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Germany’s KMF improves KMD Mini type benchtop equipment

5th Sep 2023

KMD has garnered attention for its benchtop Minitype Spunmelt nonwoven equipment. Following discussions and enhancements, KMD has introduced an integrated model configuration, optimising the Mini design of Spunmelt nonwoven and fibre spinning equipment. This equipment offers convenience for experimental exploration and preliminary testing of new...

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US engineers develop wearable, textile-based device

5th Sep 2023

Rice University engineers have developed wearable textile devices that use haptic feedback to enhance sensory inputs, aiding people with visual or auditory impairments. The system, which includes a belt and textile sleeves, utilises fluidic signals to control haptic cues such as vibration, tapping, and squeezing. These cues can guide users in...

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US’ Donaldson posts gross margin of 34.1% in Q4 FY23

4th Sep 2023

In Q4 FY23, Donaldson Company achieved a gross margin of 34.1 per cent, up 130 basis points due to pricing benefits and stable input costs. Adjusted gross margin, excluding charges, was 34.3 per cent. Sales slightly declined by 1.2 per cent to $879.5 million, with the Mobile Solutions segment down by 4.8 per cent and Aftermarket sales fell by 6.7...

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US’ Albany International completes acquisition of Heimbach Group

4th Sep 2023

Albany International has finalised its purchase of Heimbach Group for €132 million in cash, along with an assumed net debt of €22 million. Based in Duren, Germany, Heimbach supplies paper machine clothing and high-tech textiles to various industries. Daniel Halftermeyer highlighted the potential for increased value for shareholders and customers.

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Teijin sells Japanese subsidiary GH Craft to TIP Composite Co

3rd Sep 2023

Teijin Limited is selling its Japanese subsidiary GH Craft to TIP Composite, aiming to focus on its North American operations. Acquired in 2008, GH Craft has been crucial in composite material design for aerospace, automotive, and railway sectors. Teijin, facing profit shortfalls due to various factors, is reallocating resources to North America.

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UK’s Pincroft to showcase Night Stealth Camo fabric at DSEI 2023

1st Sep 2023

Pincroft will make its inaugural appearance at the Defence and Security Equipment International in London. The company plans to unveil Night Stealth Camo, a fabric designed to enhance concealment in nighttime special operations. The fabric specifically addresses the vital needs of special forces, offering a breakthrough in infrared disruption...

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Turkey’s Lotus Teknik Tekstil invests in Andritz’s Metris platform

1st Sep 2023

Andritz will install its Metris All-In-One digitalisation platform for Lotus Teknik Tekstil's new Wetlace CP nonwovens production line. The integration, to be completed by September, aims to optimise efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Metris combines AI-driven production management, simulation, cybersecurity, condition monitoring to...

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GREAT funding to accelerate growth of India’s technical textile sector

31st Aug 2023

India's technical textile startups are buoyed by the new GREAT initiative. Industry experts believe that the scheme will fast-track growth and attract new entrepreneurs, meeting a longstanding demand for financial support in this sector. The ministry of textiles has also approved 26 engineering schools to introduce technical textile courses.

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Japan’s Toray & partners expand circular economy programme

31st Aug 2023

Toray Industries, Nitto Seimo, and Maruha Nichiro Corporation's subsidiary Taiyo A&F are expanding their recycling programme aimed at resolving marine plastic pollution. The programme, initiated last November, involves recycling materials from fishing nets into new ones. The companies are now extending the programme to include used nylon fishing...

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