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9th Sep 2024

INDA has announced the finalists for the 2024 RISE Innovation Award, with presentations on October 1 and the winner revealed on October 2. The finalists are Ahlstrom Italia SpA’s dual-layer filtration media, Berry Global’s ENDURA rPP Spunbond & SMS with high recycled content, and Hempitecture Inc’s PlantPanel X, a sustainable insulation material.

9th Sep 2024

Suominen’s three largest shareholders have appointed Jyrki Vainionpää, Mikael Etola, and Peter Seligson to the shareholders’ nomination board. Charles Héaulmé, Suominen’s board chair, will also serve on the board. The nomination board will propose the board of directors' number, composition, and remuneration by February 1 before the annual general...

4th Sep 2024

Velocity Composites’ US site in Tallassee has achieved Nadcap accreditation, affirming its adherence to top aerospace industry standards. This milestone, reached within the first year of composites kit production, highlights Velocity's commitment to high-quality processes. The accreditation adds to the company's strong audit history at its UK...

4th Sep 2024

Evonik has completed the sale of its superabsorbents business unit to International Chemical Investors Group, effective August 31, 2024. The unit, which had ~$985 million in sales in 2023 and about 1,000 employees, produces polymers used in hygiene products. This sale is part of Evonik's strategy to focus on high-margin, green transformation...

3rd Sep 2024

Albany International has appointed Merle Stein as president of its Machine Clothing segment, effective September 1, 2024, succeeding Daniel Halftermeyer. Stein, who has extensive experience in the paper and pulp industries and Machine Clothing business, has previously served as division COO. Halftermeyer will focus on integrating the Heimbach...

30th Aug 2024

Autoneum has opened a new 7,500-square-metre production facility in Pune, enhancing its presence in the automotive market. The plant will produce noise-reducing components, including Hybrid-Acoustics PET felts for e-motor encapsulation. This facility complements Autoneum's existing plants in Behror and Chennai and aligns with the company's growth...

30th Aug 2024

Ontex Group has launched its newest baby pants featuring Dreamshield 360° technology in Germany, with plans to expand further. These pants offer a unique pee & poo back barrier, 360° fit, and triple leakage barriers for superior protection and comfort. Consumer panels and studies also show high satisfaction with absorption, dryness, and fit.

30th Aug 2024

A DEECOM composites recycling solution by Cygnet Texkimp, commissioned by the Henry Royce Institute, will be featured at the International Composites Summit (ICS) in Milton Keynes from September 4-5. This lab-scale unit, set to be installed at the University of Manchester, uses pressurised steam to reclaim fibres and resins from composites.

30th Aug 2024

HandCraft Services is investing $59 million to establish 2 new facilities in Berkeley County, generating 220 jobs. The first plant will open in 2025 and the second in 2026. This investment highlights West Virginia's emerging status as a business and healthcare hub. It manages over 110 million pounds of linen annually for hospitals and medical...