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23rd Oct 2023

The European Commission recently extended a 2020 EU regulation imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of certain woven and stitched glass fibre fabrics from China and Egypt. These measures were also extended by the Commission to imports of the same products from Turkiye, whether declared as originating in Turkiye or not, with some...

20th Oct 2023

PFNonwovens has appointed Marek Krejci as its new chief executive officer. Krejci, with a strong background in manufacturing and global operations, is expected to drive growth and innovation at PFNonwovens. He has vast experience in business transformation, leading multinational teams, and prioritising customer experience and product quality.

20th Oct 2023

Ahmedabad University and ATIRA have joined forces to enhance education and research in technical textiles and composites. A two-year master of technology programme in composites at the university will be a highlight of the collaboration. This programme will provide in-depth knowledge in mechanics, design, manufacturing, and testing of composite...

19th Oct 2023

At the CAMX show opening on October 31, TFP will present a range of technical nonwovens for composites, including a new recycled carbon veil designed to close the carbon composite lifecycle loop. This nonwoven material enhances composites' finish, functionality, and environmental responsibility, applicable to industries like aerospace and automotive.

19th Oct 2023

The third edition of FiltXPO, which focuses on filtration and separation products, was held in Chicago from October 10-12, 2023. The event gathered C-suite leaders, product developers, and tech scouts. The conference touched upon topics such as filter media technologies, advancements in filtration machinery, clean air innovations, and industry...

18th Oct 2023

The P&G elected Brett Biggs, former Walmart executive, to its board of directors at the 2023 annual meeting of shareholders. All 14 P&G director nominees, including Biggs, received strong shareholder support. The board features diverse members with varied backgrounds. Shareholders also approved board proposals, while rejecting three shareholder...

18th Oct 2023

Non-flushable wet wipes are found in sewer blockages, but they are not the primary cause of them, EDANA, an association of the non-wovens and related industries, has said reacting to a consultation published by the UK government on a proposal to ban plastic in some wet wipes. The primary cause is fats, oil and grease being incorrectly poured down the ...

17th Oct 2023

Edgewell Personal Care Company (EPC) is restructuring its executive team, creating a new role of chief people and legal officer following the departure of chief human resources officer John Hill. LaTanya Langley, chief legal officer, will assume this role, effective November 6, 2023. Hill will remain through the end of 2023 for a smooth transition.

14th Oct 2023

SailGP has partnered with Mover to create the world's first plastic-free technical sportswear, challenging the dominance of synthetic fibres in high-performance clothing. This project seeks to demonstrate that natural fibres can excel in demanding sports. Synthetic fibres, which contribute to plastic waste, make up a major portion of sportswear...