Converted Products

World of Wipes Attendees

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06.14.22

Hygiene Film/Components

Poligof Expands Breathables Films Business for Hygiene

Company will add blown extrusion, flexographic press capabilities in Italy

09.22.21

Nonwoven Network to Install Ultrasonic Tea Packaging Machine

Machine can package 100 bags per minute

09.21.21

Wipes

GPMI Expands Disinfectant Wipes Production

Manufacturer opens new site in Arizona

09.20.21

Glatfelter Announces Price Increases

Prices for all Composite Fibers products to go up by 12%

09.17.21

Chemicals/Adhesives

H.B. Fuller to Focus on Sustainability at INDEX20

Adhesives specialist will discuss how its next generation technologies and solutions can reduce the overall ecological footprint

09.17.21

Shows/Events | Wipes

Shemesh Automation to Exhibit at INDEX20

Major announcement to follow presentation

09.16.21

Adult Incontinence

Parentgiving Expands Dry Direct Incontinence Product Line

Products are manufactured by Santex in Italy

09.15.21

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Acquires Precision Manufacturer

GLE Precision specializes in high-precision small parts, extreme surface finishes and tolerances

09.10.21

Green/Sustainability

Berry Global Joins Polypropylene Recycling Coalition

Alliance aims to increase recycling access for polypropylene

09.10.21

Optimizing Nonwovens Converting

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09.10.21

Precision Textiles Launches New Website

Enhancements include manufacturing capabilities, expanded product details and easier site navigation

09.09.21

Shows/Events

Techtextil North America Held Successfully in Raleigh

Technical textiles and nonwovens event saw strong attendance

09.09.21

Green/Sustainability | Wipes

Clorox Sets 2030 Science-Based Targets for Reducing Greenhouse Gases

Wipes maker commits to achieving net zero emissions by 2050

09.09.21

INDA Announces RISE® Award Finalists

Potential winners include protective fabric, respirator, formaldehyde-free binder

09.07.21

Avgol

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09.03.21

Lydall Inc.

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09.02.21

Glatfelter

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09.02.21

DuPont

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09.02.21

Fitesa

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09.02.21

Kimberly-Clark

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09.02.21

Wipes

Scott 24 Maintains Surface Sanitation for 24 Hours

K-C Professional enters the surface care wet wipes market with an award-winning product

Karen McIntyre, Editor 09.01.21

Wipes

Wipes Makers Ditch Plastics

Legislative demands and changing consumer preferences have created a need for alternative raw materials in many wipes markets

Karen McIntyre, Editor 09.01.21

Machinery and Equipment

Maxcess Europe Expands Rotary Die Repair Services

Company opens sales office in Brasov, Romania

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

Wipes

Jacob Holm Completes Nonwovens Investment

Line upgrade in Candler, NC wraps up on schedule

08.31.21

Adult Incontinence

Ontex Launches Subscription-Based Incontinence Products Brand

A Lovely Day aims to diminish the taboo of incontinence

08.31.21

Home Products

Ease Products Introduces Laundry Detergent Sheets

Nonwoven sheet made of regenerative plant fiber

08.30.21

Wipes

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

Collection includes compostable wipes

08.26.21

Filtration

Neenah Filtration Launches New Filter Media

Substrate incorporates the company's patented asymmetric saturation technology

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

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

Green/Sustainability

Improving the Sustainability of Nonwoven Products in a Cost-Effective Way

Interest in greener alternatives is widespread around the globe

Rahul Bansal, Birla Cellulose 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

Legal/Regulatory | Medical

U.S. Senate Passage of Infrastructure Bill Guarantees Long-Term Contracts for Domestic PPE

NCTO worked with congressional allies to include a version of the Make PPE in America Act

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

Legal/Regulatory | Wipes

Wipes Labeling Act Signed in Illinois

Bipartisan law that requires proper labeling on non-flushable wipes will go into effect on July 1, 2022

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

Sales Increase at Glatfelter

Airlaid benefits from volume growth, G-P acquisition

08.05.21

Meltblown

NIRI Adds Meltspinning Line to Research Facility

FET line expands pilot capabilties

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

Maxcess Expands Roll Products

Expands RotoRepel Rx across Componex and Webex products

08.03.21

Apparel

Freudenberg Offers Workwear Range

Range includes highly efficient interlinings, tapes and thermal insulation materials for workwear and protective clothing

