Quanzhou Hanwei Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

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

Nonwoven Network to Install Ultrasonic Tea Packaging Machine

Machine can package 100 bags per minute

09.21.21

Glatfelter Announces Price Increases

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

09.17.21

Facilities/Capacity | Western Europe

Ontex to Cease Manufacturing in Mayen, Germany

Site will become an excellence center for global process engineering and global platform innovation

09.17.21

Chemicals/Adhesives

H.B. Fuller to Focus on Sustainability at INDEX20

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

09.17.21

Shows/Events | Wipes

Shemesh Automation to Exhibit at INDEX20

Major announcement to follow presentation

09.16.21

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

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

Ontex Announces R$500 Million Arbitration Settlement

Company settled certain claims relating to the acquisition of the Brazilian personal hygiene business of Hypera

09.16.21

Speed. Automation. Efficiency.

Get it all with a complete wipes system.

Flexible Wipes Production Lines

Run Single or Multiple Formats...Flat-Pack - Pouch - Canister - Pail

Adult Incontinence

Parentgiving Expands Dry Direct Incontinence Product Line

Products are manufactured by Santex in Italy

09.15.21

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

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Earns Fifth Consecutive EcoVadis Gold Rating

Company honored for its sustainability management and performance

09.13.21

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Acquires Precision Manufacturer

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

09.10.21

Green/Sustainability

Berry Global Joins Polypropylene Recycling Coalition

Alliance aims to increase recycling access for polypropylene

09.10.21

Optimizing Nonwovens Converting

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09.10.21

Precision Textiles Launches New Website

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

09.09.21

Shows/Events

Techtextil North America Held Successfully in Raleigh

Technical textiles and nonwovens event saw strong attendance

09.09.21

Green/Sustainability | Wipes

Clorox Sets 2030 Science-Based Targets for Reducing Greenhouse Gases

Wipes maker commits to achieving net zero emissions by 2050

09.09.21

Lenzing CEO Stefan Doboczky to Step Down

Cord Prinzhorn named interim CEO

09.09.21

Fibers

Kelheim Fibres to Increase Viscose Fiber Prices

Price increases will take effect on Oct. 1

09.07.21

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

Freudenberg

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08.31.21

Berry Global

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08.31.21

2020 A Good Year for Nonwovens, Mainly

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Karen McIntyre, Editor 08.31.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

The most-viewed news on our site in August

08.31.21

Wipes

Jacob Holm Completes Nonwovens Investment

Line upgrade in Candler, NC wraps up on schedule

08.31.21

Adult Incontinence

Ontex Launches Subscription-Based Incontinence Products Brand

A Lovely Day aims to diminish the taboo of incontinence

08.31.21

Home Products

Ease Products Introduces Laundry Detergent Sheets

Nonwoven sheet made of regenerative plant fiber

08.30.21

Electronics | Machinery and Equipment

Optima Develops Fuel Cell Production Lines

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

08.30.21

Associations | Shows/Events

INDA Offers On-Demand World of Wipes Conference Program

Thirty-one speaker presentations available for purchase

08.30.21

Beckmann Converting Launches New Website

New site features a leaner presentation and easier navigation

08.30.21

Wipes

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

Collection includes compostable wipes

08.26.21

Kimberly-Clark Announces Executive Leadership Changes

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

08.26.21

Filtration

Neenah Filtration Launches New Filter Media

Substrate incorporates the company's patented asymmetric saturation technology

08.26.21

Geotextile/Agrotextile

Confidence Infrastructure Invests in Two Needlepunch Geotextile Fabric Lines

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

08.26.21

Wipes

PDI Healthcare Introduces Dual Access Lid on Sani-Cloth Products

Packaging design makes disinfection easier with more efficient wipe dispensing

08.24.21

Stein Fibers Announces Promotions

Jaren Edwards named president

08.23.21

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

Business name registered as Ahlstrom-Munksjö Holding 3 Oy

08.23.21

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

Hao named technical nonwoven product manager

08.19.21

Feminine Hygiene

Always, Thrive Global Launch Period Tracker and Wellness App

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

08.19.21

Fibers

Fiberpartner Launches Bico Biodegradable Low-Melt Fiber

PrimaLoft Bio fibers biodegrade by hydrodegradation

08.19.21

Wipes

Sani Professional Debuts Degreasing Multi-Surface Wipes in Softpack Format

New format reduces plastic packaging by more than 85%

08.18.21

Facilities/Capacity | Home Products | Needlepunch | North America

Precision Textiles to Open NC Manufacturing Facility

Company will double its needlepunch nonwovens production

08.17.21

Feminine Hygiene

Moons Launches Feminine Hygiene Products

Company introduces duets tampon and liner system

08.17.21

Medical | Meltblown | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

Precision ADM Acquires Canadian Meltblown Nonwovens Producer

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

08.16.21

Product Improvement/Innovation | Wipes

LifeSavers: Personal Care Wipes Function as an Early Warning Device

Newly developed wipes detect abnormal glucose levels in urine

Tara Olivo, associate editor 08.13.21

Suominen Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

Net sales decreased by 7%

08.13.21

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

Nelson Peltz to Retire from P&G’s Board

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

08.12.21

Filtration | Mergers and Acquisitions

Rensa Filtration Acquires Custom Filter

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

08.11.21

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

Filtration

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

SFF will distribute and convert Nylon grades

08.09.21

Sales Increase at Glatfelter

Airlaid benefits from volume growth, G-P acquisition

08.05.21

Diaper, Baby

Huggies, Walgreen Address Diaper Need

Diaper maker, retailer will donate diapers throughout August

08.05.21

Spunlace

Smithers Introduces Spunlace Report

Market to reach $7.8 billion

08.05.21

Eruslu Hygienic Products

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08.04.21

Nonwovens in Food Packaging

Makers of food pads and beverage filtration focus on sustainability

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 08.04.21

Machinery and Equipment

2021 Machinery & Equipment Review

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

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 08.04.21

Medical

Berry Adds Commercial Grade Cleanroom

Facility to make medical grade film in U.S.

