Karl Mayer to exhibit at Composite Europe

KARL MAYER will be presenting itself at Composite Europe 2016 as an innovative machine manufacturer for producing bi- and multiaxial textiles. Composite Europe 2016 will be held from November 29, 2016 to December 1, 2016.

KARL MAYER Technische Textilien GmbH is a globally successful textile machinery manufacturer, which was formed by merging KARL MAYER Malimo with KARL MAYER LIBA – combining many years of know-how between them. This innovative, pioneering company supplies highly efficient bi- and multiaxial warp knitting machines for producing dry, non-crimp fabrics (NCFs) for the composites sector, as well as fibre spreading machines for the production of unidirectional fibre tapes made from a wide range of technical filament yarns.

The machines are finely tuned to meet customer needs. The various individual systems are, therefore, produced on the basis of close partnerships.

KARL MAYER will be showing its possibilities for producing composite materials at Composite Europe, from 29 November to 1 December 2016 in Düsseldorf.

The company can be found on the exhibition site in hall 8 B on stand D21_E in the pavilion of the trade association Composites Germany.

Entries for Indexâ„¢17 awards open

EDANA, the leading international association representing the nonwovens and related industries has announced the categories for the prestigious INDEXâ„¢17 Awards. These awards recognise innovative, cooperative, creative and sustainable achievements in nonwovens. They are open to any EDANA member company or INDEXâ„¢17 exhibitor.

From today, companies can download an application form from the dedicated INDEXâ„¢17 page under Events on www.edana.org, which must then be completed and returned with samples and supporting details (as applicable) to EDANA before December 12, 2016.

While companies may only submit one product per category, they may apply in as many categories as they wish. Products must be commercially available at the time of submission, and must not have been commercially launched before April 2014. All applications will be treated with full confidentiality.

The Award categories for 2017 include:

• Nonwoven roll goods
• Finished products made from, or incorporating nonwovens
• Raw materials or components – innovation in a raw material or component (e.g. polymer, fibre, binder, film, tape) of special relevance to the nonwovens and related converted products industry
• Innovation in machinery of special relevance to the nonwovens industry
• Achievement for the most original marketing campaign for a product made from, or incorporating nonwovens
• Sustainable product
• Sustainable process or management practice
  In addition, applicants to at least one of the above categories may also apply for a brand new complementary Award:
• Cooperative innovation between industry and centre of excellence. This category aims to reward successful cooperation between industry and (non-commercial) centres of excellence.

The panel of judges is made up of several independent experts with technical, converting and marketing experience, and one member of the nonwovens press. The judges are looking for creative ideas, new technology and innovative products. They will first assess the relevance of entries from each category, then select a maximum of three qualifying entries per category.

All qualifying entries will be recognised in a special press release 3 weeks before INDEXâ„¢17, and the winners chosen from among the qualifying entries will be presented with their Awards at a special ceremony. This ceremony will be held on 4th April, 2017 – the first day of the INDEXâ„¢17 exhibition – and will include a highly publicised launch with media coverage.

Each winner will receive a specially commissioned bronze sculpture and a diploma. The sculpture, which symbolises the versatility and features of nonwovens, was designed by Olivier Strebelle, the renowned Belgian sculptor whose works are displayed in major cities across Europe, the US and Asia. The winners of the cooperative innovation Award will both receive a transparent cubicle with a holograph of the INDEXâ„¢ Award on the inside.

For further information: http://www.edana.org/docs/ default-source/events/flyer_index17_br.pdf?sfvrsn=4