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December 2008 

Suominen's Profits Expected to Fall


Wipes unit to lay off 40.

EPA Issues Proposed Rule on Medical Waste Incinerators


Rule could mean higher medical waste incinerator emission standards.

EDANA Hires New Marketing Manager


Abby Bailey to handle marketing and communications needs of the association.

Lydall Lauches Membrane Air Media


Technology obtained through DSM acquisition.

NTI, AGR Reach Licensing Deal


Technology boasts 20% more throughputs per commercial orifice size.

General Nonwovens Expands Into Filtration


FilterGen rolled out for first time in U.S.

Lydall Purchases DSM Solutech


Membranes expected to enhance Lydall’s offering in air and liquid filtration.

Avgol Strikes Partnership in Nanofibers


Spunmelt maker to create pilot line using Elmarco technology.

K-C To Roll Out New Depend Underwear Line


Brand's first gender-specific adult underwear to hit store shelves in March.

EBM Techniek, VMI Holland Join Forces


Separate product group, EBM Product Handling Systems, formed.

INDA Postpones Asian Conference


Interest high but economic issues prevent event.

Fibertex Names Joint CEOs


Appointments reaffirm dual management structure.

Osprey Launches New Site


Redesigned to serve visitors more efficiently.

Next Generation Counterterrorism Military Wipe Developed


Texas Tech-developed Fibertect wipe deemed best against chemical warfare agents.

Hartmann Buys U.S. AI Producer


Whitestone acquisition broadens North American scope

Ahlstrom To Unveil Embroidery Backings


New eco-friendly wetlaid product line to meet strict requirements.

Outlast Launched In Tumi Jacket


T-tech line features three jackets.

November 2008 

Equity Firm Aquires Fibers Arm of Leggett & Platt


Polyester Fibers has more than 450 employees and revenues of $100 million.

Fibertex Reorganization Plan Completed


New lines, better pricing cornerstone of efforts.

3M, Bozzetto Form Distributor Agreement


Deal covers 3M's apparel and related accounts.

K-C Media Responds to Green Building Standards


Intrepid 513H for use in two- and four-inch pleated filters.

NTI, AGR Reach Licensing Deal


AGR gains access to NTI nano meltblown technology.

Cognex Names Surface Inspection Head


Tom Nash to succeed Markku Jaaselainen as president.

BASF Cuts Back Production Worldwide


20,000 employees to be affected by the production cuts.

P&G Launches Virtual Village


Website redesigned with new look and many updated features.

Medical Study Published


First in three-part series now available.

Good Year Reported at Parkinson


Machinery supplier saw record 30% growth.

DuPont Gains Distributor in Graphics


Lair Plastics deal will expand Tyvek's scope.

China's Largest Wipes Maker Gets New Owner


Beijing Marbel bought by Toba Industries in reverse takeover.

Lenzing Sales Climb


Consolidated sales rose 10% to €1 billion.

Q3 Income Steady At Lydall


Net sales for the third quarter reached $71.1 million.

Record Sales For Glatfelter


Quarterly net sales of $339.8 million a 16.4% increase.

Suominen Wraps Up Share Repurchases


Company purchases 50,000 shares through Helsinki stock market.

Unicharm Expands Diaper Business


Buyers Australian company with 20% share of local market.

Ahlstrom Makes Changes to Management Team


Industrial nonwovens combined with glass; Advanced Nonwovens included food and medical.

PGI Reports 3Q Results


Record sales hit $301 million, up 17.5% over the prior year.

Albany International Prepares For Recession


Sales were $267 million, a 0.7% increase from the previous year.

SCA Reorganizes Management Team


Wulkan to serve as president personal care Europe.

Ahlstrom Names New CEO


Jan Lang to replace Risto Anttonen in January.

K-C Buys Remaining Stake In Andean Subsidiary


69% share increased to 100%.

October 2008 

GDM Offers After-Sales Service For SSP


Original equipment, spare parts and technical assistance covered.

P&G Hits Sales Target Range


Organic sales meet target for 25th consecutive quarter.

Profits Down For K-C


Company faces “most challenging cost hurdle” ever.

Buckeye Sets Sales Record


Revenue up 12% over 2007.

Ahlstrom Sees Strong Organic Growth


Net sales climb 1.4% to €451 million from €445 million.

Pegas Reports Q2 Results


Total revenue in the second quarter increased to €38 million.

P&G Honors Suppliers


Pegas, Fibertex among those recognized.

Tefisa Owner Buys Fiberduck


Both companies compete in industrial and technical markets.

Disposable Diaper Market To Reach $26.6 Billion by 2012


Growth to be derived through more sophisticated products.