08.04.21

EDANA Runs Second Round of Pilot Audits

Operational improvements have been made to the program

08.03.21

Bostik Announces Films Investment

Multilayer line targets durable goods market

08.03.21

Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

MAG HEPA-Grade Meltblown Targets Beauty and Medical Industry

Taiwanese company produces 100 tons of nonwovens per month

08.02.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

The most-viewed news on our site in July

08.02.21

P&G Names President and CEO

Jon Moeller succeeds David Taylor

07.30.21

Facilities/Capacity | Western Europe

TFP Opens New Nonwovens Line

Line will target markets such as fuel cells and defense

07.29.21

Lydall Reports Strong Q2 Results

Net sales up 51.7% from the second quarter of 2020

07.29.21

Adult Incontinence

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

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

07.29.21

RISE to be Held Virtually Next Month

Research-based conference to highlight a myriad of topics

07.29.21

Green/Sustainability

Michigan Researchers Work with P&G to Recycle SAP

Diaper material to find second life as adhesive

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

Shows/Events | Wipes

Dates Confirmed for Go Wipes 2021

Event will be held Dec. 6-7 in Amsterdam

07.28.21

Wipes

eOn Disinfecting Wipes Launch

Disinfectant kills SARS-CoV-2 on hard non-porous surfaces in 30 seconds

07.27.21

Mergers and Acquisitions

Weko Acquires RotaSpray

Purchase expands company's textile segment

07.26.21

Facilities/Capacity | Filtration | Western Europe

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Expands Saturating Capacity

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

07.26.21

Kimberly-Clark Announces Q2 Results

Personal Care sales grow 13%

07.23.21

Mergers and Acquisitions | Spunlace

Glatfelter to Buy Jacob Holm

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

07.22.21

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

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

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

07.22.21

Machinery and Equipment

Maxcess Launches RotoMetrics RD300 NW D2 Solid Rotary Die

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

07.22.21

Wipes

Responsible Flushing Alliance Adds Board Members

Andritz and Dude Products join organization

07.21.21

Facilities/Capacity | Medical

Textilcord Begins Production of Surgical Masks in Luxembourg

Line will produce 20 million pieces per year

07.20.21

Associations | Shows/Events | Wipes

World of Wipes Draws 475 to Atlanta

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

07.20.21

Essity Reports Strong Second Quarter Results

Organic nets sales up 9.5%

07.19.21

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

Wipes

Banana Products Offers Aktive Disinfecting Wipes

Wipes are being used to disinfect surfaces in schools

07.15.21

Machinery and Equipment | Meltblown | Shows/Events

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

Components are compatible with all globally installed lines

07.14.21

Green/Sustainability | Product Improvement/Innovation

Asahi Kasei's Bemliese Launches in North America

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

07.14.21

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

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

Wipes

Bausch + Lomb Launches Biotrue Micellar Eyelid Cleansing Wipes

Wipes gently cleanse and hydrate the eyelid area

07.13.21

Chemicals/Adhesives

Nippon Shokubai Earns Biomass Certification for SAP

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

07.13.21

Education | Feminine Hygiene

BAHP Launches Menstrual Product Ingredient Glossary

Association develops educational tool for consumers

07.13.21

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

Nonwovenn Names Sustainability Director

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

07.08.21

Nominations Open for IDEA Achievement Awards

Competition to recognize nonwovens innovation in six categories

07.08.21

Wipes

Suominen Introduces Biolace Ultrasoft

Newest adddition to company's sustainable product portfolio

07.07.21

Associations | Shows/Events | Wipes

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

Event will be held next week in Atlanta

Tara Olivo, associate editor 07.07.21

Shows/Events

Groz-Beckert Reports Success at ITMA Asia + CITME 2021

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

07.07.21

Wipes

Innovation Award To Be Presented at WOW

Companies to vie for honor at Atlanta conference in July

07.06.21

Cotton Incorporated

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07.06.21

LSI Hygiene

Turnkey solutions for competitive wipes

07.06.21

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

Essity Finalizes Acquisition of Australian Hygiene Company Asaleo Care

Regional unit will be named Essity AustralAsia

07.01.21

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

Glatfelter, Enhancing Everyday Life™...Sustainably.

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06.30.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

The most-viewed news on our site in June

06.30.21

Chemicals/Adhesives

Bostik Launches Sustainability and CSR Program ‘Responsibly for Hygiene’

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

06.30.21

Green/Sustainability

Freudenberg Launches Evolon Made from Post-Consumer Recycled PET

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

06.29.21

Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Avgol to Add Three Lines In Russia

Multi-tier investment includes R5, meltblown and lamination lines

06.29.21

Wipes

Murphy’s Naturals Releases Mosquito Repellent Wipes

Wipes are DEET free and infused with plant-based repellents

06.28.21

Machinery and Equipment | Medical | Meltblown

HCI Offers Slitting Machine for Medical Grade Meltblown

Slitting and rewinding speeds of up to 100 m/min increases production capacity

06.28.21

Wipes

Gojo Launches Purell Surface Wipes

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

06.25.21

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

Adult Incontinence | Mergers and Acquisitions

Santex Expands into U.S.

