3M Company

Hygiene machinery specialist will discuss its 'Business Made Easy' concept to visitors virtually on INDEX's dedicated platform and in-person at booth 1570

09.01.21

Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Mergers and Acquisitions

Essity Acquires Larger Stake in Colombian Hygiene Producer

Productos Familia is a leader in Latin American consumer market

09.01.21

Freudenberg

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08.31.21

Berry Global

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08.31.21

2020 A Good Year for Nonwovens, Mainly

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Karen McIntyre, Editor 08.31.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

The most-viewed news on our site in August

08.31.21

Electronics | Machinery and Equipment

Optima Develops Fuel Cell Production Lines

Company provides machine solutions for all process stages involved in manufacturing membrane electrode assembly

08.30.21

Beckmann Converting Launches New Website

New site features a leaner presentation and easier navigation

08.30.21

Wipes

Real Simple, Clorox Introduce EPA Safer Choice Certified Cleaning Product Line

Collection includes compostable wipes

08.26.21

Kimberly-Clark Announces Executive Leadership Changes

Tristram Wilkinson named president of the company's Asia Pacific consumer business

08.26.21

Filtration

Neenah Filtration Launches New Filter Media

Substrate incorporates the company's patented asymmetric saturation technology

08.26.21

Geotextile/Agrotextile

Confidence Infrastructure Invests in Two Needlepunch Geotextile Fabric Lines

Lines will cater to increasing demand of geotextiles in Bangladesh and international markets

08.26.21

Wipes

PDI Healthcare Introduces Dual Access Lid on Sani-Cloth Products

Packaging design makes disinfection easier with more efficient wipe dispensing

08.24.21

Stein Fibers Announces Promotions

Jaren Edwards named president

08.23.21

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Announces Name Change of Notes Issuer Spa Holdings 3 Oy

Business name registered as Ahlstrom-Munksjö Holding 3 Oy

08.23.21

Ping Hao Joins Superior Felt & Filtration at New Charlotte, NC, Office

Hao named technical nonwoven product manager

08.19.21

Feminine Hygiene

Always, Thrive Global Launch Period Tracker and Wellness App

By registering and engaging with the app, users can spark donations of period products

08.19.21

Wipes

Sani Professional Debuts Degreasing Multi-Surface Wipes in Softpack Format

New format reduces plastic packaging by more than 85%

08.18.21

Facilities/Capacity | Home Products | Needlepunch | North America

Precision Textiles to Open NC Manufacturing Facility

Company will double its needlepunch nonwovens production

08.17.21

Feminine Hygiene

Moons Launches Feminine Hygiene Products

Company introduces duets tampon and liner system

08.17.21

Medical | Meltblown | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

Precision ADM Acquires Canadian Meltblown Nonwovens Producer

Roswell DHT and Precision will produce 100% compostable nonwoven fabrics for use in PPE

08.16.21

Product Improvement/Innovation | Wipes

LifeSavers: Personal Care Wipes Function as an Early Warning Device

Newly developed wipes detect abnormal glucose levels in urine

Tara Olivo, associate editor 08.13.21

Suominen Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

Net sales decreased by 7%

08.13.21

Nelson Peltz to Retire from P&G’s Board

The CEO and founding partner of Trian Fund Management has been a board member since 2018

08.12.21

Filtration | Mergers and Acquisitions

Rensa Filtration Acquires Custom Filter

Custom manufactures filters for air, liquid and molecular OEM filtration applications

08.11.21

Machinery and Equipment | Shows/Events

Andritz to Exhibit Nonwovens Production Technologies at Techtextil Russia

Company will highlight air-through bonding, needlepunch, spunlace, spunbond and other technologies

08.10.21

Feminine Hygiene

Organic Period Product Startup TOP Raises $2M

Company offers 100% certified organic cotton feminine hygiene products

08.10.21

PolyQuest Announces Promotions

Ryan Nettles and Brad Willingham named senior vice presidents

08.10.21

Medical

Berry to Add Second Site In India

Investment focuses on healthcare, does not involve nonwovens

08.09.21

Filtration

H&V Selects Superior Felt & Filtration as Distributor for Trupor Membrane Media

SFF will distribute and convert Nylon grades

08.09.21

Sales Increase at Glatfelter

Airlaid benefits from volume growth, G-P acquisition

08.05.21

Chemicals/Adhesives

HB Fuller to Build Site in Cairo

Investment to support hygiene, packaging, labeling industries

08.05.21

Spunlace

Smithers Introduces Spunlace Report

Market to reach $7.8 billion

08.05.21

Eruslu Hygienic Products

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08.04.21

Nonwovens in Food Packaging

Makers of food pads and beverage filtration focus on sustainability

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 08.04.21

Machinery and Equipment

2021 Machinery & Equipment Review

A look at the latest technological developments from the major suppliers of nonwovens related machinery

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 08.04.21

Medical

Medical Nonwovens Report

Demand for PPE materials begins to normalize following a surge in 2020

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 08.04.21

Medical

Berry Adds Commercial Grade Cleanroom

Facility to make medical grade film in U.S.

08.04.21

Bostik Announces Films Investment

Multilayer line targets durable goods market

08.03.21

Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

MAG HEPA-Grade Meltblown Targets Beauty and Medical Industry

Taiwanese company produces 100 tons of nonwovens per month

08.02.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

The most-viewed news on our site in July

08.02.21

P&G Names President and CEO

Jon Moeller succeeds David Taylor

07.30.21

Facilities/Capacity | Western Europe

TFP Opens New Nonwovens Line

Line will target markets such as fuel cells and defense

07.29.21

Adult Incontinence

Drylock's U.S. Site Achieves Carbon Neutral Status

Company's Wisconsin adult inco site is honored for its green efforts

07.29.21

RISE to be Held Virtually Next Month

Research-based conference to highlight a myriad of topics

07.29.21

Mergers and Acquisitions

Weko Acquires RotaSpray

Purchase expands company's textile segment

07.26.21

Facilities/Capacity | Filtration | Western Europe

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Expands Saturating Capacity

The restart of a saturator in Turin, Italy, will support strong demand for high performance filtration media

07.26.21

Mergers and Acquisitions | Spunlace

Glatfelter to Buy Jacob Holm

Company will acquire four manufacturing facilities and six sales offices in the Americas, Europe and Asia

07.22.21

Chemicals/Adhesives | Green/Sustainability | Hygiene Film/Components

H.B. Fuller, Covestro Partner to Make Adhesives More Sustainable

New bio-based feedstock partly replaces fossil raw materials and reduces CO2 emissions