DuPont Bolsters Safety and Protection Business


Acquisition of training program provider complements existing assets.

RadiciSpandex Launches Brand Concept


Spandex products now grouped under RadElast name.

Freudenberg To Form Independent Filter Biz


New company to be known as Freudenberg Filtration Technologies.

Nice-Pak To Build Wipes Plant In Arkansas


$40 million investment to create 300 jobs.

INDA To Host Flushability Workshop


Course to be held Nov. 5 In Michigan.

Five Finalists Named for Visionary Awards


Conference attendees to choose winner in New Orleans.

Fitesa Announces U.S. Location


Brazilian firm to build nonwovens site in Laurens County, SC

Pegas CEO Resigns


Rezac to fill post vacated by Bogdan.

Nordson Acquires Swiss Distributor


Wacher Paul to become subsidiary.

Lakeland Inks Deals In Brazil


New subsidiary gains contracts worth $1 million.

NC State Adds Treatment Center For Textiles


System uses environmentally friendly process

Cardinal To Spin Off Clinical and Medical Products


Company to hold onto surgical drapes and gowns business

September 2008 

K-Tron Introduces Activator


Prevents bridging and rat-holing of bulk materials.

New CEO at Danish Airlaid


Ronnie Andersson to take over as CEO January 1.

General Nonwovens To Exhibit At Filtrex08


Turkish roll goods specialist to be a first-time exhibitor at next week's event.

Chicopee Incorporates PGI's Spinlace Technology


Innovation extends across entire product range.

Lydall Consolidates Automotives Operations


St. Johnsbury site to close next year.

Ramkumar Awarded for Work in India


TTU Supervisor has been involved in Indian TT market for five years.

NSC Introduces Medium Capacity Line


Axcess offers same quality, at lower investment.

DAK America to Up Polyester Supply


Action responds to capacity reduction in North America.

Freudenberg To Close Staple Production in Durham


Spunlaid operation to remain at site.

PGI Targets Acoustic Market


Spunmelt fabric designed to improve sound absorption.

Pantex Adds Perforator in UAE


Company will source nonwovens for the line.

Fleissner Names GM


Zenker to head up technical management responsibilities.

American Textile Appoints Spokesperson


Well-known actress to represent allergen filtration product line.

P&G To Raise Prices In India


Whisper brand to increase 10%.

Huntsman, Hexion In Court


Case will decide whether Apollo (Hexion) must buy Huntsman.

Rockline To Close Netherlands Facility


New Boonevill site to serve North America; Europe supplied from U.K.

Vilene Eco-Interlinings Make Debut


Freudenberg introduces new products at this week’s fair.

Providencia Names U.S. Locations


Two line operation planned for Statesville, NC.

K-C, Dot Girl Team Up


new Kotex licensing agreement announced today.

Sales Up At Suominen Nonwovens


Net sales for the second quarter totaled €55.2 million, up from €51.2 million.

TECHNOplants Names U.S. Rep


Batson Group will sell TECHNOplants' complete line of nonwoven and ancillary equipment.

PGI Launches New Brand Identity


Engineered materials company unveils new logo and website.

INDA To Launch Comprehensive Nonwovens Report


Study looks at 2007-2012.

Kraton Offers New Stretch Technology


Papers to be read at INTC, Insight.

South Korean Firm Launches Hybrid Products


NTpia uses Fleissner technology to add hydroentanglement to nanowebs.

Fleissner Sells Line In India


Anjani Nonwovens to make spunlace for cotton pads, wipes.

August 2008 

WNI Clinton Plant Sold


Business purchased by Climashield president Ken Hardin and a private investor.

Milliken Acquires Western’s FR Biz


Move set to boost Milliken's position as a supplier to mattress industry.

Sibur Buys Geotextile Lines


Facilities will have an annual production of up to 10,000 tons of nonwovens.

P&G Raises Prices In China


Pampers and Whisper products to jump as much as 10%.

Dow Reichhold Announces Site Closures


Company plans to cease all business activities before the end of 2008.

DuPont Tyvek Offered In India


The company is working with India Post to create envelopes for its Speed Post services.

Ahlstrom To Downsize Plant


A maximum of seven jobs may be cut in its winded roving department.

Mondi, 3M Enter Licensing Agreement


agreement grants limited rights to 3M patented technology.

Global Spunbond Study Published


Spunbonded polypropylene manufacturing costs and capacities through 2012 covered.

Ahlstrom Names CEO


Jan Lang will take over January 1.

Buckeye Hits Sales Record


Quarterly net sales grew by 7.6% to $215.3 million.

