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July 30, 2009

Shalag Group Announces U.S. Investment


East coast site will make 6000 tons of thermal bonded nonwovens.

DAK Raises PSF Product Prices


Asian growth increases raw material demand.

Lenzing Acquires Share in Indonesian Viscose Supplier


Move strengthens position in Indonesia and rest of Europe.

July 29, 2009

Ahlstrom Embroidery Fabrics Meet CPSIA Requirements


Wetlaid materials meet regulations for phthalates and formaldehyde.

July 23, 2009

Sandler Mourns Death of Senior Partner


C.H. Sandler passes weeks before turning 80.

Tena with Aloe Vera Launched in North America


Pads designed for moderate to frequent urine loss.

July 21, 2009

New Sellars Pads Contain 80% Cotton


Sorbent not only performs well but is better for the environment.

Wacker Polymers Americas HQ Near Complete


Allentown facility will house research, marketing, sales and business functions.

July 16, 2009

Fiberweb Board Approves Fitesa Joint Venture


Transaction will be complete by month's end.

Ahlstrom Enters Into Credit Facility


Three-year loan is for €200 million.

July 15, 2009

P&G To Make Diapers, Laundry Detergent In Pakistan


$100 million investment to start coming onstream next year.

July 12, 2009

Hills Line Added In India


Aim Filtertech adds 1.6 meter meltblown line.

July 9, 2009

DuPont Groups Business Units


Advanced Fiber, Nonwovens, Personal Protection now under one umbrella.

Schober USA Opens New Plant


10,000 square-foot facility in Fairfield, OH significantly expands plant size.

July 8, 2009

First Quality Approved for New Diaper Plant


Pennsylvania government provides incentives for million square foot site.

NatureWorks Doubles Capacity


Blair, NE site can now make 140,000 metric tons of Ingeo.

July 6, 2009

Ahlstrom To Close Two Lines In Italy


Low market demand and weak long-term profitability lead to closures.

Windex All-in-One Receives WOW Award


New product selected by attendees at third annual conference.

July 1, 2009

TenCate Sells Stake In Geofabrics Australasia


Noel P Hunt International acquires 50% interest in Australian joint venture.

Cargill Takes Full Ownership of Natureworks


Move dissolves Teijin partnership.