Acquires e-commerce retailer Parentgiving, Inc.

06.22.21

Facilities/Capacity | Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

PFNonwovens Announces South African Expansion

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

06.22.21

Machinery and Equipment

Valco Melton Offers New Solution for Applying Perfumes

Drops as small as 1mg per product can be applied

06.22.21

Machinery and Equipment | Mergers and Acquisitions

Hyperion to Buy Sinter Sud

Italy-based company manufactures cemented carbide products

06.21.21

Flame Retardance | Home Products | Legal/Regulatory

Beckmann Converting Solutions Meet New Federal Flammability Standard

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

06.21.21

Filtration | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

Unifrax to Acquire Lydall

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

06.21.21

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

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

Facilities/Capacity | Filtration | Home Products

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Advances Capacity Investment in Malmedy

Plant supplies nonwovens for wallcoverings, filtration

06.18.21

Machinery and Equipment | Shows/Events

Swiss Textile Machinery Companies Report Successful ITMA Asia + CITME Exhibition

Exhibitors welcome return to in-person customer contact

06.18.21

Facilities/Capacity | Needlepunch

Huafon Microfiber Orders Three Lines from DiloGroup

Needling lines will be housed at its new plant in Qidong, Jiangsu Province, China

06.18.21

Adult Incontinence

InControl Diapers Launches Super-Absorbent Underwear

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

06.17.21

Green/Sustainability | Medical

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

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

06.17.21

Home Products

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Launches FibRoc Ceiling

High-performance materials offer sound reduction and fire resistance

06.17.21

ITMA 2023

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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

China | Facilities/Capacity | Spunlace | Wipes

Zhejiang Saintyear Orders Second Andritz Spunlace Line

Start-up scheduled for the third quarter of 2022

06.11.21

Medical

Aegle Launches N95 Mask

NIOSH certified mask uses authentication and traceability technology

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.10.21

Autefa to Present Latest Machines at ITMA Asia + CITME

Event will be held in Shanghai from June 12-16

06.10.21

Filtration | Mergers and Acquisitions

Filtration Group Acquires Molecular Products

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.09.21

Contracts/Awards | Machinery and Equipment

Montalvo Receives Exporter of the Year Award

Company honored by the Maine International Trade Center

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.09.21

Diaper, Baby

Pull-Ups Announces Upgraded Product Features

Disney music-themed graphics fade when wet

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.08.21

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

Embossers and Calenders Made in the USA

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Adult Incontinence

Essity Launches Tena Stylish Incontinence Underwear

Design offers protection against leaks, odor and wetness

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.07.21

Green/Sustainability

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

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.07.21

Facilities/Capacity | Filtration | Nanotechnology | North America

Matregenix Adds Nanofiber Production Line

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.04.21

Jeff Sanchez Joins Mann+Hummel

Named vice president, Water & Filtration Solutions

06.04.21

Fibers

Nonwovens Go Natural

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

Karen McIntyre, Editor 06.03.21

Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Green/Sustainability

Natural Hygiene: Innovation Continues

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

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 06.03.21

Wipes

Household Wipes Report

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

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 06.03.21

Chemicals/Adhesives | Facilities/Capacity | Pacific Rim

NatureWorks to Establish PLA Production Facility in Thailand

Plant will have an annual capacity of 75,000 tons of Ingeo biopolymer

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.03.21

Machinery and Equipment

Heytex USA Orders New Era Thermal Laminating and Embossing Line

Line will be installed in Pulaski, VA

06.02.21

Medical

Defender Safety, Premier Guard USA Partner to Expand PPE Manufacturing

Companies will produce procedure and surgical masks for over 100 hospitals

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.02.21

Sahil Tesfu to Join Essity’s Executive Management Team

Appointed SVP Group Function Strategy & Business Development

06.02.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

The most-viewed news on our site in May

Tara Olivo, associate editor 06.01.21

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

Emmebi Impianti Inks Multiple Deals in Spunlace

Demand for sustainability drives natural fiber handling solutions

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.26.21

Chemicals/Adhesives

Bostik Launches Podcast

‘Attached to Hygiene’ will feature interesting and timely industry topics

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.26.21

Wipes

Coterie Launches Compostable Baby Wipe

Contains 100% plant-based biodegradable material

05.26.21

Airlaid | Machinery and Equipment

PulPac, Dan-Web Form Partnership

Companies develop standardized machinery for Dry Molded Fiber

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.25.21

India | Shows/Events

Techtextil India Postponed

First hybrid edition moves to November 2021

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.24.21

Diaper, Baby

Pampers Launches Hybrid Diaper

Pampers Pure Protection Hybrid Diapers are part reusable, part disposable

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.21.21

Fibers

Bast Fibre Completes Series A Equity Financing

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.20.21

Apparel | Green/Sustainability

Freudenberg Shoe Components Certified to GRS

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.20.21

Mergers and Acquisitions | Wipes

Albaad Expands European Reach to Spain

Acquires Spanish wet wipes maker Optimal Care

Karen McIntyre, editor 05.19.21

Adult Incontinence | Feminine Hygiene

Poise Launches 2-in-1 Product

One by Poise offers protection for both periods and bladder leaks

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.18.21

Adult Incontinence | Chemicals/Adhesives | Product Improvement/Innovation

Henkel, Smartz Partner on Digital Adult Care Solutions

Companies develop digital health products enabled by printed electronics

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.18.21

Medical

Alpha Technology Group Launched Antimicrobial

Alpha Protect can be integrated into wovens and nonwovens

05.18.21

China | Facilities/Capacity | Spunlace

Zhejiang Kingsafe Expands Spunlace Output

Chinese producer to add ninth Andritz line

05.18.21

Absorbent Core | Airlaid | Facilities/Capacity | North America

Domtar to Expand Airlaid Business

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.17.21

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China | Filtration

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Completes Chinese Investment

