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Sophisticated line targets hygiene.
Turin investment to be complete in late 2012.
Company will establish geosynthetics division
Line No. 1 to start production in 2012.
Expansion to raise global annual capacity to 470,000 tons.
Both certifications refer to the sustainable handling of wood and products made of wood.
H&V cites continued escalation in production costs.
Capacity will ultimately each 58,000 tons
Move curtails increasing raw material prices.
Sells plants in Groesbeck and Mexia to private equity firm
Mr. Holz replaces Uwe Wöhner.
Lenzing’s expansion includes construction of the first industrial-scale production plant.
Chisso has been selling and manufacturning nonwovens through its subsidiary.
New Cumberland County plant produces recycled PET flake from post-consumer PET bottles.
Price increases range from 6-12%.
Ahlstrom sells Wuxi plant and machinery in Bethune to Andrews Industries.
Two day workshop to be held December 27-28.
Nice-Pak transforms plant in Indiana.
H&V files suit alleging brand name infringement for Alphastar
Company also introduces XanoShear, a method for commercial nanofiber production.
Price increase goes into effect January 1, 2011.
Increase effective February 1, 2011 or as contracts allow.
Company announces 40% increase in capacity.
Jim Owens to succeed Michele Volpi as president/CEO
Investment is expected to generate 100 jobs in Clarendon County.
Plant to be named Mondi Pleasant Prairie.
Award to be presented in January.
Lines will be installed in Peru and U.S.
Polyester spunlaids for carpet, automotive and other special applications will be affected.
Avgol, FitesaFiberweb, Mitsui will add lines.
Subsidiary will initially sell polyester textured filament and flat yarn into Mexican market.
Investment adds 15,000 tons to Mitsui's capacity.
Effective December 1, 2010 PSF prices will increase $0.06 per pound.
Company breaks ground on $12 million manufacturing facility.
REM is an established producer of slitter/rewinders.
Line will be closed by end of March 2011.
Mr. Scholler served as CEO for 21 years.
Price hike is due to escalation of raw material costs.
BMF wipes will be used for wildlife rescue.
Overfalz has been designing and producing folding machines for 30 years.
Company celebrates with local dignitaries, vendors, customers and employees.
Acquisition brings together two companies committed to providing great prices.
Basofil is an advanced technology melamine fiber.
Net sales for third quarter were $83.8 million.
Net sales for third quarter total $379.1 million.
Sophisticated hybrid product brings savings to mattress manufacturers.
System is manufactured by Fiberweb Inc.
Newsweek's 2010 green rankings ranked K-C No. 76.
Entire product life cycled designed to reduce environmental impacts.
One line will be installed at Mocksville, NC.
EnGuard is an environmentally friendly material.
Revenue growth attributed to technologies and acquisitions.
Calcium carbonate, Kaolin and Mica products will see increases.
Net sales for January-September 2010 total $12 billion.
First quarter net income reached $64.4 million.
Venture in China to produce medical papers for healthcare, buildings markets.
3M's third quarter worldwide sales were $6.9 billion.
P&G's net sales reach $20.1 billion.
Net sales for July-September 2010 reach $671 million.
Sales reach $5 billion.
Transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter.
Decontamination technology was developed at Texas Tech University.
DuPont's sales reach $7 billion
July-to-October period volumes are up over same period 2009.
Company generates net sales of $61 million in third quarter.
Company receives award for third consecutive year.
German filter manufacturer expands its presence in Australia.
Business unit will divert discarded carpet and plastic from landfills and turn it into fibers.
Price increase is effective November 1, 2010.
System adds value to engineered films, wovens and nonwovens.
Polyester/celllulose cleanroom nonwoven wiper is clean and absorbent.
Underwear for men and women offers 40% more absorbency than before.
Consumers will get upgraded packaging features and new diaper design.
Award will be presented at VISION 2011
Show features special pavilions from Asia, Europe and North America.
Lenzing's Tencel fibers are sustainable.
Product provides 75% more oil absorption than Wypall X80 wipers.
Company to restart idled spunbond line by end of 2010.
Company will highlight its expertise and production lines.
Speakers tell delegates that new markets and renewed focus on customer are critical.
Investment will enable mill to increase recycled fiber in Kleenex and Scott brands.
Acquisition expected to close before end of first quarter 2011.
Investment of $40 million allocated to technical textiles research and development.
P&G unveils long-term environmental sustainability vision.
New space completes three-year expansion plans.
Phase results in 500,000 square feet for manufacturing/distribution space.
Company will showcase nonwoven production equipment.
Wet wipes converting machine for demonstration and product development activities.
Certification is accredited by NQA USA.
Line strengthens Elsner's role in the party goods market.
Plant produces transportation filtration materials.
Report includes demographics, impact of aging population and surgical procedures.
K-C Professional to donate funds to National Park Service.
Partnership will produce new health-oriented products.
Filter Media Services to bring products to market.
Production sites extended for Tencel and Lenzing Modal.
Advanced spunbond technology to focus on disposables market.
