Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Milliken & Company earns recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for 14th year
A capstone recognition for the diversified global manufacturer, Milliken & Company celebrates its 14th year among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Selected by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, the esteemed designation honors companies with purpose-driven strategies that strive to create positive change throughout their global communities.
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INVISTA makes advancements and remains confident in China ADN project
INVISTA continues to make progress on its planned 400,000-ton adiponitrile (ADN) plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP). This $1.2 billion USD (8.4 billion RMB) investment will help meet the growing demand for nylon 6,6 chemical intermediates in China and the Asia Pacific region.
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INDEX™ Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Based on information currently available, there is so far no reason to postpone INDEX™20, opening in 5 weeks.
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Software
The Gerber Innovation Center in New York City opened for the furniture industry on February 19th with a one-of-a-kind microfactory experience. The undisputed leader of connected platforms hosted a full day of workshops, live demonstrations, and customer case studies to discuss the current challenges the furniture industry is experiencing with customization. Gerber demonstrated how companies of all sizes can conquer customization, creativity, speed and eCommerce challenges by integrating their entire process from design through production using the latest software and hardware solutions.
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Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, continues the success story of the P5 digital production platform, Stand A20 Hall 7, at FESPA 2020 in Madrid, Spain, from 24-27 March. The focus of its show presence will be the P5 350 printing system with extended features, options and inks to perfect the hybrid variety of applications for roll media and boards.
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Focus on nonwoven products: the perfect manufacturing process for every application
For the sixth time now, Oerlikon Nonwoven will be showcasing market- and customer-oriented solutions for hygiene, medical, filtration and other technical applications at the globally-leading nonwovens trade fair INDEX in Geneva, Switzerland. Between March 31 and April 3, 2020, visitors to the trade fair can convince themselves of the Neumünster-based systems constructor’s extensive product and process know-how.
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SUSTAIN 2020 in the Run-Up to the International Cotton Conference
The conference on sustainability in production, trade and consumption will take a second round: On March 24, 2020, the Weser-Kurier’s conference SUSTAIN will take place in the run-up to the International Cotton Conference once more. The Bremen Cotton Exchange is again cooperating partner of this event. The theme “City and Change – the Future of the Textile Retail Trade” is on focus this year.
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ITME AFRICA 2020 Exhibition – “Prosperity through Technology” opens to a great response in Addis Ababa
ITME AFRICA 2020, the first of its kind business and technology Exhibition opened on 14th February 2020 at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia receiving 1791 unique visitors and 2100 + footfalls in 2 days from 35 countries across the globe. Exhibitors from 15 countries showcased modern Textile technology and Engineering sectors from Waste Water Recycling, Dyestuffs And Chemical Products, Pumps and Valves, Logistic Equipment and more. Apart from 85 companies from India under the Umbrella of EEPC and FICCI, Italy had a showed prowess of 22 companies, Swiss pavilion with 12 companies and China with 19 companies.
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Beaulieu Fibres International, the leading European polyolefin and BICO fibre supplier, will announce at INDEX™20 completion of its pilot line in Terni, Italy, the start-up of the state-of-the-art multifunctional production line in Terni, and the new BICO line in Belgium. The company invites the Nonwoven sectors to join efforts in accelerating the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for a rapidly changing global market (Stand 1340).
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Major order for BRÜCKNER for several carpet back coating lines from Turkey.
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A new, sure-fire success is in the starting blocks
KARL MAYER has expanded its range of machines with piezo jacquard technology for producing stylish shoe fabrics, and the new RDJ 6/1 EN has now been incorporated into the series comprising the RDPJ 7/1 EL and RDJ 5/1 machines. This new machine has a better price, and operates faster than the higher-bar version.
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Reloved, the latest result of ISKO’s partnership with haikure, hits Milan Fashion Week with its responsible story.
Featuring the innovative ISKO’s R-TWOTM program, the collection has a new take on sustainability: it relies on fabrics made of reused and recycled materials as well as an advanced design research for the development of a new, conscious style.
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Suominen has published the Annual Report 2019 and the Remuneration Policy
The Annual Report includes Annual review, the Report by the Board of Directors, Financial Statements for 2019, the Auditor’s report, Corporate Governance Statement, Remuneration Statement and Responsibility report in accordance with the GRI standards.
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Yarn & Fiber
RadiciGroup, business as usual
All the production and sales companies of RadiciGroup are operating regularly and can ensure the continuity of business relationships with their customers and suppliers. Despite the exceptional situation caused by the spreading of the coronavirus (COVID-19), our staff are working as a team harder than ever to guarantee and optimize the carrying on of our business activities.
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Hexcel’s leading position in aerospace and automotive makes Hexcel a trusted partner for urban air mobility
At this year’s JEC World in Paris on March 3-5, Hexcel will highlight the growing need for innovations in composite materials to support the emerging Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market.
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JEC WORLD 2020 postponed
Yesterday evening, based on the latest assessment of the situation and after consulting its board and key stakeholders of the composites industry, the JEC Group decided to postpone the 2020 edition of JEC World to May 12th to 14th 2020.
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ITA shows a novel multi-fibre coating system live at the JEC
The Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University, short ITA will present innovations in glass and carbon fibre production at the joint stand of the Aachen Center for Integrative Lightweight Construction AZL in hall 5A booth D97.
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A bralette full of promise
A new bra concept developed by Lisa Bahr makes use of the possibilities offered by the JACQUARDTRONIC® LACE.
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A raschel machine from and for China
With its new machine KARL MAYER brings fresh impetus to the market of patterned Raschel fabrics in China. The newcomer with the designation RJ 5/1 was launched at an in-house show held at KARL MAYER (CHINA) during ShanghaiTex, 2019, where it was a real crowd puller.
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