08.03.21

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

North America | Western Europe

EDANA, INDA Launch Industry Standards

Nonwovens standard procedures offer harmonized language for the U.S. and Europe

08.02.21

Facilities/Capacity | Western Europe

TFP Opens New Nonwovens Line

Line will target markets such as fuel cells and defense

07.29.21

Lydall Reports Strong Q2 Results

Net sales up 51.7% from the second quarter of 2020

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

Mergers and Acquisitions

Weko Acquires RotaSpray

Purchase expands company's textile segment

07.26.21

Kimberly-Clark Announces Q2 Results

Personal Care sales grow 13%

07.23.21

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

Machinery and Equipment

Maxcess Launches RotoMetrics RD300 NW D2 Solid Rotary Die

Tool specifically engineered for nonwoven applications including diapers, feminine care, wipes and medical/PPE materials

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

Essity Reports Strong Second Quarter Results

Organic nets sales up 9.5%

07.19.21

Spunlace | Turkey

Eruslu Invests in Cotton Spunlace Production

New Truetszchler spunlace line offers increased flexibility

07.16.21

Wipes

Banana Products Offers Aktive Disinfecting Wipes

Wipes are being used to disinfect surfaces in schools

07.15.21

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

Lenzing Skin Fibers WOW Innovation Award Finalist

Fibers feature patented translucency technology

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

Education | Feminine Hygiene

BAHP Launches Menstrual Product Ingredient Glossary

Association develops educational tool for consumers

07.13.21

Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Hygiene Film/Components | Machinery and Equipment

Drum Unloader Systems

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Price Hanna Offers Study

Report covers spunbond, spunmelt and meltblown technologies

07.12.21

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

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

Wipes

Suominen Introduces Biolace Ultrasoft

Newest adddition to company's sustainable product portfolio

07.07.21

Legal/Regulatory | Wipes

Oregon to Require Do Not Flush Labeling on Wipes

House Bill 2344 requires wipes manufacturers to clearly label wipes that are not intended for disposal in the toilet

07.07.21

Wipes

WOW Conference Expected to Attract 400 Attendees

50 companies will exhibit products and services during two evening receptions

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

Wipes

Innovation Award To Be Presented at WOW

Companies to vie for honor at Atlanta conference in July

07.06.21

Cotton Incorporated

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07.06.21

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

Chemicals/Adhesives

Bostik Launches Sustainability and CSR Program ‘Responsibly for Hygiene’

Adhesives specialist aims to help hygiene producers expand their CSR and sustainability knowledge through webinars, podcasts, content and product launches

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

Gojo Launches Purell Surface Wipes

Wipes don't require gloves, handwashing or rinsing after use

06.25.21

Market Data

Smithers Releases Report on Nonwovens Supply Chain Disruptions

Study examines how Covid-19 has impacted the industry worldwide

06.23.21

Feminine Hygiene

SMI Hub, Callaly Partner to Discover Recyclable Materials for Fem Hy Products

Collaboration to use surplus materials for shellfish industries

06.23.21

Adult Incontinence | Mergers and Acquisitions

Santex Expands into U.S.

Acquires e-commerce retailer Parentgiving, Inc.

06.22.21

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

Valco Melton Offers New Solution for Applying Perfumes

Drops as small as 1mg per product can be applied

06.22.21

Machinery and Equipment | Mergers and Acquisitions

Hyperion to Buy Sinter Sud

Italy-based company manufactures cemented carbide products

06.21.21

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

Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Machinery and Equipment

Perfume spraying vs. perfume drop dispensing: A new technical development that will bring important savings and efficiency to your disposal product lines.

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Adult Incontinence

InControl Diapers Launches Super-Absorbent Underwear

Women's incontinence underwear features rapid absorption, large capacity of up to 3100ml

06.17.21

Green/Sustainability | Medical

Fraunhofer, Sabic and P&G Partner on Closed-Loop Recycling Project

Pilot project aimed to demonstrate the feasibility of closed-loop recycling of single-use facemasks

06.17.21

Home Products

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Launches FibRoc Ceiling

High-performance materials offer sound reduction and fire resistance

06.17.21

Precision Textiles Launches Line of Mattress Covers

IQFit Glass Free are made with FR cellulosic fibers

06.14.21

Chemicals/Adhesives

Bostik Expands Hot Melt Offering

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

06.14.21

Associations | Shows/Events

EDANA Hosts Successful International Nonwovens Symposium

Nearly 200 industry professionals joined the virtual event

06.14.21

Valco Melton releases the Alpha nozzle, that guarantees clean and uniform spray patterns for diapers and feminine hygiene products.

