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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Kimberly-Clark will invest $30 million to upgrade its factories in Colombia to better serve the region. The company operates three factories in Colombia, located in Tocancipa, Barbosa and Papales del Cauca and employs approximately 1,000 workers. Products made in Colombia are exported to around 30 countries around the world. AboutRead More →
One in three American families needs diapers, that is, the lack of an adequate supply of diapers to help keep a baby or toddler clean, dry and healthy. The need for diapers is a public health issue that can result from poverty, unexpected life difficulties, natural disasters and more. UntilRead More →
Mann+Hummel, a global filtration solutions provider, announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining shares of Pamlico Air, giving it 100% ownership of the company. Since March 2021, Mann+Hummel has held a majority stake in Pamlico Air. Pamlico Air, an American manufacturer and supplier of high-quality indoorRead More →
Given the urgent need for hygiene items for families in need in Belgium, especially in the Eastern region affected by catastrophic floods in the second half of 2021, Ontex Belgium is donating more than 142,000 diapers for babies through the Red Cross. The Red Cross is responsible for distributing theRead More →
Kimberly-Clark’s sales of $19.4 billion increased 2% in 2021. Organic sales decreased 1% as volumes decreased 4% while net selling prices increased 2% and the product mix improved by 1%. Changes in exchange rates increased sales by 1% and the net impact of the acquisition of Softex Indonesia and businessRead More →
Essity’s net sales for the full year 2021 increased by 0.1% compared to the corresponding period a year ago to reach SEK 121.9 billion (EUR 13.1 billion). dollars). Sales growth, including organic sales growth and acquisitions, was 4.5%. Organic sales growth, which excludes currency effects, acquisitions and disposals, was 3.3%,Read More →
Semtech Corporation, a global provider of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced a collaboration with Ontex, a leading international personal hygiene group, for a diaper label compatible with the Internet of Things (IoT). Ontex developed and owns the concept of smart layers and worked with Belgian medicalRead More →
Unifrax, a leading manufacturer of high performance specialty materials used in advanced applications, and the parent company of nonwovens producer Lydall, has changed its name to Alkegen. The name change would better reflect the new company created following the acquisition of Lydall late last year. Additionally, Alkegen’s corporate headquarters willRead More →
Shawmut Corp. announced the launch of a NIOSH-approved small size N95 filtering facepiece respirator to help protect people with smaller faces. Shawmut’s smaller US-made Protex N95 particulate respirator model SR9520S will be sold alongside its medium/large model SR9520 on Shawmut’s website and other popular personal protective equipment sites, including ProjectRead More →
Neenah, a global specialty materials manufacturer, has joined the Soteria Battery Innovation Group (BIG), a consortium of more than 100 companies representing different developers and users in the lithium-ion battery ecosystem. The consortium is committed to using new technologies to bring safer batteries to market, which aligns directly with Neenah’sRead More →
Albarrie has installed one of the first Monforts Montex rowing machines equipped with the full range of MonforClean technologies for heat recovery and purification of extracted air. With the new three-chamber Montex ream at its plant in Barrie, Ontario, the Canadian company processes specialty needle-punched nonwovens up to 4 mmRead More →
Procter & Gamble’s second-quarter fiscal 2022 net sales were $21 billion, up 6% from a year earlier. Organic sales, which exclude currency effects, acquisitions and divestitures, also increased by 6%. The increase in organic sales was due to a 3% increase in shipment volumes and a 3 percentage point priceRead More →
The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) has added the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) as its latest advisory member at the launch of its 2022 #FlushSmart national consumer education campaign in California. In line with California’s new law for proper labeling of most disposable wipes with the “Do NotRead More →
Two of Indorama Ventures’ Hygiene division manufacturing plants have achieved ISCC Plus certification. FiberVisions’ polypropylene fiber manufacturing site in Varde, Denmark, and Avgol’s spunbond nonwovens production site in Uzlovaya, Russia, have passed audits related to traceability and reasonable use of biomaterials. Shachar Rachim, CEO of IVL’s Hygiene Division, part ofRead More →
