23rd Jun 2020
Having already committed itself since March to grappling rapidly with the huge demand for face masks from institutions and public, Miroglio Group, an Italian manufacturing company, is continuing to pursue its intention to make its industrial know-how and experience available in order to combat the Covid emergency by starting to produce surgical face...
23rd Jun 2020
Jacob Holm has carried out a thorough review of all its production lines to identify capacity increase opportunities that are aligned with market demand. The review has led to an investment programme "Project Boost" which has been approved by the board of directors. Implementation has already begun in May 2020, and is expected to be completed by Q2...
23rd Jun 2020
Meggitt, a leading company specialising in high performance components and subsystems for the aerospace, defence, and selected energy markets, and Chemring Australia are strengthening collaboration on multirole combat F35 aircraft. The two have signed a $15 million deal for the continued supply of flare countermeasure assemblies on the fighter jet.
22nd Jun 2020
Medical device manufacturer medi USA has added to its flat-knit compression portfolio by unveiling the new mediven cosy 450 – a product range providing flexible freedom of movement with strong wall stability. The cosy 450 lower extremity provides benefits for greater patient compliance and satisfaction. It offers a supple feel with durable support.
22nd Jun 2020
Blauer Manufacturing, producer of certified PPE for domestic public safety, federal and DoD stakeholders, has got the third-party certification for its new Bio-99 coverall PPE. The suit qualifies for the NFPA 1999 Standard on Protective Clothing and Ensembles for Emergency Medical Operations for multiple-use. It is reusable COVID-19 PPE for first...
22nd Jun 2020
Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications, has announced that the company is growing its international network with the addition of a new distributor, MVP Australia PTY. MVP Australia is well suited for this partnership with over 40 years of experience in the composites...
20th Jun 2020
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-ISM) in Dhanbad has developed a wash-resistant anti-viral and anti-bacterial coating of silver nanoparticles that makes textile cloth super-hydrophobic. A three-member team studied the efficacy of the coating on Escherichia coli bacteria and Aspergillus niger fungus. Tests on the novel coronavirus are under way.
20th Jun 2020
Composites for Europe, previously Composites Europe, has announced that it is now also re-pitching itself in personnel terms. Dr Ing Hans-Christian Früh will become the new project manager of Composites for Europe, to be held as a business summit for composites in Stuttgart from November 10-12. The 35-year old Früh succeeds Daniel Schäfer.
20th Jun 2020
Lear Corporation, an automotive technology leader in seating and e-systems, has announced the appointment of Bradley M Halverson to the company's board of directors. Halverson currently serves on the boards of Sysco Corp as the lead independent director and audit committee chairman, and Custom Truck One Source, a privately held Blackstone portfolio...