IGH – the MAE brand for bobbins automatic handling system
Strong competition in the manmade fiber industry pushes all fiber producers to increase their quality level while maintaining low operating cost. Following these needs, MAE SpA of Italy along with its affiliates, has been active in providing innovative and reliable solution for the industry. MAE recently added to its portfolio the IGH brand in order …
Oerlikon Neumag to sell carding business to China
August 10, 2011: Oerlikon Neumag will in the future focus on its main business activities like BCF, Staple Fiber and selected Nonwoven Equipment. On August 5, 2011 Oerlikon Neumag signed all necessary documents to sell its Carding business (retroactive with effect from April 1, 2011) to the Zhengzhou Hi-Tech Non-woven Technology Co., Ltd, China, a subsidiary …
Dornbirn Man-Made Fibers Congress celebrating 50 in September
May 25, 2011 – The Dornbirn Man-Made Fibers Congress will be celebrting its 50th anniversary 14 – 16 September 2011. The conference is known for communicating the future of manmade fibers, and the following topics will be discussed at the upcoming event: Umbrella Theme: “Man-made Fibers – the Next 50 Years” – a good choice …
INVISTA io invest more than US$100 million in new spandex plant In Brazil
May 24, 2011 – INVISTA, one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, is investing more than US$100 million in a new LYCRA® fiber production plant in Brazil. Construction for the expansion project will begin immediately, with an expected opening in late 2012. “Brazil is a growing market for our business and …
PGI releases first annual stakeholders’ report and highlights financial and sustainability achievements
May 20, 2011 – Polymer Group, Inc. (NYSE: BX) today reported continued strong progress toward achieving its financial and sustainability goals in its first annual Stakeholders’ Report, which combines sustainability reporting based on the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) G3 reporting framework with annual report data. Also underscoring the company’s sustainability accomplishments, PGI announced three recent …