Nonwovens of America

World of Wipes Attendees

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06.14.22

EDANA to Host Circular Nonwovens Forum

Event to focus on driving circularity in nonwovens

09.22.21

Green/Sustainability

Toray Plastics (America) to Provide Rooftop Space for a Solar Panel Installation

Solar panels will deliver clean energy to Rhode Island residents

09.22.21

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

Facilities/Capacity | India | Spunlace | Wipes

Tufropes to Install Spunlace Line in India

A.Celli Nonwovens will supply technologies for the new patent-pending spunlace line

09.16.21

Green/Sustainability

EDANA's Gil Stevens Discusses Upcoming Circular Nonwovens Forum

Hybrid event takes place on Sept. 30 in Brussels

Kimberly-Clark Adds to Board

Deirdre Mahlan and Jaime Ramirez will serve on the company's Audit Committee

09.16.21

Harald Stini Resigns from Tenowo

Salvatore Musso temporarily takes over sole management of the company

09.16.21

Kimberly-Clark Names President of its EMEA Consumer Business

Doug Cunningham is currently the managing director of Kimberly-Clark Australia and New Zealand

09.14.21

Green/Sustainability

Berry Global Joins Polypropylene Recycling Coalition

Alliance aims to increase recycling access for polypropylene

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

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 | Shows/Events

GDM to Exhibit at INDEX20 in Geneva

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

09.01.21

Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Mergers and Acquisitions

Essity Acquires Larger Stake in Colombian Hygiene Producer

Productos Familia is a leader in Latin American consumer market

09.01.21

Freudenberg

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08.31.21

Berry Global

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08.31.21

2020 A Good Year for Nonwovens, Mainly

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Karen McIntyre, Editor 08.31.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

The most-viewed news on our site in August

08.31.21

Wipes

Jacob Holm Completes Nonwovens Investment

Line upgrade in Candler, NC wraps up on schedule

08.31.21

Home Products

Ease Products Introduces Laundry Detergent Sheets

Nonwoven sheet made of regenerative plant fiber

08.30.21

Associations | Shows/Events

INDA Offers On-Demand World of Wipes Conference Program

Thirty-one speaker presentations available for purchase

08.30.21

Geotextile/Agrotextile

Confidence Infrastructure Invests in Two Needlepunch Geotextile Fabric Lines

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

08.26.21

Stein Fibers Announces Promotions

Jaren Edwards named president

08.23.21

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

Fibers

Fiberpartner Launches Bico Biodegradable Low-Melt Fiber

PrimaLoft Bio fibers biodegrade by hydrodegradation

08.19.21

Facilities/Capacity | Home Products | Needlepunch | North America

Precision Textiles to Open NC Manufacturing Facility

Company will double its needlepunch nonwovens production

08.17.21

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

Suominen Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

Net sales decreased by 7%

08.13.21

Wipes

Nice 'N Clean Offers Hand Sanitizing Wipes

New product contains 70% alcohol from plant-based sources

08.12.21

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

Wipes

Executive Talks: K-C Scott 24 Wipes Offers 24 Hour Protection

Nonwovens expert borrows knowledge from baby wipes category to expand into surface protection market

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

Diaper, Baby

Huggies, Walgreen Address Diaper Need

Diaper maker, retailer will donate diapers throughout August

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

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

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

The most-viewed news on our site in July

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

RISE to be Held Virtually Next Month

Research-based conference to highlight a myriad of topics

07.29.21

Shows/Events

GDM to Exhibit at INDEX20

Expert in disposable hygiene solutions will be in Geneva Oct. 19-22

07.28.21

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

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

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

Spunlace | Turkey

Eruslu Invests in Cotton Spunlace Production

New Truetszchler spunlace line offers increased flexibility

07.16.21

Associations | Contracts/Awards | Shows/Events | Wipes

Scott 24 Hour Sanitizing Wipes Wins WOW Innovation Award

Pre-saturated wipes quickly disinfect and maintain surface sanitization for 24 hours

