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News3 Dec 2013Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a leading developer of software drivers, print quality software and electronics for industrial inkjet printheads, has introduced new Head Interface Boards (HIBs) for the Kyocera 600dpi KJ4A/B printhead range.
News3 Dec 2013W. R. Grace & Co, a leading global supplier of catalysts, packaging materials, speciality construction chemicals and building materials, has completed the acquisition of the assets of the Polypropylene (PP) Licensing and Catalysts business of The Dow Chemical Company for a cash purchase price of $500 million.
News2 Dec 2013Preparations have started for the 73rd International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) Plenary Meeting after executive director Terry Townsend and the incoming executive director, José Sette, met with H.E. Minister Tsaftaris, Minister of Rural Development and Food, Government of Greece.
News2 Dec 2013TEXbase, a provider of web-based compliance, quality and materials management software solutions for brands, retailers and consumer product companies, has entered into a broad sponsorship partnership with the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) for 2014.
News2 Dec 2013Cotton could soon merge into the breeding fast lane with the expected release of “cotton SNP chips” loaded with single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs (snips), which are variations within the natural fibre’s DNA, according to Dr David Stelly, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research cotton breeder in College Station.
News29 Nov 2013By using a continuous fibre-reinforced structural inlay based on Fortron polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) from Celanese Corporation, a pilot project run by the Faserinstitut Bremen e.V. (FIBRE) has developed a cost-effective and efficient process to manufacture lightweight aerospace components.
News29 Nov 2013Chinese textile producer Texhong is awaiting the final authorisation from Uruguay’s National Environmental Management agency (DINAMA) to begin constructing a $250 million factory, for the production of polyester fibres and viscose to be used as feedstocks for the manufacturing of clothing.
News28 Nov 2013After the successful installation of many of its ColorWash XL washing machines to accompany its digital textile printers, Hollanders has now incorporated a series of upgrade refinements designed to increase sustainability and throughput and reduce noise levels.
Profile28 Nov 2013Growing demand for high-quality textiles in China has led one yarn manufacturer, Zhejiang Huafu Melange Yarn Co., Ltd (Zhejiang Huafu), to diversify its product base and focus on delivering the most efficient and sustainable production processes.
News28 Nov 2013The SGL Group has signed a cooperation agreement to develop and market high-performance carbon fibre yarns with Gruschwitz Textilwerke AG, a leading supplier of high-performance yarns, which concentrates on marketing speciality yarns, twisted industrial yarns and sewing threads in the automotive, healthcare, and other industries.
