Fiber lines for multiple fiber applications
With the development of more diversified post-consumer products for technical applications or nonwovens, fiber producers are challenged to produce an increasingly high variety of fiber types, even though most of the fiber consumption is used for spun yarns for the production of textiles, which are mainly “cotton-type” fibers. Polyester plays a dominant role and is still growing worldwide with a 4% average per year.
Autefa develops next generation fiber baling press
Autefa Solutions has been working successfully in the field of staple fiber logistics for 65 years. The automation concepts of Autefa Solutions are used in the production of viscose, polyester and acrylic fibers as well as acetate cigarette tow. Global Sales Director Dirk Falise explained: “Together with market-leading fiber producers we have developed a new …
INDA launches new website for HYGIENIX: the premier event for the absorbent hygiene and personal care markets
Cary, NC – July 27, 2015 – Industry professionals can find information on attending HYGIENIX 2015 at the newly launched website focused on this premier event for the Absorbent Hygiene and Personal Care Markets. Debuting Oct. 26-29 at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg, Fla, the international conference is the result of the merger …
POLYMETRIX EcoSphereTM SSP for new mega scale PET plant
Polymetrix AG, the former Bühler Thermal Processes AG, has been awarded a contract for the delivery of two mega scale EcoSphereTM SSP lines for a bottle grade PET production facility in Jiangsu Province, P.R. China. The plant is scheduled to be commissioned in the second quarter of 2016. The integration of the Polymetrix EcoSphereTM PET …
Oerlikon Barmag continues to invest in research & development at the Chemnitz site
Following just ten months of construction, the new technology center of the Chemnitz-based machine and systems builder Oerlikon Barmag was opened on July 2, 2015. In the future, the 1,600 square meter new-building on Zwickauer Straße will be the venue for the development and testing primarily of extrusion systems for tapes and monofilaments along with …