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EDANA International Nonwovens Symposium 2021
June 8th, 2021
Attracting top level speakers and highly qualified professionals from across the nonwovens and related industries, the International Nonwovens Symposium is the leading European event to learn about industry developments. The 2-day online event will take place June 9-10, 2021, and will explore the latest challenges and innovations by experts from leading institutions including the European […]
Digital textile printing market outlook
June 7th, 2021
According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global market for digital textile printing is projected to reach a revised US$3 billion by the year 2027 after a US$ 230 million erosion in market value in the year 2020. In the post COVID-19 period, the versatile benefits of digital textile printing over conventional printing methods will […]
Bio-based softener, quick-dry technology
June 7th, 2021
Devan Chemicals’ new Passerelle line of bio-based textile finishes is derived from vegetable ingredients. Devan Chemicals’ new natural Passerelle line adds two more products to its range of bio-based textile finishes derived from vegetable ingredients. Passerelle Soft NTL is a durable softness technology that is wash-durable and can be used with natural fibers like hemp […]
Alexander Tessmar-Pfohl to chair Sattler AG managing board
June 4th, 2021
Sattler AG has named Alexander Tessmar-Pfohl as its chair of the managing board. He takes over from Herbert Pfeilstecher, who was a member of the managing board since 2001 and the chair since 2007. From left, Lisbeth Wilding, Alexander Tessmar-Pfohl and Herbert Pfeilstecher. Photo: © Sattler AG. During his tenure, Pfeilstecher steered the company, based […]
Lectra completes acquisition of Gerber Technology
June 4th, 2021
Lectra has finalized its acquisition of all outstanding shares of Gerber Technology on a cash-free debt-free basis, for 175 million euros, financed through a 140 million euro loan and the group's available cash, plus 5 million newly issued Lectra shares to AIPCF VI LG, Gerber Technology’s sole shareholder. The strategic combination, of which all stages […]
Dobbs joins Glen Raven Technical Fabrics
June 3rd, 2021
Sammy Dobbs has joined Glen Raven Technical Fabrics (GRTF) as Director of New Business Development for the company’s GlenGuard® brand of flame-resistant and arc-resistant fabrics, which are used to make protective apparel. Dobbs joins GRTF with more than 28 years of sales and marketing experience in the flame-resistant clothing industry, most recently with VF […]
Lenzing reaches milestone on path to climate-neutral production
June 2nd, 2021
Lenzing Group, a provider of sustainably produced specialty fibers for the global textile and nonwoven industries, is continuing to make strides toward achieving carbon neutrality. The successful completion and commissioning of an air purification and sulfur recovery plant at the Lenzing facility marks another milestone in the Group’s ambitious strategy. Using state-of-the-art technology, the plant […]
Solmax acquires TenCate Geosynthetics, creating the world’s leading geosynthetics provider
June 1st, 2021
Global geosynthetics manufacturer Solmax has concluded the acquisition of TenCate Geosynthetics. With this transaction, the global reach, innovation capabilities and specialties of two recognized geosynthetics frontrunners combine to create the world’s leading geosynthetics provider. “Solmax is already the global leader in the development, manufacture and provision of high-quality polyethylene geomembranes for containment in industrial and […]
An interview with Jean-Louis Vangeluwe, CEO of Solmax, on the acquisition of TenCate Geosynthetics
June 1st, 2021
By Todd R. Berger As will be formally announced Tuesday morning, June 1, the Montreal-based geosynthetics manufacturer Solmax has finalized the acquisition of TenCate Geosynthetics, which is headquartered in Pendergrass, Ga. Jean-Louis Vangeluwe, CEO of Solmax, spoke with Geosynthetics magazine about the acquisition and what he envisions from the newly formed company, which will be […]
From shelters to suits, Taiyo Kogyo meets pandemic needs
June 1st, 2021
Taiyo Kogyo’s Mak Quick Shelter has been enhanced with negative pressurization to contain viruses, and its Medicon suit protects wearers from viruses in health-care settings while keeping them comfortable. Photos: Taiyo Kogyo Corp. Efforts to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue worldwide, with companies developing all kinds of innovative medical protective products to […]