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February 26, 2009

Fiberweb Reports Success


Sales, earnings rise as turnaround program starts to work.

Ahlstrom Continues Temporary Lay-Off Negotiations


Efforts set to align manufacturing with current business climate.

February 19, 2009

Huggies Expands Wipes Line


Soft Skin baby wipes won't strip moisture from baby's skin.

February 18, 2009

Freudenberg Politex Invests In New Energy


Roofing specialist starts cogeneration plant in Italy.

Winner Medical Reports Q1 Results


Chinese manufacturer enjoys strong sales growth, driven by increased orders of traditional products.

February 17, 2009

CAC Marks Anniversary


Company specializes in web handling equipment for converters.

HDK Starts Carding Line


Proprietary technology to expand company's offerings.

February 12, 2009

Buckeye Sales, Income Off Mark


Economic slowdown causes weakened demand and production downtime.

2008 A Disappointment For Suominen


Lower hygiene volumes, increased waste have negative impact.

DAK Americas To Increase Prices


Paraxylene costs drive up PSF product prices.

February 11, 2009

Elsner Celebrates 75th Anniversary


Company has evolved into converting, packaging machinery.

February 10, 2009

TTU, Enercon Partner To Advance Plasma Technology


Effort could lead to apparel-grade nonwovens or other value-add fabrics.

February 9, 2009

Ahlstrom Receives Visionary Award


Disuptor water filter media selected by conference goers.

February 5, 2009

Ahlstrom Achieves 2008 Sales Growth


Full-year sales up 2.4% despite low gross margins and weak demand in Q4.

P&G’s Sales In Line With Expectations


Final quarter of 2008 shows 3% drop in net sales.

Unicharm Looks to Russia, India For Growth


New Russian plant to be complete next year.

Techtextil Frankfurt To Include Natural Fibers Forum


Abstracts requested; due February 27.

February 4, 2009

Ahlstrom To Start Temporary Lay-offs In Mikkeli


Plant serves glass and industrial nonwovens.

February 2, 2009

PGI Strengthens Sustainability Program


Company appoints its first chief sustainability officer.

Oerlikon To Exhibit At TTNA


Modular carding technology, improved crosslapping and elliptical needling will be showcased.

BMW, Freudenberg Expand Partnership


FFT to supply micronAir filters for two more car models.

SCA Recognized for Sustainability


Company named one of the world's top 100.