“Women have contributed enormously to the growth of the industry over the years, with several legendary names creating memories for lovers of good music. Unfortunately, many talented professional women in the industry still struggle to get the recognition they deserve. Music enthusiast and entrepreneur, Tara Low, named member of theRead More →
News of Freudenberg Performance Materials’ new geogrid composite was the most viewed article on Nonwovens-Industry.com in February. Intended to increase the efficiency of construction projects, EnkaGrid MAX C consists of a reinforcing grid bonded to a separation and filtration non-woven geotextile. This news came ahead of the announcement that LysolRead More →
The European Union will buy half a billion euros in weapons and send them to Ukraine, at a decisive moment for the bloc’s geopolitical credentials. Vladimir Putin’s attack rewrites the way Brussels does business. Not so long ago, the EU was unsure whether or not to bail out one ofRead More →
We all know that wine is produced by the fermentation of grape juice. This grape juice goes through five stages to turn it into wine: Harvest, Crushing and pressing, Fermentation, Clarification, Aging and bottling/ This may all sound simple, but several factors contribute to the distinct color, taste, and smellRead More →
Climate change in Africa. Photo credit: Alamy. All in all, it is an excellent attempt to energize specialized journalism and to diversify the processes of education, entertainment and information of the population, in accordance with the constitutional role of the journalist and the modern need for continued decentralization of reportingRead More →
HONEYDROP INC, the original honey-infused lifestyle company is set to premiere a short documentary titled “Bee the Change” in partnership with Honeylove.org Honeydrop, a health and wellness brand offering consumers the benefits of raw honey infused into premium products, will premiere their short documentary produced by their newly formed mediaRead More →
Despite all the talk about insider threats – a very real problem – the truth is that most attacks, including ransomware, originate outside of an organization’s network. For example, 70% of breaches in 2020 were caused by strangers, according to Verizon. Meanwhile, IBM identifies the most common cause of breachesRead More →
ExxonMobil has completed its first commercial sale of certified circular polymers using Exxtend, its proprietary technology for advanced plastic waste recycling. The buyer is Berry Global, a supplier of innovative packaging and engineered products, which will use the circular polymers to manufacture containers for high performance food grade packaging usingRead More →
Maxcess, a global leader in innovative products and services for web processing applications, today unveiled the Tidland, an Advantage Series knife holder from Maxcess. Ideal for packaging, labeling and converting customers who require quality narrow slots, the Advantage Series offers customers Tidland quality and easy maintenance at an attractive price.Read More →
Neenah, Inc., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty materials focused on filtration media, specialty coatings, engineered materials, imaging and packaging, announced a $25 million investment in a new meltblowing capacity at its German filtration plant. Neenah is committed to accelerating the growth of the life sciences and industrialRead More →
For the fifth consecutive year, Senior Care Authority has been recognized by Franchise Business Review’s annual Top Franchise Rankings, based on owner satisfaction. For the past two years, the company has ranked number one among all franchises in the Aged Care Counseling and Placement category. This is the 17th annualRead More →
BOCA RATON, Florida., February 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Via Satellite Magazine has named Terran Orbital Corporation (“Terran Orbital”), a leading vertically integrated provider of end-to-end satellite solutions, as one of the top 10 fastest growing satellite companies. vogue for 2022. Via Satellite editors choose the companies on this list basedRead More →
In 2021, Ontex’s sales amounted to 2.026 billion euros ($2.3 billion), down 1.5% like-for-like on lower volumes. Prices remained broadly stable with a year-over-year increase in the second half of the year offsetting the decline in the first half. Growth in the AMEAA division in the second half accelerated inRead More →
On Tuesday, the Montana Department of Livestock confirmed that an animal on a Gallatin County ranch in Montana’s Designated Surveillance Area had been confirmed infected with brucellosis. The infected animal tested negative in 2021 but was tested as a “reactor” in a voluntary herd test in January. Montana Veterinary DiagnosticRead More →
Rockline Industries announced that the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing as well as the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Board have recognized associates at the company’s manufacturing facility in Russellville, AR, for achieved three million safe working hours with no lost working day. “It’s a tremendous achievement for our associates toRead More →
WIU LEJA Professor, Student Pen Security Magazine Article: “Parliaments Under Attack Worldwide — Extremism, Riots, Vaccine Mandates” February 23, 2022 From February 9 Security Magazine MACOMB, IL — Last year, Western Illinois University’s Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice (LEJA) Professor Dean Alexander, who also directs the Homeland Security ResearchRead More →
