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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ahlstrom's water filtration media nominated for 2009 Visionary Award

1 December 2008

Ahlstrom's Disruptor PAC, a nonwoven technology for the filtration of water, is one of the five finalists for INDA's 2009 Visionary Award, which is given annually to a new consumer product that exploi

Cooperation agreement covers fabrics for closed mould infusion

1 December 2008

Polynova Composites and Scott & Fyfe have agreed a worldwide licensing agreement to further the development of the companies' current and future product lines.

Changes to Ahlstrom's executive team and to business structure for 2009

1 December 2008

Effective from 1 January 2009, Ahlstrom Corp has announced a number of changes to its Corporate Executive Team (CET), and adjustments to its business areas.

Internet-based design solution scoops top prize at Expoprotection for Brandvis

1 December 2008

An Internet-based system allowing consumers of highvisibility clothing to control the design and branding of their workwear has won the first prize in the Innovations Awards for Workwear.

Collaboration agreement to develop large circular knitting machines

1 December 2008

During the ITMA-Asia fair celebrated in Shanghai, China, July 2008, the Spanish company Gumatex SL (Jumberca) and the Chinese company Yifang Textile Machinery (Pacific Mechatronic Group Co Ltd) conclu

Raw materials costs impact despite record sales for Polymer Group

1 December 2008

Polymer Group Inc has reported its results from operations for the third quarter and ninemonth periods ended 27 September 2008.

North Carolina State opens centre as proving ground for plasma technology

1 December 2008

North Carolina State University (NCSU) has opened a development centre for a new system that uses an environmentally friendly process to apply moisture management and water- and stain-repellent proper

Textile advances in the automotive industry

1 December 2008

Textile advances in the automotive industry documents developments covering a broad range of applications from upholstery and seating to airbags.

MW-Klopman to create 30 million metre facility in India

1 December 2008

Klopman International and its new owner, MW Corp, are to build a manufacturing facility in India for the production of polyester/ cotton, polyester/viscose and cotton fabrics.

Hosaf in talks to close fibre production in Durban

1 December 2008

Hosaf has begun discussions with Trade Union representatives with a view to closing its production of polyester staple fibre in Durban, South Africa.

Kimberly-Clark to acquire remaining interest in Andean subsidiary

1 December 2008

Global health and hygiene products supplier Kimberly-Clark is to purchase from Compania Colombiana de Inversiones and other related parties the remaining approximately 31% shares of Kimberly-Clark's s

SCA appoints new heads of hygiene operations

1 December 2008

Sweden-based personal care products manufacturer SCA has made several management changes in its hygiene operation.

US military boost for glass fibre reinforcements

1 December 2008

AGY has increased production capacity of its S-2 Glass(r) fibre products by 20% to meet continued and robust demand for composite armour systems in US military vehicles.

Chinese medical cotton exports to Eastern Europe on the increase

1 November 2008

The China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines & Health Products reports that Chinese medical cotton exports to Eastern Europe increased substantially year-on-year in the first

Polymer Group announces price increases on select medical fabrics

1 November 2008

Nonwovens producer Polymer Group (PGI) has announced that prices of its nonwoven rollgoods used in medical applications will increase by up to 12%,depending on the product,owing to continuous increase

Finalists for 2009 Visionary Award

1 November 2008

Disposable hygiene products feature among the finalists for the 2009 Visionary Award,which will be presented during the VISION 2009 Consumer Products Conference to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana.US

Enlarged Dyneema Purity capacity for medical device applications

1 November 2008

DSM Dyneema is to increase manufacturing capacity of Dyneema Purity, a medical-grade ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibre for use in medical applications, such as surgical sutures,where maxi

Owens Corning upgrades acquired glass fibre plants

1 November 2008

Owens Corning is continuing the conversion of its composite glass manufacturing facilities to the use of the company's patented, boron-free technology for Eglass-- Advantex.

Nextec wins patent battle with Gore

1 November 2008

The European Patent Office (EPO) has rejected W.L. Gore's attempts to have withdrawn the European Patent EP 1 139 805, which is owned by Nextec of Italy.

Sympatex and Ploucquet sold

1 November 2008

Two US-based venture capitalists - Morgan Stanley and Annex Capital - have now completed the take over of Sympatex Technologies GmbH, headquartered in Unterfohring, Germany, and Sympatex's parent-- Pl

Teijin Aramid hikes prices of aramids

1 October 2008

As from 1 October 2008,Teijin Aramid has increased prices for its para-aramid products -Twaron and Technora - by a minimum of 8%.

Freudenberg Nonwovens closes staple fibre operations in Durham

1 October 2008

Freudenberg Nonwovens is to permanently close its staple fibre production lines at the Durham, North Carolina,USA.

