#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.

Engineering depth and diversity for composites

Airbond is the latest member of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) to receive recognition for contributions to the composites industry. The engineering firm based in Pontypool, South Wales, has just received the Make UK Energy and Sustainability Award for its Lattice 3D Printing project.

Circulose restarts commercial-scale production at Ortviken plant in Sundsvall

Circulose today announced the restart of its commercial-scale production plant at Ortviken in Sundsvall, Sweden, marking a significant step in scaling next-generation materials for the global fashion industry. The company plans to resume production of CIRCULOSE®, a recycled pulp made entirely from discarded cotton textiles, in the fourth quarter of 2026.

VIATT 2026 to debut German Pavilion, strengthening European participation alongside key Asian textile hubs

Vietnam’s textile and garment sector continues to be a major contributor to the country’s economic growth, with export revenues expected to reach USD 46 billion in 2025, a 5.6% increase from 2024 . From 26 – 28 February, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is set to contribute to economic growth opportunities by accelerating digital transformation and green transition across the entire textile value chain. The upcoming edition will respond to the rising demand for advanced technologies and sustainable materials with the introduction of the German Pavilion, alongside strong exhibitor participation from key Asian sectors, as well as several high-profile fringe events.

Sustainable, lightweight, and sound absorbing: Polyester-based front trunk solution for BEVs

As car manufacturers look to further reduce their carbon footprint, Autoneum has developed an innovative front trunk solution for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), made entirely from polyester-based textile. The Ultra-Silent Frunk offers significant weight reduction, improved acoustic and thermal insulation, and uses up to 70 percent recycled material, supporting sustainable and efficient vehicle design. Autoneum, global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, has already received orders for the new frunk from three major OEMs in Asia and Europe to be built in three BEV models. Series production for two BEVs has been underway in China and Germany since last year.