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Nonwovens used in medical applications accounted for 9% of carded nonwovens sales in 2019
02.19.21
Edgewell Personal Care Announces Financial Results
Feminine Care net sales down 8.1%
02.09.21
Wipes
Papel Aralar Starts Up Flushable Wipes Line
Wipes material is completely plastic free
02.09.21
A NATURAL FIBER SOLUTION
From sensitive skin to saving the seas
Suominen Achieves Record Sales in 2020
Sales increased 11.5% in 2020; fourth quarter sales up 17.6%
02.04.21
Facilities/Capacity
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North America
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Spunlace
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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
Turkey
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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
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
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North America
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Wipes
Rockline to Invest $18 Million in Arkansas
New equipment will include high capacity wet wipe production lines at three sites
01.27.21
Eastern Europe/Russia
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Spunlace
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Wipes
Minet Adds Spunlace Line in Romania
Andritz line will serve numerous wipes, hygiene markets
01.22.21
Medical
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Middle East/North Africa
Wemy Donates PPE to Teaching Hospital
Items to benefit healthcare workers
01.21.21
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.
Chemicals/Adhesives
Super Strong Inks Survive Tough Environments
Water-based ink is specially formulated for nonwovens
01.18.21
Facilities/Capacity
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Machinery and Equipment
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North America
Shemesh Adds U.S. Headquarters
Green Bay site will also house demo line
01.14.21
Shemesh Automation Expands US Footprint With The Purchase of a New Facility in Green Bay, WI
The 43,055 square-foot site will be the flagship venue for Shemesh’s new US subsidiary, Shemesh USA Inc.
Education
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Meltblown
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Spunbond/Spunmelt
The Nonwovens Institute to Host Virtual Spunbond and Meltblown Course
Course will be held in March
01.14.21
Adult Incontinence
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Diaper, Baby
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Feminine Hygiene
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Mergers and Acquisitions
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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
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Mergers and Acquisitions
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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
Wipes
Cintas Launches Surface Disinfecting and Hand Sanitizing Wipes
Wipes are suitable for use in educational, retail, fitness and foodservice facilities
01.05.21
Filtration
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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
Meltblown
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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
China
Jofo Focuses on Expansion
A string of acquisitions, investments has transformed company into a global player
12.17.20
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
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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
Market Data
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Medical
Freedonia Study Tracks Medical Nonwovens
Covid-19 boosts healthcare and wipes nonwovens, hurts those used for durable goods
12.10.20
Green/Sustainability
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Wipes
Huggies Pure Biodegradable Wipes Launch in U.K.
Wipes biodegrade after 15 days in simulated landfill conditions
12.08.20
Green/Sustainability
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Medical
Medline Launches Healthcare Sustainability Programs
Introduces a Green Product Portfolio and a Sustainable Packaging Lab
12.07.20
Facilities/Capacity
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North America
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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
Market Data
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Spunlace
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Wetlaid
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Wipes
Smithers Report Tracks Market Boom for Nonwoven Wipes
Total market value will reach $20.63 billion in 2021
12.01.20
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
Diaper, Baby
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Wipes
Dorel Launches On-The-Go Disposable Kits
Kits include diapers, wipes, face masks and more
11.23.20
Machinery and Equipment
IHSAN Sons Partners with A Celli for Defect Control and Production Enhancement