Ahlstrom-Munksjö has successfully completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in Chinese decor paper producer Minglian New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. and forms a joint venture that includes a state-of-the-art factory in Xingtai, Hebei Province, China. A non-binding letter of intent with the majority shareholders was initially signed in NovemberRead More →
The Herrmann Ultrasonics Nonwovens business unit, a specialist and technology leader in the field of continuous welding of web materials, including nonwovens, films, foils and fabrics since 1994, has made significant investments in the expansion of the Nonwovens laboratory and the upgrade of the most modern and fastest ultrasonic laboratory.Read More →
Ricardo (Rico) Dostal has joined Proton Products as Regional Manager in Texas. Dostal began cultivating an interest in advanced industrial technology early in his career while serving in the United States Navy as an avionics electronics technician aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. After completing his military enlistment, he moved toRead More →
Ontex, a leading provider of personal hygiene products and services in over 110 countries, has officially submitted its climate targets to the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTI), an initiative supported by the Belgian Alliance for climate action (BACA). BACA is a community of organizations based in Belgium who choose the pathRead More →
Teknoweb Converting, an IMA Group company specializing in the manufacture of full lines of nonwoven products like wet wipes and face masks, further expanded its product line and improved an existing line in 2021, although it proved as a difficult year for all manufacturers around the world. The first isRead More →
Karen McIntyre, editor01.13.22 Biosphere Corporation, one of the leading Ukrainian manufacturers of household and hygiene products, has invested in a neXline spunlace line. The spunlace line supplied by Andritz will enable Biosphere to produce fabrics of 30 to 70 g / m², with an hourly production of up to 3000Read More →
Hospeco Brands Group’s Shopserve microfiber towels are now available in a convenient dispenser box. These thin yet durable 12 x 12 inch towels can quickly remove dirt, dust and bacteria from surfaces that require little or no chemicals. Now packaged in a convenient dispenser box, microfiber cleaning towels can beRead More →
Loparex, one of the world’s leading producers of technical films and understudy, has announced that its owner, Pamplona Capital Management, has appointed Charmaine Riggins as Chief Executive Officer of the Loparex Group, effective January 10, 2022. Riggins previously held the position of position of head of talent and responsible forRead More →
Attindas Hygiene Partners has announced the launch of its low-carbon adult incontinence protective underwear across Europe. By using the new product design, which uses ultrasonic bonding instead of traditional adhesive glue, Attindas is now able to measurably reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide, in order to to reduce theRead More →
Pectiv, a growing e-commerce marketplace for innovative sanitary napkins, has been named the Most Innovative Sanitary Napkin of the Year 2021 by the MEA Business Awards. The brand focuses on providing refined products that effectively deal with all the problems that may arise during menstruation. Founded in 2020 and basedRead More →
Bast Fiber Technologies Inc. (BFT), a manufacturer of premium natural fibers for the global nonwoven and textile industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lumberton Cellulose LLC (LC), a processing plant of natural fibers located in Lumberton, North Carolina, Georgia. -Pacific Cellulose LLC. “Acquire this state-of-the-art natural fiberRead More →
Bast Fiber Technologies Inc. (BFT), a manufacturer of premium natural fibers for the global nonwovens and textile industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lumberton Cellulose LLC (LC), a natural fiber processing facility located in Lumberton, NC, from Georgia – Pacific Cellulose LLC. “The acquisition of this state-of-the-artRead More →
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemicals company, announces that it is in the process of acquiring shares in Ngoc Nghia Industry – Service – Trading Joint Stock Company (NN). NN is one of the leading PET converters in Vietnam with long-standing relationships with major brands. ItRead More →
Happy New Year and welcome to The Day Publishing, 2022 edition. Our business has been around for over a century – 141 years to those who matter – but we strive to keep our content up-to-date and relevant. We are delighted to present our new product, The Day Magazine. SubscribersRead More →