Tredegar Announces Price Increase


Could be as high as 20%.

Weyerhaeuser Reclassifies Operations


Company sees a net loss of $96 million for the second quarter.

P&G Beats Sales Target


Net sales grow to $83.5 billion for the fiscal year.

Albint Sees Gains In Engineered Fabrics Biz


Net sales from continuing operations were $297.2 million.

PGI Donates Disposable Gowns To Olympics


6000 disposable medical supply sets were contributed.

PGI Reports Q2 Results


Sales of $290.9 million reached record levels.

P&G Adds Wood Care To Swiffer LIne


Extension includes dusting spray, duster and wood floor cleaner.

Rieter Sells Spunlace Line In Russia


Second time for Avangard.

Lydall Announces Results


Net sales for the second quarter were $88.9 million while net income was $2.9 million.

De Angelis Named Fameccanica GM


Hygiene machinery supplier names 25-year veteran leader.

Companhia Providencia to Enter U.S.


Brazilian firm announces plans for two-line operation.

July 2008 

Freudenberg Politex Receives Firestone Honor


Macon site honored for work in roofing.

Suominen Quarterly Sales Up


Sales for the second quarter totaled €55.2 million.

Ahlstrom Revises Outlook


Net sales grew by 6.7% to €465.9 million from the second quarter in 2007.

Kimberly-Clark Announces Q2 Results


For the quarter, net sales increased 11.2% to $5 billion.

Unilever Sells Off NA Laundry Business


Deal includes dryer sheet business.

NC State Opens Textile Lab


Site Funded by D.O.D.

Pliant Upgrades Canadian Operation


Film maker has other growth strategies for Canada.

Colbond To Raise Prices


Entire product range to jump 6-9% effective September 1.

Winner Medical Group Receives U.S. Patent


Covers PurCotton Spunlace, Spunlace X-Ray

Lenzing, Weyerhaeuser Partner To Make Sustainable Nonwovens


Materials combine Lenzing's lyocell, nonwovens technology from Weyerhaeuser.

Fiberweb Commercializes Second Chinese Line


The airlaid line was manufactured by Shanghai-based EPS.

P&G Test Markets Diapers With Removable Absorbent Pads


Pampers Change 'N Go available online.

Wyeth Buys ThermaCare From P&G


Heat wrap to join Wyeth's pain franchise.

ANEX+SINCE 2009 To Take Place


Event slated for May 20-22, 2009.

K-C Raises Prices In Response To Earnings Fall


Second price increase this year for Huggies, other consumer goods.

Western Nonwovens To Sell Assets To SBC


WNI has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11.

JM Raises Prices


Filter media business impacted by energy, raw material costs.

Fiberweb Continues Reorganization


Units created for consumer fabrics, airlaid.

Dow To Acquire Rohm & Haas


Deal creates largest specialty chemicals company.

Pliant, Nova Roll Form JV


Partnership to make specialty films for Russia, CIS countries.

Dow Reichold Closes Plant, Increases Prices


Measures meet market demands.

Hood Joins Pantex


Company names GM of Pantex MENA in United Arab Emirates.

Ahlstrom Increases Filter Prices


Levy amount will depend on markets and products.

Fiber Bond To Expand


nonwoven lines to fuel contract manufacturing.

Fiberweb Sales Up


Efficiency improvements and pricing actions outweighed the impact of raw material costs.

Lumite To Buy Propex Plant


Lumite is a subsidiary of Greece-based Thrace Plastics Group.

PGI Increases Prices


Raw materials up 20% since March.

JM Levies Price Increase


Spunbond and glass mat affected.

June 2008 

Fiberweb Launches Second Chinese Airlaid Line


Government officials attended a grand opening ceremony on June 20.

LG To Acquire Kolon's SAP Biz


The incorporated SAP business with LG Chemical will begin August 1.

Buhler Buys Aeroglide


Aeroglide will remain autonomous center of competence post acquisition.

Huntsman Opens New Turkish Facility


Site houses production and technical assets.

Ahlstrom Splits Nonwovens Business


Separates wipes from food, medical and industrial.

INDA/EDANA Flushability Guidelines Published


First-ever initiative launched yesterday at WOW conference in Chicago.

Huntsman Opens New Site in Turkey


Ribbon cut on new plant Tuesday in Istanbul.

Klenzpod Dispensing System Wins WOW Award


Winner announced at WOW event yesterday in Chicago.

Industry Loses Veteran


Michael Thomason passed away June 7 at age 53.

SDA Wipes Study Finds Usage Up


Cleaning survey reveals people most commonly use wipes to clean and sanitize.

