06.30.22
In June, the most-viewed news on Nonwovens-Industry.com was the announcement from First Quality that it will consolidate its absorbent hygiene manufacturing footprint by transitioning its King of Prussia, PA, operations into its other campuses. At the same time, it will continue to make strategic investments in its manufacturing facilities in Lewistown, PA; McElhattan, PA; Macon, GA; and Drummondville, Quebec. First Quality will maintain product development, commercial, technical and other support teams in King of Prussia.
The manufacturing consolidation, which is tentatively expected to be completed within the next 12 months, will allow First Quality to fully leverage its network to better serve customers and support long-term growth. Additional investments in capabilities – including plans to expand First Quality’s innovation center in central Pennsylvania – will help enhance its products and services and enable it to maintain a leadership position in the categories it serves.
In other news, Suominen has launched Hydraspun Circula, the market’s first ever nonwoven made with recycled paper. Hydraspun Circula is biodegradable, plastic-free and can be used in multiple applications. The product was created in cooperation with Codi Group, one of Europe’s leading wet wipe producers. Drawing from both parties’ industry expertise, the new product offers a variety of applications to meet consumers’ daily needs. Codi has launched a wipe that is both flushable and biodegradable.
Here are the top 10 most-viewed news items on Nonwovens-Industry.com for the month of June.
1. First Quality to Move Manufacturing Away from King of Prussia Site
2. Suominen Develops Nonwoven Made from Recycled Paper
3. Ahlstrom-Munksjö Announces Sustainability-Focused Reorganization
4. SC Johnson Launches Bug Spray, Wipes Line
5. P&G, Microsoft Collaborate to Accelerate and Expand Digital Manufacturing
6. Rascal + Friends Releases Special Edition CoComelon Baby Diaper
7. Avgol Honored for Biotransformation Technology
8. Sposie Launches Potty Training Product
9. Angelini Acquires Full Stake in Fameccanica
10. SWM and Neenah Introduce Mativ, Inc.
The manufacturing consolidation, which is tentatively expected to be completed within the next 12 months, will allow First Quality to fully leverage its network to better serve customers and support long-term growth. Additional investments in capabilities – including plans to expand First Quality’s innovation center in central Pennsylvania – will help enhance its products and services and enable it to maintain a leadership position in the categories it serves.
In other news, Suominen has launched Hydraspun Circula, the market’s first ever nonwoven made with recycled paper. Hydraspun Circula is biodegradable, plastic-free and can be used in multiple applications. The product was created in cooperation with Codi Group, one of Europe’s leading wet wipe producers. Drawing from both parties’ industry expertise, the new product offers a variety of applications to meet consumers’ daily needs. Codi has launched a wipe that is both flushable and biodegradable.
Here are the top 10 most-viewed news items on Nonwovens-Industry.com for the month of June.
1. First Quality to Move Manufacturing Away from King of Prussia Site
2. Suominen Develops Nonwoven Made from Recycled Paper
3. Ahlstrom-Munksjö Announces Sustainability-Focused Reorganization
4. SC Johnson Launches Bug Spray, Wipes Line
5. P&G, Microsoft Collaborate to Accelerate and Expand Digital Manufacturing
6. Rascal + Friends Releases Special Edition CoComelon Baby Diaper
7. Avgol Honored for Biotransformation Technology
8. Sposie Launches Potty Training Product
9. Angelini Acquires Full Stake in Fameccanica
10. SWM and Neenah Introduce Mativ, Inc.
