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May 2008 

PGI First Quarter Sales Up


Sales continued to increase to record levels.

Three Shows In One Set for Atlanta in 2010


Techtextil North America partners with ATME-I and SPESA

K-C Hits New Quarterly Record


Net sales increased almost 10% to $4.8 billion, a new quarterly record.

P&G Earnings, Sales Up


Procter & Gamble has reported earnings results for the third quarter of 2008.

Buckeye Announces Quarterly Results


Yesterday Buckeye Technologies Inc., Memphis, TN, announced sales and earnings results for the January-March quarter.

Loparex Names New CEO


Michael Apperson will succeed Pentti Kallio, Loparex Group's CEO since 2005.

Fameccanica Leader Succumbs to Cancer Battle


Guido Rommelli was 59; Headed Compay Since 1995,

DAK Helps Find Environmental Organization


Climate Registry aims to measure, report GHG emissions.

Plans Underway for INTC 2008


Event to feature enhancements session.

Fiberweb Sells Brazilian Bidim


Company continues focus on core markets.


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April 2008 

New Freudenberg Range Contains PCR Materials


One square yard of Lutradur PCR contains one recycled bottle.

New GM For Suominen


Suominen Corporation has named Paul-Erik Toivo vice president and general manager of the Suominen Wipes and Nonwovens business area and member of the Corporate Executive Team.

INDA Accepting Award Nominations


The deadline for nominations is June 20, 2008.

Oerlikon Technology For PGI


Oerlikon Neumag has installed an M&J airlaid web forming

Ahlstrom Buys New Line


Ahlstrom has invested in a new carded needlepunch line from Oerlikon Neumag for its production site in Bethune, SC.

Chicago Cutting Marks Milestone


Chicago Cutting Die Company, Northbrook, IL, is marking the 85th anniversary of its founding this month.

Management Buys Out Knowlton Specialty Papers.


Company now named Knowlton Technologies

PGI Adds To Protective Apparel Offerings


Line up contains fabrics and converted garments.

First Quality, Covidien Deal Finalized


Deal propels First Quality into diaper market.

Carpet Recycling Process Wins Award


Post-consumer carpet processing technologies save oil and clears landfills.

Loparex Group to Sell Loparex Oy, Loparex Ltd and Related Businesses


Mondi Coating will purchase divisions.

PGI Appoints CFO


Bob Kocourek, who joined PGI in May 2006 as vice president, corporate finance and treasurer, has been named CFO.

Lenzing Fibers Receive Environmental Certification


Nonwovens made with Viscose, Tencel honored for biodegradability.

Avgol Reveals Fiberweb Findings


Israeli company would have to borrow $400M for purchase.

PURE, Rockline Announce Partnership


Wipes maker to aid in distribution, development.

Fitesa Expands Into North America


Brazilian company will add two lines in U.S.

Sellars Introduces Flushable Wipe


Now making its debut is the Safe-2-Flush flushable and dispersible wipe from Sellars Wipers.

Pegas Receives Research Grant


Pegas Nonwovens has won a state grant worth up to 25 million Czech crowns.

Zavod Elastik Invests In Spunlaid Line


Russian newcomer has ordered an SMS line from Oerlikon Neumag.

Parkinson Sells Winder To Indian Company


Parkinson has sold a winder to India-based Aim Filtertech.

Colbond Makes Strides In China


Company establishes local presence in Chinese market through sister company.

Conference To Take Place In India


The event, scheduled for July 14-16, 2008, is being sponsored by several leading organizations.

Companhia Providencia Dedicates Tenth Line


Hygiene leader to expand focus in medical.


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March 2008 

Ahlstrom Adds to Filtration Offerings


Disruptor PAC improves purity and taste of water.

Pantex Establishes Subsidiary In UAE


Will provide hygiene topsheet materials for Middle East, North Africa markets.

Rohm & Haas To Raise Prices


The packaging and building materials business of Rohm & Haas, Philadelphia, PA, will increase prices 6%-8% for certain products.

Study Charts Disposable Medical Applications


Nonwovens growth continues in this area.

Ahlstrom Reorganizes Corporate Team


Changes became effective today.

TTNA To Increase Show Frequency


Techtextil North America (TTNA), sponsored by Messe Frankfurt, plans to increase the frequency of its trade show.

K-C To Acquire Remaining Interest In Affiliate


K-C to purchase the remaining stake in its South African subsidiary.

PGI Reaches Highest Annual Sales


Polymer Group Inc.’s 2007 sales increased 3.7% to $1.06 billion, the highest in the company’s history.

Phoenix Celebrates Milestone


Phoenix Fabrikations marked its 40th anniversary in January.

Celanese Opens Center in Houston


Reinforces commitment to North American market.

Strateline Buys Sustainable Solutions


Transaction provides considerable synergies for both parties.

Covidien To Sell European AI Business


Unit renamed Lille Healthcare.

SCA To Focus On Hygiene Growth


New organization structure implemented, COO named.

Oerlikon Neumag Does Business With Freudenberg


Upgrade to spunlaid line, Chinese investment underway.

Unicharm Enters Floor Wipes


Market valued at ¥17 billion, dominated by Kao.

