#Composites

2019-12-18

Kordsa honored as the Company of the Year in Brazil

Reinforcement leader Kordsa added another prestigious award to its growing list of accolades. Kordsa was listed among the Best Employers in Brazil after surveying all employees, evaluating company practices and interviewing employees by the prestigious magazine Você S/A.

The global player of tire, construction reinforcement and composites technologies market Kordsa added another prestigious award to its growing list of accolades. Kordsa was honored as the company of the year in Brazil. Você S.A, one of the prestigious magazine in Brazil, after surveying all employees, Kordsa was named “the best company to work for”, “the best company in textile to work for” and “the best small company with employees lower than 500 to work for” in the country. Also, Kordsa Brazil got a job happiness index of 87,5% among the 150 best companies to work for.

Kordsa’s raised engagement rate since 2011 to achieving the best job happiness rate through people management practices demonstrates the company’s employee centered leadership policies focusing on inspiring, reinforcing, caring and developing them to overcome challenges together.

Every year, Kordsa’s CEO and senior managers regularly visit their facilities around the world to meet with their employees and exchange ideas.

Recently, Kordsa has received many prestigious awards in Brazil. The Reinforcement leader had been previously listed among the best employers in Bahia, Brazil four times in a row and was named the 18th best company by the Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW). Additionally the Company was deemed worthy of the “Best Practices in Internship Programs” award for two consecutive years by Instituto Euvaldo Lodi, and has also got a special recognition called ‘revelation of the year’ by Você S/A. on 2017 by getting the highest score among first time attendees.

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.

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.

KARL MAYER at JEC: Multiaxial reinforced CFRP pultrusion profiles are picking up speed in the mobility sector

KARL MAYER Technical Textiles will be showcasing exciting new application potentials for multiaxial non-crimp fabrics in combination with the pultrusion process at the upcoming JEC in Hall 5, Booth C 46. The advancement of the tried-and-tested pultrusion process enables the cost-efficient production of complex CFRP multi-chamber profiles, which are used in the CETROVO high-speed metro. The world's first carbon-intensive lightweight rail vehicle of this type is designed for speeds of up to 140 km/h.

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.

Beyond the wardrobe – innovative cotton takes the spotlight

Cotton can do more – a lot more. Cutting-edge textiles and high-tech products made from 100% cotton prove just how powerfully performance and sustainability can come together. That very surge of innovation is front and centre at the 38th Bremen Cotton Conference, taking place March 25–27, 2026, at Bremen’s Parliament on the historic market square – culminating in a bold and dedicated closing session on Friday. In the spotlight: performance upgrades for pure cotton, smart strategies for circular textile waste solutions, and pioneering concepts for demanding technical applications. From natural fibre–reinforced composites to highly effective flame-retardant solutions, cotton steps out of the closet and shows the future potential woven into every fibre.

Keeping print inclusive: Empowering women in the print industry

Across all industries, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace is increasingly recognised as valuable and essential to long-term success. However, despite the print industry’s significant advancements in technology and innovation, visible representation of women remains limited. As the sector grapples with low recruitment, it’s important to challenge outdated perceptions. Creating real change, however, requires collective effort - no single company can do it alone.

Texprocess 2026: market overview for strategic future investments

At Texprocess 2026, 200 exhibitors from 28 countries will be represented. In a challenging market environment, the leading trade fair is a constant and reflects progress in textile processing – driven by automation, digitalisation and AI. In addition, international start-ups present their ideas and meet partners from industry and research. Techtextil takes place in parallel with an optimised hall layout.