Smith & Nephew appoints North American business leader

1 October 2008

Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management division has appointed Thomas Dugan as President, North American Business.He was previously with SonoSite,where he served as the Senior Vice President,Gl

World demand for man-made fibres to reach 58 Mt in 2012

1 October 2008

Increasing by an estimated 4.7% a year, global demand for man-made fibres will climb to more than 58 Mt in 2012, outpacing real (inflation-adjusted) gains in gross domestic product (GDP).

Fitesa invests for North American site

1 October 2008

Fitesa, a Brazil-based company that describes itself as one of the world's biggest manufacturers of polypropylene (PP) nonwovens, is to invest $120 million to build a North American operation in Laure

Name change for Synergy

1 September 2008

UK-based Synergy Healthcare has changed its name to Synergy Health.Over recent years, Synergy has acquired a number of companies, and it has now been decided to bring all these companies together unde

Fiberweb creates global consumer fabrics and airlaid units

1 September 2008

Nonwovens producer Fiberweb has added two global business units to its structure:Consumer Fabrics and Airlaid (reports Advances in Textiles Technology, August 2008, page 9).

Photovoltaic technologies will boost building materials markets

1 September 2008

The market for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) will reach a value of more than $4 billion by 2013 and surpass $8 billion in 2015, according to the latest report from NanoMarkets.

Smart vision for textile automation

1 September 2008

Erhardt+Leimer is to exhibit at the forthcoming IFAI Expo 2008 under the theme Smart Vision for Textile Automation.

Lenzing Group's results improve but fibres business weakened

1 September 2008

Lenzing group has reported that consolidated sales were up in the first half of its 2008 financial year, which ended on 30 June. However, its fibre business has suffered a perceptible weakening.

Lenzing forced to raise fibre prices

1 September 2008

Lenzing group has announced that it will increase the prices it charges for its fibres by 7-10%, depending on the fibre type. The increases will take effect on all new contracts from 1 October 2008.

Ahlstrom to reduce its production of wound roving in Karhula, Finland

1 September 2008

On 25 August 2008, Ahlstrom began negotiations with workers at its glass fibre plant in Karhula, Finland, with the aim of reducing production of wound roving.

Ahlstrom acquires the remaining share of its joint venture in Brazil

1 September 2008

For Euro28 million, Ahlstrom, has acquired the remaining 40% of the joint venture it formed in September 2007 with Votorantim Celulose e Papel (VCP).

Ahlstrom to reduce production of wound roving in Karhula,Finland

1 September 2008

Ahlstrom is to reduce production of wound roving at its glass fibre plant in Karhula, Finland.

Textile Institute to merge with Society of Chemical Industry

1 September 2008

The Board of Trustees of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) and the Board of The Textile Institute (TI) have announced a proposal to form a merged organization.

Lenzing and Weyerhaeuser to cooperate on lyocell nonwovens

1 September 2008

Lenzing of Austria and Weyerhaeuser of FederalWay, Washington,USA, have agreed to work together to develop a technology for the large-scale industrial production of lyocell-based nonwoven products.

Diolen Industrial Fibers asks its suppliers to suspend payments

1 August 2008

Diolen industrial fibers BV has revealed it has asked suppliers to accept a suspension of payments.

Dornbirn announces the final programme for 47th edition of the Man-made Fiber Congress

1 August 2008

The Austrian man-made Fibers Institute, organizer of the annual Dornbirn Congress, has revelaed the programme for this year's event, the 47th in the series, which will take place 17-19 September (see

Ethicon receives offer for professional wound care business

1 August 2008

Global medical device supplier Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson company, has received an irrevocable, unconditional offer from One Equity Partners to acquire Ethicon's Professional Wound Care business

Nonwovens output in Greater Europe increases by 7.3%

1 August 2008

According to EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related products industries, production of nonwovens in Greater Europe (Western, Central and Eastern Europe, Turkey and the

DSM Biomedical receives funding boost for research

1 August 2008

A ducth public-private partnership in biomedical materials is to fund research in several projects initiated by DSM Biomedical, according to the recipient.

Fiberweb creates global consumer fabrics and airlaid units

1 August 2008

Fiberweb, a leading producer of nonwovens, has announced the addition of two global business units to its structure--called Consumer Fabrics and Airlaid.

Ahlstrom inaugurates Russian plant

1 July 2008

Ahlstrom Corp has inaugurated its glassfibre tissue production facility in Redkino,Tver Region,Russia.

Polymer Group begins expansion at Mexican plant but shuts US facility

1 July 2008

Nonwovens producer Polymer Group (PGI) has started construction at its US$50 million plant expansion in San Luis Potosi,Mexico.

Kaman Aerospace Group acquires Brookhouse Holdings composites business for $85 million

1 July 2008

Kaman Aerospace Group Inc, a subsidiary of Kaman Corp, has acquired Brookhouse Holdings Ltd, a leader in the design and manufacture of composite aerostructures, aerospace tooling, and repair and overh

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