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5th Apr 2023

Toray has won the Chemical Society of Japan's award for technical development for its 'Development of Highly Functional Textiles by Precise Control of Fibre Cross-Section Morphology'. This award recognises the creation of NanoDesign, an innovative conjugate spinning technology that allows for precise control of the cross-sectional shape of composite...

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

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.

29th Mar 2023

In 2022, Ahlstrom has committed to setting science-based emission reduction targets in line with net-zero. It plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 38 per cent by 2030 and achieve zero waste by 2030. In 2022, the company also invested in new boilers to reduce carbon footprint and achieved a record-high net sales and comparable EBITDA.

28th Mar 2023

The Finnish airlaid nonwoven producer SharpCell is launching a plastic-free and fossil-free airlaid material for premium napkins at the Tissue World trade fair in Düsseldorf. The material has been developed in collaboration with OrganoClick and is made using OrganoClick's biobased, plastic-free and home compostable binders called OC-BioBinder.