Machine rebuild to bolster filtration business in Asia

Karen McIntyre, editor 05.17.21

PFNonwovens Names New CFO

Peter Jirasek to replace Marian Rašík

Karen McIntyre, editor 05.17.21

Airlaid | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

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

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.14.21

Medical | Meltblown | Western Europe

Dutch PPE Solutions Starts Meltblown Production

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.13.21

Geotextile/Agrotextile | Mergers and Acquisitions | Western Europe

BontexGeo Acquires Geotextiles Expert

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.13.21

Leigh Fibers Promotes Adam T. Watson

Named director of Sales and Sustainability

05.12.21

Machinery and Equipment

Nordson Introduces Harmonized Dispensing Applicators for Absorbent Article Production

Applicator platform supports contact slot or non-contact spray applications

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.12.21

Mergers and Acquisitions

Paper Excellence to Buy Domtar

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.12.21

Filtration

Neenah Filtration Launches HVAC Filter Media Solution

NeenahPure is available for pleatable and bag filter elements

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.12.21

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

Albarrie Invests in New Stenter Frame

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.07.21

2021 Company Capabilities

Welcome to Nonwovens Industry’s 2021 Company Capabilities.

05.06.21

Filtration | Medical | Nanotechnology

ORÅ Brands Launches Disposable Mask

ORÅ D1 mask features nanofiltration protection

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.06.21

Facilities/Capacity | South Africa

Andritz Installs Stitchbonding Line in South Africa

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.06.21

Facilities/Capacity | Fibers

DAK to Shut Down Staple Fiber Operations at Cooper River Site

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.06.21

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

DiloGroup to Showcase Range of Machinery at ITMA Asia

Machinery specialist develops production lines for any nonwoven process

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.06.21

Neenah Achieves Record Performance in Filtration

Technical Products' net sales increased 10%

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.06.21

Antimicrobials | Product Improvement/Innovation | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Parx Materials Develops Antimicrobial Polypropylene Nonwoven

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 05.05.21

Autefa Develops HiPerMask

Fully automated line makes respirator masks in line with EU and US standards

Glatfelter Announces First Quarter Results

Airlaid Materials business reports lower sales, volumes

05.04.21

Berry Global Reports Strong Financial Results

Net sales up 13%

05.04.21

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

Green/Sustainability | Machinery and Equipment

A.Celli Group Among the 2021 Sustainability Leaders

Machinery specialist honored by Il Sole 24 Ore and Statista

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.29.21

Ontex Adds to Executive Management Committee

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

04.28.21

Ontex Reports Lower Revenues

Sales down 16.5%

04.28.21

Lydall Reports Strong Quarterly Results

Sales up 13.3%

04.28.21

Diaper, Baby | Wipes

Millie Moon Debuts Luxury Diapers at Target

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.26.21

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

Essity to Increase Ownership in Productos Familia

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.26.21

Geotextile/Agrotextile | Mergers and Acquisitions | Western Europe

Geotextile Specialist Solmax to Acquire TenCate Geosynthetics

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.26.21

Medical

Sanctuary Systems Launches Breatheze SS-KN95 Masks

Masks are made in the USA

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.26.21

Essity Reports Lower Sales

First quarter sales negatively impacted by Covid-19 pandemic

04.26.21

K-C’s Q1 Sales Decline 5%

Personal Care segment sales up 2%

04.26.21

Spunlace | Wipes

Fibertex Nonwovens Announces European Investments

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

04.23.21

Savaré Strengthens Technical Support for the Americas

Diego Lima joins adhesives specialist

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.22.21

Adult Incontinence | Green/Sustainability

Because Market Debuts Premium Plus Line

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.21.21

P&G’s Sales Up 5%

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

04.20.21

Green/Sustainability

Ontex Tests Industrial Scale Diaper Composting

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

Karen McIntyre, editor 04.20.21

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

Andritz to Supply Elliptical Cylinder Pre-Needler in France

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.19.21

Ahlstrom-Munksjö to be Delisted from Nasdaq Stockholm

Last day of trading will be May 31, 2021

04.19.21

Green/Sustainability | Wipes

Radienz Living Introduces Sustainable Products

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.19.21

Facilities/Capacity | Machinery and Equipment | North America

Jessup Installs New Era Coating and Laminating Line

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

04.16.21

Machinery and Equipment

Executive Reports: GDM Responds to Hygiene Market Demands

Maurizio Cantoni discusses recent advancements in machinery technology

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

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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

Diaper, Baby | Wipes

Honest Company Plans IPO

Company files to sell $100 million worth of shares

Karen McIntyre, editor 04.12.21

Medical

Precision Textiles Offers Biodegradable Medical Fabric

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

04.08.21

Adult Incontinence

Northshore Launches Megamax Briefs in New Colors

Black and tie-dye now available

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.07.21

Medical | Mergers and Acquisitions | Pacific Rim

Essity Acquires Distribution Rights to Sorbact in Australia and New Zealand

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.06.21

Wipes

Metrex Launches CaviWipe 2.0 Surface Disinfectant Wipes

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.06.21

Wipes

Hospeco Launches WetWorks +Plus Pre-Saturated Surface Disinfecting Wipes

Disinfectant kills 99.9% of bacteria in 15 seconds

Tara Olivo, associate editor 04.05.21

Wipes

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

Airlaid | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

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

Antitrust regulatory process has concluded

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.30.21

Diaper, Baby

First Quality Donates Half a Million Cuties Diapers

Diaper donation helps 16,000 families during pandemic

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.30.21

Wipes

EarthSafe Launches Surface Disinfection Wipes

EvaClean Dry Wipes System is designed for use with PUR•ONE cleaner and disinfectant