07.22.21

Wipes

Responsible Flushing Alliance Adds Board Members

Andritz and Dude Products join organization

07.21.21

Facilities/Capacity | Medical

Textilcord Begins Production of Surgical Masks in Luxembourg

Line will produce 20 million pieces per year

07.20.21

Associations | Shows/Events | Wipes

World of Wipes Draws 475 to Atlanta

Event was the first in-person conference in the nonwovens industry in 500 days

07.20.21

Wipes

Unicharm to Launch Organic Cotton Based Baby Wipe in Taiwan

Mamy Poko Premium Baby Wipes certified by Oeko-Tex and FSC Certification

07.19.21

Spunlace | Turkey

Eruslu Invests in Cotton Spunlace Production

New Truetszchler spunlace line offers increased flexibility

07.16.21

Machinery and Equipment | Meltblown | Shows/Events

Enka Tecnica to Present High-End Meltblown Components at ANEX/SINCE

Components are compatible with all globally installed lines

07.14.21

Green/Sustainability | Product Improvement/Innovation

Asahi Kasei's Bemliese Launches in North America

Sustainable nonwoven fabric sheet is made from cotton linter, tiny hair-like fibers on cotton seeds

07.14.21

Construction | Mergers and Acquisitions | Western Europe

Owens Corning Acquires Vliepa

German company specializes in the coating, printing and finishing of nonwovens, paper and film

07.14.21

Shark VacMop Features Multilayer Nonwoven Pad

All-in-one floor cleaning system competing for WOW Innovation Award

07.14.21

Machinery and Equipment | Meltblown | Shows/Events

Reifenhäuser Reicofil to Exhibit Solutions for Sustainable Nonwovens

Experts will discuss technology that can produce nonwovens from bio-based raw materials or recycled material at ANEX/SINCE

07.14.21

Chemicals/Adhesives

Nippon Shokubai Earns Biomass Certification for SAP

The use of bio-based SAP will contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions throughout the product life cycle

07.13.21

Shemesh Launches a Trio of Innovations

Tools will allow customers to diversify and cope more effectively with market demands

07.13.21

Green/Sustainability

Asahi Kasei’s Bemliese Nonwoven Earns OK Biodegradable Marine Certification

Cotton linter-based material can be used for applications such as sheet masks and hygiene products

07.12.21

Feminine Hygiene

Dollar General to Expand Healthcare Offering

Retailer to invest across several categories including feminine hygiene

07.08.21

Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Pacific Rim

Daio Paper Launches Medium Term Business Plan

Japanese hygiene specialist looks to expand its overseas businesses sharply

Karen McIntyre, editor 07.08.21

Filtration

Neenah to Close Appleton Filtration Site

Closure expected in third quarter

07.08.21

Essity Expands Partnership with United Nations Foundation

Company joining group to fight antibacterial resistance

07.08.21

Nonwovenn Names Sustainability Director

U.K. company is growing its product range, volumes

07.08.21

Nominations Open for IDEA Achievement Awards

Competition to recognize nonwovens innovation in six categories

07.08.21

Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Jofo Completes SAAF Purchase

Acquisition gives company first spunmelt operation outside of China

07.08.21

Wipes

Suominen Introduces Biolace Ultrasoft

Newest adddition to company's sustainable product portfolio

07.07.21

Associations | Shows/Events | Wipes

World of Wipes to Focus on Sustainability, Covid-19 Consumer Wipes Buying Trends

Event will be held next week in Atlanta

Tara Olivo, associate editor 07.07.21

Shows/Events

Groz-Beckert Reports Success at ITMA Asia + CITME 2021

Company welcomed nearly 3,600 visitors in-person and virtually during the trade fair

07.07.21

Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Mergers and Acquisitions

Essity Finalizes Acquisition of Australian Hygiene Company Asaleo Care

Regional unit will be named Essity AustralAsia

07.01.21

Airlaid | Facilities/Capacity | Western Europe

Magic Srl Installs Airlaid Line in Italy

Line supplied by Campen can produce several types of thermal bonded airlaid products

07.01.21

Glatfelter, Enhancing Everyday Life™...Sustainably.

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06.30.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

The most-viewed news on our site in June

06.30.21

Green/Sustainability

Freudenberg Launches Evolon Made from Post-Consumer Recycled PET

Evolon RE can be used for various applications, including high-tech wiping and technical packaging

06.29.21

Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Avgol to Add Three Lines In Russia

Multi-tier investment includes R5, meltblown and lamination lines

06.29.21

Wipes

Murphy’s Naturals Releases Mosquito Repellent Wipes

Wipes are DEET free and infused with plant-based repellents

06.28.21

Facilities/Capacity | Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

PFNonwovens Announces South African Expansion

$40 million investment will add 40 jobs, additional capacity to site

06.22.21

Machinery and Equipment | Mergers and Acquisitions

Hyperion to Buy Sinter Sud

Italy-based company manufactures cemented carbide products

06.21.21

Flame Retardance | Home Products | Legal/Regulatory

Beckmann Converting Solutions Meet New Federal Flammability Standard

Company offers fire barrier fabrics for furniture manufacturers through its Sandel International division

06.21.21

Filtration | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

Unifrax to Acquire Lydall

Combination of companies creates a global specialty materials platform in advanced filtration, EV battery systems and energy saving applications

06.21.21

ELSNER, manufacturer of automated converting machinery, helps customers keep up with demands.

As a US-based company who has grown with the times, we are uniquely positioned in the marketplace to possess a broad view on manufacturing.

Machinery and Equipment | Shows/Events

Swiss Textile Machinery Companies Report Successful ITMA Asia + CITME Exhibition

Exhibitors welcome return to in-person customer contact

06.18.21

Machinery and Equipment

Experience the Joa Difference

Company has been creating innovation, forging relationships for nearly 90 years

Chemicals/Adhesives

Bostik Expands Hot Melt Offering

Following two acquisitions company is offering pellet, powder, web and film adhesives

06.14.21

China | Facilities/Capacity | Spunlace | Wipes

Zhejiang Saintyear Orders Second Andritz Spunlace Line

Start-up scheduled for the third quarter of 2022

06.11.21

Medical

Aegle Launches N95 Mask

NIOSH certified mask uses authentication and traceability technology

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.10.21

Autefa to Present Latest Machines at ITMA Asia + CITME

Event will be held in Shanghai from June 12-16

06.10.21

Filtration | Mergers and Acquisitions

Filtration Group Acquires Molecular Products

Acquisition expands its pure air offerings in life and mission critical applications

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.09.21

Contracts/Awards | Machinery and Equipment

Montalvo Receives Exporter of the Year Award

Company honored by the Maine International Trade Center

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.09.21

Adult Incontinence

Essity Launches Tena Stylish Incontinence Underwear

Design offers protection against leaks, odor and wetness

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.07.21

Green/Sustainability

Kimberly-Clark, RWDC Partner to Design Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Plastics