07.15.21

Automotive and Transportation | Needlepunch

Autoneum Develops Latex-Free Needlepunch Carpets

Replacing latex with thermoplastic material improves the recyclability of automotive carpets at the end of product life

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

Construction | Mergers and Acquisitions | Western Europe

Owens Corning Acquires Vliepa

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

07.14.21

Shark VacMop Features Multilayer Nonwoven Pad

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

07.14.21

Machinery and Equipment | Meltblown | Shows/Events

Reifenhäuser Reicofil to Exhibit Solutions for Sustainable Nonwovens

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

07.14.21

Chemicals/Adhesives

Orient Releases New Blue Dyestuff for High Temperature Applications

Dyestuff exhibits excellent light fastness, color stability, non-migration and low heavy metal content

07.14.21

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

Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Pacific Rim

Daio Paper Launches Medium Term Business Plan

Japanese hygiene specialist looks to expand its overseas businesses sharply

Karen McIntyre, editor 07.08.21

Filtration

Neenah to Close Appleton Filtration Site

Closure expected in third quarter

07.08.21

Wipes

Wet Wipes Producers to Revise Labeling

consumer campaigns to raise awareness of correct disposal also planned

07.08.21

Nominations Open for IDEA Achievement Awards

Competition to recognize nonwovens innovation in six categories

07.08.21

Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Jofo Completes SAAF Purchase

Acquisition gives company first spunmelt operation outside of China

07.08.21

Wipes

Suominen Introduces Biolace Ultrasoft

Newest adddition to company's sustainable product portfolio

07.07.21

Wipes Academy to be Held During WOW

Wipes-focused training course to be led by Chris Plotz

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

Cotton Incorporated

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07.06.21

EDANA Elects New Board

Fibertex's Mikael Staal Axelsen remains as chair

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

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

The most-viewed news on our site in June

06.30.21

Green/Sustainability

Freudenberg Launches Evolon Made from Post-Consumer Recycled PET

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

06.29.21

Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Avgol to Add Three Lines In Russia

Multi-tier investment includes R5, meltblown and lamination lines

06.29.21

Electronics

Freudenberg Develops Battery Pack Liquid Absorbers

Absorbent nonwoven pads reliably capture and retain condensate and leaking coolants

06.24.21

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

Facilities/Capacity | Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

PFNonwovens Announces South African Expansion

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

06.22.21

Filtration | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

Unifrax to Acquire Lydall

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

06.21.21

Facilities/Capacity | Filtration | Home Products

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Advances Capacity Investment in Malmedy

Plant supplies nonwovens for wallcoverings, filtration

06.18.21

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

International Nonwovens Symposium

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06.13.21

Nonwovens Innovation Academy

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06.13.21

Intermediate Nonwovens Training Course

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06.13.21

China | Facilities/Capacity | Spunlace | Wipes

Zhejiang Saintyear Orders Second Andritz Spunlace Line

Start-up scheduled for the third quarter of 2022

06.11.21

Medical

Aegle Launches N95 Mask

NIOSH certified mask uses authentication and traceability technology

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.10.21

Autefa to Present Latest Machines at ITMA Asia + CITME

Event will be held in Shanghai from June 12-16

06.10.21

Diaper, Baby

Pull-Ups Announces Upgraded Product Features

Disney music-themed graphics fade when wet

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.08.21

Adult Incontinence

Essity Launches Tena Stylish Incontinence Underwear

Design offers protection against leaks, odor and wetness

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.07.21

Green/Sustainability

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

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.07.21

Fibers

Nonwovens Go Natural

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

Karen McIntyre, Editor 06.03.21

Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Green/Sustainability

Natural Hygiene: Innovation Continues

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

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 06.03.21

Wipes

Household Wipes Report

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

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 06.03.21

Meltblown

NowoTex to Add Oerlikon Meltblown Line

Line to make polypropylene filter nonwovens for face masks

Karen McIntyre, editor 06.03.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

