SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 28, 2026--
HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS (KRX: 298050) said that it has participated in Techtextil 2026, the world’s largest trade fair for industrial materials, held in Frankfurt, Germany, from April 21 to 24 (local time).
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The fair is designed to showcase advanced industrial materials across a variety of application areas, including automotive, defense, aerospace, and shipbuilding. Launched in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1986, it has been held biennially and grown into the world’s leading exhibition. This year’s event has drawn over 1,500 companies from 49 countries, seeking to explore new markets and expand cooperation even amid economic slowdown and rising geopolitical uncertainty. The company has joined every exhibition since 2003 to introduce its advanced materials, identify new markets, and strengthen relationships with global partners.
Hands-on Sales Diplomacy: Vice Chairman H.S. Cho Hosts ‘HS HYOSUNG Night’ event to Strengthen Global Partnerships
On the evening of April 22, the second day of Techtextil, HS HYOSUNG hosted ‘HS HYOSUNG Night’ event. It welcomed about 130 guests, including heavyweights from global companies such as Autoliv, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, and Continental, as well as Lim Sang-beom, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Germany. This networking event was organized to deepen ties with key global partners and share the future vision of HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS. Among the 1,500 participating companies, HS HYOSUNG was the only one to host a separate dinner event. During the event, Vice Chairman Cho was on the front lines of sales─listening to the voices of partner companies, discussing practical areas of cooperation, and reinforcing the company’s global network.
The event venue was turned into a ‘K-Culture Zone,’ featuring fusion Korean traditional music performances, hanbok experiences, and a variety of Korean foods, including bulgogi and gimbap. Vice Chairman Cho personally introduced the beauty and flavors of Korea to officials from partner companies, offering a differentiated brand experience.
Mr. Cho said, “The special experience of sharing the beauty of Korea through K-culture will serve as an opportunity to elevate HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS’ global partnerships to a new level.” He added, “As a sincere partner that shares not only technological capabilities but also emotional connections, we will take the lead in creating differentiated value in the global materials market.” He further remarked, “In times of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, we will steadfastly uphold HS HYOSUNG’s spirit of walking alongside global partners under the slogan ‘Creating Value Together.’”
Sang-beom Lim, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Germany, remarked, “HS HYOSUNG’s ESG management initiatives in Germany and across global markets are truly impressive,” adding, “HS HYOSUNG’s materials will serve as a meaningful solution for a sustainable future.”
HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS Unveils Blueprint for “Circular Economy” and Future Mobility Portfolio from High-Performance Super Fibers to Seat Belt Recycling Technology
At Techtextil 2026, the company showcased its full lineup of advanced fiber materials, ranging from super fibers such as carbon fiber and aramid to tire cords, airbags, seat belts, and car mats.
Led by its proprietary high-performance carbon fiber brand “TANSOME®,” the company presented practical applications in high-tech industries that require high strength materials, including drones and hydrogen high-pressure vessels. In addition, through its aramid brand “ALKEX®,” which is five times stronger than steel and can withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees Celsius, the company demonstrated its technological capabilities across a broad range of industrial materials, including defense equipment such as bulletproof vests and helmets, as well as reinforcements for 5G fiber optic cables and automotive hoses.
As a global leader in polyester tire reinforcements, the company featured recycled polyester tire cords aligned with the exhibition’s core theme “Circular Economy.” It also introduced sustainable solutions, including a “Circular Recycling System” that cuts and regenerates discarded seat belts, further solidifying its leadership in ESG management.
HS HYOSUNG Vice Chairman H.S. Cho poses for a photo with employees at the “HS HYOSUNG Night event” (Image: HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED MATERIALS)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A man accused of killing two University of South Florida students from Bangladesh will be kept in jail without bond, a judge ordered Tuesday, just days after a SWAT team descended on his parents’ house to arrest him.
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, also is prohibited from having any contact with witnesses or the victims' relatives, Hillsborough County Judge Logan Murphy ordered during a brief hearing in a Tampa courtroom.
Abugharbieh faces two counts of first-degree murder with a weapon as well as other charges, according to state court records. Abugharbieh could get the death penalty if convicted, although prosecutors haven’t yet indicated whether they would seek capital punishment.
Abugharbieh was not in the courtroom during Tuesday morning's hearing. Public defender Jennifer Spradley said Monday that her office would not comment.
Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27-year-old doctoral students from Bangladesh, were considering getting married, a relative said, before they disappeared April 16. Limon was last seen at the off-campus complex where he shared an apartment with Abugharbieh and another roommate.
Detectives used cellphone location and license plate reader data to track Abugharbieh’s car and Limon’s phone to the bridge where Limon’s body was found Friday morning. Limon had numerous stab wounds and appeared to be bound, according to a report filed by prosecutors.
Deputies continued searching for Bristy. On Sunday, the sheriff’s office announced a body had been found in a waterway near the bridge. The body had not been identified, the sheriff’s office said.
The medical examiner's office said Tuesday that autopsy reports for the body were pending.
When detectives questioned Abugharbieh and the other roommate several days after the couple went missing, investigators noticed Abugharbieh's pinky finger was bandaged, but he denied any involvement with Limon’s disappearance, according to the prosecution's pretrial detention report.
When an apartment manager gave them access to the apartment, and to Limon's locked bedroom, the third roommate told detectives Abugharbieh had used a cart overnight on April 16 to move cardboard boxes from his room to the trash compactor. That's where detectives found Limon’s wallet and campus ID badge, credit card, eyeglasses and clothes that appeared to have blood on them.
Returning with a search warrant, detectives found blood residue leading from the kitchen to Abugharbieh’s bedroom, and more blood that soaked his bedroom carpet. In Limon’s bedroom, they found Bristy’s campus ID and credit cards.
Days before they went missing, Abugharbieh had asked Open AI's ChatGPT what would happen if a human body was put in a garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster, according to a report filed by prosecutors over the weekend. ChatGPT responded that Abugharbieh’s question sounded dangerous, according to the report.
An investigation the office of Florida’s attorney general launched last week over whether ChatGPT offered advice to the suspect accused of killing two people last year at Florida State University will be expanded to include the killings of the USF students, state Attorney General James Uthmeier said Monday on social media.
Open AI spokesperson Drew Pusateri said Tuesday that the company was looking into the reports on Abugharbieh and would support law enforcement in any way with their investigation.
“This is a terrible crime, and our thoughts are with everyone affected," Pusateri said in an email.
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Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office join an investigation inside the Lake Forest subdivision of Tampa, Fla., on Friday, April 24, 2026, where authorities said a man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home, in connection to the search for two missing University of South Florida graduate students. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office join an investigation inside the Lake Forest subdivision of Tampa, Fla., on Friday, April 24, 2026, where authorities said a man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home, in connection to the search for two missing University of South Florida graduate students. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office join an investigation inside the Lake Forest subdivision of Tampa, Fla., on Friday, April 24, 2026, where authorities said a man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home, in connection to the search for two missing University of South Florida graduate students. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Members of the media document detectives and deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office as they investigate inside the Lake Forest subdivision of Tampa, Fla., on Friday, April 24, 2026, where authorities said a man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home, in connection to the search for two missing University of South Florida graduate students. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
