Arnhem, 5 August, 2021. Teijin Aramid, the world’s leading producer of aramids, has helped engineer a new protective motor racing suit that will be worn for the first time at the Berlin Formula E ‘E-Prix’ on 14 August. The ultra-light suit harnesses the superior protective qualities of Teijinconex® neo high heat-resistant and dyeable meta-aramid that […]
Teijin Aramid: reduces Twaron® carbon footprint by 28%
Arnhem, July 7, 2021. The recently conducted Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) shows that Teijin Aramid has improved the carbon footprint of Twaron® by 28% compared to 2014. The reduction is the result of years of focus on sustainability, process improvements and the transition to 100% renewable electricity. For Teijin’s customers, this improvement means that the […]
Teijin Aramid: Helping drive Formula E to new levels
Arnhem, 27 May, 2021. Teijin Aramid, a world leader in aramid, and Formula-Eindhoven, a foundation working towards bringing a Formula E race to Eindhoven, the Netherlands, are partnering to drive innovation in motorsports. By supplying Formula-Eindhoven with its strong, lightweight, and recyclable aramid fibers. Teijin Aramid will support the team’s competitive performance and sustainability, and […]
EcoVadis Gold status renewed: Teijin Aramid remains in top 2% of sustainable manufacturers of man-made fibers
Arnhem, 23 March, 2021. Independent certifier EcoVadis has renewed Teijin Aramids Gold status in recognition of the company’s continuous high standards in environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. This is the fifth year in a row that Teijin Aramid has been awarded EcoVadis Gold status, confirming its place in the top 2% […]
XXL transport signals production expansion for Teijin Aramid and sustainable investment in the Netherlands
Emmen, February 25, 2021. This Saturday 27 February, a 600 m3 industrial tank will be moved from Hengelo via Drachten to Teijin Aramids production location in Emmen. The XXL transport is part of Teijin Aramids ongoing efforts to produce more sustainably while meeting global demand for their aramids. CEO Peter ter Horst: “Operations like this not only boost the capacity and sustainability of our production locations, they also prove that we continue to serve the global aramid market from our bases here in the Netherlands”. Meeting global demand for high-performance aramids Installing the new equipment is just the […]
Mars Perseverance Rover lands successfully thanks to Technora®
Arnhem, February 18, 2021 – After a 100-million-kilometer journey, NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover touched down safely at its final destination: Mars. Once the Perseverance Rover entered Mars’s atmosphere, a Technora®-enabled parachute slowed the 1,025-kg-spacecraft from 1,235 km/h to just 320 km/h. It did this within approximately two minutes. Mars Perseverance Rover carried the heaviest payload […]
Industry milestone: new eco-datasheet show Teijin Aramids commitment to sustainability, transparency and measurable impact.
PRESS RELEASE Arnhem, the Netherlands 16 February 2021 The Twaron® eco-datasheet provides the first overview of the environmental profile of an aramid product. The eco-datasheet gives fact-based information on the carbon footprint and recyclability of Twaron®. Paired with the company’s Customer Benefit Model, the new eco-datasheet offer detailed insight into how Twaron® acts as […]
Teijin Smart Safety website has been launched
The new website of Teijin Smart Safety has been launched. The expert team within the Teijin materials business group uses the website to introduce the company’s lineup of next-generation safety solutions for firefighters, police, emergency personnel and other first responders who frequently work under hazardous conditions. Teijin Smart Safety Lineup Active Cooling Vest (commercially available) […]
Teijin Aramid proves ability to produce high-performance fibers from green raw materials
Arnhem, November 17, 2020 — Teijin Aramid, a leading manufacturer of premium aramids and part of the Teijin Group, has announced the results of a sustainability-focused pilot program. Since 2018, the company has been working with its partners to develop high-performance aramid fibers from renewable, bio-based materials. The pilot proves that this innovative approach can […]
Teijin Aramid relocates Head Office to further enable an inspiring and sustainable workplace
Arnhem, the Netherlands, 21 September 2020 – Teijin Aramid, a world leader in aramid, announces that it will move its Head Office within Arnhem on September 21, 2020. This relocation underlines Teijin Aramid’s commitment to creating an engaging and collaborative workspace for its employees, as well as to reducing the environmental impact of its operations. […]