6th Dec 2021
Toray has developed Camifu, a polyester filament fabric that combines the softness, smoothness, and comfort of synthetic fibres with the natural feel and random unevenness of traditional Japanese paper. The multinational firm specialises in industrial products centred on technologies in organic synthetic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biochemistry.
6th Dec 2021
The 28th China International Disposable Paper Expo (CIDPEX), one of the largest global disposable hygiene exhibitions, has awarded and given recognition to American Hygienics Corporation (AHC) as one of the largest wet wipes manufacturers in China. AHC is one of the largest manufacturers of wet wipes in Asia with two manufacturing facilities.
3rd Dec 2021
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a brand development and entertainment company, has signed a partnership with SPARC, to become the core licensee and operating partner for Reebok in the US. The addition of Reebok will increase SPARC’s store count to 1,600 doors, grow its e-commerce platform to more than $1 billion, and bring its retail sales to $5.5...
3rd Dec 2021
Aptar has announced that the company has joined the Nextloopp project. Nextloopp is a multimember project made up of a diverse group of companies with the common goal of creating a circular pathway for post-consumer Polypropylene (PP) packaging. Aptar is a United States-based global manufacturer of consumer dispensing packaging and drug delivery...
3rd Dec 2021
Nice-Pak has unveiled its new Nice ’N Clean SecureFLUSH technology flushable wipes. The new technology is a breakthrough flushable wet wipe that is strong and durable yet breaks apart five times faster than the leading brand of two-ply toilet paper. Nice-Pak is a US-based pioneer and leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pre-moistened wipes.
2nd Dec 2021
The Paper Excellence group, a US-based manufacturer of pulp and specialty, printing, writing, and packaging papers, has closed its acquisition of Domtar, a leading provider of fibre-based products. Domtar will operate as a stand-alone business entity within the Paper Excellence group, with Domtar’s current CEO and management team remaining in place.
2nd Dec 2021
Helen Mets-Morris, executive vice president materials at Royal DSM, has been elected director of the board of Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj, as of November 26, 2021. Mets-Morris, who holds British and Dutch citizenship, is a member of the executive committee at Royal DSM. Ahlstrom-Munksjö is a Finland-based leader in fibre-based materials for sustainable...
1st Dec 2021
US state Michigan’s governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed HB 5267 and signed SB 153 to repeal the tax on essential menstrual products, including tampons, driving down costs and saving families from paying taxes on up to $4,800 of spending over the course of a lifetime. Michiganders used to pay a 6 per cent tax tampons, pads and other menstrual...
1st Dec 2021
DKM Nonwoven Fabric Technology, a member of Sino Holdings Group, has announced that it has received a multi-million-dollar order from GSHK Holding for its suite of manufacturing systems. This complement of tools will be shipped to GSHK’s factory in Morocco and includes melt-blown manufacturing equipment and non-woven manufacturing equipment.