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May 27, 2010

Ahlstrom Indian Investment Complete


Facility will make medical fabrics.

May 26, 2010

Polyester Fibers and GeoHay Support Oil Containment Effort in Gulf of Mexico


GeoHay is made from recycled fibers.

Lydall Launches AntiStatic Media


Microglass series designed for hydraulic, lube oil and fuel systems.

NatureWorks Names U.S. Pacific Nonwovens Agent For Ingeo in Asia Pacific region.


U.S. Pacific Nonwovens sees potential for Ingeo in China and other countries in Asia.

May 25, 2010

NOR Shield AC Innovation An Effective Guard Against Corrosion


Volkswagen provides official certification for NOR Shield AC.

Saint-Gobain’s Northboro Facility Wins International Environmental Award


State-of-the-art design adheres to rigorous international energy efficiency standards.

May 18, 2010

Nonwovens Expert: Cotton Is Best For Gulf Oil Spill


Expert believes cotton may do a better job to absorb oil spill than synthetic booms.

Loparex Adds to Asian Capacity


Investment will double manufacturing in Gaungzhou.

May 14, 2010

P&G Being Sued Over Dry Max Claims


Company calls allegations false.

May 12, 2010

PGI One of Americas “Greenest” Companies on Green Magazine TV Earth Day Special


PGI's accomplishments include reducing carbon footprint and water consumption.

May 11, 2010

Consolidated Fibers Forms International Division


Initial focus will be Latin America.

Maxcess University Conference Week Heads to Louisville


Only 30 seats remain for web handling training event.

Lenzing Completes Indonesian Investment


Adds 60,000 tons capacity to site.

May 10, 2010

Two NSC Lines for Fibertex


Investments set for South Africa, Czech Republic

Ahlstrom To Change Operational Model


Company to function as five units effective July.

May 7, 2010

Sandler To Add Spunlace Line No. 3


Investment to come onstream early next year.

Lenzing-Biocel Acquisition Approved


Deal will add pulp to Lenzing's scope.

Pampers VP Denies Rash Claims


Says Dry Max diapers are not the cause of skin irritations.

May 6, 2010

P&G Sales Up 7%


Pampers Dry Max, Always Simply Fit are among quarter highlights.

K-C Unveils First Quarter Results


Sales rise 7.6%.

Ziegler Adds Natural Nonwovens To Portfolio


Acquisition of Quadrant Natural Fiber Composites to broaden scope in automotives.

May 4, 2010

Johns Manville Hikes Prices On Polyester Spunbond For Roofing


Price increase is due to rise in PET-Chip prices.

Ahlstrom to Consolidate, Expand Italian Wipes Business


Efforts intend to maximize efficiency in wipes.

May 3, 2010

Fibertex Levies 15% Price Increase


Industrial business hit by rising raw material prices.

Focke Acquires IP From Gevas


Acquisition of stacker/bagger product technology shows Focke's commitment to nonwovens.