Economic activity, measured by year-on-year GDP growth, increased in all five Southeast Asian countries in 2021. Early expectations that economic conditions would rebound strongly in 2021 were mitigated by the appearance of the Covid variants at the end of the second and third quarters. These variants of Covid have ledRead More →
Savaré named Jim DeFelice president of NA. DeFelice, who most recently served as vice president of NA sales, succeeds Ron Zinco who will remain on the company’s board of directors. Prior to joining Savaré in 2021, DeFelice spent over 25 years in the nonwovens and personal care industries in aRead More →
EDANA has appointed Murat Dogru as Deputy General Manager. He will succeed Pierre Wiertz who is retiring from his position as Chief Executive Officer on July 1, after 18 years in this position and 39 years at EDANA. Dogru, 42, holds a master’s degree in advertising and communication and hasRead More →
Sharon Laboratories, Ltd. (Ashdod, Israel), a leading global innovator and manufacturer of preservative solutions for the cosmetics and personal care markets, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Trezzo-based specialty ingredient producer Res Pharma Industriale sull ‘Adda, Italy (RPI). The acquisition of RPI, whose technology, R&D, manufacturing, business development andRead 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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’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 →
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 →
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 →