In a context of continuous adaptation to markets and in line with the vision of a global group, SANTEX GROUP has started about two years ago a programme to achieve growth and strength, investing in companies, personnel and know-how.

The textile finisher SC Ready Garment Technology SRL Romania, a subsidiary company of the German Dr. Dietrich Bock & Partner Group, has become the first textile company in Romania to be awarded with STeP by OEKO-TEX-« certification.

To address the unique needs of the aviation industry and help workers perform more productively and efficiently, Kimberly-Clark Professional is introducing a line of aviation-certified wiping solutions that meet the requirements of Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) 3819C (Aerospace industry requirement)

Highest productivity, process- and product- safety and a sustainable input of environmental and human resources are today the major demands in the selection of a laminating and coating machine for the production of multifunctional laminates.

Karl Mayer has further developed its two-bar, high-speed tricot machines so that they can now produce plain warp-knitted textiles at speeds that are up to 20 per cent faster. Key developments include optimising the knitting motion and making the bars even lighter.

Raw cotton often contains foreign objects, such as polypropylene scrap, or dirt. Before cotton fiber can be spun, the raw cotton must be sorted to remove any foreign particles and fibres.

Dow Corning, a successful pioneer in promoting the use of silicones for various applications, is upbeat about the Indian market, and with the intention of staying closer to the market needs of the Indian sectors, has launched its third largest application development centre globally at Powai in Mumbai.