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Austria’s Andritz, PulPac partner for sustainable packaging solutions
Austria’s Andritz, PulPac partner for sustainable packaging solutions

27th Sep 2024

Andritz, PulPac have formed a strategic partnership to enhance the alternative packaging market by combining their expertise. It will integrate PulPac’s dry moulded fibre tech with Andritz’s capabilities in pulp mills and recycling, allowing for the development of complete dry moulded fibre lines. The partnership aims to create sustainable...

Finland’s Valmet appoints Olli Hanninen as senior VP of strategy
Finland’s Valmet appoints Olli Hanninen as senior VP of strategy

27th Sep 2024

Olli Hanninen has been appointed senior vice president of strategy at Valmet, effective October 1, 2024, reporting to CEO Thomas Hinnerskov. With extensive experience in Kone's services business and as an associate partner at McKinsey & Company, Hanninen will enhance Valmet's executive team. He will be based at the company's head office in Espoo,...

Freudenberg Performance Materials acquires major parts of Heytex Group
Freudenberg Performance Materials acquires major parts of Heytex Group

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...

GKN Aerospace expands manufacturing facility in Sweden
GKN Aerospace expands manufacturing facility in Sweden

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...

INDA & EDANA sign LOI in Rome to explore strategic nonwovens alliance
INDA & EDANA sign LOI in Rome to explore strategic nonwovens alliance

26th Sep 2024

INDA and EDANA have signed a Letter of Intent in Rome to explore a strategic alliance aimed at enhancing value for members through education, advocacy, and operational synergies. The collaboration seeks to drive innovation and long-term industry growth. Leaders from both organisations expressed optimism about addressing global industry challenges...

 India introduces quality control order for medical textiles
India introduces quality control order for medical textiles

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.

US’ Maxcess International acquires International Cutting Die
US’ Maxcess International acquires International Cutting Die

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...

Japan’s Asahi Kasei launches new grade of LASTAN
Japan’s Asahi Kasei launches new grade of Lastan

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.

Shalag US to open non-woven manufacturing facility in Virginia
Shalag US to open nonwoven manufacturing facility in Virginia

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.

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