Aquarius Films comedy-drama The unusual suspects is heading to more European territories after co-producer and distributor About Premium Content (APC) secured a series of new streaming partners for the series. NRK in Norway, SVT in Sweden, DR in Denmark, RTL in Belgium and RTS in Switzerland took the free-to-air TVRead More →
Tentoma, specialist in the sealed packaging of nonwoven rolls, launches a new XL Power packaging machine that allows the sealed packaging of nonwoven rolls up to 19 meters in length. For wrapping shorter rolls, XL Power can stretch the film for even more products per wrapping cycle, increasing wrapping speed.Read More →
Asahi Kasei announced a change in company management at the end of January 2022. From April 2022, Koshiro Kudo will assume the role of President and Deputy Director. Current President Hideki Kobori will become President of Asahi Kasei. Kudo graduated from the famous Keio University in Tokyo in March 1982Read More →
A new president has been named for Z-Pop Media, the company that publishes Bethesda Magazine and Bethesda Beat. Sumindi Peiris will oversee the day-to-day operations of publications in the newly created position, CEO Scott Copeland announced Tuesday. Peiris, a Montgomery County Public Schools graduate, has spent the past 25 yearsRead More →
Over the past few weeks, our Content and Lab team has reviewed some of the most interesting articles and projects from previous editions of Elektor. This month, we’re highlighting some great engineering items from previous February editions, including a DIY aviation scanner and a fun robotic bug with servo-powered legs.Read More →
“Ah! my friends, what a party! It was the tune that propelled Luciano Pavarotti to legendary status as “King of the High Cs”, when he sang it at the top of his voice at the Metropolitan Opera in 1972, and the only one that could justify breaking the ruler. StrictRead More →
My story begins with my father, who worked for a chemical manufacturer. One of his responsibilities was to develop safety data sheets for chemicals after the OSHA hazard communication standard was published in the early 1980s. He saw a need to help companies understand and manage their responsibilities and programsRead More →
A good WMS will provide real-time inventory visibility and create new efficiencies in inbound, warehousing, manufacturing, and outbound processes. SOLOCHAIN WMS combines warehouse management and manufacturing execution system capabilities to provide a flexible platform with features and capabilities to enable efficiencies and support operational excellence. Inbound Processes – Improve receiving,Read More →
Feb 192022 Gay Trades Group Interview, Podcast, Society & Culture LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW http://media.blubrry.com/saturday_magazine/p/joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2022/02/2022-02-19-SaturdayMagazine-GayTradies.mp3 Podcast: play in a new window | Download (Duration: 11:30 — 7.9MB) Subscribe or follow us: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Embroiderer | blurryRead More →
Exeter’s new Passivhaus leisure center, St Sidwell’s Point, has been hailed by a national building publication for setting new standards in the industry. Building Magazine said no one has built a Passivhaus recreation center outside of Germany, where there are only two examples. St Sidwell’s Point has been funded byRead More →
Neenah’s consolidated net sales of $264.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 28% from $206.9 million a year earlier. Technical Products net sales of $166.7 million in the fourth quarter increased 27% from prior year sales of $131.2 million. Revenue increased due to additional net sales of $37.7Read More →
DALLAS – Hundreds of thousands of people tuned in to see flights attempting to arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) during Storm Eunice, and the feed went massively viral. Storm Eunice blew in from the central Atlantic, bringing crazy high winds to the UK and Europe, one of the worstRead More →
Company to sell component business to Nitto Denko as it focuses more on packaging Karen McIntyre, editor17.02.22 Mondi plc has reached an agreement to sell its personal care components business to Nitto Denko Corporation for an enterprise value of €615 million, which is also the approximate cash consideration payable toRead More →
To help school children from underprivileged families who cannot afford a computer to take lessons at home, Ontex is donating 50 laptops. The end-of-lease devices have been decommissioned and will be donated to families around Ontex’s headquarters in Aalst, Belgium, through the local charity 4Dewereldgroep Aalst. “This donation will helpRead More →
INDA, the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Association, has appointed experienced political lawyer Jennifer “Jen” Greenamoyer as Director of Government Affairs to raise the association’s profile in Washington, DC. She brings 25 years of experience with associations, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and on Capitol Hill. Most recently, she was theRead More →
Karen McIntyre, Editor17.02.22 Yanpai Filtration Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese filtration media manufacturer, will expand needling capacity at its site in Tiantai, China, with the investment of four Andritz lines. The new lines will start operating in the third quarter of 2022 and are expected to be completed in theRead More →
