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  2. January/February 2005

January/February 2005

Hightex 2005 adds second international congress to its range of attractions

1 February 2005
The 2nd International Technical Textiles Congress, organized by Izmir Dokuz Eylul University Textile Engineering Department, will be held at Istanbul World Trade Center Exhibition Complex on 13-15 Jul
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Rieter nonwovens leading the way in Turkey's expanding market

1 February 2005
Geoff Fisher visited Turkey to learn about some of Rieter Perfojet's local customers,such as AS Nonwovens,who are investing in machinery with the goal of competing with the world's major convertors.
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Engineering skills brought to bear in manufacture of marquees

1 February 2005
SueWaters reports on the success of Advantage Cover Fabrications,a UK manufacturer of marquees whose Managing Director has exploited his engineering skills to tackle challenging customized designs.
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Brazilian symposium explores frontiers of technical textiles

1 February 2005
Ian Holme reports for TechnicalTextiles International from the Second International Symposium in Textile Engineering,which was held at the Natal Convention Centre in Brazil.
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Colbond raises prices worldwide

1 February 2005
Colbond - a producer of industrial nonwovens, and three-dimensional polymeric mats and composites - has increased its prices worldwide for its entire product range, effective from 1 January 2005.
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Pliable cotton-based fire barrier fabric from Elk Technologies

1 February 2005
Elk Technologies Inc has developed a cotton-based fire barrier fabric, VersaShield(r) II, expanding its VersaShield product family and broadening its range of applications.
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IFAI Expo returns to northeast

1 February 2005
After a 20-Year hiatus from northeastern US venues, IFAI Expo returned with to hold its annual event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 27-29 October 2004.
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European Centre for Nonwovens opens pilot-scale laboratory facility

1 February 2005
The European Centre for Nonwovens (CENT) has opened a pilot-scale laboratory line in Tourcoing, France.
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Performance materials web-site offers instant, comprehensive news

1 February 2005
Described by the publisher, International Newsletters Ltd, as the most comprehensive source for online news and features about advanced and high-performance materials, Performance-Materials.net is now
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PPG to expand Chinese output

1 February 2005
PPG Industries and its joint venture partner will build a second manufacturing furnace for fibre glass at their facility in Kunshan, China, officials from both companies have announced.
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Winning projects at the cutting edge of technical developments

1 February 2005
Each year,during its Expo,the Industrial Fabrics Association International announces the winners of its International Achievement Awards.
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Joint venture to make airbag yarns for Chinese market

1 February 2005
Polyamide High Performance (PHP) GmbH and China Shenma (CSM) Group Co Ltd have agreed to form a partnership concerning airbag yarns for the Chinese market.
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Vicryl Plus--an antibacterial suture

1 February 2005
Coated Vicryl Plus Antibacterial (Polyglactin 910) Suture has been launched in Europe by Ethicon Products, a division of Johnson & Johnson Medical.
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Acordis extends Amicor fibre range

1 February 2005
Fibre Technology Specialist Acordis has developed two intelligent fibres and extended the range of its Amicor brand, in response to increased consumer and lifestyle demands for healthy clothing and ho
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Low & Bonar buys manufacturer of reinforcing fibres for concrete--Adfil

1 February 2005
Low & Bonar has acquired the entire issued share capital of LCM Construction Products Ltd (trading as Adfil) for a consideration of up to GBP12.8 million.
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Non-destructive test methods for fibre-reinforced composites

1 February 2005
Beginning a three-part series on the test methods applicable to fibre-reinforced composities,M.Subramanian Senthil Kannan And R.Geethamalini of India's PSG College of Technology review the non-destruc
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Sabanci takes sole charge of DuPontSA polyester venture

1 February 2005
Haci Omer Sabanchi Holding AS (Sabanci Holding) has completed its purchase of E.I.Du Pont de Nemours & Company's (DuPont's) 50% shareholding in DuPont Sabanci Polyester Europe BV, (DuPontSA), beco
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Danley pioneers novel applications for tufting technology

1 February 2005
Phil Owen visited Danley Engineering Services where he learnt how the company had adapted its expertise in carpet tufting to help develop two novel production methods for technical products: a geotext
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Diolen increases capacity for one-step polyester tyre reinforcement yarns

1 February 2005
Diolen Industrial Fibers will invest in two new spinning lines to increase capacity for its recently introduced one-step polyester tyre yarns.
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