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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

Machinery and Equipment | Meltblown | North America | Product Improvement/Innovation | Wipes

Embossers and Calenders Made in the USA

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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

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

Machinery and Equipment

Heytex USA Orders New Era Thermal Laminating and Embossing Line

Line will be installed in Pulaski, VA

06.02.21

Medical

Defender Safety, Premier Guard USA Partner to Expand PPE Manufacturing

Companies will produce procedure and surgical masks for over 100 hospitals

Tara Olivo, associate editor 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

Filtration | Medical | Meltblown | Product Improvement/Innovation

KNH Launches HEPA Grade Meltblown

Nonwovens will supply the high-end filtration market

Tara Olivo, associate editor 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

Savaré Names VP of Sales for the Americas

Jim De Felice joins the adhesives specialist

05.27.21

Automotive and Transportation | Filtration

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Launches Filtration Media for Electric Vehicles

FiltEV platform includes solutions for cabin air, transmission and cooling systems

Tara Olivo, associate editor 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

Wipes

Coterie Launches Compostable Baby Wipe

Contains 100% plant-based biodegradable material

05.26.21

INDA Launches Updated Nonwoven Material Sampler

178-page publication contains 124 material swatches

Karen McIntyre, editor 05.25.21

Airlaid | Machinery and Equipment

PulPac, Dan-Web Form Partnership

Companies develop standardized machinery for Dry Molded Fiber

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.25.21

India | Shows/Events

Techtextil India Postponed

First hybrid edition moves to November 2021

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.24.21

Joint Q+A: Defender Safety & Premier Guard USA

Teddy Haggerty of Defender Safety and Howard Sherman of Premier Guard USA share insights on the state of PPE manufacturing.

Diaper, Baby

Pampers Launches Hybrid Diaper

Pampers Pure Protection Hybrid Diapers are part reusable, part disposable

Tara Olivo, associate 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

China | Facilities/Capacity | Spunlace

Zhejiang Kingsafe Expands Spunlace Output

Chinese producer to add ninth Andritz line

05.18.21

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

Airlaid | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

Glatfelter Completes Acquisition of G-P's U.S. Nonwovens Business

$175 million deal includes airlaid manufacturing operation in NC and nonwovens product development facility in TN

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.14.21

Medical | Meltblown | Western Europe

Dutch PPE Solutions Starts Meltblown Production

Joint venture between Royal DSM and VDL Groep makes Europe less dependent on supplies from overseas

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.13.21

Machinery and Equipment

Nordson Introduces Harmonized Dispensing Applicators for Absorbent Article Production

Applicator platform supports contact slot or non-contact spray applications

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.12.21

Mergers and Acquisitions

Paper Excellence to Buy Domtar

$3 billion deal expected to close in the second half of this year

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.12.21

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

Meltblown

NIRI Upgrades Meltblown System

Invesment will help advance R&D and testing

05.10.21

2021 Company Capabilities

Welcome to Nonwovens Industry’s 2021 Company Capabilities.

05.06.21

Filtration | Medical | Nanotechnology

ORÅ Brands Launches Disposable Mask

ORÅ D1 mask features nanofiltration protection

Tara Olivo, associate editor 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

Neenah Achieves Record Performance in Filtration

Technical Products' net sales increased 10%

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.06.21

Antimicrobials | Product Improvement/Innovation | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Parx Materials Develops Antimicrobial Polypropylene Nonwoven

Applications include medical masks, protective gowns, diapers and other sanitary products

