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Don & Low Ltd. Nonwovens
Company Headquarters
Glamis Road
Forfar, DD8 1FR
United Kingdom
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Plant Locations:
Forfar, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Fibers Used:
Polyethylene,Polypropylene
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Applications:
Construction, Medical, Agriculture/Horticulture, Filtration, Consumer Products (bedding etc.)
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Daltex
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Roofshield
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Groshield
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Lowbond & Lowbond Ultra
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Medical | Meltblown
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Medical | Meltblown
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Filtration | Shows/Events
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Medical
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Medical
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India | Machinery and Equipment
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Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunlace | Wipes
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Meltblown
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Turkey | Wipes
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Machinery and Equipment
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Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Meltblown
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Medical | Middle East/North Africa
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Chemicals/Adhesives
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Adult Incontinence
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Filtration | Market Data
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Education | Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt
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Facilities/Capacity | Spunbond/Spunmelt
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Meltblown
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Medical
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Spunbond/Spunmelt
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China | Medical | Middle East/North Africa | Spunbond/Spunmelt
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Filtration | Wipes
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Meltblown | Wipes
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Automotive and Transportation
Nonwovens in Automotives
New mobility, sustainability create more opportunities for nonwovens producersTara Olivo, Associate Editor 12.11.20
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Absorbent Core | Hygiene Film/Components
Hygiene Suppliers Go Natural
Demand for safer ingredients, transparency guide innovation in a highly competitive marketKaren McIntyre, Editor 12.11.20
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Diaper, Baby
EWG Verified Diapers Launch Nationwide
Collaboration with Healthynest offers full analysis of ingredients12.10.20
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Market Data | Medical
Freedonia Study Tracks Medical Nonwovens
Covid-19 boosts healthcare and wipes nonwovens, hurts those used for durable goods12.10.20
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Composite | Medical | Nanotechnology | Spunbond/Spunmelt
Filti Launches NF95 Respirator
Respirator is made with a spunbond, nonwoven and nanofiber composite media12.09.20
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Machinery and Equipment
Dilo, Sicam Partner on Hydroentanglement Technology
Companies recently sold a complete line in Portugal12.09.20
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Green/Sustainability | Medical
Medline Launches Healthcare Sustainability Programs
Introduces a Green Product Portfolio and a Sustainable Packaging Lab12.07.20
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Machinery and Equipment | Mergers and Acquisitions
Andritz to Buy Laroche
Deal enhances scope of supply in spunlace, wetlaid and needlepunch machinery12.04.20
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Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunbond/Spunmelt
PFNonwovens Adds Second Phase to PA Expansion Plan
Company scheduled to add lines in 2021 and 202212.04.20
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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-1912.01.20
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Medical
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Western Europe
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Medical | Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt
Nonwovens Institute Receives Grant
Nearly $400,000 grant will be used to investigate improving the properties of materials for masks and respirators11.23.20
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China | Mergers and Acquisitions
Soshio Industrial, Jofo Nonwovens Form Partnership
Deal adds contract manufacturing to Jofo's offerings11.19.20
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Medical
Medline to Ramp Up Mask Production
Level-one ear loop procedure masks to be made at Georgia site starting next year11.19.20
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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 McHenry11.17.20
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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 toKaren McIntyre, Editor 11.12.20
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Home Products
Ahlstrom-Munksjö Introduces FibRoc Product Platform
Range will feature high performance solutions for durable applications11.12.20
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Adult Incontinence
Finess Bladder Leakage Product Launches in Target Stores
Product designed to stop bladder leaks before they start11.11.20
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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 Health11.10.20
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Meltblown | Turkey
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Medical
Daddybaby Face Masks Earn Certification
Chinese diaper manufacturer pivoted to face masks early on in the pandemic11.04.20
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Feminine Hygiene
Callaly Secures Funding
Maker of Tampliner receives portion of Innovate UK’s Sustainable Innovation Fund11.04.20
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Filtration
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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.
