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11th Mar 2022

New and updated sustainability targets were adopted by Essity, including a commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It includes raising the ambition level of the company’s current Science Based Targets. Other targets include sustainable innovations, occupational safety and responsible sourcing, revealed by Essity in its report.

11th Mar 2022

Japan’s Nippon Shokubai, working to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, has announced that it has obtained ISCC PLUS certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification system (ISCC) for superabsorbent polymers (SAP) made by its subsidiary Nippon Shokubai from caustic soda produced using electricity generated from renewable...

10th Mar 2022

The net sales of Suominen were recorded at €47.0 million in 2021. In 2021, net sales of the Americas business area amounted to €265.2 million and net sales of the Europe business area to €178.1 million. The manufacturer’s ability to innovate and meet market needs is reflected in the share of new products of net sales which was above 25 per cent in 2021.

10th Mar 2022

Avgol Industries, a global leader in high-performance nonwoven fabric solutions, will use IDEA22 to underline its commitment to helping customers meet their long-term sustainability objectives. The company will highlight its work in biodegradation technology for polyolefin nonwoven fabrics at the Miami Beach event, from March 28-31, 2022, in booth 1404.

10th Mar 2022

US’ PDI, a leader in infection prevention products and solutions, has launched the novel, innovative disinfectants to help infection prevention professionals in the fight against rising healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) as well as the ongoing battle against COVID-19. PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, and training for...

10th Mar 2022

US’ Kimberly-Clark has announced that Sylvia Mathews Burwell has been nominated for election to its board of directors at the company’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders on April 27, 2022. Current board member Ian Read will be retiring in 2022. Burwell has served as the president of American University, a private research university in Washington,...

9th Mar 2022

US’ INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced six new board members and its 2022 slate of officers to guide the success of the nonwovens industry and its members. The new board members bring a high level of diverse expertise and insight to the management of the association as it moves forward with its vibrant growth.

9th Mar 2022

US’ Elsner has launched the Elsner Model ERS-180 “One-Eighty” Canister Stuffer to their wipes production converting machinery line-up. Elsner makes world-class fully automatic perforator rewinders for wipes production for decades. Elsner has been part of driving the evolution of the wipes industry since they produced their first perforator in the 1970s.

9th Mar 2022

Sharon Laboratories, an Israeli manufacturer of preservative solutions for cosmetics and personal care markets, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire specialty ingredients producer RES Pharma Industriale based in Trezzo sull’Adda, Italy (RPI). RPI is a chemical firm specialised in research, innovation and the production of personal care...