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Nonwovens Industry Magazine
July 2025
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September 2015
International Top Companies Report 2014
A New Winner, For Now
09.15.15
Company Cameo
Polyester Fibers
NC-based company operates 22 production lines
09.13.15
Editorial
Goodbye PGI
...
09.13.15
Russian Update
India Should Be New Global Center of Nonwovens Production
Government aid and growing consumer spending add up to great potential for this high population country.
09.13.15
Capitol Comments
Export/Import Data Indicate Healthy Markets for U.S. Nonwovens
ITC date shows that 2010-2014 were strong years for U.S. nonwovens exports
09.09.15
Patents
Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing a Tampon
U.S. Patent No. 9,095,474 B2
08.28.15
Patents
Apparatus for Manufacturing Absorbent Article and Method for Manufacturing Absorbent Article
U.S. Patent No. 9,095,474 B2
08.28.15
Patents
Process for Manufacturing a Package of Folded Absorbent Articles, and Package made Thereby
U.S. Patent No. 9,095,473 B2
08.28.15
Patents
Disposable Absorbent Pants with Advantageous Stretch and Manufacturability Features
U.S. Patent No. 9,095,472 B2
08.28.15
New Products
Blue Thunder Technologies Adds Sterile Wipes
Dry and pre-saturated options available.
08.20.15
New Products
J&J Launches New Products
Compeed blister cushions and Star Wars Band-Aids debut.
08.20.15
New Products
Pampers Upgrades Cruisers, Swaddlers Diapers
New features reduce diaper sag and help babies stay drier.
08.13.15
New Products
Honest Launches Fem Care Line
Pads, liners and tampons made with GOTS certified organic cotton.
07.30.15
People in the News
Sanitized USA Names New President
Scott Rosenzweig appointed at the newly established U.S. headquarters.
08.20.15
People in the News
Suominen Adds to R&D Team
Three new product development engineers strengthen company’s capabilities.
08.20.15
People in the News
Suominen Adds to Convenience Team
Prijo Patala named project portfolio manager.
08.12.15
People in the News
Ahlstrom Hires New VP, Communications
Satu Perälampi will begin role on August 31.
08.10.15
People in the News
Teknoweb Converting Appoints New CCO
Guido Conio has over 20 years experience in the industry.
07.31.15
People in the News
David S. Taylor Named Next CEO of P&G
Lafley to become executive chairman
07.29.15
Supplier
Conwed Expands Portfolio with High-Temperature Netting Capabilities
New technology meant for industrial applications.
08.10.15
Supplier
Circle Packaging Unveils New Machine
H22S High Speed Horizontal Towelette/Pad/Wipe machine can produce 1200 finished towelettes per minute.
08.07.15
Supplier
Maxcess Buys Valley Roller
Purchase marks second deal in eight months.
08.07.15
Supplier
Barnhardt a Finalist for Kimberly-Clark’s Supplier Recognition Award
Company has supplied cotton for the Kotex brand for eight years.
08.06.15
Supplier
Herrmann Ultrasonics Celebrates 25 Years in Business
Company is commemorating milestone with launch of an anniversary edition of its HiQ Medialog ultrasonic welding machine.
08.05.15
Supplier
H.B. Fuller Breaks Ground on Indonesian Plant
New facility expected to supply adhesives to hygiene industry and others beginning in the second quarter of 2016.
07.30.15
Supplier
Menges Expands Rubber Roll Curing
Can now handle rubber rollers up to 10 meters in length.
07.29.15
Supplier
ExxonMobil Chemical Company Adds Vistamaxx Grades
Low viscosity grades lead to high performance, cost-effective adhesives.
07.28.15
Financial
Avinitiv Reports Double-Digit Volume Growth in Q2
Net sales up 4%.
08.11.15
Financial
Neenah Posts Record Earnings and Operating Income
Net sales down 3%.
08.06.15
Financial
Ahlstrom Reports Record Quarter
Q2 net sales up 11.1%.
08.06.15
Financial
Lydall’s Sales Down 9.6%
Unfavorable foreign currency translation affected sales decline.
08.05.15
Financial
Glatfelter’s Airlaid Sales, Shipping Volumes Decline
Advanced Airlaid Materials sales down 18.4%.
08.04.15
Financial
Domtar Reports Second Quarter Earnings, Sales
Reports personal care sales of $216 million.
07.30.15
Financial
P&G Sales Continue to Fall
Despite overall sales decline, baby, feminine and family care fiscal 2015 sales up 3%.
07.30.15
Financial
SCA Sales Continue to Climb
Overall sales up 13%, personal care sales up 12%.
07.29.15
Financial
Suominen Posts Strong Second Quarter Earnings
Sales up 19% for Finnish nonwovens producer.
07.29.15
Financial
Kimberly-Clark Q2 Sales Down
Personal care sales fall 6%.
07.29.15
Top News
Ed Vaughn, 75, Long-time Nonwovens Educator
Former Clemson Professor, Speaker, Writer Dies.
08.24.15
Top News
Honest Company Expands Canadian Presence
Well.ca now offering eco-friendly line.
08.19.15
Top News
SCA to Shut Down French Plant
Facility will close in October as part of cost-savings program.
08.19.15
Top News
Mann+Hummel to Buy Affinia Group
Acquisition gives Mann+Hummel access to U.S. heavy duty and hydraulic filtration market segments.
08.19.15
Top News
CINE Event to Highlight Growing Chinese Nonwovens Market
Imports of nonwovens have more than doubled in China from 2000 to 2013.
08.17.15
Top News
Gdiapers Forges Alliance in Korea
Company expects partnership to ultimately yield 20% sales
08.13.15
Top News
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Kimberly-Clark
Plaintiffs suing over “natural” labeling on Huggies Pure and Natural diapers and Natural Care wipes.
08.12.15
Top News
TWE Buys Automotives Supplier
Isowood makes nonwovens using natural fibers.
08.12.15
Top News
Domtar Makes Donation to Back to School Program
Gives $100,000 to backpack program
08.10.15
Top News
Freudenberg and Toray to Purchase Japan Vilene
Freudenberg and Toray will split shares of the company, 75% and 25%, respectively.
08.10.15
Top News
Innowo Print To Establish Malaysian Operation
Will meet demand for printed nonwovens in Asian hygiene segment.
08.06.15
Top News
Emerald Introduces New Latex Emulsion
Nychem has potential in range of applications including nonwovens.
08.05.15
Top News
RKW Danafilms Renamed RKW North America
New name reflects company’s commitment to clients in North America.
08.04.15
Top News
Mitsui Expands PP Spunbond Capacity
New line will add 15,000 tons/year.
08.03.15
Top News
Asahi Kasei to Break Ground on Japanese Facility
New plant will add 1500 tons/year of its Bemliese cellulose nonwoven fabric.
08.03.15
Top News
Daio Paper and Mitsubishi Announce Joint Ventures for Baby Diapers in Indonesia
Diaper demand in Indonesia expected to grow.
08.03.15
Top News
Berry Plastics To Buy Avintiv (PGI)
Deal will close by year end.
07.31.15
Top News
Lenzing Opens Customer Service Center in Hong Kong
New center will strengthen Lenzing’s customer service in North Asia.
07.30.15
Breaking News
World of Wipes Held in Columbus
Asahi Kasei and Toyota Tsusho Form Partnership
Innopolymed Company JV to be Dissolved
A.Celli Contributes to Gessner Meltblown Investment
Baby Care Softness Attributed to Decreases for Ontex
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