Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
New machine family for the production of high-performance stone bags
KARL MAYER launches its new RMF 8 EL and HDR 9 EL NET – two machines for the extremely economical production of stone bags, which can be manufactured in a variety of sizes and to different stages of completion. While the HDR model, as a representative of the double needle bar raschel series, produces complete sacks in one piece, the RMF 8 EL raschel machine produces individual textile sheets that are then assembled into a tubular net article.
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Jens Reinig named new CFO at Freudenberg Performance Materials
Jens Reinig, currently Senior Vice President (SVP) Finance & Controlling at Freudenberg Performance Materials, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Freudenberg Performance Materials effective April 1, 2025. He succeeds Marco Altherr, who is leaving the Freudenberg Group at his own request with effect from March 31, 2025, to take on new challenges outside the company.
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Redefining nonwovens carding with the X-Series
Trützschler Nonwovens proudly introduces the X-Series: a new generation of nonwoven cards that delivers significant improvements in efficiency, quality, uptime and sustainability to meet industry challenges such as rising production costs.
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Sustainable insulation: ANDRITZ tearing line to enhance recycling capabilities at Buitex
International technology group ANDRITZ has supplied and commissioned a reXline tearing system for Buitex, Semin Group, located in Cours, France.
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EDANA urges caution on EU countermeasures, highlights risks to essential nonwoven supply chains
As the voice of the nonwovens industry in Europe, EDANA underscores the critical role that nonwovens play across key sectors, from healthcare and hygiene to construction and automotive. These high-tech, engineered fabrics are indispensable in ensuring public health, safety, and industrial performance, with applications including surgical masks, baby diapers, disinfectant wipes, and insulation materials.
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AUTEFA Solutions to showcase advanced nonwoven technologies at IDEA 2025
AUTEFA Solutions, a leading provider of machinery and equipment for the nonwoven industry, will present its latest innovations at IDEA 2025 in Miami, USA. As a global leader in needle punch lines, thermobonding lines, and spunlace solutions, AUTEFA Solutions delivers cutting-edge technologies to meet the evolving challenges of the industry.
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Technologies shaping the future of technical textiles at HIGHTEX 2026 exhibition
The HIGHTEX 2026 International Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Exhibition, the first and only exhibition in Turkiye on its subject, will open its doors at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center between June 9-13, 2026. The exhibition will bring together leading technical textile and nonwoven technology manufacturers from all over the world and will host revolutionary innovations, especially in the fields of nonwoven fabrics and smart textiles, shaping the future of the industry.
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INDA unveils conference program for IDEA®25 focused on driving sustainability in nonwovens
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced the program for IDEA®25, a two-day Sustainability in Nonwovens Conference. IDEA25 will take place April 29-May 1, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida.
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ANDRITZ airlay line for sustainable nonwovens production starts up at Carolina Nonwovens
International technology group ANDRITZ has supplied and commissioned a neXline airlay system at the Carolina Nonwovens plant in Ohio. This marks the first installation of the new generation airlay line in the United States. The state-of-the-art system processes recycled fibers into nonwovens for automotive and industrial sectors, helping to reduce waste and enhance resource efficiency.
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Finalists announced for the 2025 FiltXPO™ awards
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, in partnership with International Filtration News magazine, proudly announces the finalists for the inaugural FiltXPO™ Awards. Recognizing outstanding achievements across the entire filtration value chain, the awards celebrate groundbreaking advancements that utilize nonwoven fabrics and technology.
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Kordsa showcases sustainability and innovation-driven solutions at Tire Technology Expo 2025
Kordsa, a global player in advanced material technologies, participated in Tire Technology Expo 2025, one of the leading trade fairs for the tire industry, held in Hannover, Germany. At the event, Kordsa highlighted its advancements in tire reinforcement technologies while sharing its vision of providing solutions to the global tire industry with the advantage of local production.
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Suominen reports moderate improvement in comparable EBITDA for full-year 2024
Suominen Corporation has released its financial statements for the full year 2024, reporting a moderate improvement in comparable EBITDA despite ongoing market challenges. The company's performance was driven by higher sales volumes, although lower raw material costs led to a decline in average selling prices.
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Ahlstrom to provide product-specific carbon footprint – Life cycle assessment tool empowers customers to make sustainable choices
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, accelerates its development of safe and sustainable specialty materials by providing product-specific carbon footprint through an automated life cycle assessment (LCA) platform. The platform enhances Ahlstrom’s eco-design capabilities, enabling product innovation through real-time, product-specific LCA carbon footprint data helping customers to cost-efficiently reduce their environmental impact at scale.
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Acquisition of majority shareholding in Jiangsu Huanyu Group by Autoneum successfully completed
The acquisition of a majority stake of 70 percent in the Chinese automotive supplier Jiangsu Huanyu Group, which was announced in November 2024, was completed with effect from February 28, 2025, following approval by the authorities. As a result, Business Group Asia secures access to all major Chinese manufacturers and significantly increases its annual revenue.
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FILTREX Innovation Award 2025: Announcing the nominees
EDANA, the voice of nonwovens, is pleased to announce the three nominees for the FILTREX™ Innovation Award 2025, recognizing outstanding innovation in the filtration industry. The FILTREX™ Innovation Award honors innovation in the filtration sector, recognizing the ongoing commitment to excellence by manufacturers of nonwoven-based filtration products and components.
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