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.30.21

Adult Incontinence

Nannocare Expands into Light Incontinence

NannoDry offers all day comfort and protection

03.29.21

Lydall Performance Materials Announces Price Increases

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.25.21

Wipes

Jacob Holm's SoftFlush Receives Fine to Flush Certification

Wipes substrate offers dispersibility and softness

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.25.21

100% waterproof packaging of nonwoven rolls

RoRo StretchPack® is a film saving packaging solution suitable for nonwoven rolls.

New Expandable Core Wrap from Joa

Technology accommodates rapid core absorption

Apparel

Freudenberg Performance Materials Launches Online Shop for Apparel Industry

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.24.21

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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

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

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

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

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

Filtration | Product Improvement/Innovation

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Forms Partnership with Virgis Filter and Webasto

Filtration solution developed to protect indoor environments from Covid-19

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.11.21

Adult Incontinence

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

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

David Savastano, editor, Printed Electronics Now 03.10.21

A solution for defense against infectious agents

Gowfense by Texol is the protective laminate for disposable gowns

Medical

Hudson Valley Mask Company Launches Double Filter Face Masks

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.10.21

K-C Names Chief Strategy Officer

Paula Ramos joins company after 18 years with McKinsey

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.10.21

Medical | Mergers and Acquisitions

Vernacare Acquires Robinson Healthcare

Deal combines two healthcare, wipes companies

03.09.21

Sandra DiVito Joins NorthShore Care Supply

Named vice president, B2B Sales & Development

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.09.21

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

Fibers

Technical Absorbents Launches Online Shop for Superabsorbent Samples

Samples of SAF, SAF Fabrics and SAF Yarns are available

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.09.21

Kimberly-Clark Names Chief Research and Development Officer

Robert Long comes from The Coca-Cola Company

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.08.21

Face Masks in Asia

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

Karen Bitz-McIntyre, Editor 03.04.21

India

Supreme Nonwoven Group

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Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.04.21

Meltblown

Meltblown—Nonwovens' Golden Fleece

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

Karen McIntyre, Editor 03.04.21

Feminine Hygiene

Adult Incontinence Products Industry Continues to Grow

New players, new product formats increase competition in the market

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 03.04.21

Wipes

Sani Professional Sanitizing and Disinfecting Products Approved by EPA

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.04.21

Machinery and Equipment | Medical

Autefa Solutions Offers Fully Automated Line for Protective Mask Production

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.04.21

Chemicals/Adhesives | Medical

Piana Group to Launch Antiviral Treatment

Fiber technology can be used in face masks

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.04.21

INDA Announces New Board Members

Seven industry leaders elected to board

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.04.21

Machinery and Equipment | Product Improvement/Innovation

Joa Announces Expandable Absorbent Core Wrap Solution

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.03.21

Adult Incontinence

Principle Business Enterprises Celebrates 60 Years

Manufacturer recently streamlined its selection of incontinence care products

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.03.21

Filtration | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

Mann+Hummel Invests in Pamlico Air

Move strengthens company's air filtration portfolio in North America

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.03.21

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

Domtar Completes Sale of Personal Care Business

Unit was acquired by American Industrial Partners

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.02.21

China | Mergers and Acquisitions

Mitsui to Sell Chinese Nonwovens Business

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

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.02.21

Wipes

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

Brand earned approval from the California Department of Pesticide Regulations

03.02.21

Neenah to Acquire Global Release Liners

Deal expected to be complete in April

03.02.21

Wipes

U.S. Nonwovens Rebrands as Radienz Living

Name change reflects diversity of company

Karen McIntyre, editor 03.01.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

News from Ontex was the most-viewed in February

03.01.21

Single Step Ultrasonic Cut & Seal with Servo Control

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

Adhesive-Free Ultrasonic Elastic Attachment for Nonwovens

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

Ear Loop Attachment to Mask

Clean, Consistent, and strong bonds with ultrasonic welding

Multilayer Surgical Mask Construction

Surgical Mask Sealing with Ultrasonic Bonding

Medical

Texas Medical Technology Partners with My Protect Kit

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

02.26.21

Diaper, Baby

Believe Diapers Launch in U.S.

New baby diaper brand partners with Good+Foundation to facilitate one-to-one diaper matching donations

