24th Nov 2022
The Center of Excellence in Nonwovens at Germany’s STFI has implemented a measurement and control concept by electronics manufacturer PLEVA at its spunlace laboratory facility to make the nonwoven production process highly energy efficient. This includes sensors for residual moisture, fabric temperature, exhaust humidity, and a process control system.
23rd Nov 2022
Finland’s manufacturer of fibre-based products Ahlstrom has posted 29-per cent growth in net sales to €867.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, ended September 30, 2022. The company’s comparable EBITDA improved to €120 million in Q3 FY22, representing 13.8 per cent of net sales, compared to €82.7 million in the corresponding period of FY21.
23rd Nov 2022
Dyper, US’ diapering company, has become the first company to char a diaper with its Byochar technology. With this innovation, Dyper enters the biochar economy by turning soiled diapers into biochar. Dyper diapers are a certified 55 per cent USDA Bio-preferred product, certified Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX, and awarded a 5-star Dermatest rating.
22nd Nov 2022
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, convened 500 absorbent hygiene and personal care professionals from 30 countries and throughout the supply chain to participate in the eighth edition of Hygienix. The premier event for absorbent hygiene and personal care markets was held in New Orleans city, Louisiana, from November 14–17.
18th Nov 2022
Andritz will be presenting its innovative nonwovens and textile solutions at International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITME) 2022 in Greater Noida, India, from December 8–13 (hall 12, booth A22). The broad Andritz product portfolio covers state-of-the-art nonwovens and textile production technologies, including air-through bonding, airlay, and...
17th Nov 2022
Medline, a medical product distributor, and US’ Hologenix, a materials science innovator, have unveiled a line of Curad Performance Series orthopaedic products powered by Celliant infrared technology. Celliant is a science-backed infrared (IR) technology that improves health and wellness by promoting restful sleep and enhancing performance and recovery.
15th Nov 2022
Around 100 filtration media professionals gathered in Berlin, Germany last week for Filtrex 2022, a two-day conference on topics relating to filtration. The programme at Filtrex 2022 addressed issues from sustainability to testing and standardisation, as well as providing inspiring insights on future trends in the health and the automotive industries.
15th Nov 2022
Japanese textile company Toray has reported an 18.7-per cent consolidated revenue growth to 1,261.8 billion yen in the first half (H1) of fiscal 2023 (FY23) ended September 30, 2022, compared to 1,062.9 billion yen in H1 FY22. The company’s H1 FY23 profit before tax increased to 4.6 per cent to 84,976 million yen, compared to 81,205 million yen in H1...
13th Nov 2022
The board of directors of Ontex has announced the appointment of Gustavo Calvo Paz as the new chief executive officer, with effect from November 14, 2022, succeeding Esther Berrozpe. Ontex is a leading international provider of personal hygiene solutions, with expertise in baby care, feminine care and adult care, headquartered in Belgium.