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April 30, 2009

K-C Unveils First Quarter Results


1Q net sales decreased approximately 7% to $4.5 billion.

INDA Offering Wipes Study


Report includes sales of wipes by major retailers and distributors in North America.

Fiberweb, Fitesa Discussing North American JV


Deal would create second largest spunbond maker in region.

Disease Spread Increases Need for Better Barriers


Monadnock Nonwovens offers surgical face masks in varying grades.

Suominen Sees Drop In Q1 Sales


Sales volumes hit by decline in customer stock levels and consumer demand.

April 29, 2009

Ahlstrom To Initiate Restructuring


Review of underperforming units to save €50 million.

April 22, 2009

DuPont Adds Wide-Format Tyvek


Vivia coating ideal for UV-cure inkjet and screen printing.

IDEA Space Filling Quickly


Expo set for April 27-29, 2010.

K-C Expands Protective Offering


Acquisition of Jackson Safety brings weath of strengths.

Fameccania Opens Brazilian Subsidiary


Official opening held March 11

Unicharm Grows Business In ASEAN Region


Demand for disposables rises.

April 14, 2009

GDM Symposium Looks At North Africa


Disposable hygiene market spotlighted.

April 13, 2009

HDIS Buys Best Buy Healthcare


Merger expands bladder control offerings.

K-C Offers New Huggies Line


Pure & Natural diapers include natural, organic materials.

April 8, 2009

K-C Introduces Scott Naturals


Green line contains flushable wipe.

April 7, 2009

TTU Unveils Nonwovens Lab


Facility will create products for military, civilians.

April 6, 2009

SCA Liner Designed for the Hip


Libresse liner geared toward hipster, boxer wearers.

Fiberweb Strikes Landscape Deal


DeWitt to convert, sell Typar fabrics.

Nonwovens Study Published


Growth forecast to climb 6.9% per year.

April 2, 2009

Kraton Polymers Receives Award


Innovative SBC technology recognized by Frost & Sullivan.