Johns Manville to increase glass microfiber capacity in Waterville, Ohio
Johns Manville (JM), a global materials manufacturer and Berkshire Hathaway company, announced on June 30, 2015 that it will increase its glass microfiber capacity by early 2016 at its plant in Waterville, Ohio. “We have initiated several productivity projects and line modifications that will noticeably increase our microfiber capacity,” said Marketing & Portfolio Management Leader …
HW Produktions of Germany installs Fare` spunbond line
The company HW Produktions GmbH of Germany has decided to start the production of high performing nonwovens with the purchase of a new Farè spunbond line in Halberstadt Germany. It is a bicomponent line using polyolefin (PP and PE) and polyester (PET) as raw materials for the production of PET/PP, PET/PE and PP/PE spunbond with …
IDEA16 website launches with exhibitor and attendee information
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has launched a new Website for IDEA16, the world’s preeminent event for nonwovens and engineered fabrics, being held May 2-5, 2016 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The new site contains valuable exhibitor and attendee information, including a live countdown to the highly anticipated event expected …
Lenzing FR – the fiber of protection in all layers
The Lenzing FR® fiber, which is based on cellulose, is on display at Interschutz, the largest international venue for experts in fire protection and the emergency services, as a complete solution for applications in firefighter protective clothing. Each layer of Lenzing FR offers protection and comfort. The protective fiber, created on a cellulose basis, protects …
Space application for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 opens
Space application for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 was opened the first week of June 2015. The fifth edition of the combined show will be held from October 21-25, 2016 at the new National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai, China. According to the show owners, CEMATEX, China Textile Machinery Association, the Sub-Council of …