Pacific Rim
Online Exclusives
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Fibers | Pacific Rim
Lenzing Completes Upgrade of Indonesian Site
Fiber producer has invested €100 million since 2021 to convert existing production capacity to specialty viscose08.31.23
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Chemicals/Adhesives | Green/Sustainability | Pacific Rim
Braskem, SCG Chemicals Begin Joint Venture
JV aims to produce bio-ethylene from bio-ethanol dehydration and to commercialize I'm green bio-based polyethylene08.21.23
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Adult Incontinence | Associations | China | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Pacific Rim | Shows/Events | Wipes
Conference on Absorbent Hygiene Products and Wipes to be Held in Malaysia
Event to take place Nov. 108.01.23
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Green/Sustainability | Pacific Rim
Asahi Kasei Nonwovens Plant Powered by Renewable Energy
Facility in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan, uses Hitachi's Powered by RE system, which visualizes the usage of renewable energy04.04.23
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Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Facilities/Capacity | Feminine Hygiene | Pacific Rim
Vinda Opens SEA Regional Hub
Once fully operational, site will manufacture feminine care, baby care, incontinence care and consumer tissue products12.22.22
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Diaper, Baby | Green/Sustainability | Pacific Rim | Product Improvement/Innovation | Wipes
CJ Biomaterials, Yuhan-Kimberly to Expand Development of Sustainable Products Using PHA
Companies will initially develop consumer products like diapers and wet wipes10.13.22
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Automotive and Transportation | Facilities/Capacity | Fibers | Pacific Rim
Indorama Ventures, Toyobo Open Plant in Thailand
Facility will meet global demand for airbags10.12.22
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Southeast Asian 5 Nonwoven Capacity and Demand Development
Economic strength in China is expected to bolster economic growth throughout regionDavi Price, partner, Price Hanna Associates 03.10.22
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Retail Disposable Hygiene in Southeast Asia and China: Growth Outlook, Challenges, Opportunities
Baby diapers continue to dominate sales as declining birth rates present challengesSahiba Puri, Euromonitor International 03.10.22
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Facilities/Capacity | Fibers | Pacific Rim
Lenzing Opens Lyocell Plant in Thailand
Plant has a nameplate capacity of 100,000 tons per year03.03.22
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Mergers and Acquisitions | Pacific Rim
Indorama Ventures to Acquire Vietnemese PET Converter
Purchase of Ngoc Nghia Industry will strength company's packaging business in Asia-Pacific01.10.22
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Diaper, Baby | Pacific Rim
Hayat to Roll Out Molfix Baby Diapers in Vietnam
New manufacturing facility expected to ultimately serve all of Southeast Asia11.18.21
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Southeast Asia Report
Nonwovens investments continue in this fast-growing regionTara Olivo, Associate Editor 11.08.21
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Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Pacific Rim
Daio Paper Launches Medium Term Business Plan
Japanese hygiene specialist looks to expand its overseas businesses sharplyOnline Exclusives Karen McIntyre, editor 07.08.21
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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 biopolymerTara Olivo, associate editor 06.03.21
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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 careTara Olivo, associate editor 04.06.21
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Southeast Asia Nonwoven Capacity and Demand Development
Surge in demand for PPE has bolstered nonwovens production in the regionDavid J. Price, Partner, Price Hanna Consultants LLC 03.04.21
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Coronavirus Impacts ASEAN Countries
Demand trends shift as the world responds to global pandemicKin Ohmura, Osaka Marketing 03.04.21
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Mergers and Acquisitions | Pacific Rim
Essity to Acquire Remaining Shares of Asaleo
Transaction will facilitate growth in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific region02.17.21