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

Filtration

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

New technology was tested by Microbac Laboratories

02.24.21

Wipes

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

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

02.24.21

Ontex Reports Lower Revenues

Sales impacted by pandemic-related shift to online sales

02.24.21

Lydall Reports Sales Increase

Filtration, automotive demand were strong in the quarter

02.24.21

Fibers

TruCotton Changes Name to Showcase Sustainability

Cotton brand formerly known as True Cotton is biodegradable and compostable

02.23.21

Facilities/Capacity | Medical

Eastex Announces Relocation

New headquarters will accommodate accelerated growth and additional inventory

02.19.21

Carded/Carding | Market Data | Medical

Freedonia Releases Study on Carded Nonwovens

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

02.19.21

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Adult Incontinence

Ontex Develops Smart Adult Diaper

Automatically alerts caregivers via an app when the pad is soiled

02.18.21

Medical | Meltblown

Shawmut Creates Health & Safety Business

Company also invests in meltblown to support PPE business

02.17.21

Diaper, Baby

First Quality Partners with Cradles to Crayons

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

02.16.21

Fibertex Nonwovens Announces Price Increases

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

02.16.21

Medical | Meltblown

Armbrust Expands Product Line Up

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

02.16.21

Maxcess Offers Video Inspection System

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

02.10.21

Optima Packaging Group Names Managing Director

Dr. Stefan Koenig will join the company on March 1

02.10.21

P&G Adds to Board

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

02.10.21

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Reports 2020, Q4 Results

Company’s 2020 net sales fell 8%

02.10.21

One Earth Coffee Bags Ideal for Single Serve and Cold Brew

Compostable material made from sugar cane

02.09.21

Medical

Artofix's N95-Type Mask Approved by Health Canada

Company can produce close to 100,000 masks per week

02.09.21

Edgewell Personal Care Announces Financial Results

Feminine Care net sales down 8.1%

02.09.21

H.B. Fuller Promotes Kirsten Hedin

Named VP marketing for health, hygiene and consumable adhesives

02.05.21

Berry Global Reports Strong Quarterly Results

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

02.05.21

Jones Appoints SVP of Operations

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

02.05.21

Glatfelter Announces Q4 Results

Airlaid sales decreased slightly

02.04.21

A NATURAL FIBER SOLUTION

From sensitive skin to saving the seas

EDANA Comments on U.K., EU Trade Agreement

U.K. remains second largest trade partner with EU

02.04.21

Price Hanna Release Absorbent Products Study

Report examines global supply chain

02.04.21

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunlace | Wipes

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

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

02.04.21

Meltblown

Wolf Starts Up Meltblown Line

Investment will supply face mask market

02.04.21

INDA Joins Union Coalition to Recommend Policy to Boost PPE Industry

Group urges congress to promote and support domestic PPE production

02.03.21

Unicharm Receives COC Certification

Shows products are made using sustainable products

02.03.21

Turkey | Wipes

Lotus Teknik to Add Wetlace Line

Flushable wipes line to be installed in Turkey

02.02.21

Andy Piotter Joins PCMC

Named business development manager, Packaging Systems

02.01.21

What You’re Reading on Nonwovens-Industry.com

News from Domtar was the most-viewed in January

02.01.21

Domtar President & CEO on Temporary Medical Leave

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

01.29.21

Wipes

PDI Launches Clinical Size Wipes

New size ideal for smaller medical equipment

01.28.21

Shows/Events

Techtextil North America Returns to Raleigh

Event will be held August 23-25

01.28.21

Wipes

Albaad Disinfectant Wipes Earn EPA Approval

Cleanitize Disinfecting wipes kill the virus that causes Covid-19

01.28.21

Wipes

Nice-Pak Receives EPA Approval for Disinfecting Wipes

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

01.27.21

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Wipes

Rockline to Invest $18 Million in Arkansas

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

01.27.21

Essity’s Sales Negatively Impacted by Covid-19 Pandemic

Sales fall 5.6% in 2020

01.27.21

Machinery and Equipment

American Made Production Equipment for Mask Manufacturers

RDI Medical machines produce up to 200 masks per minute

01.26.21

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

Machinery and Equipment

Lemu Group Engineers Mask-Making Machine

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

01.21.21

Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Meltblown

Armbrust American Adds Meltblown Manufacturing

Manufacturer began producing surgical and N95 masks in 2020

01.21.21

P&G Reports 8% Sales Increase

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

01.21.21

Adult Incontinence | Feminine Hygiene

First Quality Launches Incognito by Prevail

Pads can provide protection from menstruation and bladder leakage

01.20.21

Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene

Essity Launches Reusable Underwear Product

Range includes absorbent products for bladder leakage, menstruation

01.20.21

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Medical

Honeywell Delivered 225 Million Masks in December

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

01.19.21

Alliance is in the Richmond Times Dispatch!

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Shows/Events

Techtextil, Texprocess Postponed to 2022

Events will take place in the second quarter of next year

01.19.21

What does a Calendering Machine do?

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

Chemicals/Adhesives

Super Strong Inks Survive Tough Environments

Water-based ink is specially formulated for nonwovens

01.18.21

Ontex Honored for Mask Production

Company receives distringuished citizen award in Belgium

01.18.21

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

Facility is located in Liyang, China

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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.

Adult Incontinence

TZMO USA, Special Needs Group Form Partnership

SNG will sell Seni USA brand adult incontinence products

01.14.21

Associations

BAHP Announces 2021 Officers, Board of Directors

Kimberly-Clark's Sarah Faye Pierce elected board chair

01.14.21

Filtration | Market Data

Freedonia Tracks Filtration Market

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

01.14.21

Wipes

Rockline Awarded for Workplace Safety

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

01.14.21

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

Green/Sustainability

Freudenberg Debuts Eco-Check

Label helps customers quickly and clearly identify sustainable products

01.13.21

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

Medical

Fitesa Develops Antiviral Line

Fitesa Shield AV inactivates 99% of Coronavirus in 15 minutes

01.07.21

Wacker Polymers to Raise Prices

Acetate dispersion costs to increase by up to €80 per ton

01.07.21

Spunbond/Spunmelt

Spunbond Report Predicts Continued Growth

Research & Markets Study Reports 5% Growth Until 2025

01.07.21

Diaper, Baby

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

New niche brands penetrate the disposable baby diaper market

Natalia Richer, Diaper Testing International 01.06.21

Diaper, Baby

Baby Diapers: A Changing Market

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

Karen McIntyre, Editor 01.06.21

The Private Label Market

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

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 01.06.21

Airlaid | Mergers and Acquisitions | North America

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

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

01.06.21

Wipes

Cintas Launches Surface Disinfecting and Hand Sanitizing Wipes

Wipes are suitable for use in educational, retail, fitness and foodservice facilities