K-C will use biotech innovator's PHA source material to develop products that are marine degradable

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.07.21

Facilities/Capacity | Filtration | Nanotechnology | North America

Matregenix Adds Nanofiber Production Line

New line is housed in the company's new manufacturing site in Irvine, CA

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.04.21

Jeff Sanchez Joins Mann+Hummel

Named vice president, Water & Filtration Solutions

06.04.21

Fibers

Nonwovens Go Natural

Anti-plastic directives and changing consumer tastes have opened up doors for cotton, viscose, hemp and other natural materials

Karen McIntyre, Editor 06.03.21

Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Green/Sustainability

Natural Hygiene: Innovation Continues

Brands are putting their own spin on what makes an eco-friendly product

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 06.03.21

Wipes

Household Wipes Report

Manufacturers meet demand for disinfectant wipes following an exceptional year for the category

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 06.03.21

Meltblown

NowoTex to Add Oerlikon Meltblown Line

Line to make polypropylene filter nonwovens for face masks

Karen McIntyre, editor 06.03.21

Sahil Tesfu to Join Essity’s Executive Management Team

Appointed SVP Group Function Strategy & Business Development

06.02.21

Chemicals/Adhesives | Facilities/Capacity | North America

Colquímica Adhesives Establishes First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

$12 million plant is located in Charlotte, NC

06.01.21

Chemicals/Adhesives

Gard Chemicals Offers Adhesive Cleaners and Release Agents

Products are highly effective with all grades of hot melt and cold adhesives

06.01.21

South/Central America | Spunlace | Wipes

Fitesa to Add Spunlace Line in Brazil

Andritz line will serve baby care wipes market

06.01.21

Savaré Names VP of Sales for the Americas

Jim De Felice joins the adhesives specialist

05.27.21

Freudenberg Receives LEED Certification in Taiwan

Site prioritizes waste reduction and recycling

05.27.21

Emmebi Impianti Inks Multiple Deals in Spunlace

Demand for sustainability drives natural fiber handling solutions

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.26.21

INDA Launches Updated Nonwoven Material Sampler

178-page publication contains 124 material swatches

Karen McIntyre, editor 05.25.21

Maxcess Acquires OneBox Vision

Vision inspection specialist will add to capabilities

Karen McIntyre, editor 05.21.21

Fibers

Bast Fibre Completes Series A Equity Financing

Financing will allow company to focus on the full-scale manufacturing and commercialization of natural bast fibers for nonwovens

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.20.21

Apparel | Green/Sustainability

Freudenberg Shoe Components Certified to GRS

Certification makes company an officially-confirmed supplier of sustainable shoe components

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.20.21

Mergers and Acquisitions | Wipes

Albaad Expands European Reach to Spain

Acquires Spanish wet wipes maker Optimal Care

Karen McIntyre, editor 05.19.21

Adult Incontinence | Chemicals/Adhesives | Product Improvement/Innovation

Henkel, Smartz Partner on Digital Adult Care Solutions

Companies develop digital health products enabled by printed electronics

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.18.21

Medical

Alpha Technology Group Launched Antimicrobial

Alpha Protect can be integrated into wovens and nonwovens

05.18.21

Absorbent Core | Airlaid | Facilities/Capacity | North America

Domtar to Expand Airlaid Business

Dan-Web line will be added to Jesup, GA-based EAM facility

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.17.21

Facilities/Capacity

Pratrivero is Adding Andritz Batt Former

Technology to be used in stitchbonding process

05.17.21

PFNonwovens Names New CFO

Peter Jirasek to replace Marian Rašík

Karen McIntyre, editor 05.17.21

Geotextile/Agrotextile | Mergers and Acquisitions | Western Europe

BontexGeo Acquires Geotextiles Expert

Purchase of ABG will strengthen company's position in the U.K.

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.13.21

Green/Sustainability

Avgol and Algaeing Join Forces on Sustainable Algae-Powered Technology

Companies to initially focus on body liners for AHPs, facial coverings

05.11.21

North America

Ahlstrom-Munksjö to Add Glass Fiber Tissue Line in U.S.

Investment to support domestic flooring market

Karen McIntyre, editor 05.10.21

Albarrie Invests in New Stenter Frame

Machinery brings improved quality and faster capabilities to company's production line

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.07.21

2021 Company Capabilities

Welcome to Nonwovens Industry’s 2021 Company Capabilities.

05.06.21

Facilities/Capacity | South Africa

Andritz Installs Stitchbonding Line in South Africa

Line supplied to Romatex will produce Maliwatt products used in a wide range of applications

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.06.21

Facilities/Capacity | Fibers

DAK to Shut Down Staple Fiber Operations at Cooper River Site

Company says it faced prolonged and continuing pressure from low priced imports

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.06.21

Machinery and Equipment | Needlepunch | Shows/Events | Spunlace | Thermal Bonded

DiloGroup to Showcase Range of Machinery at ITMA Asia

Machinery specialist develops production lines for any nonwoven process

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.06.21

Green/Sustainability | Machinery and Equipment

A.Celli Group Among the 2021 Sustainability Leaders

Machinery specialist honored by Il Sole 24 Ore and Statista

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.29.21

Associations | Shows/Events

Virtual Outlook Conference a Success

Over 590 key stakeholders joined the nonwoven personal care products event

04.28.21

Ontex Adds to Executive Management Committee

Peter Vanneste named chief financial officer, Vincent Crepy named chief supply chain officer

04.28.21

Suominen’s Sales Increase 5%

Company expects sales to remain strong in the future

04.28.21

Electronics

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Strikes Deal in Energy Storage Business

License with Soteria BIG will allow expansion of fiber-based materials for the lithium battery market

Karen McIntyre, editor 04.28.21

Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Mergers and Acquisitions | South/Central America

Essity to Increase Ownership in Productos Familia

Essity’s ownership in the Columbian hygiene company will amount to at least 94% after the closing of the transaction

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.26.21

Geotextile/Agrotextile | Mergers and Acquisitions | Western Europe

Geotextile Specialist Solmax to Acquire TenCate Geosynthetics

Transaction will expand company's range of products in civil engineering, road infrastructure, hydraulic and environmental works