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Facilities/Capacity | Filtration | India
Valmet to Invest in Filter Fabric Manufacturing in India
New equipment will start operation in the second quarter of 202110.28.20
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Ahlstrom-Munksjö Extends Executive Management Team
Mikko Lankinen and Robin Guillaud appointed to team10.28.20
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Lydall Reports Healthy Demand for Specialty Filtration Products
Net sales up 0.9% in the third quarter10.28.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Filtration
Hollingsworth & Vose Expands Technostat Production
Company to make electrostatically charged media in Hatzfeld, Germany10.27.20
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Filtration | Nanotechnology
PureAir Filtration and Noble Biomaterials Launch FiberShield
Nonwoven nanofibers are impregnated with antimicrobial Ionic+ silver technology10.26.20
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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 Massachusetts10.21.20
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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
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Adult Incontinence
Essity Launches Tena SmartCare
Sensor technology notifies caregivers when an incontinence product needs to be changed10.20.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Western Europe
Essity Accelerates Face Mask Production
Will launch type II and type IIR face masks in several European markets this month10.16.20
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Market Data | Medical
Smithers Tracks Market Boom for Medical Nonwovens
Data shows a 19.2% increase in demand due to Covid-19 pandemic10.14.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Middle East/North Africa | Spunbond/Spunmelt | Turkey
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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 strategyRaymond Chimhandamba, Handas Consulting 10.08.20
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China
Chinese Nonwovens Outlook
As hygiene products continue to evolve in sophistication and design, nonwovens manufacturers continue to invest in new technologiesKaren McIntyre, Editor 10.08.20
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Wipes
Industrial & Institutional Wipes Report
Nonwovens producers prioritize production for wipes during pandemicTara Olivo, Associate Editor 10.08.20
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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.
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Medical
Suominen and Partners Develop Face Masks with Verifiable Authenticity
Finnish nonwovens producer collaborates with Screentec Oy and TrueMed Oy10.07.20
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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 fibers10.06.20
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Meltblown
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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 polymers10.02.20
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Green/Sustainability | Spunbond/Spunmelt
Sabic, Fibertex Personal Care Partner to Make Recycled Nonwoven
Fabrics made using recycled plastics from the Trucircle portfolio10.01.20
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Carded/Carding | Meltblown
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Wipes
Lemi Shine Disinfecting Wipes Effective Against SARS Cov-2
Bleach-free wipes earn approval from the U.S. EPA09.30.20
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Filtration | Medical
Freudenberg Filtration Technologies Masks Certified as Medical Products
External lab tests confirm a filtration efficiency of more than 98% in aerosol separation09.29.20
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ExxonMobil Introduces High-Loft, Ultra-Soft Nonwovens for Hygiene
Blend is easily processed via spunbond09.28.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Meltblown | Western Europe
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Facilities/Capacity | Filtration | Medical | Meltblown | Western Europe
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Facilities/Capacity | Filtration | Medical | Meltblown | North America
New U.S. Company to Manufacture Meltblown Nonwovens
American Elite PPE will begin production next month08.20.20
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Filtration | Mergers and Acquisitions
PE Firm Buys Fibrix Filtration
Fibrix has been manufacturing air filtration media products for over 50 years08.17.20
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Meltblown
Sinopharm Secures Major Meltblown Order
Sources materials for PetroChina and Teda Filters for mask production08.17.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Meltblown | Western Europe
Nonwovens Ibérica to Install Meltblown Line in Spain
Will have production capacity to make 1.5 billion face masks per year08.14.20
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Meltblown
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Meltblown
INDA Releases Meltblown Report
Study looks at impact of increased demand for face masks and protective equipment08.04.20
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Filtration | Medical
Bedding Company Makes Evolon Reusable Filtration Mask
Brooklyn Bedding transitioned its manufacturing facility to produce critical supplies in the fight against COVID-1907.15.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Filtration | Medical | Meltblown | Pacific Rim
Oerlikon to Supply Meltblown Technology in Australia
OZ Health Plus will establish the country's first manufacturing plant making critical face mask material07.07.20