01.05.21

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

Wipes

Zep Expands Supply of Disinfectant Wipes

Increases availability of wipes to consumers and businesses

12.23.20

Feminine Hygiene | Mergers and Acquisitions

Asaleo Care Buys Tom Organic Fem Hy Business

Australian-based merger focuses on natural care market

12.22.20

Ontex Appoints CEO

Esther Berrozpe Galindo will succeed interim CEO Thierry Navarre

12.22.20

FOR SALE - 01 x Autefa crosslapper and 01 x Schott & Meissner oven

01 x Autefa crosslapper and 01 x Schott & Meissner oven

Meltblown | Wipes

Nonwovens Industry’s Top 10 Breaking News Stories of 2020

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

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 12.21.20

Contracts/Awards | Filtration

H&V Awarded by Waterloo Filtration Institute

NanoWave XT filtration media receives Product of the Year Award

12.18.20

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

Diaper, Baby

Mondi Collaborates with Drylock on Paper-Based Diaper Packaging

EcoWicketBag can be placed in existing paper recycling streams

12.18.20

Jones Announces New Hires

Pranil Vora, Alex Webster and Kassey Cruz join nonwovens company

12.17.20

Facilities/Capacity | Medical

Record Mask Production from BelEmsa

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

12.17.20

Feminine Hygiene | Legal/Regulatory

Tampliner Receives FDA Approval

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

12.16.20

Chemicals/Adhesives | Medical

3M Offers Next Generation Silicone Adhesives

New medical nonwoven tape features longer wear times

12.16.20

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunlace | Wipes

Jacob Holm to Expand Spunlace Capacity in Candler

Line targeting sustainable products expected to launch by December 2021

12.16.20

Diaper, Baby

Hello Bello to Begin Diaper Manufacturing in Waco

Celebrity-owned baby care brand to occupy former Domtar site

12.15.20

Goldenrod Launches New Website

New branding also includes a logo redesign and new advertising campaign

12.15.20

Wipes

Hospeco Launches WetWorks Pre-Saturated Cleaning Wipes

Surface cleaning wipes contain a hospital-grade quaternary formula

12.15.20

Green/Sustainability

Ontex Invests in Solar Energy in Spain

Company aims to be carbon neutral by 2030

12.15.20

Airlaid | Apparel | Green/Sustainability

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

Airlaid technology produces waddings with a three-dimensional structure

12.14.20

TKBD Medical Supplies

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12.11.20

Market Data

2020: The Lost Year? Not for Nonwovens

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

Karen McIntyre, Editor 12.11.20

Automotive and Transportation

Nonwovens in Automotives

New mobility, sustainability create more opportunities for nonwovens producers

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 12.11.20

Absorbent Core | Hygiene Film/Components

Hygiene Suppliers Go Natural

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

Karen McIntyre, Editor 12.11.20

Diaper, Baby

EWG Verified Diapers Launch Nationwide

Collaboration with Healthynest offers full analysis of ingredients

12.10.20

Home Products

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Launches FibRoc Flooring

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

12.10.20

Market Data | Medical

Freedonia Study Tracks Medical Nonwovens

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

12.10.20

Adult Incontinence | Feminine Hygiene

Essity Announces Proposal to Increase Ownership in Asaleo

Essity is currently the largest shareholder of the Australian hygiene company

12.10.20

Hygiene Film/Components | North America

Berry to Start Up Phase One of Films Expansion

Investment will benefit U.S. hygiene business

12.10.20

P&G Announces CFO Transition

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

12.09.20

Composite | Medical | Nanotechnology | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Filti Launches NF95 Respirator

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

12.09.20

Machinery and Equipment

Dilo, Sicam Partner on Hydroentanglement Technology

Companies recently sold a complete line in Portugal

12.09.20

Green/Sustainability | Wipes

Huggies Pure Biodegradable Wipes Launch in U.K.

Wipes biodegrade after 15 days in simulated landfill conditions

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

Green/Sustainability | Medical

Medline Launches Healthcare Sustainability Programs

Introduces a Green Product Portfolio and a Sustainable Packaging Lab

12.07.20

Machinery and Equipment | Mergers and Acquisitions

Andritz to Buy Laroche

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

12.04.20

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunbond/Spunmelt

PFNonwovens Adds Second Phase to PA Expansion Plan

Company scheduled to add lines in 2021 and 2022

12.04.20

Feminine Hygiene

Tampiliner Honored by Time Magazine

Callaly is named one of top 100 best inventions by magazine

12.03.20

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Wipes

Nice-Pak to Construct New Facility in Mooresville, IN

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

12.02.20

PDI Appoints CCO

Keyne Monson named to newly created role

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

Filtration | Nanotechnology

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

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

12.01.20

Medical

Bavarian Mask Alliance Formed

Three companies partner to swiftly localize mask production

11.30.20

Chemicals/Adhesives

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

Full Care 5885 is Eco Passport-certified

11.30.20

Wipes

Terraboost Donates 1 Million Disinfecting Wipes

Chicago-based manufacturer provides wipes to Meals on Wheels America

11.25.20

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

Diaper, Baby | Wipes

Dorel Launches On-The-Go Disposable Kits

Kits include diapers, wipes, face masks and more

11.23.20

The New Mobility: Lightweighting with Nonwoven Technologies

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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