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.26.21

Medical

Sanctuary Systems Launches Breatheze SS-KN95 Masks

Masks are made in the USA

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.26.21

K-C’s Q1 Sales Decline 5%

Personal Care segment sales up 2%

04.26.21

Spunlace | Wipes

Fibertex Nonwovens Announces European Investments

$50 million investment will focus on plants in Czech Republic, Turkey

04.23.21

FiberVisions, Avgol Partner with Polymateria

Effort will bring biotransformation to fibers, nonwovens

04.21.21

Adult Incontinence | Green/Sustainability

Because Market Debuts Premium Plus Line

New disposable underwear line will be produced in the first carbon-neutral facility within the U.S.; packaging made from sugarcane-based plastic

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.21.21

P&G’s Sales Up 5%

Company announces price increases on its Baby Care, Feminine Care and Adult Incontinence product categories

04.20.21

Green/Sustainability

Ontex Tests Industrial Scale Diaper Composting

Program to be held at Les Alchimistes' composting site near Paris

Karen McIntyre, editor 04.20.21

Facilities/Capacity | Machinery and Equipment | Needlepunch | Western Europe

Andritz to Supply Elliptical Cylinder Pre-Needler in France

Machine supplied to Amarande will process shoddy and natural fibers for the production of heavy felts

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.19.21

Green/Sustainability | Wipes

Radienz Living Introduces Sustainable Products

Company offers citric acid-based botanicals disinfecting formula and a 105mm wipes canister made with 23% less plastic

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.19.21

Facilities/Capacity | Middle East/North Africa | Wipes

Albaad to Add Natural-Based Line in Israel

Investment will make plastic free wet wipes for multiple markets

04.16.21

Feminine Hygiene

First Quality to Discontinue Tampon Operations

Site in Lock Haven, PA to be affected

Karen McIntyre, editor 04.16.21

Facilities/Capacity | Machinery and Equipment | North America

Jessup Installs New Era Coating and Laminating Line

Line successfully built in Lake Bluff, IL, facility amid pandemic

04.16.21

TMC Supplies Sevinçler with D-Namic Stacker and Bagger

Machine is a primary packaging solution for baby and adult diapers in pre-formed bags

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.15.21

Machinery and Equipment | Wipes

PCMC Redesigns Rx200 and Mako Clipper Wet Wipes Machines

New flat-pack solutions produce high-content alcohol wipes while maximizing operator safety

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.14.21

Facilities/Capacity

PFNonwovens Adding New Capabilities in Znojmo

Aperturing, embossing line will differentiate products for hygiene and medical applications

04.14.21

Russ Torres Named Group President of Kimberly-Clark North America

Torres succeeds Kim Underhill

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.14.21

Antimicrobials | India | Medical | Product Improvement/Innovation | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Tufropes Launches Inherently Antibacterial and Antimicrobial Spunbond

Chemical free Nonwoven provides over 90% effectiveness against microbial and bacterial activity

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.13.21

GR Industries

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04.12.21

Construction

Roofing & Construction Update

Nonwovens producers offer a range of innovative products to protect homes and buildings

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 04.12.21

Green/Sustainability

Sustainability Efforts Continue

Throughout the supply chain nonwovens-related companies are working on making greener products

Karen McIntyre, Editor 04.12.21

Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Spunmelt Nonwovens Surge

New lines are popping up all over the globe to help ease shortages for medical fabrics and other key applications

Karen McIntyre, Editor 04.12.21

Facilities/Capacity | Nanotechnology

NXTNano Adding Three Lines

New capacity to be operational by end of 2021

Karen McIntyre, editor 04.12.21

Diaper, Baby | Wipes

Honest Company Plans IPO

Company files to sell $100 million worth of shares

Karen McIntyre, editor 04.12.21

Adult Incontinence

Northshore Launches Megamax Briefs in New Colors

Black and tie-dye now available

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.07.21

Medical | Mergers and Acquisitions | Pacific Rim

Essity Acquires Distribution Rights to Sorbact in Australia and New Zealand

Purchase will accelerate hygiene company's growth in advanced wound care

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.06.21

Aplix Expands in France

Facility receives visit from President Macron

Karen McIntyre, editor 04.06.21

Wipes

Hospeco Launches WetWorks +Plus Pre-Saturated Surface Disinfecting Wipes

Disinfectant kills 99.9% of bacteria in 15 seconds

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.05.21

Wipes

Nice-Pak Meets Consumer Demands

Balancing sustainability and efficacy has always been the wipes maker’s strategy but today it’s more important than ever

Karen McIntyre, Editor 04.01.21

Wipes

Wipes Manufacturers Meet Demand Surge

Line investments and increased partnerships will increase output of disinfectant wipes

Karen McIntyre, Editor 04.01.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

News from U.S. Nonwovens was the most-viewed in March

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.01.21

Tenowo Appoints Managing Director

Salvatore Musso will lead sales and marketing for the company

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.01.21

Kimberly-Clark Announces Price Increases

Increases impact the company's baby and child care, adult care and Scott bathroom tissue businesses in North America

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.31.21

Airlaid | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

Glatfelter Can Proceed with Acquisition of G-P's U.S. Nonwovens Business

Antitrust regulatory process has concluded

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.30.21

Diaper, Baby

First Quality Donates Half a Million Cuties Diapers

Diaper donation helps 16,000 families during pandemic

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.30.21

Adult Incontinence

Nannocare Expands into Light Incontinence

NannoDry offers all day comfort and protection

03.29.21

China | Facilities/Capacity | Needlepunch

Chongqing Double Elephant to Install Four Needlepunch Lines

Andritz technology will create microfiber nonwovens

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.25.21

New Expandable Core Wrap from Joa

Technology accommodates rapid core absorption

Apparel

Freudenberg Performance Materials Launches Online Shop for Apparel Industry

Range of interlinings, tapes, canvas and preformed materials, linings and comfortemp thermal insulation available

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.24.21

Fibers

Stein Acquires Consolidated Fibers

Company is a leader in synthetic fibers

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.24.21

Facilities/Capacity | Spunlace | Western Europe | Wipes

Berry Global to Add Spunlace Line in Europe

Investment will increase company's European capacity by more than 300 million square meters

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.23.21

K-C Launches Tool to Gauge Water Scarcity

WaterLOUPE 2.0 helps communities analyze local risks to freshwater resources

03.22.21

Feminine Hygiene

Essity Launches Menstrual Cup

Libresse V-Cup complements the company's range of feminine care products

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.19.21

PCMC Names President of Global Operations

Stan Blakney has led the company’s U.S. business since February 2019

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.18.21

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunlace

Fibertex Nonwovens to Expand U.S. Site

Company to build spunlace line, acquire additional land in South Carolina

03.17.21

Medical | Meltblown

Mondi Starts Face Mask Production in Germany

Meltblown, mask line investments will allow company to make up to one million pieces per day

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.17.21

Medical | North America

Homtex Receives FDA Approval for Surgical Masks

Alabama-based company has the capacity to produce 700 million surgical masks and 20 million NIOSH N95 masks annually

