North America Report

INDA’s director of market research and statistics discusses the state of the nonwovens industry in North America.

• Five Myths to Flush Down the Toilet

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• Berk Wiper—Big Company Selection; Small Company Service

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• INDA Announces a New Premier Absorbent Hygiene and Personal Care Event: INSIGHT + VISION

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• Make Way For Sheet Masks

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• Four Companies Compete For Rise Award

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• Spunmelt Investment Continues

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• Nonwovens in Automotives

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• Wipes Play a Key Role in Food Service Cleanup

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• “WOW”ing the Wipes Industry

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• Up Close with National Wiper Alliance

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• Domtar Consolidates Operations at Plymouth Mill

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• RadiciGroup Performance Plastics to Buy Invista

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• California Governer Says No To Tampon Tax Repeal

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• Evonik Reduces SAP Output

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• Autoneum Expands in Mexico

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• Domtar Buys Adult Incontinence Distributor

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• Owen Corning Opens Glass Nonwovens Plant in North Carolina

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• Fitesa Expands Scope of U.S. Investment

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• New Fiber Producer Established in Alabama

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• Darlington Development Plans Restart of SC Polyester Facility

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• To Flush or Not to Flush

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• Industrial Wipers: The Wait Seems to Be Over

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• Growing with Girl Power

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• Ban the Bag? Nonwovens can help.

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• The Toilet is Not a Trash Can

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• Lydall Execs Discuss Texel Acquisition

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• A Baby Diaper for the Modern Parent

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• Feminine Hygiene Alternative Developed

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• Berry Plastics Restructures Post Avintiv Acquisition

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• IDEA Award Nominations Sought

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• Berry Plastics Ups Profile Through Avintiv Acquisition

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• Glatfelter Responds To Challenges in Nonwovens Business

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• Sweet Deal

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• K-C Diaper Sales Soar in Emerging Markets

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• Boot-Drying Technology Aids in Foot Health for Marines

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• Static and Stable Feminine Hygiene Pad with Releasable Attachment

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• Absorbent Article Having a Pair of Rear Side Flaps

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• Absorbent Article:

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Made in the PRC

Jezzi offers his thoughts on Chinese exports to the US.

• Filtration 2014

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• FDA Issues Guidance Document on Gowns Used in Healthcare Settings

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• Export/Import Data Indicate Healthy Markets for U.S. Nonwovens

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• NIOSH Calls for Innovation in Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers

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• FTC Ruling, Potential Bans, and Litigation All Pose Serious Industry Challenges for Flushable Wipes

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• EPA Proposes Stricter Ozone Standards

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• Industrial Wiper Rule Implementation; Upholstered Furniture Flammability Standard; Miscellaneous Tar

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• Update on the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill

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• California Releases Draft Work Plan Under Safer Consumer Products Regulations

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• Supreme Court Upholds Health Reform

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• Russia PNTR Legislation Introduced

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• Finally: A New Airlaid Line is Coming to the U.S.

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• Polyester Fibers

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• Carroll Converting: Gaining an Edge in the Wipes Market

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• One Good Vendor

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• Wiping Solutions: Cascades Tissue Group - IFC Disposables

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Hygienix Conference Draws More Than 600 Attendees

INDA's premiere Hygienix conference combines the successes of the former Vision and Insight conferences.

• WOW award competition highlights innovation in wipes market

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