technical textiles news

12th Sep 2024

Andritz has secured an order from Essity to deliver a PrimeDry YES system for a tissue machine at its Stubbins, England mill, with start-up planned for Q4 2024. The system will reduce steam costs and CO2 emissions by utilising exhaust air, integrating seamlessly into the machine’s control system. This marks the 39th PrimeDry YES delivered globally.

11th Sep 2024

Welspun Living has partnered with Avgol Industries to enhance sustainability in non-woven fabrics using Polymateria’s Biotransformation tech. This collaboration aims to tackle plastic waste by developing biodegradable wipes and other materials. The partnership reflects a commitment to innovative, eco-friendly solutions in response to global...

9th Sep 2024

Finnish company Suominen has achieved a gold medal in EcoVadis' 2024 assessment, advancing from silver and ranking in the top 1 per cent of its industry and the top 5 per cent overall. This improvement reflects better performance in environment, labour & human rights, and sustainable procurement, driven by new policies and enhanced reporting.

9th Sep 2024

INDA has announced the finalists for the 2024 RISE Innovation Award, with presentations on October 1 and the winner revealed on October 2. The finalists are Ahlstrom Italia SpA’s dual-layer filtration media, Berry Global’s ENDURA rPP Spunbond & SMS with high recycled content, and Hempitecture Inc’s PlantPanel X, a sustainable insulation material.

9th Sep 2024

Suominen’s three largest shareholders have appointed Jyrki Vainionpää, Mikael Etola, and Peter Seligson to the shareholders’ nomination board. Charles Héaulmé, Suominen’s board chair, will also serve on the board. The nomination board will propose the board of directors' number, composition, and remuneration by February 1 before the annual general...

7th Sep 2024

Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh expressed confidence that India will exceed $10 billion export target for technical textiles by 2030. Speaking at the ‘Viksit Bharat: Technical Textiles for Sustainable Growth & Development’ conference in New Delhi, Singh highlighted government initiatives like the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) and PLI...

4th Sep 2024

Velocity Composites’ US site in Tallassee has achieved Nadcap accreditation, affirming its adherence to top aerospace industry standards. This milestone, reached within the first year of composites kit production, highlights Velocity's commitment to high-quality processes. The accreditation adds to the company's strong audit history at its UK...

4th Sep 2024

Evonik has completed the sale of its superabsorbents business unit to International Chemical Investors Group, effective August 31, 2024. The unit, which had ~$985 million in sales in 2023 and about 1,000 employees, produces polymers used in hygiene products. This sale is part of Evonik's strategy to focus on high-margin, green transformation...

3rd Sep 2024

Albany International has appointed Merle Stein as president of its Machine Clothing segment, effective September 1, 2024, succeeding Daniel Halftermeyer. Stein, who has extensive experience in the paper and pulp industries and Machine Clothing business, has previously served as division COO. Halftermeyer will focus on integrating the Heimbach...