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Rieter Holding Ltd (Rieter) of Winterthur, Switzerland, has completed its purchases of three businesses from subsidiaries of Saurer Netherland

Developer of a method for the manufacture of bacterial cellulose, Polybion of Madrid, Spain, and Irapuato, Mexico, is scaling-up production and has secured US$4.4 million (€4 million) in financing.

Suominen says that it can no longer absorb the full extent of the recent, unprecedented increases in the costs of energy and has implemented a surcharge on all its products in Europe. 

Saertex has opened a facility in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico⁽¹⁾, for the production of multiaxial glass-fibre non-crimp fabrics for use in com

Lenzing has completed the construction of a production plant for its Tencel-branded lyocell fibre in Prachinburi, Thailand. 

Two Patent applications outlining technologies associated with the production of spider silk using transgenic silkworms and filed by Kraig Biocraft Laboratories have been published by the United St

A hub for the demonstration of a waterless dyeing system developed by Alchemie Technology of Cambridge, UK, is to be established in Taiwan. 

Teijin Automotive Technologies of Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, has begun commercial operation of a 39 000-m² facility for the manufacture of composite parts in the Wujin National Hi-Tech

Hugo Boss has revealed its intent to adopt a recyclable cellulose yarn developed by HeiQ by investing in a new company established to commercialise the product. 

The high cost of natural gas in Europe⁽¹⁾ is hindering the ability of the continent's textile and clothing industry to c

To meet demand for its consumables over the next decade, Kornit Digital has opened a US$25-million ink-manufacturing facility in Kiryat Gat, Israel.

Manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers, NatureWorks, is to open a new headquarters and research and development (R&D) facility in Plymouth, Minnesota, USA. 

The owner of ITMA 2023, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX), has launched an initiative to support start-up companies that wish to exhibit at the show. 

Two manufacturing sites operated by the Hygiene Fibers Division of Indorama Ventures (IVL), of Bangkok, Thailand, have been awarded International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus cer

BASF is to increase capacity for the production of polyamide (PA) 66 at its facility in Freiburg, Germany, and is to build a plant for the production of hexamethylene diamine (HMD), a precursor for

Manufacturer of natural fibres for the global nonwovens industry, Bast Fibre Technologies (BFT), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a facility for processing natural fibres, Lumbert

Huntsman Corp of The Woodlands, Texas, USA, is to conduct a strategic review of its Textile Effects division, and may even consider its sale. 

US-based developer of antibacterial wound dressings, Hydrofera, has been acquired by hygiene and health company Essity.

Distributor of speciality chemicals, IMCD NV, has signed an agreement to acquire provider of chemicals and additives in Austria and Southeast Europe, Polychem Handelsges mbH. 

As it is forced to increase the prices it charges for its products, Kelheim Fibres is calling on the Government of Germany to take immediate steps to mitigate the impact of recent, extraordinary in

Colzate, Italy-based machinery builder Itema Group has completed the acquisition of Italian producer of composite components for use in such as weaving machines and aerospace applications, Lamiflex

Following an extensive strategic review, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) of Cary, North Carolina, USA, has laid-out a plan to tackle the business challenges created by the h

Swiss company Archroma has moved its headquarters to Pratteln and has converted its previous headquarters, in Reinach, into a research and development (R&D) centre.

Safran Aircraft Engines of Paris, France, and composites manufacturer Albany International Corp of Rochester, New Hampshire, USA, have agreed to extend their partnership – established in 2006 to de

Following its purchase of TenCate Geosynthetics in June 2021, Solmax has now agreed to acquire fellow manufacturer of geosynthetics, Propex.

A trial programme for processing microbial cellulose (MC) from industrial organic and agricultural waste so that it is suitable for use in the production of lyocell fibres has been completed succes

Over the next five years, thread manufacturer Coats of Uxbridge, UK, will invest US$10 million in the development of environmentally sustainable technologies and materials.

The passage of an infrastructure bill that will provide billions of dollars in spending to revitalise roads, bridges and railways in the USA, and help reconstitute a domestic supply chain for face

Toray Industries is increasing the prices of its polyamide (PA) 66 yarns and fabrics for automotive airbag applications by around 20%, starting from 1 December 2021.

Nordson Corp has completed its acquisition of developer and supplier of measurement and process-control technologies, NDC Technologies, from Spectris plc. 

The developer of a cuprous antimicrobial film that can be applied to screen covers for mobile devices, doorhandles and push panels, and fabrics used for personal protective equipment (PPE) has rece

Manufacturer of natural fibres for the global nonwovens industry, Bast Fibre Technologies (BFT), has acquired dyer, finisher and blender of fibres, Faser Veredlung Tönisvorst (FVT). 

Freudenberg Performance Materials of Weinheim, Germany, is launching an initiative designed to help its customers to make their products more environmentally sustainable. 

Albaad Massuot Yitzhak Ltd is to install a wetlace hybrid line from Andritz at its facility in Dimona, Israel, where it will be used to manufacture a wide variety of pulp-based wet wipes.

Teijin is to increase production of heat-resistant, carbon fibre-reinforced thermoset prepregs at its subsidiary, Renegade Materials Corp of Miami

Innovatec is investing in a non-contact fluid-application system from Weitmann & Konrad GmbH & Co KG (WEKO) for the functionalisation of its meltblown nonwovens.

Distributor of speciality chemicals, IMCD NV, has signed an agreement to acquire Aquatech Speciality (Shanghai) International Trading Co Ltd and Aquatech Speciality (Guangzhou) Trading Co Ltd in Ch

An institute that aims to tackle global challenges to the textiles industry – such as those created by fast fashion, and the need for advanced materials, manufacturing processes and sustainable pro

Recycler of used ropes, twines, nets and other technical textiles, Healix of Maastricht, The Netherlands, has secured funds totalling over €10 million through a seed financing round that was comple

A project set-up to explore solutions for creating fair and effective means for monitoring the market for textile products in Europe has got underway.

Developer of bio-based antimicrobial coatings for textiles, NordShield of Espoo, Finland, has secured investments totalling more than €4.2 million in its latest financing round, which concluded on

The developer of a bio-based, biodegradable protein solution that can be spun into fibres and yarns for use in place of such as cashmere, wool, fur, leather and silk in the production of garments h

Rieter Holding Ltd has started work on the construction of a €74-million (CHF80 million) campus in Winterthur, Switzerland, where it currently has its headquarters. 

Nordson Corp has signed an agreement to acquire developer and supplier of measurement and process-control technologies, NDC Technologies, from Spectris plc for US$180 million.

Lanxess is to buy International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Inc's microbial control business, which supplies antimicrobial ingredients and formulations for use in such as functional textiles, pe

The Karl Mayer Group has moved its headquarters to a building sitting at the heart of its new campus in Obertshausen, Germany. 

A custom-built facility for the production of spider silk using silkworms has been opened in Vietnam by Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc of Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. 

Rieter Holding Ltd of Winterthur, Switzerland, is to purchase three businesses from subsidiaries of Saurer Netherlands Machinery Co BV of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, for €300 million. 

An infrastructure bill that will see billions of dollars spent on restoring roads, bridges and railways in the USA, and will help build a supply chain for personal protective equipment (PPE) in the

Looking to build its business for outdoor textiles, Heytex Bramsche has bought TenCate Outdoor Fabrics.