The most-viewed news on our site in May

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.01.21

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

South/Central America | Spunlace | Wipes

Fitesa to Add Spunlace Line in Brazil

Andritz line will serve baby care wipes market

06.01.21

Savaré Names VP of Sales for the Americas

Jim De Felice joins the adhesives specialist

05.27.21

Installation Made of Suominen Nonwovens on Display in Helsinki

The installation, called Geo Pilvi, uses biodegradable nonwovens made of cellulosic fibers

Tara Olivo, associate editor 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

Freudenberg Receives LEED Certification in Taiwan

Site prioritizes waste reduction and recycling

05.27.21

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

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

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

China | Filtration

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Completes Chinese Investment

Machine rebuild to bolster filtration business in Asia

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

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

Machinery and Equipment

New Edelmann Technology Delivers Increased Speed

Slit rolls of about 1 m. in diameter can be produced at a top speed of 2500 m./min.

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.10.21

North America

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

Investment to support domestic flooring market

Karen McIntyre, editor 05.10.21

Associations | Shows/Events

EDANA Opens Up Registration for International Nonwovens Symposium

Virtual event will be held June 9-10

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.07.21

2021 Company Capabilities

Welcome to Nonwovens Industry’s 2021 Company Capabilities.

05.06.21

Executive Reports: BAST Fibers Focuses on Natural Ingredients

Pieter Meijer discusses role of hemp, jute and other natural fibers in nonwovens

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

Glatfelter Announces First Quarter Results

Airlaid Materials business reports lower sales, volumes

05.04.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

News of the launch of Millie Moon diapers was the most-viewed in April

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.30.21

Market Data

INDA Releases North American Supply Report

Business continues to expand faster than the economy

04.29.21

Associations | Shows/Events

Virtual Outlook Conference a Success

Over 590 key stakeholders joined the nonwoven personal care products event

04.28.21

Ontex Adds to Executive Management Committee

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

04.28.21

Suominen’s Sales Increase 5%

Company expects sales to remain strong in the future

04.28.21

Lydall Reports Strong Quarterly Results

Sales up 13.3%

04.28.21

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

Essity to Increase Ownership in Productos Familia

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.26.21

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

P&G’s Sales Up 5%

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

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

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

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

Machinery and Equipment | Wipes

PCMC Redesigns Rx200 and Mako Clipper Wet Wipes Machines

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.14.21

Facilities/Capacity

PFNonwovens Adding New Capabilities in Znojmo

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

04.14.21

Russ Torres Named Group President of Kimberly-Clark North America

Torres succeeds Kim Underhill

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.14.21

Aries Face Masks Meet ASTM Standards

Coverings proven effective for workplace safety

Karen McIntyre, editor 04.13.21

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

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

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

Tenowo Appoints Managing Director

Salvatore Musso will lead sales and marketing for the company

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.01.21

Kimberly-Clark Announces Price Increases

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.31.21

Market Data

European Nonwovens Production Exceeds 3 Million Tons

Output grew 7% last year, says EDANA

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.30.21

Airlaid | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

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

Antitrust regulatory process has concluded

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.30.21

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

Wipes

Jacob Holm's SoftFlush Receives Fine to Flush Certification

Wipes substrate offers dispersibility and softness

Karen McIntyre, 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

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

Diaper, Baby

Ontex Partners with Woosh to Roll Out Diaper Recycling Program

Program to begin in Mechelen next month, expand to other Belgian cities in coming months

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.23.21

Home Products

Precision Textiles Offers Bedding Manufacturers Foam Alternatives

Foam shortages pose serious challenges

03.22.21

K-C Launches Tool to Gauge Water Scarcity

WaterLOUPE 2.0 helps communities analyze local risks to freshwater resources

03.22.21

Associations | Shows/Events

INDEX Postponed to October

Organizers also announce virtual option

Tara Olivo, associate editor 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