Creatives Justin Olstein and Sally Webster will get an introduction to leading Hollywood professionals as 2021 In Dreams Fellowship recipients. Now in its second year, the initiative from producers Carmen Knox and Melissa Azizi is designed to create new opportunities for Australian screenwriting talent and expand diversity in Hollywood viaRead More →
The high profile British start-up is experimenting with its new aesthetic. Carl Pei is a bit of a tech personality. His previous company, OnePlus, is now established as a provider of well-designed, high-performance but mid-priced smartphones. It announced its latest, London-based Nothing in early 2021, and it launched its firstRead More →
SMH executives David Verinder and Lorrie Liang pose proudly in front of the hospital’s new oncology tower. Photograph by Wyatt Kostygan An aquamarine sparkle reflects the paradise of Sarasota in the pans of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute’s Oncology Tower at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The instantly iconic addition ofRead More →
Owner Georgia Court is building the new downtown location. Photo by Wyatt Kostygan We can be biasedbut we hope the print never dies. Nothing beats the palpable smell of opening a new book. The tactile sensation of holding pages between the fingers. Doggy listens or points out a favorite quoteRead More →
Owner Georgia Court is building the new downtown location. Photo by Wyatt Kostygan We can be biasedbut we hope the print never dies. Nothing beats the palpable smell of opening a new book. The tactile sensation of holding pages between the fingers. Doggy listening or pointing out a favorite quoteRead More →
BOOKSTORE1 is moving to a bigger space where bibliophiles can stretch their reading muscles SRQ Review | February 2022 By Brittany Mattie In Health and wellness Owner Georgia Court is building the new downtown location. Photo by Wyatt Kostygan We can be biasedbut we hope the print never dies. NothingRead More →
After Chinese streaming platforms censored an LGBTQ2S+ storyline from the popular American TV show Friendsfans speak out on social media. Major streaming platforms in China, including iQiyi, Tencent Video, Youku and Bilibili, began airing the first season of the long-running sitcom on February 11, albeit with several episode changes. SeveralRead More →
Federal money to house the pandemic was not being spent. The city found a way to make sure more people were housed sooner. February 14, 2022 In March 2020, when the pandemic first hit, Raharish Velu was living on the streets of downtown Dallas. “They rounded us all up andRead More →
Efforts to reintroduce White-tailed Eagles to southern England have just suffered a serious setback. It has been announced that two of the 25 people released on the Isle of Wight since 2019 have been found dead. The eagles were found following “multi-agency operations” in the south of England. One birdRead More →
Mukhy unveils its talents from the UK and brings its talents around the world. This exciting new artist from west London is definitely someone to watch this year. “classy lifewhich is taken from Mukhy’s upcoming sophomore EP, child reborn, is powered by a groovy afroswing British production. Plus Mukhy’s boastfulRead More →
the Magazine Shelves Market The report covers the entire global market scenario including key players, their future campaigns, preferred vendors, market shares along with historical data and price analysis. It continues to offer key details on changing dynamics to generate market improving factors. Its objective is to rationalize the company’sRead More →
Sustainability continues to underline logistics operations and initiatives. Last year, the industry paid even more attention to reducing carbon emissions, especially for air cargo transportation, from commercial jetliners to major logistics companies. As seen with the shipping industry with IMO 2020, reducing the overall carbon footprint is the primary goal,Read More →
How do you see the market for n-type technologies today? We are already seeing demand increase. Today, PERC is still the dominant technology in PV, but it is approaching its limits in terms of efficiency. In the n-type, there is still a lot of room for improvement, and it’s startingRead More →
Although face masks and respirators have become commonplace during COVID-19, consumers are still struggling to find products that are legitimate and provide adequate protection for themselves and their families. With a proliferation of credible and less credible manufacturers and retailers, as well as varying regulatory requirements, comparing masks available onlineRead More →
With some 430 objects, ranging from spectacular grave goods to ritual headgear, this exhibition at the British Museum (February 17-July 17) examines the mysteries of Stonehenge alongside the wider religious, social and technological upheavals of Eastern Europe. bronze age. A particular highlight will be a 5,000-year-old chalk drum, discovered nearRead More →
Blaxers Blog: The Creative Mind of Keith Dukes Thu 10 February 2022 | Jordan Johnson | University PHOTO COURTESY OF UMBC ATHLETICS “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” —John Quincy Adams. Keith Dukes is the culture ofRead More →
Glatfelter Corporation reported a loss from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2021 of $11.2 million, compared to net income of $9.1 million in the same period a year ago. 2021 results prospectively include the acquisitions of the U.S. nonwovens business of Georgia-Pacific (“Mount Holly”) and Jacob Holm (“Spunlace”)Read More →
