The automotive industry spans across a wide range of sectors, from component sourcing to parts production and assembly, and each of these has its own distinct set of challenges.  Automotive workers are exposed to abundant hazardous elements from dangerous machinery, equipment, and harmful chemicals to handling sharp or abrasive materials. These workers are exposed to […]

Metal fabrication refers to the process of creating metal structures using various techniques such as cutting, bending, assembling and welding. It is an engineering process used to create parts and structures that may either be the final product or components of a larger assembly. This industry is a highly skilled area that requires a high […]

Abrasion is the wearing, grinding or rubbing away of a material caused by friction. Abrasion resistance is related to toughness and most people would assume the military and industrial sectors as main fabric applications. There are other applications which require abrasion-resistant fabrics, used as durable layers to extend a product’s shelf life as wear and […]

The construction sector plays an important role in the economic development of countries, currently representing about 13% of global GDP and is expected to increase to 14.7% by 2030. In Europe, it’s estimated that 14.8 million people are employed in the building and construction sector.  While it brings huge contributions to the economy, it is […]