09.03.23
Here's your weekly recap—the most viewed news stories on our site for the week ended September 2, 2023.
VPC Group, a vertically integrated foam and fiber manufacturer, announced the acquisition of Conover, NC-based nonwovens manufacturer Fibrix. This strategic acquisition will allow VPC to better serve its customer base across all product lines. The combined strengths, capabilities, and overall footprint of the two companies, provide a positive outlook for increased market competitiveness and growth opportunities as well.
In other news, Fiberpartner has been nominated, together with FENC (Taiwan), for the RISE Innovation Award with its BicoBio staple fiber. This extraordinary fiber boasts versatility, seamlessly integrating into various nonwovens technologies for a multitude of applications. BioBased PE, derived from sugarcane, boasts a remarkable negative carbon footprint. Additionally, its pioneering additive technology, PrimaLoft Bio, enables BicoBio to biodegrade in environments where conventional plastics often persist – from landfills to ocean waters.
Here are our top 3 most viewed stories from the past week:
1. VPC Group Acquires Fibrix
2. BicoBio Fiber Nominated for RISE Innovation Award
3. Essity Links Gender Equity to Global Health and Well-Being
VPC Group, a vertically integrated foam and fiber manufacturer, announced the acquisition of Conover, NC-based nonwovens manufacturer Fibrix. This strategic acquisition will allow VPC to better serve its customer base across all product lines. The combined strengths, capabilities, and overall footprint of the two companies, provide a positive outlook for increased market competitiveness and growth opportunities as well.
In other news, Fiberpartner has been nominated, together with FENC (Taiwan), for the RISE Innovation Award with its BicoBio staple fiber. This extraordinary fiber boasts versatility, seamlessly integrating into various nonwovens technologies for a multitude of applications. BioBased PE, derived from sugarcane, boasts a remarkable negative carbon footprint. Additionally, its pioneering additive technology, PrimaLoft Bio, enables BicoBio to biodegrade in environments where conventional plastics often persist – from landfills to ocean waters.
Here are our top 3 most viewed stories from the past week:
1. VPC Group Acquires Fibrix
2. BicoBio Fiber Nominated for RISE Innovation Award
3. Essity Links Gender Equity to Global Health and Well-Being