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6th Jun 2023

Domtar's Engineered Absorbent Materials (EAM) facility in Jesup, has successfully completed a significant project worth $90 mn. The project involved the addition of a large-scale airlaid production line to the facility, which has positioned Domtar as a prominent provider of nonwoven materials. The expansion enhances Domtar's production capabilities.

6th Jun 2023

Indian textiles industry has shown strong performance in technical textiles, replacing over 95 per cent of imported protective textiles. However, consumer trust in medical and automotive textile products remains low, leading to a reliance on imports. From Apr 2022 to Jan 2023, meditech exports increased 59 per cent and geotech textiles dropped 44...

6th Jun 2023

Niine Sanitary Napkins has launched India's first CIPET-certified PLA-based biodegradable sanitary pads. Decomposing over 90 per cent in 175 days, these pads offer high absorption and comfort without harmful chemicals. This move addresses India's significant sanitary waste issue, prioritising environmental responsibility and public health.

5th Jun 2023

Janne Silonsaari is the chief financial officer (CFO) of Suominen Corporation. He was selected for the role on March 6, 2023. Born in 1980, Silonsaari holds a master's degree in economics and business administration. Before joining Suominen, he worked at Kemira Oyj for 16 years, where he held various positions in business controlling and leadership.

5th Jun 2023

Glatfelter Corporation has decided to close its Ober-Schmitten facility in Germany. This closure is a result of the ongoing financial underperformance of the facility's electrical and glassine specialty papers. The company has implemented this action as part of its broader turnaround strategy, which focuses on improving the overall financial...

5th Jun 2023

Indian minister of state for textiles and railways Darshana Vikram Jardosh recently said that the textiles ministry is continually discussing with other ministries regarding enhancing use of technical textile items within their domains. The ministry convened a meeting to explore the possibility of raising the use of technical textiles in railways.

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.

1st Jun 2023

Carrington Textiles' development of Flamestat 250, a multifunctional flame retardant fabric with comfort as a priority, is a significant advancement in textiles. Combining the comfort of cotton and the durability of polyester is a notable achievement. Flamestat 250 meets multiple safety standards and provides protection against various hazards.