Conwed Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification


Plastic netting specialist has earned ISO 9001:2000 status.

INDA Conference to Focus on Energy


Three-day program in October is designed for the nonwovens industry.



P&G UnderJams Offer All Night Protection


New nighttime pants target bedwetters.

Dow Forms Fiber Partnership


Dow Fiber Solutions and Weber&Heusser are to become partners.

Freudenberg To Increase Prices


Freudenberg Politex Group to increase sales prices of its entire product range.

Monadnock Launches Meltblown Program


Program aimed at developers seeking to transition from R+D-scale to industrial-scale manufacturing.

New CTO For Freudenberg


Thomas Reibelt joined the management board of Freudenberg Nonwovens on June 1, 2008.

DuPont Launches Tyvek Dual Coverall


The protective garment features both Tyvek and ACT fabric.

Santex Restructures


The relocation is limited to manufacturing-related departments.

NSC Supplies European Line For Ahlstrom


The new line is Ahlstrom’s first needling plant in Europe.

Ahlstrom Adds To Wallcovering Range


Mid-tier material to be available in 2009.

DS Fiber Signs Agreement


NatureWorks LLC confirms DS Fibers as latest licensee.

Dow Prices Go Up


Costs for oil, transportation expected to continue.

Ghira To Retire From Fiberweb


Aldo Ghira will resign from his position as consultant.

Cytec Announces Price Hike On Surfactants


Adjustment being implemented due to pressures on global supply chain.

FiberVisions To Raise Prices


Fiber prices will increase by 2-10% depending on geographic location and fiber type.

Study Finds Wipes May Spread Disease


The wipes killed some bacteria, but a study showed they did not get them all.

Biax, Dan-Web Launch Joint Development Agreement


New technology combines meltblowing with airforming of woodpulp fibers.

Ahlstrom Broadens Operations In Russia


Glassfiber tissue plant in Tver inaugurates today.

PGI To Close Landisville Site


Closure to occur in third quarter.

Tufco Invests In New Technology


Canister line to support growth in wipes.

H&V Announces Price Increases


How much depands on business segment and geography.

May 2008 

Cos Camelio, 67, Former INDA Technical Director


INDA post ended 40-year career in nonwovens

Concert To Add Third Line in Falkenhagen


€50 million investment to come onstream in one year.

Dow Raises Prices Up To 20%


Moves attributed to major U.S. energy crisis.

Fiberweb Continues Divestment Streak


Sells 15% Stake in SGN to fellow shareholder.

PGI Begins Mexico Plant Expansion


New Reicofil 4 line to be up and running next year.

K-C To Raise Prices


Diapers Set To Go Up 6-8% This Summer

APG Launches Reusable Wipes Dispenser


OneSystem wipes available for multisurface and glass cleaners.

DAK Levies Price Increase


Four cent bump blamed on energy, raw material costs.

Flushability Guidelines Set


INDA, EDANA to debut new standards at WOW conference.

Foss Unveils Needlepunch Machine


The state-of-the-art needlepunch line was designed and built by Erko-Trützschler.

Fiberweb Streamlines Hygiene Management


Cost-cutting efforts eliminate positions, shifts responsibilities

P&G Program To Benefit UNICEF


Salma Hayek launches Pampers One Pack = One Vaccine Program.

Pürzer To Leave Freudenberg Board


Albert Pürzer will leave the management board at month's end.

IDEA10 To Focus On Green


Environmental focus to be show's chief concern in 2010.

Lakeland Acquires Brazilian PA Maker


Terms include $13 million cash at closing.

Suominen Hit By Viscose Hikes


Results negatively impacted by soaring raw material costs.

Albany International Reports Q1 Results


Net sales from continuing operations were $273.2 million.

Ahlstrom Sees Solid Sales Growth


Sales grew by 11.9%, amounting to €466.2 million.

3M Quarterly Sales Soar


First-quarter sales of $6.5 billion are up 8.9% over last year.

Q2 Sales Up For Tufco


Quarterly sales reached $29.6 million.

Winner Medical Reports Quarterly Results


Chinese nonwovens specialist reports results for Q2.

Albany International Names New Chairman


Erland Kailbourne replaces Frank Schmeler who retired as chairman after 44 years.

Safeway Launches Baby Care Line


mom to mom line features more than 80 items

PGI Announces June Price Hike


The company will increase prices 5-7%, effective June 1.

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 announced 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.

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.

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

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.

Landmark North American Air Filtration Industry Report Now Available from INDA


Market is estimated at $3.1 billion in 2007.

K-C To Invest In Peru


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

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.

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.