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.05.21

Glatfelter Announces First Quarter Results

Airlaid Materials business reports lower sales, volumes

05.04.21

Berry Global Reports Strong Financial Results

Net sales up 13%

05.04.21

Associations | Shows/Events

Virtual Outlook Conference a Success

Over 590 key stakeholders joined the nonwoven personal care products event

04.28.21

Suominen’s Sales Increase 5%

Company expects sales to remain strong in the future

04.28.21

Ontex Reports Lower Revenues

Sales down 16.5%

04.28.21

Lydall Reports Strong Quarterly Results

Sales up 13.3%

04.28.21

Diaper, Baby | Wipes

Millie Moon Debuts Luxury Diapers at Target

Diapers and sensitive baby wipes are certified with the Target Clean icon

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.26.21

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

Essity Reports Lower Sales

First quarter sales negatively impacted by Covid-19 pandemic

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

Savaré Strengthens Technical Support for the Americas

Diego Lima joins adhesives specialist

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.22.21

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

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

Market Data

Freedonia Tracks Demand for Personal Hygiene Nonwovens

Demand expected to grow 1.4% annually through 2024

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.15.21

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

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

Associations | Shows/Events | Wipes

Asia Wipes Summit Held Successfully in Shanghai

Event focused on the sustainable development of wipes

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.12.21

Medical

Precision Textiles Offers Biodegradable Medical Fabric

EcoGuard nonwovens biodegrades up to 99% more quickly than similar PP-based products

04.08.21

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

Wipes

Metrex Launches CaviWipe 2.0 Surface Disinfectant Wipes

Wipes are effective against 42 pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.06.21

Wipes

A Conversation with the Responsible Flushing Alliance

RFA president Lara Wyss discusses the newly formed organization that aims to educate consumers about responsible and smart flushing habits

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 04.01.21

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

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

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

Lydall Performance Materials Announces Price Increases

Filtration and Specialty Insulation products prices will go up due to significant increases in key raw material and freight costs

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.25.21

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

Home Products

Precision Textiles Offers Bedding Manufacturers Foam Alternatives

Foam shortages pose serious challenges

03.22.21

Ettore Paolini Named VP of Service at Andritz Nonwoven, GM of Andritz Diatec

He has 20 years’ experience in the hygiene machinery sector

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.19.21

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

Associations | Shows/Events | Wipes

World of Wipes Returns as In-Person Event

Wipes conference to be held in Atlanta July 12-15

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

Adult Incontinence

Ontex’s Smart Diapers Use Printed Sensors to Improve Adult Care

New solution helps increase the wellbeing of all affected by continence care, including patients, professional caregivers, institutions and families

David Savastano, editor, Printed Electronics Now 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 | 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

Shows/Events

Cinte Techtextil China to Hold Hybrid Exhibition in China

Visitors will be able to attend in person or online at June event

Karen McIntyre, 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

Medical

FPInnovations Develops Biodegradable Mask

In addition to the mask filtering materials, the elastic ear loops and nose pieces are biodegradable

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

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

Wipes

Dr. J's Disinfectant Wipes Approved for Distribution in CA

Brand earned approval from the California Department of Pesticide Regulations

03.02.21

Wipes

U.S. Nonwovens Rebrands as Radienz Living

Name change reflects diversity of company

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.01.21

Single Step Ultrasonic Cut & Seal with Servo Control

Dukane Ultrasonics presents the Servo Controlled Ultrasonic Welder with patented Melt-Match® Technology.

Adhesive-Free Ultrasonic Elastic Attachment for Nonwovens

The system utilizes rotary ultrasonics to attach elastic to nonwovens without glue.

Legal/Regulatory | North America

Non-Regulatory Face Mask Standard Approved

ASTM F3502 establishes design, labeling, fit and usage requirements for facial coverings

Karen McIntyre, editor 02.25.21

Feminine Hygiene

Mexico City Single-Use Plastics Ban Leads to Tampon Shortage

Plastic applicator tampons disappear from store shelves as part of city’s green agenda

02.25.21

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

Ontex Reports Lower Revenues

Sales impacted by pandemic-related shift to online sales

02.24.21

Lydall Reports Sales Increase

Filtration, automotive demand were strong in the quarter

02.24.21

Fibers

TruCotton Changes Name to Showcase Sustainability

Cotton brand formerly known as True Cotton is biodegradable and compostable

02.23.21

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

Carded/Carding | Market Data | Medical

Freedonia Releases Study on Carded Nonwovens

Nonwovens used in medical applications accounted for 9% of carded nonwovens sales in 2019

02.19.21

Feminine Hygiene

New Zealand to Provide Free Period Products to Students

Successful Access to Period Products pilot program encouraged government to expand the initiative to all schools

02.18.21

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

Diaper, Baby

First Quality Partners with Cradles to Crayons

A portion of all Cuties diaper sales will support the national nonprofit

02.16.21

Medical | Meltblown

Armbrust Expands Product Line Up

Texas-based manufacturer now offers kids masks, PM 2.5+ filter inserts and case subscriptions for businesses

