23rd Jul 2020
Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), a part of Barry-Wehmiller and a supplier of high-performance converting machinery for tissue, nonwovens and package-printing industries, has announced that Scott Derouin accepted regional sales manager position for Printing, Coating and Laminating (PCL). Derouin joins from manroland Goss, where he was sales...
23rd Jul 2020
Thyssenkrupp and Basf are collaborating on the Star process - the proprietary dehydrogenation process from thyssenkrupp which produces propylene from propane feedstocks, or iso-butylene from iso-butane feedstocks, using a very stable catalyst. The two have signed a joint development agreement in this connection. Basf will work on catalyst development.
22nd Jul 2020
Teijin’s carbon fibre material Tenax Dry Reinforcements (DR) has qualified for Airbus A320neo wing spoilers using a Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) solution that joins Tenax Dry Reinforcements Non-Crimp Fabrics (DRNF) & Tenax Braided Fibres (DRBF) to form skins and stiffeners that maintains existing product interfaces allowing replacement of spoiler...
22nd Jul 2020
Hygiene Austria LP GmbH has become known for its locally produced mouth-nose protective masks, FFP2 and children's masks during the Covid-19 crisis. The company is now well prepared for the reintroduction of the mask requirement. Interested parties who want to purchase masks of different types can now purchase them from the company’s website.
22nd Jul 2020
Technical Absorbents Limited (TAL) has developed a new grade of superabsorbent fibre (SAF) specifically for use within a new range of SAF nonwoven fabrics that are more resistant to shrinkage. The company produces and markets versatile super absorbent fibre grades for use in clothing, cable, yarn, tape, packaging, medical, and various other industries.
21st Jul 2020
Returnity has joined hands with Polygiene to produce an improved reusable packaging product, treated with Polygiene's ViralOff antimicrobial solvent. The initiative is a first for the packaging industry, directly addressing concerns linked to COVID-19 that have reversed progress in the fight against plastic pollution. ViralOff inhibits bacterial growth.
21st Jul 2020
Gougeon Brothers' Pro-Set epoxy systems have been recognised by DNV GL for use on ships, yachts and as 'laminating resin for construction of laminates made of fibre reinforced plastics.' The approval means that the Pro-Set epoxy systems are in compliance with international standards, regulations and DNV GL rules for quality and safety standards.
20th Jul 2020
Polynt-Reichhold Group will set up a 50,000-ton capacity greenfield maleic anhydride plant, to be located at its Morris, Illinois site. The decision was made following a thorough evaluation of multiple organic and inorganic investment opportunities. The Morris site, the group's largest site for unsaturated polyester resins, has ample space for...
20th Jul 2020
International technology group Andritz will showcase its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at CINTE 2020 in Shanghai during September 2-4. Andritz product portfolio covers state-of-the-art nonwovens and textile production technologies such as air-through bonding, needlepunch, spunlace, spunbond, wetlaid, converting and textile...