Archive: 2017
Indorama Ventures to acquire DuraFiber Technologies
Global chemical producer Indorama Ventures (IVL) has entered into an agreement to acquire DuraFiber Technologies DFT México Operations, a producer of durable technical textiles for...
New adhesion system for textile reinforcement materials
The Tire division of Continental and Kordsa, a supplier of textile reinforcing materials for the tyre industry, are working together on a new, sustainable adhesion...
Temperature-protection solution for air cargo
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is introducing White Cover Xtreme, developed in collaboration with DuPont, which offers enhanced protection for temperature-sensitive cargo in...
Porsche unveils first braided carbon wheels
Porsche has become the world’s first vehicle manufacturer to offer lightweight wheels made from braided carbon fibre.
PHP Fibers to open new airbag weaving plant in Germany
PHP Fibers is to open a state-of-the-art airbag fabric weaving and finishing plant at its production site in Obernburg, near Aschaffenburg, Germany.
All-time classic with a twist for transport seating
The new Aura Twist collection from Camira Fabrics is now available for transport seating.
KSS to purchase substantially all of Takata’s assets
Key Safety Systems (KSS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA, and Takata, a supplier of automotive safety systems such as seatbelts, airbags and child seats,...
Honda develops airbag for compact scooters
Honda Motor has launched an airbag for compact scooters in collaboration with safety systems supplier Autoliv.
Andritz needlepunch line for Autoneum Mexico
Vehicle acoustic and thermal management specialist Autoneum has ordered an Andritz neXline needlepunch eXcelle line for its plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, for the...
Autins secures orders for automotive acoustic absorbing products
The UK-based Autins Group reports that it has secured orders worth an annual £1m for its new acoustic absorbing products for the automotive industry.