Installs A.Celli’s Doctor Rewinder
11.20.20
China
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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
Wipes
Kub Wipes Launch
Brand offers cotton dry wipes and alcohol-based wipes
11.18.20
Facilities/Capacity
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Medical
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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
Wipes
CleanBoss by Joy Hand Sanitizing Wipes Launch
Brand also plans face mask launch
11.17.20
Facilities/Capacity
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North America
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Wipes
Nice-Pak to Invest in Arkansas Wet Wipes Plant
Line addition, upgrades will double disinfectant wipes output by late 2021
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
Nice-Pak International CEO to Retire
Michael Staton has been with the company for 24 years
11.12.20
Shows/Events
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Spunlace
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Wetlaid
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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
Shemesh to unveil a 200PPM Total Solution Canister Wipes Line in a $4MM Investment
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Glatfelter Reports Q3 Results
Airlaid sales decreased 6.4%
11.09.20
Wipes
EcoWipes Launches Eco-Friendly Nonwoven
Tricell nonwoven for wipes is based on FSC-certified cellulose
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
Machinery and Equipment
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Wipes
Oerlikon-Teknoweb Gains License to P&G Nonwovens Process
Phantom technology combines airlaid and spunmelt for new options in wipes
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
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
Wipes
Euro Wipes, Fibroline Form Partnership
Together companies will develop products that benefit from patented dry impregnation technologies
10.16.20
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
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Medical
Smithers Tracks Market Boom for Medical Nonwovens
Data shows a 19.2% increase in demand due to Covid-19 pandemic
10.14.20
World of Wipes 2021
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10.12.20
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
Diaper, Baby
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Feminine Hygiene
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Wipes
CNG Expands into Nonwovens and Fibers
New category will include plant-based fibers
10.06.20
Wipes
Best Sanitizers Announces New Claims for Alpet D2 Surface Sanitizing Wipes
Wipes used in the food industry
10.02.20
Feminine Hygiene
RedDrop Launches Period Kit for School-Aged Girls
Kit includes pads, personal wipes and educational materials
10.01.20
Carded/Carding
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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
Wipes
PDI Super Sani-Cloth Wipes Proven Effective Against SARS-CoV-2
Maker of infection prevention products earns approval from the EPA
09.21.20
Wipes
Trinity Packaging Supply Offers Sanitizing Wipes
Palmpalm sanitizers contain either 70% or 80% alcohol to ensure efficacy
09.17.20
Wipes
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Wet Mopping Cloths Earn Approval for SARS-Cov-2 Kill Claims
U.S. EPA approval of claims follows laboratory testing for efficacy
09.17.20
Shemesh Automation Wet Wipes to offer live demos of its newly upgraded 120ppm wipes canister
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Wipes
Dog Wipes Launch
Dogdrop offers product delivery service
09.14.20
Wet Rolled Wipes In Canisters Complete Turn-Key Lines
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CITADEL World’s first complete monoblock solution for round wipes packaging in ready made bags
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XPANDER The world's first complete round wipes packer.
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FGW120 The world’s most advanced round wipes wetting and portioning machine
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Wipes
In Conversation with National Wiper Alliance
Owner and president Jeff Slosman discusses the impact of Covid-19 and what’s on the horizon for NWA
Tara Olivo, Associate Editor
09.04.20
R&D/Basic Research
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Wipes
How Are Disinfectant Wipes Being Tested Against SARS-CoV-2?
Efficacy of products designed to fight infection needs to be proven
James Clayton, Director of Laboratory Sciences at PDI
09.04.20
Wipes
Personal Care Wipes: COVID-19-Driven Demand and Future Opportunities in Wellness Redefined
High demand has led to SKU shortages
Svetlana Uduslivaia, Euromonitor International
09.04.20
Wipes
Disinfectant Wipes’ Next Step
Companies are seeking EPA approval to make claims that their wipes can kill SARS-Cov-2
Tara Olivo, Associate Editor
09.04.20
Associations
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Shows/Events
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Wipes
World of Wipes Held Last Week