02.16.21

Filtration | Shows/Events

Filtech Announces New Dates

Filtration event will be held March 8-10, 2022, in Cologne, Germany

02.16.21

Ultrasonics Fuel Mask Production

Emerson's Branson welding technology has been used in mask production

02.11.21

Maxcess Offers Video Inspection System

Fife VEO 700 offers better quality, reduced scrap and increased uptime

02.10.21

Optima Packaging Group Names Managing Director

Dr. Stefan Koenig will join the company on March 1

02.10.21

One Earth Coffee Bags Ideal for Single Serve and Cold Brew

Compostable material made from sugar cane

02.09.21

H.B. Fuller Promotes Kirsten Hedin

Named VP marketing for health, hygiene and consumable adhesives

02.05.21

Berry Global Reports Strong Quarterly Results

Health, Hygiene & Specialties segment reports organic volume growth of 15%

02.05.21

Jones Appoints SVP of Operations

Mike Jewell has more than 25 years of manufacturing, supply chain and business improvement experience

02.05.21

India | Machinery and Equipment

A.T.E. Partners with W+D Bicma to Bring Hygiene Technologies to India

Collaboration will help meet demand for face masks and hygiene items

02.05.21

Glatfelter Announces Q4 Results

Airlaid sales decreased slightly

02.04.21

A NATURAL FIBER SOLUTION

From sensitive skin to saving the seas

EDANA Comments on U.K., EU Trade Agreement

U.K. remains second largest trade partner with EU

02.04.21

Price Hanna Release Absorbent Products Study

Report examines global supply chain

02.04.21

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

INDA Joins Union Coalition to Recommend Policy to Boost PPE Industry

Group urges congress to promote and support domestic PPE production

02.03.21

Unicharm Receives COC Certification

Shows products are made using sustainable products

02.03.21

Turkey | Wipes

Lotus Teknik to Add Wetlace Line

Flushable wipes line to be installed in Turkey

02.02.21

Wipes

PDI Launches Clinical Size Wipes

New size ideal for smaller medical equipment

01.28.21

Shows/Events

Techtextil North America Returns to Raleigh

Event will be held August 23-25

01.28.21

Wipes

Albaad Disinfectant Wipes Earn EPA Approval

Cleanitize Disinfecting wipes kill the virus that causes Covid-19

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

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Wipes

Rockline to Invest $18 Million in Arkansas

New equipment will include high capacity wet wipe production lines at three sites

01.27.21

Essity’s Sales Negatively Impacted by Covid-19 Pandemic

Sales fall 5.6% in 2020

01.27.21

Kimberly-Clark Releases Q4, Full Year Results

Personal care sales increase 5% in the quarter

01.25.21

Eastern Europe/Russia | Spunlace | Wipes

Minet Adds Spunlace Line in Romania

Andritz line will serve numerous wipes, hygiene markets

01.22.21

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

Adult Incontinence | Feminine Hygiene

First Quality Launches Incognito by Prevail

Pads can provide protection from menstruation and bladder leakage

01.20.21

Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene

Essity Launches Reusable Underwear Product

Range includes absorbent products for bladder leakage, menstruation

01.20.21

CHECK OUT ALLIANCE'S NEW WEBSITE!

Located in Richmond, VA, Alliance Machine and Engraving, LLC is recognized as experts in the engraving and embossing industry, both within and outside the U.S

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

Shows/Events

Techtextil, Texprocess Postponed to 2022

Events will take place in the second quarter of next year

01.19.21

What does a Calendering Machine do?

Calendering: A process that plays a part in all our lives, yet most of us have no idea what it is.

Ontex Honored for Mask Production

Company receives distringuished citizen award in Belgium

01.18.21

Mergers and Acquisitions

TFP Acquires PV3 Technologies

Purchase expands TFP’s portfolio of products for hydrogen technologies

01.18.21

Adult Incontinence

TZMO USA, Special Needs Group Form Partnership

SNG will sell Seni USA brand adult incontinence products

01.14.21

Associations

BAHP Announces 2021 Officers, Board of Directors

Kimberly-Clark's Sarah Faye Pierce elected board chair

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

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

Green/Sustainability

Freudenberg Debuts Eco-Check

Label helps customers quickly and clearly identify sustainable products

01.13.21

Home Products

Precision Textiles IQFit Natural Line Earns Certification

UL GREENGUARD Gold label validates that the product line is low-emitting and supports healthy indoor environments

01.11.21

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

Spunbond/Spunmelt

Spunbond Report Predicts Continued Growth

Research & Markets Study Reports 5% Growth Until 2025

01.07.21

Diaper, Baby

Trends in Diapers: Sustainability, Natural Ingredients or Other Features?

