#Composites

2019-09-04

Kordsa among the “Great Places to Work” in Brasil for the fourth year in a row

Listed among the best employers in Brazil for the fourth consecutive year by the Great Place to Work Institute, Kordsa strengthens its global success once more with the prestigious award. The Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW), named Kordsa the 17th best company among 150 companies.

Kordsa has been listed among the best employers in Brazil for the fourth time by the Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW).

On the 23rd edition of the award, among 2645 companies registered, GPTW recognized 80 large-sized companies, 35 national medium-sized and 35 multinational medium-sized companies as the 150 top great places to work in Brazil, based on the comprehensive quantitative and qualitative surveys conducted with the managers and employees. Previously listed as the 25th best company in 2016, the 31st in 2017, and 18th in 2018, Kordsa ranked 17th this year in the multinational medium-sized companies category.

While transforming the business world through its mission to reinforce life, Kordsa first cares and reinforces its people by creating a work environment that inspires and develops people. While enhancing people’s passion and courage, and reinforcing diversity and talent through inclusion, it strengthens sincere dialogue among every employee.

This 4th Great Place to Work award demonstrates Kordsa’s commitment to placing people at the center of its business and proves the success of Kordsa’s management strategy as a driver of synergy and business evolution.

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.