#Companies
Packaging Sacks - A very modern sack factory in Romania
PACKAGING SACKS - A VERY MODERN SACK FACTORY IN ROMANIA
The Conterra company in Focsani, Romania, recently has taken up the full-time production of circular-woven packaging sacks. Th
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#Sustainability
Ying McGuire becomes new CEO of Cascale
Cascale today announced the appointment of Ying McGuire as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026.
#Technical Textiles
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.
#Raw Materials
Modern testing methods for raw cotton
The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen will take place from 25 to 27 March 2026 at the Bremen Parliament. This conference has traditionally stood for in-depth expertise and international exchange. The program will focus on technical innovations, market trends, and regulatory frameworks across the entire value chain – from agriculture to the circular economy. With high-profile speakers, the conference is regarded as the key meeting point for the global cotton industry. Today’s focus: Cotton quality and testing methods.
#Spinning
Rieter responds to higher raw material prices
Global political and economic developments have been leading to rising raw material and energy costs for some time. The textile machinery industry is also affected by this trend. Rieter machines and components consist to a large extent of steel, copper, aluminum and electronics. These materials in particular have seen higher demand and higher prices in recent months.