Sequel, a startup that designs better health and wellness experiences for women starting with a leak-proof pad, has been launched and announced it has raised $ 5 million in seed funding. Founded by two top athletes and engineers from Stanford, Sequel’s mission is to raise the bar in women’s productsRead More →
Sequel, a startup designing better health and wellness experiences for women starting with a leak-proof tampon, has launched and announced it has raised $5 million in seed funding. Founded by two top athletes and Stanford engineers, Sequel’s mission is to elevate the standard of women’s products with better design andRead More →
The Honest Company, a digital native, mission-driven brand focused on leading the Clean Lifestyle movement, has announced that Steve Austenfeld will join the organization as Vice President, Investor Relations. “With our strategic shift to become a public company, now is the perfect time to welcome Steve Austenfeld as vice presidentRead More →
Dyper Diapers have expanded their retail availability to Thrive Market, the members-only online marketplace that offers the highest quality, conscious convenience and value. This partnership marks another step in Dyper’s mission to make sustainable, plant-based diapers accessible to all families, introducing the innovative product to more than one million ThriveRead More →
The hygiene and health company Essity has acquired the company Hydrofera. The company offers technologies and products in the field of advanced wound care. The purchase price is $116 million (approximately SEK 1.1 billion) with an additional potential earnout of $15 million (approximately SEK 137 million) on a cash-and-debt freeRead More →
Solmax has completed the acquisition of Propex, a leading North American manufacturer of geosynthetics with extensive experience in the construction, transportation, flood protection and automotive industries. Award-winning manufacturer and provider of low-carbon solutions, Propex has a rich history and an enviable reputation for innovation, expertise, service excellence and value. ProducingRead More →
A leading manufacturer of baby diapers and other disposables, Belgium-based Ontex, has focused more on healthcare brands and partners in Europe and North America, where the growth potential of this market is is strong, as part of a plan called New Ontex. As part of this new plan, the companyRead More →
Much like 2020, the past year has been a busy one for the nonwoven industry as demand for the materials continued to grow amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The rate of investment among nonwoven producers and processors has not slowed down as the need for face masks, wipes, PPE andRead More →
November 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the founding of American Hygienics Corporation (AHC). Founded in 2001 as a wholly foreign-owned company, AHC is a specialist in contract manufacturing and private label wet wipes, with a broad portfolio of products including baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, wipes antibacterial, health care wipes,Read More →
Montalvo, an international specialist in web tension control, has hired Steve Franklin as the new director of engineering. Franklin will oversee Montalvo’s electrical, mechanical and automation engineering teams, lead the development of new products, custom products and larger-scale projects, while improving processes and expanding the overall engineering capabilities of theRead More →
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabric Industry, and Nonwovens Industry Magazine have extended the deadline for nominations for the prestigious IDEA Achievement Awards. IDEA is the preeminent nonwovens and technical fabrics conference and exhibition event and will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida,Read More →
Disposable Soft Goods Japan is celebrating its first anniversary since the launch of Mirafeel in December 2020, one of the most advanced baby diapers in the world using the best Japanese technology. Winner of the Good Design and Good Parenting awards in 2021, the revolutionary reattaching diaper with resealable frontRead More →
Manufacturer of wet wipes and personal care products Diamond Wipes International has announced the appointment of Steve Gallo as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Peter Nolan, President of Diamond Wipes and Owner of Nolan Capital, Inc., comments, “We are delighted to welcome Steve as CEO of Diamond Wipes. Our US-basedRead More →
Kimberly Clark Corporation appointed Ehab Abou-Oaf, Managing Director of Kimberly Clarkit is Middle East and Africa business, president, Kimberly Clark Professional, effective January 1, 2022. Abou-Oaf will be responsible for Kimberly-Clark’s B2B operations globally and will report to mike hsu, President and CEO. “Since joining Kimberly-Clark, Ehab has strengthened ourRead More →
