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Dornbirn event to rebrand as fibers congress
The Dornbirn Man-Made Fibers Congress is to be rebranded as the Global Fiber Congress Dornbirn. The decision opens the door for natural fibers and blends to be discussed alongside synthetic fibers, such as polyester, polyamide and acrylic, as well as cellulosics. Congress organizers the Austrian Man-Made Fibers Institute (which itself is to be rebranded as …
Lenzing achieves best ever half-year results
Lenzing Group generated new records figures in the first half of the 2017 financial year for both revenue and earnings. The key underlying factors were good capacity utilization, higher selling prices and an attractive product mix, said the Austria-based cellulosic fiber producer, adding that it will continue to focus on the implementation of the group’s …
Industrial fiber solutions
Anson Harrington, owner and founder of Install Inc. of Sanford, North Carolina announced the formation of Industrial Fiber Solutions LLC earlier in September 2017. Industrial Fiber Solutions LLC (IFS) will provide clients with an innovative solution to the always challenging world of synthetic filter/separation media. Industrial Fiber Solutions LLC will provide the complete package option …
Paul T. O’Day, president & counsel American Fiber Manufacturers Association passed away
The American Fiber Manufacturers Association (AFMA) is saddened to announce that long-time President Paul T. O’Day passed away on June 1st, 2017. “This is a very difficult day for the entire AFMA family. Paul was not only a great man, but he was also a friend and confidante to so many of us in the …
WINGS 1800 – high-speed winding concept for all relevant POY production windows
The now 10-year success story of the WINGS concept continues unabated. Oerlikon Barmag revolutionized the conventional filament yarn spinning system with the idea of integrating the draw unit into the winder itself. The fact that the WINGS family is meanwhile available for all market-relevant textile processes proves its everyday usability.