $68 million ...

26th Oct 2023

Asahi Kasei is investing in the US startup NFW, which produces non-petroleum-based leather alternatives for car interiors. This partnership, in collaboration with Sage, aims to reduce the environmental impact of automobiles by developing a fully circular and eco-friendly leather alternative. NFW's patented material, Mirum, is made from natural...

26th Oct 2023

US-based Kimberly-Clark Corporation reported a 2 per cent increase in Q3 FY23 sales to $5.1 billion, with an 18 per cent jump in operating profit to $774 million. Despite foreign currency headwinds, the company’s organic sales grew by 5 per cent in Q3 FY23. The company's various segments and geographic areas also showed robust performance.

25th Oct 2023

Quantum Materials, LLC, has acquired the Innegra high-performance fibre portfolio to bolster its technical textile solutions. Quantum will showcase Innegra at the upcoming CamX show in Atlanta, GA. Allen Smith, CEO of QTI Fibres, sees this acquisition expanding opportunities beyond composites, benefiting the entire QTI company portfolio.

23rd Oct 2023

MSA Safety is showcasing its connected safety solutions at the ongoing 2023 National Safety Congress and Expo. It is highlighting its Connected Work Platform, designed to provide data analytics that enhance compliance, device fleet management, and worker safety visibility. MSA is also introducing the MSA G1 Cadet Supplied-Air Respirator at the...