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February 28, 2008

Ahlstrom CEO Steps Down


Board will search for new leadership.

PolyChem Building Tech Center


Efforts will focus on geo-friendly products.

February 27, 2008

Tredegar Revamps Website


tredegar.com features new, clean look

February 26, 2008

Suominen Begins Employee Negotiations


Reduction planned for flexible packaging business.

February 25, 2008

Freudenberg To Shut Two Lines In Hopkinsville


Filtration division and ViTech LP operation to remain at site.

February 21, 2008

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.

February 20, 2008

K-C Takes Home Visionary Award


SpaCentials home spa product recognized.

Kimberly-Clark Launches Teeth Cleaner


DentaBurst cleans, freshens on-the-go.

February 19, 2008

Q1 Sales Up At Winner Medical


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

February 14, 2008

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.

February 12, 2008

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.

February 11, 2008

WIN Competition Underway


Wipes innovation to be honored at WOW conference.

Typar Expands Line


StormWrap offers great resistance.

February 7, 2008

Pantex Adds Perforation Line


Technology prevents superabsorbent from penetrating nonwoven.

February 6, 2008

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.

February 5, 2008

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.

February 4, 2008

P&G Raises Outlook


Strong sales growth offset higher costs.

Propex Funding Approved


Needlepunch maker secures funds post bankruptcy filing.

February 1, 2008

First Self-Heating Personal Cleansing Wipe Launched


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