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Swiss firm Gurit’s composite materials’ sales up 52.9% in FY22

6th Mar 2023

Switzerland based Gurit, a company that specialises in advanced composites, has reported a 52.9 per cent increase (at constant rates) to Swiss franc (CHF) 325.5 million in the sales of its composite materials segment in fiscal 2022 (FY22). The company’s net sales were CHF 499.5 million, an increase of 6.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY), for FY22.

Andritz neXline wetlace CP for pulp-based wipes. Pic: Andritz
Andritz to showcase sustainable solutions at Index23 in Geneva

3rd Mar 2023

International technology group Andritz will be presenting its nonwovens production and textile solutions at Index23 in Geneva, Switzerland, at booth 2114 from April 18–21, 2023. At the event, Andritz will highlight its sustainable products and solutions to produce nonwovens and will present them at the EDANA Sustainability panel on April 19, 2023.

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Switzerland’s Autoneum posts net income of CHF 10.9 mn in FY22

3rd Mar 2023

Autoneum, a Swiss-based leading acoustic and thermal management supplier for vehicles, has posted a net result of Swiss franc (CHF) 10.9 million in fiscal 2022 (FY22). The company’s revenue in local currencies increased by 8.5 per cent (6.5 per cent in Swiss francs). However, the company's EBIT fell compared to the previous year, declining from 3.4 per ...

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US’ Domtar to sell Dryden Mill to First Quality

3rd Mar 2023

US’ Domtar, a part of the Paper Excellence group, and First Quality, have entered into an agreement to sell Domtar’s Dryden pulp mill to First Quality. The Dryden transaction, to close in the third quarter, is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals and the closing of the Resolute Forest Products transaction.

Plastic-free production of wipes using Phantom technology. Pic: Oerlikon
Oerlikon to present sustainable innovations at Index23 in Geneva

2nd Mar 2023

Switzerland-based systems manufacturer Oerlikon Nonwoven will be presenting its product portfolio for nonwovens applications for numerous technical, hygiene, and medical solutions focusing on sustainability, quality, and efficiency at Index, the world’s leading nonwovens trade fair. The fair will be held in Geneva, Switzerland between April 18-21, 2023.

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Germany’s Sandler to display high-performance nonwovens at Index 2023

2nd Mar 2023

Germany’s Sandler is set to display high-performance quality nonwovens at nonwovens expo, Index 2023, from April 18-21, 2023, in booth 1530. The quality nonwovens pave the way for environmentally friendly product solutions, which are optimised from raw material selection to recycling. Sandler develops nonwoven roll goods for the hygiene and wipes...

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INDA’s 2023 board of directors gets 6 new members

2nd Mar 2023

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has welcomed six new members to its 2023 board of directors. The new board members are Ricardo Fasolo, Neil Johnson, Chris Roeder, Paul E Rollin, Jodi Russell, and Julie Schertell. The board of directors are responsible for contributing to INDA’s strategic focus in support of the industry.

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Zund to showcase digital cutting solutions at JEC World 2023 in Paris

2nd Mar 2023

Zund will be attending JEC World 2023 in Paris from April 25–27, 2023, to present its latest developments in the field of modular, digital cutting solutions at the world’s leading tradeshow for the composites industry. Visitors to Booth T41 in Hall 5 will be able to discover a variety of solutions for efficient digital cutting and kitting automation.

Dr Stefan Koenig. Pic: Optima Group
US’ Optima Group’s nonwoven biz unit to be led by Dr Stefan Koenig

28th Feb 2023

Optima Group, a leading manufacturer of packaging and filling machines, has announced that effective March 1, 2023, Dr Stefan Koenig, the managing director of Optima packaging group GmbH, will take over responsibility for the Optima Nonwovens business unit. Koenig will take over this responsibility from Hans Buehler, CEO of the Optima Group.

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