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Viscose speciality fibers from Kelheim accepted into Material ConneXion’s library of innovative materials
Published December 14, 2012
The fibers Verdi, Danufil Deep-Dye and Microfine are on display. Read More »
Geotextile maker Agru America investing $39 million in expansion
Published December 14, 2012
Geotextiles producer Agru America Inc. is investing $39.1 million to expand operations in South Carolina. The Georgetown, SC, firm will add 40,000 square feet to its production facility there and install new production equipment. It also will add a… Read More »
P&G continues to lead U.K. diaper market
Published December 13, 2012
Brands continue to face private label challenges Read More »
Eastman microfiber technology gaining momentum
Published December 13, 2012
At its 2012 Investor Day, Eastman Chemical Company's Dr. Greg Nelson, senior vice president and chief technology officer, reviewed the company's research and development efforts and how they are aligned with the company's growth strategy… Read More »
DAK Americas raises PSF prices
Published December 12, 2012
DAK Americas’ will increase the price for all polyester staple fiber (PSF) products by $0.04 per pound effective January 1, 2013. The company says this increase is necessary due to the continued upward movement of global raw material costs.&nbs… Read More »
Domtar receives FSC certification
Published December 11, 2012
Partnership approach will provide market with more socially, environmentally and economically sustainable paper options. Read More »
Robles named VP operations at Invista
Published December 10, 2012
Has been with company since 2011. Read More »
Verdezyne enters into strategic relationship with Universal Fiber Systems
Published December 10, 2012
Verdezyne to supply bio-based adipic acid for production of nylon 6,6 fibers. Read More »
Evanite Fiber Corporation changes its name to Hollingsworth & Vose
Published December 10, 2012
Hollingsworth & Vose has changed the name of its Evanite Fiber Corporation to Hollingsworth & Vose, effective immediately. The change is in name only; employees, operations and manufacturing will not be affected. “This adjustment will… Read More »
Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler receives Bavarian Order of Merit
Published December 7, 2012
Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler, CEO of Sandler AG, was awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit by Bavarian State Premier Horst Seehofer. Bestowed as a "token of honouring and appreciative recognition for outstanding services rendered to the State of… Read More »
Nippon Shokubai restarts U.S. resin plant
Published December 7, 2012
Plant can make up to 60,000 tons of SAP per year. Read More »
Anthony Anderson elected to Avery Dennison board
Published December 7, 2012
Avery Dennison Corporation announced that its board of directors has elected Anthony Anderson a director, effective December 6, 2012. Anderson, 57, joins the Avery Dennison board after a 35-year career with Ernst & Young LLP, the global assuranc… Read More »
SCA and E.ON sign agreement on wind power joint venture
Published December 7, 2012
SCA signed a joint venture agreement with E.ON, through which E.ON will develop a number of wind power projects together with SCA. The joint venture includes the areas operated by SCA Vind up until the licence application: Hästkullen and Bj&oum… Read More »
Propex granted U.S. patent for technology used in EX3 carpet backing
Published December 6, 2012
EX3 helps reduce carbon footprint. Read More »
Lydall names executive vice president and CFO
Published December 6, 2012
Robert Julian takes over the post vacated by Erika Steiner. Read More »
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