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9th Aug 2023

Suominen Corporation reported H1 FY23 net sales of €229.5 million, nearly unchanged from €228.3 million in H1 FY22. The Americas saw an increase to €144.8 million, while Europe fell to €84.7 million. Comparable EBITDA increased slightly to €5.3 million. Q2 FY23 net sales decreased by 4.5 per cent, while cash flow from operations fell to €6.4...

9th Aug 2023

Newtex Industries has successfully acquired Gentex Corp's industrial textile division, encompassing renowned brands Dual-Mirror and FlexIR. This enhances Newtex's product lineup, particularly in radiant heat shielding. CEO Jerry Joliet emphasises the commitment to safety and the expansion's benefits for industrial and military high-temperature...

7th Aug 2023

In Q2 FY23, Glatfelter reported net sales of $357 million but a GAAP net loss of $36.6 million due to industry-wide market weakness and customer destocking. Airlaid materials' sales rose, and composite fibres' revenue also increased. Spunlace revenue decreased but EBITDA nearly doubled. The company lowered its full-year EBITDA forecast to...

7th Aug 2023

Germany-headquartered Gessner's sustainable Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) carrier materials have gained popularity as a preferred option for artificial leather applications in automotive and textile industries. TPU offers durability, elasticity, and resistance to oil and abrasion, making it an attractive alternative to natural leather.

7th Aug 2023

Believe Diapers is rebranding to Believe Baby and expanding its sustainable product line made from 100 per cent renewable and biodegradable bamboo. The new offerings include toddler training pants, Bottoms Up, launching in Fall 2023. Founder and CEO Joe Masi emphasised the commitment to alleviating diaper shortage with planet-friendly products.

4th Aug 2023

INDA and EDANA, the leading nonwovens trade associations, have collaborated to establish the Quality and Audit Programme (QAP) in the US. It aims to enhance support for the North American absorbent hygiene products and wet wipes industries by streamlining audit processes. QAP intends to become the global quality standard, ensuring high-quality...

3rd Aug 2023

First Quality Enterprises has completed the acquisition of Domtar Corporations' Dryden Mill. The mill will operate as Dryden Fibre Canada, ULC within First Quality Group. There are no planned changes to the mill's employees or operations, and the new owners look forward to growth and strengthening relationships with local communities and partners.

3rd Aug 2023

Safety equipment and solutions provider MSA Safety reported a 20 per cent YoY rise in Q2 FY23 net sales to $447 million, with GAAP operating income at $95 million. Adjusted earnings stood at $72 million or $1.83 per share in Q2 FY23. The company paid off $59 million debt. The protective apparel segment’s revenue also grew 36 per cent in Q2 FY23.

2nd Aug 2023

The ESA and Austrian Space Forum are leading the PExTex project to design spacesuits for the moon’s extreme environment. This includes innovations like high-strength Twaron material, withstanding 2,500 hours of surface use, and a focus on preventing harmful microbial growth. The BACTeRMA project also explores secondary metabolites for antimicrobial ...