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.16.21

Automotive and Transportation | Geotextile/Agrotextile

Puerko to Add Needlepunch Capacity Focusing on Geotextile Fabrics, Furniture

Andritz line will be located in Poland

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.15.21

Wipes

Clorox Ramps Up Wipes Output

Company expects wipes growth to continue beyond pandemic's end

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.12.21

Machinery and Equipment

Autefa, Lenzing Conduct Successful Spunlace Trials

Veocel branded cellulosic nonwoven fibers tested at Autefa's Nonwoven Competence Center in Austria

03.12.21

Automotive and Transportation | Facilities/Capacity | Filtration

Bondex Adds Needlepunch Line in SC

Investment will meet demand for filtration and other industrial applications

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.10.21

A solution for defense against infectious agents

Gowfense by Texol is the protective laminate for disposable gowns

Medical

Shawmut Launches New N95 Mask

Protex ADC offers all-day-comfort system for prolonged use

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.10.21

Medical

Hudson Valley Mask Company Launches Double Filter Face Masks

Mask design combines two-layer filtration in four layers that incorporate meltblown and spunbond fabrics

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.10.21

K-C Names Chief Strategy Officer

Paula Ramos joins company after 18 years with McKinsey

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.10.21

Medical | Mergers and Acquisitions

Vernacare Acquires Robinson Healthcare

Deal combines two healthcare, wipes companies

03.09.21

Sandra DiVito Joins NorthShore Care Supply

Named vice president, B2B Sales & Development

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.09.21

Fibers

Technical Absorbents Launches Online Shop for Superabsorbent Samples

Samples of SAF, SAF Fabrics and SAF Yarns are available

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.09.21

Kimberly-Clark Names Chief Research and Development Officer

Robert Long comes from The Coca-Cola Company

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.08.21

Face Masks in Asia

Increasing demand, fueled by pandemic and pollution concerns, lead to widespread investment

Karen Bitz-McIntyre, Editor 03.04.21

India

Supreme Nonwoven Group

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Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.04.21

Meltblown

Meltblown—Nonwovens' Golden Fleece

As demand spikes, producers embark on unprecedented rate of investment and expansion

Karen McIntyre, Editor 03.04.21

Feminine Hygiene

Adult Incontinence Products Industry Continues to Grow

New players, new product formats increase competition in the market

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 03.04.21

Wipes

Sani Professional Sanitizing and Disinfecting Products Approved by EPA

Three products receive approval for the SARS-CoV-2 efficacy claim

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.04.21

Machinery and Equipment | Medical

Autefa Solutions Offers Fully Automated Line for Protective Mask Production

HiPerMask produces masks in accordance with the EU FFP2 and FFP3 standards as well as the U.S. N95 and N98 standards

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.04.21

Chemicals/Adhesives | Medical

Piana Group to Launch Antiviral Treatment

Fiber technology can be used in face masks

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.04.21

INDA Announces New Board Members

Seven industry leaders elected to board

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.04.21

Machinery and Equipment | Product Improvement/Innovation

Joa Announces Expandable Absorbent Core Wrap Solution

New technology allows cores to be designed with higher amounts of SAP, resulting in thinner products

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.03.21

Adult Incontinence

Principle Business Enterprises Celebrates 60 Years

Manufacturer recently streamlined its selection of incontinence care products

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.03.21

Filtration | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

Mann+Hummel Invests in Pamlico Air

Move strengthens company's air filtration portfolio in North America

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.03.21

Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

Domtar Completes Sale of Personal Care Business

Unit was acquired by American Industrial Partners

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.02.21

China | Mergers and Acquisitions

Mitsui to Sell Chinese Nonwovens Business

Foshan Nanhai Beautiful Nonwoven will acquire Mitsui Chemicals Nonwovens based in Tianjin

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.02.21

Neenah to Acquire Global Release Liners

Deal expected to be complete in April

03.02.21

Wipes

U.S. Nonwovens Rebrands as Radienz Living

Name change reflects diversity of company

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.01.21

Medical

Texas Medical Technology Partners with My Protect Kit

Companies develop kits with protective masks, gloves, wipes, and sanitizing gel

02.26.21

Wipes

Forbes Ranks Rockline Among Best U.S. Employers

Wet wipes producer ranked No. 69 among the best midsized companies

02.25.21

Filtration

Fiber Bond VE3 Technology Inactivates SARS-CoV-2 in HVAC Filtration Systems

New technology was tested by Microbac Laboratories

02.24.21

Wipes

Citizens Provides $325 Million Senior Credit Facility to Nice-Pak

Credit facility will be used to refinance existing debt and enhance liquidity as the company expands production

02.24.21

Ontex Reports Lower Revenues

Sales impacted by pandemic-related shift to online sales

02.24.21

Associations | Shows/Events

EDANA Opens Registration for Outlook 2021

Virtual conference will be held April 21-23

02.19.21

Facilities/Capacity | Medical

Eastex Announces Relocation

New headquarters will accommodate accelerated growth and additional inventory

02.19.21

Medical | Meltblown

Shawmut Creates Health & Safety Business

Company also invests in meltblown to support PPE business

02.17.21

Mergers and Acquisitions | Pacific Rim

Essity to Acquire Remaining Shares of Asaleo

Transaction will facilitate growth in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific region

02.17.21

Fibertex Nonwovens Announces Price Increases

Company says higher price levels of raw materials and freight led to the increases

02.16.21

Adult Incontinence | North America

NorthShore Expands into Canada

U.S. incontinence brand now stocked by two direct-to-consumer internet retailers

02.11.21

Optima Packaging Group Names Managing Director

Dr. Stefan Koenig will join the company on March 1

02.10.21

P&G Adds to Board

B. Marc Allen is the chief strategy officer and SVP of strategy and corporate development at Boeing

02.10.21

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Reports 2020, Q4 Results

Company’s 2020 net sales fell 8%

02.10.21

Medical

Artofix's N95-Type Mask Approved by Health Canada

Company can produce close to 100,000 masks per week

02.09.21

Wipes

Papel Aralar Starts Up Flushable Wipes Line

Wipes material is completely plastic free

02.09.21

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunlace | Wipes

Berry Global to Invest $70M to Address Ongoing Wipes Shortage

New Spinlace line expected to start up in the March 2023 quarter

02.04.21

Meltblown

Wolf Starts Up Meltblown Line

Investment will supply face mask market

02.04.21

Turkey | Wipes

Lotus Teknik to Add Wetlace Line

Flushable wipes line to be installed in Turkey

02.02.21

Andy Piotter Joins PCMC

Named business development manager, Packaging Systems

02.01.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

News from Domtar was the most-viewed in January

02.01.21

Domtar President & CEO on Temporary Medical Leave

Daniel Buron, SVP and CFO, to assume John D. Williams’s authority and responsibility until he returns

