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7th Apr 2023

Asahi Kasei has received the first certificate of renewable energy use for its Dinamica artificial suede production facility at its nonwovens plant. The certification, provided by the Powered by RE certification committee that uses Hitachi's system to visualise renewable energy usage, confirms that the facility is powered by 100 per cent renewable...

7th Apr 2023

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have developed electrospun nonwovens made of carbon and silicon-based ceramic with high electrical conductivity and low thermal conductivity. The nonwovens can be manufactured cost-effectively on an industrial scale. The fibres are suitable for application areas including energy management and smart textiles.

6th Apr 2023

Boris Illetschko has been appointed as senior VP and COO of Glatfelter Corporation, replacing Christopher Astley and Wolfgang Laures. Illetschko previously worked as a global group chief commercial officer for Voestalpine Rotec GmbH. Illetschko will join Glatfelter after completing his notice period with his current employer no later than October 1,...

6th Apr 2023

Airos Medical’s Airos 8P Sequential Compression Therapy device and garment system is a medical device designed to treat lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). It is a pneumatic compression device that delivers intermittent compression to the affected areas of the body through specialised garments that wrap around the limbs and trunk.

6th Apr 2023

United-States headquartered Glatfelter Corporation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Sontara brand, a trusted name in the nonwovens industry known for its consistent quality and innovation. Sontara offers a range of nonwoven fabrics for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, critical cleaning, and consumer goods.

5th Apr 2023

Toray has won the Chemical Society of Japan's award for technical development for its 'Development of Highly Functional Textiles by Precise Control of Fibre Cross-Section Morphology'. This award recognises the creation of NanoDesign, an innovative conjugate spinning technology that allows for precise control of the cross-sectional shape of composite...

4th Apr 2023

Toray Group, a Japanese integrated chemical industry group, has made an announcement that its chairman Akihiro Nikkaku will take charge as the new president and representative member of the board. At the same time, the current president Mitsuo Ohya will be appointed as the new executive vice president and representative member of the board.

3rd Apr 2023

Tommi Björnman has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Suominen, effective from April 1, 2023. Björnman holds a master's degree in industrial engineering and has previously worked as the president and CEO of Avgol Nonwovens. Finland-headquartered Suominen is a manufacturer of nonwovens for various applications, including wipes.

3rd Apr 2023

Andritz Nonwoven has set up a technical centre in France, equipped with a pilot line designed on an industrial scale. This centre is focused on nonwoven airlay technology and textile recycling and offers a large arsenal of equipment and complete test lines. Andritz Laroche is a specialist in nonwoven processing using airlay technology and recycling...