Avantus divests composites business to focus on expansion into C-Class components

October 28, 2021  |  Company News, News

Avantus Aerospace is continuing its transformation into a ‘pure-play’ C-Class parts manufacturer, having recently completed the divestiture of its non-core composites business line. Two U.S.-based structural composites companies, Performance Plastics in San Diego, Calif., and Angeles Composite T…
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NILT joins The Ocean Foundation’s Blue Resilience Initiative

October 26, 2021  |  Company News, News

NILIT, a global leader in high-quality Nylon 6.6 for apparel and owner of the SENSIL sustainable brand, has teamed up with The Ocean Foundation’s Blue Resilience Initiative to reestablish and safeguard essential ocean meadows and other coastal habitats. These marine grasslands, which are being dam…
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Microban International appoints new president and senior directors

October 19, 2021  |  Company News, News

Microban International, a global supplier of antimicrobial additives and odor control solutions, has announced the appointment of Michael Ruby as president of the corporation and Graham Harvey as Senior Director of Business Development for the global built-in business. The company has also added Bar…
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Milliken & Company acquires Encapsys LLC

October 18, 2021  |  Company News, News

Milliken & Company has formally acquired Encapsys LLC, a world leader in microencapsulation, from the Cypress Performance Group LLC. The transaction officially closed October 18, 2021. “Moving the needle on sustainability requires big thinking and powerful collaborations. We’re thrilled to w…
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Polartec and Browzwear launch first true-to-life 3D performance fabrics

October 15, 2021  |  Company News, News

Polartec, a Milliken & Company brand, and premium creator of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, has announced a new partnership with Browzwear, a pioneer of 3D digital solutions for the fashion industry. A first for the brand, users will now be able to digitally design and create with…
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Dimension-Polyant achieves climate neutrality goals, furthers sustainability initiatives

October 13, 2021  |  Company News, News

Dimension-Polyant, a leading sailcloth producer and manufacturer of X-Pac® waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has developed a multi-tiered sustainability initiative. With the goal of minimizing negative impact on the environment, Dimension-Polyant’s sustainability program is built…
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Sattler Outdura promotes Elizarova

October 12, 2021  |  Company News, News

Sattler Outdura, a division of The Sattler Group, Austria, has announced the promotion of Mariia Elizarova to senior designer for all Outdura casual furniture and Sattler shade fabrics. As part of the Sattler design team, led by design director, Cornelia Pongritz, Elizarova is responsible for design…
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Rainier Industries announces new CEO, partners with LMF Capital

October 11, 2021  |  Company News, News

Rainier Industries has announced the promotion of Chris Inverso to CEO. Scott Campbell, Rainier’s long-time CEO, will continue as an owner and board member. Inverso, who started with Rainier in 2014, was promoted to general manager earlier in the year in a planned step to his transition to CEO. He…
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Hexion joins United Nations Global Compact

October 8, 2021  |  Company News, News

Hexion Inc., a producer of adhesives, coatings and composite resins, has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative. The UN Global Compact challenges companies to conduct business responsibly by aligning their operations and str…
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Archroma announces a general price increase across its portfolio

October 6, 2021  |  Company News, News

According to a press release from Archroma, the company will increase the prices of its products by up to 0.25 USD per kg beginning October 1, 2021. The adjustments will apply to all Archroma products globally and will offset high freight and logistics costs. “Archroma made every effort to absorb …
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