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30th May 2023

Magnus Jarlegren, presently the executive vice president of operations at Sweden’s Autoliv, Inc, will take over as the president of Autoliv Europe from June 1, 2023. He replaces Frithjof Oldorff, who is leaving for new opportunities. Jarlegren's operational excellence experience is expected to help navigate the firm in a challenging market.

30th May 2023

UK authorities are urging wet wipes manufacturers to reconsider labelling their products as ‘flushable’ to prevent sewer blockages and water pollution. Each year, 2.1-2.9 billion wet wipes, contributing to 94 per cent of sewer blockages, are flushed down toilets. Efforts to rectify this cost water companies an estimated £100 million annually.

29th May 2023

Jonni Friman, currently managing director at Sydeemi Oy, has been appointed SVP, transformation management office at Suominen, effective from June 1, 2023. His role will focus on leading the company's transformation towards profitable growth through systematic strategy execution and improvement projects. Friman will report to CEO Tommi Björnman.

26th May 2023

The North American Nonwoven Materials Annual Study 2022 by INDA is a valuable resource for the industry, providing relevant information on machine additions, closures, productivity improvements, capacity, and production in North America. By conducting surveys and interviews with producers, the study aims to enhance its accuracy and relevance.

26th May 2023

Ahlstrom, a global high-performance fibre-based materials company, has announced the appointment of Mary Puddepha as the chief people officer and a member of the executive management team, starting from June 1, 2023. Puddepha will be taking over the position from Tarja Takko, who previously served as the EVP of People & Culture at Ahlstrom.

25th May 2023

The thermal insulation in the comfortemp soft HO 80x product series from Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel has achieved gold status in the material health category of the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard Version 3.1. This standard is a comprehensive framework that evaluates products based on their environmental and social...

24th May 2023

Corman and Tosama have taken a significant step towards sustainability by developing the first-ever biodegradable and compostable plastic tampon applicator. This innovative product will soon be launched under the Organyc brand. The introduction of a compostable tampon applicator aligns with the growing emphasis of promoting sustainability.

24th May 2023

Garware Technical Fibres Ltd has reported net sales growth of 10 per cent to ?1305.6 crore in FY23. Profit before tax was up 3 per cent at ?223.2 crore, while the net profit after tax was up 5 per cent at ?172.2 crore. In Q4 FY23, the company saw net sales rise of 35 per cent QoQ to ?370.5 crore, and net profit after tax grew 63 per cent QoQ to ?59.6 ...

22nd May 2023

Acmemills has introduced Natura, a groundbreaking range of flushable and compostable wipes. This innovative product line is specifically designed to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly personal hygiene products. This launch showcases Acmemills' emphasis on developing innovative and sustainable alternatives in the personal hygiene industry.