Over 260 participants joined virtual conference
09.01.20
Wipes
Rockline Disinfecting Wipes Formula Earns EPA Coronavirus Kill Claim Approval
Wet wipes company among the first private brand suppliers to receive this approval from the EPA
08.28.20
World of Wipes Day 2 Kicks Off
Presentations focus on consumer perspectives
08.26.20
Euromonitor Presentation Focuses on Adult Care Wipes
There’s nearly $10 billion in estimated untapped potential in both retail adult incontinence products and in personal care wipes
08.26.20
Shemesh Exhibits Turnkey Round Wipes Lineup
Offers range of packaging equipment
08.26.20
All-Virtual World of Wipes Conference Kicks Off Today
A range of topics will be presented through Thursday
08.25.20
Speaking with…World of Wipes Chair Jan O’Regan
Ms. O’Regan discusses the planning of this year’s virtual conference
08.25.20
Wipes
Alaska Airlines, EO Partner to Provide Wipes to Passengers
Guests on all flights will be offered a complimentary, single-use EO hand sanitizing wipe
08.20.20
Virtual Wipes Academy to Kick Off WOW
INDA's Plotz to lead workshop
08.19.20
Rockline to Double Disinfectant Wipes Capacity
Wipes maker announced $20 million investment in Sheboygan
08.18.20
Nature's One Launches Plant-Based Diapers, Wipes
Products made specifically for baby's sensitive skin
08.18.20
Study Tracks Antibacterial Wipes
Recent data predict CAGR of 10% for next decade
08.18.20
Nice-Pak Wipes Effective Against Covid-19
Testing conducted by Microbac
08.18.20
Diaper, Baby
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Wipes
Nature's One Launches Plant-Based Diapers, Wipes
Products designed for sensitive skin
08.18.20
Wipes
Rockline to Double Disinfectant Wipes Capacity
$20 million investment planned for Sheboygan site
08.13.20
Wipes
Wellness Company to Develop Disinfectant Wipes
Neptune Health & Wellness Innovation receives EPA company number for surface disinfecting wipes
08.13.20
HandyClean Steridol Wipes Proven Effective Against Covid-19
Diamond Wipes product proven to kill 99.9% of microorganisms
08.10.20
Wipes
Rockline Donates Disinfecting Wipes to Hospitals
Wipes sent to hospitals in four U.S. states and the U.K.
07.23.20
Wipes
Study Tracks Antibacterial Wipes
Market projects to grow 10% per year until 2030
07.16.20
GO Wipes Europe
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06.29.20
Wipes
Contec, Milliken Partner to Produce Disinfectant Qualified to Kill Coronavirus
Pre-saturated wipes among products available
05.14.20
Covid-19 Impacts Lydall’s Sales
Sales down 8% from the first quarter of 2019
05.12.20
New INDA Portal Connects Industry Resources with Covid-19 Related Needs
Website details actions from 71 INDA member companies
05.12.20
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 staff
05.11.20
China
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Meltblown
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Spunbond/Spunmelt
Jofo Nonwovens Buys PFNonwovens' Wuxi Site
Spunmelt operation was established in 2013
05.08.20
Pacific Rim
Ace Pack Pacific
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05.05.20
Facilities/Capacity
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Meltblown
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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
Hygiene Components Suppliers Adapt to Change
The supply chain evolves to meet new consumer demands
Tara Olivo, Associate Editor
12.10.19
Nan Liu Enterprise
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09.11.19
Wipes
Pipette Offers Clean Baby Care Products
Line includes baby wipes
09.05.19
Green/Sustainability
Slideshow: Plant-based Ingredients Increasing Role in Nonwovens
Sugar cane, bamboo, cotton are being used in disposable products
08.01.19
Market Data
Smithers Pira Releases Global Nonwovens Report
Global consumption expected to reach $64.8 billion by 2024
07.23.19
World of Wipes International Conference
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07.08.19
Wipes
Polishing Foot Wipes Launch
Baby Foot wipes gently exfoliate feet
06.07.19
North America
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Wipes
Canadian Group Challenges Flushability Claims
Friends of Earth Canada claims wipes should not be flushed
05.16.19
Wipes Go Natural
With eco-conscious consumers continuing to demand cleaner, greener products, wipes makers are up to the task.
Tara Olivo, Associate Editor
04.05.19
Sandler Shows Off Innovations
German nonwovens producer displays products for wipes, hygiene, filtration and more
03.27.19
Feminine Hygiene
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Wipes
Honey Pot Launches in Walmart Stores
Select products from plant-based femcare brand, including wipes, now available in over 1900 stores
03.20.19
National Wiper Alliance
Private Label Custom Converting, both Toll and Turnkey, for all Industries
03.17.19
Wipes
Deodorant Wipes: Will They Stick?
Brands big and small are adding these skin freshening wipes to their product lines.
Tara Olivo, associate editor
03.13.19
Berry Global
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09.11.16
Berry Global
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09.09.15