Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Successful sale of the new MAX GLASS ECO composite machine from KARL MAYER
With the MAX GLASS ECO, the KARL MAYER Technical Textiles Business Unit offers a reliable production machine for the extremely economical manufacture of standard reinforcement textiles made from glass fibers, in particular non-crimp fabrics for the wind power industry.
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Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel inaugurates state-of-the-art thermal insulation factory in Vietnam
Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg Apparel) is proud to announce the production opening of its state-of-the-art thermal insulation factory located in Long Thanh District, Vietnam. This facility specializes in the production of comfortemp®, Freudenberg’s renowned high-performance thermal insulation material, designed to elevate fashion and sportswear apparel.
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Innovation on show: Cinte Techtextil China bids ‘willkommen’ to returning German Pavilion and inspiring fringe events
Known for its quality products and advanced technology, the German flag is a reputable brand of its own in the fields of technical textiles and nonwovens. The German Pavilion, a highly regarded platform at one of Asia’s leading industry trade fairs, is confirmed to return from 19 – 21 September at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. For the first time since borders reopened, industry leaders gathering under the banner will bolster the fair’s innovation and sustainability with a comprehensive showcase, from raw materials to machinery, complemented by diversified fringe events across the fairground.
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NIRI strengthens fibre, filament and fabric extrusion capabilities with the appointment of Dr. Javier Vera Sorroche
Dr. Javier Vera Sorroche will lead NIRI’s extrusion research and development capability. His extensive background in polymer extrusion, sustainable textile innovation, and business development will be pivotal in helping NIRI to deliver their customers’ next-generation products.
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Autoneum delivers significant increase in operating result
Autoneum significantly increased its revenue consolidated in Swiss francs by CHF 109.8 million to CHF 1 212.3 million compared to the prior-year period, supported by inorganic growth. In a slightly declining market, the Company succeeded in increasing its EBIT margin excluding special effects by 1.3 percentage points to 5.4%. A solid net result of CHF 36.1 million was generated in the first half-year of 2024. Due to the positive margin development, the Company now expects an EBIT margin of 5.0% to 5.5% for the current financial year (previously 4.5% to 5.5%).
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Berry and Glatfelter name new nonwovens heavyweight Magnera
Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) and Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT) announced that the proposed merger of Berry's Health, Hygiene and Specialties Global Nonwovens and Films (“HHNF”) business with Glatfelter progressed further today with the creation of the Magnera brand (pronounced ‘Mag-nair-uh’), a global leader in the specialty materials industry.
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Fully recyclable trunk side trim made of 100 percent polyester
With the fully recyclable 100% polyester trunk side trim, Autoneum is putting the rear of the vehicle at the center of its efforts for a more circular economy in the automotive industry. The latest addition to Autoneum’s growing portfolio of sustainable monomaterial products made entirely from polyester is based on the existing Pure technology Propylat PET. The component demonstrates an excellent environmental performance in terms of recycled content, waste-free manufacturing and end-of-life recyclability. In addition, it is characterized by its material stiffness, geometrical adaptability and appealing aesthetics.
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Sandler deals with the energy crisis
The nonwovens specialist is looking back on a difficult financial year 2023. Meanwhile, energy prices have declined, and the measures introduced are taking effect.
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INDA, NWI announce collaboration agreement to foster continuing education of the nonwovens industry
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and The Nonwovens Institute (NWI), are excited to announce a collaboration agreement to provide continuing education to the nonwovens industry. This agreement expands upon the ongoing partnership between INDA and NWI, whereby the two organizations have successfully presented training programs, covering the full spectrum of the nonwovens value chain from raw materials to processes to products.
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IVGT with the ETT Club at HANNOVER MESSE 2025
Technical textiles are highly developed materials that have been specially optimised for industrial applications. They are indispensable in many areas, even though they are often invisible. As "hidden champions" in the manufacture of numerous innovative products, technical textiles are a real alternative to conventional materials! HANNOVER MESSE, which will take place from 31 March to 4 April 2025, will bring together these important aspects for the first time and present the joint stand "Technical Textiles" in the innovative Future Hub in Hall 2.
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Oerlikon focuses on complete solutions for the Central Asian textile industry
Caitme is considered one of the largest trade fairs for the textile industry in Central Asia. At its trade fair appearance in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions will be focussing on customer- and market-oriented complete solutions from a single source. From 11 to 14 September 2024, the machine manufacturer's experts will be providing information about their sustainable machine and system technologies at the Textima Export Import GmbH stand in Hall 4, Stand F44 at the UEC Uzexpocentre.
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ANDRITZ to supply needlepunch line for heavy fabrics to Sioen, Belgium
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Sioen Technical Felts to supply a complete needlepunch line for its production plant in Liège, Belgium.
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Ahlstrom introduces a new range of filtration materials
Ahlstrom extends its innovative fluoro-free technologies into a wide range of industrial air filtration applications to support filter manufacturers in creating products with long-lasting filtration performance without the use of fluorochemicals.
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