Hexcel’s multiaxial fabrics reinforce Dasyc’s hangar

August 25, 2016  |  Industry News

Hexcel’s HiMax™ glass fiber fabrics were selected by Greek company Dasyc SA for the manufacture of its Composite Modular Transportable Hangar. Constructed from prefabricated composite sandwich panels, the structure can be employed in a variety of civil or military applications. The use of the qu…
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Alexium announces Asian orders for Alexicool™

August 24, 2016  |  Industry News

Australian specialty chemicals developer Alexium International Group Ltd. has announced new business developments with the sales of Alexicool™ for international markets and entry into the global adhesives sector with the sales of multiple containers of Alexium’s environmentally friendly fire ret…
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IFAI’s Advanced Textiles Conference registration opens

August 19, 2016  |  Industry News

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) presents its Advanced Textiles Conference Oct. 18-19 in Charlotte, N.C. The special two-day event is in conjunction with IFAI Expo running through Oct. 21. Programming is divided into three tracks: Textile Testing, which includes the opportunit…
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Planned L.A. stadium will have a 19-acre ETFE canopy

August 19, 2016  |  Industry News

The National Football League (NFL) has announced that a 3.1 million square-foot venue will be built in Inglewood, California. A 19-acre ETFE canopy shaped like a sail will top the complex, enabling year-round use for events. Influenced by the Californian climate and culture, the sides of the buildin…
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Flotek closes International Polymerics Inc. acquisition

August 19, 2016  |  Industry News

Houston-based oilfield-technology developer Flotek Industries Inc. has closed its acquisition of International Polymerics Inc. and affiliates. Flotek paid approximately $7.9 million and issued some 248,000 shares of common stock as consideration for the acquisition. Founded in 2004, Dalton, Ga.-base…
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Dow launches INTELLIFRESH branding program

August 17, 2016  |  Industry News

Dow Microbial Control, a business unit of the Dow Chemical Co., has introduced a global branding and comarketing program that will signal to consumers that the products they purchase feature built-in odor protection and longer lasting freshness. The new brand, INTELLIFRESH™, will be prominently fe…
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Danish pavilion for Rio 2016 sports LED-lit sailcloth

August 15, 2016  |  Industry News

To mark the opening of the Rio 2016 Olympics, Copenhagen-based architectural firm Henning Larsen designed the fabric-covered Danish Pavilion located the renowned Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janiero.Announced in March of this year, the composition represents Denmark internally and externally with a light…
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Lectra opens Vietnam subsidiary

August 11, 2016  |  Industry News

Textile innovator Lectra has opened its Hanoi, Vietnam, subsidiary—Lectra Vietnam—effective July 1. The Paris-based company, which focuses on technology solutions for industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, has been a presence in Vietnam for more than 20 ye…
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DuPont collaborates on Chinese Olympics uniforms

August 10, 2016  |  Industry News

DuPont Industrial Biosciences has announced a collaboration with Chinese sports brand Anta in the design of uniforms for Chinese Olympic team members. The outfits use DuPont™ Sorona® renewable, plant-based fiber. Sorona polymer contains 37 percent annually renewable plant-based ingredients by wei…
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Kraig Biocraft Labs inks U.S. Army deal

August 5, 2016  |  Industry News

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based, biotech developer Kraig Biocraft Laboratories has announced it has received a contract that could be worth up to $1 million for the development of high-performance fibers for protective apparel applications with the U.S. Defense Department. Under the fully funded base effort,…
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