New niche brands penetrate the disposable baby diaper market

Natalia Richer, Diaper Testing International 01.06.21

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

Filtration | Wipes

Iris Ohyama to Expand Mask, Wipes Production

Japanese company to serve shortages felt in medical markets

12.29.20

Wipes

Zep Expands Supply of Disinfectant Wipes

Increases availability of wipes to consumers and businesses

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

Contracts/Awards | Filtration

H&V Awarded by Waterloo Filtration Institute

NanoWave XT filtration media receives Product of the Year Award

12.18.20

Diaper, Baby

Mondi Collaborates with Drylock on Paper-Based Diaper Packaging

EcoWicketBag can be placed in existing paper recycling streams

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

Feminine Hygiene | Legal/Regulatory

Tampliner Receives FDA Approval

Ruling clears way for tampon innovation to enter U.S. market

12.16.20

Maxcess Launches E-Commerce Platform

MyMaxcess gives customers full account access

12.16.20

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

Wipes

Hospeco Launches WetWorks Pre-Saturated Cleaning Wipes

Surface cleaning wipes contain a hospital-grade quaternary formula

12.15.20

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

Diaper, Baby

EWG Verified Diapers Launch Nationwide

Collaboration with Healthynest offers full analysis of ingredients

12.10.20

Home Products

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Launches FibRoc Flooring

Portfolio includes solutions for heavy duty, cushion vinyl and luxury vinyl flooring, as well as for carpets and carpet tiles

12.10.20

Associations | Education | Wipes

Responsible Flushing Alliance Forms

Non-profit organization focused on public education to promote smart flushing habits

12.10.20

Market Data | Medical

Freedonia Study Tracks Medical Nonwovens

Covid-19 boosts healthcare and wipes nonwovens, hurts those used for durable goods

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

Machinery and Equipment

Dilo, Sicam Partner on Hydroentanglement Technology

Companies recently sold a complete line in Portugal

12.09.20

Associations

INDA Remembers Ian Butler

Former director of market research & statistics dies at 78

12.08.20

Green/Sustainability | Wipes

Huggies Pure Biodegradable Wipes Launch in U.K.

Wipes biodegrade after 15 days in simulated landfill conditions

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

Feminine Hygiene

Tampiliner Honored by Time Magazine

Callaly is named one of top 100 best inventions by magazine

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

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

Medical

Bavarian Mask Alliance Formed

Three companies partner to swiftly localize mask production

11.30.20

Chemicals/Adhesives

H.B. Fuller Launches Adhesive for Natural-Based Hygiene Products

Full Care 5885 is Eco Passport-certified

11.30.20

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 | Wipes

Dorel Launches On-The-Go Disposable Kits

Kits include diapers, wipes, face masks and more

11.23.20

China | Mergers and Acquisitions

Soshio Industrial, Jofo Nonwovens Form Partnership

Deal adds contract manufacturing to Jofo's offerings

11.19.20

Wipes

Diamond Wipes Expands HandyClean Steridol Wipes Range

Adds 80-count soft pack and individually wrapped disinfecting wipes

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

Wipes

Kub Wipes Launch

Brand offers cotton dry wipes and alcohol-based wipes

11.18.20

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

Chemicals/Adhesives | Diaper, Baby | Product Improvement/Innovation

Japanese Companies Develop New Recycling Technology for SAP

Nippon Shokubai, LiveDo Corporation and Total Care System promote growth of diaper recycling systems

11.17.20

Fibers | Green/Sustainability

Kelheim Joins ETP Sustainability Programs

Goal is to actively shape the sustainable realignment of the European textile industry

11.17.20

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunlace | Wipes

Suominen to Upgrade SC Line

Investment will boost Americas capacity

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

Education | Hygiene Film/Components

Avery Dennison Publishes White Paper on ISO-Certified Diaper Materials

White paper released in conjunction with World Prematurity Day

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

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

Home Products

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Introduces FibRoc Product Platform

