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June 30, 2009

Avanti To Launch First North American Line


New PP spunbond line will be based in Clarksville.

JM Named Top 100 Innovator


German company recognized for its culture of innovation by Vienna University.

June 29, 2009

Union Industries To Add Spunmelt Technology


Six-beam Reicofil line to create lightweight nonwovens.

FHP Establishes Indian JV


Cleaning products companies to target emerging market.

June 26, 2009

Fiberweb, Fitesa Finalize JV


Combination of spunmelt assets creates Americas' No. 2 player.

Fiberweb Adding French Meltblown Line


Investment to serve air filtration market.

June 24, 2009

P&G Reorganizes Executive Team


Otto to retire, Hassall to succeed effective July 1.

Focke Expands Case Packaging Range


New, patent-registered HFP concept introduced in March.

June 23, 2009

Huntsman Acquires Indian Unit Of Metrochem


Baroda unit has annual sales of $49 million and 700 employees.

June 18, 2009

FTA Contributes to New Thrace Line


New needlepunch line to supply geosynthetics industry.

June 17, 2009

SCA Targets Chinese AI Market


Tena introduced in late March.

June 15, 2009

P&G Names McDonald Next CEO


Lafley to remain as full-time chairman.

June 11, 2009

EDANA Adds Board Member


Patricia Featherstone of RKW to serve on EDANA's board of governors.

Bostik Appoints Agency


Nelson Schmidt will provide branding, advertising, public relations, direct mail, research and tradeshow support.

June 10, 2009

Lenzing, Weyerhaeuser Partnership to Build Pilot Line


TencelWeb technology creates nonwovens from lyocell.

June 9, 2009

PGI To Close North Little Rock Plant


Operations to be upgraded, moved to Benson, NC

June 4, 2009

INDA Accepting Award Nominations


Award to be presented at Vision Conference in New Orleans in January.

Celanese Renovates Website


Improved navigation, upgraded content and updated literature are highlights of new site.

Lenzing Pens Technology Agreement


NOS 200 system is used to analyze fiber orientation of nonwoven webs.

Eastman Upgrades Resin Plant


Upgrades at Netherland facility to increase capacity by more than 30%.

Filter Media Consulting Closes Doors


After a half-century career in nonwovens, Bergmann retires.

WOW Award Finalists Named


Five finalists to compete during this month’s conference in Atlanta.

June 3, 2009

Loparex To Move HQ to NC


Plan will create 60 jobs in Raleigh-Durham area.

June 1, 2009

Sandler Celebrates 130th Year


German roll goods producer established in 1879 as a cotton wool factory.