01.29.21

Wipes

PDI Launches Clinical Size Wipes

New size ideal for smaller medical equipment

01.28.21

Wipes

Nice-Pak Receives EPA Approval for Disinfecting Wipes

Wet wipes producer also relaunches and expands Nice 'N Clean Brand

01.27.21

Essity’s Sales Negatively Impacted by Covid-19 Pandemic

Sales fall 5.6% in 2020

01.27.21

Machinery and Equipment

American Made Production Equipment for Mask Manufacturers

RDI Medical machines produce up to 200 masks per minute

01.26.21

Apparel | Western Europe

Freudenberg to Establish Apparel Interlining Competence Centers

Weiheim to concentrate on base material production; Sant´Omero to focus on finishing and coating

01.22.21

Eastern Europe/Russia | Spunlace | Wipes

Minet Adds Spunlace Line in Romania

Andritz line will serve numerous wipes, hygiene markets

01.22.21

Machinery and Equipment

Lemu Group Engineers Mask-Making Machine

Converting equipment can provide growth opportunities while assisting in the fight against COVID-19

01.21.21

Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Meltblown

Armbrust American Adds Meltblown Manufacturing

Manufacturer began producing surgical and N95 masks in 2020

01.21.21

Medical | Middle East/North Africa

Wemy Donates PPE to Teaching Hospital

Items to benefit healthcare workers

01.21.21

Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene

Essity Launches Reusable Underwear Product

Range includes absorbent products for bladder leakage, menstruation

01.20.21

Medical

Honeywell Delivered 225 Million Masks in December

N95 respirators and surgical masks sent to U.S. health care systems as well as federal and state governments

01.19.21

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Ontex Honored for Mask Production

Company receives distringuished citizen award in Belgium

01.18.21

“Top Polymer Enterprise is a producer tpetex® fabrics, a full range of high quality PP-based nonwoven melt-blown fabrics

Facility is located in Liyang, China

Mergers and Acquisitions

TFP Acquires PV3 Technologies

Purchase expands TFP’s portfolio of products for hydrogen technologies

01.18.21

Facilities/Capacity | Machinery and Equipment | North America

Shemesh Adds U.S. Headquarters

Green Bay site will also house demo line

01.14.21

Adult Incontinence

TZMO USA, Special Needs Group Form Partnership

SNG will sell Seni USA brand adult incontinence products

01.14.21

Filtration | Market Data

Freedonia Tracks Filtration Market

Nonwovens demand for filtration applications is expected to climb 2.7% annually

01.14.21

Wipes

Rockline Awarded for Workplace Safety

Springdale, AR, site achieves 13 million safe work hours without a lost time accident

01.14.21

Chemicals/Adhesives | Contracts/Awards

Mölnlycke Health Care Honors Savaré

Adhesive specialist receives Outstanding Supplier Award

01.14.21

Machinery and Equipment

Absolut Launches Coreless Rewinding System

WiNDR offers the ultimate in tension control

01.13.21

Adult Incontinence

Triple W Launches Next Generation Personal Bladder Sensor

Next gen product is a smaller, less expensive, and more environmentally friendly alternative to disposable diapers

01.13.21

Meltblown

Radici Adds Meltblown Line

Investment responds to Covid-19 crisis

01.11.21

Jones Names VP of Sales

Nonwovens company also hires new human resources director

01.08.21

Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

Domtar Sells Personal Care Unit

Private equity firm buys business in $920 million deal

01.08.21

Diaper, Baby

Baby Diapers: A Changing Market

New brands, new marketing efforts have changed the way manufacturers speak to parents

Karen McIntyre, Editor 01.06.21

The Private Label Market

Innovation, e-commerce push store brands to a new level

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 01.06.21

Airlaid | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

Glatfelter to Buy G-P's U.S. Operations

Deal includes large airlaid line in NC, pilot facility in TN

01.06.21

China | Medical | Middle East/North Africa | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Jofo Finalizes SAAF Acquisition

Chinese manufacturer buys 70% stake in Saudi nonwovens producer

12.30.20

Filtration | Wipes

Iris Ohyama to Expand Mask, Wipes Production

Japanese company to serve shortages felt in medical markets

12.29.20

PFNonwovens Re-Elects Board Members

Michal Smrek, Jakub Dyba have been on the board since 2018

12.23.20

Feminine Hygiene | Mergers and Acquisitions

Asaleo Care Buys Tom Organic Fem Hy Business

Australian-based merger focuses on natural care market

12.22.20

Green/Sustainability

Fibertex PC Continues to Roll Out Circular Products

Company's complete nonwovens portfolio now available as certified ISCC Plus

12.21.20

Meltblown | Wipes

Nonwovens Industry’s Top 10 Breaking News Stories of 2020

Investment, acquisition news top this year’s most widely read stories

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 12.21.20

Wipes

Glatfelter Nonwoven Substrate Earns Fine to Flush Certificate

Product used for dispersible wipes was independently tested at the Water Research Center Limited

12.18.20

Green/Sustainability

Ontex Sustainability Efforts Recognized by Carbon Disclosure Project

Hygiene manufacturer continues to improve on scores for climate action and forestry

12.18.20

China

Jofo Focuses on Expansion

A string of acquisitions, investments has transformed company into a global player

12.17.20

Jones Announces New Hires

Pranil Vora, Alex Webster and Kassey Cruz join nonwovens company

12.17.20

Facilities/Capacity | Medical

Record Mask Production from BelEmsa

Belarus-based hygiene manufacturer increases mask production to 200 million pieces per month

12.17.20

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunlace | Wipes

Jacob Holm to Expand Spunlace Capacity in Candler

Line targeting sustainable products expected to launch by December 2021

12.16.20

Diaper, Baby

Hello Bello to Begin Diaper Manufacturing in Waco

Celebrity-owned baby care brand to occupy former Domtar site

12.15.20

Goldenrod Launches New Website

New branding also includes a logo redesign and new advertising campaign

12.15.20

Green/Sustainability

Ontex Invests in Solar Energy in Spain

Company aims to be carbon neutral by 2030

12.15.20

Airlaid | Apparel | Green/Sustainability

Freudenberg, Ratti Develop Process for Re-Using Silk Textiles for Insulation

Airlaid technology produces waddings with a three-dimensional structure

12.14.20

TKBD Medical Supplies

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12.11.20

Market Data

2020: The Lost Year? Not for Nonwovens

Makers and users of nonwovens were busier than ever in the face of the Coronavirus this year