Range will feature high performance solutions for durable applications

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

Adult Incontinence

Finess Bladder Leakage Product Launches in Target Stores

Product designed to stop bladder leaks before they start

11.11.20

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

Mergers and Acquisitions | Needlepunch | North America

Jones Makes Acquisition

Sustainable nonwovens producer buys NH-based needlepuncher Rontex America

11.09.20

Contracts/Awards | Medical

Mölnlycke Honors SGN

Nonwovens producer receives Outstanding Supplier Award

11.09.20

Glatfelter Reports Q3 Results

Airlaid sales decreased 6.4%

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

Feminine Hygiene

Callaly Secures Funding

Maker of Tampliner receives portion of Innovate UK’s Sustainable Innovation Fund

11.04.20

Wipes

Anti3 Protect Series Launches Easy-to-Make Disinfecting Wipes

Wipes come in a 500-count refillable bucket and a 75-count bag

11.04.20

Diaper, Baby

Pampers Donates Over 200,000 Preemie Diapers

Diaper brand partners with Canadian Premature Babies Foundation to donate diapers to Canada’s most vulnerable babies

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...

Neenah Announces Q3 Financial Results

Net sales up 18% from Q2 2020

11.04.20

Ontex Reports Lower Revenues

Baby care, feminine care revenues fall in the quarter

11.04.20

Filtration

JX Nippon ANCI Launches HPE

Product can be used in liquid filtration applications

11.03.20

Adult Incontinence

NorthShore Launches Megamax Tab-Style Brief Color Collection

Super absorbent adult diaper available in pink, blue and white

11.02.20

Henkel is thinking ahead for even purer and safer personal hygiene products

As a leading global supplier of adhesives for various personal hygiene applications, Henkel is constantly innovating to create unique value for its customers.

Lydall Reports Healthy Demand for Specialty Filtration Products

Net sales up 0.9% in the third quarter

10.28.20

Facilities/Capacity | Filtration

Hollingsworth & Vose Expands Technostat Production

Company to make electrostatically charged media in Hatzfeld, Germany

10.27.20

Suominen Reports Strong Quarterly Results

Sales, volumes increase

10.27.20

Filtration | Nanotechnology

PureAir Filtration and Noble Biomaterials Launch FiberShield

Nonwoven nanofibers are impregnated with antimicrobial Ionic+ silver technology

10.26.20

Shows/Events

CIDPEX Held Successfully in Nanjing

30,000 visitors attended three-day event

10.23.20

Feminine Hygiene

Tampliner Honored at Design Intelligence Awards

Callaly receives $30,000 prize

10.23.20

Machinery and Equipment | Wipes

Oerlikon-Teknoweb Gains License to P&G Nonwovens Process

Phantom technology combines airlaid and spunmelt for new options in wipes

10.23.20

Covid-19 Impacts Essity’s Sales

Net sales down 11.9% in the quarter

10.22.20

K-C’s Sales up 1% in Q3

Volumes rose 2%

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

Diaper, Baby | Facilities/Capacity | Western Europe

Berry Adds Embossing Unit in France

Investment meets need for increased softness

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

Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Western Europe

Essity Accelerates Face Mask Production

Will launch type II and type IIR face masks in several European markets this month

10.16.20

Wipes

Euro Wipes, Fibroline Form Partnership

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

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

Wipes

Suominen Launches Plant-Based Wipe Substrate

Biolace Bamboo offers alternative to viscose, cotton

10.15.20

Wipes

Sani Professional Products Demonstrate Efficacy Against SARS-CoV-2

Test results for three products have been submitted to the EPA

10.14.20

Market Data | Medical

Smithers Tracks Market Boom for Medical Nonwovens

Data shows a 19.2% increase in demand due to Covid-19 pandemic

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

Price Hanna Releases AHP Study

Report examines sustainability efforts within the industry

10.13.20

Maxcess Opens New Global HQ in Illinois

Also appoints Alexander Haid to lead its European operations

10.13.20

Chemicals/Adhesives

Nippon Shokubai Develops Super-Fast-Drying SAP

Offers three times better liquid retention property

10.13.20

Associations | Contracts/Awards | Shows/Events

H.B. Fuller Next Gen Positioning Adhesive Up for Hygienix Innovation Award

Adhesives specialist will present its innovation during virtual conference in November

10.13.20

Home Products

Precision Textiles Expands IQFit Line

All natural mattress sock is free of chemicals, irritants

10.12.20

GDM Receives INDEX Innovation Award

Expandable Welding Wheel honored in machinery and equipment category

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

3 factors that affect print repeat length

One of the greatest challenge in the printing process, especially in the hygienic industry, is ensuring a constant repeat length throughout the print job.

Contracts/Awards | Shows/Events