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New fibre composite materials trade fair to be held in Augsburg
A new event called Experience Composites will be staged in Augsburg, Germany, from 21-23 September 2016.
A.W. Hainsworth acquires Replin Fabrics
A. W. Hainsworth & Sons has announced the purchase of Replin Fabrics from Moorbrook Textiles (reports Aircraft Interiors International).
Fibre reinforced lining contains explosion in luggage hold of aircraft
A bomb-proof composite lining developed by an international team of scientists, including academics from the UK’s University of Sheffield, has successfully contained blasts in a...
Autoneum starts construction of new production facility in Mexico
Autoneum has started construction of a new plant in Mexico.
Ford’s world-first knee airbag in new Mustang
Ford has developed a new innovative knee airbag design for its new 2015 Mustang, becoming the first automaker to integrate an airbag within the glove...
TWE buys automotive nonwovens supplier Isowood
Germany’s TWE Group has purchased a 90% stake in Isowood, a specialised nonwovens manufacturer using natural fibres, such as hemp, flax, kenaf and jute in...
Johnson Controls plans spin-off of automotive business
Johnson Controls plans to pursue a tax-free spin-off of its Automotive Experience business.
Clearlake Capital buys CNI Enterprises
Clearlake Capital Group is buying manufacturing business CNI Enterprises for an undisclosed amount.
Kolon to supply airbag fabric to Autoliv
Kolon Industries has signed a three-year contract worth US$38m with airbag supplier Autoliv to provide one-piece woven polyester side curtains for Ford.
Carbon fibre for aircraft and automotive applications
Toho Tenax, the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibres and composites business, has announced the development of Tenax XMS32, a new carbon fibre...