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19th Sep 2022

Edgewell announces organisational changes to streamline its leadership. With the exit of Nick Powell, president of international responsibilities for Edgewell's global business will be split between Rod Little, president and chief executive officer, and Dan Sullivan, who will add the role of president Europe and Latin America to his CFO duties.

16th Sep 2022

The ministry of textiles, Government of India has cleared 23 strategic research projects in technical textiles worth around ₹60 crore under its flagship programme the ‘National Technical Textiles Mission’. These strategic research projects are in the areas of specialty fibres, sustainable textiles, geotextiles, mobiltech and sports textiles.

15th Sep 2022

Emtec Electronic, the German manufacturer of specialised testing equipment, is all set to showcase its innovative softness measuring device, the TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer, at the Hygienix 2022, which will be held from November 14-17 in New Orleans, Louisiana, US. The haptic measuring device will help achieve maximum softness in nonwoven hygiene...

15th Sep 2022

US’ Proof, the leading feminine wellness company in the US, has announced its official expansion into the teen aisle to help new menstruators feel comfortable, confident and protected against leaks all cycle long. The Proof Teen line offers reusable, sustainable, and affordable period undies in extended teen and tween sizes and new colours and styles.

15th Sep 2022

Sweden-based hygiene and health company Essity has announced a new organisational structure and changes to its executive management team, valid as of December 31, 2022. In the new organisational structure, Essity will comprise four business units, namely Consumer Goods Americas, Consumer Goods EMEA, Professional Hygiene, and Health & Medical.

14th Sep 2022

Mativ has announced the relocation of its headquarters to a new location in Georgia. Mativ is a manufacturer of critical components and engineered solutions, the result of the successfully completed merger between Neenah and SWM International. The move will enable the company to further enhance its employee experience, innovation and customer support.

13th Sep 2022

United States-headquartered Novolex, a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, has announced that it is investing $10 million to expand capacity to recycle plastic bags and other polyethylene film at its recycling facility in North Vernon, Indiana. This plant is one of two world-class film recycling facilities operated by the company.

13th Sep 2022

Teijin Frontier, the Teijin Group's fibres and products converting company, has developed an eco-friendly tire cord made from an adhesive that does not contain resorcinol formaldehyde (RF), which is harmful to the human body and the environment, and also incorporates a low-environmental impact chemically recycled polyester fibre for rubber...

13th Sep 2022

North Carolina-based INDA has announced the appointment of Matt O’Sickey, PhD, as its new director of education and technical affairs. An accomplished market development, technology and product management executive, O’Sickey has more than 20 years of experience with Tredegar Film Products in the absorbent hygiene, food and medical sectors.