Hygiene (diapers and nappies), feminine hygiene, industrial nonwovens and wipes will contribute to the continued growth of global nonwovens demand over the next five years. Smithers’ new study – The Future of Global Nonwovens to 2027 – predicts that overall global consumption in 2021 will reach 12.30 million tonnes, worthRead More →
November 22 1960: During the summer, unusual rain caused Lake Miragoane, near Mira, Haiti, to rise and virtually cut off the southern tip of Haiti. Haitian army engineers called on the United States for help. A Seabee detachment from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 2 was dispatched to the area. TheRead More →
Automotive component manufacturer Autoneum has launched Flexi-Loft, a new felt-based technology which, thanks to a unique blend of recycled cotton and functional fibres, reduces product weight and allows precise adaptation even to complex shapes. The textile material therefore offers a versatile and more durable alternative to foam. The acoustic performanceRead More →
ASTM International’s Geosynthetics Committee (D35) is developing a proposed standard that will help provide engineers with specific information about the components needed for road and pavement design. The proposed standard (WK70888) describes a test commonly used to characterize the performance of geotextiles and geosynthetics for road applications. Specifically, itRead More →
PORT HUENEME, Calif. – Thirty-three junior U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officers and one Republic of Korea naval officer have completed the CEC Basic Qualification Course at the Corps Officer School Naval Civil Engineering (CECOS) on 29 October. CECOS provides junior CEC officers with the skills, knowledge and educationRead More →
Glatfelter reported profit from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2021 of $8.1 million, compared to $6.5 million in the same period a year ago. 2021 results include the acquisition of Georgia-Pacific’s U.S. nonwovens business (“Mount Holly”) prospectively from the acquisition date of May 13, 2021. Consolidated net salesRead More →
Kimberly-Clark’s sales of $5 billion in the third quarter of 2021 were up 7% from a year earlier. Changes in exchange rates increased sales by 1% and the net impact of the acquisition of Softex Indonesia and discontinued operations in conjunction with the 2018 global restructuring program increased sales byRead More →
Curt G. Joa, Inc. introduces its patent-pending ESC-8 technology, the latest innovation in product size change flexibility. ESC-8 technology increases product and insert combination capabilities, electronic size change capabilities, and speed. Offering annual savings on material costs and size change hardware replacement, ESC-8 technology can be integrated into existing machines,Read More →
Forty-one students from the Civil Engineer Corps Officers School (CECOS) Basic Class 271 concluded the expeditionary phase of the pipeline during a five-day Field Training Exercise (FTX) in the field Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu on September 23. FTX challenges future Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officers to function asRead More →
Approximately 145 professionals in product development, materials science and new technologies gathered for the 11th edition of the RISE—Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics conference, held virtually from September 28-30. The event was co-hosted by INDA, the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Association, the Nonwovens Institute and North Carolina State University.Read More →
New products include filtration solutions for cabin air, transmission and cooling systems Karen McIntyre, Editor12.09.21 Ahlstrom-Munksjö continues to focus on the growing electrification segment, expanding its latest product offering, dedicated entirely to filter media solutions for electric vehicles. The new fuel cell electric vehicle solutions complement products launched earlier inRead More →
Precision Textiles, a supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminates to the bedding, automotive and healthcare industries, has launched a new website unifying the manufacturer’s innovative products with its diverse manufacturing capabilities . The site provides its customers with detailed product information, a comprehensive view of its global manufacturing capabilities,Read More →
Berry Global is in the process of establishing a second manufacturing facility and a global healthcare center of excellence in Bangalore, India. Planned for development near Berry’s existing Bangalore operation, the new facility will allow the company to expand its R&D expertise and increase production in several key healthcare sectors:Read More →
Capt. Christopher M. Kurgan, former Commandant, Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering (CSFE) and Naval Civil Engineer Corps Officers School (CECOS) retired in a ceremony held at Seabee Chapel aboard Naval Base County de Ventura (NBVC), Port Hueneme, 27 August 2021. Kurgan, a Chicago native, retired after 30 years ofRead More →