PCMC Names President of Global Operations

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.18.21

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunlace

Fibertex Nonwovens to Expand U.S. Site

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

03.17.21

Medical | Meltblown

Mondi Starts Face Mask Production in Germany

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

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.17.21

Medical | North America

Homtex Receives FDA Approval for Surgical Masks

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.16.21

Associations | China | Shows/Events

ANEX+SINCE to be Held in July

Nonwovens exhibitions will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.15.21

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

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

Medical

Shawmut Launches New N95 Mask

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

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.10.21

K-C Names Chief Strategy Officer

Paula Ramos joins company after 18 years with McKinsey

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.10.21

Wipes

Foot Odor Wipes Launched

Industry veterans tap unmet need in market

Karen McIntyre, 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

Feminine Hygiene

Bostik Launches Stay In Place Technology for Pads

StayX withstands the twists and turns of normal wear

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.09.21

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

Machinery and Equipment | Medical

Autefa Solutions Offers Fully Automated Line for Protective Mask Production

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.04.21

INDA Announces New Board Members

Seven industry leaders elected to board

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.04.21

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

China | Mergers and Acquisitions

Mitsui to Sell Chinese Nonwovens Business

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.02.21

Wipes

U.S. Nonwovens Rebrands as Radienz Living

Name change reflects diversity of company

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.01.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

News from Ontex was the most-viewed in February

03.01.21

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

Wipes

Forbes Ranks Rockline Among Best U.S. Employers

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

02.25.21

Filtration

H&V Announces Price Increase

Increase will be implemented on filtration media in North and Latin America

02.24.21

Lydall Reports Sales Increase

Filtration, automotive demand were strong in the quarter

02.24.21

Circular Nonwovens Forum

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02.23.21

Elementary Nonwovens Training Course

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02.23.21

Fibers

TruCotton Changes Name to Showcase Sustainability

Cotton brand formerly known as True Cotton is biodegradable and compostable

02.23.21

Intermediate Nonwovens Training Course

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02.21.21

Associations | Shows/Events

EDANA Opens Registration for Outlook 2021

Virtual conference will be held April 21-23

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

Medical | Meltblown

Shawmut Creates Health & Safety Business

Company also invests in meltblown to support PPE business

02.17.21

Fibertex Nonwovens Announces Price Increases

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

02.16.21

Medical

Freudenberg Masks Gain FDA Approval

Masks reach ASTM level 3 standards

02.15.21

Ultrasonics Fuel Mask Production

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

02.11.21

Medical

Artofix's N95-Type Mask Approved by Health Canada

Company can produce close to 100,000 masks per week

02.09.21

Wipes

Papel Aralar Starts Up Flushable Wipes Line

Wipes material is completely plastic free

02.09.21

H.B. Fuller Promotes Kirsten Hedin

Named VP marketing for health, hygiene and consumable adhesives

02.05.21

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

Meltblown

Wolf Starts Up Meltblown Line

Investment will supply face mask market

02.04.21

Shows/Events

Techtextil to be Held in June 2022

Event cycle will shift permanently to even years

02.03.21

Andy Piotter Joins PCMC

Named business development manager, Packaging Systems

02.01.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

News from Domtar was the most-viewed in January

02.01.21

Shows/Events

Techtextil North America Returns to Raleigh

Event will be held August 23-25

01.28.21

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

P&G Reports 8% Sales Increase

Baby, Feminine and Family Care segment organic sales up 6%

01.21.21

Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene

Essity Launches Reusable Underwear Product

Range includes absorbent products for bladder leakage, menstruation

01.20.21

Alliance is in the Richmond Times Dispatch!

