#Composites

2018-06-07

Kordsa is among the best employers of Brazil for the third consecutive year

Kordsa, embracing a management model that encourages development and participation of employees for sustainable business success, has been among top employers for three consecutive years in Brazil.

Listed among the top "Great Places to Work" in Brazil, Kordsa has once again proved that human resource is its greatest asset, and that it values its people beyond all else

Kordsa, global player in tire and construction reinforcement and composite technologies, reinforces its success and continues to establish its "Reinforcer" reputation through the awards granted in many countries as well as in Turkey.

Kordsa’s facility in Brazil, has been listed among the best employers for the third time in Brazil by the Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW). Kordsa has been ranked in the 4th place in Bahia, Brazil. Kordsa Brazil was the only industrial company to be included in the list.

Kordsa CEO, Ali Çalışkan said about their success for the last three years: “We have been among top-ranked companies for the last three years in this survey conducted by Great Place to Work Institute. This recognition is an output of the steps we take towards becoming a global employer brand. We see our human resources as our greatest asset. While we reinforce life in our 8 facilities throughout 4 continents, our human resources management reinforces more than 4 thousand employees. Our human resources approach has five pillars: 'Inspire, care, develop, thank and appreciate'. With this understanding, we encourage our employees to be inspired from each other and inspire each other, care about their own development, and live a balanced, happy life. In the upcoming period, we will continue to support and improve our employees' competencies in line with their needs and cultural differences.”

Kordsa showcases sustainability and innovation-driven solutions at Tire Technology Expo 2025

Kordsa, a global player in advanced material technologies, participated in Tire Technology Expo 2025, one of the leading trade fairs for the tire industry, held in Hannover, Germany. At the event, Kordsa highlighted its advancements in tire reinforcement technologies while sharing its vision of providing solutions to the global tire industry with the advantage of local production.

Kordsa recognized on CDP 2024 ‘Global A List’ for climate change and water

Kordsa, a subsidiary of Sabanc? Holding, has been recognized on the 2024 Global A List of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), one of the world’s most prestigious environmental reporting platforms, for both Climate Change and Water themes. This marks the first time Kordsa has achieved an A rating in both categories.

Teijin Carbon advances sustainability leadership with EcoVadis, CDP reporting and expanding Tenax Next™ sustainable carbon fiber portfolio

As the composites industry intensifies its focus on measurable environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress, Teijin Carbon announces significant milestones that advance its position among the sector’s most sustainability-driven material suppliers. Teijin Carbon Europe achieved an EcoVadis score of 72/100 in the 2025 assessment, ranking among the top 15% of evaluated companies in its industry.

JEC World 2026 returns with an unprecedented content program

Recognized worldwide as the leading trade exhibition for composite materials and their applications, JEC World returns on March 10-12, 2026, at Paris Nord Villepinte as the most ambitious edition to date, in line with its motto “Pushing the limits”. As the must-attend event for the composites industry, JEC World will offer an unprecedented program, blending conferences, markets insights, technical sessions, awards, and above all, a unique experience and invaluable connections.

Textile‑to‑textile recycling leader Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem to accelerate technology scale‑up

Textile‑to‑textile recycling leader Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem (consortium) to help advance the scale‑up of Spinnova’s technology. Spinnova has actively sought partners to accelerate commercial scale‑up, and Circulose, as a key player in textile recycling, strengthens the ecosystem by providing a raw material that is in high demand across the industry.

UNIFI® introduces Luxel™: A Linen-inspired, easy-care performance yarn

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), the makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today announced the launch of Luxel™, a groundbreaking yarn technology that combines the luxurious look and feel of linen with high-performance, easy-care, and textile-to-textile recycled materials.

Pioneer of the first hour: Michael Carus steps down after more than 30 years from nova-Institute’s Management

After more than three decades at the helm, founder and CEO Michael Carus is set to step down as head of the Renewable Carbon division on 1 March 2026. Lars Börger as the new CEO, will take over this key position of the nova-Institute together with COO Linda Engel, while Carus will remain with the research and consulting company as a senior advisor and shareholder. This change takes place after a one-year transition phase, as planned.