Lydall invests in fine fiber meltblown production line
September 18th, 2020
Lydall Inc., a global manufacturer of value-added engineered materials and specialty filtration solutions, today announced its investment in a new production line to create fine fiber meltblown filtration media for face masks and high-efficiency air filtration systems. This new line will be installed at Lydall’s facility in Saint-Rivalain, France, in the second quarter of 2021, […]
Panda Biotech selects site for hemp fiber processing center
September 17th, 2020
Dallas, Texas-based Panda Biotech has selected Wichita Falls, Texas, to be the home of the largest and most state-of-the-art industrial hemp processing center in the United States. The Panda Texas Plains Hemp GinTM will also be the first facility in the nation to cottonize hemp fiber on a commercial scale for the American textile industry […]
Milliken joins Polypropylene Recycling Coalition
September 16th, 2020
As part of a multi-pronged strategy aimed to amplify plastic circularity, Milliken & Company has joined the Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, an industry collaboration established by The Recycling Partnership to improve polypropylene (PP) plastic recovery and recycling in the U.S. Milliken will tap into its material science expertise to help the organization increase the supply of […]
New innovative partnership announced to manufacture medical supplies locally
September 15th, 2020
A new and innovative partnership to provide better products for the medical community and potentially create new small business opportunities is underway. Gaston College’s Textile Technology Center is partnering with the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College, the City of Conover, Gaston County, and the private sector to create a launch pad for prototyping […]
Devan shows high activity of BI-OME against SARS-COV-2 and other viruses
September 14th, 2020
Devan has announced new test results confirming the high-performance virus-reducing capabilities of its BI-OME fabric coating technology on both unwashed and intensely washed fabrics. According to independent testing, BI-OME is proven to achieve 99% and higher virus reduction, including of SARS-COV-2, on samples before washing and retains 98.5% even after 25 wash cycles. “In view […]
Ascend acquires Poliblend and Esseti Plast
September 11th, 2020
As part of its global growth strategy, Ascend Performance Materials has completed its acquisition of Italian firms Poliblend and Esseti Plast. With the purchase, Ascend expands its portfolio into other engineered plastics, recycled resins and masterbatches. As part of the purchase, Ascend establishes its second production facility in Europe. The acquisition also includes Poliblend Deutschland, […]
PolymerPlus partners with Case Western Reserve University and U.S. Army
September 9th, 2020
Peak Nanosystems LLC, through its wholly-owned subsidiary PolymerPlus LLC, is partnering with Case Western Reserve University researchers and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory to develop new manufacturing approaches for cutting-edge, cost-effective production of high-performance, lightweight polymeric materials. The Army’s new five-year commitment awards $5.4 million (with the potential for up […]
PolyQuest expands PET recycling operations
September 9th, 2020
PolyQuest Inc. has announced that the company will further invest in its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling operation in Darlington, S.C., to meet growing demand for post-consumer recycled content. Since 2006, the Wilmington, N.C.-based company has produced high quality recycled PET (rPET) resins at the Darlington facility. Using either post-industrial or post-consumer rPET feedstocks, PolyQuest can […]
Rhino Novi acquires BioLife Sciences
September 8th, 2020
Rhino Novi Inc. has entered into a binding agreement for the purchase of Canada-based BioLife Sciences Corp. BioLife develops, licenses and distributes antibacterial products and non-contact human temperature screening technology. Products include disinfecting wipes, UV sterilization technology, electrostatic disinfection services, anti-microbial textiles and touchless vending/marketplaces.
Freudenberg starts new production line in Taiwan
September 4th, 2020
Freudenberg Performance Materials has completed the installation of a state-of-the-art spunlaid line in Taiwan and will begin production of nonwovens for diverse markets. The new production line is the first to feature the latest spunlaid technology developed by Freudenberg. The technology enhances filament distribution for increased material uniformity, which in turn provides customers with ease […]