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8th Jul 2021

European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) and member manufacturers of wet wipes have committed to revise on pack labelling to further raise consumer awareness on types of wipes and optimal disposal methods. EDANA and pertinent members will hold awareness raising campaigns in UK and selected EU countries, starting from Netherlands in 2022.

8th Jul 2021

Finland’s Suominen has launched Biolace Ultrasoft, a nonwoven for personal care and baby products made of plant-based, biodegradable, plastic-free, and compostable raw materials. Biolace Ultrasoft is the newest addition to Suominen’s sustainable product portfolio and a continuation for the growing Biolace product line that was launched over a decade...

7th Jul 2021

Chronolife, MedTech and service operator for the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic diseases, and Chugai Pharma France, have joined hands to develop a smart textile that will assess and monitor the long-term joint health of patients. The smart textile will help in “real-life” monitoring of the impact of chronic pathologies on patients' articular...

7th Jul 2021

Qarbon Aerospace has announced its membership in the American Composites Manufacturing Association (ACMA). Qarbon Aerospace, headquartered in Red Oak, Texas, is a leading provider of large, complex composite, and metallic structural components and assemblies such as fuselages, wings, flight control surfaces, and engine nacelles and components.

7th Jul 2021

Lockheed Martin, Australian manufacturer Omni Tanker and University of New South Wales have joined hands to develop composite tank technologies, for transportation and storage of liquid hydrogen for use on ground, in the air, underwater and in space. The project will be run through a grant from the government's Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre...

6th Jul 2021

Freudenberg has developed Evolon RE - an even more sustainable version of its high-performance microfilament textiles. Evolon RE is manufactured from an average of 70 per cent recycled polyester, which the company makes by recycling post-consumer PET bottles in-house. It can be used for various purposes including high-tech wiping and technical...

6th Jul 2021

Core & Main, a specialised distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products, and related services, is taking over L & M Bag & Supply Co, and some of its affiliates. The two have entered into a definitive agreement in this connection. This marks Core & Main's 13th transaction since becoming an independent company in August...

5th Jul 2021

Essity has finalised its acquisition of the remaining 63.8 per cent of the shares in the Australian hygiene company, Asaleo Care. Essity AustralAsia, which is the name of the regional unit going forward, will be consolidated into Essity’s accounts, as of July 1, 2021. Essity is a global hygiene and health company, with its headquarters in Stockholm,...

5th Jul 2021

Norco, a UK-based leading developer of GRP mouldings and lightweight composite structures, has announced that the company has been awarded AS9100D certification at its new Winfrith manufacturing facility which now demonstrates their ability to work at the highest possible standard required for the aviation, space, and defence sectors.