Chris Rowlett, Fiber Dynamics, Inc.03.09.15
The argument could be made that many nonwoven products are already great. Nonwovens have been used to make products lighter, more efficient, and cost effective. Manufacturers develop their products to be thicker or thinner or wider or narrower to suit consumer needs. Nonwoven fabrics are out there doing their job in a huge variety of products in the marketplace.
But, if companies aren’t continuously innovating, it can open the door for someone else to step in. Improving and updating existing products as well as researching entirely new products is an important facet of any viable business. At Fiber Dynamics, we have seen the benefits of innovation with some of our meltblown products. Patrick Heery, vice president of operations for Meltblown Products, states, “We continue to advance our products by finding alternative constructions that enable us to improve upon current products in the marketplace. We are willing to try things that aren’t currently being done.”
New product development is not an easy task, and the willingness to try new things is often a stumbling block for companies. Manufacturers often struggle with unpre
But, if companies aren’t continuously innovating, it can open the door for someone else to step in. Improving and updating existing products as well as researching entirely new products is an important facet of any viable business. At Fiber Dynamics, we have seen the benefits of innovation with some of our meltblown products. Patrick Heery, vice president of operations for Meltblown Products, states, “We continue to advance our products by finding alternative constructions that enable us to improve upon current products in the marketplace. We are willing to try things that aren’t currently being done.”
New product development is not an easy task, and the willingness to try new things is often a stumbling block for companies. Manufacturers often struggle with unpre
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