We're in the Richmond Times Dispatch! Here's a short excerpt below with a link to the original newspaper article:

Chemicals/Adhesives

Super Strong Inks Survive Tough Environments

Water-based ink is specially formulated for nonwovens

01.18.21

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

Facility is located in Liyang, China

Mergers and Acquisitions

TFP Acquires PV3 Technologies

Purchase expands TFP’s portfolio of products for hydrogen technologies

01.18.21

Facilities/Capacity | Machinery and Equipment | North America

Shemesh Adds U.S. Headquarters

Green Bay site will also house demo line

01.14.21

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.

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

Education | Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

The Nonwovens Institute to Host Virtual Spunbond and Meltblown Course

Course will be held in March

01.14.21

Chemicals/Adhesives | Contracts/Awards

Mölnlycke Health Care Honors Savaré

Adhesive specialist receives Outstanding Supplier Award

01.14.21

Machinery and Equipment

Absolut Launches Coreless Rewinding System

WiNDR offers the ultimate in tension control

01.13.21

International Nonwovens Symposium

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01.12.21

Facilities/Capacity | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Fitesa to Add R5 Line in South Carolina

Spunbond investment to be complete late next year

01.12.21

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

Medical

Fitesa Develops Antiviral Line

Fitesa Shield AV inactivates 99% of Coronavirus in 15 minutes

01.07.21

Spunbond/Spunmelt

Spunbond Report Predicts Continued Growth

Research & Markets Study Reports 5% Growth Until 2025

01.07.21

Diaper, Baby

Baby Diapers: A Changing Market

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

Karen McIntyre, Editor 01.06.21

The Private Label Market

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

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 01.06.21

Airlaid | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

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

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

01.06.21

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

Jofo Finalizes SAAF Acquisition

Chinese manufacturer buys 70% stake in Saudi nonwovens producer

12.30.20

Filtration | Wipes

Iris Ohyama to Expand Mask, Wipes Production

Japanese company to serve shortages felt in medical markets

12.29.20

Ontex Appoints CEO

Esther Berrozpe Galindo will succeed interim CEO Thierry Navarre

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

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 | 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

Filtration

Dept. of Defense to Fund H&V Expansion

Grant will expand mask making capacity to 100 million

12.15.20

TKBD Medical Supplies

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12.11.20

Market Data

2020: The Lost Year? Not for Nonwovens

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

Karen McIntyre, Editor 12.11.20

Automotive and Transportation

Nonwovens in Automotives

New mobility, sustainability create more opportunities for nonwovens producers

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 12.11.20

Absorbent Core | Hygiene Film/Components

Hygiene Suppliers Go Natural

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

Karen McIntyre, Editor 12.11.20

Lynda Kelly Appointed Suominen's SVP, Americas

Kelly has been with the company since 2014

12.11.20

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

McFadden Promoted at Rush & Company

Appointed vice president of Nonwovens and Industrial Textiles

12.09.20

P&G Announces CFO Transition

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

12.09.20

Associations

INDA Remembers Ian Butler

Former director of market research & statistics dies at 78

12.08.20

Automotive and Transportation

Autoneum Develops Front Trunk Made of Ultra-Silent

New solution for electric cars provides on average three kilograms in weight savings

12.08.20

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunbond/Spunmelt

PFNonwovens Adds Second Phase to PA Expansion Plan

Company scheduled to add lines in 2021 and 2022

12.04.20

Facilities/Capacity

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

New lines will develop products for absorbent products

12.03.20

Meltblown | Western Europe

Innovatec Starts Up Second Oerlikon Meltblown Line

Lines to supply face mask material locally in Germany

12.03.20

Market Data | North America

INDA Releases North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook Report

Provides analysis across end use markets through 2024

12.02.20

Market Data | Spunlace | Wetlaid | Wipes

Smithers Report Tracks Market Boom for Nonwoven Wipes

Total market value will reach $20.63 billion in 2021

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

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 respirators

11.23.20

Nonwoven Tech Expo (2nd Edition) : Global Virtual Expo on Nonwovens & Hygiene Technology

