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WACKER is currently expanding its existing silicone operations by building a multifunctional facility for manufacturing antifoam agents and functional silicone fluids.

The production of the textile engineering industry (TEI) during 2016-17 recorded a nominal increase of 1 per cent to `6,650 crore as against `6,580 crore achieved during the previous year, mainly due the substantial increase in production of spinning machinery. Spinning machinery sector is expected to raise their production further during 2017-18.

Archroma acquired 49% of shares of M Dohmen SA back in 2014, and with the additional acquisition, it now owns a controlling 75% participation in the M Dohmen group.

Colzate (Italy) and Mumbai (India) – Itema, the largest privately-owned manufacturer of best-in-class weaving machines, spare parts and services, exhibited at Techtextil India, which was held recently at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.

Techtextil India, the premium international show for technical textiles and nonwovens, was successfully held recently in Mumbai. The mega event hosted over 175 companies from India, Austria, Belarus, China, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain, Belgium and Switzerland.