12th Oct 2020
Durio, melt blown fabric and face mask manufacturer in Malaysia, has launched new 4-ply face masks. In just few months, Durio face masks have received an overwhelming response from the market. Durio was founded with an idea to make Malaysia self-sufficient for mask consumption, and provide good quality masks to the people at a reasonable price.
12th Oct 2020
Fibre Extrusion Technology Ltd, UK-based specialist in process solutions and equipment for manmade yarns and fibre extrusion industry, has further developed its association with Senbis Polymer Innovations. Both companies have a proven track record in sustainability through technological innovation and have collaborated on a variety of projects.
9th Oct 2020
Heraeus Noblelight is participating in FRAMES, a project part of Clean Sky 2 - the largest European research programme for developing innovative, cutting-edge technology to reduce carbon dioxide and noise emissions by aircrafts. Under the project, thermoplastic composites are being investigated for a lightweight aircraft rear fuselage and empennage.
8th Oct 2020
The winners of the 2020 edition of Edana’s prestigious INDEX Innovation Awards have been announced. The ceremony was originally programmed to take place during INDEX 20 exhibition in April 2020, now scheduled to be held from September 7-10, 2021. Edana, therefore, decided to honour the seven award winners in a ‘live’ online ceremony on September 7,...
8th Oct 2020
Central National Gottesman (CNG), which owns sales and distribution businesses in global pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, wood products, has announced that its Central National division will expand its product offering to include nonwovens & fibres. The new category includes viscose and lyocell, the plant-based fibres used in textiles, nonwovens, etc.
8th Oct 2020
IFAI Expo will now be co-located with Messe Stuttgart’s new US show, Sun Shading Expo North America, beginning in Nashville on November 2, 2021. The co-location of the two shows is expected to continue for a minimum of five years. The three-day Sun Shading Expo North America will focus on internal sun protection similar to R+T events worldwide.
7th Oct 2020
ExxonMobil has launched a new solution to produce nonwoven fabrics with lofty thickness, ultra-cushiony cotton-like softness, and a silk-like smooth touch. Providing low lint and uniformity, the solution provides a tailored balance of properties for nonwovens used in premium diapers, pant-type diapers, feminine care and adult incontinence products.
7th Oct 2020
Suominen has launched a new nonwoven Biolace Combo. Based on a 2-in-1 concept, it combines all the features of a top sheet and an acquisition and distribution layer (ADL) into one nonwoven. Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Its vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability.
7th Oct 2020
Bolger & O'Hearn has been named the 2020 manufacturer of the year on behalf of the Fall River, Massachusetts, legislative district by house representative Alan Silvia on behalf of the Massachusetts' legislature's House/Senate Manufacturing Caucus. The company makes over 2,500 specialty chemical products for the nonwovens, textiles, and paper industries.