Karen McIntyre, Editor 12.11.20

Automotive and Transportation

Nonwovens in Automotives

New mobility, sustainability create more opportunities for nonwovens producers

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 12.11.20

Absorbent Core | Hygiene Film/Components

Hygiene Suppliers Go Natural

Demand for safer ingredients, transparency guide innovation in a highly competitive market

Karen McIntyre, Editor 12.11.20

Lynda Kelly Appointed Suominen's SVP, Americas

Kelly has been with the company since 2014

12.11.20

Diaper, Baby

EWG Verified Diapers Launch Nationwide

Collaboration with Healthynest offers full analysis of ingredients

12.10.20

Adult Incontinence | Feminine Hygiene

Essity Announces Proposal to Increase Ownership in Asaleo

Essity is currently the largest shareholder of the Australian hygiene company

12.10.20

Hygiene Film/Components | North America

Berry to Start Up Phase One of Films Expansion

Investment will benefit U.S. hygiene business

12.10.20

McFadden Promoted at Rush & Company

Appointed vice president of Nonwovens and Industrial Textiles

12.09.20

P&G Announces CFO Transition

Andre Schulten will take over for Jon Moeller, who will remain vice chairman and chief operating officer

12.09.20

Composite | Medical | Nanotechnology | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Filti Launches NF95 Respirator

Respirator is made with a spunbond, nonwoven and nanofiber composite media

12.09.20

Associations

INDA Remembers Ian Butler

Former director of market research & statistics dies at 78

12.08.20

Green/Sustainability | Medical

Medline Launches Healthcare Sustainability Programs

Introduces a Green Product Portfolio and a Sustainable Packaging Lab

12.07.20

Machinery and Equipment | Mergers and Acquisitions

Andritz to Buy Laroche

Deal enhances scope of supply in spunlace, wetlaid and needlepunch machinery

12.04.20

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunbond/Spunmelt

PFNonwovens Adds Second Phase to PA Expansion Plan

Company scheduled to add lines in 2021 and 2022

12.04.20

Facilities/Capacity

K-C to Invest $140 million in Corinth Nonwovens Site

New lines will develop products for absorbent products

12.03.20

Meltblown | Western Europe

Innovatec Starts Up Second Oerlikon Meltblown Line

Lines to supply face mask material locally in Germany

12.03.20

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Wipes

Nice-Pak to Construct New Facility in Mooresville, IN

$165 million investment will house manufacturing and a distribution center at a single location

12.02.20

PDI Appoints CCO

Keyne Monson named to newly created role

12.02.20

Filtration | Nanotechnology

Applied Nanoscience to Commence U.S.-based Production of NanoFense Formulation

Company awarded a PPE Manufacturing Grant to aid in the global fight against Covid-19

12.01.20

Wipes

Terraboost Donates 1 Million Disinfecting Wipes

Chicago-based manufacturer provides wipes to Meals on Wheels America

11.25.20

Western Europe

Mann+Hummel to Close U.K. Site

All manufacturing to be centered in Europe

11.24.20

Diaper, Baby | Green/Sustainability

Unicharm to Launch Recycled Diaper in 2022

Japanese company also plans to operate 10 recycling facilities by 2030

11.23.20

China | Mergers and Acquisitions

Soshio Industrial, Jofo Nonwovens Form Partnership

Deal adds contract manufacturing to Jofo's offerings

11.19.20

Medical

Medline to Ramp Up Mask Production

Level-one ear loop procedure masks to be made at Georgia site starting next year

11.19.20

Facilities/Capacity | Medical | North America

United Sewing Automation Produces U.S.-Sourced and Manufactured PPE Face Masks

Mt. Airy, NC, facility gets a visit from U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry

11.17.20

Green/Sustainability

Indorama Ventures Listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

This is the fourth consecutive year the company has been included

11.17.20

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Wipes

Nice-Pak to Invest in Arkansas Wet Wipes Plant

Line addition, upgrades will double disinfectant wipes output by late 2021

11.16.20

Green/Sustainability

Essity Included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Hygiene company qualified for the Household Products category

11.16.20

Novatis Group

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11.12.20

Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Fitesa Adding 55,000 Tons Globally

Company increasing meltblown, spunmelt output in Brazil, U.S., Europe

11.12.20

50 Years of Nonwovens

In 1970 Disposable Soft Goods started covering a new industry focused on disposable markets. Today, the magazine, now known as Nonwovens Industry, continues to

Karen McIntyre, Editor 11.12.20

Nice-Pak International CEO to Retire

Michael Staton has been with the company for 24 years

11.12.20

Apparel | China | Green/Sustainability

Texon Achieves Two Industry Accreditations

Dongguan, China, site earns SATRA Laboratory Accreditation Status and is certified to the Global Recycled Standard

11.12.20

Shows/Events | Spunlace | Wetlaid | Wipes

Truetzschler, Voith Host Good Vibes Virtual Show

Sustainable and eco-friendly nonwovens for wipes is a major theme of the event

11.10.20

Medical

HanesBrands Surgical Face Mask Receives Authorization by U.S. FDA

Proprietary mask developed in conjunction with NC State's Nonwovens Institute, UNC at Chapel Hill and UNC Health

11.10.20

Feminine Hygiene | Green/Sustainability

Planera Introduces Flushable Pads

U.K. start-up creates three-layer pad that breaks down in two steps

11.10.20

Green/Sustainability | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Fibertex PC Ships First Batch of ISCC Certified Nonwovens

Bio-based nonwovens available across company's portfolio

11.10.20

Shemesh to unveil a 200PPM Total Solution Canister Wipes Line in a $4MM Investment

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Contracts/Awards | Medical

Mölnlycke Honors SGN

Nonwovens producer receives Outstanding Supplier Award

11.09.20

Diaper, Baby | Green/Sustainability

Drylock Introduces Paper Bag Diaper Packaging

Innovation will soon be launched at EU retailers

11.05.20

Wipes

EcoWipes Launches Eco-Friendly Nonwoven

Tricell nonwoven for wipes is based on FSC-certified cellulose

11.04.20

Medical

Daddybaby Face Masks Earn Certification

Chinese diaper manufacturer pivoted to face masks early on in the pandemic

11.04.20

The results achieved by Dalian Ruiguang Nonwoven Group thanks to A.Celli IRIDIUM® flexographic print

Dalian Ruiguang Group Co., Ltd. has fixed assets for RMB1.45 billion, 16 technologically advanced nonwoven production lines...

Hygiene Film/Components | Mergers and Acquisitions

Tredegar Completes Sale of Personal Care Films Business

Business sold to affiliates of Fitesa S.A.

