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ANDRITZ introduces new pilot line for dry molded fiber production
International technology group ANDRITZ has inaugurated a new technical center in Montbonnot, France, dedicated to advancing solutions for dry molded fiber production. Dry molded fiber (DMF) production uses a nearly waterless process to convert cellulose fibers into three-dimensional products for sustainable packaging. Based on its strategic partnership with the Swedish DMF pioneer PulPac, ANDRITZ is now able to offer complete dry molded fiber lines.
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EDANA’s Line-Up of Events and Trainings for 2025
EDANA, the leading global association serving the nonwovens and related industries, is proud to announce its comprehensive program of events and training courses for 2025. Designed to foster innovation, sustainability, and industry expertise, the calendar highlights EDANA’s ongoing commitment to supporting the growth and evolution of the sector.
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Mark Ushpol appointed EVP, Americas business area at Suominen
Mark Ushpol has been appointed Executive Vice President, Americas business area at Suominen. He will be a member of Suominen's Executive Management Team and report to President and CEO Tommi Björnman. Ushpol will start in his new position on January 6, 2025.
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Innovating for New Mobility: Autoneum expands global research and development capacities
In line with the new Level Up corporate strategy, which focuses on innovation and a future-fit product portfolio among other things, Autoneum has further expanded its research and development activities in 2024 with a particular focus on New Mobility. In addition to establishing a specialized team to accelerate the development and market readiness of novel products and technologies for electric vehicles, the Company has complemented its global innovation network with a new Research & Technology (R&T) Center in Shanghai, China.
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EDANA announces FILTREX™ 2025: Premier filtration conference and exhibition in Vienna
EDANA, the leading global association serving the nonwovens and related industries, is pleased to announce the upcoming FILTREX™ 2025 conference and tabletop exhibition. This premier event for filtration professionals will take place on 25-26 March 2025 at the Hilton Waterfront Hotel in Vienna, Austria.
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EDANA and INDA release the Global Nonwoven Markets Report 2023-2028
EDANA, the Voice of Nonwovens, and INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, are pleased to announce the release of the Global Nonwoven Markets Report, A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook, 2023 - 2028, now available for purchase through both INDA’s and EDANA’s websites. EDANA, the Voice of Nonwovens, and INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, are pleased to announce the release of the Global Nonwoven Markets Report, A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook, 2023 - 2028, now available for purchase through both INDA’s and EDANA’s websites.
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President Biden announces limited trade actions on fine-denier polyester staple fiber in section 201 safeguard case
Last week, the White House announced that President Joe Biden would not implement a tariff rate quota on imports of fine-denier polyester staple fiber (PSF) in response to a section 201 safeguard case filed by U.S.-based fiber producers.
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ANDRITZ receives engineering order for landmark textile recycling plant from Circ®
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an engineering order from US textile recycling innovator Circ in anticipation of its first large-scale textile recycling plant.
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Freudenberg Performance Materials invests in technology for bioactive nonwovens
The healthcare segment is an important pillar in the portfolio of Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg). The healthcare range includes components for modern and traditional wound treatment, elastic backing materials, products for incontinence management and filters for stoma care. The leading global supplier of technical textiles is now expanding the scope of its technologies for the healthcare market to include bioresorbable nonwovens. These nonwovens will initially be used in the management of surgical hemostasis.
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KARL MAYER Technische Textilien at ITMA ASIA + CITME - a presentation that opens up many opportunities
During ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, KARL MAYER presented “Master the Change” solutions for numerous areas of the textile industry, including the technical textiles segment. At its stand in the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center, the global player showed how the non-crimp fabrics from its highly productive composite machines can be used to exploit promising sales potential with lightweight construction applications.
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Autoneum acquires majority shareholding in Chinese automotive supplier Jiangsu Huanyu Group
Today, Autoneum signed an agreement to acquire 70 percent of the shares of Jiangsu Huanyu Group, a leading automotive supplier for acoustic and thermal management in China. Business Group Asia is thus expanding its customer base to include major Chinese vehicle manufacturers such as BYD, BAIC and GAC, and will significantly increase its annual revenue. The transaction is scheduled to close in March 2025.
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Magnera emerges as a new global leader in the specialty materials and nonwovens industry
Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT) announced the successful completion of the merger between Berry Global Group Inc.’s (NYSE: BERY) Health, Hygiene and Specialties Global Nonwovens and Films business (the “HHNF Business”) and Glatfelter, resulting in the creation of Magnera (NYSE: MAGN) (pronounced ‘Mag-nair-uh’), the largest nonwovens company in the world, with a broad platform of solutions for the specialty materials industry. Magnera has begun trading on the NYSE under the new ticker symbol “MAGN” on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
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EDANA hosts groundbreaking Sustainability Forum 2024, showcasing pathways to a greener future for the nonwovens industry
EDANA, the leading global association for the nonwovens and related industries, concluded its annual Sustainability Forum yesterday at the prestigious KBR Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels. This year's forum, themed “Building a Sustainable Future Together,” featured a series of keynote addresses, panel discussions, and collaborative sessions focused on environmental responsibility, corporate social responsibility, and circular economy innovations within the nonwovens sector. With an agenda that bridged policy and practice, the Forum highlighted the latest advancements and strategies aimed at tackling climate change, reducing waste, and enhancing sustainability practices.
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A Non-PFAS moisture barrier for use in firefighter turnout gear
Global diversified manufacturing leader Milliken & Company has announced the launch of Milliken Assure™, North America’s first non-PFAS, non-halogenated, flame-resistant moisture barrier for firefighter turnout gear. The new fabric is UL certified and exceeds NFPA 1971-2018 requirements.
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Lenzing Nonwovens expands its LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber portfolio to offer cellulosic solutions for a wider range of applications
Lenzing Nonwovens, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers, is proud to announce the expansion of its LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber portfolio with two new cellulosic fibers – a fine dry fiber that delivers strength and softness and a coarse dry fiber which provides enhanced liquid and air flow. These two innovative products enable customers to confidently broaden their use of LENZING™’s wood-based[1] and biodegradable[2] fibers into a wider range of applications while maintaining exceptional performance.
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