INDA, the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Association, has announced that IDEA – the world’s preeminent event for the nonwovens and technical fabrics industry – will be held every two years instead of three from 2024. The next dates for IDEA under the new schedule will be March 28-31, 2022, as currentlyRead More →
She grew up in a small New England town with a one-room library. When she was about 11 years old, a few of her friends got together to organize a fair to benefit their local library. That first year, Barbara Van Essen and her childhood friends earned $17 from theirRead More →
THROUGH Liv Croagh ON February 10, 2022 2 minute read It’s almost the most romantic day of the year. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Pinners search the site for love. In the four weeks leading up to February 14, searches on Pinterest saw an increase in those related to love.Read More →
As part of its ongoing commitment to developing sustainable products that meet the needs of its customers, Precision Textiles, a leading supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations to the bedding, automotive and health, launched a new product called PurLoft to help manufacturers meet consumer demand for natural, more sustainableRead More →
Facebook and Instagram users in the UK who search for content related to organized hate or violent extremism will now be redirected to resources and support as part of a major counter-speech update . The social network has announced the extension of its “redirection initiative” in the United Kingdom, asRead More →
Because America is old (although its editors are young?), and because time is a brutal but reckless thief, we sometimes lose track of exactly who wrote for us and when. For many decades, the only way to find out if a certain person had been among our contributors was toRead More →
Albaad Group, a global manufacturer of nonwovens and wet wipes, is investing around 50 million euros in expanding and improving its production line for environmentally friendly nonwovens. The company will produce a sustainable fabric made entirely of natural fibers that is biodegradable, completely flushable and plastic-free. The market launch isRead More →
Petz, a pet retail chain in Brazil, announces the acquisition of Petix, the leader in premium and durable dog pads, and its U.S. division, WizSmart by Petix. As the country’s leading pet retail chain, Petz’s mission is to create a vibrant ecosystem for animal lovers and their pets in BrazilRead More →
The UK government has been accused of undertaking an “alarmist” campaign against end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in a letter signed by internet experts and digital rights campaigners. They said the UK Home Office was misleading the public with a TV, radio and newspaper ad campaign – created by M&C Saatchi –Read More →
Fibrix Filtration, a provider of specialty high-loft, pleated-media air filtration products backed by Branford Castle Partners, LP, a New York-based private equity firm, announced the acquisition of Americo Manufacturing Company. Americo is a leading producer of floor pads, cleaning accessories, OEM specialty nonwovens and floor mats. The Fibrix Filtration andRead More →
NEW YORK, February 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dotdash Meredith Beautiful kitchens and bathrooms The magazine today announced its eleventh annual list of the 30 Most Innovative Products. The full list of 30 products is available at BHG.com/30most. The list unveils the editors’ picks for the most impressive kitchen and bathRead More →
A simple blood test is hoped to represent “a new generation” of minimally invasive procedures to provide cancer patients with information to help them choose the best treatment. Currently, there is “no reliable way” to predict whether a patient will respond better to chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or “any other therapy,” saysRead More →
IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Copper – Market Analysis, Forecasts, Size, Trends and Outlook. Here is a summary of the main findings of the report. The average annual copper price is expected to fall 6% year-on-year to $8,800 per ton this year. Boosting supply in theRead More →
Opinion of Linda Wade Last year, representatives from over 200 countries gathered in Glasgow for the COP26 conference and agreed on goals to promote sustainability and tackle climate change, such as the World Declaration on the transition from coal to clean energy, to help reduce CO2 emissions. More than 90%Read More →
Gigi Hadid at the 2021 Met Gala.Theo Wargo/Getty Images Gigi Hadid said she turns down magazine cover offers so other models can get the chance. During an interview with InStyle, she explained that she was mostly looking for new experiences. “I don’t need to do the same cover again ifRead More →
Film studio Stelo Stories and the DuSable Museum of African American History have released the trailer for the new vertical film “Equiano.Stories”, set to premiere February 16 exclusively for @Equiano.Stories followers on Instagram. the movie gives life to memoir of Olaudah Equiano, who was kidnapped and enslaved as a youngRead More →
In ancient times, food sources were basically limited to what could be hunted or gathered. But people have always been resourceful and found ways to optimize and preserve what they had. Methods such as drying, fermentation, smoking and pickling were used to prevent food from spoiling. There is evidence thatRead More →