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Dow, Partners to Develop and Donate Level 2 Medical Isolation Gowns
100,000 isolation gowns will be donated to healthcare professionals in Texas, Louisiana and Mexico05.18.20
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Ahlstrom-Munksjö and Partners Begin Face Mask Production in Finland
Collaboration with Filterpak and K Group will supply masks for civil use in the country05.15.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Pacific Rim | Spunbond/Spunmelt
Asahi Kasei to Close Nobeoka Spunbond Plant
Site suffered severe damage from a tornado last year05.15.20
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Meltblown
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Wipes
Contec, Milliken Partner to Produce Disinfectant Qualified to Kill Coronavirus
Pre-saturated wipes among products available05.14.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Meltblown | Western Europe
Berry Expands Meltblown Capacity
New asset in Berlin is expected to be operational in October05.13.20
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Associations | Shows/Events
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Facilities/Capacity
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Sonobond Ultrasonics Can Help Increase Production Speeds for Masks
Ultrasonic waves produce sealed edges and secure barrier seams05.12.20
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Mitsui, Nagoya University Partner to Make 3D Masks
Reusable design uses Mitsui meltblown nonwovens05.12.20
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New INDA Portal Connects Industry Resources with Covid-19 Related Needs
Website details actions from 71 INDA member companies05.12.20
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Mergers and Acquisitions | Western Europe
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Sweden's ACG Group Sets Up PPE Plant
New plant established to convert and coat nonwoven fabric and turn it into fully finished protective overalls for hospital staff05.11.20
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Chinese Diaper Company to Provide Face Masks Globally
Daddybaby has already provided over 30 million civilian-use face masks in China and over 2 million in other countries05.11.20
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Fibers
ExxonMobil Assists Nonwovens Institute in Covid Fight
146,000 pounds of polymers donated to mask making effort05.11.20
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China | Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt
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Pacific Rim
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Nonwovens 2020: Adjusting to the Health and Hygiene Future
Join us on May 19th as we uncover what technologies are at the forefront of the coronavirus battle and how it will affect the nonwovens business in the future.05.04.20
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Medical
Ahlstrom-Munksjö Receives Contract for Mask Material
Company partners with French government to supply media for 100 million masks04.23.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt
PFNonwovens Approves Two Line Investments
Company will add R5 line in U.S., meltblown asset in Czech RepublicNonwovens Industry Staff 04.20.20
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Geotextile/Agrotextile
Thrace to Relocate U.S. Capacity
Move significantly reduces Thrace’s presence in the U.S. geotextile fabrics market12.05.19
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O’Neal
Engineering And Construction Company Providing Integrated Services For The Nonwovens Industry06.01.18
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Facilities/Capacity | Machinery and Equipment | R&D/Basic Research
NIRI Moves off Leeds Campus, Invests In New Equipment
Investment reflects expansion of nonwovens across multiple technology platforms05.24.18
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Automotive and Transportation | Home Products
Optimism in Acoustics
Producers see a bright future for nonwovens designed to absorb and block sound.Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 05.04.18
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Ahlstrom-Munksjö Makes Changes to Executive Management Team
Åsa Jackson and Anna Selberg to leave company04.24.18
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Carded/Carding | Facilities/Capacity | Turkey
Dilo Installs Carding Line in Turkey
Kisbu A.S. will produce nonwovens for medicine, hygiene, industrial and automotive applications04.10.18
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Facilities/Capacity | North America | Wipes
Premier Care Adds to New York Site
Wipes maker to add warehouse and distribution space in Hauppauge04.02.18
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Construction
Roofing & Construction Update
Nonwovens continue to offer many benefits in this market.Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 03.02.18
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Machinery and Equipment | Shows/Events | Turkey
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Filtration | India | Meltblown
Meltblown Nonwovens—Emergence of a Rising Star in Indian Technical Textiles
Technology will benefit from need for clean air and waterMunish Tyagi, textiles industry consultant 02.27.18
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Facilities/Capacity | Western Europe
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The Automotives Market in Japan
Fluctuating market makes doing business locally difficult; opportunities better overseas.Kin Ohmura 01.05.18
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Facilities/Capacity | Spunbond/Spunmelt | Western Europe
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