Automotive and Transportation

Nonwovens Industry, Freudenberg Present Webinar

Online event will examine nonwovens’ role in the automotives segment

11.19.20

Wipes

Diamond Wipes Expands HandyClean Steridol Wipes Range

Adds 80-count soft pack and individually wrapped disinfecting wipes

11.19.20

Medical

Medline to Ramp Up Mask Production

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

11.19.20

Wipes

Kub Wipes Launch

Brand offers cotton dry wipes and alcohol-based wipes

11.18.20

Facilities/Capacity | Medical | North America

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

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

11.17.20

Green/Sustainability

Indorama Ventures Listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

This is the fourth consecutive year the company has been included

11.17.20

FOR SALE Neumag synthetic fiber spinning line

We can now on exclusive basis offer this state-of-art, fully automatic, high-capacity spinning line for PP fiber production.

Fibers | Green/Sustainability

Kelheim Joins ETP Sustainability Programs

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

11.17.20

Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunlace | Wipes

Suominen to Upgrade SC Line

Investment will boost Americas capacity

11.17.20

Education | Hygiene Film/Components

Avery Dennison Publishes White Paper on ISO-Certified Diaper Materials

White paper released in conjunction with World Prematurity Day

11.16.20

Facilities/Capacity | Home Products | Needlepunch | North America

Bouckaert Makes Investments in Acoustical Panel Market

Equipment investments will double production capacity

11.16.20

Green/Sustainability

Essity Included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Hygiene company qualified for the Household Products category

11.16.20

Novatis Group

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11.12.20

Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt

Fitesa Adding 55,000 Tons Globally

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

11.12.20

50 Years of Nonwovens

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

Karen McIntyre, Editor 11.12.20

Home Products

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Introduces FibRoc Product Platform

Range will feature high performance solutions for durable applications

11.12.20

Nice-Pak International CEO to Retire

Michael Staton has been with the company for 24 years

11.12.20

Apparel | China | Green/Sustainability

Texon Achieves Two Industry Accreditations

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

11.12.20

Adult Incontinence

Finess Bladder Leakage Product Launches in Target Stores

Product designed to stop bladder leaks before they start

11.11.20

Shows/Events | Spunlace | Wetlaid | Wipes

Truetzschler, Voith Host Good Vibes Virtual Show

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

11.10.20

Medical

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

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

11.10.20

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

Glatfelter Reports Q3 Results

Airlaid sales decreased 6.4%

11.09.20

Domtar Announces Financial Results

Reports a net loss of $92 million; personal care sales up

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

Neenah Announces Q3 Financial Results

Net sales up 18% from Q2 2020

11.04.20

Ontex Reports Lower Revenues

Baby care, feminine care revenues fall in the quarter

11.04.20

Hygiene Film/Components | Mergers and Acquisitions

Tredegar Completes Sale of Personal Care Films Business

Business sold to affiliates of Fitesa S.A.

11.02.20

Adult Incontinence

NorthShore Launches Megamax Tab-Style Brief Color Collection

Super absorbent adult diaper available in pink, blue and white

11.02.20

Glatfelter Adds to Board

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

11.02.20

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.

Facilities/Capacity | Filtration | India

Valmet to Invest in Filter Fabric Manufacturing in India

New equipment will start operation in the second quarter of 2021

10.28.20

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Extends Executive Management Team

Mikko Lankinen and Robin Guillaud appointed to team

10.28.20

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

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Releases Q3 Results

Net sales fall 8%

10.28.20

Green/Sustainability | Wipes

Kuraflex Counter Cloth Earns FSC Certification

Nonwoven kitchen wipe is made from rayon

10.26.20

Filtration | Nanotechnology

PureAir Filtration and Noble Biomaterials Launch FiberShield

Nonwoven nanofibers are impregnated with antimicrobial Ionic+ silver technology

10.26.20

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

Shows/Events

CIDPEX Held Successfully in Nanjing

30,000 visitors attended three-day event

10.23.20

Feminine Hygiene

Tampliner Honored at Design Intelligence Awards

Callaly receives $30,000 prize

10.23.20

Machinery and Equipment | Wipes

Oerlikon-Teknoweb Gains License to P&G Nonwovens Process

Phantom technology combines airlaid and spunmelt for new options in wipes

10.23.20

Wipes

Niki's Natural Wipes Launch in U.S.

Baby wipes are infused with antibacterial and antiviral manuka honey

10.22.20

Covid-19 Impacts Essity’s Sales

Net sales down 11.9% in the quarter

10.22.20

K-C’s Sales up 1% in Q3

Volumes rose 2%

10.22.20

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

Essity Divests Partly Owned Company in Tunisia

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

10.21.20

Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Meltblown | North America

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

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

10.21.20

Diaper, Baby | Facilities/Capacity | Western Europe

Berry Adds Embossing Unit in France

Investment meets need for increased softness

10.21.20

Wipes

Wet Wipes Increased Prevalence in Drug Development

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

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

Adult Incontinence

Essity Launches Tena SmartCare

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

10.20.20

Adult Incontinence

PBE Names Andrew Stocking as President and CEO

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

10.20.20

P&G Posts Sales Growth

Organic sales up 9%

10.20.20

Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Western Europe

Essity Accelerates Face Mask Production

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

10.16.20

Wipes

Euro Wipes, Fibroline Form Partnership

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

10.16.20

Dimitris Malamos Named CEO of Thrace Group

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

10.16.20

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