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March 31, 2009

DFI, Lakes Pen Agreement


License covers all U.K. markets, including Ireland.

H&V Launches ViaMat


New nonwoven aramid paper targets electronic packaging uses.

March 29, 2009

P&G Vows To Go Greener


Company boosts sustainability program to meet 2012 goals.

March 26, 2009

U.S. Nonwovens Forms American Detergents


New company to enter laundry detergent market in the first quarter of 2010.

Owens Corning Introduces AdVeil Nonwoven


Pre-filled nonwoven glass veil reduces plastisol use by up to 30%.

SCA To Launch Gender-Specific Line


Tena Men and Tena Women will feature advanced design enhancements.

March 23, 2009

Fiberweb To Acquire Full Stake In Coronor JV


Composites maker to be solely owned by Fiberweb.

March 19, 2009

New Hygiene Report Released


Offers outlook for absorbent products and key raw materials.

March 18, 2009

PGI Reports 2008 Sales


Sixth consecutive year of revenue growth for company.

Ahlstrom Issues Warnings


Weakening demand continuing in 2009.

March 17, 2009

Bostik Upgrades Website


New deisgn reflects variety of markets company serves.

March 16, 2009

NatureWorks Assesses Second Location


Company looks beyond ongoing expansion at U.S. facility

March 11, 2009

INTC Moving Outside the Nonwovens Box


New track explores how other fields are coping.

DelStar Launches Biodegradable Media


DelPore meltblown media made from PLA.

Elmarco, Oerlikon Neumag Focus On Acoustics


Two companies combine forces in nanofibers.

WOW To Take Place In June


INDA’s third annual wipes conference to include innovation award.

March 10, 2009

Nonwoven Network Debuts 'Virtual' Reality


New automotive venture headed by industry veterans.

Pliant Wins FPA Awards


New package for Pampers features innovative printing technology.

China Liugui Places Order With Oerlikon Neumag


Six carding lines to make technical nonwovens in China.

March 9, 2009

Sandler Achieves Highest-Ever Sales


Growth mostly attributed to new spunlace line.

March 5, 2009

Freudenberg Opens Adsorptive Nonwovens Plant


Littleborough, UK expansion cost €2 million.

Techtextil Competition Open


Entries for two innovation awards due this month.

March 4, 2009

Winner Medical Gets European Patent


PurCotton now patented in 34 member states.

Wipes Demand Set to Grow 3.9% A Year


Market size will reach $2.3 billion.

PGI To Purchase $70 Million In Debt


Deal to be complete within next two years.

March 2, 2009

Munktell Filter To Open Office In Raleigh


Expansion is a win for WCED.

New CEO To Head Asselin-Thibeau


Johannes Haep is new CEO following retirement of Marc Brabant.

Tredegar Unveils New Elastic Laminate


Super-soft, stretchable elastic laminates will target diaper ear applications.

DAK Acquires DuPont Technology


Crystar polyester resin products now to be made by DAK.