world textiles research news

22nd Sep 2020

The NCC (National Composites Centre) has joined hands with Network Rail to investigate, design and build a composite footbridge. Under the partnership, Network Rail has become a Tier One Member of the NCC - the first rail infrastructure company to do so. This allows Network Rail the access to the NCC’s expertise, facilities and capabilities.

22nd Sep 2020

Karam Industries, one of India's leading personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers, is continuing its fight against manufacturers and suppliers of fake PPE products. The company has also developed Karam Products app to help consumers recognise Karam's genuine products. The app is available at both Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

21st Sep 2020

Sumitomo Chemical has established a fifth production facility for polypropylene compounds in Wuxi, China. The facility will start operations at the beginning of 2021. Polypropylene compounds are high-performance materials which improve properties like impact resistance and rigidity, and are used in automobile bumpers, interiors, and home appliances.

21st Sep 2020

Composites UK has appointed John Toner, vice president of Teledyne Aerospace and Defence Electronics UK and general manager of Teledyne CML Composites, as its chairman. Toner has been appointed by the board of directors. As chairman, Toner will be central to the association’s vision in becoming the premier trade association for the UK composites sector.

18th Sep 2020

Dony Garment, a global exporter of protective clothing and face masks that meet multiple global standards, is getting international recognition and is becoming Vietnam’s face of high-quality garment manufacturing. Established in Vietnam, Dony Garment specialises in producing by order clothes, uniforms, and workwear for domestic and overseas companies.

18th Sep 2020

PRF Composite Materials, a manufacturer and supplier of high-performance materials, has launched its new unidirectional glass prepreg. The company says that customer feedback on its unidirectional glass prepreg is encouraging, with the new material already being selected for high end, visual quality applications due to its exceptional surface quality.

18th Sep 2020

Toray Advanced Composites, a leader in development and production of advanced thermoplastic and thermoset composite materials, has announced the appointment of Toshiyuki Kondo as its CEO, effective September 15. Kondo takes over from Keisuke Ishii, who had been CEO since July 2018, when Toray Industries purchased Advanced Composites Division of TenCate.

18th Sep 2020

IDI Composites International (IDI) has announced the appointment of Eric Haiss as the global director of automotive business development. As the recognised leader in the global thermoset composites industry, IDI materials are a key technology for achieving the light weighting and material performance goals of the automotive industry.

18th Sep 2020

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a manufacturer of personal care products and operator of non-woven fabric mills, announced that John Culver has been elected to its board of directors, effective immediately. Culver will serve on the company's audit committee. A graduate of Florida State University, Culver is a member of the College of Business Hall of Fame.