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August 31, 2007

Fire At Freudenberg Plant


No injuries were reported and production and customer deliveries were not impacted.

August 28, 2007

K-C’s Neenah Plant To Remain Open


The company will continue to operate a portion of its Neenah Nonwovens mill.

Lydall CEO Retires


Lydall Inc. has named Dale Barnhart its new president and chief executive.

K-C Study Reveals Shop Towel Hazards


A new report has been issued by Kimberly-Clark Professional, Roswell, GA.

August 27, 2007

RKW Invests In Rieter Line


RKW-Group has invested in a SPUNjet line from Rieter.

Global Wipes Demand On The Rise


The Freedonia Group has published a report on global demand for consumer and industrial wipes.

August 24, 2007

INDA Launches India Forum Online


Online forum is dedicated to manufacturers, suppliers and converters of nonwovens fabrics in India.

Tyco, K-C Lawsuit Near End


Attorneys at a federal court hearing in Boston, MA this week said they were close to reaching a settlement.

EDANA To Offer Training Courses In India


Two nonwovens and absorbent hygiene product training courses will be held for the second time in India in December.

August 22, 2007

Dan-Web Announces New Appointment


Airlaid equipment specialist Dan-Web Forming International A/S has appointed Richard Knowlson vice president, Americas.

BASF Shutters Polymer Plant


Germany-based chemical giant BASF Corp. has closed its Portsmouth, VA production facility.

K-C Considers North Korean Plant


Kimberly-Clark, Dallas, TX, is considering opening a factory in North Korea.

August 13, 2007

PGI Adds New Line In North America


LIne will serve diaper, hygiene markets.

EDANA Releases 2006 Statistics


European market reached €5.1 billion last year.

August 10, 2007

PGI Reports Second Quarter Results


Sales reached record levels during the quarter, up 9% to $271 million over the second quarter of 2006 and up 5.7% for the first six months compared to the same period of the prior year.

August 9, 2007

Nonwovens Industry Launches New Website


The new site offers a strong visual redesign, and several important new services.

JV To Focus on Absorbent Manufacturing


Company to focus on pants style diapers.

Abrasives Yield High Margins for Fujibo-Ehime


Sales top ¥8 billion, despite low volumes.

August 7, 2007

Fiberweb Names Vice Presidents


Fiberweb Americas has named John Juric vice president of Finance, Americas and David Keough vice president of Consumer Care.

August 2, 2007

DuPont HMT To Help Allergy Sufferers


Technology being used in pillow and mattress covers.

Buckeye Sees Sales Increase In Final Quarter


Buckeye Technologies Inc. announced that it earned $15.9 million after tax in the quarter ended June 30, 2007.

August 1, 2007

Lydall Expands Capabilities


Roll goods producer Lydall, Manchester, CT, is underway with several capital improvement initiatives.

Ahlstrom To Keep Thermalbond Business Active


Lines acquired from Fiberweb in Bethune purchase.

DelStar Launches New Product


TPX DelNet provide safe and non-toxic advantages.

Monadnock Meltblown Targets Filtration


Technology combines Halar and polypropylene.