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. […]
Covid-19 update: Staying safe, staying connected
First and foremost, on behalf of everyone at Teijin Aramid, we hope that you and your loved ones are keeping safe and healthy during these difficult times. The past few months have certainly offered unprecedented challenges to families, communities and businesses around the globe. Indeed, with an unfortunate ‘second wave’ of Covid-19 infections taking place […]
Isabelle Damen appointed CFO Teijin Aramid
Management Team under new Teijin Aramid CEO Peter ter Horst complete Arnhem, The Netherlands, 19 August — Teijin Aramid, world leader in aramid high performance fibers, announced today the appointment of Isabelle Damen as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) per August 24th, 2020. Isabelle Damen succeeds Peter ter Horst, who was named CEO of Teijin Aramid earlier this year. Isabelle Damen has worked in finance for over 20 years and brings a wealth of international experience to […]
Teijin and Kinoshita Fishing Net Develop World’s First Fishing Net Made with UHMWPE Film
Tokyo, Japan, August 4, 2020 — Teijin Limited and Kinoshita Fishing Net Mfg. Co., Ltd. jointly announced today that they have developed the world’s first high-performance knotless fishing net made with an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) film. Kinoshita Fishing Net will begin selling MX-4 made with Teijin’s Endumax® UHMWPE film in early August and […]