It’s no exaggeration to say that 2020 was one of the strongest years ever for nonwovens. As the world came to a standstill and many industries faced global shutdowns, the nonwovens industry accelerated, meeting unprecedented demand for products such as face masks, personal protective clothing and disinfectant wipes. This wasRead More →
United States Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 completed Exercise TURNING POINT across the state of California July 26-August 20. The field training exercise required NMCB-3 to establish a task force on San Clemente Island where it would exercise control over task units, smaller groups assigned to engineering missions specificRead More →
Daio Paper launched a fourth medium-term business plan with the slogan Gear UP, The Next Growth Stage to a New Future. The basic policies of the plan are to build a strong and resilient business portfolio; improve financial strength and respond to climate change by achieving carbon neutral status byRead More →
More than 400 attendees are expected to attend the World of Wipes international conference in July at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis with more than 50 tabletop displays at the two evening receptions. “We are excited to open our doors for WOW 2021 and once again bring together our wipes professionalsRead More →
The official site of Kodanshait is Evening magazine announced on Thursday that Satoshi Miyakawa (Space Battleship Tiramisu) and Kai Kitagō will launch a new manga featuring the DC Comics Superman character, titled Superman vs. Meshi: Superman not Hitori Meshi (Superman vs. Food: Superman Dining Alone), in this year’s 14th issueRead More →
Post views: 1,480 CYBR becomes the first magazine in the world to publish a limited selection of its issues as NFT* Non Fungible Tokens. Each issue has been painstakingly modeled in 3D and contains multiple augmented reality pages that come alive in 3D when scanned with a smartphone. These includeRead More →
Nonwovens and engineered materials professionals will now have the latest nonwoven material options at their fingertips with the launch of INDA’s Nonwoven Materials Sampler & Guide, a unique educational and technical resource with 124 samples of materials to touch and compare. Updated, in its sixth edition, this valuable educationalRead More →
Mann+Hummel has announced that the first vehicles equipped with Mann+Hummel HEPA* filtration systems will be launched on the market this year. These offer the best possible protection against air pollution in the vehicle. “The term “HEPA” stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air. The term is not copyrighted, so special careRead More →
Hello Bello, a leading brand of premium, yet affordable baby and family care products, celebrated the grand opening of the company’s first U.S. diaper factory in Waco, TX on Tuesday, October 26. The official groundbreaking ceremony was attended by co-founders Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, Sean Kane, Jay McGraw and JenniferRead More →
Roswell, Georgiawww.kimberly-clark.com2020 sales of nonwovens: $1.3 billion Key personnelMichael Hsu, Managing Director, Kimberly-Clark; Kim Underhill, President, North America Consumer Business, Kimberly-Clark; Aaron Powell, President, Kimberly-Clark Professional; LLori Shaffer, Vice President, Global Nonwovens American factoriesCorinth, MS; Hendersonville, North Carolina; LaGrange, Georgia; Neenah, WI; Maumelle, AR; Conway, AR; Beech Island, South CarolinaRead More →
Boca couple launch news site free from political influence It’s November 3, the day of the 2020 presidential election. But the headlines on a West Boca entrepreneur’s news website have nothing to do with the vote count, states of the battlefield, the controversial tweets or any of the Beltway paroxysmsRead More →
Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, has opened a Packaging Innovation Center, located at its headquarters in Green Bay, WI. The multipurpose space measures over 4,700 square feet and will serve as a hub for demonstrations, training, education, industrial trials, and research and development. The packaging innovation centerRead More →
Ezzigroup Inc., a Toronto-based manufacturer and distributor of personal protective equipment (PPE), announces the successful development of the first-ever compostable surgical-grade face mask made in Canada. These compostable masks are ASTM F-2100 certified, approved by Health Canada and should be available for distribution in Canada and the United States thisRead More →
Joanna Weiss wanted us to think about who we are and who we can be. The question was how – with everyone in such a rush, how could she help readers look at their own lives from another perspective? It had to be entertaining, relevant, targeted, funny, insistent… “I stayedRead More →