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11.23.20

Adult Incontinence | Shows/Events

Virtual Hygienix Attracts 240 Attendees

Male incontinence product receives Hygienix Innovation Award

11.20.20

Machinery and Equipment

IHSAN Sons Partners with A Celli for Defect Control and Production Enhancement

Installs A.Celli’s Doctor Rewinder

11.20.20

Automotive and Transportation

Nonwovens Industry, Freudenberg Present Webinar

Online event will examine nonwovens’ role in the automotives segment

11.19.20

China | Mergers and Acquisitions

Soshio Industrial, Jofo Nonwovens Form Partnership

Deal adds contract manufacturing to Jofo's offerings

11.19.20

Medical

Medline to Ramp Up Mask Production

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

11.19.20

Facilities/Capacity | Medical | North America

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

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

11.17.20

Wipes

CleanBoss by Joy Hand Sanitizing Wipes Launch

Brand also plans face mask launch

11.17.20

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunlace | Wipes

Suominen to Upgrade SC Line

Investment will boost Americas capacity

11.17.20

Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Fitesa Adding 55,000 Tons Globally

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

11.12.20

50 Years of Nonwovens

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

Karen McIntyre, Editor 11.12.20

Home Products

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Introduces FibRoc Product Platform

Range will feature high performance solutions for durable applications

11.12.20

Edgewell’s Sales Fall

Feminine care sales decrease 10.8%

11.12.20

Shows/Events | Spunlace | Wetlaid | Wipes

Truetzschler, Voith Host Good Vibes Virtual Show

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

11.10.20

Medical

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

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

11.10.20

Green/Sustainability | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Fibertex PC Ships First Batch of ISCC Certified Nonwovens

Bio-based nonwovens available across company's portfolio

11.10.20

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

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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

Meltblown | Turkey

Mogul to Add Two Meltblown Lines

Investments to come onstream next year

11.06.20

Feminine Hygiene

Callaly Secures Funding

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

11.04.20

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

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

Hygiene Film/Components | Mergers and Acquisitions

Tredegar Completes Sale of Personal Care Films Business

Business sold to affiliates of Fitesa S.A.

11.02.20

Diaper, Baby | Green/Sustainability

P&G Enhances Pampers Pure Diapers

Plant-based liner now enriched with shea butter to help keep baby’s skin hydrated

10.28.20

Lydall Reports Healthy Demand for Specialty Filtration Products

Net sales up 0.9% in the third quarter

10.28.20

Suominen Reports Strong Quarterly Results

Sales, volumes increase

10.27.20

K-C Makes Executive Leadership Changes

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

10.26.20

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

Facilities/Capacity | India | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Avgol Expands Indian Capacity

Company plans to relocate existing spunmelt line from Israel

10.21.20

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

Wipes

Suominen Launches Plant-Based Wipe Substrate

Biolace Bamboo offers alternative to viscose, cotton

10.15.20

Contract Services | Facilities/Capacity

Polykote Expands Coating Capabilities

Installs new 62” wide coating line

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

Absorbent Hygiene Training Course

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10.13.20

Virtual Elementary Nonwovens Training Course

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10.12.20

Virtual Intermediate Nonwovens Training Course

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10.12.20

Virtual Elementary Nonwovens Training Course

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10.12.20

Lee Bassett, Fi-Tech Founder, 82

Manufacturers representative firm launched in 1972

10.12.20

Home Products

Precision Textiles Expands IQFit Line

All natural mattress sock is free of chemicals, irritants

10.12.20

Omya Receives Inaugural INDEX People's Prize

Omyafiber video received most likes on INDEX's Linkedin page

10.08.20

GDM Receives INDEX Innovation Award

Expandable Welding Wheel honored in machinery and equipment category

10.08.20

Facilities/Capacity | Meltblown

East Africa: Months Away From First Meltblown Line

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

Raymond Chimhandamba, Handas Consulting 10.08.20

China

Chinese Nonwovens Outlook

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

Karen McIntyre, Editor 10.08.20

Wipes

Industrial & Institutional Wipes Report

Nonwovens producers prioritize production for wipes during pandemic

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 10.08.20

North America

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Enters Digital Printing Market

