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4th May 2023

Sanjiv Bhaskar, vice-president of research at Frost & Sullivan, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the PCIAW Summit & Exhibition 2023. As a well-known expert in the field of research, his insights are sure to provide valuable knowledge and insights. It is an important event for the uniform, workwear and personal protective equipment markets.

4th May 2023

Andritz will be showcasing its nonwovens production and textile-recycling solutions at ITMA from June 8-14, 2023. The company offers products and services in the industrial digitalisation sector under the brand name Metris. Andritz's chemical/circular textile recycling technologies, fibre preparation, and ADuro F fine grinder will also be showcased.

4th May 2023

Fashion On Demand by Lectra, a major global player in the fashion, automotive and furniture markets, is a very powerful solution that can help Fire-Dex streamline its manufacturing processes and improve its competitiveness. With the supply chain disruptions, it's become more important for companies to be agile and efficient in their operations.

2nd May 2023

American firm Ashland Inc has appointed James Minicucci as the Senior Vice President (SVP) of strategy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and portfolio management. He will report to Ashland's CEO, Guillermo Novo. Minicucci previously served as the SVP of Global Specialty Gases at Merck KGaA and has held leadership positions at several other companies.

2nd May 2023

Essity, a global hygiene and health company, reported a net sales increase of 25.1 per cent to SEK 42,926 million ($4,936 million) in Q1 FY23. The sales growth was driven by an 18.6 per cent increase in price-mix and 1.2 per cent from acquisitions. Adjusted EBITA also increased to SEK 4,358 million, resulting in an adjusted EBITA margin of 10.2 per...

2nd May 2023

PulPac has announced its partnership with Curt G. Joa, a custom machine manufacturing company, to expand its capabilities and meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging in North America. Joa will provide PulPac with its Dry Molded Fibre production platform, called 'PulPac Modula', which has been customised for the United States market.

2nd May 2023

Piana Technology's Nonwovens business unit has been certified to GRS. This certification shows that the company is committed to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. By using recycled raw materials and ensuring that their production facilities meet social and environmental criteria, Piana is taking steps to promote sustainable...

1st May 2023

With the acquisition of I.G. Bauerhin (IGB), Lear Corporation will be able to expand its range of in-vehicle comfort technologies and enhance its thermal comfort systems portfolio. IGB's expertise in automotive seat heating, ventilation, active cooling, and other related technologies will be a valuable addition to Lear's existing capabilities.

29th Apr 2023

The addition of an elastic variant to Freudenberg's flexible superabsorbers for wound dressings is an excellent development that will enhance patient comfort and reduce the need for frequent dressing changes. The use of a new technology that does not perforate or slit the material is also noteworthy, as it achieves a high degree of consistent...