05.07.23
Here's your weekly recap—the most viewed news stories on our site for the week ended May 6, 2023.
Ontex Group NV has completed the divestment of its Mexican business activities to Softys S.A. a personal hygiene company with operations across Latin America and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Empresas CMPC S.A., headquartered in Chile.
The transaction includes Ontex’s manufacturing facility in Puebla, Mexico, its branded business in Mexico as well as related exports to certain regional markets. The business employs around 1000 blue-collar employees and 350 white-collar employees. Ontex’s manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico, will remain with Ontex and will form an integral part of Ontex’s North American operations and supply chain footprint.
In other news, Birla Cellulose and Indian sanitary products manufacturer Sparkle announced a partnership to make a plastic-free feminine care pad. To achieve this, Birla crafted a range of topsheet solutions under its “Birla Purocel” brand to fit various product designs utilized by brands. Each option underwent thorough evaluation at Ginni Nonwovens’ commercial spunlace line and was tested in Birla’s specialized lab to get measured performance and ensure replicable outcomes at each brand.
Here are our top 3 most viewed stories from the past week:
1. Ontex Divests Mexican Business
2. Birla, Sparkle Collaborate on Plastic Free Menstrual Pad
3. P&G Introduces the Swiffer PowerMop
Ontex Group NV has completed the divestment of its Mexican business activities to Softys S.A. a personal hygiene company with operations across Latin America and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Empresas CMPC S.A., headquartered in Chile.
The transaction includes Ontex’s manufacturing facility in Puebla, Mexico, its branded business in Mexico as well as related exports to certain regional markets. The business employs around 1000 blue-collar employees and 350 white-collar employees. Ontex’s manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico, will remain with Ontex and will form an integral part of Ontex’s North American operations and supply chain footprint.
In other news, Birla Cellulose and Indian sanitary products manufacturer Sparkle announced a partnership to make a plastic-free feminine care pad. To achieve this, Birla crafted a range of topsheet solutions under its “Birla Purocel” brand to fit various product designs utilized by brands. Each option underwent thorough evaluation at Ginni Nonwovens’ commercial spunlace line and was tested in Birla’s specialized lab to get measured performance and ensure replicable outcomes at each brand.
Here are our top 3 most viewed stories from the past week:
1. Ontex Divests Mexican Business
2. Birla, Sparkle Collaborate on Plastic Free Menstrual Pad
3. P&G Introduces the Swiffer PowerMop