textile technology

24th Jan 2020

Kanfit has shifted to its new facility in the Tsiporit Industrial Park in Northern Israel. The new plant will help the company expand its products and services to meet customer demands. Kanfit manufactures primary and detailed parts, sub-assemblies, and fit and fly assemblies made from composites and sheet and block metals, and the integration of both.

24th Jan 2020

Albany International, a manufacturer of engineered components, has announced that its board of directors has appointed A William Higgins as president & CEO, to succeed Olivier Jarrault, who resigned by mutual agreement. Erkie Kailbourne, who currently serves as director, will return to his role as chairman of board of directors, succeeding Higgins.

22nd Jan 2020

Due to continuously increasing demand for advanced solutions and products made from graphite in the automotive sector, SGL Carbon has modernised and expanded its production capacities for specialty graphite automotive components at the Bonn site. As part of this, the company has also constructed a new, large hall for production of the parts.

22nd Jan 2020

The Composites Centre at the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has got a 3,000-position 3D weaving creel from the custom machinery manufacturer and fibre processing specialist Cygnet Texkimp. The creel will be used alongside AMRC's 3D jacquard loom to produce woven structures for automotive and aerospace...

22nd Jan 2020

Sympatex, a provider of sustainable functional textiles, will show the rEvolution Hybrid, an upcycled functional jacket made from 30 per cent recycled used textiles and 70 per cent PET bottles, at ISPO 2020, in hall A1, booth 300, in the press centre west. The leading trade fair for sports business will be held from January 26-29, 2020, in Munich,...

21st Jan 2020

Ahlstrom-Munksjö has carried out the initial analysis and designing of its project to strengthen manufacturing platform for high performance filtration and energy storage applications. The company will now start the second phase of the project, which involves significant expansion of its micro glass capacity and increase in industrial filtration...

21st Jan 2020

Scott Bader Co Limited, global adhesives, resins and gelcoats manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Paul Smith as non-executive chairman. Scott Bader's current executive chairman, Kevin Matthews, will remain as CEO of the company. Smith is a seasoned chemical industry professional and has held a number of executive and non-executive positions.

20th Jan 2020

Pinnacle Textile Industries has purchased a majority of the assets of Topps Safety Apparel, a manufacturer of public safety and flame resistant uniforms offered through a network of leading distributors and garment rental operators. Pinnacle is a manufacturer of service apparel, aprons, and napery dedicated to servicing the rental and hospitality...

20th Jan 2020

NexTex Innovations will unveil TurboDry technology for high-performance fabrics at the Outdoor Retailer Show during January 29-31. The technology is based on the principals of biomimicry - design inspired by nature. It transports moisture in one direction, away from the wearer’s skin to its exterior. The process keeps wearers dry and is more durable.