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December 2004

FINDING ROOM TO BREATHE


breathability and barrier resistance are key requirements in the medical sector



THE HYGIENE MARKET FACES CHALLENGES


SAP shortages, customer demands, pricing pressures make it difficult to do business in diapers



November 2004

FEMININE HYGIENE MANUFACTURERS DIRECTORY


with new scented products hitting the shelves, femcare producers are hoping to enjoy the sweet smell of success



October 2004

AIRLAIDS REBOUND


is the overcapacity crisis over for airlaid?



NEEDLEPUNCH RECOVERY


manufacturers are finding new life for the process in specialty applications



September 2004

R&D Gains New Focus


roll goods producers must innovate to ensure continued success



The International Top 40


a look at the top companies in nonwovens



August 2004

Airlaid Grabs Hold In Food Packaging


manufacturers develop new uses for technology



Machinery & Equipment Review


increased competition hits hygiene market



July 2004

35th Annual Buyers’ Guide


This annual guide lists nearly every supplier and producer of nonwovens around the globe in one comprehensive listing. This guide is divided into six sections—machinery and equipment suppliers, raw material producers, roll goods manufacturers, contract se



June 2004

IDEA Award Winners Announced


industry honors innovation in a number of categories



May 2004

EXPO IN PRINT


companies showcase products, services



Chinese Outlook


sunrise business is expanding



April 2004

ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION MARKET


housing styles fuel nonwovens growth



BATTLE OF INDUSTRIAL WIPES


EPA needs more equitable solutions



March 2004

ADULT INCONTINENCE COVERAGE


market forecast, manufacturers directory and review of machinery companies serving the market



February 2004

Safety First, Comfort Second


protective apparel makers try new materials to boost compliance



Consumer Wipes Continue Boom


new growth opportunities eyed for future



January 2004

Not Just Diapers


producers look to new areas for growth



A Model Of Flexibility


increased competition hits hygiene market