Nonwovens Industry Magazine

December 2011

  • SINCE 2011

    SINCE 2011

    The biennial event brought a wealth of energy, enthusiasm and education to Shanghai.
    12.02.11

  • The Year That Was 2011

    The Year That Was 2011

    New investments dominated the headlines but that wasn't the year's only story.
    12.02.11

  • Color Splash

    Color Splash

    U.K. design students collaborate with Lenzing to make eco-friendly clothing for men and women.
    12.02.11

  • Hygiene Components

    Hygiene Components

    Innovative suppliers are balancing the industry's demands for lightweight, effective and fashionable products.
    12.02.11

  • Drive On with Nonwovens

    Drive On with Nonwovens

    Technology advances and changing customer needs open up new pathways for nonwovens in the automotives industry.
    12.02.11

  • People in the News
    Becker to head Suominen Nonwovens

    Jean-Marie Becker has been appointed the head of Suominen Nonwovens and a made member of the corporate executive team
    12.02.11

  • People in the News
    SCA restructures hygiene business

    Following the restructuring of its European hygiene business into three units,SCA has announced a number of new appointments.
    12.02.11

  • People in the News
    IFAI names interim VP

    The Industrial Fabrics Association International has appointed Mary Hennessy as its interim executive vice president effective immediately.
    12.02.11

  • People in the News
    K-Tron adds biz development manager

    K-Tron has announced the appointment of a new global business development manager, Plastic Compounding & Extrusion, Stefan Kalt.
    12.02.11

  • People in the News
    Changes announced at Nordson

    John Byers has been promoted to chief information officer of Nordson with global responsibility for leveraging information technology to support the company growth and performance goals.
    12.02.11

  • People in the News
    Noski joins A-D board

    Avery Dennison’s board of directors has elected Charles H. Noski a director of the company.
    12.02.11

  • Financial
    P&G sales grow

    Procter & Gable reported sales grew 9% to $21.9 billion in the July-September quarter.
    12.02.11

  • Financial
    Ahlstrom reports sales decrease

    Ahlstrom reported a decline in demand during the first nine months of 2011.
    12.02.11

  • Financial
    K-C reports record sales

    Kimberly-Clark 's third quarter sales hit an all-time record of $5.4 billion after increasing 8%, the company reports.
    12.02.11

  • Financial
    Pegas releases 3Q results

    Pegas Nonwovens reported sales increased 7.9% to €43.7 million during the third quarter, driven largely by growth in polymer prices.
    12.02.11

  • Financial
    Lydall sales increased significantly

    Lydall reported net sales increased 20.6% during the third quarter, due largely to gains in the Thermal/Acoustical segment, which increased 33.5%.
    12.02.11

  • Financial
    Buckeye nonwovens sales down slightly

    Buckeye's nonwovens sales decreased to $64.6 million during the first quarter compared to $68 million the year before while operating income split in half, decreasing from $4.6 million to $2.3 million.
    12.02.11

  • Financial
    Glatfelter sales jump

    Glatfelter reported that sales jumped 10% to reach a record $416.5 million in the third quarter.
    12.02.11

  • Financial
    Fiberweb issues results

    Nonwovens producer Fiberweb has reported year-to-date sales growth of around 2%, despite weaker-than-expected demand.
    12.02.11

  • Financial
    U.S. line benefits Providencia's results

    Companhia Providencia reported its sales volumes were 22,700 tons during the third quarter, reflecting a 15.3% increase from the prior year.
    12.02.11

  • Financial
    Suominen grows sales

    During the first nine months of 2011, Suominen's net sales grew while its operating profit declines.
    12.02.11

  • Financial
    SCA sales decrease slightly

    Net sales decreased 1% to SEK79001 million for the January-September period at SCA while operating profits decreased 5% to SEK6697 million.
    12.02.11