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Published June 16, 2005
Kimberly-Clark has begun formal testing of Generation 2 Radio Frequency Identification hardware. The Generation 2 hardware provides a universal solution to RFID technology on a global basis, replacing numerous and incompatible systems with one system… Read More »
Published June 16, 2005
INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Association, has expanded and upgraded its classified advertising and job mart listings available online at www.inda.org. Available free of charge for INDA members worldwide and for a nominal fee to non-membe… Read More »
Published June 16, 2005
Officials at Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) say that the First Annual Nonwovens Converting Technical Conference in Green Bay, WI, June 8-9, 2005 exceeded all expectations. "It was an overwhelming success," said David Kessenich, Glo… Read More »
Published June 14, 2005
Saurer has acquired a 100% stake in ERMAFA Kunststofftechnik Chemnitz effective retroactively from January 1. In the current year, ERMAFA Kunststofftechnik will generate sales of some EUR 6m. It will be integrated into the Saurer business unit Barmag… Read More »
Published June 14, 2005
Ahlstrom Corporation will begin commercial production on its new fine fiber nonwoven line immediately. The new line, located in Ahlstrom’s Turin, Italy plant is based on a custom melt-spinning technology that has been developed to produce mater… Read More »
Published June 14, 2005
The first U.S. website delivery of brand name diapers, wipes and formula at wholesale prices with free shipping has been opened officially after a successful five-month test period. 1800Diapers delivers many of the most popular Pampers, Huggies and L… Read More »
Published June 9, 2005
In response to competitive pressure and a general drop in orders in the film extrusion machinery business, Reifenhäuser will restructure its company to be more flexible and customer focused, officials have announced. On July 1, the German equipm… Read More »
Published June 9, 2005
Tufco Technologies will acquire additional converting equipment to support its growth in the expanding disposable, nonwovens wipes market. The company has agreed to purchase a Clipper wet wipes converter, capable of converting at a rate of up to 300… Read More »
Published June 9, 2005
Reifenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG. Maschinenfabrik has purchased of the meltblown patent and technology assets of Accurate Products Co., Hillside, NJ. The purchase includes the complete patent portfolio of Accurate as well as technical drawings, kn… Read More »
Published June 2, 2005
Swedish nonwovens marketer Scandinavian Nonwovens is establishing a subsidiary in The Netherlands to help serve the European market. Scandinavian Nonwoven BV will carry a wide range of nonwovens including spunbond, spunlaced, thermal bonded, needlepu… Read More »
Published June 2, 2005
Dienes Group, Overath, Germany, has founded Dienes France in Samoreau near Paris, France. The purpose of this company is to take care of existing customers and canvass new customers while expediting quick order handling and local presence in France,… Read More »
Published June 2, 2005
iVillage Parenting Network, a division of iVillage Inc., and Kimberly-Clark have expanded their relationship with Kimberly-Clark Corporation through a charter sponsorship of the new iVillage Childbirth Education Connection program.
Through its yea… Read More »
Published May 26, 2005
A study conducted by the U.K. Environment Agency has found little or no difference between the environmental impact of cloth and disposable diapers. A Government-commissioned life cycle assessment (LCA), published in May, shows through independent an… Read More »
Published May 26, 2005
Kleen Test Products is planning a major expansion that would result in the company adding seven new buildings and more than 700,000 square feet of space at its Port Washington, WI site, according to reports. The expansion would be complete in five to… Read More »
Published May 26, 2005
Demand for filters in the U.S. is expected to increase 4.3% a year to more than $11 billion in 2009, according to a study conducted by the Freedonia Group. Advances will be driven by ongoing sales in the aftermarket, which accounts for the vast major… Read More »
