Skilled Workforce for India’s Plastic Recycling Industry

EREMA and the Arvind Mehta Technology & Entrepreneurship Centre (AMTEC) of the The All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a formal ceremony on 5 February 2026, marking the launch of a new Recycling Skill Center in Mumbai. The initiative provides a strong impulse for practice-oriented training in plastic recycling and makes an important contribution to further strengthening the circular economy in India.

The new training centre is being established at AMTEC in Mumbai by the end of May 2026. It aims to help meeting the growing demand for qualified professionals – in particular operators and supervisor – in India’s plastic recycling sector over the long term. At the core of the program is a 72-hour training course that combines theoretical foundation with practical, hands-on instruction. To support the training operations, EREMA is providing an INTAREMA® 605 TE recycling machine with a capacity of 50–100 kg/h free of charge, enabling participants to learn under real industrial conditions.

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Successful World Pultrusion Conference 2026

The 18th World Pultrusion Conference (WPC) took place in Valencia, Spain, from 5 to 6 March 2026. Pultrusion, also known as the pultrusion process, is a highly efficient method for manufacturing fibre-reinforced plastic profiles for various applications in the construction, infrastructure and transport sectors.

Around 120 participants from all over the world attended the conference. A total of 27 speakers gave 26 presentations on the latest developments, technologies and applications relating to pultruded fibre composites. The international audience consisted of experts from industry, research and application.

New quilting machine doubles productivity

Having achieved rapid market success with its fully automated fitted sheet system, Automatex, a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association, has developed a quilting machine which doubles productivity compared to what has previously been achievable.

The P12-PB Automatic Lock Stitch Quilting Unit is engineered to deliver continuous, programmable quilting while reducing manual intervention in the stitching of bedding and padded home textiles.

“Across our member companies we are seeing automation move beyond individual machines towards intelligent, interconnected production environments,” says TMAS General Secretary Therese Premler-Andersson. “Solutions like this demonstrate how textile technology manufacturers are pushing the boundaries of consistency, productivity and digital control in areas that were traditionally dependent on operator skill.”

Solvay: New official partner of the Belgian Rugby Federation

Solvay has become the official partner of the Belgian Rugby Federation, joining forces in a collaboration built on shared values and a common vision: bringing people together and enabling human potential to flourish. 

For more than 160 years, Solvay has been guided by the humanistic principles of Ernest Solvay, who believed that progress begins with people - with education, inclusion and the strength of communities. These convictions remain at the heart of the Group’s sustainability roadmap For Generations and continue to shape its ambition to contribute positively to society worldwide.

Rugby is a natural extension of this vision. The sport is rooted in trust, teamwork and resilience - qualities that empower individuals while building something greater together.

“Rugby expresses a belief that Solvay holds deeply: people go further when they move forward together, the only ‘en avant’ that is allowed” said Philippe Kehren, CEO of Solvay. “This partnership celebrates Solvay’s heritage while opening new possibilities for connection - bringing colleagues and communities together around the world, especially when the national team competes abroad.”

Monforts: Interactive digital platform for textile finishers

Monforts has launched a new digital platform designed to give textile manufacturers faster, more intuitive access to the company’s finishing technologies, technical expertise and aftersales support worldwide.

A key feature of the new website is a series of interactive 3D tours covering the company’s principal technology ranges. Visitors can virtually explore the latest MONTEX stenter lines, MONFORTEX sanforising systems and THERMEX continuous dyeing technologies as well as the different coating options and exhaust air cleaning modules, moving around each installation to examine configurations, key components and optional features aimed at maximising efficiency and boosting output.

The platform has also been developed to streamline day-to-day interaction with existing customers. Ordering spare parts and arranging service support can now be initiated directly via a simplified contact tool, ensuring rapid routing of enquiries to the relevant specialists.

lululemon: First-Ever Sweat-Concealing Technology For High-Sweat Activities

lululemon announced the launch of its first-ever sweat-concealing technology designed for high-sweat activities. The new technology, which will live under lululemon’s ShowZero™platform, conceals higher volumes of sweat, while ensuring enhanced breathability, moisture management, and an incredibly lightweight feel, to support the most demanding, high-sweat activities. 

The new ShowZero technology was developed in collaboration with lululemon Ambassador Frances Tiafoe and will be featured in his custom kit for the BNP Paribas Open. The kit features a Burgundy Bay colourway, with a vertical stripe design on the shorts. 

lululemon's Product Innovation team began developing the new ShowZero technology in 2024, using insights from extensive in-lab and on-court testing and feedback sessions with Tiafoe. By analyzing Tiafoe’s sweat rate, on-court movements, and competitive environments, lululemon identified an opportunity to solve for an unmet need by evolving its ShowZero technology platform and developing a sweat-concealing solution for high-sweat activities like tennis. 

Girbau: Industrial laundry for PortAventura World

Girbau, a global leader in commercial and industrial laundry solutions, has developed a new industrial laundry for PortAventura World, one of Europe’s most visited theme resorts, with millions of visitors each year. The facility is a turnkey project delivered by Girbau, from design and consulting through to implementation, with the capacity to process up to 15 tonnes of laundry per day. It has been designed to deliver efficiency, reliability and sustainability, providing service not only to the resort but also to nearby hotels, tourist accommodations and businesses requiring a high-performance professional service. 

The project originated from PortAventura World’s need to establish a completely new industrial laundry capable of handling high daily production volumes without interruption. To achieve this, the company opted for a comprehensive approach that combined strategic consulting, customised design, high-capacity machinery and automation, with the goal of making solid decisions from day one and ensuring an efficient start-up.

ROICA™: European Innovation and Japanese Craftsmanship at Performance Days

ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei will exhibit at Performance Days 2026 in Munich, presenting a curated selection of textile developments that highlight performance‑driven innovation and material expertise across regions. ROICA™ brings together leading European partners alongside two Japanese textile specialists, demonstrating how refined stretch performance enables diverse approaches to fabric design, construction, and application. From advanced warp‑knit–based structures and engineered developments to precision‑crafted materials, the ROICA™ booth offers a comprehensive view of how elastic functionality supports contemporary sportswear, active, and lifestyle textiles. 
 
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‘Fashioning Justice’: The Politics of Lace

Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’54 – a.k.a. RBG – was an influencer before it was even a profession, advocating for women’s equality. Her personal style, and the substance behind it, will be on display in the Human Ecology Building in an exhibit, “Fashioning Justice: Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’54 and the Power of Presence.”

One theme of the exhibit will be “The Politics of Lace,” and its ascension from accessory to a feature often worn by Ginsburg.

The exhibit – a collaboration between the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and the College of Human Ecology – will run March 16 to May 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, in the Rachel Hope Doran ’19 and Terrace Level Display Cases in the Human Ecology Building. A celebration event on April 14 will feature remarks by Ginsburg’s granddaughter, Clara Spera, an attorney at Hecker Fink LLP who has worked on her grandmother’s defining issue, reproductive rights, with the National Women’s Law Center.