11.02.20

Adult Incontinence

NorthShore Launches Megamax Tab-Style Brief Color Collection

Super absorbent adult diaper available in pink, blue and white

11.02.20

Glatfelter Adds to Board

Darrel Hackett currently leads BMO Financial Group’s private wealth management business in the U.S.

11.02.20

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Extends Executive Management Team

Mikko Lankinen and Robin Guillaud appointed to team

10.28.20

Lydall Reports Healthy Demand for Specialty Filtration Products

Net sales up 0.9% in the third quarter

10.28.20

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Releases Q3 Results

Net sales fall 8%

10.28.20

Facilities/Capacity | Filtration

Hollingsworth & Vose Expands Technostat Production

Company to make electrostatically charged media in Hatzfeld, Germany

10.27.20

K-C Makes Executive Leadership Changes

Jeff Melucci named chief transformation, business development and legal officer; Gonzalo Uribe named president of Latin American consumer business

10.26.20

Feminine Hygiene

Tampliner Honored at Design Intelligence Awards

Callaly receives $30,000 prize

10.23.20

Wipes

Niki's Natural Wipes Launch in U.S.

Baby wipes are infused with antibacterial and antiviral manuka honey

10.22.20

Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Middle East/North Africa

Essity Divests Partly Owned Company in Tunisia

Company divests 49% stake in Sancella Tunisia to the other owner Sotup

10.21.20

Facilities/Capacity | India | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Avgol Expands Indian Capacity

Company plans to relocate existing spunmelt line from Israel

10.21.20

Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Meltblown | North America

Fallon, Shawmut Partner on New N95 Mask Production Facility in Massachusetts

Operation awarded $2.7 million Manufacturing Emergency Response Team (MERT) grant from Commonwealth of Massachusetts

10.21.20

Wipes

Wet Wipes Increased Prevalence in Drug Development

A number of factors including patient preference are driving the growth of wet wipes in pharma.

John Waddell, Business Development Director – Pharma, PDI Contract Manufacturing 10.20.20

Adult Incontinence

Essity Launches Tena SmartCare

Sensor technology notifies caregivers when an incontinence product needs to be changed

10.20.20

Adult Incontinence

PBE Names Andrew Stocking as President and CEO

Also announces long-time co-CEOs Carol and Chuck Stocking's transition to board of directors

10.20.20

P&G Posts Sales Growth

Organic sales up 9%

10.20.20

Wipes

Euro Wipes, Fibroline Form Partnership

Together companies will develop products that benefit from patented dry impregnation technologies

10.16.20

Dimitris Malamos Named CEO of Thrace Group

Konstantinos Halioris, current CEO, remains chairman of the board and assumes position of chief entrepreneur

10.16.20

Diaper, Baby | Green/Sustainability

Dyper Gains Investor

Eco-friendly diaper company also announces the acquisition of diaper composting service Earth Baby

10.15.20

Contract Services | Facilities/Capacity

Polykote Expands Coating Capabilities

Installs new 62” wide coating line

10.14.20

Wipes

Sani Professional Products Demonstrate Efficacy Against SARS-CoV-2

Test results for three products have been submitted to the EPA

10.14.20

Education

Sandler Supports Hof Research Center

Endowment worth €600,000 funds professorship

10.14.20

Facilities/Capacity | Middle East/North Africa | Spunbond/Spunmelt | Turkey

Gulsan Invests in Two R5 Lines

Capacity will be added in Turkey and Egypt in 2022

10.14.20

Chemicals/Adhesives

Nippon Shokubai Develops Super-Fast-Drying SAP

Offers three times better liquid retention property

10.13.20

Lee Bassett, Fi-Tech Founder, 82

Manufacturers representative firm launched in 1972

10.12.20

Ontex Announces Board Changes

Gunnar Johansson steps down after seven years

10.12.20

Omya Receives Inaugural INDEX People's Prize

Omyafiber video received most likes on INDEX's Linkedin page

10.08.20

Facilities/Capacity | Meltblown

East Africa: Months Away From First Meltblown Line

African entrepreneurs are stepping up to make their contribution to Africa’s COVID preparedness and near-sourcing strategy

Raymond Chimhandamba, Handas Consulting 10.08.20

China

Chinese Nonwovens Outlook

As hygiene products continue to evolve in sophistication and design, nonwovens manufacturers continue to invest in new technologies

Karen McIntyre, Editor 10.08.20

Wipes

Industrial & Institutional Wipes Report

Nonwovens producers prioritize production for wipes during pandemic

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 10.08.20

Berry to Add Another R5 Line in Nanhai

Asset will produce healthcare materials for the rapidly growing Southeast Asian market

10.08.20

Contracts/Awards | Shows/Events

EDANA Announces INDEX Innovation Award Winners

Companies honored across seven categories in virtual ceremony

10.07.20

Kimberly-Clark Names Chief Human Resources Officer

Sandi Karrmann will join company on Oct. 26

10.07.20

Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Wipes

CNG Expands into Nonwovens and Fibers

New category will include plant-based fibers

10.06.20

Medical | Product Improvement/Innovation

Sintx Technologies Develops Mask Fabric with Silicon Nitride

Company has successfully dispersed and embedded silicon nitride particles into nonwoven and woven fabric fibers

10.06.20

P. H. Glatfelter Announces Corporate Name Change

Parent company renamed Glatfelter Corporation; construction on new corporate HQ complete

10.02.20

Green/Sustainability

Berry's Biesheim, France, Facility Achieves ISCC Plus Certification

With certification Berry can produce nonwovens substituting a percentage part or 100% of the virgin resin with certified circular polymers

10.02.20

Carded/Carding | Meltblown

Fitesa To Acquire Fiber Dynamics

NC-based company makes meltblown, carded nonwovens

09.30.20

Wipes

Lemi Shine Disinfecting Wipes Effective Against SARS Cov-2

Bleach-free wipes earn approval from the U.S. EPA

09.30.20

Spunbond/Spunmelt

Fibertex Personal Care Announces Dual Investments

Company to add nonwovens line in Malaysia, expand printing capabilities in the U.S.

09.08.20

Adult Incontinence

Organyc Enters Light Inco Market

Natural feminine hygiene company launches cotton based pads and liners

08.27.20

Facilities/Capacity | Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

PFNonwovens Approves Two Line Investments

Company will add R5 line in U.S., meltblown asset in Czech Republic

Nonwovens Industry Staff 04.20.20

Automotive and Transportation

Geotextile/Agrotextile

Thrace to Relocate U.S. Capacity

Move significantly reduces Thrace’s presence in the U.S. geotextile fabrics market

12.05.19

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