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Published July 26, 2005
Fleissner is set to unveil a new concept for the spunlace nonwovens market. Fleissner Lean AquaJet is a highly efficient spunlace system with limited investment costs for sanitary, medical, hygiene and cosmetic products as well as all kinds of wet wi… Read More »
Published July 14, 2005
UPM has sold Loparex Group, a part of its converting division, to an investment company belonging to ABN AMRO Capital Group. The transaction is expected to be concluded during the third quarter of 2005. Loparex is the world's leading manufacturer of… Read More »
Published July 12, 2005
India's J K Aansell will market SCA's Tena range of incontinence products in India through an agreement with the Swedish hygiene specialist. J K Ansell, owner of the Kama Sutra brand of condoms and marketer of imported surgical gloves, will market Te… Read More »
Published July 11, 2005
In a $2 million investment, roll goods producer Western Nonwovens (WNI), Carson, CA, has initiated an expansion in the eastern U.S. to service its growing customer base using new and existing continuous filament products and new insulation roll good… Read More »
Published July 11, 2005
Clopay Plastic Products Company has purchased the remaining 40% stake in its Finotech jont venture from partner BBA Group. The $82 million cash transaction is expected to strengthen Clopay’s European business and streamline its German operation… Read More »
Published July 7, 2005
A joint venture between a Chinese company and an Egyptian firm will begin construction on a nonwoven fabric facility, worth $12.5 million in the Free Trade Zone, west of the Gulf of Suez, 130 kilometers east of Cairo. Called Egypt CTMC Nonwovens Co.… Read More »
Published July 7, 2005
Hollingsworth & Vose, East Walpole, MA, has signed a global licensing agreement with Minneapolis-based Donaldson Company, covering technology used to produce nanofiber filter media and nanofiber-containing filter elements for pleated air filters… Read More »
Published July 7, 2005
Filtration Group has introduced a new M-Series HEPA filter, marking a major advancement in HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filtration. This line of filters has redefined HEPA value, versatility and performance, according to executives, and its… Read More »
Published July 7, 2005
Hans Hendrix, a longtime employee of Kusters, passed away July 1. He was 56 years old. Mr. Hendrix joined Kusters as an apprentice 42 years ago. Having completed his training as an engine fitter, he worked first as an assembler for a good number of y… Read More »
Published July 7, 2005
Air Products Polymers will expand production capacity of Airflex vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) emulsions by 65 million wet pounds per year during the next six months through low-cost debottlenecking efforts at its two U.S. manufacturing facilities in… Read More »
Published June 30, 2005
DAK Americas will close its Polykron Fiber Manufacturing Plant in Monterrey, Mexico after 40 years in operation on July 31, 2005. The facility, which produces polyester staple fiber, currently employs approximately 150 employees. DAK Americas will co… Read More »
Published June 30, 2005
New York private equity firm Castle Harlan said its Champ affiliate in Australia sold a disposable diaper maker for around $58 million. Champ -- short for Castle Harlan Australian Mezzanine Partners—sold its Australian Pacific Paper Products op… Read More »
Published June 30, 2005
Inotis is hoping to benefit from Algeria’s status as an oil-producing nation by establishing a spunlace nonwovens line in the country. Located near Oran, the country’s second largest city, the production line features Fleissner spunlace t… Read More »
Published June 23, 2005
Building on the success of Filtrex 2004, EDANA's first-ever filtration conference and exhibition, the European nonwovens association has issued a call for papers for a second edition, Filtrex 2006. To allow more space for the exhibition part of the e… Read More »
Published June 21, 2005
In an effort to ensure its long-term viability, equipment supplier Paper Converting Machine Company, Green Bay, WI, has signed of letter of intent to be acquired by Barry-Wehmiller Companies, f St. Louis, MO. "By combining forces with Barry-Wehm… Read More »
