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1st Apr 2022

Lenzing Group has announced the appointment of Monique Buch as the new vice-president (VP) of global nonwovens business, effective March 1, 2022. This strategic appointment underscores Lenzing’s unwavering commitment to drive the future development of the nonwovens industry, strengthen its leadership role, and create a zero-carbon future for the...

1st Apr 2022

Finland’s Suominen has launched a carbon neutral nonwoven, Biolace Zero. Biolace Zero is best for many kinds of wiping applications like baby, personal care, and household wipes. It has excellent wet and dry strength and is soft. It is made of 100 per cent cellulosic lyocell fibers and is 100 per cent biodegradable, compostable, and plastic free.

31st Mar 2022

US-based SWM and Neenah, two manufacturers of specialty materials, have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals with combined revenues of approximately $3 billion. The combination is expected to accelerate long-term revenue growth, with numerous opportunities to cross-sell the extensive suite of specialty...

31st Mar 2022

PFNonwovens, a producer of customised nonwoven fabrics headquartered in Czech Republic, has again passed the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC+) audit this month for its Znojmo facility. The ISCC PLUS certification enables traceable supply chains for mass-balance solutions of sustainable raw materials (recycled and...

30th Mar 2022

In 2021, the production of nonwovens in Greater Europe increased in volume by 2.0 per cent to reach a total of 3,120,967 tonnes (and 87.6 billion square metres), according to the data released by EDANA, the international Association serving the nonwovens and related industries. Since 2019, the European output has increased by nearly 9 per cent.

30th Mar 2022

Thailand’s petrochemicals producer, Indorama Ventures, has announced that its Hygiene Fibers Group is featuring a sustainability portfolio at the ongoing IDEA show in Miami. The portfolio comprises the launch of Deja carbon neutral polypropylene fibre range and advancements in its biotransformative polypropylene fibres and nonwovens technology.

30th Mar 2022

US’ Rayonier Advanced Materials, a leading pioneer in the production of fluff pulp, has announced that it qualifies as an ‘Inspected Raw Material’ by Nordic Swan Ecolabelling. The Nordic Swan Ecolabel sets strict environmental requirements in all phases of manufacturing, including requirements for eco-friendly chemicals used in eco-labelled products.

29th Mar 2022

Finland’s Ahlstrom-Munksjo, a fibre-based solution provider, has reported a record high of €3.1 bn of net sales in 2021 for the reporting cycle from January 1 to December 31, 2021. Europe accounted for 45 per cent of its overall net sales followed by the US at 41 per cent and Asia at 14 per cent. The company also reported an EBITDA at €398 million.

28th Mar 2022

The provider of innovative technologies and components for plastics extrusion, Reifenhauser Reicofil, will be presenting its portfolio of sustainable nonwovens under the slogan ‘Living Nonwovens’ at the ongoing premier event for nonwovens and engineered fabrics by IDEA 22 at Miami Beach Convention Centre, US. The IDEA 22 event will end on March 31,...