cosmetics news

6th Apr 2023

Airos Medical’s Airos 8P Sequential Compression Therapy device and garment system is a medical device designed to treat lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). It is a pneumatic compression device that delivers intermittent compression to the affected areas of the body through specialised garments that wrap around the limbs and trunk.

6th Apr 2023

United-States headquartered Glatfelter Corporation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Sontara brand, a trusted name in the nonwovens industry known for its consistent quality and innovation. Sontara offers a range of nonwoven fabrics for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, critical cleaning, and consumer goods.

4th Apr 2023

Toray Group, a Japanese integrated chemical industry group, has made an announcement that its chairman Akihiro Nikkaku will take charge as the new president and representative member of the board. At the same time, the current president Mitsuo Ohya will be appointed as the new executive vice president and representative member of the board.

3rd Apr 2023

Tommi Björnman has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Suominen, effective from April 1, 2023. Björnman holds a master's degree in industrial engineering and has previously worked as the president and CEO of Avgol Nonwovens. Finland-headquartered Suominen is a manufacturer of nonwovens for various applications, including wipes.

3rd Apr 2023

Andritz Nonwoven has set up a technical centre in France, equipped with a pilot line designed on an industrial scale. This centre is focused on nonwoven airlay technology and textile recycling and offers a large arsenal of equipment and complete test lines. Andritz Laroche is a specialist in nonwoven processing using airlay technology and recycling...

31st Mar 2023

Finland-headquartered Ahlstrom has announced that its Cristal transparent packaging papers have met ChemFORWARD's SAFER programme's rigorous evaluation of human and environmental criteria for safer alternatives. This announcement comes as brand owners are seeking more eco-friendly packaging solutions that meet both packaging and consumer demands.

31st Mar 2023

Avery Dennison Corporation, a leader in labelling and packaging materials & solutions, is partnering with the Carbon Trust to develop a bespoke carbon footprinting tool. The tool will be used to measure and report on the environmental impact of their label products, in response to growing demand for transparency and sustainability in product supply...

31st Mar 2023

Suominen is committed to sustainability and is continuously expanding its portfolio of sustainable products. One of its latest offerings is Biolace Zero, a carbon neutral nonwoven made from 100 per cent cellulosic Veocel Lyocell fibres. It is biodegradable, compostable, and free of plastic, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of wiping...

30th Mar 2023

Michelman has received a gold rating for sustainability from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 96th percentile of over 100,000 companies evaluated across 200 industries. EcoVadis is a provider of business sustainability ratings. Its assessment evaluates a company's integration of sustainability and corporate social responsibility across 4 themes.