SCA Invests in Russia, Europe and Latin America


Investments focus on personal care.

K-C Launches Odor Control Media


Two-layer construction delivers particulate filtration and odor removal.

Japanese Nonwovens Stats Released


Output down 2.6% overall in 2007.

World Filter Study Available


Demand expected to reached $49 billion by 2011.

Fiberweb Announces Two Asian Joint Ventures


Roll goods producer establishes partners in China, India


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February 2008 

Ahlstrom CEO Steps Down


Board will search for new leadership.

PolyChem Building Tech Center


Efforts will focus on geo-friendly products.

Tredegar Revamps Website


tredegar.com features new, clean look

Suominen Begins Employee Negotiations


Reduction planned for flexible packaging business.

Freudenberg To Shut Two Lines In Hopkinsville


Filtration division and ViTech LP operation to remain at site.

Nordson Launches Online Services


Adhesive Systems Parts and Service Center smoooths purchasing process.

EDANA Training Courses Head to India, Again


Classes to be held in late 2008.

K-C Takes Home Visionary Award


SpaCentials home spa product recognized.

Kimberly-Clark Launches Teeth Cleaner


DentaBurst cleans, freshens on-the-go.

Q1 Sales Up At Winner Medical


Consolidated net sales were $19.3 million, an almost 22% increase.

Thrace Buys NSC Line


The line features an Excelle card and SCADA system, as well as NSC’s ProDyn technology.

Dow Acquires Intellectual Property Assets of ADC


The Dow Chemical Company has acquired the intellectual property assets of Advanced Design Concepts (ADC).

Lenzing To Supply Armed Forces


Lenzing will supply FR fibers for U.S. combat wear.

K-C To Invest In Peru


Free trade pact with U.S. makes country attractive to investment.

Landmark North American Air Filtration Industry Report Now Available from INDA


Market is estimated at $3.1 billion in 2007.

WIN Competition Underway


Wipes innovation to be honored at WOW conference.

Typar Expands Line


StormWrap offers great resistance.

Pantex Adds Perforation Line


Technology prevents superabsorbent from penetrating nonwoven.

Fibertex JV Offers Printed Nonwovens


Innowo Print offers diversification in personal care.

Fibertex Brings Compoflex to the U.S.


Innovative surface fabric ideal for wind turbine, racing and boat building.

Suominen Continues Efficiency Measures


For the last quarter of 2007, Suominen Corporation has written off a total of €8 million of the book values of its goodwill.

Ahlstrom Shows Growth In 2007


Ahlstrom has recently reported sales and earnings information for 2007.

DuPont’s Q4 Revenue Beats Expectations


DuPont reported higher-than-expected fourth-quarter income and revenue.

K-C Sees Top-Line Growth In 2007


Net sales in the fourth quarter improved 10.5% to $4.8 billion, setting a new quarterly record.

P&G Raises Outlook


Strong sales growth offset higher costs.

Propex Funding Approved


Needlepunch maker secures funds post bankruptcy filing.

First Self-Heating Personal Cleansing Wipe Launched


Donovan Industries has released the first self-heating disposable cleansing wipe.


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January 2008 

Buckeye Marks Highest Quarterly Revenue Ever


The fiber and roll goods producer had an exceptional quarter.

Thrace Linq Buys nsc Line


Needlepunch line will boost growth in U.S.

Lenko Adds Spunbond Line In Poland


Equipment features Fare technology.

Buckeye Downsizes Production in B.C.


Despite reduction, airlaid still characterized as healthy.

PGI Will Raise Prices


Measure responds to high raw material costs.

Avgol In Talks To Buy Fiberweb


Cash deal would create nonwovens giant.

Equity Firm Buys Fibermark


Nonwovens producer sold to American Securities.

Wal-Mart Exec To Speak at Vision 2008


Discussion on retailer's sustainability efforts planned.

Converters Expo Exceeds Goals


Almost 60 converters and allied businesses and more than 300 people participated.

INDA To Hold Second WOW Conference


Wipes-centric conference set for Chicago in June.

Fleissner's Watzl Retires


Rudiger Weinhardt named director of sales.

Freudenberg Expands Filtration Business


Acquires Spasciani Air Filter

EMS-Griltech Adds Spray Applicator


Investment allows company to demonstrate hotmelt spray characteristics.

Fibertex CEO Resigns


Michael Meulengracht seeks new opportunities.

Unicharm Develops Thinner Absorbent Pad


Innovation to be launched in diaper pants.

Albany International To Shutter Alabama Plant


Move responds to consolidation in U.S. and Canada

Boyd Acquires Wellington Custom Fabrics


WCF is a maker of apparel fabrics.

United Launches New Spunbond PET Technology


IsoPET combines strength and functionality

PGI Makes Appointment


Bob Kocourek names vice president and chief accounting officer.

Ahlstrom Restructuring Continues


Various actions lead to reduction of 250 employees.

Vita Plans Ft. Wayne Expansion


High capacity nonwovens line to be operational late this year.

Bahrain Nonwovens To Launch Spunbond Lines


Bahrain Nonwovens, based in Manama in the Kingdom of Bahrain, plans to build and operate new spunbond lines.