textile technology

15th Jan 2021

Messe Frankfurt India is set to host the first hybrid edition of Techtextil India from September 1-3, 2021, in hall 4, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The combination of physical and digital platforms will enable exhibitors to connect with wider audiences, increase their market presence, and expand their business alliances significantly.

15th Jan 2021

Notus Composites (UAE) has completed delivery of fire retardant (FR) epoxy prepreg for Dubai’s Museum of the Future, one of the most complex façade projects. The company has supplied over 600,000m2 of prepreg materials for the building’s external façade panels. The museum has 1024 cladding panels built with Notus’ multiaxial glass and carbon prepregs.

13th Jan 2021

Partners Group, the global private markets investment manager, has taken over Careismatic Brands, a designer, marketer and distributor of branded medical apparel. The company was acquired from New Mountain Capital, an alternative investment manager. Careismatic sells its products in 70 countries. Partners Group will help it further expand...

13th Jan 2021

Selden has recently launched new carbon fibre furling masts for cruising, to provide convenient sail-handling for the meticulous and performance-oriented sailor of a larger yacht. The company, headquartered in Sweden, is a manufacturer of masts, in particular furling masts, which is more a standard than an option with a production cruising boat.

12th Jan 2021

Glatfelter Corporation, a leading global supplier of engineered materials, is taking over Georgia-Pacific's US nonwovens business. It has signed a definitive agreement in this connection. Glatfelter is making the purchase for $175 million, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. This will help Glatfelter expand operations in the...

11th Jan 2021

Sweden-based company, Polygiene, has recently acquired supplier of high performance additives, Addmaster, making it a comprehensive supplier of antimicrobial solutions for both soft and hard surfaces. Polygiene, a leading international supplier of odour control and freshness technologies, has acquired Addmaster at a purchase price of SEK 374 million.

11th Jan 2021

Teledyne CML Composites has been awarded the “Life Of Programme” contract by Airbus for the supply of composite wing components and assemblies on the A400M Tactical Airlifter. The awarded package of parts includes a range of thermoplastic and pre-preg composite components to be supplied to the Airbus A400M composite wing box assembly line in Bristol.

8th Jan 2021

COMAC subsidiary, SAMC (Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Company), AVIC Supply, and GKN Aerospace have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement last month for the manufacture of composite and metallic aerostructures in Jingjiang, Jiangsu Province, China. This is a milestone in GKN Aerospace’s ambition to grow in the commercial aerospace market within China.

7th Jan 2021

In response to significant demand from the market, automation software company, Jetcam, and Airborne have jointly announced a collaboration on integration between the Airborne’s automated kitting solution and Jetcam’s CrossTrack composite material tracking software. Airborne deals with automated and digital manufacturing of advanced composites.