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  2. January/February 2009

January/February 2009

More efficient dyeing of polyamide fibres

1 January 2009
Joint research and development aimed at improving the dyeing of textile polyamide fibres will be the result of a cooperation agreement signed by DyStar Textilfarben GmbH & Co Deutschland KG and BA
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World demand for textile chemicals

1 January 2009
World demand for textile chemicals is projected to increase 2.8% a year to reach $19 billion in 2012.
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TenCate boosted by military order

1 January 2009
The US Army has issued orders to the manufacturer, SNCT, for Combat Uniforms, made from TenCate's Gen2 fabrics.
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Nonwoven wipes for warfare agents and hazardous chemicals

1 January 2009
Emergency workers and military personnel charged with cleaning up chemical warfare agents and toxic chemicals have a new tool to call on: a decontamination wipe developed by researchers at The Institu
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Saati opens Chinese facility

1 January 2009
Saati, a multinational company based in Italy that manufactures high technology synthetic fabrics and chemicals for industry, has revealed it will open a production facility in Tianjin, China.
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Environmental Agency approves US sale of Bayer's carbon nanotubes

1 January 2009
The USA'S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given Bayer MaterialScience of Leverkusen, Germany, approval to sell its multi-walled carbon nanotubes, Baytubes(r) in America.
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Glass fibre reinforcement for the medical device implants

1 January 2009
AGY has launched a glass fibre reinforcement intended for the medical device implant market.
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Whitford Flexible composites opens facility in UK to serve Europe

1 January 2009
Whiteford Flexible Composites (WFC) has opened a fabrication and converting facility in Runcorn, UK.
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Asamer Basaltic Fibers opens pilot plant for basalt fibre development in Austria

1 January 2009
Fibres based on basalt and intended for industrial applications are now being developed by Asamer Basaltic Fibers GmbH at a pilot plant in Ebensee, Austria.
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Cabling, two-for-one twisting for tyre cord

1 January 2009
A Cabling and two-for-one twisting machine designed for tyre cord production is to be introduced by Oerlikon Saurer, a builder specializing in twisting machinery that is based in Krefeld, Germany.
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The sky is the limit for a treatment developed by US Air Force

1 December 2008
Developed by the US military and on the point of being commercialized by a UK-based company, a single treatment that is simple, fast and cost-effective to apply has the ability to add multiple functio
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Strong growth predicted for nonwovens in the Middle East

1 December 2008
The varied markets of the Middle East and North Africa, in addition to Turkey and Israel, offer vast potential for both hygienic disposables and functional nonwovens for construction projects, accordi
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Outstanding achievements showcased by international awards

1 December 2008
Annually, during its Expo, the Industrial Fabrics Association International announces the winners of its International Achievement Awards.
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