3rd Mar 2023
Ontex, a leading manufacturer of personal hygiene products, has reported a 15 per cent like-for-like (LFL) increase in the revenue for core markets to €1,672 million in fiscal 2022. Increase in revenue was driven by 7 per cent growth in volume. The company reported an adjusted EBITDA of €104 million for core markets, down 33 per cent from the previous...
3rd Mar 2023
Autoneum, a Swiss-based leading acoustic and thermal management supplier for vehicles, has posted a net result of Swiss franc (CHF) 10.9 million in fiscal 2022 (FY22). The company’s revenue in local currencies increased by 8.5 per cent (6.5 per cent in Swiss francs). However, the company's EBIT fell compared to the previous year, declining from 3.4 per ...
2nd Mar 2023
Switzerland-based systems manufacturer Oerlikon Nonwoven will be presenting its product portfolio for nonwovens applications for numerous technical, hygiene, and medical solutions focusing on sustainability, quality, and efficiency at Index, the world’s leading nonwovens trade fair. The fair will be held in Geneva, Switzerland between April 18-21, 2023.
2nd Mar 2023
Germany’s Sandler is set to display high-performance quality nonwovens at nonwovens expo, Index 2023, from April 18-21, 2023, in booth 1530. The quality nonwovens pave the way for environmentally friendly product solutions, which are optimised from raw material selection to recycling. Sandler develops nonwoven roll goods for the hygiene and wipes...
2nd Mar 2023
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has welcomed six new members to its 2023 board of directors. The new board members are Ricardo Fasolo, Neil Johnson, Chris Roeder, Paul E Rollin, Jodi Russell, and Julie Schertell. The board of directors are responsible for contributing to INDA’s strategic focus in support of the industry.
2nd Mar 2023
Zund will be attending JEC World 2023 in Paris from April 25–27, 2023, to present its latest developments in the field of modular, digital cutting solutions at the world’s leading tradeshow for the composites industry. Visitors to Booth T41 in Hall 5 will be able to discover a variety of solutions for efficient digital cutting and kitting automation.
28th Feb 2023
Optima Group, a leading manufacturer of packaging and filling machines, has announced that effective March 1, 2023, Dr Stefan Koenig, the managing director of Optima packaging group GmbH, will take over responsibility for the Optima Nonwovens business unit. Koenig will take over this responsibility from Hans Buehler, CEO of the Optima Group.
27th Feb 2023
Kelheim Fibres, German manufacturer of viscose speciality fibres, and Sumo are set to present their high-performance absorbent pads for the reusable Sumo diaper at this year’s Cellulose Fibres Conference. The Sumo diaper is a sustainable and washable cloth diaper made entirely from biobased materials, offering high performance and innovative design.
27th Feb 2023
Researchers at Aalto University and Cambridge University have collaborated to create new textiles that can alter their shape based on the temperature. Such responsive smart fabrics not only offer adjustable aesthetics but also assist in tracking people’s health, enhance thermal insulation, and provide new tools for controlling room acoustics and design.