Freudenberg Performance Materials, one of the world’s leading suppliers of high performance geosynthetics for the civil engineering market, introduces a new geogrid composite. Intended to increase the efficiency of construction projects, the product consists of a reinforcement grid bonded to a non-woven geotextile for separation and filtration. Customers can getRead More →
Edgewell Personal Care Company has announced the appointment of LaTanya Langley as Chief Legal Officer (CLO), effective February 28, 2022. Langley will be based at the Company’s office in Shelton, CT. She will report to President and CEO Rod Little and will be an integral part of Edgewell’s global leadershipRead More →
Berry Global recorded net sales of $3.6 billion in the first fiscal quarter of 2022, an increase of 14%. The growth in net sales is primarily attributed to higher selling prices of $706 million due to the impact of inflation, partially offset by a decrease of $112 million from additionalRead More →
PFNonwovens and Smart Plastic Technologies have signed an exclusive joint development agreement for the use of Smart Plastic’s patent-pending SPTek ECLIPSE technology in PFNonwovens nonwoven healthcare and medical products. Tonny de Beer, Director of Product, Technology and Sustainability at PFNonwovens comments: “We are very pleased with this joint development partnershipRead More →
In the fourth quarter, Suominen’s net sales increased 4% from the comparable period to €115.6 million ($130.6 million). Sales volumes decreased compared to the comparison period, but increased compared to Q3/2021, while sales prices increased following the increase in raw material prices. Currencies had a positive impact on net salesRead More →
Frances Haugen, a former Facebook employee turned whistleblower, said the company was underinvesting in security measures on its platforms in Australia, a parliamentary committee has heard. Ms Haugen – who last year denounced Facebook for knowingly using algorithms to promote divisive content – appeared before the online safety committee onRead More →
Radienz Living, a North American manufacturer of home and personal care products, donated 60 pallets of wellness items to meet the needs of those affected by the Quadristate Tornado, which ripped through Kentucky the morning of December 11, 2021. included merchandise, disinfectant wipes, fabric softener, laundry detergent, adult cleansing wipes,Read More →
Hygiene and health company Essity, maker of the Tork brand, has acquired US professional wiping and cleaning company Legacy Converting, Inc. The company manufactures disinfectant and disinfectant wet wipes, ready-to-use wipes chemicals and dry wipes in a move that will expand the Tork professional hygiene range. Among the products LegacyRead More →
It’s a great time to increase your reading, both for fun and to develop your creative skills. Creative Bloq is the online presence of two industry leading magazines – Imagine FX and 3D World – we have an amazing offer that will save you money on a subscription. Not onlyRead More →
Radienz Living, a North American manufacturer of home and personal care products, donated 60 pallets of wellness items to meet the needs of those affected by the Quadristate Tornado, which ripped through Kentucky the morning of December 11, 2021. included merchandise, disinfectant wipes, fabric softener, laundry detergent, adult cleansing wipes,Read More →
Hygiene and health company Essity, maker of the Tork brand, has acquired US professional wiping and cleaning company Legacy Converting, Inc. The company manufactures disinfectant and disinfectant wet wipes, ready-to-use wipes chemicals and dry wipes in a move that will expand the Tork professional hygiene range. Among the products LegacyRead More →
Award-winning and impressive, a recent home renovation by Echt-Architects of Sarasota embodies neo-modern magic on Bird Key SRQ Review | February 2022 By Abby Weingarten In Architecture The design of the posh Sarasota residence—located on a 21,605 square foot lot on the corner of a waterfront street—began in January 2018Read More →
Greek-Inspired Kefi Streetside Cafe Seeks to Define Downtown’s B-City SRQ Review | February 2022 Through André Fabien In new restaurants Every now and then a new restaurant comes along that manages to find the right attributes in the nuanced calculus that determines success: location, timing, concept and price. These rareRead More →
Patriotism is a powerful marketing tool, but use it with caution Before putting Made in America on your products, be careful. You may think your products qualify, but they may not, according to new standards set by the Federal Trade Commission. In recent years, the commission has begun to crackRead More →
SRQ Airport may well be the fastest growing airport in the world. Now leaders are booking plans for a bigger future SRQ Review | February 2022 Through Jacob Ogles Travelling Passenger traffic was already on the rise at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in early 2020, but the coronavirus changed everything. COVID-19Read More →
BOOKSTORE1 is moving to a bigger space where bibliophiles can stretch their reading muscles SRQ Review | February 2022 Through Brittany Mattie In Health and wellness Owner Georgia Court in active construction of the new downtown location. Photo by Wyatt Kostygan We can be biasedbut we hope the print neverRead More →
Endemol Shine Australia has promoted executive producers Tara McWilliams, David McDonald and Sara Richardson to new leadership positions, each reporting to CEO Peter Newman. McWilliams, who oversees Married at first sightwill become director of content, joining Amelia Fisk and Marty Benson, expanding her tenure across a portfolio of shows withinRead More →