Risto Anttonen will retire by December 31, 2010.
Fábio Krzyzanowski to replace Fernando Augusto Becker.
Plant will manufacture Libero baby diapers and Tena incontinence care products.
Spunlace line is underutlized, company reports.
Family of four could save 2,000 gallons per year.
Open house to showcase packaging technologies for hygiene products.
Four trend shades will add diversity to wipes.
Product range includes mattress and pillow protectors and bed liners.
Cleanroom available for high-density weaving and advanced braiding infrastructure for polymer and wire materials.
Increased capacity will double company's polyester production.
XW series can withstand dyeing.
Deal bolsters Mattex's position in Mid-East
New diaper design does not cause irritation, agency finds.
OcoQuest adds orders for biodegradable diaper.
Large lines to serve carpeting, automotive markets.
Distinction allows Prime Label & Screen’s database entry for Rigid Lens II to be visible within Wal-Mart's sustainable packaging modeling software.
Spunbond line will continue company's focus on hygiene.
Report provides information on spunbonded polypropylene costs and capacities
Ranked among top 20% of southeast companies.
Pegas Nonwovens' revenues reach $86 million in first half of 2010.
Macon, GA site construction will begin later this year.
Kimberly-Clark earns International Supplier of the Year award.
P&G and its partners will provide clean water and products.
Six-beam spunmelt line to be ready late next year.
PGI's second quarter net sales increase to $289.7 million.
Investment will target adult incontinence market.
Nonwovens producer currently owned by Matlin Patterson.
Mid East facility would service Europe, India
Shandong Puri makes transportation filtration media.
Collaboration project Green Care Transport launched with transporters.
net sales for second quarter were up from the same period in 2009.
Net sales for Janaury-June period reach $57 billion.
Net sales for six months decreased 3% from same period a year ago.
Net sales increased 3%.
Net sales were $205 million for the fourth quarter.
Fiberweb records a 9% ncrease in revenue.
First nanofiber-based polymeric product boosts performance and safety of lithium batteries.
Clear Path Recycling will recycle up to 160 million pounds of bottles per year.
Second quarter sales reach $8.6 billion.
3M closes second quarter with increases in sales and per-share earnings.
K-C's second quarter net sales reach $4.9 billion.
Upgrade is more comfortable, quieter for more discretion.
Conway plant will receive $25 million investment.
Stefano Nanni promoted to general manager.
Copamex has presence in Mexico, Central America
Ms. Blake was director of marketing for INDA.
Bourget will run Concert business.
Diaper maker goes for reported €1.2 million
AquaSure to meet need for clean water in India.
Acclaimed program to be held in Coimbatore next month.
Product kills MRSA and C. difficile spores.
Plant converts industrial waste into biomass pellets.
Polyester supplier gains license to make Ingeo fibers.
Waynesboro line represents $65 million investment.
High-efficiency filter recognized for HVAC leadership.
Lines offer precision, flexibility and speed.
Plant recognized for eliminating chemicals in its cooling process.
HonorBibs can be personalized with photo.
Name better reflects new ownership structure.
Dailys Ltd. supplies clothing for industrial use.
WSJ reports Goldman, TPG are looking to buy diaper maker.
Acquires former Nitto plant.
Will continue to contract manufacture line for two years.
11 diaper designs to be available at Target
Andritz Perfojet finalizes sale at ITMA Asia.
Larsen Converting is a paper converting and flexographic printing company.
Award will be presented in January at Vision Consumer Products Conference
Line will produce staple fiber polyester nonwovens.
Preliminary test in Louisiana is successful at picking up oily paste.
H&V will rebuild production line at Winchcombe, UK site.
Blame raw material prices on increases.
Wipes line to feature Erko, Fleissner components.
Hygiene is top focus.
Deal Includes Hydrophilic Melt Additives
Production decreases on lower basis weights, economic challenges.
Collaboration will bring implantable textiles to medical devices.
Fibers are manufactured with PCR Polymer.
George Glatfelter II will retire as CEO in December.
Boyd Honored With DOE's Save Energy Now Award
Capital will promote and sell Typar Weather Protection System
New site to make three million wipes per day.
EcoBlend, EcoClean add to natural fibers offerings.
Three-layer system is possible solution to BP oil spill.
New facility contains two diaper lines.
Investment improves efficiency in wound care, hygiene.
Business first formed in 1979.
Facility will make medical fabrics.
GeoHay is made from recycled fibers.
Microglass series designed for hydraulic, lube oil and fuel systems.
U.S. Pacific Nonwovens sees potential for Ingeo in China and other countries in Asia.
Volkswagen provides official certification for NOR Shield AC.
State-of-the-art design adheres to rigorous international energy efficiency standards.
Expert believes cotton may do a better job to absorb oil spill than synthetic booms.
Investment will double manufacturing in Gaungzhou.
Company calls allegations false.
PGI's accomplishments include reducing carbon footprint and water consumption.
Initial focus will be Latin America.
Only 30 seats remain for web handling training event.
Adds 60,000 tons capacity to site.
