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Lead in childrens products US
Centexbel is recognized by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission as an accredited laboratory to test for:
- Lead in Children's Metal Jewelry
CPSC-CH-E1001-08 and/or CPSC-CH-E1001-08.1 - Lead in Children's Metal Products
CPSC-CH-E1001-08 and/or CPSC-CH-E1001-08.1 - Lead in Non-Metal Children's Products
CPSC-CH-E1002-08 and/or CPSC-CH-E1002-08.1
Accreditation US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Centexbel is recognized by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission as an accredited laboratory to test for:
- Lead in Children's Metal Jewelry
CPSC-CH-E1001-08 and/or CPSC-CH-E1001-08.1 - Lead in Children's Metal Products
CPSC-CH-E1001-08 and/or CPSC-CH-E1001-08.1 - Lead in Non-Metal Children's Products
CPSC-CH-E1002-08 and/or CPSC-CH-E1002-08.1
Innovation Partnership 2011 in Quebec
The Specialty Vehicles and Transportation Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (AMETVS), CTT Group and Technopôle Defence and Security are proud to invite manufacturers to this unique event : Innovation Partnership 2011
Single Market Act
Bekaert Textiles wins Red Dot Award 2011
Smart Wrap / Bekaert Textiles NV, Waregem, Belgium
In-house design Koen Bodyn, Chief designer
OHIM and EPO agree closer cooperation
OHIM and the European Patent Office (EPO) have signed a comprehensive agreement to cooperate more closely on projects to increase the efficiency of the IP system within the EU and globally. OHIM President Antonio Campinos said the agreement would have a profound influence on how they worked with National Offices and projected the influence of the EU on intellectual property in the international arena. EPO President Benoît Battistelli said it was important for the offices to take a global look at the interests of all IP stakeholders.
Luxicool wins Techtextil Innovation Award
With Luxicool®, Luxilon Industries NV, a Belgium innovative company is once again one of the ten Techtextil Innovation Award Winners!
Luxicool® is a brand new cooling yarn developed and produced by Luxilon Industries NV of Belgium. The yarn is registered as a trade mark and patented.
The cooling efficiency is generated by a dual effect:
- excellent thermal conductivity of the polymer
SmartNets: European Project is launched
With the SmartNets project, Centexbel wants to study SME networking for the development of new products.
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Expansion coating platform
Second Thermo-dryer to expand coating and finishing platform
Centexbel has equipped its textile coating & finishing platform with a second thermo-dryer. Our research activities in the field of novel and innovative coatings demand a constant investment in excellent equipment.
Unitary patent protection
Commission proposes unitary patent protection to boost research and innovation
Under the new proposals, the cost for a European patent with unitary effect in 25 Member States would be €680, after a transitional period during which costs would still be less than €2500.
