24th Mar 2017
Keeping with the needs of consumers, Suominen has introduced designer series patterns for nonwovens for baby care and household wiping applications. These unique high-resolution patterns have been designed by professional designers and validated with consumers to convey softness and functionality in cleaning. The designer series will be displayed at...
24th Mar 2017
RKW will showcase a wide range of products from its film and nonwoven portfolio targeted at hygiene, medical and industrial applications at the Index show being organised during April 4-7, 2017 in Geneva. The products to be displayed include textile backsheet, Hyfol PE Soft Textile, and RKW HyJet and HyBond, the latest generation of company's nonwovens.
24th Mar 2017
IQ-SPS GmbH, a leading developer of weaving technology from Germany, and Crealet, developer of electronically controlled warp feed systems for weaving machines and mechanical engineering partner for the high-tech industry, are set to partake in Techtextil expo, a leading technical textiles expo, from May 9 to 12, 2017 in Germany, in hall 3.0, booth D72.
23rd Mar 2017
Women's Board Award has been given to Nina Kopola, president and CEO of Suominen. The award was given on March 17, 2017. Kopola is also the supervisory board member of Ilmarinen Mutual Pension lnsurance and board member of Metso. Previously, she has been a member of the board of Konecranes Corporation. The award honours women CEOs and board members.
22nd Mar 2017
JEC World 2017, one of worldwide leading tradefair and gathering for composite professionals, that provides a comprehensive overview of the value chain, from raw-material producers to processors, from processors to users, held from March 14 to 16, 2017, in Paris, ended on a successful note with a 2-digit attendance growth (+10 per cent) this year.
22nd Mar 2017
The third conference on Nonwovens for High‐Performance Applications (NHPA 2017) provided a successful platform for speakers to present the latest developments in new areas of application and production processes. The conference series and keynotes were developed to highlight success stories in entering and expanding in the advanced nonwovens market.
22nd Mar 2017
Scientists in Singapore have created a novel nanofibre solution that creates thin, see-through air filters which remove up to 90 per cent of PM2.5 particles and achieve high air flow of 2.5 times better than conventional air filters. The eco-friendly air filter also improves natural lighting and visibility while blocking harmful ultraviolet rays.
22nd Mar 2017
Leading workwear manufacturer Ballyclare has been shortlisted to receive safety award. The awards, organised by the British Safety Industry Federation, recognise achievements in improving occupational health and safety, and cover customer service, safety excellence and product innovation. Ballyclare has been shortlisted for product innovation.
21st Mar 2017
Andritz Nonwoven, part of international group Andritz, has supplied a complete needlepunch line, beginning from webforming to needlepunching, to Autotech Nonwovens in India. The Andritz neXline needlepunch offers high production capacities and is able to handle up to 700 kilograms of needlepunch fabrics in an hour, depending on the raw materials.