technology announcement news

5th Jun 2023

Freudenberg has recently completed the expansion of its facility located in Italy. The expanded facility has been transformed into a competence centre specifically focused on finishing and coating apparel interlinings. This development enables Freudenberg to enhance its order processing capabilities, providing customers with flexible services.

2nd Jun 2023

In FY22, Ludwigsburg-based filtration company Mann+Hummel posted a record high turnover of €4.8 billion, up from €4.2 billion in the previous fiscal. The company’s EBIT was €176 million in FY22, compared to the EBIT of €191 million in the previous fiscal. Furthermore, the EBITDA was €394 million in FY22, compared to €419 million in FY21.

31st May 2023

Colorado has joined California, Washington, Oregon, and Illinois in enacting a law concerning the labelling of non-flushable wet wipes. Labelling of such products is important to prevent them from being flushed down the toilet, as they can cause damage to the environment. In order to raise awareness, the RFA launched the #FlushSmart campaign last...

30th May 2023

Magnus Jarlegren, presently the executive vice president of operations at Sweden’s Autoliv, Inc, will take over as the president of Autoliv Europe from June 1, 2023. He replaces Frithjof Oldorff, who is leaving for new opportunities. Jarlegren's operational excellence experience is expected to help navigate the firm in a challenging market.

30th May 2023

UK authorities are urging wet wipes manufacturers to reconsider labelling their products as ‘flushable’ to prevent sewer blockages and water pollution. Each year, 2.1-2.9 billion wet wipes, contributing to 94 per cent of sewer blockages, are flushed down toilets. Efforts to rectify this cost water companies an estimated £100 million annually.

29th May 2023

Raff Military Textile's efforts to strengthen ties with Latin America, specifically in the field of exporting military textiles, align with Turkiye's strategic opening strategy towards the region. Raff's participation in the Turkiye-Colombia trade delegation indicates its commitment to exploring opportunities for collaboration and expansion in...

29th May 2023

Jonni Friman, currently managing director at Sydeemi Oy, has been appointed SVP, transformation management office at Suominen, effective from June 1, 2023. His role will focus on leading the company's transformation towards profitable growth through systematic strategy execution and improvement projects. Friman will report to CEO Tommi Björnman.

26th May 2023

The North American Nonwoven Materials Annual Study 2022 by INDA is a valuable resource for the industry, providing relevant information on machine additions, closures, productivity improvements, capacity, and production in North America. By conducting surveys and interviews with producers, the study aims to enhance its accuracy and relevance.

26th May 2023

Ahlstrom, a global high-performance fibre-based materials company, has announced the appointment of Mary Puddepha as the chief people officer and a member of the executive management team, starting from June 1, 2023. Puddepha will be taking over the position from Tarja Takko, who previously served as the EVP of People & Culture at Ahlstrom.