Investments set for South Africa, Czech Republic
Company to function as five units effective July.
Investment to come onstream early next year.
Deal will add pulp to Lenzing's scope.
Says Dry Max diapers are not the cause of skin irritations.
Pampers Dry Max, Always Simply Fit are among quarter highlights.
Sales rise 7.6%.
Acquisition of Quadrant Natural Fiber Composites to broaden scope in automotives.
Price increase is due to rise in PET-Chip prices.
Efforts intend to maximize efficiency in wipes.
Industrial business hit by rising raw material prices.
Acquisition of stacker/bagger product technology shows Focke's commitment to nonwovens.
Purchase of Hangzhou SNT to expand geographical scope.
New fibers are made with recycled post-industrial materials.
Feminine care line includes tampons, pads and liners.
European team under new leadership.
Report focuses on disposable and durable nonwovens markets.
Raw material price increases leads to price hike.
Annual world of wipes conference slated for June in Chicago.
CESTAB to address sustainability issues.
First communities to be Atlanta and Philadelphia
Up to 8% increase blamed on rising raw material prices.
New relationship to advance packaging and handling of nonwovens.
Ten new tin styles cater house Nana liners in France.
Alternatives could include sale, merger or recapitalization.
Acquisition of Biocel extends fiber capabilities
Wypall 200 to be held in November.
Custom-made line will aid in color and additive product development.
Speedex Ac Gal machinery product line to debut at IDEA.
$65 million investment will add 41 jobs.
Partnership with Litrax combines cellulose with bamboo.
Plan will expand China site, modify Austrian facility.
Program includes closure of one site, upgrade of another in Poland.
European certification organization introduced certification in September 2009.
Website showcases Imerys' FiberLink product.
Investment expected to create 40 new jobs.
Sales from continuing operations were $882.7 million in fiscal 2009.
EDANA board of directors to meet with Turkish producers in April.
Celebrities, athletes and Liz Lange unveil high performance diaper line.
K-C sets long term objectives through 2015.
Freudenberg Politex's price hike to go into effect second quarter 2010.
More than 3100 attended ISPA Expo 2010.
Award will be presented during fourth annual World of Wipes Conference in Chicago in June.
Rug Doctor's products feature disposable cleaning wipes and a pet formula.
Hyosung will invest over $100 million in spandex production facility.
Product reduce soil erosion and help meet EPA guidelines.
Deal with Ronning complete convection drying portfolio.
New line to add 25,000 tons to site.
Plant to begin production of films for hygiene industry in fourth quarter.
K-C cited for human rights, environment and corporate governance.
Reicofil line to launch late next year.
Award recognizes technical innovation.
Complaint alleges patent infringement of three Eastman patents.
President Obama's energy efficiency program will create jobs and help families.
Texbond R and Terbond R are EPD certified.
16 products vie for five awards.
Shows company's commitment to sustainability.
Consumer survey puts SCA brand on top.
Dr. Buscher to join Oerlikon in May 2010.
Line no. 4 to add 60K tons to SPV.
Egyptian plant opening slated for 2012.
Lacell Oy to use Anpap technology.
Personal care conference set for October.
Training pants will roll out this spring.
Deal includes facilities, patents, copyrights.
Bill Wojcik named regional sales manager at Parkinson Technologies.
Line includes diapers, wipes at significant savings.
Fourth quarter net sales were $585 million.
Sells business to Braskem for $350 million.
Defencell System will help reconstruction efforts.
New systm reduces bacteria, increases water quality.
Company's employee matching program is latest effort to aid people of Haiti.
Nonwoven selected from five finalists.
Deal adds carbon-containing composite filtration media
Filtrex Asia to feature speaker sessions and exhibition
New roofing underlayment is made from a waterproof, synthetic polymer.
James Docherty appointed development executive at TAL.
K-C's sales up 8.4% to $5 billion.
Lenzing and Circle to grow the regenerated fiber business globally.
Pantex names Gianluigi Fornoni as CEO.
Research award goes to Seshadri Ramkumar
NSC will supply needlepunch line for velour carpeting.
Office will serve composite fibers business unit customers.
New COE in Asia to focus on improving spunmelt fabric performance.
Third annual Converters Expo adds additional exhibit space.
Pilot effort to begin soon; full launch scheduled for Spring.
New event to debut in Baltimore in September.
Report uses global reporting initiative framework.
Company remains focused on ultrasonic systems
Cera Ultrasonic offers many benefits.
www.leightfibers.com shows solutions for diverting waste from landfills.
Event will cover topics important to nonwovens this fall.
Hillenbrand buys company for $150 per share.
NAD’s recommendation follows P&G's challenge.
www.rightforhygiene.eu communicates benefits of disposables.
$105 million contact signed with unnamed customer.
Nordson's acquisition to grow business in Germany and Europe
Monitoring system is based on geotextiles equipped with optical fibers.
Airlaid maker sells for reported $235 million.
Shenzhen stores promote PurCotton products.
Needlepunch operation to target geotextiles, automotives
