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15th Oct 2019

Freudenberg has acquired activities of Frictins GmbH from Wolnzach including its technology to increase the friction coefficient. This allows lightweight, more compact component designs and transmission of upto 5-times higher torque and shear forces. The features are useful for applications within e-mobility and its requirements for connection of parts.

14th Oct 2019

Gurit is investing in its aerospace site in Kassel through a multi-year plant renewal, manufacturing capacity expansion and technology enhancement programme. These investments will enable Gurit to offer the global aerospace customers the required quantities of current and future products at competitive terms manufactured with the latest technology.

14th Oct 2019

FiberCore USA and Canadian Mat Systems are working together to produce a world class fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) composite mat using the patented InfraCore Inside technology. The two have signed a license agreement in this connection. The mat will be manufactured in Canada and reduce greenhouse gas emissions during its operational lifecycle.

14th Oct 2019

Technical Absorbents will showcase its washable superabsorbent fabric range at Hygienix -the premier event for absorbent hygiene and personal care markets - in November. The company has been developing superabsorbent SAF washable fabric technology. Reusable hygiene products are getting wide acceptance. For these, absorbency is a key performance...

14th Oct 2019

Finnester Coatings has introduced a new coating product for composite applications called HybridRED. The product combines fire and outdoor resistance with decorativeness. The coating is especially designed for infrastructure applications, such as the energy industry, bridges and facades. Its fire-resistant technology is based on ceramifying polymers.

14th Oct 2019

The Board of Directors of Autoneum has named Matthias Holzammer, the former, long-term head of business group Europe, as the new CEO with immediate effect. He is taking over from Martin Hirzel, who will be leaving the company in agreement with the BoD. Autoneum is a manufacturer of vehicle acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles.

12th Oct 2019

Huub has collaborated with textile innovator Devan Chemicals to bring even more performance-enhancing technology to its triathlon and cycling racewear. The two companies have been working on a project around 'Moov&Cool' which has resulted in improvements to athlete performance. Hubb is a wetsuit and apparel specialist having exp in field of endurance...

12th Oct 2019

Reinforcement leader Kordsa participated in 4th edition of International Road, Bridges and Tunnels fair, Road2Tunnel which was held recently in Ankara, Turkey. Kordsa informed construction industry professionals about key features and application methods of its innovative concrete reinforcement synthetic fibres KraTos PP & KraTos Micro, and their...

11th Oct 2019

Composite Advantage participated in the Transport Association of Canada (TAC) conference and exhibition for the first time with its focus on bridge decks, rail platforms and fender protection systems. A high percentage of the attendees were owners of infrastructure, including engineers and managers representing parks, city, regional districts and...