Wallstar Digital introduced in North America

10.08.20

Tipper Named CEO of NIRI

Has been at research organization since 2005

10.08.20

Berry to Add Another R5 Line in Nanhai

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

10.08.20

Contracts/Awards | Shows/Events

EDANA Announces INDEX Innovation Award Winners

Companies honored across seven categories in virtual ceremony

10.07.20

Medical

Suominen and Partners Develop Face Masks with Verifiable Authenticity

Finnish nonwovens producer collaborates with Screentec Oy and TrueMed Oy

10.07.20

Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Wipes

CNG Expands into Nonwovens and Fibers

New category will include plant-based fibers

10.06.20

Allertex Announces Promotion

Jason Johnson named technical sales & business development director

10.05.20

Green/Sustainability

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

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

10.02.20

Green/Sustainability | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Sabic, Fibertex Personal Care Partner to Make Recycled Nonwoven

Fabrics made using recycled plastics from the Trucircle portfolio

10.01.20

Hygiene Film/Components

Suominen Introduces Biolace Combo

Innovation combines features of topsheet and ADL

10.01.20

Carded/Carding | Meltblown

Fitesa To Acquire Fiber Dynamics

NC-based company makes meltblown, carded nonwovens

09.30.20

ExxonMobil Introduces High-Loft, Ultra-Soft Nonwovens for Hygiene

Blend is easily processed via spunbond

09.28.20

Pillar page: Flexo Printing Machine

Flexographic – abbreviated to flexo – printing, is a form of rotary printing in which quickdrying inks are transferred from flexible printing plates

Spunbond/Spunmelt

Fibertex Personal Care Announces Dual Investments

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

09.08.20

Facilities/Capacity | Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

PFNonwovens Approves Two Line Investments

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

Nonwovens Industry Staff 04.20.20

Automotive and Transportation

Supreme Nonwovens Buys Automotive Trims Producer

Alliance with Futuris enhances group's OEM business

03.03.20

Investkonsult Brokers Recofil Lines

The specialized broker and consultant for the nonwoven and absorbent hygiene producers globally, has from the end of 2018 to the end of 2019...

Hygiene Components Suppliers Adapt to Change

The supply chain evolves to meet new consumer demands

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 12.10.19

Geotextile/Agrotextile

Thrace to Relocate U.S. Capacity

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

12.05.19

Nan Liu Enterprise

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09.11.19

Fibertex Personal Care

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09.11.19

Diaper, Baby | Pacific Rim

Offshore Production Trends of Japanese Nonwovens Producers

Foreign investment continues to outpace local growth.

Kin Ohmura 07.10.17

Machinery and Equipment | Spunlace | Wetlaid

Trützschler, Voith Introduce New Safety Standard

Standard will help producers of nonwovens to ensure safe and reliable operation of wetlaid spunlaced machines

05.05.17

Techtextil to be Held in Frankfurt Next Week

Four-day event to highlight breadth of textile technologies

05.02.17

Symposium to be Held in Conjunction with Techtextil

Presentations given daily at MesseFrankfurt

05.02.17

Chemicals/Adhesives

BASF Showcases New Binder

Acronal 2434 is for nonwovens meeting high thermo dimensional requirements

03.28.17

RadiciGroup

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03.27.17

Home Products

A Home Run for Nonwovens

Producers offer durable and cost-effective solutions that protect and make home furnishings more comfortable.

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 03.27.17

Exhibitor List

The entire nonwovens industry and its suppliers will meet once again in Geneva.

03.24.17

India | Spunlace | Turkey

Spunlace Directory

A listing of spunlace manufacturers and their plant locations.

03.11.13

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