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26th Sep 2024

Freudenberg Performance Materials is expanding its coated technical textiles business by acquiring key parts of the Heytex Group from Bencis Capital Partners. This includes operations in Germany and China, along with sales and R&D functions. The acquisition, which generated around €100 million in sales in 2023, aims to enhance Freudenberg’s...

26th Sep 2024

GKN Aerospace is expanding its Trollhättan, Sweden facility by 2026, integrating advanced automation and digital technologies to boost capacity and efficiency. This investment aims to address a nine-year backlog for aero-engines, enabling the company to meet growing customer demands and support the industry's shift toward more efficient aircraft...

25th Sep 2024

The Indian Ministry of Textiles will implement the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023, effective from October 1, 2024. The order mandates strict quality standards for products like sanitary napkins and baby diapers. Manufacturers must obtain a BIS license, though small-scale enterprises and SHGs are exempt from the new regulations.

20th Sep 2024

Maxcess International has acquired International Cutting Die (ICD), enhancing its capabilities in the growing nonwoven industry. ICD, known for its precision cutting dies, brings over 50 years of expertise and exclusive technologies to Maxcess. This acquisition will allow Maxcess to offer a wide range of solutions for both wide and narrow web...

20th Sep 2024

Japanese company Asahi Kasei has announced the launch of Lastan, a flame-retardant, flexible nonwoven fabric designed to enhance EV battery safety by preventing thermal runaway. With high flame resistance, electrical insulation up to 3.5 kV, and excellent processability, Lastan is a superior alternative to conventional mineral-based materials.

20th Sep 2024

Shalag US will invest $16.6 million to open a nonwoven fabric manufacturing facility in Mecklenburg County, creating 52 jobs. This expansion enhances Shalag's US production capacity by 25 per cent. The project, supported by state grants and workforce training programmes, underscores Shalag's commitment to innovation in nonwoven materials.

20th Sep 2024

Soft N Dry has launched the ecoLiite Core, an advanced tree-free diaper technology designed to enhance absorbency and sustainability, replacing the ecoFlex line. This innovation aligns with the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) effective January 1, 2025, ensuring compliance for manufacturers and retailers. It is now available for OEMs and...

19th Sep 2024

Pampers has teamed up with Olly Murs to promote its new Premium Protection nappies, aimed at preventing nappy rash and keeping babies comfortable. Research shows that nappy rash affects both babies’ moods and parents’ feelings of guilt. The new nappies feature a DermaComfort Layer that wicks moisture away, ensuring delicate skin remains dry and...

19th Sep 2024

US-headquartered company Medline has announced the launch of FitRight CONNECT Wetness Sensing System, a user-friendly technology for incontinence management in nursing homes. This system combines special briefs, a sensor pod, and real-time alerts to track residents' voiding patterns, reducing the time spent in wet briefs and improving care.