#Composites

2020-02-12

Kordsa at the World of Concrete with its innovative construction reinforcement brand KraTos

Kordsa, the global player in the tire and construction reinforcement and composite technologies markets, participated in the International Concrete Fair - World of Concrete (WOC) 2020, one of the world's most prestigious fairs in the field of concrete. Kordsa shared KraTos, its innovative synthetic fiber brand for concrete reinforcement applications, with leading professionals of the construction industry.

Kordsa participated in the International Concrete Fair, World of Concrete (WOC) 2020, which took place in Las Vegas between 4-7 February. WOC hosted 60,000 visitors and approximately 1500 companies. Kordsa, the global player of the tire and construction reinforcement and composite technologies markets, attracted great interest with its competencies and the features of its innovative synthetic fibers KraTos Macro and KraTos Micro used in concrete reinforcement applications.

Compared to steel reinforcements, KraTos Macro and KraTos Micro are sustainable and environmentally friendly products with ease-of-use, quick applicability and high performance. They feature homogeneous distribution, corrosion resistance, long-term safety, high durability, and lower carbon emissions.

Being the first Turkish product in the international synthetic fiber market, Kratos is highly preferred in infrastructure and superstructure projects. KraTos is used in a variety of construction applications from industrial site concrete to screed, from high-performance under-rail concrete to port's slab on ground concrete, from shotcrete to tunnel lining and precast concrete components.

Kordsa will continue to seek global business opportunities in the markets where its facilities are located and will attend the World Tunnel Congress in Kuala Lumpur between 15-21 May. The Company will also participate in the World of Concrete in Sao Paulo on August 11-13 and the Concrete Show in Jakarta on September 16-18.

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.

Perfect quality through collaboration: Machinery from Trützschler, Toyota and Murata at Zirve Tekstil

In today’s textile industry, excellence is not achieved by chance – it’s the result of deliberate decisions, technical expertise, and the courage to go beyond conventional paths. The Turkish company Zirve Tekstil has done just that: by combining the best technologies from Trützschler, Toyota and Murata, they’ve created a production setup that delivers outstanding yarn quality – recognized worldwide.

Award-winning research for sustainable carbon fibre cycles

Sustainable recycling of carbon fibres is possible through targeted electrochemical surface modification, which makes the sizing of carbon fibres resistant to solvolysis. ITA PhD student Sabina Dann was awarded the MSW Award from RWTH Aachen University for her master's thesis on this development. The award ceremony took place on 12 November 2025 in Aachen.

Eastman introduces Naia™ Lyte at Première Vision Paris, marking a major breakthrough in fiber tenacity for cellulose acetate filament yarn performance

Eastman unveils Naia™ Lyte, a new cellulose acetate filament yarn that represents an important milestone in performance for lightweight and premium fabrics, at Première Vision Paris. Presented for the first time to the international fashion and textile community, Naia™ Lyte expands the capabilities of acetate yarn by introducing enhanced tenacity, unlocking new creative and technical possibilities for designers, mills and brands.